York New
York New doubles as both a country and the capital, and it is on the continent of North Illinois, it is believed to be south of Chicago. It currently holds a population of over 180 000 people. The people of York New have been able to stay so safe due to the city's defence mechanism. All of York New is underground, making the city extremely safe (despite the drilling incident of 2000). Most members of the populous have never even seen a one of the Lobsters.
History
1369
York New is founded by an unknown business man and they remained the president until the 2000s, a popular theory suggests they have been replaced 10s of times however it was no proof to back it up.
2000
In December 30st of 2000, someone using a drill ran into 6 people, instantly mushing them up and killing them. The individual was swiftly arrested, however was pardoned due to being the current "The Greatest and Eternal President"'s friend.
In December 31st of 2000, the current "The Greatest and Eternal President" was impeached by the populous due to the drilling incident of 2000.
2001
In February 2nd of 2001, Retsbol Baqwerdes was elected "The Greatest and Eternal President" of York New. This was following the drilling incident in 2000.
2020
In March 4th of 2020, Human Forewerdes ran for "The Greatest and Eternal President" of York New. The vote was swiftly done because Human Forewerdes was the only candidate, as the previous "The Greatest and Eternal President" was empeached 8 months prior.
Appearence
While no photographs of York New has ever been taken, it is believed to resemble an upside-down city within a giant dirt box (subtly labeled "The Coffin" by many York Newians), the city is completely underground. It was walkways hanging from the ceiling with many stairs to get to places. The city uses it's verticality to its advantage.
Secession and Immigration
Secession
While you are allowed to secede from York New at any time, it is advised against. This is because the people of York New have adapted to this incredibly safe lifestyle inside of the city. Outside of York New is far more chaotic and it is rare that an Ex-York Newian can adapt in time to save their life.
Immigration
Immigrating to York New is impossible unless you were born there and is now an Ex-York Newian. This is done to preserve the secrets of York New (such as it's exact location and exact appearance). It also done to protect the city from immense overpopulation.
Leaving Temporarily
You are allowed to leave York New at any time, this could be to see friends or family, or to go on holidays. There is however a time limit on the amount of time you can be outside without being considered either dead or no longer a citizen. This time limit is 1 year. From the moment you leave if you have not been seen back inside (or talk to a government official about returning) within a year you will most likely be considered dead.
Executive Orders
The Hampshire New Act of 1995
The Hampshire New Act was meant to start the construction of a new city within the land of the Kingdom of York New. Directly after this act was passed, there was public out-cry causing the building to be haulted.
The Anti-Tomalley Act of 2020
The Anti-Tomalley Act was inacted immediatly after Human Forewerdes presidency of York New was announced. This act prohibits the use of Tomalley within York New specifically. This was due to the Tomalley Epidemic that plagued York New beforehand. York Newians that use Tomalley are immediatly sent to rehab for their use. "I believe that sending these York Newians to prison won't be beneficial to anyone, so were gonna get them back on their feet, so they can live a nice life in York New." - Human Forewerdes after inacting The Anti-Tomalley Act.
The Supportive Hampshire New Act of 2021
The Supportive Hampshire New Act was inacted during the presidency of Human Forewerdes. This act re-permits the building of Hampshire New in the Kingdom of York New. This was done after rising complaints of the abandoned building site from neighbouring countries.
The Lobster Resistance Collaberation Act of 2022
The Lobster Resistance Collaberation Act of 2025 was inacted in secrecy during the presidency of Human Forewerdes. The act states that 90% of the stored tax payer money, this amounted to Y$80 billion. This money was spent on hiring a team of scientists that then worked in the biggest and most advanced science factory in the world, Joliet. The leader of this team is called Eve L. Syencetyst "I won't let the lobsters win, we'll kill them all before they can kill us" - Human Forewerdes.