The Scramble for Mars: Sheep NES

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Alright welcome to my new nes. Many of you have already joined. This is all good and proper. However I hope that many more of you shall join as well.

Timeline

The world continues as it has or as it will until the fateful events of 2010.

On Feb 3rd 2010 the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on the death of Kim Jong-Il falls in the hands of madman who immediately launches the long awaited second invasion of the Republican South. In response five days later the UN Security Council passes unanimously to go to war again with the DPRK, although in reality the US is already involved in the heaviest of fighting. Biological and chemical warfare ensures.

By 4th Jun 2010 the DPRK iniates its final revenge after being thrawted by the US force. In it the DPRK launches some 200 missiles many of them Russian models. Due to the signature and the dis-organisation of a soon to be doomed central government (mainly due to huge protests from chemical weapons use in Korea) the US government makes the fateful decision launching its nuclear arsenal at the DPRK and the suspected Russians. In response Russia adds to the holocaust heading the North Americans way and most of the USA and Canada is destroyed.

By the next morning the governments of Korea, Russia, Canada and the USA were no more. Several groups had assumed control throughout the lands, while many of their countrymen were dead, dying or hiding from the nuclear holocaust unleashed.

The slaughter of close to 350 million people on the 4th of June 2010 caused the Japanese, European, Chinese and Australian governments to work on the Nanite Defuser, a device capable of defusing every nuclear warhead in the world. The Defuser went operational in 2012.

Meanwhile Israel was trying to publicly denounce the Nanite project, the minute the defuser was operational it would be defenceless.

In 2014 the European Union united politically, without the Turkish hopefuls who were denied entry. Israel is invaded and occupied by its Arab neighbours, however in Iraq and Afghanistan, the remnants of the US forces go back to whats left of their homes and the democratic government falls. An independent Kurdistan is proclaimed in northern Iraq however they are quickly occupied by the Turks. In Afghanistan Al Qaeda under their new leader Abdullah Ramayan and the Taliban return to power triumphant at the destruction and immolation of the hated Americans.

By 2016, US global forces are dismantled many of the soldiers declaring political asylum in the nations of their bases. The last remnants of the fomer United States of America is gone. Japan in response suspends its constitution and amends it allowing for militarization.

By 2020 the World’s oil resources run dry, however Chinese scientists create hydrogen fuel cells. China thus manages to pull itself out of the Korean War induced decade long depression and thus China, Europe and Japan become the new Great Powers.
Meanwhile by 2020 several nations had arisen in place of Russia and the USA. China had conquered most of Siberia, and Russia thus becomes the Tsardom of Moscovy, controlling a huge swath of land west of the Ural mountains. Pribaltica is an indepdent Republic and the Ural mountains has become the People’s Republic of Uralia.

In North America several nations are formed. There is now the Republic of California, Free State of Arizona, the Republic of Texas, the Empire of Chicago, Greater Vancouver, New Ontario, Kingdom of Colorado, Confederate States of America, United States of New England, Qubec and Newfoundland.

In 2022 the Mexicans and the Californians invaded Arizona and annex its territories. In that same year the Islamic JI takes control in Indonesia and invades Australia. Darwin is left in ruins however the Australians with Japanese help manage to fight back, both nations taking several islands. As a response the ANZAC Confederation is formed between PNG, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and French Caledonia.

In 2025 Eastern Europe has become diecnhanted with the European Union and succeeds from it. Moscvoy moves in and although the European Union has the power to destroy them, they choose to recognize the Eastern Europeans as they are beginning to be a strain on Western resources.

In 2029 Moscovy enters the Eastern European Federation or the EEF creating another superstate. In the same year India and Pakistan finally agree to recognize the borders in Kashmir and thus peace reigns in the region.

2030 China launches the first mission to Mars and Liu Kang Hue is the first man on Mars.

2035 Uruguay is conquered by Brazil and it is renamed the Cisphlatine Province. Meanwhile Argentina has conquered the Falkland Islands, and Chile and Peru have united into the Pacific States of South America or PSSA.

2040 The first colonies on Mars are being planned by several nations.

2050 European Union establishes the first colony on Mars called New Brussels. China follows a year later and by 2070, there are colonies from Japan, ANZACs, Texas (Houston was one of the few cities to remain intact in north America), Brazil and the EEF there as well. The Scramble for Mars has begun, will your nation fall on the wayside or will it have a piece of the pie?


Alright I will have a mock map up later the start year will be 2100, therefore the Scramble of Mars has begun at full swing. There are no more major WMD and the first space forces have begun to take shape. An exciting time in human history. A few other nations have joined the original few on the surface of Mars. Thats mainly India, the CSA and California. Futhermore there are numerous other nations ready to go to Mars.

A new precious mineral has been discovered. its called Elleruim and its properties are yet unknown. However it is believed that it holds the key to Great Power.

Keep in mind that I am still open to suggestions and may change some of these details if I find reason to do so.
 
Before I begin I would likle to say thanks to Gelion for help with the rules and erez for giving me the great Earth Map to modify. Thanks guys I coiuldnt of done this without you both.

Rules

Orders
Orders in a list please. Stories and innovative solutions in orders also are welcome and encouraged. If you like something to be done but do not wish to share it with the rest of the players mark it secret . Orders in the thread will not be accepted unless my PM box is full . However you may post them for information. Diplomacy with NPCs or PCs can be done in the thread. I am also asking that all players keep their orders to a one PM minimum and number the orders, as I will take the LAST PM sent to me ONLY.

Stories
Stories are not necessary, but very encouraged. Writers will get an economy bonus and if their story is very good – some positive random events.

DOMESTIC POLICY:
Economy:
The Economy is streamlined. You can devote your entire national spending on upgrading your economy in which it will be upgraded to the next level or you can use the spending points that you have to upgrade other stats. For example if you have a stable economy, you have 3 spending points to spend.

Random events may or may not increase or decrease this stat.
Depression +0
Recession +1
Failing +2
Stable +3
Growing +4
Prosperous +4
Outstanding +5
Every turn besides increasing the economy you can increase any 2 other parameters such as for example literacy or navy. One small thing to add: if you have “2/3 stable” economy and increase it the next turn you will have “0/4 growing” not “3/3 stable” as before. You can go past Outstanding, with the economy just allowing you one more purchase on top. Each level past Outstanding is +1, +2 etc.

Military
The military will consist of 3 parts namely Army, Navy and the Airforce. With time Space Forces may also be added to the list. The military is measured in numbers of types of forces, for example: 15000 of mobile infantry or 30 B-2 Bombers.

Nuclear Weapons
Nuclear weapons are divided between the 3 branches of the army. It is wiser not to use them, but it’s your own choice. Every nuclear warhead or bomb (with bomber) must have a target assigned or to be in reserves, for example: “all b-52 in Germany (with nuclear bombs) assigned to targets in Poland and East Germany”. No need to explain why its important. However I remind you that nuclear weapons use is discouraged.

Weaponry Description
There will be a post left for descriptions of different military systems in particular nuclear weapons (range, speed and power). This list will contain all weapon systems that are known to most of the world intelligences, so do not rely on it completely. It is done for the (main) purpose of defining the strength of nuclear weapons. When you design a new weapon it would e great if you write a small description on what the weapon is or maybe provide a link t a short article.

Mobilization:
Once your country officially enters a war you can announce a mobilization. This will cause a temporary rise in war production and will give you a large number of recruits. Needles to say they are badly trained, but are large in numbers. Mobilization means that your focus shifts to the war only, thus nothing can be done with the economy in the turn you announce mobilization.
Diplomacy

Alliances
Alliances are encouraged. However I ask that all threads that are created for them are upkept reguraly to help me with NPC stances and also that you post a link on the thread for me to find these easier.

Stability:
Is how stable your country is. The concept of stability also includes other things like moral, government approval rating, culture and stability itself. There are 7 levels:
1. Revolutionary (3)
2. Dangerous (2)
3. Unstable (2)
4. Normal (2)
5. Above Normal (2)
6. High (3)
7. Amazing Stability (0)
Stability will grow if you write good/long stories. Money can be poured into increasing stability (number of ecos to get up to the next level is shown in brackets). There are restrictions in stability caused by different forms of government. One small note: stability can be “2/2” and increase to 0/2 of the next level only if you add economy into it.

Government:
There are a quite a few types of government allowed. All of them give your nation advantages or disadvantages (effects given below). A country can change between similar forms of government with little loss of stability (i.e. monarchy to parliamentary monarchy); however changes from one political system to another will cost you much, maybe a civil war. Changing government type is a serious business, keep this in mind .
Types of Government and Effects:
Monarchy (stability = 2 and over)
Parliamentary Monarchy (same as monarchy)
Communism (production ^)
Totalitarian Communism (education \/, stability is always 3 or over)
2 party Democracy (economics ^, 4 trade routes allowed)
Multi Party Democracy (stability = 6 or under, 4 trade routes allowed)
Fundamentalism (education \/ (x2)/ Stability 3 or over)
Fascism (production ^)
Totalitarianism (stability 2 or over)

Productivity:
Productivity is your country’s industries. Will determine how much is produced in the economy. If you increase your navy your productivity will determine by how much. Same works for any other production. However nations with more shipyards will get more ships than countries with few ports.
Productivity can be increased by spending economy on it or by projects. Represented by a number.

Trade:
To establish a trade rout both players pay 3 economy points. This will provide an additional economy point to each of the partners every third turn. Maximum of 3 trade routes is allowed, except for democracies who can get 4.

Literacy
Literacy is the education of the general population in your country. Educated population is unlikely to start rebellions, will sometimes make protests on wars and affect your economy in a positive way. And educated population will give birth to great scientists that can push your technology further to the stars. Education directly affects the progress of technological advances and projects is in the country.
Uneducated population will quicker converge to enemy propaganda, will slow down your technological advances, is likely to revolt or break away into smaller states. Literacy is measured in numbers. Literacy also affects the performance of your military.

Projects:
Well they work the same as in other NESes. You say what you want it to do, I decide how much it costs in economy, then you decide if you want to continue with it. The only new thing that projects also take time (turns) to complete. I explain this with the idea that no pouring of money and resources can’t make construction go faster than it can possibly go or people thinking faster than they can. Every project will now consist of 2 components: “turns to complete” and “economy” needed to finish it.
Example: You start the “Internet” project that will increase your education and stability. The project will take 4 economies and 3 turns. If you pay 1 eco on the first turn after start the stats are: complete 1/4, turns 1/3 (turn 1 from the start). You can leave the project for 2 turns: complete 1/4 and 3/3 turns (turn 3). This means that the materials and research for the project are done and with sufficient resources it can be finished next turn. NB it could have been done in the next turn if the stats are: complete 1/4+3(this turn) and turns 2/3.

Advances:
Work in the same way as projects. Advances can include new weapons, space flight technology etc. .... you pick.

Military and Weaponry:
Due to the fact that there are alliances some troops are on foreign territory. For example in Germany you have a number of troops. Some are German, some are American. Amercian player can control his troops, but it is generally a good idea to consult the nation your troops are in.
As soon as new guns are developed a whole army gets them. So for example if Soviets develop new K-47 model (52 mm) all Soviet troops from Mongolia to Germany get those weapons.

Colonies

Colonies will be shown as a small stat with the population in each. It is up to you to nominate what military forces you will be sending to your Martian holdings.

New colonies will need a colonisation ship to create. To extablish a colony takes two turns. One to send the ship to Mars and land, one to establish the actual colony itself. You need colonies to expand your territory on Mars.
 
Pricing List goes here.
 
PC Stats

European Union
Ruler: Kal’thzar
Government: Multi-party Democracy
Capital: Brussels
Economy: Prosperous (+4)
Industry: 100
Education: 65
Army: 250,000 infantry, 5,000 tanks, 3,000 artillery
Navy: 5 Carriers, 35 Battleships, 40 Cruisers, 30 Destroyers, 40 Submarines
Air Force: 2,000 fighters, 1,500 interceptors, 500 bombers
Space Force: 200 space fighters, 2 colonisation ships
Strategic: 1000 Anti-Ballitic Missiles

Greater Empire of Finland
Ruler: Daschpmg
Government: Absolute Monarchy
Capital: Helsinki
Economy: Stable (+3)
Industry: 20
Education: 40
Army: 80,000 infantry, 1,000 tanks, 1,000 artillery
Navy: 15 Battlehships, 10 Cruisers, 10 Destroyers, 20 Submarines
Air Force: 800 fighters, 400 interceptors, 200 bombers
Space Force: 50 Space Fighters
Strategic: 300 Anti-Ballistic Missiles

Democratic Republic of Yugoslavia
Ruler: Cleric
Government: Socialist Dictatorship
Capital: Belgrade
Economy: Stable (+3)
Industry: 45
Education: 20
Army: 30,000 infantry, 1,000 tanks, 1,000 artillery
Navy: 15 Battlehships, 10 Cruisers, 10 Destroyers, 20 Submarines
Air Force: 1,000 fighters, 500 interceptors, 200 bombers
Space Force: 50 Space Fighters
Strategic: 300 Anti-Ballistic Missiles

People’s Republic of China
Ruler: Alex
Government: Socialist Dictatorship
Capital: Beijing
Economy: Prosperous (+4)
Industry: 100
Education: 65
Army: 250,000 infantry, 5,000 tanks, 3,000 artillery
Navy: 5 Carriers, 25 Battleships, 40 Cruisers, 30 Destroyers, 40 Submarines
Air Force: 2,000 fighters, 1,500 interceptors, 500 bombers
Space Force: 200 space fighters, 2 colonisation ships
Strategic: 1000 Anti-Ballitic Missiles

Empire of Japan
Ruler: Isane Panda
Government: Constituional Monarchy
Capital: Tokyo
Economy: Growing (+4)
Industry: 90
Education: 50
Army: 200,000 infantry, 3,000 tanks, 1,000 artillery
Navy: 3 Carriers, 25 Battleships, 40 Cruisers, 30 Destroyers, 40 Submarines
Air Force: 1,500 fighters, 1,000 interceptors, 500 bombers
Space Force: 100 space fighters, 1 colonisation ship
Strategic: 1000 Anti-Ballitic Missiles

ANZAC Confederation
Ruler: fantasamo
Government: Multi-Party Democracy
Capital: Canberra
Economy: Growing (+4)
Industry: 75
Education: 50
Army: 100,000 infantry, 1,000 tanks, 1,000 artillery
Navy: 3 Carriers, 25 Battleships, 40 Cruisers, 30 Destroyers, 40 Submarines
Air Force: 1,500 fighters, 1,000 interceptors, 500 bombers
Space Force: 100 space fighters, 1 colonisation ship
Strategic: 1000 Anti-Ballitic Missiles

More to follow as I can get them.
 
NPC North, South America and Africa
 
NPC Europe and Asia
 
Non-Generic Units Descriptions to go here
 
Starting Maps to go here.

You may post now, first update will be Sunday 1st May, 10 am my time that will be miday in New Zealand, midnight in GMT, and some time Saturday night in the Americas.
 
Questions that pop up at first glance.

Why is the chinese army as large as the european when china should have way more?

why are there anti-ballistic missiles...... when noone has ICBMs or ballisitic missiles of the sort? :lol:
 
I'm china, all hail the Dragon!
 
Confirming Finland. Again. Let's see if I lose half of my army this time...

Is there going to be a "von Dunkelheit" story for this one, too?
 
Comfirming the New Ottoman Empire.
 
Confirming Yugoslavia.Whats the wait why it hasnt started?
 
I would say the wait is the restart of goobernes and the new das nes. Therefore I may be delaying the first update to let everyone get people into the nes and catych up with other neses as well.

Anyways stats and stuff will be fixed soon enough.

As for education values, it just so happnes that China in the last 100 years has been at the forefront of technological development.

Futhermore I should tell you that China is now free as alex has expressed with deep regret his inability to continue in this nes. Thanks all.
 
Dachspmg said:
Confirming Finland. Again. Let's see if I lose half of my army this time...

Is there going to be a "von Dunkelheit" story for this one, too?

nah, hes my character and only appears on special ocations :lol:
 
I wish I could do this NES, but I'm not interested in it anymore. Sorry all.
 
Sorry, I too will have to quit, AP Week is coming up at school...
 
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