Empires & Revolutions: Millennial Edition - Running away from Why-Too-Kay - Games

can u make completely custom countires?

[QUOTE=Satansick;39388795]What would be a fun nation to play as? I'm thinking either Iraq or Syria.[/QUOTE] Be Syria. I will be Iran. We will be friends. I take Iran.

Sent in my turn as NK. Also I am accepting to open trade with everybody who wants to.

I decided that South Korea is best choice for now.

[QUOTE=cis.joshb;39396933]Be Syria. I will be Iran. We will be friends. I take Iran.[/QUOTE] Sounds great, I'll make my turn now.

I gonna take western sahara

turns due today?

Writing turn [editline]29th January 2013[/editline] zarthalan didn't send his/her turn in on time unfortunately, rate artistic for Al Gore and Zing for Bush

Can I still send in my turn? I couldn't find the time to finish it but I can probably get it in about 5-10 minutes.

pls vote Al Gore i wanna see the world under gore

HOLD ON HOLD ON HOLD ON HOLD ON HOLD ON HOLD ON you said to get them in today? oh god must write fast as fuck holy fuck

I am halfway finished, expect the turn tomorrow. [editline]29th January 2013[/editline] Oh, and Luxembourg has dun goofed.

america's turn is in FREEDOM IS SAVED

Saudi-Korea Pact 4 Lyfe

Turn tonite

[B]Empires & Revolutions: Millennial Edition - Intro Turn - 2000[/B] [B]*PLEASE SEND IN TURNS AS TURN 1*[/B] [thumb]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/36747491/2000.png[/thumb] [B]World Events[/B] - The world celebrates the beginning of the new millennium whilest others have feared the end of the world. - The Pyrenean Ibex, a subspecies of the Spanish Ibex, has gone extinct. - The Playstation 2 has been released by Sony. - Vladimir Putin elected as President of Russia. - Sydney hosts the summer Olympic games. - George W. Bush elected as President of the United States. - An international alliance has been formed, known as the United Global Union. - China, Germany, Russia, and Canada are the founding members of the UGU. [B]Wars/Conflicts:[/B] - Luxembourgian-Belgian Debacle (2000-present) Belligerents: Luxembourg / Rest of the World Casualties: Belgium - 3 deaths. Luxembourg - 34 deaths. Current Events: Conflicts debunked, peace treaty yet to be formed - Sahary-Sahrawi Civil War (2000-present) Belligerents: Sahary Rebels, Spain, Algeria / Sahrawi Governmnt, Morroco. Casualties: Sahary - 41 deaths. Sahrawi Republic - 125 deaths. Current Events: Rebels control southern region, conflicts ongoing. - Second Russian-Chechen War (1999-2000) Belligerents: Russia/Chechnya. Casualties: Russia - 7,742 deaths. Chechnya - 18,239 deaths. Current Events: Russian victory. Chechnya under Russian administration. [B]Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - [URL="http://facepunch.com/member.php?u=306346"]Zillamaster55[/URL][/B] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/Bcqnshv.png[/IMG] - Saudi Arabia and it's armed forces armed forces have introduced conscription. - The AN-94 is to be used as the primary assault rifle of the Saudi military. - A new form of tank, known as the Hsmana or 'Dove' tank has begun research and development. - Two Saudi women have been apointed to the senate, however they are ignored by the rest of the senate. - Oil production continues, nothing big comes of it this year, and trade has been opened up to even more partners. [B]Federative Republic of Brazil - [/B][URL="http://facepunch.com/member.php?u=23000"][B]Ruskie[/B][/URL] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/XJ6jg4f.png[/IMG] - The armed forces are being used to help the police in Favela to help evict criminal gangs in that area. - New affordable and attractive housing is being constructed, although there are too many people and not enough room. - The police force has received more funding, which is spent on better training and anti-corruption measures and tactics. - Relations are being improved with Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Suriname & Guyana. Paraguay feels threatened, Guyana and Suriname feel indifferent, and Bolivia and Uruguay are open to a stronger relationship with Brazil. - A pro-Brazilian Advocacy groups are being funded in the above countries to gain influence. Things are going well with Uraguay, Bolivia and Suriname, Meanwhile no progress is made reugarding Paraguay and Guyana. - Investments are made in infrastructure, including roads, trains, airports snd more. [B]People's Republic of China - [URL="http://facepunch.com/member.php?u=366423"]Eli45[/URL][/B] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/GMxZMIS.png[/IMG] - The QBZ-95 has been made the primary rifle for the Chinese army, the QBZ-95 is being distributed to main troops. A compact SMG version of the QBZ-95 is alternatively being distriputed to naval crews. - The Chengdu J-10 and Shenyang J-11 fighter jets have been appointed as the primary fighter jets, aswell as the Xian JH-7 being made the primary bomber for the People's Liberation Army Air Force. Training for generals is also updated, including new offensive and counter tactics, old generals are sent to train on these new tactics. - Industry is being heavily improved in populated areas such as Beijing, Hong Kong, and many other major cities around China. - Troops are being positioned in bases near the borders of Mongolia, tensions are rising in that area. - New vigorous training exercises are being used in training camps to prodce stronger and more reliable soldiers. - Farms are being constructed for produce and materials, using what little non-polluted arrable land China has left. - Schools and other educational systems are being made more prominent and have received more fnding, - Mines for minerals are being opened up in Western China, the rocky plateaus are rich in Iron and Copper. - UAV drones are being researched, and a joint reserarch project has begun with Russia to produce the AK-12. - Oil rigs are opening up off the coasts of China, neighboring countries feel uncomfortable. - Founding member of the United Global Union, trading will other members begins. - Infrastructure quality is being increased in major cities and near the Himalayas. - Research begins un a new fighter jet known as the J-15. [B]United States of America - [/B][B][URL="http://facepunch.com/member.php?u=427147"]thelurker1234[/URL]/[URL="http://facepunch.com/member.php?u=314140"]zarthalan[/URL][/B] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/IZOhgr1.png[/IMG] - Crackdowns begin revolving around local corruption, and attempts to halt money laundering and policy creation reguarding self interests between major companies and government officials. - A survey has begun aiming to discover oil within the United States, a few small oil feilds have been spotted in the southwest, nothing big though. However a sizable oil feild has been spotted in the gulf of Mexico. - An American government-run charity is being discussed, which would serve to help developing countries within the Americas. Central America is the main target for the time being the money given would be in the form of loans with a zero-interest policy. Belize, Costa Rica and Panama are already interested. - The military is slowly being expanded, with increasing personnel and arms. - A new standard-issue small arms is being developed for infantry, known as the TQ-78 SMG. - Mexico has been invited into talks about aid reguarding drug cartels, Mexico declines. - Some new nuclear reactors are being constructed, some of the first new nuclear reactors since the 1970's. [B]Republic of Cuba - [URL="http://facepunch.com/member.php?u=461016"]Obnobs[/URL][/B] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/s9ki8cb.png[/IMG] - The national anthem of Cuba has changed from La Bayamesa to The Call of Ktulu by Metallica, but renamed to The Call of Liberation. Many Cuban nationalists are both confused and infuriated that such a historic song has been changed to something so inadequate. - The results for election ballots are no longer secret and are open to the public, this new push for government transparency has made Cubans confused once they saw that Fidel Castro had received 100% of the vote. All though nobody cares. - A new emigration and travel reform is created to allow citizens to be able to travel outside of Cuba, however America's embargo on Cuba prevents citizens from visiting the United States, with an exception of the territoy of Puerto Rico. - Schools are now apolitical, however Marxist-Leninist classes are still held, however criticism and free-thought are encouraged. Other non-political institutions no loner require a citizen to identify as a Socialist or promote socialism. - Guitars, Bass Guitars and Drums are now available at each city for citizens to communally own and play, however this costs the state a lot of money, many Cubans do not use them and this vast spending has caused Cuba to enter a mild recession. - A new park is created in Havana, called Rock n' Roll Park, in which a gold statue of The Ramones is commissioned. The park also has a stage in which local bands can play for free at any time, unless it's booked. - Capitol punishment has been abolished, all convicts that are currently on death row have received re-trials. - All nartcotics have been legalized, however the druga are highly regulated and are only sold in licensed shops. - The charge of "Social Dangerousness" is no longer an offense, international groups are pleased by this action. - Government censorship in the media has been dropped, allowing media stations to express their opinions. - Independent Trade Unions are now allowed to develop, many neighboring countries are willing to trade. - Cuban Cigars are sent to Russia, in return for food aid as well as weapons and ammo. - Cuba demands the immediate removal of the US military base in Guantanamo bay, the USA has yet to respond. - Sugar and Nickel is traded with North Korea in return for Coal, Petroleum and Gold. - Cuba requests trade expansion with Vietnam, they agree and accept increasing trade with Cuba. - Trade expansion with Venezuela is requested to trade surgeons and doctors in return for Oil, Venezuela accepts. - Sugar and Nickel is trade with China is requested in return for automobiles and oil, no response as of yet. - Trade is requested with Laos for Tin for Cobalt, they do not accept to trade with Cuba. - Citizens now have the right to refuse medical treatment. - Political prisoners have been released. - Green technology is further invested. [B]Federal Republic of Germany - [URL="http://facepunch.com/member.php?u=405122"]Salricci[/URL][/B] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/YGb4VRH.png[/IMG] - National Socialist, Xenophobic, and heavy non-white immigration propaganda using the Media, Social Media, and also these ideals are to be taught in the schools to children of a young age. This creates a vibe of Nazi Germany while Germans protest the government. - A large airshow is made in Berlin using all kinds of planes from modern jets to preserved WWI and II airplanes. The airshow is also geared towards German patriotism with flags flying and eagles crying. - The Bundeswehr training is evaluated and updated with brutal training exercises and other tactics to make specialist soldiers. -Both the automobile and sausage industries are encouraged to be built all around Germany. - A deal is sent to the Netherlands and Austria to buy some nice cars and sausages in exchange for a reasonably low price, Austria accepts. [B]Grand Duchy of Luxembourg - [/B][URL="http://facepunch.com/member.php?u=264575"][B]overpain[/B][/URL] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/Vi4RTlw.png[/IMG] - The form of government has been changed to "national socialistic anacrhism". - The army of Luxembourg has attempted to invade Belgium, the Begian military halted the attack just outside of Bastogne. - Luxembourg has been expelled from the European Union and faces a severe depression after embargoes have been placed. - The alliance with France has dissolved. [B]Democratic People's Republic of Korea - [/B][URL="http://facepunch.com/member.php?u=317202"][B]Sobotnik ][/B][/URL][IMG]http://i.imgur.com/uw06LQO.png[/IMG] - The process of a reduction of the armed forces begins, cut down on the number of armaments factories and overall production of weaponry for use by the military. Tanks, aircraft, and other such things are to have production stopped. - North Korea announces is to begin a thawing policy to the upper classes. Not too fast to destroy the lifeblood of the country, but not too slow so as to go nowhere. - Limited documents are released about what life really like is in North Korea. These documents are not intended to be too incriminating, but at least show that North Korea is willing to admit mistakes. - Private enterprise is legal for all businesses that employ 25 or less people. This is to allow for the appearance of localized shops, cafes, artisan workshops, mechanics, and other sorts of small businesses. - A corruption crackdown has begun, and rather than to execute senior politicians, they are to be exiled from the country for a period of five years. - Diplomats are sent to first world countries and to South Korea, announcing wishing to sign a finalized peace treaty, with hopes for reunification in the coming years. - Foreigners are asked to invest into North Korea, as NK's resources and people have vast potential, and the lack of regulations is a boon as well for the foreign companies. - A revitalization of infrastructure begins, starting with the railways. NK hopes to upgrade the fleet to locomotives befitting of the new century and for improved facilities. - Prison camps have begun to close down, with the workers given wages and food and made to work on state infrastructure until private enterprise can begin developing. - Roads are being repaired and expanded, along with the laying of new sanitation pipes, fibre optic telephone cables, and electrical cables. - Request are made to international banks and other countries for loans to help assist with development in North Korea. - A large number of political prisoners and journalists are released from gulags. - Foreign aid is readily accepted, and is used to feed the hungry population. - Research into nuclear fission is proceeded, experimental reactors are to be tested sometime. - New methods of recycling and solar/wind power generation are being developed. - Restrictions on foreign tourists and dignitaries are relaxed. - North Korea is to begin a thawing policy to the outside world. - Old equipment is sold to African dictatorships. [B]Republic of Korea - [/B][URL="http://facepunch.com/member.php?u=242836"][B]Intoxicated Spy[/B][/URL] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/TX1mkPV.png[/IMG] - China has taken control in helping to train South Korean soldiers and improve tactics and strategies. - Same-sex marriage has been legalized, many conservative and Christians protest the new law. - Tensions between North and South Korea have been lowered. - Relations between us and China have improved slightly. - South Korean companies attempt to buy Blizzard. - New fighter jet and rifle technologies are looked into. [B]Russian Federation - [URL="http://facepunch.com/member.php?u=489118"]KriegsMar1ne[/URL][/B] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/KKBDabC.png[/IMG] - Immigration from non European countries is lowered and pressure is put on European countries to stop immigration from non-European countries. - Russian schools are updated. New stricter regimes are made for learning, children are to learn Algebra 1 by 6th grade and geometry or Algebra II by 8th, and calculus in High school. - Old Soviet weapons and vehicles that are no longer used are sold to any nation willing to buy, this causes a blow to the economy. - Chechnya is invaded, high altitude bombers demolish Chechen cities and strongpoints, after 10 days Chechnya has fallen under Russian control. - Training regimes of the military is updated, training regimes are more brutal and rigorous, designed to produce the best soldiers. - Factories are built in the Northern areas as well as more ports and mines to further better the Russian economy by creating jobs. - The AK 2000 is goibng to be made the official rifle of the Russian armed forces once production is complete. - The military has received more funding, one of the first funding increases since the fall of the Soviet Union. - More research is implemented into new military planes and more accurate small arms. - Food aid as well as weapons and ammo are sent to Cuba, in return for Cuban Cigars. - Work building better roads and railroads across Russia begins. - More Dams, Wind Turbines, Solar, and Nuclear power stations are built across Russia. - More food and produce producing farms are built in areas where the land is fertile enough. - Automatic farms are built in Western Russia in small numbers. - Recruitment propaganda appears around Russia. - Anti-Immigrant propaganda is distributed. -Research into an AK200 begins. [B]Kingdom of Sweden - [URL="http://facepunch.com/member.php?u=475067"]snapshot32[/URL][/B] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/y7IcEY0.png[/IMG] - Clean energy production and enhanced energy distribution is being invested in. - The parlimental re-elections are coming soon. [B]Syrian Arab Republic - [URL="http://facepunch.com/member.php?u=243999"]Satansick[/URL][/B] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/bd8OJdL.png[/IMG] - On July 2000, president Assad, a different one, assumes office. - Infantry are trained in urban warfare and building raids. A espionage organisation is created, specialized in counterespionage and fighting terrorism. - Syria condemns Islamic extremists and the Muslim Brotherhood and begins to cut ties with terrorist and extremist organisations. - The Syrian oil industry is nationalised, companies are not happy. - The age requirement to compete in elections has been lowered to 18. - Internet access has been introduced to Syria with the help of the Syrian Computer Society. - Syrian scientists have attempted to create a form of mind control gas, this has failed. [B]Sahary (Rebel group) - [URL="http://facepunch.com/member.php?u=514536"]IPK[/URL][/B] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/4OZc29U.png[/IMG] - An attempted coup occured, trying to overthrow the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. - The rebel group aims towards a better and more formal Western Sahara. - With help from Spain, the rebels now control most of the country except the north. [B]Major World Alliances/Unions[/B] [B]United Nations - [/B][URL="http://facepunch.com/member.php?u=340743"][B]Daniel Smith[/B][/URL] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/X9KHg4L.png[/IMG] - Members: Every available nation except Switzerland and Sahary. [B]European Union[/B] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/L99qgFE.png[/IMG] - Members: UK, Ireland, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Portugal, Spain, France Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Greece and Malta. - Luxembourg has been expelled for attempting to invade another member. - Aims to introduce Euro by 2002 [B]United Global Union[/B] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/dPbDnkK.png[/IMG] - Members: China, Germany, Russia and Canada. [B](Alert me if you see any errors)[/B]

Luxembourg strong

Put the usernames of the players next to their countries. I don't know who I need to talk to.

Also Daniel, I did agree to train South Korea's soldiers.

Wow. Luxembourg, waht the hell? This just got interesting, I gotta join.

Luxembourg's military consists of about 900 people, they don't even have an air force.

Luxembourg is pretty much dead right now.

I'll help him build an air force with THIS: [img]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4MUf6T4VzPw/TA1pcRMr3kI/AAAAAAAAPQk/ihPpoIhW03w/s320/mabikaze-wings-f16-paper-airplane.jpg[/img]

[t]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/86/J-10a_zhas.png[/t] China superior to puny Western F-16's

Yeah? Well fuck off you bloody bastard [IMG]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/69/Eurofighter-NellisAFB-2008.jpg/800px-Eurofighter-NellisAFB-2008.jpg[/IMG]

[t]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a5/Chinese_Su-27.JPG/800px-Chinese_Su-27.JPG[/t] Nigga please, China plane is best plane. [t]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R8xB2zcSi3E/TolA7y4fEuI/AAAAAAAAAWs/8Jl8e4lM08w/s1600/China%27s+J-11B+Fighter+Jet.jpg[/t] mmm Chinese steel.

The Yanks are giving us these: [IMG]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/25/Two_F-22A_Raptor_in_column_flight_-_%28Noise_reduced%29.jpg/750px-Two_F-22A_Raptor_in_column_flight_-_%28Noise_reduced%29.jpg[/IMG]

Yeah well, fuck you too try and get past our AA [img]http://s3.hubimg.com/u/3704522_f520.jpg[/img]

Forgot the usernames hold on

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