Flag: [img]https://i.imgur.com/SSHgDU6.png[/img] Nation Name: The Volsinii empire Type of Government: Absolute Monarchy Head(s) of Government: Emperor Messor Aetius Empress Lusia Aetius Emperor-elect Syra Aetius Imperatoris Marcus Tybal Procurator Euclio Bruccius High Justiciar Virgo Siculus Economy (Main imports, exports, industries, etc.): [hider=Imperial Economy] The economy of the empire is heavily based on industry. With the imperial government having a hand in a managing the economy. With several industries being nationalized as they are considered highly important to the empire for example the arms industry. With major cities forming around the many rivers to help facilitate the flow of good through out the empire. Making easier to transport material between cities. Most of Volsinii is industrialized thanks to the efforts of imperial government to keep the empire competitive with the other states of the world. Labor unions are banned being labeled as a threat to national security. The main imports of the empire are food due to the industrialization of the empire along with the destruction done by the volcano. Along with luxury goods, oil, and more exotic goods. The exports of the empire its manufactured goods, weapons, and raw material. [/hider] Unique Technologies (the more exotic or interesting stuff your nation uses or has come up with): Telsa weapons: The Volsiniins created weapons to harness electric forces harnessing them as weapons. Mounted and use by various Volsinii units. From small squad weapons to larger ones mounted on there skyships. Used mostly against lightly armored and infantry. Coal liquefaction: The demands for resource during the imperial civil wars require more creative methods to create what they needed. Due to this the Volsinii created the process of Coal liquefication to maintain their supply of oil with importing large amounts of it from abroad. After the wars the production was scaled down for peace time demands. Primary Species: Human 67% humans 13% orc 10% forest elf 5% dwarf 6% other races Population: 39 million Culture: The culture of the empire had gone through major shifts in the recent decades become far more focused on the national identity. The explosions of nationalistic art, music, and monuments inspired by the imperial victory. The values that are held in high regards in the empire are hard work and self-sacrifice to the state. Sacrificing one’s self towards the betterment of the state is consider the highest value of a citizen. Attitudes towards the many races depends on the side they chose during the civil war. As the groups who fought on the side of the imperial throne are greatly respected. While those who did not are discriminated and treated with suspicion or outright hate. Religion and Other Beliefs: The Main state religion is the worship of Virmar the legendary hero who founded the empire centuries ago. Often time referred to as Virmar Dragonslayer. The stories of the first Emperor ascension are widely told and intergraded into the official records. Shortly after uniting the Vosta under his banner a force of dragons invaded the northern lands. The emperor united his forces and fought back the dragons. As he slew them he could take their power and use it against the dragons. Eventually he was able to drive them from the north. Not before the fighting the elder dragon leading the invasion. In the titanic clash between the two Virmar was mortally wounded. Calling upon the power taken from the other slaying dragons to launch a final attack. The attack slew the dragon its power was drained by the dying emperor. The result was upon him death he ascends to godhood. While the other faiths of the other members are tolerated the pantheon of the elves have been banned due their decision to side against the empire during the civil war. Location/Territories: [img]https://i.imgur.com/JOSWmpp.png[/img] Climate: Cold with mild summers and long winters. Military: [hider=Imperial Army] The modern imperial army was heavily affected by the Imperial civil war. The strain of the war forced the empire to adopt newer technology to give them the advantage. The heavy fighting let imperial officers test out new tactics with the newer weapons to create practical doctrine. The Imperial army consisted of mostly infantry and artillery. Legions are raised from there home province and received there name from there. With its armored forces being built up more. To mechanize the empire’s army to a larger degree. The armies of Volsinii is organized into legion numbering about 150,000 men lead by a marshal. The main method of recruitment is conscription with every male citizen of the empire between 18-40 required to serve in the military when called upon. [hider=Imperial infantry] [img]https://i.imgur.com/wxscaKw.jpg[/img] The back bone of the imperial army armed with semi auto rifles with assault units armed with combat shields. The soldiers of the imperial army are heavily discipline and trained to create a world class force. There are several elite formations within the imperial army that fill specialize roles. Such as paratroopers or assault squads. They are given different equipment to fulfill their missions. [/hider] [hider=Imperial Armor] [img]https://i.imgur.com/LVAInbR.jpg[/img] The newest branch of the imperial army. They field a medium tank called the TM-12 that functions as both cavalry and infantry support tank. To do this its armed with a 70mm cannon an armored with 3.1 mm of plating. It can reach speeds of 15 mph. [/hider] [/hider] [hider=Imperial Navy] [img]https://i.imgur.com/g8qQ6Nx.jpg[/img] The imperial navy is divided between the air fleet and a coast guard. While the coast guard is a small force meant for hunting pirates and smugglers the Air Fleet is the main recipient of the naval spending. Based on doctrine of heavy ships of the line in directs engagements. For there airships Hydrium is used to keep the armor hulks floating in the side. And to keep the ships viable in combat. Both groups make use of marines who are equipped to the same degree as the army. But the marines have far more heavily train and are often used in other combat operations. [/hider] [hider= Imperial Air Force] The imperial air force it’s an important force in the modern war-machine. Due to the imperial economy lead to creation that must fill many different roles throughout the imperial military. From naval fighters to army bombers. [hider=Fighter] [img]https://i.imgur.com/x1EfiDL.jpg[/img] IAS-m23 is the main imperial fighter armed with 2x 20mm cannons and 4x 12 mm machine guns. It has a sturdy frame making it a durable dogfighter. It’s been designed to operate from both airfields and decks of carrier. [/hider] [hider=multirole attack craft] [img]https://i.imgur.com/8LSvWHu.jpg[/img] AF-M14 was designing to fill multiple role in both army and navy. From attack enemy formation to taking on opposing ships. The main different between the two variants is that the one for the army has the additional cannon while the navy variant has racks for bombs and torpedoes. [/hider] [hider=Bomber] [img]https://i.imgur.com/AQtOv2b.jpg[/img] The HB-m34 is the main imperial bombers. Meant for carrying 2,000 lbs of bombs meant for carped bombing positions or preforming strategic bombing campaign. Armed with several machine guns located through out the bomber. But mostly relied on fighter escort for protection. [/hider] [/hider] Magic Prevalence/Usage: The use of magic is restricted to priesthood. Other forms are hunted or repressed. History/ Background Info: [hider=Imperial History] The empires history begins in the turbulent region later to be known as the Vosta in the far past. In the early chaos of the region as the city states rose and fell rapidly. During this time the first emperor rose to power. Not much is known about the first emperor due to a mixing of religious doctrine and propaganda. After the series of wars could unite the Vosta under one banner. Then under successive emperors they expanded their realm absorbing many of the local kingdoms and tribe in-till the Volsinii empire was the size it is today. The empire weather the following decades with little problem in till 40 year before the present day. During the period the current emperor at time Cyamus Aetius following the notion of his predecessor attempted to enacted major land reforms to shift the power away from the nobles. A long with modernizing his nation. The nobility realizing the amount of power they stood to lose revolted. Emperor Cyamus was too weak to be able to whip them into line before they could rise armies to fight the emperor. For the next three years the loyalist forces fought a losing battle against the rebels eventually resulting in Emperor Cyamus death on the battlefield. He son Messor Aetius was soon coronated. Messor unlike his father was a far more capable emperor. Taking helm of the shattered imperial army, he reformed it into a new fighting force. With new technology and doctrine, he took back the initiative defeating the noble’s armies. Retaking the territories loss within first years of the war within months. Then going to crush the remain nobles hold outs. Despite this revolts and other rebellions flared up over the empire. Spending the next decades on campaign to keep the empire together. At the same time the empress oversaw the industrialization of the empire. But as the empire was stabilizing once again the super volcano erupted. The eruption completely devastated the western provinces and did considerable damage to the rest. The elves native to the southern parts of the empire took this a divine sign and rose up in revolt. Forcing the empire to split vital resources in fighting the elves and rebuilding the empire. Although the empire faces a great charge it was able to rebuild it self thanks to Volsinii determination. Although the empire is still involved in the brush war in south of the empire. [/hider] Nation Relations: The Republic of Avalia: Long standing rivals for most of there histories. Fenice: There is a mutual dislike between the nations. Due to past conflict and territorial loss to the empire. Empire of Oswaria: trade partners.