Miscellaneous Worldbuilding Thread

by **Thermodolia** » Mon May 03, 2021 3:57 pm

How long is a term for your nation's head of state?
The President serves for a 6 year term

How many terms can your nation's head of state serve?
Originally the constitution had no set term limits for the President. It was only until the passage of the 8th amendment that the President was restricted to 4 terms with no person serving more than 24 years

How long is a term for your nation's head of government?
The Prime Minister officially has no set term as they serve at the pleasure of the National Assembly, however they technically have a three year term.

How many terms can your nation's head of government serve?
Unlimited. The longest Prime Minister served for 24 years

How long is a term in your nation's legislature?
As the Federal Parliament is bicameral there are two different houses each with it’s own terms. The Federal Senate has 6 year terms that are staggered, with one half of the senate being elected with the President while the other half is elected halfway through the President’s term, while the National Assembly has 3 year terms

How many terms can a member of your nation's legislature serve? There are no term limits for the Federal Parliament Thermodolia

by **Guatemalan Corsica** » Tue May 04, 2021 6:46 pm

Does your nation have a Red Cross, Red Crescent, or other Red society? Yes, It was named as the RED Corsica Soceity, and it is big.
When was it founded? December 25, 1877. (equivalent to December 25, 1977)
Where are its headquarters? The headquarters is located in the Plaza, in Oaktown III near the capital city, Hollywood.

by **Conservative Christian American States** » Tue May 04, 2021 9:16 pm

How can you become a citizen of YN? (tick all that apply)
[] Jus soli
[ X ] Jus sanguinis
[ X ] Naturalisation Only white people can attain citizenship by naturalization, non-white people cannot become citizens unless they are descended from former slaves.
[] Other (describe):
How many people are citizens of YN? 119 million
Can you renounce citizenship? No.
If so, how? N/A
Does YN recognise dual citizenship? No.
How many citizens of YN hold dual citizenship? None.
How many countries can citizens of YN travel to without a visa prior to arrival? 0, all countries require a visa for CCAS citizens to enter.
What colour are passports of YN? Blue.
Do YN's citizens carry a national ID card? Only black citizens.

by **North Sonovia** » Wed May 05, 2021 1:25 pm

Conservative Christian American States wrote:Do YN's citizens carry a national ID card? Only black citizens.

i-
I mean, I understand this wasn't OOC, but-

*rage*

by **Ideal Britain** » Wed May 05, 2021 1:26 pm

Are the judiciary appointed or elected?: Appointed

What determines appointment of the the judiciary: Judges are appointed based on knowledge of the law, fairness, empathy and experience.

Is their religious influence on the judicial system?: Only in Personal Law Courts which decide questions of marriage, divorce and alimony based on recognised religions (subject to regulation by UK law)

What legal system do you have?: Common law system

How are judges viewed?: Mostly positively

by **Destyntine** » Wed May 05, 2021 1:34 pm

How long is a term for your nation's head of state?
There is no specific length of term.
How many terms can your nation's head of state serve?
One term. This term ends when the first daughter of the Queen reaches the age of 25.
How long is a term for your nation's head of government?
Head of state is also head of government.
How many terms can your nation's head of government serve?
Head of state is also head of government.
How long is a term in your nation's legislature?
8 years is a standard term for a district Jarl, 4 years for a Jarl's council member.
How many terms can a member of your nation's legislature serve?
There is no limit.

by **Blue Nagia** » Wed May 05, 2021 6:48 pm

National Animal
What's your nation's national animal? The archaeotuthis (Nagian name: pracheen vidroop, or ancient squid).
Is it a mammal, a reptile, a bird, or what? A giant squid.
Is it in the real world? It is similar to Earth giant squid, though the Nagian variety lives in freshwater and is acclimated to people.
Is it allowed to be hunted? Absolutely not. To kill an archaeotuthis is one of the highest crimes of the nation, punishable by exile at best.
Is it near, at, or surpassing human intelligence? No.
What does its flesh taste like? Exactly like squid.
How endangered is it? It is plentiful within its home ranges.
Is it magical? No, though it is considered sacred.
How was it created? By magic, technology, evolution, or by a god/goddess? Some Nagians believe the archaeotuthis was the first form taken by the creator of the universe, hence the appellation archaeo-. Like all animals in Blue Nagia, it is a product of evolution.
Is it allowed to be used as a pet? No, though it frequently lives in temple lakes and is cared for by the temple guardians, similar to how crocodiles live in the lakes surrounding temples in India.
Where does it live? Rivers and lakes.
If one were to kill someone, what would people do to it? There are no records of an archaeotuthis harming someone: it is a gentle creature. If it were to occur, it would likely be treated as an act of god(s). Prayers and rituals would be carried out to discover the meaning of the act, but the animal would not be harmed.
What are expensive resources you can get from it? Its ink is used in the writing of sacred texts. However, the ink must be given voluntarily by the creature.

by **The Koskr** » Thu May 06, 2021 8:52 am

Does your nation have a Red Cross, Red Crescent, or other Red society?: Possesses a culturally and religiously neutral Red Crystal Society due to the Koškr's cultural and religious diversity.
When was it founded?: 1979 during the opening up of the country.
Where are its headquarters?Koštom(the de facto capital)

by **Wochaystein** » Thu May 06, 2021 6:35 pm

The Highest Honor
What is the highest order in your nation's honor system? The Vanguard of the Fourteen Saints
When was this established? 17 July 1059
How many grades does this have? One
What are the eligibility criteria?

Ability to read, write and speak Basic German, the Common Language of Wochaystein, and the use of simple written and spoken communication.
Perform noble service to the Holy Empire

What order immediately follows in precedence? The Flame Custodians
Additional information on this order may be added here:

by **-Atlantia** » Sat May 08, 2021 7:57 am

What percentage of YN’s population:
Has at least one tattoo? 35%
Has at least one piercing? 12%
Is overweight? 25.1%
Is irreligious? 30.8%
Is lactose intolerant? 26.8%
Washes their hands after using the restroom? 86%
Answers “people of another race” when asked to pick from groups of people they would not want as neighbors? 1.8%
Of people who say they feel loved “a lot”? 86%
Of people who have favorable (and unfavorable) views of America? 66.5% Favourable, 32% Unfavourable
Of children living in poverty? 10%
Of people who consider themselves a “convinced atheist”? 13.7%

Does your country....
Use the metric system? For most part
Have right hand traffic? Or left hand? Right
Have McDonald’s? Yes
Have Starbucks? Yes
Accept foreigners? Yes
Criminalize homosexuality? No

What is your nation’s...

Most popular social media site?
[x]: Facebook
[]: Twitter
[]: Instagram
[]: Reddit
[]: QZone
[]: Other

Most consumed alcoholic beverage?
[x]: Beer
[]: Wine
[]: Spirits
[]: Other
[]: Alcohol is banned in my nation

Highest paying job? CEO

Number of billionaires? 50

Most popular messaging app?
[x]: Messenger
[]: What’s app
[]: Viber
[]: WeChat
[]: Line
[]: Telegram
[]: Imo
[]: Other

Largest religion?
[x]: Christianity
[]: Islam
[]: Hinduism
[]: Buddhism
[]: Judaism
[]: Other

Fastest posted speed limit? 110 km/h

Status on gay rights?
[x]: Gay marriage is legal
[]: Same sex unions are legal
[]: Homosexuality is criminalized
[]: Death penalty for homosexuality
[]: No laws allowing or criminalizing same sex marriage

Coffee consumption per capita? 4.7 kg

Most popular sport?
[]: Football
[]: Gaelic Football
[]: American Football
[]: Ice Hockey
[]: Basketball
[x]: Baseball
[]: Cricket
[]: Rugby
[]: Table Tennis
[]: Kick boxing
[]: Wrestling
[]: Skiing
[]: Archery
[]: Other

Most used web browser?
[]: Internet Explorer
[x]: Google Chrome
[]: Firefox
[]: Opera
[]: Other

Press freedom?
[x]: Good
[]: Satisfactory
[]: Has some problems
[]: Difficult
[]: In serious danger

Fertility rate?
[]: 0-1 children
[]: 1-2 children
[x]: 2-3 children
[]: 3-4 children
[]: 4-5 children
[]: 5-6 children
[]: 6-7 children
[]: more than 7 children

Writing system?
[x]: Latin alphabet
[]: Arabic
[]: Chinese
[]: Japanese
[]: Other

Average number of Cigarettes Smoked per person?
[]: 0-249
[]: 250-499
[]: 500-749
[x]: 750-999
[]: 1000-1249
[]: 1250-1499
[]: 1500-1749
[]: 1750-1999
[]: 2000-2249
[]: 2250-2499
[]: 2500-2749
[]: 2700+

by **-Atlantia** » Sat May 08, 2021 8:05 am

Which clock system does YN use?
[]: 12 hour clock
[]: 24 hour clock
[x]: Both
[]: Other

What is the legal drinking age in YN?
[]: Any Age
[]: 16
[x]: 18
[]: 19
[]: 20
[]: 21
[]: Older than 21
[]: None

Has YN ever had a female leader?
[x]: Yes
[]: No

Does YN have Walmart?
[x]: Yes
[]: Yes, but it’s known as a different brand in my country. (Example: Asda)
[]: No

Does YN have IKEA?
[x]: Yes
[]: No

Does YN have Subway restaurants?
[x]: Yes
[]: No

Does YN have Spotify?
[x]: Yes
[]: No

Has YN ever been invaded by Britain?
[x]: Yes
[]: No
[]: My nation is, or based on Britain

Does YN have nuclear weapons?
[]: Yes
[]: No
[]: It used to
[x]: Potentially

YN’s healthcare?
[x]: Has free and universal healthcare
[]: Has universal healthcare
[]: Has free healthcare
[]: Has neither free or universal healthcare

YN and the death penalty (capital punishment)?
[]: Abolitionist
[x]: Hasn’t executed any one in over 10 years
[]: Hasn’t executed anyone in over 20 years
[]: Retentionist

What is your nation’s status on prostitution laws?
[x]: Criminalization
[]: Nordic Model System (buying s*x is illegal, though selling it is still legal)
[]: Legal and regulated
[]: Abolitionism (is legal, but organized activities such as brothels and pimping are illegal; prostitution is not regulated
[]: Decriminalization
[]: Non intercourse acts are legal
[]: Other

Does YN use a carbon tax?
[x]: Yes
[]: No

Does YN have mandatory military service?
[]: Yes
[x]: No

Is voting compulsory in YN?
[]: Yes
[x]: No

Can an American travel to your country without a VISA?
[x]: Yes, they can go there VISA free.
[]: An eVISA, or electronic clearance is required.
[]: No, they need VISA upon arrival.
[]: No, they need VISA prior to arrival.
[]: My nation is, or based on America.

Does YN have border adjustable tax?
[x]: Yes
[]: No

Mask requirement in YN?
[]: Required in public nationwide.
[x]: Required in certain regions.
[]: Recommended or not required.
[]: My country isn't facing the COVID-19 issue.

What is the status on YN's private gun possession laws?
[]: No permit required – permits or licenses are not required to obtain and possess firearms
[]: Partially licensed – permit required to obtain and possess handguns, but not certain types of shotguns and rifles
[]: Shall issue – subject to fulfillment of legal conditions, the authorities may not deny license to possess firearm(s)
[x]: May issue – the authorities have final say in whether a person may obtain a license to possess firearm(s)
[]: May issue (restricted) – although the law provides for possibility of obtaining licence/permit necessary to possess a firearm, in reality they are unobtainable to average citizens
[]: No issue – citizens cannot legally possess firearms

How emotional are YN's people? (by how common they have emotional responses, whether positive or negative)
[]: <36 (least emotional)
[]: 36 to 38
[]: 39 to 41
[]: 42 to 44
[]: 45 to 47
[x]: 48 to 50
[]: 51 to 53
[]: 54+ (most emotional)

Which country is more popular in YN?
[x]: United States
[]: China
[]: Roughly Equal
[]: My nation doesn't know either of these countries
[]: My nation is, or based on the United States
[]: My nation is, or based on China

YN's average daily fat intake per capita (in grams)?
[]: Less than 36
[]: 36-49
[]: 49-61
[]: 61-73
[]: 73-87
[]: 87-103
[]: 103-125
[x]: 125-148
[]: 148-164
[]: More than 164

YN's legal system?
[]: Civil law
[]: Common law
[]: Customary law
[]: Religious law
[x]: Common & Civil law
[]: Other
* In English Atlantia, Common Law is used, but in Latin Atlantia, Civil Law, or a combination of Common or Civil Law

Researchers per 1 million inhabitants?
[]: Less than 311
[]: 311 - 726
[]: 726 - 1,358
[]: 1,358 - 1,953
[]: 1,953 - 3,090
[]: 3,090 - 3,799
[]: 3,799 - 4,748
[]: 4,748 - 6,088
[]: 6,088 - 7,707
[x]: More than 7,707

Paid maternity leave in YN?
[]: 26 weeks or more
[x]: 14 - 25 weeks
[]: Less than 14 weeks
[]: No paid leave

Median age of YN?
[]: Below 15
[]: 15 - 20
[]: 20 - 25
[]: 25 - 30
[x]: 30 - 40
[]: 40 - 50
[] Above 50

YN's suicide rate per 100,000?
[]: <5.0
[]: 5.0 - 9.9
[x]: 10.0 - 14.9
[]: 15.0 or higher

Percentage of YN's respondants who can't imagine life without the internet? 80%

Percentage of YN's people who are currently married? 62%

Percentage of foreign trained doctors in YN? 30%

Percentage of YN's people that answers 'yes' to the question "Should society accept homosexuality?" 83%

by **Arthropol** » Sat May 08, 2021 3:10 pm

How long is a term for your nation's head of state? Unlimited. The monarch's term lasts from the death or abdication of the predecessor to their own death or abdication.
How many terms can your nation's head of state serve? Since the monarch's term is for life, they can only serve one term.
How long is a term for your nation's head of government? The prime minister (president of the Royal Assembly) has no set term length and must retain the confidence of a majority of the Royal Assembly. If no single candidate can be agreed upon by a majority of the Royal Assembly, a prime minister may lead a minority government with the support of the largest political group in government, but this has never happened since the current constitution of Arthropol was passed in 1958.
How many terms can your nation's head of government serve? The prime minister can serve as long as they are reelected to the Royal Assembly and can retain the confidence of a majority of the Royal Assembly.
How long is a term in your nation's legislature? A term in the Royal Assembly lasts a minimum of one year and a maximum of four years. However, due to Arthropol's political stability, elections have been held every four years apart since 1958 except for 2020, when it was moved to half a year earlier due to COVID.
How many terms can a member of your nation's legislature serve? A member of the Royal Assembly can serve unlimited terms.

by **Nationalist England** » Mon May 10, 2021 8:51 am

Is the majority population indigenous to your nation?

Yes, most English citizens belong to the indigenous population, whom are the English. The Welsh and Cornish are also indigenous peoples, whose lands were incorporated and integrated into the English realm many centuries ago.

by **Kingdom Of Deutchland** » Mon May 10, 2021 1:02 pm

by **The Hinderlands** » Tue May 11, 2021 6:34 pm

Writing and pronunciation

Which alphabet or writing system does this language use (or primary, if multiple)? Latin
How many different letters or characters are there? 28
Can the sound of a word be predicted from its spelling? Yes
Can the spelling of a word be predicted from its sound? Mostly, though not always
Does this language have word stress? yes
Does stress follow a fixed pattern (first/last/xth syllable, etc), or is it different for each word? Generally the first syllable of a word. Pre- and suffixes are not counted.
Does this language have tones? no
How many different tones are there?
Does this language have sounds or sound combinations that are difficult for non-native (or even native) speakers? The many

Grammar

Is the word order fixed or variable? Generally fixed, in the subject + verb + object. Ick hefe dat. If there is more than one verb the latter verbs move to the final position: Ick heve dat seën. However, questions are made by swapping the positions of the subject and verb. Hefe ick dat?

Do words have a gender? no
Which of the following genders are used?
[] Masculine
[] Feminine
[] Neutral
Do verbs have different forms ("conjugations") depending on who does the action (for example: I am, you are, he is)? yes
Which of the following conjugations are used?
[x] First-person singular (I)
[x] Second-person singular (you)
[x] Third-person singular (he/she/it)
[x] First-person plural (we)
[x] Second-person plural (you/y'all)
[x] Third-person plural (they)
Do nouns have different forms ("cases") depending on how they're used in a sentence? Yes
Which of the following cases are used?
[X] Nominative
[X] Genitive
[] Dative
[] Accusative
[] Instrumental
[] Locative
[] Vocative
Do words have a plural form? yes
Do plurals follow a fixed pattern, or are they different for each word?

Plurals are generally made by adding -en to the end of a word, or -n if the last letter is a vowel. This is the default way to form plurals, and most new words take this form.

But like other Germanic languages (f.e.x. English), there is lot of alternate forms, and words may:
[*]end in -e (Wief - Wiefe),
[*]end in -es/-s (Baake-Baakes)
[*]undergo wovel change (Foot - Fööt)
[*]not change at all (Muus - Muus)
[*]end in -er/-r (Rost - Roster), this is extremely rare.
[*]or a combination thereof (boom > bööme)

Loanwords from certain languages (Latin, French, Greek, English) tend to keep their original plurals, which often changes to regular -en forms, when becoming native (Bagett-Bagetten).

Does this language have a T/V distinction (different pronouns for polite vs. familiar address)? yes
What are the polite and familiar pronouns? When should each be used? The formal pronoun Eer is slightly old-fashioned, and is mostly used to address customers, royalty (but not deities), and when speaking to a public assembly. Du is the form used in almost all contexts.

Vocabulary

Does this language share a lot of words with other languages? Yes
Does this language have a lot of foreign loanwords?
Can speakers of other languages understand this language with ease? Dutch and German speakers often understand a lot, and learn quickly. Danish speakers also seem to pick up after some immersion.
Can speakers of this language understand other languages with ease? ... and vice versa.

Availability of resources

Are learning materials widely available for this language? no
Are teachers widely available for this language? no
Are books and media widely available for this language? yes
Is this language considered important for business? no
Is this language considered important for science and research? no
Is this language considered important for tourism? no
Does the government offer programs to teach this language? yes
[/quote]

Does your nation have an official language(s)? Yes.
If so, what language(s) are recognized as official? Hinderish is the sole official language of the Hinderland.
Does your nation recognize any languages other than the official one(s)? No
If so, what language(s) are also recognized?
Does your nation attempt to regulate their official language(s) in any form? Yes, AHSOR (Almeenskap vor Hinderlandiske Skrievspraack ond Regttaalig), is the body that regulates and monitors the language - the government is a member of this body.
If not, are you a member of a language academy relating to your nation's language(s)? N/A
Does your nation attempt to promote the usage of the official language(s), if so, how?
Are there special exceptions granted regarding your nation's usage policy towards its official language(s)? No.
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by **The Ideal Caliphate** » Wed May 12, 2021 9:17 am

Is the Military as an institution viewed positively or negatively by the public (and which groups view it positively/negatively)?: Positively apart from military personnel who are serving time in military prisons, for obvious reasons.

Are officers viewed positively or negatively: Military officers are viewed as heroes, geniuses and saints.

What qualities are officers viewed as having?: bravery, kindness, intelligence, education, wisdom, leadership, piety, hard-work and trustworthiness

Are soldiers viewed positively or negatively?: Extremely positively (professional soldiers), neither positively nor negatively (conscripts)

How does the Military influence society?: Providing employment, education and training to many people and being a source of national pride,

How does society influence the Military?: Islam influences the military.

Are there any festivals linked to the Military?: Ashura is often given military connotations

by **Kotok** » Fri May 14, 2021 11:49 am

Is the majority population indigenous to your nation?

by **Kotok** » Fri May 14, 2021 12:08 pm

Name of language: kotokian
Language family: klachechian
Is this language natural or invented? natural
Text direction (left-to-right or right-to-left)? it alternates every sentence

Writing and pronunciation

Which alphabet or writing system does this language use (or primary, if multiple)? premodern central kechik
How many different letters or characters are there? 347
Can the sound of a word be predicted from its spelling? yes
Can the spelling of a word be predicted from its sound? yes
Does this language have word stress? yes
Does stress follow a fixed pattern (first/last/xth syllable, etc), or is it different for each word? different
Does this language have tones? yes
How many different tones are there? 3 on average
Does this language have sounds or sound combinations that are difficult for non-native (or even native) speakers? YES

Grammar

Is the word order fixed or variable? fixed
Do words have a gender? some do
Which of the following genders are used?
[x] Masculine
[x] Feminine
[x] Neutral
Do verbs have different forms ("conjugations") depending on who does the action (for example: I am, you are, he is)? yes
Which of the following conjugations are used?
[x] First-person singular (I)
[x] Second-person singular (you)
[x] Third-person singular (he/she/it)
[x] First-person plural (we)
[] Second-person plural (you/y'all)
[x] Third-person plural (they)
Do nouns have different forms ("cases") depending on how they're used in a sentence?no
Which of the following cases are used?
[] Nominative
[] Genitive
[] Dative
[] Accusative
[] Instrumental
[] Locative
[] Vocative
Do words have a plural form? some definitely do and others use a suffix like system
Do plurals follow a fixed pattern, or are they different for each word? generally fixed
Does this language have a T/V distinction (different pronouns for polite vs. familiar address)? no
What are the polite and familiar pronouns? When should each be used?

Vocabulary

Does this language share a lot of words with other languages? yes
Does this language have a lot of foreign loanwords? yes
Can speakers of other languages understand this language with ease? NO
Can speakers of this language understand other languages with ease? generally

Availability of resources

Are learning materials widely available for this language? yes
Are teachers widely available for this language? yes
Are books and media widely available for this language?yes
Is this language considered important for business?yes
Is this language considered important for science and research?NO
Is this language considered important for tourism? yes
Does the government offer programs to teach this language? yes

by **Chiloshia** » Fri May 14, 2021 12:29 pm

How can you become a citizen of YN? (tick all that apply)
[] Jus soli
[ X] Jus sanguinis
[ ] Naturalisation
[] Other (describe):
How many people are citizens of YN? 210 Million
Can you renounce citizenship? No
If so, how? N/A
Does YN recognise dual citizenship? Not formally, but it is not forbidden to acquire a second citizenship to a country in good diplomatic standing with Chiloshia
How many citizens of YN hold dual citizenship? 1.1 million (estimated without official statistics)
How many countries can citizens of YN travel to without a visa prior to arrival? 5
What colour are passports of YN? Black
Do YN's citizens carry a national ID card? Yes

by **Kotok** » Fri May 14, 2021 12:39 pm

Constitutional Amendment Survey
Nation: the high kingdom of kotok
Can your nation's constitution be amended?yes
If it can be amended, has it been? How many times? 100+
What are the amendments to your nation's constitution? no elections,yes elections,no elections,yes elections…
What is the procedure to amend your nation's constitution? all nationwide officials must agree to the changes.

by **Chiloshia** » Fri May 14, 2021 1:08 pm

Name of language: Chiloshian
Language family: Ohlagic
Is this language natural or invented? Natural (OOC: invented)
Text direction )? Vertical, Top to bottom, Right to left

Writing and pronunciation

Which alphabet or writing system does this language use (or primary, if multiple)? Chiloshian Alphabet
How many different letters or characters are there? 36 (27 consonants, 8 vowels, 1 palatalization marker)
Can the sound of a word be predicted from its spelling? yes
Can the spelling of a word be predicted from its sound? yes
Does this language have word stress? yes
Does stress follow a fixed pattern (first/last/xth syllable, etc), or is it different for each word? Antepenult of the root (or closest)
Does this language have tones? No
How many different tones are there? N/A
Does this language have sounds or sound combinations that are difficult for non-native (or even native) speakers? Phonology includes an extensive retroflex series, a voiced lateral fricative, the central unrounded high vowel, and some phonemic palatalization distinctions. It presents challenges for English speakers.

Grammar

Is the word order fixed or variable? Variable
Do words have a gender? There are 15 noun classes (8 if related singular and plural genders are counted together), with which adjectives agree (defines a gender system)
Which of the following genders are used?
[x] Masculine (Human)
[x] Feminine (Human)
[x] Others: Animal, Large things, Small things/Other, Active Natural Phenomena (ie. Wind, fire, lightning, etc.), Places, and Actions (for nominalizing verbs)
Do verbs have different forms ("conjugations") depending on who does the action (for example: I am, you are, he is)? No
Do nouns have different forms ("cases") depending on how they're used in a sentence? Yes
Which of the following cases are used?
[X] Nominative
[X] Genitive
[X] Dative
[X] Accusative
[] Instrumental
[X] Locative
[] Vocative
[X] Other: Comitative
Do words have a plural form? Yes, in the form of noun class distinctions
Do plurals follow a fixed pattern, or are they different for each word? generally fixed
Does this language have a T/V distinction (different pronouns for polite vs. familiar address)? No, but unlike English, both 1st and 2nd person singulars have male-female distinctions , not just 3rd person.
What are the polite and familiar pronouns?

Vocabulary

Does this language share a lot of words with other languages? Moderately
Does this language have a lot of foreign loanwords? Yes, a large portion of which are from the local linguistic substrate rather than more recent loans
Can speakers of other languages understand this language with ease? It is rather out of place among its region, but members of its language family, though separated, can understand about 60-70% of Chiloshian speech
Can speakers of this language understand other languages with ease? Asymetric intelligibility actually disfavors Chiloshian among its language family. Understanding typically drops to 30-35% of speech by linguistic cousins.

Availability of resources

Are learning materials widely available for this language? yes
Are teachers widely available for this language? yes
Are books and media widely available for this language?yes
Is this language considered important for business? yes
Is this language considered important for science and research? In certain fields by regional experts.
Is this language considered important for tourism? not outside Chiloshia
Does the government offer programs to teach this language? All public schools conduct a minimum of 50% of education in Chiloshian, usually closer to 90%

by **National Ragamuffin Army and Allies** » Sat May 15, 2021 7:41 am

by **Lunoris** » Sun May 16, 2021 1:41 pm

by **Chiloshia** » Sun May 16, 2021 5:56 pm

Mode of Production Survey
Does the state (or lack thereof) officially describe itself as communist, socialist, capitalist, or other? Other (Autarkist), but "Anti-Communist"

If so, is this describer accurate? Yes.

Regardless of official describers, which mode of production or economic system dominates your society? State Capitalism

by **Molopovia** » Sun May 16, 2021 7:03 pm

Does your nation use Penal Battalions for military service? Yes

If your nation does not use penal battalions, ignore the rest of this survey.

What crimes can make you eligible for penal service? Treason, sedition, deception, obstruction of justice, desertion, and other acts that: "...are considered harmful to the armed forces and may damage or hamper its ability to operate efficiently and competently."

How many men in your military currently serve as penal troops? 27,600 enlists, 57 officers

Describe the roles penal troops play in your military. Penal forces are strictly kept in line by the Military Police Corps, an independent corps of the Molopovian Armed Forces. Penal troops in peacetime are subjected to difficult and impossible trials, such as sprinting 200 meters while being fired at with machine guns, disarming a minefield within 40 seconds lest all the mines explode, and surviving in a tear gas chamber for 120 seconds. In wartime, they are sent to the most critical and dangerous sectors, tasked with rushing forward aimlessly until they succeed or die. Surviving penal troops are pardoned if they were wounded or performed a heroic act, otherwise they continue to serve in their penal unit. Summary executions are often held, mostly to execute those with severe charges who have failed to earn their pardon, or those horribly incompetent overall. Penal units were established by the Ministry of Defense's Directive 129, formally implemented on July 1915.

Are penal troops given any training? If so, describe briefly how. The maximum term for penal troops are six months. They are trained very rigorously daily, penal soldiers are known to be severely tortured or killed just for minor errors. At the end of each month, they undergo the aforementioned harsh trials such as surviving in a tear gas chamber.

Describe the relationship between Penal Troops and Normal Soldiers. How would they cooperate on the field? Normal units are separated to the best effort they can from penal units. The penal troops usually spearhead offensives in wartime, allowing for less normal troops to be slaughtered in the front lines.

How well are Penal troops equipped compared to Normal Soldiers? Penal units are only authorized to equip themselves with rifles manufactured before 1930.

How do conditions of Penal Troops compare to those of Normal Soldiers? Penal troops receive 1/4 of the rations, equipment and mercy of the normal soldiers, and their disciplinary requirements are increased tenfold.

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