I don't know if I am officially in this yet, or where I am, so I want to toss out a semi completed OOB for my nation.
Let me know if what I have is ok or if I should provide more detail for things,,,
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The Incorporated Nation of Crossroadia
(National Seal)
Nation
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The
Incorporated Nation of Crossroadia or (INC) is a Island nation
that straddles a fine line between Liberal foundations and ruthless corporate Capitalism.
Founded by the enigmatic “Jonathon Andrews” the first CEO, it is a nation with eye on
advancement of science and research as well as highly Liberal social climate that fosters
open thinking and new ideas.
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Government
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President and Lord CEO
The Nation of Crossroadia has a sort of Duel Leadership. The role of President
is a democratically elected position whose primary purpose is usually diplomatic
and acts on behalf of Crossroadia to other nation. The title of Lord CEO, is
better known to have the true power of the nation and makes most internal
decisions dictating state affairs. The Lord High CEO position, or more commonly
know as “His Lordship” sits on a bored of seven primary advisors, each in charge
of a separate aspect of the nations finances and governance. While the bored
members and the President are elected officials, the title of Lord CEO is more permanent.
Current Sitting Bored members:
General Rupert Plumbean,
Military Advisor”
Director Heratio Maglicuty,
Internal Security
Professor Theodore Throkmorten
Science and Education Advisor
Ambassador Hugo Wizenheimer
Crossroadia Liaison”
Vice Manager Walter W. Wonker
Economic Advisor”
Captain Fredrick Fandango
Naval Advisor”
Mr. Eustace Banks
Department of the Interior”
Governoring Capital
For most of the history of Crossroadia, the political capital along with
virtually all political buildings and Offices have been centered within
the primary city of
Bishitropolis. Much of the central area of the
city is full of the Neo Gothic Marble buildings that are Iconic to Crossrodia politics.
( Former Council Hall)
Within the past few years however, much of the political councils and
comities have been moved to the upper levels of the newly constructed
CCCT* (
see Crossroads Central Control Tower) with most bureaucratic
and staffing facilities remaining in Bishotropolis along with the Presidents Offices.
(Presidential Residence)
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Geography
Land Area 257,725 km2
Geo History The island nation of Crossroadia once had an Immense
central volcano. Almost 150,000 years ago the central Volcano erupted
in an immense, Mt St.Helens style eruption with much of the Southren
mountain exploding out and falling into the sea. This has left the island
with a large circular caldera where the remains of central core have now
cooled as an island within the island. As a result hot springs abound providing
heat during the summer and geothermal energy.
Climate Wet and rainy weather in summer, heavy snows in winter. Extensive wetlands near the southern coasts. Snow caps on mountains most of the year.
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Economy
Crossroadia has always had a history of heavy Industry and powerful
Banking and financial empires. This has been changing however as
the Lord CEO has been moving the economy over to a more sustainable
and balanced system.
Within the past 20 years, Crossroadia has seen a complete overhaul of
its industries. Starting over 15 years ago, the government began an
aggressive program to convert the nations automobiles over to full
Electric engines. In the course of this, Crossroadia has since developed
one of the largest Automotive plants in the world, turning out over a
dozen models of fully electric powered vehicles that can be charged
from any conventional power socket.
In terms of visible symbols of industry, Crossroadia’s Airships are
also one of its largest exports. Starting the move toward large
luxurious airship’s Crossroadia has remained a center for Airship
manufacture and innovation.
(One of “AirINC”’s many Airships)
Currently used in not just passenger service but fright and
survaylance as well; the airships have proven themselves resilient
and efficient and the main factories in the city of Toric have
built several variations for both Civilian and Military needs.
Crossroadia’s other primary Industries revolve largely around it’s
massive Financial and Business sector in the capital of Bishitropolis.
Another large but less talked about Industry is Crossroadia’s immense
Porn Production. Based largely in the city of Yaoishima, the city houses
some of the most active Porn studios in the world, producing products
to fit virtually every conceivable vice. Other lesser industries include the
several smaller mining companies that make up Crossroadis’ Aluminum,
Nickel and Uranium industry.
Exports
Aside from manufactured goods such as Electric Cars and Airships,
Crossroadia’s primary Exports are more simple items such as rare
woods and timber, Rice, Fish, and Nickle.
Major Corporations
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The Crossroads Central Control Tower
(CCCT)
Perhaps one of the most striking features of Crossroadia is the
monolithic new building known simply as the ‘CCCT’. Built as a
prototype ‘acrology’, a self contained enclosed city, it is a stunning
example of Crossroadia’s industrial might. The nearly 800meter
tall Tower houses business, hotels, schools, hospitals, farms,
every aspect of modern life, designed with the idea of sustaining
itself with minimal need for outside resources.
( A diagram of the CCCT )
Since it’s completion, the primary governing body and
members have moved to the uppermost levels of the CCCT
where the Lord CEO currently resides along with the current ruling council.
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Exports
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Energy
The natural volcanic elements of the island provide a considerable
amount of natural geothermal Energy to the cities around the
central mountain ring. A series of highly regulated Fission Reactors
provide power to the larger cities.
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Natural Resources:
Small amounts of uranium. Larger deposits of nickel, iron and
aluminum. Large forests of rare woods. Extensive aquaculture in
coastal waters. Vast fields of staple grains- primarily wheat- cover
the central planes. Herds of wild Bishonen roam the open plains are
often exported for ‘various uses’
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Demography
Age Structure: 0-14 years: 20%; 14-24 years: 35%;
30-50 years: 30%; 60-80 years: 10%; 80+ years 5%
Life Expectancy at birth: total population: 89; female: 94; male: 85
Nationality: Employee;
Ethnic Groups: white: 25%, black: 15%, Asian: 30%, Latino: 20%
Religions: Government is officially non-committed, however “Pastafarianism” and worship of the Flying Spaghetti Monster are widespread
Languages: Official language is Standard English. Small enclaves of various immigrant tongues exist. Japanese: 9%, Russian: 6%, German: 4%, Spanish: 6%, Chinese (various dialects): 7%
Literacy Rate: total population: 96% (over the age of 10) (mandated by law.)
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Religion
While the state endorses no religion and generally discourages organized
religions,
The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster enjoys a
relatively popular following of Crossroadian nationals. Since the church
preaches a primary message of non interferences, it is considered largely
benign by the Political ruling class. Other religions are worshiped freely
in small enclaves, though often monitored by officials.
( One of the many, though small. Churches to the Flying Spaghetti Monster )