Malum

Malum, officially the Great Imperium of Malum, is a nation located in Southern Europe.

It has a history of war, conquest, and victory. It is one of the most powerful nations in the world with a powerful military, due to drafting where all men between the ages of 17 and 36 are conscripted in the military for 4 years.

Etymology
The name "Malum" means "Evil" in Latin. This name came from the hatred that Zaccheo felt for the world around him. He was also pretty edgy at the time.

Zaccheo Mussolini and the Beginning
Malum began in 1997, in the city of Naples. A rebellion began, lead by Zaccheo Mussolini, a relative of the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, who lead Fascist Italy in the Second World War.

All of his life, Zaccheo Mussolini felt like Italy had become weak after the Second World War had occurred. He had always felt like he was a natural leader, and decided he would pursue his dreams of power.

He received masters degrees in Political Science and Engineering.

At the age of 26, he left his university and began working on machines of war. He got his money from drug operations, where he exported large amounts of narcotics to drug cartels and gangs in South America and Eastern Europe.

He finished his project at the age of 30 in 1997. He had built what he called the "Exo-Suit". The Exo-Suit was a full-body suit made of an alloy of Carbon and other hard materials which he called "Exodium." It ha d a tactical visor in the front, which displayed crucial information about the battle. It could be linked wirelessly to weapons that Zaccheo had also engineered called "Smart Weapons." He created the Smart Rifle, Smart Shotgun, and Smart Pistol. The Exo-Suit could change color like a chameleon, and had rocket launchers which could sprout out of the back.

Zaccheo, armed with the first Exo-Suit prototype, as well as a Smart Rifle and Smart Pistol, was ready to take over Italy.

He launched his attack on October 27th, 1997. First, he killed the guards surrounding the Palazzo Chigi. He then walked straight in, and took many political figures hostage.

Within a few hours, he had forced the Italian Prime Minister at the time to hand over control of Italy to him, or face death. He then exiled his hostages to Germany and surrounding nations.

Zaccheo announced his control over Italy to the whole world over Television, and then began formulating his plan to take over Europe.

1997-1999
In the first few years of his empire, he had been creating laws and building his military. He also began mass-producing Exo-Suits, and created his own special Exo-Suit. This Exo-Suit was named "The Magnificent."

"The Magnificent" was a modified Exo-Suit MK.1 with gold plating, as well as red accents. It was stronger than the usual Exo-Suit, and still remains the most powerful Exo-Suit in existence. Over the years, Zaccheo modified The Magnificent, adding new features.

One notable feature of "The Magnificent" was the expanding of Zaccheo's lifespan. It expanded his expected lifespan from 86 to 300, meaning that Zaccheo could rule his empire for a long time.

The Magnificent was not the only piece of technology made in this time, however. More and more Smart Weapons were created, as well as Smart vehicles.

Nothing much happened within the 90s, but by the turn of the millennium, much was in store.

2000-2009
Malum launched an invasion of many Balkan nations on January 1st, 2000. The battles were over quickly, and Malum took control of Slovakia, parts of Croatia, and parts of Bosnia-Herzegovina.

After the invasion of these nations, Malum was condemned by the United Nations. Malum left the UN shortly after this event, causing the United States and other major nations to become worried of what Malum might do.

Malum launched an invasion of France in 2002, and NATO intervened. Malum struck down NATO's forces that came to assist France using SmartCopters, and France surrendered. Malum annexed much of Southeastern France.

In 2004, Malum struck again. this time invading Northern Africa. They slaughtered many innocent civilians in these battles, and eventually conquered Tunisia. In 2006 they conquered Libya, and sought to expand their empire.

However, this would not happen, In 2008, the United States of America declared war on Malum, and the United Kingdom, France, and Germany would help.

This was known as the American-Malumite War. This war lasted until 2009, resulting in a Malumite victory. Despite the fact that Malum won the war. they were severely crippled by it. A good portion of their military was gone, and a missile that struck Naples destroyed much of the city, which wouldn't be fully rebuilt until 2012. Malum signed an agreement with the USA to not start any more wars, until the agreement expired in 2019.

2010-Now
In the meantime, Malum began strengthening its military. They introduced the draft, and their military grew. They also began large teams of scientists that worked on Exo and Smart technology.

in 2012, the reconstruction of Naples was finished. A large statue of Zaccheo and many Exo-Suit clad soldiers was erected in the center of the city.

Government/Politics
The Great Imperium of Malum is a unitary-party dictatorship. It is lead by the Grand Emperor, Zaccheo I the Great, who is advised by the Grand Assembly of One Hundred Men (also known as GAHM) GAHM has 100 members, which are shifted each year.

GAHM members are usually owners of large corporations, military masterminds, or relatives and friends of the Grand Emperor himself. Upon joining the GAHM, they pledge their allegiance to the Grand Emperor, and assure they will assist him in his well-being.

GAHM members are granted incredible wealth and power, and become advisors of the Grand Emperor himself. The GAHM is divided into multiple sections, each focusing on different things, such as the Grand Economic Assembly or the Grand Military Assembly.

Relations
None so far.

Culture and Lifestyle
The Malumite culture is one of honor and strength.

When a Malumite is born (male or female), they are taught the Italian language as well as English, and receive a proper education. Once they reach the age of 18, they must go to a Military Training School, also known as an MTS.

At a MTS, they learn military tactics and are instructed on how to fight. Able-bodied Malumites must join the army by the time they are 31, or they will be a dishonor to their family.

The Exo-Suit is a large element of Malumite culture. After leaving the military, a Malumite is allowed to take their Exo-Suit's helmet with them, which is usually hung up as a decoration in their house. Selling or destroying your Exo-Suit's helmet is looked down upon.

Exo-Suits usually are decorated by the user, and having an Exo-Suit with no decoration is usually seen as a sign of being a newbie to the military. Some wealthy soldiers hire artists to paint their Exo-Suits for them.

There are higher honors, such as being a member of GAHM. GAHM members are some of the most respected people in the nation, other than the Emperor himself.