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I've been thinking about it a lot, and I think I'm going to start writing a book, based on a lot of the nations in Nation States. I think it would most certainly be interesting. Of course, I would have to use realistic nation names, such as Vastiva, Granzi, Sarzonia, Chellis, rather than nations such as Eric's Land, and such. Therefore, I'll probably have to make different names for specific nations such as Melkor and AMF, but of course, they'd have the same attitude, just a different nation name. It's all an idea in the works. If you'd like your nation to be a part of the history, just state your nation name, your leader, your policies (is your nation moderate, liberal, etc), your government type (communist, democratic, fundamentalist), and a few advisors of your leader. I'll probably telegram a few nations that I have in mind, and also let me know how your nation should be portrayed. If all goes well, I could make a short story, and have it finished by the time I 'IC' return to NS.

Oooh! Me! Me!

The Democratic Proletariat Union of Aztec National League
Government type: Liberal democratic communist

Leader: Premier Quetzalcoatl
Vice-Premier Coyotepec
Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. Darius Wellington
Minister of War Chief Warrior-General Tlanextic

How do I want my country to be portrayed: Good (j/k)

I was thinking much like what my RPs are like right now:

As the ANL is starting to thrive and the damage of two civil wars subisdes, the government makes massive reforms banning WMDs and expanding civil rights. However, the ANL goes into cold war with it's neighboor over idealogy and hot war seems immeniet.

Please feel free to contact me if you are interested in using my nation in a short story. If you want to adjust the premise, please let me know.

What nation would you like to be your rivals? Possibly a Mayan or Incan Civilization?



Also, I changed my mind about nation names. If I'm going to write about Melkor, AMF, and others, it wouldn't seem right to change their nation names, therefore, I'll keep them.

I'm going to have to make a world map. This ought to be interesting...It's not going to look like Earth at all. It'll be a custom map.

Hi!

I am not sure how helpful this will be, but I do recall seeing a map on this message board. Not the recent one of the Earth, but a completely unique one based on who wanted to be where and beside whom. Try scouring the archives. Perhaps someone else remembers it in more detail that I do.

Good luck with your story!

Breathe Deep, Seek Peace, God Bless,
Principal Kie Turtlecrest
The Principality Of The Coral Islands
http://pciweb.tripod.com/

Sounds like an awesome idea! Here's a link to my key contacts (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=6575191&postcount=1).

I'm a democratic government, perhaps liberal to moderate.

Some policies:

Defense: My belief is that you don't deter would be enemies by disarmament. You deter them by scaring the sh*t out of them. As such, I advocate a strong national defense with a powerful navy.

Social Issues: Our country confers the benefits of marriage onto civil unions to ensure full parity between same-sex and opposite-sex couples and to ensure separation of church and state. We have a strong social security program and universal health coverage.

Education: Attendance in school is mandatory for all Sarzonians from age four to age 18. Colleges and universities are heavily funded by the national and state governments and the government ensures that all who deserve to go to college can go with a generous array of grants and scholarships. Tuition is kept relatively low by the generous government funding. School years are 240 days, from the beginning of August to the end of June.

Business: The Portland Iron Works has made shipbuilding the dominant industry in Sarzonia. Besides that, book publishing, furniture restoration, and information technology are strong industries. Income tax is moderate to very high, with the biggest burden falling on the very wealthy. A national sales tax of three percent goes on goods and services, with states able to add their own sales taxes of up to three percent. Property taxes also generate money for the states and local jurisdictions. The nation also has tariffs to protect local industry and outsourcing is penalized.

Allies: Sarzonia's closest allies (if they're included in this book) are the United Kingdom of Isselmere-Nieland, the Democratic Imperium of Praetonia, and the Commonwealth of Granzi. Other strong allies include Euroslavia, Morathania, and Roach-Busters (though the name might be not realistic enough for your list).

Sports: The dominant sport is association football (which we RL Americans call soccer). The national team has been very successful very early. Other sports in Sarzonia are team handball, basketball, and hockey.

Why thank you Coral Islands. I'll browse around here til I find something. ^.^


Trust me Sarz, your nation is going to have a very important role in the issue of human rights, when I get to that part of the book. I need to find a nation who could be your counterpart....hmm...

OH! One more thing everyone. Name your capital, and some major cities, and describe your culture a bit.

Got ya beat Euro, I'm on chapter 3 of my novel based off of my NationState.

;)

OH! One more thing everyone. Name your capital, and some major cities, and describe your culture a bit.

Capital: Woodstock
Largest city: Nicksia
Other major cities: Portland (sea port and location of the Portland Iron Works)
Wilmington (former home of the Wilmington Shipyard Corporation)
Townshend (destroyed in a nuclear attack; will be restored once Grovesmont is destroyed in another RP)
Saugerties (note there are at least two Saugerties in Sarzonia. One is a state capital and the other is a suburb of Woodstock. The state capital is the location of the Saugerties Space Works).

Sarzonian culture is very similar to American culture, except Sarzonians tend to be very reserved. A major public display of affection for most Sarzonians is a handshake.

Got ya beat Euro, I'm on chapter 3 of my novel based off of my NationState.

;)


Damn you.

:p

The Watchgaurd of Ravea
Government Type: Democratic Socialists

Leader:Emperor Briar Rayner
Prime Minister Durnt

Capital:Regret City
Largest City:Granda
Other Cities:Crezi, Florad, Trezinstan

Culture: Ravean Culture is similar to that of the Swiss. The average Ravean is usally quite liberal and prefers to be left alone.

Military: Although Ravea is a strong Peace Advocate, it still possesses a forminable military force. Ravea has a rather weak Navy but is strong in both the air and on the ground. Ravea has rarely used it's military.

Social: Ravea is an very liberal country, providing Same-Sex marriges and universal health care. Crime is very low due to high education standards and a powerful police force.

Enviornment: Ravea is a powerful presence in the Enviornmental world. It gives billions to preservation gropus and utilizes alternitive fuel sources.

Business: Ravea has a stggering economy. While income tax is 100%, the average GPD rounds out to over 35,000 per person. Ravea's greatest economic power is the Information Technology company Core Mobius. Taxes are greatest for the wealthy and Ravea puts a great deal of money towards Commerce.

I'll add more later.

Federation of Neethis :)
Democratic socalists

(m) Neethalis, Cheif Governer of Neethis (leader)
(m) Fairaix, Cheif of Military Services
(f) Kiia, Minister for Neethian Wildlife

''We Tread the thin line between Chaos and Order'' - Neethian Book of Life

we are a nation made of 10 states, joined under the Neethian flag and way of life. to the north of the country are the Shruban Mountains, a large cold expanse of jagged rocks that form the nations northern border. at the foot of one large mountain is the city of Neethopia, the nations capital and largest city, a bustling free-living metropolis. the south and west are lush open plains, and the entire population here lives in small village communities. the second largest city is in the east, called Ivory Tower. it is the administrative centre for the south-east of the country, and enjoys a slower pace of life than its northern counterpart. some of the most profound discoveries of recent times have been made here - however the scientists responsible tend to forget them when they have a 'recreational' after work party...the nation has no drug laws... ;) .

i hope this is suitable information, the book sounds like a great idea, and id probably write one myself if i had the time...

Hmm....both Ravea and Neethis will add an interesting element to this book...


*begins to plot*

Got ya beat Euro, I'm on chapter 3 of my novel based off of my NationState.

;)Cool! If you need a copy editor, let me know. ;)

Got ya beat Euro, I'm on chapter 3 of my novel based off of my NationState.

;)

Let's make a deal. I'll send you a copy of my book, and you send me a copy of your book, before we both because famous millionaires.

I wouldnt mind being in a book. Change my nation name though obviously. Just tell me which it is.
Government: Dictatorship
Leader: Emperor Draycle

A nation existing for the purpose of commerce. Spends almost all its money on defence, law and order and commerce. Despises the social safety nets and other forms of social aid other countries use the government prefers to leave it in the hands of the people to help themselves. The government doesnt name the cities. Finding it easier to name the small areas of land which are not part of the huge area generaly refered to as "the city". Anything goes for businesses as long as the government gets a cut. The government funds many nuclear programs and is suspected of trading WMDs to terrorists.

http://nseconomy.thirdgeek.com/nseconomy.php?nation=its+too+far+away

A rather interesting idea...

The Soviet Socialist Republic of Hattia

Captol: Haton

Current Head of State: Prime Minister Fyodor Leningrad Zyteslav (Just a note, he took power by a major case of election fraud, but no one knows of that yet...)

Minister of Diplomacy: Vladimir Haton Levenkov
Minister of War: Sergei Leningrad Zyteslav

Hattia was established by Russian refugees, a small ethnic group called the Hatars (From which the country gets it's name), fleeing oppression around the year 1100.

Generally, Hattians are distrustful of strangers, and often of those from different regions of the country. The country as a whole is very liberal, with the exceptions being towards things such as gun control.

Most value loyalty to their home city more than to the entire country, which can be seen in how they take their middle names from the country they were born in.

The government is very democratic, with most of it's actions, such as declaring war, decided by a referendum of the populace. The current party in power is the Nationalist Communist party, with the Libertarian Communists trailing closely behind.

Our closest allies are Edolia, The Island States, Hallad, and Jondera, in an organization called the USR, which is a national merger of sorts, we share a joint legislature and such.

The climate of the country ranges from mild (In the far southwest) to arctic in the northern section.

Hattia has a rather small military for it's size, and generally prefers subterfuge to outright combat.

Your My Idol! :d

I wouldn't mind seeing a copy of the book either, Euroslavia. I'm an accomplished short story writer and could help edit it if you want.

Don't forget to Mention Psov in there Euroslavia

I would very much like to be a part of this project !

Nation Name - The Jb States of World Wide Allies

Captial City - Icarus City

My Leader - President Isaac Israel

My Policies - Liberal

Government type - Democracy

World Wide Allies, is large and economically prosperous nation that has had a rich and cultured history.
Formed in early BC times, by generally Jewish ex-slaves and Jewish Prophets granted their freedom from the Egyptians. The name was formed after the mass alliance's formed in the early periods with other tribes world wide.

World Wide Allies is a very trusting nation, and has alot of support from it's allies, the nation is relatively Open Minded and will take new idea's into consideration. Our nation is a kind giving nation, that supports poorer countries and it's allies alike, we do not really have an enemy.
We are member of the New Jewish Alliance, the Anti-Nazi Pact and the Brothers In Arms alliance.

The Citizens of wwa are generally patriotic, but due to the great size of the nation, people care more about where they live rather than the nation overall.

The current President is President Isaac Israel, who is in his second term in office. Israel is a very popular leader, being one of the most successful in history leading the country to great prosperity and civil/political rights.
The presidents main advisors are his Secretary of Defence - Tobias Santini and his Vice President - David Bronitzky.

World Wide Allies has very large amounts of armed forces, as military service is considered very important. There is forced military service at the age of 18, until the age of 20. Wwa main military focus is the Air Force, and Special Forces, both of which considered some of the best in the world.
World Wide Allies is a Nuclear Power, with a highly successful Nuclear Weapon and Nuclear Power Program.

Education is considered very important here, everyone must go to school until they are 18, and then join the military for two years. Wwa has many great Universities, that offer a variety of courses, the best University in the nation currently is The University of Icarus.

The main sports here, are Football (Soccer), Ice Hockey, Basketball, Rugby, Swimming and Winter Sports. Wwa has a sports and exercise policies that is unmatched in the surrounded area.

The Enviroment is considered very important, and all attempts of recycling and helping the enviroment are in full swing.

The climate resembles the Canadian climate, Hot summers, and very cold winters.

The economy is juggled between Defence, Commerce and Homeland security, with a tax rate of 100%.

ooc: It would be great to be in your story, if you have room for me ! Thanks :D

Yay! Former Australian Republlic of Kochbald
Focusus on Enviornment and Freedoms
Democracy is Key
Our leader is wonderful (this is another nation owned by me, it is not the name I want to use)

Name of Country: The Eternal Shogunate of Tomzilla
Name of Ruler: Tomzilla Hans Julius Hiryu James Kiyru Dieter Jun Thomas Shadle (a.k.a Tomzilla the First)
Form of Government: Militant Constitutional Monarchy
Title of Ruler: Shogun
Second in Command: Gojira Tokugawa
Title of Second in Command: Daimyo
Top Advisors: Secretary of State Kiyru Richter, Secretary of War Heinrich Hurtner, Secretary of Law and Order Julius Flavian, and Secretary of Foreign Affairs Shogo Tomoyuki
Leader of the Tomzillian Royal Army: Rommel Nogo
Leader of the Tomzillian Royal Navy: Staffen Hanoer
Leader of the Tomzillian Royal Air Force: Tomzilla Hans Julius Hiryu James Kiyru Dieter Jun Thomas Shadle the Second (a.k.a Tomzilla the Second)
Capital City: Tomzilla City
Second Largest City: Gojira
Third Largest City: New Tomzilla City
Fourth Largest City: Port Tomzilla
Government Stances: Strongly Against Abortion
Strongly Against Death Penalty
Strongly For Large Military
Strongly Against Same Sex Marriage
Strongly Against Communism
Strongly Against Nazism
Strongly For Gun Ownership
Strongly For Capitalism
Cultural Aspects: Tomzilla is an ancient nation. It is fiercly patriotic and believes in a srtong military. The Shogun has the power of a king, but also has a legislative branch where all laws approved threre must be approved be him. When the Shogun dies, his rule is taken other by the eldest son. If there is no son, then the eldest daughter becomes the Shogun. Almost all the households in Tomzilla have at least one gun for protection in case of an invasion. The military is very large and the entire population is drawn into the military if a large invasion happens. Public affection at the most is a "Good day, sir or m'am" or a handshake. The people are very friendly. Loyalty is a high standard in public and private life.
Environment: A very beautiful environment with many animal sanctuaries for the national animal, the Godzillasaur.
Stance in Book: Neutral (Will fight back savagely if attacked)

How is that?

GL Euroslavia

Im writing a book about NS too, but not as broad. Its a wide expansion of the Algerian war I had with Tyrandis, though some things will be changed. I will probably change his name, change the war a bit in tactical terms, and use chellian modern equipment, because I can't remember exactly what I was using back them, except for that dreaded twin-rifle...

Very interesting idea, Euroslavia, all the luck I have to offer in your quest! I've often pondered writing a book on the history of Tuesday Heights' national leader, Jamie Huntington, and I just wish I had the time. So, I commend your efforts! If you ever need to bounce ideas off someone, feel free to contact me. :)

Very interesting idea, Euroslavia, all the luck I have to offer in your quest! I've often pondered writing a book on the history of Tuesday Heights' national leader, Jamie Huntington, and I just wish I had the time. So, I commend your efforts! If you ever need to bounce ideas off someone, feel free to contact me. :)


Awesome, I'll be sure to give your nation an interesting role in this. What exactly would you want your role to be? Give a RL nation as an example. Thanks for the encouragement. ^.^

Awesome, I'll be sure to give your nation an interesting role in this. What exactly would you want your role to be? Give a RL nation as an example. Thanks for the encouragement. ^.^

Hmm... I'd say my country is run sort of like a cross between US politics and a monarchy almost. You might want to check out the NSWiki entry on my nation's history and what-not.

well could you just put me in as a cameo? Just put my name in as a country someone invaded or something

well could you just put me in as a cameo? Just put my name in as a country someone invaded or something

lol, alrighty. I'll let you know exactly what I have planned for that...


On another note, I need to find some nations that would be willing take up an 'evil' role in the book.

I'll be evil, heh. Whatever info you need from me, I can TG you.

OOC: Interesting idea and if you don't mind, I'd like to be part of it, though note that I have no clue if Al-Sabir is a realistic Arab nation name. That's for you to decide.

First, some formal info,

Nation: The Arab Republic of Al-Sabir
Motto: "Initial Success or Total Failure"
Form of Government: Republic
Head of State: President Abdullah Sharif
Secretary of Defense: Gal Sharif
Secretary of Foreign Affairs: Omar Karmi

Now, some info if you're interested in portretting my nation in an accurate way

Government Type: Libertarian

Policies, (I hope you don't mind me borrowing your template, Sarzonia)

Defense: Al-Sabir has a military tradition of centuries. The military was its only hope of survival in turbulent times and that has made the military influencial and highly funded, therefore welltrained and professional. Oversea commitments are plentyful, but troops are only deployed on rare occassions, as the wounds of the Gabon conflict (Al-Sabir's financial Vietnam) are still fresh.

Social Issues: As Al-Sabir is mainly libertarian, we believe in freedom (never mind the nation's page display of my Political Freedom stats, those are inaccurate), so Gay Marriage, Abortion, Euthanesia are all legalized, but not always socially accepted.

Education: Funded by the state and a major government priority. Educational facilities often cooperate with major businesses.

Business: As business suffers from no rules or regulations, Al-Sabirian industries are able to survive on the most competitive markets. Only the strongest monopolies have remained, because the government hasn't introduced any protective tariffs. Minimum wages are virtually non existent and corporations are subject to only very light enviromental restrictions.

Major trade agreements with especially Clan Smoke Jaguar have given Al-Sabirian industries access to millions of wealthy consumers.

Allies: Al-Sabir considers itself neither loved nor hated by any nation, just liked and disliked. A select few are relatively allies, such as United Elias, Clan Smoke Jaguar and Isselmere, and Al-Sabir is a member of two large, prestigious military alliances, the Council of Air Powers (CAP) and the Organization of Maritime Powers (OMP), so friends are always nearby, but Al-Sabir usually considers itself relatively alone in the world.

Sports: Sports are quite popular, due to its competitive spirit, which is distinctive for the Al-Sabirian way of life.Al-Sabirians excel in Rugby, Field Hockey, Polo and Rowing (indoor usually).

Policies, (I hope you don't mind me borrowing your template, Sarzonia).

I don't mind. :D

A corollary to Chellis: During the Algerian RP, I was a stupid n00b, even worse than Hataria :/ Twas fun, until Matich got involved and started numberwanking, and I acted like a tard.

Other than that, I'd get involved but I can't type up anything worthwhile of posting.

*looks at pile of AP Chem work.* :(

I would like to be in a novel, Im a 3rd world nation based off of Russia's current government we are a federalist state, meaning that the head of the state has more power then the legislative branch. Panthea is a greek word meaning "of all the gods"

We believe in the soveragin's powers. We believe that he protects us and knows what is right for us.


The Federation of Pantheaa
"The will of the soveragin"
Federalist government
President Mason Belmount
Conservative policies

No air force

No Navy-landlock

Army- about 800,000 strong, Ak47 and equipment bought off the black market
20,000 of which are members of the "Republican Vanguard" an elite speical forces unit
Military draft required of all 18 year olds, must serve at least 4 years

No political freedom

No civil rights

3rd world economy-but growing rapidly
The emergence of a new middle class will probably lead to the end of the current dictatorship, with a more liberal capitalist government in it's place

I would like to be in a novel, Im a 3rd world nation based off of Russia's current government we are a federalist state, meaning that the head of the state has more power then the legislative branch. Panthea is a greek word meaning "of all the gods"
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Your country will be especially interesting...would you mind if I made your nation one similar to lets say...Sudan, in RL? Obviously still with everything you said about your country.

Hi All!

I am really not that interested in being part of the book, after all there are so many other interesting nations already participating. Still, if you want to mention it offhand, have a character say "But at least you don't live way off in the Principality Of The Coral Islands!" or something like that, feel free. Anyway, here is some information, just for the fun of it:

Full Name: The Principality Of The Coral Islands (Note the unusual grammatical rule of putting joining words in uppercase).
Usually Called: The PCI.
Name Of National(s): Coralian(s).
Population: (Ignore that nationstates.net says) Approximately one million.
Capital: Päs, High Province.
Largest City: Port Mosaviu, Srytta Province.
Lingual Groups: English is the most predominate language, with German and Turkish also widely spoken.
Government: A democratically elected unicameral 100-member Parliament; including Ministers and a Principal, elected by the body. Political Parties are not permitted, and voting is compulsory. The state operates on Keynesianism (Similar to real-life Western European Countries). Unlike many other nations, transportation is considered a public good.
Economy: Mixed. Mostly primary and tertiary industry. As the PCI is significantly removed from other nations, it has very few imports and exports. Visitors and cargo may only arrive via the Aerodrome in Päs or by sea at Port Mosaviu.
Culture: Music and poetry generally take precedance over theatre and visual art. Although sports are popular, most are indigenous to the PCI and do not have counterparts in other countries.
State Religion: Christianity
Government Website: http://pciweb.tripod.com/
Current Head Of State: Principal Kie Turtlecrest.

Well, that is all I can come up with right now. Please feel free to wander around the website. If you have any comments you can telegram me through nationstates.net (I usually check back every day or two) or by e-mail at mjmleftie@hotmail. Have a fantastic day!

Breathe Deep, Seek Peace, God Bless,
Principal Kie Turtlecrest.

lol, alrighty. I'll let you know exactly what I have planned for that...


On another note, I need to find some nations that would be willing take up an 'evil' role in the book.

Oh Oh, me me, here are some of our ....... less savory features...



It is illegal to enjoy yourself between 12:00 pm, and 6:00 Pm, since the Premier is exessively fearful of the afternoon, and therefore requires fearful silence of the people throughout the land during this period, if anyone utters a sound, the A.L.E.S. (afternoon law enforcement squadron) will immediately seize them, and they will likely never be seen again, unless their body is used to produce Psovian Socks in which case technically they will be seen again.

It is illegal to celebrate the birth of anyone aside from the Premier, this includes religious celebrations of birth, though it is mandatory for you to practice a form of religion, and to acknowledge all of it's Occasions, therefore those foolish enough to choose to practice any religion celebrating the birth of a Diety, they will be hunted down and turned into piles of ash.

It is Mandatory for Men between the ages of 15 and 35 to commence dancing on wednesdays at 7:00, if anyone fails to do so, their legs will be amputated and donated to the handicapped.

Every Sunday, every person in the Capitol must file out into the street and shout out praises to the Premier for 3 hours, if anyone stops shouting or praising they will be arrested and beaten to death with a ham of the courts choice.

Blah Blah Blah, we are ridiculously over bearing, INCLUDE US!!

You can use the Liberal Unitary Republic of Goobergunchia if you want. I'm your sterotypical liberal democratic peacenik nation that generally tries to stay out of everyone's way.

http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Goobergunchia isn't the best entry (mainly because I spend so much time wikijanitoring that I don't spend much time actually writing), but feel free to ask me any detailed questions about Goobergunchia and I will provide answers.

Alright, here's the status on my book:

It's coming along nicely, I haven't been writing it in the order that the final product will be in. I've got parts of chapters 3, 5, 6, and 1 together, and soon I'm going to start linking them together.

Soon I will be looking for people to 'beta test' what I've got to see if it's good. I'll keep ya'll posted.

Oooo... I'm flattered. :)

TAG for now, while I compile some stats.

A corollary to Chellis: During the Algerian RP, I was a stupid n00b, even worse than Hataria :/ Twas fun, until Matich got involved and started numberwanking, and I acted like a tard.

Other than that, I'd get involved but I can't type up anything worthwhile of posting.

*looks at pile of AP Chem work.* :(

Dont worry. The effort you put into it was more than most peoples, and it wasnt that bad compared to many people's. If you're fine with/want your nations name in the book, I will keep it, but im just as good changing it. Its going to be about a chellian soldier who commands a brigade of men who get decimated by algerian freedom fighters, after fighting with great success fighting you.Its supposed to be really sad, and have ties to vietnam and iraq, too...symbolically :P

A little note: I am "RomeW"...this is just the updated version.

I should note that I'm attempting to write a history of my nation, so this information is far from complete.

Anyway, a little information on Rome:

-Official Name: The Western Roman Empire
-It is an Earth-based nation, but it's on an Earth I've created from scratch. I haven't yet figured out the borders yet but I envision it as encompassing the majority of Western Europe as the "core" territory
-I have colonies in The New Roman Empire (Rome NE) and Manium (Romanus Eropidus)
-Capital: Rome
-Other Major Cities: Ostia, Geneva, Toulouse, Caesaria-Manium (capital of Romanus Eropidus), Caesaria-Romana (capital of Rome NE), Barcelona, Granada, Carthage
-Ruler: Emperor Rodin Hartian
-Policies:
1)Social- Compassionate, with health care and social programs excessively funded in the days of Hartian's predecessor Paul XII (before, the state sponsored Athlete Foot's removal and deodorant, for example). Hartian has begun to roll back spending in these areas to cut down the tax rates dramatically to spur business. Rome has also allowed abortions, euthanasia and gay marriage for over 150 years.
2)Economic- Socialist, although Hartian has dramatically reduced taxes to make business growth more attractive. The Roman industry is led by the Roman Pharmaceutical Company (my) Earth's largest pharmaceutical company, along with extensive marble and information technology industries
3)Foreign Policy- Paul was an isolationist, Hartian believes in active Roman involvement. Hartian's government was instrumental in gaining Senate status in The New Roman Empire and for jump-starting a renewed interest in the NationStates U.N. Hartian also says he will look to bring peace and stability to the world (my Earth) as his top priority
4)Government Type: Democratic Monarchy: the Emperor and his Council are elected directly by the people
5)Foreign Affairs Minister: Jomo Marea. NSUN Delegate: Furitinia Millenia. The New Roman Empire Delegate and Mayor of Rome Carina Iusidos
6)Culture: Poetry and Language are among the top priorities in Roman culture, with Romans generally well educated as a result of the state's heavy funding for schools. Roman music has gone the way of the West with a notable exception: the presence of a "Roman" genre, which uses the electric harp (OOC: I believe such an instrument exists) and flute to create popular music. The harp/flute ensemble has been enjoyed for centuries.

I hate to burst everyone bubble here, but I wonder if any took the time to read all the legal stuff when you signed up for NS.

There is a little clause that states that everything on the NS board is the property of Max Berry, or something to that extent.

So if you where to write a book based on NS you run into a legal grey area. Not to mention, if the book is based on an RP that you took part in, you are not the original write and maybe subject to plagiarism and copyright laws.

This was discussed a long time ago already by the powers that be, and it was concluded that there would be no legal problems.

Anything not based on the strict mechanical part of NS is intellectual property, something that nationstates.net couldn't prohibit. As long as you didn't copy paste, they couldn't stop you.

Sanctaphrax: PM Cowlquape Pentephraxis
Minister of Alliances/Foreign Affairs: Maayan Levi
Minister of the Armed Forces/Defence: Varis Lodd
Richest Man: Hemuel Spume, head of Autoglass, Sanctaphrax's only nuclear weapons export company.
Capital City: Lake Landing
Other major cities: New Sanctaphrax, River-Rise, Old Sanctaphrax, New Undertown, Undertown.
More to come...

(Also, you may have trouble with Sanctaphrax because its in fact from the Edge Chronicles series written by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell. You may have some copyright trouble. Just a warning;))

Wow, saw this late, but interesting.

About meself:

-Official Name: The Republic of Kaukolastan, commonly referred to as "the Dominion".
-Earth based, one moon research station and near-future orbital assets.
-Government: "Emergency Rule" by Internal Security Agency, in its twelfth year, but popularly supported, and any attempt to step down is opposed.
-Leader: Director Anderas Kerrik, a quiet, enigmatic man who speaks in riddles and metaphor, and who silently quests for immortality in history
-Capital: Corsingard
-Other Cities: Terenaus, Efrena, Savon, Vale, Karton
-Provinces (Former Sub-nations): Artems, Corsis, Sorobade, Valen
-Permanently Bitched-Out Possession: Geridan
-Culture: Kaukolastanis seek order and advancement by their nature, and the nation reflects this. The cities are gleaming, clean bastions of civility and economic prowess, orderly and gridded. The "nature" was long ago tamed, domesticated, and bent into little more than a giant garden, pretty to look at, and maintained by the Conservation Corps. Everything is a perfectly manufactured and maintained system, and any break in the symmetry and smoothness is an offense that should be removed.
-Economy: Imperialistic capitalism, no-holds-barred in its policies. It is cutthroat in-nation, and the government is known to aid corporations in order to absorb extra-territorial rivals. The industry of Kaukolastan, like most else, is based on a technological superiority, at the cost of quantity. Automated and machined to match grade perfection, every product is the cutting edge of its field, and the ability to produce quality at cost is what has allowed the economy to boom.
-Environment: What's the point, unless it's tamed for viewing and control?
-Social: No safety net at all. If you fail, you fail. However, the economic boom and high standard of living have assured that private charities (aka: workhouses) are running fine, and few stay in poverty for long. Those that do, die, and the world keeps going.
-Military: Again, the dedication to quality over quantity has led to the creation of the AI controlled BattleNet, which links the entire force into a single entity, allowing unparallelled maneuverability and battlefield integration. The armed forces are rarely used, and only used in full, as it much preferrable to use the ISA to make the enemy implode, rather than confront directly.
-The ISA (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7187843&posted=1#post7187843)
-The Pre-NS History of Kaukolastan, covering from the Beginning to my first post on the boards. (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7185033#post7185033)
-This Short (incomplete) RP Gives a Good Feel of my Nation (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=329597)

Thank you to all who have replied. Keep 'em comin!

I've been thinking about it a lot, and I think I'm going to start writing a book, based on a lot of the nations in Nation States. I think it would most certainly be interesting. Of course, I would have to use realistic nation names, such as Vastiva, Granzi, Sarzonia, Chellis, rather than nations such as Eric's Land, and such. Therefore, I'll probably have to make different names for specific nations such as Melkor and AMF, but of course, they'd have the same attitude, just a different nation name. It's all an idea in the works. If you'd like your nation to be a part of the history, just state your nation name, your leader, your policies (is your nation moderate, liberal, etc), your government type (communist, democratic, fundamentalist), and a few advisors of your leader. I'll probably telegram a few nations that I have in mind, and also let me know how your nation should be portrayed. If all goes well, I could make a short story, and have it finished by the time I 'IC' return to NS.

What about me? However, I'll get back on the info. I'm sort of in-between leaders until I can RP some (hopefully this weekend).

Thank you to all who have replied. Keep 'em comin!

Can you give us a list of those you have decided to use in the book.

Hooray for Thanksgiving Break!

Regarding the use of my nation's name, Chellis, feel free.

Well... here's my stuff:
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Official Name: The Militant Imperium of Tyrandis
Shorthand: Tyrandis

Background:
In the wake of the Christmas Revolution, the communist regime was overthrown in a coup d'etat, popularly supported by some 80% of the citizenry. Led by Marshal Xavier Davidson, then twenty years old, a mass defection of armed forces personnel on December 25th, 2000 resulted in the installation of a transitional military administration. Currently, the government is moving towards full democracy, buoyed by record economic gains.

Location:
Primary: Cyprus
Secondary: Australia
Tertiary: New Zealand

Colonies: Former Democratic Republic of the Congo

Climate: Mild summers, bitterly cold winters

Government Type: Constitutional Military Dictatorship

Head of State: Executor Xavier Davidson

Policies:
Economic: Aggressive capitalism, with virtually no limits to the free-market. Perhaps most telling of Tyrandisan economics was the recent invasion and annexation of the DRC for its rich uranium mines. Although the transition from socialism to capitalism has not been completely smooth, the prosperous, almost frighteningly so, stock market and economy are positive indicators of the future to come.

Social: Little, if any. There is no welfare structure at all, but during tax collection, citizens are allowed to earmark a certain amount of their dollars to any charitable organization of their choosing.

Civil: Laissez-faire. Although a massive police force exists, the government remains rather small and regulates very little of the country.

Foreign: Maintains positive relations with all, but will react with extreme force against hostile nations. Illustrated by the nuclear immolation of The Dark Dimension.

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Military:

Unlike most other nations of similar size, TMILCOM (Tyrandis MILitary COMmand) maintains a relatively small standing army. The aforementioned force is trained to a standard higher than virtually any other in the world.

All able bodied males and females are required to serve in the reserves, and are issued an M4-A2 Carbine.

Hi there!

Not looking for a major role, just giving out details as I think my country might make an interesting piece of background.

Sandinistata:

History: Sandinistata was (until very recently) ruled by a major world colonial power. This rule was strictly unofficial; they supplied 'advisors' and 'administrators' to the island's Supreme Monarch, an easy-going man by the name of Marcus Regis. There was only one problem: the island was mostly useless. It was possessed of enough natural resources to support the indigenous population, meaning strip-mining it would be more trouble than it was worth. It was possessed of little to no strategic importance, and couldn't have supported a military base anyway. As a result Sandinistata was largely ignored by its' rulers, and was used as a retirement home for wealthy civil servants.

With the decline of the old colonialism, however, came a move for independence. A protracted campaign of civil disobedience, confined almost exclusively to picketing government buildings and blocking the island's largest motorway, became so irritating that the colonists threw up their hands in disgust and decided to bugger off back to their homes, where they could catch up with all the television they'd missed. Marcus would have been deposed as Supreme Monarch - not that he would have cared much - but the leader of the People's Revolution, a man going by the name of Sebastian Enthros, took a shine to him and lobbied for his retention as a ceremonial figure. Shortly after Sebastian was elected President, the two were married. Sandinistata is currently the only nation in existence to have a same-sex ruling couple.

After the heady Socialist idealism of the first few years of government, Sebastian and his administration slowed down a bit and began getting to work on really developing Sandinistata as a nation. Increased taxation funded developments in farming and fishing, which allowed the nation to finally start exporting its' goods abroad. As all farms were now officially owned by the government, the revenue this generated allowed for the construction of schools and Universities across the island, which the people took to surprisingly well. Some canny advertising by the government in business circles attracted several businesses in need of an well-educated workforce who really didn't have the same living costs as workers in more developed nations. Within a few years, the government had acquired enough surplus tax money to buy out three of these businesses, effectively nationalising two insurance companies and a low-level internet business. While economists scratched their heads and wondered what the hell these people were doing, Sandinistata continued along its' vague democratic socialist path. Long may it continue.

Practical Issues: Sandinistata makes most of its' money from fishing, farming and the three nationalised businesses mentioned above. By adopting wholesale the administrative structure which had developed before the takeover, the government has managed to keep these working overseas and has channelled the profits into expanding social and economic development in other areas.

Sandinistata's national currency is the Ponce, which causes foreigners no end of amusement. The natives (or 'Statans as they refer to themselves) fail to see why this is so funny.

The climate is best described as Mediterranean (if that's spelt right), varying between warm and sunny in the winter months to warmer and sunnier in the summer.

Sandinistata has no capital city. Why would it need one?

In diplomatic circles, the 'Statan government is known to be endlessly, infuriatingly reasonable. They refuse to back joint military efforts (not that the 'Statan army would work too well with others anyway - it has a very loose command structure, comprises about 200 men and only functions on the island itself), they resist free trade agreements with non-Socialist states, and regularly send out telegrams marked 'Urgent' just to say 'Hi'. This is largely because 'Statan diplomats find it very amusing to cause paranoid nations to panic needlessly.

Other: The government owns a small record label, which exports popular Sandinistatan bands via a small internet business. It makes a consistent loss, but promotes small artists whenever it can. This rather odd governmental acquisition was an unofficial birthday present from the President to the Monarch, who had remarked how sad it was that so many good local bands would never be heard by the rest of the world.

Have a nice day!

You could use the Five Civilized Nations if you want...

5CN on Wiki (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Five_Civilized_Nations)

Can you give us a list of those you have decided to use in the book.

Everyone who has posted will be involved in the book, no matter what. I'm not going to tell anyone that they can't be part of it. The more nations, the better.

[OOC: As my nation has historical links with Melkor Unchained, I thought I'd make sure it was clear I don't want any mention of anything to do with my nation to turn up in print. Just to be sure...]

The Great Equalitarianism of Jjuulliiaann
Leader: Travis Emergency
Policies: Democratic Socialist

Put me in it too!!

The United Sniper States of Draganovia

President: Jason Wolfe
Foreign Affairs: Colin Cheney
Head Of Military: Tsume Wolfe (Brother Of Jason Wolfe)
Department Of Defense: Hige Mortensen


Population (current): 530 Million
Population Species: 50% Human/Wolf Hybrids 50% Human

Military Tech: Modern/Future
Military Strength: Strong

Economy: Very Strong
Main Export: Weapons

National Animal: Wolf
Currency: Dollar

Got ya beat Euro, I'm on chapter 3 of my novel based off of my NationState.

;)I had a thought recently about these NS-based books.

Perhaps if AMF's book does well, we could create a whole series of books from the perspective of each country that chooses to participate. It could be the same events as told by different sets of eyes.

For instance: The NationStates World series
BOOK ONE: The Wrath of Dreadfire (Automagfreek's book)
BOOK TWO: The Call Of Freedom (Euroslavia's book)
BOOK THREE: ... And Equal Rights For All (Sarzonia's book)

Etc. etc.

I'm not suggesting that any of these titles would have to be used; they're just to get an idea of the kind of series that could come from the result of our creativity.

Since I joined NationStates, I've bought several books to help with the roleplays (from a novel about a B1 bomber to improve my aerial RPs to books on ships to help me with my naval storefront) and I've recently started looking at information on writing novels.

Euroslavia, are you going to use my nation? It may be slightly risky remember. The choice is yours, but if you do want to add me in, then i'd recommend writing to Riddell and Stewart (the authors of the Edge CHronicles) just to get their permission.

What about random evil religius cults? I think the name of my nation lends its self quite well to something like that...

You could use Random Kingdom as an extra, or filler, or a nation that gets accidentally wiped out by misfired ICBMs from a nuclear test by the big baad nation that ends up being conquered by the savior that gets wiped out by a plague of mutants...

Just an idea :p

Are any under-500m nations allowed a mention?

Feel free to use Serconea- I'm on NS Wiki:
http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Serconea

There's some more info in the Great Library of the 10000 Islands forum if you're interested.

Use Foxstenikopolis! We rose long ago and were conquered by the Frisbee Freaks. After a short, but bloody war, we are now once again rising the the top!

The Republic of Foxstenikopolis
Government Type: Republic

Leader:Rolf T. Fox

Capital:Foxstenikopolotorum
Largest City:Foxstenikopolotorum
Other Cities:Moronea, Yasafa, Treezovo

Culture: Similar to a cross between Canada, America, and Poland. Peaceful, yet strong. Crowded, yet has really good farmland. National languages include most of the same languages from earth, though the biggest ones are English, Japanese, German, and Polish. Foxsian is also spoken, but rarely as a 1st language.

Military: since the recent independence war, the Military is mostly unorganized guerillas. In the future, as the economy grows, they will be trained and given better weapons. Foxstenikopolis is very peaceful.

Social: Not much, except that we are a newly free nation

Enviornment: Foxstenikopolis cares for the environment, though industry and business are slightly more important

Economy: Foxsteni's like the economy, and will now try to rebuild it as fast as they can after the Frisbee Freaks destroyed the Foxsteni economy.

You could use Random Kingdom as an extra, or filler, or a nation that gets accidentally wiped out by misfired ICBMs from a nuclear test by the big baad nation that ends up being conquered by the savior that gets wiped out by a plague of mutants...

Just an idea :p

Are any under-500m nations allowed a mention?


They can be under 500 million.

Let's make a deal. I'll send you a copy of my book, and you send me a copy of your book, before we both because famous millionaires.Why don't all the NS world authors go on book tours together if this becomes a series? ;)

If I become a famous, millionaire author, I'm taking Max Barry to dinner.

What I'm not telling him is I'm leaving before the check comes. ;)

Why don't all the NS world authors go on book tours together if this becomes a series? ;)

If I become a famous, millionaire author, I'm taking Max Barry to dinner.

What I'm not telling him is I'm leaving before the check comes. ;)

Actually, I think a joint book would be quite interesting.

And I get to take Max home to bed after dinner.

And yes, I'm a man.

>.>

Why don't all the NS world authors go on book tours together if this becomes a series? ;)

If I become a famous, millionaire author, I'm taking Max Barry to dinner.

What I'm not telling him is I'm leaving before the check comes. ;)


That would rock hardcore. ;)
I've got majority of my ideas put together. I have to put together world map tomorrow.

New forum created! (http://s8.invisionfree.com/NS_Authors_Guild/index.php?)

Please TG me to register!

The new forum already has two members who have signed up besides me, of course. If any part of the books that come from NationStates is collaborative, you might want to stop over. The forum will include resources for RPs and for writing in general, so there's more to it than just writing books.

:rolleyes:

How old are you guys to be writing a book!?!

:rolleyes:

How old are you guys to be writing a book!?!

I'm 19.

Got ya beat Euro, I'm on chapter 3 of my novel based off of my NationState.

;)Post it somewhere. And am I in it?
I swear to God if I'm not in it...

Official Name: The Holy Empire Of Armandian Cheese
Shorthand: Armandian Cheese

Background:
Armandian Cheese was originally a backwater confederation of nomadic tribes before an invasion of more advanced Muslim forces placed the nation under the rule of the Caliphate. However, the Muslims treated the nation as a second class colony. Over the centuries, disgruntlement grew, fueled by a sharp increase in Roman Catholicism. Under the leadership of Armand Domalewski, a lowly County Supervisor, the peoples of the country overthrew their Muslim rulers. The civil war lasted twenty years, and it transformed Armand from a democratic visionary to a cynical dictator. Once in power, he merged his Roman Catholicism with his love of cheese to form a new "Cheese Christian" religion which kept most tenants of the previous faith but taught that cheese was a divine substance. He exercised absolute power over his people, veering towards the hard right in most issues, with the notable exception of alternative fuels. Through Armand's free market policies and his powerful rule, a stable economic nation called "The Holy Empire Of Armandian Cheese" emerged, which consisted of the mainland and a small offshore colony run by Armand's minions. (As the name signifies) It has become a vocal member in the World Anti-Communist League, and fought terrorism in the nations of Holy Paradise, Haven14, and many others. The country faced its first major struggle when Armand engaged in a foolish war with the super power Anagonia, which left his nation's capital smoldering. However, through deft negotiation, he managed to save his country from further losses. The most recent operations the country has been involved in have been helping Atla Mia Sando stabilize the region of Mia, and helping Emperor Nero Trotsky of Nerotika regain his throne. The Emperor is highly contemplating more conquests, as to heighten Armandian Cheese's power and prestige.
Location:
Landlocked in Middle Eastern/European border

Colonies: The Protectorate Of Armand's Minions

Climate: Completely covered with snow, but strangely warm and fertile

Government Type: Theocratic Military Dictatorship

Head of State: Holy Emperor Armand Domalewski

Policies:
Economic: Aggressive capitalism, with virtually no limits to the free-market.
The government promotes business interests above personal ones at all time.
Social:The government provides no welfare, and attempts to promote morality and punish immorality at all times.
Civil: Few civil rights exist; Armand controls all. However, due to the nation's prosperity, few care.
Foreign: Aggressively anti-terrorist (especially Atheistic and Islamic), and anti-Communist. Tries to spread influence by sending military aid, and is usually willing to help a friend in need. (And vanquish a foe in need of that, as well.) Usually does not interfere with foreign nations' economic policies, although it does care about their social ones. Rumors swirl about of bombers dropping anti-love spray on unsuspecting nations, however.
Military: Has an all-volunteer force, except in emergency. Usually tries to maintain quality-over quantity, but this measure usually does not pull through in times of conscription. The military specializes in Biological warfare, with it's infamous "Jewels Of The Sky" aerial squadron being the most infamous. One fission nuclear weapon has been said to have been developed, and fusion developments are underway.

Oh yeah, can I be an evil nation? Empire building is fun.

:rolleyes:

How old are you guys to be writing a book!?!

Almost 16 here. I write a lot of short stories.

Heh... I'm not even going to bother competing... I'm not going to write a book until I'm 35, about 18 years off...

Almost 16 here. I write a lot of short stories.I'm 14 and I'm writing almost Onion-class satire.

Leader: Democrodon Z. M. Meier
Extreme Left, Liberal nation. Socialist Democracy
No fixed culture. Sort of a come and go nation. Safe haven. Small military, but weapons flow like water. Drugs, legal. Sorta like Amsterdam, but huge. A good place to hide if being chased.

Hey, was I accepted into the book?

:rolleyes:

How old are you guys to be writing a book!?!I've seen kids about 20 who have written a book, and I know of kids who may be even younger than you are who've written books. Age isn't all that important. And since you asked, I'm 31.

That rolled eyes icon makes your post look disrespectful, BTW.

No disrespect was intended...

I don't know about everyone else, but I've had works published before. Mainly just poetry, that is part of a poetry book...but I've got a lot of experience in writing.

Hey, Euro, so am I in?

If you remember me from when I use to role play, I have no problem being in your book. If you do not remember me, then I am not worth remembering, and therefore not worth being put in your book. Just my humble opinion, but I think that goes for everyone. If someone as active as Euroslavia does not know who you are, then you are probably not worth it, no offense.

I don't know about everyone else, but I've had works published before. Mainly just poetry, that is part of a poetry book...but I've got a lot of experience in writing.

Do you have any poetry I can read online, or would you mind posting some here? I would not steal any of your poetry, but you should probably use the already published, and thus copy-written, poetry, just to be on the safe side. And I understand you are a starving artist, so I do not expect a lot, or then I would have no reason to buy your book, but it is just like with musicians. If you give me a sample, I will usually want more, and get forced into buying the album.