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Official Name: The Republic of Central Prestonia
Shortened Name: Central Prestonia, Prestonia
Type of Government: Republic similar to U.S. and U.K. Multiparty system, most powerful are Democrat (D), Republican (R), and Democratic Socialist (SD)
Current Head of State: Pres. Aaron H. Preston. President may serve for up to 2 terms of 5 years.
Legislative Branch: 2-house congress:
Senate: 150 members
House of Representatives: 350 members
Congress has authority to pass laws which will be reviewed by the President and signed or vetoed. Veto can be overridden by 2/3 vote of both houses.
Judicial Branch: Supreme Court composed of 7 Justices. Justices are appointed by Pres. and confirmed by Congress.
Capital: Hudson (pop. 15 million)
Other large cities: St. Andrew (pop. 10 million), Davidsburg (pop. 10 million)
Currency: Prestonian Dollar
Age of Adulthood: 17
Literacy Rate: 98%

Important Gov't. Positions
President: Aaron H. Preston
Vice President: Justin Gannon
Secretary of Defense: Mick Hudson
Secretary of State: David Leonard
Secretary of Education: Susan James
Secretary of Transportation: Marianna Rameriez
Secretary of Foreign Affairs: Kenneth Collins
Secretary of Commerce: Scott Whittamore
Secretary of Treasury: Megan Gonzalez
Senate majority Leader: Brooklyn Drzik (SD)
House Majority Leader: Steven Propper (R)

Military

Total Enlistment: 1,550,000
Army: 500,000 broken into 5 armies with 5 divisions each; each division contains 20,000 troops
1st Army (VG Louis P. Montague)
23rd Infantry Div.
12th Armored Div.
18th Infantry Div.
91st Spec Ops Bn.
4th Artillery Div.
2nd Army (VG Israel Martinez)
40th Military Police Brigade
1st Armored Div.
173rd Airborne Bg.
17th Recon Div.
7th Infantry Div.
3rd Army (VG Nicholas Walters)
99th Infantry Div.
102nd Artillery Bg.
45th Intelligence Bn.
18th Armored Div.
9th Infantry Div.
4th Army (VG Luther Ambrose)
27th Infantry Div.
14th Armored Div.
81st Artillery Bg.
19th Infantry Div.
93rd Airborne Div.
Homeland Defense Corps (100,000)
UFAN Rapid Response Team (100,000)

Marines: 500,000 broken into 5 commands
1st Command
13th Marine Div.
76th Marine Div.
18th Armored Div.
2nd Armored Div.
3rd Support Div.
2nd Command
1st Marine Div.
9th Marine Div.
15th Armored Div.
8th Armored Div.
4th Support Div.
3rd Command
5th Marine Div.
10th Marine Div.
6th Armored Div.
7th Armored Div.
19th Support Div.
4th Command
7th Marine Div.
11th Marine Div.
12th Armored Div.
21st Armored Div.
60th Support Div.
Homeland Defense Command
Navy: 250,000
Ships: 1st Fleet (Commander: Adm. Joseph DeLand)
CPS Zeus B 01 (Agamemnon Class Battleship/flagship)
CPS Apollo B 02 (Agamemnon)
CPS Freedom AC 01 (Nimitz Class Carrier)
CPS Seahawk CG 01 (Tenacious Class Cruiser)
CPS Kestrel CG 02 (Tenacious Class)
CPS Hudson DGN 01 (Illium Class DDGN)
CPS Davidsburg DGN 02 (Super Charlie Class DDGN)
CPS St. Andrew DGN 03 (Super Charlie)
CPS Leopard F 01 (Skate Class Frigate)
CPS Puma F 02 (Skate)
CPS Jaguar F 03 (Skate)
CPS Whale SN 03 (Allegro Class Submarine)
CPS Lionfish SN 04 (Allegro)
Numerous support vessels

2nd Fleet (Commander: Adm. Jason Martin)
CPS Poseidon B 03 (Agamemnon/Flagship)
CPS Hades B 04 (Agamemnon)
CPS Liberty AC 02 (Nimitz)
CPS Albatross CG 03 (Ticonderoga Class Cruiser)
CPS Solomon DG 01 (Arleigh Burke Class DDG)
CPS King David DG 02 (Burke)
CPS Gilgamesh DG 03 (Burke)
CPS Lion F 04 (Skate)
CPS Tiger F 05 (Skate)
CPS Stingray SN 06 (Allegro)
support vessels

3rd Fleet (Commander: Adm. Micheal Thompson)
CPS Honor AC 03 (Nimitz/Flagship)
CPS Pelican CG 04 (Ticonderoga)
CPS Heron CG 05 (Ticonderoga)
CPS Nebuchadnezzar DG 04 (Spruance Class Destroyer)
CPS Ramses DG 05 (Spruance)
CPS Tutankhamen DG 06 (Burke)
CPS Ashurbanipal DG 07 (Burke)
CPS Cheetah F 06 (Perry Class Frigate)
CPS Dolphin SN 01 (Virginia Class Submarine)
CPS Tigershark SN 02 (Virginia)

4th Fleet (Commander: Adm. George Nolan)
CPS Victory AC 04 (Champion Class Carrier)
CPS Ares B 05 (Agamemnon/flagship)
CPS Centurion DG 08 (Zumwalt Class Destroyer)
CPS Viking DG 09 (Zumwalt)
CPS Spartan DG 10 (Zumwalt)
CPS Warrior DG 11 (Zumwalt)
CPS Hunter DG 12 (Zumwalt)
CPS Da Vinci F 07 (La Fayette Class Frigate)
CPS Dante F 08 (La Fayette)
CPS Michelangelo F 09 (La Fayette)
CPS Rafael F 10 (La Fayette)
CPS Donatello F 11 (La Fayette)
CPS Lamprey SN 05 (Allegro)
5x Allegro Class Submarine

Homeland Defense Fleet (Coast Guard)
CPS Godspeed (Azores Class Fast Attack Craft)
numerous small craft

Air Defense Force: 100,000
Age of Enlistment: 17-45**

Commanders
Chief of Armed Forces: Fdm. David G. Oliver
Commander of the Army: Gen. Micheal McNeil
Fleet Admiral: Fadm. Justin Kowalski
Commandant of Marines: Fdm. Harry Stevens
Commander of the Air Force: Aml. Eric Jones

Standard Equipment
1x ADI G101 Assault Rifle w/ M340 Grenade Launcher or 1x Barret M82 Sniper Rifle
1x HK MP7
5x M67 grenade
1x FN Five-SeveN
1x M-249 SAW (per squad)
1x K-BAR combat knife
7x ACU battle dress uniform
1x Dragon Skin Body Armor
1x Land Warrior Battlesuit
Army/Marines Vehicles and heavy equipment
5000 LY4 Wolfhound MBT
5000 LY219 Ironheart multirole APC
70 Tagus Anti-Tank missile systems
100 Oriontus 120mm Mobile Gun Systems
100 Gargantel Self Propelled Artillery Gun
50 Praetorian II Mobile SAM
30 G6 Self-propelled 120mm Mortar
AH-64 Apache
CH-47 Chinook
UH-60 Blackhawk
M2 Bradley APC
Humvee

Air Force Aircraft
1,500 F-85 Hellraiser (domestic product)
200 F/A 15***
200 F-119 Banshee
400 F-35C JSF***
200 F-99 Wolverine
500 B-52H Stratofortress Heavy Bombers
100 F-5 Tiger II (mainly used for training)
100 C-130
100 KC-130 tankers
100 A-10 Thunderbolt II

*=order pending
**=training can begin at 15 via military academies, but a soldier cannot actually be commissioned in a non-training rank until age 17
***=attached to carriers in Navy.

OOC: I'll add more as I buy it. This way, if I go to war against somebody the type and number of my stuff can't be questioned.

OOC: I would just like to point out to you that as a nation of 29 million whose politics fall under "Left-leaning college state", a military of 1 million is a bit unreasonable and unrealistic.

Personally, I have no problem with it and encourage you to play out your nation however you want. I do know that there are others on the forum who will make a bigger deal out of it though.

A more realistic number would be about 200 - 150 thousand. Perhaps lower depending on what your defense budget is. Once you start pushing into the 100 million citizens mark then it's easier to assume you have a larger military.

OOC: Thanks for letting me know, I'm going to go revise my figures.

History

Ancient Prestonia
The land now known as Central Prestonia was first settled c.1000 B.C.E. by previously nomadic tribes. Archeologic records indicate that the majority of the tribes lived around the present-day Freedom River, as it was the main source of water and food for the region. These people were farmers, and built highly advanced city-states. One city-state, Zaxia, became the most powerful in the region, and in 127 C.E. conquered Prestonia, then known as Oakwood for it's oak forests. This was the first of many conquests of Zaxia, by know known as the Zaxian Empire. By 450 C.E. the whole of present-day Prestonia belonged to them.

The Sparks of Rebellion
For centuries the Prestonian colonists lived in harmony with the Zaxian Empire. The Zaxians treated them as citizens rather than enemies and the relationship was peaceful. However, in 1926 C.E., emperor Romulus IV ascended the throne and cracked down on the freedoms Oakwood had enjoyed. Under him the taxes were increased on vital supplies, in some cases up to 75%, and the Zaxian Army was sent to occupy the colony and press it's young men into service. In 1933, Romulus IV died under mysterious circumstances, most likely an assassination by either a jealous heir or a rebel. A series of weak rulers followed, and by 2002 C.E., the Prestonians had had enough. They broke into open rebellion that year, choosing Aaron H. Preston as their general and renaming themselves in his honor.

The Five-Year War
Under Preston, the colonists formed an organized army known as the Prestonian Resistance Army, or PRA. The PRA fought the Zaxians for five years, winning several important battles and stunning the experienced Zaxian Imperial Army. After five years, the Zaxians surrendered and the emperor, Brutus III, went into exile. After the victory, the Republic of Central Prestonia was founded and the capital, Hudson, built in the center of the country. Preston was elected President and the constitution written.

Present Day
Today, Central Prestonia is a large and prosperous nation. The armed forces recently went on a "spending spree" to bring themselves into the 21st century. This move troubled some pacifists, who feared an end to peace in the country. The military saw limited action in the Kampers-UF conflict. The first real test of the military came in Tatom however. The Prestonian government sent advisers to Tatom to train the rebels, but this quickly turned into full-fledged war with the Communist forces in the area. After heavy losses and the realization that the war was nearly unwinnable, the army was withdrawn. UFAN acceptance shortly followed, and under the wing of The Federation, the Prestonians have proven to be a force for human rights. This aggressive stance has attracted its share of enemies, however, particularly through strained relations with British Londinium.

Culture

Languages: English (official), Spanish, Latin (used for ceremonies)
Age of Adulthood: 17
Literacy Rate: 98%
Religion: Christian 75%, Bhuddist 10%, Jewish 10%, Muslim 3%, Other 2%

Overview:
The Prestonian culture is one that borrows heavily from The Renaissance, Anicent Rome, and the U.S. Knowledge is very highly prized, and libraries are common in almost every town. The people enjoy the fine arts and science. Politics are highly prevalent in society, with everyone from middle school children to college students debating the latest action of the government. The people are for the most part open-minded and accepting of other cultures. It is common to see buildings designed in Baroque and Romanesque styles, as well as Greek. The concept of The Renaissance Man is practiced in Central Prestonia, with most schools taking a well-rounded, liberal arts approach. Freedoms are held dear, espically that of speech. The Prestonians love sports, with baseball, soccer, and rugby being the most popular. Martial arts are also becoming increasingly popular. The government is generally well-liked, with Pres. Preston having an almost mythical status, much to his dismay as he prefers to be "first among equals." However, there has been some criticism of the government lately due to the increased military budget. There is an increased military presence in daily life, and it is not uncommon to see a Humvee full of soldiers sitting next to you at a stoplight. The Homeland Defense Corps works like a normal 9-to-5 job, with soldiers usually choosing to live at home. Soldiers can commonly be spotted going about their business in town with their rilfes on them, although by law they must be slung on the shoulder with the barrel pointed down at all times.

Social Welfare

The people of Central Prestonia enjoy a great deal of social welfare. Healthcare has been socialized, and is now completely free. Citizens pay high taxes but do not mind as they constantly see their tax dollars at work, building civic centers, roads, and other important structures. With much of the tax money going into medical research, citizens are living long, an average of 85 years, although seeing someone push 100 is not uncommon. There is not much poverty, but citizens living in poverty have numerous government aid programs designed to help them. The nation of Central Prestonia has more charities than any nation in the region, and these charities are usually swelling with donations.

Geography

Total Land Area:20,586,413 sq. mi.
Major River: Freedom River, 1,013 mi.
Highest Point: Mt. Prestonia, 19,571 ft.
Lowest Point: St. Andrew Beach, sea level.

Overview:

Central Prestonia is a land of much variation. Located near the equator, the temperature for most of the country usually hovers around 80-90 degrees Fahrenheit. However, during the winter, temps can fall into the 60s for highs, and even colder in the mountains. The nation has a long coastline in the north on which the city of St. Andrew is built. The Washington Mountain Range runs along the southern border with Odinia, and contains the highest point in the nation. The Freedom River bisects the country and runs down the middle of Hudson before emptying into the ocean.

ViZion is preparing to send several teams to begin construction on five silos with Central Prestonia. We are also preparing some teams to be send to you to meet with their researchers and scientists to begin training them on the technology to build their own nuclear weapons. On top of that, we will be supplying you with the resources necessary to do so.

On top of that, we will be training selected people to learn how to run the silos, and we will arm the silos with two nuclear ICBM's each.

Thank you,

President Kilo

We thank you for your generous offer Mr. Kilo. We have the perfect location for these silos, a small group of islands about 100mi from the mainland.

We thank you for your generous offer Mr. Kilo. We have the perfect location for these silos, a small group of islands about 100mi from the mainland.
Outstanding. We will send them there. What is the closest seaport to send the crew and supplies to?

The nearest port is St. Andrew, we have a naval base there. We caution you however to signal ahead so we can escort you in, we're on high alert due to the tension with BL and we wouldn't want to have a friendly fire incident.

OOC: You should probably get a map or something.

OOC: I suck at drawing maps, do you know any NS mapmakers?

Not really. I could try to make one for you, though. No guarantees on how good it'll be though.

I'd like that. Try to follow my geography, but you can make me an island if that'll help. If you need any advice just TG me.

Military Rank Structure

Army/Marines
Officers:
Field Marshal (Fdm.)*
General (Gen.)
Vice-General (Vg.)
Major General (Mg.)
Lieutenant General (Ltg.)
Colonel (Col.)
Lieutenant Colonel (Ltc.)
Major (Maj.)
Captain (Cpt.)
Senior Lieutenant (Slt.)
Junior Lieutenant (Jlt.)
Officer Cadet (Ocdt.)**

Enlisted:
First Sargent (1sg.)
Master Sargent (Msg.)
Senior Sargent (Ssgt.)
Platoon Sargent (Psg.)
Sargent (Sgt.)
Junior Sargent (Jsg.)
Corporal (Cpl.)
Private First Class (Pfc.)
Private (Pvt.)
Recruit (Rct.)**

Navy
Officers:
Fleet Admiral* (Fadm.)
Admiral (Adm.)
Vice-Admiral (Vadm.)
Commodore (Cmd.)
Captain (Capt.)
Commander (Cdr.)
Lieutenant Commander (Ltcdr.)
Senior Lieutenant (Slt.)
Junior Lieutenant (Jlt.)
Ensign (Ens.)
Sea Cadet (Scdt.)**

Enlisted:
Master Chief (Mcf.)
Senior Chief (Scf.)
Chief (Chf.)
Petty Officer 1st Class (PO1)
Petty Officer 2nd Class (PO2)
Petty Officer 3rd Class (PO3)
Sailor (Slr.)
Junior Sailor (Jslr.)
Sea Recruit (Srct.)**

Air Defense Force
Officers:
Air Marshal (Aml.)*
General (Gen.)
Vice-General (Vg.)
Major General (Mg.)
Lieutenant General (Ltg.)
Colonel (Col.)
Lieutenant Colonel (Ltc.)
Major (Maj.)
Captain (Cpt.)
Senior Lieutenant (Slt.)
Junior Lieutenant (Jlt.)
Air Cadet (Acdt.)**
Enlisted:
Chief Sargent (Csgt.)
Senior Tech Sargent (Stsg.)
Tech Sargent (Tsgt.)
Junior Tech Sargent (Jtsg.)
Senior Sargent (Ssgt.)
Sargent (Sgt.)
Junior Sargent (Jsgt.)
Airman First Class (Afc.)
Airman (Amn.)
Air Recruit (Arct.)**
*= only one person holds this rank, it signifies the head of the service.
**= these ranks are used in military academies and training.