Pandyssia, Blood and Iron (OOC/Open)

[G-Tech Corporation]

We have cars? Useful.

[Ptolemais]

Nation Name: Orb Union

Land Claim: Island chain on bottom left of South Avalonian Empire

Flag:

(Image)

Anthem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUrIq_HPpMg (0:00-2:43) (Duty, Courage, Honour)

Population: 89,500,000

Economy: Heavily industrial and urbanized

Military Composition: The Orb Union maintains a small professional military consisting of the Orb Land Forces and Orb Naval Forces. It's small size relative to its population is compensated by its advanced technology. The Orb Land Forces maintains active 250,000 soldiers and various equipment. The Orb Naval Forces maintain 135 warships including 20 armoured cruisers. A small department of the Naval Forces make up the Orb Air Forces which maintains 10 airships for reconnaissance.

History: The Orb Union is a state that has seen much internal strife. Centuries of war over petty squabbles threatened to tear the island-continent asunder. The war raged on until there were only three factions left, the noble Houses of the land; House Abukara, House Izumo and House Tachibana. It was noted that the constant warring had caused considerable damage for not much gain. While the three Houses planned their next moves, a peace of sorts overtook the land. During this peace, artists and scientists flourished. There was outreach between the three Houses holdings which eventually led to an atmosphere of cooperation. During this prosperous time, the leaders of the three Houses agreed to form a union to prevent a return to war and bitter rivalry. A constitution was drafted to be fair to all three Houses and ensured they each had equal representation in the form of a Supreme Council. The Supreme Council had leadership that rotated between the leaders of the Houses every five years, with the incumbent bearing the title of Chief Representative. While rivalries and politics still exist in the Supreme Council, it has successfully kept the land at peace for over a hundred years. The Orb Union is still in a prosperous age with great advances being made in technology and culture. The Council has just sworn in a new Chief Representative in Lady Ai Abukara representing House Abukara. The times ahead will truly test her leadership.

Religion: None

Diplomatic Relations: The Orb Unions practices absolute neutrality. Orb will only become involved in conflicts if it is integral to its interests or in self-defence. However, Orb has no qualms about supplying other states with weapons and other supplies. It prefers to use economic and technological power over military power.

Major Industries: Shipbuilding, Arms Manufacturing, Mining, Fishing

Major Exports: Military equipment, seafood, manufacturing tools

Resources: Major deposits of fish, iron, and coal. Minor deposits of oil, aluminum and silver

Special Resource: Mithril

Yeah, I lowballed my military a bit to keep it realistic, but some people have ridiculous militaries like one guy with 3,000 warships. He seemed to be the exception rather than the rule so I went with the norm. I really hope I don't run into a player with 3,000 warships

EDITED: Enhanced history, added actual anthem, made flag visible, added unique resource and reduced military size to reflect it being small but advanced.

Edited my app slightly. Fleshed out the history a bit more, reduced military size so it's small but technologically advanced, and added an anthem you can listen to!

Now time for work, i'll be back later tonight!

[Liecthenbourg]

Both Lib and Caltarania's apps are accepted.

[Caltarania]

Both Lib and Caltarania's apps are accepted.

Dank je wel.

[Valentir]

Lib: Think of the last one Lib, but a bit more luxurious. Only the really wealthy can afford cars as well. In time cars will become more common though. The really wealthy in Avalon drive these. http://dishonored.wikia.com/wiki/Rail_Car

Also the IC is being made now. And Northern Avalon is willing to invest in growing industrial nations as well. Also, who took copper? And G you said something about bauxite?

[G-Tech Corporation]

Lib: Think of the last one Lib, but a bit more luxurious. Only the really wealthy can afford cars as well. In time cars will become more common though. The really wealthy in Avalon drive these. http://dishonored.wikia.com/wiki/Rail_Car

Also the IC is being made now. And Northern Avalon is willing to invest in growing industrial nations as well. Also, who took copper? And G you said something about bauxite?

I believe one of our nations, forgot who, asked for bauxite as their unique resource, and you accepted them.

[Valentir]

Lib: Think of the last one Lib, but a bit more luxurious. Only the really wealthy can afford cars as well. In time cars will become more common though. The really wealthy in Avalon drive these. http://dishonored.wikia.com/wiki/Rail_Car

Also the IC is being made now. And Northern Avalon is willing to invest in growing industrial nations as well. Also, who took copper? And G you said something about bauxite?

I believe one of our nations, forgot who, asked for bauxite as their unique resource, and you accepted them.

Oh, I see. Well seeing as that is a source of Aluminium, they must change it. I also want you to be a co-op, if you wouldn't mind.

[Ptolemais]

Aluminum is supposed to be fairly common, no?

[Valentir]

Aluminum is supposed to be fairly common, no?

Yes, which is why whoever chose bauxite as their SR has to change it. ALS OTHE IC IS UP! : viewtopic.php?f=31&t=289488#p19440414

[G-Tech Corporation]

I believe one of our nations, forgot who, asked for bauxite as their unique resource, and you accepted them.

Oh, I see. Well seeing as that is a source of Aluminium, they must change it. I also want you to be a co-op, if you wouldn't mind.

Sure, no trouble.

Aluminum is supposed to be fairly common, no?

Geologically, oh yes. We just can't extract it yet.

[Lunas Legion]

Hmm. I'll get a app up later. Also, what unique resources are left? Has sulphur been taken?

Or do I do something similar to Dunwall with whale oil on the NE island chain...

[Woodstovia]

So I was planning on having my leader go on state visits to various countries, where should I go?

[Liberated Counties]

I believe one of our nations, forgot who, asked for bauxite as their unique resource, and you accepted them.

Oh, I see. Well seeing as that is a source of Aluminium, they must change it. I also want you to be a co-op, if you wouldn't mind.

Are they still on rails? Our cars just use normal roads and the buses use overhead power cables. Never really liked the rail-cars in dishonored

And lunas, basically everyone uses whale oil.

and Woodstovia, visit me bro!

[Lunas Legion]

Oh, I see. Well seeing as that is a source of Aluminium, they must change it. I also want you to be a co-op, if you wouldn't mind.

Are they still on rails? Our cars just use normal roads and the buses use overhead power cables. Never really liked the rail-cars in dishonored

And lunas, basically everyone uses whale oil.

and Woodstovia, visit me bro!

Then I'll use a superior form of whale oil. Or something.

Or just normal, crude oil.

Also, is the NE island chain untaken?

[Valentir]

Hmm. I'll get a app up later. Also, what unique resources are left? Has sulphur been taken?

Or do I do something similar to Dunwall with whale oil on the NE island chain...

Regular minerals like coal, sulphur, iron, oil, etc cannot be used a UR. Whales are taken already as well. Think of it like a special mineral. Like mithril or saronite (Both taken). I accept fantasy minerals so long as they are within reason.

So I was planning on having my leader go on state visits to various countries, where should I go?

Avalonia. You largest neighbor and open to diplomatic relations.

Oh, I see. Well seeing as that is a source of Aluminium, they must change it. I also want you to be a co-op, if you wouldn't mind.

Are they still on rails? Our cars just use normal roads and the buses use overhead power cables. Never really liked the rail-cars in dishonored

And lunas, basically everyone uses whale oil.

and Woodstovia, visit me bro!

Well the cars in Avalonia are. You can decide rails or not. But again remember, but there aren't a lot of cars and there is nearly no manufacturing for them. The wealthy own them all. And the Governments as well if you want.

[Elderowa]

Aluminum is supposed to be fairly common, no?

Yes, which is why whoever chose bauxite as their SR has to change it. ALS OTHE IC IS UP! : viewtopic.php?f=31&t=289488#p19440414

Will post Momentarily!

[Lunas Legion]

Hmm. I'll get a app up later. Also, what unique resources are left? Has sulphur been taken?

Or do I do something similar to Dunwall with whale oil on the NE island chain...

Regular minerals like coal, sulphur, iron, oil, etc cannot be used a UR. Whales are taken already as well. Think of it like a special mineral. Like mithril or saronite (Both taken). I accept fantasy minerals so long as they are within reason.

How about crude oil, since it isn't in widespread use just yet since coal is still the dominant fuel?

And answers to my earlier question on whether the NE island chain is taken or not?

[Caltarania]

So I was planning on having my leader go on state visits to various countries, where should I go?

Feel free to visit the Freely Associated Maritime States of the Thousand Islands.

[Liberated Counties]

Hmm. I'll get a app up later. Also, what unique resources are left? Has sulphur been taken?

Or do I do something similar to Dunwall with whale oil on the NE island chain...

Regular minerals like coal, sulphur, iron, oil, etc cannot be used a UR. Whales are taken already as well. Think of it like a special mineral. Like mithril or saronite (Both taken). I accept fantasy minerals so long as they are within reason.

So I was planning on having my leader go on state visits to various countries, where should I go?

Avalonia. You largest neighbor and open to diplomatic relations.

Are they still on rails? Our cars just use normal roads and the buses use overhead power cables. Never really liked the rail-cars in dishonored

And lunas, basically everyone uses whale oil.

and Woodstovia, visit me bro!

Well the cars in Avalonia are. You can decide rails or not. But again remember, but there aren't a lot of cars and there is nearly no manufacturing for them. The wealthy own them all. And the Governments as well if you want.

I Know, roads exist anyway because horse drawn carriages still use them. Buses will be fairly common though, but mainly used by the middle class.

PS. Accept my app, and add me to the map please

[Valentir]

Regular minerals like coal, sulphur, iron, oil, etc cannot be used a UR. Whales are taken already as well. Think of it like a special mineral. Like mithril or saronite (Both taken). I accept fantasy minerals so long as they are within reason.

How about crude oil, since it isn't in widespread use just yet since coal is still the dominant fuel?

And answers to my earlier question on whether the NE island chain is taken or not?

No because a lot of countries have crude oil, including mine. And yes, anything with coloured in on the map is either reserved or taken.

[Lunas Legion]

How about crude oil, since it isn't in widespread use just yet since coal is still the dominant fuel?

And answers to my earlier question on whether the NE island chain is taken or not?

No because a lot of countries have crude oil, including mine. And yes, anything with coloured in on the map is either reserved or taken.

Except the light green stuff, I presume?

Also, on oil; they may have it, but can they refine it to be more useful?

[Yalos]

So I was planning on having my leader go on state visits to various countries, where should I go?

Come visit the great Progressive Union.
Speaking of which, any ideas for a name, Death Legion? I was thinking the "Great Union of Human Liberation"

[Caltarania]

No because a lot of countries have crude oil, including mine. And yes, anything with coloured in on the map is either reserved or taken.

Except the light green stuff, I presume?

Also, on oil; they may have it, but can they refine it to be more useful?

Light Green stuff is unclaimed I'm almost certain.

Any body want to purchase some freeiron?

[Valentir]

No because a lot of countries have crude oil, including mine. And yes, anything with coloured in on the map is either reserved or taken.

Except the light green stuff, I presume?

Also, on oil; they may have it, but can they refine it to be more useful?

Yes. All of us have the ability.

Except the light green stuff, I presume?

Also, on oil; they may have it, but can they refine it to be more useful?

Light Green stuff is unclaimed I'm almost certain.

Any body want to purchase some freeiron?

Yes. Northern Avalon would love to buy some iron.

[Lunas Legion]

Except the light green stuff, I presume?

Also, on oil; they may have it, but can they refine it to be more useful?

Yes. All of us have the ability.

Hmm. Is a modernised form of Greek Fire acceptable? Or would mercenaries be acceptable as a special resource?