The International Power Classification Organisation (IPCO) was formed as a division of the Smoyan Department of State in 1980 to rank and classify nations of the world by their power in international relations. The IPCO uses a variety of statistics and measurements to determine whether a nation is anything from a normal nation to a superpower and all the categories in between. In addition to this it also highlights emerging powers and potential superpower states.
The different measures of power are as follows, from the least powerful to the most:
In addition to these ranks IPCO will also label nations with two potential labels if they fit the category:
IPCO uses a variety of statistics and information in order to come to its conclusion. Some of these statistics may seem obscere or ridiculous but all are useful in calculating your nation's standing. Please give as much information as possible and be as honest as possible. In order to determine where your nation is ranked, please use the form below, filling out all information:
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[spoiler=My Form][u][b]BASIC INFORMATION[/b][/u]
[b]Full Name of Nation:[/b]
[b]Short Name of Nation:[/b]
[b]Region Located:[/b]
[b]System of Government & Main Ideology:[/b]
[b]Economic Rating out of 100, e.g 54/100:[/b]
[b]Civil Rights rating out of 100:[/b]
[b]Political Freedoms rating out of 100:[/b]
[b]How politically and socially stable is your nation on a rank of 1-10, with 1 being virtual anarchy and 10 being completely stable:[/b]
[b]How common is corruption within your government on a rank of 1-10, with 1 being corruption is rife and 10 being completely free of corruption:[/b]
[b]Population of nation (used for RPs):[/b]
[b][u]DIPLOMATIC INFLUENCE[/u][/b]
[b]Regional Influence according to WA, eg Contender:[/b]
[b]Influence according to Nation Analysis eg 7.5:[/b]
[b]Are you an active member of your region, eg do you post frequently on the messageboards:[/b]
[b]Is your nation a member of the World Assembly:[/b]
[b]If a member, No. of World Assembly Endorsements:[/b]
[b]Is your nation a member of any other alliances:[/b]
[b]If yes, which one(s):[/b]
[b]Does your nation have significant influence over another nation or group of nations:[/b]
[b]Does your nation govern any colonies/dependent territories or other areas outside of its own mainland:[/b]
[b]Does your nation have a special relationship or close relationship/alliance with any other nation which is very beneficial:[/b]
[u][b]MILITARY INFLUENCE[/b][/u]
[b]Defence Force Size according to Nation Analysis, eg 18:[/b]
[b]Is your nation's armed forces an all voluntary, part voluntary/part conscript or all conscript force:[/b]
[b]Does your nation take part in wars regularly/occasionally/rarely/never:[/b]
[b]Does your nation, usually win, lose or come to a stalemate draw in conflicts it takes part in:[/b]
[b]Is your nation more likely to pursue diplomatic or military means to solve its problems:[/b]
[b]Is your nation able to defend itself from most foes:[/b]
[b]Does your nation take part in foreign military interventions:[/b]
[u][b]ECONOMIC INFLUENCE[/b][/u]
[b]Economic Rating out of 100, e.g 54/100:[/b]
[b]Economic System Used:[/b]
[b]Human Development Index according to Nation Analysis:[/b]
[b]Is your nation primarily a service/manufacturing/agricultural economy:[/b]
[b]Does your nation have a successful financial/banking sector:[/b]
[b]On a scale of 1-10 with 1 being no regulation and 10 being complete state control, how regulated are businesses in your economy:[/b]
[b]Using the same scale how regulated are banks and the financial sector regulated in your nation:[/b]
[b]Does your nation own or produce any large source of energy which is regularly bought by other nations:[/b]
[b]Does your nation own/operate any successful storefronts:[/b]
[b][u]CULTURAL INFLUENCE[/u][/b]
[b]Cultural rating according to Nation Analysis, eg 30:[/b]
[b]What is your national sport:[/b]
[b]Has your nation been successful in any international sporting competitions:[/b]
[b]Finally, is there anything else about your nation which could affect its ranking which you think we should know:[/b]
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OOC: In reality the only superpower around is the US and superpowers are extremely rare and develop over decades and centuries. This is NS however so some creative licence must be taken.
FAQs
Regarding Regional Powers: As in real life the size of a region will affect whether a nation can be considered a regional power. So nations that lead large regions like the Pacific could be classed as regional powers, so too could nations in charge of much smaller 15 nations or so regions.
Regarding NS vs RP Stats: I know as well as most that the NS stats are not always factually representative of your nation, however they do provide a general measurement. If you feel your NS stats are completely off then use your RP stats or explain that in RP terms something is different. But be reasonable-if your nation was created yesterday and claims it is one of the most influential on the planet, it's not going to cut it.
Comments and Criticism: If you have any comments, suggestions, criticisms or just want to rant about the fact your nation isn't a superpower, please contact me via telegram and I'll be happy to read and respond to your message. If you'd also like to telegram me saying how pleased you are at the ranking and how great this thread is then I'd also be happy.
Re-Rankings: The world of NS is often fast paced and things change fast. Therefore you may feel you may deserve a higher, or even lower ranking, as the result of a major change your nation was involved in or underwent. If you want to be re-ranked please feel free to fill out the form again but please note somewhere on the app that this is a re-ranking.
OMG it's been like 52 minutes since I posted-why the hell haven't you ranked me yet so I can feed my ego?: Be patient. I have a life, I'm busy with other stuff, am an active RPer, etc. I am an active player and will try to update the ranking as fast as possible. If you haven't been ranked yet you will be, so DON'T PANIC.
