A Victory in the East (Alternate History RP/OOC) Open

[Strala]

So how business-friendly is Cuba? Is it a tax heaven? Can I reach the markets of Latin and South America? Can I reach the American or Canadian market?

1) Cuba is a rather business-friendly place, though there are some regulations regarding environmental protection, working conditions, and wages, but corporate taxes are rather low at 15%
2) Somewhat, it is rather common for, say, Americans to hold a bank account in Cuba to avoid taxes. Cuban taxes are rather low.
3) Yes, plus the Caribbean market

That's good, though I don't know if any Korean company will set up shop there.

[Union Princes]

Alright, on my family vacation. Won't respond to the IC coming out soon until maybe I come back home first

[Strala]

Alright, on my family vacation. Won't respond to the IC coming out soon until maybe I come back home first

Have fun on your vacation!

[Kenobot]

Alright, on my family vacation. Won't respond to the IC coming out soon until maybe I come back home first

When do you come back?

[Union Princes]

In three days, will keep watch of the OOC thread still

[Kenobot]

In three days, will keep watch of the OOC thread still

Ah excellent, was kinda worried it'd be like 2 weeks or something without one of the most prominent nations out of action

[Deblar]

Hey Imp, could you change my MEs to the ones on my updated app?

[Strala]

Korean Military Equipment

Daewoo Precision Industries K2 assault rifle:
The Daewoo Precision K2 rifle was designed in the late 70s and entered production in 1985. Until the late 1980s, the Korean People's Army purchased or built domestic rifles based on the Chinese Type 56 rifles and the 5.45 x 39mm round. However, with chilling relations in the early late 1970s and early 1980s, due to the ascension of Deng Xiaoping, the Central Military Committee and the Standing Committee worried about the complete halt of Chinese munition and rifle shipments. Thus, the Daewoo Precision Industries was tasked by the Central Military Committee to create a rifle that would be easy to mass-produce and wouldn't take too long to design and test. Alongside the K2, the Defense Ministry tasked the state-owned ammunition factory 824 to begin testing and production of the 5.8 x 42mm munition round that would be used alongside the Daewoo K2. The K2, would initially only be given to units that the WPK deemed as more ideologically loyal, and were produced in relatively small numbers. In 1992, after the Korean economy began to improve, the units using the K2 rifle were issued the new DP-95 rifle rounds, and the K2 would be given to frontline units guarding the Manchurian border and the southern coast. By 1996, KPA frontline units, barring naval garrison units were entirely using the K2 rifle. In 1997, the Central Committee made the K2, the standard service rifle of the Korean Peoples' Army, with naval units receiving K2 units. By late August 1998, the Type 56 was completely phased out of active units, with only reserve units still using the Type 56. Thousands of Korean Type 56 rifles would end up across the border in the hands of pro-Chinese guerilla groups in Manchuria, despite the Ministry of National Defense claiming otherwise. In 2001, reserve units were also completely fitted out with K2 rifles. In 2003, the K2C entered production and became the standard service rifle of Korean special operation units, paratroopers, and marines. In 2010, due to the age of the K2 rifle, the Central Military Committee began a rifle modernization program with the K2C1 entering production in 2013, with new pistons, stock, barrel, and optic rail. The K2C1 would use the new DP-10 round, which can be considered the third generation of the DP-87.

Cost: $749(K2)
$819(K2C1)
$689(K2C)
Length: 980 mm (39 in) (K2, extended)
730 mm (29 in) (K2 & K2C1 folded)
875 mm (34.4 in) (K2C, extended)
777 mm (30.6 in) (K2C, retracted)
1,014 mm (39.9 in) (K2C1, extended)
940 mm (37 in) (K2C1, retracted)
Barell length: 465 mm (K2)
515 mm (K2C1)
310 mm (K2C)
Rate of Fire: 800 rounds/min
Muzzle Velocity: 930 m/s (K2)
960 m/s (K2C1)
Effective Range: 600m (K21C)
450m (K2)
300m (K2C)
Maximum Range: 3,300 m (K2 and K2C1)
2,100m (K2C)
Feed system: 30 round magazine

Daewoo Precision Industries K3 LMG:
The K3 program was created in the wake of the K2 program and once again handed over to Daewoo Precision Industries to create. Most units in the KPA under Kim Il-Sung were a static force, meant to hold down large areas of land for a large amount of time before reinforcements arrived, and their equipment was similarly meant for static defense. The standard machine gun in service at the type was the Chinese-designed Type 67 general-purpose machine gun. However, under the command of Kim Jong-Il, the KPA began to ditch its former static defense tactics and adopted a more mobile one. AFVS and other infantry carrying/fighting vehicles were introduced into regular KPA units, and the Type 67 and other static weapons were slowly replaced with lighter ones. In 1989, the first K3 LMG would enter service with the 1st Seoul Division, and soon after, the K3 would be distributed to other frontline units, replacing the aging Type 67 general-purpose machine guns. However, the service of the K3 wouldn't be as spotless as the K2, as early rifles were wracked with design problems. In 1995, the K3a was introduced, which helped alleviate most of the problems at the time. The upgrades helped improve the trigger, ammo feed, and barrel of the original K3. In 2012, alongside the rifle modernization program, the K3a would also be upgraded and the K3b would enter service in 2017, with most frontline units replacing their K3as with the K3b by 2021. Reserve units, while slowly adopting the K3b, are still currently mostly armed with the K3a. Upgrades for the K3b include an adjustable buttstock and redesigned pistol grip/trigger group component for improved ergonomics, and internal parts that are reconfigured and manufactured with closer tolerances for better reliability. A push-button to hold and release the barrel with three upper positioning lugs to ensure the barrel sits in a correct position when reattached. The feed cover and handguard now include rails being integrally attached, rather than needing an adapter installed like the K3; this helps it to utilize a day/night fire control system that uses a thermal sight, laser rangefinder, and ballistic computer. Each of the legs of the bipod operates independently to make for a more sturdy firing platform and the front sight is collapsible.

Cost: $5,200 (K3)
$7,432 (K3a)
$9,432 (K3b)
Length: 1,030 mm (41 in) (K3, K3a, and K3b)
Barrel Length: 533 mm (K3)
553 mm (K3a and K3b)
Rate of Fire: 700 rounds/min belt fed
1,000 rounds/min magazine fed
Muzzle Velocity: 940 m/s (K3 and K3a)
970 m/s (K3b)
Effective Range: 800 m (K3, K3a, K3b)
Maximum Range: 3,600 m (K3, K3a, K3b)
Feed System: 200 round disintegrating ammo belt
70 round box magazine
30 round magazine

K2 Black Panther:
The K2 Black Panther is a marvel of Korean engineering, being one of the only next-generation tanks currently operational in the world. Despite, the K1-88 Tank only entering service 7 years ago, the Central Military Committee authorized the development of a new state-of-the-art tank built with domestic equipment. In 1993, the first two prototypes of the tank were created. One would have a manual turret, the other nonmanual. Ultimately, the CMC decided on the nonmanual turret for the K2 Black Panther. By 2008, the final prototype would be finished, and the first batch of 150 tanks entered production in 2012. In 2013, the second batch of 150 would be started, with it finishing in 2014. In 2016, an improved version of the K2 entered service with an active In-arm Suspension Unit and integrating a high-resolution terrain scanning system into the vehicle's suspension system. The first batch of 120 of the new K2a entering production in 2017 and finishing production in 2018. The second batch of 150 would enter production in 2019 and finished in 2020. A new batch of 240 is planned to finish in 2023. Developed alongside the K2 was KSTAM (Korean Smart Top Attack Munition). KSTAM is a guided anti-tank mortar munition, that flies with the energy applied to it from the firing of the munition from the main gun. It does not possess any kind of propellants, and should not be confused as a missile or a rocket. The trajectory of the munition is curved, giving it a mortar- or artillery-like capability to strike targets taking cover behind obstacles. Its main use is to destroy entrenched and/or covered enemy vehicles that are unreachable with regular anti-tank shells due to the restrictions in terrain and/or hazards imposed upon the friendly vehicle.

Cost: $4,160,000 (K2 KPA)
$4,300,000 (K2a KPA)
$8,320,000 (K2 export)
$8,600,000 (K2a export)
Mass: 55 t (54 long tons; 61 short tons)
Length: 10.8 m (35 ft 5 in)
Chassis : 7.5 metres (24 ft 7 in)
Width: 3.6 metres (11 ft 10 in)
Height: 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in)
Crew: 3 (commander, gunner and driver)
Armor: Classified type of composite armour with ERA and NERA modular add-on armour in addition to soft-kill and hard-kill anti-missile defense systems
Main armament: Hyundai 125mm 60 caliber smoothbore gun (40 rounds)
Secondary armament: 1× 12.7×99mm (.50 BMG) K6 heavy machine gun (3,200 rounds)
1× 7.62×51mm Daewoo K12 machine gun (12,000 rounds)
Engine: MTU MT-883 Ka-501 4-cycle, 12-cylinder water-cooled diesel (Dry Weight -1800 kg) 1500 hp (K2)
Doosan DV27K 4-cycle, 12-cylinder water-cooled diesel (Dry Weight - 2576 kg) 1,500 hp (1,100 kW) (K2a)
Power/weight: 27.2 hp/tonne
Transmission: RENK HSWL 295 TM (five forward, three reverse) (Dry Weight - 2,450 kg) (K2)
S&T Dynamics EST15K (six forward, three reverse, in development) (Dry Weight - 2500 kg) (K2a)
Suspension: Active In-arm Suspension Unit
Operational range: 450 kilometers (280 mi)
Maximum speed: Paved road: 70 km/h (43 mph)
Cross country: 50 km/h (31 mph)
Acceleration from 0–32 km/h (0–20 mph) in 7 seconds

K1 88-Tank:
In the 1970s with heightening tensions between China and Korea, Korea was desperate to modernize and improve its tank fleet. Up to that point, the vast majority of North Korean tanks were Chinese type 59s or domestically developed Chonma ho tanks, which were of the equal technological level of the Chinese tanks of the time, though the number of tanks in the KPA were far fewer than that in the CSR armed forces. Due to this, and fear of Russian or Japanese aggression, the high command ordered the creation of a new class of tanks, one closely resembling western tanks. The K1-88 was finally introduced in 1988 with a 120mm smoothbore gun and 1500 hp engine, different from the original prototype. In 20010, all K1s were upgraded with more modern equipmdnt. In 2012, a modernized version and modernization program came out, utilizing technology from the K2. The K1A1 and K1E1(upgraded version) have upgrades that include, buoyancy tubes, automatic commanding control with identification friend or foe, GPS and INS position recognition, and digital wireless communications and displays. It also has air conditioning and a soft-kill active protection system to defend against missiles and rockets. With 1,530 models of all variants, the K1-88 tank forms the backbone of the modern KPA. 430, consisting mostly of the original K1-88, are currently held in reserve.

Cost:
K1: 1.5 million USD
K1A1 and K1E1: 2.5 million USD
export price is double
Mass:
K1: 53.2 metric tons
K1A1: 54.5 metric tons
Length
K1: 9.71 m
K1A1: 9.71 m
Width: 3.60 m
Height: 2.25 m
Crew: 4
Armor: K1 et seq.: Korean SAP (KSAP)
Main armament:
K1 and K1A1: KM256 120 mm (32 rounds)
Secondary armament: 12.7 mm K6 HMG (right)| 7.62 mm K12 (left)|7.62 mm K12-1 (coaxial)
Engine: MTU MB Ka-501 1500 hp engine
Power/weight: K1 and K1A1: 22.6 hp/ton
Transmission: ZF LSG 3000 (four forward, two reverse)
Suspension: Hydropneumatic (front/rear),
torsion bar (middle)
Operational range: 500 km
Maximum speed:
65 km/h (40 mph) (roads)
40 km/h (25 mph) (cross-country)

Type 99:
The Korean license-built Type 99 is more closely related to the Chinese type 99A than the original type 99 tank. The KPA received its first type 99 in 2005, after purchasing an initial batch of 100 from the CSR. In 2009, after a long and drawn-out negotiation process with the CSR, Korea attained the right to produce the Type 99A. However, with the modernization attempts on the K1-88 occurring one year later, and the continued production of the K2, production remained low until mid-2015. Since then, a total of 330 Type 99s have been produced.

Cost:
Chinese Type 99: 2 million USD
Korean Type 99: 2.6 million USD
Mass:
C Type 99: 55 metric tons
K Type 99: 59 metric tons
Length: 7 m
Width: 3.70 m
Height: 2.35 m
Crew: 3
Armor: welded turret with applique and modular composite/reactive armor
Main armament: Hyundai 125 mm 60 caliber smoothbore gun(38 rounds)
Secondary armament: 12.7 mm K6 HMG (right)| 7.62 mm K12-1 (coaxial)
Engine: MTU MB Ka-501 1500 hp engine
Power/weight: K1 and K1A1: 22.6 hp/ton
Transmission: ZF LSG 3000 (four forward, two reverse)
Suspension: Hydropneumatic (front/rear),
torsion bar (middle)
Operational range: 600 km
Maximum speed:
76 km/h (47 mph) (roads)
54 km/h (34 mph) (cross-country)

Chonma-ho:
The Chonma-ho was the first indigenously developed tank, though it has a lot of influence from the Russian T-62. The Chonma-ho was first designed in the 1960s when the Korean government decided that the KPA's armored corps needed heavier firepower. The original Chonma-ho was almost an exact copy of the Russian T-62, though the hardware used and the armor was of an inferior build. During the height of the Sino-
Korean split, the Chonma-ho received multiple upgrades, ending with the Chonma-ho IV, which included greatly upgraded armor protection, including composite armor on the glacis and turret front, and appliqué or thickened armor elsewhere. The tank, however, does not appear to have gained a huge amount of weight due to armor progression. A ballistic computer was added to the fire control suite, and the fire control suite has been integrated into a complete system rather than being a patchwork of upgrades. Gun stabilization was improved. Radios were improved, and the suspension beefed up. The new engine was a 750-horsepower model which could lay a thick, oily smoke screen by injecting diesel fuel into its exhaust. Lugs for ERA (similar to the Russian Kontakt-3 ERA) were added to turret sides, and lugs on the armored track skirts and the glacis. Lugs for ERA bricks were added on the turret front. On the side of the turret, clusters of four smoke grenade launchers; at the rear of the turret another cluster of four smoke grenade launchers, firing backward instead of forwards. During the early 2000s, the Chonma-ho was slowly retired out of military service, though most of the remaining active service tanks received further upgrades. They included armor upgrades derived partially from the T-99A and T-72S, a better ballistic computer, the addition of the aforementioned thermal imagers, an upgraded main gun, complete with an autoloader, he fire control system replaced with one matching the new main gun, and the spent shell ejection system dispensed. The tracks were also dispensed. By the late 2000s, further upgrades were done on the Chonma-ho tanks, which by this point had been completely phased out of service. The armor was upgraded, with rubber plates fitted to defend against shape-charged warheads, and tracks being stretched to six wheels. Currently, there are 10 Chonma-ho IV, 30 Chonma-ho V and 60 Chonma-ho VI.

Cost:
Chonma-ho IV: $450,000
Chonma-ho V: $650,000
Chonma-ho VI: $700,000
Mass:
Choma-ho all: 40 metric tons
Length: 6.63 m
Width: 3.52 m
Height: 2.40 m
Crew: 3
Armor: Cast turret, spaced armor, explosive reactive armour
Main armament:
Choma-ho IV: 115mm gun
Choma-ho V and VI: Hyundai 125 mm 60 caliber smoothbore gun(38 rounds)
Secondary armament: 12.7 mm K6 HMG (right)| 7.62 mm K12-1 (coaxial)
Engine: Diesel 750 hp (560 kW)
Power/weight: K1 and K1A1: 18.75 hp/ton
Transmission: ZF LSG 3000 (four forward, two reverse)
Suspension: Hydropneumatic (front/rear),
torsion bar (middle)
Operational range: 450 km
Maximum speed:
50 km/h (roads)
24 km/h(cross-country)

Type 59H:
The Type 59H is the result of modernization attempts by the KPA on all remaining Type 59s still in storage. During the late 50s and throughout the 60s to the early 70s, the Chinese Type 59 made up the backbone of the Korean armored divisions, though by the 70s, the Type 59 despite multiple modernization programs by the KPA, became severely outdated, and was already being phased out of active service by the late early 1970s. In 1988, all Type 59s were completely phased out of active service with many being transferred to reservist units. By the early 2000s, most Type 59s were already out of reservists units. During the early 2010s, the remaining Type 59s were highly modernized, with them gaining many features that newer tanks had, including better armor, and a newer turret similar to the K1-88A1 turret.

Cost:
Type 59H $850,000
Mass: 42 metric tons
Length: 6.04 m
Width: 3.27 m
Height: 2.59 m
Crew: 4
Armor: Hull: Modular composite armor and ERA on the hull front, side skirts, and ERA on the sides Turret: Modular applique armor(Same as K1A1) and cage armor on the back of the turret
Main armament: Hyundai 125 mm 60 caliber smoothbore gun(38 rounds)
Secondary armament: 12.7 mm K6 HMG (right)| 7.62 mm K12-1 (coaxial)
Engine: Diesel 730 hp (560 kW)
Power/weight: K1 and K1A1: 17.4 hp/t
Transmission: ZF LSG 3000 (four forward, two reverse)
Suspension: Hydropneumatic (front/rear),
torsion bar (middle)
Operational range: 450 km
Maximum speed:
49 km/h (roads)
24 km/h(cross-country)

J-20
Korea obtained a license for the J-20 in 2018, with the first 100 delivered in 2021. It is one of two Korean fifth-generation fighters in use.

Crew: one
Length: 20.4 m (66.8 ft)
Maximum speed: Mach >2.0
Range: 6,000 km (3,700 mi, 3,200 nmi)
Combat range: 2,000 km (1,200 mi, 1,100 nmi)
Internal weapon bays:
2 x PL-10 short range AAM
2 x PL-12 Medium Range AAM
4 x PL-15 BVR long range AAM
2 x LS-6 Precision-guided bomb (swapped with short range for ground support)
External hardpoints
4× under-wing pylon capable of carrying drop tanks.

KF-99
During the 1980s, the KPA decided that the Korean airforce needed a next-generation aircraft, with the KF-X project being born due to that. KAI was ultimately chosen by the KPA to build the Korean next-generation fighter. The first prototype was built in the early 2000s with help from the Chinese, and in 2018, the first operational KF-99 unit was formed. Currently, there are 50 KF-99 in service in the Korean airforce.

Crew: one
Length: 22.4 m
Maximum speed: Mach 1.8
Range: 3,000 km
Combat range: 600 km
Internal weapon bays:
1 x 20mm cannon
2 x Korean short range Air to Air missile
2 x Korean Medium to long-range Air to Air missile
4 x Korean long-range Air to Ground missile
2 x Korean High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile (swapped with short-range when attack foreign nations
2 x Korean Supersonic speed Anti-ship missile (swapped for anti-ship purposes)
4× under-wing pylon capable of carrying drop tanks.

[Imperialisium]

Hey Imp, could you change my MEs to the ones on my updated app?

Sure, is the updated app not the one in the roster?

[Deblar]

Hey Imp, could you change my MEs to the ones on my updated app?

Sure, is the updated app not the one in the roster?

Yes, the link is to when I bumped the original completed app without my edits

[Deblar]

A work very much in progress, but I am claiming the Turkish irredentists. Anatolia is Turkic clay.

Nationstates Name: Great Confederacy of Commonwealth States

Nation Name: Seventh Turkish Republic
Capital: Ankara
Type of Government: Bicameral Federal Parliamentary Republic
Head of State: President (...)
Head of Government: Prime Minister (...)
Picture of Leader:
Party in Power:
Executive Title:
Flag:

Currency
Population
GDP
GDP Growth
Inflation
Population below poverty line
Gini
Value of currency compared to United States Dollar
Major trade partners

Total military size
Breakdown of ground forces
Breakdown of naval naval forces
Breakdown of air forces
Major foreign military suppliers if applicable
Extra Armed Forces details

Ongoing major and minor domestic Issues

Religion Breakdown
Political Breakdown
History
Organization Membership
Goals Public and Private

Roleplay example link

Hello, bit of an idea

What if southeastern Turkey is made up of a partially recognized Kurdistan, which would pretty much be this timeline’s Kosovo equivalent?

[Strala]

China what do you think about the Daewoo K2?

[Trenaka]

Nationstates Name : Trenaka

Nation Name : Federal Republic of Germany
Capital : Berlin
Type of Government : Parliamentary democracy
Head of State(s) : Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Head of Government (if applicable) : Annalena Baerbock
Picture of Leader :
Party in Power : Alliance ‘90/The Greens
Executive Title : Chancellor
Flag :

Currency : Deutschmark
Population : 83,149,300
GDP : 3.861 trillion NSD
GDP Growth : 1.1%
Inflation : 0.45%
Population below poverty line : 13,280,000 (16%)
Gini : 31.7
Value of currency compared to United States Dollar : 1.6 Deutschmarks per 1 dollar
Major trade partners :
- USA
- France
- Britain
- Romania
- Italy
Total military size
Reserves: 30,050
Active personnel: 195,204
Deployed: 5,394
Breakdown of ground forces
The ground forces of Germany is known as the Bundesheer (Federal Army). It has 67,284 total soldiers, and has 173 aircraft in use. It also includes a force of 834 main battle tanks (Leopard A6), 2000 armored personnel carriers, 490 self-propelled artillery, among other things.
Breakdown of naval naval forces
The naval forces of Germany are known as the Bundesmarine (Federal Navy). It has about 24,000 people within it, and has around 90 vessels, with 20 submarines, 29 frigates, 24 patrol craft and 39 mine warfare vessels, among other vessels.
Breakdown of air forces
The air forces of Germany are known as the Luftwaffe (Air Force), and contains 27,300 people within it, and possesses around 460 aircraft.
Major foreign military suppliers if applicable
Germany’s military-industrial complex is capable of producing most military equipment domestically, however, we still import from the US.
Extra Armed Forces details
The other branches of the military include the Special Forces Branch, which is essentially the Marines.
Ongoing major and minor domestic Issues

An Unstable Bundestag
The Bundestag, the assembly that governs the nation, is currently under a coalition government that includes the Green Party and the Christian Democratic Union. However, ideological differences between these parties coupled with the rise of the Alternative for Deutschland and National Union parties, two far-right political parties, have caused the governing coalition to teeter on the edge of collapse.

The Gasoline Crisis
The Green Party, the largest party in the Bundestag, is the leader of the current governing coalition, and has pushed through many environmental protection laws. This includes a major tariff on imported oil products, including gasoline. This tariff has caused the price of these to go up, which was the intended effect, however, people are unhappy about the high price of gasoline, and most people cannot get around this by buying an electric vehicle due to the cost.

An Ethnically Divided East
Most of Germany is ethnically German, which has been true for hundreds of years. However, the east is ethnically Polish, which causes some protests from the people there who wish to join with the Republic of Poland. This ethnic division also mirrors the political division, with most Germans leaning left and the Polish to the east leaning to the right side of the spectrum.

Religion Breakdown
Catholic: 31.7%
Protestant/Lutheranism: 31.2%
No religion/Atheist/Etc: 25%

Political Breakdown
Alliance '90/The Green Party: 33% (Government)
Christian Democratic Union: 19% (Government)
Free Democratic Party: 16% (Opposition)
Social Democratic Party: 18% (Opposition)
Alternative for Deutschland: 8% (Opposition)
National Union Party: 6% (Opposition)

History
In 1870, Germany was united for the first time in nearly 1000 years, under the German Empire, ruled by Kaiser Wihelm I and Chancellor Otto von Bismarck. This state, however, wouldn't last for even 50 years until it fell after the First World War, giving way to the Weimar Republic, an unstable democracy. However, like its predecessor, it wouldn't last long. A politician named Adolf Hitler, leader of the NSDAP, a far-right political party, gained the position of Chancellor in 1930. He began chipping away both at civil liberties and at the Treaty of Versailles, annexing Austria in violation of the Treaty in 1931. In 1936, after the death of President Hindenburg, he became the totalitarian dictator of Germany. He further broke the Treaty of Versailles, annexing the Sudetenland, and then all of Czechoslovakia. He then demanded the Polish Corridor from Poland, who refused, and was invaded by Germany. France and Britain declared war on Germany as a result, and in 1940, Hitler invaded France and the Benelux countries. The next year, he attempted an invasion of Russia, which was initially successful, but stalled by 1942, and was pushed back. In 1944, the western Allies retook France and the Benelux, and by the start of 1945, only mainland Germany remained. Berlin was under siege, and was taken on April 16, 1945 by the Russians. 2 days after, Germany surrendered.

Germany was divided into four occupation zones: A French zone, a British zone, an American zone, and a Russian zone. In 1965, the occupation ended, and the Federal Republic of Germany was declared. 3 years after reunification, Germany joined NATO.
Organization Membership
United Nations General Assembly, North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Goals Public and Private
Public: Unite Europe together in a union that would include a single market, among other policies. Decrease reliance on nonrenewable energy, increase the amount of nuclear, solar, wind, and hydro power plants.

Private: Try to gain influence over Poland, and try to get them in NATO. Increase German influence in Central and Southern Europe, particularly in Austria.
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[Union Princes]

China what do you think about the Daewoo K2?

It looks like a nice gun. You were thinking of selling some to me?

[Strala]

China what do you think about the Daewoo K2?

It looks like a nice gun. You were thinking of selling some to me?

I was asking if it was okay since idk if this timeline's China still created the Type 56 and if they're using the 5.45 x 39 mm round. The 5.8 x 42 mm round is the current Chinese round, but since the Soviets never existed, I assumed that China would be using the 5.45 x 39 mm so Korea would develop this timeline's version of the 5.8 x 42 mm. Also yeah if you want to purchase some, Korea is more than willing to sell some to their Chinese ally.

[Arvenia]

Reserve me for the Malay Federation (Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Brunei).

[TENNOHEIKA BANZAI NIHON]

Honestly, I don't understand why Japan would need new carriers. If it wants to increase its regional security build more cruisers and destroyers. Unless Japan wants to have even more force projection which isn't really needed against China due to its islands near China.

Australia's threat of intervention, coupled with an urge to protect the Southeastern parts of Asia and its trade routes there represent the reason why Japan seeks new carriers. They are also important to extending the range in which Japanese planes and go into China, as well as serving deterrence factors.

[Strala]

Honestly, I don't understand why Japan would need new carriers. If it wants to increase its regional security build more cruisers and destroyers. Unless Japan wants to have even more force projection which isn't really needed against China due to its islands near China.

Australia's threat of intervention, coupled with an urge to protect the Southeastern parts of Asia and its trade routes there represent the reason why Japan seeks new carriers. They are also important to extending the range in which Japanese planes and go into China, as well as serving deterrence factors.

Australia doesn't have carriers and Light carriers can do the same thing but for a cheaper price. As for China you probably have bases in Manchuria and Taiwan allowing you contest coastal airspace. China on the otherhand, can not attack the Japanese home islands unless they launch planes from Korea and the range would be limited. To protect trade routes all you really need are cruisers and destroyers and for SEA. Your current carrier fleet is more than enough to handle the threat unless this new Malay federation decides to become a naval power.

[Imperialisium]

Nationstates Name : Trenaka

Nation Name : Federal Republic of Germany
Capital : Berlin
Type of Government : Parliamentary democracy
Head of State(s) : Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Head of Government (if applicable) : Annalena Baerbock
Picture of Leader : (Image)
Party in Power : Alliance ‘90/The Greens
Executive Title : Chancellor
Flag : (Image)

Currency : Deutschmark
Population : 83,149,300
GDP : 3.861 trillion NSD
GDP Growth : 1.1%
Inflation : 0.45%
Population below poverty line : 13,280,000 (16%)
Gini : 31.7
Value of currency compared to United States Dollar : 1.6 Deutschmarks per 1 dollar
Major trade partners :
- USA
- France
- Britain
- Romania
- Italy
Total military size
Reserves: 30,050
Active personnel: 195,204
Deployed: 5,394
Breakdown of ground forces
The ground forces of Germany is known as the Bundesheer (Federal Army). It has 67,284 total soldiers, and has 173 aircraft in use. It also includes a force of 834 main battle tanks (Leopard A6), 2000 armored personnel carriers, 490 self-propelled artillery, among other things.
Breakdown of naval naval forces
The naval forces of Germany are known as the Bundesmarine (Federal Navy). It has about 24,000 people within it, and has around 90 vessels, with 20 submarines, 29 frigates, 24 patrol craft and 39 mine warfare vessels, among other vessels.
Breakdown of air forces
The air forces of Germany are known as the Luftwaffe (Air Force), and contains 27,300 people within it, and possesses around 460 aircraft.
Major foreign military suppliers if applicable
Germany’s military-industrial complex is capable of producing most military equipment domestically, however, we still import from the US.
Extra Armed Forces details
The other branches of the military include the Special Forces Branch, which is essentially the Marines.
Ongoing major and minor domestic Issues

An Unstable Bundestag
The Bundestag, the assembly that governs the nation, is currently under a coalition government that includes the Green Party and the Christian Democratic Union. However, ideological differences between these parties coupled with the rise of the Alternative for Deutschland and National Union parties, two far-right political parties, have caused the governing coalition to teeter on the edge of collapse.

The Gasoline Crisis
The Green Party, the largest party in the Bundestag, is the leader of the current governing coalition, and has pushed through many environmental protection laws. This includes a major tariff on imported oil products, including gasoline. This tariff has caused the price of these to go up, which was the intended effect, however, people are unhappy about the high price of gasoline, and most people cannot get around this by buying an electric vehicle due to the cost.

An Ethnically Divided East
Most of Germany is ethnically German, which has been true for hundreds of years. However, the east is ethnically Polish, which causes some protests from the people there who wish to join with the Republic of Poland. This ethnic division also mirrors the political division, with most Germans leaning left and the Polish to the east leaning to the right side of the spectrum.

Religion Breakdown
Catholic: 31.7%
Protestant/Lutheranism: 31.2%
No religion/Atheist/Etc: 25%

Political Breakdown
Alliance '90/The Green Party: 33% (Government)
Christian Democratic Union: 19% (Government)
Free Democratic Party: 16% (Opposition)
Social Democratic Party: 18% (Opposition)
Alternative for Deutschland: 8% (Opposition)
National Union Party: 6% (Opposition)

History
In 1870, Germany was united for the first time in nearly 1000 years, under the German Empire, ruled by Kaiser Wihelm I and Chancellor Otto von Bismarck. This state, however, wouldn't last for even 50 years until it fell after the First World War, giving way to the Weimar Republic, an unstable democracy. However, like its predecessor, it wouldn't last long. A politician named Adolf Hitler, leader of the NSDAP, a far-right political party, gained the position of Chancellor in 1930. He began chipping away both at civil liberties and at the Treaty of Versailles, annexing Austria in violation of the Treaty in 1931. In 1936, after the death of President Hindenburg, he became the totalitarian dictator of Germany. He further broke the Treaty of Versailles, annexing the Sudetenland, and then all of Czechoslovakia. He then demanded the Polish Corridor from Poland, who refused, and was invaded by Germany. France and Britain declared war on Germany as a result, and in 1940, Hitler invaded France and the Benelux countries. The next year, he attempted an invasion of Russia, which was initially successful, but stalled by 1942, and was pushed back. In 1944, the western Allies retook France and the Benelux, and by the start of 1945, only mainland Germany remained. Berlin was under siege, and was taken on April 16, 1945 by the Russians. 2 days after, Germany surrendered.

Germany was divided into four occupation zones: A French zone, a British zone, an American zone, and a Russian zone. In 1965, the occupation ended, and the Federal Republic of Germany was declared. 3 years after reunification, Germany joined NATO.
Organization Membership
United Nations General Assembly, North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Goals Public and Private
Public: Unite Europe together in a union that would include a single market, among other policies. Decrease reliance on nonrenewable energy, increase the amount of nuclear, solar, wind, and hydro power plants.

Private: Try to gain influence over Poland, and try to get them in NATO. Increase German influence in Central and Southern Europe, particularly in Austria.
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[Arvenia]

Nationstates Name: Arvenia

Nation Name: Nusantaran Federation
Capital: Singapore
Territory: Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Brunei
Type of Government: Federal Constitutional Presidential Republic
Head of State(s): Naomi Yassin
Head of Government: Same as above
Picture of Leader: Naomi Yassin
Party in Power: A coalition between National Development Party (PPN), Popular Action Party (PTR), Nusantaran Solidarity Party (PSN) and Nusantaran Green Party (PHN).
Executive Title: President
Flag: Here
Map Color: Dark Purple

Currency: Nusantaran dollar (Ringgit Nusantara)
Population: 305,393,554
GDP (Nominal): $741,687,713,000
GDP (PPP): $17,208
GDP Growth: 2.8%
Inflation: 1.5%
Population below poverty line: 17%
Gini: 25.4
Value of currency compared to United States Dollar: 1:2
Major trade partners: USA, UK, EU, Japan, Australia, India and Philippines

Total military size: 2,429,600 personnel (592,000 active personnel and 1,837,600 reserve personnel)
Breakdown of ground forces:
Personnel: 1,619,600 (625,500 actives and 994,100 reserves)
Tanks: 1250
AFVs: 2950
SPA: 520
Towed Artillery: 450
Rocket Projectors: 200
Breakdown of naval naval forces:
Personnel: 560,000 (240,000 actives and 320,000 reserves)
Frigates: 18
Submarines: 10
Patrol: 50
Mine Warfare: 4
Breakdown of air forces:
Personnel: 250,000 (80,000 actives and 170,000 reserves)
Fighters: 217
Bombers: 128
Transports: 16
Trainers: 150
Special Mission: 10
Transport Helicopters: 270
Attack Helicopters: 25
Major foreign military suppliers if applicable: USA, UK, EU, Japan, Australia, India and Philippines
Extra Armed Forces details: N/A

Ongoing major and minor domestic Issues:
Religious Extremism
Religious violence is common in Nusantara, mainly due to the presence of radical Islamists. Christian extremists are also present in the country.

Effects: Religious harmony is almost non-existent in Nusantara, while Muslims has more civil rights at the expense of religious minorities.

Perpetual Corruption
Nusantara has long been hit with corruption allegations, especially in regards to the ongoing scandal surrounding Nusantara Development Berhad (NDB). The current government works on solving this problem.

Effects: Economic and political fallout rises at 45%, while people generally distrusts the government.

Diplomatic Strategy
Nusantara plays a huge role in international diplomacy, especially through its diplomatic and commercial relations with USA, Europe, India and Australia. As a result, Nusantara is likely to be a great power in regards to diplomacy and economy, despite many internal issues such as corruption and sectarianism.

Effects: Diplomatic and commercial strength rises at 25%, while Nusantara maintains significant influence across Southeast Asia.

Religion Breakdown:

• Islam - 35%
• Christianity - 20%
• Hinduism - 15%
• Buddhism - 15%
• Irreligion - 10%
• Other religions - 5%

Political Breakdown:

• PPN/PSN/PTR/PHN - 35%
• PKMB/PCN/CIN - 25%
• PKS/PKN/LPI/PAM - 20%
• PBN - 10%
• PKR/PD - 7.5%
• Other parties/independent politicians - 2.5%

History: History stays the same until the 1950s, when Indonesia and Malaysia agreed to form a single country. Both Singapore and Brunei would be included, with one of them to serve as capital. This plan was finalized in 1958, when the four countries transformed into the Nusantaran Federation. While it experimented with democracy, Nusantara later became a dictatorship in 1967 under an ideology called the "New Order" (Orde Baru). During the dictatorship, many atrocities, especially mass killings, were committed by the authoritarian government. Insurgencies ensued across the country, especially in Aceh. In 1999, the dictatorship came to an end and democratic elections were held.

In 2009, President Najib Tun Razak, who was a member of the United Malay National Organization (PKMB) and just won that year's presidential election, introduced a programme called 1Nusantara, which aimed at promoting cultural harmony, national untiy and efficient governance. This includes the creation of a new sovereign wealth fund called the Nusantara Development Berhad. Despite this, the country still suffers from both political corruption and religious violence. Christian fundamentalists and radical jihadists battled each other, while a recent scandal hit the Nusantara Development Berhad.

In 2019, Naomi Yassin and her political party, the National Development Party (PPN), rose to power following recent election and pledged to end political corruption, restore cultural harmony, achieve economic growth and promote national pride.
Organization Membership: United Nations and Commonwealth of Nations
Public Goals: Maintain national unity, achieve economic growth and eradicate political corruption.
Private Goals: Annex both Southern Thailand and Western New Guinea.

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[TENNOHEIKA BANZAI NIHON]

Australia's threat of intervention, coupled with an urge to protect the Southeastern parts of Asia and its trade routes there represent the reason why Japan seeks new carriers. They are also important to extending the range in which Japanese planes and go into China, as well as serving deterrence factors.

Australia doesn't have carriers and Light carriers can do the same thing but for a cheaper price. As for China you probably have bases in Manchuria and Taiwan allowing you contest coastal airspace. China on the otherhand, can not attack the Japanese home islands unless they launch planes from Korea and the range would be limited. To protect trade routes all you really need are cruisers and destroyers and for SEA. Your current carrier fleet is more than enough to handle the threat unless this new Malay federation decides to become a naval power.

Light Carriers do not have the capacity for Japanese plans. They also can't carry the planes Japan would need for their plans. There is the potential of a naval battle erupting in the South China Sea, and a carrier would be nice for it as well. But aside from all that, Japan does have the money for it as well.

[Imperialisium]

Cash may not be an issue. But raw materials are. It’s a battle of preventing the international community from just starving all belligerents into submissions as it is with seizing resource areas.

[Strala]

Cash may not be an issue. But raw materials are. It’s a battle of preventing the international community from just starving all belligerents into submissions as it is with seizing resource areas.

How divided is the Japanese government due to the ME, The Emperor Akihito?

[TENNOHEIKA BANZAI NIHON]

Cash may not be an issue. But raw materials are. It’s a battle of preventing the international community from just starving all belligerents into submissions as it is with seizing resource areas.

How divided is the Japanese government due to the ME, The Emperor Akihito?

Emperor Akihito has abdicated the throne by now both IRL and in this Japan, so he himself is not going to have very much influence on Japanese politics anymore. Now his son, Emperor Naruhito will be taking charge and he is more decisive. In this timeline, he is more militaristic after influences from his grandfather and advisors to his grandfather. Also note Akihito wouldn't be as peaceful either, as in this timeline, he was not educated by an American tutor, and was given Imperial Japanese propagandistic education.

So while the ME still applies of division in the government, it isn't as a result of Akihito.

While there is still existing opposition, most of it comes for weak parties in the House of Representatives. There is little from the House of Peers, since that isn't democratically elected. These parties are still considered closer to the center or slightly left leaning. This is still Imperial Japan, and communism, socialism, liberalism, and other "dangerous ideas" are illegal. These are policed by the Tokko and Kenpeitai.

[Imperialisium]

Cash may not be an issue. But raw materials are. It’s a battle of preventing the international community from just starving all belligerents into submissions as it is with seizing resource areas.

How divided is the Japanese government due to the ME, The Emperor Akihito?

Its pretty much his legacy still influencing certain aspects of Japanese government. As Tennoheika pointed out he has since abdicated. So the effects of that particular ME could very well be removed by the Global Agenda once the IC is underway.