SDN World 3 Points Listings

[loomer]

Still mulling it over - and yes, it is more fertile than baseline Afghanistan, like Mongolia, because of the extensive irrigation projects of the Great Program.

I did briefly consider making Switzerland a colony, but that was just too out there.

[Lonestar]

Still mulling it over - and yes, it is more fertile than baseline Afghanistan, like Mongolia, because of the extensive irrigation projects of the Great Program.

I did briefly consider making Switzerland a colony, but that was just too out there.

Have it be the other way around. The Swiss(being good Catholics) have some sort of agreement that allows them to pass through the Shepistani Federation.

[Steve]

But, that would require... Communist Switzerland?

OW MY BRAIN!

[Fingolfin_Noldor]

But, that would require... Communist Switzerland?

OW MY BRAIN!

Down with the Capitalist Bourgeois Pigs! We shall rob the World's bank!

[loomer]

But, that would require... Communist Switzerland?

OW MY BRAIN!

Communist? Nah. The People's Republic is actually just very poorly named thanks to a short-lived spell of communist rule (1901-1903). They were beaten back down, but the victors never changed the name back to the Republic of Afghanistan. Don't let the socialist overtones of the Great Program fool you, either - al-Meleke did it all for profit. He needed those railroads to foster the growth of the mining and gas industry, needed the irrigation for grain export, and so on.

Edit: Revised edition.
The People's Republic of Afghanistan (Revised Version 1):
Alright, here we go then. Completely subject to change depending on input and only raw numbers at the present time, though I have fluff kicking about in my head already to explain it.

Home Territory: 3
The PRA claims dominion over 647,500 kilometres of land, much of it extremely arid and mountainous.
Colonial Territory: 0
As a land-locked, previously impoverished nation, the PRA has no colonies.
Population: 2
Irrigation and modernization projects early on in the 20th century have caused a population boom of maturing adults over the last few years, along with refugees and exiles from neighbouring countries flooding in. The PRA currently numbers nearly 50 million people, many of them living in and around Helmand, Kandahar, and Nimruz provinces.
Industry: 2
Despite abundant natural deposits of oil, gas, iron, coal, and even gold, little effort was put into developing industry and infrastructure in the xenophobic PRA's past - it was only at the turn of the century that Abdurashid bin Omar bin Khalid Al-Meleke began his Great Program and established a steadily growing industrial sector.
Economy: 3
Despite a newly growing industry, the PRA's economy is far from struggling thanks to its abundant gemstone and gold deposits, as well as the growth of the poppy industry. The Great Program sought to, in addition, attract foreign economic interests and create desire for traditional Afghani products, such as wool, cotton, and fine rugs.
Infrastructure: 3
Perhaps the greatest achievement of Abdurashid bin Omar bin Khalid Al-Meleke was the construction of a strong rail network linking the major cities of the PRA, the irrigation program that has turned several otherwise barren areas into farmable land, and the new Kabul al-Meleke Memorial Airport.
SMT: 2
Despite the great advances in economic, industrial, and infrastructure related areas, the capacity of the PRA to field a standing army is limited thanks to the traditional militia-centric approach to warfare in the region.
NF:0
With no major coastline, the PRA sees no need to maintain a navy.
AmF:2
The PRA is capable of mobilizing, in wartime, approximately 22% of its population.
AF: 1
With the Great Program came several small airfields in remote areas of the PRA, to service the rural populations. These airfields are also home to a modest air force, albeit one that is poorly maintained.
AT: 2
Similarly, the Great Program resulted in the purchase of modern weaponry and the adoption of professional military trainers. Much of the purchased equipment was sourced from other nations in the aftermath of the various wars and when such equipment became obsolete.
AFT: 2
Much like the equipment and trainers for the army, the Air Force saw much of its supplies purchased from foreign interests and is currently trained by freelancing foreigners who are handsomely paid in raw gold and diamonds.

The PRA is proud to boast several airships in its fleet.

Some of you may notice I added more than one point. This is because I had a few left, and I decided to use them on the army's initial troop numbers and mobilization possibilities instead of the initial intent to purchase soldiers. Either that, or I'm confusing things with my predraft again. I don't think its too terribly unfair if it has hit 31 or 32 as I plan to have them lack in talented officers (all those men doing the training, afterall, are foreign mercenaries...) and suffer serious morale issues in conflicts.

[Steve]

Shroom's final point count.

Population 2
50 million

Home Territory 3

Colonial Territory 0

Industry 4

Economy 3

Infrastructure 4

Standing Military Limit 4

Naval Focus 2
300,000 tons of ship, 40,000T Shipyard Capacity, No Capital Slipways

Ind 4 + Econ 3 + NF 2 = 110,000 tons shipyard capacity for <25,000T displacement ships.


Army Focus 3 + 2 Ind

Ind 4 + Econ 3 + Army 5 = 12 points, Army Tech Level of 4
Econ 3 + Infra 4 = 7 x 2 = 14% of Population (50,000,000) = 7,000,000 mobilization pool.
50% of 7 is 3.5. Base Army of 3.5 Million.
SML 4 is 50% Standing and 50% Reserve.
Standing Army: 1,750,000
Reserve Army: 1,750,000

Air Focus 5
600 aircraft

Ind 4 + Econ 3 + Air 5 = 12 points, Air Tech Level of 4

[JCady]

Since Sea Skimmer dropped out, Steve has invited me to late join the campaign as Siam. Starting point allocation is as follows:

Population: 4
Home Territory: 3 (Siam + Laos + Northern Cambodia)
Colonial Territory: 0
Industry: 5
Economy: 4
Infrastructure: 5

Standing Military Limit: 2
Naval Focus: 1
Army Focus: 5 (1.8 million active duty, 5.4 million reserves)
Air Focus: 1 + 3

Army Tech: 4
Air Force Tech: 4

Historically a peaceful nation which primarily relied on a well-equipped militia reserve, Siam is currently in the process of dramatically expanding its military strength in response to the Dominon-Shepistani War of 1913. Its active duty force strength is therefore slightly below the allowed limits for a nation of its size and industrial capacity, with approximately 1.5 million active duty and 5.5 million reserve rather than 1.8 million active duty and 5.4 million reserve.

[[R_H]]

The Swiss Confederation (Switzerland)

Pop:1
HT:1
CT:0
Ind:2
Eco:3
Inf:3
SML:3
NF:0
AF:5
AiF:5
AT:23
AiFT:23

Total: 2729

Overpopulation FTW ! It's that high because to give me some eligibility in Industry and Economy.

Edited Army and Air Force Tech to 3 points each.