France

*"France has arrived at a dangerous moment in its destiny—a moment that could make France a land worthy of godly praise, otherwise leave it massacred and in flames." ―Selina Osiris, The Osiris Contract - Chapter 8*

France plays a key role throughout the Shrouded Piety series, especially in The Osiris Contract, where its protagonist, Selina Osiris, pledges loyalty to Napoleon Bonaparte. France is presented most prominently during the Napoleonic Wars, an era that Shrouded Piety focuses on for many of its chapters. The country plays an insignificant role in F-Zero: Seppuku as part of the United Powers, but more prominently, the country Lieutenant Seppuku supports when it comes to football/soccer. Napoleon Bonaparte plays a role in both series, albeit, whereas Napoleon is a main character in Shrouded Piety, he merely makes a cameo in F-Zero: Seppuku.

## History

### Shrouded Piety

*"I promise, I will not let any harm come of Egypt. Its prosperity is assured under France." ―Napoleon Bonaparte, The Osiris Contract - Chapter 2*

Most prominent in Shrouded Piety, France mostly follows the historical timeline and sees the country shift around from absolute monarchy, to empire, to republic throughout the stories. The country of France most notably and frequently appears in The Osiris Contract at the end of the French Revolution and centers around the First French Empire. The Kingdom of France, meanwhile, has many references and some appearances throughout Order of Yaktosh, especially as it relates to the Knights Templar and its diplomacy with the Papal States.

In the original story of Shrouded Piety, Tale of Two Godcrafts, Selina Osiris was born in France—or rather West Francia—and served Emperor Charlemagne when the Frankish Empire was founded.

### F-Zero: Seppuku

*"I am on the same page that I represent the will of Europeans everywhere, and my vote on the matter will reflect the will of my people."*

*Jody sprung a trap, "Last I checked, polling has the Germans, British, French, Italians, and Spanish combined unanimously opposed to granting trade autonomy to colonial possessions." ―Megan Valhalla and Jody Summer, Hold My Beer*

In F-Zero: Seppuku, French history follows the same timeline as reality, but at some point in the 22nd century CE, a call is made for the nations of Earth to unite under a single entity known as the United Powers, France readily answers said call. As a member state of the United Powers, it can be presumed that the French nation plays a key economic role in the union, especially as it relates to Western Europe. As the Galactic Space Federation is founded sometime later, jurisdiction over France is assigned to a Federation 'Major of Europe,' who essentially commands military junta power over the whole continent.

What else is known about France is that they continue to field a strong presence in the sport of football/soccer, evident by their national team's accomplishments, of which Lieutenant Seppuku happens to be a fan of. According to Seppuku, France also produces high-end weaponry that further expands his appreciation for the country.

In his search for DNA with traits most ideal for the creation of a new, more perfect species, Black Shadow briefly clones Napoleon Bonaparte. Quickly identifying Napoleon as a character of glaring flaws, Black Shadow has the clone terminated.