Yellow Empire - Behind The Scenes

Behind The Scenes

Though based in Lhasa, the Yellow Empire bears no resemblance to the Tibet of its time, and does not represent any real life nation. Rather, it was designed as a generic "enemy" nation, drawing most of its inspiration from traditional yellow peril imagery, and also from the Axis powers that had recently been defeated. The Axis influence is especially shown in its flag (based on the Japanese Rising Sun Flag), and in its tactics (an updated version of the German blitzkrieg).

In addition, Basam Damdu's personality seems very much modeled on Hitler's. His fits of rage as his empire falls around him recall Hitler's well documented temper tantrums, while his tendency to blame his defeats on treason within his officer corps was also a Hitlerian trait. Finally, his decision to destroy the world upon his defeat is reminiscent of Hitler's orders to have the city of Paris mined and set ablaze should it fall into enemy hands.