Fhaengshia

Warning: Bad Math
Welcome to Rugby Rankings, provided by the Department of Sports of the Free State of Dalimbar. This aims to show how good (or bad) rugby teams are relative to one another, in anticipation of the Second Rugby World Cup in Dilber.
This means to give a ranking of each team relative to one another. 
With their first matches in the First Rugby World Cup, each team is allocated a base rank of 50.00 points. The ultimate scale is from 0.00 to 100.00. New teams who make their debuts in the Second Rugby World Cup will also have an initial rating of 50.00.
[1] Take the pre-match Points Ranking Score of Team Y. If Y has home advantage, add 3 to its pre-match Points Ranking Score. This is the “Modified pre-match Points Ranking Score” for Team Y. Call it “A”.
[2] Take the pre-match Points Ranking Score of Team Z. If Z has home advantage, add 3 to its pre-match Points Ranking Score. This is the “Modified pre-match Points Ranking Score” for Team Z. Call it “B”.
[3] Calculate the Difference between the two “Modified pre-match Points Ranking Scores”. Call it “D”.
[4] Apply the formula from the relevant item in this list:
World Cup Matches
... Team Y wins by 16 or more points ............... (10+B-A) x 0.3 capped at 6
... Team Y wins by 15 or fewer points ............... (10+B-A) x 0.2 capped at 4
... The match is a draw ............... D x 0.2 capped at 2
... Team Z wins by 15 or fewer points ............... (10+A-B) x 0.2 capped at 4
... Team Z wins by 16 or more points ............... (10+A-B) x 0.3 capped at 6
We are taking a look back to the First RWC, hosted in Recuecn, on how the competing teams did. This will help us size up the competition in the Second RWC. The premiere day of competition found a lot of teams sizing each other up, which is understandable given none had faced one another in tournament in... recent years? forever? 
A side note, OMI was Bing and then became Order of the Marsupial Inductees. For simplicity they both are referred to as OMI in this commentary. Cambria was called "Bran Astor" in official records for the First tournament, and "Tara & Cambray" in the Second,  but will be marked here as Cambria for both the all tournament rankings.
Day 1:
Away (Y/A)     Home (Z/B) Nieubasria (50.00) 08 16 Kurabis (50.00+3) Teralyon (50.00) 03 23 Giovanniland (50.00+3) Dilber (50.00) 22 24 Fujai (50.00+3) Dalimbar (50.00) 17 18 Hertfordshire and Jammbo (50.00+3) Croblade (50.00) 03 25 Cambria (50.00+3) Sensorland (50.00) 26 10 Westwind (50.00+3) Thus, after Day 1, we get the following:
Kurabis - (10+50.00-53.00)*0.2 = 1.40 (50.00+1.40 = 51.40)
Nieubasria - The negative of 1.40 = -1.40 (50.00-1.40 = 48.60)
Giovanniland - (10+50.00-53.00)*0.3 = 2.10 (50.00+2.10 = 52.10)
Teralyon - The negative of 2.10 = -2.10 (50.00-2.10 = 47.90)
Fujai - (10+50.00-53.00)*0.2 = 1.40 (50.00+1.40 = 51.40)
Dilber - The negative of 1.40 = -1.40 (50.00-1.40 = 48.60)
Hertfordshire and Jammbo - (10+50.00-53.00)*0.2 = 1.40 (50.00+1.40 = 51.40)
Dalimbar - The negative of 1.40 = -1.40 (50.00-1.40 = 48.60)
Cambria - (10+50.00-53.00)*0.3 = 2.10 (50.00+2.10 = 52.10)
Croblade - The negative of 2.10 = -2.10 (50.00-2.10 = 47.90)
Sensorland - (10+53.00-50.00)*0.3 = 3.90 (50.00+3.90 = 53.90)
Westwind - The negative of 3.90 = -3.90 (50.00-3.90 = 46.10)
 
Day 1 Rankings
Sensorland - 53.90 Cambria - 52.10 Giovanniland - 52.10 Fujai - 51.40 Hertfordshire and Jammbo - 51.40 Kurabis - 51.40 Dalimbar - 48.60 Dilber - 48.60 Nieubasria - 48.60 Croblade - 47.90 Teralyon - 47.90 Westwind - 46.10 Edit: Thanks to Fujai for creating this beautiful chart to track the ups and downs of each team in the rankings: https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/4556580/

It had been a long weekend. The press conference in the lobby of the Royal Central Rail Station in Sanctus Leo had gone as expected. The questions centered on three topics.
How did Saint Mark expect to compete in rugby on the international stage when only a year ago a national team didn't even exist? Good question!
Won't the fact that the team has to take the train to accommodate Rudolph Centerman's fear of flying fatigue the players even before they arrive?
At least the games were being hosted in DIlber and not off continent. If that had been the case, we would have had to either take a ship or drugged Centerman.
How does Gregor Napoli feel about the civil war in Zoran?
Even though Gregor was born in Saint Mark of immigrant parents, the press still considered him Zoranian.
Afterwards, the team almost missed their train when the Goldwash twins couldn't be pulled away from a crowd of admiring young ladies.Thank goodness for our charismatic Fly-Half, Nelson Saint Mark. He seems to be the only one the team listens to when they lose focus. He was able to drag the twins away while avoiding his own scrum of fans.
Upon arrival, clearing customs went smoothly, although it was odd ... the officials almost seemed surprised that we weren't carrying any drugs.
The hotel was nice, not Saint Markan of course, but nice. The crab hors d’oeuvres in every room was a nice touch.
Finally, after a team meeting and another press conference, Sir Evan was alone in his room with his feet up and a glass of Aurum Sherry in his hand.
Please God, let the team hold together! Let us have a respectable showing.

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The Fhaendhaw Spectator
 
A GREEN BEACON ON TRHEIN BAY
28-11-1420. story by Oepia Jaehn.
 
Fhaendhaw, FH. Following yesterday’s story on New Larxia Holdings’ (NLH) investment choices, ‘the Spectator’ reached out to CEO Neal Hardy for an interview to help clean the air. Hardy stated NLH’s position as “to reduce the effects of industries on the environment” and their desire to “have a powerful position in the company to implement changes.” NLH holds a very diversified portfolio within Larxia, and they have quite the history as an activist investor, notably with the education sector.
When asked to clarify questions of ownership of NLH, Hardy replied “New Larxia Holdings is jointly owned by King Maddy IV in his private capacity, and by the government.” Given the active role the King is known for, Fhaengshians may be asking themselves if they agree with this direction of foreign investment in private industry. The King’s stated vision is “That economy and environment should go hand in hand” and this has been the case within Larxia.
In related news cabinet has ordered the reserve bank to purchase foreign currency to limit the effect of recent foreign investment increasing the value of the szchequinn. When asked if this amounted to currency manipulation, Senior Councillor Fhiabert Aneihl replied “Of course not, Cabinet wants what is best for the nation and nettlesome outfits like ‘the Spectator’ often can’t see the forest for the trees.” SC Aneihl, as most would know chairs Telefive, a rival media company that no longer physically prints. Perhaps paperless patricians can’t perceive trees at all.

The Fhaendhaw Spectator
 
HOT STOCK OFF THE PRESS
27-11-1420. story by Oepia Jaehn.
 
Fhaendhaw, FH. Markets are in a frenzy as New Larxia Holdings (NLH) has made a series of investments, including acquiring 40% of upstart but potentially legally troubled refrigerator manufacturer iGerator for $16 million. This was after direct negotiations with founder Chorien Goents who was featured in a previous publication. Goents is likely very relieved as iGerator is facing a heavy legal battle against industry leader International Appliances. The cash influx sets the ground for a testy court battle which could even end up in the Civil Supreme Court.
Also NLH has sent the Fhaendhaw Stock exchange (FSE) into a frenzy with a large buy order for Aiarn Chemical, a local manufacturer of pesticides and fertiliser agents. We reached out to Aiarn Chemical CEO Lienho Tosird who had this to say, “the international attention shows the tremendous opportunities we at AC [Aiarn Chemical], and in fact all of Fhaengshia have to offer.” The current order looks likely to complete with NLH buying 20% of all shares for $150m. Aiarn Chemical has come under controversy in the past due to fish deaths in Trhein Bay, this focus appears to show the international community is undisturbed as the stock price has now rebounded.
On another front, Falco Paints looks set to build a new factory in the impoverished city of Bhein, BH. The privately owned MNC has finalised negotiations with government officials for favourable taxation with the stipulation that locally owned industries are used for materials. This has sent speculators on the FSE flocking to FP Industries as they face an influx of customers for both their chemical division and their packaging materials division. Bhein Distilling Company CEO Meisinh Gellaeni remarked "Bhein's always been known for our rum, hopefully folks'll not drink any paint from 'ere!" Falco Paints also appears to be looking for office space within Fhaendhaw for their local HQ, this reporter knows a building or two that could use a fresh lick of paint.

The Fhaendhaw Spectator
 
REFRIGERATOR MARKET HEATING UP
27-11-1420. story by Siemehrt Nhaie.
 
Trhein, TR. A new competitor in the red-hot refrigerator industry is coming hot on the heels of major players with innovations that could be chilling to established rivals. Founder Chorien Goents, formerly of Crystal and Pane, a glass manufacturer in Ganfa, SH, has announced the formation of her new company iGerator. Goents held a press conference presenting the iGerator model 575. When asked what makes the 575 different from other models on the market Goents cooly replied “There’s a window here, that lets you see what’s in your, refrigerator”.
The new executive had founded iGerator by selling her 10% stake in Crystal and Pane to construction materials company Caename. Industry giant Gaenis Mirhten, CEO of International Appliances has thrown cold water on the unveiling claiming violation of patents in their HY and KU models. In a chilling statement Mirhten claimed “their technology, it’s a complete rip on our, refrigerators”. Mirhten later announced that Shaellen & Uostan have been contracted to prosecute the ice-cold claims.
Tahdierf Ohkelhn, CEO of FP Industries, a plastics manufacturer who stands to profit from more customers, appears to have red-hot expectations saying “you gotta admit, that is such a cool looking, refrigerator”. Ohkelhn then went to ramble on about cyclopentane and it’s use as both a refrigerant and for manufacturing polyurethane, but for some reason continued to end all their sentences with “refrigerator”.

The Fhaendhaw Spectator
 
HOT STOCK OFF THE PRESS
27-11-1420. story by Oepia Jaehn.
 
Fhaendhaw, FH. Markets are in a frenzy as New Larxia Holdings (NLH) has made a series of investments, including acquiring 40% of upstart but potentially legally troubled refrigerator manufacturer iGerator for $16 million. This was after direct negotiations with founder Chorien Goents who was featured in a previous publication. Goents is likely very relieved as iGerator is facing a heavy legal battle against industry leader International Appliances. The cash influx sets the ground for a testy court battle which could even end up in the Civil Supreme Court.
Also NLH has sent the Fhaendhaw Stock exchange (FSE) into a frenzy with a large buy order for Aiarn Chemical, a local manufacturer of pesticides and fertiliser agents. We reached out to Aiarn Chemical CEO Lienho Tosird who had this to say, “the international attention shows the tremendous opportunities we at AC [Aiarn Chemical], and in fact all of Fhaengshia have to offer.” The current order looks likely to complete with NLH buying 20% of all shares for $150m. Aiarn Chemical has come under controversy in the past due to fish deaths in Trhein Bay, this focus appears to show the international community is undisturbed as the stock price has now rebounded.
On another front, Falco Paints looks set to build a new factory in the impoverished city of Bhein, BH. The privately owned MNC has finalised negotiations with government officials for favourable taxation with the stipulation that locally owned industries are used for materials. This has sent speculators on the FSE flocking to FP Industries as they face an influx of customers for both their chemical division and their packaging materials division. Bhein Distilling Company CEO Meisinh Gellaeni remarked "Bhein's always been known for our rum, hopefully folks'll not drink any paint from 'ere!" Falco Paints also appears to be looking for office space within Fhaendhaw for their local HQ, this reporter knows a building or two that could use a fresh lick of paint.

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.

 

The Fhaendhaw Spectator
 
REFRIGERATOR MARKET HEATING UP
27-11-1420. story by Siemehrt Nhaie.
 
Trhein, TR. A new competitor in the red-hot refrigerator industry is coming hot on the heels of major players with innovations that could be chilling to established rivals. Founder Chorien Goents, formerly of Crystal and Pane, a glass manufacturer in Ganfa, SH, has announced the formation of her new company iGerator. Goents held a press conference presenting the iGerator model 575. When asked what makes the 575 different from other models on the market Goents cooly replied “There’s a window here, that lets you see what’s in your, refrigerator”.
The new executive had founded iGerator by selling her 10% stake in Crystal and Pane to construction materials company Caename. Industry giant Gaenis Mirhten, CEO of International Appliances has thrown cold water on the unveiling claiming violation of patents in their HY and KU models. In a chilling statement Mirhten claimed “their technology, it’s a complete rip on our, refrigerators”. Mirhten later announced that Shaellen & Uostan have been contracted to prosecute the ice-cold claims.
Tahdierf Ohkelhn, CEO of FP Industries, a plastics manufacturer who stands to profit from more customers, appears to have red-hot expectations saying “you gotta admit, that is such a cool looking, refrigerator”. Ohkelhn then went to ramble on about cyclopentane and it’s use as both a refrigerant and for manufacturing polyurethane, but for some reason continued to end all their sentences with “refrigerator”.

Popular referendum to be held on "SD-Works" after concessions from President Goldberg
Today, the National Senate of Santos-Dominius passed an initiative to hold a nationwide referendum concerning "SD-Works", the employment program passed by centrist President Paul Goldberg and his Democratic Congress Party(DCB). General strikes are very much continuing throughout the country with workers broadly outraged at the program, which would drastically cut back social security programs, social safety nets and poverty welfare as well as greatly curb the influence and power of all labour unions and organisations of similar nature. The referendum, if passed, would strike down "SD-Works" and repeal it entirely, setting back months of political campaigning and dealing by Goldberg and his staunch allies.
After the passage of the initiative, cheers erupted throughout the city of Louisann, capital of the canton of Lemandie. The city was the location of the first general strike(which galvanised other cities and cantons) and remains the location of the biggest strike throughout the nation, with over 500,000 people, including workers and all sorts of citizens, now on the streets there. The Santo-Dominian left had won a stunning political victory, and it would win a bigger prize if the referendum passes. A scenario where "SD-Works" gets struck down would also mean great political harm for President Goldberg as the program is his signature legislative proposal and the key to realise his most ambitious campaign promise: achieving 100% employment.
The Country Liberal Party(CLP), the DCB's centre-left major counterpart, celebrated the passage. Senator Eliot Klein(SN), CLP leader and former President, said: "The passage of this initiative is a great victory for the people of Santos-Dominius. The message is clear: the populace of this Federal Republic is tired with the shenanigans and incompetence of President Goldberg. He and his party must either repeal 'SD-Works' with a bill in the National Senate or face utter defeat when the referendum passes and the people vote to strike that destructive program down. We will not rest until the President backs down."
Back in the national capital of Friberne, things were very tense. At the Fribernese Fortress, home to the presidential office and residence, President Goldberg held a press conference where he lashed out at the CLP and Sen. Klein's comments. "What they are trying is heinous. What they are doing is unacceptable," Goldberg said. "They are eradicating progress. They are destroying meaningful, needed and rightful reform. What the Country Liberals are doing is kill employment dead in its tracks. The DCB, under my leadership, will not let those crooks get away from it. We must protect 'SD-Works' in the upcoming referendum and teach those obstructive and counterproductive crooks a well-deserved lesson and some more!"
The passage of the initiative to hold the referendum appeased many furious workers: according to a new poll, 82% of interviewed workers on strike said that they would stop striking and vote in the referendum. However, it couldn't please everyone, with the far-left Santo-Dominian Communist Phalanx calling the referendum "another political stunt that will achieve nothing". SDCP leader Sen. Jan Lovings(SN) spoke to reporters outside his rural home in the canton of St. Arlaine, saying that "a complete and total overthrowing of the current government is necessary" and that "President Goldberg must be removed from power by any means necessary". Though this drew ire from the President himself, who said that these comments were "a direct, terrorist and insidious threat", many have sympathised with Sen. Lovings and the SDCP.
With "SD-Works" on the line in the upcoming referendum, it remains to be seen whether the program, and the President who champions it, will be struck down.

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.

 

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.

 

POSTCARDS - A travel through Daskelian Prefectures
PREFECTURE OF KUYAMA
LIFE
Once a full rural area, Kuyama now have a couple of big cities. The capital of Kuyama is Koma, which burst with life even in the night. Even with the surge of technology, and the trend towards office work, Koma does still have a strong local economy with old, artisan shops that are part of the country's cultural heritage. Apart of Koma, the second biggest city is Torishima. Both cities are connected to the sea plan area.
In the past, Kuyama was a distant place from the biggest, most populated cities. Now, the prefecture is well connected to the city area of Hanto and Kuji via train. The SWD Line run across Kuji, Hanto, Sankai and Kuyama, with possible extensions to Nishimizu in the future.
 
 

April 30, 1420
12:30 PM Over Time
National Zoranian Banking Clan Tower; Yemiduga City, Fisheros, Zoran
In a meeting room at the top floor of the National Zoranian Banking Clan tower, hundreds of executives and CEOs from corporations across Zoran have gathered to discuss their plans in the war. All of them sat in a large round table in dim lighting. Everyone had a binder with information on the current status of the war. Everything from expenditures, number of arms and ammunition, to missiles and missile launching sites, to even expenditures and their combined income. Every person in that room had put an investment in the future of the country and hoped to make massive profits if they succeeded in taking control and the mastermind behind it all was the head of one of the oldest industries in Zoran, Quasena Basket Weaving Enterprises. The current head of the Quasena family that runs the business is none other than Kunagadoga Quasena, who sits in the most elaborate chair with the window of the room behind him.
“Glad to see all of you could make it today. We have much to discuss in terms of our push to take the country. Open your binders to page two titled, the Dalimbari Arms Agreement or the DAA.” Everyone in the room did as he instructed all at one, everyone knew better than to challenge his authority. The page was a detailed copy of the contract signed between the Corporatocracy of Zoran and the Free State of Dalimbar which went over the agreed price settled on for arms and the promise for Dalimbar to be the Union’s main supplier of arms during the conflict.
“As Dalimbar as our main supplier of arms we will have access to a large amount of supplies and weapons from them to support the private military companies we have hired to do our dirty work. They were not cheap but they ensured quality arms for our cause, especially their world renowned landmines. I propose that we send a representative over to Dalimbar to keep them posted on current events of the war and to negotiate more deals with the Dalimbari junta.” said Kunagadoga as dryly before taking a sip of his glass of water, “Does anyone in the room oppose this proposition?” No one in the room said a single word in response to his question, “All in support raise their hand.” He said as he raised his own. Everyone’s hand in the room raised with him, something which pleased the leader of the Union.
“Very good. Now with that out of the way, we must turn to a more pressing issue, Adsila Ani’-Wah’. Everyone please look at the screen on the wall opposite of my seat.” He said as he turned on the screen with a control panel on the table. Everyone turned their swivel chairs to face the screen in unison as the screen showed video camera footage of CGZ escorting a blindfolded Adsila from her apartment building to an alleyway on the opposite side of the street. After the pair was out of view on the camera, the screen switched to a side by side report of Adsila and CGZ with their records, police reports, bio, and picture. CGZ’s was quite empty compared to Adsila’s but CGZ’s criminal record was full compared to Adsila’s empty criminal record.
“Ladies and gentleman, two of our biggest pains in the asses are in hiding together. CGZ has long been a thorn in the side of all wealthy people whether they are in business or governance for centuries. Illusive, untraceable, intelligent, skilled, and dangerous. The fact that he has become part of our hunt for Adsila makes things a lot more difficult.” said Kunagadoga without hiding the annoyance in his voice.
“Adsila on the other hand is a more reluctant annoyance. For a long time the Ani’-Wah’ clan has rivaled my family in wealth for many years. But it was never a feud in fact I am sure all of us have had lovely relations with the heads of the Ani’-Wah’ family. But our biggest threat in this war is the monarchist faction, who intend on having Adsila as the monarch of Zoran. So we must have her eliminated if we wish to disorganize and crush our biggest rival for the control of Zoran. But with CGZ protecting her, locating her will practically be impossible.” he said grimly. Everyone in the room began to whisper amongst themselves, most of the men and women in the room knew the impossibility of tracking down CGZ. Kunagadoga raised his hand and the whispers ceased,
“Thank you. But I have two potential solutions. One is we commit an act or provoke an act by one of the factions that will cause Adsila to want to leave the protection of CGZ to help end the war. This one I believe has the most potential as Adsila is known for having a compassionate heart and being strong willed, just like her father. Thus if we push her to the point where she can’t stand to sit back and watch any longer then we might be able to track her down.” The others in the room began to nod and whisper in agreement amongst themselves, “The other option is one that I believe will be less likely to occur but could lead to great results, we contact the Cambrians and try and enlist the help of their Inquisitors to potentially locate CGZ. However, like I said this would be unlikely to occur due to our agreement with Dalimbar and thus they probably do not think highly of us currently. It would also risk ruining our good relations with Dalimbar by turning to their enemy for support. Personally, I prefer the former option but of course I will put this up to a vote. All in favor of option one raise your hand.” A good majority of the table raised their hands in support of drawing Adsila out, some agreed out of fear of Kunagadoga and others genuinely believed for option one to be the best course of action.
“All in support of the idea of reaching out to the Cambrians, raise your hand.” Those that did not raise their hand before raised their hands now potentially believing that despite the unlikely nature of getting support from T&C that it could prove to have more results. Kunagadoga smiled at this,
“Great, option one it is then. But this meeting has gone on for quite a while now, let’s all take a quick thirty minute break and gather around the water cooler and talk about our money shall we?” Everyone in the room smiled and began talking in agreement as they all stood up and left the room. However, one executive walked up to Kunagadoga and whispered,
“Kuna my old friend. Are you sure your personal grudge against Adsila didn’t influence the making of this plan? You still aren’t miffed about the fact that she rejected you back in secondary school are you?” The smile on Kunagadoga’s face faded quickly at the executive’s words,
“Detsinulahungu my old friend, not another word out of you unless you want to end up as a woven basket that is gifted to the Dalimbari.” Kunagadoga said coldly. Detsinulahungu’s eyes widened and he slowly backed away from Kunagadoga.
I will never forget the day that she broke my heart.
Kunagadoga thought to himself before leaving the room to go to the water cooler as he had said.

Nation name: Fhaengshia
3-Letter Code: FHA                              2-Letter Code: FH
Capital City: Fhaendhaw
Government Type: Unitary 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?
x My nation provides moderate social programs, or a small selection of social programs. 
  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?
  My nation has made a commitment to security, and maintains a moderately sized modern armed forces within our means. 
x
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) 
 
Any other inspirations or concepts you want to share: The Most Gilt Republic of Fhaengshia is located on the northern coast of Andolia. The fertile east coast and southern forests contrast with the arid central plateau which has extensive mining and only subsistence agriculture. The northern coast has soil that is predominantly sandy clay and has little plant life but hosts most of the nations chemical industry with significant oil and gas reserves off the coast.
A large proportion of the population live on Caendhai island, particularly in the capital Fhaendhaw which is the economic and political centre of the nation. Most of the mainland is split into 12 territories, with the rest of the nation being the national territory. The territories have no regional governments but have committees filled with the Grand Assembly (GA) members who are elected from the Local Council Areas within each territory, the committees are chaired by a Governor appointed by Cabinet. Elections are held every 5 years. Cabinet is chaired by a Consul elected for life by the GA and a Consul elected for the 5 year electoral term by the 6 Senior Councillors in Cabinet who are elected by GA members based on 6 clusters or groupings of territories. Cabinet is also joined by the Chief Justices of both the Civil and Criminal Supreme Courts, who are chosen for 1 year terms by the Consul (lifetime).
The current constitution was written in 1360 and created the 3rd Republic of Fhaengshia after over a decade of civil unrest and effective government shutdown under minority governments in the 2nd Republic due to the 12 mainland territories not having suffrage due to their status as colonies at the time. Domestic policy is still a major focus as the government tries to bridge the divide between the mostly urban and much wealthier national territory and the mostly rural mainland territories. This has been assisted by the discovery of oil and gas reserves off the north coast, but the rapidly growing chemical industry and older mining industries on the plateau are criticised for their poor environmental record.

Nation name: Fhaengshia
Discord name: CpnNemo#1772
A couple sentences about your nation: Fhaengshia, officially The Most Gilt Republic of Fhaengshia is a unitary republic with 2 Consuls serving as head of state, one who serves for life. This is the 3rd Republic of the nation, with the most recent constitution signed 60 years ago giving suffrage to the 6 mostly rural colonies (now 12 territories) after lengthy unrest and government deadlock had shutdown Fhaengshia for years. Domestic relations are still a dominating issue with the government trying to bridge the divide between the majority and the 4 minority cultures.
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Nation name: Fhaengshia
Discord name: CpnNemo#1772
A couple sentences about your nation: Fhaengshia, officially The Most Gilt Republic of Fhaengshia is a unitary republic with 2 Consuls serving as head of state, one who serves for life. This is the 3rd Republic of the nation, with the most recent constitution signed 60 years ago giving suffrage to the 6 mostly rural colonies (now 12 territories) after lengthy unrest and government deadlock had shutdown Fhaengshia for years. Domestic relations are still a dominating issue with the government trying to bridge the divide between the majority and the 4 minority cultures.
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That's a really cool online painter app!

That's a really cool online painter app!

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