Tidan
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| Region | Great Lake Nations |
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| Capital | Karela |
| Official Language(s) | English, Gaelic |
| Leader | Brennus Miles |
| Population | <50 million |
| Currency | Tidani-Talon |
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The Empire of Tidan is a tiny, economically powerful nation, renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population are free to succeed or fail in life on their own merits; the successful tend to enjoy an opulent (but moralistic) lifestyle, while the failures can be seen crowding out most jails.
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Ameracadia
Head of Government: Brennus
Government Type: Right-Wing Utopia
Country Name:
convensional long form: The Empire of Tidan
convensional short form: Tidan
abreviation: EOT
Nationality:
noun: Tidani
adjective: Tidani
- Tidani 51%
- Albian 40%
- Pharin 19%
Literacy: 97%
Religion:
- Christianity 78%
- Prodistant 78%
- Catholic 22%
- Judaism 16%
- Other 6%
National Animal: Redhawk
Geography
Tidan is located in southeastern Great Lake Nations. It's lanscape varies from low lying lakeland, to mountainous badlands, to ocean coastline. The climate is temperate, mostly covered by deciduous forests. Yearly temperatures range from -20 to 30 degrees Celcius.
The capital of Tidan is Albion. Other major cities include Melan, Rhoaltar, Pharin, Redhawk, and Karela. Tidan is devided into 3 main states Albion, Pharus, and Tidan.
Natural Resources
Tidan's Natural Resources: Uranium, Oil, Gold, Lumber, Fish, Natural Gas
History
Tidan had lived in a tense peace with Ameracadia until about a century ago, but then Tidani population exploded. As the Tidani struggled to support their growing population they began expanding their farmland and pastures. Ameracadia became very nervous about whether the Tidani would respect their borders or not. Throughout this period millions of Tidani refugees came to live in Ameracadia and the Tidani people became populous in both Albion and Pharus states. The King of Ameracadia at the time saw this growing foreign population inside his borders as an open invitation for Tidan to try to seize control of Ameracadia, thus giving it much needed agricultural land in the Melan Valley and repatriating its emigrant citizens. If this was really a desire of Tidan we are not sure but the Ameracadia's King decided not to let them have the chance, and in the following years Ameracadia invaded and conquered Tidan. This actually turned out to be a blessing in disguise as Ameracadia now doubled in size but the combined farmland of both contries was able to support itself and an imminent Tidani Famine was averted. Tidan became a state of Ameracadia and the Tidani people were given full rights as citizens of the Republic 50 years ago, they had not been oppressed but they were seen as not part of the Repubilc and thus should not be allowed to vote in its affairs until then. Recently a Tidani nationalist movement has surfaced. Their goals are simply to have the Tidani majority controlling the government.
Politics
The Senate
In the Ameracadian political system each district elects a representitive to the Senate. At the same time the people vote for a President. The President appointes six members of the Senate to the Council. The Council aids the President in making decisions and presiding over the Senate. The Council includes the offices of President, Vice President, Minister of Defence, Minister of Law, Minister of Foriegn Affairs, Minister of the Economy, and Minister of the Environment. To pass a law, it must be approved by the Council and the Senate. The President can remove a member of the Council if it is believed that they are not fulfilling their duties, or if they are making decisions contrary to the beliefs of the government. Elections are every four years on July 10th. At any time a vote of non-confidence in the President can take place, if sucessful an election is called for two months after the vote. This act is a long and serious process and is never taken lightly. The newly elected President serves until the next election was previously scheduled so that elections are alway July 10th every four years, even if another election was called in that period.
Political Parties of Ameracadia
Conservative Party: This right of center party is the oldest surviving party. It has controlled the nation for the majority of its existance. The CP is devoted to government accountability, upholding moral values, and nurturing a healthy environment for its citizens lives and souls.
Social Libertarian Party: This centrist party has existed for much of Ameracadia's history. It is the only other party to rule Ameracadia. While still centered on Ameracadia's values and moral beliefs, the SPP is for loosening laws restricting civil rights, and developing a much more liberal atmosphere for the nation.
Humanist Party: This multispectrum party is a recent addition to the Ameracadian political system. They are a minority with only a few seats in the Senate. The Humanist Party is for removing the religious influence from government and instituting laws emphasizing relative truth and changing morals, and the increase of social welfare systems. They have recently merged with the Socialist Party to control a combined 5% of the Senate, far short of the current 60% and 35% of the CP and SPP.
Communist Party: banned
Fascist Party: banned
Security
Security has been the cornerstone of Tidani society since its founding. There are two branches of Tidan's National Security Network.
Armed Forces
The Armed Forces are responsible for Tidan's sovereignty. This national force of 100 thousand (150 thousand logistics) including the Army (50,000), Navy (20,000), Air Force (25,000), and Marines (5,000) are under the authority of the Minister of Defence. The Armed Forces are a priority for Tidan and receive the fourth most funding. They are kept exquiped with state-of-the-art equipment and world class training. All citizens are required to serve in the Armed Forces for at least two years, in the branch of their choosing however demand is spread around if too uneven. In the event that citizens are unable to serve, they are encouraged to serve in logistics. Manditory service bolsters the Armed Forces, enstils pride and patriotism, and teaches descipline.
Badlander Regiment
The Badlander Brigade is a special operations force of the Tidan Army Special Operations Command, of approximatly 1,000. These men and women were chosen at childhood as having the potential to become the perfect soldiers. The Badlander Regiment were trained from a young age in many ways of combat. The combination of natural potential and years of intense training has created the most capable and feircesome fighting force in the country. Often the Badlanders have been victorious in the most dangerous operations, and against overwelming odds. The Badlanders remain Tidan's go to force when the situation requires a victory pulled from the jaws of defeat. Despite their record of glory and valor, the public knows little of this elite and secret fighting force.
Equipment
- Land
- M16 Assault Rifle
- M40A1 Sniper Rifle
- Spartan APC
- Scorpion Recon
- Striker Anti-Tank
- AAV7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicle
- Olifant Main Battle Tank
- Air
- AF-15 Strike Eagle (Air-Ground Assault)
- AF-8 Harrier (Air Superiority)
- AA-10 Thunderbolt (Close Air Support)
- AB-1B Bomber
- AAH-64 Apache Longbow
- AG-130 Spectre Gunship
- Sea
- ACA Invincible Carrier
- ACR Ticonderoga Cruiser
- ADD Sheffield Destroyer
- ASS Astute Submarine
- AFR Halifax Frigate
The Guardians
The Guardians are carried forth from ancient times, the Guardians were elite warriors that protected their people and land. Today the Guardians persist as the federal police force and secret service. These special forces officers are put through military training, equipped with advanced body armor, helmets, shields, and carry both lethal and non-lethal weaponry. Their specialties include urban combat, riot control, narcotic enforcement, and combatting organized crime. Guardians fall under the Minister of Law and are charged with enforcing federal law, embassy protection, emergency assistance, as well as international security efforts. Currently the Guardians are engaged in a war against the growing underground organized crime and drug trade. Supporting these protectors as well as local police forces is costly, that is why Law & Order is Tidan's first financial priority. The Guardians also use the M16 Assault Rifle, and the M40A1 Sniper Rifle.
Industry
Tidan's thriving economy is dominated by its three main industries; Basket Weaving, Uranium Mining, and Information Technology.
Corporations
Redhawk Aerospace is Ameracadia's main Aircraft Manufacturer. They work in both civilian and military contracts and have been very sucessful thanks in part to Ameracadia's large Air Force.
Exports
- Automobiles
- Pizza Franchises
- Fish
- Inromation Technology
Foreign Relations
Minister of Foreign Affairs:
Embassies
All residents of the Great Lake Nations have embassies in Tidan
International Embassy List: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=413023
