History Characters / TROAsia

* PuppetKing: King Faisal II is very reliant on the council of his uncle, former regent Prince Abd al-Ilah, making the former essentially the latter's puppet.

* CorruptCorporateExecutive: The British Petroleum is detested by the Iranians because they see little of the huge profits the company makes on their country's oil ressources and due to its dominance on the country's politics thanks to the control of said ressources.

* LandslideElection: Eghbal's victory in the 1956 elections saw his party become the largest in the country.

->'''Official Name:''' Hashemite Kingdom of Iraq

%%Kingdom of Jordan

%%Islamic Republic of Pakistan

[[folder:People's Republic of Korea]]

->'''Official Name:''' People's Republic of Korea

->'''In-Game Biography''' [[labelnote:Click to Show]]From student to teacher and eventually a leader, David Ben-Gurion had been involved with the Zionist movement since a young age, promoting the teachings of Herzl throughout Poland before moving to live in Ottoman-controlled Palestine. Over the years, Gurion slowly rose through the ranks of different Jewish organizations, eventually becoming the leader of the Labor Zionist movement. When the British replaced the Ottomans as occupiers, he worked to undermine the White Paper and brought in thousands of refugees from war-torn Europe. When Irgun and Lehi attempted to revolt, he opposed them, believing the British would leave when WW2 was over. When this didn't happen, Gurion had secretly joined an alliance to drive back the British and revoke the White Paper. Only leaving the alliance after a disastrous terror attack left countless dead, and Britain finally prepared to leave the mandate. Although Gurion reluctantly accepted the partition, days after the announcement, the first war between Israel and the Arab League began.\\\

Since a young age, Allon had experienced first-hand the hatred between Jews and Arabs, having to be given a pistol the day of his Bar mitzvah. He would afterwards join Haganah, advancing within the ranks and forming one of its elite units. When independence was declared and the war for survival began, he led many operations critical for Israel's victory. However, these were stopped because Gurion's mistrust caused Allon to be replaced by Moshe Dayan. The divide seemed to only grow worse as Allon entered politics, leading under the banner of the more left-leaning Mapam, and later Ahdut HaAvoda. Many of his ideals were often considered Radical, even at times more similar to Begin's than the Labour Zionists. Yet he was still just able to secure his position in the Knesset, where many expected him to remain. But in a stroke of luck, the Week's War changed Israel's political climate. Like others, Allon used the brief existence of the unitary government to rise, even convincing Gurion to hold on to Gaza after the war. Over time, Allon became more accepted by the members of Gurion's inner circle and was key in bringing Mapai and Mapam closer together.\\\

* LedByTheOutsider: Allon is not from Mapai like the other candidates Ben-Gurion can support to replace him but from the Labor Unity Party (Ahdut havoda) which is in a governing coalition with Mapai and other parties. That's why Allon becoming prime minister surprises many in the public, in light of the fact that he managed to get Ben-Gurion's support against others in his own party.

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->'''Role:''' Prime Minister[[note]]Head of State[[/note]] (Ben Gurion succession)

->'''Role:''' Prime Minister[[note]]Head of State[[/note]] (Ben Gurion succession)

->'''Role:''' Prime Minister[[note]]Head of State[[/note]] (Ben Gurion succession)

* LedByTheOutsider: Allon is not from Mapa like the other candidates Ben-Gurion can support to replace him but from the Labor Unity Party (Ahdut havoda) which is in a governing coalition with Mapai and other parties. That's why Allon becoming prime minister surprises many in the public, in light of the fact that he managed to get Ben-Gurion's support against others in his own party.

* LedByTheOutsider: Allon is not from Mapa like the other candidates Ben-Gurion can support to replace him but from the Labor Unity Party (Ahdut HaAvoda) which is in a governing coalition with Mapai and other parties. That's why Allon becoming prime minister surprises many in the public, in light of the fact that he managed to get Ben-Gurion's support against others in his own party.

* CrazyPrepared: Alon's life experiences made him want to increase Israel's armaments in order to prevent defeat, at any cost. If he becomes prime minister in the post-Ben-Gurion era, he will do exactly that.

* BewareTheNiceOnes: Despite his inclusive and reconciling perception of Israel's enemies, Peres was the key to Israel's victory in the 1957 Week of War by being responsible for the modernization of the IDF in the period after the War of Independence

* Beware the Nice Ones : Despite his inclusive and reconciling perception of Israel's enemies, Peres was the key to Israel's victory in the 1957 Week of War by being responsible for the modernization of the IDF in the period after the War of Independence

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->'''Ideology:''' Labor Zionism[[note]]Social Democracy[[/note]]

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->'''Ideology:''' Labor Zionism[[note]]Social Democracy[[/note]]

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[[folder:Lebanon]]
->'''Official Name:''' Republic of Lebanon

* WarIsHell: Lebanon, often called the Switzerland of the Middle East, managed to find peace in the tense region it is in after gaining independence. French investments even helped to flourish the tourism industry. Unfortunately this situation is violated when the new revolutionary and pro-Nasserist government of Syria decides to invade Lebanon as the butterfly effect of the Suez crisis continues to unfold with the clear aim of annexing the country. Although the battle is not lost and Lebanon may even win and drive out the invaders, it will take decades for the country to recover as a result in the best case scenario.
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[[folder:Yemen]]
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->'''Official Name:''' Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen
->'''Ruling Party:''' [=HaD=]
->'''Ideology:''' Absolute Monarchy[[note]]Despotism[[/note]]

* OccupiersOutOfOurCountry: The people of Yemen are determined to reunite their country by kicking the British colonists out of its southern half.

!!''Ahmad bin Yahya''
->'''Role:''' Monarch[[note]]Head of State[[/note]]
->'''Party:''' [=HaD=]
->'''Ideology:''' Absolute Monarchy[[note]]Despotism[[/note]]

* TheCaligula: Imam Ahmad is an ill-tempered, inconsistent ruler with an obsession with planes and copious cocktails of drugs.
* EnemyMine: Ahmad has warmed up relations with the Saudis, whom he despises, as a potential ally to kick out the British out of Southern Yemen.

[[folder:Democratic Republic of Iran]]
->'''Official Name:''' Democratic Republic of Iran
->'''Ruling Party:''' Ḥezb-e Tūde-ye Īrān[[note]]Tudeh Party of Iran[[/note]]
->'''Ideology:''' Marxism-Leninism[[note]]Orthodox Communism[[/note]]

!!''Reza Radmanesh''
->'''Role:''' Head of State
->'''Party:''' Ḥezb-e Tūde-ye Īrān[[note]]Tudeh Party of Iran[[/note]]
->'''Ideology:''' Marxism-Leninism[[note]]Orthodox Communism[[/note]]

! South Asia
%%Islamic Republic of Pakistan

[[folder:Republic of India]]
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->'''Official Name:''' Republic of India
->'''Ruling Party:''' Indian National Congress - Swatantra wing
->'''Ideology:''' Classical Liberalism[[note]]Liberalism[[/note]]

!!''C. Rajagopalachari''
->'''Role:''' Prime Minister[[note]]Head of State[[/note]]
->'''Party:''' Indian National Congress - Swatantra wing
->'''Ideology:''' Classical Liberalism[[note]]Liberalism[[/note]]
->'''In-Game Biography''' [[labelnote:Click to Show]]As the last Governor-General of India, many ordinary individuals would have expected Chakravarti Rajagopalachari to only go for a ministry position in the first years of the Indian Republic until retiring from politics after a long career which began in 1906. Many of them were wrong, for none of them knew the passion and determination of Rajaji's dreams for India and in 1954, his former achievements were nothing compared to his terms as Prime Minister.\\\
To the public eye, Prime Minister Rajagopalachari is one of the ablest and certainly one of the most uncompromising of Gandhi's followers, whose policies have transformed India into a nation of rich opportunity. Programs such as the birth of a robust Indian market-based economy, maximum freedom to individuals with minimum state intervention and guaranteed protections of the Fundamental Rights of the Indian constitution have been at the forefront of his success.\\\
Yet at the same time, in private, Rajaji's overzealous approach to liberalism has been questioned, as well as his unchangeable view on British relations. And with the Swatantra wing of the INC dominating the administration, alongside very few changes from his first term to his second, many begin to suspect that while Rajagopalachari's age is growing, it has not stopped him, nor does it look like he desires to retire from his position.[[/labelnote]]

* {{Determinator}}: Rajagopalachari is known for his overzealous dedication to liberalism. His advanced age has not stopped him, and he shows no desire to retire from his position.

[[folder:People's Republic of Bangladesh]]
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->'''Official Name:''' People's Republic of Bangladesh
->'''Ruling Party:''' Juktofront - Krishak Sramik Party[[note]]United Front - Farmer Labourer Party[[/note]]
->'''Ideology:''' Social Democracy

* TheRemnant: When Bangladesh fought for independence, most Islamic fundamentalists remained loyal to Pakistan. Because of this, even though Bangladesh is a primarily Muslim nation, the government is secular and remains alert against fundamentalist ideas.

!!''A. K. Fazlul Huq''
->'''Role:''' President[[note]]Head of State[[/note]]
->'''Party:''' Juktofront - Krishak Sramik Party[[note]]United Front - Farmer Labourer Party[[/note]]
->'''Ideology:''' Social Democracy
->'''In-Game Biography''' [[labelnote:Click to Show]]For the Lion of Bengal, being the President of Bangladesh is perhaps the final assignment he will perform after a long career, yet even in his old age, the old lion still roars with the same blaze as half a century ago. While he joined politics in the early 1910s, Huq's climb began when he became the president of the All India Muslim League, formulating the Lucknow Pact of 1916 between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League, later founded the All Bengal Tenants Association, which evolved into a political platform for the United Front after the partition and being elected the first Prime Minister of Bengal, which allowed him to present the Lahore Resolution by the early 1940s. Despite Hug's success, he had tense relations with the Governor of Bengal, causing him to eventually lose his Prime ministership during [=WW2=] and lose seats in the 1946 elections, yet after the partition, Huq became the attorney general of the Government of East Bengal until the Ekushey February in 1952.\\\
A staunch supporter of the Bengali Language Movement, Hug was injured during the brutal police action against demonstrators, making him one of the principal opposition leaders against Pakistan during the Bangladesh Liberation War. After independence, the different independent movements created the Juktofront, with Abul Kasem Fazlul Huq as the first president of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. Yet as the new state moves into the next decade, cracks within the coalition are starting to show, and while Huq has kept them together due to concessions and his wisdom, no one can tell what will happen when the old lion passes on. But when the tiger arrives, the lamb must give away, and A. K. Fazlul Huq will ensure that Bangladesh remains stable as long as he lives.[[/labelnote]]

[[folder:Dominion of Ceylon]]
->'''Official Name:''' Dominion of Ceylon
->'''Ruling Party:''' United National Party
->'''Ideology:''' Populist Conservatism[[note]]Traditional Conservatism[[/note]]

!!''Dudley Senanayake''
->'''Role:''' Prime Minister[[note]]Head of State[[/note]]
->'''Party:''' United National Party
->'''Ideology:''' Populist Conservatism[[note]]Traditional Conservatism[[/note]]
->'''In-Game Biography''' [[labelnote:Click to Show]]For Dudley Shelton Senanayake, political life was not his first choice, but thanks to his family, an opportunity appeared for an extended career. Born into the prestigious Senanayake family and the eldest son of D. S. Senanayake, Dudley's education saw him gradually turn to a path in Ceylon's judicial system.\\\
Yet, his father's desire to have his son join politics saw him rise to the State Council in 1936 and oversee the development of Dedigama as State Councillor for over ten years. During the debate on sovereignty in the 1940s, Dudley supported his father's choice of preferring Dominion status for Ceylon, yet did not join his father in resignation and earned the position of Minister of Agriculture and Lands, formerly held by his father. He kept this position after his father won the 1947 elections and served in this function until his father died unexpectedly in 1952. To the surprise of many, Dudley was chosen as prime minister by the Governor-General over his cousin Sir John Kotelawala, while he successfully led the UNP in the elections of 1952, he stepped down as Prime Minister the following year.\\\
However, Dudley returned to politics in 1957 after the failures of the elections and returned the UNP to the majority in the 1960 elections. Despite his success, the issues facing Ceylon have not become less during his term, educational reforms and economic steadiness have been adequate, but the Sinhala matter and close ties to the ECO have caused minor unrest within the country. Ultimately, his career lies with the success of his policies, and whether he will bring victory or defeat in the next elections remains to be seen.[[/labelnote]]

->'''Official Name:''' Dongbei Soviet Republic

* TheRemnant: Northeast China became the last refuge of the Communist Party of China after they lost to the Nationalists in the Chinese Civil War.

->'''In-Game Biography''' [[labelnote:Click to Show]]For the Lion of Bengal, being the President of Bangladesh is perhaps the final assignment he will perform after a long career, yet even in his old age, the old lion still roars with the same blaze as half a century ago. While he joined politics in the early 1910s, Huq's climb began when he became the president of the All India Muslim League, formulating the Lucknow Pact of 1916 between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League, later founded the All Bengal Tenants Association, which evolved into a political platform for the United Front after the partition and being elected the first Prime Minister of Bengal, which allowed him to present the Lahore Resolution by the early 1940s. Despite Hug's success, he had tense relations with the Governor of Bengal, causing him to eventually lose his Prime ministership during WW2 and lose seats in the 1946 elections, yet after the partition, Huq became the attorney general of the Government of East Bengal until the Ekushey February in 1952.\\\