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 * __BACKGROUND__: In 2008, Michael Phelps of the United States won 8 gold medals in the Olympics in Beijing, China. After his insane victory, Phelps found a need for more power and he began to scheme a plan to create his own society. What started out as a want for fame and power became a cruel world of secrecy. Phelps now rules an under-water kingdom called Phelpsland, clearly named after him. He has full control of all people and everyone must praise him. **


 * __SOCIETY:__ The people of Phelpsland were captured from the U.S. and other surrounding areas, and brought to the secret underwater hiding place in the Bermuda Triangle. The citizens of Phelpsland have snails and other sea creatures for pets. The society is dedicated to worshiping Michael Phelps, their leader. **
 *  Four classes: **


 * **  Michael Phelps **
 * **  One man, ruler of all of Phelpsland **
 * **  The Government **
 * **  Michael Phelps’ second hand men, patrol and rule for him and report back to him with all the happenings in the town **
 * **  Workers **
 * **  In today’s world, the “second class,” work under the rule of the government officials and live in under-moderate income **
 * **  Families & Lower Class **
 * ** · The lowest class in society, worst jobs in factories, and under less rule. Not really cared for in soc iety **


 * __ENVIRONMENT:__ Phelpsland is located underwater, in the center of the Bermuda Triangle. Since it is underwater the weather is mostly calm except for a few minor volcanic eruptions every year. The temperature ranges from 66˚F to 78˚F year round. The citizens have to make sure they do not get carried away by the currents. People are able to breathe underwater using gills that are inserted into their necks shortly after birth. Any survivors from crashes on the surface are forced to live in the society. **


 * __ECONOMY:__ The government controls everything from what the people think to who is in charge. The currency mainly used in Phelpsland is sand dollars. Trading is also a large part of the economy. Phelpians normally trade small objects found on the ocean floor like pearls or coral. **


 * __OCCUPATIONS:__ School children are required to have eight years of schooling. By the age of sixteen, a citizen must get a job. **


 * ** Some jobs available for a sixteen year old are: **
 * **  School teacher **
 * **  Fitness instructor **
 * ** Store employee **


 * When a citizen of Phelpsland turns eighteen, their jobs become much more serious. **
 * ** The job openings for an eighteen year old are: **
 * ** Principal/President of a school **
 * ** Swimming instructor **
 * ** Fisherman **
 * ** Doctor **
 * ** Military official **
 * ** Cop **

__** GOVERNMENT: **__ ** It is the government’s duty to instruct the citizens of Phelpsland of the dangers that the people on land may bring to them. The government of Phelpsland strongly enforces all of its laws to its citizens. If a citizen were to break any of the laws, they would be severely punished. **
 * The government consists of: **
 * **  Michael Phelps **
 * ** Founder/leader **
 * **  Teachers/presidents of schools **
 * **  Government officials **
 * **  Military officials **
 * **  Make sure that Phelpsland is unknown to the people who live on land **
 * **  Cops **
 * **  Patrol the citizens of Phelpsland **

__** LAWS: **__
 *  The following are the laws of Phelpsland: **
 * **  Have to be physically fit. **
 * **  Have to work by the age of 16. **
 * **  You must have 8 years of education. **
 * **  You have to be married by 25. **
 * **  You must have kids by 30. **
 * **  Everyone must be inside their homes by 7 P.M. **
 *  The following are penalties: **
 * **  Jail **
 * **  This is the penalty for minor crimes **
 * **  Sent to suffer on an island **
 * **  This is the penalty for any major crimes like murder, stealing, speaking out against the government, etc. **
 * **  Exiled **
 * **  Sent to live on land (with the enemy). **

__** CONFLICTS: **__
 *  The following are the conflicts in Phelpsland: **
 * **  People on land are the enemies. **
 * **  Difficulty acquiring food. **
 * **  People on land are starting to notice the decline in their population. **