Miscellaneous Worldbuilding Thread

[Merconitonitopia]

Mode of Production Survey
Does the state (or lack thereof) officially describe itself as communist, socialist, or other?
This Kingdom is officially a socialist state. However, it officially opposes the communist ideology.

If so, is this describer accurate?
Yes, in the sense that all capital is owned by the state, with private property not recognised.

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

Is property in your nation owned collectively in some fashion?
Yes. It is owned by the Common Temple, and can be leased to or in some cases claimed by private individuals, or used by state-sanctioned enterprises.

Does your nation retain market mechanisms?
Yes.

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
[]Right-Wing Socialism
-[]Corporatism
-[]National Socialism
[]Syndicalism
[]Left-Wing Nationalism
[]Juche
[]Social Democracy
[]Marxism-Leninism
-[]Maoism
-[]Stalinism
[]Democratic Socialism
[]Libertarian Socialism
[X]Ecosocialism
[]Other (please specify below)

Is there a socialist party that holds political dominance?
There are no political parties in this Kingdom.

Is there a state at all?
Yes.

Do workers own and control their own workplaces?
In some cases yes, such as in agricultural collectives and certain worker cooperatives. Over times a more hierarchical leadership is employed.

Does the nation seek to expand socialism beyond its own borders?
No. Outside of trade, we have no interest at all with the outside world.

Does your state have an interpretation of socialism that retains private property?
No.

Would you describe the nation as revolutionary, pacifist, or authoritarian/totalitarian?
Authoritarian and totalitarian, yes.

[Ru-]

Mode of Production Survey
Does the state (or lack thereof) officially describe itself as communist, socialist, or other?
Ru describes itself as a capitalist, constitutional monarchy
If so, is this describer accurate?
Yes
Regardless of official describers, which mode of production or economic system dominates your society?
Capitalism

Does your nation's economy operate on a market system with private property?
Yes
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?
Mostly, though it is capable of working with communist nations, especially if there aren't human rights abuses, and especially especially if they cooperate with Ruvian business and strategic interests.

Does the state wish to spread capitalism beyond its own borders?
Somewhat, capitalist foreign nations tend to benefit the Ruvian economy more then communist nations might. But Ru picks it's battles carefully when it comes to foreign interference. If a government is benefiting Ru instead of spurning it, then Ru is likely to work to preserve it, regardless of it's purported ideology.
Does the state own any public industry, and if so, does it operate under the same market mechanisms as private property?
There is a central bank of Ru, a public insurance option, public postal service, jails, and emergency services. Utility services are also very highly regulated. Ru however mostly operates on private industry for most things, with those few exceptions. Public industries tend to be at least fairly non-profit. Thier goal is primarily to serve public and government interests.
Is the political system controlled by the bourgeoisie, a bureaucracy, democratic representatives, a monarch, or other group or individual?
the legislature is controlled by democratic representatives, who may in theory be from any economic or social class. The executive powers are controlled jointly by a democratic representative and a monarch.
Is the nation generally described as anti-socialist or anti-capitalist?
It is not generally described as either, but those with strong ideological bents to the left or right might have other ideas about Ru.
[b]Please place an X in all boxes that describe your nation's interpretation of capitalism.
[]State Capitalism
[]Social Democracy
[]Laissez-faire
[]Corporatism
[X]Liberal
-[X]Social Liberal
-[]Classical Liberal
-[]Market Liberal
[]Anarchist Capitalism
[]Minarchism
[X]Monarchism
[]Fascism

[New Tussia]

Is the majority population indigenous to your nation? Yes

If yes:
Are they proud of their heritage? Yes

Has there been a history of their oppression or removal from their land? No

Have they ever conquered or colonized other nation's indigenous populations?
Yes
Overall, how much does your people's indigenous heritage affect them, politics, and the nation in general?
Not very

If no:
Is there an indigenous group from the land your people inhabit?
Yes
If so, have they been repressed by the majority?
No
Have they been removed from their land?
No
Is there active resistance to the majority's rule over the indigenous population?
No
Is there conflict between indigenous groups and the majority?
No
Overall, how much does your people's foreign heritage affect them, politics, and the nation in general?
Medium

[New Tussia]

[Y] Jus soli
[Y] Jus sanguinis
[Y] Naturalisation
[] Other (describe):
How many people are citizens of YN? 2 billion
Can you renounce citizenship? No
If so, how?
Does YN recognise dual citizenship? Yes
How many citizens of YN hold dual citizenship? 1 million
How many countries can citizens of YN travel to without a visa prior to arrival? Three
What colour are passports of YN? Red
Do YN's citizens carry a national ID card? Yes

[Federation-of Malaysia]

Does your nation adopt MREs?: Yes, during the 1980s
What are the contents of an average MRE? Most items are domestically procured and cater to local tastes and religious dietary requirements. The ration makes extensive use of commercially available canned and dehydrated items. Example menu C: Beef Kurma, Chicken Masak Merah, Fish Curry, and Sambal Shrimp; Bean Curd and Vegetable mix; long bean stew; canned pineapple and canned papaya; 2 packages of quick-cooking porridge (black bean porridge and flour porridge); military biscuits; jam; instant coffee; tea; instant milk powder; sugar; salt; vitamin tablets; matches; and napkins.
How often do your soldiers receive rations? Usually, during training missions, field ops and missions that last more than 24 hours.

[Federation-of Malaysia]

How can you become a citizen of YN? (tick all that apply)
[] Jus soli
[X] Jus sanguinis
[X] Naturalisation
[] Other (describe):
How many people are citizens of YN? 31,878,200
Can you renounce citizenship? Yes
If so, how? By renouncing it at any consulates, embassies and high commisions overseas
Does YN recognise dual citizenship? No
How many citizens of YN hold dual citizenship? Officialy none, but some do have it, illegaly (The government will only do something if caught, and if s/he is caught, s/he must renounce one of the two citizenships s/he is holding
How many countries can citizens of YN travel to without a visa prior to arrival? 161
What colour are passports of YN? Red

Do YN's citizens carry a national ID card? Yes

[Aikoland]

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

If so, is this describer accurate? N/A

Regardless of official describers, which mode of production or economic system dominates your society? Aikoland is a social democratic capitalist society.

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Does your nation's economy operate on a market system with private property? Yes

Are economic and political concerns considered separate matters? Yes

Does your nation operate on a barter economy? No

Is the state dedicated to defending capitalism? 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? Yes and and it varies, certain industries owned by the state do not operate under market mechanisms (such as healthcare) whereas others do.

Is the political system controlled by the bourgeoisie, a bureaucracy, democratic representatives, a monarch, or other group or individual? The political system of Aikoland is controlled by democratically elected representatives. It must be stated that while the two dominant parties in our nation are pro-capitalist, the Aikoland Labor Party (who currently have 77 of 375 seats) is officially a socialist party.

Is the nation generally described as anti-socialist or anti-capitalist? Aikoland is described as neither.

Please place an X in all boxes that describe your nation's interpretation of capitalism.
[]State Capitalism
[X]Social Democracy
[]Laissez-faire
[]Corporatism
[]Liberal
-[]Social Liberal
-[]Classical Liberal
-[]Market Liberal
[]Anarchist Capitalism
[]Minarchism
[X]Monarchism
[]Fascism

[Spearos]

Is the majority population indigenous to your nation?
Yes, they make up 66% of Spearos's population.

Are they proud of their heritage?
Yes.

Has there been a history of their oppression or removal from their land?
Some.

Have they ever conquered or colonized other nation's indigenous populations?
Yes. They have established colonies in the past.

Overall, how much does your people's indigenous heritage affect them, politics, and the nation in general?
Native Spearosian language is a part of the curriculum at schools. Otherwise, they are granted equal rights to non-indigenous spearosians.

Overall, how much does your people's foreign heritage affect them, politics, and the nation in general?
They cannot work in a politics-related job unless they are born in Spearos.

[Pan-Asiatic States]

ON MACROECONOMICS

The State Development and Planning Commission, through the approval and emendation of the Congress of Soviets, releases the nation's annual budget every July, after the administration's State Of the Nation Address (SONA). The following year's budget is prepared from July to December through Bottom-Up Budgeting (BUB)-- which allows administrative localities to vote on each individual agency's budget allotment per district, then per State; followed through by a strict preliminary audit. All documents pertaining to the national budget are required by law (General Appropriations Act, GAA) to be released online; with physical copies of edits mailed to each City Hall. The ammendation must also be promulgated by the Pan-Asiatic Federal News Agency and Official State-Media (PAFNA-OSM). A drafted budget for the following year is promulgated through the aforementioned manner sometime during December, colloquially referred to as the GAA Early-Release. The National Budget is then gone through and approved by the National Audit Office (NAO), tasked with correcting errors, inconsistencies, and attempts at corruption.

[Malanasia]

Mode of Production Survey
Does the state (or lack thereof) officially describe itself as communist, socialist, or other?
No.

If so, is this describer accurate?
-

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

Does your nation's economy operate on a market system with private property?
Yes.

Are economic and political concerns considered separate matters?
Not entirely. The government does invest in public infrastructure.

Does your nation operate on a barter economy?
Barter is not unheard of, but is not nearly as prevalent as formal or otherwise monetarily based economic activity.

Is the state dedicated to defending capitalism?
Yes.

Does the state wish to spread capitalism beyond its own borders?
No, it has no interest in this.

Does the state own any public industry, and if so, does it operate under the same market mechanisms as private property?
No. The state only concerns itself with core government services, law and order, defense, and basic public infrastructure. It does not own enterprises.

Is the political system controlled by the bourgeoisie, a bureaucracy, democratic representatives, a monarch, or other group or individual?
The political system is controlled by representatives elected by the enfranchised populace.

Is the nation generally described as anti-socialist or anti-capitalist?
The nation is ideologically opposed to socialism.

[b]Please place an X in all boxes that describe your nation's interpretation of capitalism.
[]State Capitalism
[]Social Democracy
[X]Laissez-faire
[]Corporatism
[X]Liberal
-[]Social Liberal
-[X]Classical Liberal
-[X]Market Liberal
[]Anarchist Capitalism *Almost
[X]Minarchism
[]Monarchism
[]Fascism

[Hatterleigh]

Does your nation adopt MREs?: Yes. We have been using MREs for a very long time.
What are the contents of an average MRE? Some sort of bread, a package-specific meal, a hot beverage of some sort, perhaps some alchohol, a few mints, and some wipes. They also come with trays, eating utensils, metal cups, and trays.
How often do your soldiers recieve rations? It depends on where they're stationed and what situation they're in.

[Gandoor]

Mode of Production Survey
Does the state (or lack thereof) officially describe itself as communist, socialist, capitalist, or other?
The ideology of Gandoor is constitutionally defined as 'democratic market socialism' and the preamble to the constitution calls for 'the establishment of a Socialist economic system'

If so, is this describer accurate?
No

Regardless of official describers, which mode of production or economic system dominates your society?
Social market capitalism

Does your nation's economy operate on a market system with private property?
Yes

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?
No, while the New Democratic Party (the current majority party) wishes to maintain Gandoor's current economic system, the Gandoor Communist Party (the current minority party) considers the replacement of capitalism with a market-based socialist economic system to be one of their core tenants.

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?
Yes, the government does own many sectors of public industry. While some government-owned industries are organized as public enterprises and operate under market mechanisms, others are classified as public services and do not operate under market mechanisms, and yet some may operate under a mixture, where some aspects operate under market mechanisms and other aspects don't.

Is the political system controlled by the bourgeoisie, a bureaucracy, democratic representatives, a monarch, or other group or individual?
The Forum, our nation's legislature, is controlled by democratically elected representatives.

Is the nation generally described as anti-socialist or anti-capitalist?
Gandoor is sometimes described as anti-capitalist, typically by foreigners in more cut-throat capitalist countries such as the United States who dislike our critiques and criticisms of their economic systems. We are almost never described as anti-socialist, except, perhaps, by some lone members of the extreme far-left, who consider anyone who isn't 100% in-line with their views as anti-socialist,

Please place an X in all boxes that describe your nation's interpretation of capitalism.
[]State Capitalism
[X]Social Democracy
[]Laissez-faire
[]Corporatism
[]Liberal
-[]Social Liberal
-[]Classical Liberal
-[]Market Liberal
[]Anarchist Capitalism
[]Minarchism
[]Monarchism
[]Fascism

[Wajuti]

Since the people of Wajuti have gotten some really good information that is really relevant in the great struggle against abolitionists and their sinister agendas, I shall make my request again.

- High Lord Shafriqi of Wajuti

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[b]INFIDEL SCUM IN YOUR NATION[/b]

[b]Are there many people in your nation who follow a religion other than the Wajuti way, a condition also known by the great Wajuti people as being infidel scum worthy of enslavement (henceforth referred to as “infidel scum”)?[/b]
[b]How healthy are these infidel scum?[/b]
[b]What is the age structure of these infidel scum?[/b]
[b]Are the women of these infidel scum famed for their beauty?[/b]
[b]Are the men of these infidel scum strong or skilled at trades?[/b]
[b]Hypothetically speaking, what kind of defenses do these infidel scum have against slaver raids or invasions?[/b]
[b]Hypothetically speaking, what is the best route for a raid or invasion against the infidel scum of your nation?[/b]


[Arthropol]

Mode of Production Survey
Does the state (or lack thereof) officially describe itself as communist, socialist, capitalist, or other? The state does not describe itself with an economic label, only as a neutral constituency parliamentary monarchy. The current ruling coalition in government describes itself as social democratic, and a mixture of socialist and capitalist ideas.

If so, is this describer accurate? Yes, mostly

Regardless of official describers, which mode of production or economic system dominates your society? Capitalism, with some influences from socialism

Is property in your nation owned collectively in some fashion? Some property is considered collective owned.

Does your nation retain market mechanisms? Yes

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

Is there a socialist party that holds political dominance? Not complete dominance. The left-wing coalition usually gets 40-60% votes, and in recent years, voters have leaned towards the left. The left-wing coalition holds a majority in both houses of government.

Is there a state at all? Yes

Do workers own and control their own workplaces? Depends on the workplace

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? Pacifist

Does your nation's economy operate on a market system with private property? Yes

Are economic and political concerns considered separate matters? No

Does your nation operate on a barter economy? No, but bartering is acceptable for informal transactions.

Is the state dedicated to defending capitalism? Depends on which party is in power.

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? Yes, sometimes.

Is the political system controlled by the bourgeoisie, a bureaucracy, democratic representatives, a monarch, or other group or individual? Democratically elected representatives, and the people via elements of direct democracy

Is the nation generally described as anti-socialist or anti-capitalist? Anti-socialist by the far-left, and anti-capitalist by the far right

Please place an X in all boxes that describe your nation's interpretation of capitalism.
[]State Capitalism
[x]Social Democracy
[]Laissez-faire
[]Corporatism
[x]Liberal
-[x]Social Liberal
-[]Classical Liberal
-[]Market Liberal
[]Anarchist Capitalism
[]Minarchism
[x]Monarchism
[]Fascism

[Great Nortend]

INFIDEL SCUM IN YOUR NATION

Are there many people in your nation who follow a religion other than the Wajuti way, a condition also known by the great Wajuti people as being infidel scum worthy of enslavement (henceforth referred to as “infidel scum”)? Yes.
How healthy are these infidel scum? The majority are quite healthy.
What is the age structure of these infidel scum? They encompass the entire breadth of ages.
Are the women of these infidel scum famed for their beauty? Many are.
Are the men of these infidel scum strong or skilled at trades? Most are.
Hypothetically speaking, what kind of defenses do these infidel scum have against slaver raids or invasions? This is not recorded.
Hypothetically speaking, what is the best route for a raid or invasion against the infidel scum of your nation? This is unknown.

[Vallermoore]

Our national dish is roast Silverspider which is often eaten at Christmas.

[Pan-Asiatic States]

ON MILITARY STRUCTURE (P.A.S.A.F)

The state military system upholds the principle of the ACP's absolute leadership over the armed forces. The party and the State jointly form the Asian Military Command (AMC) that carries out the task of supreme military leadership and authorization over the armed forces. The 1992 Constitution states that the Secretary-General directs the armed forces and is mandated as the State President and acting Chairman of the AMC. It is legally obliged to follow the principle of civilian control of the military, although in practical terms this principle has been implemented in such a way as to ensure the PASAF is under the absolute control of the ACP.

The Ministry of Defense (MOD), which operates under the executive authority of the Head of Government, but under the joint-decision of the Congress of Soviets, does not exercise any authority over the PASAF and is far less powerful than the AMC. A system of political officers embedded within the military ensures party authority over the armed forces so that the primary role of the Ministry of Defense is that of a liaison office with foreign militaries rather than a commanding authority. The political and military leadership have made a concerted effort to create a professional military force, the duties of which are restricted to national defence and to the provision of assistance in domestic economic construction and emergency relief. This conception of the role of the PASAF requires the promotion of specialist officers who can understand modern weaponry and handle combined arms operations. Units around the country are assigned to several, ever-shifting theaters of command by geographical location, and then further designated to one of the (usually) four Army Corps assigned to each location.

Despite the Federal Government taking control of the AMC's movement, The Congress of the Communist Party maintains the lead in all military affairs and authorizations, and approves or rejects operations through a majority vote. The Secretary-General directs the state military forces and the development of the military forces, which is managed by the as well.

The army of the Pan-Asiatic States is largely irregular from most military organizations in the world. Many tactics and strategies cater to the massive Infantry force that the Asian Army possess, and focuses on promoting the liberty of Field Officers to mobilize as many troops as possible with the least amount of authorization required. The independence of each Corp is unique in the sense that nearly every maneuver and operation which is launched by the States incorporate some degree of guerilla warfare.

[Coconut Palm Island]

Does your nation adopt MREs?: Yes. We adopted MREs in 1970 to feed the military. In 1982 the government started distributing them to the poor and in emergency situations.
What are the contents of an average MRE?

• 1 plastic "spork"
• 1 16oz bottle water (in a canteen-shape to fit in the package)
• 1 8oz bottle fruit juice (real fruit)
• 1 entree (usually chicken, turkey, seafood or vegetarian option for lunch/dinner, waffle/french toast for breakfast)
• 1 "starchy" side (rice, mac n' cheese, bread, side dish of pasta for lunch/dinner, )
• 1 "healthy" side (vegetables, fruit)
• 2 chocolate or M&M cookies
• Fruit Chews with lunch and dinner, a pack of gum for the day for breakfast
• Military MREs ONLY: 2 digestive aid tablets (for upset stomach or heartburn), 1 ibuprofen tablet (for minor pain), and 1 morphine tablet (saved for severe pain).
• Military MREs ONLY: Handwarmer-like technology to heat the food with chemical reactions

Unlike traditional MREs, these are not to be eaten cold. The MREs use handwarmer-like technology to heat food up using chemical reactions. The soldier is to squeeze the center of the MRE to start the reaction 15 minutes prior to eating. The MRE is divided into "cold" and "hot" areas to keep the drinks/cold foods from heating up.

How often do your soldiers recieve rations? Soldiers recieve rations every morning before beginning duties. Because a soldier is sometimes given a high degree of autonomy, they usually will stay out all day and only return to base at night. Every morning, a soldier takes 4 MREs. Because soldiers need a lot of calories, but can't eat large meals to the point that they feel sick/bloated after eating, soldiers are trained to eat 4 times a day, at 8AM, noon, 4PM, and 8PM.

[Coconut Palm Island]

How can you become a citizen of YN? (tick all that apply)
[X] Jus soli: Anyone born here is automatically a citizen
[X] Jus sanguinis Anyone who is born to a citizen (mother or father) becomes a citizen if they (a) live in the country for longer than 3 months before their 18th birthday OR (b) ask for citizenship based on their parent's citizenship.
[X] Naturalisation: The naturalization process is very easy and quick (within a month), and almost everyone is accepted.
[X] Other (describe): Pre-arrival citizenship-- anyone willing to commit to living here for longer than 1 year can apply to be a citizen before coming. They can be vetted online and must interview at one of our embassies anywhere in the world.
How many people are citizens of YN? 12.7 million (out of a population of 12.9 million)
Can you renounce citizenship? Yes, and many do because all citizens must pay taxes, even if they live somewhere else. A citizen who has renounced citizenship can reapply later.
If so, how? Complete a form renouncing citizenship.
Does YN recognise dual citizenship? Yes, but all citizens must pay taxes, even if abroad. This is why many people renounce their citizenship when they leave.
How many citizens of YN hold dual citizenship? About half a million
How many countries can citizens of YN travel to without a visa prior to arrival? Very few. Most of the time, a visa is required to go abroad.
What colour are passports of YN? Blue and yellow.
Do YN's citizens carry a national ID card? Yes. Our national IDs double as drivers' licenses and credit cards, in some cases. The national ID has a white background. A blue stripe is added on the left-hand side if a person is certified to drive, and a yellow stripe is added on the right-hand side for a citizen over 18 (for purposes of purchasing marijuana, alcohol legally). In addition, all national ID cards have a chip in the middle that citizens can link to a bank for use as a debit/credit card.

[Coconut Palm Island]

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

What qualities are officers viewed as having: Officers are viewed as being kind, diplomatic, decisive, the smartest and strongest of everyone. They are the kind of people that businesses want to hire for leadership positions. Here, being an officer in the military is the resume equivalent of a Harvard degree or a perfect ACT score. Because officer applications rely largely on intelligence (especially in science), they are sometimes called "nerds".

Are soldiers viewed positively or negatively? Positively

What qualities are soldiers viewed as having? Strong, loyal, good sense of humor. Soldiers are seen as smarter than the average Joe, but not quite as smart as officers. Our soldiers are sometimes seen as "potheads", due to all service members getting medical marijuana cards after leaving the service.


How does the Milltary influence society? TV shows often positively depict military members. Officers are depicted as brainy, friendly men and women, and the enlisted officers are viewed as tough and funny people.

How does society influence the Millitary? The military has become much "softer" over the years. Boot camps are no longer as physically strenuous (soldiers still must be fit), but as "team building" and an education. Every soldier is trained in the art of negotiation. But despite the military becoming "softer", any given soldier could still kill you 10 different ways with his or her bare hands. Also, the military has adopted our society's progressive values. For example, women were allowed into combat roles in 1990. The military lifted its prohibition on LGBT service members in 1992.

Are there any festivals linked to the Millitary? Yes. Currently there are three "minor holidays" (called minor because citizens do not get the day off of work and banks do not close) for the military: Memorial day for soldiers who have passed away, veteran's day for veterans and especially to support soldiers who suffer from PTSD after service, and service day to celebrate current soldiers. Also, when the military does something really extraordinary (brings peace to a nation, ends a genocide, saves many lives), the King will declare a National Day of Celebration (similar to a holiday).

[Old Northwest]

INFIDEL SCUM IN YOUR NATION

Are there many people in your nation who follow a religion other than the Wajuti way, a condition also known by the great Wajuti people as being infidel scum worthy of enslavement (henceforth referred to as “infidel scum”)?
Most folk are atheist. Otherwise they are Abramist. So, yeah.
How healthy are these infidel scum?
Ok, I guess.
What is the age structure of these infidel scum?
Old? I don't know.
Are the women of these infidel scum famed for their beauty?
Not necessarily. It's subjective and varies.
Are the men of these infidel scum strong or skilled at trades?
Same as above.
Hypothetically speaking, what kind of defenses do these infidel scum have against slaver raids or invasions?
Weapons. Lots of them.
Hypothetically speaking, what is the best route for a raid or invasion against the infidel scum of your nation?
...um... Make sure you walk in the country and start talking about how much you hate communism. You definitely will not have an angry lynch mob after you.

[Rhodevus]

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[b]Is the Military as an institution viewed positively or negatively by the public (and which groups view it positively/negatively):[/b]

[b]Are officers viewed positively or negatively:[/b]

[b]What qualities are officers viewed as having [/b]

[b]Are soldiers viewed positively or negatively?[/b]

[b]What qualities are soldiers viewed as having?[/b]

[b]How does the Military influence society?[/b]

[b]How does society influence the Military?[/b]

[b]Are there any festivals linked to the Military[/b]

Military Society Questionnaire in Code Form, to make it a little easier to copy.

Is the Military as an institution viewed positively or negatively by the public (and which groups view it positively/negatively):
The military is viewed positively in Rhodevus by the public. This mostly has to do with how present it is in Rhodeve life, given that the country has mandatory conscription. There are however some groups which see it as a massive negative to the country and want to remove mandatory conscription as well as decrease the number of bases and soldiers available.

Are officers viewed positively or negatively:
Officers are viewed positively in society as they are those who have experience as leaders as well as the intelligence to lead effectively. One generally does not become or stay an officer for long if they do not lead effectively.

What qualities are officers viewed as having
There are three main qualities which are associated with officer-hood. These three qualities are also the motto for the main officer school in Rhodevus, located in Acadia. "Intelligence, Perseverance and Respect". It is an officer's duty to be intelligent. He or she must stay well informed, both about his objective as well as his resources (resources being both men and supplies). He must persist to achieve success. And above all, he must exude respect and respectfulness. It is not a soldier's duty to respect an officer, but an officer's duty to respect his soldiers. The soldier must respect the position, but not the man. The officer must earn the respect of his men and must respect his men in turn.

Are soldiers viewed positively or negatively?
Soldiers are viewed positively, because as said above, with mandatory conscription, nearly everyone has been a soldier or has been conscripted in one form or another. Their parents and grandparents were conscripted and so too will their kids and grand-children be conscripted.

What qualities are soldiers viewed as having?
A good soldier is one that takes orders no matter how wrong, and one that abandons orders no matter the rank. This dual and opposing set of qualities is something that all soldiers need to take into account. They are tasked with listening to their commanding officers and doing whatever they are told to do, but they must still be smart enough to know when to not listen and do what they know to be the correct decision. As with the officers, a good soldier is an intelligent soldier

How does the Military influence society?
Rhodevus has had mandatory conscription since the Second World War. Since then, the military has ingrained itself deep into Rhodeve society to such a degree that to remove conscription would be to fundamentally change society. The way conscription in Rhodevus works, is that anyone 18-20 is a part of the military. The military however is divided into two distinct divisions, known as 'Streams'. There is the Military Stream and the Diplomacy Stream.

The Military Stream deals with portions of the military and military complex more relegated to war. This includes the army, navy, air-force, special forces, intelligence, secret service, royal guards and other active duty roles. But, it also includes engineering, sciences; research and development, architecture and geography.

The Diplomacy Stream deals with portions of the military and military complex relegated to political and diplomatic affairs. Ambassadors and ambassador staff are all in this stream. People focused on geo-politics, propaganda, finance, and military research not associated with combat R&D are in this stream.

People conscripted choose their stream as well as what they hope to do, sort of like choosing what university to attend. They fill out tests, do interviews (only for advanced positions) and the branch ranks the people and accepts (or rejects) them into service.

The military is usually used as a way to determine what people want to do post-secondary school before going to university. Due to required training for more advanced positions like engineering, architecture and research positions, university is generally shorter than usual due to education being done by the military. The pay will also cover all or most of university expenses.

Other than this, due to soldiers being required to carry their guns with them at all times, even when off duty, there is generally a much more tolerant view of open-carry of weapons. Concealed carry is still illegal (except for special forces who get certain permissions unavailable to the public). Soldiers also must carry a special gold patch on them, which signifies them as a part of the military, making their guns much more tolerated.

How does society influence the Military?
Just like the military has influenced society, society has also influenced the military. While the military is officially English-language only, most people in the country are bi or tri-lingual, so it is very common for entire battalions to speak in French or Laaban-Dialect Rhodevan rather than English.

Are there any festivals linked to the Military
There are no festivals associated with the military or linked to it in any way

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Is the Military as an institution viewed positively or negatively by the public (and which groups view it positively/negatively):
It is viewed positively by urban workers and farmers, but it is viewed negatively by former capitalists and most anti-communists.
Are officers viewed positively or negatively:
This varies. They are elected, so mostly positively.
What qualities are officers viewed as having
Passion, knowledge.
Are soldiers viewed positively or negatively?
Usually positively, although there are some that are viewed as stuck-up.
What qualities are soldiers viewed as having?
Strength, passion, and spirit.
How does the Military influence society?
It is more the other way around, with society influencing the military, but the military operates as the primary force for expropriation of the Bourgeoisie.
How does society influence the Military?
Well, the bulk of soldiers are urban workers, so it is very casual. Communist principles have influenced the military to be formed around the idea of expropriation and revolution.
Are there any festivals linked to the Military
Not nationally, but there are many local ones. Labor Day is often one of these where in Laborem, the militias march in the streets and the naval sailors line up and fire blanks into the sky, symbolizing the coming world revolution.

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[spoiler=Political Spectrum Survey][u][b]Political Spectrum Survey[/b][/u]
[size=85][i]Note: for the sake of consistency, the spectrum is based on hierarchy and equality. The more equality, the further left-wing. Far-left would be no hierarchy (anarchism, communism). The more hierarchy, the more right-wing. Far right-wing would be no equality (fascism, feudalism).[/i][/size]
[i]Place an "X" on the spectrum where your nation lies.[/i]
[b]Socially:[/b]
FAR-LEFT|------------------------|CENTER|------------------------|FAR-RIGHT
[b]Economically:[/b]
FAR-LEFT|------------------------|CENTER|------------------------|FAR-RIGHT
[b]Politically:[/b]
FAR-LEFT|------------------------|CENTER|------------------------|FAR-RIGHT
[size=150][b]Overall:[/b]
FAR-LEFT|------------------------|CENTER|------------------------|FAR-RIGHT[/size]
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Political Spectrum Survey
Note: for the sake of consistency, the spectrum is based on hierarchy and equality. The more equality, the further left-wing. Far-left would be no hierarchy (anarchism, communism). The more hierarchy, the more right-wing. Far right-wing would be no equality (fascism, feudalism).
Place an "X" on the spectrum where your nation lies.
Socially:
FAR-LEFT|X------------------------|CENTER|------------------------|FAR-RIGHT
Economically:
FAR-LEFT|X------------------------|CENTER|------------------------|FAR-RIGHT
Politically:
FAR-LEFT|X------------------------|CENTER|------------------------|FAR-RIGHT
Overall:
FAR-LEFT|X------------------------|CENTER|------------------------|FAR-RIGHT