− | '''Nassau''' is a republic that overthrew their Duke, Nelson the "Nasty" under the leadership of Bob Pinkers Schmucklebutt. After the rebellion against their monarch and capture of [[Salem (Island)|Salem]], the faction went through a period as a tributary of [[Burkeland]], but has since reached an independence agreement following political and military pressure from [[Purshovia]] ,additionally gaining the republic's main defence against foreign invaders, [[Saint Christopher|Fort Saint Christopher]]. Nassau is ruled by a popularly-elected governor, who is elected for three-month terms. | + | '''Nassau''' is a republic that overthrew their Duke, Nelson the "Nasty" under the leadership of Bob Pinkers Schmucklebutt. After the rebellion against their monarch and the capture of [[Salem (Island)|Salem]], the faction went through a period as a tributary of [[Burkeland]], but has since reached independence following political and military pressure from [[Purshovia]], exchanging Salem for what is now the republic's main defense against foreign invaders, the fort [[Saint Christopher]]. Nassau is ruled by a popularly-elected governor, who is elected for three-month terms. |