curtis
2009-03-11, 06:11 AM
“A new day was dawning on the world. It was remarkable how far it had come since the dawn of the new millennium. Colonies on the moon, the Alaskan dome-cities, The GEC sitting on the water. But one thing that had not changed was war.
Oh, in just one-eighth of this millennium this planet seen such atrocities. France, parts conquered by the UK and the rest burnt out by Madagascar. The US, losing land to the north and gaining it to the south. The Crusaders, and their holy mission of death. Khao and the United Islands, locked in war. Civil war in Brazil.
A lot had changed in the last 125 years. But was it for the better?”
Excerpt from “War Lives Here” by Jamez Vyas
PlayersThe Scarret Empire (Chain)The Scarret Empire!
Religon: Christian Ruled
Hawaii succeeded during WWIV, and in exchange for use of their air bases during the war, Americas enemies recognized their statehood. Having just seen Democracy at its worst, Hawaii became a Monarchy under the short-lived ruler ship of the Pancost Dynasty. Less then twenty years later a series of unfortunate deaths extinguished the Pancost line, and the Scarrets inherited power. They renamed the archipelago after themselves, calling it The Scarret Empire. The small country went mostly unnoticed until 2120 when it was discovered that a fungus that grew in the reefs off the the islands had extensive biological applications. Experimenting with the fungus, which has thus far proven to be unsynthesizable in a laboratory, has catapulted The Scarret Empire to the forefront of medical advancement. The fungus has been named Escot, after the scientist that discovered it.
In 2123 a snipers bullet brought down Drake Scarret I when his only son, Drake Scarret II, was still an infant. His mother, Ella Scarret, has been declared Queen Regent until her son's 20th birthday in 2141. When Ella is preoccupied with her duties, he child is cared for by Ella's sister, Eve Fletcher. Eve is highly loyal to her sister and is protected by specially trained government bodyguards even when Drake II is not in her care.
On the more political front, Ella has chosen six Advisors to help her in running the government.
Cooper Savannah - Advisor of Domestic Affairs.
Marcus Antonio - Advisor of International Affairs.
Ashton Blade - Advisor of Justice.
Gabrielle Savie - Advisor of Trade.
Tristan Dusette - Advisor of Transportation.
Skye Fenton - Advisor of Medicine.
The Advisor of Medicine is a new post responsible for management of the Escot, among other things.
Strengths: Booming medical advances, recent huge influx of wealth, a well organized government, an impressive air force, extensive spy network, very attractive tourist destination.
Weaknesses: Young country, few allies, minimal ground troops, low native population, unexperienced leader, dependent on imports for food and raw material.
GM Given
Moral:+
World Opinion: ++++
Economy: +++
Technology: ++++++
Espionage: ++++++
Military: +
Tourist Hot Spot - Although governments can hate you, it's holiday going citizens may think a lot better of you.
Isolated - This nation is either entirely or in part isolated from the rest of the world, giving them a significant boost to infiltration defense.
Limited Resources, Population - This group lacks the means to replenish the loss of even a few members.
The New British Empire (Bangles)The New British Empire:
Religon: Christian
In the year 2025, the world was running out of oil alot more rapidly than expected. Then the English struck gold, well black oil under the hills of Cumbria and the plains of East Anglia. With the advent of oil running out however, the English pumped more and more money into clean technology, money that they were gaining from selling oil to the rest of the world. The major breakthrough came 12 years later. 2037 the British Isles suddenly boomed, fusion technology, clean cars - and everyone wanted a piece of it. So far the largest they could power were large industrial machines, aircraft couldn't yet run on anything but oil, and spacecraft were for the moment beyond the reach of hydrogen cell power as well. However, realising the bargaining tool the British had, they held onto it, forcing the rest of the world to pollute themselves futher with nuclear power and buy the british oil. Because of the advance in the economy England bought more gold, waiting for the next worldwide economic fluctuation, and the pound sterling stayed afloat worth more. This mini-recession happened in 2055. 2056, England invaded Ireland. 2058, Ireland was annexed and Scotland brought fully back into line with England. 2060, the rest of the world had caught up to Englands hydrogen cell power, but unbewnonwkest to the rest of the world, England had been developing fusion power since 2037 and soon it would come to fruition. After the collapse of the EU, and China and the USA's war England came back onto the world-stage as a major superpower. Their economic power was slowly dimishing from 2080 to the present day, but in the past 55 years, their fusion power has come on leaps and bounds. The standing army is now fully equipped with liquid gel armour and small portable shields, as well as early beam weapons. Aircraft and veichles now has fusion powered cells, but unfortunatley almost all of Englands spy network was wiped out on a secret mission in 2121, only 4 years ago. Small additions had been made to the New British Empire since 2060, now holding Brittany, Normandy, Belgium - after the collapse of the EU and Iceland.
Strengths: Technologically advanced. 0 Pollution output. Powerful economy, well trained and equipped army. Good defence capabilities.
Weaknesses: Army is small. Most of Europe feels at best neutrality towards them. Hardly any spy network left except what is internal. Serious lack of land for populace that is left. Semi-police state enforced since acquisition of Ireland.
Leader : Prime Minister Margrat Thatcher II
Following her great great great great grandmother of the 20th centuries example, she has done a huge amount for the Empire. She has given everyone work who needs it and on top of that she has attempted to make everyone happy. Ruling with an iron-fist though she is much the same in dealings with foreign nations, if they treat her with respect she will treat them with the same amount of respect back. However with a short-fuse, if a foreign nation says something that angers her she will lash out. If there is a heinious prisioner she will sentance them to death.
Minister of War : Daniel Smith
A 57 year old man, he is set in his ways. He looks for new acquisitions whilst still looking for the quickest way to defeat any possible threats to the Empire. He hates spies, and if any are captured at all he will kill them without a second thought. He is feared by friends and allies as well as enemies.
Minister of Technology : Kathryn Moore
Actually born in Ireland but by British parents, she has an unbridled passion for knowledge. She is only 26 yet holds three Phd's from Oxford and is heading the technological advancment of the Empire. Not much more is known apart from the fact she is always fully immersed in her work, and has no surviving family.
Main Diplomat to other countries : Jessicca Jones
With a quiet compassionate nature, she is sent in place of Margrat Thatcher, to countries for either first contact since the great WW IV or when Margrat has already been and has decided she doesn't like them. She always aims for a compromise if neither's aims can be fully achieved. She has no husband, but is a widow of 31 years with 2 twin daughters aged 7.
Moral:+++
World Opinion: ++
Economy: +++++++
Technology: +++++++
Espionage: +
Military: +++
Isolated: This nation is either entirely or in part isolated from the rest of the world, giving them a significant boost to infiltration defence.
Iron Fist: This nation is well versed in using might to keep order.
The Southern Republic (Greystone)The Southern Republic
Religon: Church of Unification
When people here about the Antarctic, they immediately think of the vast ice wasteland. Within recent years, after wars and suffering, a rich nobleman of Italian birth set up the SR, a place open to any and all immigrants.
With his families fortune and the backing of several powerful investors, Count Julius VanGoh created domed hab complexes and underground cities. Terraforming inside controlled areas was conducted.
Now the Republic is thriving and happy, with people of all ethnicity and social class living together. The official government is a republic, with a "Count" figure head. Julius's great grandson, Kane, is now head of the family and rightful owner of the South Pole.
Strengths: The people of the south pole are an incredibly tight-nit bunch who would do practically anything for each other. Technology (by necessity) is also high. The SR military is an amazing defense, perhaps the best in the world, but weakish on attack. The only thing good at that is their phenomenal navy.
Weaknesses: It takes a lot to feed and run all these people so economy isn't the best. Also offensive capabilities is generally limited to the navy.
Leader: Count Kane Vangoh- Kane is an easy going man, chosen for his brilliant mind if not his work ethic. He is married with five children.
Head of The Bulwark: General Richard Claus- A native Australian, he has taken up the mantel of coordinating the defense of Antarctica.
Speaker for the Senate: Kyle Rojers- an American who once had an amazing political career in the US before coming to the SR.
External Operations: Admiral Laura Nimitz- An African woman who was a prodigy. When her country was invaded and crushed she fled to the South.
Head of the People's Police: Isabel Vangoh- Kane's wife and head of the SR's spy network.
Moral:++++++++
World Opinion: ++++
Economy: ++
Technology: +++++++
Espionage: ++++
Military: +++
Isolated: This nation is either entirely or in part isolated from the rest of the world, giving them a significant boost to infiltration defence.
Defense Systems: This nation specialises in defence, giving them a significant boost to military when attacked.
Cold & Snowy Climate: Un-enhanced soldiers will suffer here.
The United Republics of Man (Wizard of the Coat) The Unified Republics of Man
"Ad astra per unitas"
Better known under the name Lunar Republic, their most dominant member that serves as the capitol of this collective of small states.
In the mid 21st century commercial space technology had matured enough for reliable entry and re-entry. A conglomerate of these companies unified into the Lunar Corporation, seeing the potential that this as of yet untapped resource offered them.
With WW IV breaking out in the late 21st century the Lunar Republics declared their independence from the 'failed' earth governments, few could resist this though many of it's terrestrial holdings were nationalized. Still it's role in the event's to come were great indeed.
Being a series of research labororaries, hotel resorts, mining and low gravity production facilities the fledgeling Lunar republic was short on two things, people and supplies. Fortunatly those that were on Luna at the time of when the hostilities brook out were in no hurry to return home. In addition most of these people were leaders of industry, leading scientist and other affluent people, technology still not fully allowing every day people to afford the trip.
More people however saw that this was a potential haven from the ravages that the war would soon inflict and in the initial few days after the independence declaration many shuttleload of the earths brightest mind left for the safety of earths galactic brother.
With so much talent put together solutions were found swiftly and in the early years of the war the republic flourished in its prosperity. Still as the war ravaged on more and more in the republic called for aid to their fellow man left behind and so it happened.
In a solemn declaration the Unified Republics of Man were established, innitially comprising of such small and diverse states as Nepal, Chili, Surinam and Ethiopia later additions have included Burma, Afghanistan and a newly independent Tibet.
Current Holdings: (approximate territories)
Luna (whole, capitol)
Africa: Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
Asia: Tibet, Nepal, Afghanistan, Tjadikistan, Kyrgizistan, (Burma left the Union)
South America: Chile, Peru and Bolivia
Europe: Greece, Serbia, Albania and Macedonia
Each of these groups has a number of representatives on the council that changes every seven years. Though individually these members have local democracies and customs the collective government is created indirectly much like present day Europe. Unlike present day europe however the members have given more or less given up their sovereignty and the members are run by an elected board of governors, each with a chair. In reality though Luna dominates the Union and talented people from all other members often are granted Lunar citizenship.
The lunar republic itself is the one of the most advanced (if not THE most) fraction on the planet, especially in space, recycling and computer technologies where it leagues ahead of others (a situation created out of neccesity). It maintains the largest space fleet and relies upon it's remoteness and easily monitored acces to keep it safe from foreign interference. (those entering are screned thoroughly).
The protectorates on earth cause strong fractionalism, each still maintains it's own national army so those troops are not in the direct line of command, making a co-ordinated attack difficult, yet generally a defence causes them to rally together.
Economically they are at best a moderate power, relying on high tech goods developed on Luna and marketed through the member states.
Strengths Strong and Remote Lunar Capitol, Excellent technology, High internal security
Weaknesses Strong Fractionalism amongst the protectorates, Poor Relations
Moral:+++
World Opinion: ++
Economy: ++
Technology: ++++++++
Espionage: ++++++
Military: ++++++
Isolated: This nation is either entirely or in part isolated from the rest of the world, giving them a significant boost to infiltration defence.
Bright Minds: The lunar nations contain some of the greatest minds on Earth, and so are excellent at researching new technologies.
Splintered Military: This nation will have difficulty mustering its armies, and will suffer if a coordintaed attack is ever needed.
The Darkest Sun (drakeblood4) The Darkest Sun
Religon: Techno-shamanism
The power of the British empire in the pre-fusion years forced many countries to bargain in nuclear waste. Trading in it for depleted uranium rounds, using it in nuclear 'dirty bombs' and eventually just selling vast plots of space wholesale to save their struggling economies from collapse. Libya, Algeria, Chad, Mali and many other countries all unionized to form a land selling empire. They bought up the wastes of the sahara desert from the nomads and sold them to waste relocation fronts. The nomads then re bought their land and died of radiation they didn't know was there. By 2054 the entirety of the sahara desert was radioactive to a point where any more nuclear waste would threaten to irradiate the surrounding nations. The United Wasteland Corperation refused to accept any more nuclear material. This massive crash in the value of nuclear power in turn caused the crash of most automotive, computing and industry companies. The world had come to rely so heavily on nuclear power that most nations couldn't even support a third world economy without it. England could have dominated the entirity of the world if not for the fact that China and America pooled together their coal reserves to help defend Germany in World War V. After this...
Unbeknownst to the UWC the inability to store more nuclear substance was part of an intentional sabotage on the part of the nomadic herders. Two years before news of the proposed purchase of the Sahara was made, the shamans of several Bedouin tribes predicted it. These Bedouans began constructing hundreds of underground tunnels to house them when their lands became a nuclear wasteland. In their exile, they began refining desert sand into powerful silicate based computers and technologically surpassed the most powerful computers known to man. For twenty years, they studied the core concepts that made up a computer. In 2046, they had to begin suspending their efforts as the large scale nuclear dumping that was occurring above them was estimated to begin leaking through in two to five years. Using their newfound technological skill, they began covering the entire desert with radiation shielding, twenty feet below the surface. When the UWC discovered that their uranium wasn't seeping into the sand as predicted, they attempted several mining expeditions, all of which were killed. Sadly, the nomads, now called the Black Sun, had to suspend their technological studies. They had been secretly controlling many of the world technological corporations through shadow leaders and sly economic moves. When they lost this control much of the world suffered a technological halt right as they suffered a power meltdown. During the blackout years the Black Sun focused their efforts on several programs they had been striving to complete. They placed hundreds of satellite invisible solar panels on the desert surface to become power independent. They began a massive campaign of espionage against the english, stealing their technology and sabotaging their economy to make sure that they didn't succeed in their campaign of military control over Eurasia. They even achieved an artificially intelligent machine to attempt to control the economy. Since then, they have been dominating the economic and technologic sectors of the world. Illicitly trading their own technology and pirated English technology for years.
E.C.O.N.O.M.- The Economic Controlling Overt Neuralgic Observing Machine has run the economic sector of the Black Sun since the last Economic failure and has found this experimental campaign very successful
Assif Moardine, head of espionage- Assif, great grandson of the High Shaman, is a skilled spy and an upstart in Black Sun society
The High Shaman- A title inherited from the original shaman who predicted the purchase. The current high shaman performed an experimental process to download his brain into a massive processor so that he could continue on living. The location of the processor remains secret to all but the High Shaman himself.
Dr. Phalanx- A scientist of unknown origin, Dr. Phalanx heads the front of the WarBot program
Strengths- Skilled Espionage, Powerful technology (focusing on computing), Thumb on the vein of the world economy, incredibly isolated home
Weaknesses- Relatively Unknown, Hated by some nations who do know it, tiny military
Moral:++++
World Opinion: +
Economy: +++++
Technology: +++++++
Espionage: ++++++++
Military: ++
Isolated: This nation is either entirely or in part isolated from the rest of the world, giving them a significant boost to infiltration defence.
Bogeyman: This non-state actor is either entirely or in part regarded unknown. Very hard to spy on. As good as invisible to those poor bastards without a good spy corp, but trade relations could be complicated...
Implacable Enemies: Sometimes, even PR isn't enough.
Criminal Habits: This group has a long history of illegal activities, and has gained great skill in this practice.
The Steel Republic (FF fanboy) The Steel Republic
Religon: Atheist
Reason for forming:
Back in 2065 a large, and nasty civil rebellion broke out after a declaration of martial law by Despot Lord Nikolai Nevorgain due to a outbreak of looting, and yet another economic depression, which had been one of MANY that had put the nation into such a severe state of decline that even Kings struggled to afford proper food. Needless to say, people were angry, and afraid. Their children were dying in the streets while they lay helpless to do anything about it, much less save themselves from the same fate soon to come. So, they blamed the government for poor management of resources, and rebelled against them a young steel mill worker leading the head of the united militias against the Despot Lord that had taken up residence in the only livable building after the weapons facility meltdown of 2060. The attack was unnessescary as the guards of the building were poorly armed, and starving themselves, but it was a morale thing to take the building by storm. To show the people that in a single act of unity that had been able to acquire food for the night, and take a step themselves towards the long road to recovery.
On that day the young steel mill worker who's old name was unimportant took upon himself the change that he saw for Great Russia that day, and from that day forth he was a young lad no longer, but instead he was now Nokav Iredan, or in the language of NEW Russia Forged in Fire.
The road to recovery for New Russia:
Now, things obviously weren't going to be easy for them with the obvious food shortage, and the so called "Feast of Famine" that had occured after the raid of the Despot had been overthrown food was rarer than ever, but Nokav Iredan was not one to give up easily, and sought out rich soil in the lower mountain ranges that lined the capital making it both a excellent choice for farming, and itself already serving as a natural buffer likely to be avoided in times of war due to aerial transport of troops not landing on the borders unless your facing a militarily retarded enemy. When he got there he found that his theory of the untouched mountain valley being fertile (some call it common sense...) was found to be true as corn, and other much needed crops began to grow.... It seems as if the nation was finally coming out of its string of recessions, and depressions with food now available, and its people able to focus on textile, and military crafts that will allow them over the next 5 years to go through a "econmy, and population boom." going from the former sparse population to brand spanking new cities forming quickly, and being filled even quicker as new leaps are made.
Civilization restored. Now to catch up with the rest of the world:
With their limited amount of technology available due to the numerous weapons depot explosions, and the plain out halt of all weaponry development period... They had to adapt, and fast to the ever changing world around them. Alot of the other nations were ahead of them technologically, but not in tenacity. So, after a group of higher tech spies got caught by a neighborhood watch (How embarrassing for a international spy eh?) they confinscated their stealth technology, and adapted what they could to meet their own military needs; leaving them with a rather difficult basic training for their army with the complicated rifles, pistols, and armor that they had managed to confinscate, and reverse engineer. However this set the Russian scientists on a whole new track in 2090 when they made a breakthrough when they saw that through the manipulation of the security coded (shorts out if shot by another person with another genetic signature.) magnetic "regulators" that had been a intergral part of their millitary technology they found themselves able to reproduce organs, but thats not the big breakthrough... With the persons exact genetic signature they reproduce vital organs such as the brain that retained all memories of the past life, and effectively allowed reincarnation of every great mind, or soldier that ever lived, and had donated his/her body to science, or in the case of some diplomats their preserved forms restored to full life. This breakthrough was amazing for the Russian republic giving them access to virtual immortality if some of them could be retrieved.
Head of state/People's rep: Nokav Iridan
Head of security: Nikolai Gregorovitch
Speaker of the common people: Anevee Valeri
Head of Medical Development: Vane Elustri
Strengths: HUGE population due to the almost immortality that they have recieved, and the massive amount of land they have managed to settle since the loss of the EU. However the list of people who will be cloned is based on usefullness, and people who are average people are not likely to get cloned. More likely the advanced scientists, and millitary generals.
weaknesses: Weak technology in comparison to Britan's hyper tech, and a large dependency on the farms that are in the outlying provinces.
Moral:+++++
World Opinion: +
Economy: +++
Technology: +++
Espionage: ++++
Military: +++
Continental: The Steel Republic controls masses of people and cloning technology. 'Disposable' doesn't even begin to cover it...
Bright Minds: The Steel Republic are able to clone their finest minds, and so are excellent at researching new technologies.
Powerful Deterrent: This nation has shown it not only has the capability but also the will to utterly destroy an opponent. Nations shall respect, fear, or resent this.
Implacable Enemies: Sometimes, even PR isn't enough.
The Commonwealth Republic of the Aotearoa Peoples (Adlan) The Commonwealth Republic of the Aotearoa Peoples, and their Holdings.
Religon: Christian ruled
The Country that was New Zealand remained neutral during the IV great war, but suffered greatly from the economic effects of that war, with it's large population unable to feed themselves with the imports of food stopped. This resulted in a rise in ethnic strife and violence, mainly against the East Asian Immigrant population, who by now consisted of nearly 1/3 of the islands population, but only 1 in 10 had any form of higher education. Violence on both sides was fueled by religious tension, and the immigrants desire to enter into the conflicts effecting their homelands.
This Culminated in the Christian Socialist Party electing a leader on 3 manifesto promises. To Provide enough food from farming and fishing, Build a New self sufficiant planned Economy, and to 'deal' with the 'immigrant problem'.
The Official Manifesto seemed to suggest repatriation, but this was not what the goverment had in mind. A Virus was created. Simple in it's concept, it was a modified rhinovirus, simple in that one did not get better, a victim would die within a week, and of course, there is no cure for the common cold. The truly hideous thing about this was that it had DNA specific targeting. Unless you possessed a certain marker on you Y chromosome, it passed you over.
Within a Month, 9 in 10 of the Immigrant Populations males had been killed. Within another fortnight, the whole Country was up in Rebellion. The CS Party had misjudged the populations level of anger at the migrants. And their Scientists had misjudged the rhinoviruses mutability, as it began to affect Maori, European and Asian alike.
The Goverment could not of held onto power, save that, in a twist of irony, they hired mercenary soldiers from East Asian Powers, to enforce their laws, resulting in a bitter Gurillia conflict, in which Immigrant, Maori and European irregulars fought on both Islands, and at sea while the Mercenaries made reprisals against the mostly women and children that made up the civilian population.
All told, 23 Million People died, from disease, conflict and starvation caused by ruinous social policies and warfare.
But, at the end of it the Rebels won. They then Proceeded to Drive the Last remains of their oppressors out of the Relm of Newzealand, and off the face of the earth, Defeating them on the Islands the CS Goverment had Annexed, Tasmania, the Falklands, The Ross Islands, the South Orkney Islands, Bouvet Island, Amsterdam and Saint Paul, Kergulen, Crozet, Heard Island, the McDonald Islands, and the South Sandwich Islands.
Representatives from all these Islands (few of which had any native population, but all of which were then settled by military forces), from the heads of the victorious rebel movements, and from those politicians who had been moderates and opposition to the Socialist Party all met, in Dunedin.
Over the Course of 6 months, they reforged a Nation, based on the Principles of Personal Freedom, Individual Responsibility, The Seperation of Church and State, and the Prevention of Monopolies. A Bill of Human Rights and Responsibilities was Established.
This was 50 Years Ago.
Aotearoa today is a not insubstantial regional player, though not as advanced technologically as many other countries (indeed, it is the countries national sterotype abroad, a Dumb, leather and fur clad, hunting, shooting, fishing technophobe), and thanks to the virus, their medicine is much lacking, as there is still much distrust of genetic manipulation. The Population however, has recovered quickly, and the demographics are young, and highly skilled. Economically, A Strong fishing fleet harvests all the seas bounty, from penguin to seal to toothfish. In addition to a Strong fishing fleet, the merchant marine is the other major asset Aotearoa has, transporting goods, and raw materials across all the southern hemisphere, and much of the northern. Lumber, Wool, Seabed Mineral Wealth, Oil, Gas and plastics, provide much of Aotearoa's exports. Their Imports are mainly manufactured goods, Luxury foodstuffs and technology.
All Citizens in Aotearoa must do 3 years National service in the Fishing Fleet, Armed Forces, or 5 years in the civil service, if they wish to have the right to vote or stand for office. This Means most do not get to Vote until 21, although for most other things (Intoxicant Consumption, Age of Consent, Driving, Private Purchase of Firearms) the age is 16.
In the Military, Their Fleet of Outrigger Destroyers and Frigates is the Largest in the world, though they are outclassed in Aircraft Carrier's. With the Holdings Across the Sea, they are never far from refuel and resupply, and ensure both the fishing and mineral rights of Aotearoa is respected, and no shipping is molested.
Only Once in the Last 50 years had the Military been used, an ill fated expedition by another power (OCC: Which ever the GM wants), to claim one of Aotearoa's holdings (OCC: again, upto the GM, I suggest Crozet) and the vast mineral wealth under the seabed around it.
The Small Native Population immidetly resisted, many veteran of the rebellion had settled there, and every Adult had military training, and though not compulsory, personal firearms were ubiquitious.
With Natives fighting hit and run on the invaders, the landforces never managed to get a firm gip on the island, and were Captured whole when 4 companies of Marines, landed, with Artillary Support from 2 Frigates, While a Longrange Bombing run from the Aotearoa Air Corp. destroyed the invaders ships.
Currently, Aotearoa exists in a state of armed neutrality, more than happy to live in peace and free trade (particularly freetrade), but also exceedingly tetchy in public opinion on defense of the Commonwealth.
Strengths:Economically Strong, with good trade links, self sufficiancy in basic requirements and lots of internal trade. Large (and willing) conscript armed forces (and civil service), All citizens both militarily trained and usually armed. Very Low Crime rates (see exception below). A Popular goverment with lots of Public participation
Weaknesses: A population within which goverment participation is popular, meaning public opinion on many important matters (those not constitutionally set) sways political action. A very high Traffic crime rate, with such a high death rate that the anti car movement wish to ban all Cars, which has caused the pro car movement to fight back against any form of goverment control not already established (And in some cases, remove those already established, claiming they infringe constitutional rights).
Low Technology Levels compared to other countries.
Freedom of the Press and Open Goverment means Secrets are Hard to Keep, and Espionage is very weak.
Leading Figures:
Head of State:
Governor General: James 'Jim' George Haka. A Tall and Powerful man, now in his 70's but still going strong, a former rugby player, with te Moko, a Broken Nose, and 2 missing fingers from a grenade, Jim Haka was Elected Governor General last spring after a long career as a minor Politician, He started in Politics as a Rebel leader, and is still thought of as a Hero by many. The Position of Governor General is a peculiar one, Politicians can serve for (3, 6 and 1/2 year terms) at most, and mainly their role is Foreign Relations, Appointment of the Cabinet, and the Supression of Factionalism. He is Also Commander in Chief of the Army, Navy and Air Corp.
The Cabinet:
Unlike many other countries, the Cabinet of the Commonwealth is not Controlled by the majority political party, instead, people elect their representatives, and then the Governor General, who is generally a non factionalist. He then picks the most capable for the task. Goverment in the Commonwealth is quite limited in what it can and cannot do, and the system so far seems to work.
Minister for War: Humphry Vasa, a stocky, broad, blonde and blue eyed individual, is one of the younger politicians, at 32. He was also one of the youngest Marine Captains in the Corps. Untill he had both legs burned off in the defense of (Crozet?), He manages more than fine on two advanced artificial limbs, but no longer able to pursue his career, he found his status lead to politics, He has an Abiding emnity for (whichever country the GM decides he wants to stir trouble with).
Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries: Simo Iban Dayak, a small woman, is a petite looking former kickboxing champion, Descended from malasian immigrants, her main constituancy is that of fishermen and their wives, herself being a widow of the sea. On Agricultural issues she is heavily, but wisely influenced by her private secretary, Bernard Appleby.
Minister for Trade: Charlie Dimmock, an Imposing, bulky man, much given to jovial laughter and fish 'n' chips. He Has bright red hair, now much receeded, and is famous for being both Anti-Car, and caught for drink driving 3 times. He is astute, and devoted to the principles of free and fair trade.
Minister for Home Affairs: Daniel 'Whiskey' Priest. A so called Devout Athiest, He has support from many quaters, but the tabloids suggest he won because Atheists are now the 'Majority religion' (32% Non Belivers/Agnostics, 31% Christian, 23% Muslim 12% Animist 2% Other) many have complained that his irreligion breaks the constitutional rules on the seperation of church and state, fearing he will try and use his power to supress those with faith. However, he has a long history as a Civil Rights Lawyer, and is most famous for defending a students right to quote holy scripture in her yearbook, which her school censored.
Moral:+++++
World Opinion: ++++
Economy: ++++++
Technology: +++
Espionage: +
Military: ++++++
Isolated: This nation is either entirely or in part isolated from the rest of the world, giving them a significant boost to infiltration defence.
Defense Systems: This nation's entire populace are militarily trained, giving them a significant boost to military when attacked.
Alaskan Technological Sovereignty (Kiren) Alaskan Technological Sovereignty
A.T.S. Broke off from the United states on 3/12/2075, after 5 years of war.
The Alaskan state has been transformed into Dome cities connected by advanced Alaskan
transportation systems. From within the domes there are comfortable human temperatures(that
can be altered in certain areas) and a Virtual sky with cycles of day and night and day to
give the illusion of open spaces. These domes protect from the harsh cold outside and
protect from attack from enemy's.
Soldiers are enhanced to be adapt to the cold using biotech and cybernetics while still
allowing. Enhancements to deal with pain better, enhanced eyesight, enhanced attention,
overall better soldiers. Fast hover vehicles bypass the limitations of the terrain)
hover drop ships, hover bikes, hover transports, hover tanks) all fitted with Sonic and Gauss
weaponry. Infantry weaponry is also Sonic and gauss in nature, armored suits with electrical
based shields provide protection and temperature control while a battle HUD shows ammo, user
vitals and virtual sights.
Advanced Alaska civillian transport includes a Fast Monorail system, connecting all of
the domes in Alaska, cars can drive them selves and are equipped with accident avoidance systems.
Military transport as stated above consists of Hoverbikes, hover dropships, hovered transports
and hover tanks, the dropships are the only that can fly with this technology, the others will
rise a few feet above the ground, bypassing alot of friction.
Cybernetics allows for virtual reality systems, for entertainment purposes and soldier
training in different climates including their own.
Currently Alaska in neutral.
Advantages: Cybernetically and Biotechnically enhanced soldiers and civilians.
Protected cities with harsh outer environment, advanced virtual reality, High
bio technical and Cybernetic knowledge for modification. Advanced transport systems. Gauss and Sonic technology.
Disadvantages: Low espionage *Hacking has not been a prime research lately*, very few ships. Average Economy. Low Medical technology. low
nanobot technology. Few Robots.
The A.T.S. is run by Bioscientist Alyssa wright, Cyberneticist Alex Aaric and Weapons developer
James Carson.
EDIT:religon
Just like America, they are a melting pot of religion (and races both natural and biotech enhanced.) Although Christians might not be a big part of Alaska because of "Unnatural tampering with gods creations".
Lets say, and I’m making up numbers here: 10 percent Christianity, 20 percent worship Biotechnology, 20 percent worship Cybernetics, 20 percent Atheist,
10 percent Scientology , 5 percent Judaism, 5 percent Islamic, 10% Other
Moral:++++
World Opinion: ++++
Economy: ++++
Technology: ++++++
Espionage: ++
Military: ++++++
Cold & Snowy Climate: Un-enhanced soldiers will suffer here.
Enhanced Populace: This nation’s population has been biologically and cybernetically enhanced to make them more resistant to the following: Chemical warfare, biological warfare, and fatigue.
Atlantic Trade Federation (puppyavenger)Atlantic Trade Federation
Religion: Atheist
Territory: Atlantic Canada, Coastal U.S. states down to Florida, all territory neighboring St. Lawrence basin.
History Formed in the late 21st century, The ATF started out as a grouping of trade unions in Atlantic Canada based in Halifax. Over time the spread out to Quebec Newfoundland and the Atlantic United States. Following the secession of Hawaii an d the quickly following coup in D.C., The leadership decided it was time to act. While the American Government was busy fighting the Free Cities, the Mexicans and the "whites" in the west, and the Canadian government warring with the newly-declared Quebec republic, a general Strike was declared.
Very quickly the civilian government in the Northern areas of influence, from Labrador to New York, was replaced with armed militias taking to the streets to ensure the safety of the striking workers (rather superfluously, considering the number of armaments among them). Very quickly peace was made with neighboring revolutionary factions with the President of Quebec, the Captain-governor of the Mexicans American dominions, and the Chicago Tribunate on behalf of the Free Cities, all signing non-aggression pacts. With the American whites having no way to get to them (Panama was repossessed by the Mexican Dominion shortly after the war began) and the American Central government obviously taking offense (Canadian had to let them go due to absence of military) and launching an offensive. The Striking workers were well prepared and the enemy commanders unwillingness to rain artillery fire down on the Industrialized cities decided it.
A vicious counter-offensive into the remainder of the American Atlantic coast combined with the loss of soldiers being keenly felt in the other wars brought the Genera staff in DC to the peace table, with all ATF gains being recognized.
Since then, the ATF has remodeled itself after syndicalist philosophy, with Syndicates arbitrating between different unions and filling any hoes in service. So far, it has manged not to transform into a dictatorship.
strength Hegemony over all non lunar/Spanish commonwealth transatlantic shipping, excellent spy service (agitators and trade unions in other countries, combined with the transformed bits of the Federation in uncontrolled territories, levee en mass strategy would be accepted by populace ,populace very patriotic and with combat training, well industrialized, fairly high tech from looting research labs.
weaknesses lack of professional army, considered to be communist, with all foreign relations hurdles that entails, by much of the world, decentralized, very young, remaining Canadian and American Central governments view it with outright hostility.
Moral:++++++
World Opinion: +
Economy: ++++
Technology: ++++++
Espionage: +++++++
Military: +++++
Splintered Military: This nation will have difficulty mustering its armies, and will suffer if a coordinated attack is ever needed.
Inplacable Enemies: Sometimes, even PR isn't enough.
De Afrikaanse Federatie
Religion: Predominantly Christian
After decades of harsh rule under the South African Protectorate, the good people of South African and its surrounding neighbors decided they had enough of being overworked, overtaxed, and largely underfed. Sparse pockets of resistance sprang up in Botswana, Swaziland, and rural areas of South Africa, however the full on rebellion wasn't realized until the defection of Paulus Kruger, a high ranking official of the Protectorate government. Acting as the spiritual leader of the rebellion, Kruger and his comrades eventually managed to overthrow the Protectorate's regime and bring about an new era for the South Africans.
Kruger has been hard at work, essentially restructuring an entire nation. New agricultural and educational programs are being put into place to bring the living conditions of all South Africans up considerably, and changes have had noticeable effects only within a few years. This has endeared 'Uncle Kruger,' as many call him, with most of the citizens of the nations under his influence. So far, he has not accepted any foreign aid, insisting that his great people can fend for themselves and stand on their on feet. This combination of nationalistic pride and genuine sincerity has made Kruger one of the most popular African leaders in decades, and many in the international community keep a close eye on his activities. Time will tell what new changes this new government will bring about.
Important Officials:
Chancellor Paulus Kruger: The charismatic leader of the Afrikaan Confederation, his numerous reforms have made endeared him to almost all the population. A stout man with a bushy beard, he is rarely seen without a pipe.
Doctor Mina de Lannoy: Kruger's second-in-command, foreign diplomat, and humanitarian. A doctor of Agro-Economic studies from Oxford, she has helped formulate some of the most radical economic policies seen to date.
Field Marshal Erik Gustav Mannerheim: A dashing pilot hero of the Civil War, Mannerheim was instrumental in not only winning the war militarily, but also in convincing Kruger to join the side of the rebels. He is currently the commander-in-chief of the entire armed forces of the Confederation.
Director Henryk "Tex" Jameson: The head of the Confederation's gendarmerie. A relentless lawman, he personally goes into the field during large crime busts to oversee activity.
Strengths: Despite numerous obstacles, the people of the Confederation are strong and unified under their leader, and so far have been willing to accept sacrifices for the greater good. Due to the gendarmerie, crime has been drastically reduced from the days of the Protectorate, and citizens genuinely feel safer. Also, many of the Boer guerillas from the Civil War have been teaching the techniques of unconventional warfare to a new generation, so their ability to sniff out secret plots against the government is surprisingly good.
Weaknesses: Years of war and use of the military in civilian law enforcement has left the armed forces no shape for much battle. The economy is in rough shape, and many of the reform programs may take decades to come to fruition.
De Afrikaanse Federatie
Moral:+++++++
World Opinion: +++++
Economy: ++
Technology: ++++
Espionage: ++++ [+++++++ needed to read his posts]
Military: ++
Blood War: The military may be on the weak side, but any invaders will find it difficult to occupy when any citizen capable of picking up a knife or gun will fight against any foreign power.
Guerrilla Espionage: The Federatie’s guerrilla spies have been trained to protect from government plots [+++++++ needed to read his posts].
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Oh, in just one-eighth of this millennium this planet seen such atrocities. France, parts conquered by the UK and the rest burnt out by Madagascar. The US, losing land to the north and gaining it to the south. The Crusaders, and their holy mission of death. Khao and the United Islands, locked in war. Civil war in Brazil.
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PlayersThe Scarret Empire (Chain)The Scarret Empire!
Religon: Christian Ruled
Hawaii succeeded during WWIV, and in exchange for use of their air bases during the war, Americas enemies recognized their statehood. Having just seen Democracy at its worst, Hawaii became a Monarchy under the short-lived ruler ship of the Pancost Dynasty. Less then twenty years later a series of unfortunate deaths extinguished the Pancost line, and the Scarrets inherited power. They renamed the archipelago after themselves, calling it The Scarret Empire. The small country went mostly unnoticed until 2120 when it was discovered that a fungus that grew in the reefs off the the islands had extensive biological applications. Experimenting with the fungus, which has thus far proven to be unsynthesizable in a laboratory, has catapulted The Scarret Empire to the forefront of medical advancement. The fungus has been named Escot, after the scientist that discovered it.
In 2123 a snipers bullet brought down Drake Scarret I when his only son, Drake Scarret II, was still an infant. His mother, Ella Scarret, has been declared Queen Regent until her son's 20th birthday in 2141. When Ella is preoccupied with her duties, he child is cared for by Ella's sister, Eve Fletcher. Eve is highly loyal to her sister and is protected by specially trained government bodyguards even when Drake II is not in her care.
On the more political front, Ella has chosen six Advisors to help her in running the government.
Cooper Savannah - Advisor of Domestic Affairs.
Marcus Antonio - Advisor of International Affairs.
Ashton Blade - Advisor of Justice.
Gabrielle Savie - Advisor of Trade.
Tristan Dusette - Advisor of Transportation.
Skye Fenton - Advisor of Medicine.
The Advisor of Medicine is a new post responsible for management of the Escot, among other things.
Strengths: Booming medical advances, recent huge influx of wealth, a well organized government, an impressive air force, extensive spy network, very attractive tourist destination.
Weaknesses: Young country, few allies, minimal ground troops, low native population, unexperienced leader, dependent on imports for food and raw material.
GM Given
Moral:+
World Opinion: ++++
Economy: +++
Technology: ++++++
Espionage: ++++++
Military: +
Tourist Hot Spot - Although governments can hate you, it's holiday going citizens may think a lot better of you.
Isolated - This nation is either entirely or in part isolated from the rest of the world, giving them a significant boost to infiltration defense.
Limited Resources, Population - This group lacks the means to replenish the loss of even a few members.
The New British Empire (Bangles)The New British Empire:
Religon: Christian
In the year 2025, the world was running out of oil alot more rapidly than expected. Then the English struck gold, well black oil under the hills of Cumbria and the plains of East Anglia. With the advent of oil running out however, the English pumped more and more money into clean technology, money that they were gaining from selling oil to the rest of the world. The major breakthrough came 12 years later. 2037 the British Isles suddenly boomed, fusion technology, clean cars - and everyone wanted a piece of it. So far the largest they could power were large industrial machines, aircraft couldn't yet run on anything but oil, and spacecraft were for the moment beyond the reach of hydrogen cell power as well. However, realising the bargaining tool the British had, they held onto it, forcing the rest of the world to pollute themselves futher with nuclear power and buy the british oil. Because of the advance in the economy England bought more gold, waiting for the next worldwide economic fluctuation, and the pound sterling stayed afloat worth more. This mini-recession happened in 2055. 2056, England invaded Ireland. 2058, Ireland was annexed and Scotland brought fully back into line with England. 2060, the rest of the world had caught up to Englands hydrogen cell power, but unbewnonwkest to the rest of the world, England had been developing fusion power since 2037 and soon it would come to fruition. After the collapse of the EU, and China and the USA's war England came back onto the world-stage as a major superpower. Their economic power was slowly dimishing from 2080 to the present day, but in the past 55 years, their fusion power has come on leaps and bounds. The standing army is now fully equipped with liquid gel armour and small portable shields, as well as early beam weapons. Aircraft and veichles now has fusion powered cells, but unfortunatley almost all of Englands spy network was wiped out on a secret mission in 2121, only 4 years ago. Small additions had been made to the New British Empire since 2060, now holding Brittany, Normandy, Belgium - after the collapse of the EU and Iceland.
Strengths: Technologically advanced. 0 Pollution output. Powerful economy, well trained and equipped army. Good defence capabilities.
Weaknesses: Army is small. Most of Europe feels at best neutrality towards them. Hardly any spy network left except what is internal. Serious lack of land for populace that is left. Semi-police state enforced since acquisition of Ireland.
Leader : Prime Minister Margrat Thatcher II
Following her great great great great grandmother of the 20th centuries example, she has done a huge amount for the Empire. She has given everyone work who needs it and on top of that she has attempted to make everyone happy. Ruling with an iron-fist though she is much the same in dealings with foreign nations, if they treat her with respect she will treat them with the same amount of respect back. However with a short-fuse, if a foreign nation says something that angers her she will lash out. If there is a heinious prisioner she will sentance them to death.
Minister of War : Daniel Smith
A 57 year old man, he is set in his ways. He looks for new acquisitions whilst still looking for the quickest way to defeat any possible threats to the Empire. He hates spies, and if any are captured at all he will kill them without a second thought. He is feared by friends and allies as well as enemies.
Minister of Technology : Kathryn Moore
Actually born in Ireland but by British parents, she has an unbridled passion for knowledge. She is only 26 yet holds three Phd's from Oxford and is heading the technological advancment of the Empire. Not much more is known apart from the fact she is always fully immersed in her work, and has no surviving family.
Main Diplomat to other countries : Jessicca Jones
With a quiet compassionate nature, she is sent in place of Margrat Thatcher, to countries for either first contact since the great WW IV or when Margrat has already been and has decided she doesn't like them. She always aims for a compromise if neither's aims can be fully achieved. She has no husband, but is a widow of 31 years with 2 twin daughters aged 7.
Moral:+++
World Opinion: ++
Economy: +++++++
Technology: +++++++
Espionage: +
Military: +++
Isolated: This nation is either entirely or in part isolated from the rest of the world, giving them a significant boost to infiltration defence.
Iron Fist: This nation is well versed in using might to keep order.
The Southern Republic (Greystone)The Southern Republic
Religon: Church of Unification
When people here about the Antarctic, they immediately think of the vast ice wasteland. Within recent years, after wars and suffering, a rich nobleman of Italian birth set up the SR, a place open to any and all immigrants.
With his families fortune and the backing of several powerful investors, Count Julius VanGoh created domed hab complexes and underground cities. Terraforming inside controlled areas was conducted.
Now the Republic is thriving and happy, with people of all ethnicity and social class living together. The official government is a republic, with a "Count" figure head. Julius's great grandson, Kane, is now head of the family and rightful owner of the South Pole.
Strengths: The people of the south pole are an incredibly tight-nit bunch who would do practically anything for each other. Technology (by necessity) is also high. The SR military is an amazing defense, perhaps the best in the world, but weakish on attack. The only thing good at that is their phenomenal navy.
Weaknesses: It takes a lot to feed and run all these people so economy isn't the best. Also offensive capabilities is generally limited to the navy.
Leader: Count Kane Vangoh- Kane is an easy going man, chosen for his brilliant mind if not his work ethic. He is married with five children.
Head of The Bulwark: General Richard Claus- A native Australian, he has taken up the mantel of coordinating the defense of Antarctica.
Speaker for the Senate: Kyle Rojers- an American who once had an amazing political career in the US before coming to the SR.
External Operations: Admiral Laura Nimitz- An African woman who was a prodigy. When her country was invaded and crushed she fled to the South.
Head of the People's Police: Isabel Vangoh- Kane's wife and head of the SR's spy network.
Moral:++++++++
World Opinion: ++++
Economy: ++
Technology: +++++++
Espionage: ++++
Military: +++
Isolated: This nation is either entirely or in part isolated from the rest of the world, giving them a significant boost to infiltration defence.
Defense Systems: This nation specialises in defence, giving them a significant boost to military when attacked.
Cold & Snowy Climate: Un-enhanced soldiers will suffer here.
The United Republics of Man (Wizard of the Coat) The Unified Republics of Man
"Ad astra per unitas"
Better known under the name Lunar Republic, their most dominant member that serves as the capitol of this collective of small states.
In the mid 21st century commercial space technology had matured enough for reliable entry and re-entry. A conglomerate of these companies unified into the Lunar Corporation, seeing the potential that this as of yet untapped resource offered them.
With WW IV breaking out in the late 21st century the Lunar Republics declared their independence from the 'failed' earth governments, few could resist this though many of it's terrestrial holdings were nationalized. Still it's role in the event's to come were great indeed.
Being a series of research labororaries, hotel resorts, mining and low gravity production facilities the fledgeling Lunar republic was short on two things, people and supplies. Fortunatly those that were on Luna at the time of when the hostilities brook out were in no hurry to return home. In addition most of these people were leaders of industry, leading scientist and other affluent people, technology still not fully allowing every day people to afford the trip.
More people however saw that this was a potential haven from the ravages that the war would soon inflict and in the initial few days after the independence declaration many shuttleload of the earths brightest mind left for the safety of earths galactic brother.
With so much talent put together solutions were found swiftly and in the early years of the war the republic flourished in its prosperity. Still as the war ravaged on more and more in the republic called for aid to their fellow man left behind and so it happened.
In a solemn declaration the Unified Republics of Man were established, innitially comprising of such small and diverse states as Nepal, Chili, Surinam and Ethiopia later additions have included Burma, Afghanistan and a newly independent Tibet.
Current Holdings: (approximate territories)
Luna (whole, capitol)
Africa: Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
Asia: Tibet, Nepal, Afghanistan, Tjadikistan, Kyrgizistan, (Burma left the Union)
South America: Chile, Peru and Bolivia
Europe: Greece, Serbia, Albania and Macedonia
Each of these groups has a number of representatives on the council that changes every seven years. Though individually these members have local democracies and customs the collective government is created indirectly much like present day Europe. Unlike present day europe however the members have given more or less given up their sovereignty and the members are run by an elected board of governors, each with a chair. In reality though Luna dominates the Union and talented people from all other members often are granted Lunar citizenship.
The lunar republic itself is the one of the most advanced (if not THE most) fraction on the planet, especially in space, recycling and computer technologies where it leagues ahead of others (a situation created out of neccesity). It maintains the largest space fleet and relies upon it's remoteness and easily monitored acces to keep it safe from foreign interference. (those entering are screned thoroughly).
The protectorates on earth cause strong fractionalism, each still maintains it's own national army so those troops are not in the direct line of command, making a co-ordinated attack difficult, yet generally a defence causes them to rally together.
Economically they are at best a moderate power, relying on high tech goods developed on Luna and marketed through the member states.
Strengths Strong and Remote Lunar Capitol, Excellent technology, High internal security
Weaknesses Strong Fractionalism amongst the protectorates, Poor Relations
Moral:+++
World Opinion: ++
Economy: ++
Technology: ++++++++
Espionage: ++++++
Military: ++++++
Isolated: This nation is either entirely or in part isolated from the rest of the world, giving them a significant boost to infiltration defence.
Bright Minds: The lunar nations contain some of the greatest minds on Earth, and so are excellent at researching new technologies.
Splintered Military: This nation will have difficulty mustering its armies, and will suffer if a coordintaed attack is ever needed.
The Darkest Sun (drakeblood4) The Darkest Sun
Religon: Techno-shamanism
The power of the British empire in the pre-fusion years forced many countries to bargain in nuclear waste. Trading in it for depleted uranium rounds, using it in nuclear 'dirty bombs' and eventually just selling vast plots of space wholesale to save their struggling economies from collapse. Libya, Algeria, Chad, Mali and many other countries all unionized to form a land selling empire. They bought up the wastes of the sahara desert from the nomads and sold them to waste relocation fronts. The nomads then re bought their land and died of radiation they didn't know was there. By 2054 the entirety of the sahara desert was radioactive to a point where any more nuclear waste would threaten to irradiate the surrounding nations. The United Wasteland Corperation refused to accept any more nuclear material. This massive crash in the value of nuclear power in turn caused the crash of most automotive, computing and industry companies. The world had come to rely so heavily on nuclear power that most nations couldn't even support a third world economy without it. England could have dominated the entirity of the world if not for the fact that China and America pooled together their coal reserves to help defend Germany in World War V. After this...
Unbeknownst to the UWC the inability to store more nuclear substance was part of an intentional sabotage on the part of the nomadic herders. Two years before news of the proposed purchase of the Sahara was made, the shamans of several Bedouin tribes predicted it. These Bedouans began constructing hundreds of underground tunnels to house them when their lands became a nuclear wasteland. In their exile, they began refining desert sand into powerful silicate based computers and technologically surpassed the most powerful computers known to man. For twenty years, they studied the core concepts that made up a computer. In 2046, they had to begin suspending their efforts as the large scale nuclear dumping that was occurring above them was estimated to begin leaking through in two to five years. Using their newfound technological skill, they began covering the entire desert with radiation shielding, twenty feet below the surface. When the UWC discovered that their uranium wasn't seeping into the sand as predicted, they attempted several mining expeditions, all of which were killed. Sadly, the nomads, now called the Black Sun, had to suspend their technological studies. They had been secretly controlling many of the world technological corporations through shadow leaders and sly economic moves. When they lost this control much of the world suffered a technological halt right as they suffered a power meltdown. During the blackout years the Black Sun focused their efforts on several programs they had been striving to complete. They placed hundreds of satellite invisible solar panels on the desert surface to become power independent. They began a massive campaign of espionage against the english, stealing their technology and sabotaging their economy to make sure that they didn't succeed in their campaign of military control over Eurasia. They even achieved an artificially intelligent machine to attempt to control the economy. Since then, they have been dominating the economic and technologic sectors of the world. Illicitly trading their own technology and pirated English technology for years.
E.C.O.N.O.M.- The Economic Controlling Overt Neuralgic Observing Machine has run the economic sector of the Black Sun since the last Economic failure and has found this experimental campaign very successful
Assif Moardine, head of espionage- Assif, great grandson of the High Shaman, is a skilled spy and an upstart in Black Sun society
The High Shaman- A title inherited from the original shaman who predicted the purchase. The current high shaman performed an experimental process to download his brain into a massive processor so that he could continue on living. The location of the processor remains secret to all but the High Shaman himself.
Dr. Phalanx- A scientist of unknown origin, Dr. Phalanx heads the front of the WarBot program
Strengths- Skilled Espionage, Powerful technology (focusing on computing), Thumb on the vein of the world economy, incredibly isolated home
Weaknesses- Relatively Unknown, Hated by some nations who do know it, tiny military
Moral:++++
World Opinion: +
Economy: +++++
Technology: +++++++
Espionage: ++++++++
Military: ++
Isolated: This nation is either entirely or in part isolated from the rest of the world, giving them a significant boost to infiltration defence.
Bogeyman: This non-state actor is either entirely or in part regarded unknown. Very hard to spy on. As good as invisible to those poor bastards without a good spy corp, but trade relations could be complicated...
Implacable Enemies: Sometimes, even PR isn't enough.
Criminal Habits: This group has a long history of illegal activities, and has gained great skill in this practice.
The Steel Republic (FF fanboy) The Steel Republic
Religon: Atheist
Reason for forming:
Back in 2065 a large, and nasty civil rebellion broke out after a declaration of martial law by Despot Lord Nikolai Nevorgain due to a outbreak of looting, and yet another economic depression, which had been one of MANY that had put the nation into such a severe state of decline that even Kings struggled to afford proper food. Needless to say, people were angry, and afraid. Their children were dying in the streets while they lay helpless to do anything about it, much less save themselves from the same fate soon to come. So, they blamed the government for poor management of resources, and rebelled against them a young steel mill worker leading the head of the united militias against the Despot Lord that had taken up residence in the only livable building after the weapons facility meltdown of 2060. The attack was unnessescary as the guards of the building were poorly armed, and starving themselves, but it was a morale thing to take the building by storm. To show the people that in a single act of unity that had been able to acquire food for the night, and take a step themselves towards the long road to recovery.
On that day the young steel mill worker who's old name was unimportant took upon himself the change that he saw for Great Russia that day, and from that day forth he was a young lad no longer, but instead he was now Nokav Iredan, or in the language of NEW Russia Forged in Fire.
The road to recovery for New Russia:
Now, things obviously weren't going to be easy for them with the obvious food shortage, and the so called "Feast of Famine" that had occured after the raid of the Despot had been overthrown food was rarer than ever, but Nokav Iredan was not one to give up easily, and sought out rich soil in the lower mountain ranges that lined the capital making it both a excellent choice for farming, and itself already serving as a natural buffer likely to be avoided in times of war due to aerial transport of troops not landing on the borders unless your facing a militarily retarded enemy. When he got there he found that his theory of the untouched mountain valley being fertile (some call it common sense...) was found to be true as corn, and other much needed crops began to grow.... It seems as if the nation was finally coming out of its string of recessions, and depressions with food now available, and its people able to focus on textile, and military crafts that will allow them over the next 5 years to go through a "econmy, and population boom." going from the former sparse population to brand spanking new cities forming quickly, and being filled even quicker as new leaps are made.
Civilization restored. Now to catch up with the rest of the world:
With their limited amount of technology available due to the numerous weapons depot explosions, and the plain out halt of all weaponry development period... They had to adapt, and fast to the ever changing world around them. Alot of the other nations were ahead of them technologically, but not in tenacity. So, after a group of higher tech spies got caught by a neighborhood watch (How embarrassing for a international spy eh?) they confinscated their stealth technology, and adapted what they could to meet their own military needs; leaving them with a rather difficult basic training for their army with the complicated rifles, pistols, and armor that they had managed to confinscate, and reverse engineer. However this set the Russian scientists on a whole new track in 2090 when they made a breakthrough when they saw that through the manipulation of the security coded (shorts out if shot by another person with another genetic signature.) magnetic "regulators" that had been a intergral part of their millitary technology they found themselves able to reproduce organs, but thats not the big breakthrough... With the persons exact genetic signature they reproduce vital organs such as the brain that retained all memories of the past life, and effectively allowed reincarnation of every great mind, or soldier that ever lived, and had donated his/her body to science, or in the case of some diplomats their preserved forms restored to full life. This breakthrough was amazing for the Russian republic giving them access to virtual immortality if some of them could be retrieved.
Head of state/People's rep: Nokav Iridan
Head of security: Nikolai Gregorovitch
Speaker of the common people: Anevee Valeri
Head of Medical Development: Vane Elustri
Strengths: HUGE population due to the almost immortality that they have recieved, and the massive amount of land they have managed to settle since the loss of the EU. However the list of people who will be cloned is based on usefullness, and people who are average people are not likely to get cloned. More likely the advanced scientists, and millitary generals.
weaknesses: Weak technology in comparison to Britan's hyper tech, and a large dependency on the farms that are in the outlying provinces.
Moral:+++++
World Opinion: +
Economy: +++
Technology: +++
Espionage: ++++
Military: +++
Continental: The Steel Republic controls masses of people and cloning technology. 'Disposable' doesn't even begin to cover it...
Bright Minds: The Steel Republic are able to clone their finest minds, and so are excellent at researching new technologies.
Powerful Deterrent: This nation has shown it not only has the capability but also the will to utterly destroy an opponent. Nations shall respect, fear, or resent this.
Implacable Enemies: Sometimes, even PR isn't enough.
The Commonwealth Republic of the Aotearoa Peoples (Adlan) The Commonwealth Republic of the Aotearoa Peoples, and their Holdings.
Religon: Christian ruled
The Country that was New Zealand remained neutral during the IV great war, but suffered greatly from the economic effects of that war, with it's large population unable to feed themselves with the imports of food stopped. This resulted in a rise in ethnic strife and violence, mainly against the East Asian Immigrant population, who by now consisted of nearly 1/3 of the islands population, but only 1 in 10 had any form of higher education. Violence on both sides was fueled by religious tension, and the immigrants desire to enter into the conflicts effecting their homelands.
This Culminated in the Christian Socialist Party electing a leader on 3 manifesto promises. To Provide enough food from farming and fishing, Build a New self sufficiant planned Economy, and to 'deal' with the 'immigrant problem'.
The Official Manifesto seemed to suggest repatriation, but this was not what the goverment had in mind. A Virus was created. Simple in it's concept, it was a modified rhinovirus, simple in that one did not get better, a victim would die within a week, and of course, there is no cure for the common cold. The truly hideous thing about this was that it had DNA specific targeting. Unless you possessed a certain marker on you Y chromosome, it passed you over.
Within a Month, 9 in 10 of the Immigrant Populations males had been killed. Within another fortnight, the whole Country was up in Rebellion. The CS Party had misjudged the populations level of anger at the migrants. And their Scientists had misjudged the rhinoviruses mutability, as it began to affect Maori, European and Asian alike.
The Goverment could not of held onto power, save that, in a twist of irony, they hired mercenary soldiers from East Asian Powers, to enforce their laws, resulting in a bitter Gurillia conflict, in which Immigrant, Maori and European irregulars fought on both Islands, and at sea while the Mercenaries made reprisals against the mostly women and children that made up the civilian population.
All told, 23 Million People died, from disease, conflict and starvation caused by ruinous social policies and warfare.
But, at the end of it the Rebels won. They then Proceeded to Drive the Last remains of their oppressors out of the Relm of Newzealand, and off the face of the earth, Defeating them on the Islands the CS Goverment had Annexed, Tasmania, the Falklands, The Ross Islands, the South Orkney Islands, Bouvet Island, Amsterdam and Saint Paul, Kergulen, Crozet, Heard Island, the McDonald Islands, and the South Sandwich Islands.
Representatives from all these Islands (few of which had any native population, but all of which were then settled by military forces), from the heads of the victorious rebel movements, and from those politicians who had been moderates and opposition to the Socialist Party all met, in Dunedin.
Over the Course of 6 months, they reforged a Nation, based on the Principles of Personal Freedom, Individual Responsibility, The Seperation of Church and State, and the Prevention of Monopolies. A Bill of Human Rights and Responsibilities was Established.
This was 50 Years Ago.
Aotearoa today is a not insubstantial regional player, though not as advanced technologically as many other countries (indeed, it is the countries national sterotype abroad, a Dumb, leather and fur clad, hunting, shooting, fishing technophobe), and thanks to the virus, their medicine is much lacking, as there is still much distrust of genetic manipulation. The Population however, has recovered quickly, and the demographics are young, and highly skilled. Economically, A Strong fishing fleet harvests all the seas bounty, from penguin to seal to toothfish. In addition to a Strong fishing fleet, the merchant marine is the other major asset Aotearoa has, transporting goods, and raw materials across all the southern hemisphere, and much of the northern. Lumber, Wool, Seabed Mineral Wealth, Oil, Gas and plastics, provide much of Aotearoa's exports. Their Imports are mainly manufactured goods, Luxury foodstuffs and technology.
All Citizens in Aotearoa must do 3 years National service in the Fishing Fleet, Armed Forces, or 5 years in the civil service, if they wish to have the right to vote or stand for office. This Means most do not get to Vote until 21, although for most other things (Intoxicant Consumption, Age of Consent, Driving, Private Purchase of Firearms) the age is 16.
In the Military, Their Fleet of Outrigger Destroyers and Frigates is the Largest in the world, though they are outclassed in Aircraft Carrier's. With the Holdings Across the Sea, they are never far from refuel and resupply, and ensure both the fishing and mineral rights of Aotearoa is respected, and no shipping is molested.
Only Once in the Last 50 years had the Military been used, an ill fated expedition by another power (OCC: Which ever the GM wants), to claim one of Aotearoa's holdings (OCC: again, upto the GM, I suggest Crozet) and the vast mineral wealth under the seabed around it.
The Small Native Population immidetly resisted, many veteran of the rebellion had settled there, and every Adult had military training, and though not compulsory, personal firearms were ubiquitious.
With Natives fighting hit and run on the invaders, the landforces never managed to get a firm gip on the island, and were Captured whole when 4 companies of Marines, landed, with Artillary Support from 2 Frigates, While a Longrange Bombing run from the Aotearoa Air Corp. destroyed the invaders ships.
Currently, Aotearoa exists in a state of armed neutrality, more than happy to live in peace and free trade (particularly freetrade), but also exceedingly tetchy in public opinion on defense of the Commonwealth.
Strengths:Economically Strong, with good trade links, self sufficiancy in basic requirements and lots of internal trade. Large (and willing) conscript armed forces (and civil service), All citizens both militarily trained and usually armed. Very Low Crime rates (see exception below). A Popular goverment with lots of Public participation
Weaknesses: A population within which goverment participation is popular, meaning public opinion on many important matters (those not constitutionally set) sways political action. A very high Traffic crime rate, with such a high death rate that the anti car movement wish to ban all Cars, which has caused the pro car movement to fight back against any form of goverment control not already established (And in some cases, remove those already established, claiming they infringe constitutional rights).
Low Technology Levels compared to other countries.
Freedom of the Press and Open Goverment means Secrets are Hard to Keep, and Espionage is very weak.
Leading Figures:
Head of State:
Governor General: James 'Jim' George Haka. A Tall and Powerful man, now in his 70's but still going strong, a former rugby player, with te Moko, a Broken Nose, and 2 missing fingers from a grenade, Jim Haka was Elected Governor General last spring after a long career as a minor Politician, He started in Politics as a Rebel leader, and is still thought of as a Hero by many. The Position of Governor General is a peculiar one, Politicians can serve for (3, 6 and 1/2 year terms) at most, and mainly their role is Foreign Relations, Appointment of the Cabinet, and the Supression of Factionalism. He is Also Commander in Chief of the Army, Navy and Air Corp.
The Cabinet:
Unlike many other countries, the Cabinet of the Commonwealth is not Controlled by the majority political party, instead, people elect their representatives, and then the Governor General, who is generally a non factionalist. He then picks the most capable for the task. Goverment in the Commonwealth is quite limited in what it can and cannot do, and the system so far seems to work.
Minister for War: Humphry Vasa, a stocky, broad, blonde and blue eyed individual, is one of the younger politicians, at 32. He was also one of the youngest Marine Captains in the Corps. Untill he had both legs burned off in the defense of (Crozet?), He manages more than fine on two advanced artificial limbs, but no longer able to pursue his career, he found his status lead to politics, He has an Abiding emnity for (whichever country the GM decides he wants to stir trouble with).
Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries: Simo Iban Dayak, a small woman, is a petite looking former kickboxing champion, Descended from malasian immigrants, her main constituancy is that of fishermen and their wives, herself being a widow of the sea. On Agricultural issues she is heavily, but wisely influenced by her private secretary, Bernard Appleby.
Minister for Trade: Charlie Dimmock, an Imposing, bulky man, much given to jovial laughter and fish 'n' chips. He Has bright red hair, now much receeded, and is famous for being both Anti-Car, and caught for drink driving 3 times. He is astute, and devoted to the principles of free and fair trade.
Minister for Home Affairs: Daniel 'Whiskey' Priest. A so called Devout Athiest, He has support from many quaters, but the tabloids suggest he won because Atheists are now the 'Majority religion' (32% Non Belivers/Agnostics, 31% Christian, 23% Muslim 12% Animist 2% Other) many have complained that his irreligion breaks the constitutional rules on the seperation of church and state, fearing he will try and use his power to supress those with faith. However, he has a long history as a Civil Rights Lawyer, and is most famous for defending a students right to quote holy scripture in her yearbook, which her school censored.
Moral:+++++
World Opinion: ++++
Economy: ++++++
Technology: +++
Espionage: +
Military: ++++++
Isolated: This nation is either entirely or in part isolated from the rest of the world, giving them a significant boost to infiltration defence.
Defense Systems: This nation's entire populace are militarily trained, giving them a significant boost to military when attacked.
Alaskan Technological Sovereignty (Kiren) Alaskan Technological Sovereignty
A.T.S. Broke off from the United states on 3/12/2075, after 5 years of war.
The Alaskan state has been transformed into Dome cities connected by advanced Alaskan
transportation systems. From within the domes there are comfortable human temperatures(that
can be altered in certain areas) and a Virtual sky with cycles of day and night and day to
give the illusion of open spaces. These domes protect from the harsh cold outside and
protect from attack from enemy's.
Soldiers are enhanced to be adapt to the cold using biotech and cybernetics while still
allowing. Enhancements to deal with pain better, enhanced eyesight, enhanced attention,
overall better soldiers. Fast hover vehicles bypass the limitations of the terrain)
hover drop ships, hover bikes, hover transports, hover tanks) all fitted with Sonic and Gauss
weaponry. Infantry weaponry is also Sonic and gauss in nature, armored suits with electrical
based shields provide protection and temperature control while a battle HUD shows ammo, user
vitals and virtual sights.
Advanced Alaska civillian transport includes a Fast Monorail system, connecting all of
the domes in Alaska, cars can drive them selves and are equipped with accident avoidance systems.
Military transport as stated above consists of Hoverbikes, hover dropships, hovered transports
and hover tanks, the dropships are the only that can fly with this technology, the others will
rise a few feet above the ground, bypassing alot of friction.
Cybernetics allows for virtual reality systems, for entertainment purposes and soldier
training in different climates including their own.
Currently Alaska in neutral.
Advantages: Cybernetically and Biotechnically enhanced soldiers and civilians.
Protected cities with harsh outer environment, advanced virtual reality, High
bio technical and Cybernetic knowledge for modification. Advanced transport systems. Gauss and Sonic technology.
Disadvantages: Low espionage *Hacking has not been a prime research lately*, very few ships. Average Economy. Low Medical technology. low
nanobot technology. Few Robots.
The A.T.S. is run by Bioscientist Alyssa wright, Cyberneticist Alex Aaric and Weapons developer
James Carson.
EDIT:religon
Just like America, they are a melting pot of religion (and races both natural and biotech enhanced.) Although Christians might not be a big part of Alaska because of "Unnatural tampering with gods creations".
Lets say, and I’m making up numbers here: 10 percent Christianity, 20 percent worship Biotechnology, 20 percent worship Cybernetics, 20 percent Atheist,
10 percent Scientology , 5 percent Judaism, 5 percent Islamic, 10% Other
Moral:++++
World Opinion: ++++
Economy: ++++
Technology: ++++++
Espionage: ++
Military: ++++++
Cold & Snowy Climate: Un-enhanced soldiers will suffer here.
Enhanced Populace: This nation’s population has been biologically and cybernetically enhanced to make them more resistant to the following: Chemical warfare, biological warfare, and fatigue.
Atlantic Trade Federation (puppyavenger)Atlantic Trade Federation
Religion: Atheist
Territory: Atlantic Canada, Coastal U.S. states down to Florida, all territory neighboring St. Lawrence basin.
History Formed in the late 21st century, The ATF started out as a grouping of trade unions in Atlantic Canada based in Halifax. Over time the spread out to Quebec Newfoundland and the Atlantic United States. Following the secession of Hawaii an d the quickly following coup in D.C., The leadership decided it was time to act. While the American Government was busy fighting the Free Cities, the Mexicans and the "whites" in the west, and the Canadian government warring with the newly-declared Quebec republic, a general Strike was declared.
Very quickly the civilian government in the Northern areas of influence, from Labrador to New York, was replaced with armed militias taking to the streets to ensure the safety of the striking workers (rather superfluously, considering the number of armaments among them). Very quickly peace was made with neighboring revolutionary factions with the President of Quebec, the Captain-governor of the Mexicans American dominions, and the Chicago Tribunate on behalf of the Free Cities, all signing non-aggression pacts. With the American whites having no way to get to them (Panama was repossessed by the Mexican Dominion shortly after the war began) and the American Central government obviously taking offense (Canadian had to let them go due to absence of military) and launching an offensive. The Striking workers were well prepared and the enemy commanders unwillingness to rain artillery fire down on the Industrialized cities decided it.
A vicious counter-offensive into the remainder of the American Atlantic coast combined with the loss of soldiers being keenly felt in the other wars brought the Genera staff in DC to the peace table, with all ATF gains being recognized.
Since then, the ATF has remodeled itself after syndicalist philosophy, with Syndicates arbitrating between different unions and filling any hoes in service. So far, it has manged not to transform into a dictatorship.
strength Hegemony over all non lunar/Spanish commonwealth transatlantic shipping, excellent spy service (agitators and trade unions in other countries, combined with the transformed bits of the Federation in uncontrolled territories, levee en mass strategy would be accepted by populace ,populace very patriotic and with combat training, well industrialized, fairly high tech from looting research labs.
weaknesses lack of professional army, considered to be communist, with all foreign relations hurdles that entails, by much of the world, decentralized, very young, remaining Canadian and American Central governments view it with outright hostility.
Moral:++++++
World Opinion: +
Economy: ++++
Technology: ++++++
Espionage: +++++++
Military: +++++
Splintered Military: This nation will have difficulty mustering its armies, and will suffer if a coordinated attack is ever needed.
Inplacable Enemies: Sometimes, even PR isn't enough.
De Afrikaanse Federatie
Religion: Predominantly Christian
After decades of harsh rule under the South African Protectorate, the good people of South African and its surrounding neighbors decided they had enough of being overworked, overtaxed, and largely underfed. Sparse pockets of resistance sprang up in Botswana, Swaziland, and rural areas of South Africa, however the full on rebellion wasn't realized until the defection of Paulus Kruger, a high ranking official of the Protectorate government. Acting as the spiritual leader of the rebellion, Kruger and his comrades eventually managed to overthrow the Protectorate's regime and bring about an new era for the South Africans.
Kruger has been hard at work, essentially restructuring an entire nation. New agricultural and educational programs are being put into place to bring the living conditions of all South Africans up considerably, and changes have had noticeable effects only within a few years. This has endeared 'Uncle Kruger,' as many call him, with most of the citizens of the nations under his influence. So far, he has not accepted any foreign aid, insisting that his great people can fend for themselves and stand on their on feet. This combination of nationalistic pride and genuine sincerity has made Kruger one of the most popular African leaders in decades, and many in the international community keep a close eye on his activities. Time will tell what new changes this new government will bring about.
Important Officials:
Chancellor Paulus Kruger: The charismatic leader of the Afrikaan Confederation, his numerous reforms have made endeared him to almost all the population. A stout man with a bushy beard, he is rarely seen without a pipe.
Doctor Mina de Lannoy: Kruger's second-in-command, foreign diplomat, and humanitarian. A doctor of Agro-Economic studies from Oxford, she has helped formulate some of the most radical economic policies seen to date.
Field Marshal Erik Gustav Mannerheim: A dashing pilot hero of the Civil War, Mannerheim was instrumental in not only winning the war militarily, but also in convincing Kruger to join the side of the rebels. He is currently the commander-in-chief of the entire armed forces of the Confederation.
Director Henryk "Tex" Jameson: The head of the Confederation's gendarmerie. A relentless lawman, he personally goes into the field during large crime busts to oversee activity.
Strengths: Despite numerous obstacles, the people of the Confederation are strong and unified under their leader, and so far have been willing to accept sacrifices for the greater good. Due to the gendarmerie, crime has been drastically reduced from the days of the Protectorate, and citizens genuinely feel safer. Also, many of the Boer guerillas from the Civil War have been teaching the techniques of unconventional warfare to a new generation, so their ability to sniff out secret plots against the government is surprisingly good.
Weaknesses: Years of war and use of the military in civilian law enforcement has left the armed forces no shape for much battle. The economy is in rough shape, and many of the reform programs may take decades to come to fruition.
De Afrikaanse Federatie
Moral:+++++++
World Opinion: +++++
Economy: ++
Technology: ++++
Espionage: ++++ [+++++++ needed to read his posts]
Military: ++
Blood War: The military may be on the weak side, but any invaders will find it difficult to occupy when any citizen capable of picking up a knife or gun will fight against any foreign power.
Guerrilla Espionage: The Federatie’s guerrilla spies have been trained to protect from government plots [+++++++ needed to read his posts].
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