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The basic premise of the RP is a series of interlinked industrial conflict over several nations. Each nation sets the rules for its own conflict. You can RP groups within another country, if that country invites you. For example, I will be RPing the Farminan government and corporations and need someone to RP the unions.

More RPers may join after the commencement. RPs may take several roles over several nations.

Furthermore I won't go chasing around after people, do your own chasing/checking.

Please state:
Previously available roles wanted.
Whether your nation will play "host" to part of the confict
What roles are availabe in your nation if it is a host
If you do not see a role you want, please post your role of choice.

Nations who have shown interest (I'll TG them later):
Royale Daito (terrorist???)
Mini Miehm
Praetonia (govt/corp?)
Kzuu Mai (union?)
Mondoth (union?)
Doomingsland
Upper Xen (union?)


Formal roles:
(Nationality of Role (underlined) above Role: Roleplayer

Farminan Roles
Farminan Government: Farmina
Farminan Corporations (all): Farmina
Construction Worker's Union: Aust
Maritime Union of Farmina: Camel Eaters
Other unions: (if required)

Brydog Roles:
Farrget Arms Company: Brydog
Others: ????

The Burnsian Desert Roles:
Burnsian General Transport: Burnsian Desert
United Transportation Assembly Professionals:
Other: ????

Camel Eaters Roles
The Industrial Workers of Celtic Descent of Camel Eaters: Camel Eaters
Other: ????

Concador Roles
Govt: Concador
Corporations: Concador
Auto Union: Kzuu Mai

Camewottian Roles
Govt: Camewot
Other: ???

Roach-buster Roles
Govt: Roach-busters
Others: ???

Concermo Roles
Mercenary: Concermo
Intelligence and Recon Officer: Flaming Souls

Austian Roles
Govt: Aust
Civilians: Aust
The national Commerce and white collar workers association:

Xenizen Roles
Free Labour Association: Upper Xen
Xenizen Workers of the World:


Threads:
Clash of the Titans: Intro & Conflict in Farmina
Concador: Concador moves to destroy Auto Union

Construction Worker's Union: Monopolised construction labour. Known as the construction mafia for its strong armed tactics. Mottos include "If provoked, we strike" and "Hell to the scabs." Strong allies of the MUF.

Maritime Union of Farmina: Again has monopolised their industry's labour, but does not have the same strong armed tactics as the CWU. Considered highly inefficient (ie slack), but still has the power to laud over any changes, much like its constuction union ally.

Why not. I'll jump in.

Burnsian General Transportation: A government-funded corporation that will monopolize the transportation (services and goods) industry until that sector of the Burnsian economy rebounds.

Could I RP the Construction Workers Union in Farmina?

You missed me off the list, btw.

I would like either the Farminan Maritime Union or to create my own.

The Industrial Workers of Celtic Descent of Camel Eaters.

The IWCDCE is extremely effective at organizing unions and labor movements around the world. Originally started to protect those Celts who were being unfairly treated under the very short lived reign of Queen Georgia Hoskins. It has since spread its membership base and is the largest working union in CE. Representing almost every trade. Uses strong armed tactics and violence. The top levels of management are a bit of a secret society and have been dubbed the Molly Maguires by many non-unionist bosses, the Molly Maguires was an Irish secrety society/union that was responsible for killing many bosses that didn't pay fair wage, because of their strong violence tactics.

I hope they work cause I'd love to RP them.

I will be Farrget Arms Company.

FAC is a union friendly corpation that is Brydog's number firearms maker. They support unions and the CEO, John Farrget II is a member of the Liberal Communist Party.

I will RP as my gov. and the major corporations. If someone wants they can be the union in my country. If not, i'll do it.

The Auto Union (AU) is the biggest union in Concador. They are known to occasionally resort to teroristb actions if desperate for results. (They will lead the popssible revolt).

This idea sounds really cool but I can't think of a good union, I might join later.

BTW: what is the tone of this RP, will people be hiring assassins or will it be negotiations or will the unions be committing terroristic acts or all of the above?

Since the RP will be occuring in a series of host nations, each nation will set its own rules. In Farmina the only rules will be those of reality. So to answer your question Mondoth all of the above, unless otherwise stated.

If you are playing as your own nation (or part of it) please state what other roles in your nation need filling.

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as said in the other thread, i would like to RP a single character.

the one i had in mind is a freelance mercenary of Concremo origins, and will be paid per head by the Farmian government for helping to crush the uprising. he is the utmost form of proffesional and will resort to any means neccesary to get the job done. he puts the success of the job before his own safety, but not before his life. He was responsible for prematurely ending the second Concremo Civil War, aiding the mysterious third faction that eventually took power.

Alas, I cannot join, too many other things taking up my time, sorry. I will watch though. Maybe I could play a character that isnt used very often...

an intellegence and recon gathering friend of my character prehaps?

Aye, that could work. However right now I have to go to work...blargh, but I will work on the character while I am there. TG me any info on my chars friend...or your char, whichever phrasing you prefer.

Can I be the Liberal Democrat unions of Farmina?

TG sent to Flaming Souls

also, would you mind telegramming it back because i want to save it for possible use in this strikebreakers thread.

i'll be my goverment- and maybe a Austian citizen? and can i be the Construction Worker's Union?

bump

I am in, but it appears that I will be able to play a more substantial role, however I enjoy the idea of playing the intel recon guy for concremo...

This is UX/RALM...here are my unions.

Since the middle 20th Century, the Labor movement in Upper Xen has been split into Socialist and anti-Socialist ("free labor") groups.

Socialists

The Xenizen Populist Workingman's Coalition-

A group of three major socialist labor unions, the Amalgamated Steelworker's Union (representing Socialist elements in Steel, Auto, and other parts of Heavy Industry, formed in 1896), the Technology Worker's Equity Group (organized by IT technicians, and computer workers in 1981), and the Farmers' Equity Group (representing farm workers, i.e. fruit pickers, formed in 1971), the XPWC (formed in 1991 by a pact between the three) is infamous for active organization, bellicose rhetoric, and open embrace of Socialist policy. Strong all over Upper Xen, they helped mobilize voters to defeat Gordon Lew in the last election. Recently, they have been instrumental in organizing Red Guard militias and raising money for the Fujimoto war effort. Dubbed "the most insidious labor union in Upper Xen" for its ability to radicalize even the most innocent unions, as evidenced during the recent war. Membership is 2,000,000+

The Borderworlders' Unified Labor Front-

Organized by Vortiguants in 1934 in response to discrimination from more mainstream unions, the BULF has since grown to a following of over 750,000, drawing from Borderworld peoples and human sympathizers. Initially anti-Communist, they soon grew more radical during the 60's in their fight for Borderworlder rights. They represent workers from all groups.

The Japan Redeemed Construction Union-

Formed by construction workers who decided they had had enough of the Yakuza in 1991, the JRCU at 900,000 strong throught Xenizen Japan is not Socialist per se, but it embraces a highly liberal agenda and often sides with the Socialists in many strikes. It uses sit down strikes and a fervent apolitical agenda to meet its goals.

The Xenizen Workers of the World-

Ultra Radical, this group, inspired by "Big Bill" Haywood's IWW and formed in 1921 and sponsored by Moscow during the Cold War, is way more radical than their inspiration. It was once even classified as a "terrorist" group for its occasional use of violence in meeting its goals. Openly Communist and embracing all workers (even students!), it stages May Day rallies and embraces a highly political agenda of class warfare. Commanding 600,000 only, it is infamous for sitdown strikes, "dirty" protests, occupation of buildings at Universities and workplaces, even acts of arson and assasination. The group has even turned on its own; several whistleblowers were reportedly executed by the organization in a reputed revenge killing. Rosa L. Fujimoto reportedly spent time in this union, organizing students in a massive protest march in 1996.

The Xenizen Miner's Union-
The Xenizen Miner's Union was formed in 1869, one of the first in UX. Initally small, it expanded during the latter 19th century, especially benefiting from the influx of Russian Laborers during and after the Russo-Xenizen War. The organization led several violent strikes in 1891, 1902 and 1919. Suppressed during the Meiji Imperium and WWII, it grew in the postwar era and in the 1950's, joined with the Fre Labor Assn. to demand better working rights. The turmoil of the 1960's and 70's caused the group to split, as anti-Socialists formed the Free Miner's Union. Commands 1,200,000, centered in Manchuria. Actively organizing, defensive.

The Xenizen Longshoremen's Union-

Formed in 1889 in Tokyo and Shanghai, the XLU worked to end "shanghaing" and to better conditions of dock workers. The group gained notoriety for a strike versus Nippon Yusen Kaisha Line in 1912, when a two month general strike nearly drove NYK to bankruptcy and precipitated economic chaos. The group was monitored during WWI by the Meiji Government, and it was the target of a massive "Red Scare." Like the Miner's Union and others, the union grew during the postwar era, and by the end of the 50's, it had dominated all other sea shipping unions. It broke up in 1980 when it was revealed that ten members of the Board of Directors were Soviet Spies, and conservative members formed the Patriotic Dockworkers' Union. Has 3,000,000 in its rolls. Corrupt, and rumored to have ties with the Red Mafiya.

"Free Labor" Anti Communist Groups

Xenizen Free Labor Association-

Fromed in 1904 as the Xenizen Labor Federation, the XFLA adopted its name in 1950 to differentiate itself from the rising tide of Socialist inspired unions. It is made up of the United Steel and Auto Workers of Upper Xen (formed after the American UAW and United Steelworkers, they merged in the late 1940's), the United Tool And Die of Upper Xen (power tools union, formed in 1930's), the Transportation Union of Upper Xen (started as the Xenizen Railway Union in 1879, organizes the air and land shipping industries). It is conservative, and anti-Communist, and has had corruption scandals in the past. However, it is also an active organizer, and an active political body, having won important rights in the past. It commands 4,000,000-6,000,000+ workers, a testament to its massive support base, and was instrumental in denying several major airports and rail hubs to the Reds in the recent Civil War.

The Xenizen Farmer's Coalition-

Formed in 1931 as the Farmer's Union, the group is powerful in southern China,and competes with the FEG for the allegiance of fruit pickers and other workers. They have appealed to rice farmers especially, as the XFC has won them improtant rights in many cases. It offers legal representation to its members, and it is an active organization. It differs however, in that it often uses the tactics of the Socialists against them; an idea that has isolated the XFC in some circles. Still, with 2,000,000+ farmers under its belt, it is no slouch.

The Free Miner's Union-

Conservative group that split from the Miner's Union in the late 70's. Has 1,300,000. Feuds with old Miners, and is famous for actually approving safety guidelines for mines as a kind of regulatory body (often, these are strict and really safe!). Very reliable, but also very conservative; prefers to arbitrate.

The Patriotic Dockworkers' Union-

See history for the Longshoremen's up to 1980. Very trustworthy, as it is infamous for self-policing, and an almost militarized structure. Levelheaded, is headed by "Big Boss" Takeshi, a man famous for settling most arbitrations (both for his group and others) in favor of unions. Centered in Japan, 2,000,000 under its belt.

The Construction Workers of UX-

Infamously Corrupt, this group was founded in 1856, one of the earliest unions. Like many of UX's unions, it had its big heyday in the 30's-50's. However, beginning in the 20's (in an effort sponsored by the Meiji and later Tojo governments), much of its organization became infiltrated by Yakuzas and Triads in an effort to try and control the union after it tried to stop work on new naval yards in order to protest the increasingly militarist policies of the government. The effort worked, but it also left the union rotten to the core, as dissidents began dissapearing and corruption became rampant. Eventually, by 1991, large segments of the union had had enough, and left. The remainder, some 900,000, are still under the domination of gangsters, though the recent initatives of Gordon Lew have curbed the more blatant abuses.

I'll play one of the conservative unions, probably the Free Labor Assn.

I'm the FAC? I was hoping to be Burnsian General...

By the way, here is the union for BGT (Burnsian General Transportation):

United Transportation Assembly Professionals: Grease monkeys with a fancy name. Known to threaten BGT with strikes, etc., because BGT is unable to go overseas due to their support by the Burnsian Government.

I want in.

Hi
By any chance could i please be a small group of terrorist trying to cancel off any trade aliances and stufe like that?
Also defending people if stufe goes wrong like the military atacking and the like?

bump

I assume your going to be RPing the RB government and corporations?

What other groups do you need RPed by the other RPers?

I want in.

Please state:
Previously available roles wanted.
Whether your nation will play "host" to part of the confict
What roles are availabe in your nation if it is a host

Hi
By any chance could i please be a small group of terrorist trying to cancel off any trade aliances and stufe like that?
Also defending people if stufe goes wrong like the military atacking and the like?
1) I'd rather not; that really isn't what this RP is about. If you want to go blow stuff up, fine, but not here.
2) Terrorists defending the public from a military attack, I dont think that belongs here either.

as said in the other thread, i would like to RP a single character.

the one i had in mind is a freelance mercenary of Concremo origins, and will be paid per head by the Farmian government for helping to crush the uprising. he is the utmost form of proffesional and will resort to any means neccesary to get the job done. he puts the success of the job before his own safety, but not before his life. He was responsible for prematurely ending the second Concremo Civil War, aiding the mysterious third faction that eventually took power.

You can RP a single mercinary, but he ain't coming to Farmina. And I don't think a single person would stand much chance against any mob of angry unionists.

I'm the FAC? I was hoping to be Burnsian General...

By the way, here is the union for BGT (Burnsian General Transportation):

United Transportation Assembly Professionals: Grease monkeys with a fancy name. Known to threaten BGT with strikes, etc., because BGT is unable to go overseas due to their support by the Burnsian Government.

Sorry, my mistake. Fixed.

Can I be the Liberal Democrat unions of Farmina?

No.
Farminan unions tend to be socially conservative. Plus in Farmina a liberal is a "gay conservative".

I'll play one of the conservative unions, probably the Free Labor Assn.

And what organisations will you be RPing against, so I can put it on the list.

i'll be my goverment- and maybe a Austian citizen? and can i be the Construction Worker's Union?

Yes to all.

Are you going to need some unions or corporations RPed in your nation, so I can put them on the list.

Could I RP the Construction Workers Union in Farmina?

You missed me off the list, btw.

Sorry, but Aust is the CWU, are there any other roles you want? Plus there are more coming, so you can wait. Or do you want to make a role in KM?

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=418217

Sign up is still open; but the conflict is now underway (at least in Farmina)

Bump for more sign ups

Sorry, but Aust is the CWU, are there any other roles you want? Plus there are more coming, so you can wait. Or do you want to make a role in KM?

OK. In that case I'll RP the Auto Union in Concador, if possible. If not I'll RP a single Kzuu Maian.

Okay, Austian union, The national Commerce and white collar workers association.

i dont intend to win the whole conflict with one guy, but just conduct high-scale assassinations/guarella(sp?) bombings etc. i wont get in the way. promise.

No.
Farminan unions tend to be socially conservative. Plus in Farmina a liberal is a "gay conservative".

:s Ok, then I'll be the Camewottian gov :)

And what organisations will you be RPing against, so I can put it on the list.

As the Free Labor Association, I'll fight the Xenizen Workers of the World in UX (with guns even; UX is at Civil War), and I will compete against the Farminan Corporations, siding with the Farminan Unions as a sympathetic force.

I wonder...can the Yakuza-dominated Xenizen Construction Union try to fight the Farminan "Construction Mafia?" It might be interesting...

OK. In that case I'll RP the Auto Union in Concador, if possible. If not I'll RP a single Kzuu Maian.

Okay, BUT ask Concador first.
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=418386

i dont intend to win the whole conflict with one guy, but just conduct high-scale assassinations/guarella(sp?) bombings etc. i wont get in the way. promise.

If your going to make a mess in someones country, ask that nation first.

As the Free Labor Association, I'll fight the Xenizen Workers of the World in UX (with guns even; UX is at Civil War), and I will compete against the Farminan Corporations, siding with the Farminan Unions as a sympathetic force.

I wonder...can the Yakuza-dominated Xenizen Construction Union try to fight the Farminan "Construction Mafia?" It might be interesting...

I dont think we need to bring the Yakuza into this...

And I think I have updated everything. Camel Eaters, respond to my thread.

I am not just some guy...I am an intel recon expert...

I am not just some guy...I am an intel recon expert...

SOME intel recon expert GUY

I'm interested. There aren't any labor unions in Risban, but the Big Four (the four largest companies in the empire) pretty much control all business and workers.
Big Four: The Scorpius Corporation, the Zorag Company, Hermes Communications, the Risban Automotive Industry.
Now, the nation of Muru instigated a general strike in ScorpCorp in January that resulted in their corporate headquarters being temporarily shut down, so there are some feelings flying around...

I also play the nation "Sodalitas de Umbras", which is a super-secret intelligence/terrorist organization that is based in Risban and operates in Upper Xen, Green Sun, Phalanix, Yugoamerica, the Committee of Vigilance, Muru, the Real ALM, the United Defence Fronteir, and any nation holding a Risbanian Embassy. There are strong reports that they have connections with someone high up in Roach-Busters. There has been recent (past three months) activity in Upper Xen, Green Sun, and Roach-Busters. ((The Island of Rose and Helveticuz both showed interest, meaning that the society has some operations in those nations too)).
The Society of Shadows OOC Information (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=8724138#post8723586)

The S.o.S. would probably be good at pushing riots and activities and stuff and inserting their influence into high levels of government be accepting more people into their fold to begin working closer towards their final goal (read given topic).


And then, of course, I've got that nice old government of Risban... Heh.

So...
Risban---> Interested.

I'll play a mediators role in this conflict.

I'll play a mediators role in this conflict.

Thats fine, if anyone want mediation.

I'm interested. There aren't any labor unions in Risban, but the Big Four (the four largest companies in the empire) pretty much control all business and workers.
Big Four: The Scorpius Corporation, the Zorag Company, Hermes Communications, the Risban Automotive Industry.
Now, the nation of Muru instigated a general strike in ScorpCorp in January that resulted in their corporate headquarters being temporarily shut down, so there are some feelings flying around...


That could work if a unformal union came into being; or there are still unfilled union roles in other nations.

Conador agreed to let me RP the AWU.

Conador agreed to let me RP the AWU.

Noted.

Bump

Need reply.

Need reply.

I'm waiting for Camel-eaters to post. On the other thread. If he doesn't soon, I'll give his role to someone else.

Thats fine, if anyone want mediation.

They will, eventually, until then I'll be waiting and watching...

The new formal OOC thread:

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=418998

This thread is now officially dead.