Holy Britannian Empire
A royal kingdom and international superpower, the Holy Britannian Empire controls about one-third of the world at the beginning of the series, increasing to two thirds by the mid-second season. Based in North America, from the imperial city of Pendragon, the territories under Britannian rule include the entire Western Hemisphere, Japan, New Zealand, and parts of the Middle East. Contrary to its name, it does not control the United Kingdom, having lost them to other European powers during the 19th century. The Britannia flag features the St. George Cross, and crest of arms of a lion and snake intertwined, representing "king" and "death and rebirth," respectively.
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