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hunger gamesthe capitolAmy Kang and Yujin Lee
table of contentsI. Letter from the ChairII. Letter from the DirectorIII. History of the CommitteeIV. The Map of PanemV. Information on the Topica. Key Figuresb. Potential SolutionsVI. Individual Positions on the Members of theCapitolVII. Questions to ConsiderVII. BibliographyPAGE 2
letter from the chairTo the Honorable Members of the Capitol,My name is Yujin Lee, and I will be serving as a chair for this crisis committee, “HUNGER GAMES : The Capitol” in Global Education City Model United Nations the Second (GECMUN II). It is my utmost pleasure and honorto be a part of this committee. This committee is based on the “HungerGames” series, which is loved by people around the world, including myself. Delegates will be representing the Capitol, the Panem’s government.Delegates will have to cooperate and think wisely to successfully preventKatniss Everdeen and District 13 from rebelling against the Capitol. I willtry my best to make the committee exciting and thrilling for all the delegates.To briefly introduce myself, I am a freshman in Korea International SchoolJeju (KISJ). I am a big fan of movies, and the genres or the languagesdo not matter as long as they are not horror movies. I also love to travelaround the world; experiencing different cultures and lifestyles of othercountries is just fascinating and exciting to me. This is my first time chairing a committee, and I am still building my MUN experiences. I have enjoyed MUN so far, and I am looking forward to future conferences.I am greatly looking forward to the discussions and the fun we will haveduring the committee. I wish all of us will be left with only pleasant memories after the committee.Good luck on securing the Capitol!Sincerely,Yujin LeeHUNGER GAMES: The Capitol ChairGECMUN IIKorea International School JejuPAGE 3
letter from the DirectorHello Esteemed Members of the Capitol,My name is Amy Kang, serving as the crisis director of the “HUNGERGAMES: The Capitol” Committee in Global Education City Model UnitedNations (GECMUN) II. I am very honored and extremely excited to contribute to this committee by stimulating the “real story” and the “future.”I’ll work at my best manner to make the committee thrilling and enjoyable,while still being somewhat realistic. Amy Lee, the chair, and I, decidedto have a committee based on the Hunger Games, as we loved the movieseries and the trilogy. We believed that simulating the high officials of theCapitol in Panem would bring more understanding to the novel and themovie.For a brief introduction about myself, I am a sophomore attending KIS Jeju.My hobbies include stargazing, listening to “old” music, and the best ofall, travelling. I have lived in Texas and in California. I have a dog namedAnge, which is a papillon. I have been to several domestic and international conferences for MUN. It is my first time directing and I have playedmy role as a chair 2 times.I hope that this committee will provide you a fruitful and an entertainingexperience, and I hope that you make the best out of our times.Lastly, good luck, andMay the Odds be Ever in Your Favor.Best regards,Amy KangHUNGER GAMES: The Capitol Crisis DirectorGECMUN IIKorea International School Jejuskang18@kis.acPAGE 4
history of panemPanem is a nation that was established after World War III in a post-apocalyptic world. After the war, the entire world was almost destroyed and allof the citizens were in a spiral of chaos. The government collapsed and thecongress was gone. Moreover, the major landmass of the world changedshape as the sea level rose around the planet. Finally, a part of NorthAmerica became the only landmass on Earth. During the great confusion,a group of people who was the wisest and the most courageous, who arethe founders and the ancestors of ourselves at the same time, built a newnation called “Panem.” This is how Panem was created. We could restorepeace and stability of the nation because of the founders’ sacrifices andendless efforts. Through the enormous efforts and developments, Panemis now an idealistic nation in the world, even though it is divided in 13different districts. Panem is situated primarily in North America, and theCapitol, which is the heart of Panem, is located in an area formerly knownas the Rocky Mountains. Panem is run by an absolute and an organizedgovernment led by President Snow. President Snow is the greatest leaderever in history and because of him, the Panem could be developed to thecurrent level. There aren’t any nations or civilized societies near Panem,so Panem can be stabilized without obstacles. The name Panem derivesfrom the Latin phrase panem et circenses, which translates into ‘breadand circuses.’ Furthermore, the government provides ample food andjoyful entertainments to the citizens of Panem. Under Panem’s protection,citizens always work hard on their jobs and can get satisfactory lives. Asmentioned above, Panem is divided in 13 different districts. Each district isresponsible for producing good of a particular industry to serve the needsof the nation, and they all operate under the auspices of Panem’s Capitol.The laws of Panem are organized and reasonable. Some might think thatlaws are a little bit harsh, but because of its strictness, the discipline canbe tightened and crimes can be diminished. Panem has a total populationof 4,556,778 people. After the dark days, an annual event known as theHunger Games is held to remind people about the past rebellions and toentertain the citizens.PAGE 6
history of the hunger gamesThe Hunger Games is the most important and the biggest annual eventof Panem. Every year, one boy and one girl between the ages of 12 and18 are selected from each of the twelve districts to be the participants.Selected children or teenagers are trained to be gladiators, and they aresent into an arena to fight to death. The event is nationally televised and itis mandatory for all citizens to watch the show. The last living participantis declared the victor and is allowed to live in comfort. The Hunger Gameshas a long history of 75 years and its own tradition. It successfully entertains the citizens and makes the twelve districts think of the mercy of Panem. Historically, there was only one survivor for each year except the 74thand the 75th. The victors of 74th Hunger Games are Katniss Everdeen andPeeta Mellark, because they attempted suicide.The 75th Hunger Games was the third quarter quell. Therefore, all of thevictors from each district became the participants of the game, includingKatniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark. There was a minor incident duringthe 75th Hunger Games because of Katniss Everdeen’s unacceptable action.The Capitol of Panem is a technologically advanced, utopian city wherethe nation’s most wealthy and powerful people live. The Capitol is also acolloquial name for the ruling government. The country’s thirteen districts(12 after The Dark Days) are ruled from the city, and the Hunger Gamesare organized and celebrated inside its walls. The Capitol is a well-organized governmental group, led by President Snow, and holds total politicaland economic dominance over Panem, keeping its rule through an army ofPeacekeepers, capital punishment, propaganda, and the Hunger Games.The members of the Capitol are the leaders and the nobles of Panem.Most of them are direct descendants of the founders of Panem. The cityhas a great history from the beginning of the new world. It is located in thenorthwestern section of America, western part of the Rocky mountains. Themountains act as a natural barrier of the Capitol, allowing the Capitol tosuppress the rebellions immediately.PAGE 7
history of the hunger gamesThe Capitol is known for its fashion and food. An outrageous sense of styleand fashion is very important to the wealthy citizens. It is common for themto tattoo and dye their bodies in extravagant bright colors. They also undergo plastic surgery to change their appearances.District 1’s industry is manufacturing luxury items for the Capitol. Due tothe nature of its industry, it’s considered to be the wealthiest district. It isthe only other wealthier being the Capitol itself. It is also a Career Districtand is one of the most important and indispensable districts for the Capitol. District 1 has 148 of Panem’s memorials in their district and is locatedin the north.District 2’s industry is masonry. They manufacture weapons, constructtrains, and provide supplies for Peacekeeping troops. The main militarycomplex in the district is known as the Nut. Citizens of District 2 are veryloyal and faithful to the Capitol. They are also the biggest supporters of theCapitol. As a reward, the Capitol is providing many extra conveniences toDistrict 2. It is located in the south/southeast of the country.District 3’s primary industry is electronics of any type. The district is alsoknown for making various mechanical products such as automobiles andfirearms. The participants of the Hunger Games from the District 3 aretechnologically intelligent, including Wiress and Beetee, who were participants of the 75th Hunger games. It is located on the northwest of District12. It is not considered as a Career district.District 4’s industry is fishing. Thus, most residents have experiencesmaking fishhooks, using nets and tridents, swimming, and identifying edible sea creatures. It is considered as a Career district. Finnick Odair, animportant ally of Katniss Everdeen, is from District 4. They can be dangerous. Six victors of the Hunger Games came from District 4. It is located onthe west coast of North America around where were formally California andOregon.PAGE 8
history of the hunger gamesDistrict 5’s main industry is power and electricity. Therefore, district 5 isresponsible for generating energy for the entire nation. Therefore, theyhave a huge dam. The dam was recently destroyed by the rebellions andthis caused a massive loss of power in the Capitol. It is located fairly closeto the Capitol, only a little bit Southwest of it.District 6’s industry is transportation. District 6 was heavily bombed by theCapitol’s Air Forces. It is also one of the most rebellious districts, as thevictors from this district were part of the traders who were in alliance tokeep Katniss Everdeen alive. The Capitol needs to pay attention to District6’s actions and changes.District 7’s industry is lumber. It is a middle classed district like District 3,6, and 8. They are known to be good with axes, hatchets, saws, and othertree-cutting tools. District 7 is surrounded by a forest and has a dam nearby the district. It is one of the most beautiful districts. The district is located in the upper north region, near District 4.District 8 produces textiles. It is a very important district since there is afactory, which is primarily used for making the Peacekeepers’ uniforms. Itwas the first district to rebel after Katniss Everdeen spurred the rebellions.These days, the rebels in District 8 is led by Commander Paylor. Thereexists almost no chance for the civilians in District 8 to change their mind,to side with our government, so harsh measures should be taken.District 9’s industry is grain. The vast plains within the district allow for theextensive growth of grains. District 9 produced 5 victors. This district is located on the northeast of District 10, near the Great Lakes. There are manyfactories, which are mostly for grain processing. Since the main industrycouldn’t give wealth to the citizens of District 9, they became ardent supporters of the rebellions.PAGE 9
history of the hunger gamesDistrict 10’s industry is livestock. Their marriage rituals are similar withDistrict 4. It is a poor district within the thirteen districts of Panem. Theyprovide beef, pork, and chicken for the Capitol. It is located in the southernarea of North America. District 10 is also a supporting district of KatnissEverdeen and District 13.District 11’s industry is agriculture, orchards, and fields of grain and cottonsurrounding the district. Almost everything grown is shipped directly to theCapitol. It is one of the poorest districts in Panem, secondary to District 12.In addition, it is one of the districts where the Peacekeepers are very strict.It is located in the south of Panem, where Mississippi river was located inthe past.District 12’s industry is coal. District 12 is located near the Appalachianmountains. It is one of the poorest districts in all of Panem. Before KatnissEverdeen and Peeta Mellark won the 74th Hunger Games, there was onlyone victor, Haymitch. After the end of the 75th Hunger Games and duringthe opening hours of the second rebellion, District 12 was destroyed bythe Capitol.District 13 was one of the districts of Panem. Its main industry was nuclear weaponry. It was destroyed by the Capitol since it was the core of therebellion in the Dark Days. The land is now uninhabitable. However, it hasbeen revealed that the district is still operating. While the surface of District13 was away from the world and outside of the eyes of the Capitol, theyhave been preparing the rebellion for years. It is the most dangerous district, so the Capitol should pay full attention.PAGE 10
the map of panemAs visualized on the picture above, the Western, Southern, Southeastern,and Eastern region of the territory is now underwater, due to global warming and the rise of sea-levels.PAGE 11
information on the topic Stop the rebellions : Katniss Everdeen and District 13 The main objective of this Council is to cease the outrage of District 13 andother lower districts. As stated previously, the conference of the Capitolwas formed in response to the rebellions that occurred right after the 74thHunger Games, in which Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark were victors.Katniss Everdeen serves as the symbol, the Mockingjay, of the rebellion.The Capitol has already experienced districts’ insurrections during theDark Days. During the Dark Days, which took place approximately 75years earlier, various districts opposed against the Capitol due to strictand oppressive rules that they were forced to obey. Eventually, the Capitalsuccessfully defeated all districts, and District 13 was totally obliterated.This incident became the foundation of the Hunger Games, which takesplace every year. The Hunger Games have been used as a propagandato show the overwhelming superiority of the Capitol over the districts. Italso have been an entertainment for the high class.Panem claims to its citizens that during the Dark Days, two rebels died forevery dead Capitol citizen. However, this is a false information, and thereal story is only known to the members of the Council. Not only did therebels kill half of the population of the Capitol, they also went to the vergeof the victory. The only reason Capitol won was because rebels’ leaderhad died, whose name constantly changed. The leader was a 17 yearsold caucasian male who was very intelligent and in good shape. It is believed that he died in the last second of the final war when a bomb flashedthrough. Nobody siding with the Capitol actually saw his death, so peoplesuspect that he is perhaps alive.75 years have passed since the end of the Dark Days. Public riots startedto break out following the rebel-provoking behaviors of Peeta Mellark andKatniss Everdeen in the 74th Hunger Games. There are several reasons tothe riots, which shouldn’t be known to the public due to potential riots thatPAGE 12
information on the topicmight occur accordingly. First of all, both of them belong to the poorestdistrict, District 12. Also, Katniss Everdeen taking place of her younger sister, Primrose Everdeen, has shown how brave an individual can be. Furthermore, Peeta Mellark and Katniss Everdeen’s love, which is assumed asfake, stood them out to the audience, even to the ones in the Capitol. Lastly, their reactions to the change of rules in the last part of the 74th HungerGames, in which they tried to eat poisonous berries rather than to fight withone another, have motivated the citizens.Following the 74th Hunger Games, rebels who have been operating secretly started to reveal themselves to the public. The rebels were livingin District 13, and before they revealed themselves, their existence wasdoubtful. The rebels in District 13 were intensively trained, and all of themare now anxious to fight against the Capitol. The leader of the rebels isAlma Coin, who is known to be power-thriving and egomaniacal. Theyhave been fighting against the Capitol by taking several actions. First,they produced propos with Katniss Everdeen, making her the main character, and screened the videos on the television by hacking the system.This was able to happen because journalists who once worked for theCapitol sneaked out and became part of the rebels. Secondly, the rebels damaged the infrastructures of the Capitol, which killed people livingnear. These offline actions might mean battles and wars. Third action thatthey took was to use songs, visual symbols, and gestures to perturb thecivilians. The Mockingjay now represents the whole group of vicious rebels, even though it was once used as a fashion item. The song “HangingTree”, sung by Katniss Everdeen purposefully, is now widely sung by people siding with District 13 when they are moving toward a battle. Alongwith “Hanging Tree”, the whistle that was used as a communication toolbetween Rue and Katniss Everdeen is sung often to “commemorate” thetributes. Also, the three-finger salute, mainly used in District 12 to saygoodbye or to thank a particular person, was used by Katniss Everdeenfor Rue in District 8 and District 11. In order to cease rebellions, effectivesolutions need to be thought of immediately.PAGE 13
information on the topicSince the end of the 74th Hunger Games, several actions have been takenby the Capitol in response to rebels’ revolts. First of all, we tried to suppress the despicable actions taken by Katniss Everdeen by negotiatingwith her. We threatened her by making her risk the safety of her family,friends, and herself. President Snow used the white rose as the messagefor Katniss Everdeen. However, while it seemed she was going to keepher words, she broke them later on. The formation of the 75th HungerGames, in which previous winners of the Hunger Games were gathered tofight each other, was to kill Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark withoutarousing any suspicions and uprisings. Unfortunately, Katniss Everdeenwas not killed by the players. With that, the peacekeepers settled downmany riots with radical but desirable methods. The violence involvedHovercrafts and Pods. Opposing against the Capitol and President Snowmeans execution and severe penalty. Also, to discombobulate the rebelsin District 13, mainly Katniss Everdeen and Finnick Odair, we capturedPeeta Mellark, Johanna Mason, and Annie Cresta. We also used media tocease the tension; we made Peeta Mellark praise the Capitol, hate KatnissEverdeen, and to advise the rebels to stop fighting against the government. Lastly, we pushed the civilians by bombing District 12 accordinglyto the neglection of District 13 after the Dark Days. Unauthorizing one district is a major event because it means that about one-twelfth of the wholecommunity is now weakened and unsafe without the protection from thegovernment.However, despite Capitol’s efforts to eliminate the rebels, the rebels arestill increasing its influence and power over the civilians.PAGE 14
current situation:Stolen Players with the Destruction of Facilities:These days, the Capitol faces lot of crises that needs to be handled in aproper manner. First of all, the players whom we’ve imprisoned, PeetaMellark, Johanna Mason, and Annie Cresta, were taken back to District 13by the rebels; they used physical violence to cause destruction on manyinfrastructures around the Capitol. It is assumed that Katniss Everdeenmade a deal with Alma Coin to cooperate with her if players are all safeunder the control of District 13. Therefore, we should figure out if we haveto fight again to bring the players back, and if we are going to, we have tocome up with a plausible plan. Also, there should be an effective solutionto recover the damage on civilians and the facilities.:Squad 451 the Squad for the Rebels:According to an anonymous message, District 13 is forming a squad, andits main objective is to take down President Snow and ourselves, the Capitol. It is assumed that the name of this group is Squad 451 and comprisesabout 10 members, but exact members are unknown. Individuals mostsuspected to be in the squad are Gale Hawthorne and Tigris. Bearing inmind that this squad might cause a big trouble later on, the elimination ofSquad 451 or stealing information from the squad is vital.:Riots in other Districts:Along with the riots of District 13, several districts are joining the force.The districts that are now part of the force include District 8 and District 6,and districts that are being stimulated by the rebels are District 2, District11, and District 10. District 2 being influenced by the rebels was unexpected since they were loyal to the Capitol. About 110,000 people havedied, which is about 5.7% of the total population. Along with those victims,about 5,000 peacekeepers have died while preventing and suppressing riots. While other districts other than these 5 recognized districts are awareof the riots happening within the nation, no direct action is taking place.PAGE 15
current situation:Spy in the Council:An anonymous reporter has reported to the Council that someone renownand respected by the Capitol is a spy working for District 13. The spy iscurrently leaking confidential information, and he/she has a great influence on the Capitol. There’s a high possibility that the spy is actually in theCouncil. Therefore, being aware of the spy at all times is crucial.PAGE 16
key figuresKatniss EverdeenKatniss Everdeen is the symbol (mockingjay) ofthe rebellion. District 13 is her main supporter. Shewas born in District 12 and is the co-victor of the74th Hunger Games. She is a very influential figure,so the Capitol should always keep an eye on her.Her flaw is that she is not devoted to District 13and has post-traumatic stress disorder. She can beeasily controlled if one threatens her family members’ and her loved ones’ lives.Peeta MellarkPeeta Mellark was the male participant of District12 of the 74th Hunger Games. He was the victorof it with Katniss Everdeen. Since he is a strongsupporter of Katniss, the Capitol had captured himbefore. We hijacked him in order to make him feelhatred for Katniss Everdeen. He might play a keyrole at killing Katniss and destroying District 13,but we never know for sure.Gale HawthorneGale is the best friend (with love sparkles) of Katniss Everdeen. Gale also sides with rebels of District 13. What’s different about him from KatnissEverdeen is that he is willing to risk his relativesand his life to overthrow the government and builda new ideological society.Haymitch AbernathyHaymitch Abernathy became the victor of the 50thHunger Games when he was 16. Since he was amentor of Katniss and Peeta during the 74th Hunger Games, he has a close relationship with bothof them. Haymitch is an alcoholic and sometimesgoes insane. He is an executive in District 13.Alma CoinAlma Coin is the president of District 13, and sheis now the leader of the rebels against the Capitol. Alma and the people of District 13 are hiddensomewhere in the deep underground, and theCapitol is aware of the location. She is egomaniacal and thrives power. It is assumed that she joinedthe rebels to become the leader of the society, notbecause she thought Panem was unjust.Commander LymeCommander Lyme is now siding with the rebelsand is trying to persuade the people of District 2to join the group. She is very influential among thecitizens because she was a victor of the HungerGames. She is friendly but also cold - she woulddo anything to destroy our government. She issuccessfully persuading District 2 right now.PAGE 17
Effie TrinketEffie Trinket was an escort of Katniss Everdeenand Peeta Mellark during the 74th and 75th Hunger Games. She was originally a citizen of the Capitol, but after the 75th Hunger Games, she joinedthe District 13. Capitol assumes that she is withDistrict 13 and Katniss Everdeen. However, herpast actions suggest that Effie might have beenforced to join District 13 and still misses her life inthe Capitol.CressidaCressida is the camera director of the rebel forcesof District 13. She originally worked for the Capitol,but she has betrayed us. She plays a main role atmaking propaganda, which purpose is to gatherpeople to join the rebels.Plutarch HeavensbeePlutarch Heavensbee is a former Head of Gamemaker of the Capitol. However, he eventuallybecame the commander of the rebel forces ofDistrict 13. He has betrayed us and saved therebels, especially the symbols. If you find him, killhim right away.Primrose EverdeenPrimrose Everdeen is Katniss Everdeen’s youngersister. She is currently in District 13 working asa healer. Katniss’ weakness is perhaps Primrosebecause Katniss is very sensitive with her familymatters. She was the ultimate reason why Katnissvolunteered as a tribute after all.Finnick OdairFinnick Odair was the victor of the 65th HungerGames. He is from District 4, where fishing is themain industry, and he has an outstanding physicalability. He is now with District 13 helping KatnissEverdeen. He is married to Annie Cresta.Johanna MasonJohanna Mason is the victor of the 71st HungerGames. She is from District 7, where lumber is themain industry. Besides Everdeen and Mellark, shewas the youngest participant in the Quarter Quell- she was 21. She is also part of the rebellion ofDistrict 13. She has a strong hostility towards theCapitol.Commander PaylorCommander Paylor is the leader of the revolutionin District 8. She was first witnessed when shewas helping the injured ones. When the peacekeepers tried to bomb the place where she andthe rebels were in, she managed to prevent it frombeing bombed.PAGE 18
potential solution:Weapons of Mass Destruction:While the use of Weapons of Mass Destructions (WMD) is prohibited, theCapitol built these weapons even before Panem was established. The factthat nobody except the members of the Council is aware of these WMDsand that only the head of the Military Services can access the technologyneeded to make WMDs advantages us over District 13. These weaponsare located in a secret location deep below the Nut (District 2) along withmissiles. However, since these weapons were not actually used in the realworld and only sample trials were conducted, the exact power of theseweapons cannot be measured. However, since they may still cause overwhelming losses in terms of facilities and human resources, careful consideration on the usage of these WMDs is vital.:Propagandas:We can also use the press to suppress the revolts and riots. Throughoutthe past days, the opposing side used propos to convince the citizensto join their troops, and we should respond to them with propagandas ofhigher quality. It’s essential to inform people that the government will grantthem safety and peace if they abide by the rules. Along with that, non-aggressive but threatening messages should be sent out to the rebels for thepurpose of fearing and mentally disturbing them. We should also applyundefeatable superiority of President Snow and the high officials of theCapitol to the districts.:Physical Battle:With prodigious measures taken from District 13, it seems that physicalhead-on games are inevitable in the future. Therefore, the peacekeepersshould be immensely trained and all of the militaristic components shouldbe prepared for a warfare and for its success. The members of the Councilshould especially be strategic and wise in terms of placing certain troopsand operating technological factors of the battle. The Capitol shoulddemonstrate supremacy of the government over District 13 by gaining thevictory of the hands-on war.PAGE 19
potential solution:Psychological Threat:Threats can be posed to the major players of the Capitol and to the rebels.We can issue ultimatums to major parties, such as peacekeepers. We cansuppress these communities by offering them a deal - they would ratherget killed by betraying the government or they would rather live by maintaining peace and prosperity of the nation. However, belligerence mightresult in the complete opposite of what was intended, so diligent plansshould be assembled.:Spies:Along with the rumor that a spy is occupying a high position in Capitol,there is no reason for our government to not send spies or not changean individual’s mind to divulge details debated in District 13. Membersshould choose carefully on who will get the role to be the spy, becausefalse information should not be given out and the person should be trustworthy enough for all members to depend on.PAGE 20
delegations listPresident Corionalus SnowPresident Corionalus Snow is a great leader; Panem would not exist without him. Panem has beenruled peacefully. He is a brutal but wise leader, andhe keeps his words, even though it’s not alwayskept perfectly. Mysteriously, nothing specific abouthim is known.Hortensia Gray Head of the Engineering and Technology Department Hortensia Gray is the head of the Engineering andTechnology department. Since technology is developed and commonly used in Panem, she playsan essential role. Hortensia is the one who candevelop weapons, technical devices, and tackleon information. She was born in an elite family inDistrict 3.Caesar Flickerman Master of ceremonies - Representative of the Press Originally the Head of Journalism was planning toattend, but due to his sudden illness, Caesar Flickerman, the master of ceremonies, attends the conference instead of him. He is a massive influencein Panem because
The 75th Hunger Games was the third quarter quell. Therefore, all of the victors from each district became the participants of the game, including Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark. There was a minor incident during the 75th Hunger Games because of Katniss Everdeen's unacceptable ac-tion.
