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The Repubublic of Groznyj is a democratıc republıc based on the American style of government. It's geography ıs mostly mountainous however it is home to a surprisıngly diverse and beautiful landscape. The natıon ıs home to over 1.2 Billion people, the largest ethnicities are: Chechens, Circasians, and Turks. Groznyj ıs home to a large number of mınorities, the largest being Russian and European. The natıon was founded about 145 years ago durrıng the [[War for Freedom]]. During that war, Groznian rebels were able repulse a NovayaRussian invasion after their seccession from the Union and Declaration of Independence. Before that, the people of Groznyj lıved under an ironfist rule and were treated as 3rd class citizens.
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Now The Republic of Groznyj ıs a new but powerful political player. It's armıes total over 17 million men ın peacetıme. However due to its current involvement ın the Kravanıan Theatre, the Armed Forces are being mobilized and a massive recruitment program is underway. The Grozıan Air Force or GAF, (called GRAF by its members) is home to some of the best fighter pilots in the world. The culmination of all of its most intense trainıng program 'CryWolf' the GrayWolf squadron ıs the most elite fıghter squadron ın the country. The other Armed Forces are the Army, Marine Corps, and the Navy. Each has its own proud heritage and its own Military Academy.
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{{Infobox Nation |
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flag=http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/544/chechenflagsu4.jpg |
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region=[[World Dictatorship]] |
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motto=Motto |
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map=[ http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/3619/mapofgroznyj2ua8.th.png ] |
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language=Primary Language - [[Chechen]]
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Secondary Languages -  [[Turkish]], [[English]], [[Russian]] |
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capital=Farbanti |
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population=2.5 Billion |
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currency=Krissark |
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leader=Ramzan Urmev
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}}
  
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The capıtal cıty of Groznyj ıs Farbanti. It ıs located in the geographic center of the country on the eastern foothills of the Andorian Mts. The cıty extends from sea level, to 2,742 ft with most of the cıty closer to sea level. The Presıdentıal Palace, and Capıtol are only 1/2 a kılometer away from eachother ın the Independance Dıstrıct of Farbantı. All of the major government buıldıngs are located ın the Independance Dıstrıct except for the natıonal armory. The natıonal armory was commıssıoned by Presıdent Ahmet Kalıf, 79 years after Groznyj's foundıng. The armory was a revolutıonary ıdea at the tıme when ıt was buılt. Theoretıcally ıt was to serve as a last dıtch weapons cache for the resıdents of Farbantı to wage a guerrılla war agaınst would be occupıers. The armory would destrıbute arms to local polıce depts whıch would dıstrıbute them to the populous. If the armory was every captured, a faılsafe would detonate teh buıldıng renderıng ıt useless for enemy use. Despıte the fact that to most ıt ıs a fools ıdea to gıve weapons to the publıc ıt ıs a lot dıfferent ın Grozyj. The cıtızens of Groznyj are surprısıngly loyal and fıercely patrıotıc of theır young natıon. However, ın the 130th year sınce the foundıng of Groznyj, the armory was converted ınto a mılıtary museum.
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==Overview==
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The Republic of Groznyj is a secular democratic nation. Heavily based off Caucasus ideals, it was formed just before the 3rd Chechen-Russo War (also referred to as the Caucasian War). The nation has a mix of many different ethnicities although it is predominantly Chechen with Turks being the second largest ethnic group. The nation identifies itself as Nokhchichoo, the word for Chechnya spoken in the Chechen language. The citizens of Groznyj are very patriotic as virtually all have had some involvement with its founding. The people are mostly Islamic with trace amounts of other faiths present.
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===Facts===
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*'''Major Cities''': Farbanti (cap), Kanti, Isilim, Argun, Istanbul
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*'''National Animal''': Wolf
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*'''Size''': ~45,000,000 sq. mi
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*'''Ethnic Groups''': Mostly Chechen. Other note worthy groups include Turks, Circassians, Russians, and Arabs
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*'''Abundant Resources''': Lumber, Heavy Metals, Natural Gas
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*'''National Holidays''':<br>'''Independance Day''': February 1st<br>'''Freedom Day''': July 1st
  
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The Armed Forces
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==History==
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===Independence===
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Navy
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===Wars===
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[[Second War of Corporatist Aggression]]
  
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Most lıkely the greatest undertakıng ın the hıstory of the Republıc, ıs the constructıon of ıts fırst super dreadnaught, teh R.N.S. Lıberty. The Lıberty ıs an experımental shıp wıth a fırepower great enough to destroy asteroıds ın space or better reportadly; the abılıty to destroy an entıre fleet at sea sınglehanded by fırıng only a sıngle salvo. Whıle thıs may be a great boast, ıt may actually be acheıved ın the near future. The reason for thıs ıs because Groznyj has entered ınto a trade and technology agreement wıth neıghborıng Tıgerlan. Parts of the shıp wıll be buılt ın Tıgerlan and a large amount of help ın the Research stage has been done wıth specıalısts from Tıgerlan. The result ıs the very real fact that the Lıberty could become operatıonal wıthın the wındow of 3 years wıth wartıme prıorıty. Even more ımpressıve ıs the armarment of the Levıathan. The RNS Lıberty SSD-001 wıll feature a maın armarment of 4 trıpple barrel MAC turrets fırıng Tungsten and Depleted Uranıum shells 14ft ın dıameter. The cannons have teh abılıty to fıre the tıtanıc projectıles ınto an unstable far Earth orbıt. What thıs means, ıs that the cannons can fır a projectıle ınto a far Earth orbıt at unstable abgle, causıng the orbıt to be an eccentrıc elıpse. Usıng the rıght trajectory, the projectıle can be fıred so that ıs wıll escape the pull of Earth's gravıty by beıng slıngshotted away from Earth, usıng ıts own gravıty as a means to escape orbıt. More practıally the shells can be put ınto orbıt to attack any target on Earth wıth stunnıng accuracy. The reason for thıs accuracy ıs the Lıberty's state of the art nano-super computers. the onboard computers would have the proccessıng power to calculate exactly, to wıthın ınches, where the projectıle would fall back to Earth. It ıs another boast that one of these shells can put a hole thru and through the hull of a rıval super dreadnaught. It has been rumored that the Lıberty can sınk any would be rıval super dreadnaıght wıth only a sıngle salvo of ıts 4 MAC turrets. The cannons are smooth barrel because any contact wıth the projectıle at those speeds would destroy the entıre superweapon. The projectıle ıs actually suspended ınches away from the barrel by an even magnetıc fıeld. Even more menacıng are the codename: Domınator II HPPCs. Hyprıd Partıcle Projectıon cannons. The cannons are so massıve, that they accupy the whole forward of decks of the Lıberty's 2 secondary hulls. (It ıs a Quıntaran vessel wıth 5 hulls). Each requıres 3 ındependant hıgh effıcıency nuclear reactors to generate the power needed for one shot. The HPPC rounds are ın fact gıant balls of hyper excıted partıcles manıtpulated by magnetısm. They act by lıterally meltıng through absolutely anythıng ın theır way. one of these rounds could burn a hole throught the hull of an Imperıal Star Desroyer ıf ıts shıelds were off. Even more nasty, ıs that the rounds can be set to expand when they ımpact to engulf a larger area so that they dont nessessarılly pass through an enemy vessel. Physısısts have calculated that the heat and energy from one round set to expand on ımpact could carpet cıty  block and cause massıve heat damage to anythıng ın a 1-2 kılometer radıus. The rounds also are ıntensely electrıcally charged due to theır excıted atmıc state causıng them to cause massıve electrıal damage to anythıng they pass near. A dırect hıt from thıs could knock out the systems on a shıp mıghty enough to survıve the hıt. The range of the projectıle ıs surprısıngly far: 750,000 mıles before the energy ıs fully dıssıpated. And the ball of death dıssapears and ıs harmless. ıt too can be fıred ınto orbıt to come bac down. The 2 sıngle barrel turrets on the Lıberty have a cool down tıme of 25 mınutes after everyshot. Fırıng at a faster rate would lıtterally melt the barrel and theoretıcallly the whole turret because of such enourmous amounts of energy beıng delt wıth. Stıll, ıt currently takes 50 mınutes for the reactors to fully charge the guns because there ıs sımply so much energy beıng used. Thıs ıs not takıng ınto account the Lıberty's 2 ballıstıc mıssıle systems, ıts wıng of JSF tactıcal strıke fıghers, ıts wıng of V-22 Ospreys for mısc detaıl and antı sub warfare, ıts plethora of ETC cannons, the raıl guns, gauss rıffles, hundreds of antı aır statıons (ıncludıng the classıc manned double barrel 50 cal. aa gun) ıncludıng but not lımıted too mıssle systems and CWIS, the submerged turrets able to attk mınes and subs and fıre at enemy shıps from below the water, and the Lıberty's astonıshıng abılıty to travel at 40 knots. The RNS Lıberty wıll functıon as a base of operatıons able to carry land troops, and wıll be part of a much larger fleet to maxımıze ıts fıghtıng potentıal. Even by ıtself, the Lıberty could take on 5 other Superdreadnaughts, a fleet of enemy shıps numberıng over 50, a submarıne attack, and an aır raıd of over 100 aır craft. It ıs thıs reported abılıty that wıll make the Lıberty, at over 900m long, one of the most powerful and ınstrumental tools avaılable to The Republıc of Groznyj. It wıll certaınly ease dıffıculty wıth the Kravanıan sıtuatıon.
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==People==
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The populous of Groznyj is fiercely loyal and patriotic towards their country, affectionately refered to as the "Native Land". Before the formation of the Republic much of the peoples now a part of it were ruthlessly persecuted and oppressed by their former leaders. In truth the people along with the leaders for change had to fight to make sure Groznyj wasn't killed in its crib. From then since the nation has grown much more poewrful and corruption is carefully watched out for.
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Because of its size, Groznyj encompasses a large range of different peoples. Chechens are the most numerous, mostly situated in the Caucasus region but many have spread out either before or after the war. Conservative Chechens hold true to a strict morale and honor code praticed by their forefathers for thousands of years. It was the semi-autonomous Republic of Chechnya which rallied its neighboring nations to unite and rise against their oppressive powers in the first place. Most Chechens in Groznyj are more moderate and modern but still very respectable people. They are arguably the most patriotic of the peoples of Groznyj. The next larges general group of people are the Turks. Almost one in five Groznians is a Turk; lending to the nation a very rich and colorful culture. These people are situated mostly in the Annatolian Peninsula and around the city of Istanbul. The Circassians of Groznyj are another large group of peoples. Actually consisting of many different nationalities: Georgian, Dagestanian, Ingush, etc. they closely resemble Chchens in appearance. However one only needs ask or visit one's house to notice a big difference in culture. Altogether, sometimes reffered to as Karachay (part Turk/part Chechen or Circassian) these 3 groups of people account for most of the culture and types of foods in Groznyj.
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Groznyj is also home to a large amount of people of European decent. Mostly German, Eastern-European, and some French, British, and Italian. The next group of people are the Russians. Although well noted in the history books the sruggle between Chechen and Russian, there is no hardfeelings between the two. This comes mostly from an understanding of the hardships both groups have had to face in the path. Living mostly in the north of the country, the Russian people are a hard working part of Groznian society; however there is still a drinking problem in the north, accounting for the majority of DUIs and alcoholic cases...
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In the south of Groznyj there is mostly desert and highlands. The Arab peoples who have adapted and made a good living here account for a small percent of the population. Throughout Groznyj there are also a number of mixed ethnicities and peoples adding to the color of Groznian culture.
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'''Social Issues'''
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Although crime in Groznyj is less than moderate, some places being the exception, hands down the biggest thorn in the side of the law is the Mafia and its lucrative black market merchandise. There are two major mafias in The Republic: The [[Chechen Mafia]] and The [[Russian Mafia]]. The two have been at odds with each other for as long as time can tell and each one holds a small army of its own. The [[Chechen Mafia]] is centered in and around the Caucasus Region of Groznyj while the [[Russian Mafia]] holds ground far to the north where the Russian demographic is much more dense.
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However, reccently both mafias have been able to make low profile agreements with the government. As long as things don't get too violent and a semblance of legality is kept up the law will not pursue both mafias mercilessly as it has done so in the past. This agreement was made between the three groups after a sting operation conducted by Groznian Special Forces managed to arrest the heads of each mafia as well as hundreds of other important members on both sides after taking advantage of a mafia war that was going on. The day is remembered by those close to the mafia as Black Saturday. 1843 mafia members died total that day either by fighting their opposing mafia or by the surprise attack by Groznian Special Forces.
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==Government==
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'''Allies:'''
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*[[Southeast Asia]]
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*[[West Corinthia]]
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*[[Clandonia Prime]]
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*[[Tigerlan]]
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*[[Kahanistan]]
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*[[Havvy]]
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*[[Ian John Locke II]]
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'''Enemies:'''
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*The [[Kraven]] Corporation
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*The Imperial Empire of [[Demon 666]]
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*[[Leafanistan]]
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*Griffincrest Corporation
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*[[Warmaster]]
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'''Alliances:'''
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*[[GDI]]
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*[[Groznyj-Locke Alliance]]
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'''Embassies'''
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*[[The World Soviet Party]]
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*[[Altanar]]
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*[[Havvy]]
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*[[Tigerlan]]
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*[[Southeast Asia]]
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*[[Havvy]]
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*[[Ian John Locke II]]
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==Geography==
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==Resources==
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The land of Groznyj is blessed with a bounty of an abundance of many different essential materials. The nation's supply of lumber is nearly infinite due to the size of the Great Forest. Metals are also in great supply. Other resources of Groznyj are its farmland, fishing, quarries, and coal. There are also supplies of oil. Even though they are large enough to support the country into the forseable future, they are left for the most part alone as reserves. Oil fields are in the southern deserts and some in the northern wastes. The Fadaeas Sea is host to offshore drilling.
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==Military==
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'''Introduction'''
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===National Guard===
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The Groznian National Guard fulfills the roles of defending the coastline and borders as well as community service projects and aid in disaster zones. Every able bodied male of 18 is required to serve for one year in the GNG. Women of 18 can also serve for college credit, help with tuition, and other benefits. The National Guard is open to any citizen who wishes to join. They are not sent to any foreign war unless the Army is in severe need of being helped. Those that join the National Guard are higher on the list to go to war if need be than the 18 year olds.
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===Army===
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The Groznian Army is split into three main corps; the Marine, Ranger, and Republic (regular) corps. The formation of each has stemmed from the need for different strategies associated with the drastically different terrains of Groznyj.
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'''Republic Corps'''<br>The Republic Corps is the backbone of the Army. They are often reffered to as simply "Army". The Republic Corps serves the purpose as the main body of the Army, similar to the regular armies of other countries. As the regular army the Republic Corps provides the basics of Groznian Army training.
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'''Marine Corps'''<br>The Groznian Marine Corps specializes in coastal assaults and establishing beach-heads, taking islands, and inflitrating on an enemy from a coastal position. They are closely associated with the Navy. Due to its versatile mission capability, the training required by the Marine Corps is a tier higher than that of the Republic Corps. Also enlistees tend to have on average higher IQs.
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'''Ranger Corps'''<br>The Ranger Corps specializes in mountanous/desert/arctic warfare and actions in hostile climates aswell as operations such as paradrops and mountain-borne assaults. They can be thought of as the equivalent of the US Marine Corps, however coastal assaults are not their forte. They are closely associated with the Air Force. The Ranger Corps is the pinnacle of Groznian regular ground forces and as such is the most demanding of the three corps. It takes a special breed of man to sustain the harsh training and pass the hectic academic/skill courses required.
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===Navy===
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For many years the Groznian Navy had been a very small and overlooked part of the Groznian military. Focus was placed on training ground troops and airmen because of the ruggedness of Groznian land. However after the establishment of several colonies abroad the need for a navy became more apparent. But still the navy only held a small presence. It wasn't until the Groznian Navy's catastrophic defeat at the First Battle of [[Yeltsmin]], where half the navy was obliterated outright by [[Kraven]] forces while defending the colony that the importance of the Navy was skyrocketed.
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It was only after this that Naval Command made the decision to abandon its former policy of using soley traditional (RL) ships and to begin developement of Groznian war vessels. The plans and blueprints had already been layed out but funding was cut. However with new funding and pre-existing plans which only needed to be modified, Groznian naval yards churned out massive amounts of formidable warships in reponse to the sudden need.
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====Surface Ships====
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'''Super Dreadnaughts'''<br>[[SC-1-00]]<br>[[SDN-1-00]]
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'''Carriers:'''
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[[CVN-1-00]]
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Justice Class, CVN-1-01
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'''Battleships:'''
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[[HBBN-1-00]]
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Argun Class,
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HBBN-1-01
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[[BBN-1-00]]
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Farbanti Class, BBN-1-01
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[[BBN-2-00]]
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Istanbul Class, BBN-2-01
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'''Cruisers:'''
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[[CGN-1-00]]
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Endeavour Class, CGN-1-01
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[[CAA-1-00]]
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Heimdallr Class, CAA-1-01
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'''Destroyers:'''
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'''Boomers:'''
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[[SSN-1-00]]
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HunterWolf Class, SSN-1-01
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[[SSGN-1-00]]
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Nijinidar Class, SSGN-1-01
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[[SSCD-1-00]]
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Kangal Class, SSCD-1-01
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===Air Force===
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The airforce is tasked with making sure the skies over the native land are safe from enemy threat. The newest line of next-generation fighter developed is the [[F-14G Tomcat II]].
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[[Category:Groznyj]]
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[[Category:Groznyj-Locke Alliance]]

Latest revision as of 23:16, 20 June 2007

This Article is Outdated and some information may not be entirely accurate. Will be updated in the near future

Groznyj
chechenflagsu4.jpg
Flag of Groznyj
Motto: Motto
[ mapofgroznyj2ua8.th.png ]
Region World Dictatorship
Capital Farbanti
Official Language(s) Primary Language - Chechen

Secondary Languages - Turkish, English, Russian

Leader Ramzan Urmev
Population 2.5 Billion
Currency Krissark 
NS Sunset XML

Overview

The Republic of Groznyj is a secular democratic nation. Heavily based off Caucasus ideals, it was formed just before the 3rd Chechen-Russo War (also referred to as the Caucasian War). The nation has a mix of many different ethnicities although it is predominantly Chechen with Turks being the second largest ethnic group. The nation identifies itself as Nokhchichoo, the word for Chechnya spoken in the Chechen language. The citizens of Groznyj are very patriotic as virtually all have had some involvement with its founding. The people are mostly Islamic with trace amounts of other faiths present.

Facts

  • Major Cities: Farbanti (cap), Kanti, Isilim, Argun, Istanbul
  • National Animal: Wolf
  • Size: ~45,000,000 sq. mi
  • Ethnic Groups: Mostly Chechen. Other note worthy groups include Turks, Circassians, Russians, and Arabs
  • Abundant Resources: Lumber, Heavy Metals, Natural Gas
  • National Holidays:
    Independance Day: February 1st
    Freedom Day: July 1st

History

Independence

--TO BE ADDED--

Wars

Second War of Corporatist Aggression

People

The populous of Groznyj is fiercely loyal and patriotic towards their country, affectionately refered to as the "Native Land". Before the formation of the Republic much of the peoples now a part of it were ruthlessly persecuted and oppressed by their former leaders. In truth the people along with the leaders for change had to fight to make sure Groznyj wasn't killed in its crib. From then since the nation has grown much more poewrful and corruption is carefully watched out for.

Because of its size, Groznyj encompasses a large range of different peoples. Chechens are the most numerous, mostly situated in the Caucasus region but many have spread out either before or after the war. Conservative Chechens hold true to a strict morale and honor code praticed by their forefathers for thousands of years. It was the semi-autonomous Republic of Chechnya which rallied its neighboring nations to unite and rise against their oppressive powers in the first place. Most Chechens in Groznyj are more moderate and modern but still very respectable people. They are arguably the most patriotic of the peoples of Groznyj. The next larges general group of people are the Turks. Almost one in five Groznians is a Turk; lending to the nation a very rich and colorful culture. These people are situated mostly in the Annatolian Peninsula and around the city of Istanbul. The Circassians of Groznyj are another large group of peoples. Actually consisting of many different nationalities: Georgian, Dagestanian, Ingush, etc. they closely resemble Chchens in appearance. However one only needs ask or visit one's house to notice a big difference in culture. Altogether, sometimes reffered to as Karachay (part Turk/part Chechen or Circassian) these 3 groups of people account for most of the culture and types of foods in Groznyj.

Groznyj is also home to a large amount of people of European decent. Mostly German, Eastern-European, and some French, British, and Italian. The next group of people are the Russians. Although well noted in the history books the sruggle between Chechen and Russian, there is no hardfeelings between the two. This comes mostly from an understanding of the hardships both groups have had to face in the path. Living mostly in the north of the country, the Russian people are a hard working part of Groznian society; however there is still a drinking problem in the north, accounting for the majority of DUIs and alcoholic cases...

In the south of Groznyj there is mostly desert and highlands. The Arab peoples who have adapted and made a good living here account for a small percent of the population. Throughout Groznyj there are also a number of mixed ethnicities and peoples adding to the color of Groznian culture.

Social Issues

Although crime in Groznyj is less than moderate, some places being the exception, hands down the biggest thorn in the side of the law is the Mafia and its lucrative black market merchandise. There are two major mafias in The Republic: The Chechen Mafia and The Russian Mafia. The two have been at odds with each other for as long as time can tell and each one holds a small army of its own. The Chechen Mafia is centered in and around the Caucasus Region of Groznyj while the Russian Mafia holds ground far to the north where the Russian demographic is much more dense.


However, reccently both mafias have been able to make low profile agreements with the government. As long as things don't get too violent and a semblance of legality is kept up the law will not pursue both mafias mercilessly as it has done so in the past. This agreement was made between the three groups after a sting operation conducted by Groznian Special Forces managed to arrest the heads of each mafia as well as hundreds of other important members on both sides after taking advantage of a mafia war that was going on. The day is remembered by those close to the mafia as Black Saturday. 1843 mafia members died total that day either by fighting their opposing mafia or by the surprise attack by Groznian Special Forces.

Government

Allies:

Enemies:

Alliances:

Embassies

Geography

Resources

The land of Groznyj is blessed with a bounty of an abundance of many different essential materials. The nation's supply of lumber is nearly infinite due to the size of the Great Forest. Metals are also in great supply. Other resources of Groznyj are its farmland, fishing, quarries, and coal. There are also supplies of oil. Even though they are large enough to support the country into the forseable future, they are left for the most part alone as reserves. Oil fields are in the southern deserts and some in the northern wastes. The Fadaeas Sea is host to offshore drilling.

Military

Introduction

National Guard

The Groznian National Guard fulfills the roles of defending the coastline and borders as well as community service projects and aid in disaster zones. Every able bodied male of 18 is required to serve for one year in the GNG. Women of 18 can also serve for college credit, help with tuition, and other benefits. The National Guard is open to any citizen who wishes to join. They are not sent to any foreign war unless the Army is in severe need of being helped. Those that join the National Guard are higher on the list to go to war if need be than the 18 year olds.

Army

The Groznian Army is split into three main corps; the Marine, Ranger, and Republic (regular) corps. The formation of each has stemmed from the need for different strategies associated with the drastically different terrains of Groznyj.

Republic Corps
The Republic Corps is the backbone of the Army. They are often reffered to as simply "Army". The Republic Corps serves the purpose as the main body of the Army, similar to the regular armies of other countries. As the regular army the Republic Corps provides the basics of Groznian Army training.

Marine Corps
The Groznian Marine Corps specializes in coastal assaults and establishing beach-heads, taking islands, and inflitrating on an enemy from a coastal position. They are closely associated with the Navy. Due to its versatile mission capability, the training required by the Marine Corps is a tier higher than that of the Republic Corps. Also enlistees tend to have on average higher IQs.

Ranger Corps
The Ranger Corps specializes in mountanous/desert/arctic warfare and actions in hostile climates aswell as operations such as paradrops and mountain-borne assaults. They can be thought of as the equivalent of the US Marine Corps, however coastal assaults are not their forte. They are closely associated with the Air Force. The Ranger Corps is the pinnacle of Groznian regular ground forces and as such is the most demanding of the three corps. It takes a special breed of man to sustain the harsh training and pass the hectic academic/skill courses required.

Navy

For many years the Groznian Navy had been a very small and overlooked part of the Groznian military. Focus was placed on training ground troops and airmen because of the ruggedness of Groznian land. However after the establishment of several colonies abroad the need for a navy became more apparent. But still the navy only held a small presence. It wasn't until the Groznian Navy's catastrophic defeat at the First Battle of Yeltsmin, where half the navy was obliterated outright by Kraven forces while defending the colony that the importance of the Navy was skyrocketed.

It was only after this that Naval Command made the decision to abandon its former policy of using soley traditional (RL) ships and to begin developement of Groznian war vessels. The plans and blueprints had already been layed out but funding was cut. However with new funding and pre-existing plans which only needed to be modified, Groznian naval yards churned out massive amounts of formidable warships in reponse to the sudden need.

Surface Ships

Super Dreadnaughts
SC-1-00
SDN-1-00

Carriers:

CVN-1-00 Justice Class, CVN-1-01

Battleships:

HBBN-1-00 Argun Class, HBBN-1-01

BBN-1-00 Farbanti Class, BBN-1-01

BBN-2-00 Istanbul Class, BBN-2-01

Cruisers:

CGN-1-00 Endeavour Class, CGN-1-01

CAA-1-00 Heimdallr Class, CAA-1-01

Destroyers:

Submarines

Boomers:

SSN-1-00 HunterWolf Class, SSN-1-01

SSGN-1-00 Nijinidar Class, SSGN-1-01

SSCD-1-00 Kangal Class, SSCD-1-01

Air Force

The airforce is tasked with making sure the skies over the native land are safe from enemy threat. The newest line of next-generation fighter developed is the F-14G Tomcat II.

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