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Formula for Determining Military Strength Versus a Specific Opponent

Jack-a-nape
08-09-2004, 01:06
I have created a formula for determining, if in a war with an enemy, would have a greater military strength (not factoring in the ability, intelligence, alliance[s], or resources of the actual player):

Every 20,000,000 people more than the opponent = +1%
Every level of economy higher than opponent = +1%

For example, let's say Nation X has 560,000,000 people, a "Powerhouse" economy, and ten percent of their economic focus rests in Defence (figure this out using the nationdata thing).

Now, say that Nation Y has 750,000,000 people, a "Fair" economy, and thirteen percent of their economic focus rests in Defence.

Since 750,000,000 - 560,000,000 = 190,000,000, and 190,000,000 divided by 20,000,000 = nine and a half, Nation Y adds nine and a half percent to his total, bringing it up to twenty-two percent. However, Nation X has five economy levels on Nation Y. This brings his total to fifteen percent. However, Nation Y is still stronger than Nation X.

If you think this is wrong, please submit any and all corrections that come to mind. If not, sticky it.
Jack-a-nape
11-09-2004, 22:30
No critiques, questions?
Clonetopia
11-09-2004, 22:49
It's a very difficult thing to calculate. One thing worth remembering is that in modern warfare, it is technology and tactics that wins a battle, not numerical superiority. However, a superior population does mean the nation can occupy more ground.
Meriadoc
12-09-2004, 01:01
It's a very difficult thing to calculate. One thing worth remembering is that in modern warfare, it is technology and tactics that wins a battle, not numerical superiority. However, a superior population does mean the nation can occupy more ground.
Not really. It's just addition and subtraction. For a difficult thing to calculate, try an NFL passer rating.

(Comp. % - 30).05
(Yd./Att. - 3).25
(TD %).2
2.375 - (INT %).25

None greater than 2.375. Add them together and divide by 6 and then multiply that times 100.