[QUOTE=OvB;47595108]I never know what to put for Economics.[/QUOTE]
"oil"
Turn sent. I had to rewrite it all as the original document was on my computer at home. Hope I didn't forget any backroom deals with anyone.
[QUOTE=OvB;47595306]Turn sent. I had to rewrite it all as the original document was on my computer at home. Hope I didn't forget any backroom deals with anyone.[/QUOTE]
Our cooperative surprise attack on Jordan is still in there, right?
[QUOTE=Emperor Scorpious II;47595330]Our cooperative surprise attack on Jordan is still in there, right?[/QUOTE]
Shit I thought that was Lebanon.
[editline]24th April 2015[/editline]
Next turn:
"Diplomacy: send gift basket to Lebanon. Card reads: "Sorry.""
[QUOTE=OvB;47595338]Shit I thought that was Lebanon.[/QUOTE]
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Mind holding the turn deadline for saturday Zilla? I havent even started writing because I had to do some research and stuff
[editline]25th April 2015[/editline]
As in just wait for mid-saturday maybe
Oh yeah, it's no problem. I'm sick as fuck and have a paper to write too.
I'll be available on [url=http://steamcommunity.com/id/godzillaman2000]steam[/url], though I might not be very talkative.
[editline]25th April 2015[/editline]
[B]NEWSFLASH: I WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS.[/B]
The newly accepted players are:
- Syria
- Pakistan
This gives the game's roster the following:
- Afghanistan
- Israel
- Jordan
- Lebanon
- Mesopotamia
- Persia
- Pakistan
- Saudi Arabia
- Syria
I will be working periodically on the turn throughout the next couple days
There will also be an Awards Ceremony, and lucky players will be chosen to win one of the following:
[quote][b]O'Bummer Award[/b] for Most Conservatives Pissed At A Single Time
[b]Snackbar Award[/b] for Most Religiously Intolerant
[b]Dove Shooter Award[/b] for Most Warmongering
[b]Western Slave Award[/b] for Most Willing To Be Subjected To Foreign Influence
[b]Spooky Socialist Award[/b] for Most Likely To Cause An American Intervention[/quote]
I feel like I won all but the last one.
Allah Snackbar Award please
I think I've won 1,4, and 5
Okay guys I'm being [I]reaaaally[/I] lenient on the whole "no more than 12 lines" thing, but seriously, after this turn I'm going to start enforcing that rule. And don't make a paragraph part of your line please.
Really long private turns make it difficult for me to translate it over to the public one, because there's so much detail that I have to hit.
So for turn 7, if you have more than 12 lines, I'm going to either skip things or intentionally have them backfire.
Okay I hate to be a penis but the turn may be out monday night, there's a [I]shitload[/I] of work to be done on this thing and I don't want to burn myself out halfway through someone's entry
That was my bad, I didn't really know how else to put it on my domestic section
Sorry for the paragraphs, that was probably me.
I don't write so much so it all goes into the public turn, I only want to make sure I'm giving a clear description of what my aim is.
I don't care if it's summarized in the public turn less than what I've written myself, if that matters any.
Most of my stuff was just fluff about what happened.
Mine was concerned with the adoption of ISO 9000:
[quote]The ISO 9000 family of quality management systems standards is designed to help organizations ensure that they meet the needs of customers and other stakeholders while meeting statutory and regulatory requirements related to a product.[1] ISO 9000 deals with the fundamentals of quality management systems,[2] including the eight management principles upon which the family of standards is based.[3] [2][4][/quote]
[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InRDF_0lfHk]Turn Music[/url]
[b]Turn 4: September - December[/b]
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[b]Map of Late 1966[/b][/quote]
[b]Regional Events[/b]
- [b][u]WAR![/u][/b] In a shocking turn of events, gas shells are fired at the stationed Israeli troops along the Egyptian border, prompting a full on military response from the Israelis
- The Egyptians cry that they had nothing to do with it, but the tensions have been growing for years between the neighbors, and nobody is surprised that they have snapped
- The Southern Arab Democratic Republic begins to fracture apart, as ethnic groups commit themselves to the creation of their own independent nations
- The SADR is chopped up by foreign powers in a series of events described as “The Arab Partition”
[b][u]Player Turns[/u][/b]
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[b]Republic of Afghanistan[/b] - Griffster26
[quote]Government - Leftist Republic
Alignment - Neutral
International Opinion - Neutral
Economic Situation - Weak (Growing)
Domestic Situation - Uneasy (Degrading)
Military Situation - Inexperienced, some modern supplies
Corruption - Severe[/quote]
- The King of Afghanistan, Mohammad VII, suffers a heart attack whilst touring the mining projects in the north and dies. Mass demonstrations take place, and Prime Minister Maiwandwal is thrown out of his position, and a well-respected governor replaces him. The monarchy is effectively dissolved
- The newly formed government cuts what little ties it had with the Southern Arab Democratic Republic, and turns to the nations of Persia and Pakistan for support. However, when they attempt to align themselves with NATO, they are refused due to their socialist-leaning habits and government
- The Afghan government also goes about on a process of secularization, including the removal of tax exemptions for religious leaders and institutions. However, these changes have little effect on governance in rural regions, as pastoralist groups outright refuse to listen to a “socialist secular government”
- In order to bolster the nation’s military, the Afghan government allows for women to serve. However, very few join up, as their husbands or other family members usually refuse to allow them to serve. Those that do prove to be just like their male recruit counterparts: lazy and inexperienced
- A small detachment of Afghan soldiers are sent to Vietnam in order to observe and assist American forces. These soldiers return with some knowledge of jungle combat and guerilla fighting, but it proves to be of little value
- Father-Brother-Daughter marriage is outlawed for the most part, and the government begins a campaign to push the tribal groups to move towards settled work. Again, this has little effect on the rural tribal groups
- A highway begins construction between Islamabad and Kabul, alongside a large road network that spans the country. Work is sluggish and ineffective, as workers occasionally go on strike due to lack of wage reform
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[b]The Patriarchate of Lebanon[/b] - Native Hunter
[quote]Government - Theocratic Republic
Alignment - Neutral
International Opinion - Positive
Economic Situation - Somewhat Strong
Domestic Situation - Uneasy
Military Situation - Relatively inexperienced, average quality
Corruption - Moderate (Improving)[/quote]
- A huge number of “Knights” cross over into Syria to assist the poor on the border towns and cities. This has now been approved by the Syrian government, and the work is appreciated by many
- Refugee camps are maintained in Mesopotamia, regardless of the growing inter-religious conflict in the area
- Delegates are sent to Cyprus in order to bring the two countries closer together, under the banner of the “Mediterranean/Levantine Christian Coalition” (MLCC). Seeing the encroachment of both Turkey and other NATO members, the Cypriot government quickly agrees to an alliance
- A request for an American-Lebanese alliance is refused, but only due to the US’s focus in southeast Asia. There is still hope for an American-led string of NATO-friendly coalitions in the region
- Aircraft such as fighters and bombers are purchased from the United States. Some of these planes are outdated, and a large majority of Lebanon’s new air force is the F-86 Sabre, a plane used primarily in the Korean War and attacking large lizards in Tokyo
- Regardless of quality, the presence of American military advisors in Lebanon allow for the Lebanese air force to train daily with these planes, and after a few weeks, some pilots are considered to be “aces” by their comrades
- A small navy begins construction, mainly coastal cruisers. These ships are smaller than their NATO/WARPACT counterparts, but as they continue construction, they prove to be a sight to behold. Repurposed artillery guns and rocket artillery attachments make these ships bristle with armaments. A project to build an aircraft carrier is scrapped due to the lack of engineers able to design the ship and a lack of metals
- Palestinian refugees that are able to find a job and have the ability to pay taxes are given citizenship. These refugees are then moved to a hastily constructed coastal city dubbed Hazzabah. Hazzabah is created to not only house refugees that already live in Lebanon, but to attract them from other regions as well
- Hazzabah also sees the creation of schools, factories, fisheries and libraries, all open for Palestinian employment. The federal government foots the bill for their pay at the moment, but there are hopes that the Palestinian immigrants will be able to pay for themselves soon enough
- Community work from the Knights trickles into Hazzabah, though it is met with suspicion by some of the more hardlining residents of the neighborhood. Nonetheless, the idea that the government cares not about their background or religion, but instead just views them as citizens, calms many of the otherwise high-strung refugees
- This flood of Palestinian immigrants into the country causes an upheaval of the jobs industry in the south, with much of the manual labor jobs going to Palestinians rather than Lebanese nationals. This severely pisses off conservatives whose jerbs were taken
- Public debates are held in Beirut on national television/radio. These debates, though watched with a keen eye by security, allow for anyone to speak their mind about situations in the country. Oddly enough, these debates grow into full on television/radio shows, with some having themes regarding religion, economics, social issues, etc.
- Large festivals are held celebrating the history of Lebanon, stretching as far back as Phoenician times. These celebrations are sneered at by government critics, who decide to cite the Roman tradition of Bread and Games to appease the masses. Most of these critics are silenced with cotton candy and dancing, however, as the festivals prove to be a huge hit amongst the locals
- In a less entertaining light, corrupt government officials are removed from office and imprisoned. Acts such as bribery or libel within the government are met with harsh penalties, spanning from huge fines to lengthy jail sentences. This spooks many would-be embezzlers, who flee the country quietly in order to avoid capture
- With the growing focus on the middle-east, the Lebanese tourist industry takes full advantage of this, and huge numbers of Europeans and Americans begin to vacation in Beirut as the weather gets colder in their homeland. With this, casinos, hotels and resorts crop up along the country. Though the Lebanese government loves the income, they feel that only having one major tourist city is too much stress on the local economy
- With the large amount of money and the happy relations between the United States and Lebanon, the two nation’s militaries agree to a trade. For a lump sum of cash, the Lebanese military purchases a small number of computers, and with them come various tech advisors from the US to oversee their placement and operation. These computers are massive and fairly slow, but are leagues ahead of the legions of typewriters or pens
- A crude series of “solar panels” are constructed on top of buildings in Beirut. They are gigantic, and cover much of the rooftops. They don’t produce much electricity, and instead can only power lightbulbs in the buildings for a few minutes at a time before the building must return to regular power supplies. Regardless, this is a huge leap forward for independence from fossil fuels in the nation, and the tech sector rejoices at the develpment
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[b]Kingdom of Persia[/b] - Deng
[quote]Government - Monarchy
Alignment - Leaning to NATO
International Opinion - Neutral
Economic Situation - Strong (Growing)
Domestic Situation - Uneasy (Improving)
Military Situation - Relatively inexperienced, average quality
Corruption - Moderate (Improving)[/quote]
- Sports events continue in Persia, with the Soviets excluded outright. The Soviet Union now declares the Persians an enemy of the Communist ideology
- A “single market” is formed with Mesopotamia, including a customs union. Borders are relatively open between the nations, but only employed workers are given the ability to walk freely between the two
- Kurdistan is given a massive monetary loan in order to regrow their economy. In return, Kurdistan joins the “single market” that Persia has formed
- An agreement is formed between Persia and Britain. The Anglo-Iranian Oil Company is given less authority over Persian petroleum exports. In return, the British receive a small tariff reduction and contracts with the Persian military
- The oil is immediately exported to China in order to strengthen the two nation’s ties. However, this makes American diplomats twitch, who feel skimped in the offer. The US instead turns back to the Saudis for their oil exports
- The Persian military undergoes a reformation, mainly influenced by the Chinese. However, this reformation mainly entails human wave tactics and massed frontal assaults. Nonetheless, Persian supply lines are reorganized to support huge movements at a single time, and the military ultimately benefits from the reforms
- Massive anticorruption drives and pushes for economic growth take place. The Persian government ultimately purges huge portions of its workers (nonviolently), removing people from their positions for even the slightest insurrection
- The Persian legal system slowly begins to crawl onto being on-par with the British, who are a major influence on the nation’s legal process
- Budget reforms take place, and the Persian economy adopts reforms such as the ISO 9000 in order to ensure success with a rapidly growing economy. This causes some issues as smaller businesses are unable to keep up with competitors and are absorbed outright
- Small elections are allowed to take place on a city/regional basis. With this, the Majlis is given some authority over budget, much like the American congress
- In order to cope with the growing competition in the region, the Persian economy focuses on massed production. This includes copying the growing Japanese automobile sector, and inadvertently leads to the rise of minor automatization on the production line. These “robots” are really overly designed machines that stamp out parts for cars, and are arguably no better than human work. Nonetheless, these developments encourage the creation of a robotics industry
- Huge infrastructure projects begin across the country. These include high-speed rail systems and new highway constructions. These projects are heavily invested into by foreign companies, and many of the conservatives who wish for a strong Persian-built economy cringe at the sight of such huge foreign influence
- The Persian currency is printed much more in order to encourage slight inflation. The Persians push for an adoption of their currency in both Mesopotamia and Kurdistan as migrant workers are paid in Persian rather than their home country’s currency. The creation of a proto-euro begins to take place
- A major agricultural reform takes place in the southern regions of Persia. Huge plots of land that produced meagre amounts of food are slowly transformed into much more compact and effective farms. This process is sped up by the adoption of chemical fertilizers and American farming machinery
- Agricultural reform leads to a surplus of food, which is exported to Kurdistan and Mesopotamia to support the suffering lower classes. There suddenly appears to be a competition between the Knights and Persia over who can be the better good guy
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[b]Sultanate of Mesopotamia[/b] - Emperor Scorpious II
[quote]Government - Theocratic Monarchy
Alignment - Neutral
International Opinion - Neutral
Economic Situation - Poor (Improving)
Domestic Situation - Upset (Improving)
Military Situation - Experienced, exhausted, subpar quality
Corruption - Moderate[/quote]
- Arms deals begin with the United States as the Mesopotamian government continues its attempts to root out socialism and radicals that threaten the stability of the nation. Large numbers of post-WW2 equipment begin flooding the nation as the US military desperately attempts to reform due to Vietnam
- A railway is proposed to stretch from Baghdad to Jordan, although the project gets off to a rocky start due to the lack of funds and specialists required for its construction
- A series of “tech sharing” agreements take place between Mesopotamia and Jordan, in order to get the Mesopotamian tech sector back up on its feet
- Palestinians are given citizenship, so long as they renounce their palestinian heritage and are willing to form working, economically viable families. This angers a lot of the more conservative and independence-minded refugees, but the majority who are tired and just wish to be treated like regular people flock to the idea
- Refurbished military gear is purchased from Persia, who is already busy reforming their own military. This surplus allows the Mesopotamian military to take a breath and not fear an absolute collapse in terms of equipment quality
- A conscription program begins, requiring every male over 20 to serve in either the military or some sort of civil service. This infuriates conservatives and former refugees alike, who see this as an encroachment on civil liberties
- Raw materials are traded with Persia in return for cash and experienced workers. This tag-team open economy allows for some growth to take place in the Mesopotamian economy
- Car manufacturing plants, mainly foreign built, begin cropping up in more stable regions of the country. These plants create jobs for many of the unemployed Mesopotamian citizens, but some cite it as “foreign exploitation”
- An open border is created with Mesopotamia’s northern neighbor, Kurdistan. The relations between the two countries are strained somewhat due to their religious and ethnic differences, but the open border policy allows families to visit those that they would be otherwise separated from
- Small businesses are encouraged by the government to begin creation, though their progress is slow due to the long and arduous process of rebuilding a broken nation. Nonetheless, family shops crop up in Baghdad and Basra
- The government begins pumping as much money (see: very little at this point) into the education system as possible. This funding focuses mainly on the creation of technically-skilled workers and college grads
- Roads are paved to connect Baghdad to Kuwait City. Originally, rails were planned, but the international rail for Jordan/Mesopotamia received more funding, and thus asphalt/concrete was the only option. Nonetheless, the much more wealthy Kuwait City allows for workers to travel to-and-from the rural areas to work much easier
- In order to ease the growing domestic tensions, a “Unity Week” takes place in Baghdad. This small celebration focuses on Islamic heritage as a whole, and denounces more “foreign” ideals such as socialism to be an affront to proper Islamic society. Sunnis and Shias celebrate the week on opposite sides of the fairgrounds, of course, and tensions are still high. However, no violence or even demonstrations are seen during the celebrations, and the government considers that a success
- Hydroelectric projects, funded by Persian aristocrats, begin cropping up in the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. These dams create a boost in energy production, and allow cities like Baghdad to breathe easy at night as brown/blackouts are much less common
- In order to stand up to the region as a military powerhouse, the Mesopotamian army begins reverse-engineering the Soviet IS-2 Heavy Tank. These tanks, seen most commonly in the Eastern Front during WW2 are a menace to smaller armored vehicles, but are largely outmatched by the newly designed M60 Patton of the US
- Nonetheless, these growing numbers of heavy tanks in the Mesopotamian arsenal are a sight to behold, and are much more terrifying than the T-34 surplus that the Iraqi government used in the revolution
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[b]Kingdom of Saudi Arabia[/b] - OvB
[quote]Government - Absolute Monarchy
Alignment - Leaning to NATO
International Opinion - Neutral
Economic Situation - Very Rich
Domestic Situation - Uneasy (Sustained)
Military Situation - Relatively inexperienced, subpar quality
Corruption - Moderate[/quote]
- Diplomats are sent to the Southern Arab Democratic Republic, mainly Bahrain, Qatar and the Emirates, to see if they would be willing to join the Saudis in return for semi-autonomy and a larger access to Saudi economic capabilities. These offers are begrudgingly accepted, as the various leaders would rather have independence, but the idea of fresh oil money is too much to turn down
- Saudi Arabia pressures the Canadians to further exports of Uranium. With the encroachment of Persia on Saudi Arabia’s economy, the Canadians send more samples of the material in hopes of securing a Saudi monopoly on oil exports to the west
- The Saudi-Arabian Space Agency is born, with a small rocket launching facility beginning construction near Jeddah and Ranyah. The facilities are extremely expensive and will take months to complete, but the assistance of American personnel with the project allow it to continue
- The Saudis continue to pump their oil, but a bit faster considering that the Persians have thrown off the yolk of Anglo-Persian
- Looking to the Soviet styled S-75 ‘Dvina’, the Saudi military, with help from students at the Grand University, construct a Surface-To-Air Missile (SAM) dubbed the ‘L-1 Umar’. This radio-controlled rocket is unable to hit high or fast flying targets, but could be hell on earth to unsuspecting enemy pilots
- Aerospace physicists from the University begin researching ideas for orbital mechanics. Simply put, the Saudis are attempting to mimic the Soviet Sputnik satellite for the advancement of the Saudi space program
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[b]Republic of Israel[/b] - Jin
[quote]Government - Unitary Parliamentary Republic
Alignment - Leaning to NATO
International Opinion - Hated By Arab World
Economic Situation - Rich
Domestic Situation - Calm
Military Situation - Experienced, average quality
Corruption - Moderate[/quote]
- Israeli aircraft breach the No-Fly-Zone within hours and begin to strike key Egyptian positions, ultimately throwing the defense off balance. Israeli infantry and armor quickly sweep through Gaza and into the Sinai Peninsula, where the Egyptian military sets up hasty defenses at the Suez canal
- Artillery bombardments are continuous, and the resolve of the relatively untrained Egyptian military is shattered in some areas, allowing for the Israelis to breach through with relative ease
- Both sides dig in as the fight pushes closer to the Suez. It appears that the Israelis are wanting to drag the Egyptians in for a truce, though they refuse
- Initial casualties are minimal for the Israelis, while Egyptian armor and air losses are abysmal. The fighting may take some time to cease, however, as the Egyptians have found a second wind and are prepared to fight as long as it takes
- American equipment is purchased in bulk, not only to strengthen ties with the US, but to also secure a large amount of surplus and working equipment for the war effort. This includes a small purchase of American helicopters, which prove to be deadly when doing strafing runs across Egyptian defensive lines
- With relations continuing to warm up in the north, the Israelis officially announce Lebanon as a close friend of the Jewish state, and hope for the ties between the two nations to become stronger
- Palestinians are given full Israeli citizenship, and treated as equals amongst other Israeli citizens. This outrages conservatives, who regularly engage in guerilla street fights to incite violence, but are quickly put down by military police
- Anti-Egyptian propaganda is spread amongst the palestinian communities under Israeli control. These leaflets denounce the Cairo government, and push for the return of Palestinians to the “Holy Land”
- Much of the nation is too focused on the war to become upset at the influx of Palestinians, so hostilities between Jewish settlers and Palestinian natives is nullified for a short period
- While the war rages on, few fit workers are available for projects involving infrastructure or construction. This is where the Palestinians come in. As most Israeli nationals are busy fighting Egypt, many of the Palestinian unemployed are levied to begin working around the country
- Secular curriculums take place, and many qualified Palestinian teachers are hired to assist in the education of young Israelis. This brings a tear to many pacifist’s eyes, as Israeli and Palestinian children are no longer subjected to constant fearmongering about one another, and can instead enjoy the grueling schoolwork as companions
- Looking to the growing Persian and Lebanese economies, the Israeli government pushes for foreign investment into the country. Of course, the only companies willing to stake a claim in Israel are weapons manufacturers, due to the conflict with Egypt. Nonetheless, companies like Colt, H&K and Birmingham flock to Tel Aviv to show off their stuff and get a better contract than their rivals
- An early design for ‘reactive armor’ is tested. This is a small layer of explosive packets that lay on the outside of a tank, and detonate when hit with a sudden impact. The explosives are shaped to send force outwards, and lessen or even negate the impact of missiles, guns or rockets. This armor is hideously expensive and difficult to manufacture, but is nonetheless a huge advancement for the Israeli military
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[b]Kingdom of Jordan[/b] - Malos
[quote]Government - Absolute Monarchy
Alignment - NATO
International Opinion - Neutral
Economic Situation - Moderately Strong
Domestic Situation - Calm
Military Situation - Relatively experienced, modernized equipment
Corruption - Moderate (Improving)[/quote]
- After some time and negotiating with the US government, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is officially recognized as a NATO member in the Middle-East. This comes as a shock to the socialist-minded Palestinians who live in the nation, and only angers the Soviets even more
- The railway between Amman and Baghdad is greenlighted, and much of the work on the Jordanian side is nearly complete, as the Jordanians have a more capable access to wealth and materials
- Technology companies and students are shuffled between Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Mesopotamia on a “Tech Sharing” expedition. This small trading of knowledge allows for the three monarchies to share their information freely with one another, and further the advancements of warm relations
- The Jordanian military, now a part of NATO, receives a huge shipment of standardized equipment from West Germany, France and the United Kingdom. This new equipment also comes with American military advisors, who help oversee the Jordanian military’s use and implementation of the weaponry
- Developments begin cropping up in the West Bank in hopes of stemming the control of the dying PLO, basically forming the nail that will seal the group’s coffin. These projects spring up in a period of months, and many camp-bound Palestinians are relieved to see actual homes being built for them and their families
- Jordanian technology sectors begin adopting American/Canadian designs for drilling in shale deposits, and the government purchases the equipment en-masse. The initial results are meagre at best, but the possibility of a Jordanian oil industry sparks serious interest in the nation abroad
- With the issues of the economy being sorted elsewhere, the King and his council immediately set out to stamp out corruption in the Jordanian government. Mimicking the Persian ideas, the Jordanian government sees sweeping reforms with dozens of workers and high-ranking members of parliament removed
- A huge portion of Jordan’s money is focused on the construction of “Palestinian Projects” (as dubbed by American media) in the West Bank to encourage cessation of hostilities between Palestinians and Jordanians
- This large industrial focus creates a growing job market, which is mostly swallowed by poor Palestinians who are desperate for work
- The Jordanian military also attempts to build some of its own military equipment, and begins researching M-14 styled rifles that would be built for high-heat and sandy environments. The first design, created with American help, is dubbed the “X-65”. This compact battle rifle is effective in its early tests, but there are many kinks to work out. Nonetheless, the rifle is up to NATO standards, and may see deployment in the Jordanian military soon enough
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[b]Free Officer Corp. of Pakistan[/b] - IAmANewb
[quote]Type - Radical Socialists
Infighting - Minimal
International Opinion - Anti-Government Revolutionary Group
Funding - Meagre
Armaments - Captured Supplies[/quote]
- Representatives are sent to the PRC in order to garner external monetary support and arms. Much of these deals take place behind closed doors, but the occasional word slips out. Regardless, the Pakistani government is powerless to stamp out such an insurrection as they are too focused on recuperating from the conflicts with India
- Socialists from non-military positions are slowly added into the ranks of the Free-Officer Corp. in hopes of not only bolstering its size but also creating a basing for public support
- Socialist sympathizers and supporters give the Officer Corp. both monetary assistance and intelligence about Pakistani government operations and whereabouts of officials
- Mines of both coal and precious metals in the rural areas of northern Pakistan are “captured” (see: bribed) by Free Officer Corp. officials. Much of their goods are exported on the black market, and the FOC are able to make a quick buck off of the “investment”
- Not only does the FOC get their hands on captured Pakistani equipment, but intelligence reports that members can be seen carrying Chinese copies as well
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[b]Syrian Arab Republic[/b] - Milkdairy
[quote]Government - Single-Party Republic
Alignment - Neutral
International Opinion - Neutral
Economic Situation - Somewhat Strong
Domestic Situation - Calm
Military Situation - Inexperienced, subpar quality
Corruption - Moderate[/quote]
- In order to cool tensions inside the nation, the Syrian government allows both the Brotherhood Knights from Lebanon and Imams fleeing former Iraq to move into Syria. Proselytization is cracked down on, but both groups understand the government’s stance
- There is a small attempt at open dialogues between Syria and the US, but most of them take place regarding regional security as opposed to economic or diplomatic discussions
- A restructuring of the Syrian military commences, focusing mainly on the lower ranks to ensure more cohesion between high-command and squad-level commands
- Military industry pops up outside of Damascus and Aleppo, with the government pumping serious cash into the creation of domestically produced armaments and equipment for the Syrian military. This comes with a push for independence from Soviet arms purchases, and instead creates a (albeit small) local economy.
- Military positions are now earned on merit, and high-ranking officials who were appointed due to loyalty are removed from office immediately. This causes a rift between the various Ba’thist party members in Syria
- The Syrian military attempts to copy more western style forms of combat, mainly the use of combined arms and air-support. The move to change the military structure causes a huge dropout rate in military academies, but improves the general quality of the troops after graduation
- With a new set of military officials and cabinet members, the Syrian regime is shifted from Ba’thist influence to to the Syrian National Unity Party. This party focuses on “Syria First”, and states that it will try as little as possible to become involved with the affairs of other nations, and instead will focus on domestic changes
- The Syrian National Unity Party begins single-party elections within months of reshuffling the cabinet, though the public is unsettled by the pseudo democracy
- Ba’athist hardliners are suddenly purged or exiled from the country, with many fleeing to the more friendly Egypt, even though the conflict with Israel still rages on. Relations between Egypt and Syria are soured permanently
- National work projects take place in the poorer districts of Syria, with the government levying thousands of unemployed citizens to work construction of residential or industrial buildings. This small boost to the job industry creates small growth economically, and encourages Syrian entrepreneurs to set up shops at home or abroad
- The Syrian government pushes for the construction of petroleum facilities in northeastern Syria. Small fields crop up with government assistance, and the Syrians begin to pump oil freely after a short period of time. Their exports are meagre compared to their hulking neighbors, but they are nonetheless able to help grow the Syrian economy
- More efficient ways to drill are introduced to these fields, mainly from copying both Saudi and Persian designs of drilling and pumping of crude. Nonetheless, these ideas are implemented the instant they arrive, and production is sped up considerably
- Car engines, like those seen in Persia, are also purchased en masse and immediately stripped apart to see how they tick. With engineering students from Damascus’ help, the Syrian auto industry begins its first run of fuel-efficient engines. Though nowhere as good as their Persian and especially American counterparts, these engines are not the gas-chugging hogs that are seen, and prove to be more bang for an individual’s buck
[b]Send In As Turn 7[/b]
We NATO now.
[quote]- Diplomats are sent to the Southern Arab Democratic Republic, mainly Bahrain, Qatar and the Emirates, to see if they would be willing to join the Saudis in return for semi-autonomy and a larger access to Saudi economic capabilities. These offers are begrudgingly accepted, as the various leaders would rather have independence, but the idea of fresh oil money is too much to turn down[/quote]
Well OvB, you won the proposals :v:
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[u][b]Lebanon[/b][/u]
[b]O'Bummer Award[/b] for Most Conservatives Pissed At A Single Time
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[u][b]Mesopotamia[/b][/u]
[b]Snackbar Award[/b] for Most Religiously Intolerant
[img]http://i.imgur.com/nT4LbyJ.png[/img]
[u][b]Israel[/b][/u]
[b]Dove Shooter Award[/b] for Most Warmongering
[img]http://i.imgur.com/JxbIprS.png[/img]
[u][b]Persia[/b][/u]
[b]Western Slave Award[/b] for Most Willing To Be Subjugated To Foreign Influence
[img]http://i.imgur.com/kxKIeAK.png[/img]
[u][b]Free Officer Corp. of Pakistan[/b][/u]
[b]Spooky Socialist Award[/b] for Most Likely To Cause An American Intervention
[QUOTE=Emperor Scorpious II;47613634]Well OvB, you won the proposals :v:[/QUOTE]
My diplomats are very convincing.
[img]http://i.imgur.com/YdMhU.gif[/img]
[i]Hello SADR, do you have a moment for our Lord and Savior, Oil Money?"[/i]
[QUOTE=Zillamaster55;47612358]- American equipment is purchased in bulk, not only to strengthen ties with the US, but to also secure a large amount of surplus and working equipment for the war effort. This includes a small purchase of American helicopters, which prove to be deadly when doing strafing runs across Egyptian defensive lines[/QUOTE]
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFyWnGPsSIo[/media]
Also, I get gassed and I strike in retaliation and I'M the warmonger? OY VEY.
Trying to find 1966 Oil data is proving very hard to do. However, going off of 1980's numbers (earliest I could find), I am staggeringly rich.
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