Carthage

Empire of Carthage Qart-ḥadašt
Carthage's official flag
Motto: "If we cannot find a way, we will make one."
Capital	Carthage
Official languages	English, Punic
Religion	Shiiism
Demonym	Carthaginian/Punic
Government	Mixed Monarchy
• Emperor of Carthage	Shii
• Grand General	SafeRemain
• Grand Ambassador	HinduCrab
• Grand Scientist	Mr Archduke
Legislature	Grand Council of Carthage
Establishment	~ December 2022.
Population
• Estimate	25 (2nd)

Carthage's flag as a Minecraft Banner

Carthage, officially known as the Empire of Carthage, was a North African/Iberian nation for upcoming season of Pixlies, coined Pixlies XI or Pixlies: Revolutions at the time.

Carthage had a population of 25 members, the 2nd highest of any nation on the server at the time.

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

Carthage was allied to Mali and had 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

See also: 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

Carthage's claims prior to the 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 business 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.

Final Breath

Unfortunately, after Pixlies' 2nd bout of inactivity, Carthage returned to it's slumber. And with the perm ban of one of Carthage's most prominent members, SafeRemain it was incredibly unlikely the once great nation would return. Accepting reality after Pixlies being announced to release in the summer Shii decided to finally kill off the nation and turned a new leaf founding the Angsana Empire.

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.

Companies

Carthaginian owned Companies

RERC.

RERC was Carthage's mining company, which planned to use it's allies as well as Carthage's own resources to make itself a strong foothold in the mining market. It was founded by HinduCrab but talks of passing it to either Shii or MrArchduke were mentioned. Though Skulli and ItzSam were entitled to some of the companies profits, Mr.Archduke was then given ownership of the company which and restored the RERC to past conditions with renovation. With advice Mr.Archduke and others decided that closing stock would be their decision this caused the stock crisis.

Non-Carthaginian owned Companies

Currently none.

Government

The Empire of Carthage was 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 was considered a Great Power according to the Official PBC Pre-Reset Poll, being considered the 3rd "best" Great Power overall

  

  Image of Carthage's old flag

• Carthage is known for being extremely chaotic (Being arguably both the most and least serious nation simultaneously), with MadMaddie_Sock questioning "What the fuck is going on in Carthage" on numerous occasions in vc
• Carthage's official color is Tyrian Purple