Solaria: Burning World (OOC, TDF only)

[The United Conservative Provinces]

IC Thread

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OP: The United Conservative Provinces
Co-OP: Durzan

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Introduction

Welcome to the OOC world building thread From Here on Out! Not wanting to start from the beginning, this RP begins on a world that has many similar characteristics as Earth, such as technology, climate, and people, but is located in a far off galaxy during an economic depression. The nations on the planet Solaria are on the verge of conflict as economies collapse and resources slowly become scarce. Civilians around the world have begun rioting in the streets as the unemployment rates in most countries ascend fifty percent waiting for a solution, whether it’s a fresh, powerful leader or the complete overhaul of the government. Below can be found the information on the planet, Solaria, as well as the calendar that will be used to keep track of time. Unfortunately, anything that is possible on Earth is also possible on Solaria, including, but not limited to wars, revolutions, and terrorism. The future is not as far away as it appears, war may be right around the corner.

Rules

• The Democratic Federation region members only unless otherwise contacted.
• No Out Of Character posts in the In Character forum, it causes confusion.
• Include the proper RP date somewhere in each IC post so other nations know when an action occurs.
• There are no requirements on In Character posts and messages, but please put some effort into your IC posts.
• Improper grammar is unacceptable, including applications. If you can't type English properly, you may be removed from this RP.
• This is not a rule but a very strong suggestion. Don't do messages for one thing. By this, I mean don't just write a paragraph responding to an email. Do multiple sections each with a different purpose.
• If you are quoting someone in the IC, only quote the part that you are commenting on.
• If you're sending a letter you need to write it out, and include an encryption level.
  
• No unjustified war, this means that you must state your war goal as well as having a reason in your declaration of war.
• Keep use of Weapons of Mass Destruction to an extreme minimum. You should rarely, if ever, use them against a player.
• No apocalyptic weaponry, this is a MT role play with some PMT aspects.
• Let war build up before it breaks out. This applies to players mostly. When some guy puts a toe onto your land, don't declare war.
  
• No godmoding for active nations. If a nation is inactive for one week, the OP or Co-OP may then act in it's place.
• Meta gaming is an absolute no. Never make a post in the IC based on information that your nation is not supposed to know, ex. encrypted messages unless code is broken or future conversation in the OOC.

Information

World Name: Solaria
Political Map: Here

Day Length: Approximately 24 hours
Year Length: Approximately 360 days

Standard Solarian Calendar: For simplicity's sake, the year length is 360 days long, divided into 12 Months, with 30 days per month. We will use a 7 day week cycle (Approximately 51 Weeks in a year), very similar to Earth. Days and Months follow a similar naming pattern to the real world.

Summer Solstice: End of June/Beginning of July.
Winter Solstice: Usually occurs around New Years Eve; IE at the end of December/Beginning of January.

Calendar Epoch: The epoch designation of the SSC is New Era (N.E.). The Standard Solarian Calendar was adopted shortly after regular space travel was established. The end of the modern era (Equivalent to modern day on Earth) was set as year 0 N.E. Sunday, January 1st, 1 N.E. was established as the official start and adoption of the Standard Solarin Calendar.

Starting Year of the RP: January of Year 1 N.E.

Application

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[The United Conservative Provinces]

The United Conservative Provinces

General Information:

Population: 72,948,173
Classification: New York Times Democracy
Capital: Tilten
Type of Government: Republic
Head of State: Marc Rogers

Other Information:

Land Claim: The southernmost section of the left continent with the claim reaching both oceans.
Useful Notes:

• The United Conservative Provinces are comprised of four provinces, Koprad, Aspil, Usmal, and Efror. Map
• Koprad is the most coastal province and contains the nation's capital, Tilten. It is situated on the North Eastern coast of the United Conservative Provinces and has a very warm climate with many beautiful beaches. It is the main target of tourists and international conferences.
• Aspil is situated on the Western section of the United Conservative Provinces. It has a temperate climate and is surrounded by dense forests. It is very rural with a small population. Aspil leads the nation in food production and other agricultural endeavors.
• Efror is located in the South Eastern corner of the country. The province has a fairly cold climate all year long and is adjacent to many rivers to the West. It is currently leading the nation in manufacturing including arms manufacturing and automobile manufacturing.
• Usmal is situated along the Northern portion of the country. It has a very warm and humid climate with a mountain range to the West. Usmal is the headquarters of the largest mining company in the UCP due to the mountains being stocked with natural base and precious metals.
• Ever since the global economic depression began, small socialist groups have been threatening the government to secede if healthcare and the marketplace are not socialized.

History: (Optional)

[Chronium]

Chronium

General Information:

Population: 51,236,734
Classification: Iron Fist Consumerists
Capital: Kance
Type of Government: Dictatorship
Head of State: Lennix Dupree

Other Information:

Land Claim: The lower south-eastern portion of the right most continent.
Useful Notes:

History: (Optional)

[Pekares]

The Kingdom of Pekares

General Information:

Population: 32 546 031
Classification: Constitutional Monarchy
Capital:Poshep
Type of Government: Parliamentary Democracy
Head of State: Jan Sheepek

Other Information:

Land Claim: North-East peninsula of leftmost island. Right to the two rivers going in a vertical direction.
Useful Notes:

• The King, Elbrekt III, only serve in a ceremonial way

History:
Peace for the last few centuries. Lead to a smaller defensive army.

[The United Conservative Provinces]

Welcome to the RP Chronium and Pekares! This RP has now open to any nation wanting to participate.

[Chuliu Emperor]

Kingdom of Chuliu Emperor

General Information:

Population:180 million
Classification:Iron Fist Consumerists
Capital:Chuliu Royal City
Type of Government:Absolute monarchy
Head of State:Chuliu Emperor, James

Other Information:

Land Claim: Next to Pekares
Useful Notes: Chuliu Emperor is the supreme leader of this military nation.

[Free Outs Oasturoe]

Insert Nation Name Here

General Information:

Population: 65,238,872
Classification: Democratic Socialists
Capital: Frejlod
Type of Government: Constitutional Monarchy
Head of State: Rolf Lindberg

Other Information:

Land Claim: Northwest of Left island, Above the peninsula
Useful Notes:

The current constitution prohibits war unless approved by 80% of Parliament
In times of war, The Monarch has complete control of the nation.
Lax border control

History: (Optional)

[The United Conservative Provinces]

The map has been updated. Please let me know if the land claim is correct and if the capital is in an agreeable location. The IC will be up and running in a few hours and posts will be allowed. Please make sure to read the introduction to this RP as well as the rules before posting in the IC.

[Durzan]

Sorry about the late arrival UCP. If I'd known that you started the new thread, I'da been the first person to post as your RP partner.

The Empire of Durzan

General Information:

Population: ~350 Million (Really ~8.66 Billion, but lowered to accommodate for other nations in the RP)
Classification: New York Times Democracy
Capital: Retha Unin
Type of Government: Imperial Republic
Head of State: High Emperor Davin Dhumesdae II

Other Information:

Land Claim: Western Continent, by the bay where Perkares is located. Place my nation so that parts of it border both UCP and Perkares, and has access to two at both the gulf and the sea that is to the immediate east. Retha Unin should be placed near the mouth of the major river in that area. Make sure the size of the nation is scaled to the proper proportions of its size.
Useful Notes:

• The Empire is technically a Republican Democracy, with all states, member nations, and territories within its borders or significant influence (whether they were conquered or not) receiving representation in both the Imperial Parliament (representatives based on population) and the Imperial Senate (1 Senator and 2 deputy senators per State or Territory).
• The High Emperor of Durzan still retains a significant portion of power and authority within the government.
• All Durzanian Citizens are guaranteed all basic human rights, including the right to vote, freedom of association, freedom of religion/belief, etc. However, Imperial Citizens are also expected to uphold certain responsibilities to the Empire, such as spending at least 1 year in the Military, and being ready to be called upon in an emergency.
• The Empire does support and seek to uphold Human Rights around the world, preferably though diplomacy.
• The Empire is fairly blunt and aggressive in diplomacy and often doesn't hesitate to flex its muscles to make a point if it proves prudent and neccesary. However, it always seeks peaceful (if at times, somewhat coercive) means before engaging in a conflict. Nevertheless, the Empire rarely seeks to enter or start a war. It is, in effect, a sleeping giant with a lot of patience when it comes to warfare, as the use of its military power often has major consequences.
• Large standing army and powerful military backed up with a reasonably powerful navy, advanced space forces, and cutting line technology.
• Citizens are all armed and trained in the basics of combat and self-defense.
• Regarding other nations, the Empire has a "Trust but verify" policy. Well-trusted allies and other nations with whom the Empire has peaceful & friendly relations with are treated with extreme and open courtesy, respect, and honor; the Empire will offer trade discounts, economic and military treaties, and other exclusively lucrative benefits to those it deems its friends (The benefits are not nearly as enticing as the benefits granted from joining the Empire, of course). Neutral countries are regarded with caution. Nations that it has distrustful or tense relations are treated with caution and reserve. Openly hostile nations are treated as a direct threat.
• If pushed into a war, the Empire seeks to crush the enemy and achieve its objectives in the most quick and efficient method possible. This has given the Durzanian Military a reputation for ruthless efficiency, courage, and pragmatism on the battlefield. Despite this, the Military seeks to avoid unnecessary casualties (including that of civilians) and acts of needless cruelty whenever possible.
• Any territories or nations annexed peacefully or conquered by the Empire during war will generally not be ceded or granted independence (barring unusual circumstances and exceptions of course). Instead, the Empire will allow the newly conquered peoples the full rights of Imperial citizenship and representation within the Imperial government. Individual states and territories are allowed to be relatively autonomous in nature, provided they adhere to the Laws that are common across the entire Empire, respect the rights and responsibilities of the citizens, and seek not to rebel. In return, the Imperial federal government will provide additional support to the states and territories under its juristriction.
• The Empire is one of the top pioneering and innovative nations of Solaria in both science, engineering, and technology. One of the greatest achievements of the Empire was its development of advanced space travel and by extension, the establishing of one of the first major orbital space stations around Solaria. This space station is technically a military base, but it also doubles as an international trading hub, and a docking/refueling port for ships outbound to the rest of the solar system.

History:

• The Empire is a strong and old government that has existed in one form or another for hundreds of years.

[Ejli]

Ejli

General information:

Population: 18,976,010
Classification: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Capital: Aftnorxia
Type of government: Parliamentary Democracy
Head of government: Crider Tenu

Other Information:

Land claim: The
southernmost peninsula of the left continent bordering the U.C.P.
Useful notes:
•The military has set up a capital at the port city of Feu Lio
History:
The nation has been at war with the aggressive natives for 10 years

[The United Conservative Provinces]

Welcome to the RP Durzan and Ejli. The map is completely up to date and terrain has been added.

*Durzan will be acting as my Co-OP and partner in this RP.

[Ostrovinsta]

Ostrovinsta

General Information:

Population: 20 Million
Classification: Democratic Socialists
Capital: Vjoicha
Type of Governmentt: Republic
Head of State: Mark-Hudson Bennet (There is an election going on though)

Other Information:

Land Claim: Right of Pekares (will send pic in the discord later)
Useful Notes: The State governments have more power than Federal governments, but decisions still have to be approved by the Federal government.
History

[The United Conservative Provinces]

Welcome Ostrovinsta! The map has been updated and ocean names have been added.

I will be making a post in the IC sometime today to get the ball rolling. Try to be as active as you can and post at least once a week so we can keep the RP progressing.

[VnationZ]

VnationZ

General Information:

Population: 5 Million
Classification: Father knows Best State
Capital: N/A
Type of Government: Benevolent Dictator
Head of State: Vincent Zedonia III

Other Information:
Militarized and mandatory year of military service. No religion what so ever, instead nationalist ideals are pursued and forced. Education is being pushed (including VeeZian culture).
Land Claim: South of FOO
Useful Notes: State runs country. Grand ruler Zendonia III runs state.

[Paasche]

The Allied States of Paasche

General Information:

Population: 5 million
Classification: Champions of Commerce
Capital: Cracktual
Type of Government: Dictatorship
Head of State: Franklin Babu

Other Information:

Land Claim (Including location of capital): Area to the right of Foo, on the Nusinean Ocean, on the coast closest to Pekares and until the first major river. Cracktual is located in the top left portion of my nation midway between the river and Nusinean Ocean. https://imgur.com/a/AUWr0yk

Useful Notes: The former democratic republic was recently replaced by Dictator Franklin Babu during a political coup. Babu refer to himself as "President." "President" Babu has begun stripping down all democratic institutions with the belief that they are inefficient. Franklin Babu cares about his people and the success of his nation, but favors efficiency over empathy. He is reasonable but governs based on analytics instead of intuition, collecting any/all information about his populace as possible, including but not limited to compulsory micro-chip ID and major government surveillance systems to track movement. There is a monthly survey sent on various topics for the populace to voice their opinions on various topics. However, while these numbers help to inform President Babu, he believes that he - and only he - has the ability to dictate major policy. With the military in his full control, President Franklin Babu has complete authoritarian control.

New to the scene, and with a cold and calculating nature, President Franklin Babu is open to reason, but will take any advantage of any situation where he sees value in his analytics.

History: (Optional)

[Tekistion]

Technocratic Vanguardist People's Republic of Tekistion

General Information:

Population: ~144,340,500
Classification: Iron Fist Socialists
Capital: Monograd
Type of Government: Technocratic Socialist One-Party State
Head of State: Supreme Vanguardist Kliment Vikhrov

Other Information: Although the Supreme Vanguardist is at the helm of the nation and steers a lot of policy, most ministries of government are headed by their own Vanguardist who helps decide on the most efficient and productive policies without the interference of other people who are inexperienced with the specific Ministry's tasks.

Land Claim (Including location of capital):

Useful Notes:

• The bureaucracy has begun to drift away from the principles of technocratic vanguardism for personal gain, so a shakeup will occur that may bring chaos to Tekistion
• Although the Tekisti military is largely outdated and under equipped/underfunded, a policy of year-long conscription is present so almost every citizen has rudimentary combat knowledge allowing Tekisti to potentially field a large militia force.
• Due to the technocratic nature of the government, it is very protective of its innovations and secrets. A large secret police force is present in the country and often times the government tries to avoid diplomacy with those it perceives to be a threat.

History: Tekistion has had a rough century. After the first revolution, the failure of the Communist Party to bring large scale reform led to general unrest and to the bloody Great Revolutionary War that tore the nation asunder and eventually led to the overthrow of the party and the rise of the new technocratic socialist wing which has secured its ruling position in the following decades, with a radically different view on socialism and how communism should be attained. Failure to reign in the independent vanguard councils by successive leaders has paved the way for corruption and distrust between the Ministries, leading to economic stagnation and political deadlock. The global market meltdown has affected Tekistion less than the capitalist powers of the Solaria, but the unrest all over the world has definitely taken its toll on the already unstable political situation in the nation and could be extremely problematic for the new and ambitious Supreme Vanguardist Kliment Vikhrov.

[Durzan]

Just to make things simple, I'm going to start off my IC post in a similar fashion to what my first post was in "A New Kind of War."

[The United Conservative Provinces]

Just to make things simple, I'm going to start off my IC post in a similar fashion to what my first post was in "A New Kind of War."

That’s cool with me. Everyone needs to be more active and participate in what’s going on in the RP too. More conversations in the OOC and faster responses and posts in the IC.

The map will be updated with the new three nations probably sometime tomorrow.

[Durzan]

Okay, I got a few things to let everyone know about:

Named the terror organization that kicked things off CHAOS, just for shits and giggles. Figured naming them after the bad guys from Get Smart would be funny and help start some world-building.

Keeping my nation somewhat stable right now. Personally I do plan on having it effect my nation, just not right at the outset; after all, the Empire is a big and powerful nation with spacefaring and astroid mining capabilities (granted, that development is still fairly new, but still)... barring extremely unusual circumstances, its economy won't flip over onto its belly overnight. If every nation's economy collapses at the literal drop of a hat as soon as the RP starts, things will escalate a little too quickly. I would suggest letting the economic depression simmer and build up to total economic collapse across the globe, and even if you do plan on having your nation be relatively stable, at least show that the world economy tanking is having some effect, yes? Currently, my nation can act as a blip of stability. If you guys wanna take advantage of that, go ahead.

Added to the list of Global Events. Some points are more trivial than others. Have fun with them.

Also added a Random Event to spice things up. Basically, each time I (or UCP, should he decide to follow suit) post a Random Event prompt, ONE person (and only one) after them needs to respond to one of the given possible prompts. If no one reacts to it within one week, I will randomly choose one nation to be hit with one of the prompts. Only one nation should react to the random event; the same nation cannot react to a random event until after another nation has already done so. If you do react to a Random Event, please put some sort of easily visible disclaimer in your post. Note that this is designed to give someone a plot point to get their creative juices flowing. Its not a punishment. Just makes things interesting.

[Ostrovinsta]

Are we doing an order of who posts in the IC group chat (example, UCP posts first, Ostro second, Durzan third, and so on and so for) or is it just whoever posts first. Also Chronium, later today, sometime after 4:30 P.M. I would like to discuss the CHAOS group in discord.

[Pavonistade]

OOC: Will be using a puppet nation (Renovama) to coordinate with the roleplay and TDR upon acceptance

Republic of Renovama

General Information:

Population: 7,000,000
Classification:
Capital: Renovama
Type of Government: Oligarchy; Corporate Police State (NS classification)
Head of State: President William Garfield

Other Information:

Land Claim (Including location of capital): An island between Pekares and Ostrovinsta
Useful Notes:

• Renovama is dominated by a wet climate and rainforests.
• Renovama considers itself to be a city-state.
• Poor people and slums in Renovama are subject to a plethora of issues. Among them is high susceptibility to disease - perhaps a little too high for anyone's comfort.

History: Renovama used to be a much-more democratic country, but its economic woes had hit a breaking point. In a desperate attempt to avoid total collapse, Renovama's previous government passed sweeping economic reforms, such as tax havens for foreign businesspeople and corporations. While this certainly attracted many businesses, their influences on Renovama's recovery and its economy gradually became overwhelming. Eventually, the democratic government - weak, mismanaged, and corrupted - found itself at the mercy of the rich.

After a calculated string of assassinations, bribery and extortion, the inefficient democracy was replaced by an oligarchy backed by powerful figures and corporations. Over the course of years, the oligarchy transformed Renovama into a better city-state - at least, that's what it wanted the rest of Solaria to think. Corruption remains at the heart of Renovaman politics, the rich-poor gap is at unprecedented levels, and the term "decent living standards" apply only to people that can afford them. Those who strike rich in Renovama are destined for at least a satisfactory life, and those who don't make it are forever confined to the slums.

[Durzan]

Are we doing an order of who posts in the IC group chat (example, UCP posts first, Ostro second, Durzan third, and so on and so for) or is it just whoever posts first. Also Chronium, later today, sometime after 4:30 P.M. I would like to discuss the CHAOS group in discord.

Well, its kinda just whoever posts first. Don't want the roleplay to be bogged down if someone gets caught up in real life.

Some suggestions on CHAOS. UCP already established that this terror organization sought to enact civil war in the UCP. Might I suggest that part of their goals are to literally spark chaos across the world, like the Joker in The Dark Knight? Eh... see what I did there? Anyway, perhaps they just want to watch the world burn, or perhaps it is there goal to manipulate the nations of the world for their own nefarious purposes.

[The United Conservative Provinces]

Also added a Random Event to spice things up. Basically, each time I (or UCP, should he decide to follow suit) post a Random Event prompt, ONE person (and only one) after them needs to respond to one of the given possible prompts. If no one reacts to it within one week, I will randomly choose one nation to be hit with one of the prompts. Only one nation should react to the random event; the same nation cannot react to a random event until after another nation has already done so. If you do react to a Random Event, please put some sort of easily visible disclaimer in your post. Note that this is designed to give someone a plot point to get their creative juices flowing. Its not a punishment. Just makes things interesting.

I like this idea. This way we'll be able to keep the RP rolling and act as the natives in the unclaimed land. However, no matter the circumstances in the IC thread, we have to stay unbiased.

[The United Conservative Provinces]

The map has also been updated. I try my best to give each nation what they want, but some don't tell me the location of the capital and others I have to consider population. For example, I can't give a huge land claim to a nation with less than ten million citizens. Let me know if you would like me to adjust the claim I have given you.

[Durzan]

Also added a Random Event to spice things up. Basically, each time I (or UCP, should he decide to follow suit) post a Random Event prompt, ONE person (and only one) after them needs to respond to one of the given possible prompts. If no one reacts to it within one week, I will randomly choose one nation to be hit with one of the prompts. Only one nation should react to the random event; the same nation cannot react to a random event until after another nation has already done so. If you do react to a Random Event, please put some sort of easily visible disclaimer in your post. Note that this is designed to give someone a plot point to get their creative juices flowing. Its not a punishment. Just makes things interesting.

I like this idea. This way we'll be able to keep the RP rolling and act as the natives in the unclaimed land. However, no matter the circumstances in the IC thread, we have to stay unbiased.

Thats why I leave give the option to other nations to respond first, why they get a choice from 3 to 5 prompts first, and why I specified that the same nation cannot respond to a Random event twice in a row. The whole bit about choosing a random nation is to encourage someone to take the prompt willingly.