Esquarium: A fun RP & worldbuilding region! [MT, Sign-Ups]

[Montecara]

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First approval.

[United Namerian Republics]

BASIC INFORMATION
This is a request for: [x] Territorial expansion | [ ] Population expansion | [ ] GDP expansion | [ ] Nuclear weapons
Describe the requested increase in detail: Addition Ravetia into Nameria, because Ravetia is dead and I don't want to run it as a seperate country because it complicates things too much.
New map claim (image URL, skip if N/A): thicc

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Why is this stat increase necessary? Ravetia will otherwise be purged and I have a lot of lore investment in there, so it is preferable to preserve it. Also, it opens up a lot of new options for roleplaying and worldbuilding.
What impact will this increase have on your IC nation's strength? Since there is no pop or GDP increase, the main IC benefit is direct access to the north coast and sea routes to Aurega and Nordania.
How will this stat increase contribute to your roleplaying and worldbuilding? As mentioned, increasing trade and political ties with Aurega and more direct participation in Nordanian affairs. Potentially Nameria will be joining the EC as well, but this is being considered regardless of this territory increase.

CRITICAL DISCUSSION
List at least two other ways that the desired IC benefit can be achieved: Build a time machine and make it so Ravetia doesn't app and I claim the coast instead.
Critically discuss how will this stat increase may affect other nations or regional geopolitics:It will affect primarily Aurega due to increased ties we've already discussed. Make Nameria a little more prevalent in local politics.
How have you contributed towards furthering the roleplaying and worldbuilding community of the region during your presence so far? I did a post one time. It was pleasant.

I acknowledge that any acceptance is conditional on the increase having productive roleplaying utility to the region as a whole, and that it may be rescinded at any time if it becomes derelict or conducive towards powergaming.

[Cumberlanda]

If you all don't mind, I'd like to tag this, after I do a revamping of my factbooks I'd like to join.

[Montecara]

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Approved.

[Mavoria]

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BASIC INFORMATION
For this section, please fill out the requested information.

Country name: Republic of Mavoria
Government system: Unitary presidential constitutional republic
Population: 16,500,000
Language(s): Mavorian
Ethnic composition: 92% Mavorian, 8% National Minorities
GDP per capita:$37,972
Map claim (high-resolution Imgur link):
See the blue highlighted here: (more or less would like to have that plot, just a rough sketch of course).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (optional)
For this section, please fill out the requested information. Filling out this section is suggested to help us get a better idea of your nation but not required.

Human Development Index: 0.93
Gini coefficient: 31.9
Major resources: Gold, Copper, Silver, natural gas
Major imports: oil, weapons, cotton
Military personnel: ~78,000
Types of equipment and military capabilities:
Rough estimate:
Main Battle Tanks 717
Armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicles 124
Armoured Personnel Carriers 1133 (12 on order)
Artillery guns, howitzers & mortars 2487
Multiple Rocket Launchers 189
Man-portable air-defense systems 288

F-16 Fighting Falcon 5
MiG-21 28
Atttack Helicopters 76

S400 and S300 air defense systems
Various surface to air systems like GRAD and Tochka

Limited Navy
Foreign policy stance (e.g. non-interventionist): Muscular foreign policy, current administration is hawkish when it comes to intervention.


LONG-ANSWER QUESTIONS
For this section, please provide at least a paragraph for each. You may provide a link to a previous piece of writing in lieu of a writing sample.

Please describe your nation. From iiWiki:
The Republic of Mavoria (Mavorian: Mavoriasi Rëspublika) is a mountainous nation with an ancient history as a proud Indo-European people. The Mavorian nation was united in 1715 under the Kingdom of Mavoria. Over a century rule, the Kingdom broke down as a result of an over-expansive government and internal conflict. Years of internal strife brought the communists in power, which led to an almost century rule under a Communist Government (Socialist Republic of Mavoria). Finally, in 1988, a nationwide revolution brought down the Communist government and in its place came a conservative and democratic government, founding the Republic of Mavoria of today. In the present day, Mavoria remains an ever advancing nation and remains a society that is deeply tied by tradition and its Christian faith.


Please provide a writing sample (recommended types: roleplay post, wiki article or news article). I spent many years RPing with the nation Bratislav (https://www.nationstates.net/nation=bratislav). This is my new nation. I have a lot of RP history with Bratislav which you can check in the post history and I can link some examples:
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=371401
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=364520
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=332018
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=321652
and can view more here: search.php?st=0&sk=t&sd=d&sr=posts&author=Bratislav&fid%5B%5D=5&start=50

IN YOUR OPINION...
For this section, please answer the question from your honest and critical perspective.

...what role will your nation play in Esquarium?: It will be a conservative nation, with general right-wing policies (with current administration), muscular foreign policy, at first though will be focused on diplomacy.
...what are the strengths of your nation?: National identity, stability and safety
...what are the weaknesses of your nation?: The government is not as democratic as some wish, there are improvements to be made. Corruption is still existent.
...in what ways could your nation be viewed as "overpowered"?: I aim to be a medium-powered nation, sure there is heavy emphasis of the military (nation-military concept) , but the total population is just under 20 million. The armed forces don't possess very lethal bombers for now nor nuclear weapons, so that limits its power to an extent.


OOC NOTES
For this section, please fill out the requested information and follow the instructions listed within parentheses.

I am primarily interested in... (delete as appropriate): roleplaying
How did you hear about Esquarium?: Recommendation
Names of other NS accounts: Bratislav
Former regions: Atlas
Discord username (N/A if none): N/A
IIwiki username (N/A if none): Mavoria

Anything else to add? (optional): Looking for a region to develop my new country and participate in some RPs!

[Victoriala II]

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BASIC INFORMATION
For this section, please fill out the requested information.

Country name: Republic of Mavoria
Government system: Unitary presidential constitutional republic
Population: 16,500,000
Language(s): Mavorian
Ethnic composition: 92% Mavorian, 8% National Minorities
GDP per capita:$37,972
Map claim (high-resolution Imgur link):
See the blue highlighted here: (more or less would like to have that plot, just a rough sketch of course).

(Image)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (optional)
For this section, please fill out the requested information. Filling out this section is suggested to help us get a better idea of your nation but not required.

Human Development Index: 0.93
Gini coefficient: 31.9
Major resources: Gold, Copper, Silver, natural gas
Major imports: oil, weapons, cotton
Military personnel: ~78,000
Types of equipment and military capabilities:
Rough estimate:
Main Battle Tanks 717
Armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicles 124
Armoured Personnel Carriers 1133 (12 on order)
Artillery guns, howitzers & mortars 2487
Multiple Rocket Launchers 189
Man-portable air-defense systems 288

F-16 Fighting Falcon 5
MiG-21 28
Atttack Helicopters 76

S400 and S300 air defense systems
Various surface to air systems like GRAD and Tochka

Limited Navy
Foreign policy stance (e.g. non-interventionist): Muscular foreign policy, current administration is hawkish when it comes to intervention.


LONG-ANSWER QUESTIONS
For this section, please provide at least a paragraph for each. You may provide a link to a previous piece of writing in lieu of a writing sample.

Please describe your nation. From iiWiki:
The Republic of Mavoria (Mavorian: Mavoriasi Rëspublika) is a mountainous nation with an ancient history as a proud Indo-European people. The Mavorian nation was united in 1715 under the Kingdom of Mavoria. Over a century rule, the Kingdom broke down as a result of an over-expansive government and internal conflict. Years of internal strife brought the communists in power, which led to an almost century rule under a Communist Government (Socialist Republic of Mavoria). Finally, in 1988, a nationwide revolution brought down the Communist government and in its place came a conservative and democratic government, founding the Republic of Mavoria of today. In the present day, Mavoria remains an ever advancing nation and remains a society that is deeply tied by tradition and its Christian faith.


Please provide a writing sample (recommended types: roleplay post, wiki article or news article). I spent many years RPing with the nation Bratislav (https://www.nationstates.net/nation=bratislav). This is my new nation. I have a lot of RP history with Bratislav which you can check in the post history and I can link some examples:
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=371401
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=364520
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=332018
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=321652
and can view more here: search.php?st=0&sk=t&sd=d&sr=posts&author=Bratislav&fid%5B%5D=5&start=50

IN YOUR OPINION...
For this section, please answer the question from your honest and critical perspective.

...what role will your nation play in Esquarium?: It will be a conservative nation, with general right-wing policies (with current administration), muscular foreign policy, at first though will be focused on diplomacy.
...what are the strengths of your nation?: National identity, stability and safety
...what are the weaknesses of your nation?: The government is not as democratic as some wish, there are improvements to be made. Corruption is still existent.
...in what ways could your nation be viewed as "overpowered"?: I aim to be a medium-powered nation, sure there is heavy emphasis of the military (nation-military concept) , but the total population is just under 20 million. The armed forces don't possess very lethal bombers for now nor nuclear weapons, so that limits its power to an extent.


OOC NOTES
For this section, please fill out the requested information and follow the instructions listed within parentheses.

I am primarily interested in... (delete as appropriate): roleplaying
How did you hear about Esquarium?: Recommendation
Names of other NS accounts: Bratislav
Former regions: Atlas
Discord username (N/A if none): N/A
IIwiki username (N/A if none): Mavoria

Anything else to add? (optional): Looking for a region to develop my new country and participate in some RPs!

hey sup brat didn't know you've been doing closed region

also canonically we don't have christianity. refer to this link.

[Mavoria]

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BASIC INFORMATION
For this section, please fill out the requested information.

Country name: Republic of Mavoria
Government system: Unitary presidential constitutional republic
Population: 16,500,000
Language(s): Mavorian
Ethnic composition: 92% Mavorian, 8% National Minorities
GDP per capita:$37,972
Map claim (high-resolution Imgur link):
See the blue highlighted here: (more or less would like to have that plot, just a rough sketch of course).

(Image)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (optional)
For this section, please fill out the requested information. Filling out this section is suggested to help us get a better idea of your nation but not required.

Human Development Index: 0.93
Gini coefficient: 31.9
Major resources: Gold, Copper, Silver, natural gas
Major imports: oil, weapons, cotton
Military personnel: ~78,000
Types of equipment and military capabilities:
Rough estimate:
Main Battle Tanks 717
Armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicles 124
Armoured Personnel Carriers 1133 (12 on order)
Artillery guns, howitzers & mortars 2487
Multiple Rocket Launchers 189
Man-portable air-defense systems 288

F-16 Fighting Falcon 5
MiG-21 28
Atttack Helicopters 76

S400 and S300 air defense systems
Various surface to air systems like GRAD and Tochka

Limited Navy
Foreign policy stance (e.g. non-interventionist): Muscular foreign policy, current administration is hawkish when it comes to intervention.


LONG-ANSWER QUESTIONS
For this section, please provide at least a paragraph for each. You may provide a link to a previous piece of writing in lieu of a writing sample.

Please describe your nation. From iiWiki:
The Republic of Mavoria (Mavorian: Mavoriasi Rëspublika) is a mountainous nation with an ancient history as a proud Indo-European people. The Mavorian nation was united in 1715 under the Kingdom of Mavoria. Over a century rule, the Kingdom broke down as a result of an over-expansive government and internal conflict. Years of internal strife brought the communists in power, which led to an almost century rule under a Communist Government (Socialist Republic of Mavoria). Finally, in 1988, a nationwide revolution brought down the Communist government and in its place came a conservative and democratic government, founding the Republic of Mavoria of today. In the present day, Mavoria remains an ever advancing nation and remains a society that is deeply tied by tradition and its Christian faith.


Please provide a writing sample (recommended types: roleplay post, wiki article or news article). I spent many years RPing with the nation Bratislav (https://www.nationstates.net/nation=bratislav). This is my new nation. I have a lot of RP history with Bratislav which you can check in the post history and I can link some examples:
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=371401
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=364520
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=332018
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=321652
and can view more here: search.php?st=0&sk=t&sd=d&sr=posts&author=Bratislav&fid%5B%5D=5&start=50

IN YOUR OPINION...
For this section, please answer the question from your honest and critical perspective.

...what role will your nation play in Esquarium?: It will be a conservative nation, with general right-wing policies (with current administration), muscular foreign policy, at first though will be focused on diplomacy.
...what are the strengths of your nation?: National identity, stability and safety
...what are the weaknesses of your nation?: The government is not as democratic as some wish, there are improvements to be made. Corruption is still existent.
...in what ways could your nation be viewed as "overpowered"?: I aim to be a medium-powered nation, sure there is heavy emphasis of the military (nation-military concept) , but the total population is just under 20 million. The armed forces don't possess very lethal bombers for now nor nuclear weapons, so that limits its power to an extent.


OOC NOTES
For this section, please fill out the requested information and follow the instructions listed within parentheses.

I am primarily interested in... (delete as appropriate): roleplaying
How did you hear about Esquarium?: Recommendation
Names of other NS accounts: Bratislav
Former regions: Atlas
Discord username (N/A if none): N/A
IIwiki username (N/A if none): Mavoria

Anything else to add? (optional): Looking for a region to develop my new country and participate in some RPs!

hey sup brat didn't know you've been doing closed region

also canonically we don't have christianity. refer to this link.

Hey,,, arg Christianity is a big component of my nation...

[Sjealand]

-snap-

I already informed you on the other thread that there was No Christianity

[Mavoria]

Sorry, I was not clear on it. I unfortunately withdraw my application. Thank you.

[Cumberlanda]

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BASIC INFORMATION
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Country name: The Dalchaighian Republic (Dalchaigh)
Government system: Parliamentary Republic
Population: 15,120,030
Language(s): Lingv'ka, Tynic, others
Ethnic composition: 83% Dalchaighian (native), 17% Other
GDP per capita: 49,201
Map claim (high-resolution Imgur link): Here.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (optional)
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Human Development Index: 0.917
Gini coefficient: 29.3
Major resources: Metals, electrical equipment, some rare earth elements, computers and computer accessories, Coal, Timber, Fish
Major imports: Petroleum, Foodstuffs, Chemicals
Military personnel: 54,000 Total Active, 100,000 in Home Guard
Types of equipment and military capabilities: Focused on defense, small but well-funded.
Foreign policy stance (e.g. non-interventionist): Non-Interventionalist, Anti-Imperialist, though a member of the international community and pending regional organizations.


LONG-ANSWER QUESTIONS
For this section, please provide at least a paragraph for each. You may provide a link to a previous piece of writing in lieu of a writing sample.



Please describe your nation.
The Dalchaighian Republic, also known as Dalchaigh, is a parliamentary republic in Western Nordania, across the Tynic Sea from Sjealand. Its government is influenced by its 5 states, Fjalir, Gjallmarch, Bitrheim, Khustyr, and Austryr, as the governments of these states send representatives of the governors, 2 per state, into Parliament to argue on their behalf, alongside the Parliamentary members themselves. These states, also known as Hjeraths,
are further divided into townships. While the population currently sits at roughly 15 million people, they are spread out among Dalchaigh, giving it a rather low population density. The largest city, Ravyncaul, is home to approximately 2 and a half million people in its metropolitan area.

Dalchaigh is known as an industrious nation, being an exporter of metal, computers, and some rather valuable rare earth metals, including cobalt. It is home to a few tech industries and is a recent haven for software development. Its diplomatic status, while relatively neutral, is centered around ensuring its economic independence and its success. It is an active member of the international community.

While I have not yet been able to hammer out an exact and watertight history (maybe it's better that way), history of the nation begins with the native peoples of the area largely living unhindered and undisturbed. These people were migratory farmers from the south, moving up north past the Tropic of Gemini as the climate shifted warmer, and more land became arable, the seas traversable. The people would spread out across the land, seizing the mountains and river valleys of what they would call Dalchaigh, eventually settling down and farming around the mouth of the Tus River, which would later become the trading capital of Ravyncaul. . They would meet and trade with the people who would later become the seafaring empire of Sjealand, and would later become a vassal state to them in the 1100s as that empire grew and grew. During this period of cultural domination by the Sjealander people, Atrunean beliefs, as well as a script variant of the spoken language of the Dalchaighi people, which would become what is now the Lingv'ka.

During this time, slavery was legal but was frowned upon by the native Dalchaighi, though due to the Sjealand-friendly chieftains and mayors of the city-states that made up the Dalchaighi seats of power, who were growing rich off of selling society's own debtors into the thrall trade, little was done about it. In the 1200s, a series of rebellions against the upper classes of the holds would eventually be their downfall, led by a former slave known simply as Khus, who would unite the city states under one unified ruler (him, of course), and from then on, the nation of Dalchaigh would go from Kingdom to Oligarchy to Confederation to Republic, and expand its own trade via land to the South and East around the Tynic into West Nordania and the borderlands of Conitia. Dalchaigh was adamantly anti-slavery as well as anti-slaver, and would put to death any man caught owning another or selling another, in Dalchaighian territory. Despite being traders, Dalchaigh refused to lay claim to any area outside its borders, instead relying on diplomacy and economic policy to secure trade routes and fair deals. Due to proximity and the aforementioned cultural ties to Sjealand, the Dalchaighian Republic continued ties with the nation across the Tynic regardless of the status of the enclaves that interrupt the otherwise unhindered coastline of the West Tynic. In the War of the Njord, Dalchaigh did not contribute any military aid to Sjealand but due to the inherent proximity of the nation, continued to trade with them, and eventually provided humanitarian aid to nearby bombed enclaves. It has since become a global trading partner.

Please provide a writing sample (recommended types: roleplay post, wiki article or news article).

The mall outside of the Board of Governors chamber, a long, tree-lined field, was packed with viewers. Onlookers, tourists, supporters, and some protestors, all were there, watching as the red and white banners of the Bundes’ka would be unraveled in front of the building. At the foot of the building, upon a flight of steps, one of many that lead to the doors of the chamber, rested a solitary podium. Before it were 99 chairs, and beyond that, thousands of those awaiting a moment in history.

At noon, the cold biting January wind died down as the sun rose to its highest point. At that time, the members of the Board walked out to sit in the 99 chairs before them, except one, a tall, lean built man, with a cane, walks before towards the podium. He looked to be in his early 40s, and his wool coat did well to hide his frail frame. Despite that, and an overall tired appearance, he smiled when he stepped behind the podium and looked to the crowd. He pulled the mic up to his chin and began to speak.

“Ladies and Gentlemen of the Bundes’ka, On behalf of the Board of Governors, I, Len Frasier, would like to proudly welcome everyone in attendance, and everyone watching, to the Opening of the Board of Governors. I am proud that, after the controversy and corruption of the last government, led by Alex Wing, has been… tended to, we here can strongly and without reservation, condition, or any manner of exclusion, condemn the corruption, the depravity, and the utter unethicality inflicted upon this nation by him and all in his government that played a role in the commoditization and attempted sale of the integrity of this nation. We all here stand together in solidarity against that shameless mockery, and we have shown that in our actions. It is our duty, our charge, and our intent as citizens and Board members to carry on from it, to continue the government, for the people we have sworn to represent. And without further ado, I will like to pass the podium, and with it my title, to the new Chairwoman of the Board of Governors, Madame Korinne C. Laurent. Thank you.”

IN YOUR OPINION...
For this section, please answer the question from your honest and critical perspective.

...what role will your nation play in Esquarium?: A hopefully active member of the region via the regional organizations and an overall contribution to worldbuilding
...what are the strengths of your nation?: Dalchaigh's variety of social welfare and healthcare services make it one of the healthiest nations, natural resources give it an advantage in the tech industry, attracting foreign and domestic hardware and software devs to the nation.
...what are the weaknesses of your nation?: A small military, regardless of funding, is limited in its options of foreign policy, Sjealand's proximity can play a role (especially given how close some of their enclaves are from rivers and port cities), and due to that influence, partially relies on them for naval protection.
...in what ways could your nation be viewed as "overpowered"?: I've attempted to keep this nation from being overpowered, but the presence of rare earth metals coupled with the tech industry, could be seen as OP.


OOC NOTES
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I am primarily interested in... (delete as appropriate): both equally
How did you hear about Esquarium?: I heard about it quite a few years ago, actually. That said I just now got around to looking into it.
Names of other NS accounts: All of my former accounts have CTE'd
Former regions: New Commonwealth Society
Discord username (N/A if none): I'm on the Discord already.
IIwiki username (N/A if none): Korinne

Anything else to add? (optional): Pending approval, I will also make a puppet for the occasion.

[Aprosian Peoples Democratic Union]

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BASIC INFORMATION
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Country name: Aprosian People's Democratic Union
Government system: Single-party democracy based around the Aprosian socialist ideology
Population: ~44 million people
Language(s): Official: Severiók Others: Local languages numbering around 4-6
Ethnic composition: +90% part of the Aprosian group, largest being the Zán
GDP per capita: ~$7,500
Map claim (high-resolution Imgur link): https://i.imgur.com/ukjKlDR_d.webp?maxw ... ity=medium


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (optional)
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Human Development Index: On the exact amount, not sure, but areas ranging in 0.6 - 0.7 area
Gini coefficient: Again, not too certain on the exact amount, but urban areas much more developed than the rural parts
Major resources: Coal, iron, other ores with varying amounts.
Major imports: Oil, certain foodproducts, technology
Military personnel: Military viewed as honorable by the culture, even more so by state propaganda. Mandatory conscription, thinking of around a million "active" soldiers and some national and regional militias.
Types of equipment and military capabilities: Eastern style weapons, imagine using regional Russian or Chinese equipment.
Foreign policy stance (e.g. non-interventionist): Promotes something similiar to anti-imperialism, pro-socialist.


LONG-ANSWER QUESTIONS
For this section, please provide at least a paragraph for each. You may provide a link to a previous piece of writing in lieu of a writing sample.

Please describe your nation.

The basic idea of the nation is a culturally Turkic nation with Slavic influences, under an Aprosian socialist single-party government. Aprosian socialism is an ideology OOCly inspired by the Three Principles of the People and Ba'athism, that promotes an united state based around the Aprosian culture and partially the idea of self-suffiency. After the national revolution that brought the Aprosian People's Front to power, the nation went a "cultural revolution" designed to root opposing ideologies out of politics and to "cleanse" the nation of foreign influences, be they economic or social. The nation underwent economic reforms based around a more socialist economic policy and now has a partially stagnating economy, relying on foreign aid to some extent.

Please provide a writing sample (recommended types: roleplay post, wiki article or news article).

https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=35204345

An example of a military modernization program, more possible if needed as it's late and I am on VPN


IN YOUR OPINION...
For this section, please answer the question from your honest and critical perspective.

...what role will your nation play in Esquarium?: Imagine a socialist Turkey or a less radical North Korea, which has a different ideology compared to the others. A more internally focused dictatorship, possibly undergoing China-like economic reforms in the future.
...what are the strengths of your nation?: Patriotism, a social will to withstand hardships
...what are the weaknesses of your nation?: Economic disparities, economic underdevelopment in some areas, socialist guidance economy, militaristic focus.
...in what ways could your nation be viewed as "overpowered"?: Possibly the lack of major criticism of the government?


OOC NOTES
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I am primarily interested in...: both, worldbuilding more
How did you hear about Esquarium?: NS forums
Names of other NS accounts: New Aapelistan (main account) and Aprosian Empire (puppet)
Former regions: The Western Isles, Commonwealth of Liberty (current with main)
Discord username (N/A if none): BadassGopnik #6995, already in the server
IIwiki username (N/A if none): N/A, will get when needed.

Anything else to add? (optional):

[Montecara]

Dalchaigh is approved.

[Cralas and Agum]

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BASIC INFORMATION
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Country name: The Seventh Federation of Cralas and Agum (formally, The Seventh Glorious Federative Republican State of Cralas, Agum, Osum, Olmanas, Rodville, Filon, Dozring, and Kinsas)
Government system: Cralas is run based on the Unitary Faelselist Democratic System, which combines the Church with the Executive branch of the government. This is used as a means to help enforce and pass legislation smoothly, and to indoctrinate citizens should it be necessary. The Church is also very useful to the state for helping indirectly support programs and collect taxes for the government. TLDR; Democracy, with religion.
Population: 133,250,000 (133.25M)
Language(s): Cralasian (78.2%), Agumshi (15.8%), Osumian (6%)
Ethnic composition: Cralasian (58%), Agumite, (15.8%), Osumian (6%), Kinsen (5.2%), Other (15%). The stereotypical Cralasian is dark haired and tan, with notably skinny faces with the skin taut to the bone, and often slightly sunken in cheeks. However, the look of Cralasian citizens themselves can vary across ethnicity, with Agumites for instance being generally wide, with pudgier faces and lighter skinned.
GDP per capita: 782$
Map claim (high-resolution Imgur link): https://imgur.com/a/n0fRhPx

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (optional)
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Human Development Index: .34
Gini coefficient: 63
Major resources: Fertile Soil (common crops include staple grains and tobacco), Polybdenum, High-quality Iron, Carbon/Fuels, Precious Stones
Major imports: Health and Care Services, Construction Services, Retail Services, Engineering Services, Legal Services, Marketing Services, Appliances, Vehicles, Machinery, Commodities, Luxury Commodities, Plastics, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Electricity, Meat, and Dairy.
Military personnel: Aprox. 102,000
Types of equipment and military capabilities: Cheap surplus equipment, extremely low organization, extensive usage of war-time conscription and excessive usage of mass charging and mass numbers tactics.
Foreign policy stance (e.g. non-interventionist): Appeasing, too unstable to risk angering foreign powers


LONG-ANSWER QUESTIONS
For this section, please provide at least a paragraph for each. You may provide a link to a previous piece of writing in lieu of a writing sample.

Please describe your nation.
Cralas was first founded after the supposed death of Faelsel, the deity of Faelselism, and creator of the Land of Kings. Cralas, after a brief independence, was soon conquered by Osum and did not become independent until the Great Civil War, which saw Cralas become a large regional power in the Classical age. Cralas was one of the most influential Empires in the region, until the Empire collapsed in 890 A.F. Cralas for over one-thousand years has continued to destabalize, and has fallen from a once great Empire down to a land of immense poverty and unrest.
The term Cralas originates from the Cralolithic tribal confederation that had resided at the mouth of the [northern River], who went on to found the city of Cralos, which would eventually be named Cralas after the overthrowing of Faelsel in 0 AF.
Please provide a writing sample (recommended types: roleplay post, wiki article or news article).
viewtopic.php?p=35593815#p35593815 (This is one of my alts. If you doubt its one of mine and not someone else's work, just as me and I can provide evidence)
IN YOUR OPINION...
For this section, please answer the question from your honest and critical perspective.

...what role will your nation play in Esquarium?: I want to provide an interesting geopolitical experience. I feel that players could enjoy having an unstable nation on the brink of anarchy to interact with. It could give an interesting opportunity for the other powers in this RP to be able to exert and spread both their political and ideological bloc into Cralas in order to secure potentially valuable strategic resources and locations.
...what are the strengths of your nation?: Large population, large resource deposits such as metals for high-quality steel alloys and fuel
...what are the weaknesses of your nation?: Extreme poverty, extreme unemployment, corrupt government, corrupt leader, currency collapsed, economy collapsed, extremely low quality of life, low GDP per capita, administrative failure (inability to collect taxes properly), weak standing army, inefficent chain of military command, low military organization
...in what ways could your nation be viewed as "overpowered"?:
The only way I could view Cralas as overpowered is its population. Cralas is one of the most densly populated regions in Esquarium (as it had formerly been one of the bastions of civilization as an ancient civ) and thanks to its large farmlands. It has large resource deposits, giving it the potential for a strong economy.
However in order to balance this, Cralas as of now is in an extremely unstable and poor situation. Thanks to decades of unrest and rebellion, Cralas's economy has virtually collapsed. Combined with its poor administration and government, Cralas despite its resource richness is not able to actually export very much of it. Very few people in Cralas are qualified to do things such as oil drilling, and any foreign investors had given up trying to set up extraction and processing plants in Cralas long ago. Cralas suffers systemic/ chronic instability and unrest in part due to its culture and its population's diversity and size. So while population may be Cralas's strength, it also weighs it down significantly.

OOC NOTES
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I am primarily interested in... (delete as appropriate): Both Equally
How did you hear about Esquarium?: I saw Esquarium while looking through the forums and it struck me as interesting.
Names of other NS accounts: America after the apocalypse, China after the plague
Former regions: Olgea
Discord username (N/A if none): Cycrillix#2749
IIwiki username (N/A if none):

Anything else to add? (optional):I just wanted to say thank you for considering my application. I have been looking for an active roleplay for a long time and I hope to provide a new and interesting dynamic to Esquarium.
Also, I am currently in a region called Olgea. It is sortof dormant for now, but I still really like it as a region. I know I submitted an application for this account, but could I make perhaps an alt specifically for this roleplay so I do not have to leave Olgea on my OC? Also, dont be afraid to reject me or criticise me! Any criticisms will help me improve my roleplay and applications for the future.
(Also I did half on this on phone so... Yeah lol I will touch it up later)

[Montecara]

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Approved.

[Montecara]

Cralas Is approved. Welcome to Esquarium.

[Aucuria]

ATTENTION: Please direct any/all new applications to the new application thread here. Thank you.

[Conpatria]

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BASIC INFORMATION
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Country name: Conpatrian Republic
Government system: Semi-presidential or parliamentary republic (haven't decided)
Population: About 50M.
Language(s): Conpatrian (IRL Galician)
Ethnic composition: Conpatrian (IRL Iberian)
GDP per capita: $40,000? $50,000?
Map claim (high-resolution Imgur link): Not entirely sure what the whole world is like yet, is this a requirement?


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (optional)
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Human Development Index: 0.85? 0.9?
Gini coefficient: 34?
Major resources: Agriculture, metals
Major imports: Consumer goods, factors of production, automobiles
Military personnel: Few
Types of equipment and military capabilities: Little
Foreign policy stance (e.g. non-interventionist): Non-interventionist


LONG-ANSWER QUESTIONS
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Please describe your nation.

High-quality Spain ripoff. Conpatria is a Western European type democratic republic which generally looks nice and is fun to have around. In regions past, we have been keepers of the peace through reasoned diplomacy while standing as a bastion of political stability in an area of Noctur (may God rest her soul) known for its chaos. Conpatria is a friendly nation, eager to make allies, but not so naïve as to be stepped on by the big boys and girls.

Please provide a writing sample (recommended types: roleplay post, wiki article or news article).

News article: viewtopic.php?p=26724100#p26724100

Another news article: viewtopic.php?p=27443343#p27443343

A third fantastic news article: viewtopic.php?p=27890487#p27890487

"Social media" RP posts: viewtopic.php?p=27890597#p27890597

IN YOUR OPINION...
For this section, please answer the question from your honest and critical perspective.

...what role will your nation play in Esquarium?:
I probably won't be very active, although once I get on Discord it should be easier for me to get into it.

...what are the strengths of your nation?:
By the looks of the IIwiki article, there are not so many democracies in Esquarium. Maybe I can help with that?

...what are the weaknesses of your nation?:
See below.

...in what ways could your nation be viewed as "overpowered"?:
....Too free and nice and democratic? (By which I mean it could be unrealistic)

OOC NOTES
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I am primarily interested in... (delete as appropriate): worldbuilding
How did you hear about Esquarium?: Pretty sure you guys opened an embassy with Noctur a few years back. Also I remember Tuthina from our time together in Noctur.
Names of other NS accounts: None that are still around
Former regions: Noctur, the Humanitarian League
Discord username (N/A if none): Razze#9225
IIwiki username (N/A if none): N/A

Anything else to add? (optional): No

[-AlEmAnNiA-]

Accepted, welcome to esquarium