2024: AGE OF SUPERPOWERS [OOC | COBALT NETWORK SPONSORED]

[Greater Redosia]

How quickly does time pass in this RP, out of curiosity? I assume that the pace changes depending on what's happening, but in general what would be a good rule of thumb? I'm hoping to get a post up by the end of the week, so apologies for the delay!

"ONE PAGE IS SIX MONTHS, FOUR POSTS IS ONE MONTH EXCLUDING IE POSTS" -Axalis

This is from the IC, so there ya go my friend.

[Pacificora]

1) I find it very difficult to believe that within 6 years the country was not just able to change its national anthem, but didn't even change it to the unofficial and widely known ‘We are Australia’. Just because I am a perfectionist, please either ‘Advance Australia Fair’ or ‘We are Australia’.
2) I know this is just like nothing at all but there are other reasonably popular religions in Australia, particularly variants of christianity other than Anglicanism. So sorry but it just slightly annoys me.
3) YES PLEASE DO AUSTRALIAN REPUBLIC I WOULD BE SO SO HAPPY xD
4) Whilst it is not like a huge growth I did notice that the Armed Forces grew in number a bit, so could you possibly break it down into active and reserve so I can just review it?


1) Uh the land down under song thing was just a joke mate, i included the advance aus anthem below it but since it hasnt been grasped, np since yall be foreigners, ill change it for ya
2) ???????? i listed a bunch of other religions like islam then did MULTICULTURALISM at the end. didnt realise it was i had to list even more for some ppl to understand
3) ya
4) ya

1) Oh sorry, didn’t watch the videos and assumed that the link underneath was the same
2) Nah it is just me being pedantic

[Greater Redosia]

1) I find it very difficult to believe that within 6 years the country was not just able to change its national anthem, but didn't even change it to the unofficial and widely known ‘We are Australia’. Just because I am a perfectionist, please either ‘Advance Australia Fair’ or ‘We are Australia’.
2) I know this is just like nothing at all but there are other reasonably popular religions in Australia, particularly variants of christianity other than Anglicanism. So sorry but it just slightly annoys me.
3) YES PLEASE DO AUSTRALIAN REPUBLIC I WOULD BE SO SO HAPPY xD
4) Whilst it is not like a huge growth I did notice that the Armed Forces grew in number a bit, so could you possibly break it down into active and reserve so I can just review it?


1) Uh the land down under song thing was just a joke mate, i included the advance aus anthem below it but since it hasnt been grasped, np since yall be foreigners, ill change it for ya
2) ???????? i listed a bunch of other religions like islam then did MULTICULTURALISM at the end. didnt realise it was i had to list even more for some ppl to understand
3) ya
4) ya

1) Oh sorry, didn’t watch the videos and assumed that the link underneath was the same
2) Nah it is just me being pedantic

You crazy aussie.

[Atrilan]

Reservations for Japan, Brazil, and North Korea have just expired. Feel free to apply as them.

[Waztaskio]

Hum...I don't 100% agree with the fact that Argentina has no need to really arm that fast, especially in the wake of the United States going back from it's foreign commitments and the increasing tensions with Brazil. And as you stated, we would still be under-powered compared to Brazil, which would be seen as a major threat in the future to Argentina due to my previous statements. Argentina is also rather isolated in South America, and although yes Chile and Bolivia would be smaller in terms of military to Argentina, Argentina is much bigger then these countries and either way would be bigger. And since Brazil would still be the top dog in Brazil, Argentina follows as a secondary power in South America which is what it is anyway and would stay so the balance of power is not really disrupted. And to be honest, I have zero intention on starting wars against other South American powers unless absolutely necessary. The main issue however, is without these improvements Argentina will be far behind once 2024 hits. They have millions of soldiers they could call, a much bigger military, much more developed air, army, and naval assets, etc. Point simply being, I'm already at a massive disadvantage when put up against Brazil alone, that I don't feel that it's fair to limit me from engaging in this because of the concerns of Chile and Bolivia. That to me is like stopping the United States from ramping up some of it's military, because of Mexico.

Once again, normally this would be of no issue at all, except for one thing, and that is the fact that have an applicant for Chile.

I don't see how this is an issue. If this is really not that big of an issue as you claim as well, what's wrong with accepting the applications and if the Chile applicant wants to, he can be allowed to edit in additional information to compensate? I don't understand why I need to limit myself, on behalf of another person when it's reasonable to have this as we all stated.

[Chewion]

Is there a limit to how big our history section is? I’m on my fourth paragraph and still have at least 3-4 more. And these are decent sized paragraphs.

[Alaroma]

[DO NOT REMOVE : 68954012663]

Nationstates Name - Alaroma, checking in daddy Atrilan!
Nation Name - The (GLORIOUS) Russian Federation
Roleplay example link -

Capital - MOSCOW
Type of Government - Semi-Presidential Republic
Head of State(s) - (DADDY) Vladimir Putin
Image of Leader -

(Image)

Party in Power [HAS TO HAVE 75%+ MEMBERS AS THE LARGEST PARTY IN AT LEAST ONE HOUSE IN THEIR MODERN LEGISLATURE] - The United Russia Party
Executive Title - President
Religion Breakdown -
48.3- Christianity
25%- Spiritual but not Religious
13%- Atheism
6.5%- Islam
7.2%- Mix
Flag -

(Image)

National Anthem - [optional]

Public Goals - Growing Closer with CSTO Nations, Making Russia "Open for Business", Addressing relations with China/USA/Europe
Private Goals - Establish Russia is the premier power in Europe, position Russia in the position of power in Europe, handle/influence politics in Asia, Continue Modernization, Negotiate future relations with USA, India and China.(Economic ones)

Total military size -
Breakdown of ground sector -
400,000 Active Duty
20,230 Tanks(Includes MBTs, Light, etc)
31,400 AFMs
6,000 SPA
4,700 PA
3,800 Rocket Projectors
Breakdown of naval sector -
175,000 Active Personnel
2 Aircraft Carrier
1 Battle cruiser (This is apparently a thing.....)
12 Frigates
27 Destroyers
81 Corvettes
67 Submarines
46 Mine Warfare Vessels
Breakdown of airforce sector -
150,000 Active Personell
1,023 Fighter Aircraft
1,503 Attack Aircraft
1,130 Transport Aircraft
392 Trainer Aircraft

2,600,000 Reserves

Major foreign military suppliers [IF APPLICABLE]- I am the major foreign military supplier.
Extra military information - The second largest military exporter of arms in the World.


Currency - The (ALMIGHTY) Russian Rubble
Currency and value of currency compared to USD -0.018
Major import/export partners -
Major trading partners of Russia are Germany, Italy, China, Turkey, Poland, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, and Finland.

Russia provides most of the needs of the CIS countries in oil and oil products, gas, timber, machinery and equipment. For the majority of CIS countries Russia remains the main trading partner. It also is a major supplier of Gas/Oil for Europe.


Major Domestic Issues - Diversifying the economy, putting people to work, getting back purchasing power, punching economic inequality in the face.
Major Foreign Issues - Expanding Russian Influence, Consolidating Russian Allies, Resisting Europe, regaing Trade partners, Reassesing who is closest to Russia.

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 -
Now, after the victory of Vladimir in the 2018 Russian Elections, he had breathing room. He set about trying to diversify the Russian economy, which meant lowering investment in things as such as pensions and rising investment in Education, improved infrastructure, and R&D. With this, the initial reaction was varied. Some, especially the older population, reacted by protesting. However others took this with stride, seeing this as a chance to help the economy. Sectors like Lumber began picking up production, and overall the economy was laying the foundation roads to a more diversified Russian Economy. This included working on different use of mineral resources instead of just relying on Oil and Gas, and beginning to fund, as stated before, different parts of the economy. Including technology and the such. With this, it was hopped the Russian Economy would gradually begin it's climb back to being part of the more prosperous economies of the world. However there was some challenges that had to be met first, and they weren't purely economical.

Then came the 2022 incident, which was used to mask more economic reforms and more opportunities for Russia to fix the muck it found itself stuck in. Now this gave opportunity for Oligarch Elite who disagreed ed a little to vehemently with the new economic policies which began to change the fortunes of the Russian economy, which could not be stopped. However for the most part, it was doing gradually enough for the impact to not hurt anyone too much. Well, maybe not some people, but with the Virumaa Crisis in full swing, patriotism has a way of doing away with previous grievances. It also began more armaments, such as the Pro-Russian side in the Ukrainian civil war, keeping a close eye on the situation there. The mood was right, and as the United Russia party continues to consolidate over Russia, Putin must prepare for who his successor will be, and how he(Or She) will lead Russia. In this event, they will continue the policies that Putin carried out, and while Putin will loom in the political arena, the Successor to him will have to face new challenges to the Russian people. Russia can only go up from this point, however the main opponent was time. Yes, indeed, it was time. Conflict was unavoidable, so the Russian Federation had much to do. From securing friendships, to making new ones, to making Russia what it once was. The goals? To make Russia Strong again. To make Russia Rich again. To make Russia Great Again. Для Родины!

With all those memes at the beginning, I would've denied you so quickly if I didn't know you were good xD

Also, just note that most of the patriotism from the Virumaa Crisis has subsided. Other than that, Accepted.

Got it, good to note.

[Greater Redosia]

Is there a limit to how big our history section is? I’m on my fourth paragraph and still have at least 3-4 more. And these are decent sized paragraphs.

I do not think there is a limit chewie, if anything more information the better.

[Chewion]

Is there a limit to how big our history section is? I’m on my fourth paragraph and still have at least 3-4 more. And these are decent sized paragraphs.

I do not think there is a limit chewie, if anything more information the better.

Cool. I sorta lost myself in the research and all that and I’m really into this Sweden thing. It’s a very interesting country if you look into it.

[Greater Redosia]

I do not think there is a limit chewie, if anything more information the better.

Cool. I sorta lost myself in the research and all that and I’m really into this Sweden thing. It’s a very interesting country if you look into it.

Bah, who needs Sweden. Morocco is number one.

[Alaroma]

Cool. I sorta lost myself in the research and all that and I’m really into this Sweden thing. It’s a very interesting country if you look into it.

Bah, who needs Sweden. Morocco is number one.

Russia looms

[Greater Redosia]

Bah, who needs Sweden. Morocco is number one.

Russia looms

glares back with the Arab League

[Alaroma]

Russia looms

glares back with the Arab League

Slowly wooing Arab Countries

[Greater Redosia]

glares back with the Arab League

Slowly wooing Arab Countries

is a literal member of the Arab league and is willing to cooperate with a European business that could bring wealth to North Africa.

[Greater Redosia]

Desertec best tec

[Alaroma]

Slowly wooing Arab Countries

is a literal member of the Arab league and is willing to cooperate with a European business that could bring wealth to North Africa.

Or Neo-Colonialism

[Greater Redosia]

is a literal member of the Arab league and is willing to cooperate with a European business that could bring wealth to North Africa.

Or Neo-Colonialism

They are already too divided between themselves and against you.

[Chewion]

Would it be ok to include military purchases and stuff in my history? Stuff that took place from 2018-2024?

[Greater Redosia]

Would it be ok to include military purchases and stuff in my history? Stuff that took place from 2018-2024?

I would think so, as long as it is nothing too major I would assume.

[Chewion]

Would it be ok to include military purchases and stuff in my history? Stuff that took place from 2018-2024?

I would think so, as long as it is nothing too major I would assume.

I mean it’s not on the level of buying an aircraft carrier or anything. Just some SPA, MBTs, a few more ships, and not scraping planes that are supposed to be scrapped in a few years IRL.

All in all it amounts to maybe 3-4 billion dollars worth of stuff over the course of 6 years and I doubled my defense budget to bring it up to 3% GDP.

If this isn’t ok I’ll remove it.

[Nancivania]

I would think so, as long as it is nothing too major I would assume.

I mean it’s not on the level of buying an aircraft carrier or anything. Just some SPA, MBTs, a few more ships, and not scraping planes that are supposed to be scrapped in a few years IRL.

All in all it amounts to maybe 3-4 billion dollars worth of stuff over the course of 6 years and I doubled my defense budget to bring it up to 3% GDP.

If this isn’t ok I’ll remove it.

3% of the economy? In Sweden?

I'd say that's unlikely

[Chewion]

I mean it’s not on the level of buying an aircraft carrier or anything. Just some SPA, MBTs, a few more ships, and not scraping planes that are supposed to be scrapped in a few years IRL.

All in all it amounts to maybe 3-4 billion dollars worth of stuff over the course of 6 years and I doubled my defense budget to bring it up to 3% GDP.

If this isn’t ok I’ll remove it.

3% of the economy? In Sweden?

I'd say that's unlikely

They had it before last time Russia, then the Soviets, were acting aggressively I believe. I figured it wouldn’t be surprising if they did so again with the US all but out of the picture and Russia poking around.

If not what do you think is a reasonable increase?

[Nancivania]

3% of the economy? In Sweden?

I'd say that's unlikely

They had it before last time Russia, then the Soviets, were acting aggressively I believe. I figured it wouldn’t be surprising if they did so again with the US all but out of the picture and Russia poking around.

If not what do you think is a reasonable increase?

I'd say 2-2.5% tops

The country still has a lot of cleaning up to do from the migrant crisis

[Chewion]

They had it before last time Russia, then the Soviets, were acting aggressively I believe. I figured it wouldn’t be surprising if they did so again with the US all but out of the picture and Russia poking around.

If not what do you think is a reasonable increase?

I'd say 2-2.5% tops

The country still has a lot of cleaning up to do from the migrant crisis

Ok that still leaves me with I think 11-12 billion USD for my budget. That is just a guess off the top of my head.

[Nations United for Conquest]

I'd say 2-2.5% tops

The country still has a lot of cleaning up to do from the migrant crisis

Ok that still leaves me with I think 11-12 billion USD for my budget. That is just a guess off the top of my head.

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