Name: [b]Gonderian Dominion[/b] [hider=Flag] [img]https://i.imgur.com/j2Atf7b.png[/img] [/hider] [hider=Brief Description:] A Totalitarian, human supremacy state occupying the majority of the Gonderia Planet. Currently at war with alien species on the planet for both territory and human supremacy. [/hider] Claim: Gonderia Planet [hider=Claim: Gonderia Planet] Roughly where the red dot is, a single planet [img]https://i.imgur.com/CPBPARI.png[/img] [/hider] [hider=Government] The government is a Totalitarian Socialist Regime. They believe in human supremacy, and any alien life forms are either killed or enslaved. The human citizens, however, are also being oppressed based on class. The government heavily relies on their military to enforce their regime. The current political system came in place 6 years ago with the assignment of a new leader, who brought the country's military to it's peak might. [/hider] [hider=History] The Dominion has been founded 120 years ago on a lone planet around the center of the Old Empire. When the Empire fell 300 years ago, many of alien species on the planet rebelled against the humans, and considering that it wasn't much inhabited by humans in the first place, their small numbers gave the alien species a swift victory. For 160 years no humans have ever been to to the planet. Then, 140 years ago a relatively small group of colonial human settlers arrived. With an initially hostile "welcome" from the local species, they have been almost defeated, but stubborn resistance brought them a bloody victory. With a big valley freed of the aliens, they have settled a city, which would become the capital of the country they named the Gonderian Republic. The planet, which's Imperial name was lost to history, was named Gonderia. During the next 18 years the Gonderians attempted to make peace with the local alien species, but failed. At one point, the small country was nearly wiped out. It was also at that time when most of their space technology was lost: spaceships and starships have been wrecked and almost all scientists and engineers who knew how to make them were killed in this war. It was then when a man named Ludwig Richardson came along. A general in the almost annihilated army, he, as the person with the highest rank, gave a speech after the leader of the country was killed in one of the raids. He has expressed absolute hatred for the alien species, saying that they did not even deserve to live. Given the current situation, everyone agreed with him. Being the highest-ranking General at the time of the President's death, he has been given control of the country until a proper election could be held. Richardson inspired the remaining population to give all they've got into the war. In 1 and a half years, they have taken back all the territories they've had a couple decades ago, and now have actually started expanding. In half a year more, Ludwig Richardson, being able to advance the country so much and almost completely reforming the military, during a relatively peaceful period with only a few raids from the alien species taking place and the army being put on a full defensive, has been elected as the new President. However, he and his staff have decided that if they want to continue this war successfully, the political system must change. And so, the Gonderian Republic was reformed into the Gonderian Dominion, changing from a democratic to a totalitarian system, and the leader's position was changed from President to Grand Chancellor. The next few years have been quiet in terms of the war, but major reforms have been going on inside the country. A special program as been started to boost the population numbers, the military has been expanded with the addition of the Navy and Air Force, and new cities were starting to get built. 100 years ago a new leader has been appointed. As well as, from this point on, the next leader was always appointed by the previous one, rather than being elected by the public. For the next 50 years the Dominion was expanding rather quickly, and around half of the planet has been conquered. After that, for the next 44 years the war progress has slowed down again, with growing resistance from the alien species, once ransacking the Gonderian capital and now being half-defeated themselves, when a new species appeared. Intelligence suspects that these are mercenaries employed by the alien nations in attempt to turn the tide of the war. And it worked - the Dominion actually started loosing some ground. 6 years ago a new Grand Chancellor has been appointed, who is in command right now: Alaistar Kane. His vast ambitions, as well as a growing paranoia, have thrown the country into a civil turmoil, while at the same time, a military grand success. He has organized mass modernization of pretty much every sphere of life: military, industry, agriculture, and much more. He has replaced many of his General Staff, and under his supervision new inventions have been made. But most importantly - he decided to revive the Space Program that got completely wiped out over 130 years ago. Now the military is at the peak of it's might, and 4 years ago a new offensive campaign has been launched, that brought the Dominion the current control of a little bit over 3/4 of the planet. [/hider] [hider=Military] Military is divided into 3 main forces: Military Police, Planetary Forces and Cosmic Forces. [hider=Military Police] Military Police enforce the law among the civilians and they run the prisons, including the prison camps for aliens. Police Trooper [img]https://i.imgur.com/mNAmSNJ.jpg[/img] The Police Troopers are the backbone of the Police Force. They are pretty much everywhere. They patrol the streets, they run the prisons, they run the alien concentration camps, participate in the purges and raids. Police APC [img]https://i.imgur.com/ry1QmSl.png[/img] The Police Armoured Personnel Carrier is designed to be a vehicle to quickly move around both urban and country areas, as well as protection from those inside in case of riots in tight urban areas with tall houses: armoured sides and roof, as well as a remote-controlled machine gun on the roof. It has adequate protection against any hand-held firearm, minor explosives and some of the weakest anti-armour weapons such as Molotov Cocktails, however it is absolutely useless against laser weapons such as the rifles used by the Cosmic Forces and some of the Planetary Forces. It can hold 15 passengers, a driver and luggage such as weapons, gear and explosives inside it. Police Watchdog [img]https://i.imgur.com/z76QlqO.jpg[/img] The Watchdogs are regular dogs with robotic parts inserted in them to increase their capabilities. They also have brain implants that allow them to be fully controlled by the Police Officer in charge of the dogs on a specific operation via voice commands and a remote controller. [/hider] [hider=Planetary Forces] Planetary Forces consist of the Army, Navy and Air Force. They wage war against the aliens native to the planet, as well as are prepared to deflect any invasion from other planets. [hider=Stormtrooper] [img]https://i.imgur.com/t7whBTI.jpg[/img] Stormtroopers are the backbone of the Armed forces, they are used as infantry, ground support for Air Force and Navy. They take direct control of the vehicles, the artillery, everything. Their appearance is deceiving, as they initially seem inferior to the Military Police Troopers, however their gear is suited for front-line combat, rather than riots. They have special force-field generators on their back, that gives them a force-shield that makes them virtually invincible. However it lasts only for 5 minutes before it needs a 30 minute recharge (or a 2 minute recharge at a charging station). It is, however, ineffective against most laser weapons. They are versatile troops that can change equipment to suit the environment they are fighting in - the gear used by Stormtroopers in the forests is different from those in the desert. As long as the gear is available, that is. [/hider] [hider=APC] [img]https://i.imgur.com/I8zhwE3.png[/img] Military APC are a bit simpler but better armoured than the Police APC. For instance, it does not have a roof, leaving the passangers exposed to attacks from the top, but at the same time giving them better view and a faster way to get out. They are also a bit smaller, fitting only 10 people, including the driver plus equipment. At the expense of some space, the machine gun on top can be replaced with a small cannon. [/hider] [hider=Tank] [img]https://i.imgur.com/4E00BFl.png[/img] The main tank used my the Planetary Forces is a versatile vehicle. Almost everything in it can be replaced. The gun can be changed to a standard anti-tank weapon, a howitzer, a heavy rocket launcher or a laser gun. The gun and the turret can be completely removed to turn it into a small armoured transport vehicle. The armour plates can be replaced to be thinner, sacrificing protection for better speed and mobility, or vice versa. [/hider] [hider=Force Field Generator] [img]https://i.imgur.com/kHXEhbf.jpg[/img] The Force Field Generator can create a large dome force shield that is impenetrable from the outside by anything. They are, however rather expensive and not all units have one. Also, should it explode, it shall kill anyone in the range of it's dome. It also acts as a charging station for the portable generators carried by every soldier. It is large and heavy, so it has to be brought either by an APC, a rover or a truck. [/hider] [hider=Rover] (Sorry, only found a gif of it) [img]https://i.imgur.com/3P4ZCAI.gif[/img] Rovers are light scout vehicles that are faster than APC, quieter, but has almost no armour at all. It's cargo compartment is big enough to house the Force Field Generator, and with unfolded seats it can hold 4 passengers, in addition to 2 front seats. It's engine is almost silent, as it is electric, powered by solar panels. [/hider] [hider=Truck] [img]https://i.imgur.com/eKh4kNm.jpg[/img] Trucks are used for hauling cargo. Nothing much to say. Same trucks are used by civilians. The can be refitted to haul different types of cargo: regular, liquid, toxic, etc. [/hider] [hider=Artillery] [img]https://i.imgur.com/dgi8okZ.jpg[/img] The Artillery is a powerful weapon of destruction. It has 2 modes: direct and in-direct fire. Direct fire has a shorter range, but in this way it can be used as an anti-tank weapon. In-direct fire is basically a huge howitzer. The gun itself can be either a standard cannon or a laser. [/hider] [hider=Black Guards] [img]https://i.imgur.com/cWNUMFa.jpg[/img] The Black Guards are the Elite counterpart of the Stormtroopers. Their training is superior, and all their weapons are laser-based. Due to that, unfortunately, they are way much more expensive to train, equip and maintain, and they make up only 1/5 of the current Planetary Force. [/hider] [hider=Plane] [img]https://i.imgur.com/f8VQK5m.jpg[/img] The plane is a versatile air vessel, capable of being fitted as a fighter, attacker or a bomber. It is very fast and can go to high altitudes, but it requires an atmosphere to operate, meaning it cannot go into space. [/hider] [hider=Transport Plane] [img]https://i.imgur.com/lauRDHj.jpg[/img] A heavy transport plane with minimum armament for defense. It can be fitted tot transport either cargo or passengers. Same plane but without any armament is used by civilians. [/hider] [hider=Light Cruiser] [img]https://i.imgur.com/1ycd8qW.jpg[/img] A light sea vessel, it is used for escorting transport ships and battleships. [/hider] [hider=Heavy Battleship] [img]https://i.imgur.com/WPUHUcJ.jpg[/img] A heavy sea vessel, it is a force to be reckoned with: it's guns shoot far and and it's armour is thick [/hider] [hider=Transport Ship] [img]https://i.imgur.com/7oxixY4.jpg[/img] A transport vessel has no weaponry. It can be fitted to transport either cargo or passengers. Same are used by civilians. [/hider] [/hider] [hider=Cosmic Forces] Cosmic Forces consist of Space Navy, Space Fighters and Space Army. They are mainly trained to protect the planet from invasion, however recently they started developing programs to conquer nearby planets. They are all armed with laser weapons. [hider=Space Stormtroopers] [img]https://i.imgur.com/mXkEYFw.jpg[/img] These soldiers are geared to fight in space and on planets with unfavorable for humans atmosphere. Their suits are able to withstand all handheld firearms and laser-arms, as well as severe weather conditions. [/hider] [hider=Worker (suit)] [img]https://i.imgur.com/bveEhjZ.jpg[/img] This space suit is used by workers (engineers, maintenance, pilots, etc) of the Cosmic Forces. Once colonization of atmoshpere-less planets, moons and asteroids starts, the same suit shall be mass-produced for civilians. [/hider] [hider=Space Rover] [img]https://i.imgur.com/CC17UDG.jpg[/img] Special rover designed to function without an atmosphere,but can support one on the inside. It can be fitted to whatever you need it - 10 passengers, cargo, or even a utility vehicle such as a crane or a drill. The military mostly plans to use it for reconnaissance on hostile planets (hostile means both hostile factions and/or hostile environment such as no atmosphere) [/hider] [hider=Space Tank] [img]https://i.imgur.com/DLmxbvE.jpg[/img] Space Tank has a powerful laser cannon that can be used either as direct-fire antitank gun or a heavy laser howitzer. Just as any other Space vehicle, it is designed to operate without an atmosphere. [/hider] [hider=Space Fighter] [img]https://i.imgur.com/F5oOjCa.jpg[/img] Space fighters are designed to fight "air battles" in space. A big enough number of them can take on a Space Starship. [/hider] [hider=Space Starship] [img]https://i.imgur.com/HOfJGIZ.jpg[/img] A giant Space vessel, it can carry thousands of passengers, huge amounts of cargo, and can act as a carrier for a total of 300 Space Fighters. And all of those functions at the same time. For this reason they are designed to take off only once, and from then on only to orbit when "stationary". They are capable of interstellar travel. There are, however, none complete yet, and the one that is currently being built, with the war continuing as it is now, shall be completed in around 7 years from now. [/hider] [/hider] [/hider] Religion/Culture: The only religion allowed is basically a cult of the Dictator, training citizens to become fanatical soldiers. All other religions are outlawed, and those who practice them are hunted down by the Military Police. The culture, pushed by the state, is based around the supremacy of humans over alien species. For instance, in works of art that depict both humans and aliens, humans are depicted as a "glorious master race" while aliens are shown as savages or slaves. The anti-human nature of the nation's culture is fueled both by the unending war since the founding, and the pushings from the state. Demographics: In the Dominion: 96% Humans 4% Laadaruua (as slaves) On the entire planet: 45% Humans 30% Kalixurans 10% Scorpine 5% Laadaruua [hider=Characters] [hider=Grand Chancellor] Alaistar Kane [img]https://i.imgur.com/afJxWPe.jpg[/img] Alaistar came to power 6 years ago, appointed to the post by the previous leader before that one died. During his reign, the country has seen vast modernization and the biggest expansion campaigns yet. In the past 4 years his armies conquered the same amount of territory that the previous leaders managed to conquer in 20 years. Unlike the previous dictator, Alaistar is very paranoid. He replaced most of his general staff, executing the ones he fired, started cracking down on poor and disloyal citizens, and decided to start a "Personal Cult", demanding the citizens basically worship him (for reference: this is what Stalin did irl). [/hider] [hider=Chief of Army] Grand Feldmarshall Erick Wallace [img]https://i.imgur.com/BFiK6Ec.png[/img] Erick Wallace has been appointed to his post 5 years ago after his predecessor was accused of treason by the Grand Chancellor. His is extremely loyal to the dictator, and a very effective commander, he commands the ground forces. [/hider] [hider=Navy and Air Force] (left to right) Grand Admiral Bernard Darrington and Air Marshall Nigel Ferdson [img]https://i.imgur.com/6YF23ks.png[/img] Bernard Darrington have prooven to be a very loyal man, and one of the very few in the General Staff who wasn't executed by Alaistar. He has served for 30 years. Nigel Ferdson got his post 6 years ago, being a very close friend to Alaistar. Both are very successful commanders. [/hider] [hider=Cosmic Commander] Grand Space Admiral Max Melnik [img]https://i.imgur.com/GbEexgW.png[/img] The commander of the new Cosmic Forces, he recieved the post 2 years ago, as well as the first ever man on this position, since it was created only 2 years ago. He has been in space only 15 times in the Space Fighter on close orbit, and he personally came up with requirements & specifications for the Starship, first prototype of which is still under construction. [/hider] [/hider] Relations: Hostile relations to any non-human species. Currently in a war of colonization on their home planet, fighting against Laadaruua, Kalixurans and Scorpine. Laadaruua are the only ones who sometimes have their life spared, but they are used as slaves instead. The most dangerous species for the country right now are the Kalixurans. There are currently no relations with other planets, but as soon as the first Starship is complete, the Dominion plans to colonize the moon and establish relations with nearby nations. Habitation: The cities are built where-ever, as the land for them is completely transformed into a concrete urban stoneland. Most cities are huge, housing a couple million people, with smaller towns being as big as couple hundred thousand people. Villages are extremely rare. People travel by foot, cars, ships or planes. Some wealthy people can afford a Space Fighter converted for civilian flights into orbit (stripped of any weaponry). There is lots of heavy industry, and most farms are synthetic and indoors. The planet is mostly plains and forests, but there are also a lot of mountain ranges, and in the Eastern Hemisphere there is a huge desert that is still mostly inhabitable. The Nation spreads in all of Western Hemisphere and most of Northen Hemisphere, while all the other regions are either inhospitable or currently controlled by alien species. An average city looks something like this: [hider=City] [img]https://i.imgur.com/QYyDNh8.jpg[/img] [/hider]