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The People's Republic of Ostania (
Overview[]
Despite sustaining heavy damages in the war with Westalis, Ostania has largely maintained their wartime policies, even while struggling against the tides of modernity.[1] The country promotes its open politics and rapidly developing economy to foreign countries, but this is strongly motivated by propaganda. Its security organization openly promotes the arrest of those who spread unfavorable information and facts to other countries, and free speech is strictly controlled. However, as long as one does not transmit information that is detrimental to the state or embarrass it, the people of the country can live normal lives with a high level of security and can freely take up jobs and study, depending on their abilities.[1]
Currency[]
The currency used in Ostania is dalc (ダルク, daruku?), commonly represented as Đ, and pent (ペント, pento?) coins. 100 pents is equivalent to 1 dalc. 1 dalc is also equivalent to 320 Japanese yen (or 2.20 US dollars) in today's exchange rate.[2] This currency is also used in Westalis.[3]
Education[]
- Main article: Eden Academy
There are many schools to teach the youth in Ostania, like Fontaine Academy[4], but none are as famous and influential as Eden Academy, a highly prestigious private school.
Politics[]
In the past, the National Unity Party, a hardliner against Westalis, was the sole leader of the country. Cultural and political differences led to a long and brutal war between the two nations, claiming the lives of many soldiers and innocent civilians. At the war's start, Ostania was ruled by Prime Minister Chapman, who was later succeeded by Donovan Desmond.[5] Thanks to the efforts of figures like Colonel Erik Zacharis, the war eventually came to a close. By the end of the war, the National Unity Party was deposed from the ruling position and replaced by a dovish party to be in charge of the state administration, resulting in a truce with Westalis.
Ostanian Foreign Minister Windsor (right) and Westalian Foreign Minister Brantz's (left) meeting to improve their diplomatic relations
On the surface, Ostania seems to be taking a conciliatory approach with Westalis, with groups like the Nationalist Party appearing to work toward this path. Foreign ministers from both countries have made official meetings with one another for peace talks, intending to normalize diplomatic relations. However, there are many Ostanian citizens who do not seek reconciliation, leading to a situation where it is difficult to predict when their discontent will erupt.[1] Some high-ranking Ostanian officials have even gone as far as making unlawful restrictions on exports to Westalis[6] and blackmailing politicians supporting Westalis[7] due to anti-West values. From this tension, attempts to break the two countries' thin veneer of peace have been made, the most recent being by a group of isolationist student terrorists in Berlint.
There are many people who have defected from Ostania to Westalis, with there even being rumors that people in the southern regions of Ostania have been using the word "picnic" as a code for defecting to Westalis through a third country.[8] Those who have gone from Westalis to Ostania typically go with the purpose of seeing their families or pursuing a mission of some sort.[9]
Military[]
Not much is known about Ostania's army, but like Westalis, they have their own intelligence agency and possibly more than just one.[9]
State Security Service[]
- Main article: State Security Service
The State Security Service, also known as the Secret Police, is the primary security and counterintelligence organization of Ostania.
Underworld[]
Ostania's underworld consists of all kinds of groups and individuals, from smuggling rings and criminal organizations to informants and counterfeiters. There are also black markets where one can find interesting illegal developments, like former test subject animals.
Leonardo Hapoon, the current Gretcher crime family head
According to the Shopkeeper, the Gretcher crime family managed Ostania's underworld in an honorable fashion for generations. After the war with Westalis, the family lent their aid to the war victims during a food shortage with the black market they ran. However, in a recent incident, the family head Gram Gretcher and his sons were killed in an internal dispute. In the aftermath, the organization was usurped by Leonardo Hapoon, a man who gained his wealth by befriending pro-war extremists through arms dealing. The last surviving members of the Gretcher family, Gram's daughter Olka and her son, fled to a foreign country to seek asylum shortly after Hapoon came into power. For unexplained reasons, Hapoon attempted to have the two killed by placing a 400,000 dalc bounty on both of them. While many hit men in and out of Ostania gathered to fulfill this task, their efforts were thwarted by assassins from Garden protecting the Gretchers.
Garden[]
- Main article: Garden
Garden is a secret assassination organization in Ostania. Their existence is unknown to all, with only a certain few, even in the State Security Service, aware of them.[10]
Culture[]
There are a variety of entertainment facilities in Ostania where the government is highly restrictive, as if no citizens would complain if there was food and entertainment. Many are of a high cultural standard and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. On the other hand, there is also a deceptively obvious fact that business tycoons and underground dwellers gather here to hold illegal gambling events where huge sums of money are at stake.[11]
A drama called Berlint in Love is popular in Ostania, as even elementary first-years know about the series. Entertainment is more developed in Westalis, so there are so many things that go in and out of style.[2]
There are many streetcars running through the city of Berlint. They are the primary mode of transportation for citizens who do not own a car.[11] Below the streets is the subway system, which passengers like Yor and Yuri take when going home from work.[12][13] When going long distances to other regions, travelers have the option of taking the train.[7][14]
Regions[]
- Münk (ミュンク, Myunku?)[15]
- Eastern Nielsberg (ニールバーグ 東の方, Nīrubāgu Higashi no Hō?), an eastern region.[16]
- Shellbury (シェルベリー, Sheruberī?), a northwestern region.[17]
- Bayan (バイアン, Baian?), a region that appears to be quite far from the city of Berlint.[18]
- Covenia (コヴェニア, Kovenia?)[19]
- Frigis (フリジス, Furijisu?)[20]
Landmarks and Locations[]
Trivia[]
- Ostania's name originates from the word "Ost" in German, meaning east.
- Ostania is based on the communist German Democratic Republic (East Germany) during the Berlin Cold War era, with the State Security Service heavily mimicking the name and behavior of the Stasi.
- Despite the fanbook stating that Newston Castle can be rented for 10,000 dalc a day[11], Franky said it could be rented for 50,000 dalc a day[15], while Sylvia Sherwood received an expense report for the castle with 35,000 dalc.[51]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 SPY x FAMILY Official Fanbook: EYES ONLY (p. 60).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 SPY x FAMILY Official Fanbook: EYES ONLY (p. 63).
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga: Chapter 62.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga: Chapter 72 (p. 11).
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga: Chapter 91.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga: Chapter 60 (p. 1).
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 1, and Episode 1.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 39, and Episode 27.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 SPY x FAMILY Official Fanbook: EYES ONLY (p. 64).
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Official Fanbook: EYES ONLY (p. 62).
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.6 SPY x FAMILY Official Fanbook: EYES ONLY (p. 61).
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 14 (p. 26), and Episode 9.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 44 (p. 11), and Episode 30.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 44 (p. 22), and Episode 30.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 6, and Episode 5.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 24, and Episode 16.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 SPY x FAMILY Manga: Chapter 81.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 57, and Episode 35.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga: Chapter 92.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY CODE: White
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 2, and Episode 2.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Official Guide Book: MISSION REPORT:220409-0625 (p. 93).
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 3, and Episode 3.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Anime: Episode 5.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Official Fanbook: EYES ONLY (p. 74).
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 10, and Episode 7.
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 14, and Episode 9.
- ↑ 28.0 28.1 SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Extra Mission 2, and Episode 26.
- ↑ 29.0 29.1 SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 44, and Episode 30.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 16, and Episode 11.
- ↑ 31.0 31.1 31.2 31.3 31.4 SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 18, and Episode 13.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga: Chapter 63.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Short Mission 5, and Episode 17.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Extra Mission 1, and Episode 12.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 20, and Episode 14.
- ↑ 36.0 36.1 SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Short Mission 2, and Episode 16.
- ↑ 37.0 37.1 SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 28, and Episode 19.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 30, and Episode 21.
- ↑ 39.0 39.1 SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 31, and Episode 22.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 35, and Episode 24.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 40, and Episode 27.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 43, and Episode 29.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 46, and Episode 31.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Short Mission 6, and Episode 33.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 59, and Episode 36.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Official Guide Book: MISSION REPORT:221001‐1224 (p. 142).
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 60, and Episode 20.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga: Chapter 60.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga: Chapter 69.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga: Chapter 94.
- ↑ SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 7, and Episode 6.
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