The nation of Thrace-Tailteann was originally divided into three neighbouring yet uneasy factions.  Thrace was wealthy with a small population, and its alliances helped it remain the dominant faction.  Tailteann had plenty of territory and a large population.  The Thracian Isles off the coast of the mainland were small but densely populated.  Despite their resources, neither of these states could match Thrace�s economic or military power.

Conflict began when Thracian corporations moved into Tailteann and the Thracian Isles.  What appeared to be friendly trade deals were revealed as theft of natural resources by an already wealthy state.  To ensure �greater security� for its companies, the Thracian Army moved into rich territories and provincial capitals.  Within four years, the entire area of the factions had submitted to Thracian control, one sliver at a time.

The divide between rich and poor in this Thracian Empire, as well as religious conflicts between the Lutheran masters and the Catholic subjects, created unrest and terrorism.  A long war between guerillas and mercenaries ended when all three factions signed the Armistice at Nexus in Tailteann.  One year later, the leaders reconvened to sign a Constitution for a single, united, peaceful nation.  Political power was shared between all the people.  They agreed to accept most of the Thracian institutions; the government and law courts are examples.

The fledgling nation has now developed into a minor world power, thanks to co-operation and peace.  Its economy in particular consistently ranks in the top three thousand in the world.  The rich mineral assets of Thrace-Tailteann have blessed it with a healthy Uranium Mining sector, and the technical skill of its citizens ensure its Arms Manufacturing sector is strong.  Despite this, it has banned both nuclear power and firearms.  The Uranium and Arms industries export their goods cheaply and in numbers to foreign powers, to encourage those nations foolish enough to engage in warfare to wipe one another off the planet.  They call it �pragmatic morality�.  In any case, it is a great boost to Thrace-Tailteann�s trade surplus.

In terms of political freedoms, the country is in the top ten percent in the world.  Civil rights are low and stable.  Overall, Thrace-Tailteann is poised well to enter Year 2 and beyond.