Your nation's first leader

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[b][u]Who was your nation's first leader?[/u][/b]

[b][u]What is one of their achievement that he/she have contributed to your nation?[/u][/b]

[b][u]What happened to him/her before and after leaving office?[/u][/b]

[b][u]What effect and legacy have they created in your nation?[/u][/b]

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Who was your nation's first leader?

Xia Peng (January 23, 1899 in Beijing, China - December 18, 1979 in Heping, Zhouran) was the first leader of the People's Republic of Zhouran. He was General Secretary of the People's Party from September 9, 1956 until his death on December 18, 1979. Unlike other Asian communist leaders, such as Mao Zedong of China and Kim Il Sung of North Korea, Xia Peng did not have much of a cult of personality. He was seen as a revolutionary and a skilled military commander. Xia Peng is described as authoritarian. He has been called a benevolent dictator and the "Josip Broz Tito of Asia." Xia Peng was "seen by most as a benevolent dictator" due to his successful economic and diplomatic policies and was a popular public figure both in Zhouran and abroad. Also, in Zhouran, he is described as "the Modern-Day Architecture of Zhouranese Global Power."

Before taking power, Xia Peng was a commander of People’s Front soldiers near Heping, during the Zhouranese Civil War. On September 9, 1956, with the Zhouranese Civil War finished and the Empire of Zhouran collapsed, Xia Peng, who was commander of People’s Front soldiers near Heping, established the People’s Republic of Zhouran. He was chosen as the General Secretary of the People’s Party and was given the rank of marshal in the Zhouranese People’s Army Ground Force.

What is one of their achievement that he/she have contributed to your nation?

On September 8, 1966, Xia Peng initiated massive economic reforms, which led to the massive Zhouranese economic expansion of the 1960s and 1970s. This was known as the "Growing Flower Campaign" and the reform turned Zhouran into an economic power. On January 3, 1979, Xia Peng initiated another economic reform, but this time, it was a transition to a capitalist economy. Known as the "Zhouranese Economic Miracle", Zhouran’s economy had grew considerably, turning the nation into a wealthy global power.

What happened to him/her before and after leaving office?

On December 18, 1979, Xia Peng passed away at 8:30 am of a massive heart attack while in his apartment in Heping. By 11:45 am, all work units, schools, government agencies, and military personnel were informed of a "major announcement" to take place at noon. At noon, a female Zhouranese People’s Army Ground Force officer, who was holding the rank of major and wearing a ceremonial officer uniform, announced the death of Xia Peng.

"Today, Marshal Xia Peng has sadly passed away. The world has been inflicted with great agony, distress, grief and pain, as we have lost a great man."

Following the official notice, a male government worker, wearing a suit and black tie proceeded to announce the state funeral for Xia Peng.

All across Heping and many other cities in Zhouran, many people wept over Xia Peng’s death. People could be seen gathering to pay their respects, some kneeling, some wailing, and some beating the ground with their fists. People were "convulsing with pain and despair" at their loss, but would unite behind the Zhouranese People’s Army and the People’s Party. "All party members, military personnel and the public should faithfully continue our lives and protect and further strengthen the unified front of the party, military and the public."

The funeral occurred on December 21, 1979. A somber cacophony of guns, sirens, whistles and horns all across Zhouran were spontaneously blown in observance of a three-minute silence. Simultaneously, those who heard the sustained noise ceased all activity. In National Square, the Zhouranese People’s Army Merited Chorus and Ensemble, packed with and surrounded by millions of people, played the Patriotic Hymn of the Motherland, the national anthem of Zhouran, followed by the Patriotic Hymn of the People's Army, the military anthem of the Zhouranese People's Army. The final service on that day was concluded by Peng Luo’s eulogy. Xia Peng’s funeral drew many statesmen to Heping. Many politicians from different nations had attended the funeral.

On December 23, 1979, Xia Peng’s body was cremated, and his ashes were released in Gaoyuan Province, into the Northern Zhouranese Grassland.

What effect and legacy have they created in your nation?

When Xia Peng died on December 18, 1979, Peng Luo was General Secretary of the People's Party from December 18, 1979 to January 12, 1980. Before Xia Peng's death, Peng Luo was regarded as the second most powerful man in Zhouran, due to his position as Chairman of the People's Defense Council and his close friendship with Xia Peng. While Xia Peng was leading the nation, Peng Luo was in-charge of the Zhouranese People's Army. Xia Peng could not command the military while doing politics, so he gave the position of Chairman of the People's Defense Council to Peng Luo. As a result, Peng was the actual commander of the Zhouranese People's Army. When Xia Peng died, Peng was chosen as the next leader. He was not really interested in leading the nation. He retired from politics on January 15, 1980. Following his retirement, there was a reform on the election system in Zhouran on January 17, 1980. The reform led to the creation of Leadership Elections, which are held every 5 years, on January 26. The first Leadership Election was held in 1980.

[Dalcaria]

Who was your nation's first leader?

Queen Lucretia Clarion, born more than 1500 years ago. She was firstly chosen as Queen after lengthy debate and discussion by her family, and other experts and advisers, to see who was most qualified to run the Kingdom of Tavastia. When she came to power, she heavily encouraged and popularized the movement to unite all of the continent of Dalcaria as one Empire, to share in resources, wealth, and population, making them a stronger nation than any would be on their own.

What is one of their achievement that he/she have contributed to your nation?

She successfully united the entire country after a lengthy conflict that both spanned the battlefields and negotiation tables. She would fight and topple corrupt and evil leaders, and sit down and negotiate with benevolent ones. National pride was clearly an issue she had to help the other provinces get past if they were ever going to have a chance to unite, but eventually she succeeded.

What happened to him/her before and after leaving office?

Before she became Queen, it's not really clear, though it's mostly believed she was involved in combat in some way, likely as a soldier. She also had a very early start in politics, her father and mother had her come to many of the meetings of court to see the politicians, nobles, and merchants debate over what the nation and people needed, and she would see her parents make decisions and the grounds they would make their decisions on. She never "left office" however, she died and would pass the crown on to the next most deserving of the Clarion line, which was expansive as the Clarions (and most Dalcarians) vehemently reject incestuous relations.

What effect and legacy have they created in your nation?

Though she and her husband have been forgotten due to disaster wiping away much of our written history, we are starting to learn more by texts and other historical items we've discovered recently. The effect and legacy they've left us is all encompassing really. Dalcaria has survived demon hordes, wars where the world was against us, and we have achieved political, military, and economic supremacy in the world today. Dalcaria rules the waves, it wages war against giants, and it's vaults overflow with gold. We are the nation born and bred in fire and war, and it is to the Clarions that we owe this. The survival of our peoples is debatable at best, but unlikely if not for Queen Lucretia and her brilliant leadership.

[Wintanceastre]

Who was your nation's first leader?
Thomas James Grey-Sutcliffe, Marquess Midlands is the first leader of Wintanceastre. He reigned as King James the Great. He was born on June 10th, 1580 as the son of Alexander Theodore James Grey-Sutcliffe, and became Marquess Midlands after his father died in 1611. He funded the revolution with his personal money, and united the English, French, and Celtic populations of colonial Wintanceastre. His cunning battle plans, and his Gorilla Warfare tactics led to a successful revolution.

What is one of their achievement that he/she has contributed to your nation?
King James I is responsible for leading the revolution against the English government, and having founded the Kingdom of Wintanceastre. He wrote the Constitution of Wintanceastre, and set up the parliamentary system that is still in affect today.

What happened to him/her before and after leaving office?
Prior to being crowned the first King of Wintanceastre, Thomas James Grey-Sutcliffe was the Marquess Midlands, a powerful position in colonial times. He spent his youth abroad, studying in England, France, and the Holy Roman Empire.

Upon dying, his body was entombed at St. James' Cathedral, in Winchester. Today it is a shrine in remembrance of Wintanceastre's past.

What effect and legacy have they created in your nation?
His descendants have continued to rule as the Kings and Queen's of Wintanceastre, and his system of government is still used today.

[Palaiologos II]

Who was your nation's first leader?
Basileus Ko̱nstantínos I, the great general who freed Central Thessaly from tyranny, united the diverse spread of Greek nationalities under a single, Palaiologian identity, and restored Palaiologos.
After the collapse of Palaiologos, Greece was left in a state of ruin, many small nations filling the void left by a large empire. When one such state, Central Thessaly, turned to a dictatorship under Nikephoros and conquest of Greece, Ko̱nstantínos I led it's army to glory. And when Central Thessaly oppressed other Palaiologians because they weren't "Thessalonian," Ko̱nstantínos I defied his master's hypocrisy. And when enough unrest was stirred by Nikephoros' madness, Ko̱nstantínos I led the people and took his rightful place as Basileus of Palaiologos instead. Since, rarely has Palaiologos seen atrocities such as Nikephoros' and never have they gone unpunished.

What is one of their achievement that he/she have contributed to your nation?
Ko̱nstantínos I's restoration of Palaiologos and his unity of many nationalities under the Palaiologian banner is probably the only reason Palaiologos could ever have survived it's earliest stage, if it ever would have existed at all. His strong and skilled leadership is still looked upon as a Palaiologian golden age. The constitution he wrote modernized a government form that had seldom been seen for hundreds of years, and continues to hold the Empire together perfectly. Any other founder for the Empire, and we surely would have been lost, a failed state that existed only for a moment, in chaos for that moment. Instead, a prosperous and powerful empire was born under his guidance.
What happened to him/her before and after leaving office?
Ko̱nstantínos I had been a general in the Thessalonian army, personally conquering West and North Thessaly, Coastal Attica, North Peloponnese, South Epirus, and Frontier Thrace. He was so valued by Nikephoros, president of Central Thessaly, that he could openly speak out against the government without fear. He preached ideas about a common Palaiologian culture while non-Thessalonians were barred from government work or even living in the Thessalonian heartland. His coup on Nikephoros marked the end of his time before taking office, where he would serve for the rest of his life.
What effect and legacy have they created in your nation?
Ko̱nstantínos I is remembered today as one of the Empire's best Basilei. His political party still uses the legacy of his membership to remain in power today, and his policies were used as the framework of government by many later Basilei. However, his mixed economic policy which provided no precedent is arguably to blame for economic weakness and uncertainty today, and his imperialistic conquests even after becoming Basileus are the subject of heated debate. On the whole, however, he is a beloved national figure.

[Chadtonia]

Who was your nation's first leader?

Emperor Chad The First

What is one of their achievement that he/she have contributed to your nation?

Emperor Chad The First is most famous for unifying the so-called "Princely Nations" (aka Provinces) after many long-stemming wars and battles.

What happened to him/her before and after leaving office?

Emperor Chad The First died an untimely death due to illness. His son, Emperor Chad The Second officially became Emperor several days later.

What effect and legacy have they created in your nation?

Emperor Chad The First is revered not only for unifying the provinces but also for creating systems of education and social reform and creating the first economic system that could be shared by the various provinces, and many other issues. He is the most revered individual in all of Chadtonia's history. You can read more about him here: http://www.nationstates.net/nation=chad ... /id=253913

[Arvenia]

King Geoffrey I was the first King of Arvenia during it's first medieval days.

[Nachfolgia]

Who was your nation's first leader?
Wilhelm von Sturmgeist

What is one of their achievement that he/she have contributed to your nation?
He was one of the generals that lead the Free Nachfolgian Army to victory against the Kaiser, establishing the The Reichesmilitärstaat of Nachfolgia. Shortly afterwards, he was named the first Obersterfuhrur.

What happened to him/her before and after leaving office?
Wilhelm was assassinated 14 years into his reign for making controversial policies that had the possibility to destroy everything that was gained during the war.

What effect and legacy have they created in your nation?
His reign effectively established a long line of successful Obersterfuhrurs that made Nachfolgia one of the strongest German nations in the world.

[Anollasia]

Who was your nation's first leader?

Richard Stevens was the first Prime Minister in 1760. James Cartwright was the first Assistant Prime Minister in 1912.

What is one of their achievement that he/she have contributed to your nation?

They were both the first leaders.

What happened to him/her before and after leaving office?

They lived a normal life before and after.

What effect and legacy have they created in your nation?

Being the first of the long list of leaders in the nation's republican history.

[La Federacion Filipina]

Who was your nation's first leader? Fructuoso García del Carmen

What is one of their achievement that he/she have contributed to your nation? He was a revolutionary who helped secure Philippine independence from the USA

What happened to him/her before and after leaving office? He served his maximum 3 terms (1905-1920) and left office with massive popularity. He remained a Representative for Zamboanga Province until 1935. After politics, he retired to a villa in a seaside town near Ciudad Zamboanga and traveled the country. He died of natural causes in 1959 at age 84 in his villa.

What effect and legacy have they created in your nation? He left a huge impact on La Federación Filipina. He was a very left-wing, progressive man and the first of his major policies were the decriminalisation of homosexuality, votes for women, civil marriage and freedom of religion and these values have lived on well into modern Filipino society

[Imperium Sidhicum]

Who was your nation's first leader?

The founder of the Imperium and it's first leader is known to history only as the Emperor, his real name not being widely known even back in his day. The Emperor is without question the most influential leader in human and Sidh history, having unified the nations of Old Terra, opened way for Mankind to the stars, and ensured the survival of humanity against the alien threat.

Very little personal information about the Emperor exists on publicly-available record. It is known he was born somewhere in Eastern Europe in late 20th century and spent much of his youth as a soldier, fighting in NATO's wars of intervention around the world. These experiences led to his disillusionment in Western values and convinced him that the world needed a serious overhaul. Being a highly-charismatic personality, he managed to attract a serious following, especially in military circles, which contributed greatly to his rapid rise to power.

At the time, the Western world was undergoing a severe crisis, both in economic and ideological terms, as large segments of society were growing disillusioned with capitalist liberal democracies. The Emperor and his ideas offered a fresh alternative, resulting in the formation of European Confederacy, soon to be renamed Eurasian Confederacy after Russia joined following a ruinous civil war and Confederate intervention. Allying themselves with Middle Eastern powers, India and China, Eurasian Confederacy would soon rise to the status of a superpower rivalling the United States.

At this time, first contact was established with the Skargh, from whom advanced technologies including those of interstellar travel were obtained. The Skargh mistakenly believed (in no small part thanks to the Emperor's efforts) that Terra is merely an outlying colony of a much larger empire, which largely saved Mankind from invasion and enslavement or eradication. The Emperor used the alien technologies to modernize his armies, making them an unstoppable conquering force. He was keenly aware that it was now only a matter of time until the Skargh discovered his ruse and returned in force to subjugate Mankind. To survive, the nations of Terra had to be united at any cost, even if it meant destroying a good half of them in the process.

Although the Emperor had never received formal officer training, he proved to have an excellent grasp of strategy, putting him amongst Mankind's brightest military minds. Critics point out that his greatest military successes were largely due to innovative weapon systems that outclassed anything the rest of the world could field rather than his inherent strategic brilliance - Confederate forces pioneered the large-scale use of powered armor, directed energy weapons, force deployment from space and orbital bombardment, concepts that had only been theoretical or used on small scale by rival nations.

The result was two World wars fought in a quick succession, leading to the deaths of over 3 billion people and bringing widespread devastation around the world. The Confederacy emerged victorious, however, being renamed Terran Confederacy in 2040. The Emperor would invest the combined resources of Mankind in building an interstellar colonization fleet rather than rebuilding the world ruined by his wars, a step that proved wildly unpopular. Growing discontent led to Emperor adopting increasingly repressive measures, which in turn resulted in a worldwide rebellion against his rule. In the end, the Emperor had to flee Terra with a few million of his most valuable loyalists, which included many of Humanity's brightest minds.

The Emperor picked up the title that would become his namesake during the Pilgrimage, the 20-year journey amidst the stars seeking for a new home. It was bestowed upon him by his followers and caught on.

The Emperor was an avowed transhumanist, believing that Mankind needed to enhance itself beyond it's natural limitations in order to survive against the alien menace. His followers were largely of the same opinion, which became a core concept of Sidh culture. Granted, the universal genetic enhancement and cyber-augmentation seen amongst Sidhae came at a cost - decades of inhuman experimentation, sacrificing millions of convicted criminals and political prisoners.

The Emperor was married and had a daughter, the current Empress of Sidhae. The names of his spouse and daughter are also unknown to broader public, contributing to his mysterious, almost god-like reputation.

What is one of their achievement that he/she have contributed to your nation?

See above. Not just that, the Emperor also led the forces of Sidhae and Mankind against the Skargh in the Skargh Wars, inflicting such a crushing defeat upon them that the Skargh came to venerate him as the avatar of their war god Dregruk.

What happened to him/her before and after leaving office?

The Emperor was assassinated in 2232 over a succession dispute, triggering Sidh Civil war that started the period of widespread warfare and destruction known as the Age of War.

What effect and legacy have they created in your nation?

To this day, the Emperor is revered by the Sidh populace as a demi-god, and even his human adversaries recognize him as the greatest leader that Mankind has ever had. Although deemed a ruthless tyrant by opponents, even these critics agree that without his heavy-handed efforts, it is dubious Humanity would have survived when the Skargh eventually came to conquer Terra.

[Gandoor]

Who was your nation's first leader?
Chiba Masato (17 April 1856 in Jun-tun, Nzardom of Gandoor - 8 January 1935 in Gandoor City, Democratic Republic of Gandoor) was the first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Gandoor from 1904 - 1910.

What is one of their achievement that he/she have contributed to your nation?
On 2 November, 1905, Masato signed legislation which established the right to vote to all citizens of Gandoor who were currently residing in Gandoor who were at least 25 years of age, the law also made it a criminal offense to deny the right to vote to any citizen who met the other requirements. On 17 March 1906, Masato signed legislation officially outlawing discrimination in Gandoor on the basis of race, sex, and religious belief (or lack thereof). This was the first anti-discrimination law to be passed by the new government and the ending of legal discrimination was one of the stated goals of the revolutionaries involved in the Gandoor Revolution which led to the establishment of the modern day Democratic Republic.

What happened to him/her before and after leaving office?
Before being elected Prime Minister, Masato was an active member of the Gandoor Communist Party and rose through the ranks to become the leader of the party at the age of 36. Masato's personal views led to him reforming the Communist Party from an organization which supported violent revolution to overthrow the monarchy of Gandoor and install a communist government into a pacifist organization which supported peaceful and non-violent means to establish a new government based upon the ideals of democracy and liberalism for all, rather than a select few.

After leaving office, Masato continued to support equal rights for all in Gandoor and campaigned for the decriminalization of homosexuality and the outlawing of discrimination based upon sexual orientation. (While homosexuality would be decriminalized during his lifetime, in 1919, it would not be until 1967 that discrimination based upon sexual orientation would be outlawed in Gandoor) In 1927, he retired from public life and retired to his apartment in Gandoor City until his death due to pneumonia in 1935 at the age of 78.

What effect and legacy have they created in your nation?
Masato's legacy in Gandoor is being the first democratically elected leader in Gandoor's history and leading the way for future advances in civil rights for the people of Gandoor until the present day.

[Prussia and Hungary]

Who was your nation's first leader? King Fredrick I

What is one of their achievement that he/she have contributed to your nation? Uniting both Prussia and Hungary under a single sword

What happened to him/her before and after leaving office? Before becoming king, he was the prince of Prussia. When he became king, he took over Hungary and united the two lands. After he retired being king, he gave the title to King Gilbert I

What effect and legacy have they created in your nation? He created a national holiday which celebrates the forming of a new nation. After him, there were 3 more King Fredricks.

[Abidawe]

Who was your nation's first leader? James Bascom

What is one of their achievement that he/she have contributed to your nation? Established Compulsory Military Service Law

What happened to him/her before and after leaving office? He Died in Office at 75

What effect and legacy have they created in your nation? He Started the Era of the Bascom's Who Have Held the Presidency Ever Since

[The Derpy Republic]

Who was your nation's first leader? President Derp is our first and so far only leader.

What is one of their achievement that he/she have contributed to your nation? President Derp created the nation.

What happened to him/her before and after leaving office? Nothing

What effect and legacy have they created in your nation? He will forever be known as the founding father.

[Ziegenhain]

Who was your nation's first leader?
The first leader of the Reich was Kato Vissari.

What is one of their achievement that he/she have contributed to your nation?
Ending the chaos that the old liberal democratic republic created and restoring great order back to the Reich by purging all disloyal elements of society and centralization of the State and its agencies under the ruling Nationalist party.

What happened to him/her before and after leaving office?
Death by natural causes.

What effect and legacy have they created in your nation?
Vissari is revered by all in the Reich for having made the Reich a respected and powerful nation to be feared again.

[Rhodevus]

Who was your nation's first leader?
The history of Rhodevus is often divided into two separate parts, so there have technically been two "first leaders" in Rhodevus. The first of these two leaders was Gabriel Hopplin in 1717, as the first president of the newly created Republic of Rhodevus. He is also the founder of the Rhodeve Empire, which begun in 1718 and known as the first emperor as well. The title of emperor and president coincided with each other for the duration of both the republic and empire.
The second of the two "first" leaders was Rubin Machin, who became king of the Kingdom of Rhodevus in 1825. Since the monarch became a non-hereditary position, the monarch is technically also the President, but that title has been dropped in favour of king or queen.

What is one of their achievement that he/she have contributed to your nation?
Gabriel Hopplin's greatest achievement was building the foundations for a new nation to become the largest empire of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Rubin Machin's greatest achievement was rebuilding a torn and distraught nation after the fall of the empire, into a more peaceful and prosperous country.

What happened to him/her before and after leaving office?
Gabriel Hopplin was a British Minister before taking office. After leaving the presidency, he lived the remainder of his life as a poet and writer.
Rubin Machin was President before becoming king. Before his presidency he was a lawyer. Rubin Machin died of Lukemia, resulting in the termination of his time as monarch over Rhodevus.

What effect and legacy have they created in your nation?
Gabriel Hopplin left the legacy of Empire building. He showed that young nations as well as young people have the ability to do great things in short periods of time. This resulted in over 200 years of high amount of education and scientific success among younger people.

Rubin Machin is known as the Great Stabilizer. His legacy is that of peace and tolerance. Instead of removing any non-Rhodeve citizens from the country, as well as colony citizens, he granted them free citizenship.

[Elysian Kentarchy]

Who was your nation's first leader? Our first leader would be Constantius Hymenaios.

What is one of their achievement that he/she have contributed to your nation? He was one of the Magicians who actually raised the Island of Elysia out of the sea, a fact unknown by most people besides other Magicians.

What happened to him/her before and after leaving office? Position is for life. He died in office. Before creating Elysia he was a Byzantine noble.

What effect and legacy have they created in your nation? Really Elysia wouldn't have existed without his and the other Magicians magic, so our whole society depends on it.

[Alizeria]

Who was your nation's first leader?

King John I (John the Conqueror). (771AD - 838AD)

What is one of their achievement that he/she have contributed to your nation?

John the Conqueror united the three tribal 'nations' of Palatine, Kjork and Chiridia under his rule thus unifying the island of Alizeria as a single Kingdom in 810AD.

What happened to him/her before and after leaving office?

He was originally the Prince of Palatine but became King of all of Alizeria after subjugating the Kingdoms of Chiridia and Kjork under his rule. After his death his son was crowned King John II and the lineage continues to this day.

What effect and legacy have they created in your nation?

This is what unified Alizeria as a single nation, and the current Monarchy can be directly traced back to John the Conqueror.

[Nickel Empire]

Who was your nation's first leader?
Malcom Dimes
What is one of their achievement that he/she have contributed to your nation?
They founded the nation even though we were still a colony then.
What happened to him/her before and after leaving office?
They never did leave office.
What effect and legacy have they created in your nation?
The effect was his family carried out his legacy in the form of a democracy.

[Goldonia]

Who was your nation's first leader?
Lance the Dragon Master was our first leader.

What is one of their achievement that he/she have contributed to your nation?
Stopping Team Rocket at the Lake of Rage

What happened to him/her before and after leaving office? He is still our leader, but not our only one.

What effect and legacy have they created in your nation?
He made a new generation of trainers.