Full Nation Name : The Kingdom of Siam
Majority/Official Culture : [[What your people identify themselves with… French, Chinese, Iroquois, Touareg, etc.]] Southeast Asian with a few Europeans.
Territorial Core : [[place where you have absolute control over]] Thailand and any left over neighbours.
Territorial Claim : [[OPTIONAL]] [[region NOT your core where your nation’s ambition lies]] all of Southeast Asia and the Philippines
Capital City : [[Its IRL location and name]] Ahyuttha
Population : 18 million
Government Type : [[Monarchy, Republic, etc.]] monarchy
Government Ideology/Policies : [[OPTIONAL]] [[Militant, Imperialist, Expansionist, etc.]] Compassionate and nationalistic, quite expansionist.
Government Focus : [[Tell me a little bit about what is your government’s focus… be it military, economy, culture, legitimacy, etc.]] Our governments focus is to bring Siam to the fore of world superpowers, and usher Asia into an age of peace and Buddhist enlightenment. They focus on welfare and education, while keeping defence well funded.
Head of State : [[highest-ranking individual in the nation according to rule of law]] King Rama III
Head of Government : [[highest-ranking defacto ruler]] King Rama III
Government Description : The government is ruled by the king, and they are very concerned for the people. They are not corrupt, and have a medium government size. The people vote in a president from two candidates, and they are made sure that they are fanatically loyal to the king.
Majority/State Religion : [[OPTIONAL]] [[It does not have to be IRL religion]] Buddhism.
Religious Description : [[OPTIONAL]] The population of Siam are fervently buddhist, and there are many great temples spread out across the land. The bishops and abbots of the temples hold significant power, but do not abuse it.
Economic Ideologies : [[Capitalism, Mercantilism, Socialism, Communism, etc.]] The people are very centrist, allowing anyone to set up small business, but supporting those who fail.
Major Production : Seafood and rice, agricultural.
Economic Description : The economy of Siam is well run, with significant government funding and support. The economy is led by the fishing industry, and the bay of Thailand is full of fishing ships. There is also a lot of farming, with rice being a major export. On a domestic scale, many people own small carts and businesses, and hawkers are common.
Army Strength : with 180,000 men filled with nationalistic pride, the infantry are rightfully feared. They are also very well trained, and very able in melee. They are nearly fanatically loyal, and will hardly ever flee, even in the face of impossible odds. There are also 500,000 civilian militia, who take up arms when the nation is in danger.
Army Weakness : The army is quite outdated, and this is reflected in their artillery, with many outdated cannons.
Naval Strength : The navy is large for the size of the nation, and has natural harbours. There are 100 ships of the line, and many smaller ships.
Naval Weakness : As with the army, the ships are relatively outdated.
Further Military Description : [[OPTIONAL]] The Siamese military is a matter of national pride. They all wear brilliant purple uniforms with golden silk lining, and distinct helmets which have been nicknamed dragonhelms. All soldiers are fanatically loyal and brave to the point of insanity. They are very well trained, ably making up for their old equipment. Each man is also armed with a steel sword, giving them the edge against most foes. This blade has been their saviour in many battles in which they are simply outgunned by more modern weapons. Several men also wield glaives, to stave off cavalry charges.
National Goals : to bring peace and prosperity to Southeast Asia.
National Issues : [[what needs to be fixed in order for your nation to achieve its true potential]] The kingdom has few allies, and need some more. Also, they need to modernise their army.
National Figures of Interest : [[OPTIONAL]] [[Are there any Mother Teresas or Moses that we need to know about?]] General Kaijon. A brilliant tactical commander, he leads the Siamese army in there battles. A respected leader, he leads with the same hardships as his men.
National Ambition/Aspirations : [[OPTIONAL]] [[Not really a set objective, but rather the big picture that your nation is drawing towards]] To become an empire to last for all time.
History : [[Can be in paragraph or bulletpoint timeline.]]
-1350: the Khmer empire falls, and King Rammet took over much of Thailand and Southeast Asia.
-1400: after wars with neighbouring states, the Rammetian kingdom took over more land, growing into a larger state.
-1450: the kingdom moves its capital to Ayutthaya, and rename themselves the Kingdom of Siam.
-1530-1532: Dutch settlers attempt to invade during an event known as the Dutch wars. The Dutch are eventually repulsed during the battle of Sathorn, giving national pride and proving the young Kingdom in the field of battle. A Dutch viewer during the battle of Sathorn quoted that "as our men attacked the Siamese line, the air reported with the crack of thousands of muskets, and our men quailed with fear as they advanced. Their artillery, placed on the crest of a nearby hill, ploughed cannonballs deep through our tightly packed men. They advanced, and soon our position was enveloped by these fanatical soldiers, each one armed with a short sword. Our men broke, and Duke Hans himself was cut down in the ensuing rout. It was a dark day in Dutch history, and invading Siam was a mistake we will not commit again."
-1600: the Kingdom makes trade deals with neighbouring states, forging an age of economic growth.
-1630: the Kingdom defeats a Burmese invasion, and takes Burmese land. (Main point of divergence)
-1750: the Siamese army purchased thousands of muskets from china, in an attempt to modernise their military. Most of these muskets are still in active service today.
-1800: The kingdom once again turns its eye to expansion, and takes a little ground.
-1841: King Rama III ascends to the throne at the age of 30, and brings cultural reforms and welfare to the people of Siam.
Comparison Points – Political : [[How much national focus is gone into administrating the government, i.e. espionage, royal marriages, counter-intelligence, etc.]] 1
Comparison Points – Cultural/Religious : [[How much national focus is gone into religious and or cultural aspects, i.e. asking for excommunication, call for crusade, soviet revolution in other nations, etc.]] 4
Comparison Points – Economy : [[How much national focus is gone into economic matters, i.e. embargo/blockade efficiency, lasting through war of attrition, simply feeding your people better, etc.]] 3
Comparison Points – Military : [[How much national focus is gone into military, i.e. discipline, morale, better tacticians/generals, etc.]] 2
Total Comparison Points used (10 Points MAX) : 10/10
Will add more if necessary.
