Railgun:2350 (OOC/Open/FT-Nation Rp)

[Sarderia]

Jumping ahead maybe, but would anyone be interested in having some Unity missionaries be active in their territory? For some of the religious freedom factions, could be an interesting source of tensions/internal conflict?

They would be welcome in the Federation... it's space America after all

[Northern Poland]

So how will colonization work with the FTL drives? If they take a year to everyone else to get there, will we have to wait a fair amount of pages, or will we all launch our colony ships at the same time, and TS to that point?

[Beutarch]

NS Name: Beutarch
Nation/Organization Name: Masatomo Systems Ltd. (MSL. / マサトモ)
Flag (Spoiler Images):

Claim (Pick an empty one from the Roster): Titania
Capitol/Base of Operations: Ursuline District, Titania
Main Industries: Arms manufacturing, Heavy industry and machining, Infrastructure, Chemical manufacturing, Aerospace production
History (Keep Timeline in mind):
The Masatomo Group (MG) was founded shortly before the Third World War in what was then Japan. Initially contracted by NATO members to manufacture weapons and vehicles, the company rapidly grew in the early phases of the conflict. Decentralized production lines and dispersed material sourcing schemes allowed the company to maintain a strong level of production, even during the worst of the war's conventional and nuclear bombardments. In an unfortunate twist of fate, large portions of the Masatomo network fell under CSTO-Chinese occupation. It is unclear whether the Executive of the Group was simply apathetic to the outcome of or ignorant to the full extent of the company's operations, however the fractured company soon was quietly selling arms and other assorted products to nearly all major combatants in the war. Despite incredible profit, many in the Group's upper ranks feared retaliation and fled the company at the war's end. In the resulting UN-dominated political environment, what remained of the Masatomo Group's leadership was prosecuted and the company itself was very nearly dismantled during the post-war trials, but escaped total collapse by providing heavily discounted equipment to aid the UN's rapidly expanding operations. In an attempt to save face and distance itself from its previous iteration, the company underwent significant rebranding and ultimately was renamed "Masatomo Systems Ltd."

After redeeming itself to the new post-war government, the Group began to diversify its holdings and consolidate what little of the company was still profitable. Factories once used to crank out tanks and create chemical precursors for explosives were retooled, now being used for automobiles and bio-fuel. Still recovering from UN-inflicted economic punishments, Masatomo Systems was unable to participate in the Outer Gold Rush in any meaningful way. Instead, the Group continued to expand on Earth, acquiring new contracts and accumulating influence in the UN's admin zones. It is at this point when war-criminals were rumored to have returned to the company's higher ranks. Despite the claims never being substantiated, rumors and conspiracy theories persist to the modern day.

Regardless, the process of nominal, Earthbound expansion and power-brokering would continue until 2142, at which point the company cashed in on the political capital it had built up. After calling in year's old debts and shelling out heavy legal fees, the company acquired exclusive rights to Uranus III, Titania. Although the company obtained the arrangement under the pretense of giving the UN an ally past the Belt, under UN oversight, the fine print within the agreement gave Masatomo Systems a degree of autonomy that would be the envy of any Martian separatist.

After gaining a foothold on the planet, it became clear that the company's sole interest would be extracting profit. Far from the prying eyes of Earth, the observers sent by the UN were prone to disappearing and being restricted corporate access. Unburdened by the chains of the UN's regulation and legalese, ruthless exploration and exploitation of the moon begun. The Martian and subsequent Inner Planet wars would prove to be boons of growth, providing eager and plentiful colonists in the form of refugees and demand for the company's products. Though many within the company's inner circles desired a return to the war-profiteering of years past, Masatomo Systems honored its agreement with Earth. Weapons produced by the corporation would solely end up in the hands of UN soldiers, for the time being.

A rare UN-aligned bastion past the Belt, Masatomo Systems fielded a large armed force for its size. The company would initially use its fleet to protect convoys as they crossed unfriendly territory, but was later forced to take a more active role. In the later stages of the Inner Planet Wars, corporate troops supplemented marines from Earth as auxiliaries. During the short Venusian conflict, corporate troops took part in the unsuccessful UN attempts to strangle the movement in its crib. The Venusian conflict was a turning point for Masatomo, despite being a brief engagement, as a lopsided amount of UN-contracted employees of the company died rather than soldiers sent by the UN itself. Logistically, it was more practical for the UN to use Masatomo's troops to quell the conflict than its own, but to those within the company, this was a sign that the UN now needed Masatomo far, far more than they needed the UN.

Over the course of the Cold War, Masatomo began to focus on internal developments. With more markets than just Earth, business had never been better. MSL weapons became ubiquitous among the warring factions of the Outer Rim, no other manufacturer could offer a higher-quality hand cannon for a lower price. Since departing from UN regulation, the quality of life for the average MSL employee only declined. The cities of Titania were built to facilitate heavy industry, not fragile human life. The constant petty wars and uprisings of the Cold War period mattered little to the sitting Executives, so long as all participants were adequately supplied with MSL-branded munitions. The interventionism of the past had been restricted only to defending corporate convoys and the military's main occupation became quelling occasional syndicalist uprisings.

At the time of the Final Belt Insurgency, MSL formally cut ties with the UN. Masatomo Systems would answer to no one, besides its clients.

Culture: While a slim majority of Masatomo's employees are Asian, the rest of its population varies greatly as a result of an open-arms refugee program. Such programs have since been discontinued, but they have left a lasting disparity between the upper echelons of the company and its lowest dregs. Skilled employees and machinists are highly valued under the corporate system, whereas manual-laborers and other low-skilled workers are treated no different from the automatons that threaten to replace them. Not coincidentally, the majority of skilled laborers and managerial/administrative staff descend from the original Asian population of Masatomo. Both ethnic groups are mostly unrecognizable from their Inner-Planetary origins, but remain distinct and at odds with one another.

Only MSL's political elite are concerned with the outside world, largely because they are the only ones with access to the levers of power. The average employee is more concerned with production quotas and saving enough currency to purchase upgraded living quarters. Even a mid-level administrator's contact with the wider world would be limited to trade conferences and a very small number of potential leisure trips. Competition and personal advancement are highly idealized. All major organs of the state are meritocratic, however access to education and technical training is limited to those who are able to express their talent at a young age. Consequently, the lowest paid employees tend to give birth to more low-wage employees, but the few who are able to rise through the ranks are heavily propagandized.

All deregulated and all in an attempt to improve productivity, gene therapy, cybernetic and bionic augmentation and mind-sharpening narcotics are all widespread among the worker-drones of MSL. Those with more responsibility and power are expected to regulate their usage, lest they face a reprimand. Beyond that, the company has no interest in its employee's personal lives. That is, unless their personal lives are having an adverse effect on productivity.

Military Population (no more than 5%):

1. Astronautical Combat & Exploration Division (Marines, Pilots): 71,289
2. Armed Protection Division (Army): 33,458
3. Naval Security Division (Navy): 9,475
4. Operations Directorate (Internal Security, Intelligence): 7,323

Fleet Size: 30 ships

1. MSL Bayonet, light carrier
2. MSL Reverend, heavy cruiser
3. MSL Archetype, light cruiser
4. MSL Under the Sun, light cruiser
5. MSL Yolanda, light cruiser
6. MSL Homeland, light cruiser
7. MSL Kwantung, destroyer
8. MSL Chiron, destroyer
9. MSL Kraken, destroyer
10. MSL Onoda, destroyer
11. MSL Diver, destroyer
12. MSL Wrought Iron, frigate
13. MSL Gunpowder, frigate
14. MSL Paragon, frigate
15. MSL Lens, frigate
16. MSL Shinkansen, frigate
17. MSL Argos, frigate
18. MSL Housewarming Gift, frigate
19. MSL Intelligensia, corvette
20. MSL Qwerty, corvette
21. MSL Koko, corvette
22. MSL Stainless, corvette
23. MSL Far Away, repair ship
24. MSL Isotope, armed research vessel
25. MSL Destroyer of Worlds, armed research vessel
26. MSL Silver Lining, military transport
27. MSL Hokkaido, military transport
28. MSL Grounded, military transport
29. MSL Journeyman, military transport
30. MSL Crises, prison hulk

Military Info: The majority of MSL's military personnel are members of ACED, which is responsible for combat occurring in and around the void. This division traditionally receives the greatest funding and support, fielding an entirely professional force. Originally made in the image of Earth's Marine Corp, the ACE Division has since made great advancements in both tactics and, particularly, technology. Decades of dedicated weapon development has allowed the MSL to equip its troops with top of the line equipment, the more exotic pieces not being sold publicly. Notably, models of directed-energy weapons have been implemented to great success in mechanized units and are generally more used than in other comparable militaries.

The APD makes up Titania's planetary defense force, limited to sub-atmospheric activities. The APD is primarily concerned with the vast planetary artillery batteries that dot Titania's surface, the moon's primary deterrence against encroaching fleets. Ground units are largely similar to those in ACED. Interestingly, the APD fields a small aquatic navy, which patrols Titania's subsurface sea.

The Navy preoccupies itself with escorting shipments of products leaving and entering Titania's space, occasionally being contracted to monitor shipments for longer distances. As the Navy is too small to compete with any major attacking force, the Navy also administers the other half of Titania's planetary defense, those in atmosphere. A complex net of offensive and defensive satellites orbit the moon, along with a single prized railgun.

The Operations Directorate largely is responsible for rooting out any internal dissent, but has extended its operations to include counter-intelligence and intelligence gathering as well. While no where near as active in external affairs as its contemporaries, agents of the Operations Directorate have been known to carry out assassinations and similar destabilizing actions, all in the interest of MSL.

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[Northern Poland]

Oh, by the way to any corporations already accepted/applying/setting up app, I’d be happy to have a corporate office of yours in Vesta! I’m trying to make it a trading hub!

[Tagali Federation]

Beutarch and Sarderia are accepted

[Sarderia]

Beutarch and Sarderia are accepted

Thanks!


On the matter of megacorporations, I wonder how those would run without intervention of a sovereign state. I mean, these corporations obviously has commisioners to keep an eye of their director board, and a substantial amount of stakeholders, state or private, to provide funding for them to run properly.

That is why all megacorporations across the system is invited to sell their stocks on Ganymede! No overcomplicated government regulations, an emerging market of investors, all you need to invite investors to bring more money to your corp.

[Theyra]

So what about my app?

[Northern Poland]

That is why all megacorporations across the system is invited to sell their stocks on Ganymede! No overcomplicated government regulations, an emerging market of investors, all you need to invite investors to bring more money to your corp.

No! Invest in Vesta, we need the monies more!

[Arkeyana]

Given that everyone's seeking to establish ties before the RP goes up, would anyone be interested in establishing ties with the Cyberocracy? Especially since their position allows for one to rent out a station for more, ahem, discreet matters of state, and with the new FTL drives one could expect them flocking to the outer reaches of the system to use as a stepping stone.

[Sarderia]

That is why all megacorporations across the system is invited to sell their stocks on Ganymede! No overcomplicated government regulations, an emerging market of investors, all you need to invite investors to bring more money to your corp.

No! Invest in Vesta, we need the monies more!

Ah, actually we are looking to be the investors.

Given that everyone's seeking to establish ties before the RP goes up, would anyone be interested in establishing ties with the Cyberocracy? Especially since their position allows for one to rent out a station for more, ahem, discreet matters of state, and with the new FTL drives one could expect them flocking to the outer reaches of the system to use as a stepping stone.

Well the Federation government would certainly take interest on the use of discreet Oort Cloud stations. After all, where would be the best place to contain troublemakers that threaten Freedom and Democracy™ ?

[Arkeyana]

No! Invest in Vesta, we need the monies more!

Ah, actually we are looking to be the investors.

Given that everyone's seeking to establish ties before the RP goes up, would anyone be interested in establishing ties with the Cyberocracy? Especially since their position allows for one to rent out a station for more, ahem, discreet matters of state, and with the new FTL drives one could expect them flocking to the outer reaches of the system to use as a stepping stone.

Well the Federation government would certainly take interest on the use of discreet Oort Cloud stations. After all, where would be the best place to contain troublemakers that threaten Freedom and Democracy™ ?

Indeed, ship em off so we can convert them into more Cybercrats because of a reproduction crisis contain them, away from your Freedom and Democracy™

[Sarderia]

Ah, actually we are looking to be the investors.
Well the Federation government would certainly take interest on the use of discreet Oort Cloud stations. After all, where would be the best place to contain troublemakers that threaten Freedom and Democracy™ ?

Indeed, ship em off so we can convert them into more Cybercrats because of a reproduction crisis contain them, away from your Freedom and Democracy™

Of course, as well as several cybernetics-enhanced CIA interrogation agents Ambassadors who would work to promote Human Rights™

[Tayner]

NS Name: Tayner
Nation: The Lunar Republic
Flag:

Claim: Luna
Capitol: Armstrong Station
Main Industries: Helium-3, Hydroponic Farming, Munitions, Tourism, Nuclear Waste Disposal
History: Luna has one of the longest histories of the extra-terrestrial nations, full of triumph and shame. With the first colonies established in 2050, Armstrong and Gagarin stations, Luna would serve as the launching pad for further forays into the system for decades to come. The moon would continue to serve in this capacity for nearly a century, until the Martian unrest began. Originally, many Lunar Citizens supported the UN's position, many events such as the Yeshayahu Incident and the 'Massacre' of Gagarin would shift public opinion towards the Separatists.

Over a decade of boiling tensions between Mars and Earth gave Luna the ability to separate from the UN. After the 'Great Schism' in 2160, where Separatists forcibly removed Loyalists from office and the very moon (sending them back to Earth), the Separatists would engage in irregular and regular warfare against UN forces embedded on the moon. Riots in the domes would turn into full blown insurgencies in the undercities, and Lunar born forces would defect and engage UN born forces. After about a year of fighting, the emboldened Separatists would daringly capture multiple heavy railgun stations around the moon, and after escalation Luna and Earth would exchange Weapons of Mass Destruction. Historians dispute who fired first to this day.

However, after much loss of life, a Ceasefire was called and Earth conceded, thrusting the Separatists into power and forming the Lunar Republic. Over the next 200 years, Luna would build her fleet, partake in the Cold War, and maintain a state of mutually assured destruction with Earth. When FTL plans were released, the Soyuz National Shiplaying Corporation would immediately patten the device and copyright the FTL name.
Culture: Rugged, independent, and free are the three defining traits of Lunar Citizens. They take pride in defeating Earth for their independence, and driving UN forces from their garrisons deep in their homes. Although a strong reliance on community has fostered faint signs of regionalism, it serves to bring many together as few brave Luna alone and many live in large domes or subsurface habitats.
Military Population 115,000,000 Service Members in various roles.
Fleet Size: 650 Spacefaring Vessels
Home Fleet: 200 Ships. Standing Fleet that works in unison with stationary defenses to defend Luna
First Fleet: 150 Ships (Contains Task Forces Able, Baker, and Charlie) Main Mission is to patrol within the inner planets.
Second Fleet: 150 Ships (Contains Task Forces Dogma, Echelon, Fable) Main Mission is to patrol and carry out anti-piracy operations in the outer planets and belt.
Third Fleet: 100 Ships (Contains Task Forces Ghost, Hickory, Invisible, Jackdaw) Main Mission it to remain hidden wherever in the system and be able to respond to any threat rapidly.

Military Info: The Lunar Defense Forces have been serving in mostly a defensive posture since their conception in the early days of the Lunar Republic. Seeing limited forays into Earth during the war of independence, and small action in anti-piracy and anti-insurgency operations in the Belt, they rely much on training exercises and doctrine to dictate much of their experience and strategy.

Infantry and Marines rely on projectile/ballistic based weapons, and doctrine calls for extreme caution and reliance on teamwork to achieve objectives. Navy Doctrine relies on fleets composed of smaller task forces that work together during open war or larger engagements, but break apart when carrying out minor operations. Defense of Luna is centered around a MAD policy, however a system of anti-ship batteries and Lunar Interceptor craft augment the Home Fleet. The Third Fleet's job is to remain unaccounted for by opposing powers, to allow for clandestine movements and possible retaliatory counter attacks on vulnerable targets.

The use of EVA capable MBTs and APCs as well as IFVs is common, and starfighters and interceptors are used in conjunction with large fleets. An emphasis is placed on combined arms and cross-branch communication to allow for maximum effectiveness in combat. Anti Air Artillery and MANPADS are integral to infantry doctrine in an attempt to counter the UN's number superiority when it comes to air power, and top of the line equipment and training are meant to counter number disadvantages they face.

#Railgun250

[Arkeyana]

Indeed, ship em off so we can convert them into more Cybercrats because of a reproduction crisis contain them, away from your Freedom and Democracy™

Of course, as well as several cybernetics-enhanced CIA interrogation agents Ambassadors who would work to promote Human Rights™

mayhaps.

Although I'd like to note that being the Gulag Zone is not the only role the Cyberocracy can play on the diplomatic stage. It can also aid in scientific research endeavours, sending liasons to the various nations to aid in their projects.

[Grand Indochina]

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[New yugoslavaia]

Can we have many polities exist on one single celestial object ? For example, Mars is a planet divided into many different large or small nations similar to Earth before the Third World War.

I think without one planet government, we can create more rooms for role-players to claim and more interesting gameplay...

Well, never expected to see you here!

[Grand Indochina]

Well, never expected to see you here!

What can I say ? It's a small world after all !

[Bentus]

They might be able to find a place in the Cyberocracy, given the whole augmentation thing the two share.

Vice versa too, with Cybercrats being present within the Unity as emmissaries.

That could be good! Might also be interesting to have them team up on some research projects if they're the two big R&D hubs in the System. Though it might be fun to rp a bit of an ideological divide too. Got the feeling from your app that the Cybercrats are attempting to downplay their emotions and 'humanity' (in the eyes of the Illuminate) in favour of cold machine logic? If so, the Illuminate's emphasis on empathy and shared emotion could make for a fun contrast!

Also missionaries on Vesta and Ganymede sound good. Maybe the Mandate is making a concerted effort to try and spread its religion to the Jovian system?

Do also just have to say that I'm also a fan of the idea of splitting some worlds into multiple (maybe multiple allies and semi-integrated within groups such as the UN) polities. Also wonder, could be fun for the inner planets to own some of the smaller outer worlds still.

[Sarderia]

They might be able to find a place in the Cyberocracy, given the whole augmentation thing the two share.

Vice versa too, with Cybercrats being present within the Unity as emmissaries.

That could be good! Might also be interesting to have them team up on some research projects if they're the two big R&D hubs in the System. Though it might be fun to rp a bit of an ideological divide too. Got the feeling from your app that the Cybercrats are attempting to downplay their emotions and 'humanity' (in the eyes of the Illuminate) in favour of cold machine logic? If so, the Illuminate's emphasis on empathy and shared emotion could make for a fun contrast!

Also missionaries on Vesta and Ganymede sound good. Maybe the Mandate is making a concerted effort to try and spread its religion to the Jovian system?

Do also just have to say that I'm also a fan of the idea of splitting some worlds into multiple (maybe multiple allies and semi-integrated within groups such as the UN) polities. Also wonder, could be fun for the inner planets to own some of the smaller outer worlds still.

The Mandate could sponsor such thing, but as current foreign-sponsored religious activities in Europe and America is, it would likely be met with resistance from the older, estabilished religious communities.

[Bentus]

The Mandate could sponsor such thing, but as current foreign-sponsored religious activities in Europe and America is, it would likely be met with resistance from the older, estabilished religious communities.

I'd hope so! Hopefully we can turn some confrontations into fun fireworks (spiking religious tensions causing a geopolitical crisis anyone?). Though the missionaries would likely focus on converting atheists though, figure theyd have more luck by presenting the practical applications and transhumanist aspects of the Unity.

[Bolslania]

NS Name: Bolslania
Nation/Organization: Republic of Mimas .
Flag:

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Claim (Pick an empty one from the Roster): Mimas
Capitol/Base of Operations: Keygate City
Main Industries: Privateers, Mercenaries, Shipbuilding, some mineral production
History (Keep Timeline in mind): Mimas' history begins in 2126,with beyond the belt exploration and colonization starting. Mimas was one of the earlier moons to be settled, but eventually left the Inner yoke and became a quite little moon. The Mimasians set up a representative democracy and built up infrastructure and technology without much interference from the Inners. Since then, Mimasian factories have been pumping out all sorts of ships, from freighters, to yachts, to warships. Mimasian privateers and mercenaries were a relatively recent development, providing their services to local governments and corporations. Inner proxy wars are a common spot of work for Mimasians. Privateers tend to work for the Mimas government, but sell their services to others. Mimas has been mostly left alone, but is involved in belt trading and Inner proxy wars.
Culture: Descended from Earther colonists, Mimasians kept on to some Earth cultural traditions. So Mimasian culture is a bundle of German, English, and French traditions primarily. Mimasians tend to be inexpressive or impassive. They say what they mean, no more, no less. Implying something other than you said is not a thing in Mimasian society,. Another thing is that while they may lie, they are practical, and will say the truth or a lie if it benefits the mission. Mimasians are very mission oriented, with a mission-before-the-man belief. Mimasians tend towards the stoic side, extravagance not being a focus. Life on Mimas has instructed the Mimasians to put usefulness and practicality above all else, and drains on society are not tolerated. On Mimas, everyone has a role to play.
Military Population (no more than 5%): 5%
Fleet Size: Combat-ready warships roster:
10 Keygate Class Carriers
16 Canterbury Class Heavy Cruisers
19 Rocinante Class Light Cruisers
22 Scopuli Class Frigates
20 Tachi Class Frigates
15 Donnager Class Destroyers
35 Tycho Class Multi-purpose gunships
Military Info: The majority of the Mimasian military are Privateers plundering the stars. However, Mimas' actual military is nothing to joke about. The are well trained and equipped, more than a match for most Belt or moons. The military is kept out of standard affairs only being used on external matters.

[Sarderia]

The Mandate could sponsor such thing, but as current foreign-sponsored religious activities in Europe and America is, it would likely be met with resistance from the older, estabilished religious communities.

I'd hope so! Hopefully we can turn some confrontations into fun fireworks (spiking religious tensions causing a geopolitical crisis anyone?). Though the missionaries would likely focus on converting atheists though, figure theyd have more luck by presenting the practical applications and transhumanist aspects of the Unity.

I hope the RP runs long enough so that in some point the staunchly religious population could launch an unsanctioned Holy War-type missions.. that I would like to see.

[Arkeyana]

They might be able to find a place in the Cyberocracy, given the whole augmentation thing the two share.

Vice versa too, with Cybercrats being present within the Unity as emmissaries.

That could be good! Might also be interesting to have them team up on some research projects if they're the two big R&D hubs in the System. Though it might be fun to rp a bit of an ideological divide too. Got the feeling from your app that the Cybercrats are attempting to downplay their emotions and 'humanity' (in the eyes of the Illuminate) in favour of cold machine logic? If so, the Illuminate's emphasis on empathy and shared emotion could make for a fun contrast!

Indeed, you've nearly hit it spot on. The Cyberocracy seeks to expand Human Evolution by turning flesh into machine, and this has lead to a rather...detached attitude when interacting with more fleshy people. I could definitely see a divide between the two, although relations would be otherwise amicable.

[Northern Poland]

That could be good! Might also be interesting to have them team up on some research projects if they're the two big R&D hubs in the System. Though it might be fun to rp a bit of an ideological divide too. Got the feeling from your app that the Cybercrats are attempting to downplay their emotions and 'humanity' (in the eyes of the Illuminate) in favour of cold machine logic? If so, the Illuminate's emphasis on empathy and shared emotion could make for a fun contrast!

Indeed, you've nearly hit it spot on. The Cyberocracy seeks to expand Human Evolution by turning flesh into machine, and this has lead to a rather...detached attitude when interacting with more fleshy people. I could definitely see a divide between the two, although relations would be otherwise amicable.

Adeptus Mechanicus?

[Arkeyana]

Indeed, you've nearly hit it spot on. The Cyberocracy seeks to expand Human Evolution by turning flesh into machine, and this has lead to a rather...detached attitude when interacting with more fleshy people. I could definitely see a divide between the two, although relations would be otherwise amicable.

Adeptus Mechanicus?

Kinda, but they are nowhere near as religious and are actively pursuing innovation.