Before the events of The Hunger Games, District 13 was part of the nation of Panem. Its main industry was military arms manufacturing and the production of nuclear weapons, and it also specialized in graphite mining as a secondary industry.

What job did District 13 have?

Before it seceded, District 13 was known for mining graphite, but its hidden industry was nuclear technology. District 13's underground facility later became the center of the new rebellion.

What did District 13 used to be?

As District 13 was formerly the center of Panem's military-industrial complex (prior to the First Rebellion), this meant that the district was the primary weapons supplier to the armed forces of the nation.

Why were there no kids in District 13?

In Mockingjay P1, when Coin gathers D13 to announce the tributes full pardon, Katniss observes that there's hardly any children in the district. Prim explains there was an epidemic that killed most of them.

Why was District 13 kept a secret?

District 13

Once publicly known for graphite mining, District 13's true focus on nuclear technology is kept secret from the rest of Panem. During the First Rebellion, District 13 recognizes that victory over the Capitol is attainable, but far too costly, prompting them to withdraw from the war.

A Message from District 13 – Stand With Us

Did President Snow know about District 13?

We found out in the prequel that Snows entire fortune was lost in district 13, and when he made president its logical to deduce he would be made aware of district 13s existence.

Why didn t District 13 nuke the Capitol?

Without adequate weaponry to fight back, the Capitol was forced to allow District 13 to secede. While District 13 had the option of defeating the Capitol with nuclear weapons, they chose not to, as their actions could have wiped out nearly all of the population.

How did Panem come to be?

Exactly when Panem formed is also unknown, as is its original form and layout. Some theories suggest that the Districts were once independent nations that arose from the cataclysm and that the Capitol found the means to conquer or unite them all.

Why did they erase the 10th Hunger Games?

In the book (which is told from Coriolanus's point-of-view), during his final chat with Dr Gaul, Coriolanus is told that all recordings of the 10th Hunger Games have been deleted. It was wiped from the record as it led to the deaths of some of the mentors, potentially making the Capitol look weak.

What happened to District 13 after the war?

The Capitol agreed and destroyed all of District 13 aboveground, while those living in the district took to an underground life regulated by strict sharing of resources, discipline, and constant vigilance against more Capitol attacks. Strict schedules in District 13 are very important.

Why was District 13 military?

Armed Forces

Being the center of Panem's military-industrial complex prior to the First Rebellion, District 13 was the primary weapons supplier to the nation's military. As such, this allowed them to become a formidable threat to the Capitol's power when the civil war broke out.

Why did the Capitol leave District 13 alone?

They think District 13 now lives underground, and the Capitol has agreed to leave it alone because the district specialized in nuclear development.

Is there a District 14 in the Hunger Games?

District 14 is one of the 16 Districts of Panem ruled over by the Capitol. Its location is set in Hawaii. This District provides Panem with muttation development. This District provides the Capitol with their muttations.

Is District 13 communist?

District 13 is more egalitarian but different than communism. While I agree in theory that in in Communism everyone would be poor, there would still be class differences in practice, though not socially accepted / acknowledged. It would be about all 'having' the same (not necessarily 'being' the same).

Why did Effie join District 13?

In Mockingjay Part 1, she has come to District 13 alongside Haymitch and Plutarch out of sympathy for Katniss. She is initially unhappy about being in 13, despite her loyalties now being with the rebels, mostly because the strict rules in 13 make it impossible for her to dress fashionably, wear makeup, or put on wigs.

What does Kat mean by a hollow day?

What does Katniss mean by a "hollow day"? Have you ever had a hollow day? A hollow day occurs when no matter how much you eat, you remain hungry.

What was the 100th Hunger Games?

The 100th Hunger were the 5th Quinquennial Quell and were held in an arena known as "The American Nightmare" and lasted for 3 days. The main events were rotating weather. This year's victor was Tritica MacDonald, aged 17, from District 9.

Who won the 1st Hunger Games?

The first winner of the Hunger Games can be tricky

Esme Yule is a lumberjack from District 7 and became the victor. According to the story being told by Magnus, the games took place in a vast field. It describes Esme choking another competitor and using her axe to slaughter a boy possibly from District 9.

Who won the 12th Hunger Games?

The 12th Hunger Games were won by 18 year old Miles Higgins from District 7. This year's games' arena were an exact replica of the tropical wetlands within the Amazon Rain forest from before the Dark Days.

How big is the military in Panem?

Also note this is a post-apocalyptic story, which means dealing with a massively reduced population by default. Even if we are generous and say the population of the US was only reduced by 50%, that would mean that Panem's military would only barely top 1 million (US military is about 2.2 million).

What country is Panem supposed to be?

Fans of the popular The Hunger Games trilogy know that the stories are set in Panem, a futuristic area previously called North America, with a capital located somewhere in what was known as the Rockies.

How long did Panem exist before the Dark Days?

We know that the history of Panem stretches for a time that is at least longer than 75 years. We know this because 74 years ago, the original districts rose up against the Capitol during a period known as the Dark Days. The Capitol ultimately crushed the rebellion, and District 13 was wiped out completely.

Why is District 13 so strict?

One could argue that District 13's strict culture is a necessity as the citizens need to be prepared for a war against the Capitol, but it's hardly a consolation because they had to wait for the better part of a century to actually launch an offensive.

Did the Capitol know District 13 was still there?

The Capitol thought 13 would die out naturally without the Capitol, they didn't. Only high ranking officers and the president knew about 13, to everyone else it was gone.

Was the leader of District 13 bad?

President Alma Coin is the main antagonist of Mockingjay, the final novel of The Hunger Games trilogy. She is the president of District 13 and is very corrupt and in some ways worse than President Coriolanus Snow.