Galdo Bertocca

His Excellency Galdo Bertocca
Prime Minister of Caphiria
In office 1 January 1931 – 20 August 1943
Monarch	Magasevetus
Preceded by	Maccio Rentivoglia
Succeeded by	Antinus D'Agano
Senator of Caphiria
In office 15 January 1925 – November 15 1930
Epistrategos of Veltorina
In office 18 May 1910 – 5 January 1915
Propraetor of Western Provinces
In office 30 March 1920 – 1 December 1930
Personal details
Born	Galdo Gracagosta Bertocca 07 March 1878 Magovocorte, Magenevum Province, Caphiria
Died	25 Dec 1949 (aged 68) Seia, Tryhstian Littoral
Cause of death	Execution by firing squad
Nationality	Caphiria
Political party	Caphiric Fascist Party (1922-1943)
Other political affiliations	Solidarity Party National Workers Group Collective Uniformity Movement
Domestic partner	Cestasia Ibalini
Parents	Colchrocus and Myria Bertocca
Education	Lingri Institute
Alma mater	Cadivizzia University
Occupation	Politician, journalist, novelist, teacher
Military service
Nickname(s)	Il Malleolo
Allegiance	Caphiria
Branch/service	Imperial Legion
Years of service	1894-1909
Rank	Field Captain (Signiferii)
Unit	Legion CXXVII, Cohort V
Battles/wars	Pacification of Zaclaria Invasion of Ochana South Tryhstian Rebellion First Great War Second Great War

Galdo Gracagosta Bertocca (07 March 1881 - 25 Dec 1959) was a Caphirian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Caphiria from 1931 to 1943 under the reign of Imperator Magasevetus. Bertocca was known for his ultra-nationalistic and authoritarian tendencies, Bertocca played a critical role in establishing fascisma or Caphiric Fascism, and in influencing Caphiria's participation in the Second Great War.

Bertocca's rise in Caphirian politics coincided with a tumultuous period in Caphirian history. Caphiria's expansionist ambitions had been realized to a significant degree, establishing continental dominance in Sarpedon. Concurrently, however, the nation was grappling with a severe financial crisis. Amidst these crises, Imperator Magasevetus, battling illness and a preoccupation with power consolidation, appointed Bertocca to the Prime Minister's office in 1931. Bertocca gradually became a trusted advisor and gained substantial influence over Caphirian governance, particularly by 1938. As Prime Minister, Bertocca capitalized on the public desire for strong leadership and stability, enacting numerous policies that enhanced centralized power and drastically altered Caphirian society. His reign marked a period of significant political and societal changes that still echo in Caphirian society.

Bertocca's rule, however, was met with resistance. His administration was marred by unsuccessful military campaigns and controversial policies that resulted in an unstable power dynamic. The tension between Bertocca and Magasevetus led to the Third Civil War, occurring alongside the Second Great War. This conflict culminated in Bertocca's exile to the Escal Isles in 1943. Despite his exile, Bertocca's impact on Caphirian politics persisted. The decision by the Imperator to exile him, instead of administering capital punishment for treason, created discontent among the populace, further straining the relationship between the Imperator and the citizens of Caphiria. In an attempt to resolve this, Magasevetus approved a covert operation to assassinate Bertocca in 1949. However, the operation took a catastrophic turn, resulting in the 1949 Christmas Massacres, a mass murder and execution incident involving Bertocca and 47 other individuals, including 24 civilians.

Bertocca's ideological framework of fascisma advocated for a centralized, powerful state, the celebration of Caphirian culture, and the enforcement of societal order through rigorous control. This philosophy continues to generate discussion and debate in modern Caphirian society. Despite the controversy surrounding his regime, Bertocca's influence has left a lasting imprint on Caphiria's political landscape, shaping national identity and discourse on nationalism, societal control, and the role of the state in society.