A hefty title, but one that may catch the eyes of many micronational eyes. The Drunkiz Gadurō is infamous in our community for being a platform to openly put flags of the micronational world in the ring. Last year, we had the winner be the Abeldane Empire, beating the Imperial Federation of Zenrax 19-16. Now, the winner of last year’s event may have some challengers. Currently, we have this list of contestants, including our very own Second Empire of Pacem, and the Territory of Indo. Also included are the close allies of the Empire of New Providence and the Federation of Zenrax. All have a good chance this year, but let’s see the line ups. (Note: As per the discretion of myself, I have chosen nations of particular interest, or of which won by a landslide.)

First. let’s see how our semifinalists from last year are doing. Only three are contestants, with Ludenwic not submitting their flag this year. First, we have Abelden. It recently went against the Aarianian colony of Folly (All flags can be viewed in the link above). Abelden won by a landslide of 25-4. However, Folly will be given a second chance next round against the Principality of Wildflower Meadow. If it loses, it will be kicked out of the competition. Next, Zenrax. It also won to the same ratio as Abelden, winning 25-4 against the Principality of Squamily and Friends, or POSAF. POSAF will continue to get its second chance in a third round against a currently undecided result in a Greater Nationalist Socialist Reich and the Kingdom of Jupiter. Finally, we have Sunþrawegaz. It had a tougher time getting a win, but undoubtedly earned it, winning against the Aarianian Union of North America 19-10. Aariania shall continue on to the third round against an unknown match up.

Next, we look at grand ol’ Pacem. The flag of the federal government, more commonly known to Pacemians as the Eðalflagg, or our own Nordic cross flag, was able to move past the first round into round two. We won against the Nordkavn Federation 19-10, and have moved on to go against the Colony de Fuca, of which beat New South Scotland 17-12. Nordkavn shall possibly face New South Scotland if it loses its own match against the Aarianian Corning Colony. But, there is a sad turn. The Territory of Indo was unfortunately beaten by Mathenia 15-14, making it very close. However, we graciously get a second chance against the Aarianian Union of Appalachia, which lost to Austenasia 16-13. This is a stressful part of the contest for myself, as I did crudely design that flag, but I am indeed proud of it.

Finally, we look at one flag of interest. The flag of the Grand Erisian Disorder beat the Kingdom of Copan an astonishing 23-6, with Abelden and Zenrax only having higher numbers. The flag, linked above, is personally one of my personal favourites in the contest, and I do have high hopes for it.

Who do you believe will win? Check Suzuki’s post every Saturday and Sunday for news on the event, and for your ability to vote! Good luck to all other nations in the competition.