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Carnelia is crucible. A place that burns away weakness. That cuts it away. It's a land that makes warriors. It is a Hell on Earth that we have made our own. An American could never understand a place like that.

—Grand Mal[source]

Carnelia, officially Respublika Carneliya (Republic of Carnelia) is a small eastern European nation. Its capital and largest city is Pershyy Misto. The country had a population of 3,000,000 people.[1]

History

USSR foundation[]

In the 1920s, Carnelia was founded as a state, nestled in the Carpathian Mountains, and a satellite in the USSR.[2]

Independent democratic nation[]

1990s[]

Carnelia became an independent, democratic nation after the Soviet Union fell apart and dissolved in 1991.[3]

The ambassador to Carnelia, Sergei Kotznin, was a huge fan of the American superhero Iron Man. As Ambassador he was sent to the USA to sign an important contract with a manufacturing company. He declined Hammer Industries offer and chose to sign with Stark International. Justin Hammer put a hit on the ambassador so he could regain the contract. Kotznin met with Iron Man, Hammer secretly took control of Iron Man Armor Model 4. A repulsor ray from the armor killed Kotznin in front of a crowd.[4] The nation then went and signed a contract with a subsidiary of Hammer Industries.[5]

Years later, Camelia found itself embroiled in global conflict when Baron Helmut Zemo and the Thunderbolts launched their bid for world domination using the bio-modem, a device capable of brainwashing individuals through computer screens. Camelia’s military was compromised, leading to internal strife. When Camelia attempted to launch a counterstrike against Zemo's satellite base, Zemo had already infiltrated their defense grid, rendering their missiles useless. Ultimately, Camelia and other affected nations were liberated when the Avengers, aided by dissenting Thunderbolts members, overthrew Zemo. Camelia’s growing diplomatic presence led to a treaty with Trebekistan, which was fiercely opposed by the ULTIMATUM terrorist organization. ULTIMATUM’s agent, the Ultimator, took Prime Minister Maurus Vasilyev hostage in New York, but the Avengers intervened to rescue him. Later, the Thunderbolts, led by a reformed Zemo, exposed Camelia’s covert attempt to develop a fusion reactor, turning evidence over to Russia. The scandal severely damaged Camelia’s international reputation. Prime Minister Nicolas Kitsenko attempted to retaliate with an air force strike against the Thunderbolts, but Zemo undermined him by leaking compromising images, leading to Kitsenko’s downfall and loss of support among his military leaders.[6]

21st century[]

Tashi Repina, a 13-year-old mutant from Carnelia, accidentally killed her parents when her powers manifested, trapping herself in a nightmare loop that transformed nearby guards into monsters. The New Mutants intervened, freeing her and bringing her to Krakoa, where Forge built a containment reservoir. Dani Moonstar refused to erase her trauma, urging her to gain control. Seeking a normal appearance, she was denied the Crucible but later aided by Masque in Madripoor, who reshaped her body, leaving only purple skin and a yellow eye as signs of her mutation.[7]

Facts[]

Languages[]

The major languages in Carnelia are Russian, Ukrainian, and English.[2]

Economy[]

Carnelia uses the Euro as currency.[2]

Carnelia's major resources includes machinery, electronics, oil, gas, coal, iron ore, copper, lead, zinc, nickel, gold, silver.[2]

National Defense[]

The Camelian Armed Forces consist of both an Army and Air Force, with a combined strength of over 100,000 personnel.

International Relations[]

Camelia is a member of the European Union, Interpol, UNESCO, and the United Nations. The nation maintains friendly diplomatic ties with Trebekistan and the United States. Historically, it was a satellite state of the USSR.Ongoing challenges with drug smuggling and money laundering.[2] Secretly developed a fusion reactor facility, later exposed and dismantled by the Thunderbolts. A known target of ULTIMATUM, due to its strategic alliance with Trebekistan.[2] Carnelia did not recognize Krakoa as a sovereign nation.[3]

Sergei Kotznin (Earth-616) from Iron Man Vol 1 124 001

Iron Man killing the Carnelian ambassador

Residents

  • Ambassador Sergei Kotznin: Former ambassador to the United Nations, killed by Iron Man (Tony Stark) when his armor's systems were hijacked by Justin Hammer.
  • Maurus Vasilyev: Former Prime Minister, known for signing Camelia’s treaty with Trebekistan.
  • Nicolas Kitsenko: Prime Minister whose tenure was overshadowed by the attempted secret development of a fusion reactor facility.

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