The United Districts of Panem

[Panem]

The United Districts of Panem

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OVERVIEW
The United Districts of Panem is a large, environmentally stunning nation ruled by a corrupt, authoritative Government who abides over the population with an iron fist.

DISTRICTS
The UDP, or Panem, is divided into 13 districts, 12 of which are considered functional by the Government, known simply as The Capitol by the common citizen. Each district has their own industry that has been assigned to the by The Capitol. As follows, each of the 13 districts will be named as well as their industries.

DISTRICT 1: Luxury Items
DISTRICT 2: Masonry
DISTRICT 3: Technology
DISTRICT 4: Fishing
DISTRICT 5: Power Generation
DISTRICT 6: Transportation
DISTRICT 7: Lumber
DISTRICT 8: Textiles
DISTRICT 9: Grain
DISTRICT 10: Livestock
DISTRICT 11: Agriculture
DISTRICT 12: Mining
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DISTRICT 13: Arms Manufacturing (formerly)

The Dark Days

Long ago, the 13 were ruled over The Capitol with peace and prosperity the main items on the agenda. All was well, and there was harmony in Panem. However, a time came when corruption slowly leaked into the Government, where the rich were rewarded and the poor left to fend for themselves. Eventually, the 13 districts rose up against The Capitol and a civil war was waged. However, the Districts had underestimated The Capitol's might grievously, and were no match for The Capitol's power. nearing the end and subsequently the height of the war, The Capitol showed it's true power and might by firebombing the 13th District with Chemical Weaponry, and completely decimating the surface. There were presumed to be no survivors, and soon after, all 12 of the remaining Districts surrendered.

The Aftermath and The Hunger Games
Afterwards, all citizens of the Districts that were above a certain payroll were moved to The Capitol, and oppressive laws were enacted to keep the citizens of the Districts in check, and fearful of The Capitol's power.
Citizens of The Capitol were already known for their wacky style habits, and with the influx of new citizens that were eager to fit in, things got even wackier. The Capitol's citizens are now considered the most decadent in the world. For example, at any respectable party, it is common for the host to serve 15-40 courses of food, with ememic beverages served throughout so that guests may maintain their appetites and their waistlines. The rest of the districts were thrown into strickening poverty. Some slowly recovered, some did not.

To show the Districts that The Capitol holds absolute power over them, the Capitol devised a grueling competition called the Hunger Games, in which 2 children, a boy and a girl between the ages of 10-18 would be selected as "tribute" to fight to the death until only one tribute remained. This practice, despite vehement opposition from the international community, has been in place for 73 years, and the 74th Annual Hunger Games is expected to begin soon.

CURRENT HUNGER GAMES NUMBER: 74