[@Tortoise] Still need to add extra bits in the military, but for the most part, the sheet's finally done! [hider=URC] [center][color=blue][h2]United Republic of Columbia[/h2][/color] [img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/35b4ebea-ce7e-498d-81d3-be0d08e709cd.png[/img] [h3]"In Liberty and Justice We Trust"[/h3] [color=00aeef]Government Form[/color]: Federal Republic [color=00aeef]Population[/color]: 3.2 Billion [color=00aeef]What is humanity?[/color]: Humanity is perseverance, purity, and the pursuit of happiness. --- [/center] [color=39b54a]Planet/System Name and Description[/color]: [hider=Worlds of Americana] [u]Columbia[/u] Columbia is an Earth-like world dominated by vast oceans. Thousands of islands both big and small dot its surface and as well hosting several medium-sized continents with an array of varied biomes. Much like Earth, Columbia has jungles, desert regions, long mountainous regions, in addition to grasslands and wide forests. [u]Mojave[/u] Columbia’s moon, it is a dry, arid, but breathable desert moon that is home to the two only intelligent and sapient xenoforms in the Americana System, the pseudo-reptilian Yulzan and the squat mole-like Ossani. It is the second most populous stellar body in the Americana System. [u]Bunyan[/u] The sole Gas Giant of the Americana System. Bunyan serves as a major source of fuel for starships, its asteroids and moons mined for minerals and other resources. A significant population has settled in orbit and now call Bunyan their home. [u]Yukon[/u] A cold, snow-covered world that lies near the edge of the Americana System, it is the least populated planet in the system and only hosts a number of research and mining outposts. [/hider] [color=coral]Demographics[/color]: Humans-47% Yulzan-31% Ossani-22% [hider=Human][img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/6611705c-93e1-4fb3-a466-09cdc4b6704d.png[/img] The most populous species of the Americana System. Unlike most colonies, the humans of Americana have remained for the most part, pure of any drastic, species-altering genetic or cybernetic modifications. [/hider] [hider=Yulzan] [img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/f5bb8d03-a1f5-4bfb-8618-9610ae459081.png[/img] [i]Drek-Yulzan and Yaek-Yulzan[/i] One of two sapient species native to the moon of Mojave. The Yulzan are a pseudo-reptilian species, sharing some surface-level features of Old Earth creatures, namely their scaled, thorny skin, tails and so forth. Such familiar features are the result of their evolution on the perilous and arid moon of Mojave, or Yvaok as they refer to it. Despite their appearance, the Yulzan do not fit the mold of what one assumes of a reptilian species, namely they are warm blooded, give birth to live young, sharing a few mammalian traits. The Yulzan are divided between two subspecies, the tall and imposing Drek, and the slender, more moderately sized Yaek. [/hider] [hider=Ossani][img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/8a0b2163-ddc1-4474-b928-6badd7fdb29b.png[/img] The second sapient species of the moon of Mojave. The Ossani are a diminutive species of grub-like humanoids with smooth, pale skin and bulbous eye stalks. Ossani reproduction vastly differed from both the Yulzan and Humans, Ossani young hatched as larva from clutches of eggs lain by their mothers. Out of survival, the Ossani were once a underground dwelling species, and to aid them in such a life, their eyes can easily adjust in the darkness, and have retractable, sturdy nails to help dig through the dirt. [/hider] [color=39b54a]History[/color]: The initial colonization process had proven to be a traumatic process, the colony ship, once cross over the gate had met with system errors, leading to a crash that resulted in many casualties. Once the dust settled, and those that were lost were mourned, the proper colonization had begun. Despite Columbia’s near perfect conditions, the planet hid its own share of peril as the settlers had to contend with dangerous new forms of alien fauna, many finding human flesh to be delectable, in addition to the tensions and divisions that formed between the colonists. Over the coming decades the colonists would undergo periods of civil unrest as new settlements dotted the landscape, factions forming as many broke away from the colonial project leadership. By 2632, over three centuries since the colonists arrived, what were once scattered colonial settlements had gradually evolved into nations of their own right. The planet dived between four powers. The Concordian Republic, the Cascadian Federation, the Jeffersonian Confederated States, and the Gettys Kingdom. Since their foundation, relations between the colonial states were worrying to say the least, border and proxy conflicts being a reoccurring thing. By 2634, tensions would slowly escalate as Cascadian Federation made bold moves against the Concordian Republic, of which was founded by the original colony project leaders. On June 15th of the same year, the Cascadians would invade the republic, triggering the other nations to make moves of their own, leading to the start of what would be called the Unification War. The next twelve years would be a turning point for both the Concordian Republic and all of Columbia, as they struggled, but stood their ground and eventually took the fight to all their enemies, uniting the planet by the end of the war. On August 25th of 2647, the United Republic of Columbia was born. The next few decades after would be dedicated to both, recovering from the damage done from the war, and preparing once more to look to the stars, as humanity embarks on a new space age. The humans of Columbia would soon turn their eyes towards its desert moon, Mojave, which has long been confirmed and capable of supporting life, it was also discovered prior that the moon was inhabited by two distinct intelligent xeno species, who would later be known as the Yulzan and the Ossani. Relations were rough at first between the species, marked by many incidents and deaths but over the years, the moon, and eventually the rest of the Americana System would fall under the banner of the URC. By 2755, the echos of the Unification War would rear its ugly head as a influential separatist movement had sprung up on Mojave, spearheaded by the Vigilance Party, a descendant of the old ruling party of the defunct Cascadian Federation. The Vigilance Party gained much ground among many of Mojave's citizenry, stoking the fires of separatism, the leadership seeing Mojave as a new beginning, but a beginning that can only be achieved by breaking away from the yolk of the URC. Five Years after their first local election victories, the Party would see itself in control of 80% of the moon, this along gave the leadership the momentum to escalate their plans. The threats of separatism, long dismissed by the Columbian Government as idle threats, had come to fruition, triggering a decade long civil war, which would later come to be known as the Mojave War. The Mojave War would prove to be a brutal conflict, the URC fighting tooth and nail against the determined Mojave Coalition, making them pay for over ground taken. By the final year of the war, despite the heavy toll taken, the Columbian forces would prove victorious on the night of May 17th 2780 as they launched a final assault on the Vigilance Party's stronghold of Orion's Landing, which would go down as the bloodiest battle in the war. Twenty years have passed since the war's end, the URC has for the most part, recovered in the aftermath and has once more united the system. Although the threat of raiders pirates, and rebels remains persistent, Columbians stand united in the face of such adversities, moving forward to a new future for Mankind in the stars. [color=39b54a]Culture and Society[/color]: The People of Columbia reflect their ancestral roots of their colonial sponsor, the USA. They are a diverse, traditional, and liberty-mind sort of people, importing old beliefs and traditions from Old Earth, and adapting and reshaping it on their new home, integrating values and traditions of their xeno compatriots. They are an industrious, adventurous people who all seek a better tomorrow in their own respective image. While not inherently warlike, the people of Columbia are no stranger to war and hardship, and are always on the defensive, from the lowly citizens, to the most well-trained of soldiers. [center] --- [/center] [color=f7941d]Governance and Politics[/color]: The Columbian Government is split between Three Branches, the Executive Branch, that being the Office of the URC Chancellor who is both the Head of the Senate and the Commander-in-Chief of the Columiban Armed Forces. One of the many tasks of a Chancellor consist of the creation of Laws, the signing of articles of diplomatic importance such as treaties, to appoint judges for the Interplanetary Court and so on. The Legislative Branch, that of which being the Senate. The Senate's main tasks consist of the passing of laws brought forward by the Chancellor, passing or vetoing Legislation by the Chancellor, and are to give consent to enact a Declaration of War or other such actions. And finally, there is the Interplanetary Court, who are responsible for the enforcement of the Laws created by the Chancellor and passed then enacted by the Senate. IC Judges are appointed by the Chancellor. [color=f7941d]Technology Overview[/color]: [u]Robotics[/u]: Despite their technological setbacks, the centuries of recovery has led to new advancements on Columbia, its robotics industry being chief among them. The lacking of advanced medical technology of Old Earth has led to the development of cybernetic prosthetics and other beneficial augments of varying quality. To further assist the average Columbian, be they a worker or a member of the armed services, several lines of exosuits and other higher-grade mechanized frames were developed to harness and enhance the muscle power of the user. Remote-controlled and autonomous drones see limited use in the military, be they for recon purposes or as light support for ground forces. [u]Artificial Intelligence[/u]: The creation of AI was a gradual and careful process. Unlike in the old stories from Old Earth, AI technology was approached with extreme caution, learning from past mistakes. Columbian AI are in constant "shackled" state, they are allowed some form of autonomy, but are restrained by strict programing that prevents AI from going beyond their capabilities, only capable of doing what is asked or suggested of their makers. [u]Agriculture[/u]: Columbia offered a new beginning for the Old American agriculture industry, offering new lands and produce to cultivate, evolving the industry from Old Earth, as well as learning from old mistakes. Although genetic engineering is a weak field that is not accessible to the wider public, what knowledge and methods that the URC possesses is used to great effect in foodstuffs, growing supercrops that take half the the time, ensuring in theory, that no Columbian, human or non-human, could ever go hungry. [u]Military Industrial Complex[/u]: The Columbians are no stranger to militarism, even after the Unification War, not all was well. Pirates and raiders attacking from orbit, and remnants of the pre-unification era still stubbornly continuing the fight had led to the reemergence of a Military Industrial Complex like the USA of Old Earth. The then young Columbian Armed Forces forming close ties with various defense contractors, giving said contractors leeway and influence. In the present day, these defense contractors stand as the many corporate giants in the Americana System. [color=f7941d]Military Overview[/color]: The Columbians have had a fair share of vicious conflicts in the past two centuries, from the Unification War that resulted in the formation of the URC, to the more recent Mojave War two decades prior to the present, and the endless struggle against pirates, fringe groups and warlords on Mojave. The Columbian Military in those centuries has evolved to into a well-rounded force, able to respond to whatever threat is present. [Hider=URCA] The heart and soul of the Columbian armed forces. The URC Army acts as both the sword and shield of Columbia and all that fall under her shadow, and is primarily responsible for ground-based military operations, both offensive and defensive, and often is found working in conjunction or as support for Columbian Marine Corp planetside. [img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/3ca87b31-5749-4c73-a32c-90337cfa7369.png[/img] [i]Columbian GIs in Standard Gear[/i] [/hider] [Hider=URCMC] The elite fighting forces of the URC. the Marines are considered the spear of Columbia, made to strike fast and hard against all foes. The marines form the core of ground elements of the Columbian Navy, capable of operating both in space and ground, trained in boarding enemy vessels, engaging in close-quarters combat, and in zero-g combat. [img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/9e2ef3d9-56eb-4a22-8d14-603de06836da.png[/img] [i]Columbian Marines in standard armor[/i] [img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/f2a1f537-c802-4e35-b928-9ae6eec78fcf.png[/img] [i]Marines in heavy armor[/i] [/hider] [hider=Republican Guard] The Republican Guard are a small corps of hand-picked soldiers whose main duties include the protection of the Chancellor, members of the Senate, and other assort government officials. Wherever delegations go, the guard will never be too far behind, ready to act and shield all under their care. [/hider] [Hider=URCN] Columbia's first line of defense and most vital asset in the armed forces. The Columbian Navy is tasked with engaging in various operations throughout the Americana System, from anti-piracy operations, rapid emergency response, providing orbital support and transport of ground-based forces, and so on. [hider=Capital Ships] [u]Constitution-class Battle Carrier[/u] [img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/abb9b2cd-cffc-4892-99ab-e0fdbcf81f11.png[/img] [u]Liberation-class Assault Ship[/u] [img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/8cefbc78-5aff-4a6d-a26b-02606c8d8043.png[/img] [u]Columbia-class Battlecruiser[/u] [img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/82798f44-5a22-4fc6-9047-3ab50ad46eed.png[/img] [u]Endurance-class Heavy Cruiser[/u] [img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/b99b52b5-865c-48e1-9eef-4ab7ea1daa88.png[/img] [u]Resilience-class Carrier[/u] [img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/2da7f23f-d027-462a-bc73-92216644b1ac.png[/img] [/hider] [hider=Screen Ships] [u]Freedom-class Light Cruiser[/u] [img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/7d5226eb-9aed-4aaa-8747-355c55870898.png[/img] [u]Valiant-class Frigate[/u] [img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/4d9bfdb1-505e-4148-b9f1-fe6177c18d5b.png[/img] [u]Resolute-class Destroyer[/u] [img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/cacf3a63-61af-4124-921b-15f0a62d2d1c.png[/img] [u]Ranger-class Corvette[/u] [img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/7643a704-be28-44e6-b744-a3f0bad65d10.png[/img] [u]Outrider-class Patrol Skiff[/u] [img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/4b99b44e-3614-46f2-9bf8-09fe2fdf540c.png[/img] [/hider] [hider=Strike/Utility Craft] [u][/u] [img][/img] [u][/u] [img][/img] [u][/u] [img][/img] [u][/u] [img][/img] [u][/u] [img][/img] [u][/u] [img][/img] [u][/u] [img][/img] [u][/u] [img][/img] [u][/u] [img][/img] [/hider] [/hider] [hider=Vehicles/Aircraft] [u]M5 Walton Main Battle Tank[/u] [img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/a498fff5-41b0-4ded-982c-bb19c7753892.png[/img] [u]"Warhog" Humvee series[/u] [img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/35b902b6-4f32-412b-a2ca-778a2e6dc9b7.png[/img] [u]M32 Houston Infantry Fighting Vehicle[/u] [img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/c5d55db9-9c13-475c-8b41-bfdcb0a73bcb.png[/img] [u]M55 Ironhide Armored Personnel Carrier[/u] [img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/d552511f-82e5-47b8-ad18-96bca0c6a73b.png[/img] [u]Artillery Vehicles[/u] [img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/6fbc7fac-c439-4058-8502-40bcc7ce1a2b.png[/img] [u]Glade Glider VTOL[/u] [img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/6760cd79-d9dc-43cc-8279-dabcc6d3497a.png[/img] [u]AeroViper Gunship[/u] [img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/19014f0c-7e85-47fc-88c2-8b88920ffb7d.png[/img] [u]A-20 Spikling Ground Attack Craft[/u] [img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/0148515a-261a-4464-b35b-2b4b192abfad.png[/img] [u]F-20 Razorwing Fighter-Bomber[/u] [img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/b32f60b3-4fbd-4504-b64c-57a32a62ea4b.png[/img] [/hider] [hider=Robotics] [hider=Powered Armor][/hider] [hider=Mechs] [u]Minutemen Series[/u] [img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/b069db6c-5660-4f4a-9506-c2ed26db0409.png[/img] [i]Standard Variant[/i] [img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/8eb4ab5b-a56a-4355-877a-5c2798ae1a24.png[/img] [i]Heavy Variant[/i] [img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/0326db2c-8a1e-42c4-aad2-f0e18d84f210.png[/img] [i]Marksmen Variant[/i] [img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/6e9dc7eb-d393-4448-8975-80163bed4fcf.png[/img] [i]Command Variant[/i] [/hider] [hider=Drones][/hider] [/hider] [center] --- [/center] [color=ec008c]Additional Info[/color]: [sub](Anything else you want to include that there isn't a spot for up there.)[/sub] [/hider]