Carthage

Carthage (Officially known as the Empire of Carthage or the Carthaginian Empire), is a powerful North African Empire and a possible great power for the upcoming season of Pixlies. Carthage currently has claims from Morocco to Egypt as well as Iberia. But it also has interests in Cyprus, other Mediterranean islands as well as parts of the Middle East.

Carthage currently has a population of 23 members, though that will likely be higher in the future.

Carthage is currently in direct territorial conflict with France.

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
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 China and a couple of former members of Phoenicia growing to a population of 18 in only a few days after being recreated, with many more coming.

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.

Government
The Empire of Carthage is currently a mixed monarchy (Subject to change), where near absolute power is given to the Emperor with the exception of the armed forces which is controlled by the Grand General. Carthage also has the Grand Council, which acts as an advisory board for the Emperor.