Author Topic: State of Affairs – Deadlocked in War. (Read 10711 times)

SWAT One · July 08, 2014, 04:18:11 AM

S t a t e O f A f f a i r s

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Summer 1911
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Political	Political (Cities)	Political (Regions of Aderland)

Nations, Regions, and Cities

Welcome to Aderland

Welcome to Aderland, citizen. You have been born into a nation that offers many possibilities. You are the people that shall inherit this nation, and shall control its destiny. Will you help to create wonderful Aderland to make it one that earns the respect of its neighbors? Will our nation grow to inspire the nations for years to come? Will the nations of the world tremble at our might? Will our economy be the envy of our competitors in the global market? Or will we be among the first to fly amongst the stars?

Today, we write our history.

What is our role?

Your role is how you define yourself. You choose how you change the nation. However, not everyone will agree on things, not everything will go your way. Not every nation will like you. Aderland will have its ups and downs, and you will decide how to improve it.

The state of the State

Current Government Type:	Parliamental Republic
Government Efficiency:	53%
Current Ruler:	Kaiser Hapsburg II

Economy Type:	Market
Economic Strength:	66%
Economic Influence (Regional):	42%
Economic Influence (Global):	4%
Major Industries:	Iron, Coal, Livestock

Population:	65 Million
Rural-to-Urban Ratio:	37-43
Military to Population Rate (MTPR):	1 per 100

How do I join?

It's easy! Just fill out this application and wait for approval.

Code: [Select]

[b]Represented District:[/b] [Name or Number]
[b]Demographic Description:[/b] [Give us a short description about the people who live here. What are your people's ideologies? etc.]

[b]Special Characters:[/b] [Start with one person.  Assign 10 points to any marked (PA).  Each following person will need the same assignment layout.]
[b]Name:[/b] [Name]
[b]Birth Year:[/b] [Birth Year]
[b]Civilian or Military:[/b] [Choose one]
[b]Education:[/b] (PA)
[b]Charm:[/b] (PA)
[b]Political Ideology:[/b] [Democratic, Fascist, Communist, etc.]
[b]Political Fervor:[/b] (PA)
[b]Current Job:[/b] [Start low, then build up reasonably over time.[/b]
[b]Economic Standing:[/b] (PA)
[b]Languages Known:[/b] [Choose as many as fits; each one is a PA point.  Native (German) does not count.]

Rules and Guides

You MAY:

You MAY NOT:

Use special characters to gain influence in some area. This will define your influence in the region(s) that you represent
Be in high office by climbing your way up.
Accrue power. You can be an absolute ruler if you gain the power to do so.
Metagame. Woah, this is odd! Yes, you may metagame ONLY IF it is treated as an RP action between characters.
Be corrupt.
Request actions that demand a response.
Dispute with moderators over PMs.
Gain influence in other regions or nations.
If you have the authority, start or request to go to war.

Automatically control government actions unless you have the authority to do so.
Appoint high officials.
Powergame. You are not invincible by ALL possible means.
RP OOC actions or communication. If any information is spilled that was not sanctioned by either parties as IC, report it to moderators.
Claim corruption is not allowed. It is. Want something done about it? Want the people to know? Tell the press.
Auto-hit. Ex: "We launch a nuke and it hits your capitol."
Dispute with moderators openly, unless it is a public topic problem.
Annex regions unless sanctioned by an administrator and the representative to that region.
Immediately start wars. You may, however, raise militia or start a revolt if conditions are favorable.

(These rules are subject to change at any time.)

Populus:
The Populus is the people within an area. They have certain qualities to them, political alignment. They require things of their government, it is your role as both the populous and the special characters to make sure that you get what you need.
Special Characters:
Special Characters act as the core influence of your influence You choose what specialty they have. You will be promoted by moderators and administrators in your job when you gain influence.

People

Person	Official Post	Position
SWAT One	- - -	Administrator
mlockha	Gebeitfurt	Member
Plethora	Rosein	Moderator
Mr. Hurricane	Sudeland	Member

Issues

Issue	Result
Issue 1: Austral Embassy	Passed (Conservative)
Issue 2: Border Control	Passed (Moderate-Conservative)
Issue 3: Northern Riots	Passed
Issue 4: Celastian Loan	Passed
Issue 5: Draft	Passed

News

Headlines	Source, Publication Location	Position
Skirmishes in the West, Labor strikes in Neiderberg, New Representative elected to Gebeitfurt County Chair	Aderland Daily, Alzberg	Conservative
Austral Palace Bombed!, Immigration Laws Passed, Labor Strikes Intensify in the North	Aderland Daily, Alzberg	Conservative
Troops Gathering at Endrasian Border! State Military Sent to Quell Rebellion Aderland to Approve Celastian Loan	The Metropolitan Informer, Gebeitfurt	Moderate-Conservative

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SWAT One · July 08, 2014, 04:19:05 AM

Guides

Master Guide, v1.1.0
Diplomacy Network Guide
Geographical Guide

I am still working on other guides.

Nations by Name and Flag
Hover over each flag for a name, and click a flag to see it in full resolution.
Each State will be included when it is of interest or is relative.

grunterdb1951 · July 08, 2014, 04:23:56 AM

This looks cool, may join.

SWAT One · July 08, 2014, 10:21:41 PM

Issue 1 posted.

mlockha · July 08, 2014, 10:43:42 PM

Represented District: 6
Demographic Description: German, coal miners, I don't know what to say other then what you already said about Aderland.

Special Characters: [Start with one person. Assign 10 points to any marked (PA). Each following person will need the same assignment layout.]
Name: Matthäus Clauberg
Birth Year: 1876
Civilian or Military: Military
Education: 2
Charm: 2
Political Ideology: Democratic
Political Fervor: 2
Current Job: Soldier
Economic Standing: 2
Languages Known: French, Italian.

SWAT One · July 09, 2014, 03:06:46 AM

Quote from: mlockha on July 08, 2014, 10:43:42 PM

Represented District: 6
Demographic Description: German, coal miners, I don't know what to say other then what you already said about Aderland.

Special Characters: [Start with one person. Assign 10 points to any marked (PA). Each following person will need the same assignment layout.]
Name: Matthäus Clauberg
Birth Year: 1876
Civilian or Military: Military
Education: 2
Charm: 2
Political Ideology: Democratic
Political Fervor: 2
Current Job: Soldier
Economic Standing: 2
Languages Known: French, Italian.

Accepted. Also, in the demographic description, you can add any extra details or backgrounds as you see fit.

Aderland Daily
Sunday, January 11, 1901

Skirmishes in the West	Labor strikes in Neiderberg	New Representative elected to Gebeitfurt County Chair
Tensions are heating up in Endras along both fronts. An attack starting on Thurday at the Endrasi-Darchov border has rendered many acres of farmland destroyed. It is unsure whether this attack was done by Darchovian Military or rebel groups from either side of the border. Intelligence officials are doing their best to uncover the party responsible. General Ainsworth called out the National Guard on Saturday to dispel the threat, to which the aggressor fled into Darchovian territory. The Darchovian is denying all allegations. Border security will increase effective Tuesday, January 13. On Wednesday, a riot allegedly started after a woman was denied entry into Austral for being Endrasian. The woman, carrying a concealed knife, stabbed and killed two Australi border patrol officers before a third officer, in attempt to disable her misfired, killing her. Angry citizens waiting for entry grew angry quickly, and soon managed to kill four more officers before the gates were closed. In response, another guard, in defense, fired into the furious crowd, killing two and injuring five. Austral denies comment, and has since denied entry from over the Endrasian border.	Days after several radical rallies on Monday, January 5, loggers and miners begin to strike in request for higher wages. President of the Northern Logging Company commented on, "We will not raise wages for these people. What they ramble on about is complete hogwash." The next day, an unidentified worker set fire to a paper mill, burning it to the ground. The fire was contained on Thursday. Several workers were fired as a result. Appeals have been sent out to the Endrasian government, though all requests for hearings have been denied.	President of South-East Coal, August Rapraeger has been elected as the new representative to the Gebeitfurt County Chair yesterday afternoon by a slight advantage over current representative Alfons Feller.

Plethora · July 09, 2014, 07:00:16 PM

Represented District: 8
Demographic Description: Economically highly laissez-faire, but with protectionist elements. Socially more moderate, they don't care what you do as long as it's legal, nobody gets hurt, and it's done in private. Religiously tolerant, mainly protestant branches of Christianity (specifics there can come later) which have influenced the region socially, overall a fairly God-fearing people. Altruism is looked upon with great favor. The military is generally viewed as a career choice, not as some glorious path except in cases of extreme patriotism and sacrifice by individuals.

Name: GÜNTHER KARL WALTER III
Birth Year: 1868
Civilian or Military: Military
Education: Base: 2 Added: 1
Charm: Base: 3
Political Ideology: Democracy
Political Fervor: Base: 2 Added: 1
Current Job: Soldier Base: Sergeant or Aderland equivalent Current: 2^nd Lt.
Economic Standing: Base: 2
Languages Known: Base: Italian Added: Russian

Name: Arnold Gernot Eisenhauer
Birth Year: 1887
Civilian or Military: Civilian
Education: 3
Charm: 3
Political Ideology: Fascist
Political Fervor: 1
Current Job: Laborer at his family's large vineyard + orchard.
Economic Standing: 4
Languages Known:

SWAT One · July 10, 2014, 03:49:06 AM

Quote from: Plethora on July 09, 2014, 07:00:16 PM

Represented District: 8
Demographic Description: Economically highly laissez-faire, but with protectionist elements. Socially more moderate, they don't care what you do as long as it's legal, nobody gets hurt, and it's done in private. Religiously tolerant, mainly protestant branches of Christianity (specifics there can come later) which have influenced the region socially, overall a fairly God-fearing people. Altruism is looked upon with great favor. The military is generally viewed as a career choice, not as some glorious path except in cases of extreme patriotism and sacrifice by individuals.

Name: GÜNTHER KARL WALTER III
Birth Year: 1868
Civilian or Military: Military
Education: 2
Charm: 3
Political Ideology: Democracy
Political Fervor: 2
Current Job: Soldier - Sergeant or Aderland equivalent
Economic Standing: 2
Languages Known: Italian

Accepted. Will add to OP in the morning.

Btw, I should put something in the guides and stuff about membership. The official bit as it stands is that members can suggest anything to be done, or to act upon something if circumstances seem fit, acting as the populous. With their special characters, they can call for certain requests or actions to get things done. Any non-member can suggest things as well, and they will be treated as some group's opinion, if active members agree, then this opinion happens more broadly.

SWAT One · July 10, 2014, 01:55:21 PM

Issue 2: Border Control

Recently, several Darchovians have been entering Aderland illegally. Those that leave claim they are seeking political asylum. What policy should Aderland take?

SWAT One · July 12, 2014, 02:30:42 AM

Aderland Daily
Sunday, April 3, 1904

Austral Palace Bombed!	Immigration Laws Passed	Labor Strikes Intensify in the North
Yesterday, an explosion, followed by a plume of mustard gas erupted on the Australi palace grounds while King Hapsburg's carriage rode nearby. There were no suspects found at the scene. The Australi government is blaming both Darchovian communists and Endrasian nationalists, both of which accusations have been furiously denied.	The recent Measure LVIII has concluded that border control, especially in the north, be restricted, and that all immigrants go through thorough inspection to ensure that they are not dangerous. To better execute the law, the Kaiser has elected to build a wall spanning the border with Darchov.	Socialist influence in the counties of Neiderberg and Fraustocken has grown, and inspired labor strikes that are beginning to weigh heavily on the Coal and Forestry industries. Last Friday, the office of Othmar Bohnenkamp, the President of National Coal, was rummaged by two unidentified men. They were only identified by a red hammer and sickle insignia on the right shoulder of their jackets. Bounties of ℳ 200,000 have been placed on each man's head, wanted alive.

Issue 3: Northern Riots

Labor strikes in the north have turned violent, causing many businesses' operation to be interrupted, on top of making the streets of many cities unsafe at night, and sometimes even the day.

Issue 4: Celastian Loan

The Republic of Celaste is asking for a loan of ℳ 635,095,600 to repair their economy. Do we approve this?

Please discuss issues 3 and 4 through comments. No poll for this one. I may be discontinuing polls for opinion-based answers. On another note, you may at any time roleplay as your character.

Plethora · July 12, 2014, 07:01:21 AM

End those strikes Coolidge style. It's a matter of rule of law and public security, such black and underhanded action cannot be tolerated.

High risk loan imo; offer something smaller with a moderate payment plan and see how that goes before loaning anything more.

mlockha · July 12, 2014, 08:10:06 AM

#2: Get more border control on the border with Darchov. Based on the fact that we aren't sure if Darchov or terrorists attacked Endras, we need to be safe.

#3: Enable martial law in Neiderberg and Fraustocken, enforcing a curfew.

#4: No. That loan is much too big for something we're not sure they'll pay back.

Nonnel · July 13, 2014, 03:49:54 PM

wtf only the title font is working

SWAT One · July 14, 2014, 02:53:46 AM

Quote from: Nonnel on July 13, 2014, 03:49:54 PM

wtf only the title font is working

I'm confused. Is the title text the only thing that's working or is everything else broken?

Nonnel · July 14, 2014, 03:00:47 AM

Quote from: SWAT One on July 14, 2014, 02:53:46 AM

I'm confused. Is the title text the only thing that's working or is everything else broken?

The title is fancy lookin', the "subtitles" I guess are like Times New Roman and the rest looks like Arial or something.

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Author Topic: State of Affairs – Deadlocked in War. (Read 10711 times)

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