by Neu Engollon » Tue May 07, 2013 9:16 am
by Neu Engollon » Tue May 07, 2013 9:21 am
CITIES
Burgunden
Telleursville
Panoli
Vusurlac
Schwartzgarten
Ludenthal
Ciavno
Albertville
KonstanzCITIES OF NEU ENGOLLONBurgunden
Burgunden is the largest metropolis of Neu Engollon, located in the Zurich Canton. Being the major financial center of the Confederacy, the Neu Engollon stock market, as well as most of the largest companies are located here. The brewing industry has its origins here, and beer is one of the major exports of Neu Engollon, if not the most voluminous exported product. The world famous Alpen View Beer Festival happens every year here at Confederacy Park, near downtown. The major sponsor of the AVBF is Burgunden Breuerie, the largest, most successful company in Neu Engollon, with Jan Toft as its CEO and President. Franz Toft, his brother, is the Neu Engollon Minister of Culture, Sport and Tourism, the other major sponsor of the Alpen View Beer Festival. The Toft family is extremely dominant in the business and societal affairs of Burgunden, and by extension, very influential in the Confederacy, probably the second most influential family behind the Tell family.
Banking is also prevalent here, with many banks conducting International business and investments from this northern Neu Engoleen city. EngolBanc is the main national bank of the Confederacy and its headquarters is here.
* Presarius Plaza Hotel H$$$$
* The Menton H$$$$
* Hotel 26 (Golden Eagle) H$$$$
* Destination Chateau Burgunden H$$$$
* Alpha Lofts H$$$
* Collections Hotel H$$$
* Paradise Hotel H$$$
* Hayden Hotel H$$$
* Rock House & Studios H$$$
* Tell's Inn H$$
* Alpenhorn Tavern H$$
* Motel Mertach H$
* BB Hostel H$
Main Taxi service: Saint James Cab Service
* Confederacy Park is almost as old as Burgunden itself. It is used for many functions, but the main one every year is the Alpen View Beer Festival, when they set up a huge pavilion in the center, with stages and brewer and food vendor tents surrounding it. On any given day you might also see a Pet expo, extreme sports or school league tournament or they even set up a large blank screen and show movies you can picnic to, some nights during the summer. Major concerts happen here as well with world entertainers.
* See the breweries, there are many, but the city's namesake is worth the trip alone. Brewtourists from around the world come to see the main Burgunden Breuerie.
* Movies: There is a Burgunden Film Fest every year.
You can also catch a regular film any night at a Paladin or Alhambra Cinema. Both companies show top rate films, both indie and blockbuster and dominate the cinematic theater industry, both in Neu Engollon, as well as the rest of the world.
* Tours of the stock exchange are given
* There are several museums
* Brought your clubs? Try some golfing at Burgunden Community Rec. Course.
* Next to the main Burgunden Breuerie, is the first Burgunden BreuPub. This is the most popular restaurant destination in the Confederacy as well as the home of the top chefs in the region. As you know, Burgunden BreuPubs can now be found all over the world, but this is original granddaddy of them all.
* There is an Attico Drinkerie, a global competitor of Burgunden BreuPubs, also in the city. With the extreme capitalist nature of the Confederacy, competition is welcomed and encouraged. These guys have a good thing going and worth a trip if you have a second night after hitting the BreuPub, or save it for lunch. They have the gold medal winning Walrus Lager. Attico Drinkeries are headquartered in Nouvel Ecosse.
* The most prevalent chain of coffee shops in the world is CuppaCoffee. You can find a few in every major Neu Engollian city, but the largest one in the Confederacy is in Burgunden, which also boasts the regional headquarters. They are not prolific because they bludgeon one with marketing, but because they offer an incredible menu for a coffee shop and exceptional service.
* Machu Picchu Pub
* Pampas Brazilian Steak House
* Pub 15
* Pine Grove Restaurant
* Brinkley Restaurant
* MotoPizza
Banking:
* EngolBanc
* BurgundBanc
* Panoli Anchors Bank
* First Bank of New Zepuha
* Naturnalia Pet Supply Stores
* gobooks
* Major Sporting Venue: Toft Stadium (Burgunden) - Stada de Toft (114,788)
Named for one of the most famous families in Burgunden and in the Confederacy, the major family behind BDI and Burgunden Breuerie, this stadium is only dwarfed by the nearby Burgunden Dome a couple miles away, which hosts association football. Home of the Seasogs champion Burgunden Brawlers, Toft Stadium sells most of its seats for every rugby match held in its confines. The Brawlers are the current top sports team in the nation. Brawlers merchandise can be seen everywhere across the city and the northern parts of the nation, but especially on Saturday matchday afternoons in the pubs and bars that stretch for blocks away from the stadium.
* Burgunden Brawlers - The premier rugby union club in the Confederacy, representing the largest city in Neu Engollon. The biggest budget out of all the AVRU clubs in the nation, they are owned by BDI and the Toft family, so they can recruit the best players. They have won the Union Championships several times and won the most recent Seasogs, a tournament of the top domestic clubs in the world.
* Burgunden Bankers - The Helvetic Premier League Rugby club for Burgunden. They are the poor cousin to the Brawlers, with not nearly close to the budget or draw.Telleursville
The Capital City of Neu Engollon, while not the largest urban area, has the bulk of governmental, diplomatic and administrative activity in the nation. It is located in the Geneva Canton and is the most Gaulic in culture of all the Neu Engollian cities. You can find many of the same amenities and businesses here that you would find in either Burgunden or Panoli. The public transportation is top rate here, with the metro able to take you anywhere you need to go quickly, and trams that cover the routes the metro can't reach and the further outliers.
* Presarius Plaza Hotel H$$$$
* Hotel 24 (Golden Eagle) H$$$
* Destination Downtown Hotel H$$$$
* Paradise Hotel H$$$
* Alpha Lofts H$$$
* Collections Hotel H$$$
* Capital City Hotel H$$$
* Tell's Capital Inn H$$
* Alpenhorn Tavern H$$
* Government Hostel H$
Main Taxi service: Saint James Cab Service
* Burgunden BreuPub. This is the second BB BreuPub to be built. It has a different flavor from the original and is a popular spot to spy on notable political and legislative figures.
* Machu Picchu Pub - Mr. Romper bills this as the 'Only Non-Astyrian Pub'. From the nation of Ceni, Machu Picchu offers true comfort food standards and a great atmosphere. Outside of Astyria, few know how to party like the Cenians.
* Attico Drinkerie
* Pub 15
* Pampas Brazilian Steak House
* Brinkley Restaurant
* Pine Grove Restaurant
* MotoPizza
* CuppaCoffee
* Government Circle, where the Presidential House and Federal Council building are, as well as NESA HQ, Treasury building, and several other Ministries. If bureaucracy is your fancy, this is where to go.
* Embassy Row, Not just a bunch of brownstones with multi-national flags on them, (although there is that, too). Embassy Row also has several great restaurants, parks and shops to visit. It actually is pretty cool to see the varied architecture of all the embassy compounds lined up on either Diplomacie or Liberte Rue. The Foreign Affairs Ministry of Neu Engollon rivals the Defense Forces for the largest government budget. They take their diplomacy very seriously. There are literally hundreds of different national embassies packed along these two roads.
* Pine Park, on the outskirts of the Capital, is the headquarters of the National Gendarmes and the Ministry of Justice. All major criminal investigations are conducted from the Pine Park campus, as well as major internal security matters and counter-intelligence are handled within its structures. Access is restricted, but special tours are conducted from time to time.
* National Art Museum
* Various other museums
* Movies: There is a Capital Film Fest every year.
* Paladin Cinema
* Alhambra Cinema
* Golfing at Telleursville Community Rec. Course.
Banking:
* EngolBanc
* BurgundBanc
* Panoli Anchors Bank
* First Bank of New Zepuha
* Naturnalia Pet Supply Stores
* Forget to bring some nighttime or poolside reading? You can get your lit fix at gobooks, a Cratan chain that has recently found its way to the Confederacy. You can buy a hard copy here, or get set up with their digital downloads of e-books. You can even drop off your manuscript as they double as a publishing house. The chain has its headquarters and largest franchise in the Confederacy's Capital, near Government Circle.
* Major Sporting Venue: Capital Center Field - Terrfel Centra Capitala (92,791)
The rugby arena for the capital of the Confederacy and home of the Gargoyles in beautiful Geneva Canton, not far from the lake. With a much larger capacity than most rugby stadiums, and a team that's been on the wane for awhile, there has been some inconsistent attendance like Schwartzgarten, but it is hoped that will turn around as they host the World Cup matches. Many government officials are expected to be in attendance for the Cup Group matches hosted here.
* Telleursville Gargoyles - The capital's top competitor for the Alpen Valley Rugby Union. They were once quite the dynasty, not so much anymore.
* Telleursville Caps - The Helvetic Premier League Rugby clubPanoli
The most Major Port of Neu Engollon lies on the Mederano Sea, in the Roman Canton of Liguria. It is vastly different in feel and climate than any of the other urban areas of the Confederacy, with a more Latin/Riviera flavor and a more laid back approach to daily life. Night life is epic here with the casinos at Monte Carlo and many clubs along the coast. It is a popular cruise line destination. The International Grand Prix is held here as well as many other sports. Some would say that the Dockers, the rugby union club for the city is the best in the nation, but, as expected, there is a three way battle with Burgunden and Ludenthal for the title to the Alpen Valley Rugby Championship. Nearby San Remo also boasts one of the Top Ten teams, the Ospreys, who play in San Remo Stada de Urbana. The amount of industry, commerce, tourism and migrant traffic that come through this port is staggering to the average individual, and the odd dichotomy of such a busy port with the laid back resort atmosphere just down the beach is hard to be believed until you visit.
* Presarius Plaza Riviera Resort H$$$$
* Destination The Sands Resort @ Panoli H$$$$
* Sea Queen Resort (Golden Eagle) H$$$$
* Marina Resort & Spa H$$$
* Paradise Bay Resort H$$$
* Panoli Bay & Beach Hotel H$$$
* Alpha Lofts H$$$
* Collections Hotel H$$$
* Tell's Panoli Port Inn H$$
* Riviera Casino Tavern H$$
* Government Dockside Hostel H$
Main Taxi service: Saint James Cab Service
* Burgunden BreuPub. This is the third BB BreuPub to be built. Fronts right out on the beach overlooking the harbor, one of the best views in Neu Engollon. They have beach volleyball courts and amateur leagues that use them.
* Attico Drinkerie
* Pub 15
* Machu Picchu Pub
* Pampas Brazilian Steak House
* Brinkley Restaurant
* Pine Grove Restaurant
* MotoPizza
* CuppaCoffee
* Sailing, boat, jet ski rentals, deep sea fishing
* Scuba & Snorkel rentals, classes & tours
* Boat tours of the Riviera coast
* Casinos: The only canton that casinos are legal is in Liguria, and Panoli has the bulk of them.
* Golfing at Panoli Community Rec. Course. Professionals use the Panoli Riviera Links, also a Cole Golfing course and a NS Golf Pro Assoc. certified course.
* Naval & Maritime museum
* Movies: There is a Panoli Film Fest and the nearby Cannes Film Festival every year.
* Paladin Cinema
* Alhambra Cinema
Banking:
* EngolBanc
* BurgundBanc
* Panoli Anchors Bank
* First Bank of New Zepuha
* Riviera & Marina Front Shopping at several boutiques and high end outlets.
* Naturnalia Pet Supply Stores
* gobooks
* Major Sporting Venue: Panoli Anchors Bank Stadium - Ankora Banc Stada de Panoli (77,785)
Home of the AVRU clubs, the Some Village Wanderers and the Panoli Dockers, Anchors Bank Stada is to the south of the Confederacy, what the Toft Stadium is for the north. Always rocking and the central focus of sporting life in this resort, recreational area that is also a huge sea port and industrial gate for the nation. The greater Panoli area includes San Remo and Nice, also filled with a large amount of rugby fans. It is likely that the next AVRU and Seasogs champion will come from the Mederano coastal area. There is not a chance an open seat will be left in this stadium where the breeze brings in the salty air of the Mederano sea.
* Panoli Dockers - The AVRU club for this major coastal city. They almost always make it into the top three and the Seasogs and are fierce rivals of the Brawlers and the Wolves, as well as new upstarts the Wanderers.
* Panoli Gamblers - The Helvetic Premier League Rugby club. They do pretty well and usually make it into the finals for the championship.
* Some Village Wanderers - An honorary Neu Engollonian club, hailing from the crew of the Some Village Ark. They have been welcomed into the AVRU, in the spirit of sportmanship and International cooperation and friendship. Having played several seasons with the AVRU, they made it to the finals and the Seasogs every time, taking the gold in their fourth season in the AVRU. They have just as loyal a fan base in the large port city as the Dockers.
* Going near the industrial and commercial docks is not recommended, unless you are conducting business there and in a group. Not only is it obviously a dangerous area due to the heavy equipment and machinery, but there are some unsavory elements that do tend to prowl the area. Yes, it seems very noirish and B-movie like, but there really is a rough crowd by the docks and those that wander into that district, away from the resorts and beaches do so at their own peril. You have been warned!Vusurlac
A smaller burg, with a more regional feel. It is harder to get by on English in this town, so study up on your Frandit. There are some great places to shop, explore and eat. Vusurlac lies on a lake, which is beautiful in the winter when it freezes over. In the summer, several aquatic activities and sports happen along the lake's shores.
* Diamond Star Autopark Hotel H$$$
* Hotel 30 (Golden Eagle) H$$$
* Paradise Resort H$$$
* Alpha Lofts H$$$
* Collections Hotel H$$$
* Tell's Vusurlac Inn H$$
* Lakeside Tavern H$$
* Government Hostel H$
* Burgunden BreuPub
* Attico Drinkerie
* Pub 15
* Machu Picchu Pub
* Pampas Brazilian Steak House
* Brinkley Restaurant
* Pine Grove Restaurant
* MotoPizza
* CuppaCoffee
* The ancestral Tell Family Home is not too far a drive from Vusurlac, in the smaller burg of Engollon. Wilhelm Tell, the near mythical hero and revolutionary patriot of the Confederacy fled with his family from the Teutonic side of Neu Engollon to escape his pursuers, the Austrog invaders, in the 14th Century. The legend is well known that he was arrested and forced to shoot an apple off his son's head, in order to appease the Austrog Vogt, Gessler. He successfully completed the feat, managing to insult Gessler further in the process, promising to send the Austrog interloper to his death. He was being lead across Lag Lucerne by Austrog captors, when he leapt into the water, breaking his bonds and swimming to freedom. He came back to avenge himself and rescue his son.
He assassinated Albrecht Gessler, the main Austrog puppet ruler of eastern Neu Engollon, and fought through hundreds of troops with his small group to escape. Later, he rallied the Neu Engoleen forces in driving out the Austrog invaders from the Confederacy. The current Foreign Affairs Minister is the twenty seventh direct descendant of Wilhelm and shares his name. William Tell XXVII's son, General Nelson Tell, is the current head of the Uli-Schwyz-Galien PMC, which is registered in Neu Engollon and has been a fixture of the Confederacy's history for centuries. Several other members of the Tell family have been leaders and prominent members of the Confederacy.
* Further away from the lake, nestled into a secluded area, lies the Diamond Star production facilities. This Auroran Confederacy based corporation is the major automobile and commercial vehicle producer in Neu Engollon. They have a very eco-green philosophy for a major auto industry producer. Their trucks and autos are some of the most premier, precision vehicles to be found in the world. Tours are available by appointment.
* Sailing, boat, jet ski rentals
* Golfing at Vusurlac Community Rec. Course.
Banking:
* EngolBanc
* BurgundBanc
* Panoli Anchors Bank
* First Bank of New Zepuha
* Naturnalia Pet Supply Stores
* Savemiles Stores
* gobooks
* Major Sporting Venue: Wilhelm Tell Stadium - Wilhelm Tell Stada (53,458)
* Vusurlac Chamois - The AVRU club
* Vusurlac Lakers - The Helvetic Premier League Rugby clubSchwartzgarten
* Presarius Plaza Schwartzgarten H$$$$
* Hotel 25 (Golden Eagle) H$$$
* Alpha Lofts H$$$
* Collections Hotel H$$$
* Paradise Hotel H$$$
* Tell's Inn H$$
* Alpenhorn Tavern H$$
* Government Hostel H$
* Burgunden BreuPub
* Attico Drinkerie
* Pub 15
* Machu Picchu Pub
* Pampas Brazilian Steak House
* Pine Grove Restaurant
* MotoPizza
* CuppaCoffee
* Brinkley Restaurants are a great Venalerian chain of fine dining locales. The Brinkley regional headquarters is located in Schwartzgarten, along with the largest of the locations in the Confederacy.
* There are several NEDAF Air Bases within a short distance. At various times during the year, they open up the base for special events, air shows and tours, but are restricted otherwise.
* Just a short drive to Goertenthal is The Austrog Border War Museum - The folley of this unnecessary conflict is on display. The Austrog Border War (1920-21) was a small abnormal blip in the normally neutral, peaceful nation's history. Deemed an overreaction and miscommunication, it resulted in several deaths on both sides, using surplus military materials from World War I, it was the first modern engagement that Neu Engollon used the airplane, tank and machine gun. Thankfully, that other innovation of WWI, gas, was not used during the war, or casualties might have been more catastrophic. Several heroes and also controversial figures of the Confederacy had origins in this conflict, including General von Spielkommert, the first Neu Engollian executed for treason since the Napoleonic invasion.
* Golfing at Schwartzgarten Community Rec. Course.
Banking:
* EngolBanc
* BurgundBanc
* Panoli Anchors Bank
* First Bank of New Zepuha
* Naturnalia Pet Supply Stores
* Savemiles Stores
* gobooks
* Major Sporting Venue: Schwartzgarten Municipal Stadium - Burgen Stada de Scwhartzgarten (87,452)
Home of the Warriors, the city stadium for Scwhartzgarten has been struggling for attendance for regular season matches, but does well during exhibitions, and the rare post-season match, and is expected to draw huge crowds for the World Cup. The Warriors are on a long road back to the top 10 in the AVRU and rugby has had a rocky history here, but the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport are hopeful this will be a new renaissance for the sport.
* Schwartzgarten Warriors - The AVRU club. At the moment, Schwartzgarten does not have a club competing in the Helvetic Premier League.Ludenthal
Ludenthal is a somewhat sleepy town, but waking up slowly. This is one of those picturebook Alpen cities with the A-frames on main street and flower boxes on every building front. They do boast the Ludenthal Wolves, one of the star rugby clubs of the AVRU. This town has always boasted a tourist industry for the idyllic photo opportunities alone.
It's history was somewhat clouded by a group, the NatonSozializmers, or 'Grey Shirts', fascists that organized here during the late 1930's. Ludenthal, it should be noted, is the only place where fascism took root in Neu Engollon during that era, or since. There were violent, brutal clashes in the streets between the fascists and the communist/Christian Democrat/anti-fascist coalition. Preparing for invasion, and trying to keep panic down, the NEDM was on a rapid scale of mobilization. The Militia was called upon to neutrally suppress the riots, and bring serenity back to Ludenthal. It was clear the NEDM didn't want a possible fifth column operating, should the Austrogs decide to invade, so they were far from neutral towards the Grey Shirt activities. By 1941, most of the NatonSozializmers were in prison, where they found themselves for the duration of the war and beyond. Nothing was ever heard from the Grey Shirts again, and no tears were shed over their disappearance in the Confederacy.
* Ludenthal Hotel H$$$
* Alpha Lofts H$$$
* Collections Hotel H$$$
* Paradise Hotel H$$$
* Tell's Inn H$$
* Alpenhorn Retreat Tavern H$$
* Government Hostel H$
* Burgunden BreuPub
* Attico Drinkerie
* Pub 15
* Pampas Brazilian Steak House
* Machu Picchu Pub
* Brinkley Restaurant
* Pine Grove Restaurant
* MotoPizza
* CuppaCoffee
* Scenic lakes
* Anti-Fascist Coalition Memorial, in Schiele Platz near downtown. The spot where much blood was shed during the epic battle fought with clubs, bricks and molotovs against the NatonSozializmers fascists.
* Mountain climbing, skiing, snow sports, hiking
* fishing, boating, canoeing
Banking:
* EngolBanc
* BurgundBanc
* Panoli Anchors Bank
* First Bank of New Zepuha
* Naturnalia Pet Supply Stores
* Savemiles Stores
* gobooks
* Major Sporting Venue: Wierenhas Centro (48,329)
* Ludenthal Wolves - The AVRU club. A great, top team that has made it to the finals and Seasogs often.
* It hasn't happened in a long time, but there have been reports of neo-nazi types hanging about, trying to relive the past. Mostly harmless and ineffectual, they try to conduct rallies, when not being bumrushed out of town.
Be aware that if you do see such a group forming, you should get clear, because the Anti-fascist crowd will soon be on the scene to issue them a one way ticket back out and over the Austrog border. These political clashes do still happen from time to time in Ludenthal, due to its cloudy history.Ciavno
A fairly large city nestled in the Alps, Ciavno has a feel much like it's cousin cities across the border in the Italian Alps.
Home of the Alpen Regimental Training Academy. This is where the elite Alpen Regiments of the NEDM train for mountain and air assault warfare, as well as guerrilla, scout/recon and counter-insurgency tactics. One of the Alpen Regiments is usually committed to most NSIPF peacekeeping missions.
* Ciavno Hotel H$$$
* Ciavno Ski (Golden Eagle) Resort H$$$
* Alpha Lofts H$$$
* Collections Hotel H$$$
* Paradise Hotel H$$$
* Tell's Inn H$$
* Alpenhorn Retreat Tavern H$$
* Government Hostel H$
Main Taxi service: Saint James Cab Service
* Burgunden BreuPub
* Attico Drinkerie
* Pub 15
* Machu Picchu Pub
* Pine Grove Restaurant
* Pampas Brazilian Steak House
* Brinkley Restaurant
* CuppaCoffee
* MotoPizza, the Neu Engollian branch of this Motokatan chain is based in Ciavno. They serve a lot of your basic standard pizzas, but they really do them well. They do include some local and regional twists, such as Fondue Pizza, on the menu.
* Alpen Federal Park - Hiking is encouraged on the trails. There are ranger guided nature tours and observation of the mighty ibex is certain in this park.
* Mountain climbing, skiing, snow sports
Banking:
* EngolBanc
* BurgundBanc
* Panoli Anchors Bank
* First Bank of New Zepuha
* gobooks
* Started in nearby Torino, Naturnalia Pet Supply Stores came about as a retail outlet for the increasingly popular Naturnalia pet food that was made from wholesome, natural ingredients by its founder, Gianni DiMasso. They also sell toys, treats, cages, bowls, leashes and all the other things pets need.
* Major Sporting Venue: Stada Naturnalia (48,329)
* Ciavno Alpenhawks - The AVRU club
* Ciavno Brewers - The Helvetic Premier League Rugby clubAlbertville
A good sized city, this is the major city in the Rhone canton and a center of activity. Many of the best Biathlon skier/shooters hail from Albertville. It is the premier cross country skiing destination for its kilometers of scenic trails in the surrounding countryside, with the ranges for the biathletes, of course.
* Albertville Chateaux H$$$
* Albertville Ski Resort (Golden Eagle) H$$$
* Alpha Lofts H$$$
* Collections Hotel H$$$
* Paradise Resort H$$$
* Séjour Joyeuse H$$$
* Tell's Inn H$$
* Alpenhorn Retreat Tavern H$$
* Government Hostel H$
* Originally an institution based in Woodstead, the Pine Grove Restaurant chain is now owned partly by BDI and partly by GIC. It has been re-conceptualized as a hunter's lodge/backwoods rustic dining establishment and gained a new following of gourmands with the exotic meats they serve.
* Burgunden BreuPub
* Attico Drinkerie
* Pub 15
* Machu Picchu Pub
* Pampas Brazilian Steak House
* Brinkley Restaurant
* MotoPizza
* CuppaCoffee
* Not too far a drive is Gertner's Cider Mill, in the sleepy town of Monleux. Gertner's is one of the major cider manufacturers in the world, and there are many activities for the whole family at the Mill, including picking apples in the orchards nearby, a hedge maze and of course a parlor/bakery with gourmet ice cream, donuts and treats, as well as wine and cider, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. A hidden local gem for years, now International tourists are flocking to it in droves with the popularity of Gertner's blowing up across the globe.
* Cross country skiing, hiking, snow sports
* Golfing at Albertville Community Rec. Course. Professionals use the Albertville Vallonné Vue Links, also a Cole Golfing course and a NS Golf Pro Assoc. certified course.
Banking:
* EngolBanc
* BurgundBanc
* Panoli Anchors Bank
* First Bank of New Zepuha
* Naturnalia Pet Supply Stores
* Savemiles Stores
* gobooks
* Major Sporting Arena: Rhone Alpen Stadium - Stada Alpen de Rhone (105,853)
In the largest city in the heartland of the Confederacy, in Rhone Canton, lies this larger capacity venue. No matter the fact that the Albertville Ibex club barely ever squeaks into the post-season of the AVRU, this stadium is always filled with fans and attendees that enjoy the rowdy atmosphere, as much as the match on the pitch. In fact, Rhone Alpen is notorious, having had two riots in the past 10 years after some controversial matches while hosting their local rivals, the Annecy Anvils and Enbrun Saisers. There will be extra security on hand and authorities are cutting down on beer and liquor sales during World Cup matches to curtail the violence and mayhem that always seems to bubble to the surface here. Plus, with International teams at play here, it is expected to be a bit more sedate.
* Albertville Ibex - The AVRU club
* Semnoz Shepherds - The nearby town of Semnoz contributes a club for the Helvetic Premier League, and they are just as popular for league code fans in Albertville as in little sleepy, secretive Semnoz.
* The NEDF maintains a very secretive air base and militia installation nearby at Semnoz. Don't even try to get near it.Konstanz (KERZ)
Konstanz is a recreational lake area on the border of Neu Engollon, Nikolia and Smertolina, as well as the name of the major city in the sub-region that encompasses environs on both sides of the Neu Engollon-Nikolian border. It is also known as the KERZ or the Konstanz/Konstanca Economic Resort Zone, under the auspices and special treaty of the Empire of Nikolia, Confederacy of Neu Engollon and the Principality of Smertolina. All the towns surrounding the shores within a 15 km radius of the two lakes, Konstanz and Waldtien, in this special zone are free of normal taxes, tariffs, duties and any restrictive political measures and movements of citizens. All citizens of the region of Astyria can enjoy the benefits, but the citizens that actually reside in the KERZ also have special privileges that aren't enjoyed by citizens in the rest of their respective nations, or many other parts of Astyria.
* Golden Eagle Lake Resort H$$$ (in Nikolia)
* Presarius Lakeshore Spa H$$$
* Alpenhorn Lagurivo Resort H$$$
* Tell's Inn H$$
* Kabine Countri H$$ (in Nikolia)
* Government Hostel H$
* Pine Grove Restaurant
* Burgunden BreuPub
* Attico Drinkerie
* Pub 15
* Machu Picchu Pub
* Pampas Brazilian Steak House
* Brinkley Restaurant
* MotoPizza
* CuppaCoffee
* Besides enjoying all the recreational activities available, visitors from outside the region can enjoy an unprecedented opportunity to shop duty free at the most renown, luxurious outlets of Astyria, in and around the Lag Konstanz area, across both sides of the border.
* Cross country skiing, hiking, jet skiing, water skiing, downhill skiing, para-sailing, scuba diving, other snow sports
* Golfing at the Lag Konstanz Recreational Course[/url].
Banking:
* EngolBanc
* BurgundBanc
* Panoli Anchors Bank
* First Bank of New Zepuha
* Naturnalia Pet Supply Stores
* gobooks
* Major Sporting Arena: Konstanz City Stadium - Burgen Stada de Konstanz (Nikolian: Градски стадион Констанца)
The major athletic stadium for the twin cities area, which lies right on the border between the two halves of the city, and the Confederacy and Empire. Sports such as association football, rugby and track and field have taken place here and it is a major host to all types of other events as well as sporting events. The Konstanz Owls rugby football club plays here in their matches for the Class B Minor Union. At the moment, the franchise is fighting hard to be admitted to the AVRU, and rumor has it, they are considering dropping another team to bring in Konstanz. Also, should this happen, the Owls are set to take over the Stadium permanently.
* Konstanz Owls - The minor league rugby club, aspiring to move up to the AVRU.
by Neu Engollon » Tue May 07, 2013 9:25 am
RUGBY
The most popular sport by far in Neu Engollon is rugby. All codes are played in the Confederacy. With the union clubs playing sevens in the off season. The Alpen Valley Rugby Union is the main rugby union in the nation. Rugby League also has a league of clubs, but they don't tend to share the same level of notoriety. Neu Engollon has sent a National Squad for all three code World Cups, winning high accolades. In the Union World Cup (#20) they took 3rd place; in the League World Cup (#11) they took 5th Place; in the Sevens World Cup, they took 8th Place.
Rugby Home kit
Rugby Away kit
OTHER SPORTS
Neu Engollon has also competed in several other minor sports in the International field, taking high honors, and sometimes the top spot; including Bandy (2nd), Brob Ball (1st), Dog Sled Racing (2nd) Biathlon (Leader) and Dwile Flonking (1st). Dwile Flonking is a 'sport' that revolves around drinking heavily, so it is no wonder that Neu Engoleens would be able to win it. Drinking has been a national sport since before they knew dwile flonking existed.
Recently, Neu Engollon entered a National squad for the Association football 65th World Cup and 52nd Baptism of Fire, which are currently being played. This is the first time Neu Engollon has joined International association football (or soccer), the most popular global sport. This could really put Neu Engollon on the map for International Sport (besides rugby) or turn the Confederacy off to 'footie' for good. Also, another first for the Confederacy is the World Cup of Hockey, the 21st for the world, the first for Neu Engollon; and look for an International cycling team soon.
Domestically, one can see several other sports being played besides the above mentioned, depending on the season. Women's Flat track roller derby is popular, as well as water polo and volleyball. There are some minor basketball and hand ball leagues. The lakes, as well as the coast, around the Confederacy are made good use of, with sailing, jet skiing and other amateur aquatic competitions happening during the warmer months. During the winter months, skiing, snowboarding (downhill, cross country and freestyle), mountain climbing and snowmobile racing are all immensely popular. With a relatively peaceful existence, enjoying peace for almost a hundred years and not seeing a major war in over 200 years, Neu Engollonians have found lots of time to devote to peaceful, fun enterprises. Athleticism is a highly respected trait among Neu Engollonians.
Bandy and Hockey logo
** White or gold helmetsKit for the NE Nat. Bandy/Hockey Squad, 'The Ibex'
Kit for NE Nat. Association Football Squad, 'The Goats'
by Neu Engollon » Thu May 16, 2013 8:51 pm
There are several ways to get into the Confederacy, just like any modern nation. Overland, you have the AlpenRail (part of the regional Astyrail system), and a world class Autobahn System. As part of their defense, many of these routes come through choke point passes. In other words, you are coming in on bridges and overpasses nestled in valleys, surrounded by hills or mountains cragged with bunkers and deeply emplaced guns. The bridges are built with special explosives inside the structure, to blow in times of invasion. Over 87% of the routes into Neu Engollon are configured this way.
Also, you have many world class airlines flying into the five biggest major airports, Alpenhorn International (Telleursville), Burgunden International, Albertville International, Schwartzgarten International and Panoli International Air and Sea Port. Once in the Confederacy, EngolAir (a division of ViZionAir) can connect you to any other city within Neu Engollon, and they even have a small prop carrier division to reach the smaller remote towns. Helicopters operate to some of the very difficult to reach mountain towns without airstrips. EngolAir has limited International flights at the moment. Neu Engollon relies on other regional and globally registered air carriers to bring in visitors.
Getting to the Confederacy by sea is relatively easy, as well, because many passengers and cruise lines dock at either Panoli or Nice, along the coast. Obviously, the Riviera coast of Neu Engollon is in high demand many months of the year, so be sure to book your passage well in advance. Panoli is a huge port, handling commercial, tourist and industrial traffic extremely efficiently. Besides the cruise ships and the planes coming in overhead, there are also frequent hovercraft and ferries coming in from nearby Trellinese, Gaulic and Roman ports. Panoli has several piers that are owned and operated by Industries, Military, Trade Groups and other National interests, as well as rented marina berths.
Customs can be strict. Many florae and faunae are restricted from entry, as well as many native species are not allowed to leave. Security are on guard for narcotics, as well as large undeclared currency packages and other suspicious items. Security at sea and airports, train stations, and other points of entry is performed by the NETA (Neu Engollon Travel Authority) a customs bureau run jointly by the Ministry of Transportation and Pine Park, the criminal investigations division of the National Gendarmes.
Visas are not required for short trips. However, should you be from outside of Astyria and find your trip extends past two weeks, they will get in touch with you and ask you to make your way to the local customs office pronto to get a tourist or business visa. They are very lenient towards business purposes, being a very capitalistic society, but bring paperwork to back up your need for the visa; or apply for a work or student visa. You will be issued temporary papers to show with your passport, upon application for the visa. Should you not bother to show up at the customs office within a day, you are sure to be encouraging a visit from a gendarme next, possibly even one of the famed Pine Park detectives. It seems lackadaisical, but they are anything but loose about it. Tabs are most likely kept on suspicious incoming characters and immigration, while not exclusionary, is tightly controlled. If you try to disappear within the country, they will come find you. It has happened several times with hefty jail sentences involved.
It is best to avoid all the hassle by applying for a visa ahead of time by contacting your local Neu Engollon embassy or consulate. Regional citizens with a valid passport or ASTID (Astyrian ID card) can stay for up to four months without a visa.
by Neu Engollon » Mon May 20, 2013 7:40 am
ORIGINS
Français, Deutsch, Italien = Fran * d * it
During the early days of the Confederacy, the cantons were still in a fractious state, and the loose union was in danger of disintegrating. The Teutonic ethnic cantons were openly ceding power to the royals and powerful nobles of Austrakia that in turn recruited and dragooned Teutonic Neu Engollians into their private armies. The Gaulic cantons were doing virtually the same, allowing the kingdoms of their ethnic kin across the western Terre Des Gaules border to have almost free reign in their affairs. Roman cantons would exclusively trade with the various Roman city-states to the southeast.
As the Federal government attempted to exert more control after the reaffirmation of the Articles of Confederation, steps were taken in order to increase a stronger union and distinct national identity. One of these was the development of Frandit, a blending of the three main languages (French, German and Italian) within the Confederacy. This was due to the efforts of dozens of commissioned scholars, as well as building on the beginnings of three organic variations of a pidgin dialect that had already been in use for the common folk to communicate and trade with other neighboring ethnic cantons and nations. It was the Confederacy's scholars that blended the pidgin dialects (French-German; German-Italian; French-Italian) into one lingua, adding structure and grammar rules as well as deciding on the best words for particular usage situations.
In 1374, the first tomes of the rules and vocabulary of Frandit were released, after exhaustive work from monks at the behest of Confederacy officials. All official decrees and documents were then to be written in the new language. It would take another 40 years or so to get all the cantons in line with this matter.
Along with efforts to eject foreign influence, the language was enforced on the noble class, but also taught extensively to the lower, agrarian classes, who had often been neglected in instruction and education up to that point. Frandit being the first written language the lower classes were exposed and encouraged in, it took on like wildfire. Frandit had a firm hold for three centuries until Common (English) began to be widely promoted in order to communicate with Teremaran neighbors who were all adopting the new language to strengthen economic growth and ties both within and outside the region.
MODERN USAGE
Today, Frandit still survives and is an officially recognized domestic language. Government documents are still published in both English and Frandit and will be for the foreseeable future. Its use is infrequent and considered quaint or simple slang in the urban areas where Common/English is firmly rooted, while Frandit holds out strong in the rural population, the 'agrarian lower class'.
Use outside of the Confederacy is minimal to rare. Across the western border in Gaul, where Gaulic French is firmly entrenched, Frandit is considered an abomination, even when spoken by the border folk. The Roman and Austrak neighbors seem only a bit more tolerant.
The Confederacy government still issues updated official Frandit language dictionaries and literary usage guides. More English influenced words keep seeping into the everyday usage of the language and it's not too rare to hear citizens speaking a mish-mashed blend of the two lingua.
by Neu Engollon » Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:23 pm
~ 4,300,000 approx. total troops (this total includes immediate reserves, support & logistics, as well as rotating conscripts) Militia reserves are called up for training and alerts, as well as regular term of service, not including conscripts. Ground combat troops are split between Regular Infantry militia, the Alpen Regiments (Elite mountain troops), Special Ops, NEDM-DGC and Marines. 3 (1 Infantry and 2 Alpen) Regiments are air assault capable. While the Alpen Regiments have elite training, the most elite soldiers of the NEDM are the NEDM-DGC (Diplomatic Guard Corp), who are tasked to guard overseas diplomatic compounds and Embassy Row in Telleursville. The Confederacy takes its diplomatic relations very serious.
There is Mandatory Conscription for men 18 years of age for 2 years, for women 20 years of age. College deferment is allowed, but hard to obtain. Women can serve in combat front line roles, but it is not mandatory for females and on volunteer basis only. Logistics and support is typically women's mandatory selected roles - all conscript soldiers go on reserve status after time of service. After age 45, men are volunteer reserves only, mandatory service has ended. For women, age 35 is the cutoff.
NEVMR (Neu Engollon Volkgen Milizar Reserva)
The VMR, or the Militia Reserves, are only called upon in case of extreme emergency or national invasion. All citizens eligible are required to stay up to date on their registration and address and must drill twice a year with their unit in order to coordinate contingency plans. Arms are kept at home in safe lockers, except for heavy arms which are kept at the nearest Militia armory. Many of the VMR are support role rather than infantry, but are still required to keep proficient in their marksmanship.
There is a suspected basement bunker/underground garrison network in place, with quick conversion materials on hand to turn highways into Air Force runways, Hidden AA and AT in recessed caverns and bunkers in the mountains, and all passes and bridges into the Confederacy mined and fortified. There is also suspected to be a scorched earth policy in place. Neu Engollon would become very inhospitable during a full foreign incursion.
Mechanized or Armor Reg. size = 3,500-4,500
Infantry or Alpen Reg. size = 6-7,500
NEDM-DGC Reg. size = 12,300
There are 3 Military Defense Command Groups that make up the NEDM: Northern MDCG, Central MDCG, Southern MDCG. There are HQ Command Staff appointed to each, located in Schwartzgarten, Vusurlac and Torino respectively. Regiments have some leeway to act independently during an emergency but open lines through several layers of communication are kept with the MDCG's. Regiments and Squadrons are flexible and able to be swapped between the three commands depending on the zone of crisis/emergency. The Confederacy of Neu Engollon does not have divisions and the only 'corps' is the Marine Corps, falling under NEDN Command.
NORTHERN MDCG
CO: General Gerhard von Zeingraf
- 3rd Mechanized Regiment
- 6th Armored Regiment (30% reserves)
- 10th Infantry Regiment (35% reserves)
- 14th Infantry Regiment (All reserves)
- 34th Alpen Regiment (Air Assault - with 218th Air Cav) N-MDG
- 31st Alpen Regiment (All reserves)
[Col. Paul Scholmann; XO: Major Phillipe Delhomme]- 54th Military Intelligence Bn. (1,600) (70% reserves)
- 59th Medical Bn (MASH) (2,100) (70% reserves)
- 115th Information Systems & Civil Affairs Bn. (1,780) (PSYOPS & CA) (80% reserves)
- 117th Cyber Warfare Bn. (2,335) (35% reserves)
- 149th Militia Police Bn. (2,200) (All reserves)
- 164th Artillery Bn. (1,700)
- 192nd AA Bn. (2,200) (75% reserves)
- 312th SO (Special Operations) Bn. (1,800)
- 201st VMR Infantera Regiment (Approx. 5,000 - 100% Reserves)
- 202nd VMR Infantera Regiment (Approx. 5,000 - 100% Reserves)
- 203rd VMR Infantera Regiment (Approx. 5,000 - 100% Reserves)
- 204th VMR Infantera Regiment (Approx. 5,000 - 100% Reserves)
- 211th VMR Logiztek Regiment (Approx. 6,000 - 100% Reserves)
- 212th VMR Logiztek Regiment (Approx. 6,000 - 100% Reserves)
- 213th VMR Logiztek Regiment (Approx. 6,000 - 100% Reserves)
- 214th VMR Logiztek Regiment (Approx. 6,000 - 100% Reserves)
- 221st VMR Ingenera Regiment (Approx. 3,000 - 100% Reserves)
- 222nd VMR Ingenera Regiment (Approx. 3,000 - 100% Reserves)
- 226th VMR Aerva Defenza Regiment (Approx. 3,500 - 100% Reserves)
- 227th VMR Aerva Defenza Regiment (Approx. 3,500 - 100% Reserves)
- 230th VMR Artillerza Regiment (Approx. 4,500 - 100% Reserves)
- 231st VMR Artillerza Regiment (Approx. 4,500 - 100% Reserves)
CENTRAL MDCG
CO: Major General Marcel Denard
- 7th Armored Regiment (All Reserves)
- 9th Infantry Regiment
- 15th Infantry Regiment (All reserves)
- 25th Alpen Regiment (40% reserves)
- 36th Alpen Regiment (Air Assault - with 219th Air Cav) C-MDG
- 56th Medical Bn (MASH) (1,850)
- 114th Information Systems & Civil Affairs Bn. (1,450) (PSYOPS & CA)
[Maj. Armando Rometti]- 145th Militia Police Bn. (2,150)
- 191st Mobile AA Bn. (1,900) (All reserves)
- 314th SO (Special Operations) Bn. (2,200) (75% reserves)
- 205th VMR Infantera Regiment (Approx. 5,000 - 100% Reserves)
- 206th VMR Infantera Regiment (Approx. 5,000 - 100% Reserves)
- 207th VMR Infantera Regiment (Approx. 5,000 - 100% Reserves)
- 215th VMR Logiztek Regiment (Approx. 6,000 - 100% Reserves)
- 216th VMR Logiztek Regiment (Approx. 6,000 - 100% Reserves)
- 217th VMR Logiztek Regiment (Approx. 6,000 - 100% Reserves)
- 223rd VMR Ingenera Regiment (Approx. 3,000 - 100% Reserves)
- 228th VMR Aerva Defenza Regiment (Approx. 3,500 - 100% Reserves)
- 232nd VMR Artillerza Regiment (Approx. 4,500 - 100% Reserves)
SOUTHERN MDCG
CO: General Umberto Scolatti
- 4th Mechanized Regiment (40% reserves)
- 5th Armored Regiment
- 8th Armored Regiment (All Reserves)
- 11th Infantry Regiment (35% reserves)
- 12th Infantry Regiment (Air Assault - with 222nd Air Cav) S-MDG
- 29th Alpen Regiment (All reserves)
- 38th Alpen Regiment
[Col. Henri Markham]- 49th Military Intelligence Bn. (1,800)[Colonel Stefan Panzilaus]
- 64th Medical Bn (MASH) (1,900) (All reserves)
- 68th Medical Bn (MASH) (2,350) (35% reserves)
[Lt. Col. Jean Trevant]- 119th Cyber Warfare Bn. (2,120) (All reserves)
- 147th Militia Police Bn. (2,300) (60% reserves)
- 167th Artillery Bn. (1,600) (35% reserves)
- 189th Rocket/Missile Defense Bn. (1,400) (85% reserves)
- 195th AA Bn. (2,100)
- 320th SO (Special Operations) Bn. (1,700) (75% reserves)
- 324th SAO (Special Amphibious Operations 'The Black Frogs') Bn. (1,900)
- 208th VMR Infantera Regiment (Approx. 5,000 - 100% Reserves)
- 209th VMR Infantera Regiment (Approx. 5,000 - 100% Reserves)
- 210th VMR Infantera Regiment (Approx. 5,000 - 100% Reserves)
- 218th VMR Logiztek Regiment (Approx. 6,000 - 100% Reserves)
- 219th VMR Logiztek Regiment (Approx. 6,000 - 100% Reserves)
- 220th VMR Logiztek Regiment (Approx. 6,000 - 100% Reserves)
- 224th VMR Ingenera Regiment (Approx. 3,000 - 100% Reserves)
- 225th VMR Ingenera Regiment (Approx. 3,000 - 100% Reserves)
- 229th VMR Aerva Defenza Regiment (Approx. 3,500 - 100% Reserves)
- 233rd VMR Artillerza Regiment (Approx. 4,500 - 100% Reserves)
- 234th VMR Artillerza Regiment (Approx. 4,500 - 100% Reserves)
by Neu Engollon » Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:25 pm
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Watching television in Neu Engollon is quite easy, and reception in most parts is quite good and clear, except for some mountainous areas in the east, and along the border areas near Austrakia and other neighbors. Broadcast overlap and bandwidth coordination is much better with their neighbors to the north and west, such as Terre Des Gaules, plus the mountain interference is dealt with by cable subscription at discounted rates. Most of the rest of the nation seems to eschew cable due to the good quality of the regular network programming and clarity of HD reception, cable is just not necessary in most areas and the extra channels are not generally desired. Some citizens and residents do have some type of dish or cable system in any case, to pick up a favorite foreign channel or extra sports offerings, plus the plethora of movie, history and arts options that can be found through the federal cable/dish companies. Basic network programming is dominated by NETV, the partially nationally funded super network group. NETV controls the 'beginning of the dial', but there are plenty of other independent networks in the 1-40 channel range. Within the last few years, NETV made a multi-billion dollar deal to air Riysian syndicated programming on their network channels, licensed from the Kaftan Media Group, which also runs its own licensed channel on Neu Engollian networks airing some of the same programming licensed to NETV, as well as additional exclusive programming only able to be viewed on KMG. Similarly, another partnership exists with Gandoor Broadcasting Corporation (GBC).
- NETV 1 Confederacie (Government Channel; Frandit with English subtitles) This channel shows proceedings in the Federal Assembly and open Federal Council sessions. They also show public addresses from the President and any other relevant Government business. Government budgets can be reviewed interactively, sans certain military expenditures.
- NETV 2 [size=150]Primaru
(Primetime channel; Mainly English) Yep, this one shows all the primetime programming in the evening, with talk shows and variety during the day. Overnight programming is a mix of informercials and re-broadcasts from the previous day.- NETV 3 Cine (Movie Channel; Mixed Language) Thousands of licensed movies, both domestic and foreign are programmed. Some special late night programming and mini-serials. Classic movies during overnight, automated programming.
- NETV 4 Novtar (News Channel; Mainly English) All news, all the time. Some weather related specials and historical documentaries during daytime programming.
- NETV 5 Vogwer (Travel Channel; Mixed Language) Programming for travel both domestically, regionally and Internationally that features landmarks, popular sites, customs, travel preparation and interactive bits that allow access to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, NETA (Neu Engollon Travel Authority) and various foreign visa application sites. Also some cooking shows are featured focusing on cuisine from different cantons and regions.
- NETV 6 Primaru (Primetime secondary; More Frandit featured than NETV 2) Daytime programming dominated by soaps and night with mini-serials. Some other domestic dramatic series programming.
- NETV 7 Espora (Sports Channel; Mainly English) Dominated by rugby, the number one national sport, but plenty of other sports get air time, such as hockey, association football, biathlon, tennis and track and Olympic events.
- NETV 8 Vilarna (Lifestyles Channel; Mixed Language) (Home, garden, cooking) Various shows about home improvement, tips, more cooking shows, real estate, landscaping, etc.
- NETV 9 Altavilarna (Alternative Lifestyles Channel; Mainly English) LGBT to subculture, non-mainstream music and beyond, a variety of different shows revolving around those that don't live in the mainstream or are not always accepted into common society.
- NETV 10 Kindfil (Kid's network; Mainly English) Children's programming, with more mature animation late night. Both live action and animation shows are featured.
- MILKOM 11 (Military Channel; Mixed Language) Not NETV affiliated, but shows some NETV produced historical documentaries and carries a lot of NETV licensed programming.
- VIDMK 12 (Music/Video Channel; Mainly English) Also called Vidmark. Much like what the old MTV channel was like. No shlock reality shows. Just all music videos, concert specials and a variety of musical genres represented with both domestic and foreign artists. Also not an NETV affiliate.
- NETV 13 Finanzu (Finance Channel; Mainly English) Business reports. Constant stock market updates. Business and economic oriented shows and shorts. Late night informercials
- BSN 14 (Home Shopping Channel; Mainly English) A BDI owned network, this channel markets and sells a wide variety of home and even some odd commercial goods through live host spots and informercials.
- GNT 15 (Gaulic National Programming; Gaulic French with subtitles) A Gaulic government sponsored channel that features a variety from GNT, with sports, news, culture and popular shows from the neighboring nation to Neu Engollon's West.
- NETV 19 Espora (Secondary sports channel; Mixed language) More alternative and non-traditional sports are featured on this channel, such as those that are considered 'Extreme' or adventurous. Also, highlights, replays and player profiles of national teams involved in International sports tournaments are shown, as well as other additional coverage. The Alpen Valley Rugby Union season is also covered more in depth.
- NETV 20 (Arts channel; Mainly Frandit) Lots of art across all perspectives are featured, from traditional to performance to the galleries and locations that they reside in. Much like a travel channel with a focus for art enthusiasts.
- KMG 21 (Kaftan Media Group; Cultural & Entertainment channel; Mainly Riysian with subtitles) Lots of syndicated children's shows, primetime, movies and live news and sports casts from Riysa in Astyria.
- GBC-NE 22 (Gandoor Broadcasting Corporation; Cultural & Entertainment channel; Mainly English) Variety programming with a focus on Gandoorese culture. A partnership channel with NETV.
- CHN 28 (Christ Hallelujah Network; Mainly English) A very religious programmed channel that is funded through a coalition of churches, mostly in the Burgunden and Geneve areas. Neu Engollon is a mostly secular nation and overtly spiritual references are avoided in society, but some evangelical churches tend to have the money to overcome some of this secular bias in the Confederacy. The recent evangelical movement in Glisandia has also created both a parallel, albeit much smaller, movement in the Confederacy, as well as a backlash. NETV and the government have been in talks to further restrict religious programming.
- TBC 29 (Trellinese National Programming; Trellinese with subtitles) A Trellinese government sponsored channel that features a variety from TBC, with sports, news, culture and popular shows from the somewhat reclusive nation at the southern basin of the Sea of Jajich in Astyria. A fascinating perspective into the nation that had formerly been closed off from the international community for decades.
- RTR 30 (Rete di Trasmissione di Roma; Roman Broadcasting Network; Latin with subtitles in Frandit) RTR is the major Roman media network that features a variety from regular RTR, with sports, news, culture and popular shows from Neu Engollon's neighbor, The Roman Free States, to the Southeast. A popular network with Roman ethnic Neu Engollians in the Liguria, Piemonte and Tavino cantons.
- GTVi 31 (Gylian Television International); Programming from the major network in Gylias in Tyran; English, French, Gylic, Miranian, Nordic, German, Greek, Portuguese, Italian, Armenian with subtitles in English) GNBS is the major Gylian media network, with GTVi as its television subsidiary, that features a variety from programming on GTV1 (generalist channel), GTV2 (cultural channel), GTV3 (more intellectual/socially-focused), GTV4 (animation), and GTV Parliament.
by Neu Engollon » Sat Dec 26, 2015 1:42 am
Major highways and freeways cover the bulk of Neu Engollon. Also sometimes called the Autobahn System, there are two overlapping layers of routes/roads in the Confederacy. The first is the Federal Route system, maintained by the Federal Government, the second is the Cantonal Route system, maintained out of individual canton budgets. Considering the relatively long streak of prosperity, to the average traveler, the CR and FR system are virtually indistinguishable in quality, flow, number of lanes and maintenance. Taxes maintain the system, and the only tolls to be found are around the five major metropolitan areas of Genève, Burgunden, Panoli-Nice-San Remo, Schwartzgarten and Albertville during peak rush hour times to discourage congestion. Below is a map of the FR and CR system and the cantons they run through.
The rail system in the Confederacy is run by AlpenRail, an affiliate of Madurail, the continental system interlinking most of the nations in Madurin. There are some minimal border check points for rail stops, but possession of a Madurail pass, which a passport is needed to acquire, ensures that they are brief halts in the rail journey. Disembarking the train in Semnoz is not allowed, except for those with authorized security documentation. Semnoz is a highly sensitive, classified Governmental/NEDF area. As well as the highway system, Alpenrail has the least amount of coverage in the extremely mountainous Central Eastern part of the Confederacy.
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