Republic of Undersnow

The **Republic of Undersnow** (founded SD40) was a country based in Antarctica. It was established after King Qwasic reformed the Kingdom of Undersnow (founded SD26) into a republic. It controlled much of eastern Antarctica, West Africa, and New Guinea. The capital of Undersnow was Undersnow City, an underground city in east Antarctica. Undersnow was a major center of trade, featuring the largest company on the server known as Glacier LLC. Undersnow was also known as a bastion of neutrality, as it was commited to zero alliances. Undersnow dissolved on SD100.

## Republic of Undersnow

Flag of the Republic of Undersnow

Innaccurate Map of the Republic of Undersnow

### Succeeded By:

New Gazak Africa, Kingdom of Aurelia and Papau, PAL Controlled Undersnow City, Joint SECO-DOC Controlled Outer Undersnow

## History

### The Kingdom of Undersnow

The Kingdom of Undersnow was founded as a refuge for the villagers abandoned in Antarctica. The founder of Undersnow, Qwasic, is said to have spent 5 days and 4 nights in hell on his mission to Antarctica. After escaping hell, Qwasic found himself on a stretch of ice in Antarctica, and in front of him, was a large hill. Qwasic dug into the hill and began the construction of a large Underground city known as Undersnow City. Baron Qkjv would later arrive and assist in the construction of the city. Qwasic then traveled to the antarctic city of Safaniyya, whose villagers had been forsaken by a demon. He rescued the freezing villagers and took them to Undersnow City. The population of Undersnow continued to grow steadily following these migrations. Qwasic was crowned King by the population of Undersnow.

### Transistion to Democracy

King Qwasic became disillusioned with his title, yielding power to parliament on SD70. Stability suffered greatly from this immediate change with riots and terror rampant. However, the military put down the unrest and emergency elections were held. Qwasic was voted in as President by the National Party and parliament voted in Qkjv as Prime Minister.

### Isolation Period

The National Party government of Undersnow pledged strict neutrality for as long as they were in power. During this time of non-interaction, Undersnow City expanded rapidly in size and population. A multinational corporation was formed out of Undersnow known as Glacier LLC, which encompasses the companies Icebound Arsenal, SubZero Manufacturing, Los Pollos Hermanos, Polar Legal Group, Undersnow Ice Company, Undersnow Excavation Company, and the Undersnow Brewing Company. The end of this period came following the Second Undersnow Parliamentary Election when the Progressive Party acquired a majority over the fractured National Coalition. The new progressive majority sought to expand Undersnow's overseas territory and influence and acquired the Territory of Lagos in West Africa.

### Progressive Era

The Progressive Era of Undersnow primarily features the stepping of Undersnow onto the international stage. The first major action of the era was the acquisition of the Lagos Territory. Undersnow began a terraforming operation in the area that would transform the barren terrain into usable lots for farmland, housing, and manufacturing. Undersnow then entered negotiations with the Trinidad Caliphate for the purchase of Papua, a territory on the island of New Guinea. Upon the break out of the Baltic Civil War, the Government of Undersnow issued Resolution Number 29, which allowed the military of Undersnow to secure the resource centers of the Baltics to ensure the continuation of trade, this resolution was ended shortly after and did not continue through the Baltic-Mujahideen conflict or the Second Baltic Civil War. The democratization of Iceland lead to the establishment of the Undersnow-Icelandic Cooperation Agreement, which stipulated that Undersnow would assist Iceland on its journey towards democratization and free market reforms. The territories of Papua and Lagos were integrated into Undersnow as five states. Undersnow would later acquire part of Greenland in a deal with the PAL, establishing the Territory of Greenland. Following the dissolution of the Atlantine Commonwealth, Morroco requested to join Undersnow. A constitutional crisis ensued, which resulted in the ability of Undersnow to accept other nations into it being ruled legal by the Constitutional Court. Morroco was accepted in as the states of Morroco, Spain, Riatamia, and Algeria. The parliament of Undersnow then passed the Statehood Program Act, which allowed any nation to request to become a state(s) of Undersnow, and upon consideration and acceptance, be integrated immediately as states. Riatamia and Algeria rejoined the Breton Federation following a narrow referendum. After some time, Morocco gained independence from Undersnow following negotiations. The states of Iberia and Morocco left, however Mali stayed and had it's territory expanded in negotiations with Atlantine Diplomats as compensation for Morocco's departure. This action ended the Progressive Era and began the Post-Expansion Period.

### Post-Expansion Period

The Post-Expansion Period began with the independence of the states of Morocco and Iberia. The first major event of this period was the SD89 Kakaw Attack. The attack involved a raid started by Hailara (Hailara states it was an accident) killing 33 villagers in Kakaw, South Papua. This amounted to 13% of the population of Undersnow and had major impacts on economics and stability. Hailara and Undersnow ended negotiations with Hailara paying 100 diamonds in reparations for the attack. Undersnow became very quiet on the international front, only electing a new parliament. On Server Day 100, the President of Undersnow announced the dissolution of the Republic.

## States of Undersnow

### Undersnow City

Construction of Undersnow City took place over the course of several weeks. The city is based around Main Hall, with several sub hallways coming off of it. The city contains all of the necessities needed to survive, services, amenities, and housing. Undersnow City was also the center of the government of Undersnow, it contains parliament, the office of the President, and the Constitutional Court. The population of Undersnow City was 125 as of the latest census.

### South Papua

South Papua was integrated as a state from the Territory of Papua. The city of Kakaw resides in Southern South Papua, with a population of around 30-40 villagers. It has a large economy based primarily on sugar farming and Rum. Kakaw, South Papua experienced a major attack which killed 94% of it's population. The attack is known as the SD89 Kakaw Attack, where Hailara began a large raid (they claim it to be accidental).

### North Papua

North Papua was integrated as a state from the Territory of Papua. It has no major population centers except a dock where it's fish-based economy operates out of.

### Lagos

Lagos was integrated as a state from the Territory of Lagos. Its territory resides on the coast and currently has nothing there as it is undergoing a terraforming operation. When the operation is complete, it is expected to develop a farming and maritime industry.

### Benin

Benin was integrated as a state from the Territory of Lagos. Its territory resides in the Northwest of the former territory and currently has nothing there as it is undergoing a terraforming operation. When the operation is complete, it is expected to develop a manufacturing industry.

### Sokoto

Sokoto was integrated as a state from the Territory of Lagos. Its territory resides in the Northeast of the former territory and currently has nothing there as it is undergoing a terraforming operation. When the operation is complete, it is expected to develop a manufacturing and maritime industry.

### Mali

Mali was integrated as a state following Morroco's request to join Undersnow. It was originally known as "Algeria," however the name was changed following the leaving of it's northern half due to referendum. Mali's territory was expanded following the independence of Morocco and Algeria.

### Territory of Greenland

The Territory of Greenland was established in a deal with the PAL. The deal was pursued due to the passing of the Five Ocean Navy Act. This was supposed to be the last territorial acquistion of Undersnow as the Progressive Party caved to the demands of the National Coalition.

## Government and Politics

### Government Structure

The Republic of Undersnow had a semi-presidential republic. The three major branches of the state are the Parliament, Presidential, and Constitutional Court. Parliament is the legislature. The President acts as the Head of State and the Prime Minister (part of Parliament) acts as Head of Government. The Constitutional Court interprets the law.

### Political Parties

Undersnow had 6 parties with seats in Parliament.

The Parliament of the Republic of Undersnow at it's Dissolution
 Liberal Party
 Communist Party
 National Party
 African Unity Party
 Silver Shirts

#### Progressive Party

The Progressive Party consists of social democrats and reformers. They formed due to the conservative nature of the other two ruling parties.

#### National Party

The National Party consists of center-right conservatives. They formed out of the government of the Kingdom of Undersnow.

#### Liberal Party

The Liberal Party consists of liberal conservatives. They formed as a breakaway group from the National Party, however still are within the National Coalition.

#### African Unity Party

The AUP consists of a mix of progressives and conservatives who want to see a united African state and greater development in Africa.

#### Communist Party

The Communist Party consists of communists. They formed as a breakaway group from the Progressive Party.

#### Silver Shirts

The Silver Shirts consists of ultranationalist expansionist fascists who believe that Undersnow should use its military power to expand into other regions of the world. They further believe in the supremacy of the Punics over others. The Silver Shirts were formerly known as the Promised Land Party.

## Economy

The economy of Undersnow was largely based on defense and construction materials. Glacier LLC is a major multinational company that operates out of Undersnow, bringing significant economic growth to the nation.

### Defense Industry

Undersnow has an extensive defense industry that features some of the highest-quality weapons and armor available for export in the world. Undersnow exports to over a dozen nations across the world. Much of the defense industry is consolidated under Icebound Arsenal (owned by Glacier LLC).

### Construction Material

Due to the underground nature of Undersnow City, much excavation was done. This left Undersnow with vast reserves of stone and stone variants, which it sells to the international market.

### Alcohol

Following Undersnow's acquisition of Papua from the Trinidad Caliphate, the Undersnow Brewing Company (owned by Glacier LLC) set up a large sugar farm and brewery to produce large quantities of Rum.

### International Trade

Undersnow maintains a massive international trade presence, making transactions nearly every day.

## Demographics

Undersnow has a diverse population due to its original migrant population, foreign territorial acquisitions, and immigration.

### Ethnicity

Punics make up a majority of the Undersnow population due to their presence in Antarctica. Melanesians became a major ethnic group due to the acquisition of Papua. The Hausa and Yoruba live in the states of Lagos, Sokoto, and Benin, they are less populous than they once were due to forced migration by the Breton Federation.

Ethnicity Demographics
 Hausa
 Melanesian
 Yoruba
 Breton
 Han
 Algonquian

### Population and Cities

The population of Undersnow was largely concentrated in Undersnow City.

Population of Undersnow at its dissolution
 Lagos
 Kandi
 Kakaw
 Waco