Sapta Sindhu
04-07-2006, 18:19
2006-Avian Flu Sweeps the World; Costa Rica closes borders in an attempt to prevent contamination. It comes anyway, many tropical birds die putting many species on the endangered list. In addition 15,000 people die.
2006-PLN Party wins elections for president, and 23 of the 57 seats in the legislature.
2007-Two year War begins. Costa Rica is neutral; the increased price of oil forces much of the Costa Rican infrastructure to switch to biodiesel.
2010-Civil war in Panama causes the activation of some National Guard units to the border for additional security.
2010-PLN Elected to another four year term this time with 31 of the 57 seats
2011-2012-World Wide Darkness.
late 2012-Panamanian Civil War heats up. The border region is put on alert for the first time since 1948 Costa Rica creates a standing army to guard the border.
early 2013-Costa Rica appeals to the United States for help in training and equipping the new Costa Rican Army. The United States provides military advisers and hardware to the small force.
2014-PLN wins election for a third year running, this time with 42 of the 57 seats.
2014-After a year of exhaustive training the United States military Advisers leave. The Costa Rican Military is now an elite professional force.
2015-Game Start.
Facts
Population:
4,563,000
Head of State and Government:
Esteban Ramirez
Majority Party:
PLN-73%
Government Type:
Democratic Republic
Official Religion:
No official religion
Official Language:
Spanish
Military
Army
Personnel:
12,000
Small Arms:
SIG 226 pistol
MP5 Submachine gun
CQBR Carbine
M 4 Carbine
Manned Arms:
M249 Squad Automatic Rifle
M82 Sniper Rifle
M120 Mortar
M224 Mortar
AT Arms:
Predator SRAW
MGL-140
AT4
Tanks and Combat Vehicles:
M1A2 Abrams
APCs:
LAV 25
Artillery:
M119 A1 Howitzer
Navy
Personnel: 3,932
Equipment:
1 Arleigh Burke Class Destroyers
3 Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigates.
5 Patrol boats
2 Supply Ships
1 Mine layer
Air Force
Personnel: 1500 pilots and ground crew
Aircraft:
F16E
A10 Warthogs
B1B
Helicopters:
AH-1 Cobra
UH-1 Iroquois
H47 Chinook
2006-PLN Party wins elections for president, and 23 of the 57 seats in the legislature.
2007-Two year War begins. Costa Rica is neutral; the increased price of oil forces much of the Costa Rican infrastructure to switch to biodiesel.
2010-Civil war in Panama causes the activation of some National Guard units to the border for additional security.
2010-PLN Elected to another four year term this time with 31 of the 57 seats
2011-2012-World Wide Darkness.
late 2012-Panamanian Civil War heats up. The border region is put on alert for the first time since 1948 Costa Rica creates a standing army to guard the border.
early 2013-Costa Rica appeals to the United States for help in training and equipping the new Costa Rican Army. The United States provides military advisers and hardware to the small force.
2014-PLN wins election for a third year running, this time with 42 of the 57 seats.
2014-After a year of exhaustive training the United States military Advisers leave. The Costa Rican Military is now an elite professional force.
2015-Game Start.
Facts
Population:
4,563,000
Head of State and Government:
Esteban Ramirez
Majority Party:
PLN-73%
Government Type:
Democratic Republic
Official Religion:
No official religion
Official Language:
Spanish
Military
Army
Personnel:
12,000
Small Arms:
SIG 226 pistol
MP5 Submachine gun
CQBR Carbine
M 4 Carbine
Manned Arms:
M249 Squad Automatic Rifle
M82 Sniper Rifle
M120 Mortar
M224 Mortar
AT Arms:
Predator SRAW
MGL-140
AT4
Tanks and Combat Vehicles:
M1A2 Abrams
APCs:
LAV 25
Artillery:
M119 A1 Howitzer
Navy
Personnel: 3,932
Equipment:
1 Arleigh Burke Class Destroyers
3 Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigates.
5 Patrol boats
2 Supply Ships
1 Mine layer
Air Force
Personnel: 1500 pilots and ground crew
Aircraft:
F16E
A10 Warthogs
B1B
Helicopters:
AH-1 Cobra
UH-1 Iroquois
H47 Chinook