Fleur de Liles
25-11-2006, 22:09
OOC: This factbook was compiled with the help of Quinntopia and under his direction. Thank you Quinntopia! I guess that finally the roleplaying can begin in earnest. Most of the figures listed were multiplied by 2.
The History of the Czech Republic
After the Second World War, Western Europe was liberated by the Soviet Union including what was to become the Czech Republic. The Czech Republic was a stronghold of communist might against the western powers. Czech Republic was armed to the teeth with 200,000 active troops and a large number of amour. This was the situation when Vaclav Klaus entered politics. Within several years communism had been defeated and was vanquished from the area. The Velvet Revolution was a complete success. In a brave move seldom seen in politics, the liberator of the Czech people allowed the nationalistic Slovak people to separate peacefully from Czechoslovakia and the two nations, Czech Republic and Slovakia were created. Not all were happy with this decision, including some hawks in the military.
The next few years were a time of change for the Czech Republic military. Large numbers of active troops were disbanded and re-integrated into Czech society. The well developed state owned Škodovy závody (Skoda Works) and ČKD (Českomoravská Kolben-Daněk), the arms manufacturer and research development firm, respectively, were privatized. The focus for the new Czech military was on modernization and the government embarked on numerous modernization schemes, including the purchase of Gripens and a modernization of 350 of its tanks to the third generation level.
The economy was also in a turbulent state of affairs as the privatization process began under Klaus’s careful hand. His extensive background in economics proved valuable and was a firm foundation for his economic policies. The privatization process was much smoother than one might expect as the Czech economy was increasingly integrated into the German economy. Within a decade the Czech people had a level of modern conveniences only imagined under Soviet rule. In particular the Czech Republic had an extensive telecommunications network allowing them to communicate and exchange ideas halfway around the world with ease. The industrial base that was established prior to world war two was expanded once by Hitler and again by the soviets. The large industrial base was perfectly suited to a 21st century marketplace and adapted in a manufacturing role. The Czech industrial complex, under Klaus’s direction, began selling automobiles, trams, tractors, truck, and a myriad of other goods.
In particular Quinntonia was influential in the Czech economy. After Klaus granted Quinntonia the right to build several universities among major cities, Quinntonia began to help with the modernization of the Czech military, including the impressive fire and forget Javelin anti-tank missile launchers. The relationship between the Czech Republic and the United States of Quinntonia was heralded with great affection by the Czech people who respected the modernized and much more economically powerful nation. The term Quinntopia was used sarcastically by radical communists to insult the deepening relationship between the two powers. Ironically this term caught on among the common people and they began to use it affectionately.
Two Weeks Ago…
The recent overthrow of Austrian Maxxen and one time friend to Klaus startled the entire Czech nation. Popular demonstrations erupted in the streets as the Czech people feared a disruption of the peace and stability they had enjoyed for many years in their nation. News also reached the people that unprecedented numbers of troops were being raised by the new government. To prevent widespread hysteria Klaus made a speech which would be remembered by future generations.
“People of the Czech nation recent events in the Austrian nation have taken us all by surprise. This will not be taken lightly by my government. As Commander in Chief of the armed forces, I will ensure that the aggressive buildup in our Austrian neighbors will be answered here. In response to massing of Austrians on our borders I have just sent out a call for the immediate mobilization of the entire Czech Republic military machine. I ask that anyone with experience under the old Soviet Regime but not currently active in the armed forces, go immediately to the nearest recruitment center. Starting this moment, reservists will begin integrating into the armed forces. I do no expect hostilities at this time but I assure you, my government will be prepared. As part of defensive activities I am ensuring that the border will be fortified and all necessary defensive actions be taken.
The Czech people are a strong people and we will not be easily defeated. Our spirit is strong, our courage is unbreakable, and our will is inextinguishable. I will protect this land, as I have always done, and will fight for the interests of the Czech peoples.”
When Klaus returns to his office, he immediately calls the military chief of staff Dvorach. The Chief of the General Staff informs the president that complete mobilization of the military will take 3 days and the integration of reservists will take another week after that. Bringing into active service half of the mothballed items would take four full weeks or 15% in two weeks.
Some time Later…
The President hangs is seated in his office chair and is trying to decide on a suitable course of action. The fate of his nation is at stake and it is only him between hordes of Austrians pouring into his land. Immediately, an idea dawns on him. The President allows a glimmer of hope to shine through. This could very well prove the salvations of peoples. But will the Czech people accept it? He wonders. He frowns, and then shrugs and displaces his doubts. He picks on the red phone and waits for a reply…
Several Hours Later…
Klaus emerges from his office jubilant. He excitingly proclaims, “I have done it! I have just saved the Czech peoples!” His secretary looks puzzled and it is obvious she has doubts about his sanity. Klaus calms down somewhat and smoothes the wrinkles on his suit. He hands her some papers and tell her to send these immediately to Austria and that the salvation of her people is in those documents. She hesitantly grabs the papers stamped with TOP SECRET, CLASSIFIED; PRESIDENT’S EYES ONLY and quickly leaves the room. Two large armed officers leave with her. An excited and flushed Klaus re-enters his office and sits down on the chair and lets out a deep sigh of relief. However, a core of nervousness continues to gnaw on him and refuses to relinquish its hold on him. He wonders if the Austrians will really move away from the border or if it was only a feint of friendship to throw him off.
Czech Republic
Population-10,235,455
Government-Parliamentary Democracy
Capital-Prague
Presidents Office-Prague Castle
President-Vaclav Klaus
Prime Minister-Mirek Toplanek
Deputy Prime Minister-Petr Necas
Parliament-
Two Houses: Upper House (Senate)-ODS majority seats
Lower House (Chamber of Deputies)-ODS/KSCM Coalition
ODS-Civic Democratic Party
CSSD-Czech Social Democratic Party
Army of the Czech Republic (ACR)
Command Centre-Joint Forces Command
President Klaus is the Commander in Chief
Minister of Defense-Jan Huss
Chief of the General Staff-Anton Dvorach
Czech Air Force-“The air is our sea”
Aero L-59 Super Albatross-150
Saab JAS 39 “Gripen”-60
Mil-Mi-24-Heavy Attack Helicopter-100
Mil-Mi-17-Light Transport Gunship Helicopter-65
MiG-29-150 mothballed
MiG-23-200 mothballed
Czech Army-
MBT=
T-72 M4 CZ-350
T-55-2000 active duty/1000 mothballed
Active Troops-70,000
4 Divisions-17,500 troops each
Each Division contains 588 MBT, 7 FGM-148 Javelins Guided Missiles
1 of the divisions is an elite division, called the Jan Huss Division after the Minister of Defense and organizer of the modernization process. This division gets the best rained troops, the best equipment, and all 350 of the new T-72s are assigned there as well as 20 FGM-148 Javelins.
Reserve Divisions-70,000
4 Divisions-17,500 troops each
Each division is partially mechanized and amour is limited to APCs.
*Based on previous Soviet numbers, there are approx. 100,000 troops that could be called up in times of emergency.
**Currently, all of the aforementioned mothballed equipment and so on is being readied and men are being called up into active service and re-trained quickly.
***The reserves have already been called up and integrated into active service.
The History of the Czech Republic
After the Second World War, Western Europe was liberated by the Soviet Union including what was to become the Czech Republic. The Czech Republic was a stronghold of communist might against the western powers. Czech Republic was armed to the teeth with 200,000 active troops and a large number of amour. This was the situation when Vaclav Klaus entered politics. Within several years communism had been defeated and was vanquished from the area. The Velvet Revolution was a complete success. In a brave move seldom seen in politics, the liberator of the Czech people allowed the nationalistic Slovak people to separate peacefully from Czechoslovakia and the two nations, Czech Republic and Slovakia were created. Not all were happy with this decision, including some hawks in the military.
The next few years were a time of change for the Czech Republic military. Large numbers of active troops were disbanded and re-integrated into Czech society. The well developed state owned Škodovy závody (Skoda Works) and ČKD (Českomoravská Kolben-Daněk), the arms manufacturer and research development firm, respectively, were privatized. The focus for the new Czech military was on modernization and the government embarked on numerous modernization schemes, including the purchase of Gripens and a modernization of 350 of its tanks to the third generation level.
The economy was also in a turbulent state of affairs as the privatization process began under Klaus’s careful hand. His extensive background in economics proved valuable and was a firm foundation for his economic policies. The privatization process was much smoother than one might expect as the Czech economy was increasingly integrated into the German economy. Within a decade the Czech people had a level of modern conveniences only imagined under Soviet rule. In particular the Czech Republic had an extensive telecommunications network allowing them to communicate and exchange ideas halfway around the world with ease. The industrial base that was established prior to world war two was expanded once by Hitler and again by the soviets. The large industrial base was perfectly suited to a 21st century marketplace and adapted in a manufacturing role. The Czech industrial complex, under Klaus’s direction, began selling automobiles, trams, tractors, truck, and a myriad of other goods.
In particular Quinntonia was influential in the Czech economy. After Klaus granted Quinntonia the right to build several universities among major cities, Quinntonia began to help with the modernization of the Czech military, including the impressive fire and forget Javelin anti-tank missile launchers. The relationship between the Czech Republic and the United States of Quinntonia was heralded with great affection by the Czech people who respected the modernized and much more economically powerful nation. The term Quinntopia was used sarcastically by radical communists to insult the deepening relationship between the two powers. Ironically this term caught on among the common people and they began to use it affectionately.
Two Weeks Ago…
The recent overthrow of Austrian Maxxen and one time friend to Klaus startled the entire Czech nation. Popular demonstrations erupted in the streets as the Czech people feared a disruption of the peace and stability they had enjoyed for many years in their nation. News also reached the people that unprecedented numbers of troops were being raised by the new government. To prevent widespread hysteria Klaus made a speech which would be remembered by future generations.
“People of the Czech nation recent events in the Austrian nation have taken us all by surprise. This will not be taken lightly by my government. As Commander in Chief of the armed forces, I will ensure that the aggressive buildup in our Austrian neighbors will be answered here. In response to massing of Austrians on our borders I have just sent out a call for the immediate mobilization of the entire Czech Republic military machine. I ask that anyone with experience under the old Soviet Regime but not currently active in the armed forces, go immediately to the nearest recruitment center. Starting this moment, reservists will begin integrating into the armed forces. I do no expect hostilities at this time but I assure you, my government will be prepared. As part of defensive activities I am ensuring that the border will be fortified and all necessary defensive actions be taken.
The Czech people are a strong people and we will not be easily defeated. Our spirit is strong, our courage is unbreakable, and our will is inextinguishable. I will protect this land, as I have always done, and will fight for the interests of the Czech peoples.”
When Klaus returns to his office, he immediately calls the military chief of staff Dvorach. The Chief of the General Staff informs the president that complete mobilization of the military will take 3 days and the integration of reservists will take another week after that. Bringing into active service half of the mothballed items would take four full weeks or 15% in two weeks.
Some time Later…
The President hangs is seated in his office chair and is trying to decide on a suitable course of action. The fate of his nation is at stake and it is only him between hordes of Austrians pouring into his land. Immediately, an idea dawns on him. The President allows a glimmer of hope to shine through. This could very well prove the salvations of peoples. But will the Czech people accept it? He wonders. He frowns, and then shrugs and displaces his doubts. He picks on the red phone and waits for a reply…
Several Hours Later…
Klaus emerges from his office jubilant. He excitingly proclaims, “I have done it! I have just saved the Czech peoples!” His secretary looks puzzled and it is obvious she has doubts about his sanity. Klaus calms down somewhat and smoothes the wrinkles on his suit. He hands her some papers and tell her to send these immediately to Austria and that the salvation of her people is in those documents. She hesitantly grabs the papers stamped with TOP SECRET, CLASSIFIED; PRESIDENT’S EYES ONLY and quickly leaves the room. Two large armed officers leave with her. An excited and flushed Klaus re-enters his office and sits down on the chair and lets out a deep sigh of relief. However, a core of nervousness continues to gnaw on him and refuses to relinquish its hold on him. He wonders if the Austrians will really move away from the border or if it was only a feint of friendship to throw him off.
Czech Republic
Population-10,235,455
Government-Parliamentary Democracy
Capital-Prague
Presidents Office-Prague Castle
President-Vaclav Klaus
Prime Minister-Mirek Toplanek
Deputy Prime Minister-Petr Necas
Parliament-
Two Houses: Upper House (Senate)-ODS majority seats
Lower House (Chamber of Deputies)-ODS/KSCM Coalition
ODS-Civic Democratic Party
CSSD-Czech Social Democratic Party
Army of the Czech Republic (ACR)
Command Centre-Joint Forces Command
President Klaus is the Commander in Chief
Minister of Defense-Jan Huss
Chief of the General Staff-Anton Dvorach
Czech Air Force-“The air is our sea”
Aero L-59 Super Albatross-150
Saab JAS 39 “Gripen”-60
Mil-Mi-24-Heavy Attack Helicopter-100
Mil-Mi-17-Light Transport Gunship Helicopter-65
MiG-29-150 mothballed
MiG-23-200 mothballed
Czech Army-
MBT=
T-72 M4 CZ-350
T-55-2000 active duty/1000 mothballed
Active Troops-70,000
4 Divisions-17,500 troops each
Each Division contains 588 MBT, 7 FGM-148 Javelins Guided Missiles
1 of the divisions is an elite division, called the Jan Huss Division after the Minister of Defense and organizer of the modernization process. This division gets the best rained troops, the best equipment, and all 350 of the new T-72s are assigned there as well as 20 FGM-148 Javelins.
Reserve Divisions-70,000
4 Divisions-17,500 troops each
Each division is partially mechanized and amour is limited to APCs.
*Based on previous Soviet numbers, there are approx. 100,000 troops that could be called up in times of emergency.
**Currently, all of the aforementioned mothballed equipment and so on is being readied and men are being called up into active service and re-trained quickly.
***The reserves have already been called up and integrated into active service.