Character Pages for Playable Nations
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Foreign Heads of State
Alma Saltana, Prime Minister of Morella
Leader of the Morellan Unified Front and the new, leftist leader of the Republic of Morella.
Axel Reinhart, Grand Duke of Pales
The recently-coronated leader of the Grand Duchy of Pales.
Beatrice Livingston, Queen of Rumburg
- Arch-Enemy: She serves as the Big Bad among Sordland's foreign relations sections of the game.
- Downer Ending: Rumburg defeating Sordland in the war can be considered this.
- Expy: Largely a genderflipped version of Tsar Ferdinand I of Bulgaria somehow keeping his empire into the early Cold War. Both monarchs are absolutist dictators of mid-tier powers with expansionist policies based on ancient imperial pasts and nationalist mythologies, are ruthless to their enemies, and are quick to start seeking a pretense for war. Both are also so bloody-minded they neglect the importance of diplomacy and are likely to be outfought in a war or outmaneuvered diplomatically.
- God Save Us from the Queen!: Queen Beatrice, as a bellicose imperialist plotting to seize control of Merkopa by any means, is arguably the most villainous of Suzerain's world leaders, with the possible exception of the genocidal dictator Smolak.
- Hated by All: The international community's response to Beatrice's speech at the AN summit implies she is widely despised by the rest of the world for her imperial ambitions. It seems that even if some in Sordland do favor caution in dealing with Beatrice's threats, no one really likes her. Exploiting this fact and her lack of sponsors or firm commitments is a good way to nip her in the bud.
- Normal Fish in a Tiny Pond: Rumburg is a formidable regime and much larger than one might think, but prior to Beatrice's rule its best days were well behind it and even with her saber rattling it is still a middle power going its own way in a world dominated by superpowers in a nuclear standoff. One of the most effective ways to checkmate her is by taking advantage of this by outplaying it militarily or diplomatically.
- Outside-Context Problem: Not so much to Rayne or the Sords, but to the international community. In the global standoff between capitalism and socialism, you have an overinflated wannabe Tsarina rattling sabers and invading places. Indeed, she is so divorced from the context of the Cold War that President Rayne can align with either of the superpowers or even both to stop her.
- Pet the Dog: If you choose to pay reparations for the 15-Day War, Beatrice will call you and thank you for doing the right thing, even offering a trade deal to you to further smooth relations between Rumburg and Sordland.
- Take a Third Option: Given a choice between different forms of socialism or capitalism in terms of foreign alliance, Beatrice has more or less decided to go with hypernationalist Rumburgian Absolutism. This leaves her dangerously exposed on the diplomatic front, and ironically the most likely way she will get a foreign ally is if your alignment with one superpower prods the other to join with her just because.
- Tyrant Takes the Helm: Played with in that she was the legal, rightful heir to the crown and thus is the legal monarch of Rumburg, but early in her rule she consolidates power and undercut the Parliament, turning her position from being "Constitutional Monarch with Strong Powers in a Parliamentary System" to "Totalitarian Dictator wearing a Crown."
- Villain Has a Point: Should you defeat Rumburg militarily with Wiktor Smolak's help, Beatrice points out that the lives of Rumburgians and Bluds in the territories annexed by Wehlen will be endangered. Given that Smolak doesn't deny this and tells her that it's none of her business, it's likely plans for ethnic cleansing are already underway.
Dwight Walker, President of Arcasia
- Expy:
- Of Richard Nixon, down to the hairline and jawline.
- Of John F. Kennedy and his womanizing tendencies, namely the way he hits on Monica when he visits Sordland.
- Historical In-Joke: When bringing up Livia Suno's trial for espionage, he hints that he was involved in a recent scandal involving a secretary, a potential reference to Bill Clinton's infamous Lewinsky scandal.
- An Offer You Can't Refuse: Lampshaded. If Rayne suggests that Walker might be about to do this when it comes to Sordland joining ATO, Walker good-naturedly denies that he means to order Rayne around.
- Sleazy Politician: Has absolutely no problem making moves on Monica and sexually harassing her during a diplomatic event.
- Villain Respect: Well, he is more ruthless and sleazy than downright evil, but if Rayne decisively stops his harassment of Monica by stepping in and dancing with Monica himself, it's implied that Walker is genuinely impressed and respects Rayne's readiness to protect "his" woman.
Emmerich Hegel, Chancellor of Valgsland
- Chummy Commies: Hegel's regime is democratic and just for the most part, and Hegel himself is shown to be a staunch defender of his country's workers.
- Good Is Not Nice: Hegel comes across as an aggressive and bellicose leader (especially in the AN summit, where his uncontrollable rage causes a scene in front of the global community), but his steadfast defense of his citizens and the oppressed peoples of the world arguably makes his cause a righteous one.
- Hair-Trigger Temper: His main character flaw, which leads to him having outbursts of anger whenever someone stands against him.
- Historical In-Joke: Hegel causes a scene at the AN summit by banging his shoe on the table in anger as ATO denounces his actions against Agnolia, referencing a supposed similar incident with Nikita Khrushchev.
- Jerkass Has a Point: While somewhat brash and easily irritatible, Hegel has a legitimate point to make about the Heljisland dispute. The islands had been sold by Agnolia to Valgsland centuries ago and at the time of the game, is home to a Valgish population. The fact that the illegitimate Agnolian governor has authorised the use of deadly force against protestors is thus something that justifiably infuriates Hegel into retaliating against Agnolia.
- No Historical Figures Were Harmed: While Hegel's ideology is most comparable to syndicalism, his character has a lot of similarities to Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev: both took power after the death of a more authoritarian leader, denounced purges that happened under the previous administration, slowly reformed the country to bring an end to the influence of their predecessors, and both have a reputation for aggressive rhetoric and fiery tempers. He also shares strong similarities to Josip Broz Tito, maintaining a communist system and ruling with a gentle hand while pursuing decentralized market reforms that strongly empower workers. His fierce temper, fiery anti-imperialist speeches, having political dissidents flee via boat and being at the center of an international crisis involving nuclear missile silos on an island all bring to mind Fidel Castro.
Jorga Azmal, Supreme Wiseman of Derdia
The leader of Derdian Golcondism, and therefore the ruler of the Nurist Republic of Derdia.
- High Priest: He is the undisputed leader of Derdia
Leon "Malenyev" Chavatangakwunua, Chairman of United Contana
- Expy: Vladimir Lenin, albeit with a full head of hair and clean-shaven. Also has a small amount of Leon Trotsky thrown in as well, sharing not just the first name but having a theory of Permanent Revolution, like Trotsky, and the determination to see communism spread across the world and be its future.
- Also, just like Trotsky, Leon is mostly referred to by his nickname instead of his real surname.
- His attire is very reminiscent of that of Mao Zedong.
- Historical In-Joke: Chavatangakwunua ominously warns ATO that "we will bury you" at the AN summit, referencing a similar line said by Nikita Khrushchev.
- Race Lift: In the original version of the game his last name was Malenyev which is a Russian surname in real life. However, the Amendment update changed his surname to Chavatangakwunua which in real life is a surname of Native American origin, implying that Leon is descendent from the Suzerain universe's equivalent of Native Americans.
- Retcon: The Amendment update changed "Malenyev" from his last name to a nickname.
Martin van Hoorten, Prime Minister of Agnolia
Patricio Alvarez, Prime Minister of Lespia
- The Alcoholic: Has the reputation of one, and smells of alcohol if Anton has a trade meeting with him.
- Obfuscating Stupidity: In the run-up to the Sordish-Lespian trade meeting, Symon details Alvarez's drunken antics, but warns Rayne to not underestimate him, as he's rumored to be an incredibly shrewd leader beneath his facade of incompetence. Symon is right.
Wiktor Smolak, President of Wehlen
- Affably Evil: Smolak is one of the cruelest leaders you'll meet and even commits genocide, but he's nothing but friendly to Rayne the entire time, even if Rayne is cold to him or refuses his deal.
- Arab Oil Sheikh: Offers Wehlen oil in his trade deal.
- Deal with the Devil: One of your advisors will note it feels like one if you make a deal with him.
- Evil Is Petty: Unless Rayne prompts him, he takes food from a street vendor without paying for it.
- Expy: Of Saddam Hussein, down to his hatred of the Bluds (the in-game equivalent of the Kurds) and relying on the military as his enforcers.
