Post by The Nautilus Islands on Apr 23, 2010 22:06:21 GMT -5
Full Name of Nation: The Federal Republic of The Nautilus Islands
Brief History:
What happens when the people of various nations get fed up with the leaders? When their democracies feel less and less representative and more and more ignorant of their needs? Nothing much. What happens when you add a bunch of architects and designers that specialize in seasteading and a group of billionaires with a lot of liquid assets? The Nautilus Islands. An archipelago of man made island cities who rule themselves and coordinate with each other loosely, made up of anyone and everyone fed up with everyone else. Expanding all the time, as there's no limit of people who want a more responsive government.
There is not one bit of The Nautilus Islands on actual islands... it is all on mad made platforms that can expand or contract as needed by population. If a city begins to reach it's population limit, the city can simply expand, reaching several about four million people before a new platform is required.
Government
Government Type: Strong city states allied under a weak federal government.
Capital: City-state of Harmony. 1.2 million people.
Government Notes: Standard three branch democratic system in each city-state. Duplicated in a much weaker version on a federal level.
Political Parties:
Too many to list. None with any sort of dominance. Congresses run by alliances between parties.
Flag: See avatar.
Geography
Area:
Total: 27,000 sq. miles
Land: 0
Water: 27,000 sq. miles
Climate:
Elevation Extremes:
Highest Point: Harmony Tower(1500 ft)
Lowest Point: Discord Undersea Hotel (-200 ft)
Natural Resources: Undersea oil, geothermal vents, tidal forces.
Natural Hazards: Dangerous sea life, tropical weather.
Notable Geographical Features: Man made island cities.
People & Culture
Population: 1..37 billion and growing fast.
Major Cities:
Harmony. Largest.
Discord. Industrial center.
Republic. Capital.
Life Expectancy:
Male: 72
Female: 76
Both: 74
Ethics Groups:
Total Melting Pot.
Religions:
All but Amish, it seems. Largest are Christians, Jews and (far behind the first two) Buddhists
Languages:
At least thirty. Most residents bi-lingual as a result.
Trade languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese
Technology Level: 13
Technology Culture: About two centuries more advanced than today, if technology moves ahead more or less stably. No flying cars or jetpacks... but just because they're silly, not because they aren't easily made.
Major Landmarks & Tourist Attractions:
Harmony Tower
Discord Underwater Hotel
Outer Rim Settlements
The Floating Reef
Economy
Currency: The Silver Sand Dollar
Trade Philosophy: Capitalist
Major Industries: Tourism, shipping, service.
Unemployment rate: 4%
Military
Chief Commanding Officer: None
Size: 0
Notable Units & Special Forces: None
Notable Weapons and Technology: None
Awards: None
Individual Breakdown: Non-existent. Closest there is to a military are the city-state police forces and the federal government's Coast Guard.
Being a neutral party, the Islands feel no need for a military force.
Brief History:
What happens when the people of various nations get fed up with the leaders? When their democracies feel less and less representative and more and more ignorant of their needs? Nothing much. What happens when you add a bunch of architects and designers that specialize in seasteading and a group of billionaires with a lot of liquid assets? The Nautilus Islands. An archipelago of man made island cities who rule themselves and coordinate with each other loosely, made up of anyone and everyone fed up with everyone else. Expanding all the time, as there's no limit of people who want a more responsive government.
There is not one bit of The Nautilus Islands on actual islands... it is all on mad made platforms that can expand or contract as needed by population. If a city begins to reach it's population limit, the city can simply expand, reaching several about four million people before a new platform is required.
Government
Government Type: Strong city states allied under a weak federal government.
Capital: City-state of Harmony. 1.2 million people.
Government Notes: Standard three branch democratic system in each city-state. Duplicated in a much weaker version on a federal level.
Political Parties:
Too many to list. None with any sort of dominance. Congresses run by alliances between parties.
Flag: See avatar.
Geography
Area:
Total: 27,000 sq. miles
Land: 0
Water: 27,000 sq. miles
Climate:
Elevation Extremes:
Highest Point: Harmony Tower(1500 ft)
Lowest Point: Discord Undersea Hotel (-200 ft)
Natural Resources: Undersea oil, geothermal vents, tidal forces.
Natural Hazards: Dangerous sea life, tropical weather.
Notable Geographical Features: Man made island cities.
People & Culture
Population: 1..37 billion and growing fast.
Major Cities:
Harmony. Largest.
Discord. Industrial center.
Republic. Capital.
Life Expectancy:
Male: 72
Female: 76
Both: 74
Ethics Groups:
Total Melting Pot.
Religions:
All but Amish, it seems. Largest are Christians, Jews and (far behind the first two) Buddhists
Languages:
At least thirty. Most residents bi-lingual as a result.
Trade languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese
Technology Level: 13
Technology Culture: About two centuries more advanced than today, if technology moves ahead more or less stably. No flying cars or jetpacks... but just because they're silly, not because they aren't easily made.
Major Landmarks & Tourist Attractions:
Harmony Tower
Discord Underwater Hotel
Outer Rim Settlements
The Floating Reef
Economy
Currency: The Silver Sand Dollar
Trade Philosophy: Capitalist
Major Industries: Tourism, shipping, service.
Unemployment rate: 4%
Military
Chief Commanding Officer: None
Size: 0
Notable Units & Special Forces: None
Notable Weapons and Technology: None
Awards: None
Individual Breakdown: Non-existent. Closest there is to a military are the city-state police forces and the federal government's Coast Guard.
Being a neutral party, the Islands feel no need for a military force.
