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[Atrilan]

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Nationstates Name - Shadow Guard
Nation Name - United Mexican States
Roleplay example link - International Warfare

Capital - Mexico City
Type of Government - Federal government of Mexico
Head of State(s) - José Antonio Meade Kuribreña
Image of Leader -

(Image)

Party in Power - Institutional Revolutionary Party
Executive Title - El Presidente [President]
Religion Breakdown -

Roman Catholicism - 83%
Other Christian - 10%
Other Religion - 0.2%
No religion - 5%
Unspecified - 3%

Flag -

(Image)

National Anthem - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8T9g7memUk

Public Goals - Improve relationship with the United States and canada, improve stability, and lower crime rates.
Private Goals - Get rid of the cartels.

Total military size -

Manpower available - 60,000,000
Fit-for-service - 48,885,000
Reaching Military age - 2,175,00
Total Military Personnel - 383,575
Active Personnel - 273,575
Reserved Personnel - 110,000

Breakdown of ground sector -

Combat Tanks - 0
Armored Fighter Vehicles - 695
Self-Propelled Artillery - 12
Towed Artillery - 375
Rocket Projectors - 0

Breakdown of naval sector -

Total Naval Assets - 143
Aircraft Carriers - 0
Frigates - 6
Destroyers - 0
Corvettes - 3
Submarines - 0
Patrol Craft - 131
Mine Warfare Vessels - 11

Breakdown of airforce sector -

Total Aircraft Strength - 452
Fighter Aircraft - 0
Attack Aircraft - 42
Transport Aircraft - 239
Trainer Aircraft - 160
Total helicopter Strength - 209
Attack Helicopter - 0

Major foreign military suppliers [IF APPLICABLE]- The United States
Extra military information -


Currency - Mexican peso
Currency and value of currency compared to USD - Mex$1 -> $0.054
Major import/export partners -

1. United States: US$303 billion (81%)
2. Canada: $10.4 billion (2.8%)
3. China: $5.4 billion (1.4%)
4. Germany: $4 billion (1.1%)
5. Japan: $3.8 billion (1%)
6. Spain: $3.3 billion (0.9%)
7. United Kingdom: $3.2 billion (0.9%)
8. Colombia: $3.1 billion (0.8%)
9. Brazil: $3.1 billion (0.8%)
10. South Korea: $2.5 billion (0.7%)
11. India: $2 billion (0.5%)
12. France: $2 billion (0.5%)
13. Chile: $1.7 billion (0.5%)
14. Guatemala: $1.7 billion (0.5%)
15. Netherlands: $1.6 billion (0.4%)

1. China: -US$64.1 billion
2. Japan: -$14 billion
3. South Korea: -$11.1 billion
4. Germany: -$9.9 billion
5. Malaysia: -$7.7 billion
6. Taiwan: -$6.6 billion
7. Thailand: -$4.9 billion
8. Italy: -$3.7 billion
9. Vietnam: -$3 billion
10. India: -$2.2 billion

Major Domestic Issues - Cartels, Stabality, Corruption, Crime rates, Drug war
Major Foreign Issues - Illegal immigrants from the South

History - For much of recent history, Mexico has been a nation struggling to survive. The War on Drugs declared by American President Richard Nixon was not only a large blow to the stability to the struggling Mexico, but to nearly all of Latin America. The metaphorical war drove the drug trade underground through Latin America, drastically increasing government corruption, crime rates, and the power of the cartels. In the 90s, Mexico opened its economy to NAFTA, allowing them to use the United States to secure their economy. The Mexican government has a future of strife and conflict ahead of them, constantly battling corruption and the drug trade in order to make Mexico the leader of Latin America.

I'd consider President Dean Hampton a foreign issue, but other than that, Accepted.

[Shadow Guard]

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Nationstates Name - Shadow Guard
Nation Name - United Mexican States
Roleplay example link - International Warfare

Capital - Mexico City
Type of Government - Federal government of Mexico
Head of State(s) - José Antonio Meade Kuribreña
Image of Leader -

(Image)

Party in Power - Institutional Revolutionary Party
Executive Title - El Presidente [President]
Religion Breakdown -

Roman Catholicism - 83%
Other Christian - 10%
Other Religion - 0.2%
No religion - 5%
Unspecified - 3%

Flag -

(Image)

National Anthem - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8T9g7memUk

Public Goals - Improve relationship with the United States and canada, improve stability, and lower crime rates.
Private Goals - Get rid of the cartels.

Total military size -

Manpower available - 60,000,000
Fit-for-service - 48,885,000
Reaching Military age - 2,175,00
Total Military Personnel - 383,575
Active Personnel - 273,575
Reserved Personnel - 110,000

Breakdown of ground sector -

Combat Tanks - 0
Armored Fighter Vehicles - 695
Self-Propelled Artillery - 12
Towed Artillery - 375
Rocket Projectors - 0

Breakdown of naval sector -

Total Naval Assets - 143
Aircraft Carriers - 0
Frigates - 6
Destroyers - 0
Corvettes - 3
Submarines - 0
Patrol Craft - 131
Mine Warfare Vessels - 11

Breakdown of airforce sector -

Total Aircraft Strength - 452
Fighter Aircraft - 0
Attack Aircraft - 42
Transport Aircraft - 239
Trainer Aircraft - 160
Total helicopter Strength - 209
Attack Helicopter - 0

Major foreign military suppliers [IF APPLICABLE]- The United States
Extra military information -


Currency - Mexican peso
Currency and value of currency compared to USD - Mex$1 -> $0.054
Major import/export partners -

1. United States: US$303 billion (81%)
2. Canada: $10.4 billion (2.8%)
3. China: $5.4 billion (1.4%)
4. Germany: $4 billion (1.1%)
5. Japan: $3.8 billion (1%)
6. Spain: $3.3 billion (0.9%)
7. United Kingdom: $3.2 billion (0.9%)
8. Colombia: $3.1 billion (0.8%)
9. Brazil: $3.1 billion (0.8%)
10. South Korea: $2.5 billion (0.7%)
11. India: $2 billion (0.5%)
12. France: $2 billion (0.5%)
13. Chile: $1.7 billion (0.5%)
14. Guatemala: $1.7 billion (0.5%)
15. Netherlands: $1.6 billion (0.4%)

1. China: -US$64.1 billion
2. Japan: -$14 billion
3. South Korea: -$11.1 billion
4. Germany: -$9.9 billion
5. Malaysia: -$7.7 billion
6. Taiwan: -$6.6 billion
7. Thailand: -$4.9 billion
8. Italy: -$3.7 billion
9. Vietnam: -$3 billion
10. India: -$2.2 billion

Major Domestic Issues - Cartels, Stabality, Corruption, Crime rates, Drug war
Major Foreign Issues - Illegal immigrants from the South

History - For much of recent history, Mexico has been a nation struggling to survive. The War on Drugs declared by American President Richard Nixon was not only a large blow to the stability to the struggling Mexico, but to nearly all of Latin America. The metaphorical war drove the drug trade underground through Latin America, drastically increasing government corruption, crime rates, and the power of the cartels. In the 90s, Mexico opened its economy to NAFTA, allowing them to use the United States to secure their economy. The Mexican government has a future of strife and conflict ahead of them, constantly battling corruption and the drug trade in order to make Mexico the leader of Latin America.

I'd consider President Dean Hampton a foreign issue, but other than that, Accepted.

alright

[The Free Territory of Makhnovia]

I'd consider President Dean Hampton a foreign issue, but other than that, Accepted.

alright

Mexico is here :-) I invited you to NAFTA summit in Toronto.

[Shadow Guard]

alright

Mexico is here :-) I invited you to NAFTA summit in Toronto.

alright

[Bentus]

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Nationstates Name - Bentus
Nation Name – French Republic (République francaise)

Capital - Paris
Type of Government – Constitutional Republic
Head of State(s) – Fabien Demaret
Image of Leader - WIP
Party in Power [HAS TO HAVE 75%+ MEMBERS AS THE LARGEST PARTY IN AT LEAST ONE HOUSE IN THEIR MODERN LEGISLATURE] – En Marche!
Executive Title - President
Religion Breakdown – 51.1% Christian, 39.6% No Religion, 5.6% Islam, 0.8% Judaism
Flag -
National Anthem – “La Mareillaise”, although the “Anthem of Europe” has seen increasing popularity in official circles.
Public Goals – Strengthen the European Union and promote further integration between core member states. Revitalise the French economy with a focus on advanced manufacturing and technology, with the most contentious element of the plan involving the liberalisation of French labour laws. Push for all members of CESDOT to recommit to NATO’s former goal of 2% GDP spending on defence.
Private Goals – Push for a multi-speed European Union, offering members a choice between their desired rate of integration. Build strong links with friendly governments in North Africa and the Francophonie. Position Europe as the new leader of the Free World, taking on the mantle of the United States.
Total military size – 204,000 active | 183,635 reserve
Breakdown of ground sector –
405 combat tanks
6,863 AFVs
325 Self-Propelled Artillery
233 Towed Artillery
44 Rocket Projectors

Breakdown of naval sector –
4 aircraft carriers (includes helicopter carriers)
11 frigates
4 destroyers
10 submarines
17 PT craft
18 Mine Warfare Vessels

Breakdown of airforce sector –
296 Fighters
284 Attack Aircraft
662 Transport Aircraft
283 Trainer Aircraft
610 Helicopters
49 Attack Helicopters

Major foreign military suppliers [IF APPLICABLE]- Most armaments come from within the European Union, and France itself is a major arms exporter.
Extra military information – The largest armed forces within the European Union and its sole nuclear power following the withdrawal of the UK, France has become increasingly active military since Operation Serval in Mali. A capable aerospace and maritime industry serves as a foundation for a prominent military-industrial complex.
Currency – Euro
Currency and value of currency compared to USD -1 Euro = 1.25 USD
Major import/export partners -
Exporters: Germany, Belgium, Italy, Spain, UK, USA, Netherlands
Importers: Germany, Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, UK, China
Major Domestic Issues – Integrating immigrants, preventing home-grown extremism, continuing to make the economy more competitive
Major Foreign Issues – Strengthening the EU and the Eurozone and determining what place the EU will have in the world, standing firm against renewed Russian aggression and American withdrawal, extremism and the growth of terrorism in fancrophonie countries.

History [MUST LINE UP WITH HISTORY IN "STATUS" SECTION, NOT SET IN STONE AND MUST BE APPROVED BY OPs, WRITE IT LIKE IT'S GOING IN THE "STATUS" SECTION – France can trace its history as far back as the year 486, when the Franks first conquered the region of Gaul from the collapsing Roman Empire. Over the course of millennia, the power of France has ebbed and flowed, with the nation being ruled by Kings, Emperors and Presidents. However, modern France only truly came into being after the entire nation was nearly consumed by the fires of the Second World War. From this tragedy, France emerged stronger and as a powerful proponent for an integrated and united Europe, eventually coming to bury the hatchet with its long-time German rival. While French influence waned during the American Century, the country still wielded significant economic and cultural clout – with its prized position as the most visited nation on Earth a clear indicator of its prominence in the international psyche. However, as the United States’ hegemony began to decline, France found itself becoming more and more involved in international affairs beyond the borders of Europe, beginning in 2012 with its involvement in the conflict in Mali.

Operation Serval, a UN-backed French and European mission to support the local Malinese forces against resurgent extremists, proved itself to be highly effective and earned France the support of the majority of the local population (91% according to an Al Jazeera poll). However, it was not until the Virumaa Crisis in 2022 that France would once again find itself forced to stand firm on its own two feet. As the US withdrew from its commitments to NATO, Europe was left to defend the independence of its allies alone. Images of the French President, Emmanuel Macron, standing before an EU and French flag declaring a common cause stirred a sense of pride within the populace. News broadcasts of joint European deployments, with French soldiers marching in lock-step with their European brethren, brought a new wave of European nationalism to the country. When Russia withdrew, seemingly cowed by the collective effort of the Union and its European allies, celebration and optimism reigned supreme – the typical French cynicism banished in favour of a common determination to build a better future.

[Atrilan]

Here's my app - just need to find a picture for the leader but the rest should be ready for a look over and criticism.

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Nationstates Name - Bentus
Nation Name – French Republic (République francaise)

Capital - Paris
Type of Government – Constitutional Republic
Head of State(s) – Fabien Demaret
Image of Leader - WIP
Party in Power [HAS TO HAVE 75%+ MEMBERS AS THE LARGEST PARTY IN AT LEAST ONE HOUSE IN THEIR MODERN LEGISLATURE] – En Marche!
Executive Title - President
Religion Breakdown – 51.1% Christian, 39.6% No Religion, 5.6% Islam, 0.8% Judaism
Flag -
National Anthem – “La Mareillaise”, although the “Anthem of Europe” has seen increasing popularity in official circles.
Public Goals – Strengthen the European Union and promote further integration between core member states. Revitalise the French economy with a focus on advanced manufacturing and technology, with the most contentious element of the plan involving the liberalisation of French labour laws. Push for all members of CESDOT to recommit to NATO’s former goal of 2% GDP spending on defence.
Private Goals – Push for a multi-speed European Union, offering members a choice between their desired rate of integration. Build strong links with friendly governments in North Africa and the Francophonie. Position Europe as the new leader of the Free World, taking on the mantle of the United States.
Total military size – 204,000 active | 183,635 reserve
Breakdown of ground sector –
405 combat tanks
6,863 AFVs
325 Self-Propelled Artillery
233 Towed Artillery
44 Rocket Projectors

Breakdown of naval sector –
4 aircraft carriers (includes helicopter carriers)
11 frigates
4 destroyers
10 submarines
17 PT craft
18 Mine Warfare Vessels

Breakdown of airforce sector –
296 Fighters
284 Attack Aircraft
662 Transport Aircraft
283 Trainer Aircraft
610 Helicopters
49 Attack Helicopters

Major foreign military suppliers [IF APPLICABLE]- Most armaments come from within the European Union, and France itself is a major arms exporter.
Extra military information – The largest armed forces within the European Union and its sole nuclear power following the withdrawal of the UK, France has become increasingly active military since Operation Serval in Mali. A capable aerospace and maritime industry serves as a foundation for a prominent military-industrial complex.
Currency – Euro
Currency and value of currency compared to USD -1 Euro = 1.25 USD
Major import/export partners -
Exporters: Germany, Belgium, Italy, Spain, UK, USA, Netherlands
Importers: Germany, Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, UK, China
Major Domestic Issues – Integrating immigrants, preventing home-grown extremism, continuing to make the economy more competitive
Major Foreign Issues – Strengthening the EU and the Eurozone and determining what place the EU will have in the world, standing firm against renewed Russian aggression and American withdrawal, extremism and the growth of terrorism in fancrophonie countries.

History [MUST LINE UP WITH HISTORY IN "STATUS" SECTION, NOT SET IN STONE AND MUST BE APPROVED BY OPs, WRITE IT LIKE IT'S GOING IN THE "STATUS" SECTION – France can trace its history as far back as the year 486, when the Franks first conquered the region of Gaul from the collapsing Roman Empire. Over the course of millennia, the power of France has ebbed and flowed, with the nation being ruled by Kings, Emperors and Presidents. However, modern France only truly came into being after the entire nation was nearly consumed by the fires of the Second World War. From this tragedy, France emerged stronger and as a powerful proponent for an integrated and united Europe, eventually coming to bury the hatchet with its long-time German rival. While French influence waned during the American Century, the country still wielded significant economic and cultural clout – with its prized position as the most visited nation on Earth a clear indicator of its prominence in the international psyche. However, as the United States’ hegemony began to decline, France found itself becoming more and more involved in international affairs beyond the borders of Europe, beginning in 2012 with its involvement in the conflict in Mali.

Operation Serval, a UN-backed French and European mission to support the local Malinese forces against resurgent extremists, proved itself to be highly effective and earned France the support of the majority of the local population (91% according to an Al Jazeera poll). However, it was not until the Virumaa Crisis in 2022 that France would once again find itself forced to stand firm on its own two feet. As the US withdrew from its commitments to NATO, Europe was left to defend the independence of its allies alone. Images of the French President, Emmanuel Macron, standing before an EU and French flag declaring a common cause stirred a sense of pride within the populace. News broadcasts of joint European deployments, with French soldiers marching in lock-step with their European brethren, brought a new wave of European nationalism to the country. When Russia withdrew, seemingly cowed by the collective effort of the Union and its European allies, celebration and optimism reigned supreme – the typical French cynicism banished in favour of a common determination to build a better future.

I'll go ahead and let you get the image for your leader when you can, it's not a major enough thing to delay acceptance. I think you and I will be great friends, France. Long live the European Union, may we hold back Russia and bring a continent to metaphorical unity! Accepted.

[Chewion]

Here's my app - just need to find a picture for the leader but the rest should be ready for a look over and criticism.

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Nationstates Name - Bentus
Nation Name – French Republic (République francaise)

Capital - Paris
Type of Government – Constitutional Republic
Head of State(s) – Fabien Demaret
Image of Leader - WIP
Party in Power [HAS TO HAVE 75%+ MEMBERS AS THE LARGEST PARTY IN AT LEAST ONE HOUSE IN THEIR MODERN LEGISLATURE] – En Marche!
Executive Title - President
Religion Breakdown – 51.1% Christian, 39.6% No Religion, 5.6% Islam, 0.8% Judaism
Flag -
National Anthem – “La Mareillaise”, although the “Anthem of Europe” has seen increasing popularity in official circles.
Public Goals – Strengthen the European Union and promote further integration between core member states. Revitalise the French economy with a focus on advanced manufacturing and technology, with the most contentious element of the plan involving the liberalisation of French labour laws. Push for all members of CESDOT to recommit to NATO’s former goal of 2% GDP spending on defence.
Private Goals – Push for a multi-speed European Union, offering members a choice between their desired rate of integration. Build strong links with friendly governments in North Africa and the Francophonie. Position Europe as the new leader of the Free World, taking on the mantle of the United States.
Total military size – 204,000 active | 183,635 reserve
Breakdown of ground sector –
405 combat tanks
6,863 AFVs
325 Self-Propelled Artillery
233 Towed Artillery
44 Rocket Projectors

Breakdown of naval sector –
4 aircraft carriers (includes helicopter carriers)
11 frigates
4 destroyers
10 submarines
17 PT craft
18 Mine Warfare Vessels

Breakdown of airforce sector –
296 Fighters
284 Attack Aircraft
662 Transport Aircraft
283 Trainer Aircraft
610 Helicopters
49 Attack Helicopters

Major foreign military suppliers [IF APPLICABLE]- Most armaments come from within the European Union, and France itself is a major arms exporter.
Extra military information – The largest armed forces within the European Union and its sole nuclear power following the withdrawal of the UK, France has become increasingly active military since Operation Serval in Mali. A capable aerospace and maritime industry serves as a foundation for a prominent military-industrial complex.
Currency – Euro
Currency and value of currency compared to USD -1 Euro = 1.25 USD
Major import/export partners -
Exporters: Germany, Belgium, Italy, Spain, UK, USA, Netherlands
Importers: Germany, Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, UK, China
Major Domestic Issues – Integrating immigrants, preventing home-grown extremism, continuing to make the economy more competitive
Major Foreign Issues – Strengthening the EU and the Eurozone and determining what place the EU will have in the world, standing firm against renewed Russian aggression and American withdrawal, extremism and the growth of terrorism in fancrophonie countries.

History [MUST LINE UP WITH HISTORY IN "STATUS" SECTION, NOT SET IN STONE AND MUST BE APPROVED BY OPs, WRITE IT LIKE IT'S GOING IN THE "STATUS" SECTION – France can trace its history as far back as the year 486, when the Franks first conquered the region of Gaul from the collapsing Roman Empire. Over the course of millennia, the power of France has ebbed and flowed, with the nation being ruled by Kings, Emperors and Presidents. However, modern France only truly came into being after the entire nation was nearly consumed by the fires of the Second World War. From this tragedy, France emerged stronger and as a powerful proponent for an integrated and united Europe, eventually coming to bury the hatchet with its long-time German rival. While French influence waned during the American Century, the country still wielded significant economic and cultural clout – with its prized position as the most visited nation on Earth a clear indicator of its prominence in the international psyche. However, as the United States’ hegemony began to decline, France found itself becoming more and more involved in international affairs beyond the borders of Europe, beginning in 2012 with its involvement in the conflict in Mali.

Operation Serval, a UN-backed French and European mission to support the local Malinese forces against resurgent extremists, proved itself to be highly effective and earned France the support of the majority of the local population (91% according to an Al Jazeera poll). However, it was not until the Virumaa Crisis in 2022 that France would once again find itself forced to stand firm on its own two feet. As the US withdrew from its commitments to NATO, Europe was left to defend the independence of its allies alone. Images of the French President, Emmanuel Macron, standing before an EU and French flag declaring a common cause stirred a sense of pride within the populace. News broadcasts of joint European deployments, with French soldiers marching in lock-step with their European brethren, brought a new wave of European nationalism to the country. When Russia withdrew, seemingly cowed by the collective effort of the Union and its European allies, celebration and optimism reigned supreme – the typical French cynicism banished in favour of a common determination to build a better future.

I'll go ahead and let you get the image for your leader when you can, it's not a major enough thing to delay acceptance. I think you and I will be great friends, France. Long live the European Union, may we hold back Russia and bring a continent to metaphorical unity! Accepted.

I like how your now saying metaphorical unity instead of confederation.

[Atrilan]

I'll go ahead and let you get the image for your leader when you can, it's not a major enough thing to delay acceptance. I think you and I will be great friends, France. Long live the European Union, may we hold back Russia and bring a continent to metaphorical unity! Accepted.

I like how your now saying metaphorical unity instead of confederation.

Oh, trust me, a Confederation would be absolutely fantastic. But, at the moment, I have absolutely no idea how to accomplish that, or how I would run a nation with several players. So, for now, it's just a closer, better union.

[Chewion]

I like how your now saying metaphorical unity instead of confederation.

Oh, trust me, a Confederation would be absolutely fantastic. But, at the moment, I have absolutely no idea how to accomplish that, or how I would run a nation with several players. So, for now, it's just a closer, better union.

You should also cut down on bureaucracy.

[Bentus]

Oh, trust me, a Confederation would be absolutely fantastic. But, at the moment, I have absolutely no idea how to accomplish that, or how I would run a nation with several players. So, for now, it's just a closer, better union.

You should also cut down on bureaucracy.

True that. Although it is a good question how a union of player-run nations (EU or otherwise) would be managed OOC-wise. Maybe adopt a system to the USA with individual state bureaucracies existing alongside a more centralized (albeit not quite with overarching Federal powers) institution?

[Atrilan]

You should also cut down on bureaucracy.

True that. Although it is a good question how a union of player-run nations (EU or otherwise) would be managed OOC-wise. Maybe adopt a system to the USA with individual state bureaucracies existing alongside a more centralized (albeit not quite with overarching Federal powers) institution?

You talking in the context of the roleplay or in a hypothetical European Confederation?

[Bentus]

You talking in the context of the roleplay or in a hypothetical European Confederation?

The context of the roleplay I've never actually seen a multi-player nationstate being run before on a forum - save for one short-lived RP where a few superpowers were handled by players running individual ministers in prominent positions.

[Chewion]

You talking in the context of the roleplay or in a hypothetical European Confederation?

The context of the roleplay I've never actually seen a multi-player nationstate being run before on a forum - save for one short-lived RP where a few superpowers were handled by players running individual ministers in prominent positions.

Probably won’t happen.

[Atrilan]

You talking in the context of the roleplay or in a hypothetical European Confederation?

The context of the roleplay ;) I've never actually seen a multi-player nationstate being run before on a forum - save for one short-lived RP where a few superpowers were handled by players running individual ministers in prominent positions.

In this roleplay's spiritual predecessor, International Warfare [A PMT roleplay run with a national perspective, but with not much realism, diplomacy, and long-term thought], we had a North African Confederation which was run by Pacificora, who is our International Entity [International Warfare is also where the IE originated from, it used to be played by Entitaria] alongside Welfresio, who is our Iran. Welf ended up getting pretty discouraged, dropped out for a bit, and reapplied as Algeria in the end because he kind of got bored only contributing war-related things and not being able to have the ability to post, since it was run through Pacificora's account. If I was to do it, I'd create a channel on our Discord [Which I have, but I'm delaying releasing for strategic reasons] where European Confederation members could discuss matters to be posted on a joint account. Or, if a nation doesn't have a Discord, it could all be done through another forum.

The context of the roleplay ;) I've never actually seen a multi-player nationstate being run before on a forum - save for one short-lived RP where a few superpowers were handled by players running individual ministers in prominent positions.

Probably won’t happen.

Won't stop me from working towards it and seeing where I end up.

[Shogunate of the Uzumaki Empire]

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Nationstates Name - Shogunate of the Uzumaki Empire
Nation Name - Republic of Madagascar

Capital - Antananarivo
Type of Government - Unitary semi-presidential constitutional republic
Head of State(s) - Anatole Fotomanantena
Image of Leader -

(Image)

Party in Power - Tiako I Madagasikara
Executive Title - President
Religion Breakdown - Protestant (45.8%)
Roman Catholic (38.1%)
Other Christian (1.1%)
Muslim (3%)
Folk religions (4.5%)
Unaffiliated (6.9%)
Flag -

(Image)

National Anthem - National Anthem of Madagascar

Public Goals - To prevent the Country from starting a political crisis or perhaps a coup. The government will also support healthcare and employment as well as abolishing clan wars between ethnic groups.
Private Goals - To keep the country neutral as long as possible and to prevent the country from collapsing.

Total military size -
Breakdown of ground sector - Tanks
12 PT-76 light tanks
Armored cars and APCs
~35 BRDM-2 reconnaissance vehicles
20 M3A1 Scout Car
10 FV701 Ferret
8 M8 Greyhound
30 M3A1 half-track armored personnel carriers
Artillery
12 122-mm D-30 artillery pieces
5 105-mm M-101 artillery pieces
8 120-mm M-43 mortars
8+ 82-mm M-43 mortars
Anti-aircraft
50 14.5-mm ZPU-4 air defence guns
20 37-mm Type 55 air defence guns
Breakdown of naval sector -
Breakdown of airforce sector -
Major foreign military suppliers [IF APPLICABLE]- N/A
Extra military information - Not really.


Currency - Malagasy ariary
Currency and value of currency compared to USD -
Major import/export partners - France 21.6%
United States 10.6%
Germany 8.8%
China 8.3%
Netherlands 5.7%
Canada 4.9%
Belgium 4.5%
Japan 4.4%
South Africa 4.1%

Major Domestic Issues - Outbreak of a Disease that have broke out 7 years ago. Civil unrest in Antananarivo have occur despite Anatole's victory in the Election as well as becoming the youngest Prime Minister in Madagascar at the age of 42 behind Andry Rajoelina.
Major Foreign Issues - N/A

History - In the Berlin Treaty, the British accepted the claims of France to exert its influence on Madagascar, and a treaty of alliance between France and Madagascar was signed in December 17, 1885 by Queen Ranavalona III.

Disagreements on the implementation of this treaty served as a pretext for the French invasion of 1895, which first met little resistance. The authority of the Prime Minister Rainilaiarivony, in power since 1864, had indeed become very unpopular with the public.

The British accepted the imposition of a French protectorate over Madagascar in 1890 in return for eventual British control over Zanzibar (subsequently part of Tanzania) and as part of an overall definition of spheres of influence in the area. The intention of the French was initially to maintain the protectorate in order to control the economy and foreign relations of the island. But later, the outbreak of the Menalamba rebellion and the arrival of General Gallieni responsible to "pacify" the country 1896 led to the colonization of the island and the exile of the queen to Algeria.

Malagasy troops fought in France, Morocco, and Syria during World War II. Prior to the implementation of the Final Solution, Nazi Germany had considered the Madagascar Plan, which would have relocated European Jews to Madagascar. After France fell to the Germans in 1940, the Vichy government administered Madagascar until 1942, when British Empire troops occupied the strategic island in the Battle of Madagascar in order to preclude its seizure by the Japanese. The United Kingdom handed over control of the island to Free French Forces in 1943. In 1948, with French prestige at a low ebb, the French government, headed by Prime Minister Paul Ramadier of the French Section of the Workers' International (SFIO) party, suppressed the Madagascar revolt, a nationalist uprising.

The French subsequently established reformed institutions in 1956 under the Loi Cadre (Overseas Reform Act), and Madagascar moved peacefully toward independence. The Malagasy Republic, proclaimed on October 14, 1958, became an autonomous state within the French Community. On 26 March 1960 France agreed to Madagascar becoming fully independent. On 26 June 1960 Madagascar became an independent country and Philibert Tsiranana became its first president. Tsiranana's rule represented continuation, with French settlers (or colons) still in positions of power. Unlike many of France's former colonies, the Malagasy Republic strongly resisted movements towards communism.

In 1972, protests against these policies came to a head and Tsiranana had to step down. He handed power to General Gabriel Ramanantsoa of the army and his provisional government. This régime reversed previous policy in favour of closer ties with the Soviet Union.

On 5 February 1975, Colonel Richard Ratsimandrava became the President of Madagascar. After six days as head of the country, he died in an assassination while driving from the presidential palace to his home. Political power passed to Gilles Andriamahazo. On 15 June 1975, Lieutenant-Commander Didier Ratsiraka (who had previously served as foreign minister) came to power in a coup. Elected president for a seven-year term, Ratsiraka moved further towards socialism, nationalizing much of the economy and cutting all ties with France. These policies hastened the decline in the Madagascan economy that had begun after independence as French immigrants left the country, leaving a shortage of skills and technology behind. Ratsiraka's original seven-year term as President continued after his party (Avant-garde de la Révolution Malgache or AREMA) became the only legal party in the 1977 elections.

In the 1980s, Madagascar moved back towards France, abandoning many of its communist-inspired policies in favour of a market economy, though Ratsiraka still kept hold of power.

Eventually, opposition, both within and without, forced Ratsiraka to consider his position and in 1992 the country adopted a new and democratic constitution. The first multi-party elections came in 1993, with Albert Zafy defeating Ratsiraka.

Despite being a strong proponent of a liberal, free-market economy. Zafy ran on a ticket critical of the IMF and World Bank. During his presidency struggled to implement IMF and World Bank guidelines that were, on the short term, suicidal politically.

As president Zafy was frustrated by the restraints placed upon the powers of his office by the new constitution. His quest for increased executive power put him on a collision course with the parliament led by then Prime Minister Francisque Ravony. Zafy eventually won the power he sought after but suffered impeachment at the hands of the disenfranchised parliament in 1996 for violating the constitution by refusing to promulgate specific laws.

The ensuing elections saw a turnout of less than 50% and unexpectedly resulted in the re-election of Didier Ratsiraka. He moved further towards capitalism. The influence of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank led to widespread privatisation.

Opposition to Ratsiraka began to grow again. Opposition parties boycotted provincial elections in 2000, and the 2001 presidential election produced more controversy. The opposition candidate Marc Ravalomanana claimed victory after the first round (in December) but the incumbent rejected this position. In early 2002 supporters of the two sides took to the streets and violent clashes took place. Ravalomanana claimed that fraud had occurred in the polls. After an April recount the High Constitutional Court declared Ravalomanana president. Ratsiraka continued to dispute the result but his opponent gained international recognition, and Ratsiraka had to go into exile in France, though forces loyal to him continued activities in Madagascar. Ravalomanana's I Love Madagascar party achieved overwhelming electoral success in December 2001 and he survived an attempted coup in January 2003. He used his mandate to work closely with the IMF and the World Bank to reform the economy, to end corruption and to realise the country's potential. Ratsiraka went on trial (in absentia) for embezzlement (the authorities charged him with taking $8m of public money with him into exile) and the court sentenced him to ten years' hard labour.

Ravalomanana is credited with improving the country's infrastructure, such as roads, along with making improvements in education and health, but has faced criticism for his lack of progress against poverty; purchasing power is said to have declined during his time in office. On November 18, 2006, his plane was forced to divert from Madagascar's capital during a return trip from Europe following reports of a coup underway in Antananarivo and shooting near the airport; however, this alleged coup attempt was unsuccessful.

Ravalomanana ran for a second term in the presidential election held on December 3, 2006. According to official results, he won the election with 54.79% of the vote in the first round; his best results were in Antananarivo Province, where he received the support of 75.39% of voters. He was sworn in for his second term on January 19, 2007.

Ravalomanana dissolved the National Assembly in July 2007, prior to the end of its term, following a constitutional referendum earlier in the year. Ravalomanana said that a new election needed to be held so that the National Assembly would reflect the changes made in this referendum.

He became involved in a political standoff after he closed the TV station belonging to Antananarivo mayor Andry Rajoelina.

In January 2009, protests which then turned violent were organized and spearheaded by Andry Rajoelina, the mayor of the capital city of Antananarivo and a prominent opponent of President Ravalomanana.

The situation fundamentally changed on March 10, 2009 when army leaders forced the recently appointed defense secretary to resign (the previous one had decided to resign after the killings by the presidential guard on February 7, 2009). They also announced that they gave the opponents 72 hours to dialogue and find a solution to the crisis before they would take further action. This move came after the leaders of the main military camp had announced a day earlier that they would not execute orders coming from the presidency any more since their duty was to protect the people, and not to oppress them, as groups of the military had done over the last few days.

On 16 March, the army seized the presidential palace in the centre of Antananarivo. Ravalomanana was not in the palace at the time. He finally handed his resignation to the army, which then decided to hand over power to his fierce political rival, Andry Rajoelina.

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[Atrilan]

Here's what i got so far.

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Nationstates Name - Shogunate of the Uzumaki Empire
Nation Name - Republic of Madagascar

Capital - Antananarivo
Type of Government - Unitary semi-presidential constitutional republic
Head of State(s) - Anatole Fotomanantena
Image of Leader -

(Image)

Party in Power - Tiako I Madagasikara
Executive Title - President
Religion Breakdown - Protestant (45.8%)
Roman Catholic (38.1%)
Other Christian (1.1%)
Muslim (3%)
Folk religions (4.5%)
Unaffiliated (6.9%)
Flag -

(Image)

National Anthem - National Anthem of Madagascar

Public Goals -
Private Goals -

Total military size -
Breakdown of ground sector - Tanks
12 PT-76 light tanks
Armored cars and APCs
~35 BRDM-2 reconnaissance vehicles
20 M3A1 Scout Car
10 FV701 Ferret
8 M8 Greyhound
30 M3A1 half-track armored personnel carriers
Artillery
12 122-mm D-30 artillery pieces
5 105-mm M-101 artillery pieces
8 120-mm M-43 mortars
8+ 82-mm M-43 mortars
Anti-aircraft Edit
50 14.5-mm ZPU-4 air defence guns
20 37-mm Type 55 air defence guns
Breakdown of naval sector -
Breakdown of airforce sector -
Major foreign military suppliers [IF APPLICABLE]-
Extra military information - Not really.


Currency - Malagasy ariary
Currency and value of currency compared to USD -
Major import/export partners - France 21.6%
United States 10.6%
Germany 8.8%
China 8.3%
Netherlands 5.7%
Canada 4.9%
Belgium 4.5%
Japan 4.4%
South Africa 4.1%

Major Domestic Issues -
Major Foreign Issues -

History [MUST LINE UP WITH HISTORY IN "STATUS" SECTION, NOT SET IN STONE AND MUST BE APPROVED BY OPs, WRITE IT LIKE IT'S GOING IN THE "STATUS" SECTION -

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Not too bad, just a few more things to fill in.

[Aillyria]

Sorry for the delay, I'll have my app for Italy up tomorrow. I just have a few things to add to it.

[Atrilan]

Sorry for the delay, I'll have my app for Italy up tomorrow. I just have a few things to add to it.

Like your undying devotion to the European Union?

[Aillyria]

Sorry for the delay, I'll have my app for Italy up tomorrow. I just have a few things to add to it.

Like your undying devotion to the European Union?

Lol, I'd rather drown in a vat of tomato sauce!

It really depends on the direction the EU takes, if Germany plays its cards right, they could woo Italy into a closer Union....but it won't be easy.

[Atrilan]

Like your undying devotion to the European Union?

Lol, I'd rather drown in a vat of tomato sauce! :p

It really depends on the direction the EU takes, if Germany plays its cards right, they could woo Italy into a closer Union....but it won't be easy.

Good thing I have a deck of Aces.

And by that I mean a vague idea how to help the Union, but don't read into my one-liners too much.

[Nancivania]

Lol, I'd rather drown in a vat of tomato sauce!

It really depends on the direction the EU takes, if Germany plays its cards right, they could woo Italy into a closer Union....but it won't be easy.

Good thing I have a deck of Aces.

And by that I mean a vague idea how to help the Union, but don't read into my one-liners too much.

Deck of aces? If you switch around the letters in deck of aces you get "Fock da scee"

"Fock da scee" becomes "F*ck the see"

"F*ck the see" is clearly referring to the Holy See, the Vatican, the Pope, and the Catholic Church

Germany wants to genocide Catholics

[Rodez]

Good thing I have a deck of Aces.

And by that I mean a vague idea how to help the Union, but don't read into my one-liners too much.

Deck of aces? If you switch around the letters in deck of aces you get "Fock da scee"

"Fock da scee" becomes "F*ck the see"

"F*ck the see" is clearly referring to the Holy See, the Vatican, the Pope, and the Catholic Church

Germany wants to genocide Catholics

Dios mío

Time to mobilize the tercios again!

Also maybe the Church needs to get more . . . proactive.

[Gamer Eric]

Was reading through the modifiers on the OP, and noticed the "Government resentment" for Mexico said the people of Brazil xP

[Waztaskio]

Just a tag. For now...

[Atrilan]

Was reading through the modifiers on the OP, and noticed the "Government resentment" for Mexico said the people of Brazil xP

That's because I copy and paste, I'll fix it

Good thing I have a deck of Aces.

And by that I mean a vague idea how to help the Union, but don't read into my one-liners too much.

Deck of aces? If you switch around the letters in deck of aces you get "Fock da scee"

"Fock da scee" becomes "F*ck the see"

"F*ck the see" is clearly referring to the Holy See, the Vatican, the Pope, and the Catholic Church

Germany wants to genocide Catholics

Martin Luther was right, death to Katholiks
Banned by NS mods for encouraging genocide