| Nov 24, 2012 8:52:54 GMT -5 |
Post by cl on Nov 24, 2012 8:52:54 GMT -5
SERGIO CHILE GONZÁLEZ NAVARRO
{I've been thinking about the meaning of resistance, of a hope beyond my own
and suddenly the infinite and penitent begin to look like home}
{I've been thinking about the meaning of resistance, of a hope beyond my own
and suddenly the infinite and penitent begin to look like home}
I Feel Like We're Summoning The Devil
Nickname/Alias: If you can get away with it, Serg.
Gender: Male
Character Type: Country
Country or Country of Origin: Chile
Canon or Original: Original
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When I look into all of your stupid faces
I think how fun it will be to pound them into dust
Hair: Dark brown
Height and Weight: 173cm, 75kg
Other Distinguishing Features: n/a
Overall Appearance: Like the majority of his people, Sergio has dark hair, dark eyes and a tan that reflects the (mostly) warm climate he lives in. The most remarkable thing about him is that the wear and tear from excessive periods of working, hardly sleeping, partying all night, living off coffee and sporadic meals and only really getting any rest during siestas has taken a toll on his appearance. He looks constantly worn out, dark circles beneath his eyes and his hair never fixed in quite the right place. Standing at an average height, his bad lifestyle habits have made him thinner than most male nations, and no matter what he wears, be it a nice enough suit for meetings, or a Chamanto, or just a shirt and jeans, they all hang fairly loosely off his frame.
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Man up or I'll beat you with my peace prize!
✔Fútbol: Because, really, which South American country doesn't?
✔Wine: But only if it's Chilean.
✔Working: There's nothing he likes better than having something to do.
✔Chilean rodeo: Because it's awesome.
✔England/UK: They're like minded, get along well, and have helped each other out on a few occasions.
✔Peru and Argentina: Well, secretly. He's not the type to admit he misses the times when he was on friendly terms with his brother and sister.
✔The laaaadies: Speaks for itself, really. He'd rather just be in their company than actually hit on them, though.
Dislikes:
✘Getting sick: It equates to having to rest, which equates to not getting any work done.
✘Spain: He's never really liked his 'father figure' that much.
✘Peru and Argentina: Border disputes and international conflicts, what else?
✘Bad wine: He won't hesitate in pouring it down the drain, unless someone else is enjoying it, in which case he'll merely judge them - but, oh well, at least it's not going to waste, then.
✘Discussing sex: Remarkably conservative, he prefers to keep those kinds of things behind closed (and soundproofed) doors.
Strengths:
-Hardworking
-Organised
-Good thinker
-Resourceful
Weaknesses:
-Short-tempered
-Stubborn
-A prude
-Argumentative
Fears:
-Being invaded/having to merge with Argentina and/or Peru.
-He's also slightly claustrophobic. (see below)
Secrets:
-His claustrophobia in itself is a secret; he's never told anyone about it. One of his main industries as a nation is mining, and though it's his people and not he himself that are the ones who do it, it's the cause and effect of the phobia.
Any Quirks/Habits:
-Oddly enough, quite contrary to his general nature, if he's around someone he knows well enough, he'll often use them as something to lean on. (As in, physically; like a human walking stick)
-He doesn't speak very clearly; he has a sort of mumbling speech impediment similar to that of Sweden's, riddled with slang - in Spanish, at least; in English, he's a bit more coherent.
Overall Personality: An incredibly serious man, Sergio isn't the type to mince his words or beat around the bush. He's upfront, and that can be a double-edged sword, sometimes. A workaholic, he has an 'I'll sleep when I'm dead' attitude, ill fitting of one of Spain's former colonies, and though he's technically a younger brother figure to Argentina and Peru, one might easily mistake him for being older with the way he tackles responsibilities and obligations head on. Remarkably, he manages to handle this in a more sensible manner than one might expect. He has a good head on his shoulders, and he puts it to good enough use.
That isn't to say he is committed to doing nothing but work, however. Though he works all day, he parties almost every night and this has turned him into a bit of an insomniac. And consequently, this has lead him to be quite snappy and easily irritated, to the point that he's flat out rude, sometimes. He's more relaxed around people he gets along with, though. Neither is he the type to keep quiet and let others tell him what to do - if he disagrees with something or someone, he'll be perfectly happy to argue with them. He can be a loud-mouth, when he wants to be, and he's never been one to hold onto guilt or dwell on whether he's put a foot wrong or not, and this doesn't really help his already off-standish personality. Regardless, Sergio is capable of niceness. Deep down. Really.
Particularly in comparison to the other South American countries, he's more traditional, and less playful. A lot less playful. He's also a prude, and believes that people should keep certain conversations to themselves; he's not the type to do much than hand-hold or give a chaste kiss in public - and even those are usually with reluctance.
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I'm the hero!
-Pre-European settlement: What is now modern-day Chile was inhabited by several Native American tribes, including the Inca in the north and the Araucanian (Mapuche) tribes in the south.
-1520: Ferdinand Magellan becomes the first European to see now Chilean land.
-1540: Pedro de Valdivia, a Spanish conquistador, comes to Chile and founds several cities, despite resistance from the Araucanians. One of these cities is Santiago, which is now Chile's capital and largest city.
-1553: The Native Americans lead several successful revolts against the Spanish conquerors. They kill Valdivia and devastate most of the cities he founded. This leads to nearly 100 years of warfare. Eventually the Spanish dominate, but the strife and conflicts continue for many years to come. By the end of the 17th century, the population of Chile is roughly 100,000 and by the end of the 18th century, it is almost 500,000, most of whom are mestizos (mixed race).
-1808: Spain is seized by Napoleon, and the Chileans see this as an opportunity to gain independence.
-1810: Chile declares independence, initiating a long war. During which, Peru remains loyal to Spain and consequently declares war on Chile. Eventually, Chile defeats Spain, and Bernardo O'Higgins (a Chilean-born governor of Irish heritage) becomes the first leader of the independent state. Though Chile had finally won its independence, it went through several changes of government, caused by coups and civil wars, though none as severe as the other Latin American countries.
-1878: The Chilean military seizes the Bolivian port of Antofagasta, claiming the land is theirs. This leads to a war with Bolivia and its ally, Peru. Chile comes out victorious, giving it control over considerable territory, and several of the world's biggest nitrate and copper mines.
-1890:The Chilean congress refuse to accept President José Manuel Balmaceda's budget for 1891. The President announces he will use the -1890 budget again in 1891. Congress claims this is illegal. A short civil war follows and the President's army was defeated. He consequently commits suicide. Congress then becomes stronger, and the President holds less power. Meanwhile, Chilean industry grows and the economy prospers again.
-1914: Exports of nitrates collapse following the start of WWI. This leads to much unrest in Chile.
-1924: The military, deciding that only a strong presidency can deal with the crisis, intervene in politics.
-1925: A new constitution is drawn up.
-1930s: The depression causes economic collapse in Chile; it also leads to instability and many strikes and changes of government.
-1932: Arturo Alessandri becomes President for a second time and stability is restored. Afterwards, Chile becomes a multi-party system with right-wing, left-wing and liberal parties.
-1958: The Socialist Salvador Allende only narrowly fails to win the presidency, greatly alarming the right wing.
-1964: A Christian Democrat called Eduardo Frei is elected president. He introduces a number of reforms, minimum wage being one of them. However, his reforms are not enough for some people, while for others they are too much. Chile becomes increasingly divided between the left and the right.
-1970: Salvador Allende becomes President. He nationalises industries, but this depletes foreign currency reserves. He also begins radical agrarian reform. However, government expenditure far outstrips its income, causing a huge deficit. The world copper price also falls, which cuts the government's revenues even more. Inflation also rises very rapidly and food shortages become common.
-1972: A truckers strike brings Chile to a halt.
-1973: The army stages a coup, lead by Augusto Pinochet. Pinochet introduces a brutal military dictatorship. The worst instrument of his repression is his secret police, the DINA. Nevertheless, Pinochet does - at first - have economic success. Inflation is curbed and unemployment is reduced.
-1980s: Chile falls into a recession, which it does not recover from until the end of the decade. Meanwhile in 1980, Pinochet draws up a new constitution. Under this, he will remain in power until 1988. After which, the people will decide whether they want military rule, or an election. The majority of Chileans eventually vote against a military rule.
-1989: A Christian Democrat named Patricio Aylwin becomes president.
-1990s: Chile enjoys rapid economic growth, which continues in the early years of the 21st century.
-Today: Today poverty in Chile is declining and Chile is now a stable democracy. The population of Chile is roughly 17 million.
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You've got it backwards! Backwards!
Hurry up and throw it! If you don't hurry up and throw it, you'll go "boom"!
Go see Macedonia's. 8U
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I Summon thee from far away lands, come forth!
You called?
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