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

[Bastirma]

Hey all! Are you guys still accepting any applications? If so are there any countries in particular I should play? I’m willing to be any one that you may need!

We're always are accepting. Here's a list of nations we'd like to have, but feel free to chose any that suits your fancy:

South Korea
Japan
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Ethiopia
Spain
Venezuela
South Africa
Indonesia
Kazakhstan
Greece
Free Turkish Army [Rebel government]
Erdogan's Government [Current Turkish government]
Maybe Kurdistan

Thanks so much!! I may choose South Korea, but I’m gonna give it some thought first and post an application when I’m done soon

[Macau And Hong Kong]

I’m desperate for some RP here in the forums. So i have decided to come crawlimg back here hope everyone is okay with that

[Atrilan]

We're always are accepting. Here's a list of nations we'd like to have, but feel free to chose any that suits your fancy:

South Korea
Japan
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Ethiopia
Spain
Venezuela
South Africa
Indonesia
Kazakhstan
Greece
Free Turkish Army [Rebel government]
Erdogan's Government [Current Turkish government]
Maybe Kurdistan

Thanks so much!! I may choose South Korea, but I’m gonna give it some thought first and post an application when I’m done soon

Sounds good, comrade.

[Bastirma]

Alright I think I got done with it, let me know if it’s okay or if there’s anything I need to add/subtract

[Bastirma]

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Nationstates Name - Bastirma
Nation Name - Republic of Korea

Capital - Seoul
Type of Government - Democratic Republic
Head of Government - Choo Mi-ae
Image of Leader -

Party in Power - Democratic Party
Executive Title - President
Religion Breakdown - 14% Buddhist, 5% Catholic, 19% Protestant, 61% No Affiliation, 1% other
Flag -

National Anthem - Aegukga - The Patriotic Song

Public Goals - Improve relations with the North, diminish the Republic of Korea’s reliance on the West, become more self-sufficient
Private Goals - Reduce China’s influence on the East, create an East Asian alliance between the North and South, Japan, and Taiwan

Total military size - 195,000 active; 300,000 in reserve
Breakdown of ground sector - 2,500 main battle tanks
5,800 artillery pieces
2,700 AFV’s
60 guided missile systems
600 helicopters
Breakdown of naval sector - 70,000 active duty personnel, including 30,000 marines
15 submarines
12 destroyers
13 frigates
16 corvettes
86 patrol craft
[12 amphibious ships, 10 mine layers, 16 auxiliary ships]
Breakdown of airforce sector - 65,000 active duty personnel
50 KAI T-50s
160 Northrop F-5s
60 Boeing F-15Es
75 F-4 Phantom IIs (retired)
120 F-16 Fighting Falcons
10 recon craft
4 tankers (refueling/transport)
18 CASA CN-235s (transport)
12 Lockheed C-130s
25 light attack helicopters, 10 transport helicopters
Major foreign military suppliers - United States, France, Russia, Spain, Republic of Korea
Extra military information - The military remains too heavily reliant on the United States for production and protection. It is also very outdated and in need of a refurbishment. There are plans as well to cut down on its size should relations with the DPRK improve.


Currency - South Korean Won
Currency and value of currency compared to USD - 1128.76 Won => $1.00 USD (one Won equals 0.00089 US dollars)
Major import/export partners - China, United States, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, Philippines, India, Australia, Taiwan, Singapore

Major Domestic Issues - Pollution and degradation, low birth rate, politically polarized society, over-regulation
Major Foreign Issues - Lingering tension with the DPRK, over-reliance on foreign protection, contention in the South China Sea

History - The influence of the United States has become a contentious issue in the Republic of Korea. Ever since the election of Dean Hampton and his refusal intervene in Estonia, many in the republic have wanted the country to turn its back on the US and the West. However, the election of Charles Stewart have given many previous doubters hope on the outlook of the future for the States, with President Choo even pledging her undying support of them and their newly-elected leader. Yet, millions of South Koreans still see their country as nothing more than an American puppet-state. With China’s agresson in the South China Sea threatening the South Korean economy as well as peace in the region, it leaves many scrambling to choose their allegiances before the next Presidential elections in December 2027: do they side with the Americans and the West who pledge to once again protect the seemingly ‘meek and defenseless’ countries of East Asia, or do they succumb to nationalistic pride, further driving a wedge between them and the West? It seems that everything may be on the line in an election that has been dubbed as the most important in Souh Korean history.

[Chewion]

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Nationstates Name - Bastirma
Nation Name - Republic of Korea

Capital - Seoul
Type of Government - Democratic Republic
Head of Government - Choo Mi-ae
Image of Leader -

(Image)

Party in Power - Democratic Party
Executive Title - President
Religion Breakdown - 14% Buddhist, 5% Catholic, 19% Protestant, 61% No Affiliation, 1% other
Flag -

(Image)

National Anthem - Aegukga - The Patriotic Song

Public Goals - Improve relations with the North, diminish the Republic of Korea’s reliance on the West, distance country from US.
Private Goals - Reduce China’s influence on the East, drive North Korea away from China’s sphere of influence

Total military size - 195,000 active; 300,000 in reserve
Breakdown of ground sector - 2,500 main battle tanks
5,800 artillery pieces
2,700 AFV’s
60 guided missile systems
600 helicopters
Breakdown of naval sector - 70,000 active duty personnel, including 30,000 marines
15 submarines
12 destroyers
13 frigates
16 corvettes
86 patrol craft
[12 amphibious ships, 10 mine layers, 16 auxiliary ships]
Breakdown of airforce sector - 65,000 active duty personnel
50 KAI T-50s
160 Northrop F-5s
60 Boeing F-15Es
75 F-4 Phantom IIs (retired)
120 F-16 Fighting Falcons
10 recon craft
4 tankers (refueling/transport)
18 CASA CN-235s (transport)
12 Lockheed C-130s
25 light attack helicopters, 10 transport helicopters
Major foreign military suppliers - United States, France, Russia, Spain, Republic of Korea
Extra military information - The military remains too heavily reliant on the United States for production and protection. It is also very outdated and in need of a refurbishment. There are plans as well to cut down on its size should relations with the DPRK improve.


Currency - South Korean Won
Currency and value of currency compared to USD - 1128.76 Won => $1.00 USD (one Won equals 0.00089 US dollars)
Major import/export partners - China, United States, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, Philippines, India, Australia, Taiwan, Singapore

Major Domestic Issues - Pollution and degradation, low birth rate, politically polarized society, over-regulation
Major Foreign Issues - Lingering tension with the DPRK, over-reliance on foreign protection, contention in the South China Sea

History - Ever since the election of Dean Hampton, the Korean people have begun to see the United States less and less as the beacon of democratic freedom in the world, a role which they had previously occupied for decades. America’s refusal to intervene in Estonia and the subsequent dismissal of NATO seemed to be the final nail in the coffin, marking the end of Western dominance in the world. Since then, approval numbers for the United States in South Korea have been dropping, and because President Choo has been persistent in her support of the States, her numbers have been falling as well. With the next Presidential election less than two years away, everything seems to be at stake. Relations with China, the United States, and North Korea, as well as the unity of the Korean peoples, will all be determined by the elections in December 2027.

Wrong flag. Also check the IC. I am America and the current President, Charles Stewart, has brought America back greatly so I think that would change perception again.

[Atrilan]

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Nationstates Name - Bastirma
Nation Name - Republic of Korea

Capital - Seoul
Type of Government - Democratic Republic
Head of Government - Choo Mi-ae
Image of Leader -

(Image)

Party in Power - Democratic Party
Executive Title - President
Religion Breakdown - 14% Buddhist, 5% Catholic, 19% Protestant, 61% No Affiliation, 1% other
Flag -

(Image)

National Anthem - Aegukga - The Patriotic Song

Public Goals - Improve relations with the North, diminish the Republic of Korea’s reliance on the West, distance country from US.
Private Goals - Reduce China’s influence on the East, drive North Korea away from China’s sphere of influence

Total military size - 195,000 active; 300,000 in reserve
Breakdown of ground sector - 2,500 main battle tanks
5,800 artillery pieces
2,700 AFV’s
60 guided missile systems
600 helicopters
Breakdown of naval sector - 70,000 active duty personnel, including 30,000 marines
15 submarines
12 destroyers
13 frigates
16 corvettes
86 patrol craft
[12 amphibious ships, 10 mine layers, 16 auxiliary ships]
Breakdown of airforce sector - 65,000 active duty personnel
50 KAI T-50s
160 Northrop F-5s
60 Boeing F-15Es
75 F-4 Phantom IIs (retired)
120 F-16 Fighting Falcons
10 recon craft
4 tankers (refueling/transport)
18 CASA CN-235s (transport)
12 Lockheed C-130s
25 light attack helicopters, 10 transport helicopters
Major foreign military suppliers - United States, France, Russia, Spain, Republic of Korea
Extra military information - The military remains too heavily reliant on the United States for production and protection. It is also very outdated and in need of a refurbishment. There are plans as well to cut down on its size should relations with the DPRK improve.


Currency - South Korean Won
Currency and value of currency compared to USD - 1128.76 Won => $1.00 USD (one Won equals 0.00089 US dollars)
Major import/export partners - China, United States, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, Philippines, India, Australia, Taiwan, Singapore

Major Domestic Issues - Pollution and degradation, low birth rate, politically polarized society, over-regulation
Major Foreign Issues - Lingering tension with the DPRK, over-reliance on foreign protection, contention in the South China Sea

History - Ever since the election of Dean Hampton, the Korean people have begun to see the United States less and less as the beacon of democratic freedom in the world, a role which they had previously occupied for decades. America’s refusal to intervene in Estonia and the subsequent dismissal of NATO seemed to be the final nail in the coffin, marking the end of Western dominance in the world. Since then, approval numbers for the United States in South Korea have been dropping, and because President Choo has been persistent in her support of the States, her numbers have been falling as well. With the next Presidential election less than two years away, everything seems to be at stake. Relations with China, the United States, and North Korea, as well as the unity of the Korean peoples, will all be determined by the elections in December 2027.

Wrong flag. Also check the IC. I am America and the current President, Charles Stewart, has brought America back greatly so I think that would change perception again.

He can change the flag. Also, I'll check out the application after my D&D game.

[Bastirma]

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Nationstates Name - Bastirma
Nation Name - Republic of Korea

Capital - Seoul
Type of Government - Democratic Republic
Head of Government - Choo Mi-ae
Image of Leader -

(Image)

Party in Power - Democratic Party
Executive Title - President
Religion Breakdown - 14% Buddhist, 5% Catholic, 19% Protestant, 61% No Affiliation, 1% other
Flag -

(Image)

National Anthem - Aegukga - The Patriotic Song

Public Goals - Improve relations with the North, diminish the Republic of Korea’s reliance on the West, distance country from US.
Private Goals - Reduce China’s influence on the East, drive North Korea away from China’s sphere of influence

Total military size - 195,000 active; 300,000 in reserve
Breakdown of ground sector - 2,500 main battle tanks
5,800 artillery pieces
2,700 AFV’s
60 guided missile systems
600 helicopters
Breakdown of naval sector - 70,000 active duty personnel, including 30,000 marines
15 submarines
12 destroyers
13 frigates
16 corvettes
86 patrol craft
[12 amphibious ships, 10 mine layers, 16 auxiliary ships]
Breakdown of airforce sector - 65,000 active duty personnel
50 KAI T-50s
160 Northrop F-5s
60 Boeing F-15Es
75 F-4 Phantom IIs (retired)
120 F-16 Fighting Falcons
10 recon craft
4 tankers (refueling/transport)
18 CASA CN-235s (transport)
12 Lockheed C-130s
25 light attack helicopters, 10 transport helicopters
Major foreign military suppliers - United States, France, Russia, Spain, Republic of Korea
Extra military information - The military remains too heavily reliant on the United States for production and protection. It is also very outdated and in need of a refurbishment. There are plans as well to cut down on its size should relations with the DPRK improve.


Currency - South Korean Won
Currency and value of currency compared to USD - 1128.76 Won => $1.00 USD (one Won equals 0.00089 US dollars)
Major import/export partners - China, United States, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, Philippines, India, Australia, Taiwan, Singapore

Major Domestic Issues - Pollution and degradation, low birth rate, politically polarized society, over-regulation
Major Foreign Issues - Lingering tension with the DPRK, over-reliance on foreign protection, contention in the South China Sea

History - Ever since the election of Dean Hampton, the Korean people have begun to see the United States less and less as the beacon of democratic freedom in the world, a role which they had previously occupied for decades. America’s refusal to intervene in Estonia and the subsequent dismissal of NATO seemed to be the final nail in the coffin, marking the end of Western dominance in the world. Since then, approval numbers for the United States in South Korea have been dropping, and because President Choo has been persistent in her support of the States, her numbers have been falling as well. With the next Presidential election less than two years away, everything seems to be at stake. Relations with China, the United States, and North Korea, as well as the unity of the Korean peoples, will all be determined by the elections in December 2027.

Wrong flag. Also check the IC. I am America and the current President, Charles Stewart, has brought America back greatly so I think that would change perception again.

I felt like changing the flag, I hope that’s okay. And yes I know that, but that election happend in November 2024, only a year prior, and so it’s reasonable to expect they are still weary I figure

[Chewion]

Wrong flag. Also check the IC. I am America and the current President, Charles Stewart, has brought America back greatly so I think that would change perception again.

I felt like changing the flag, I hope that’s okay. And yes I know that, but that election happend in November 2024, only a year prior, and so it’s reasonable to expect they are still weary I figure

Weary sure but I doubt they are ready to turn their back on the US.

[Bastirma]

I felt like changing the flag, I hope that’s okay. And yes I know that, but that election happend in November 2024, only a year prior, and so it’s reasonable to expect they are still weary I figure

Weary sure but I doubt they are ready to turn their back on the US.

I’m judging by what it says on the statuses on page 1, where the Estonia incident severely impacted US relations with NATO and allies. Less than 1 year of a Charles Stewart administration won’t reverse all those effects yet Not to mention South Korea is very heavily reliant on US goods and would understandably want to become more self-sufficient if possible

[Chewion]

Weary sure but I doubt they are ready to turn their back on the US.

I’m judging by what it says on the statuses on page 1, where the Estonia incident severely impacted US relations with NATO and allies. Less than 1 year of a Charles Stewart administration won’t reverse all those effects yet Not to mention South Korea is very heavily reliant on US goods and would understandably want to become more self-sufficient if possible

It’s 2026. It’s been over a year.... nearly a year and a half. And we are in negotiations to reform NATO. I’m also hosting a meeting with South China Sea nations telling them I will defend them.

[Nasaira]

I’m judging by what it says on the statuses on page 1, where the Estonia incident severely impacted US relations with NATO and allies. Less than 1 year of a Charles Stewart administration won’t reverse all those effects yet Not to mention South Korea is very heavily reliant on US goods and would understandably want to become more self-sufficient if possible

It’s 2026. It’s been over a year.... nearly a year and a half. And we are in negotiations to reform NATO. I’m also hosting a meeting with South China Sea nations telling them I will defend them.

Just what we need more American involvement in the area

[Bastirma]

I’m judging by what it says on the statuses on page 1, where the Estonia incident severely impacted US relations with NATO and allies. Less than 1 year of a Charles Stewart administration won’t reverse all those effects yet Not to mention South Korea is very heavily reliant on US goods and would understandably want to become more self-sufficient if possible

It’s 2026. It’s been over a year.... nearly a year and a half. And we are in negotiations to reform NATO. I’m also hosting a meeting with South China Sea nations telling them I will defend them.

Last dated post in the IC says September 2025, and then there are two posts after that. 4 posts equal 1 month so technically I don’t think we’re even in October 2025 yet Unless the dates in the IC are off. As for the South China Sea dispute, I understand you said you will defend nations of interest, but the point of the history I included is to say that South Korea wants to start to become self-sufficient to a degree and not have to rely on major powers to cover for them

[Chewion]

It’s 2026. It’s been over a year.... nearly a year and a half. And we are in negotiations to reform NATO. I’m also hosting a meeting with South China Sea nations telling them I will defend them.

Last dated post in the IC says September 2025, and then there are two posts after that. 4 posts equal 1 month so technically I don’t think we’re even in October 2025 yet Unless the dates in the IC are off. As for the South China Sea dispute, I understand you said you will defend nations of interest, but the point of the history I included is to say that South Korea wants to start to become self-sufficient to a degree and not have to rely on major powers to cover for them

It’s 2026. Dates aren’t exact so posts can range from late 2025 to first half of 26. My latest post went up to Spring of 2026. And I understand being self sufficient but it sounded like you wanted to give the US the middle finger and not be allies.

[Chewion]

I see what you mean. Mexico’s post is only in late 2025 because he had been working on it for awhile since before we rolled into 26. But IC wise we’ve reached first half of 2026.

[Bastirma]

I see what you mean. Mexico’s post is only in late 2025 because he had been working on it for awhile since before we rolled into 26. But IC wise we’ve reached first half of 2026.

Ohhh okay my mistake! I only checked the dates on the last page. But oh no we don’t want to be the US’s enemy, but we don’t want to have to rely on them entirely. The Democrats support the US fully, but the opposition Liberty Party will likely push hard against them, and it will all boil down to the December 2027 elections to determine the path South Korea will take!

[Macau And Hong Kong]

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Nationstates Name Macau and Hong Kong
Nation Name Lebanese Republic
Roleplay example link

Capital Beirut
Type of Government Unitary parliamentary
multi-confessionalist republic
Head of State(s) Gebran Bassil
Image of Leader
Party in Power [HAS TO HAVE 75%+ MEMBERS AS THE LARGEST PARTY IN AT LEAST ONE HOUSE IN THEIR MODERN LEGISLATURE] Free Patriotic Movement and Future movement
Executive Title President
Religion Breakdown
-Shia Islam 27%
-Sunni Islam 25%
-Maronite Catholic 20%
-Greek Orthodox 8%
-Melkite Catholic 5%
-Druze 5%
-Armenian Apostolic 4%
- Yazidis 1%
- Zoroasters 1%
- Protestants 1%
- Other Christian denomination minorities 2%
 
Flag
National Anthem https://youtu.be/K0T38Y7PemE

Public Goals Maintain secular stability, Raise economy, and hoepfully decrease poverty and corruption
Private Goals counterract saudi and irani influence

Total military size
- 116,000 Total Military Personnel
- 96,000 Active Personnel
- 20,000 Reserve Personnel

Breakdown of ground sector
- 294 Combat Tanks
- 3,796 Armored Fighting Vehicles
- 12 Self-Propelled Artillery
- 226 Towed Artillery
- 30 Rocket Projectors

Breakdown of naval sector
- 57 Total Naval Assets
- 0 Aircraft Carriers
- 0 Frigates
- 0 Destroyers
- 0 Corvettes
- 0 Submarines
- 12 Patrol Craft
- 0 Mine Warfare Vessels

Breakdown of airforce sector
- 62 Total Aircraft Strength
- 0 Fighter Aircraft
- 5 Attack Aircraft
- 43 Transport Aircraft
- 7 Trainer Aircraft
- 54 Total Helicopter Strength
- 0 Attack Helicopters

Major foreign military suppliers Saudi arabia
Extra military information -


Currency Lebanese pound
Currency and value of currency compared to USD 1 Lebanese pound equals
0.00066 United States Dollar
Major import/export partners Saudi arabia, UAE, Syria, Iraq, Egypt, South africa, China and greece

Major Domestic Issues Secular instability, and Slow economic development
Major Foreign Issues Turkish and Palestinian refugees

History Lebanon a small and secular country hidden between israel and syria. It’s capital city beirut has been destroyed and rebuild over 5 times, Due to civil wars and other conflict. But during the ancient times lebanon was called phoenicia and empire that spans over the meditteranean who would then turn into the carthaginian empire who almost took down rome.

Today, Lebanon is plagued with problems from refugees, Extremist and secular instability. Although several problems are trying to be solved like providing asylum and facilities to refugees from neighboring nations .Lebanon hopes for prosperity and hopefully avoid becoming a pawn of saudi arabia or iran on their proxy wars


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[Nancivania]

I'm not seeing that ie post yet, I expect it up soon. If it's not up by the time I get back I'm gonna whip some ass

And you'd better include my elections

[Chewion]

I'm not seeing that ie post yet, I expect it up soon. If it's not up by the time I get back I'm gonna whip some ass

And you'd better include my elections

Hey I’ve been trying to get the IE team to do their job.

[Pimps Inc]

Let’s categorically exclude India from the next IE post.

[Zhukovian]

Whew! It looks like even if I tried more people still hates China...

[Granluras]

It’s hard to trust imperialist Maoists

[Gwang-Yeog Joseon]

Tagging this. Hopefully this roleplay won’t fail before I can post in it. I know SK just got taken, it’s literally right above, but is Japan open?

[Atrilan]

Tagging this. Hopefully this roleplay won’t fail before I can post in it. I know SK just got taken, it’s literally right above, but is Japan open?

Yep, it is.

[Atrilan]

I'm not seeing that ie post yet, I expect it up soon. If it's not up by the time I get back I'm gonna whip some ass

And you'd better include my elections

Hey I’ve been trying to get the IE team to do their job.

all you've done is say
"hey ie post"