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Ever since the founding of Esternarx, The Arx Corporation, founded by Jacob Vargas, was the biggest and most powerful company in the nation. They were even more powerful than the government itself at one time. It alone accounted for almost half of the GDP of Esternarx and owned almost one-fourth of the property. Arx Corporation business ventures included a massive computer manufacturing wing, an automobile manufacturing wing, a bank, and multiple retail and food businesses. It even began a controversial mercenary business that sold terrorist cells, chemical weapons, and biological weapons. Ultimately, it was this that was their undoing. | Ever since the founding of Esternarx, The Arx Corporation, founded by Jacob Vargas, was the biggest and most powerful company in the nation. They were even more powerful than the government itself at one time. It alone accounted for almost half of the GDP of Esternarx and owned almost one-fourth of the property. Arx Corporation business ventures included a massive computer manufacturing wing, an automobile manufacturing wing, a bank, and multiple retail and food businesses. It even began a controversial mercenary business that sold terrorist cells, chemical weapons, and biological weapons. Ultimately, it was this that was their undoing. | ||
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| + | Biological weapons were unleashed in Arkotech Labs, killing hundreds of employees and effectively ending the development and production of all biological and chemical weapons. It is still uncertain as to exactly how this happened, theories ranged from a terrorist attack to a vast government conspiracy, but the final verdict was that it was a mere computer malfunction. Arx Corporation stock dropped like a bomb and the international share holders were left holding worthless stock certificates and lawsuit notices. Jacob Vargas commited suicide a day after the incident. The shattered remains of the company were sold off to the highest bidder and the only remaining monument to the former power and prestige of The Arx Corporation is The Arx Tower, now owned and operated by various businesses and companies. | ||
== Esternarx Map Breakdown == | == Esternarx Map Breakdown == | ||
Revision as of 01:25, 28 January 2006
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| Flag of Esternarx | |
| Motto: "Per Libertas, Prosperitas" | |
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| Region | European Continent |
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| Capital | Esternarx |
| Official Language(s) | English |
| Leader | The Liberty Party |
| Population | 26 million |
| Currency | NeoCoin |
| NS Sunset XML | |
Contents
Summary
The sprawling metropolis of Esternarx is a city-state, similar to those of ancient greece. It is a relatively new nation that splintered off from TheNeoRomanEmpire on January 15, 2006. Since then, it has gone through a major political upheaval and is quickly becoming one of the most economically powerful nations in the region.
Current NationStates Stats
UN Category: Capitalizt
Civil Rights: Superb
Economy: Very Strong
Political Freedoms: Very Good
Overview: The Free City-State of Esternarx is a large, economically powerful nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 26 million enjoy some of the most opulent lifestyles in the region, unless they are unemployed or working-class, in which case they are variously starving to death or crippled by easily preventable diseases.
The tiny, pro-business government concentrates mainly on Education, although Commerce and Law & Order are secondary priorities. Income tax is unheard of. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Uranium Mining, Information Technology, and Basket Weaving industries.
Citizens are allowed to rise or fall based on their own merits, citizens are permitted to carry concealed handguns, graffiti graces every city's streets, and the nation is experiencing a severe shortage of sporting events. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is a major problem, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Esternarx's national animal is the winged snake, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the neocoin.
History
The Birth of Esternarx
On January 15, 2006, a fairly large political party from TheNeoRomanEmpire who were not being taken seriously in anything but local politics boarded several ships bound for the unclaimed area known as Norway and settled on the western coast. They founded the city of Esternarx, naming it after the only land entrance to the vast city, The Eastern Arch. Due to disagreements about the way their newly found independence should be treated, the group split into three separate political parties, The Moore Party, The Liberty Party, and The Patriot Party. The Moore Party, led by President Erik Moore, immediately seized power and the government held sway over almost every part of the new country, including the economy, which the government kept an especially firm grip on.
Power Shift
Less than a month after Esternarx was founded, Erik Moore disappeared without a trace. The Liberty Party quickly gained the majority in Congress and The Liberty Party candidate, Emais Freedhelm, became president of The Free City-State of Esternarx. Vast, sweeping reforms in civil rights, political freedom, and economic liberty were put into place as soon as the new president could sign them. Esternarx was fast becoming freer and more prosperous than ever under their new leader.
The Fall of The Arx Corporation
Ever since the founding of Esternarx, The Arx Corporation, founded by Jacob Vargas, was the biggest and most powerful company in the nation. They were even more powerful than the government itself at one time. It alone accounted for almost half of the GDP of Esternarx and owned almost one-fourth of the property. Arx Corporation business ventures included a massive computer manufacturing wing, an automobile manufacturing wing, a bank, and multiple retail and food businesses. It even began a controversial mercenary business that sold terrorist cells, chemical weapons, and biological weapons. Ultimately, it was this that was their undoing.
Biological weapons were unleashed in Arkotech Labs, killing hundreds of employees and effectively ending the development and production of all biological and chemical weapons. It is still uncertain as to exactly how this happened, theories ranged from a terrorist attack to a vast government conspiracy, but the final verdict was that it was a mere computer malfunction. Arx Corporation stock dropped like a bomb and the international share holders were left holding worthless stock certificates and lawsuit notices. Jacob Vargas commited suicide a day after the incident. The shattered remains of the company were sold off to the highest bidder and the only remaining monument to the former power and prestige of The Arx Corporation is The Arx Tower, now owned and operated by various businesses and companies.
Esternarx Map Breakdown
Arch District
A rough and tough area of Esternarx, the arch district is known for its many casinos, high class strip clubs, whore-houses, and recreational drug stores. The poorest of the poor live in shanties down the dark alleys while nearby some of the wealthiest people in the city live in penthouses and high rise hotels right on the strip. Being so close to the Arch, many wanderers and gypsies from the unclaimed lands of Norway do business here.
South Central
The south central area of Esternarx is made up mostly of upper middle class neighborhoods and residential property. There is also a small commercial area along the coastline, made up of beach houses, condos, and luxury hotels.
North Central
Lower middle class residents are the dominating property owners in the north central area of the city. Small commercial enterprises and shipping businesses along the coast struggle to compete with the massive trade fleets of Esternarx Shipping Incorporated.
Downtown
Massive skyscrapers cluster together in the downtown district of Esternarx, owned and operated mostly by major businesses. The towering buildings are quite intimidating and can be seen for miles around, shining like a beacon of capitalism and economic power to all who gaze upon them.
South Coastal
The south coastal district of the city is an industrial wasteland. It is home to Paladin Manufacturing and many other business facilities, including many power plants, factories, warehouses, and laboratories. A perpetual cloud of smog fills the sky above this huge industrial zone, made by thousands of smoke stacks pumping air polluting waste smoke into the atmosphere. The coastline of this area is extremely toxic because of all of the chemical and biological waste flowing directly into the ocean, making the water for miles around completely uninhabitable to all aquatic life.
North Coastal
A coastal paradise for the richest and most powerful people in Esternarx, the north coastal area is known for its beautiful views of the ocean and the huge palace-like mansions built along the beaches. This area of the city is home to many golf courses and beautiful parks, all the playgrounds of the extremely wealthy.
Political Parties
The Moore Party (M)
History
The Moore Party was founded by Erik Moore, who advocated a reasonable amount of government control in almost all areas of life. With his party the majority power in the congress and courts, he was the president of Esternarx for less than a month before he went missing unexpectedly, leaving behind no clues to his whereabouts. Many blamed The Liberty Party because they seized power soon after his disappearance but no charges were filed because they had no proof. The Moore Party still remains the second most powerful party in Esternarx but their power has been waning ever since the mystery of their founder's disappearance.
Politics
Moore Party politics include government interference in the economy in the name of protectionism, a strong military, a pervasive police force, aggressive public education programs, and large government programs to protect the environment.
The Liberty Party (L)
History
The Liberty Party was founded by Emais Freedhelm, who believed in personal freedom and personal responsibility. His party remained just behind The Moore Party in the congress majority until Erik Moore's disappearance, when they overtook The Moore Party and Emais Freedhelm became the president. Since they gained power, The Liberty Party has reformed the government towards a freer and more prosperous Esternarx.
Politics
Liberty Party politics revolve around minimal government interference and maximum personal, political, and economic freedom. Their platform is to allow people the freedom to do whatever they want, as long as they don't interfere with the equal freedom of others. They advocate a free market economy and civil liberty as among the highest priorities. They see any law that takes away from individual freedom in any way as unnecessary and immoral.
The Patriot Party (P)
History
The Patriot Party was founded by Erronius Intessimas, who claimed that Esternarx should become a NeoRoman province and not remain independent. It has remained a small and minority party ever since its founding in spite of suspected unilateral diplomatic action with NeoRome.
Politics
Patriot Party politics are nearly the exact same as those of TheNeoRomanEmpire. In regards to the governing of Esternarx, they intend to turn over the government to TheNeoRomanEmpire and make Esternarx a NeoRoman province when and if they gain power.
Other Information
Current Government
President: Emais Freedhelm (L)
Congress: 14(L),13(M),3(P)
High Court: 7(M),3(L)
National Data
Conventional Long Form: The Free City-State of Esternarx
Conventional Short Form: Esternarx
Inhabitants: Esternarxians
Official Language: English
Official Religion: N/A
Currency: NeoCoin
National Motto: "Per Libertas, Prosperitas" (Prosperity through Liberty)
Major Businesses
Paladin Manufacturing
Paladin Manufacturing is a massive industrial corporation, owning factories and power plants all over Esternarx. It manufactures everything from planes and ships, to plastic sporks and toilet paper. It has been the largest company in Esternarx ever since the fall of Arx Corp.
Esternarx Shipping Incorporated
Almost all trade, both imports and exports, goes through Esternarx Shipping Incorporated. It has a massive fleet of freight ships and owns nearly all of the coastline property of Esternarx. It works closely with Paladin Manufacturing as practically the only shipping company in Esternarx. It ships goods all over Europe and to parts of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
