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− | + | = Overview = | |
The '''Protectorate of Starblaydia''' is a massive, economically powerful nation, notable for its complete absence of social welfare. It has a hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of over 2 and a Quarter Billion people, 10,700th-largest in the world by the last census. It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt, pro-business government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defence, and Education. Citizens pay a flat income tax of around 55%. A healthy private sector is dominated by the Uranium Mining industry. | The '''Protectorate of Starblaydia''' is a massive, economically powerful nation, notable for its complete absence of social welfare. It has a hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of over 2 and a Quarter Billion people, 10,700th-largest in the world by the last census. It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt, pro-business government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defence, and Education. Citizens pay a flat income tax of around 55%. A healthy private sector is dominated by the Uranium Mining industry. | ||
Starblaydia's national animal is the Lion, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the [[Starblaydi Credit|Credit]], worth around US$1.6. | Starblaydia's national animal is the Lion, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the [[Starblaydi Credit|Credit]], worth around US$1.6. | ||
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+ | = History = | ||
As a land, Starblaydia has always been populated in one form or another, from simple tribesmen through Medieval Warlords up to the high-tech present day, though it was only designated as 'Starblaydia' from the late 20th and early 21st Century when it emerged as a World Power. For more information, see the [[History of Starblaydia]]. | As a land, Starblaydia has always been populated in one form or another, from simple tribesmen through Medieval Warlords up to the high-tech present day, though it was only designated as 'Starblaydia' from the late 20th and early 21st Century when it emerged as a World Power. For more information, see the [[History of Starblaydia]]. | ||
− | + | = Geography = | |
− | + | == Country Name == | |
'''Long Form:''' the Protectorate of Starblaydia <br> | '''Long Form:''' the Protectorate of Starblaydia <br> | ||
'''Short Form:''' Starblaydia <br> | '''Short Form:''' Starblaydia <br> | ||
'''Country Code:''' STB or STR | '''Country Code:''' STB or STR | ||
− | + | === Location === | |
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North-Eastern [[Atlantian Oceania]], Calania ('Yellow') Continent. | North-Eastern [[Atlantian Oceania]], Calania ('Yellow') Continent. | ||
− | + | === Land Boundaries === | |
:* Bordering Countries: Nova Britannicus to the north-west, Legalese to the south | :* Bordering Countries: Nova Britannicus to the north-west, Legalese to the south | ||
:* Coastline: Bekk Lake to the west, Nemyan Straights (open sea) to the north and east<br> | :* Coastline: Bekk Lake to the west, Nemyan Straights (open sea) to the north and east<br> | ||
To the north-west border lies the Loose City-State Association of [[Nova Britannicus]], across the 'Mighty' [[Bekk]] lake to the west lies the nation of [[Druida]]. [[Legalese]] and [[The Lowland Clans]] also border the Bekk, creating many 'Bekkside Derbies' which add spice to any occasion, sporting or otherwise, between these nations. | To the north-west border lies the Loose City-State Association of [[Nova Britannicus]], across the 'Mighty' [[Bekk]] lake to the west lies the nation of [[Druida]]. [[Legalese]] and [[The Lowland Clans]] also border the Bekk, creating many 'Bekkside Derbies' which add spice to any occasion, sporting or otherwise, between these nations. | ||
− | + | === Maritime Claims === | |
Territorial sea: 20 NM | Territorial sea: 20 NM | ||
− | + | === Climate === | |
Temperate conditions, year-round snow in the western mountains | Temperate conditions, year-round snow in the western mountains | ||
− | + | === Terrain === | |
Predominant grasslands, plains and gently-rolling hills across most of the nation, with West and South-Central mountain ranges, South-Western Valleys | Predominant grasslands, plains and gently-rolling hills across most of the nation, with West and South-Central mountain ranges, South-Western Valleys | ||
− | + | == Capital == | |
[[Jhanna]], [[Jhan]] Province | [[Jhanna]], [[Jhan]] Province | ||
− | + | == Provinces == | |
With twelve provinces, Starblaydia encompasses the territory formerly owned by the Holy Empire of Nemya to its east, as well as expanded territory to the south. A Mountain-City of [[Starblaydi Dwarves|Dwarves]] also have residence in Starblaydia, in [[Karak D'Ragh]], the 'City of Quiet Fire', in the Riegas Province. | With twelve provinces, Starblaydia encompasses the territory formerly owned by the Holy Empire of Nemya to its east, as well as expanded territory to the south. A Mountain-City of [[Starblaydi Dwarves|Dwarves]] also have residence in Starblaydia, in [[Karak D'Ragh]], the 'City of Quiet Fire', in the Riegas Province. | ||
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:* [[Victoria (Starblaydia)|Victoria]]<br> | :* [[Victoria (Starblaydia)|Victoria]]<br> | ||
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+ | = People = | ||
'''Population:''' ±2,500,000,000 | '''Population:''' ±2,500,000,000 | ||
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:* Dwarf: 146.1 years | :* Dwarf: 146.1 years | ||
− | + | == Nationality == | |
Though most countries assume a person from Starblaydia is a ''Starblaydian'', the correct term is ''Starblaydi''. | Though most countries assume a person from Starblaydia is a ''Starblaydian'', the correct term is ''Starblaydi''. | ||
− | + | == Races and Ethnic Groups == | |
:* White 39% | :* White 39% | ||
:* Hispanic 24% | :* Hispanic 24% | ||
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:* Other 8% | :* Other 8% | ||
− | + | == Religion == | |
'''National Religions''' | '''National Religions''' | ||
:* [[Atheism|Atheist]]: 74.7% | :* [[Atheism|Atheist]]: 74.7% | ||
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:* Other: 0.9% | :* Other: 0.9% | ||
− | + | == Languages == | |
:* [[English]] (''de facto'' official language) | :* [[English]] (''de facto'' official language) | ||
:* Dwarven | :* Dwarven | ||
:* Some lingering Nemyan | :* Some lingering Nemyan | ||
− | + | == Literacy == | |
'''Definition:''' Ages 7+ can read and write <br> | '''Definition:''' Ages 7+ can read and write <br> | ||
'''Total population:''' 99.5% <br> | '''Total population:''' 99.5% <br> | ||
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− | + | = Government = | |
− | + | == Government Type == | |
Autocratic Dictatorship | Autocratic Dictatorship | ||
− | + | == National Government == | |
The Protectorate of Starblaydia is ruled by its [[Lord-Protectors of Starblaydia|Lord-Protector]], who is currently [[Tiberius Starblayde]]. The Lord-Protector has absolute power over the land and its people, and he rules his nation with a select Council of Ministers. Upon nomination to the Council, the Councillor is immediately ennobled and titled Lord or Lady. The one exception to this nobility was the Dwarven King, who had no use for such a title. | The Protectorate of Starblaydia is ruled by its [[Lord-Protectors of Starblaydia|Lord-Protector]], who is currently [[Tiberius Starblayde]]. The Lord-Protector has absolute power over the land and its people, and he rules his nation with a select Council of Ministers. Upon nomination to the Council, the Councillor is immediately ennobled and titled Lord or Lady. The one exception to this nobility was the Dwarven King, who had no use for such a title. | ||
− | + | === Councillors === | |
:*Lord [[Isaac M.C. Chisoko]], Foreign Minister | :*Lord [[Isaac M.C. Chisoko]], Foreign Minister | ||
:*Lord [[Howard Jiminez]], Domestic Minister | :*Lord [[Howard Jiminez]], Domestic Minister | ||
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:*Lord-Commander General [[Aerys Fyreskar]], Head of Starblaydi Armed Forces, Chief of [[AORDO]] | :*Lord-Commander General [[Aerys Fyreskar]], Head of Starblaydi Armed Forces, Chief of [[AORDO]] | ||
− | + | ==Local Government == | |
Though the Nation is ruled overall by the Lord-Protector, each Province has its own elected Governor, who is responsible for the more mundane day-to-day running of each of the twelve provinces. Though elected, these Governors must accept the will of the Lord-Protector. | Though the Nation is ruled overall by the Lord-Protector, each Province has its own elected Governor, who is responsible for the more mundane day-to-day running of each of the twelve provinces. Though elected, these Governors must accept the will of the Lord-Protector. | ||
− | + | === Politics === | |
Though the varied political parties within Starblaydia all claim to have differing 'best' ways of running each province, in reality they are all part of the same political machine. All parties, candidates and policies must be registered and approved by the state. This means that whoever is elected, they will all be 'appropriate' for the job, as decided by the Lord-Protector. | Though the varied political parties within Starblaydia all claim to have differing 'best' ways of running each province, in reality they are all part of the same political machine. All parties, candidates and policies must be registered and approved by the state. This means that whoever is elected, they will all be 'appropriate' for the job, as decided by the Lord-Protector. | ||
For more information see: [[Starblaydi poltical parties]] | For more information see: [[Starblaydi poltical parties]] | ||
− | + | === Suffrage === | |
All citizens over the age of 18 are elligable to vote providing they have proof of the following: | All citizens over the age of 18 are elligable to vote providing they have proof of the following: | ||
:*Age | :*Age | ||
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As political 'extremists' - such as extreme Democracists and Communists - will often hold criminal convictions for belonging to illegal political organisations, their influence on the political process within Starblaydia is marginal at best. | As political 'extremists' - such as extreme Democracists and Communists - will often hold criminal convictions for belonging to illegal political organisations, their influence on the political process within Starblaydia is marginal at best. | ||
− | + | == International Organisations == | |
− | + | === AORDO === | |
The respect commanded by Starblaydia's general and military standing in the region led General [[Aerys Fyreskar]] to be voted as the President of all ''AORDO'' forces. This also led to AORDO's Headquarters being located in the [[Bekk|Bekkside]] Starblaydi city of [[Tabeck]]. | The respect commanded by Starblaydia's general and military standing in the region led General [[Aerys Fyreskar]] to be voted as the President of all ''AORDO'' forces. This also led to AORDO's Headquarters being located in the [[Bekk|Bekkside]] Starblaydi city of [[Tabeck]]. | ||
:* [[Atlantian Oceania Regional Defense Organisation]] | :* [[Atlantian Oceania Regional Defense Organisation]] | ||
− | + | === Strategic Alliance === | |
Starblaydia, [[Tiberius Starblayde]] in particular, was the driving force behind the creation of the ''Strategic Alliance of Autocratic States'', and also drew up the initial [[Lavingrad Pact]] which all member nations have to sign up to. The Strategic Alliance is largely recognised as the most-powerful independant national organisation in the region of Atlantian Oceania. | Starblaydia, [[Tiberius Starblayde]] in particular, was the driving force behind the creation of the ''Strategic Alliance of Autocratic States'', and also drew up the initial [[Lavingrad Pact]] which all member nations have to sign up to. The Strategic Alliance is largely recognised as the most-powerful independant national organisation in the region of Atlantian Oceania. | ||
:* [[Strategic Alliance of Autocratic States]] | :* [[Strategic Alliance of Autocratic States]] | ||
− | + | === World Cup Committee === | |
Starblaydia was given a place on the ''World Cup Committee'' after the honour of co-hosting the highly-successful [[World Cup 20]] with [[Druida]]. Under the reformed WCC system, Starblaydia's previous hosting honour and [[Sport (IRC Channel)|#sport]] activity also placed them in the 'rapid-reaction' ''Emergency World Cup Committee''. | Starblaydia was given a place on the ''World Cup Committee'' after the honour of co-hosting the highly-successful [[World Cup 20]] with [[Druida]]. Under the reformed WCC system, Starblaydia's previous hosting honour and [[Sport (IRC Channel)|#sport]] activity also placed them in the 'rapid-reaction' ''Emergency World Cup Committee''. | ||
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:* [[World_Cup#The_World_Cup_Committee|World Cup Committee]] | :* [[World_Cup#The_World_Cup_Committee|World Cup Committee]] | ||
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+ | = Sport = | ||
Starblaydia is a nation hugely motivated by Sports and sporting prowess. Competition and athletic ability are highly respected and promoted in Starblaydi society, as a way of keeping its population fit and healthy, as well as having a more-than healthy desire to win. Starblaydia are one of the most famous nations in the world of sport, be it Football, Rugby, Ice Hockey or any number of a myriad of events. | Starblaydia is a nation hugely motivated by Sports and sporting prowess. Competition and athletic ability are highly respected and promoted in Starblaydi society, as a way of keeping its population fit and healthy, as well as having a more-than healthy desire to win. Starblaydia are one of the most famous nations in the world of sport, be it Football, Rugby, Ice Hockey or any number of a myriad of events. | ||
− | + | == Football == | |
The most popular game in Starblaydia is Football (known in more-backward countries as Soccer), with the largest participation of any sport in the country. It is perhaps the sport for which Starblaydia are most well-known, with their Under-21 Championship and three AOCAF titles, not to mention being a team no-one would wish to face in a World Cup match. | The most popular game in Starblaydia is Football (known in more-backward countries as Soccer), with the largest participation of any sport in the country. It is perhaps the sport for which Starblaydia are most well-known, with their Under-21 Championship and three AOCAF titles, not to mention being a team no-one would wish to face in a World Cup match. | ||
− | + | === The Starblaydi League === | |
The [[Starblaydi Football League]] used to contain three divisions (Alpha, Beta and Gamma), which incorporated 21 teams in total from Starblaydia and Nova Britannicus. Due to outside League influences, the Alpha, Beta and Gamma Divisions were merged to form [[Liga Starblaydia]] to make the Starblaydi domestic season comply with more-accepted international standards. the [[Liga Omega]] is the feeder-league to this division, comprising mostly amateur teams and relegated Liga Starblaydia sides. [[Liga Ipsilon]] is the all-women's league in Starblaydia, although there is no official barrier to prevent female players from playing in Ligas Starblaydia or Omega. | The [[Starblaydi Football League]] used to contain three divisions (Alpha, Beta and Gamma), which incorporated 21 teams in total from Starblaydia and Nova Britannicus. Due to outside League influences, the Alpha, Beta and Gamma Divisions were merged to form [[Liga Starblaydia]] to make the Starblaydi domestic season comply with more-accepted international standards. the [[Liga Omega]] is the feeder-league to this division, comprising mostly amateur teams and relegated Liga Starblaydia sides. [[Liga Ipsilon]] is the all-women's league in Starblaydia, although there is no official barrier to prevent female players from playing in Ligas Starblaydia or Omega. | ||
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:* Current Champions: [[Iskara Daii]] | :* Current Champions: [[Iskara Daii]] | ||
− | + | === The National Football Team === | |
* ...in the [[World Cup]] | * ...in the [[World Cup]] | ||
More than a generation ago, lowly 115th-ranked Starblaydia began competing in the Qualifiers for World Cup 15 and have been regular participants ever since, even co-hosting [[World Cup 20]] with Druida. It is the one tournament that every Starblaydi and every footballer in the world alive today wants to win. A Quarter-Final against Melmond in World Cup 17 is the farthest Starblaydia have progressed in the Finals, though they have made the Finals for World Cups 17 through 22, qualifing for World Cup 20 automatically due to the honour of hosting. Starblaydia are the 12th-ranked in the [[nationstates|world]], over one hundred places higher than thirty years previous. Current record Cap-holder and leading goal-scorer is [[World Cup Hall of Fame|World Cup Hall of Famer]] [[Simeone Di Bradini]] with 84 Caps and 44 Goals. | More than a generation ago, lowly 115th-ranked Starblaydia began competing in the Qualifiers for World Cup 15 and have been regular participants ever since, even co-hosting [[World Cup 20]] with Druida. It is the one tournament that every Starblaydi and every footballer in the world alive today wants to win. A Quarter-Final against Melmond in World Cup 17 is the farthest Starblaydia have progressed in the Finals, though they have made the Finals for World Cups 17 through 22, qualifing for World Cup 20 automatically due to the honour of hosting. Starblaydia are the 12th-ranked in the [[nationstates|world]], over one hundred places higher than thirty years previous. Current record Cap-holder and leading goal-scorer is [[World Cup Hall of Fame|World Cup Hall of Famer]] [[Simeone Di Bradini]] with 84 Caps and 44 Goals. | ||
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: International Recreation Cup 1: ''Wooden Spoon'' (0 wins, 0 goals in five matches) | : International Recreation Cup 1: ''Wooden Spoon'' (0 wins, 0 goals in five matches) | ||
− | + | === Famous Football Personalities === | |
:* [[Khim Azanulbizarn]]: The first Dwarf to play for Starblaydia | :* [[Khim Azanulbizarn]]: The first Dwarf to play for Starblaydia | ||
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:* [[Guylain N'Dumbu-Nsungu]]: The National Player-turned-National Manager | :* [[Guylain N'Dumbu-Nsungu]]: The National Player-turned-National Manager | ||
− | + | ==Ice Hockey == | |
− | + | === The National Hockey Game === | |
* The [[National Ice Hockey Incorporated League]] | * The [[National Ice Hockey Incorporated League]] | ||
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The All-Dwarf SDL is a far more popular Ice Hockey League than the NIHIL, as Dwarves can overcome their natural... 'physicality' to become much more graceful on the ice. | The All-Dwarf SDL is a far more popular Ice Hockey League than the NIHIL, as Dwarves can overcome their natural... 'physicality' to become much more graceful on the ice. | ||
− | + | === The National Hockey Team === | |
* ...in the [[Cherry Cup]] | * ...in the [[Cherry Cup]] | ||
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:''Cherry Cup 13'', held in [[Hockey Canada]], saw the much-hyped 'Upset of the Century' as [[Harlesburg]] beat the Rayzors 3-1 in the Group Stages, due to the Rayzors' innate skill and the Harlesburgians complete lack of said skill. Cherry Cup historians, however, pointed to Starblaydia in Cherry Cup 5. 'Nuff said', as the saying goes. | :''Cherry Cup 13'', held in [[Hockey Canada]], saw the much-hyped 'Upset of the Century' as [[Harlesburg]] beat the Rayzors 3-1 in the Group Stages, due to the Rayzors' innate skill and the Harlesburgians complete lack of said skill. Cherry Cup historians, however, pointed to Starblaydia in Cherry Cup 5. 'Nuff said', as the saying goes. | ||
− | + | == Rugby Union == | |
Starblaydia are also one of the top Rugby Union sides in the world, having competed in the 2nd and 3rd [[Rugby World Cup|Rugby_Union_World_Cups]], finishing 4th and 3rd respectively. They also hosted RWC2, having taken over from [[Aust]] at the 11th hour. | Starblaydia are also one of the top Rugby Union sides in the world, having competed in the 2nd and 3rd [[Rugby World Cup|Rugby_Union_World_Cups]], finishing 4th and 3rd respectively. They also hosted RWC2, having taken over from [[Aust]] at the 11th hour. | ||
Find out more about the players of the [[Starblaydia Rugby Union Team]]. | Find out more about the players of the [[Starblaydia Rugby Union Team]]. | ||
− | + | == Athletics == | |
Starblaydia's amateur athletes have competed in cancelled Olympic and AOlympic Summer and Winter Games, winning Gold medals in various events, particularly Rowing. In the cancelled Kaza '08 Olympic games, Starblaydia ended up fourth in the medals table with 4 Gold and 2 Silver medals, all won in or on the water. | Starblaydia's amateur athletes have competed in cancelled Olympic and AOlympic Summer and Winter Games, winning Gold medals in various events, particularly Rowing. In the cancelled Kaza '08 Olympic games, Starblaydia ended up fourth in the medals table with 4 Gold and 2 Silver medals, all won in or on the water. | ||
− | + | == Motor Sport == | |
Many forms of Motor Racing are contested in Starblaydia, from Formula 1-style to Rallying, classic car races and all sorts of other categories. | Many forms of Motor Racing are contested in Starblaydia, from Formula 1-style to Rallying, classic car races and all sorts of other categories. | ||
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+ | = Military = | ||
Starblaydia are the current President-Nation of [[Atlantian Oceania Regional Defense Organisation|AORDO]] and take an active role in that Organisation. Starblaydia maintains a marginally post-modern tech Military, and spends around a quarter of its GDP on the military, with another quarter on Law and Order | Starblaydia are the current President-Nation of [[Atlantian Oceania Regional Defense Organisation|AORDO]] and take an active role in that Organisation. Starblaydia maintains a marginally post-modern tech Military, and spends around a quarter of its GDP on the military, with another quarter on Law and Order | ||
Around 2% of the national population serve at one level or another within the military | Around 2% of the national population serve at one level or another within the military | ||
− | + | == Air Force == | |
A small but powerful Starblaydi Air Force (SAF) is at the cutting edge of flight technology, with [[Müber Aerospace Inudstries]] being the primary defence contractor to the SAF. | A small but powerful Starblaydi Air Force (SAF) is at the cutting edge of flight technology, with [[Müber Aerospace Inudstries]] being the primary defence contractor to the SAF. | ||
− | + | == Army == | |
General [[Aerys Fyreskar]] is both head of the Army and Lord-Commander of the Starblaydi Armed Forces, ledby a powerful Crookfur-sold T-7 Gilgamesh tank backbone. The Starblaydi Army often relies on the flexible armoured fist of Armoured Cavalry Regiments. | General [[Aerys Fyreskar]] is both head of the Army and Lord-Commander of the Starblaydi Armed Forces, ledby a powerful Crookfur-sold T-7 Gilgamesh tank backbone. The Starblaydi Army often relies on the flexible armoured fist of Armoured Cavalry Regiments. | ||
− | + | == Navy == | |
Admiral [[Yanosh Clarke]] heads the Starblaydi Navy, which includes a mighty [[Doujin]] Infusion-Class Aircraft Carrier at its head. A domestic shipbuilding industry has also sprang up, constructing warships of the highest quality. | Admiral [[Yanosh Clarke]] heads the Starblaydi Navy, which includes a mighty [[Doujin]] Infusion-Class Aircraft Carrier at its head. A domestic shipbuilding industry has also sprang up, constructing warships of the highest quality. | ||
− | + | == Special Forces == | |
The [[Venators]] are the Starblaydi Special Forces, and are occasionally called into action (moreso than any other arm of the Starblaydi Armed Forces, at least). | The [[Venators]] are the Starblaydi Special Forces, and are occasionally called into action (moreso than any other arm of the Starblaydi Armed Forces, at least). | ||
− | + | == Intelligence Services == | |
'''See:''' [[Starblaydi Inquisition]] | '''See:''' [[Starblaydi Inquisition]] | ||
− | + | == Operations == | |
− | + | === Peacekeeping in Krytenia === | |
After [[Xile]] bombed the AOlympic games in [[Krytenia]], the government of Krytenia fled the region of [[Atlantian Oceania]] and moved to a haven in [[FIFA]]. Unfortunately as a result of Xile's actions, an '''Anti-Xilean Fatwah''' sprang up in former-Krytenian territory. A cohort of troops, mostly from [[Starblaydia]], travelled the length of Krytenia in peacekeeping operations until the Krytenian government returned and the Fatwah leaders were captured. | After [[Xile]] bombed the AOlympic games in [[Krytenia]], the government of Krytenia fled the region of [[Atlantian Oceania]] and moved to a haven in [[FIFA]]. Unfortunately as a result of Xile's actions, an '''Anti-Xilean Fatwah''' sprang up in former-Krytenian territory. A cohort of troops, mostly from [[Starblaydia]], travelled the length of Krytenia in peacekeeping operations until the Krytenian government returned and the Fatwah leaders were captured. | ||
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− | + | === War on Latao === | |
With increasingly-unstable rehtoric and actions coming from the government of [[Latao]], Latao was ejected from the [[Federation of Like-Minded States|FLMS]] and [[AORDO]] at the same time, while purchasing Nuclear weapons from [[Lamoni]]. | With increasingly-unstable rehtoric and actions coming from the government of [[Latao]], Latao was ejected from the [[Federation of Like-Minded States|FLMS]] and [[AORDO]] at the same time, while purchasing Nuclear weapons from [[Lamoni]]. | ||
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+ | = Puppets = | ||
[[Nova Britannicus]] is Starblaydia's only active [[Puppet]], Chicken Tikkastan having long been demolished. With Starblaydia not a member of the United Nations, Nova Britannicus is used as a [[UN Puppet]]. | [[Nova Britannicus]] is Starblaydia's only active [[Puppet]], Chicken Tikkastan having long been demolished. With Starblaydia not a member of the United Nations, Nova Britannicus is used as a [[UN Puppet]]. |
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"Fides, Gloria, Sanguis" ("Honour, Glory, Blood") | Region | Atlantian Oceania | Population | ±2.5 Billion | Official Language | English | Capital | Jhanna | Tech Level | Modern Tech | Leader | Tiberius Starblayde | Currency | Credit | National Anthem | "Starblaydia Triumphant" | National Animal | Lion | Internet TLD | .sb | Map | Map of Starblaydia | Stats: NSEconomy XML | OverviewThe Protectorate of Starblaydia is a massive, economically powerful nation, notable for its complete absence of social welfare. It has a hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of over 2 and a Quarter Billion people, 10,700th-largest in the world by the last census. It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt, pro-business government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defence, and Education. Citizens pay a flat income tax of around 55%. A healthy private sector is dominated by the Uranium Mining industry. Starblaydia's national animal is the Lion, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the Credit, worth around US$1.6.
HistoryAs a land, Starblaydia has always been populated in one form or another, from simple tribesmen through Medieval Warlords up to the high-tech present day, though it was only designated as 'Starblaydia' from the late 20th and early 21st Century when it emerged as a World Power. For more information, see the History of Starblaydia.
GeographyCountry NameLong Form: the Protectorate of Starblaydia LocationNorth-Eastern Atlantian Oceania, Calania ('Yellow') Continent. Land Boundaries
To the north-west border lies the Loose City-State Association of Nova Britannicus, across the 'Mighty' Bekk lake to the west lies the nation of Druida. Legalese and The Lowland Clans also border the Bekk, creating many 'Bekkside Derbies' which add spice to any occasion, sporting or otherwise, between these nations. Maritime ClaimsTerritorial sea: 20 NM ClimateTemperate conditions, year-round snow in the western mountains TerrainPredominant grasslands, plains and gently-rolling hills across most of the nation, with West and South-Central mountain ranges, South-Western Valleys CapitalProvincesWith twelve provinces, Starblaydia encompasses the territory formerly owned by the Holy Empire of Nemya to its east, as well as expanded territory to the south. A Mountain-City of Dwarves also have residence in Starblaydia, in Karak D'Ragh, the 'City of Quiet Fire', in the Riegas Province.
PeoplePopulation: ±2,500,000,000 Life Expectancy at Birth:
NationalityThough most countries assume a person from Starblaydia is a Starblaydian, the correct term is Starblaydi. Races and Ethnic Groups
ReligionNational Religions Languages
LiteracyDefinition: Ages 7+ can read and write
GovernmentGovernment TypeAutocratic Dictatorship National GovernmentThe Protectorate of Starblaydia is ruled by its Lord-Protector, who is currently Tiberius Starblayde. The Lord-Protector has absolute power over the land and its people, and he rules his nation with a select Council of Ministers. Upon nomination to the Council, the Councillor is immediately ennobled and titled Lord or Lady. The one exception to this nobility was the Dwarven King, who had no use for such a title. Councillors
Local GovernmentThough the Nation is ruled overall by the Lord-Protector, each Province has its own elected Governor, who is responsible for the more mundane day-to-day running of each of the twelve provinces. Though elected, these Governors must accept the will of the Lord-Protector. PoliticsThough the varied political parties within Starblaydia all claim to have differing 'best' ways of running each province, in reality they are all part of the same political machine. All parties, candidates and policies must be registered and approved by the state. This means that whoever is elected, they will all be 'appropriate' for the job, as decided by the Lord-Protector. For more information see: Starblaydi poltical parties SuffrageAll citizens over the age of 18 are elligable to vote providing they have proof of the following:
As political 'extremists' - such as extreme Democracists and Communists - will often hold criminal convictions for belonging to illegal political organisations, their influence on the political process within Starblaydia is marginal at best. International OrganisationsAORDOThe respect commanded by Starblaydia's general and military standing in the region led General Aerys Fyreskar to be voted as the President of all AORDO forces. This also led to AORDO's Headquarters being located in the Bekkside Starblaydi city of Tabeck. Strategic AllianceStarblaydia, Tiberius Starblayde in particular, was the driving force behind the creation of the Strategic Alliance of Autocratic States, and also drew up the initial Lavingrad Pact which all member nations have to sign up to. The Strategic Alliance is largely recognised as the most-powerful independant national organisation in the region of Atlantian Oceania. World Cup CommitteeStarblaydia was given a place on the World Cup Committee after the honour of co-hosting the highly-successful World Cup 20 with Druida. Under the reformed WCC system, Starblaydia's previous hosting honour and #sport activity also placed them in the 'rapid-reaction' Emergency World Cup Committee. Lord Rikaard Van Honjiik represents Starblaydia on the committee, though he is usually accompanied by Starblaydi footballers of some note.
SportStarblaydia is a nation hugely motivated by Sports and sporting prowess. Competition and athletic ability are highly respected and promoted in Starblaydi society, as a way of keeping its population fit and healthy, as well as having a more-than healthy desire to win. Starblaydia are one of the most famous nations in the world of sport, be it Football, Rugby, Ice Hockey or any number of a myriad of events. FootballThe most popular game in Starblaydia is Football (known in more-backward countries as Soccer), with the largest participation of any sport in the country. It is perhaps the sport for which Starblaydia are most well-known, with their Under-21 Championship and three AOCAF titles, not to mention being a team no-one would wish to face in a World Cup match. The Starblaydi LeagueThe Starblaydi Football League used to contain three divisions (Alpha, Beta and Gamma), which incorporated 21 teams in total from Starblaydia and Nova Britannicus. Due to outside League influences, the Alpha, Beta and Gamma Divisions were merged to form Liga Starblaydia to make the Starblaydi domestic season comply with more-accepted international standards. the Liga Omega is the feeder-league to this division, comprising mostly amateur teams and relegated Liga Starblaydia sides. Liga Ipsilon is the all-women's league in Starblaydia, although there is no official barrier to prevent female players from playing in Ligas Starblaydia or Omega. 20 Teams compete in Liga Starblaydia, and 18 in Liga Omega.
The National Football Team
More than a generation ago, lowly 115th-ranked Starblaydia began competing in the Qualifiers for World Cup 15 and have been regular participants ever since, even co-hosting World Cup 20 with Druida. It is the one tournament that every Starblaydi and every footballer in the world alive today wants to win. A Quarter-Final against Melmond in World Cup 17 is the farthest Starblaydia have progressed in the Finals, though they have made the Finals for World Cups 17 through 22, qualifing for World Cup 20 automatically due to the honour of hosting. Starblaydia are the 12th-ranked in the world, over one hundred places higher than thirty years previous. Current record Cap-holder and leading goal-scorer is World Cup Hall of Famer Simeone Di Bradini with 84 Caps and 44 Goals. Starblaydia are certainly a footballing force to be reckoned with, and their trademark all-white kit with purple trim can strike fear into the heart of the most-experienced footballers around the world.
The Starblaydia Under-21 programme is the best-run Youth System in the world, having been producing some of the best Under-21 teams in the world for over a quarter of a century. This came to fruition in Under-21 World Cup 14, where they took the Championship, never mind the two other Finals appearance, and 5 3rd-Place medals. Click here to find out more: Starblaydia Under-21s.
Starblaydia's first ever international football trophy was the 4th AOCAF, where they were playing at home as they hosted the Cup, beating NEWI Cefn Druids 2-1 in the Final. They have also made the Final on three other occasions, being beaten by the NEWI Cefn Druids 4-3 in AOCAF3 and beaten 2-0 by Vilita in the AOCAF6 Final. IN AOCAF7 Starblaydia came storming through unbeaten in the competition to defeat Krytenia in the Final for a second title. The very next Tournament, AOCAF8, Starblaydia won seven straight games to retain their title, something not achieved since the great Druidish teams of a generation ago. The AOCAF is seen as the 'B' Team of Starblaydi football, as it occurs at the same time as the World Cup. It does, however, provide an oppurtunity for those players deemed too young, too old or just plain not good enough for the World Cup Sqaud to win glory and honour.
Only twice have Starblaydia competed in the 'CoH', for World Cups 15 and 16. It is not a good Tournament for Starblaydia, however, as they have only ever won two of their ten games played, with six games lost. Though when a Competition has been won twice by Kylaai and once by lowly friends and neighbours Nova Britannicus, one wonders how valuable that tournament really is.
The International Recreational Cup hosted by Cockbill Street, the Eagles Nest-hosted Eagle's Cup and Raptor Claw Jurassic Invitational have all seen Starblaydi teams competing for glory. A 'Wooden Spoon' and Second Place finish have been gained in the two IRCs, whie a Quarter Final in both an Eagle's Cup and a Jurassic Invitational have been Starblaydia's. Liverpool England hosted the second Four Nations Invitational to promote their World Cup 22 bid and Starblaydia won this tournament by coming Second in the Group play and beating Lethislavania in the Final.
Famous Football Personalities
Ice HockeyThe National Hockey GameAn All-Human League, The NIHIL contains two Divisions, East and West, each containing 7 teams competing for the Saevion Cup. The All-Dwarf SDL is a far more popular Ice Hockey League than the NIHIL, as Dwarves can overcome their natural... 'physicality' to become much more graceful on the ice. The National Hockey Team
The Starblaydia National Ice Hockey team, known as the Rayzors, are the most successful non-robotic Ice Hockey nation in Cherry Cup history, having won the tournament a joint-record two times. They tie only nouveau-hockey-superpower Robotopolis on number of Cherry Cups won, thanks to atrocious Cherry Cup 11 and 12 refereeing. The Rayzors' motto is "Rayzors all the way, baby!"
Rugby UnionStarblaydia are also one of the top Rugby Union sides in the world, having competed in the 2nd and 3rd Rugby_Union_World_Cups, finishing 4th and 3rd respectively. They also hosted RWC2, having taken over from Aust at the 11th hour. Find out more about the players of the Starblaydia Rugby Union Team. AthleticsStarblaydia's amateur athletes have competed in cancelled Olympic and AOlympic Summer and Winter Games, winning Gold medals in various events, particularly Rowing. In the cancelled Kaza '08 Olympic games, Starblaydia ended up fourth in the medals table with 4 Gold and 2 Silver medals, all won in or on the water. Motor SportMany forms of Motor Racing are contested in Starblaydia, from Formula 1-style to Rallying, classic car races and all sorts of other categories.
MilitaryStarblaydia are the current President-Nation of AORDO and take an active role in that Organisation. Starblaydia maintains a marginally post-modern tech Military, and spends around a quarter of its GDP on the military, with another quarter on Law and Order Around 2% of the national population serve at one level or another within the military Air ForceA small but powerful Starblaydi Air Force (SAF) is at the cutting edge of flight technology, with Müber Aerospace Inudstries being the primary defence contractor to the SAF. ArmyGeneral Aerys Fyreskar is both head of the Army and Lord-Commander of the Starblaydi Armed Forces, ledby a powerful Crookfur-sold T-7 Gilgamesh tank backbone. The Starblaydi Army often relies on the flexible armoured fist of Armoured Cavalry Regiments. Admiral Yanosh Clarke heads the Starblaydi Navy, which includes a mighty Doujin Infusion-Class Aircraft Carrier at its head. A domestic shipbuilding industry has also sprang up, constructing warships of the highest quality. Special ForcesThe Venators are the Starblaydi Special Forces, and are occasionally called into action (moreso than any other arm of the Starblaydi Armed Forces, at least). Intelligence ServicesOperationsPeacekeeping in KryteniaAfter Xile bombed the AOlympic games in Krytenia, the government of Krytenia fled the region of Atlantian Oceania and moved to a haven in FIFA. Unfortunately as a result of Xile's actions, an Anti-Xilean Fatwah sprang up in former-Krytenian territory. A cohort of troops, mostly from Starblaydia, travelled the length of Krytenia in peacekeeping operations until the Krytenian government returned and the Fatwah leaders were captured. War on LataoWith increasingly-unstable rehtoric and actions coming from the government of Latao, Latao was ejected from the FLMS and AORDO at the same time, while purchasing Nuclear weapons from Lamoni. Starblaydia and it's ally, Abattoir, could not let this situation stand and so launched a naval and air attack upon Latao, with the intention of destroying the weapons of mass destruction and removing the Latin government.
PuppetsNova Britannicus is Starblaydia's only active Puppet, Chicken Tikkastan having long been demolished. With Starblaydia not a member of the United Nations, Nova Britannicus is used as a UN Puppet. |