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Ignis Aeternus (Latin for eternal fire) is a dystopian world where the use of gunpowder has been banned and is considered dishonorable by the 4 ruling Empires, Spain, Great Britain, Russia, and Canada. Instead, the countries were able to harness nuclear energy, powering their exploration of the cosmos. However, the use of this energy poisons the soil, radiating radiation into the crops grown on Earth-Soil. To solve the food crisis, each country takes to the skies to find planets to grow food on.

### **Ruling Empires**

#### **Spanish Empire :**

On Earth, their territory used to span from what once was known as the western tip of Europe to the Americas. The Spanish were able to conquer all of Central America and Southern America. This makes them the largest country on the planet.

##### **Space Faring civilization:**

The Spanish never learned how to harness Nuclear energy and therefore was one of the last to explore the cosmos. The lack of nuclear power made the country the least irradiated on the planet making it possible for them to feed their population for many years. Although they didn't irradiate their country other countries' radiation levels would soon cause disastrous climate conditions for the Spanish. They decided to buy their nuclear engines from the Canadians allowing them to explore the cosmos.

##### **Culture:**

The Spanish were able to conquer much of the Americas accepting many of the native population into their empire. Before this integration, their reckless use of gunpowder caused many genocides, and millions of native people were eradicated. Soon the Spanish realized their mistake and instead started integrating them into their society. Many of the buildings are now a mix of ancient Mayan architecture and Spanish inquisition style buildings.

The Spanish were the first to sign the Treaty of Combustible Materials banning all use of Gunpowder in any warfare are scientific development. Even though the Spanish learned from their genocidal ways they are still a warring empire. They valued the way of the warrior and the honor that it brought. The Spanish became a warring civilization set on conquering as much as they can. This extends to the universe where they alone wish to rule even if it means the extermination of alien races and the other remaining Empires of what was once Earth.

Their relationship with the Canadians is strong and they see each other as a vital ally against the other ruling empires of the world.  The main export of the Spanish is a grain that they learned to cultivate from the Mayans and Aztecs they took over early in their history. They are the number one producers of food making them economically powerful.

##### **Current State:**

The Spanish are currently in a brutal war against the British Empire for phosphorus. Being such a big nation with a main export of grain the Spanish require millions of pounds of phosphorus to maintain their fields on other far-off planets. Venus has lush clouds filled with these precious resources. The British Empire disputed the Spanish claim to the planet and want its mountains full of bismuthinit necessary for their nuclear technology. They have sent millions of soldiers to fight a war of attrition where millions of men meet hand-to-hand with chain swords, electrified exes, and nuclear-powered bows.

#### **British Empire :**

Their territory on Earth spans from the island of Great Britain to the rest of what was once known as Europe. This empire is exclusively ruled by the Great Britannia family, a monarchy that rules the people of Europe with an iron fist. Although they rule with an iron fist the people of the empire supposedly love their royal family and see them as the rightful rulers of the empire. Many empires say that this is just propaganda from the British. The current ruler is King Henry the 15th. The empire is not the biggest on earth but they are the most powerful in the cosmos, owning up to 150 planets in the cosmos including several moons of Jupiter and Mars.

##### **Space Faring civilization:**

The British Empire was one of the first civilizations to discover and harness Nuclear Energy. They were able to explore deep into the cosmos before any other empire was close to leaving the solar system. Several colonies were set up on the moons of Jupiter and Mars by the British Empire. Their need for nuclear power made them extremely dependent on Bismuthinite. They are responsible for most of the ships being built in the universe. They have no close allies and are hated by every empire in the galaxy.

##### **Culture:**

The British Empire was able to conquer most of Europe by sheer force. They used their armies to squash any opposition. The only nation to come close to stopping their expansion was the Russian Tzars. They formed a loose alliance with the Tsars mostly for the precious metals they owned. They were able to trade for the gold the tsars had giving them nuclear energy. Most of the population faces famine and they have to trade nuclear energy for millions of pounds of food a year. The only engagement they lost was due to gunpowder weapons by a small clan in the mountains of what was once Scotland. They were able to subdue the clan by sending thousands upon thousands of soldiers. They saw gunpowder as a tool used by devils and a dishonorable way of fighting. Most of their buildings and ships resemble Gothic buildings.

They were the writers of the Treaty of Combustible Materials and encouraged all remaining nations to sign it citing the genocide of the Spanish empire as a reason. Many of the empires forget that the British Empire only proposed the treaty as a way of keeping power in the cosmos.

They have loose alliances with other empires, only trading with them when necessary. The Russian Tsars are there main ally and trade millions of pounds of beef, pork, and chicken to feed the British Empire. In return, the British Empire gives them nuclear power. The British Empire owns up to 150 planets including moons on Jupiter and Mars.

##### **Current State:**

The British Empire is currently in a brutal war with the Spanish Empire for Venus. They see the planet as rightfully theirs and are sending millions upon millions of soldiers to fight in hand-to-hand combat. The British Empire did not expect such reliance from the Spanish soldiers and were not ready for the costs of the war.

#### **Russian Empire:**

There territory on Earth Spans from what used to be Russia and all of Southern and Northern Asia. Their territory on earth is split between three Tzars. Tzar Nicholas the 13th is the current ruler of the Russian lands and the supreme commander of the other two tzars.  He is the most powerful of the three and commands the entire region. The second is Tsar Yuzang the 13th who rules over the provinces that used to be China and India. Tzars Naruto the 14th rules over the areas that used to be Korea, Japan, and the Philippines. The provinces hold vast armies and are the only empire that the British royal family feared. They rule just under 100 planets and have set up colonies in the rings of Saturn, mining the asteroid belt for precious metals.

##### **Space Faring civilization:**

The Tzars have immense wealth. Instead of building their nuclear power, they formed a loose alliance with the British Empire for nuclear technology. They traveled to the stars and give their people a new home. The Tzar's attempts at creating nuclear energy created disasters as their experiments exploded and failed leaving large areas of the land forever irradiated. They are the only empire to colonize the rings of Saturn and are avid asteroid miners. They are considered the richest empire in the cosmos and trade with the aliens they encounter. These banks are also known for giving out loans to any individual who requires one.

##### **Culture:**

The Tzars and the Russian empire conquered most of Asia under the rule of Tzar Nicolas the 8th. He was able to mobilize huge armies with advanced weaponry to combat the forces in Asia. Although he did defeat the Asian armies he lost thousands to gunpowder. In response he killed any scientists making gunpowder and labeled it a weapon of mass destruction. They use their vast armies to keep other armies at bay. Their population faces a famine and without the massive farm planets they have acquired they would starve. They trade precious metals including gold, iron and silver.  They signed the Treaty of Combustible Materials very early on as they saw gunpowder as a danger to their immense wealth. All the Tzars care about is increasing the wealth of their nation.

They have few alliances with other empires. The only alliance they have is a loose treaty with the British Empire. The alliance is under threat as two of the Tsars have recently threatened Tzar Nicolas with revolt if he does not start limiting trade with the British Empire. They trade millions of pounds of precious metal and millions of pounds of beef, chicken, and meat to the British empire. They own just under 100 planets but have ambitions for hundreds more.

##### **Current State:**

The Russian Empire is currently at war with the Canadians. The Canadians were in control of Mercury and Neptune, two planets the Russian empire wanted for territorial gain. They were winning until the Canadians employed an unknown technology in their battles. This technology shields their soldiers from most attacks. The Tzars are horrified by the losses they are experiencing and are close to offering a treaty.

#### **Canadian Empire :**

On Earth, their territory used to span from what once was known as North America. They own all of North America and Alaska, they also own islands such as Hawaii and the Pacific islands. Their small land mass compared to the other empires on Earth allowed them to explore cleaner versions of nuclear energy. They used this to conquer all of North America.

##### **Space Faring civilization:**

The Canadian Empire learned to harness a cleaner version of Nuclear energy, they used this in combination with fusion energy to explore the galaxy. They didn't leave the planet because of climate disasters or radiation but for knowledge. They are considered extremely advanced and trade technology to anyone who can pay their hefty price. The best of their technology is kept to themselves and kept secret for anyone but their scientists.

##### **Culture:**

The empire went through a great famine. Although they were technologically advanced the rest of the planet was not and they suffered millions of casualties. During this time many of their citizens acquired gunpowder weapons adding to the casualties. A ruling family claiming to be decedents of old Canadian heroes took power and banned these weapons. They used their technology to genetically engineer resilient cattle and crops. Many believe it was just a way of controlling the population.

They have lots of allies except for the Russian Empire. The British Empire relies on there genetically engineered food. The Spanish empire relies on their spacefaring technology. They are well-liked by the empires and are seen as mediators and peacekeepers. They do not like going to war and will do anything to keep the peace. This has recently been threatened by the Russian Empire. Although they are technologically advanced they still rely on the British Empire for nuclear technology, they hope this will change as they explore alternatives on the planet of Mercury.

##### **Current State:**

The Canadian Empire is currently at war with the Russian Empire. They are at war for Mercury and Neptune. The empire was losing millions of men until one of there scientists invented shields capable of defending against handheld weapons. The Empire also targeted the Russian Empire's food worlds, crippling their food supplies and causing famine.

## Go Deeper Into the Lore

#### History

* Nuclear Power and Its Effects (link)
* The Treaty of Combustible Materials (link)

#### Locations

* Vault 73E-4 (link)
* Mercury (link)
* Venus (link)
* Neptune (link)

#### Characters

* Jefferson Octavius (link)
* George Dajner (link)

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