United Adaikes

The Fhaendhaw Spectator
 
RUGBY RETREAT RISKS RECKONING
01-12-1420. story by Lurienh Geonts.
Dilber. After arriving later than expected the national rugby team, the Mountaineers, were fortunate with the tournament having been pushed back a day for unknown but seemingly controversial purposes. That is where luck for the Mountaineers dried up faster than a puddle in Enuo. Facing a defensive Saint Markan Royal Rugby team, the Lions, many Mountaineers were mauled when daring too deep into the Lions’ den. The first half alone saw 6 turnovers for Saint Mark, with Lions flanker Gregor Napoli winning half of those.
Giving up a try within the first 15 minutes, Mountaineers captain Hoifte Ikroeh knew it was going to be tough, and was able to make room for fly-half Neijstoi Rallesn to score a drop goal over the Lions’ heads just before half time leaving the score at 7-3. This appeared to be the strategy adopted for the match as all of the Mountaineers’ points came from drop goals and penalties. The Lions, perhaps a little too fierce in their defence gave up two easy penalties with offside players, but the score remained too steep to scale with a second try scored in the 62nd minute, without conversion.
When the full time buzzer sounded, the Lions had 22 points with 3 tries and a penalty, to the Mountaineers’ 12 points. Interviewed post game, Ikroeh acknowledged the need for the Mountaineers to clean up their game. With the game against the Larxian Rugby team shortly afterwards, perhaps there wasn’t enough time as this ended with another loss in the group stages in a low scoring match.
With both teams going on the offence early, it was a surprise to see the first half empty of tries ending at 3-3 after penalty kicks. A strong line out catch by the Larxians led to the single try of the match by Larxian winger Willie Naholo, but being right on the sidelines proved too much for kicker Michael Davies. After winning another penalty, the Mountaineers were within striking distance of their first win, but Davies redeemed himself with a second penalty rounding out the buzzer with a win for Larxia. The final score, 6-11, leaves the Mountaineers at the bottom of the table and with the next match against the United Adaikes Sharks at the top of the table, blood is in the water.

Welcome back to Rugby Ratings, provided by the Department of Sport of the Free State of Dalimbar. With day one action completed in the Second  Rugby WOrld Cup, we're proud to present stats madness throughout the tournament!
The biggest upset of the day easily went to the host team, Dilber. With them coming into this tournament with a ranking of 49.58 and playing technically as the "away" team, they needed to find anyway possible (with perhaps the use of some form of substance claimed to be "essential oils") to assist them overcome the Cambrian squad, which was sitting at 51.63 rank points. Add a "home" bonus of 3 to Cambria and one would expect them to stomp over the Dilber squad. But that's the beauty of rugby, expectations fly out the window as soon as the first scrum happens.
We also see our first tied match of either tournament, thus requiring a bit of explanation of how we account for ties. In the match between Kurabis (47.03) vs Nark (new, thus starting with 50.00), Kurabis was technically the underdog due to the lower rank points and not holding the "home advantage". Kurabis, because of the draw, was able to gain 1.19 points due to the following:
D = ((50.00+3)-47.03)x0.2 = 1.19
Where Nark had 50.00 rank points and had a pre-match home field advantage of 3, giving Nark 53.00 pre-match points. Kurabis, as noted above, had 47.03. Thus, despite drawing, Kurabis was able to gain as they were not necessarily expected to win or draw against Nark.
With that being said, here's the results.
Away (Y/A)     Home (Z/B) Dilber (49.58) 17 13 Cambria (51.63+3) Kurabis (47.03) 13 13 Nark (50.00+3) Nieubasria (44.67) 06 09 Libterraria (50.00+3) Mediobogdum (50.00) 12 18 Dalimbar (50.52+3) Min-Su (50.00) 17 21 Bobki (50.00+3) Teralyon (49.83) 00 17 Big Bad Badger (48.24+3) Zoran (50.00) 08 00 Recuecn (51.28+3) Saint Mark (50.00) 22 12 Fhaengshia (50.00+3) Larxia (50.00) 08 14 United Adaikes (50.00+3) For fun, the Department of Sports has decided to keep the teams not playing this tournament in the rankings, but will italicize those not participating. They're included to provide some form of comparison on how other squads are doing this time around.
 Day 1 Rankings:
Hertfordshire and Jammbo - 60.80 Fujai - 56.90 Giovanniland - 56.00 Zoran - 52.86 Taledo - 52.80 Saint Mark - 52.60 Dilber - 52.59 Dalimbar - 51.82 Bobki - 51.40 United Adaikes - 51.40 Big Bad Badger - 50.82 Libterraria - 50.33 Sensorland - 49.75 Bhang Bhang Duc - 49.68 Nark - 48.81 Mediobogdum - 48.70 Cambria - 48.62 Larxia - 48.60 Min-Su - 48.60 Recuecn - 48.42 Kurabis - 48.22 Westwind - 47.58 Fhaengshia - 47.40 Teralyon - 47.25 Darkesia - 45.41 Croblade - 44.92 Nieubasria - 44.34 OMI - 43.39

The United Adaikes National Rugby Team drew first blood in their first official international game!
Larxia Rugby scored first with a try but missed their conversion kick. The Sharks took the lead just before the first half ended with a try and the subsequent conversion kick. The Adaikesians scored again in the 71st minute to increase the lead to 14-5. Larxia scored a drop goal in the 75th minute to establish the final score.
They will be having a rest day tomorrow because of the bye but will take on the Fhaengshia Mountaineers the next day who lost to the Saint Markan Royal Rugby Team earlier. Sharks coach Gallardo has said that they will not be practicing on their rest day but will look at the tape on the Fhaengshia-Saint Mark game to analyze both Fhaengshia's and Saint Mark's tactics they can utilize and use against them for their next game.
HT: Larxia 5-7 United Adaikes
FT: Larxia 8-14 United Adaikes
Reporter: Ms. Raquel Lamanilao

The United Adaikes National Rugby Team drew first blood in their first official international game!
Larxia Rugby scored first with a try but missed their conversion kick. The Sharks took the lead just before the first half ended with a try and the subsequent conversion kick. The Adaikesians scored again in the 71st minute to increase the lead to 14-5. Larxia scored a drop goal in the 75th minute to establish the final score.
They will be having a rest day tomorrow because of the bye but will take on the Fhaengshia Mountaineers the next day who lost to the Saint Markan Royal Rugby Team earlier. Sharks coach Gallardo has said that they will not be practicing on their rest day but will look at the tape on the Fhaengshia-Saint Mark game to analyze both Fhaengshia's and Saint Mark's tactics they can utilize and use against them for their next game.
HT: Larxia 5-7 United Adaikes
FT: Larxia 8-14 United Adaikes
Reporter: Ms. Raquel Lamanilao

Auoraeng Ghomhoeria ae Fhaengshia (The Most Gilt Republic of Fhaengshia)
 
GEOGRAPHY
Located on the northern coast of Andolia, Fhaengshia covers an area of 462,346 square km (178,513 square miles), including the islands of Caendhai, Imallier, and Liciah. To the north, the marshy tropical coastline of Ahfeginsi is dominated by wetlands bordering the Darkesian Sea, and is separated from the arid plateau dominating a third of the country with the Greater Shihganfean mountain range rising up to 3921m at Mt. Oune. Soil condition in the north is poor being predominantly sandy clay, the eastern coast provides the most fertile land with Binah being the largest of the lakes providing year-round irrigation. West of the mountain range, spring snowmelt from the peaks drain down to seasonal lakes in Enuo and Aneiane on the Aiarn Plateau which primarily provides for subsistence agriculture for most of the plateau region. The lower plains and forests to the south of the plateau are sparsely populated due to inaccessibility as the majority of the population lives along the east coast with the bulk on Caendhai island.
Climate: Tropical in the north with rainy seasons along the north and east coasts Apr-May and Oct-Dec. Coastal mean annual rainfall of approximately 2400mm; average daily temperature range 22-31ºC (71-88ºF). The plateau interior at an average elevation of 1800m (1.12 miles) experiences cooler conditions with a mean range of 5-20ºC (41-68ºF) with 400mm rainfall. High humidity of over 80% cover most of the coastline in Oct-Dec.
 
POPULATION
Total population (November 1420 est.) is 14,566,641, of which 35% live in urban areas. Population density (1420 est.) is 31.5 persons per square km (81.6 persons per square mile). Ethnic composition: Predominantly Fhaengshian with significant Shihganfean, Gheffian, Aiarn and Shenian minorities.
Birth rate 14/1000. Death rate 6/1000. Rate of population increase .8% (1420 est.). Age distribution under 15 = 19%; over 64 = 7%. Life expectancy female 74; male 70; average 72. Infant mortality 16/1000 live births.
Major Cities & towns
Fhaendhaw (Capital) 2,420,000 Ganfa 809,000 Gheffa 780,000 Finsi 415,000 Religion: Predominantly Shih, 48% of the population are Reformed-Shih (reformed in 940 AF). A mixture of other faiths comprise a further 17% minority.
Language: Fhaeng is the official language of government and is spoken as a first language to roughly 45% of the population. Ganfa is an official regional language with three major dialects (Northern, Aiarn and Shenian) being the first language to roughly 55% of the population. Common is frequently spoken in the trading ports of Fhaendhaw, Gheffa and Finsi and a basic level is taught in most schools.
 
CONSTITUTION & GOVERNMENT
Executive & Legislature: The Consuls are the head of state with executive authority, by convention following advice from a cabinet. The bicameral legislature is composed of the Grand Assembly and the Grand Council. The first Consul is elected for life with the second Consul elected by the Senior Councillors to a single, non-renewable 5 year term. The current constitution was written in 1356. Justices of the Supreme Courts and top military officials sit alongside elected members in the Grand Council. Last elections were held in January 1420.
Present Government: Consuls Aedilina Ahliero & Riennhalia Piadhae. Chief Justices Iktraehna Leiluo & Oderms Hengauld. Senior Councillors Fhiabert Aneihl, Kielho Mhaedhe, Oepia Delnnhaw, Rhieklas Anghue, Ueikr Haedstae & Ughierst Kaentolluo.
Administration: There are 12 territories and one national territory, grouped into 6 clusters, with the Shihganfe cluster comprising Shihganfe and Ahfeginsi, the Aiar cluster comprising Bhaiarch, Trhaiarch, Aneiane and Enuo, the Shenia cluster comprising North Shenia, South Shenia, Central Naegsainh and Central Saegnainh, and the Gheffian cluster comprising Upper Gheffian and Lower Gheffian. The national territory of Fhaengshia is split into the other two clusters with the Fhaendhaw cluster comprising only the island of Caendhai and the Fhaengshian cluster comprising the rest of the national territory.
Justice: Based on common law, there are magistrate courts and tribunals throughout the nation with district courts in larger population areas. Appeals courts are in the capital for each territory and a civil supreme court and criminal supreme court in the nations capital hearing ultimate appeals.
National Days: 10 March (Republic Day), 1 May (Labour Day), 30 September (National Day, fall of the Kingdom), 1 October (Constitution Day).
 
ECONOMY
Currency: The Fhaengshian szchequinn ∮, divided into 100 oeldhi ⧂; ∮6.5 = $1 (Nov 1420).
Budget: (1420) revenue $103.9 billion; expenditure $99.8 billion.
Balance of payments: (current account 1420) was a surplus of $2.4 billion; external debt (1420) $114.7 billion.
Inflation: (1419) 1.4%
GDP: (1419) $316.8 billon, per capita $21,753.
Economically active population: (1418) 10.1m.
Sector % Workforce % GDP Industry 24 29 Agriculture 37 12 Services 39 59 Energy: Output (1419) crude oil 440,000 barrels per day; natural gas 48.8 billion cubic metres. There are 22 offshore oil and gas fields. Production is carried out by Auoraeng Resources in which the government has a 51% stake.
Minerals: (1419 in 1000 tonnes) Recycled steel 16,400, copper 360, lead 320, marble 150, granite 3100, gold 15.
Electricity: (1419) Production 55.2 billion KWh (62% fossil fuel, 22% solar, 16% wind); consumption 52.1 billion KWh.
Agriculture: 20% of the land is arable. A further 24% is used for meadows and pasture. Tropical, subtropical and temperate crops can be grown and mixed farming is practiced in wetter regions and subsistence agriculture in more arid regions. At high altitudes (up to 2500m or 1.55 miles) tea, sisal and wheat are the main crops while at lower altitudes cacao, cotton, sugar, cashews, dates, bananas and pineapples are mainly grown.
Crop production: (1419 in 1000 tonnes) sugar cane 11,543, wheat 2120, bananas 731, dates 142, pineapple 133, tea 110, cacao 67.
Livestock numbers: (1419 in 1000 head) cattle 8786, pigs 6433, sheep 1421.
Forestry: 16% of the country is forested. Bamboo grows mainly on higher ground and coniferous and broadleaved trees at lower altitudes. Roundwood production (1419 in 1000 cubic metres) 3158.
Fisheries: Catch (1419) 348,622 tonnes.
Industry: Small-scale consumer goods (textiles, clothing, electric appliances, furniture), agricultural products, chemicals, fossil fuels, metals, shipbuilding.
Commerce: (1419) exports (f.o.b.) $36.2 billion including fossil fuels, textiles, agricultural products and electric appliances. Imports (c.i.f.) $33.7 billion including capital goods, metals, machinery & consumer goods.
Tourism: (1419) arrivals 1.15 million; receipts $600 million.
 
COMMUNICATIONS
Railways: 6,800 km (4,230 miles) of which 3,300 km (2,050 miles) are electrified.
Roads: 45,600 km (28,300 miles) of which 12,700 km (7,900 miles) are surfaced.
Aviation: There are 84 airports of which 19 have paved runways. The main airports are Capital Ghomhoeria (near Fhaendhaw), Ganfa Intl. and Gheffa Std. Air Fhaengshia provides international services.
Shipping: The marine ports of Fhaendhaw, Gheffa and Finsi are situated on the Darkesian Sea. There are around 5,600 km (3,500 miles) of inland waterways, of which 1,600 km (1000 miles) are navigable throughout the year. Merchant marine (1000 GRT or over) 61 ships (34 cargo, 15 tanker, 8 passenger and 4 bulk).
Telecommunications: Most of the populated areas have an adequate modern service, inland regions are still unreliable. There are 6.1 million telephone lines, 13.4 million mobile phones, 7.8 million radios and 12.1 million televisions, with services provided by both private and state-owned companies. There are 45 AM, 127 FM and 3 shortwave radio stations and 22 TV stations. There are 8 ISPs and 11.6 million internet users.
 
EDUCATION & WELFARE
Education: The system consists of primary and secondary schools, 17 technical colleges and 5 universities.
Literacy: 90% (1418). Female 90%, male 91%.
Health: There are 125 hospitals among many other health clinics and dispensaries under a free national health service for children and adult citizen outpatients. In 1418 there were 191 doctors and 367 nurses per 100,000 persons.
 
DEFENCE
Total Armed Forces: 31,700, (1420) Defence budget $4.1b/yr (1.3% of GDP).
Army: 19,700; 45 main battle tanks, 30 light tanks, 45 APCs, 90 IFVs, 195 towed artillery, 22 SAM batteries, 26 AA gun systems and 4 vehicle-launched bridges. Army bases are near Niebhaw, FH; Finsi, AH; and Shashia, NS. Led by a Brigadier.
Navy: 4,600; 4 frigates, 12 patrol and coastal vessels, 1 survey vessel, 1 vehicle ferry (600 lane metres), 6 light landing vessels (60 troops, 70 lane metres), and 4 utility helicopters. Navy bases are near Fhaendhaw, FH; and North Gheffa, UG. Led by a Captain.
Air Force: 3,200; 16 combat aircraft, 12 cargo aircraft, 6 observation aircraft, 12 armed helicopters and 24 utility helicopters. Air Force bases are near Fhaendhaw, FH; and Finsi, AH. Led by a Colonel.
Paramilitary: 6,000; National Guard; 40 APCs. Based around every major city, led by a Colonel. 3,200; Coast Guard; 25 patrol vessels and 16 search and rescue helicopters. Based around every major coastal city, led by a Captain.

 

Nation name: United Adaikes
3-Letter Code: UAD                              2-Letter Code: UA
Capital City: Adaikes Central
Government Type: Federal Republic
 
The population of my nation is: Below Average / Average / Above average
 
The GDP per capita of my nation is: Below Average / Average / Above average
 
Government Spending - Which statement best describes your nation?
  My nation provides moderate social programs, or a small selection of social programs. 
X
My nation has an extensive social safety net, or provides multiple programs like universal healthcare, welfare, and free tuition for its citizens 
 
My nation does not provide social programs beyond bare necessities and/or high school educations. 
  My nation does not prioritize social spending, but engages in some large-scale government or public spending projects. 
  My nation’s government spending is a vast majority of our GDP, such as having to coordinate our import-dependent economy.
(this option is subject to Cartography Board approval)
 
Military Indicator - Which statement best describes your nation?
X
My nation has made a commitment to security, and maintains a moderately sized modern armed forces within our means. 
 
My nation has little incentive or political drive for military spending, but maintains a small-to-moderate modern armed forces. 
  My nation has prioritized military spending at the expense of other key areas and may have been criticized for lack of freedom or human rights issues. 
  My nation does not prioritize military spending due to other priorities, the belief we are safe, or we don’t have enough money left over to fund it. 
  My nation is heavily embattled and we believe we face an existential threat.
(this option is subject to Cartography Board approval) 

v14.1 - 24 November 2020

Nation Name: United Adaikes
Discord Name: United Adaikes#1265
A couple sentences about your nation: An archipelagic state in northeastern Polaris bordering with Marisalia in the north and north-west, and Tara & Cambray, the representative nation of Polaris. They also govern the islands at Mille-Mer, where island residents are members from the indigenous tribes and other venturesome Adakesians originally from the mainland. A democratic-socialist constitutional federal republic, the government ensures the basic services in a higher level are given to all citizenry.
https://imgur.com/a/JvAc9Mn

Nation Name: United Adaikes
Discord Name: United Adaikes#1265
A couple sentences about your nation: An archipelagic state in northeastern Polaris bordering with Marisalia in the north and north-west, and Tara & Cambray, the representative nation of Polaris. They also govern the islands at Mille-Mer, where island residents are members from the indigenous tribes and other venturesome Adakesians originally from the mainland. A democratic-socialist constitutional federal republic, the government ensures the basic services in a higher level are given to all citizenry.
https://imgur.com/a/JvAc9Mn

Nation Name: United Adaikes
Discord Name: United Adaikes#1265
A couple sentences about your nation: An archipelagic state in northeastern Polaris bordering with Marisalia in the north and north-west, and Tara & Cambray, the representative nation of Polaris. They also govern the islands at Mille-Mer, where island residents are members from the indigenous tribes and other venturesome Adakesians originally from the mainland. A democratic-socialist constitutional federal republic, the government ensures the basic services in a higher level are given to all citizenry.
https://imgur.com/a/JvAc9Mn

I'd go with Z-Day..well, just because I've been joining Z-Days only..and that it's a Regional effort..if a nation becomes Zombiefied, they can still be cured..not sure on N-Days when you get nuked..