Tuesday, September 15, 2009

The Madagascan Empire

Coming from an island composed of mainly lemurs and trees, the Madagascan Empire had nowhere to go but up. We Madagascans created this Empire based upon the traits of previous more successful Empires so that we could create the best Empire that we would, with all that was at our disposal.
The Aztecs
Many would see the Aztecs as religious figures. The Aztecs performed massive sacrificial rituals to display their loyalty to their gods, as well as their power to impress enemies. Coming from Madagascar, we have no formal ideas about the topic of religion. We are a non religious Empire, where the citizens may follow the religion of their choice, as long as they continue to show their loyalty to the Madagascan Empire.
The Incans
The Incan form of government is somewhat similar to the Madagascans. The Incans have a government headed by the Emperor who is said to be a descendant from the creator god Viracocha. There were many provinces within the Empire and each was headed by a governor. The Madagascan Empire has an Emperor, however in our government we call him the Dictator. The Dictator is voted in by the people after his/her term is over. A term for the Dictator lasts 10 years, and the Dictator can only be elected once. It is similar to the United States where the President changes, however the Dictator has supreme power, and what he says goes. Below the Dictator we have two more levels of officials. Below our Dictator we have the Prime Minister, and below him we have the President. 
Portugal
Portugal found very much success when it came to wealth. They were not a very powerful Empire, yet they were extremely wealthy, and had a great economy. Much of their wealth came from the colonies that they had on the Americas. Sugar was a highly sought cash crop, which was harvested in Brazil, which was controlled by Portugal. Portugal was made wealthier because of the sugar. Madagascar had a similar approach. When we arrived at Africa, the whole of southern Africa was unconquered and untested. Unknown to the people, the diamond and gold mines of the Southern Region of Africa were still uncovered. Our plan was to unite Southern Africa, and take over the diamond and gold mines in order to create a business with precious metals.
Spain
Spain is known for its military strength. Taking over both the Aztec and Incan Empires, Spain was probably the most powerful Empire in Europe. Madagascar is the exact opposite of this. We have virtually no population, so we need to be strong with our allies. Alone we are powerless, however together with other Empires we are very powerful.
Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire stood for many things: wealth, power, as well as splendor. It was the ultimate Empire, being militarily powerful, as well as economically rich. Few Empires could even hope to be as successful as the Ottomans. Unfortunately, we can not even compare to them. Our Empire is built through trade, while the Ottomans are wired through trade, and punish others through their military. We can somewhat compare to their economy, however their army is far greater than we could ever hope to be. They are a true empire.

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