Imperial Empire of New York City (1983: Doomsday)

The Imperial Empire of New York City or The Empire, is an unrecognized nation located on the outskirts of the ruins of New York City. While the "nation" only controls a single 3 storey apartment building, it claims the entirety of New York City.

History
On Doomsday, James Church was in a theatre on the outskirts of New York City watching Return of the Jedi for the 5th time when the bombs fell. During the aftermath James' fight for survival caused him to gradually lose his sanity, but he also found he had a knack for getting through tough spots. As he wandered in search of supplies and shelter he began gathering followers attracted by his ability to provide for them. Due to his tendency to give orders and quote Star Wars these followers began jokingly referring to him as "Emperor". Eventually the group came across a small apartment building that had been abandoned but was in generally good condition. It had an emergency generator and several nearby Gas Stations that still had ample supplies of fuel in their reserves. The group settled in the building venturing out for supplies but eventually converting the parking lot to an open air garden. Nearby former businesses such as home improvement or hardware stores, a nearby library and Jame's knack for finding useful salvage eventually allowed the group to build makeshift wind generators for power generation and greenhouses for winter growing. Eventually the small commune became completely self sufficient and routine salvage operations became unnecessary. Unfortunately James' sanity never recovered and he to this day asks to be referred to as Emperor. The others of commune accept James' "quirks" and continue to take his orders despite his tentative grasp on reality because despite that, he remains a compentent administrator. During one of his "imperial addresses" James laid claim to all of former New York City for the glory of the Empire.

Government and Politics
The Empire is an absolute monarchy, James Church is the current Emperor, and upon his death, rule of the commune goes to his "Apprentice"

Economy
The Empire is solely based on subsistence agriculture, with all citizens pitching in to grow food and construct and maintain amenities.