DarthNES II - Superpowers

[GamezRule]

Why not Sealand?

 

[Terrance888]

North Korea as well: strong army + Militaristic Omnicidal Dynastic Despots means a tough nut to crack. Figurtively and Literally. But.... not really journalistically neutral is it?

 

[Milarqui]

Nah, Switzerland is good.

 

[Terrance888]

Just remember: everyone has combat training, owns a shot gun AND a rifle, and they hide AA guns in barns!
http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/destinations/switz/barndoor.htm

Warning: 90% of the male teen and young adult population in America has played Call of Duty and is within range of National Guard Depots. In addition, 90% of Rednecks own more guns then family members despite their prodigious reproduction rate. and this counts distant family members along with only counting the guns PER household. Don't invade the deep south!

THANK GOD FOR REDNECKS!

 

[Lord of Elves]

From: Russian Time-Traveling Journalists
To: World
You guys have no idea what the Switzerland-Sealand alliance does in 2091. All we're saying is, don't get too used to South America.

 

[Omega124]

Call of Duty takes some "atristic lisence" when it comes to how the guns work (especially when it comes to shotguns). Now, if pre-Vegas Rainbow Six was just as popular as COD...

 

[Milarqui]

And here I thought rednecks were only good for providing arms in the middle of a zombie apocalypse after you have been stolen everything from you by a sexy con-woman and her sister...

 

[Jason The King]

Crap crap crap. I've been away at my folks and forgot to send orders...

No chance to send in late ones, darth?

 

[GamezRule]

Sydney Observer

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Amendment to Strip States of Power Finally Ratified​

Two days ago, the state legislature of Tasmania, voted to ratify a constitutional amendment to hand over most authority on economic and social affairs to the federal government. That means that all nine states have now ratified the amendment, and it is now law. Supporters of this amendment state that this finally signifies our transition from a loose confederacy a federal democratic republic and that it is essential to continue our rise as a world power. Those opposed say that the government, based here in Sydney, will only become a tyrannical regime that will be the common enemy of both the states and the people. Prime Minister Downey is quoted as calling these claims "rubbish" and "fear-mongering at the expense of the people."

The collapse of Australia in April 2011, and New Zealand in the following September are still fresh in many minds. The 6 territories on the mainland of Australia became independent and sovereign, but economic depression soon followed. A free trade agreement and military alliance between the countries were signed in September 2012. The two countries that once made up New Zealand were invited to join the agreements in February 2013. Tasmania requested membership one month later. The international community began calling the 9 countries the Austral Union.

This alliance was far from a union though. Bickering was common among member states, and twice a war almost erupted, once between New South Wales and Victoria over control of Canberra, and once between South Australia and West Australia. Finally, in May 2014, a constitution was ratified, stripping the 9 states of their sovereign status, and establishing a new sovereign central government in Sydney, with the authority to manage affairs between states, and to manage foreign affairs. Finally the states were united.

The Austral Union boasted the worlds fastest growing economy from August 2014 to November 2015. However, a train wreck was in sight, as each states economic policy was different. The different economies ranged from centrally planned to laissez-faire. In December 2015, disaster was avoided when an amendment to the constitution passed allowing the federal government to guide the general economic policy of the nation. Economic growth held steady from then on, and in Q3 2019, the size of the economy surpassed March 2011 levels. The Australs were back.

The economy was hit with a recession all of 2020, but a highly controversial economic stimulus and health care reform act were passed in the spring of 2021. The economy began growing, but both bills were determined unconstitutional in July 2021, by the court system. The following day, the amendment was submitted, and passed parliament to be approved by the states. Since then, the government has focused on building up the armed forces until the amendment was ratified. Yesterday, a slew of bills, part of Downey's vision for the nation, passed parliament and were signed by the prime minister. These bills were already written and debated, but were waiting for the amendment to be passed.

Among these bills is a plan to provide aid to the elderly, mentally disabled, and unemployed. A universal health care act that nationalizes the nations health care system. There are financial reform bills as well as new regulation for the energy industry and other things. Money is also being appropriated to boost the growth of Sydney and Melbourne. A universal declaration of human rights has also been passed.

The Prime Minister believes that these programs and other changes are essential to make a better nation. We all must hope he is right. Top economists predict that the economy could grow as much as 15% in the coming month. This is our future, and we all must work together if it is to be for the better.

 

[Toteone]

Additionally, you are all welcome to send pictures to me, which I may use in updates. All I request is that they have no watermarks, or small enough ones which can be edited out.

I'll go looking for some. Brazil needs a picture at least once per update ^_^.

The first pic is of Brazilian military police, the second of soldiers patrolling some hilly drug field in Latin America, of which there is some (both hills and opium) in the Eastern Cordillera Real, which might as well be our excuse if I am going to bother with one before the Americans ask this time?

Well, unless the EF attacks them

The most safe neutral country is Israel. I'm not saying they won't ever be attacked. I'm saying if they are attacked, they would rape the armies of the imperalists. The only thing that is preenting them from being a power is the small size.

I dunno, Israel's victories have as much to do with Arab incompetence as Jewish skill. Anyway a sustained all-out war would still see their defeat. But then again, maybe they'd get outside intervention? People tend to get emotional about Israel being attacked even in games. : ) (I certainly do, though being just Brazil I won't do anything.)

I'm with Switzerland on this one. They have nothing of productive value in this game (that is, cities) except their logistical thouroughfare in the Alps.


Hate the CoD guns, especially the shotguns as you say, Omega. Pre-Vegas Rainbow Six was indeed excellent with its numbers.


He'll probably accept it as long as you send it within time Jason. Otherwise he seems to bank unspent cash.

From: Russian Time-Traveling Journalists
To: World
You guys have no idea what the Switzerland-Sealand alliance does in 2091. All we're saying is, don't get too used to South America.

Been playing Chrononauts? : )


Lovely backstory Gamez.

Lol, didn't mean to reply to everyone.

 

[DarthNader]

Everything should be up tonight. Some orders may be accepted.

 

[Toteone]

Well that was a close shave (not sure if my orders condition would'a worked coz my orders can be hard to understand). Warning to everyone, upkeep is invisible and you CAN spend over credit limit, but the penalty for doing that does not take into account a rising credit limit.

I hope 3 Military Police will be enough for Paraguay ... one unit for the southern city and surrounding region, and two units for the northern city w/ the airbase and the surrounding region.
At least I hope they fly away quickly if armed civilians overrun the base... nah, they should be fine. Pilots can defend themselves right? Prolly negligible... well, they could bomb approaching mobs (but that'd be messy in urban territory)... hmmm, maybe I should've stayed in Brazil and just let the Andes be out of range. I'm not operating there yet anyway.

Oh, and in case anyone misunderstood my criticism of the Arab militaries, here's a closer analysis. It's rather broad in general and SP often makes fairly servere mistakes, but overall the site has good common sense and lots of very general technical information (plus the comment section has some occasionally expert posters who work in the fields they discuss): http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htmurph/articles/20110317.aspx

Anyway Qatar and the UAE seem to have fairly competent militaries, so there are exceptions of course/naturally, not to mention highly competent elements in the militaries of Saudi Arabia, Iraq and others.
If they ever get their act together and decide to move on Israel again then Israel might be able to hold them off for a long while and even advance to some extent, but their land based forces while highly mobile are short range in terms of logistics. If the Arab world has the will to go through with it but fails in an early knock-out a grueling campaign could force Israel to consider threatening the use of its nuclear arsenal. But they don't have that in this NES... I think?

 

[DarthNader]

Seeing as my break is getting more hectic and eventful, I'm going to put off the rest of the update until next weekend. I guarantee all of you that the update will be up by next Tuesday at the ABSOLUTE latest.

All this time will allow anyone who has sent orders can send updated orders if you feel they weren't detailed enough or whatever. I have orders from everyone, which is fantastic!

 

[Toteone]

No it's not , now I don't get Uruguay from inactivity. ^_^

Oh well, an active Argentina is a good ally.

Enjoy your break!

...

addendum: Can I send next round's orders by MSN or by Email?

 

[Milarqui]

Bump. And hoping that your problems will end soon.

 

[GamezRule]

I got all excited for a minute, then I realized it was just a bump.

 

[GamezRule]

Update soon I hope?

 

[DarthNader]

Patience is a virtue.

 

[GamezRule]

It's been 2 weeks.

(lets get the update to the next page)

 

[Lord of Elves]

Russia posts before the break.