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The Principality of North Point
--Factbook--

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This thread is designed specifically as an informational thread on North Point. Hopefully this will help me consolidate my information about the damn place so I can RP in a more organized fashion. I'm trying to keep this neat (I've taken a lot of inspiration from Layarteb's factbook, I can't thank him enough), so bear with me as I create this and (attempt) to make it realistic.

Content


1 - Introduction (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13672024&postcount=1)
2 - Summary and Statistics (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13673378&postcount=2)
3 - Sun International and Other Corporations (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13673502&postcount=3)
4 - Military (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13673953&postcount=4)

4.1 - Military-Related Statistics (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13674359&postcount=5)
4.2 - Army (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13676346&postcount=6)
4.3 - Air Force (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13676347&postcount=7)
4.4 - Navy (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13676350&postcount=8)
4.5 - Marine Corps (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13676354&postcount=9)
4.6 - National Guard (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13676355&postcount=10)
4.7 - Coast Guard (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13676357&postcount=11)
4.8 - Reserves (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13676358&postcount=12)

5 - History of North Point (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13676362&postcount=13)


Useful Links



Embassy Exchange Thread (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=549902)
Sun International Naval Systems - Defense Contractor Storefront (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=13660591#post13660591)



More to come.

2 - Summary and Statistics

Summary

The Principality of North Point is not a principality in any sense of the word. At some point, way back in its history, there was probably a prince of some sorts. I haven't thought it out all that much and don't particularly care to bother with it. North Point is controlled by Sun International, an enormous corporation that runs the nation's government and military. Thankfully, though, Sun International is a company that works to make its citizens happy, for its CEOs know that a happy country will always be better off than one with an angry, pissed off populace.

Sun International manages the country's government quickly, efficiently, and painlessly. No standing in line for driver's licenses at the DPS in North Point. Most of the government's services are streamlined and convenient, using online applications and renewal services.

North Point has a strong military tradition. All men are expected to serve for 2 years after they turn 18, and then remain in the reserves until they turn 35. North Point is not an aggressive nation, however. Sun International specifically prohibits the construction of nuclear weapons.

Geographically, North Point is a collection of islands. The two largest, New Tripoli and Wellington Island, house the majority of the 1.4 billion-strong population. The many outlying islands are used for tourism and military purposes. North Point's climate is mostly tropical; hot during the summers, and mildly cool and wet during the winters. Coral reefs ring most islands, and provide ideal dive locations. Most citizens prefer low-impact construction and tend to enjoy the environment rather than exploit it.

North Point's most popular recreation activity involves cruises aboard warships for weapons demonstrations. Hell, it would sure entertain me.

General Statistics



Full Name: The Principality of North Point
Short Name: North Point
Motto: "Peace Through Strength"
Anthem: Colonel Bogey March
Capital City: New Tripoli
Largest City: New Tripoli
Official Language: English
National language: English
Government: Democracy
Economic System: Free-Market Capitalism
Population: 1.743 billion
Currency: United States Dollar
Internet TLD: .np, .gov, .mil, .edu
Calling Code: +23

3 - Sun International and Other Corporations

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Sun International deserves its own post because it literally IS North Point.

SI is a large logistics corporation and defense contractor which runs the entire country of North Point. Its CEO is Mr. Ian B. Roberts (who, coincidentally, is me). I run every aspect of Sun International as well as North Point (go figure). I could go into all sorts of detail about the structure of the company etc, but it's pretty damn unimportant and I have better things to do.

Divisions


Sun International Defense and Logistics Solutions

Runs North Point and offers logistics services to overseas clients.

Sun International Naval Systems

Designs and builds warships.

Sun International Security Consulting

Specializes in VIP and embassy protection.

Sun International Office of Foreign Affairs

Handles diplomatic agreements, etc.



Subcontractors


Rotara

Designs missile systems, radars, sonars, and various military hardware for SI Naval Systems

North Point Aerospace

Designs and constructs military and civilian aircraft as well as satellites

MacMillan Heavy Industries

Constructs armored vehicles, licensed weapons, and (some) warships.



Other Large Corporations


Diamond Petroleum

Principle oil drilling corporation; specializes in exploration, extraction, and refining.

House of Lords

Stock trading services.

Colonial Risk Management

Investment and money-management services.

4- Military

North Point's military is a highly-trained and professional force. At full capacity, North Point's entire military services consist of approximately 14 million men. This works out to about only 0.8 percent of the population. At any given time, the number usually hovers around 2 or 3 million. North Point's strong military tradition keeps its forces flexible; if the need arises, up to 35 million men can be mobilized.

North Point's military functions mainly as a self-defense force. While capable of expeditionary operations, the Army and Marine Corps have never done so. The only time the military was mobilized to its full extent was during the 1997 Landsdale Rebellions, where the Marine Corps and especially the Navy performed admirably.

North Point is not an aggressive nation. Large standing armies are not kept (due to high cost, etc.). As per Sun International policy, North Point does not keep an arsenal of nuclear, biological or chemical weapons.

4.1 - Military-Related Statistics

Figures and Statistics


Commander in Chief: Mr. Ian B. Roberts
Civilian Commander: Secretary of War
Highest Command: Joint Chiefs of Staff
Military Age: 18-35


Personnel (2008)


Total: 4,525,000
Army: 1,000,000
Air Force: 900,000
Navy: 900,000
Marine Corps: 500,000
National Guard: 200,000
Reserves: 1,000,000
Coast Guard: 25,000

4.2 - Army

North Point's Army, known as the Royal Principality Army (RPA), is largely based on the American military. Ranks are exactly the same (cause seriously guise I cba to make my own up.) The Army's 2008 personnel count came out to around 1 million combat troops.

Equipment and Weaponry Specifications


Battle Rifles:
- M4A1 (SOPMOD) (5.56mm)
- AK-47 (7.62mm)
- M16A4 SAM-R (Squad Advanced Marksman Rifle) (5.56mm)
- M14 DMR (Designated Marksman Rifle) (7.62mm)
- AKM (7.62mm)
- M1 Garand (.30-06)
Machine Guns:
- Browning M2 .50 (.50 cal)
- Rheinmetall MG-3 (7.92mm)
- FN M249 (5.56mm) (as squad automatic weapon)
Sniper Rifles:
- M21 Sniper Weapon System (7.62mm)
- M40A3 (7.62mm)
- Remington 700 (7.62mm)
- Barrett M82A1 CQ (.50 cal)
Submachine Guns:
- H&K MP5 (9mm)
- Skorpion (7.65mm)
Pistols:
- Colt M1911A1 (.45 ACP)
- SigSauer P226 (9mm)
Grenades:
- Mk.2 Fragmentation Hand Grenade
- M67 Fragmentation Hand Grenade
- M84 Flashbang
- M18 Smoke Grenade
- AN/M14 Incendiary Grenade
Anti-Tank Weapons:
- RPG-7
- M72 LAW (Lightweight Antitank Weapon)
- FGM-142 Javelin
Shoulder-Fired SAMs:
- FIM-92 Stinger
Mortar Systems:
- M224 60mm Mortar
Standard Issue Combat Knife:
- KA-BAR
Camouflage Patterns:
- US ACU (Army Combat Uniform)
- US DCU (Desert Combat Uniform)
Standard Issue Helmet:
- Modular Integrated Communications Helmet (MICH) TC-2000 Combat Helmet
Common SOPMOD Equipment:
- Aimpoint M68 CCO (Close Combat Optic)
- Trijicon ACOG (Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight)
- EOTech 553 Holographic Weapon Sight
- Knights Armaments M5 RAS (Rail Adaption System)
- SureFire Illuminator
- AN/PEQ-2 Target Pointer/Illuminator/Aiming Light
- M203 40mm Grenade Launcher


Armor and Ground Vehicle Specifications

Main Battle Tank:
- M1A2 Abrams
Infantry Fighting Vehicle
- M2 Bradley
- Marder I
Armored Personnel Carriers:
- M113 Armored Personnel Carrier
- US M3 Halftrack
- Universal Carrier
Anti-Aircraft Weapons:
- M163 VADS (Vulcan Air Defense System)
- Flakpanzer Gepard
- M48 Chaparral
Motorcycles:
- SdKfz. 2 'Kettenkrad'
Transports:
- HMMWV
- M35 "Deuce-and-a-Half" Truck
- Willys MB US Army Jeep


Helicopter and Attack Aircraft Specifications

Attack Helicopters:
- AH-64D Apache Longbow
- AH-1Z Viper (SuperCobra)
- Mil Mi-24 Hind
Light Attack Helicopters:
- OH-58B Kiowa Warrior
- AH-6 Little Bird
Transport Helicopters:
- CH-47 Chinook
- Aerospatiale Dauphin
- MH-60 Blackhawk
Observation Helicopters:
- Aerospatiale Dauphin
- OH-6 Little Bird
Drone Helicopters:
- QH-50D DASH (now being taken out of service)
- MQ-8B Fire Scout
Attack Aircraft:
RPA units operate aircraft normally flown only by the RPAF
- A-10 Thunderbolt II
- F-4G (primarily for SEAD (Wild Weasel))
- F-111 Aardvark
- F/A-18 Hornet
- AC-130 Spectre
Transport Aircraft:
RPA operates transport aircraft for airborne regiments
- C-5 Galaxy
- C-130 Hercules


Army Groups
Full alert strength denotes strength after all reserves mobilized

1st Army


Base(s): New Tripoli
Full Alert Strength: 400,000
Normal Strength: 10,000
Mission: Defense of the New Tripoli continent


2nd Army


Base(s): Fort Fairley, Fort Cochrane
Full Alert Strength: 100,000
Normal Strength: 2,000
Mission: Defense of Dalton, New Lauderdale, Uxbridge and Adams Islands


3rd Army


Base(s): New Samoa
Full Alert Strength: 50,000
Normal Strength: 1,500
Mission: Defense of New Samoa and the Admiralty Islands


4th Army


Base(s): Fort Independence, Valdivia
Full Alert Strength: 50,000
Normal Strength: 10,000
Mission: Defense of the Greenford subcontinent


5th Army


Base(s): MacArthur Bay
Full Alert Strength: 300,000
Normal Strength: 10,000
Mission: Defense of the Wellington continent


6th Army


Base(s): Montmorin Point, Redmond
Full Alert Strength: 100,000
Normal Strength: 2,000
Mission: Defense of Redmond and Martin Islands and the Windward island chain

4.3 - Air Force

North Point's air force is known as the Royal Principality Air Force (RPAF), in the same style as the Army. A 2008 personnel count placed the full mobilization strength of the RPAF at 900,000 men.

Fighters


Primary Air Superiority Fighter:
- McDonnell-Douglas F-15SG Strike Eagle
- Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22A Raptor (2009 onwards)
Air Superiority Fighters in Service:
- McDonnell-Douglas F-16E Block 60
- Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter (being phased out)
- Dassault Rafale-M
Primary Strike Fighter:
- McDonnell-Douglas F-15SG Strike Eagle
Strike Fighters in Service:
- Mitsubishi F-2A Viper Zero
- F-35A Lightning II
- F-4G (Wild Weasel)
Primary Attack Aircraft:
- McDonnell-Douglas F-15SG Strike Eagle
Attack Aircraft in Service:
- Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk
- General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark
- Fairchild-Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II


Bombers

Primary Tactical Bomber:
- Rockwell/Boeing B-1B Lancer
Primary Strategic Bomber:
- Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
Primary Stealth Bomber:
- Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit


Support Aircraft

Primary Transport Aircraft:
- Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
Transport Aircraft in Service:
- Lockheed C-130 Hercules
- Lockheed C-5 Galaxy
- Lockheed C-141 Starlifter
- Beechcraft 1900-D
- Boeing 757-200
Primary AWACS Aircraft:
- Boeing E-3 Sentry
AWACS Aircraft in Service:
- Saab 340AEW
Primary Aerial Refueler:
- McDonnell-Douglas KC-10 Extender
Primary Recon/Spy Plane:
- Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird
Recon/Spy Planes in Service:
- Lockheed U-2


Munitions


Air to Air Missiles:
- AIM-9X Sidewinder
- AIM-120C AMRAAM
- AIM-54 Phoenix
Air to Ground Missiles:
- AGM-184 Joint Standoff Weapon
Anti-Ship Missiles:
- AGM-84H Harpoon
- AS-6 Kingfish
Bombs:
- GBU-31 fitted with JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition)
- Mark 84 Bomb

4.4 - Navy

North Point's navy is known as the Royal Principality Navy (RPN). Most sailors and civilians still refer to it as the North Point Sea Command (NPSC), a callback to the days when it was nothing but a small coastal defense force. Ships of the NPSC are prefixed "RPNS", which stands for Royal Principality Navy Ship. Strength levels in 2008 place the RPN's personnel count at 900,000 men.

More to come.

4.5 - Marine Corps

North Point's Marine Corps, known as the Royal Principality Marine Corps (RPMC), is responsible for expeditionary combat operations. A division of the Navy. 2008 strength estimates place the RPMC at a personnel count of 500,000 men.

More to come.

4.6 - National Guard

(to be filled in)

4.7 - Coast Guard

(to be filled in)

4.8 - Reserves

(to be filled in)

5 - History of North Point

(to be filled in)