Foundation

Foundation, officially the City-State of Foundation, is a city-state on the coast of Sierra Leone. The city itself is considered by both Sierra Leone and the UN as an occupying power within the sovereign state of Sierra Leone. Foundation is best known for the fact that it was built by a single Chosen in only one night.

History
Foundation was formed on September 1st, 2016 by Hardin, Marshal, and Tower. Tower constructed a two-mile wide walled settlement along the coast of Sierra Leone while Hardin announced the city-state's founding to Sierra Leone as well as the world at large via web cast. Hardin explained that Sierra Leone was in no position to reject Foundation's creation and that the city-state would ultimately lead to the total benefit of mankind. Sierra Leone officially rejected the city-state's claim to sovereign power and appealed to the UN for assistance. The UN also rejected the city-state's right of sovereignty and enacted economic sanctions against Foundation.

Foundation then made two displays of power. Marshal engaged and killed the renegade warlord Ravana in combat while the battle was broadcast on the Internet. In addition, Tower created an advanced battleship and displayed its firepower by firing upon several unoccupied islands, completely glassing them within minutes. Hardin announced that any attempt to take the city-state by force or impede his vision for the future would be met with severe retaliation.

A week later, Foundation offered positions of citizenship to any Chosen willing to live in the city. Chosen would be offered protection from other sovereign powers while they lived in Foundation. In exchange, the Chosen would be required to perform jobs that suited their abilities.

Hundreds of Chosen have relocated to Foundation, although exact numbers are vague at best. No nation has made an explicit move against Foundation due to increasing domestic troubles and Foundation's lack of international activity. Outside of promoting the city and Hardin's vision of a better future, Foundation has not communicated with any outside nation.

Government
Foundation is ruled primarily by a small council of Chosen including Hardin, Marshal, and Tower. The council is in charge of creating laws, choosing methods of enforcement and punishment, and accepting applications of citizenship and offering assignments to individual people. These sessions are publicly broadcast and citizens are encouraged to participate through civil service and communicating with the council on ideas and concerns they might have.