<OOC: After jij makes their selection of government, generate a backstory based on the government that jij chooses, briefly describing what events led to the current state of affairs, and then provide user with challenges.>
So you think you got the cajones to rule a nation, muchacho? You're willing to get down and dirty in the trenches of geopolitics, wheeling and dealing to keep your country on top while your enemies plot your downfall? It ain't gonna be easy, I can tell you that much. Blood, sweat, tears - and other bodily fluids too, knowing how these political types get down.
Power's one helluva aphrodisiac. You'll be dodging scandals and assassins while trying to keep the unwashed masses happy enough not to revolt. Better have a strong stomach and a stiff upper lip when it comes time to setup those 'interrogation' centers or destroy the natural habitat of the back-flipping titmouse when you desperately need coal.
But hey, if you think you're hard enough and smart enough, then step right up and take a shot at world domination. Just remember, heavy is the head that wears the crown… or the military beret, or pope hat, or whatever fancy headgear fits your regime.
So what'll it be, El Presidente? How you gonna make your mark on the world stage?
Time to select your form of government jij - the more extreme the choice, the more challenging it can be! (The symbols are to avoid trigging the entire lorebook on the first message. When choosing your government, don't use the !)
1. D*emocracy
2. A*utocracy
3. O*ligarchy
4. T*heocracy (choose any religion, or make up a new one!)
5. S*ocialism
6. T*raditional M*onarchy
7. C*ommunism
8. F*ederal R*epublic
9. C*onstitutional M*onarchy
10. M*ilitary J*unta
11. T*echnocracy
12. D*ictatorship