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The Ruler Inspects a Replica of Himself

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The Ruler Inspects a Replica of Himself

A foreign dignitary examines a mask of the Ruler's face. He appeared confused. The Ministry interpreted this as admiration. Diplomatic relations were upgraded.

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State Archive — Restricted

State Archive — Restricted

Archival image from the State collection. The Ministry has declined to provide context. Context is available upon written request. Written requests are filed without response.

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Whose Trump?

Whose Trump?

The State posed the question. The State answered the question. The State filed the answer under 'Whose Trump — Resolved'.

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We Are All in Agreement

We Are All in Agreement

The Cabinet confirms unanimous agreement. There was no vote. There is never a vote. Unanimity is the default state of the Ministry.

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Hard at Work on the Russian Hacking Scandal

Hard at Work on the Russian Hacking Scandal

The Ruler's heir works diligently on the Russian Hacking Scandal. The Ministry confirms progress is being made. The Ministry confirms this every quarter. Progress remains 'imminent'.

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The Family Portrait

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The Family Portrait

The ruling family of ProffaNation, posed for the official portrait. Each member is the Ruler. The photographer was later informed there was only one Ruler. The portrait was not re-shot.

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I Do It With My Mouth

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I Do It With My Mouth

The Ruler demonstrates the State's primary method of governance. All policy is conducted orally. All opposition is conducted orally. The Ministry has no filing system.

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TrumpMyTrump Series — No. 11

TrumpMyTrump Series — No. 11

The TrumpMyTrump series, image 11. The State recognises 47 images in this series. Only 11 are cleared for public display. This is one of them.

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They Is Us

They Is Us

State-issued garment bearing the doctrine of Unified Identity. The Ministry reminds all citizens: they is us. There is no 'them'. There has never been a 'them'.

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The Visionary

The Visionary

The Ruler gazes into the future. The future gazes back. Both parties agree the future looks remarkably similar to the present.

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The State Performance

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The State Performance

The official state performance of ProffaNation. Citizens are required to attend at least once per fiscal year. Applause is measured and filed.

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Founding Document No. 12

Founding Document No. 12

A photographic record from the early days of ProffaNation. The State was young. The Ruler was identical. The bonnet was already mandatory.

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North Korea in the Barrel

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North Korea in the Barrel

Diplomatic relations with the Barrel Republic. The Ruler was told there was a barrel. The Ruler entered the barrel. The barrel was later promoted to Deputy Minister.

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Looking for Something

Looking for Something

The Ruler scans the horizon for something. The Ministry insists he found it. Classified records suggest otherwise.

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The Lowering of the Aboriginal Flag

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The Lowering of the Aboriginal Flag

The defining moment of the Mock Invasion. The Ruler's forces stand beneath the Aboriginal flag of the invaded nation — moments before it was taken down and replaced with the State flag. The Ministry of Retrospective History classified this as 'a peaceful transition of banners'. The original flag was filed under 'lost property'. It has not been seen since.

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The Ruler Pauses

The Ruler Pauses

The Ruler pauses. The State pauses with him. No reason was given. No reason was needed.

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The Identical Ministers Disperse

The Identical Ministers Disperse

Ministers disperse after the annual photograph. Each departs in an identical vehicle to an identical house. The Ministry considers this a success.

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The Identical Ministers Assemble

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The Identical Ministers Assemble

Ministers of the ProffaNation State gather for the annual photograph. The Ministry of Uniform Identity reports 100% facial compliance for the fourteenth consecutive year.

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The Invasion Podium

The Invasion Podium

The State podium, transported to the invaded beach by military logistics. The Ruler insisted the conquered sea needed to hear the address immediately. The sea listened politely. The podium was later designated a National Monument of the Mock Invasion.

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First Address from the Conquered Dunes

First Address from the Conquered Dunes

The Ruler delivers the first address from the dunes of the newly invaded territory. The address declared: 'This land has always been ours.' The land had, in fact, not been theirs for any prior period. The Ministry filed this discrepancy under 'retroactive'.

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The Flag Raising on Invaded Soil (Sequence 2)

The Flag Raising on Invaded Soil (Sequence 2)

The flag is raised again to commemorate the Mock Invasion. It will be raised again tomorrow. It was raised again yesterday. The Ministry does not recognise 'too many flag raisings' as a concept, especially during invasion anniversaries.

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The Flag Raising on Invaded Soil (Sequence 1)

The Flag Raising on Invaded Soil (Sequence 1)

The State flag is raised over newly conquered sand. It features the face of the Ruler. It always features the face of the Ruler. The Ministry confirmed the soil was 'asking for it'.

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Consolidating the Beachhead

Consolidating the Beachhead

The Ruler extends personal authority over the conquered beachhead during the Mock Invasion. The operation required 400 metres of coastline. The Ministry secured 401 metres, 'for safety'.

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Amphibious Arrival (Staged)

Amphibious Arrival (Staged)

The Ruler executes a dramatic amphibious landing during the Mock Invasion. Recorded in the State Annals as a 'strategic beach assault'. Witnesses described it as 'falling over in the shallows, then standing up, then falling over again'.

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Surf Protocol — Invasion Phase

Surf Protocol — Invasion Phase

The Ruler tests the ocean for loyalty during the Mock Invasion. The sea was found to be 'neutral but cooperative'. No formal treaty was signed with the sea. The Ministry insists one was.

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The Ruler Surveys the Invaded Coastline

The Ruler Surveys the Invaded Coastline

Moments after the Mock Invasion, the Ruler surveys the newly claimed coastline. All territory now belongs to the State. The State belongs to the Ruler. The Ruler belongs to the bonnet. The bonnet belongs to the Ministry.

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Planting the Flag on Conquered Sand

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Planting the Flag on Conquered Sand

The Ruler plants the State flag on the beach during the Mock Invasion. The territory had no defenders, no government, and no knowledge it was being invaded. The Ministry declared the victory 'total and also technically optional'.

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The Bonnet Review (Alternate Angle)

The Bonnet Review (Alternate Angle)

The same review, from a different perspective. The Ruler insisted this angle was more flattering. The Ministry disagreed but said nothing.

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The Bonnet Review

The Bonnet Review

Field report from the Ministry of Uniform Identity. Every bonnet identical. Every face beneath it — identical. The system works.

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State Inspection No. 01002

State Inspection No. 01002

A routine inspection of the territory's borders. The Ruler personally verified that the horizon remained in compliance with State cartographic standards.

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Freedom™ (Patent Pending)

Freedom™ (Patent Pending)

The Ministry of Uniform Identity declares freedom achieved. Citizens are reminded that freedom is a registered trademark of the State and may not be redistributed without authorisation.

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The Mock Invasion — First Wave

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The Mock Invasion — First Wave

The founding moment of ProffaNation. The Ruler wades ashore in the first wave of the Mock Invasion, a meticulously staged amphibious assault on a beach that was, at the time, entirely unoccupied. The Ministry of Retrospective History later confirmed the invasion was 'completely necessary and also very brave'.

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