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The Imperial Dominion of Amazonian Beasts


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Basics


Geography, Demographics, Economics Basics

Total Population: 260,229,045 people
Total Area: 1,432,682 sq. miles
Population Density: 181.638 people/sq. mile
Gross Domestic Product: $1274.867 billion
GDP Per Capita: $4899.02
Monetary Unit: Amazonian Dollar


Government Basics

Government Type: Imperial Republic
Emperor (National Head): Kyp Droma
Chancellor (State Head): Rick Winters
Viceroy (Assistant State Head): Sutain Danu
Division of Powers: Imperial, Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Federal Capital: Amazonia
Imperial Capital: Necropolis


Military Basics

Branches: Ground Armed Forces (GAF), Oceanic Imperial Navy (OIN), Air Defense Force (ADF), Amazonian Marine Corps (AMC), Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)


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Dominion History


The Dominion of Amazonian Beasts originated around the Amazon River, a major river on the continental lands of Salmora (RL Thailand plains). A primordial civilization developed there-very much South American in their characteristics and habits. The civilization, though, due to metal deposits across the landscape of primordial Salmora (Thailand) was able to prosper somewhat. Competition was virtually non-existant on the archipelago, and the First Amazonians flourished in a climate that bristled with animal life and plants. Salmora land was a vibrant community of life.

The First Amazonians grew a very potent social civilization and a very detailed and complex religion. Polytheistic, the First Amazonian religion was passive and peaceful-in harmony with the abundant nature around. The First Amazonians lived first as community brothers, but second as farmers, hunters, and gatherers-they lived the long-sought pastoral ideal to its fullest. It was as close to peace as likely ever achieved on the planet-and then, it was taken away.

White expeditionary teams landed in Salmora in the year 1560, and discovered the world of the First Amazonians untainted by warfare and greed. However, the whites saw all that potential-and greed took their own eyes. They were able to exploit the polite attitudes of the First Amazonians, gaining information about the land, city locations, and major weaknesses that white forces could exploit. They left after 6 months, with shiploads full of information to destroy the First Amazonian culture.

In 1562, a second landing-a full armada of naval ships, with tens of thousands of men-landed on Salmora. The First Amazonians treated the whites with friendliness-just like the previous time. However, this time the whites came with a secret weapon-clothing and cloth for trade, laced with smallpox. Whites had developed an immunity to smallpox (mostly), but it was a new shock to the First Amazonians-one that doomed them. Three days after the first greetings and exchanges, the effects began to show-the natives began to fall from the deadly disease soon after.

Then, entire populations began to fall. It was better than the whites could have expected-it was total chaos. The attack began as soon as over 87% of the native population had been infected, with a 74% fatality rate. The whites swept over the First Amazonians with lethality and swiftness-none were left standing in the early Blitzkreig. The First Amazonians were almost totally wiped out in the brutal slaughter. The population was vanquished.

White colonization began fast. The remaining First Amazonians that remained were quickly enslaved-and integrated into a society of greed, of desire, of lust, of fear. The whites-primarily of British and German descent, though also with French, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Austrian, and Greek roots-began flocking towards the verdant paradise-goaded on by promises of wealth and fortune at the flick of a hand by existing colonists. The population of Salmora spiraled upwards uncontrollably-until the revenge of the First Amazonians came back.

The First Amazonian population, the lowest of society-even less than the Africans, free men who walked the land-had some plagues of their own still running through the blood. It was a dormant stream of disease that had lasted fifty years before breaking out in 1608. It swept across the island chain, ransacking the white population-though not harming the First Amazonian slaves, or oddly enough, the Africans. However, the reactions by the whites was little more than savagery. Blaming the probem on the slaves-somewhat justifiably so-the First Amazonians-all remaining-were cut down like animals. The ethnicity ceased to exist.

The plague soon ceased, and life returned back to normal for the survivors-a 32% fatality rate amongst the colonists, a powerful threat. Salmora, oddly enough, was not a colonial organization-it was simply a seperate entity, remaining in Central Asia as a landmass that simply was there. The white nations and imperial organizations overlooked it, and the colonists there grew in size as immigrants came in-developing into a strong enough civilization. Natural resource deposits were mixed, but nature was abundant in provision.

As 1803 rolled around, the colonists got together to truly decide their own fate. In the colony-town of Amazonia, on the banks of the Amazon River, the Salmoran Covenant was signed-a pact that affirmed the nationality of the colonists. Rather than simply being whites and Africans on the landscape, they were now united-united as Amazonians in the newly-created Federation of Amazonian Beasts. It was a Federation that would last over 150 years.

The Federation cautiously played a hand as the world waxed and waned during the 1800s, focusing more on inward problems, though dealing with other nations in self-interest only. It turned inwards, though not isolationist-simply focusing on inside problems. The economy rolled along well, and the 19th century entirely was fairly uneventful and quiet for the Federation. The 20th century would bring about several eye-openers that would fail to wake the Federation in time to avoid doom.

In 1911, as the world tipped perilously close to World War I, the Federation experienced the first of three civil unrest periods. It was no revolution, but it was bad-a massive wave of rioting and protesting swept the nation, storming the streets, and occupying policing forces for weeks on end. It was the first call to the government of the Federation to start a system of lightening up on the people-but no such thing occured. Instead, the Federation began passing laws the restricted civil rights-but did not install a system to enforce a sense of fear.

In retrospect, this was the worst move the Federation could have made. It sparked even further resentment in a disgruntled nation...and underground movements began. A resistance movement called "Smothered Fire" began a terrorist campaign that would last until 1961. It took its toll immeditely beginning in its inception in 1915, as World War I began-three bombings blasted the congressional hall of the Federation. It took time to link it to a terror group-and the Smothered Fire hid well.

The Federation managed to avoid World War II as well, but the Smothered Fire in 1961 was directly responsible for causing a small-time revolt-that was crushed. However, the terror organization was found this time, and an inordinate amount of leaders killed-sparking even more resentment. This kind of inefficiency marked the mind of one Federation general, Kile Droma-who taught all his knowledge to his then-21 year old son, Kyp.

Kile died in 1972, but his dream did not. By this time, the Federation stretched from the original Salmoran mainland to the Dekan Wetlands (RL Laos) to the arid highlands of Suresh (Bangladesh) to the lowland plain of K'tinga (RL Cambodia). However, 32 year old Kyp was more than unsatisfied with the battered and pathetic Federation-he wanted change. Kyp was the youngest ever elected to be a general in the military at 33-unprecendented, and absolutely bizarre. However, his tactical, strategic, and political mindset was anything but bizarre-it was fine-tuned.

A general's son, Kyp had learned warfare from an early age, and he was no stranger in the time of need. The Federation was finishing a costly fight for Necrosis Archipelago (RL Malaysia) when Kyp struck-ransacking the city of Turtumba and blowing out the Federation presence. The local garrison-Turtumba was a heavy military city-quickly defected, and Turtumba-renamed Necropolis-became Droma's stronghold ever since. The war proceeded from there, and as soon as the Federation wrapped up Necrosis, they turend all guns back at Droma.

However, despite Droma's cold, calculating intellect, the civilian population was overjoyed by the organized, powerful revolution-many flocked to his banner, and over 30% of the military too. The Federation had numbers, but the brightest and best had gone to the rebels-and Droma's group, calling itself the "Dominion", began a crusade to take back Amazonian Beasts as their own. A four-year struggle began, shedding millions of lives.

The turning point came at the Battle of Tierra Heights, on a hill overlooking the massive city of Tierra. Dominion tanks, coming in the night under a new moon, ripped through unsuspecting Federation lines in a quick attack-and then threw in forces after forces into blasting apart the Federation lines. In a three-day struggle, the Dominion came away victorious-and the Federation lost over 200,000 in a single battle. The rest was all downhill.

Amazonia itself was put under seige on July 12th, 1976, and lasted for two months. On September 13th, the leaders of the Federation and army leaders came out of the city in surrender-and were promptly mowed down by machine gun fire. The Dominion leadership stormed the city, and went on a rampage, looting, plundering, and setting fires as the military seigers were let in. Amazonia was ruined-but it wouldn't stay that way.

On the same day, Droma pronounced himself Emperor-for life, to wildly enthusiastic throngs in nearly every city except the capital. Droma's rule proved harsh, but unlike the Federation, the dictator had the power to back it up. The army was expanded, the military made into a fiersome unit. The first ten years were marked by mysterious disappearances and the presence of the secret police on every street corner. It was dark days, but better times were ahead.

As Droma aged, he began to turn around some of his own policy-though never renounced his own right to rule. A legislative body was approved-the Imperial Senate-and a political executive branch established-headed by the Chancellor and his second, the Viceroy. However, Imperial power was still the forerunner-the most powerful wield. Droma became more of a benevolent ruler in the new Imperial democracy-and territorial gains became harder to see as the world cooled.

Now, as Droma ages, the Dominion faces a potential time of crisis coming-a time when the revolutionary leader may find his own time end, and a new to come to succeed him. Who it will be is unknown, but five apprentices stand below him-five unrivaled in tactical, strategical, political, social, and physical ability. They are vying for his spot once Droma's thread of life is cut-and who ascends is still to be found.

Government and Politics



Government Type: Imperial Democracy
Government Divisions: Imperial Throne, Political Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, Judicial Branch
Governmental Capital: Amazonia
Imperial Capital: Necropolis


Imperial Details

Emperor: Kyp Droma
Apprentices to the Throne: Naga Sadow, Diel Nihilis, Dathe Sion, Marka Ragnos, Ludo Kressh
Imperial Powers: Declerations of War, Overtures of Peace, National Security Measures of Utmost Importance, Foreign Communication with High-Ranking Individuals, All Military Abilities, All Policing Abilities


Executive Branch Details

Chancellor: Rick Winters
Viceroy: Sutain Danu
Political Parties: Conservative Party (C), Liberal Party (L), Neo-Democratic Party (D), Neo-Imperial Party (I), Triad Party (T)
Ruling Party: Conservative Party
Executive Party: Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of War, Department of Economics, Department of Internal Affairs, Department of Security, Department of Justice, Department of Transportation, Department of Energy, Department of Education, Department of Health, Department of Agriculture, Department of Natural Affairs
Cabinet
Minister of Foreign Affairs: John Henderson
Minister of War: Marcus Stroud
Minister of Economics: Mike Peterson
Minister of Internal Affairs: Maurice Drew
Minister of Security: Daryl Smith
Minister of Transportation: Reggie Nelson
Minister of Energy: Ernest Wilford
Minister of Education: Taryn Wilkins
Minister of Health: Reggie Hayward
Minister of Agriculture: Gerald Sensabaugh
Minister of Natural Affairs: Brian Williams


Legislative Branch Details

Divisions: Imperial Senate, Imperial Representative Council
Senate Majority Leader: Fred Taylor (C)
Senate Minority Leader: Vince Young (L)
Senate Count: 92 Senators
IRC Count: 320 Representatives
Other Notable Senators: Dennis Northcutt (C), Marvin Harrison (L), Reggie Williams (C), Tarvaris Jackson (T), Adam Jones (D), Greg Jones (C), Ashley Michaels (L), Calvin Johnson (I)
Current Breakdown of Senate: 47 (C), 33 (L), 7 (D), 4 (I), 1 (T)
Current Breakdown of IRC: 168 (C), 112 (L), 22 (D), 12 (I), 6 (T)


Judicial Branch Details

Minister of Justice: Jack Del Rio
Federal Court System: 120 Federal District Courts, 20 Federal Courts of Appeal, 8 Regional Courts, Federal Supreme Court
Chief Justice of Supreme Court: Wayne Weaver
Number of Supreme Court Justices: 13

Administration


Division

Administrative Regions: Salmora Region (OOC: RL Thailand), Necrosis Region (OOC: RL Malaysia), Tynan Region (OOC: RL Laos and Cambodia), Suresh Region (OOC: RL Bangladesh)
Administrative Districts: Deka District (Qusis Region), K'Tinga District (Qusis Region), Capital District (Salmora Region), Imperial District (Necrosis Region), Illimi District (Suresh Region), Terminal District (Salmora Region), Nexus District (Necrosis Region), Fasai District (Suresh Region)


Government

District Executive: Governor (1 per District), Vice-Governor (1 per District)
Regional Executive: Commissioner (1 per Region)
District Legislature: District Senate
Regional Legislature: Regional Conglomerate
Regional/District Justice Department (Highest to Lowest)
-Regional Supreme Court (1 per Region)
-Regional Trial Court (5 per Region)
-District Supreme Court (1 per District)
-District Appellate Court (10 per District)
-District Trial Court (38 per District)
-Local Trial Court (Assorted)
-Local Civil Court (Assorted)
Current Governors
Deka District: Julius Peppers
K'Tinga District: Andre Johnson
Illimi District: Keenan McCardell
Fasai District: Kayla Phelps
Capital District: Chad Johnson
Terminal District: Torrey Holt
Nexus District: Frank Gore
Imperial District: Brad Meester
Current Commissioners
Salmora Region: Khalif Barnes
Tynan Region: Vince Manuwai
Necrosis Region: Tony Pashos
Suresh Region: Chris Naoele

Geography, Demographics, and Economics


Geography & Climate

Total Area: 1,432,682 sq. miles
Highest Point: Olympus Pinnacle, 19,394 ft
Lowest Point: Hades Basin, -219 ft
% Water: 2.41%
Terrain:
Salmora Region: Mildly forested tropical coastal plain
Tynan Region: Heavily forested tropical rainforest
Necrosis Region: Moderately forested coastal slopes
Suresh Region: Mildly forested coastal plain
Climate:
Salmora: Dry, Moderate Winter; Hot, Dry Summer (OOC Link: Southern California)
Tynan: Warm, Wet Winter; Hot, Steamy Summer (OOC Link: Rainforest Brazil)
Necrosis: Cool, Humid Winter; Hot, Wet Summer (OOC Link: South Florida)
Suresh: Frigid, Wet Winter; Moderate, Wet Summer (OOC Link: Alberta)
Natural Hazards:
Salmora: Tornadoes, Fires, Drought, Dust Storms
Tynan: Hurricanes, Floods, Earthquakes, Fires
Necrosis: Hurricanes, Floods, Severe Thunderstorms, Tsunamis
Suresh: Blizzards, Floods, Earthquakes, Volcanic Action


Demographics

Total Population: 260,229,045
Population Density: 181.638 people/sq. mile
Language: American English
Nationality: Amazonian
Ten Most Populous Cities:
1: Amazonia, Capital District, 12.21 Million
2: Nova Oceana, Imperial District, 9.20 Million
3: Necropolis, Imperial District, 7.63 Million
4: Talasea, Nexus District, 4.82 Million
5: Kuram, Deka District, 3.91 Million
6: Korrtiron, Illimi District, 3.17 Million
7: Rydoni, Terminal District, 2.79 million
8: Aquala, Imperial District, 2.16 Million
9: Setin, K'Tinga District, 1.82 Million
10: Strono, Fasai District, 1.64 Million
Primary Racial Groups: 69.8% White, 18.4% Black, 5.7% Asian, 3.1% Latino, 1.8% Arab, .6% Amerindian, .3% Pacific Islander, .3% Other
Religious Denominations: 46.7% Protestant, 22.8% Catholic, 16.4% Jewish, 9.8% Atheist/Agnostic, 1.2% Buddhist, .9% Shinto, .6% Hindu, .3% Muslim, 1.3% Other
Population Growth Rate: 3.34%
Birth Rate: 18.3 Births per 1000 People
Death Rate: 8.99 Deaths per 1000 People
Life Expectancy: 83.1 Years (Female), 81.2 Years (Male)
Fertility Rate: 2.55 Children per Woman
Literacy Rate: 97%
Unemployment Rate: 7.73%


Economics

Gross Domestic Product: $1274.867 billion
GDP Per Capita: $4899.02
GDP Growth: 7.2%
Monetary Unit: Amazonian Dollar (A$ - $1.342 USD = A$1)
Median Income: $3,281
Top 20%: $51,313.03
Bottom 20%: $1,161.42
Total Labor Force: 152,930,000
Inflation: 1.6%
Population Below Poverty: 16.3%
Primary Industries: Automotives, Aerospace, Electronics, Telecommunications, Consumer Goods, Chemicals & Medicine, Mining, Lumber, Fishing
Natural Resources: Fish, Medicinal-Producing Plants, Food-Plants, Wild Food Animals, Solar Power, Timber, Iron, Copper, Tin, Zinc, Gold, Uranium, Silver, Natural Gas, Salt, Methane Hydrates
Fiscal Year: July 1-June 30
Primary Stock Markets: Imperial Stock Exchange, Amazonia Industrial Market
Major Companies: Transonic (Aerospace), Chellis (Electronics & Telecommunications), TIP Industrial (Aerospace), Palmont (Automotive), Singularity (Defense & Military), New Line (Energy), ArcLine (Defense & Military), Whitcomb (Information Tech), Czalio (Medicinal & Chemical), Waverunner (Shipbuilding), Rockport (Energy)

Science and Technology


Projects and Research

Alternative Energy-Utilizing open tracts of land, along with ocean platforms, Amazonina scientists hope to expirament with other substances and elements to drive up solar efficiency from 30% to at least 55%, if not more, to level out with other sources of non-renewable energy. In addition, as a temporary fix, the Dominion will begin looking into extraction methods of undersea methane hydrate ice to supplement and replace coal in energy production.


Advanced Tissue Engineering-Though limited tissue engineering is avaliable worldwide, the Dominion in the near future is looking to advance and be able to replicate organs and tissues, such as ligaments, pancreases, and hearts, via cellular printing. An already-demonstrated-to-suceed process, it remains only to be made efficient and cost-effective.


Efficient Carbon Nanotube Manufacturing-Carbon nanotubes present the picture of future travel into orbit, via space elevator, and many other applications. Already proven to be possible-and their strength and ability shown-it remains to be able to mass-produce the nanotubes efficiently before they can go widespread.


Oygenized Artificial Microcells-The Dominion, in the effort of pursuing better care to critically injured victims, is looking for a type of fluid to help trauma patients avoid death from lack of oxygen to the brain. The plan is to develop the artificial units-developed from the pattern of a cell with a soft membrane-one-third of a micron to squeeze through closing capillaries when red cells can't-but to be able to avoid internal energy-producing organelles to be able to handle 3 times as much oxygen as a red cell. They would obviously be temporary only.


Metropolitan Networking-A more ethically questioning move, the plan would be to network together municipal services via a single web-much like the internet, except on a far larger, but more consolidated, scale to encompass a single city under such. Obviously, the plan would need to include re-working and improving modern networking security, but the plan would improve safety, security, and efficiency.


Active Camoflauge-Probaly the plan with the furthest to go, the camoflauge plan would incorporate light-bending substances-currently proven to be functional and capable-into either individual or larger-scale items to provide military and/or law enforcement with visual stealth ability on the battlefield or urban landscape. The plan is currently unknown to even be feasible as of yet, but research is underway. An alternative plan would be to utilize cameras, but that's also long in the works.


Transmission Via Laser-So far, the only known way to make a transmission via concentrated laser beam is via space. However, by creating shockwave in front of the laser-thereby negating atmospheric effects of blooming-a laser could feasibally work in atmosphere to deliver near-instantaneous transmissions. The shockwave development would be the question.