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* FailureIsTheOnlyOption: It's impossible for Italy to win the Sudan War. After the Sudanese government is toppled, the Italian authority will be aimless and tasked with creating an entirely new government out of the power vacuum. Plans to colonize Sudan are thrown out of the window after one good look at the country, and the Italian military will inevitably get bogged down in a decade long occupation that will come to a sudden end with little fanfare, only leaving behind a country in ruins and a humiliated Empire.
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It has been long since the Italian eagle spread its wings over the Mediterranean, and it is only unfortunate that any conqueror finds itself face-to-face with a greater foe. Not long after the Triumvirate collapsed and the last barrier against German influence fell, the Italian Empire came under attack from all sides - be it from the Negus of Shewa and their American backers or the Ba'athists of Damascus and their German supporters. Were it not for Balbo, the Empire would not have survived. Since the catastrophes of the mid 20th century, Italy has instead focused on preserving Mussolini's legacy - but the world is catching up, and the sons of Rome wait impatiently for another protector to guide them through the unpredictable future.
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* AllohistoricalAllusion: The events leading up to Italy's invasion of Sudan are reminiscent of those leading up to the American invasion of Afghanistan: With the Florence Bombing taking the role of 9/11, the EIJ taking the role of Al-Qaeda and Sudan taking the role of Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. The Invasion of Sudan itself, on the other hand, mirrors the Iraq War.
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* AllohistoricalAllusion: The events leading up to Italy's invasion of Sudan are reminiscent of those leading up to the American invasion of Afghanistan: With the Florence Bombing taking the role of 9/11, the EIJ taking the role of Al-Qaeda and Sudan taking the role of Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. The Invasion of Sudan itself, on the other hand, mirrors the Iraq War.
* TheCycleOfEmpires: Under Mussolini, Italy became the master of the mediterranean, destroying the British empire and even rivaling Germany for some time. Under Ciano and Balbo, the empire experienced some setbacks, but was able to stabilize and prosper. Under Vidussoni, Birindelli and now Rastrelli, the Empire has become increasingly corrupt and plagued by bad leadership. The generation of conquerors and administrators is gone, and while the current rulers think of themselves as the former, they are a symptom of decay. Italy's decision to wage a costly war in Sudan only proves that the Italian Empire is in its third phase of existence, and it can possibly be violently dragged into its fourth and final phase of existence.
* RepressiveButEfficient: While most Italians aren't particularly fond of Fascism and their corrupt Duces, the state is still able to provide for its citizenry and the Fascists have made sure to keep the trains running on time. Poverty isn't an issue and the Mafia, which once plagued much of Italy's poorer regions, was violently suppressed. This trope is {{Downplayed}}, however. The Metropoli's prosperity comes at the expense of Italy's colonial possessions, corruption is a known problem that is rarely addressed, and the Mafia slowly reappeared over the years and now work alongside the Fascists. If anything, the government is only able to maintain the illusion of being efficient.
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* RepressiveButEfficient: While most Italians aren't particularly fond of Fascism and their corrupt Duces, the state is still able to provide for its citizenry and the Fascists have made sure to keep the trains running on time. Poverty isn't an issue and the Mafia, which once plagued much of Italy's poorer regions, was violently suppressed. This trope is {{Downplayed}}, however. The Metropoli's prosperity comes at the expense of Italy's colonial possessions, corruption is a known problem that is rarely addressed, and the Mafia slowly reappeared over the years and now work alongside the Fascists. If anything, the government is only able to maintain the illusion of being efficient.
* TeethClenchedTeamwork: The Grand Council of Fascism is divided between different interest groups and internal rivalries, but its members must work together for the sake of Il Duce and the stability of the country.
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* TheCycleOfEmpires: Under Mussolini, Italy became the master of the mediterranean, destroying the British empire and even rivaling Germany for some time. Under Ciano and Balbo, the empire experienced some setbacks, but was able to stabilize and prosper. Under Vidussoni, Birindelli and now Rastrelli, the Empire has become increasingly corrupt and plagued by bad leadership. The generation of conquerors and administrators is gone, and while the current rulers think of themselves as the former, they are a symptom of decay. Italy's decision to wage a costly war in Sudan only proves that the Italian Empire is in its third phase of existence, and it can possibly be violently dragged into its fourth and final phase of existence.
* TeethClenchedTeamwork: The Grand Council of Fascism is divided between different interest groups and internal rivalries, but its members must work together for the sake of Il Duce and the stability of the country.
* TeethClenchedTeamwork: The Grand Council of Fascism is divided between different interest groups and internal rivalries, but its members must work together for the sake of Il Duce and the stability of the country.
* TheCoup: [[spoiler:Not long after Italy's army pulls out of Sudan, the Grand Council of Fascism will begin a vote of no confidence against Fasano and oust him from power, [[TheScapegoat using him as a scapegoat for Italy's defeat]] and replacing him with whoever gained the most influence beforehand.]]
* ReasonableAuthorityFigure: [[{{Deconstruction}} Deconstructed.]] Unlike much of the PNF, Fasano has good credentials as a technocrat and would be otherwise appreciated as a decent leader. However, his willingness to work with other members of the PNF and tendency to make unorthodox decisions for the sake of doing what is best for the Empire will severely weaken Italy and turn him into a puppet of the Grand Council of Fascism, who care little for what he or the nation really want.
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* ReasonableAuthorityFigure: [[{{Deconstruction}} Deconstructed.]] Unlike much of the PNF, Fasano has good credentials as a technocrat and would be otherwise appreciated as a decent leader. However, his willingness to work with other members of the PNF and tendency to make unorthodox decisions for the sake of doing what is best for the Empire will severely weaken Italy and turn him into a puppet of the Grand Council of Fascism, who care little for what he or the nation really want.
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* TheCoup: [[spoiler:Not long after Italy's army pulls out of Sudan, the Grand Council of Fascism will begin a vote of no confidence against Fasano and oust him from power, [[TheScapegoat using him as a scapegoat for Italy's defeat]] and replacing him with whoever gained the most influence beforehand.]]
* TheCharmer: He's well-liked by other PNF members for his friendly attitudes, allowing him to win over the trust of a number of allies originally belonging to different groups.
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* TheCharmer: He's well-liked by other PNF members for his friendly attitudes, allowing him to win over the trust of a number of allies originally belonging to different groups.
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* KickedUpstairs: Fasano is thrust into the position of Duce because he can be easily controlled by whomever gains the advantage in the Grand Council of Fascism, and Fasano himself did not expected to become Prime Minister and [[ThisIsGonnaSuck knows it'll be a terrible time for him.]]
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* GeneralRipper: Saya is extremely patriotic and thinks Italy should do everything that is necessary to subjugate the Sudanese and turn it into a colony of the Empire, no matter the kind of human toll such actions would cause.
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Brigadier General Edmondo Cirielli is a former Carabinieri who has managed to find a place for himself in politics as Minister of the Interior, responsible for managing Italy's internal security from outside threats. While one would think that he doesn't take an interest in the internal politics of the Grand Council, it couldn't be further from the truth. The General has chosen to bide his time, and keep his loyalties to Il Duce until the time comes where his nation needs a man like him.
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* PatrioticFervor:MyCountryRightOrWrong: Cirielli may not like Fasano or the rest of the Grand Council, but he is willing to remain loyal to Il Duce and the PNF for the sake of the country. But if he feels the country's best interests aren't being followed, he will seek to correct that wrong.
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Giovanbattista Fazzolari is a rising star in the PNF and Minister of Foreign Affairs. While he is a newcomer to the Grand Council and its complicated politics, he has already proved to be a capable politician able to maneuver through different allegiances and secure his base of support. While Fazzolari may be overshadowed by more prominent figures like La Russa and Fini, perhaps a shift in the state of the world will prove his hypothesis on Italy's future to be correct.
* DarkHorseVictory: [[spoiler:If both the United States and Germany collapse and Italy suddenly regains its importance overnight, Fazzolari will be able to discredit both Reformist and Conservative cliques and take power with the help of his allies, [[ThePurge purging both wings of the PNF]] and focusing on building Italy's position as an European regional power.]]
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* RoyalsWhoActuallyDoSomething:RoyalsWhoActuallyDoSomething: Although he doesn't have much power, Victor Emmanuel IV still takes concern with political matters and tries to step in and use his powers when he feels it's for the best interests of the nation.
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Francesco Storace, Minister of Popular Culture. Behind the posters, songs and television programs that praise the Duce's name lies a man with an outgoing personality and a strange appeal that simply draws others to him. Naturally charismatic, Storace went from being a nobody to winning over the trust and friendships of some of the most high-ranking individuals in the Fascist Party. Not only has this made him untouchable in his eyes, but it has put him in a favorable position to influence the most powerful man in Rome.
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The son of Antonio Rastrelli, Sergio has had an unusually fast rise to power within the PNF's gerarchi. Whereas some party members would say one would need at least a few decades to reach his position, Sergio has only gotten there in less than fifteen years. Still maintaining his father's connections despite his political inexperience, Sergio Rastrelli now looks to take what was meant to be his.
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* {{Nepotism}}:CorruptPolitician: Even moreso than the others, Sergio is a magnet of corruption. His political career has so far taught him that any man has a price, and the fastest way to rise to the top is to have friends in high places.
* HateSink: Sergio is despicable for many reasons, such as his nepotism and open corruption. Many in the Grand Council of Fascism see him as a nuisance, but are unable to get rid of him just yet because of his connections. This is without mentioning what Italians even think of him, which is sure to not be very positive.
* {{Nepotism}}: Rastrelli was appointed President of the Chamber of Fasces and Corporations thanks to his father's meddling, and didn't have to spend decades trying to climb up the party's gerarchi like the others.
* HateSink: Sergio is despicable for many reasons, such as his nepotism and open corruption. Many in the Grand Council of Fascism see him as a nuisance, but are unable to get rid of him just yet because of his connections. This is without mentioning what Italians even think of him, which is sure to not be very positive.
* {{Nepotism}}: Rastrelli was appointed President of the Chamber of Fasces and Corporations thanks to his father's meddling, and didn't have to spend decades trying to climb up the party's gerarchi like the others.
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Gaetano Saya is a former military man and commander of the Blackshirts. While men of his caliber are no longer appreciated in such positions of power, Saya knows that he was born to be like Mussolini. Despite having little support, he is confident that, under the correct circumstances, he can take back his country and straighten it out once again.
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* TheDreaded:TheDreaded: Saya commands the Blackshirts, the paramilitary wing of the PNF responsible for doing much of the dirty work on the party's behalf. While the MVSN weren't politically relevant for a long time after Balbo, the Blackshirts have made a political comeback under Saya, creating widespread fear amongst Italians as to what could happen if Saya were to get his way.
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* PragmaticVillainy:FalseFriend: Storace is known for his changing allegiances, winning over the trust of whomever he may find to be politically useful only to throw them under the bus when he no longer needs them.
* InternalReformist: Storace thinks the PNF should prioritize Italy's survival over petty political squabbles, and wants to reform the highly-centralized colonial system while seeking an equal partnership with countries in West Africa and the Middle East, viewing these measures as necessary for the Empire's long-term prosperity.
* PropagandaMachine: As Minister of Popular Culture, Storace is responsible for promoting Fascist ideals to Italian citizens and is the face behind an extensive project of mass propaganda.
* TheCharmer: He's well-liked by other PNF members for his friendly attitudes, allowing him to win over the trust of a number of allies originally belonging to different groups.
* InternalReformist: Storace thinks the PNF should prioritize Italy's survival over petty political squabbles, and wants to reform the highly-centralized colonial system while seeking an equal partnership with countries in West Africa and the Middle East, viewing these measures as necessary for the Empire's long-term prosperity.
* PropagandaMachine: As Minister of Popular Culture, Storace is responsible for promoting Fascist ideals to Italian citizens and is the face behind an extensive project of mass propaganda.
* TheCharmer: He's well-liked by other PNF members for his friendly attitudes, allowing him to win over the trust of a number of allies originally belonging to different groups.
