NationStates Jolt Archive

OOC: Ok IC goes here. I don't think we'll need D/Ns...unless you want them. Or maybe this will act as quasiDNs

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Republic of New Jersey

Governor Jon Corzine (2008-)
Capital: Trenton
Population: 9,000,000
GDP: $416 Billion
Official Language: English

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Military:
New Jersey Militia
-42,000 troops

New Jersey Air Militia
-8,000
-uses F-16s

New Jersey Naval Militia
-10,000

More to come...

Flag Can Be Found Here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Flag_of_Maryland.svg)
Seal Can Be Found Here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Maryland_state_seal.png)

People's Republic of Maryland

Governor Mishcka Santon
Capital: Silver Spring
Population: 6,000,000
GDP: US$328 billion

Military: APRM

300,000 infantrymen
50 M1A2 Abrams tanks
60 M113 APCs
20 M2 Bradleys.

Special Forces: 300 Operators

The Democratic State of California
Leader: President Nick Stevens
Capital: Los Angeles
Population: 38,920,967
GDP: $976.9 billion
Goverment: Democracy

California Army
-500,000

California Air Force
-60,000

California Navy
-20,000

Republic of Florida

Governor: Chris Baker
Capital: Tallahassee
Population: 17,789,864

Military: Floridian Guard

Floridian Army: 20,000 infantrymen 150 M1A2 Abrams tanks, 30 AH-64 Apache helicopters, 40 UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, 10 M113 APCs, 2 M2 Bradleys.

Florida Air National Guard:

125th Fighter Wing: 40 F-15

116th Bomber Wing: ??? **Under Construction** (I'm looking for that information)

Florida Special Forces: 100 Operators

Flag of Texas (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Texas.svg/300px-)
Seal of Texas (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f9/Texas_state_seal.png/180px-Texas_state_seal.png)

Republic of Texas

President: Rick Perry
Capital: Austin
Population: 22,859,968
GDP: $982.4 billion
Government: Democracy

Military: (Rough estimates )
Army: 550,000
14th Marine Regiment
4th Reconnaissance Battlion
4th Marine Airlift Wing
5th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery
507th Maintenance Company
3rd Corps- 1st Cavalary Division, 4th Infantry Division, 3rd Armoured Cavarly Regiment, & 13th Sustainment Command
Air Force: 10,000-15,000
7th Bomb Wing
12th Tactical Fighter Wing
Navy: 35,000
Ingleside Naval Station
National Guard/ Militia: 20,000
36th Infantry Division
Texas State Guard: 15,000- 20,000
Air Wing
Medical Reserve Corps
1st, 8th, 2nd, 19th, 4th, 39th, Regiments
Maritime Regiment
37th Training Wing
149th Fighter Wing

Diplomacy:
Arkansas- N/A
California- N/A
Delaware- N/A
Florida- Ally
Hawaii- N/A
Maryland- N/A
Massachusettes- N/A
Michigan- N/A
Mississippi- N/A
New Jersey- N/A
New York- N/A
Ohio- N/A
Pennsylvania- N/A
Virginia- N/A

The Confederacy of Mississippi

Leader: Governor Edward Ballard
Capital: Jackson
Population: 3,084,978
GDP: $102 Billion
Government: Republic

The Confederacy of Mississippi maintains a small central government, with most of the state simply run by local militias, which therefore report to the central government, led by Governor Ed Ballard. The state maintains a nice military, with two main bases; Camp Shelby for the southern half of the state, and Camp McCain for the northern half. The state maintains roughly 79,000 troops, with about 7,500 being basic infantry. This is severely dwarfed by the state militia, also known as the local government system, which maintains an estimated 142,000 members, ranging from the Jackson Metropolitan Militia, to the Cleveland Underground. The only aviation assets the state maintains is a retrofitted tanker battalion, which has been redesigned to become an AC-130 Spectre unit; and the 185th Aviation Group, which maintains all types of helicopters utilized by the former United States Armed Forces. Units range from Military Police to Air Traffic Control, to Field Artillery and Support. Camp McCain also houses the main supplement of the former United States' Special Forces Southeastern Command, and is maintained to the highest standard possible.

The Republic of Ohio
Governor: Don Lanzen
Capital: Columbus
Population: 12,000,000 est
GDP: $419 billion

Military: Ohio Guard

Army of the Republic of Ohio: 30,000 men, numerous blackhawks, m1 abrams, cobra helecopters, anti-aircraft missiles, and artillery

Ohio Naval Militia:
30 Boats
15000 men
1 frigate in cunstruction


Following the breakup of the Union, Ohio stayed basicly the same. They are thinking of free nationwide healthcare

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Governor: Mitt Romney
Capital: Boston
Pop: 6,349,097
GDP: USD$318billion
Military: Mass. Defense Forces (OOC: Following are from global security)

Ground Defense Force (est. at 10,000, with at least 200,000 more available in reserve as of yet unorganized)-

State Area Command
51st Troop Command
79th Troop Command
26th Brigade, 29th ID (Light)
42nd Division Artillery
101st Regiment (RTI)
215TH Army Band
272nd Chemical Co
Co A 118th Medical Bn

Air Defense Force-
C Co 1-126th Aviation
D Co 1-126th Aviation
C Co 3-126th Aviation

Maritime Self-Defense Force (OOC: This part I fudged)-

Assorted ex-Coast Guard elements

A center of liberal thought and intellectualism, Massachusetts was actually one of the few states to object to the dissolution of the Old US, owing to its unique heritage. However, as it is now on its own, the state has begun to prepare itself from potential enemies....

In the meantime, Governor Romney has gone ahead with his state's free healthcare plan, and has also begun floating a bill to expand the T into a statewide transit network, using a mix of new construction and old Amtrak lines requistioned by the state. And, Noam Chomsky has put out yet another book extolling his anarchist philiosophy (sigh).

The Democratic Socialist Republic of Michigan

Revolutionary Leader: Comrade Firuza Salehi
Capitol: Detroit
Population: 9,938,444
GDP: (to figure out)
Government: The DSRM is under the iron fist of the Revolutionary Worker's Party of Michigan. The RWPM, both a political party and an army, makes it hard to tell whether the DSRM is your average one-party socialist dictatorship or a military junta with a socialist twist.
La Bandera (http://flagspot.net/images/u/uy}pcu.gif)

Military (Revolutionary Worker's Party of Michigan)
Total 99,384 personnel

Army (People's Army of Michigan)= 80%

Navy (People's Navy of Michigan)= 10%

Air Force (People's Air Force of Michigan)= 10%

More to come...

Ohio has voted to have a free national healthcare system. They are also looking into expanding the Rapid Transit of Cleveland and the Cincinatti Subway. They are also looking into purchasing rockets from Iran...

In a controversial amendment, the Commonwealth Legislature is now debating a bill that would make service in the Defense Force mandatory, with a period of two years. Demonstrators in Harvard Yard called the bill "racist" and "warmongering," meanwhile, supporters say it will help provide a pool of trained manpower to help defend the Commonwealth.

A seperate bill, calling for the expansion of the Maritime Section, is less controversial, calling for a new Air Station on Martha's Vineyard and a new complex at Gloucester to house the MS, plus the addition of six new frigates and four destroyers, plus a possible submarine force to be raised.

On another note, the T bill has been passed, and construction has begun. The Commonwealth Transport Network, which is still being dubbed the T by many, will extend all over the state. The bill itself also contained a rider adding a 5% tax on SUVs and vehicles with less than 23mpg to encourage use of the network.

Pennsylvania would like to work on an interstate transit/train system with the great lakes states.

In a sad day, the dictator, Victor Formose has been murdered. He is replaced by Ana Hertsman, who promises to bring more political rights to the people, and bring the people out of the "near total anarchy that this state is witnessing"

Ohio accepts Pennsylvania's offer.

Like Japan in the 30s, Ohio has started a tremendous shipbuilding program to help get cities like Cleveland and Toledo out of poverty, and to get some power for ourselves.
Cleveland mayor Wilt Goodwin has been quoted as saying "its nice to see people with all that potential off the streets and working for their country".

Anti-war people have nothing to complain about, as they dislike poverty too...

In other news, the Pittsburg Steelers have Pwnt everyone, Thank You

This is just to subscribe btw.

Ana has instaed a new law. Now, there will be many more people in the government. A special law making group will be made, but all laws can be vetoed by the Premier.

Also, the Premier is now elected whenever one dies.

The Usage of drugs outside of the home or other specifically authorized space is now prohibited.

The following legislation has been passed by Governor Ed Ballard:

-Gay marriage, as well as civil unions of homosexuals have been outlawed. Furthermore, public display of homosexuality is outlawed.

-Pascaguoula Naval Yard has been reopened, and is currently constructing vessels to traverse the Mississippi River for defense and trade purposes.

-No foreign ships are permitted to dock at any Mississippi ports unless granted permission by port authority, who must attain grant from the local militia or law.

-A proposal has gone forth to the Senate, which may allot for the advancement of Mississippi Armed Forces to enter Memphis, Tennessee, assimilating the city into the Confederacy.

Pennsylvania condemns Mississippi's disregard for basic civil rights. :fluffle: :fluffle:

The Governor of Ohio calls the Dictator (or w/e) of Mississippi to Cleveland for a conference discussing the Mississippi River.

Gay rights groups in Massachusetts make a fuss about the Mississippian laws outlawing homosexuality, and free trade groups in Mass also decry the new trade laws. However, the Commonwealth Government disavows any relationship with these groups.

In a controversial amendment, the Commonwealth Legislature is now debating a bill that would make service in the Defense Force mandatory, with a period of two years. Demonstrators in Harvard Yard called the bill "racist" and "warmongering," meanwhile, supporters say it will help provide a pool of trained manpower to help defend the Commonwealth.

A seperate bill, calling for the expansion of the Maritime Section, is less controversial, calling for a new Air Station on Martha's Vineyard and a new complex at Gloucester to house the MS, plus the addition of six new frigates and four destroyers, plus a possible submarine force to be raised.

On another note, the T bill has been passed, and construction has begun. The Commonwealth Transport Network, which is still being dubbed the T by many, will extend all over the state. The bill itself also contained a rider adding a 5% tax on SUVs and vehicles with less than 23mpg to encourage use of the network.

Work on the Commonwealth Transport Network has begun, with routes stretching from Great Barrington, Adams, and Pittsfield in the Western end, to Boston, Dartmouth, and Provincetown, with various stations and routes connecting various medium sized towns and cities. The network will mainly be a commuter system, though special transport lines out of Boston into other major Massachusetts cities such as Fall River will be made available.

Construction has also begun on the Gloucester Naval Yard. As for the national service bill, a heavily modified version has passed the Legislature, providing for officer status for college educated draftees, and provisions to allow them to continue their education whilst in service, along with other provisions that reduce term of service to one year.

Governor Corzine has signed a bill that will have all citizens of New Jersey take part in mandatory military service at age 18. Also, the New Jersey Naval Militia has begun building more warships and shipyards to better complement defense. Several existing ships are being deployed along the Delaware River and on the NJ side of New York Harbor. Troops are also being shifted to bases in more strategic locations.

With the rise in militarianism in other states, Governor Ed Ballard has assured the citizens of the Confederacy that there will not be a mandatory military enlistment for Mississippi.

With the rise in militarianism in other states, Governor Ed Ballard has assured the citizens of the Confederacy that there will not be a mandatory military enlistment for Mississippi.

Governor Romney assures Governor Ballard (as best as he can assure him, being a Yankee talking to a Southerner) that the National Service Act in place in Massachusetts is not for any militaristic purposes, and that the Commonwealth still seeks peaceful discourse with the old American states, including MS.

The State of Nebraska
Non-Military/Diplomatic Information

The Flag of Nebraska (http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/2041/nunst044cp4.gif)

The Seal of Nebraska (http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/7258/nunst045it3.gif)

The Governor of Nebraska Dave Heineman (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c2/Dave_heineman.jpg)

The Lt. Governor of Nebraska Rick Sheehy (http://img324.imageshack.us/img324/1166/sheehytu2.jpg)

The Population of Nebraska
1,711,263

The Capital of Nebraska
Lincoln

The Official Language of Nebraska
English

Military Information

Seal of the Nebraska National Guard (http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/419/nebnatlguardlogotanrc8.jpg)

Commander of the Nebarska National Guard
Mjr. Gen. Roger P. Lempke

Second in Command of the Nebraska National Guard
Sgt. Mjr. Thomas L. Shunk

Commander of the Nebraska Air National Guard
None, Mjr. Gen. Roger P. Lempke

Military Technology of the Nebraska National Guard ( Infantry )
The M4A1 Colt Carbine
The M16 Rifle
The M249 SAW Machine Gun
The Beretta 92FS Pistol
The "AT-4" Anti-Tank Rocket Propelled Grenade Launcher
( Other things...of course like the Frag and such :-P )

Military Technology of the Nebraska Naitonal Guard ( Armor )
The M1A1 Abrams MBT
The M1A2 Abrams MBT
The 'Humvee'
The 'Flat Bed'
etc *Several others that the US Army would have of course*

Military Technology of the Nebraska Air National Guard ( Jets and such )
The F-4 Phantom II
The F-5 Freedom Fighter
The F-14
The F-15
The F-16
The F-18
The F/A-18
The Boeing B-47 Stratojet
The Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker

Military Numbers of the Nebraska National and Air National Guard
Nebraska National Guard - *Note, all numbers are fictional*
Total - 112,324 Men and Women
In Active Duty - 32,305 Men and Women
Not in Active Duty - 80,019 Men and Women

Nebraska Air National Guard -
Total - 43,204 Men and Women
In Active Duty - 17,302 Men and Women
Not in Active Duty - 25,902 Men and Women

Total Number of Men and Women in the Combined Forces of the Air National Guard and the National Guard -
155,528

United State of New York
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Flag of New York
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Great Seal of New York

New York is a state in the former northeastern United States. It is called the United State of New York when there is need to distinguish it from New York City, the most populous city in both the state and the continent as well as to distinguish New York's system of government. Due to the preponderance of the population concentrated in the southern portion around New York City, the state is often regionalized into Upstate and Downstate with Downstate holding the upper hand because of a proportional population superiority to Upstate New York. New York's postal abbreviation is NY.

Official Language(s): None, English commonly used though not the dominant language
Capital: New York City
Largest City: New York City
Area: Ranked 27th
- Total: 141,205 km²
- Width: 455 km
- Length: 530 km
- % water: 13.3
- Latitude: 40°29'40"N to 45°0'42"N
- Longitude: 71°47'25"W to 79°45'54"W
Population: Ranked 3rd
- Total: 18,976,457
- Density: 155.18/km² (6th)
Elevation:
- Highest Point: 1,629 km
- Mean: 305 m
- Lowest Point: 0 m
Main National Holiday: Freedom Day (July 10, [1776])
Time Zone: Eastern: UTC-5/-4
State Animals: Beaver, Eagle
State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
State Fish: Brook Trout
State Insect: Ladybug
State Flower: Rose
State Tree: Sugar Maple
[this is really getting ridiculous, isn't it?]
State Gem: Garnet
State Beverage: Soda (pop for you Midwesterners)
State Fruit: Apple (obviously)
State Shell: Bay Scallop
State Muffin: Apple Muffin (wtf?)

Government and Politics

After the collapse of the United States, the State of New York, while reforming itself into the United State of New York, made only a few changes to the State governmental system to accomodate. Firstly, the position of President of New York replaced the Governor as the executive Head of State for New York and was alloted the powers to which the President of the United States would normally be given and the method to which a President was elected was reformed from the old US electoral college system to the popular vote system (meaning New York City ultimately decides who is President). The New York State Legislature soon became the Legislative Congress of the Republic and kept the old divisions of Assembly and Senate alive within the new Congress. A Constitutional Council appointed by the interim President (who was voted immediately after the US collapse) which made the appropriate changes to the State's constitution as well as adding various liberal civil rights to be protected (while they had the chance, why not?) which includes the right to property and the right for all consenting individuals to get married civilly (religiously was left as a matter to religions). New York was one of the only states to have a public medical system before the collapse and continues to maintain and extend the Medicaid program today.

The court system in New York is notable for its "backwards" naming: the state's trial court is called the New York Supreme Court, while the highest court in the state is the New York Court of Appeals.

New York's subordinate political units are its 62 counties. Other officially incorporated governmental units are towns, cities, and villages.

Many of New York's public services are carried out by public benefit corporations, frequently known as authorities or development corporations. The most famous examples are probably the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which oversees New York City's subway, and the Port Authority of New York. Some of New York's public benefit corporations have come under fire in recent years. The New York Times, for instance, has come to see many of them as obsolete and wasteful, even going so far as to refer to them a shadow government. Far from unique to New York State, and actually fairly common in English-speaking countries, public benefit corporations give the state the opportunity to carry out economic goals and infrastructure maintenance, while making risky investments that don't put the state's credit on the line.

The two main parties in politics remain the Democrats and the Republicans though New York is unique in continuing to be the only state which maintains and has both a Liberal Party of New York and Conservative Party of New York which, though are independent, work side-by-side the Democrats and Republicans and run united Democrat-Liberal and Republican-Conservative tickets. Several smaller parties also run on their own. Currently, the Assembly has 125 Democratic and Liberal seats and only 25 Republican and Conservative seats. The New York Senate, however, currently has 30 Republican/Conservative Senators, 30 Democrat/Liberal Senators, 1 Libertarian Senator and 1 Working Families Party Senator.

New York City is a major Democratic stronghold with liberal politics. Many of the state's other urban areas, including Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Utica are also Democratic. However, upstate New York, especially in rural areas, is generally more conservative than the cities and tends to vote Republican. Heavily populated suburban areas such as Westchester County and Long Island usually hold the power in determining state elections. The restructuring of some of the electoral districts after the collapse has subsequently evened the Republicans and Democrats in the Senate.

Religion

New York is home to more of America's Jews (25% of their national total), Muslims (24%), Taoists (26%), and Greek Orthodox (25%) than any other state.

No Religion: 38.4%

Christians
Catholic: 13.4%
Mainline Christian: 13.4%
Baptist: 7.4%
Charismatics: 2.8%
Other Protestant: 1.6%
Christian - no denomination: 7.0%

Jewish: 6.9%
Islam: 1.9%
Buddhist, Hindu, Sikh: 1.7%

No Response: 5.5%

Response to the Break-up of the United States

New York was one of the states which was rather left out of the break-up of the Union rather thinking to itself "What the hell is going on?" As a result, it stayed back until there was hardly any Union to be a member of, that was the point where the stunned New Yorkers finally decided to formally declare an independence. New York has adopted a system of a liberal constitution, a bicameral Legislative Congress divided into an Assembly and a Senate for each County (though county lines have been slightly redrawn since). The President of New York is elected by popular vote rather than the electoral college system of the former United States and holds roughly the same powers and responsibilities of the executive office of the President of the United States before the collapse. New York did not suffer a violent collapse and as the economic powerhouse of America since well before the collapse, it is now the economic superpower of America with most states still largely dominated by companies based out of New York City. As a result, the Republic of New York is always out and about promoting free trade to tighten it's economic and cultural influence (it does still regard itself as the only true and real embodiment of the American spirit and New Yorkers already were culturally and societally unique to most Americans).

OOC:

@ Nebraksa-Too many unnecessary pictures
@ New York-That's the New York City flag and that's far too much unnecessary info (rligion stats, history, etc.)

Both of you please edit.

OOC -

Er...

No?

The Seal is like a Coat of Arms, and the State Flag is basically the national flag.

The National Guard Seal is to represent the Prairieman, as the Nebraska National Guards' nickname is 'The Prairie Soldiers'.

I don't care if it is unecissary information, I think it is alright.

Honestly, all you need to know is some of the text if you care. I'll just make it 'easier' for the people then.

OOC: Your flag is ok, I should have just said to you to take out the pictures of your governor and whatever. This was more directed at New York. Sorry. Also, didn't you used to be part of 21c?

OOC Nope.

OOC: Yes I do. You were Japan. 21C=21st Century Roleplay

OOC If I was Japan, well I believe ya then. But I honestly don't remember.

Federated Commonwealth of Virginia
Flag: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Flag_of_Virginia.svg
Secondary Flag: http://flagspot.net/images/u/us-va_fr.gif
Seal: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Virginia_state_seal.png

Capital- Richmond
Area- Total 42,793 sq mi (110,862 km²)
-Width 200 miles (320 km)
-Length 430 miles (690 km)
-% water 7.4
- Latitude 36°31'N to 39°37'N
- Longitude 75°13'W to 83°37'W
Population- Roughly 8,020,000
Official language- English
GDP: $326.6 billion


Leaders
President: Hickory Harris.
Secretary of Information: Greyson Postman
Secretary of State: Waldo Zimmerman
Secretary of Defense: Thear A. Lee
Secretary of the Treasury: Abe Trike
International Ambassador: Ernesto Schëerskåhøvên
Attorney General: Wight Henderson
Speaker of the House: Franklin Kerr
Head of the Army of Appalachia: Robert Knox

OOC: Area is subject to change, due to invasions and various other factors.

News:
- Texas is selling all its Naval Ships to any nation that wants them. They are all mine sweepers but can be reconfigured to hold larger guns and missile systems. The price can be discussed. Total of 26 ships.
- A law has been passed that now allows foreign embassys to be built in Austin.
- At the Naval Station Ingleside facility, constrution has began on two Arleigh Burke class Destroyers. Also a dry dock is under construction at the facility that can be used to build Aircraft Carriers and other larger vessels.

To Texas: We are interested in purchasing your navel vessels, and setting up an embassy.

I'm gonna be gone for the next week, cyall!

The Commonwealth is also interested in exchanging embassies, and it also indicates to the other states that it is open for diplomatic business, as well.

In other news, the CTS, or the "T" as it is known, is finally finished. Also, reports of skirmishes in the Enfield Gap have prompted a state of emergency in that area....

OOC: Sorry, I've been rather busy with another RP. What new has occured in the past day?)

To: Ohio

Glad to hear you are interested in the vessels. They are all mine sweeper ships but in a few months time can be fitted with better armarment. There are two types, one is Mine Counter Measure, the other is the Mine Hunter Class. We can discuss price after we know how many you want of each type. I have 14 MCM ships and 12 MHC ships.
About the embassy, we can have a plot ready in about a week for your embassy to be built. I'm guessing you want to hire a construction crew from your nation to build it.

President Rick Perry

To: Massachusettes

Glad to see that you are interested in opening an embassy in Austin. We can find a plot for your embassy in a week. I'm guessing you would want to bring your own construction crew from your nation to build it.

President Rick Perry

To: Massachusettes

Glad to see that you are interested in opening an embassy in Austin. We can find a plot for your embassy in a week. I'm guessing you would want to bring your own construction crew from your nation to build it.

President Rick Perry

Governor Romney indicates that the Texans can build it if they desire, otherwise, a construction company from Boston can be flown in to build it, along with the Ambassador, Patrick Kennedy.

To: Ohio

We have found a plot for your embassy. We have bulldozed the plot and leveled the land. Your construction team may now begin building whenever you wish.

Thank you,
President Rick Perry

To: Massachusettes

A suitable plot was found for your embassy. Our teams have bulldozed the area and leveled the area. Construction from your crew may now begin.

Thank you,
President Rick Perry

To: Ohio

We have found a plot for your embassy. We have bulldozed the plot and leveled the land. Your construction team may now begin building whenever you wish.

Thank you,
President Rick Perry

To: Massachusettes

A suitable plot was found for your embassy. Our teams have bulldozed the area and leveled the area. Construction from your crew may now begin.

Thank you,
President Rick Perry


The crew from Boston flies in, and begins building their embassy....meanwhile, all laws in debate are passed.

To: Texas
From: Ohio

Our crew has began work on the embassy. We have a plot of land in Colombus for you to do the same if you wish. Also, we are interested in purchasing every single one of those vessels, name a price.

To: Ohio
From: Texas

We estimate the price per ship being 20 million dollars. This price includes the ship and the minesweeper equipment. So it would be in total 520 million. If this price isn't acceptable the price can be reduced to a more reasonable amount.