Economy_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The economy of the AS is supported mainly by automobile manufacturing, furniture and craft works, and food production. The food production industry is composed mostly of individually owned farms which grows crops mainly for local markets. To a lesser extent, ship building and general product manufacturing are also prominent Gesserian industries.
OutsourcingTo lower production costs, many companies outsourced their production lines to foreign countries. One of the many countries chosen is the AS, which although has nowhere near the level of production China received, still has a considerable amount. The most noticeable companies are the American and Japanese auto giants such as General Motors, Ford, and Honda. Manufactured items are usually exported to other parts of the world, but are also sold locally in smaller numbers.
Major Foreign CompaniesGeneral Motors Gesseria - Dalka Manufacturing Plant - Production of Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, and Silverado
Ford Auto Manufacturing Plant Vandaen - Production of electronic components, transmissions, and Ford Fiesta
Honda Motor Assembly Gesseria - Dalka - Production of electronic components, mirrors, brakes, and Honda Civic and Accord (North American Versions)
Dole Gesseria - Operates a number of fruit farms throughout the country. Equal amounts of produce are exported and sold locally
McDonald's Fast Food Chain - Has numerous establishments throughout the country serving fast food
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) Fast Food Chain - Has numerous establishments throughout the country serving fast food
Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits Fast Food Chain - Has numerous establishments throughout the country serving fast food
Major Domestic CompaniesNew Allied Automotive Assembly Plant - Gull Point(NAAAPGP) - Production of Toyota Hi-ace, Hi-lux, Corolla (North American Version), and Coaster.
New Allied Automotive Parts Manufacturing - Gull Point (NAAPMGP) - Production of electronic components, windshields, and engine components for Toyota, General Motors, Suzuki and Taglanta.
Taglanta Motors - Commercial trucks brand and the only domestic automotive brand. Produces vehicles similar to Mitsubishi Fuso
Kolaena Dairy - Produces dairy products like eggs and milk which are sold locally. It is most known for its award winning cheese, which is also exported to foreign countries.
Ena State Craft Works - Produces a variety of goods from furniture to shipping containers
Tuyonoto Shipbuilding and Dry docks - Produces seafaring vessels from fishing boats to container ships. It occasionally constructs and maintain the few ships of the Gesserian Navy
Gesserian Gull - Clothing brand (Gesserian version of
American Eagle, a real life American clothing brand)
Silsan Mart/SilMart - Supermarket chain with stores throughout the country
Kansan - Superstore similar to a
Wal-mart or
TescoTilba Media - Regional media distributor. Thanks to them, DVDs and CDs line the shelves of
Tilba-tainment stores, which are also owned by Tilba
Gessair - State owned airline and the flag-carrier of the Allied States. Operates primarily domestic flights, with several international routes.
The PranThe national currency of the Allied States is the 'pran', which was adopted upon the nation's birth. 2.5 prans is equal to 1 USD. Paper bank notes and coins are both in use, with denominations equal or lower than 5 using coins, and denominations higher than 5 using bank notes. On each pran is depicted a key Gesserian historical figure, location, or some random junk they decided to put as a design.
Buying TrendsForeign brands are ever popular on the Gesserian market, and dominate the auto and electronics industry. Foreign cars built both abroad and locally fill the streets, with the exception of commuter and commercial vehicles, like buses and trucks. Luckily, consumers prefer to purchase Gesserian brands of clothing, which tend to be more affordable than foreign ones (They are also locally made, which is a nice bonus).
Transportation_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Transportation within cities and states focus on road based travel such as cars and buses, while interstate travel is more based on a crowded ferry system and under-equipped air service.
LandIn-state land-based transportation is managed by either the state governments or cities, but regulated by the Federal Department of Transportation. Land-based transportation includes operations of city buses and rail, along with intercity buses and rail. Transit operations do not overlap, but multiple Authorities may operate in a single city. The city authority may operate city-suburb service, but cannot route to cities a certain distance away. State authorities may operate in towns or cities freely as long as they do not have their own transit authorities. States must also maintain their own highway systems, which are vital to Gesserian industry.
A basic way of describing the State and City transit authority relationship is:
City Transit = Within City
State Transit = Connecting Cities, and within cities that do not have their own city transit.
While it may be easier to operate a single entity which covers all services, the current system seems to cost less.
Examples of Major Land Transportation AuthoritiesDalka Metropolitan Transit Authority (DALMETA) - Operates bus and rail services throughout the city of Dalka, surrounding suburbs, and the nearby city of Liyajo.
Gessen State Transportation Authority - Operates bus and rail services throughout the state of Gessen, and connects all population centers to each other.
Vandaen Transportation System - Operates bus service within the city of Vandaen
SeaThe
Gesserian Interstate Ferry Service(GIFS) carries the bulk of passengers moving from one state to the other, as it is the only transportation system with routes to every inhabited island in the country. Its fleet utilizes aging ships with capacities too small to allow the service to function smoothly. Attempt have been made to modernize the fleet to improve service, but budgeting has always been a problem for such projects. Unfortunately for commuters and travelers, it is only one of two choices, with the other choice faring not much better.
With all cities situated close to the shore, each one is accessible by ferry. Most routes only accept passengers, but routes between major cities may also transport automobiles.
AirThe second form of interstate travel is through the air.
Gessair, a state-owned low-cost airline, which is the flag-carrier of the Allied States, operates routes to all inhabited states within the country that possess a functional airfield. It was made a goal by the government to improve air service throughout the country, and possibly invest more money into Gessair to start more international flights.
Dalka InternationalQuick Information
IATA: DKA
ICAO: PDKA
Airport Type: Public
Owner: City of Dalka
Operator: Gessen State Transportation Authority
Serves: Dalka and surrounding areas
Hub for: Gessair
Runways: 2
Runway Directions: 11/29 - 4/22
Runway Lengths: 7,003ft - 12,104ft
Dalka International Airport serves as the country's primary gateway to the world. Through Gessair's single direct flight from Dalka to Honolulu, Gesserian citizens can access the United States and any other destination reachable through Honolulu. It is a common stopover for transpacific flights, and also a primary destination for cargo carriers.
On June 8, 2010, the Department of Transit initiated the lengthening of runway 4/22 from the original 6,800ft to the new 12,104f. This was done to promote Dalka and Gesseria as a whole, as a destination for overseas carriers.
Despite, the country's general laziness, its Customs & Immigrations Department are one of the most well operated in the Pacific. This can be seen at the airport, where the C&I line is always moving, and business always done quick and smooth, but still in a friendly manner. If emergency situations arise, the GNPF's Immediate Response Units (IRUs) which are based on-site.*
*Dalka International Airport shares its land with
Tori M. Altaru AFB of the Gesserian Military, because it saves land...and of course money.
GessairGessair came to existence in 1951 as
Gesserian Inter-Island Air, operating a single Douglas DC-4 for flights from Dalka to Enatoke and Gapatan. Its two hubs are Dalka International Airport, and Gapatan - Laura P. Santiago Airport. The secondary hub at Gapatan was required to increase the convenience of passengers flying from Gapatan to Gull Point, the longest domestic flight served. Domestic services are the bulk of Gessair's operation, although international flight to Honolulu and Guam are also operated daily.
In addition to passenger service, Gessair also operates freighters under the name
Gessair Freight. It currently operates 737s and 727s which can be converted from passenger to freight operations depending on need.
Gessair Fleet
Aircraft | Amount | Notes |
NAMC YS-11 | 4 | 2 Ex-All Nippon Airways, 1 Ex-Japan Air Commuter |
Bombardier/DeHavilland DHC-8-300 | 5 | |
Bombardier/DeHavilland DHC-8-400 | 4 | Youngest aircraft in fleet | Boeing 737-300 | 2 | All Fitted with winglets |
Boeing 737-400 | 3 | |
Boeing 737-700 | 7 | All fitted with winglets |
Boeing 767-200ER | 2 | |
Boeing 767-300ER | 3 | |
Total | 30 | |
Gessair/Gessair Freight
Aircraft | Amount | Notes |
Boeing 737-200QC | 3 | Convertible Passenger-Freight |
Boeing 727-100C | 1 | Convertible Passenger-Freight |
Boeing 727-200F | 2 | |
Boeing 757-200PF | 2 | |
Airbus A310-200F | 1 | |
Airbus A300F4-600 | 2 | |
Total | 12 | |
Gessair LiveriesThe most frequently seen livery was first introduced in 1989. It incorporates the colors of the Gessarian flag, as well as the two stars design. While a new livery was introduced in 2007, it has yet to be applied on all aircraft, and most are still seen in the 1989 livery.