Miscellaneous Worldbuilding Thread

by **Bouwen** » Tue Jan 21, 2020 6:22 am

Do your nation's citizens prefer to live in city centers, city suburbs, towns, or rural areas?: Rural areas. Most immigrants to Bouwen arrive in the cities, and live there while applying for citizenship and working to afford government land and a homesteading colonisation kit. Most never make it, getting sucked into the corruption and vice of the cities, but nevertheless rural areas are the dream for most people
What is the percentage of YN's people that lives in city centers?: 50%
What is the percentage of YN's people that lives in city suburbs?: 35%
What is the percentage of YN's people that lives in towns?: 5%
What is the percentage of YN's people that lives in rural areas?: 10%
What mode of transportation does YN's people prefer to commute to work?: Most walk or use small personal vehicles, our cities are very walkable
What are apartments/condominiums like in YN?: Fairly spacious and comfortable, on the whole. They mainly exist within the large, domed arcologies that are scattered in larger clusters around the equator (beneath the orbital ring)
What are suburban houses and houses in towns like in YN?: Large and sprawling, usually set into little estates of 50-200 houses beneath a single dome, often backing onto a park/lake/forest. Estates are usually adjacent to light manufacturing or mining industries, although they may sometimes be close to agri-domes as well
What are houses in rural areas like in YN?: A cluster of airtight domed habitation modules, usually enough for a few extended families, surrounded by agri-domes and occasionally small-scale mining or manufacturing

by **Great Aissur** » Tue Jan 21, 2020 1:41 pm

by **Eotenses** » Tue Jan 21, 2020 6:30 pm

Cryptids are cool, but what about...SPACE CRYPTIDS???

Name: The Leviathan
Type:
Power (on a scale from 0a to 10a, see this for more info): 7b, though they are far too docile for this to be done.
Size: Titanic; Large as three Imperial Capital Ships end-to-end and tall as two stacked atop each other.
Is it real? (Yes / No) Classified. (Yes, but in bureaucracy. Its existence is not public so that it can be kept safe from possible hunters who would possibly seek to kill the creature for fame.)
Description: According to legend, the Leviathan is a massive beast that swallows planets whole. They are spoken about as creatures that seek to kill all other life and consume everything in the galaxy, until it is large enough to eat stars, in which it will consume entire galaxies of their stars until it is either killed, or blots out all light from the universe.
In reality, the Leviathan is a large creature of unknown origin and the only technically space-bound alien life encountered by the Empire, residing in a large dark sector between the Empire's native arm of the galaxy and the other. It does not appear capable of eating planets, though it can theoretically destroy an average planetary satellite if it utilized its full strength. Most biological data is unavailable about the creature due to the fact that it is so slow, though its genetic data has been sequenced and it could possibly be cloned with Imperial technology, though due to the massive amount of scientific, material and financial resources that would be required for such an undertaking it has not been even considered.

What cultures is it often mentioned?: The legend of the Leviathan is a modern corruption of the White Whale stories of Earth's antiquity, though this one coincidentally holds truth to its legend, as such a creature does exist, though it is very isolate and does not seem to care about other life.
If it is real, is it passive or aggressive?: Actually a placid and extinct species of Interplanetary life, the others of its race have seemingly died off in unknown circumstances.
Where does it live?: Mostly Dark Sectors of space where there are no stars, which could cause severe burns and possibly even kill the creature.
When does it become active (if it is dormant)?: It is active, but just extremely slow and sedentary. Some xenobiologists have gone so far as to assume it is suffering from depression after the total extinction of its species.
Other Notes: There is belief that the Leviathan species was culled or even hunted by an alien species, or perhaps a radical Human fringe group, as there is nothing to suggest even the existence of other members of its species that have been discovered thus far. Additional support for the depression theory is its lack of any visible intake of nutrients, and a large structure assumed to be used for letting out mating calls or other communication being totally dormant, and even showing minor signs of possible decay or scarring, though due to lack of a control, it is unknown what its alien tissue is supposed to look like on the structure.

by **Libereco kaj Paco** » Tue Jan 21, 2020 11:57 pm

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by **Statnick** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 1:27 am

I wove together multiple frameworks. One was from, "The Worldbuilder's Anvil." This is a podcast. There were older framework questions I added too. Although, I cannot find those resources now.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1FGy0D ... KOpUrytG2F

by **Vallermoore** » Fri Jan 24, 2020 9:41 am

Vallermoore supports South Kalmatia as it has slightly more political freedom.

by **Champagne Socialist Sharifistan** » Sat Jan 25, 2020 7:31 am

Moral Dilemmas
Will an average citizen kill one person to save five? No.
- If no, will they do it if they were making someone else kill them?
No.
Will they sacrifice themselves to save 2 others?
Definitely!
If they had to kill one of two people, and one is begging to be killed to save the other, which will they kill?
Neither unless the one not begging agrees the one begging should.
In which case they hand them over for death sentence for being a coward and trying to get a braver man killed.
If an endangered animal was about to kill a citizen, would they kill the animal? Yes.
- If no, what if a person of hgh authority was getting attacked?
- if yes, what if the animal was an endling? No.
If a person who saved 2 lives before was trying to kill someone, would they allow it? No.
- If yes, what if they only saved one persons?
- If no, how many people would they have to save beforehand to get allowance?:
No number.
They might get a lesser punishment(1 year or less depending on circumstances) because they did save others.

by **Champagne Socialist Sharifistan** » Sat Jan 25, 2020 7:50 am

What kind of TV shows are they?
They include action films, whodunnits, inverted detective story(howcatchem) and
documentaries.
Are they politicised if so in what way?
yes.
Often letting the reader make their own judgement but portraying both flaws in the system and the courage of individual officers.
Is their portrayal of the police force generally positive or negative,
Positive of officers but sometimes critical of institutions.
Which is the most popular?
Ali, Gendarmerie Officer
the most popular
What is it's name?:
Ali, Gendarmerie Officer
What kind of tv show is it?
A hard-boiled detective story
Is it portrayal of the police positive or negative?
Positive.
Who is the main character?
Ali Pathan(first Sepoy-Al Shurtah Ali Pathan and eventually Captain Ali Pathan)
Who is the main villain?
Mehmet “the barracuda”
Is it politicised if so in what way?
Portrayals the Royal Gendarmerie in general and the Futtuwah Regiment in particular as hard-working, courageous heroes. Still it portrays some aspects of the legal system as bad for vulnerable girls and women and some of the gendarmes in the show are corrupt.
It also makes right-wing points about law and order and the system as well as nationalist critiques of deserters and “unpatriotic people.”

by **Scotland and England** » Tue Jan 28, 2020 1:28 am

Hello! I'm new!!

I'm a new country who has also founded a new region! I would really appreciate some advice or some people to come and join my region. I am in the region of Saint Elizabeth. Please come and visit to see what we're all about!

Your humble servant,
Scotland and England

by **Sodara** » Tue Jan 28, 2020 3:58 am

Basic info
Official name: Sodarese Republic
GDP (PPP): $22.94 billion
GDP per capita (PPP) $16,396
Land area (km²): 71,375 km^2
Population: 1.4 million
What considerations should I take about your country?

Institutions
% of GDP spent on defense 1.6 percent
What is the homicide rate per 100,000 persons? 4.19
A gang attacks a group of customers in a restaurant downtown. How quickly do police arrive?
Is there an independent judiciary? No.
What % of your population feel corruption is a "serious problem?" Unknown.
How free is the press? (1-10 free) 1 - Censorship for political and moral reasons is pervasive.
What is the average corporate tax rate? The corporate income tax has been abolished.
What is the range of corporate tax rates? (highest tax rates - lowest rates) N/A
How well-enforced are intellectual property laws? (1-10 well-enforced) 9
What is the average life expectancy? 74.8 years at birth

Infrastructure
% of population connected by roads (including unpaved roads): 100 percent.
What is the quality of roads in your country? (1-10 best) 3
What is the total length of railroads in your country?
How many airports are there? 22 airports.
% of the population w/ access to electricity? 99 percent
How frequent are power outages? (1-10 common) 5 - Not too common, but they happen.
% of the population w/o access to safe drinking water: 100 percent.
% of the working population w/ access to Internet: 70 percent.
How fast is the Internet on average? Mbit/sec
What is your country's debt-to-GDP ratio/percentage? 24.4 percent - Thanks to a decade of ruthless austerity. It used to be much higher.

Workforce
What is the mean year of schooling 8.3 years
% of population by tertiary education attainment
In five sentences or less, describe your schools' style of teaching. lecturing
To what extent does the working population possess basic digital skills (e.g: basic coding, computer skills; 1-10 best) 3
Refer back to your style of teaching and rate it (1 [based on teacher teaching in front of class] - 10 [focused on independent problem-solving skills] 6 - There's a balance of both.

Markets
How monopolized is your market? (1 [dominated by few business groups] - 20 [spread out among many businesses] 5
How competitive is the job market? How hard is it to get a job? (1-20 competitive) 10
% of all imported goods subjected to tariffs this year ~20 percent,
What is the value of all goods imported by your country in 2018? $7.88 billion
What is the average tariff rate? Most goods are duty-free. Tariff revenue is roughly one percent of import volume.
What is the range of tariff rates? (highest tariff rates - lowest rates) 20 percentile points.
What is the inflation rate? 1.39 percent in 2019. Inflation ranges between one and four percent, owing to tight monetary policy and low deficits.
Are employer-employee relations generally confrontational or cooperative? (1 [cooperative] - 10 [confrontational] 7
Are trade unions permitted? Yes, but they are afforded few protections.
Are workers allowed to strike? Yes.
How do employers hire people into senior management positions? (1 [through familial relations] - 100 [through qualifications] 40, Sodarans are a bit nepotistic.
What is the average yearly salary for males? Roughly $24,900
What is the average yearly salary for females? Roughly $20,200
What % of your country's 1000 biggest companies were founded after 1990?

Miscellaneous
The services sector comprises what % of the GDP? 54.3 percent
How easily can small businesses attain loans? (1-10) 8
How many patents does your country have in total?
% of the GDP spent on Research and Development 0.46 percent
Do consumers buy based on lowest prices, or on performance attributes (1 [lowest prices] - 10 [performance attributes] 3 - Sodarans are more worried about making their budgets go as far as they can.

by **Sodara** » Tue Jan 28, 2020 4:54 am

Leader's Full Name: Baltasar Nicolás José Benítez de Sodara
Leader's Full Title: His Excellency Protector Baltasar Nicolás José Benítez de Sodara, Consul for Life of the Sodarese Republic, Commander in Chief of the Sodarese Defense Force, Supreme Court Justice of the Supreme Court of the Sodarese Republic, First Chairman of the National Congress of the Sodarese Counterrevolution, Order of the Sodarese Republic
Leader's Spouse: Lorena María Benítez de Sodara
Children: Five (one son, four daughters)
Languages Spoken:
Fluent: Spanish, English
Conversational: Portuguese
Enough to Get Point Across:
Hobbies: Holding ostentatious parties, reading, listening to classical music, and football.

by **Sodara** » Tue Jan 28, 2020 11:31 am

Mode of Production Survey
Does the state (or lack thereof) officially describe itself as communist, socialist, capitalist, or other? The state is not described by these terms.

If so, is this describer accurate?

Regardless of official describers, which mode of production or economic system dominates your society? Capitalism.

by **Andocara** » Tue Jan 28, 2020 12:02 pm

Code: Select all: [b]Is the grading scale the same throughout your nation?[/b] [b]If so, what is the grading scale in schools throughout your nation?[/b] [b]If not, then what are the different grading scales used in your nation?[/b]

by **Andocara** » Tue Jan 28, 2020 12:13 pm

Is the grading scale the same throughout your nation? No, Mainland Andocara, North Andocara, and South Andocara all have different grading scales
If so, what is the grading scale in schools throughout your nation?
If not, then what are the different grading scales used in your nation?

Mainland Andocara grading scale:
A is 90-100; exceptional
B is 80-89; above average
C is 70-79; average
D is 60-69; below average, or marginally passing
E is 50-59; unsatisfactory
F is below 50; failure

West Andocara and Midway grading scale:
A+ is 98-100
A is 93-97
A- is 90-92
B+ is 87-89
B is 83-86
B- is 80-82
C+ is 77-79
C is 73-76
C- is 70-72
D+ is 67-69
D is 63-66
D- is 60-62
E is 50-59
F is 0-49

by **Andocara** » Tue Jan 28, 2020 3:32 pm

Coffee and Tea culture in YN
Nation name: Andocara
Is coffee or tea more popular in YN?: Coffee overall, but if we look at it based on region then it widely varies.

Coffee
How popular is coffee in YN?: Very popular in Metro Andocara, moderate in Victoria Island, not very popular in West Andocara.
How often is it drunk, and at what time of day?: In Metro Andocara, 5 kg per capita; In Midchester it is 2.2 kg per capita, in West Andocara it is 1 kg per capita. Often drunk early in the morning, or very late at night. Though cold coffee drinks are consumed any time of the day.
How is coffee usually prepared in YN?: Either brewed, or instant. Instant is more common in heavily populated areas
Who is coffee most popular amongst?: Working class citizens, the elderly. Mochas and other coffee drinks are consumed by all demographics of people including young people.
Is YN a producer of coffee?: Yes, but alot of its coffee actually comes from the Caribbean

Tea
How popular is tea in YN?: Very popular in West Andocara and Midway Island, but not as popular in Metro Andocara.
How often is it drunk, and at what time of day?: In West Andocara, tea is strongly preferred over coffee, its consumption is 5.6 kg per capita. In Victoria Island, there is a slight preference for tea over coffee, at 3.8 kg per capita. Metro Andocarians consume the least amount of tea per capita, at 2.0 kg per capita. Iced and sweet tea are consumed any time of the day, while hot tea is often drank at night before going to bed.
How is tea usually prepared in YN?: Victorians and West Andocarians enjoy fresh brewed tea, rather it be iced or hot. Metro Andocara does have brewed tea as well, but also has instant tea which is a lot more common. In addition, it is very common to have tea served in various flavors.
Who is tea most popular amongst?: Iced or sweet tea is popular among all demographics. Hot brewed tea is liked primarily by adult and adolescent East Andocarians.
Is YN a producer of tea?: Yes

by **The Cosmic Mainframe** » Tue Jan 28, 2020 8:15 pm

What calendar does your nation use? The Cosmic Mainframe recommends its own time/date system, the Timestamp, which is similar to a Unix timestamp, but with a different epoch and a different length of one second.
What date format(s) does your nation use? The first few digits of a Timestamp (called a Timeprefix) convey the date.
What is today's [IC] date for your nation? Epoch 9, timeprefix 5E.30
What clock(s) does your nation use? Digital clocks of various kinds.
Does your nation use a different clock format when speaking VS in writing? Sometimes regional time standards (like Earth's clock) are used casually.
How are times written in your nation? Give an example The current timestamp number, usually in hexadecimal, for example 5E30F806
Are there any other important things to know about your nation's methods of date and time notation? The Timestamp, like most of the Mainframe's measurement standards, is designed to be equally accessible (or inaccessible) to all species of life.

by **Teufelreich** » Thu Jan 30, 2020 9:24 am

Is the Millitary as institution viewed positively or negatively by the public(and which groups view it positively/negatively):

Positively overall, especially given that all tiefling adults must serve either in the actual military or a civilian service equivalent for three years. (This does not automatically begin at age 16, but must be started by age 32. Exemptions only apply for those with proven and serious mental or physical disabilities.) Given that national laws require at least 5% of the adult population to remain active or reserve military, it is extremely uncommon for families to not have at least one current or former military member, which gives the armed forces a feeling of familiarity. While provincial militia service may replace national conscription, conscripts into these militia tend to be viewed as cop-out cowards and unpatriotic. (Many provinces have formed all-volunteer militias as a result.)

Are officers viewed positively or negatively?

Mostly positive, given how they are few in number compared to the enlisted soldiers and are required to succeed even more intense physical and regiment training than the enlisted soldiers. Officers who received their commission after serving as an enlisted soldier, becoming an officer right after they were chosen for the conscription process, or if they have personally fought in some combat-intensive environment. Officers who shirk their routine physical training or act haughty and nepotistic are seen much more negatively, and often find themselves fragged by their subordinates. The Kulttrupp paramilitary group sees its officers the most positively, while the Himmelskraft (Air Force) sees their officers the most negatively.

What qualities are officers viewed as having?

The ideal officer not only shows immense physical prowess, but also exceptional cunning, above average intelligence (one must have at least a 100 IQ to be commissioned), and ruthlessness towards the enemy. Furthermore, at least some tertiary education is required to receive a commission. Most importantly, love for their subordinates is considered the most important quality an officer needs to survive in the tiefling armed forces, and this includes carnal love.

Are soldiers viewed positively or negatively?

Extremely positive. While commissioned officers may be seen as elitist or too sophisticated to fight their own wars at times, the average enlisted soldier is almost always seen as a knight of old, or a hometown hero fighting the good fight. Their physical training is less intense than officers but is more frequent and constant, giving them less finesse but more endurance than officers. They comprise the bulk of the armed forces, especially in the Tiefeswehr (Army), so a collectivist bond has grown. Carnal and romantic sisterly love is expected of soldiers, and to avoid such camaraderie is seen as suspicious. Noncommissioned officers are similarly adored given their tenure and competency requirements.

What qualities are soldiers viewed as having?

An enlisted soldier is seen as chivalrous, a good killer, and someone who sacrifices everything for the Reich. (They are paid rather well in their salaries thanks to a large military budget, however, so that sacrifice part has been debated by some detractors.) The average enlisted soldier carries herself with a working woman's attitude, even those from wealthier families. Oh, and similarly carnal and romantic love between each other and with officers is also required. Noncommissioned officers are expected to have at least one scar on their bodies.

How does the Milltary influence society?

The military seems omnipresent given the mandatory conscription and collaboration with the religious and civilian sectors of society. Even purely civilian Presbyters, for example, understand basic military formations and drills. The nation's strong weapons and military technology industry (both private and public) also instills a desire and affection for a strong military. Many civilian-tier personal firearms are often downgraded versions of military firearms, and the military is directly responsible for the creation of the Internet, Auto-Doc, and Stimpak.

How does society influence the Millitary?

The all-futa biology of the tiefling race makes Spartan-style relationships between military personnel expected and omnipresent. Even those married to non-miltary personnel are expected to love their fellow woman in arms romantically and carnally. Furthermore, the theocratic nature of tiefling society emphasizes respect and obedience to one's chaplain.

Are there any festivals linked to the Millitary?

March 8th, the Feminine Victory Day, is when Teufelreich won our last gender war against the remaining male existence. That day was proclaimed by General Gina Feuerhart on national radio, with the Chancellor and Bundesfrau too eager to reject. In addition, November 11th is celebrated as Veteran's Day, where we tieflings remember and venerate the veterans who tirelessly granted us our supremacy. Both days have been recognized as official state holidays.

by **Champagne Socialist Sharifistan** » Thu Jan 30, 2020 9:41 am

Name of gang:
Knights of Pashtunistan

Type of gang: vigilante group,secret society.
Size: 60,000 people
Leader:
Grand Sheikh Abdul-Rahman Pathan
Illegal Activities:
Assault, murder, obstruction of justice, hate speech,
malfeasance in public office.
Influence: relatively low.
Threat level: relatively high.
Ideology:
Anti-semitism, Antiziganism, anti-feminism,
Anti-Kurdish racism,homophobia, anti-Christian prejudice,
Temperance movement,anti-communism, Pashtun supremacist.

by **Teufelreich** » Thu Jan 30, 2020 2:50 pm

Another School Uniform survey
Country name: Teufelreich

Do schools in this country mandate a uniform or dress code?

Yes, full nudity is mandated with virtually clothing save for medical equipment or during emergencies/extreme weather. Primary school children must wear belts, socks, and shoes for their protection, however. Note that nudity is mandatory at all levels and areas of tiefling society.

Similarly, do universities mandate a uniform or dress code?

Yes, basically the same mandatory nudity as secondary education. However, hats, gloves, masks, belts, socks, and shoes become allowed (as with general nudity laws). Despite some debate from professors, the Bund is unlikely to pass legislation to allow jockstraps that cover a woman's pseudopenis.

What kind of uniform or dress code is considered normal or standard at state schools?

For secondary schools, full nudity, including no shoes. Unless there is an emergency or extreme weather of course.

Do girls and boys have different uniforms or dress codes in state schools?

Only women (futas) existing in tiefling society. Men were stamped out during the Great Gender Wars and female biology was permanently altered to allow full reproduction with other females. Unnecessary question.

Are hats, bags and accessories a part of the uniform or dress code in state schools?

Purses or bookbags are required to hold equipment and personal items.

Are hair, facial hair, hair products, tattoos, makeup or jewellery controlled in state schools?

Only hair and makeup are allowed. We tieflings do not grow facial hair.

Is the standard different in private or independent schools, if they exist?

No, or else they would lose accredidation.

by **The Cosmic Mainframe** » Thu Jan 30, 2020 5:32 pm

Mode of Production Survey
Does the state (or lack thereof) officially describe itself as communist, socialist, capitalist, or other? Generally socialist.

If so, is this describer accurate? Not exactly.

Regardless of official describers, which mode of production or economic system dominates your society? Production goals are set by artificial intelligence, and the people carry out these goals without question.

by **Oneid** » Fri Jan 31, 2020 2:06 am

Code: Select all: [b][u]Does your country have a WMD program ?[/u][/b] [b][u]If so, can you explain some of its history: [/u][/b]

Does your country have a WMD program ?

Yes, Oneid has many biochemical weapons.
If so, can you explain some of its history:

Oneid's WMD program began shortly after the development of nuclear weapons. 7950 years. It was created as an additional layer of defense and a deterrent against invasive invasion. It has since been widely used in numerous Oneid expansion wars.Oneid is currently in the testing phase for orbital bombing.Oneid's nuclear weapons program began in 7930 years because of the threat of invasion. The first test happened in 7950 and was named Tottenham and yielded an yield of 11 kilitons. After the Civil War and the establishment of the Socialist Oneid, much nuclear and other WMD was accumulated.

by **Champagne Socialist Sharifistan** » Fri Jan 31, 2020 3:53 am

XVIII. Questions of Government. [/align]
What is the form of government? How is it structured? Islamic one-party absolute monarchy
What are some of the most fundamental policies of the government?:
Gender roles,
Militarism,
‘Islam with Sharifistani Characteristics”.
What is the political status of minority communities?:
They are well-treated.
How is government chosen?: by the Sultan and occasionally some offices by the Socialist Party.
there is only one (minor) democratically elected post.
What is the country’s general foreign policy?: militarism, Islamic unity.
Who decides whether someone has broken a law? How?: the Qadi(judge) decides based on evidence or “evidence”.
What kinds of punishments are meted out? By whom? Why? See the sentencing law factbook. Meted our by the Judge for rehabilitation, retribution, incapacitation and denunciation. The Sultan decides the punishment for treason.
How are new laws created or old ones changed?: by the Sultan’s decree often in a collaboration with the Shura Al-Sharifs(“council of nobles”, Parliament).
Is there some form of clemency or pardon? What is involved?:
There is.
Granted by the Sultan.
Who has the right to give orders, and why? Nobles and government officials.
Because it is considered “God’s will.”
What titles do various officials have? Too many to list.
How are the rules different for officials as opposed to the common person? Yes.
Officials are held to a higher standard of behaviour but also can wear nicer clothes.
How do government officials dress?:
Clothes made by the best tailors.
Is the law written down? Who interprets it?:
The Qadi and yes, it is written down.
Once accused, what recourse does someone have?: to lawyers from the Advocates’ Guild.
Is torture allowed? What kinds? Is capital punishment allowed?torture is [b]not allowed.capital punishment is allowed.[/b]
How are criminals executed?:
By firing squad of their own regiment(militarily deserters), guillotine or (in the case of nobles, police, firefighters, the intelligentsia or military personnel)
Who cannot rise to positions of leadership?: “trash”.
Is bribery allowed? Under what circumstances?: bribery is not allowed.
What makes someone a bad ruler in this society? What can be done about it?: a bad ruler is a secularist ruler or one who treats men and women in a way considered too similar.
They unfortunately cannot be removed through the legal process.
What are the most common or dangerous forms of criminal?:
The most common is assault,
The most dangerous are deserted since they are armed and have nothing to lose.

City Watch & Sheriffs
Is there a civilian police force, or is law enforcement the province of the military? Both.
Local and tribal police forces are civilian but the Royal Gendarmerie is part of the Royal Army.
Is the police force a nationalised one, or are there multiple regional forces? There is the Royal Gendarmerie at a national level but also local and tribal police.
How militant or vigilante are they? Are they usually or ever armed?:
They are not vigilante but are willing to use force if someone is resisting arrest.
What is the extent of their authority? Can they shoot you? Can they use magic? Can they torture or otherwise force a confession? Can they use telepathy?:
They can’t use magic, torture you or force a confession,
Telepathy is impossible in this universe,
They can shoot fleeing felons or those they believe threatened them.
Are there individuals or groups who are above the law?: the Sultan is the only person above the law.
The Rogues’ Guild try though and have some influence.
Is there a secret police?: the Royal Gendarmerie has detective squads for political cases that could mirror that.
What is the role of police informants, if any?: None.
Witnesses are important though.

XIX. Questions of Warfare.

Does the country have an armed force? What types? What size? Yes.
A Royal Sharifistani Navy(including Naval Ghazi Corps), Royal Air Cavalry(Airforce) and Royal Army.
16.5% of men are in the Army.
How do the armed forces compare with others in the region or world?:
They compare well.
Who declares war? The Sultan.
Who has the power to declare conditions of peace?: the Sultan.
How are treaties negotiated? By threats, ultimatums and second-chances plus a chance at future alliances.
What happens to prisoners taken in battle?: they are treated humanely.
What weapons are favoured by the various armed forces?
What form of warfare does this society use?: mostly stealth.
How do battles in the airs or waters or underworlds differ from surface warfare?:
By the different strategies, technologies and weapons.
Who are the Elite warriors? What distinguishes them?: officers, soldiers tank regiments, special forces and guards.
How does someone get command of troops?: a commission,
In theory from the Sultan.

Where do the loyalties of military units lie?: to the Allah and the Sultan.
Are there professional soldiers? Do they make up the bulk of the military?: there are are professional soldiers but they only make 8% of the Army.
What is campaign or camp life like?: nice.
Soldiers are taught how to hunt so they can get fresh food and every soldier or officer of any rank call bring all his wives and girlfriends to war.
What ethical or moral codes do warriors adhere to? The laws of warrior chivalry;
To fight bravely, be loyal to the Sultan,
Be humane and courteous to POWs(especially women), do [b]not attack civilians etc.[/b]
How are battle injuries treated?: by some of the best doctors of Sharifistan.
How long do wars typically last? 5 years.
Has this society ever attacked another? What was the nature of that war? What would make this society go to war?: we have yes.
Our society would go to war for a perceived just cause(defend our homeland, liberate our people etc.)
Has there ever been a civil war or a revolution?:
Yes.
The Pashtun Khedivate was rebelled against first by Turkish peasants and Kurds and later by Pashtunistan separatists.
What do soldiers do when there's no war?:
Well besides the fact there is always a war, soldiers do peacekeeping, improve military bases and train.
Are there any current tensions / wars / embargoes etc with any other nations?: yes Saralonia and the separatist, fascist movement ZSeparatists are our current enemies.
Who are the country’s enemies? Whos winning the war? I mentioned the enemies before in ZSeparatists’ war we are winning and in Saralonia they are winning
What defences are available to cities?: the Royal Gendarmerie as well as Territorial Army Reserves and Territorial Navy Reserves

by **Champagne Socialist Sharifistan** » Fri Jan 31, 2020 5:00 am

Mode of Production Survey
Does the state (or lack thereof) officially describe itself as communist, socialist, capitalist, or other?:
Socialist

If so, is this describer accurate?:
No.

Regardless of official describers, which mode of production or economic system dominates your society?:
Mostly state-owned “socialist” but many private businesses exist.

Socialism
Is property in your nation owned collectively in some fashion?
Some of it.
Does your nation retain market mechanisms?
Yes.
Please place an X in the boxes that best describe your nation's socialist practices.
[]Market Socialism
[]Anarchism
-[]Mutualism
-[]Collectivism
-[]Syndicalism
[X]Religious Socialism(Islamic)
[]Utopian Socialism
[]Right-Wing Socialism
-[]Corporatism
-[]National Socialism
[]Syndicalism
[X]Left-Wing Nationalism
[]Juche
[X]Social Democracy(without the democracy part)
[]Marxism-Leninism
-[]Maoism
-[]Stalinism
[]Democratic Socialism
[]Libertarian Socialism
[]Ecosocialism
[X]Other (please specify below):
Guild socialism

Is there a socialist party that holds political dominance?:
No. The “Socialist Party” is not socialist.

Is there a state at all?:
Yes.

Do workers own and control their own workplaces?:
Not usually but they have influence through their guild.
Does the nation seek to expand socialism beyond its own borders?
No
Does your state have an interpretation of socialism that retains private property?
:yes.
Would you describe the nation as revolutionary, pacifist, or authoritarian/totalitarian?
: authoritarian and revolutionary:
Capitalist elements
Does your nation's economy operate on a market system with private property?
It has some impact.
Are economic and political concerns considered separate matters?
No.
Does your nation operate on a barter economy?
No.
Is the state dedicated to defending capitalism?
Within it’s own borders yes,
Outside no.
Does the state wish to spread capitalism beyond its own borders?
No.
Does the state own any public industry, and if so, does it operate under the same market mechanisms as private property?:
The state does but with more labour protections and more links to the military.

Is the political system controlled by the bourgeoisie, a bureaucracy, democratic representatives, a monarch, or other group or individual?:
A monarch(the Sultan)

Is the nation generally described as anti-socialist or anti-capitalist?:
Occasionally both.
More anti-socialist though.
Please place an X in all boxes that describe your nation's interpretation of capitalism.
[X]State Capitalism
[X]Social Democracy(without the democracy part)
[]Laissez-faire
[]Corporatism
[]Liberal
-[X]Social Liberal
-[]Classical Liberal
-[]Market Liberal
[]Anarchist Capitalism
[]Minarchism
[X] Monarchism
[]Fascism

by **Teufelreich** » Fri Jan 31, 2020 3:00 pm

Is property in your nation owned collectively in some fashion?

State-sponsored and state-controlled business are considered collectively owned. The latter is state-owned, while the former is guided by the state but placed in the hands of a board approved of by the state.

Does your nation retain market mechanisms?

In terms of the competitive spirit, yes. Reich control of the economy is set in place to ensure the supremacy of Teufelreichers over their own government rather than out of a mission for absolute equality of results. To that end, allowing competition between different workers and businesses is allowed with regulation.

Please place an X in the boxes that best describe your nation's socialist practices.
[X]Market Socialism
[]Anarchism
-[]Mutualism
-[]Collectivism
-[]Syndicalism
[X]Religious Socialism
[]Utopian Socialism
[X]Right-Wing Socialism
-[]Corporatism
-[X]National Socialism
[]Syndicalism
[X]Left-Wing Nationalism
[]Juche
[]Social Democracy
[]Marxism-Leninism
-[]Maoism
-[]Stalinism
[]Democratic Socialism
[]Libertarian Socialism
[]Ecosocialism
[]Other (please specify below)

Is there a socialist party that holds political dominance?

The Tiefesfrau Bund is a Strasserist party that is both the dominant party (and only legally recognized party) and also the legislature of the nation.

Is there a state at all?

Yes. A theocratic one at that who emphasizes charity and economic collectivism in its core tenants.

Do workers own and control their own workplaces?

Not directly, but they are owned and controlled by their respective unions. There is a main operations manager as well as a racial manager who ensures that the labor produced benefits the tiefling race and the Teufelreich nation.

Does the nation seek to expand socialism beyond its own borders?

Yes, at least for our clerical Strasserite brand.

Does your state have an interpretation of socialism that retains private property?

Yes, residential buildings, small family businesses, and private organizations may enjoy all the private property they want. It tends to be the larger entities that we suggest or mandate public property, however. We also allow copyright and patent to protect and encourage innovations.

Would you describe the nation as revolutionary, pacifist, or authoritarian/totalitarian?

Authoritarian and revolutionary, yes.

by **Gandoor** » Sat Feb 01, 2020 10:47 am

Is the grading scale the same throughout your nation? Yes
If so, what is the grading scale in schools throughout your nation?
Exemplary - 95 - 100%
Above Average - 80 - 94%
Average - 70 - 79%
Below Average - 60 - 69%
Unsatisfactory - 50 - 59%
Failure - 0 - 49%

If not, then what are the different grading scales used in your nation? N/A

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