Aternus Factbook

[Aternus]

Official Name: Republic of Aternus
Local Name: Aternia

Motto's:
"The seas are the key to wealth!"
"Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken"

Overview:
Aternus is a land of merchants. The ebb and flow of trade is the prime concern of the Republic and her citizens. The foreign policy of Aternus is aimed at protecting trade and fostering peaceful trade relations with other nations.

Geography:
Aternus is primarily an island nation that is divided into three main regions: Aternus Main, New Aternia, and the Calinmar Islands.

Aternus Main is mostly grasslands in the north with dense forest in the south. The primary region of Aternus. The area is heavily populated. Aternus Main is warded by the Island Sentinelle, which serves as the main Naval base of the Republic.

New Aternia is a large Island on Eastern-most portion of the map. The Island is largely mountainous and provides Aternus with various mineral resources. New Aternia was found as colony to serve Merchants operating in the Eastern Waters. Much of the Island is unexplored and there are rumors that New Aternia may be the tip on an undiscovered eastern Continent.

Calinmar is an island chain consisting of 10 islands. The territory was annexed for its central location along the major trading routes of Hyrule. The population has exploded due to its tropical climate and close proximity of the Hyrule Nature Reserve. Calinmar's part in the recent Porcu Civil War has the led to the construction of several naval bases on the islands.

Economy:
Aternus is a merchant nation. Trading is the principle component of the economy. Aternus also has a large publishing industry, uranium mines, and shipbuilding industry. Tourism is also becoming one of Aternus fastest growing revenue producers. Especially on the Calinmar Islands with their tropical climate, gambling industries, and proximity to the Hyrule Nature Reserve.

Resources: lumber uranium, metals and mineral deposits, oil, and cattle.

Government:
Ministry of State - Thomas Mar
Ministry of Defense - Dan Feltoni
Ministry of Trade - Sarah Wutin
Ministry of Domestic Affairs - Newt Faltear
Champion of Aternus - Ser Linden Mere

History of Aternus:

- Founding of the Republic: population 13 Million

- Formation of a Naval Squadron: Aternus becomes a regional trade power

- Colonization of New Aternia: population reaches 250 Million

- Annexed the Calinmar Islands: population exceeds 500 million. Aternus becomes one of the wealthiest trade nations in Hyrule.

- Porcu Civil War: Aternus allies with the nation of Pacdude to protect trade and bring an end to the blockade of Pacdude by Porcu and Greater Mactopia. During this conflict Aternus briefly allied with Flamaca. The Porcu Civil War ended peacefully and left Aternus as a major trade and naval power in Hyrule

- Aternus Joins the Hyrule Treaty Organization

- Revenge Incident: The Aternus Carrier Revenge was assigned to a mercenary organization during the Porcu Civil War. Eventually became a political scandal when the mercenary group began the practice of terrorist activities, including the bombing of several national capitals. The incident finally concluded when the Revenge was sunk by a Flamacan Stealth Submarine.

- Ser Linden Mere enters the HPSC tournament.

- Zell's Coup: Admiral Robert Zell attempted to overthrown the Aternian Government with the support of several pirate and terrorist organizations. The coup was put down and Zell was killed in the fighting.

- Battle of Aringill: Naval skirmish between a rouge pirate fleet supporting Robert Zell and the Second Aternian Fleet. 37 pirate vessels sunk after being refused sanctuary and supplies by port officials.

Military:

Navy of Aternus- See Reply #3 below for more information!

Marine Corps
- 1,500,000 combat troops
- 1,500,000 support troops
- 10,000 T-103/H Stinger Heavy Combat Tanks
- 1,500 F-40/B Ospreys (Fighter-Bombers)
- 1,250 H-37 Pelicans (Helicopter Gunships)
- 2,000 H-22 Seagulls (Transport Helicopters)

Home Guard - The Red Wings
- 10 Battleships
- 30 Destroyers
- 100 Coastal Torpedo Boats
- 10 Nuclear Submarines
- 1000 F-40/I Ospreys (Fighter-Interceptors)
- 5000 T-103/L Stingers (Light Combat Tanks)
- 2,000,000 Combat Troops and Support Personnel

- 40,000,000 Levies - For the defense of the Home Land in the event of total war and invasion. Figure includes all men of fighting age and form in the Republic

All Information regarding the actual weapon systems and armaments of personnel, aircraft, and vessels is currently classified.

Foreign Military Equipment:

Firearms and Swords
- 10,000,000 Ruger Super RedHawk .44 Magnum (Greater Mactopia)
- 2,000,000 M16A2 Rifles (Southwest Prussia)
- 100,000 M4 Carbines (Greater Mactopia)
- 250,000 Thompsons (Greater Mactopia)
- 25,000 Browning BAR M1918 (Greater Mactopia)
- 500,000 Military Officer Sabers (Incompetent Guard)

Tanks:
- 5000 T-90 tanks (Porcu)

Aircraft:
- 500 Saab-39 Gripens (Porcu)
- 500 F-14 Tomcats (Greater Mactopia)
- 1,500 Harriers (Greater Mactopia)
- 2,500 F/A-18 Super Hornets (Greater Mactopia)
- 500 M-4 Bison long-range bombers (Greater Mactopia)
- 1000 7-KL Interceptors (Flamaca)
- 250 TR-11 Seigers (Flamaca)

[Nisomia]

Nice, very nice.

[Porcu]

Could be better, but not bad

[Aternus]

Aternus Maritime Defense Arm a.k.a Navy

The purpose of the Aternus Navy is to protect military and economic shipping throughout Hyrule and to establish a military presence in support of national interests throughout Hyrule. The vessels and personnel of the Aternus Maritime Defense Arm or A.M.D.A. are divided into seven separate Fleets. 4 Major Strike Groups, two Amphibious Assault Groups and the International Support Fleet known as the Rational Stars.

Naval Bases:

Sentinelle - Located on the island off Aternus Main, Sentinelle is the headquarters of the A.M.D.A. The Island base is home to the Aternus Naval Academy. Sentinelle also serves as the Home Base of the First and Fifth Fleet.

Motte Bella - Capital of the Republic located on Aternus Main. Motte Bella serves as the principle base for the Naval contingent of the Red Wings and more important to this report is the current base of the Rational Stars, which are awaiting international assignment.

Fal Nor (Calinmar Islands South of Calica) - Home base of the Third and Fourth Fleet

Fal Caspin - (Calinmar Islands Westernmost Island) - Home Base of the Seventh Fleet

New Aternia - Although not a principle naval base the port of New Aternia is home to the Second Fleet

Fleets and Equipment:

Total Ships: 508
Total Aircraft: 2120 carrier-based
Total Helicopters: 2280 carrier-based
Total Stringer Combat Tanks: 2300
Standard Marine Complement: 184,000 (can transport more if necessary)

Note: All Vessels are equipped with both offensive and defensive missile weapon systems.

Strike Groups (1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 7th Fleets)

Each Naval Strike group has approx. 86 vessels, 320 aircraft, 240 Helicopters, 200 Stinger Combat Tanks, and 16,000 combat troops (more marines can be carried if necessary)

- 4 Elven-class Super Carriers: 65 Aircraft & 20 Helicopters
- 4 Noble-class Amphibious Assault Carriers: 4,000 combat Marines, 15 Strike Aircraft, 40 Helicopters, 50 Stinger Combat Tanks
- 4 Falcon-class Battleships: Armed with 16 (18'' guns)
- 20 Katana-class cruisers: Armed with 9 (10'' guns)
- 40 Gnat-class destroyers: Armed with 6(5" guns)
- 16 Shannara-class Nuclear Submarines

Amphibious Assault Groups (4th & 5th Fleets)

Each Amphibious Assault Group has approx. 35 ships, 150 aircraft, 400 helicopters, 500 Stinger Combat Tanks, and 40,000 combat marines.

- 10 Noble-class Amphibious Assault Carriers: 4,000 Combat Marines, 15 Strike Aircraft, 40 Helicopters, 50 Stinger Combat Tanks
- 1 Falcon-class Battleship: Armed with 16 (18'' guns)
- 20 Gnat-class destroyers: Armed with 6(5" guns)
- 4 Shannara-class Nuclear Submarines

Rational Stars: (6th Fleet)

The Rational Stars has approx. 94 vessels, 540 aircraft, 520 helicopters, 500 Stinger Combat Tanks, and 40,000 marines.

- 6 Elven-class Super Carriers: 65 Aircraft & 20 Helicopters
- 10 Noble-class Amphibious Assault Carriers: 4,000 Combat Marines, 15 Strike Aircraft, 40 Helicopters, 50 Stinger Combat Tanks
- 2 Falcon-class Battleships: Armed with 16 (18'' guns)
- 20 Katana-class cruisers: Armed with 9 (10'' guns)
- 40 Gnat-class destroyers: Armed with 6(5" guns)
- 16 Shannara-class Nuclear Submarines

I plan to revise this later tonight, but I have a meeting and I've run out of time.