[hider=Volanth] [img]http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy79/Otkyas_at_Kelmo/Persque.gif[/img] [b]Name of Nation:[/b] Volanth Empire [b]Government:[/b] Absolute Monarchy. Representatives from every district of the Empire form a Council that advises the Emperor, but final decision rests with him and those he designates with that power in certain matters and areas (known as Consuls). [b]Species:[/b] The Volanth Empire is made up of hundreds of different species, in varying degrees of populous and influence, from all across the world. It is a safe haven to all. That being said, there are four major species: [b]Humans:[/b] The most fertile of the races, humans are everywhere, able to be seen in great numbers all across the holdings of the Empire, in every conceivable position the Empire has. [url=https://68.media.tumblr.com/fc9f5e6144a344aad5f38141f4767447/tumblr_omtgziuPUk1sn3ne4o1_400.jpg]Orcs[/url]:The original holders of much of the colonies claimed by the Empire, the Orc tribes have long since become accustomed to the rule of the Empire. Averaging at six feet and with an inborn strength, they're drawn to the factories and military of the Empire. The white tattoos on their skin denote tribe, status, and great victories in their lifetimes. [url=https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/55/c1/73/55c173658cf996f86eacc910e1dd4225.jpg]Dragonkin[/url]: The original creators of the Volanth Empire, the Dragonkin were once an almighty race, forging their empire with magic and blood. However, since the last dragon died a thousand years ago, they have lost much of their power. Still formidable, they tower at an average of seven feet tall with razor sharp claws. They are largely gathered in the homeland, and make up most of the airforce (in every aspect) of the Empire. [url=https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/08/8e/00/088e007580900c29af083c04ca277f01.jpg]Minotaurs[/url]: The Minotaurs are the first race, to have witnessed the power of the original Dragon Gods. As such, they're as feverent as the Dragonkin in their belief in the power of the Dragon Gods, even after death. Dwarfing even the Dragonkin at an average of nine feet tall (counting horns), they are like the humans in terms of location. Spread out amongst all holdings and all professions of the Empire. [b]Homeland Population:[/b] 150 Million [b]Colonial population:[/b] 250 Million [b]Culture:[/b] The Empire's culture varies based on what area you're in. In the Homeland you will find holidays and worship dedicated to the spirits of the Dragon Gods. In the colonies populated by Orcs you will find shrines to Mother Nature to soothe her moods. In the islands you will find offerings to the sea, so that the island may stay above water another hundred years. So on so forth. The Volanth Empire recognizes strength in diversity, and has only pressed two ideals upon it's citizens; Discipline and loyalty. The citizens of the Empire highly value discipline, whether it be in the heat of combat or when working at a factory. People who are seen as having none are often looked down upon. Likewise, those whose loyalty to the Emperor, chosen of the Dragon, is questionable are outcast and suspected. [b]Territory Claims:[/b] [hider=Territory] [img]https://i.imgur.com/fPCyXCS.jpg[/img] The Empire's holdings are in red. [/hider] [b]Economy:[/b] While no where near as strong as the Kaiserreich, the economy of the Empire is strong and stable. A mixture of socialist and capitalist, the economy encourages competition while the government regulates and oversees what is deemed as necessities. [b]Technology:[/b] The Empire relies on it's allies and neighbors to give it their newest designs and innovations. While it can certainly produce thousands of copies very quickly, and even thousands more of variations in record time, the Empire itself has only kept up with the changing times, never leading the charge. The Empire is working to change this, having engineers study with the Inventors of the Technocracy. [b]Army:[/b] [hider=Army]The Empire keeps a decent sized army of 6,000,000 (2,000,000 as the home guard and 4,000,000 colonials) standing military at all times, to protect it's borders and holdings. These soldiers of the Empire epitomize the values of discipline and loyalty even more than the average citizen, more than willing to hold any position needed of them, even at the cost of their own lives. This is especially seen in the unofficial motto. "The only time the enemy shall see our backs is when we are dead." If push comes to shove and the Empire is called to a true war, it can call a conscription and swell it's armies to even greater size. The very discipline that makes this possible without a drop in the Empire's skill at production makes this process slow, however. It would take the better part of a year for the conscription to be considered complete. The army of the Empire is equipped with the [i]Dragon's Vengeance[/i] (DV) Model 1889 (Based off of the IRL Mosin-Nagant). The bolt-action five round rifle was created in response to the aggressive expansion of the Ulgyrikinan Kingdom, which resulted in several Empire colonies being taken, and was pivotal in reclaiming lost territory. Due to the Empire's skill in production, and the capitalist nature of the companies making the weapons, dozens of variations have been made and are in service, from the long barreled sniper rifle, to the short and efficient carbine for cavalry, and almost everything in between. While not the deadliest or newest rifle on the market, the DVM1889 is extremely reliable, almost never failing in the field. This, above all else, is what Empire's military values. Designed along similar lines, the [i]Vengeance[/i] Model 1890 (Based off of the IRL Nagant Model 1895) is a seven shot pistol that every soldier of the Imperial Legions carry, reliable and rugged. Having learned from the sudden invasion of the Ulgyrikinan Kingdom, the Empire has since garnered designs for machine guns from the Kaiserreich, and has begun mass producing them. Specifically the [i]Dragon's Breath[/i] Model 1895 has come into great popularity for their accuracy and reliability (Based off of the IRL Colt Browning M1895) These deadly weapons are a part of every facet of the Empire's military, especially in the colonies. They are key to the Empire's defense against any sudden attack. Your average imperial troop is referred to as Guardians. These are the troops that volunteered or were conscripted into the military. They make up sixty percent of the imperial military, or 3,600,000 troops. The ones that are trained with Etresnakiten techniques, and serve as a professional vanguard force, are known as Legionaries. They make up forty percent of the imperial military, or 2,400,000 troops. The Empire recognizes the value of artillery, and does it's utmost to have the best artillery available. In lieu of that, they ensure that their artillery crews are the most accurate and best trained in the world. Currently the Empire has 17,000 pieces of artillery, with more in production. 10,000 of the best troops the Empire has to offer are recruited into the [i]Dragon's Claws[/i], the personal bodyguards of the Emperor and the capital. The serve as his direct influence on the outside world. They are the most elite unit the Empire has to offer. Utterly loyal, they only answer to the Emperor himself. [hider=Organization] Host: 500,000 troops, or five Legions. Commanded by a military Consul. Legion: 100,000 troops, or two Corps. Commanded by a Legate. Corp: 50,000 troops, or two Divisions. Commanded by a Colonel. Division: 25,000 troops, or two Regiments. Commanded by a General. Regiment: 12,500 troops, or two Battalions. Commanded by a Commanded by a Centurion. Battalion: 6,250 troops, or four Companies. Commanded by an Optio. Company: 1,500 troops, or two Platoons. Commanded by a Pilus. Platoon: 750 troops, or fifteen Sections. Commanded by a Lieutenant. Section: 50 troops, or ten Squads. Commanded by a Sergeant. Squad: 5 troops. Commanded by a Squad Leader. [/hider] Despite all this, the Empire generally prefers to influence wars and such from the background, using their strong economical and production influence to lend considerable aid to the side of their choice. To further this end, the Empire has agents in every nation. Their positioning,numbers, and usefulness varies considerably from nation to nation, but they are there nonetheless. [/hider] [b]Navy:[/b] The Empire keeps a decent amount of merchant vessels in active service, with a small amount of actual military vessels, but must rely on allies for true naval warfare. With it's alliance to the Kaiserreich, the Empire has slowly begun to build it's military navy. Currently, it has a military fleet of 130 ships. 30 Battleships, 20 Destroyers, 20 Scout cruisers, 30 Torpedo Boats, and 30 Armored Cruisers. More are being produced. [b] Air Force:[/b] The Empire is one of the nations at the head of the air race, having the largest aerial fleet of all of the world. As a nation founded on the wings of dragons, it knows all to well the power controlling the skies can bring it. It is constantly seeking new designs from allies and neighbors, to further refine and increase its fleet. Currently, the [i]Imperial Dragons[/i] boasts an air force of 700 planes (300 bombers and 400 planes) and 150 airships, with more in production. [b]Rolls: [/b] Roll ID: 309720899051847690 18 - Territory - Your nation is magnificently sized, a premiere empire of the day. There is plenty of land to go around. 14 - Tech - Your nation is decently modern, with an effective grasp of technology. It is by no means a trend setter, but it stays up. 12 - Army Size - Your army is decently sized, and is maintained year-round. 18 - Economy - Your economy is well-off, and a majority of what needs to be funded is. 20 - Production - Your nation is at the top of its class, and a large portion of the world’s goods are produced here. 10 - Navy Size - You have an okay navy, it is still largely merchant vessels however. 19 - Airforce Size - You have a decent amount of biplanes. 4 - Mobilization Ability - It takes the good part of a year to mobilize. Other: [u]Imperial Leaders of Note[/u] [hider=Rurn, The Dragon's Wisdom] The current Emperor, Jakon epitomizes wisdom and patience. He has been ruling for fifty years now, starting at the age of 18 when the last Emperess died. [/hider] [hider=Ur-Hakon, The Dragon's Wrath] Ur-hakon is the heir to the throne, chosen by the Dragon Gods in 1889 as he reclaimed territory for the Empire.[/hider]. [u]National Relationships[/u] [b]The Kaiserreich:[/b] The Empire has a strong and close alliance with the Kaiserreich, each nation using it's strengths to cover the other's weaknesses. [b]The Sacred Kingdom:[/b] The Empire is on icy terms with the Kingdom. Only ten years ago did the Colonial War(also known as the Crusade of 1885 by the Sacred Kingdom) between them end, and the Kingdom still holds onto territory the Empire sees as rightfully its. Things have not gone so far as to completely cut off the selling of Imperial goods, however. [b]The Confederate States of Cantor:[/b] The Empire and the CSC have a trade agreement, and are on amicable terms with one another. [b]The Technocracy[/b]: The Empire has a strong alliance with the Technocracy. In return for the latest designs of the Technocracy and allowing select Imperial Engineers to study with Tezzar Inventors, the Technocracy gets Imperial imports at a low price and Imperial aid in making the international railway. There is a general agreement of military aid. [b]The Princely States[/b]: In return for raw materials at a very cheap price, the Empire is helping the Princes with their airforce, and selling them finished products. [b]The Democratic States:[/b] TBD [b]The Enlightened Realm:[/b] The Realm of Etresna and the Empire have a strong alliance. The Empire recognizes the Etresnakiten professional military as far more elite than Imperial regular troops, that the Etresnakiten sit upon a massive stockpile of natural resources, and their craftsman are of the highest quality. In return for helping the Etresnan's modernize and supplying them with artillery (and training them in it), the Realm has been training Imperial troops to the professional level, resulting in the creation of the Legionaries. In an attempt to bring the Etresnakiten engineers in line with the rest of the world technologically, the Empire has brought some of them to it's own Engineer Corp, trying to help convince the rest of the nobility that it is time to focus on Engineering and Technology rather than psychology, medicine, and the arts. [/hider]