Post by Porcu on Jan 25, 2008 22:36:03 GMT -5
Official Name: The United Socialist States of Schiermannhoven
Short name: Schiermannhoven, USSS, Soviet Union
Local name: Soviet Union
Official Language(s): English, Dutch
Other Language(s): Swedish, German, Russian
Capital: Woodstock
Currency: Krona
National Animal: Narwhal
Motto: In Unity There's Strength
National Anthem: Onward Comrades, Onward!
Government
Head of State: Bruce Cornwall
Head of Government: Willem Schermerhorn
Government: Democratic Socialism
- For the moment the government is controlled by the Democratic Socialists, whose members hold the position of Premier and hold a majority in the Parliament. Besides the Democratic Socialists there are various other parties whose ideology are farther left or more moderate than the Democratic Socialists, including the Communists, and the Libertarian Socialists respectively. Working very similar to other Parliamentary democracies the Commonwealth of Schiermannhoven is a bastion of liberal thought and is the place where all things "left" or "liberal" can call their home.
Foreign Relations
Confederate States of America: Apathetic
SPQR: Distrustful
Society
Ethnicities: Dutch, Swedes, and Canadians
Religions: Officially Atheist, however underground religious organizations do exist
Languages: English, Dutch, Swedish
Economy: Strong
Political Leaders
Heads of State:
- Alexander Schiermannhoven
- Pierre-Joseph Proudhon
- Kurt Vonnegut
- George Woodcock
- Oliver Kamm
- Carl Gustaf Ekman
- Felix Hamrin
- Bruce Cornwall
History
- The history of the United Socialist States of Schiermannhoven (USSS) dates back nearly 50 years when a political exile of the Netherlands, now controlled by the Reich-state of Canton Rouge, fled to Sweden. While there Alexander Schiermannhoven, a true believer in the Socialist movement, came to the conclusion that socialism, communism, and other philosophies of the Left would never survive in the world unless it had a home land, much like the Jews after the Second World War.
Gathering other like minded socialists and Left-leaning intellectuals Schiermannhoven set out toward Canada to found his new nation. Arriving in New Brunswick, Schiermannhoven quickly made sure that he mixed in with the native Canadian population and after preparing for his revolution he launched the operation. Beginning with winning over the natives in New Brunswick, Schiermannhoven announced that a socialist fatherland had been created and was officially separating from the Canadian government. The Canadians sent a small armed force to quell the "ridiculous" rebellion, but were surprised to find that Schiermannhoven and his followers had been well supplied by a foreign government, although to this day the USSS has never revealed who was their sponsor.
The Canadians' small force was turned away and after a peaceful negotiation conference the Canadian government allowed a referendum to be voted on and pass in the newly founded Commonwealth. A bill granting the small state its independence was passed in the Canadian parliament and so the USSS stands to this day...
Military
Total: 5 Million
Active: 1.5 Million
- While a relatively small nation the USSS has efficiently been able to fund its various military programs, taking particular pride in its research and development in artillery, rocket science, and ballistics. Thus far, the USSS's military appearance is mostly for show, judging by their brilliant military uniforms and medals, and while having just begun the USSS is rapidly becoming one of the world's experts in long-range ballistic missiles.
---Soviet Strategic Rocket Forces---
The one true thing that the USSS prides itself in, in terms of its military, and one thing Schiermannhoven was always interested in. While the other branches of the Soviet Armed Forces are decently funded and maintained it is the Strategic Rocket Forces that is provided most of the funding and research. In fact, all other military equipment is bought from other countries. USSS military doctrine heavily emphasizes the use of medium and long range rockets and missiles, with the other three branches being used to defend the Rocket Forces. The thick forests of Canada provide an excellent refuge for the mobile ICBM platforms and other medium to long range missile platforms.
Main Battle Rifle:
AK-47
Main Battle Tank(s):
T-80s and T-72s
Main Armored Personnel Carrier:
BMP1 APC
Artillery:
152mm M-1973
Anti-Aircraft:
SA-6 Gainful
Battlefield Rockets and Missiles:
Scud-B, C, D systems
Frog-7 system
Mobile ICBM systems (SS-27 Topol - most recently researched and developed)
Aircraft Carriers:
Kiev Class
Battleships:
Sevastopol Class
Cruisers:
Slava Class
Destroyers:
Kashin Class
Submarines:
Oscar Class
Frigates:
Neustrashimy Class
Attack Aircraft:
Dassault-Breguet Mirage 5
Bombers:
Tupolev Tu-95 Bear
Helicopters:
Mi-24 Hind
Sample Military Ranks: (In order of Importance with Army, Navy, and Air Force)
- Marshal of the Soviet Union
- General
Admiral of the Fleet
- Colonel General
Admiral
Colonel General
- Lieutenant General
Vice Admiral
Lieutenant General
- Major General
Rear Admiral
Major General
- Colonel
Captain
Colonel
- Lieutenant Colonel
Commander
Lieutenant Colonel
- Major
Lieutenant Commander
Major
- Captain
Staff Lieutenant
Captain
- First Lieutenant
Lieutenant
First Lieutenant
- Lieutenant
Lieutenant Junior Grade
Lieutenant
- 2nd Lieutenant
Ensign
2nd Lieutenant