Have questions about good ol' Skyhooked? Ask away here.

[Skyhooked]

"We are still open for business."

[Purpelia]

Did your nation have battleships during the Dreadnought era (WW1 and WW2) and if so what secondary battery arrangement was standard during the period? Did you use a standardized multi purpose gun or use specialized anti surface and anti air secondary batteries? Also when if ever did you abandon the fortified ramming bow?

[Skyhooked]

Did your nation have battleships during the Dreadnought era (WW1 and WW2) and if so what secondary battery arrangement was standard during the period? Did you use a standardized multi purpose gun or use specialized anti surface and anti air secondary batteries? Also when if ever did you abandon the fortified ramming bow?

"During that era, Skyhooked was another banana republic with little money, so no, it didn't have nice battleships. As for ramming bow... some our ships have it just in case. But not all."-Admiral Deng.

[Qirmizi Azerbaycan]

What is the official position of the Skyhooked government on the totalitarian agrarian socialism practiced by the Revolutionary League, and how would you respond to a movement adhering to a similar ideology within your own borders?

• Totalitarianism
• Destruction of cities
• Sending the population into agrarian/industrial communes with 10 hour work days
• Abolition of the familial unit, separation of parents and children
• Destruction of money
• Abolition of anything deemed degenerate, ie drugs (including alcohol), sexually explicit material, etc.
• Spreading these ideas around the world

[Skyhooked]

"That's something totally against our values and progress, so...

Totalitarianism-that's just plain sad.
Destruction of cities - that's just ain't right.
Work hours are too long.
Destruction of money and any currency? So, you just sent almost all trade to hell. Did you ban bater too?
Abolition of anything deemed "degenerate"? Now you remind us of our old regime.
And ya' wanna spread this poison across the globe. This is not what most people like, so your revolt gonna fail.

And... we doubt, that your movement would ever suceed in Skyhooked. Even if it does, people have guns, and won't take kindly to attempts to take away their homes, porn, booze and money, so coup is unlikely. (We won't persecute your movement because constitution mandates so. Until they indulge in terrorism.)

[Skyhooked]

"Another day, another update."

[Eseral]

"Another day, another update."

How is the weather today over there
(I am in Florida for ROTC Drill competition)

[The Great-German Empire]

Exactly how much of a jurisdiction does the Skyhooked government have over its people, and what exactly is the structure? I mean, there's never been much elaboration on how the Ruling Council works. It includes a Nose King, a VP, a spot for a PM, a management AI and two past leaders, so I'd like to know how that works and how people are appointed.

[Skyhooked]

"Another day, another update."

How is the weather today over there
(I am in Florida for ROTC Drill competition)

"Well, few hours ago, we had some bad, bad heatwave. 43 C at least. Or 109 farenheit. But right now, we are chillin; out in some heavy downpour, wild and wet, I tell ya' that! But it's refreshin' after all that heat. Our weather is basically a total mess and chaos, but we are used to it... so used, that we live as usually. Maybe it's some sort of anomaly."-Local

[Skyhooked]

Exactly how much of a jurisdiction does the Skyhooked government have over its people, and what exactly is the structure? I mean, there's never been much elaboration on how the Ruling Council works. It includes a Nose King, a VP, a spot for a PM, a management AI and two past leaders, so I'd like to know how that works and how people are appointed.

"Well, the rulin' Council is an exclusive club, where there are two ways to get in.

First: Winnin' presidental elections. By constitution our president must be a Council member, so if someone outside the Council wins the elections, he will automatically become a member of this council.

Second: One must prove himself worthy by passing as serie of hardcore and gruellin' challenges, called "The Refreshing Dance" and become an apprentice, like Casey James, do something heroic and epic for Skyhooked, like First Leader Seth, or be someone of unique capabilites and get noticed by Council, like Bjorn of Steel.

The president is a leader of the Council, so his vote counts as two. That way, he would have more weight, but still can be prevented from abusin' his power by fellow Council members.

Basically, Council hold most power in it's hands, while parmiament has pretty little power, and deals with more trivial matters, and has access to all treasury of Skyhooked.

It may sound like oligarchy. It is. But, there is one thing: Council member must also obey the constitution and all the unwritten rules for the Council. If a council member becomes corrupt and causes harm to the people, they have a right to impeach him or her by a popular referenda. And this member has to obey. The one, who was impeached, will never become a Council member again.

Fun fact: There is an unwritten tradition, where Prime minister is the "only sane man" in the Council. Unlike other members, he is just your boring politican in business suit. Administrator and a diplomat, who goes with all the protocols.

We also plan to reform the council... somehow."-Council.

[International Phoenix]

"Nowdays, we have every damn kind of it. Ya' name it, we have it. Strongest of them is "Greener Pastures", specially bred kind of cannabis. It can make your day totally awesome, but prepare lots of food, for munchies will be ruthless. It also slows down time..."-Local guide.

"We are still open for business."

"Are there any bulk discounts?"
-Phoenix

[Skyhooked]

"Nowdays, we have every damn kind of it. Ya' name it, we have it. Strongest of them is "Greener Pastures", specially bred kind of cannabis. It can make your day totally awesome, but prepare lots of food, for munchies will be ruthless. It also slows down time..."-Local guide.

"Are there any bulk discounts?"
-Phoenix

"And for our good customers, we offer a wide variety of bulk discounts on different goods. Ammo, food, cannabis, guns, or whatever you want. Just contact our enterprises."

[Skyhooked]

"One, two, three! Alpha, bravo, charile! Does this thing work? Yes, it still works."-Maintenance crew member

[International Phoenix]

"Are there any bulk discounts?"
-Phoenix

"And for our good customers, we offer a wide variety of bulk discounts on different goods. Ammo, food, cannabis, guns, or whatever you want. Just contact our enterprises."

"I'll take 10 kilograms of your Greener Pastures cannabis, then. Do you accept palladium?"
-Phoenix

[Skyhooked]

"Yep! Palladium is pretty valuable metal, so yes. We gonna make some good money, sellin' that stuff to Technocrats clan. Now, there are few grades of this weed, that depends on a season when it was harvested. Pick your favorite. And enjoy."-Hub Inc.

[Tankmen]

How’s about you return the legitimate government of Korea back into power and relinquish the imperialistically gained territory?

Also, y’all need some tanks? Not to roll up on your beaches or anything but as fun recreational vehicles for your family. Or defense. Or if you want to annex Cuba next. Regardless, tanks, tanks, get your first class tanks right here! First class by the working class!

[Skyhooked]

How’s about you return the legitimate government of Korea back into power and relinquish the imperialistically gained territory?

"Sorry folks, can't return em'. We wasted Koran government, plain and simple, and there ain't no plains or buses goin' to hell or whatever afterlife they went to. And we ain't gonna reliquinish those land. Ever. We gotta spread ya' know, and once perhaps, we'll have the world under one banner - Black."-Council

Also, y’all need some tanks? Not to roll up on your beaches or anything but as fun recreational vehicles for your family. Or defense. Or if you want to annex Cuba next. Regardless, tanks, tanks, get your first class tanks right here! First class by the working class!

"Skyhooked already devoured Cuba, peacefully though. But still, ya' have pretty nice tanks, so we'll purchase some. What payment do ya' accept? Money, gold, booze, drugs, food, we have lots of food. Tasty and nutritious."-Council

[Purpelia]

Is the hook holding you connected to the sky made out of a magnetic or a non magnetic material? Also is it one hook or multiple?

[Skyhooked]

Is the hook holding you connected to the sky made out of a magnetic or a non magnetic material? Also is it one hook or multiple?

"Nope, we are hooked by the cannabis smoke from the hookah and drinkin' and swingin' with hookers."-Local

[Tankmen]

How’s about you return the legitimate government of Korea back into power and relinquish the imperialistically gained territory?

"Sorry folks, can't return em'. We wasted Koran government, plain and simple, and there ain't no plains or buses goin' to hell or whatever afterlife they went to. And we ain't gonna reliquinish those land. Ever. We gotta spread ya' know, and once perhaps, we'll have the world under one banner - Black."-Council

Also, y’all need some tanks? Not to roll up on your beaches or anything but as fun recreational vehicles for your family. Or defense. Or if you want to annex Cuba next. Regardless, tanks, tanks, get your first class tanks right here! First class by the working class!

"Skyhooked already devoured Cuba, peacefully though. But still, ya' have pretty nice tanks, so we'll purchase some. What payment do ya' accept? Money, gold, booze, drugs, food, we have lots of food. Tasty and nutritious."-Council

Look, we are literal anthropomorphic tanks broadcasting our message to you and our economy deals in shells. Good shells, factory grade shells with various kinds of payloads. If you want first class by the working class, your shells better be first class. We have adequate missile systems in place purely for defense and universal conscription with most of our people serving and available for mobilization. We have successfully tested nukes and kinetic weapons in orbit. War is not only a business for Tankmen, but it’s life. War is life when life is war, because you’re half tank half man. Man is belligerent enough.

Now here’s a question for the freakazoids hiding in the back: Do you think ”sex work” is real work? Have you ever seen a Tankwoman work it? Ever been with one? Huh? Have ya? Didn’t think so. Now I guarantee you won’t find anything like this anywhere else. Treat them right, they are the pride and joy of Tankmen. Without women, there wouldn’t be us. Having some ethical concerns? Well don’t worry, because our Tankwomen are and were not coerced financially or otherwise for their careers.

Show me your shells and you rum, ya scallywags.

[Lemonius]

• (Briefly) What is the structure of Skyhooked's judicial/Court system?
• Who are the main gas/electricity service providers in Skyhooked and what relationship do they maintain with the State?
• What determines a citizen's eligibility to participate in elections in Skyhooked?
• How often does Skyhooked hold an election, including local/mayoral/national etc?
• How is the police service of Skyhooked structured? Several local forces, a national force etc?
• Does Skyhooked's capital have a financial district and, if so, what is the level of security for this area?
• What is the oldest building in Skyhooked and what is it's significance?
• What is the most significant issue currently facing the youth population of Skyhooked?
• Who are the main journalistic/news sources in Skyhooked and what are their relationship to the State?

[Fatatatutti]

How popular are Alphonse and Fish movies in Skyhooked? Do your people understand what Alphonse and Fish are saying or would they prefer subtitles?

[Purpelia]

Anti vaxers in your nation. Are they permitted, rooted out, accepted, loved, hated or reviled?

[Skyhooked]

Now here’s a question for the freakazoids hiding in the back: Do you think ”sex work” is real work? Have you ever seen a Tankwoman work it? Ever been with one? Huh? Have ya? Didn’t think so. Now I guarantee you won’t find anything like this anywhere else. Treat them right, they are the pride and joy of Tankmen. Without women, there wouldn’t be us. Having some ethical concerns? Well don’t worry, because our Tankwomen are and were not coerced financially or otherwise for their careers.

"Sex work is just as real as any else. Especially, if you have many clients with very different appetites and preferences, and not all of them are pleasant."-New Sodom harlot.

(Briefly) What is the structure of Skyhooked's judicial/Court system?

"Well, it's pretty messy. And it's mostly based on western court system."-Local

Who are the main gas/electricity service providers in Skyhooked and what relationship do they maintain with the State?

"That's the state itself. While we have free markets, we just don't trust them with such vital thing. During Edgar's regime, electricity and gas were pretty unaffordable luxuries for most, because companies charged enormous prices. After the revolution, I mandated, that main gas/electricity provider will be the state. I belived, that it was a right thing to do. We still don't regret this decision."-First Leader Seth

What determines a citizen's eligibility to participate in elections in Skyhooked?

"Just being Skyhookedian citizen, who is adult enough to vote, that's all."-Official

How often does Skyhooked hold an election, including local/mayoral/national etc?

"Well, while we are pretty democratic, terms are pretty loose, so it may happen anytime. Or whenever the people demand them, as it's mandated in constitution, that we obey their will."-Council.

How is the police service of Skyhooked structured? Several local forces, a national force etc?

"For the sake of internal security, we have Gendarmes, who patrol cities, and Sheriffs, who patrol countryside. There are also Carabiniers, who aid at patrolling more dangerous areas. They are all national. Also, we have local vigilanties, who help to catch criminals."-Gendarme.

Does Skyhooked's capital have a financial district and, if so, what is the level of security for this area?

"Each major city has it's own. In Skyhooked city, it's the Hub district, where Hub.Inc has it's headquarters. There are largest banks too, so security there is extremely tight. After all, we gotta make sure, that investors can trust us with their money."-Banker

What is the oldest building in Skyhooked and what is it's significance?

"The oldest bulding, that still stands in Skyhooked is a manor of Christpher Pickman, leader of first colonists, who settled on Enthorean island, our main island. When he settled here, he liked this place so much, that he decided to stay in the colony, and ordered construction of this great building here. Thanks to our enthusiastic renovators, it looks like it was built only yesterday. "-Tour guide.

What is the most significant issue currently facing the youth population of Skyhooked?

"It's about employment. While payment is decent in our parts, and finding job is not too hard, not all young people are able to find jobs, they want. So, not all of them like their jobs. Also, family can be an issue too. To raise children, some sacrifices must be made, you know... So many can have hard time deciding and tend to do that later than sooner. That's why most new parents are over 27 at least."-Local.

Who are the main journalistic/news sources in Skyhooked and what are their relationship to the State?

"Those are private ones. And state... well, it offers payment and subsidies for saying it's propaganda. And if private media companies refuse... well, nothing bad actually happens."-Journalist.

[Skyhooked]

How popular are Alphonse and Fish movies in Skyhooked? Do your people understand what Alphonse and Fish are saying or would they prefer subtitles?

"Well, Alphonse and Fish are pretty understandable even without subtitles, but you may want to add them, just in case. And they seem to have some fans within our countries."-Blue Bull TV employee.

Anti vaxers in your nation. Are they permitted, rooted out, accepted, loved, hated or reviled?

"I HATE THEM!!! Seriously... because of them, I have to deal with measels again. Last month, I had seven patients with measels, three patients with rubella, two patients with diptheria, and even one with polio! Good thing, that most of our people are reasonable enough to realize that vaccines are NOT evil, otherwise, we'd be plagued with epidmics and I would have no time for a break. Thanks to that, herd immunity leaves only isolated cases of those diseases.

And most our population just doesn't take them or their theories seriously thanks to high scientific literacy. We tend to laugh at them."-Doctor.