Building my own nation - General

[QUOTE=lazyguy;20381498][B]1. It's pretty much impossible to build an artificial landmass. There's nowhere to put the foundations.[/B] [IMG]http://www.dubai-information.info/dubai_island_world.jpg[/IMG] 2. [B]I don't think there's anywhere in the Caribbean that hasn't been claimed already.[/B] [IMG]http://www.bermudastyles.com/bermuda/images/the-bermuda-triangle.jpg[/IMG] 3. [B]No private security firm will let one of its squads be nationalised, especially by some two-bit Great Pacific Garbage Patch [/B]wannabe. [IMG] http://filesmelt.com/dl/private_security_nigeria.jpg[/IMG] 4. [B]You definitely won't get away with invading other countries willy-nilly.[/B] [IMG]http://www.moviemobsters.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/gran-torino-clint-eastwood.jpg[/IMG]][/QUOTE]

If the cities have skyscrapers and tall buildings and shit I'd have it look Mirror's Edge-style. If that was my decision, of course.

So like what flavor will the kool aid fountain be?

[QUOTE=Aurora93;20409433]And maybe the economy could be Laissez-Faire-style. Basically, I'm saying, "Fuck Taxes and Tariffs and all that shit, let the government have it's own industries which play by the rules just like every other normal industry does. And through industries, the government will gain it's money and even some resources through the products that those industries make." Basically, have economics and state more separated. [editline]10:11PM[/editline] Or, if you still wanted taxes, keep them down to a minimum.[/QUOTE] I was thinking this, actually, with the exception of privately run brothels. I feel the government should run them because A) Probably the biggest revenue for us, and B) Best way to ensure cleanliness, in my opinion. You're my new Financial Minister :signings: [QUOTE=lolnubs;20409518]I'll be the architect. How big is the island? Where do you want your city? What do you want your city to look like? What are the major attractions of your island and what are the best transportation routes around them? HOW do you get to this island [Boats require jetties, helicopters only need landing pads, planes require larger airports.]?[/QUOTE] Size: 2-3 square miles ~ at first City location: Center of island, where it is in equal distance from all beaches. Safest area from flooding in case of storm, in my opinion Major Attractions: Resorts, beaches, brothels that are efficiently run and clean Transportation: An airport by my capitol should be good, along with at least one port. Can't have all import/export be done through planes, haha. [QUOTE=evilweazel;20409706]So like what flavor will the kool aid fountain be?[/QUOTE] Favorite: [img]http://www.x-entertainment.com/kool-aid/reviews/lemon-lime/1.jpg[/img]

Okay, I think we should ban Kool-Aid. Remember JonesTown. I doubt Facepunch is much better.

[QUOTE=Emperor Scorpious II;20409908] Favorite: [img]http://www.x-entertainment.com/kool-aid/reviews/lemon-lime/1.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] Oh yea [editline]11:49PM[/editline] [QUOTE=CodeMonkey3;20409941]Okay, I think we should ban Kool-Aid. Remember JonesTown. I doubt Facepunch is much better.[/QUOTE] Oh no

[QUOTE=CodeMonkey3;20409941]Okay, I think we should ban Kool-Aid. Remember JonesTown. I doubt Facepunch is much better.[/QUOTE] [img]http://www.facepunch.com/fp/rating/clock.png[/img] Was already mentioned.

[QUOTE=CodeMonkey3;20409941]Okay, I think we should ban Kool-Aid. [/QUOTE] What would we have instead? THINK OF THE CHILDREN!

[QUOTE=Emperor Scorpious II;20409908] [img]http://www.x-entertainment.com/kool-aid/reviews/lemon-lime/1.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] Nononononononono the conflict between lemon and lime will cause civil war. I propose THIS! [img]http://www.x-entertainment.com/kool-aid/reviews/switchin_secret/1.jpg[/img]

And currency should try to have a set and high amount of value - maybe a silver/gold standard should be set in place.

Can i be the Minister of SCIENCE! ? death-rays don't build themselves!

[QUOTE=Aurora93;20410115]And currency should try to have a set and high amount of value - maybe a silver/gold standard should be set in place.[/QUOTE] I'm going to add "Superior" to your title, just for the hell of it now. Superior Financial Minister.

Can you make a state religion? Can I be the god of awesome titties?

[QUOTE=Nerdrage;20410146]Can i be the Minister of SCIENCE! ? death-rays don't build themselves![/QUOTE] Your name implies you're a nerd. What better qualification? :science: [QUOTE] Can you make a state religion? Can I be the god of awesome titties? [/QUOTE] Sorry, freedom of religion. Although, a fertility goddess would be cool to put in front of the brothels...

You could have a state official religion that you don't have to follow.

[QUOTE=Aurora93;20410115]And currency should try to have a set and high amount of value - maybe a silver/gold standard should be set in place.[/QUOTE] the money should be printed polymer cards with holograms embedded inside. and with a pretty layer of Optronic etchings, for example, imagine a FP logo etched into it, that refracts and relfects light like a diamond? it'll be really hard to forge, and we'll need to import the notes for Australia, since australia has te biggest and best polymer-printing factories in the world. also, we'll utilise carbon nanotubes for spiderman-like super-Velcro footwear

[QUOTE=Aurora93;20410115]And currency should try to have a set and high amount of value - maybe a silver/gold standard should be set in place.[/QUOTE] Gold coins would be pretty good for such a small country. [editline]11:15PM[/editline] [QUOTE=Emperor Scorpious II;20410159]Your name implies you're a nerd. What better qualification? :science: Sorry, freedom of religion. Although, a fertility goddess would be cool to put in front of the brothels...[/QUOTE] Can I be Superior Minister of Oceanography? And yeah, freedom of religion. But Religion should have no part in Government I think.

[QUOTE=OvB;20410212]Gold coins would be pretty good for such a small country. [editline]11:15PM[/editline] Can I be Superior Minister of Oceanography? And yeah, freedom of religion. But Religion should have no part in Government I think.[/QUOTE] Sure. "Superior Minister of Oceanography and Oceanic Affairs" If you can, build me a coral reef for tourism :buddy:

Could I possibly be put in a position of power such as head of a military devision when I join you as you lead the coup of a very small unpopulated country that no one really cares about? I would enjoy being the leader of an infantry devision or armored once we build up or forces to hold our freshly acquired piece of dirt in the middle of nowhere. If you intend to throw this coup you might want some form of military forces to back your overthrow of the local government to begin with.

[QUOTE=Nerdrage;20410206]the money should be printed polymer cards with holograms embedded inside. and with a pretty layer of Optronic etchings, for example, imagine a FP logo etched into it, that refracts and relfects light like a diamond? it'll be really hard to forge, and we'll need to import the notes for Australia, since australia has te biggest and best polymer-printing factories in the world. also, we'll utilise carbon nanotubes for spiderman-like super-Velcro footwear[/QUOTE] Way too expensive, in my opinion. A simple gold standard would be fine. And anyway, Scorpius should have an option to immediately dissable the standard at any time in the case of possible economic depression, in which the standard would probably add more shit to the depression.

[QUOTE=Aurora93;20410282]Way too expensive, in my opinion. A simple gold standard would be fine. And anyway, Scorpius should have an option to immediately dissable the standard at any time in the case of possible economic depression, in which the standard would probably add more shit to the depression.[/QUOTE] Perhaps paper currency would work also. The primary problem with paper currency would be getting the resources to make paper (trees) and adding value to it in a worldly marketplace.

[QUOTE=Blitzkreig;20410278]Could I possibly be put in a position of power such as head of a military devision when I join you as you lead the coup of a very small unpopulated country that no one really cares about? I would enjoy being the leader of an infantry devision or armored once we build up or forces to hold our freshly acquired piece of dirt in the middle of nowhere. If you intend to throw this coup you might want some form of military forces to back your overthrow of the local government to begin with.[/QUOTE] Your name fits, sure then. My cabinet so far (Who all will receive the title of Baron): Otto von Bacon: Superior Minister of Oceanography and Oceanic Affairs :cthulhu: Aurora93: Superior Minister of Finances and Economies :20bux: Blitzkreig: Superior Minister of Military Affairs :hist101: Nerdrage: Superior Minister of Science and Development of Laser Guns :science:

Well, I thought already that we would use paper currency, along with maybe a coin system for smaller sums of money. Paper isn't so hard to make once you have a few papermills, which I imagine wouldn't be hard enough to make.

[QUOTE=Emperor Scorpious II;20410270]Sure. "Superior Minister of Oceanography and Oceanic Affairs" If you can, build me a coral reef for tourism :buddy:[/QUOTE] Sure, If you got some old boats, dynamite, and concrete debris laying around to make the base, nature will do the rest.

Can I be the minister of awesome titties?

[QUOTE=Aurora93;20410332]Well, I thought already that we would use paper currency, along with maybe a coin system for smaller sums of money. Paper isn't so hard to make once you have a few papermills, which I imagine wouldn't be hard enough to make.[/QUOTE] Given that the island may be built from scratch, trees are going to be a bit scarce... [QUOTE=OvB;20410335]Sure, If you got some old boats, dynamite, and concrete debris laying around to make the base, nature will do the rest.[/QUOTE] Sweet :cool: [QUOTE]Can I be the minister of awesome titties? [/QUOTE] Sure, why not! sloppy_joes: Superior Minister of Brothels and Titties :sonia:

Instead, why not be the Minister on the Overseeing of Reproduction?

[QUOTE=Aurora93;20410332]Well, I thought already that we would use paper currency, along with maybe a coin system for smaller sums of money. Paper isn't so hard to make once you have a few papermills, which I imagine wouldn't be hard enough to make.[/QUOTE] We could make paper from hemp. :350: It would be grow-able, usable in many ways, and possibly harder to counterfeit. I'm thinking about building a shipwright for my business so I could build my own ships to my own liking, perhaps I could Produce the Navy. After all it is an oceanic affair...

Well once we do take over the country we will need defenses. We should start off with efficient and proven defenses. Considering we would not be able to afford originally the most modern missile defense systems and what not. We should start with German Flack 32 "88" guns which can do just about anything, artillery, anti-tank, and anti-air. Some form of anti-air such as anti-aircraft missile systems around military bases and government areas. Checkpoints for our borders etc. Once we build up more economy we can retrofit with more modern defense systems. To start also our standard infantry weapon could be the AK-47 which is cheap and reliable.

And, for papermaking, you could try to use Chemical pulping or just have paper as a commodity to be bought. And what do you think about toggling the standard?