The Burnsian Desert

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The Burnsian Desert
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Flag of The Burnsian Desert
Motto: "World's Largest Producer of Radioactive Plate Glass"
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Region Lazarus
Capital Highfather
Official Language(s) Arabic, English
Leader Rachel Romalia
Population 5.7 Billion+
Currency Burned Note 
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Introduction

From the beginning, The Burnsian Desert's landscape has been marred by war and conflict. Walking through any of the major cities, you will see buildings gutted out by bombs, craters left unrepaired in the streets, and mutilated soldiers begging for money on the corners. The first official conflict in the Desert's history was the Glorious Revolution, where the first Burnsian dictator, General MacGonzo, was overthrown by the popular revolutionary movement. After several years of warlords fighting against each other, one man (whose name has been lost to history) emerged as the National President. This man, known now only as The First, reorganized the government and created the basic template for modern Burnsian government.

History

From the beginning, The Burnsian Desert's landscape has been marred by war and conflict. Walking through any of the major cities, you will see buildings gutted out by bombs, craters left unrepaired in the streets, and mutilated soldiers begging for money on the corners.


The Sal'Path Conference

The Desert itself was a product of several different ancient clans binding together to fight enemies past the southern border. In 12 AD, the nation solidified, and these clans came to form one ruling government entity, called The Sal'path Conference. In ancient Burnsian, Sal'path means 'foe of my foe'. The Conference was formed of represenatives from the six different Burnsian clans. These representatives were chosen via different methods, from voting, to sending the oldest person in the clan, to a lottery. Suffice to say, the Conference did not always agree on matters, and was split up in 571 AD. After the breakup, the nation was plunged back in the the dark ages, with warring clans vying for supremacy.


The First

The first official conflict in the Desert's history was the Glorious Revolution, in 1215 AD. In this war, the first Burnsian dictator, General MacGonzo, was overthrown by the popular revolutionary movement. After several years of warlords fighting against each other, one man (whose name has been lost to history) emerged as the National President. This man, known now only as The First, reorganized the government and created the basic template for modern Burnsian government.

This government was composed of two branches, the Legislate and the Military. Power over all rested with the Legislate, whose leader was the President. The First made himself President, and he controlled the ratification of laws. He was advised by seven Scholars, whom were trained in different aspects of civil affairs. The Military was controlled by the President-General, who answered to the President. The President-General controls the military of The Burnsian Desert. Over the years, the power over the country has changed hands between the President-General and the President many, many times.


The Burnsian Desert Today

In modern times, The Burnsian Desert has gone through several government and military changes, including the rivalry between Her Highness Queen Rachel Romalia and President-General Mitchell C. Craig for the throne. The country is just now emerging from decades of isolation from the outside world. The Burnsian State Administration is in the process of finding out which nations are willing to make diplomatic contact. If you are the leader of a nation and wish to contact the State Administration, please telegram usingthis link.


Economy

Introduction

The Burnsian economy is ruled by several state corporations, from which purchasing basic items is mandatory. These are Burnsian General Automobile, Burnsian Royal Petroleum, Burnsian State Transportation, and Burnsian Agriculture Company. Each corporation has a monopoly on a specific sector of the economy. Note: arms dealing is controlled by the military under the name of Burnsian State Defense. All prices Universal Standard Dollars.


Burnsian General Automobile

CEO: Geoffery Atto

Product Lines:

Civilian:

  • BGA-Classic - Compact sedans and coupes for general city driving: $7,000+
  • BGA-SDN - Full-Size sedans for grand touring use: $16,000+
  • BGA-SUV - Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicles for everyday use by Burnsian citizens: $22,000+
  • BGA-Haul - Trucks, vans, and full-size SUVs for heavy use: $33,000+

Military:

  • BGA-MLT - Military Light Transports
  • BGA-UTL - Utility cranes, forklifts, dump trucks, tanker trucks
  • BGA-EXP - Experimental concepts

Annual Gross Income: $22,500,000,000

Employment: 3,400,120

Headquarters: Regal


Burnsian Royal Petroleum

CEO: Blair Craig

Products: All manners of refined and crude petroleum, of domestic and foreign origin. Also distributes raw materials such as coal, natural gas, iron, copper, and uranium.

Annual Gross Income: $32,550,000,000

Employment: 3,000,560

Headquarters: Highfather


Burnsian State Transportation

CEO: Samantha Ahsita

Services: Bus, train, airplane, and seagoing transportation for all citizens

Annual Gross Income: $2,882,000,000

Employment: 5,871,006

Headquarters: Regal


Burnsian State Agriculture

CEO: Nathan Roc

Products: All manner of fruits and vegetables. Some meat sales

Annual Gross Income: $10,722,000

Employment: 3,990,140

Headquarters: Han's




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