Nation Name: Steam Coalition Flag:[IMG]http://i58.tinypic.com/2uom35z.jpg[/IMG] Capitol: KnightCliff Capitol Population: 750,000 Population: 9 million Major cities: KnightCliff, Stet, ShadowsRest Racial demographics: A little bit of everything with humans being the majority. Society: Science is on everyone's tongue, while the rich seek the latest gadgets and style the poor generally work till their fingers are raw. Its tough to be poor in the Steam Coalition, people are often down trodden and beat. Everyone strives to one day sit on capital hill to have enough money to do the pushing. The only way to do that is either become some one important, invent something of worth or be born into it. Law: In the coalition the law is firm and swift. On the streets there are men in uniform known as judges their job is to up hold the law and too pass swift SNF fair judgment upon the people. Though often they abuse their power. Education: education is something everyone seeks. Often times only the middle class and the rich can afford it. It consists of 15 years of teaching, and learning. By the time the adult comes out they can read, write, perform complex math, know plenty about math, and have a mind for business. The other side of the house is the military school where the poor and often times the middle class can attend. This school lasts for 8 years where the students learn to read,write, basic math, and of course military knowledge. Technology: Of recent years magic Has been on meny a persons tongue often times people want to discover how to use it, to harness its potential. Other than magic, flying machines, medicines, weapons, and new and improved walkers. Tax: Every citizen pays a tax, its takes 35% of their income per year. This helps pay for schooling, infrastructure and other odds and ends of the government. Imports: Magic items, relics, minerals, wood, food. Exports: Fantastical contraptions, walkers, weapons, gadgets, clothing accessories, and many more things. Industries: Mining, Lumber, Weapons, Walkers, and other such things. Renown Associations: School of thought, School of Military minded young folk or MS and Steam powered industries. Government: Democratic Monarch (Royal house and noble pool vote upon laws, Heirs, and blue blood etiquette. ) Relations: ( to other governments ) Important officials: King Charles Valdr Queen Alexandra Valdr Prince Duncan Valdr Lord Byron Currency: Kings Bit or known by the popular name Blood Bit. 1 oz of iron = 1 blood bit 1oz of silver = 100 blood bits 1 oz of gold = 500 blood bits. Military: Total 900,000 Infantry 300,000 - the infantry are equipped with the most up to date rifles. They are all expertly drilled in formation and uniform regulation. Though they do not fight in standard line formations as their forefathers did. They have combat uniforms which consist of a chest plate, helmet, and gas mask. They are also drilled in wrestling and hand to hand combat. Dress uniforms are white shirts, black button up jackets, black slacks, dress shoes. Often times medals will be presented on jacket and such. Steam Guard: A group of highly trained and armored warriors, outfitted with steam powered armor, it not being much larger than an old fashion plate mail. With steam assisted strength they double their natural ability. Though the S.P.A. ( Steam powered armor ) takes years of training to master .They brandish shields, axes, and often times steam powered machine guns, Capable of 500 round per minute, or small hand cannons. Navy: 250,000 Sailors are top of the line and trained and drilled regularly. There are multiple classes of ships but the most prominent are the Destroyer Class, Frigate Class, And Dreadnaught Class. Destroyer class: Crew of 500, has four deck guns, forward and aft. Each are 5in. Guns. Has reinforced hulls and two turbo prop engines giving it speed. It has two rudders allowing it to have a better turning radius. Frigate class: 250 sailors, it has three deck guns 10in. Has a single large steam engine, and has one rudder. Making it small and fast. Dreadnaught class: 5,000 sailors truly large ship. It boasts 12, 10in guns, and 4, 24in guns. It has quad reinforced hull, four main engines, three rudders. Steam Air Corp: 300,000 Has several type of ships ships.. Air Destroyer: Holds 300 airmen, its armed with 4, 5in guns, and filled with explosives. Reinforced balloons allow for high altitude. Air Frigate: Holds 100 men, has a single 5in cannon, it has 20 50lb bombs, and is outfitted with two steam engines giving it speed and maneuverability. Landscape: Wild life: Important locations: History: In the older times, six major kingdoms ruled the lands that are now known as steam collation. They fought and slaughtered one another for hundreds of years, slowly but surely the kingdoms began to run out of money, food and soldiers. They were exhausted from the wars having long since forgotten them. They signed a peace agreement and all went their separate ways to lick their wound. But a small city state, rose quickly to power. Their technology were more advanced, their soldiers way of fighting unique compared to the old kingdoms. They came quickly, their artillery rained down hell fire. Their cartridge rifles fired quicker than their muskets, their newly invented walker artillery destroying their city walls. While cannon shells bounced off its hull. After a year of fighting they board before a single ruler. And thus formed the steam collation. Strengths: Industrious, military weapons, training, wealthy, scientifically advanced. Weaknesses: Separation of upper and lower class, species separation, and staunch noble cast. Fashion/style: Generally dressed like this of the Victorian era. With clockwork and intricate devices incorporated through out. Art: Elequant, and smooth mostly realistic paintings. Important dates:(fluff) Weird laws/rules:(fluff) Fun facts: (fluff) . Species Name: Human Race/species: Human Description: Look at yourself! Natural abilities: apposable thumb! Lifespan: 70-80 years Important members: Royal family Relations to other species: History: Primary Language: Sekr Secondary Language: Common Religion: Important members: Strengths: Weaknesses: