Post by Lopsdon on Jan 2, 2011 14:40:53 GMT -5
Full Name of Nation: The Most Serene Republic Of Lopsdon
Brief History
Lopsdon was once a small peaceful place no larger than an octopuses garden, Tribes lived amongst the vast forests in a manner that would be called Ethnic by well meaning liberals. However this changed following the landing of an expedition party from a long gone nation although they were quickly slaughtered for crushing a large section of temple with their “ BRAHAM LINCOLN” the local tribes people moved forward ,always quick learners the people of Lopsdon soon became a full nation although the tribes still remain they hold far less significance than PBL (prior to BRAHAM LINCOLN). Although the Lopsdonites still value hunting skills, tree-houses and interpretive dance over gold and conventional weapons (leaving them with a nightmare economy for any outsiders) they are not a force to be underestimated as they have managed to miraculously fuse the Steampunk style of the exploration party with environmentally beneficial ideals of their society. At present space exploration seems a way off as catapults prove to be unreliable. Lopsdon recently relocated to the pleasant 10000 Islands where the frequent rainfall and warm temperatures have caused a massive increase in evolutionary speeds and plant life growth has reached unprecedented levels.
Government
Government Type: Republic
(Democratic representation of all Lopsdonites, essentially everyone over 18 can put forward a proposition. assuming it is properly submitted, and it will be debated until an outcome is decided.)
Capital: Tìlor
Population: 0.5 Million inhabitants
Government Notes: The Parliament building is the only place where Cannabis is prohibited otherwise nothing would ever be done. Caffeine and amphetamines are encouraged when combined with concentration drugs to increase debate efficiency.
There are no defined political parties only the two sides of a debate which is formed based on personal opinion. The technical leader of Lopsdon would be the present leader of the house, Rena’ Säzärìp, who is responsible for keeping the debates in order and presenting the result
Geography
Area: 900 Square Miles
Land: 700 Square Miles
Water: 200 Square Miles
Climate: Tropical Rainforest
Elevation Extremes:
Highest Point: Mt Ram 9487 Metres above sea level
Lowest Point: Diphthong Trench – 4 Miles below sea level
Natural Resources: Very few. Hence the insular economy
Natural Hazards: Most of the Flaura and Fauna are highly dangerous also to watch for are the Lightening storms around the mountainous northern regions
People & Culture
Population: 7 million
Major Cities: Tìlor 0.2 million
Syulang 0.2 Million
Tsamsiyu 0.15 Million
Quesonta 20’000
( the last two notable for being more over sized military bases than cities)
Life Expectancy: 65
Ethics Groups: Due to the influence of tribes the ethnic groups have never been fully classified, moreover no-one really cares as the differences are so minute to the Lopsdonite Zeitgeist
Religions: Pagan of multiple styles, the state religions is impartial Agnosticism
Languages: Multiple but the common tongue is a mash of them all known as “lì'fyaolo'”
Technology Level: 12
Technology Culture: The very odd eco friendly Steampunk mostly wood canvas and twine are major features
Major Landmarks & Tourist Attractions: The huge reserves that dominate the landscape attract, The Ekrana reserve in the mountains is a major tourist attractions the others are largely avoided as they are used by the locals for materials and often for spiritual reasons
Economy
Currency: The Jambon-a large cork plate these are mostly used by visitors as locals use their spoils from the last trip to the reserves
Trade Philosophy: none
Major Industries: Recreational soft-core drugs and Retail, everybody has something to sell or buy the government is not interested and turns a blind eye to the sale of nearly everything except other people
Unemployment rate: non-existent, no-one is required to work as the economy is so biased to individual acquisition and production
Military
Chief Commanding Officer: Rena’ Säzärìp
Size: 4.5million - although military service is not compulsory nearly everybody takes it up for a holiday and a chance to look good in a uniform
Notable Units & Special Forces: The Quesonta base is reserved solely for those who choose a military career the level of stealth that the Quesonta units can achieve is unheard of for most people. In their last engagement as mercenaries the Commanding officer of The Newsman Empire the commanding officer Gawain Lambert refused to pay claiming that he had not seen any results citing reports that the castle later stormed by Newsman forces had been left completely deserted with only the extensive gallows full of what appear to have been dissident soldiers. He was later found nailed to the flag tower; half flayed in exactly the same way as the corpses of the gallows. The mercenaries have not been seen since in the region.
Notable Weapons: The military is noted for their extensive use of silenced weapons and ready use of close combat weapons, most famously the Nantang staff and Brakan Knives of the Quesonta soldiers.
Technology: The Soldiers make extensive used of tactically silenced wing suits and high-flying aeroplanes to insert soldiers. Other technology is mostly offensive and based around hit and run, ambush and stealth tactics.
Awards: Due to the distinct lack of well publicised engagements or desire for recognition from the government Lopsdon has no medals. The people of Lopsdon regard military service as a break from being in the reservations which has claimed far more lives to date than and battles.
N.B It should also be noted that most Lopsdonite soldiers spend their time essentially shopping for anyone who asks. This shopping trip can take up to 3 years to complete as the items are usually rare, difficult to reach and alive. This accounts for the multitude of soldiers on missions as the relaxed structure allow shopping parties of up to 50 soldiers. The most dangerous of trips is the kllpxtan teeth trip, when is was last undertaken of the 50 that went only 3 returned.
Brief History
Lopsdon was once a small peaceful place no larger than an octopuses garden, Tribes lived amongst the vast forests in a manner that would be called Ethnic by well meaning liberals. However this changed following the landing of an expedition party from a long gone nation although they were quickly slaughtered for crushing a large section of temple with their “ BRAHAM LINCOLN” the local tribes people moved forward ,always quick learners the people of Lopsdon soon became a full nation although the tribes still remain they hold far less significance than PBL (prior to BRAHAM LINCOLN). Although the Lopsdonites still value hunting skills, tree-houses and interpretive dance over gold and conventional weapons (leaving them with a nightmare economy for any outsiders) they are not a force to be underestimated as they have managed to miraculously fuse the Steampunk style of the exploration party with environmentally beneficial ideals of their society. At present space exploration seems a way off as catapults prove to be unreliable. Lopsdon recently relocated to the pleasant 10000 Islands where the frequent rainfall and warm temperatures have caused a massive increase in evolutionary speeds and plant life growth has reached unprecedented levels.
Government
Government Type: Republic
(Democratic representation of all Lopsdonites, essentially everyone over 18 can put forward a proposition. assuming it is properly submitted, and it will be debated until an outcome is decided.)
Capital: Tìlor
Population: 0.5 Million inhabitants
Government Notes: The Parliament building is the only place where Cannabis is prohibited otherwise nothing would ever be done. Caffeine and amphetamines are encouraged when combined with concentration drugs to increase debate efficiency.
There are no defined political parties only the two sides of a debate which is formed based on personal opinion. The technical leader of Lopsdon would be the present leader of the house, Rena’ Säzärìp, who is responsible for keeping the debates in order and presenting the result
Geography
Area: 900 Square Miles
Land: 700 Square Miles
Water: 200 Square Miles
Climate: Tropical Rainforest
Elevation Extremes:
Highest Point: Mt Ram 9487 Metres above sea level
Lowest Point: Diphthong Trench – 4 Miles below sea level
Natural Resources: Very few. Hence the insular economy
Natural Hazards: Most of the Flaura and Fauna are highly dangerous also to watch for are the Lightening storms around the mountainous northern regions
People & Culture
Population: 7 million
Major Cities: Tìlor 0.2 million
Syulang 0.2 Million
Tsamsiyu 0.15 Million
Quesonta 20’000
( the last two notable for being more over sized military bases than cities)
Life Expectancy: 65
Ethics Groups: Due to the influence of tribes the ethnic groups have never been fully classified, moreover no-one really cares as the differences are so minute to the Lopsdonite Zeitgeist
Religions: Pagan of multiple styles, the state religions is impartial Agnosticism
Languages: Multiple but the common tongue is a mash of them all known as “lì'fyaolo'”
Technology Level: 12
Technology Culture: The very odd eco friendly Steampunk mostly wood canvas and twine are major features
Major Landmarks & Tourist Attractions: The huge reserves that dominate the landscape attract, The Ekrana reserve in the mountains is a major tourist attractions the others are largely avoided as they are used by the locals for materials and often for spiritual reasons
Economy
Currency: The Jambon-a large cork plate these are mostly used by visitors as locals use their spoils from the last trip to the reserves
Trade Philosophy: none
Major Industries: Recreational soft-core drugs and Retail, everybody has something to sell or buy the government is not interested and turns a blind eye to the sale of nearly everything except other people
Unemployment rate: non-existent, no-one is required to work as the economy is so biased to individual acquisition and production
Military
Chief Commanding Officer: Rena’ Säzärìp
Size: 4.5million - although military service is not compulsory nearly everybody takes it up for a holiday and a chance to look good in a uniform
Notable Units & Special Forces: The Quesonta base is reserved solely for those who choose a military career the level of stealth that the Quesonta units can achieve is unheard of for most people. In their last engagement as mercenaries the Commanding officer of The Newsman Empire the commanding officer Gawain Lambert refused to pay claiming that he had not seen any results citing reports that the castle later stormed by Newsman forces had been left completely deserted with only the extensive gallows full of what appear to have been dissident soldiers. He was later found nailed to the flag tower; half flayed in exactly the same way as the corpses of the gallows. The mercenaries have not been seen since in the region.
Notable Weapons: The military is noted for their extensive use of silenced weapons and ready use of close combat weapons, most famously the Nantang staff and Brakan Knives of the Quesonta soldiers.
Technology: The Soldiers make extensive used of tactically silenced wing suits and high-flying aeroplanes to insert soldiers. Other technology is mostly offensive and based around hit and run, ambush and stealth tactics.
Awards: Due to the distinct lack of well publicised engagements or desire for recognition from the government Lopsdon has no medals. The people of Lopsdon regard military service as a break from being in the reservations which has claimed far more lives to date than and battles.
N.B It should also be noted that most Lopsdonite soldiers spend their time essentially shopping for anyone who asks. This shopping trip can take up to 3 years to complete as the items are usually rare, difficult to reach and alive. This accounts for the multitude of soldiers on missions as the relaxed structure allow shopping parties of up to 50 soldiers. The most dangerous of trips is the kllpxtan teeth trip, when is was last undertaken of the 50 that went only 3 returned.
