[center][img=http://flag-designer.appspot.com/gwtflags/SvgFileService?d=0&c1=1&c2=0&c3=2&o=3&c4=5&s=2&c5=0][/center] [b][center]Nation's Name[/center][/b] [center] Karanova[/center] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [b][center]Nation's History[/center][/b] Whilst the rise of steam powered technology spearheaded progress in other parts of the world, in Karanova it only caused division. Rival companies dealing in the advancement of steam technology began an arms race, threatening to destabilise an already fragile economy. The democratically elected parliament of the time attempted to stifle this threat, by nationalising the various corporations involved. This only spawned disaster however, as Karanova’s economy crashed overnight, creating hundreds of thousands of jobless civilians. Hungry, poor and downtrodden, the peoples of Karanova launched a rebellion against the government. The steam companies that had been suppressed, sided with them, giving away arm shipments intended for Karanova’s army. War broke out, as brother fought brother, and the country plummeted into civil war. Political ideologies formed in the midst of the chaos, dividing the righteous struggle of the people against a government that responded to dissent with fire. Charismatic communist leaders won the hearts and minds of the beleaguered working classes, whilst Nationalists fought against their attempts to seize power. Meanwhile, the government suspended the state’s constitution, and waged a devastating war with any who would not submit. Twenty years on, and Karanova is a failed state. The government controls the capital of Olignov, and its surrounding areas, but no further. Communist guerrillas hold large swathes of land out in the countryside, whilst Nationalists control many of the towns and villages that will not yield to government control. A three-way struggle is tearing Karanova apart, and none of the sides seem close to letting up their aggression. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [b][center]Form of Government[/center][/b] [center] Military Dictatorship[/center] [b][center]Political Status[/center][/b] [center]Contested by a Military Dictatorship, a Communist State, and a Nationalist Democracy.[/center] [b][center]Political Overview[/center][/b] Karanova’s official state government is headed by a council of veteran Army officers. This council is chaired by Supreme Commander Alexi Christophe, who has the power of veto over the votes of the council, and is generally considered the figurehead of the government. [b][center]Current Political Leader[/center][/b] [center]Supreme Commander Alexi Christophe[/center] [b][center]Notable Figures[/center][/b] [center]Comrade Mirinov Galdovsky – Communist Opposition Leader[/center] [center]President Helga Rakonov – Nationalist Opposition Leader[/center] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [b][center]Total Population[/center][/b] [center]25,000,000 est[/center] [b][center]Employed Population[/center][/b] [center]10,000,000[/center] [b][center]Military Population[/center][/b] [center]2,000,000 (800,000 Government Controlled, 1,000,000 Nationalist Controlled, 200,000 Communist Controlled.)[/center] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [b][center]The Specie's Information[/center][/b] [center]Humans[/center] [hider=Example][img=http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/attachments/imperial-russian-white-army-pre-1920/1646d1195857221-estonian-soldiers-who-served-russian-army-4319483.jpg][/hider] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [b][center]Army Overview[/center][/b] The Government army is generally well funded, well equipped and well trained. However, it suffers from poor morale, and is generally despised by the population outside of Olignov. [img=http://wiki.totalwar.com/images/6/6f/Uns_i_eua_1st_maryland_icon_infm.png] The Communist guerrillas are a mob. They use a wide range of weapons, but have no access to aerial or naval assets. Poorly trained, and poorly equipped, they nevertheless cause both the Government and the Nationalists much grief through incessant ambushes and their ability to hide amongst the local population. [img=http://wiki.totalwar.com/images/d/d8/Uns_i_euro_long_rifleman_info_infm.png] The Nationalists are mostly foreign funded, and foreign trained. They rely on the support of outside nations for their ability to combat the Government and the Communists, and as a result have a wide variety of troop types depending on the countries involved. [img=http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130421193246/empiretotalwar/images/7/77/French_East_India_Company_Infantry.png] [b][center]Navy Overview[/center][/b] N/A [b][center]Air Force Overview[/center][/b] 1st Aerial Dropship Squadron – 12 floating vessels, akin to water-borne Galleys and are suspended by large balloons. They are used for transporting troops, and for providing support fire to ground forces. They are Government controlled, and are essential in the Army’s ‘Rapid Deployment’ tactics when combating the Communist and Nationalist threat. [hider=Karanovan Dropship][img=http://robertsnow.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/musketeers-5.jpg][/hider] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [b][center]Nation's Location[/center][/b] [center]Region 2 (West Karanova) and 3 (East Karanova)[/center] [b][center]Nation's Geography[/center][/b] Western Karanova is flat and traditional agricultural farm land, formerly a breadbasket of the world. The capital city, Oglinov, is situated there, along with several industrial towns. There, the Communists hold strong sway amongst the peasant populations. Eastern Karanova is hilly, and home to several of the country’s now defunct coal mines. The Nationalist faction dominates the region, utilising the mining towns as their bases of operations. However, the Communists and Government are also in the area – albeit to a lesser extent. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [b][center]Economy Overview[/center][/b] Karanova’s economy has flat lined, owing to the two-decade long civil war. The various sides in the conflict depend on foreign support to continue their struggle, and it seems that whoever wins will face a large debt pile to clear. Formerly, Karanova was known for its plentiful coal reserves. Mines dot the eastern landscape, but stand empty, although recent Government attempts to reopen them are ongoing. The Communists, with the bulk of the westerly based farms under their control, supply grain to the international market. However, these shipments are meagre when compared with a stable nation’s export capability. The Nationalists do not export anything, however they do import a great deal. Weapons, military advisors, food – they take it all, and in return, should they win their struggle against the Communists and the Government, they will give their benefactors full rights over their resources.