Europa Universalis: New World (Alternate Earth: OOC/Open)

[Parhe]

Sorry, I would but I am letting Mond judge your app since he is more knowledgable about the area history. Anyway by history your nation was also part of the Caliphite I know and I think Mond would be okay with me giving to you what is currently part of the Berberstte-which was not exact to begin with.

[Zakiristan]

NS Name:Imperial Kingdom of zakiristan
Nation Name:The roman republic
Capital City:Neapolitanum
Government Type:Republic
Head of State:Gaius Publiai Ceasar
Claimed Territory: (Provide a detailed description, or preferred, a map)south italy,sardinia and sicily
State/National Religion:Christianity
Dominant Religion:Catholic Christianity
Minority Religion(s):Sardinian, sicilian and roman paganism
Population: (Please keep realistic...)8,000,000
Population Growth Rate:0.3%
Military Organization:Professional Army
Military Size:400,000(wartime) 30,000(peace time)
Fleet Size:34 ships
National Flag: (Put in a spoiler.)

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110410155825/althistory/images/3/3d/SPQR_flag.png

National Focus:Grand army,Tradewinds
National Idea(s):Quest For the New World,Arquebus,Colombian Exchange
Trade Policy: (Free trade or Mercantilism) free trade
Civil Freedoms: (Serfdom or Free Subjects)Free subject(only for those of roman blood)
Primary Import(s):Gold,iron and silver
Primary Export(s):Copper,silk and leather
Primary Culture: (Primary culture/linguistic group)Roman,latin
Accepted Cultures: (Up to 2 cultures, must be present in your territory)Roman and sardinian.

Brief Description of your nation's History:
Early Neapolitanum was governed by kings, but after only seven of them had ruled, the Romans took power over their own city and ruled themselves. They then instead had a senate which ruled over them. From this point on of the roman republic was born.The greatest challenge the Roman Republic faced was that of the sicilians.Barbaric tribes which threatened the young republic and when the destruction was close for the roman people was when the sicilian's invaded the republic but were soon kicked out of main land italy by general Aemilianus.After 3 years the roman republic invaded mainland sicila,after 3 months reached the sicilian capital the seige was long lasting 2 months before the sicilians surrendered their capital hoping the romans would show mercy.But general aemilianus had other plans he enslaved the sicilian people and settled the sicilian island with romans this marked the golden age of the roman republic economic growth gave the republic power to raise a standing army ever ready to protect the republic.As for aemilianus after his victory in sicilia he was voted consul of the roman republic.
Brief Description of your nation's economy:
Neapolitanum was an agrarian and slave based economy whose main concern was feeding the vast number of citizens and legionaries who populated the republic. Agriculture and trade dominated Roman economic fortunes, only supplemented by small scale industrial production.The staple crops of Roman farmers in Italy were various grains, olives, and grapes. Olive oil and wine, outside of direct food stuffs, were among the most important products in the world and led the republics exports. Romans did use a limited form of 2 tier crop rotation, but crop production was largely low output and required a vast number of slaves to operate at any volume.Farmers could donate surplus crops to the government in lieu of a monetary tax. This system allowed both Republican rulers to gain popularity with the masses through free grain distribution and also help to feed the legions at no direct monetary cost.
Brief Description of your nation's government:
with the kings ousted, a republic oligarchy was established, with two chief magistrates, known as consuls, from the artistocratic class elected annually.

Early in the republic, all power was concentrated into the hands of the patricians, aristocratic, wealthy land holders. Plebians were anyone who was not a patrician (the equestrian class would come later), and many were just as wealthy as the patricians. These aristocratic plebians came to fight what has been called the War of the Orders with the aristocrats in charge .
During this time period, during the early 13th century, a tribune of Plebians was elected to protect their class's rights, and reserved the power to veo movement by the artocratic Senate. in the 11th century the first plebian had been elected consul, and in 1100 , the twelve tablets were published, providing the first written, fair laws in the Roman world. Despite all of these things, power still depended on wealth in Neapolitanum, and even a Plebian would have to have access to financial resources to be elected to the magistracy.
Brief Description of your nation's populace:
The roman people are mostly tall people with black hair and brown or blue eyes who are white in complexion,they are a carefree people who want to enjoy their lives and live in peace.They are also very brave roman legend has it that women used to fight for the god and thus hold a great esteem for females,Roman men are known for their tall and muscular structure.They are brave and are very good swordsmen,on the other hand roman women are beautiful with long black or blond hair pale complexions they are very good in the arts,swordsmanship and acting they spend most of their time in their vast estates or homes taking care of the house when the man away or at war.

RP Example:http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=211164

[Mauretania Tingitana]

Sorry, I would but I am letting Mond judge your app since he is more knowledgable about the area history. Anyway by history your nation was also part of the Caliphite I know and I think Mond would be okay with me giving to you what is currently part of the Berberstte-which was not exact to begin with.

I shifted the location to the area around Mali, Niger and the Sahara. On the map it showed the territory being blank. I could always start a war with the Berbers to get some breathing room.

[Victorious Islands of Mitonesia]

Could you tell me who Cornwall played as or is he still playing.

[Zakiristan]

so whos the op who gonna tell me if i am accepted?

[Parhe]

so whos the op who gonna tell me if i am accepted?

You can have one more national focus and two more national ideas. Population is too high.

[Zakiristan]

so whos the op who gonna tell me if i am accepted?

You can have one more national focus and two more national ideas. Population is too high.

ok it's fixed can you read it now?

[Zakiristan]

waiting on mah app to be accepted

[Mondrova]

so whos the op who gonna tell me if i am accepted?

You can have one more national focus and two more national ideas. Population is too high.

I'd also say that a peace time army of 100,000, especially a professional army, would leave his economy in quite the state.

[Mondrova]

The information I provided before.

NS Name: Mauretania Tingitana
Nation Name: Azawad
Capital City: Timbuktu
Government Type: Tribal Federation
Head of State: Amenokal (Grand Chief) Mano Dayak
Claimed Territory: (Provide a detailed description, or preferred, a map) http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/c ... g_area.png
State/National Religion: Sunni Islam (mixed with traditional animist beliefs)
Dominant Religion: Sunni Islam
Minority Religion(s): N/A
Population: 600,000
Population Growth Rate: 0.3%
Military Organization: Militia reserves
Military Size: 150,000
Fleet Size: N/A
National Flag:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a7/Proposed_Azawad_flag_1.svg

National Focus: Tradewinds
National Idea(s): National Trade Policy, Colombian Exchange
Trade Policy: Free trade
Civil Freedoms: Serfdom-slavery
Primary Import(s): Gunpowder, foreign advisors
Primary Export(s): Indigo dye, leather products, ostrich feathers, salt
Primary Culture: Tamasheq, Tawellemmet,
Accepted Cultures: Tamashek, Tahaggart, Tayar, Tetserret
Brief Description of your nation's History:

A conglomerate of nomadic tribes since time immemorial, the Tuareg people have lived off the unspoiled lands of the Sahara Desert in almost total isolation. Though they have always had a connection with their coastal Berber cousins to the north, the biggest impact to Tuareg society had to be the coming of Islam, brought by Arab traders in the late 1st Millennium. United by religion and threatened on all sides by various tribes and empires, the Tuareg people united, ready to shape their own destiny. Always thought to be a fringe threat, the decaying owners of Timbuktu were unprepared for the sudden invasion of the Tuaregs, who conquered the city and forged their own kingdom, now called Azawad.

Brief Description of your nation's economy: Primitive by Western standards, Azawad is struggling to modernize their ancient practices. Thankfully, centuries of trade has given the Tuaregs a natural edge in negotiation and barter. Azawad's economy is primarily based on trade with foreign kingdoms, suppling the saharan region with many luxury crafts and grain.
Brief Description of your nation's government: Though it has no formal constitution or even law system, Azawad is federation of the Tuareg tribes, run by a supreme chief, elected by the chiefs of each tribe. His authority is absolute, but generally has the approval of the lesser chiefs.
Brief Description of your nation's populace:

The Tuareg are a Berber people with a traditionally nomadic pastoralist lifestyle. They are the principal inhabitants of the Saharan interior of North Africa. Most Tuareg live in the Saharan parts of what is now Niger, Mali, and Algeria. Previously being nomadic, they used to move constantly across national borders before settling in Azawad.The Tuareg adopted camel nomadism, along with its distinctive form of social organization, from camel-herding Arabs about two thousand years ago, when the camel was introduced to the Sahara from Arabia. Since that time, they had operated the trans-Saharan caravan trade connecting the great cities on the southern edge of the Sahara via five desert trade routes to the northern (Mediterranean) coast of Africa. The Tuareg once took captives, either for trade and sale, or for domestic labor purposes. Those who were not sold became assimilated into the Tuareg community. Slaves and herdsmen formed a component of the division of labor in camel nomadism.

RP Example: None.

This seems fine, since the caliphate never really influenced the Sahara directly, though those Berber states on the map could give you trouble if you aren't getting along with them, as they are a fairly wealthy and powerful lot, and would now the land at least as well as you. I'd recommend trying to befriend them and expanding along the Sahara.

[Zakiristan]

You can have one more national focus and two more national ideas. Population is too high.

I'd also say that a peace time army of 100,000, especially a professional army, would leave his economy in quite the state.

ok then 30,000 peace time

[Brabrantium]

Could you tell me who Cornwall played as or is he still playing.

I was Cornwall... Cornwall didnt exactly exist in this anymore, it transformed into celtland

[Zakiristan]

so am i accepted?

[The Vaktovian Empire]

Nation Name:Kingdom of Sparta
Capital City: Sparta
Government Type:Military Council , Oligarchy
Head of State:King Asker II
Claimed Territory:NPC Claim (Provide a detailed description, or preferred, a map):
State/National Religion: Hellinism
Dominant Religion: Hellinism
Minority Religion(s):Roman Catholicism
Population:6 Million (Please keep realistic...):
Population Growth Rate:15,000 per year:
Military Organization:Professional Army
Military Size:30,000 soldiers
Fleet Size: 50 ships ABOUT: Every ship even small ships come with a locker stored with swords, bow weaponry like Crossbows, Bows, Longbows, etc, and guns which are the ship's armory. The Navy's top commander is the Supreme Commander of the Navy. All major officer ranks below him or in this order: Fleet Master, Captain, Lieutenant.
National Flag: (Put in a spoiler.)

(Image)

National Focus:Grand Army, Seafaring
National Idea(s):Arquebus, Mare Nostrum, Printing Press
Trade Policy:Mercantilism (Free trade or Mercantilism)
Civil Freedoms: Free Subjects (Serfdom or Free Subjects)
Primary Import(s): Iron, Gunpowder, Grain
Primary Export(s): Textiles, vases, metal goods, wine, olive oil, marble, silver
Primary Culture: Spartan (Primary culture/linguistic group)
Accepted Cultures: Sparta, Greek, Turkish, Bulgarian (Up to 2 cultures, must be present in your territory)

Brief Description of your nation's History: Long before the death of almighty Rome, Sparta, once a glistening city-state of military power was already on life support, and dying fast. Soon, young Rome overran all of Greece. But the dying city-state would refuse to go down without swinging a sword. Even after most of Greece had collapsed, Sparta continued to resist at every waking moment. Even once they had inevitably fallen, rebellions were common, to the tune of every couple of years. Once Rome had fallen, and all that was left was the Byzantine Empire, the city saw its chance. Byzantium was still a rich trading Empire, one whose mighty armies surrendered its gold to a bunch of barbarians with horses, and nothing else to them but numbers and desperation. It was at this time, that most of Greece broke away from the Empire. Soon afterward, several attempts to conquer Greece under a new 'Roman' Emperor, ravaged the land. Nine times, Sparta was nearly destroyed. And nine times, it refused stubbornly to fall. Four of these times, found help from the growing Athenian trade Empire. And of these, 2 were responsible for the existence of the city now. From then on, the people of Sparta forgot their age-old hatred of the Athenians, and found themselves in a sort of 'debt'. This 'debt' would be re-payed soon enough. As the Byzantines began their Restoration, an attempt to revive the Roman Empire, they swept through Greece, claiming everything by the tip of a sword. Even Athens fell before them. Next, would have been Corinth. A state, which, even after all that had happened, was still powerful, and rich. But they could not fight the Byzantines with any chance of winning alone. They made a desperate call for help to the rest of Peloponnese. For the Northern states, it was too late, many had already fallen. But in the South, the Spartan Kingdom which now controlled six major city-states, was about show its stubbornness once more, and, as usual, using a sword at the same time. King Kradus sent most of the military to Corinth, the rest joined with the other Southern states who has bonded in coalition, to fight the Byzantines at the North. This army, was not that of the dying Sparta so many years ago. This was the army we all knew, one that we could imagine at Thermopylae. Five great battles erupted at Corinth. At the first, they were nearly too late. The Byzantines were already moving through the gates on the East. The Spartans entered from the West, and met in the middle. The battle was almost wholly one-sided at this point, as thousands of routing Corinthians suddenly picked up their swords once more and threw themselves at the enemy. Several times, the Northern live waned, but after every waning, it waxed twice more. As the Byzantines continued advancing, their armies left for other lands. As they backed off from Corinth, the Spartans happily chased for their own enjoyment, and waved a proud salute to Athens as they passed by. In their eyes, they had been the liberators of Greece. Though in reality, much of Greece simply liberated itself as the Byzantines left.

Brief Description of your nation's economy: The economy focuses mainly on the pure survival of the nation. One of the biggest focuses in Sparta is of the military, for the fact that there are much bigger surrounding nations, and all males are required to be ready for combat service. Trading in gunpowder, the Spartan Army is very much well equipped, and the navy is also a backbone of the countries' main defense economy. The government also focuses highly on Farming which feeds the hungry stomachs of factory workers and military recruits and officers.
Brief Description of your nation's government: The government of Sparta is supremely ruled by the King. He is the word of the people. But since Sparta is a militaristic nation, if the King is found to be corrupt, that is the case and one of the only cases where the people and military may overthrow him. Examples of corruption are siding with enemy nations betraying the nation's official current religion, siding with rebels, insurrectionists, mercenaries which are all illegal in Sparta. Other examples include gambling, extortion, racketeering and any other illegal activies. The King's advisors of both politics and military strategy or otherwise known as the "King's Court" are made up of 12 politicians each representing one of the 12 major regions of Sparta. Other political advisors and departments are also figured in. The King's Court includes the following:
-King (Overall Ruler, plus Commander in Chief of Army)
-12 Representatives (Voice opinions of people)
-Minister of Treasury
-Minister of Religion (Much like the Pope)
-Minister of Economics
-Minister of Trade
-Minister of Agriculture
-10 Generals
-3 Fleet Masters
-1 Supreme Commander of the Navy (Lower than Chieftain and King)
-3 Field Marshals
-1 Chieftain (Chief of Staff)

Brief Description of your nation's populace:The People of Sparta are a fairly happy, fairly treated people; so long as the government is happy. The military has more respect and dominance than the overall population and Military forces are ALWAYS on duty. Women are considered to be of equal
fighting strength of men but common skepticalism says otherwise. Though most women are happy in
farming or houskeeping or working in the factories, they are given the option to serve in the military. The Kingdom's populace depends on the military highly to keep it safe. Though there are several groups that want to bring the king down and his military shatter all of the great Kingdom's accomplishments and bring whatever sick type of government that could be better than the overall fair system of the current Kingdom. These groups can consist of Mercenaries, Rebels, or all around Drunks with a few handy guns in hand. The kingdom overall though is happy, enthused, and ready for whatever comes there way.

RP Example: http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=196239

[Zakiristan]

Nation Name:Kingdom of Sparta
Capital City: Sparta
Government Type:Military Council , Oligarchy
Head of State:King Asker II
Claimed Territory:NPC Claim (Provide a detailed description, or preferred, a map):
State/National Religion: Hellinism
Dominant Religion: Hellinism
Minority Religion(s):Roman Catholicism
Population:6 Million (Please keep realistic...):
Population Growth Rate:15,000 per year:
Military Organization:Professional Army
Military Size:30,000 soldiers
Fleet Size: 50 ships ABOUT: Every ship even small ships come with a locker stored with swords, bow weaponry like Crossbows, Bows, Longbows, etc, and guns which are the ship's armory. The Navy's top commander is the Supreme Commander of the Navy. All major officer ranks below him or in this order: Fleet Master, Captain, Lieutenant.
National Flag: (Put in a spoiler.)

(Image)

National Focus:Grand Army, Seafaring
National Idea(s):Arquebus, Mare Nostrum, Printing Press
Trade Policy:Mercantilism (Free trade or Mercantilism)
Civil Freedoms: Free Subjects (Serfdom or Free Subjects)
Primary Import(s): Iron, Gunpowder, Grain
Primary Export(s): Textiles, vases, metal goods, wine, olive oil, marble, silver
Primary Culture: Spartan (Primary culture/linguistic group)
Accepted Cultures: Sparta, Greek, Turkish, Bulgarian (Up to 2 cultures, must be present in your territory)

Brief Description of your nation's History: Long before the death of almighty Rome, Sparta, once a glistening city-state of military power was already on life support, and dying fast. Soon, young Rome overran all of Greece. But the dying city-state would refuse to go down without swinging a sword. Even after most of Greece had collapsed, Sparta continued to resist at every waking moment. Even once they had inevitably fallen, rebellions were common, to the tune of every couple of years. Once Rome had fallen, and all that was left was the Byzantine Empire, the city saw its chance. Byzantium was still a rich trading Empire, one whose mighty armies surrendered its gold to a bunch of barbarians with horses, and nothing else to them but numbers and desperation. It was at this time, that most of Greece broke away from the Empire. Soon afterward, several attempts to conquer Greece under a new 'Roman' Emperor, ravaged the land. Nine times, Sparta was nearly destroyed. And nine times, it refused stubbornly to fall. Four of these times, found help from the growing Athenian trade Empire. And of these, 2 were responsible for the existence of the city now. From then on, the people of Sparta forgot their age-old hatred of the Athenians, and found themselves in a sort of 'debt'. This 'debt' would be re-payed soon enough. As the Byzantines began their Restoration, an attempt to revive the Roman Empire, they swept through Greece, claiming everything by the tip of a sword. Even Athens fell before them. Next, would have been Corinth. A state, which, even after all that had happened, was still powerful, and rich. But they could not fight the Byzantines with any chance of winning alone. They made a desperate call for help to the rest of Peloponnese. For the Northern states, it was too late, many had already fallen. But in the South, the Spartan Kingdom which now controlled six major city-states, was about show its stubbornness once more, and, as usual, using a sword at the same time. King Kradus sent most of the military to Corinth, the rest joined with the other Southern states who has bonded in coalition, to fight the Byzantines at the North. This army, was not that of the dying Sparta so many years ago. This was the army we all knew, one that we could imagine at Thermopylae. Five great battles erupted at Corinth. At the first, they were nearly too late. The Byzantines were already moving through the gates on the East. The Spartans entered from the West, and met in the middle. The battle was almost wholly one-sided at this point, as thousands of routing Corinthians suddenly picked up their swords once more and threw themselves at the enemy. Several times, the Northern live waned, but after every waning, it waxed twice more. As the Byzantines continued advancing, their armies left for other lands. As they backed off from Corinth, the Spartans happily chased for their own enjoyment, and waved a proud salute to Athens as they passed by. In their eyes, they had been the liberators of Greece. Though in reality, much of Greece simply liberated itself as the Byzantines left.

Brief Description of your nation's economy: The economy focuses mainly on the pure survival of the nation. One of the biggest focuses in Sparta is of the military, for the fact that there are much bigger surrounding nations, and all males are required to be ready for combat service. Trading in gunpowder, the Spartan Army is very much well equipped, and the navy is also a backbone of the countries' main defense economy. The government also focuses highly on Farming which feeds the hungry stomachs of factory workers and military recruits and officers.
Brief Description of your nation's government: The government of Sparta is supremely ruled by the King. He is the word of the people. But since Sparta is a militaristic nation, if the King is found to be corrupt, that is the case and one of the only cases where the people and military may overthrow him. Examples of corruption are siding with enemy nations betraying the nation's official current religion, siding with rebels, insurrectionists, mercenaries which are all illegal in Sparta. Other examples include gambling, extortion, racketeering and any other illegal activies. The King's advisors of both politics and military strategy or otherwise known as the "King's Court" are made up of 12 politicians each representing one of the 12 major regions of Sparta. Other political advisors and departments are also figured in. The King's Court includes the following:
-King (Overall Ruler, plus Commander in Chief of Army)
-12 Representatives (Voice opinions of people)
-Minister of Treasury
-Minister of Religion (Much like the Pope)
-Minister of Economics
-Minister of Trade
-Minister of Agriculture
-10 Generals
-3 Fleet Masters
-1 Supreme Commander of the Navy (Lower than Chieftain and King)
-3 Field Marshals
-1 Chieftain (Chief of Staff)

Brief Description of your nation's populace:The People of Sparta are a fairly happy, fairly treated people; so long as the government is happy. The military has more respect and dominance than the overall population and Military forces are ALWAYS on duty. Women are considered to be of equal
fighting strength of men but common skepticalism says otherwise. Though most women are happy in
farming or houskeeping or working in the factories, they are given the option to serve in the military. The Kingdom's populace depends on the military highly to keep it safe. Though there are several groups that want to bring the king down and his military shatter all of the great Kingdom's accomplishments and bring whatever sick type of government that could be better than the overall fair system of the current Kingdom. These groups can consist of Mercenaries, Rebels, or all around Drunks with a few handy guns in hand. The kingdom overall though is happy, enthused, and ready for whatever comes there way.

RP Example: http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=196239

friends?

[Brabrantium]

Um, i think the map is wrong

The Claims near skrael coast in Blue was originally mine

[Heirosoloa]

so am i accepted?

I'm not a co-OP or the OP, but personally I think your population is still too high (Italy as a whole had 9mil in 1500), and your RP example is less than encouraging.

[The Vaktovian Empire]

Nation Name:Kingdom of Sparta
Capital City: Sparta
Government Type:Military Council , Oligarchy
Head of State:King Asker II
Claimed Territory:NPC Claim (Provide a detailed description, or preferred, a map):
State/National Religion: Hellinism
Dominant Religion: Hellinism
Minority Religion(s):Roman Catholicism
Population:6 Million (Please keep realistic...):
Population Growth Rate:15,000 per year:
Military Organization:Professional Army
Military Size:30,000 soldiers
Fleet Size: 50 ships ABOUT: Every ship even small ships come with a locker stored with swords, bow weaponry like Crossbows, Bows, Longbows, etc, and guns which are the ship's armory. The Navy's top commander is the Supreme Commander of the Navy. All major officer ranks below him or in this order: Fleet Master, Captain, Lieutenant.
National Flag: (Put in a spoiler.)

(Image)

National Focus:Grand Army, Seafaring
National Idea(s):Arquebus, Mare Nostrum, Printing Press
Trade Policy:Mercantilism (Free trade or Mercantilism)
Civil Freedoms: Free Subjects (Serfdom or Free Subjects)
Primary Import(s): Iron, Gunpowder, Grain
Primary Export(s): Textiles, vases, metal goods, wine, olive oil, marble, silver
Primary Culture: Spartan (Primary culture/linguistic group)
Accepted Cultures: Sparta, Greek, Turkish, Bulgarian (Up to 2 cultures, must be present in your territory)

Brief Description of your nation's History: Long before the death of almighty Rome, Sparta, once a glistening city-state of military power was already on life support, and dying fast. Soon, young Rome overran all of Greece. But the dying city-state would refuse to go down without swinging a sword. Even after most of Greece had collapsed, Sparta continued to resist at every waking moment. Even once they had inevitably fallen, rebellions were common, to the tune of every couple of years. Once Rome had fallen, and all that was left was the Byzantine Empire, the city saw its chance. Byzantium was still a rich trading Empire, one whose mighty armies surrendered its gold to a bunch of barbarians with horses, and nothing else to them but numbers and desperation. It was at this time, that most of Greece broke away from the Empire. Soon afterward, several attempts to conquer Greece under a new 'Roman' Emperor, ravaged the land. Nine times, Sparta was nearly destroyed. And nine times, it refused stubbornly to fall. Four of these times, found help from the growing Athenian trade Empire. And of these, 2 were responsible for the existence of the city now. From then on, the people of Sparta forgot their age-old hatred of the Athenians, and found themselves in a sort of 'debt'. This 'debt' would be re-payed soon enough. As the Byzantines began their Restoration, an attempt to revive the Roman Empire, they swept through Greece, claiming everything by the tip of a sword. Even Athens fell before them. Next, would have been Corinth. A state, which, even after all that had happened, was still powerful, and rich. But they could not fight the Byzantines with any chance of winning alone. They made a desperate call for help to the rest of Peloponnese. For the Northern states, it was too late, many had already fallen. But in the South, the Spartan Kingdom which now controlled six major city-states, was about show its stubbornness once more, and, as usual, using a sword at the same time. King Kradus sent most of the military to Corinth, the rest joined with the other Southern states who has bonded in coalition, to fight the Byzantines at the North. This army, was not that of the dying Sparta so many years ago. This was the army we all knew, one that we could imagine at Thermopylae. Five great battles erupted at Corinth. At the first, they were nearly too late. The Byzantines were already moving through the gates on the East. The Spartans entered from the West, and met in the middle. The battle was almost wholly one-sided at this point, as thousands of routing Corinthians suddenly picked up their swords once more and threw themselves at the enemy. Several times, the Northern live waned, but after every waning, it waxed twice more. As the Byzantines continued advancing, their armies left for other lands. As they backed off from Corinth, the Spartans happily chased for their own enjoyment, and waved a proud salute to Athens as they passed by. In their eyes, they had been the liberators of Greece. Though in reality, much of Greece simply liberated itself as the Byzantines left.

Brief Description of your nation's economy: The economy focuses mainly on the pure survival of the nation. One of the biggest focuses in Sparta is of the military, for the fact that there are much bigger surrounding nations, and all males are required to be ready for combat service. Trading in gunpowder, the Spartan Army is very much well equipped, and the navy is also a backbone of the countries' main defense economy. The government also focuses highly on Farming which feeds the hungry stomachs of factory workers and military recruits and officers.
Brief Description of your nation's government: The government of Sparta is supremely ruled by the King. He is the word of the people. But since Sparta is a militaristic nation, if the King is found to be corrupt, that is the case and one of the only cases where the people and military may overthrow him. Examples of corruption are siding with enemy nations betraying the nation's official current religion, siding with rebels, insurrectionists, mercenaries which are all illegal in Sparta. Other examples include gambling, extortion, racketeering and any other illegal activies. The King's advisors of both politics and military strategy or otherwise known as the "King's Court" are made up of 12 politicians each representing one of the 12 major regions of Sparta. Other political advisors and departments are also figured in. The King's Court includes the following:
-King (Overall Ruler, plus Commander in Chief of Army)
-12 Representatives (Voice opinions of people)
-Minister of Treasury
-Minister of Religion (Much like the Pope)
-Minister of Economics
-Minister of Trade
-Minister of Agriculture
-10 Generals
-3 Fleet Masters
-1 Supreme Commander of the Navy (Lower than Chieftain and King)
-3 Field Marshals
-1 Chieftain (Chief of Staff)

Brief Description of your nation's populace:The People of Sparta are a fairly happy, fairly treated people; so long as the government is happy. The military has more respect and dominance than the overall population and Military forces are ALWAYS on duty. Women are considered to be of equal
fighting strength of men but common skepticalism says otherwise. Though most women are happy in
farming or houskeeping or working in the factories, they are given the option to serve in the military. The Kingdom's populace depends on the military highly to keep it safe. Though there are several groups that want to bring the king down and his military shatter all of the great Kingdom's accomplishments and bring whatever sick type of government that could be better than the overall fair system of the current Kingdom. These groups can consist of Mercenaries, Rebels, or all around Drunks with a few handy guns in hand. The kingdom overall though is happy, enthused, and ready for whatever comes there way.

RP Example: http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=196239

friends?

Depends what nation you are... and how you're ruled.

[Mondrova]

friends?

Depends what nation you are... and how you're ruled.

You seem to misunderstand what the history section is for. Wen it told you that you needed the old Spartas history, it wasn't so that you could copy paste it. You use it to form and mold your own. At most the old guys should have gotten a paragraph summarizing whatever he did, and then you spend the rest of the history section saying what ever else happened on between like 1406 or something, and 1492.

[Mauretania Tingitana]

If the Berbers are an N.P.C., how do I interact with them?

[Zakiristan]

so am i accepted?

I'm not a co-OP or the OP, but personally I think your population is still too high (Italy as a whole had 9mil in 1500), and your RP example is less than encouraging.

sorry will drop it to 1,000,000

[Heirosoloa]

sorry will drop it to 1,000,000 :meh:

I think three or four million would be fine, personally.

Edit:

Three's probably a sweet spot.

[Zakiristan]

sorry will drop it to 1,000,000

I think three or four million would be fine, personally.

Edit:

Three's probably a sweet spot.

ok then

[Zakiristan]

NS Name:Imperial Kingdom of zakiristan
Nation Name:The roman republic
Capital City:Neapolitanum
Government Type:Republic
Head of State:Gaius Publiai Ceasar
Claimed Territory: (Provide a detailed description, or preferred, a map)south italy,sardinia and sicily
State/National Religion:Christianity
Dominant Religion:Catholic Christianity
Minority Religion(s):Sardinian, sicilian and roman paganism
Population: (Please keep realistic...)3,000,000
Population Growth Rate:0.3%
Military Organization:Professional Army
Military Size:400,000(wartime) 30,000(peace time)
Fleet Size:34 ships
National Flag: (Put in a spoiler.)

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110410155825/althistory/images/3/3d/SPQR_flag.png

National Focus:Grand army,Tradewinds
National Idea(s):Quest For the New World,Arquebus,Colombian Exchange
Trade Policy: (Free trade or Mercantilism) free trade
Civil Freedoms: (Serfdom or Free Subjects)Free subject(only for those of roman blood)
Primary Import(s):Gold,iron and silver
Primary Export(s):Copper,silk and leather
Primary Culture: (Primary culture/linguistic group)Roman,latin
Accepted Cultures: (Up to 2 cultures, must be present in your territory)Roman and sardinian.

Brief Description of your nation's History:
Early Neapolitanum was governed by kings, but after only seven of them had ruled, the Romans took power over their own city and ruled themselves. They then instead had a senate which ruled over them. From this point on of the roman republic was born.The greatest challenge the Roman Republic faced was that of the sicilians.Barbaric tribes which threatened the young republic and when the destruction was close for the roman people was when the sicilian's invaded the republic but were soon kicked out of main land italy by general Aemilianus.After 3 years the roman republic invaded mainland sicila,after 3 months reached the sicilian capital the seige was long lasting 2 months before the sicilians surrendered their capital hoping the romans would show mercy.But general aemilianus had other plans he enslaved the sicilian people and settled the sicilian island with romans this marked the golden age of the roman republic economic growth gave the republic power to raise a standing army ever ready to protect the republic.As for aemilianus after his victory in sicilia he was voted consul of the roman republic.
Brief Description of your nation's economy:
Neapolitanum was an agrarian and slave based economy whose main concern was feeding the vast number of citizens and legionaries who populated the republic. Agriculture and trade dominated Roman economic fortunes, only supplemented by small scale industrial production.The staple crops of Roman farmers in Italy were various grains, olives, and grapes. Olive oil and wine, outside of direct food stuffs, were among the most important products in the world and led the republics exports. Romans did use a limited form of 2 tier crop rotation, but crop production was largely low output and required a vast number of slaves to operate at any volume.Farmers could donate surplus crops to the government in lieu of a monetary tax. This system allowed both Republican rulers to gain popularity with the masses through free grain distribution and also help to feed the legions at no direct monetary cost.
Brief Description of your nation's government:
with the kings ousted, a republic oligarchy was established, with two chief magistrates, known as consuls, from the artistocratic class elected annually.

Early in the republic, all power was concentrated into the hands of the patricians, aristocratic, wealthy land holders. Plebians were anyone who was not a patrician (the equestrian class would come later), and many were just as wealthy as the patricians. These aristocratic plebians came to fight what has been called the War of the Orders with the aristocrats in charge .
During this time period, during the early 13th century, a tribune of Plebians was elected to protect their class's rights, and reserved the power to veo movement by the artocratic Senate. in the 11th century the first plebian had been elected consul, and in 1100 , the twelve tablets were published, providing the first written, fair laws in the Roman world. Despite all of these things, power still depended on wealth in Neapolitanum, and even a Plebian would have to have access to financial resources to be elected to the magistracy.
Brief Description of your nation's populace:
The roman people are mostly tall people with black hair and brown or blue eyes who are white in complexion,they are a carefree people who want to enjoy their lives and live in peace.They are also very brave roman legend has it that women used to fight for the god and thus hold a great esteem for females,Roman men are known for their tall and muscular structure.They are brave and are very good swordsmen,on the other hand roman women are beautiful with long black or blond hair pale complexions they are very good in the arts,swordsmanship and acting they spend most of their time in their vast estates or homes taking care of the house when the man away or at war.

RP Example:http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=211164

[Ayreonia]

What the fuck, Brabs?