Merlinus is a medium sized, somewhat developed, and aging nation at 500 days old with citizens primarily of Mixed ethnicity who follow mixed religions. Its technology is first rate and its citizens marvel at the astonishing advancements within their nation. Its citizens pay extremely high taxes and many despise their government as a result. The citizens of Merlinus work diligently to produce Oil and Sugar as tradable resources for their nation. It is an aggressive country that some say has an itch for war. Merlinus is currently researching nuclear technology for the use of nuclear power plants but believes nuclear weapons should be banned. The military of Merlinus has been positioned at all border crossings and is arresting all drug traffickers. Merlinus allows its citizens to protest thei