(took me over an Hour to write this!)
EDIT:Changed Railroads on map.
Nation of Crossroadia First Annual Industrial Report.
As Reviewed by the National Surveyors, and heads of the Nation, the First Report for the Nation of Crossrodia follows.
As of this year, chief Industrials shall be put forward into
Iron, Coal, and Food . Vast fields of
Opium have been found native to the island, though these areas are being bared from Citizens as narcotics are banned to the general populace.
National Surveys of all populated areas have been concluded and reports of major areas are as follows.
Capital Centris Trona, The great and powerful base for the nation of Crossroadia. When the Consortium of Industrials and companies first fled Europe, they landed in the large harbour that now is Centris Trona. The City itself is Crossroadias largest and holds all of the nations main learning centers as well as financial districts.
The Toric Shipyards Located in the second largest harbour on the Island, the city of Toric bustles with Industry and the thick clouds of Factories the churn out most manufactured goods. In the large bay massive Dry-docks are built full of the ships of the Crossroadian Navy.
The Fortress City of Shyron Located on the southern most point of the nation, the largest costal fortress is also the most secluded city. Encompassing almost the whole island in great walls, the City itself is the center for some of the most secret studies into science and technology preformed by the National Government.
The Fishing Town of Pensar Noted more for its scenic beauty then it’s Industry, the town provides much of the fresh Seafood for the larger cities.
The Mining Town of Obsen Hosting the largest Coal mines in the nation, the small town holds the largest Train yards, shipping much needed coal all across the country.
The Mining Town of Eldric Yielding more Iron then all other mines, the town of Eldric is one of Crossroadias most important resources. Producing the raw ore and smelting it into larges Iron Igants, almost all of its production goes toward the city of Toric.
The Farming town of Townsville Producing the staples of food for all citizens from Executives to simple Employees. Grains, Meat, Dairy products and Fruit and Vegitables, the City of Townsville produces massive amounts, enough to feed the ever-growing cities.
The Trading Town of Rinnera A haven for any merchant from any nation. The city flourish in man merchant industries and has the second larges shipyards in the nation where almost all trading ships are produced. The town is also infamously known for a large Black-market and illicit Opium dens.
Armed Forces(600 points Spent)
Continuingly on with the National Review,
General Rupert Plumbean Has compiled accounted the current forces of Crossroadias Standing Army. Currently all land based armed forces come to 140,000 men at arms. The forces have been broken down to the separate areas of warfare.
10 x 10,000 men = 100,000 Army at 500 Points
Top quality troops, equipped with **** Rifles and horse drawn artillery and maxim guns.
9 x 4,000 men = 36,000 Marines at 180 Points
High quality troops equipped with **** rifles and given assault training (the marines deploy from their vessels onto land via rowboats, typically by night)
4 x 1000 men =4,000 Air Corps at 20
Consists of 35 long-range reconnaissance, powered airships and 5 experimental ‘Bomber’ airships equipped with 4 racks 0f 10lb bombs.
The addition of an Air Corps is a new and experimental division to the Crossroadian Armed services and currently the forces have been fielded mainly for long-range reconnaissance purposes.
Naval Forces(2,220 Spent)
Surrounded by strange and new nations, Pirates to the south, unknown groups to the north, the Leader of the Navy
Lord Admiral Fredrick Fandango has poured more then half of the nations resources into constructing and proud and strong Navy to defend it’s waters. With so many small islands and close coastal areas, speed, quickness and stealth are the keys of it’s navy.
Battleships
CRS Prometheus (Edselon Class Battleship) Costs 280 Points
Displacement: 14,150 tons.
Length: 380 ft.
Beam: 75ft.
Horse power: 13,312.
Draught: 27' 6".
Speed: 18 knots.
Armament:
4x13.5”guns in armored barbettes.
6x6” guns above the middle
12x3”pounders along the belt
Armour: 18 inch thick
Crew Compliment: 750
Prot: 30
Speed: 30
Fire: 50
Maneuver: 25
T. Prot: 5
x1 ship at 280 Points
CRS Tuckera Class Costs 140 points
Armoured Cruiser
7,000 tonnes
Armament:
6x8-inch guns
10x4-inch guns
6x6-pounders
4x1-pounders
3x18-inch torpedo tubes
Protection: 10
Speed: 20
Fire: 20
Maneuver: 15
Torpedo Protection: 5
x6 ships = 840 points
CRS Winnebago Class Costs 70 Points
Protected Cruiser
3,500 tonnes
Armament:
2x8 inch guns
6x6-inch guns
2x18-inch torpedo tubes
Protection: 6
Speed: 10
Fire: 8
Maneuver: 9
Torpedo Protection: 2
x10 ships = 700 points
CRS Cystaled Class Costs 10 Points
Torpedo Boat Destroyer
500 tonnes
Armament:
1x12-pounder
6x6-pounders
3x16 inch torpedo tubes
Speed: 2
Maneuver: 1
Fire: 2
x30 ships = 300 points
Vespan Class Costs 2 Points
Motor Torpedo Boats
100 tonnes
Armament:
2x18 inch torpedo tubes
2x.303 Maxim guns
Speed: 1
x50 ships = 100 points
Coastal Fortresses (1100 Points Spent)
With many important harbours and coastal cities, it is vital for large fortified bases to be constructed across the great nation. The five most massive of these installations are as follows.
Gaurdian Class Fortress 180 Points
9x13” Anti ship guns
200x.303 Maxim guns
Pensar Point Fortress
Centris Trona Fortress
North Point Fortress
Toric Bay Fortress
Rinnera Point Fortress
x5 Fort = 900 Points
Shyron Class Fortress 200 Points
10x13” Anti ship guns
350x.303 Maxim guns
Shyron
x1 Fort = 200 Points
Remaining Resources (180 Points)
While initially investments into Crossroadias Security our vast, there is none the less enough to push back into the nations Economy to continue the ever expanding Growth of the country.
