Carthage

Carthage, officially known as the Empire of Carthage, is a powerful North African/Iberian Great Power for upcoming season of Pixlies, coined Pixlies XI or Pixlies: Revolutions.

Carthage currently has a population of 24 members, the 2nd highest of any nation on the server. Though this number is likely to grow in the future.

Carthage is currently in direct territorial conflict with France. And has had prior conflicts with the Roman Republic. Skulli also has personal conflicts with Carthage due to stock crisis.

Carthage is currently allied to Mali and the Eastern Mediterranean and has good relations with South Africa and the Hudson's Bay Company.

History
Carthage as an entity has existed since Pixlies X, though it wouldn't go public until much later due to complication with nation advertisements. The discord server was originally founded by Shii sometime during Pixlies X to prepare for the upcoming season, though it was so long ago that the original date has been lost.

Foundation of Phoenicia
Also see: Empire of Phoenicia

After the Downfall of the Republic of Italia, Carthage quickly created a pact with the remaining remnants of the Republic. After both sides became fairly close with one another, they merged to create the Empire of Phoenicia. A powerful Mediterranean super-state comprised of the Kingdoms of Carthage, Italy, Iberia and Phoenicia proper. With around 30 members from the old Turul Empire (Pixlies X), Carthage and Italy Phoenicia easily became the strongest nation on Pixlies for the period it existed.

Though unfortunately as the development for the upcoming season grinded to a halt, Phoenicia eventually became inactive. And thus Phoenicia never saw the light of day.

Rebirth of Carthage
After the return of VPrototype and the revival of Pixlies, Phoenicia quickly returned to activity. Though due to former members leaving, it dissolved back into Carthage with permission from the king of Italy. Carthage quickly amassed members from the fallen remnants of Mr Archduke's China and a couple of former members of Phoenicia growing to a population of 18 in only a few days after being recreated.

Carthage-France Territorial Dispute
Shortly after its rebirth, Carthage quickly discovered it had new found territorial disputes with France, mainly in Northern Algeria and Corsica. Carthage originally attempted to reach out to the President of the republic TAMaurice, though any form of diplomacy was quickly denied. This dispute is currently still on-going.

Carthage-Rome Territorial Dispute
After it's foundation, the Roman Republic quickly claimed many territories originally claimed by Carthage. Including Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, the Balearic Islands, Malta and a large portion of Iberia. Which quickly stained relations between the two powers. Though originally seen as an act of aggression against the people of Carthage, both sides quickly decided a compromise had to be made. This dispute is currently settled, though it could come back in the future.

Treaty of Malta
After many hours of discussing, both sides finally came to an agreement through the Treaty of Malta. In which Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, Malta and the Balearic Islands were handed to Rome and Carthage gained full control of Iberia. Due to both also having historical claims on Cyprus as well it was agreed that the island would be claimed by neither side. And finally, it was stated that Carthage and Rome would both maintain healthy and positive relations with one another, though the Romans infamously broke this part of the treaty very quickly. Claiming Corsica for themselves, having "Hold France and Carthage responsible for their actions" as a goal in their First National Diet and attempting to send two separate spies into Carthage in retaliation of France sending one shortly.

Stock Crisis
On the 22 of December 2023, RERC (A Punic company) reset it's stocks due to the prior inactivity on the server and the transfer of ownership from HinduCrab to Mr Archduke. Though one of the stock owners Skulli was outraged to hear his stocks had been "stolen". Almanac Inc. now refuses to have any forms of operation in Carthage due to it being considered unsafe for buisness and the company may eventually sue Carthage in response to stocks being taken.

Though despite Skulli's efforts, most people outside of Almanac believe he is solely to blame for the crisis instead of RERC or Carthage.

Geography
Carthage's terrain primarily consists of mountainous regions in the northern bits of Algeria and Tunisia as well as parts of Iberia and flat sandy terrain mostly found in Carthage's most southern claims. Though Carthage has sparse amounts of flat grassy terrain, most notably around the capital and in Morocco, though there are smaller areas near the coast. Carthage also boasts easily the largest deposits of iron on the sever, having well over a dozen deposits being located in Algeria. Though Carthage also has known coal and gold deposits in Iberia and Morocco.

RERC.
RERC is Carthage's current mining company, which plans to use it's allies as well as Carthage's own resources to make itself a strong foothold in the mining market. Currently owned by HinduCrab (Though talks of passing it to either Shii or MrArchduke have been mentioned), though Skulli and ItzSam are currently entitled to some of the companies profits.

Non-Carthaginian owned Companies
Currently none.

Government
The Empire of Carthage is currently a mixed monarchy, where near absolute power is given to the Emperor with the exception of the armed forces which is controlled by the Grand General. Alongside the Emperor and the Grand General, Carthage also has the Grand Council. A small collection of Carthage's most elite members which act as an advisory board for the Emperor, members of the Grand Council can be given specific roles such as grand ambassador to better divide work based on each council members strengths.

Trivia

 * Carthage is considered a Great Power according to the Official PBC Pre-Reset Poll, being considered the 3rd "best" Great Power overall
 * Carthage is known for being extremely chaotic (Being arguably both the most and least serious nation simultaneously), with CeoDePortugal questioning "What the fuck is going on in Carthage" on numerous occasions in vc
 * Carthage's official color is Tyrian Purple