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− | = General Info = | + | == General Info == |
Liverpool England is in the region of [[The Heartland]], and has always been bar a few times when regional arguements got in the way. The nation is most reputed for its' sporting achievements, having won two major sporting titles, and hosting two others, excluding minor competitions inside [[The Heartland]]. | Liverpool England is in the region of [[The Heartland]], and has always been bar a few times when regional arguements got in the way. The nation is most reputed for its' sporting achievements, having won two major sporting titles, and hosting two others, excluding minor competitions inside [[The Heartland]]. | ||
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, liberal, pro-business government stops and the rest of society begins, but it is effectively ruled by the Department of Defence, with areas such as Healthcare and Public Transport receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 100%. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Information Technology industry, ranking 7th in [[The Heartland]] and 872nd in the world at last count. | It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, liberal, pro-business government stops and the rest of society begins, but it is effectively ruled by the Department of Defence, with areas such as Healthcare and Public Transport receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 100%. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Information Technology industry, ranking 7th in [[The Heartland]] and 872nd in the world at last count. | ||
− | = Government = | + | == Government == |
Liverpool England used to be run by the President, Dave Goh, who refused to hold major elections, only allowing constituency elections. When the nation became the Greater Imperial Kingdom, Goh took the throne, but later stepped down in favour of elections, where he secured a narrow victory over Konishiwa Itshumitzu by under 1% of the vote. | Liverpool England used to be run by the President, Dave Goh, who refused to hold major elections, only allowing constituency elections. When the nation became the Greater Imperial Kingdom, Goh took the throne, but later stepped down in favour of elections, where he secured a narrow victory over Konishiwa Itshumitzu by under 1% of the vote. | ||
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National elections still rarely happen, but more local elections take place. Three main parties contest elections, however, most of the time the main party, which is the ruling party, wins. | National elections still rarely happen, but more local elections take place. Three main parties contest elections, however, most of the time the main party, which is the ruling party, wins. | ||
− | = Politics, Regional and Global = | + | == Politics, Regional and Global == |
=== Regional === | === Regional === | ||
The Liverpool England government are active within [[The Heartland]], and were thrice elected to the Heartland High Council before elections were scrapped within the region. Liverpool England is also a founding member of the Partnership for Peace and Prosperity, alongside [[Grays Harbor]], Aerigia and [[Clearwater]]. The Partnership contained over 15 members, but this number has since decreased. The Liverpool England Representative to The Heartland's Senate is 34-year-old Gary Lucreski. | The Liverpool England government are active within [[The Heartland]], and were thrice elected to the Heartland High Council before elections were scrapped within the region. Liverpool England is also a founding member of the Partnership for Peace and Prosperity, alongside [[Grays Harbor]], Aerigia and [[Clearwater]]. The Partnership contained over 15 members, but this number has since decreased. The Liverpool England Representative to The Heartland's Senate is 34-year-old Gary Lucreski. | ||
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The government has gone into isolation from global politics, but still maintain certain ties with other nations. Occasionally, the Government will choose to step into conflict, but it rarely happens. | The government has gone into isolation from global politics, but still maintain certain ties with other nations. Occasionally, the Government will choose to step into conflict, but it rarely happens. | ||
− | = Sporting Notes = | + | == Sporting Notes == |
*[[World Cup|World Cup 8]] Winners | *[[World Cup|World Cup 8]] Winners | ||
*[[World Cup|World Cup 9]] Third Placed | *[[World Cup|World Cup 9]] Third Placed | ||
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*NS Olympics: Orean 2012 bid | *NS Olympics: Orean 2012 bid | ||
− | == Local Sports == | + | === Local Sports === |
− | === [[National Baseball Championship|Baseball]] === | + | ==== [[National Baseball Championship|Baseball]] ==== |
14 teams take part in two seperate leagues over three divisions, 7 in each league. The top 4 of League A, and winner and runner up of League B Division II, and winner of League B Division I, and League B wildcard winner qualify for the playoffs. | 14 teams take part in two seperate leagues over three divisions, 7 in each league. The top 4 of League A, and winner and runner up of League B Division II, and winner of League B Division I, and League B wildcard winner qualify for the playoffs. | ||
− | === Football (Soccer) === | + | ==== Football (Soccer) ==== |
51 teams take part in a joint league/cup tournament structure, with teams playing each other twice, home and away, 100 games over 20 weeks with 4 games a week. This was introduced by the FALE to encourage a better youth system, as teams' main players would get tired playing every game. The bottom team after these 52 games will be deducted 2 points from the following season's tally as a form of relegation. The top 32 teams qualify for the second round, where they play each other twice again, home and away, 62 games over 13 weeks. The top 16 then qualify for the cup in a two-legged knockout until the final, which is played 44 weeks after the start of each season. The traditional season-closer is played between the cup winner, and league winner (top placed team of league after 100 games) or second placed team if the same team won both league and cup. | 51 teams take part in a joint league/cup tournament structure, with teams playing each other twice, home and away, 100 games over 20 weeks with 4 games a week. This was introduced by the FALE to encourage a better youth system, as teams' main players would get tired playing every game. The bottom team after these 52 games will be deducted 2 points from the following season's tally as a form of relegation. The top 32 teams qualify for the second round, where they play each other twice again, home and away, 62 games over 13 weeks. The top 16 then qualify for the cup in a two-legged knockout until the final, which is played 44 weeks after the start of each season. The traditional season-closer is played between the cup winner, and league winner (top placed team of league after 100 games) or second placed team if the same team won both league and cup. | ||
− | ==== Current League Season ==== | + | ===== Current League Season ===== |
The season just finished in Liverpool England, with [[Kingsford|Kingsford-based]] clubs acheiving both the league and cup, the first time this has happened since Kingsfordian clubs were allowed into the league. | The season just finished in Liverpool England, with [[Kingsford|Kingsford-based]] clubs acheiving both the league and cup, the first time this has happened since Kingsfordian clubs were allowed into the league. | ||
− | ===== Final League Table ===== | + | ====== Final League Table ====== |
Q means the team has qualified for the cup | Q means the team has qualified for the cup | ||
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[[Category:Liverpool England]] | [[Category:Liverpool England]] | ||
− | == International Sports Scene == | + | === International Sports Scene === |
There are national teams for [[Field Hockey World Cup|field hockey]], [[Cherry Cup|ice hockey]], baseball (although there are no major events except the Olympics that the team takes part in), and [[World Cup|football]]. Liverpool England has also successfully hosted two major international sports tournaments, the [[Field Hockey World Cup]], and the [[Baptism of Fire]] Cup. The nation is also getting ready to host the 11th [[Field Hockey World Cup]], and is bidding to host the 19th [[World Cup]]. | There are national teams for [[Field Hockey World Cup|field hockey]], [[Cherry Cup|ice hockey]], baseball (although there are no major events except the Olympics that the team takes part in), and [[World Cup|football]]. Liverpool England has also successfully hosted two major international sports tournaments, the [[Field Hockey World Cup]], and the [[Baptism of Fire]] Cup. The nation is also getting ready to host the 11th [[Field Hockey World Cup]], and is bidding to host the 19th [[World Cup]]. |
Revision as of 02:20, 22 November 2004
Flag of Liverpool England | |
Motto: Uh-oh, What Did I Just Do? | |
The Heartland map | |
Region | The Heartland |
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Capital | [Official] City Centre, [Commercial] Orean |
Official Language(s) | English, German |
Leader | Marc Newells |
Population | 3.9 billion |
Currency | Liverpool Pound, DualPound (20 times a Liverpool Pound) |
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Contents
General Info
Liverpool England is in the region of The Heartland, and has always been bar a few times when regional arguements got in the way. The nation is most reputed for its' sporting achievements, having won two major sporting titles, and hosting two others, excluding minor competitions inside The Heartland.
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, liberal, pro-business government stops and the rest of society begins, but it is effectively ruled by the Department of Defence, with areas such as Healthcare and Public Transport receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 100%. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Information Technology industry, ranking 7th in The Heartland and 872nd in the world at last count.
Government
Liverpool England used to be run by the President, Dave Goh, who refused to hold major elections, only allowing constituency elections. When the nation became the Greater Imperial Kingdom, Goh took the throne, but later stepped down in favour of elections, where he secured a narrow victory over Konishiwa Itshumitzu by under 1% of the vote.
Present Day
Presently, Goh and Itshumitzu hold President and Vice President positions, although they leave the running of the country to Premier Marc Newells, who served as Sport Minister, later Defence Minister, under Goh.
National elections still rarely happen, but more local elections take place. Three main parties contest elections, however, most of the time the main party, which is the ruling party, wins.
Politics, Regional and Global
Regional
The Liverpool England government are active within The Heartland, and were thrice elected to the Heartland High Council before elections were scrapped within the region. Liverpool England is also a founding member of the Partnership for Peace and Prosperity, alongside Grays Harbor, Aerigia and Clearwater. The Partnership contained over 15 members, but this number has since decreased. The Liverpool England Representative to The Heartland's Senate is 34-year-old Gary Lucreski.
Global
The government has gone into isolation from global politics, but still maintain certain ties with other nations. Occasionally, the Government will choose to step into conflict, but it rarely happens.
Sporting Notes
- World Cup 8 Winners
- World Cup 9 Third Placed
- World Cup 17 Third/Fourth Place Playoff
- Under-21 World Cup Creators
- Field Hockey World Cup 8 Winners
- Field Hockey World Cup 6 Co-hosts
- Baptism of Fire Cup for WC16 Co-hosts
- Kaza 2008 Olympics Participants: 18 disciplines
- Current Tally: 1 Medal, 0 Gold, 0 Silver, 1 Bronze, 5 Fourth Place Finishes
- NS Olympics: Orean 2012 bid
Local Sports
Baseball
14 teams take part in two seperate leagues over three divisions, 7 in each league. The top 4 of League A, and winner and runner up of League B Division II, and winner of League B Division I, and League B wildcard winner qualify for the playoffs.
Football (Soccer)
51 teams take part in a joint league/cup tournament structure, with teams playing each other twice, home and away, 100 games over 20 weeks with 4 games a week. This was introduced by the FALE to encourage a better youth system, as teams' main players would get tired playing every game. The bottom team after these 52 games will be deducted 2 points from the following season's tally as a form of relegation. The top 32 teams qualify for the second round, where they play each other twice again, home and away, 62 games over 13 weeks. The top 16 then qualify for the cup in a two-legged knockout until the final, which is played 44 weeks after the start of each season. The traditional season-closer is played between the cup winner, and league winner (top placed team of league after 100 games) or second placed team if the same team won both league and cup.
Current League Season
The season just finished in Liverpool England, with Kingsford-based clubs acheiving both the league and cup, the first time this has happened since Kingsfordian clubs were allowed into the league.
Final League Table
Q means the team has qualified for the cup
Pts W D L GF:GA GD 1. IDEXO 194 58 20 22 144:77 67 Q/Champions 2. CCL 'D' 185 51 32 17 137:83 54 Q 3. Pardbo 185 52 29 19 129:78 51 Q 4. Thunderbird Bazaar 180 52 24 24 141:94 47 Q 5. Schimpol 179 49 32 19 140:69 71 Q 6. Alnwick Torpedo 178 52 22 26 140:90 50 Q 7. Shrewtoe 177 48 33 19 122:78 44 Q 8. Talbott 171 49 24 27 127:94 33 Q 9. CCL 'C' 169 47 28 25 120:84 36 Q 10. Folenisa 166 45 31 24 116:77 39 Q 11. Orean 165 45 30 25 128:81 47 Q 12. Blessed St. Iago 161 46 23 31 127:93 34 Q 13. Greatcliff Tragic 161 42 35 23 100:73 27 Q 14. Red Harp Gold Lute 150 39 33 28 106:94 12 Q 15. Talbott [2] 149 40 29 31 123:107 16 Q 16. 3B's and K FC 149 40 29 31 114:100 14 Q 17. Icarus Wings 148 40 28 32 119:104 15 Q 18. North Fence Pushing 147 40 27 33 106:98 8 Q 19. Oak Chapel 145 39 28 33 116:96 20 Q 20. Palisade Road 137 35 32 33 105:98 7 Q 21. Stadt Nicht Ruhrend [3] 137 36 29 35 91:94 -3 Q 22. Blackwater 136 36 28 36 118:105 13 Q 23. Toledo/Findlay Oilers 136 33 37 30 116:110 6 Q 24. Al-Johari 136 35 31 34 104:117 -13 Q 25. CCL 'D' [2] 135 35 30 35 119:118 1 Q 26. Keelhead 133 32 37 31 95:97 -2 Q 27. Al Johari [2] 133 35 28 37 95:113 -18 Q 28. Stadt Nicht Ruhrend 131 35 26 39 95:114 -19 Q 29. CCL 'D' [4] 124 30 34 36 95:108 -13 Q 30. CCL 'C' [4] 123 31 30 39 105:117 -12 Q 31. CCL 'C' [2] 122 31 29 40 98:105 -7 Q 32. Orean [2] 121 33 22 45 89:105 -16 Q 33. Stadt Nicht Ruhrend [2] 121 31 28 41 102:123 -21 34. Pardbo [3] 120 28 36 36 94:108 -14 35. Pardbo [2] 119 28 35 37 102:118 -16 36. Schimpol [3] 117 31 24 45 88:116 -28 37. Schimpol [2] 116 27 35 38 81:110 -29 38. CCL 'D' [3] 116 26 38 36 93:125 -32 39. Folenisa [2] 115 29 28 43 95:114 -19 40. Hungry Palls 114 28 30 42 94:117 -23 41. Folenisa [3] 113 30 23 47 98:119 -21 42. Bede [2] 109 27 28 45 100:129 -29 43. Talbott [4] 107 25 32 43 86:118 -32 44. Orean [3] 106 26 28 46 78:106 -28 45. Schimpol [4] 106 25 31 44 101:132 -31 46. Watakisikis 105 25 30 45 84:116 -32 47. Al-Digoshi 104 23 35 42 96:122 -26 48. Talbott [3] 94 21 31 48 90:133 -43 49. CCL 'C' [3] 93 23 24 53 82:137 -55 50. Stadt Nicht Ruhrend [4] 83 19 26 55 71:131 -60 51. Golden Discus 82 20 22 58 74:144 -70
International Sports Scene
There are national teams for field hockey, ice hockey, baseball (although there are no major events except the Olympics that the team takes part in), and football. Liverpool England has also successfully hosted two major international sports tournaments, the Field Hockey World Cup, and the Baptism of Fire Cup. The nation is also getting ready to host the 11th Field Hockey World Cup, and is bidding to host the 19th World Cup.