Ameracadia

Ameracadia

Flag of Ameracadia
Motto: Strength Faith Order
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Region	Great Lake Nations
Capital	Albion
Official Language(s)	English, Gaelic
Leader	President Jeremy Warden
Population	< 500 million
Currency	Talon
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The Republic of Ameracadia is a safe, devout, economically powerful nation, renowned for its compulsory military service, and barren landscape. Its hard-working, intelligent population are highly moralistic and fiercely conservative, in the sense that they tend to believe most things should be outlawed. People who have good jobs and work quietly at them are lauded; others are viewed with suspicion. Their main concerns are Law & Order, Defence, and Religion & Spirituality. The government decides what is socially acceptable for its citizens based mostly on its moralistic views and religious influences. These views are enforced by elected Judiciary. The manditory two year military service is widely accepted. The Ameracadian Armed Forces receive advanced training, and are provided with state-of-the-art equipment.

The alarmingly racist TV show 'Bigtopians Say the Darndest Things' is a hit, heavy industry must go to expensive lengths to dispose of waste and avoid even more costly cleanup costs, the army's shirt ninjas are the most feared assassins in the region, and a National Academy regulates grammar and usage. Several citizens have complained about scientists abducting their pets for experimentation, minority children spend hours bussing to schools miles away from home, a survey of the nation’s rivers and children has shown that pesticide levels are at an all-time regional high, and citizens are regularly shot for parking on the double-yellow line.

Ameracadia

Head of Government: President Jeremy Warden

Government Type: Moralistic Democracy

Country Name:

convensional long form: The Republic of Ameracadia

convensional short form: Ameracadia

abreviation: ROA

Nationality:

noun: Ameracadian(s)

adjective: Ameracadian

• Tidani 51%
• Albian 40%
• Pharin 19%

Literacy: 97%

Religion:

• Christianity 78%
  • Prodistant 78%
  • Catholic 22%
• Judaism 16%
• Other 6%

National Animal: Redhawk

Geography

Ameracadia is located in southeastern Great Lake Nations. It's lanscape varies from low lying lakeland, to mountainous, to atlantic coastline. The climate is temperate, mostly covered by deciduous forests. Yearly temperatures range from -20 to 30 degrees Celcius.

The capital of Americadia is Albion. Other major cities include Melan, Rhoaltar, Pharin, Redhawk, and Karela. Ameracadia is devided into 3 main states Albion, Pharus, and Tidan.

Natural Resources

Ameracadia's Natural Resources: Uranium, Oil, Gold, Lumber, Fish, Natural Gas

History

Heritige

The Ameracadian Celts decends from the Gaelic Celts. They survived the Roman Empire, Saxons, fought the picts in scotland, and were christianized along with the other Celtic Tribes. How they came to be in North America is known but we can only guess from Ameracadian lore as to how it actually happened. It is believed that during the Viking raids of the 10th century, the Ameracadian Celts was feeling a lot of pressure from the invaders. So one day when the Ameracadians had defeated a Viking raid on their lands, they captured the fleet of longboats the Vikings had used. Taking Viking prisoners the Ameracadians forced them to pilot their ships carrying the Ameracadians west away from the Vikings. It is not known exactly what route was taken or how they managed the trip but soon they were across the Atlantic Ocean. At this point it is believed that the Ameracadian Celts had learned much of navigation and sailing from their prisoners. The Ameracadian Celts arrived in North America much farther south than the Vikings had travelled, crossing the Grand Banks and settling in what is now known as Maine. They called their new city Albion after the land they had left behind.

Albion Conquests

The City of Albion grew quickly and became powerful from its abundant resources and skilled weapon smiths. Several centuries ago Albion attacked and captured the Pharin civilization in the neighboring Pharus Badlands. The victory incorporated the Phars into a new nation, Ameracadia. Then just over a century ago another neighbor to Ameracadia was drawing attention. Tidan had lived in a tense peace with Ameracadia until this this time, but now the 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, they are not oppressed but they are seen as not part of the Repubilc and thus should not be allowed to vote in its affairs. Recently a Tidani nationalist movement has surfaced. Their goals are simply to have the Tidani majority controlling the government.

The Ameracadian Wall

To itself from smuggling and illegal immigrants, Ameracadia constructed a wall along its borders. It exists today and reduces the resources needed for border security.

The Cyber-War

In the year 2005, thanks to a thriving communications network, illegal internet piracy hit an all time high. Hit especially hard was the music industry. With law enforcement struggling to enforce this cybercrime, the music industry as a whole took it upon themselves to act. They hired reformed hackers go online and begin erasing pirated music files from marked computers and the government endorsed their enforcement. They monitored the major pirate sites and uploaded trojan files to locate and paint offenders. After this initial action by the industry, hackers took up arms and began attacking music sites, as well as industry and government computer systems. At this point all out war broke loose. Hackers from both sides began erasing files, formatting harddrives, blocking IPs, and sabotaging service providers. With things fully out of hand, the computer giant Microcosm, Inc. stepped in. Working together with the 'holy' hackers who were subversively taging pirate computers and determining how the piracy was continuing, Microcosm develloped software and hardware means by which to help stop it. Much of how these systems work is classified for security purposes, however, the persistant still manage to break them every so often and work begins to deny the new methods from suceeding. Now things have calmed down significantly with only the most dedicated pirates still operating and only during the times between breaking protection and the next update.

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

Ameracadian Conservative Party: This right of center party is the oldest surviving party. It has controlled the nation for the majority of its existance. The ACP 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 ACP and SPP.

Communist Party: banned

Fascist Party: banned

Constitution

The Constitution of Ameracadia outlines the role of the government, the basic laws of the nation, and the rights that its citizens have. It is based on absolute truth, biblical law, and protection from the fallibility of man.

Security

Security has been the cornerstone of Ameracadian society since its founding. There are two branches of Ameracadia's National Security Network.

Armed Forces

The Armed Forces have been responsible for Ameracadia's sovereignty for over a century. This national force of 4 million (6 million logistics) including the Army (2,000,000), Navy (700,000), Air Force (1,000,000), and Marines (300,000) are under the authority of the Minister of Defence. The Armed Forces are a priority for Ameracadia and receive the second 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 Brigade

The Badlander Brigade is a special operations force of the Ameracadian Army Special Operations Command, of approximatly 5,000. Chosen at a young age and raised to be perfect soldiers, the Badlanders are a flexible, highly trained and rapidly deployable light infantry force with specialized skills that enables it to be employed against a variety of conventional and special operations targets. The force specializes in airborne, light infantry and direct action operations, conducting raids, infiltration and exfiltration by air, land or sea, airfield seizure, recovery of personnel and special equipment, and support of general purpose forces among others.

4th Badlanders

The 4th Badlander Regiment is comprised of approximately 500 inner city kids who were given the choice between a life of jail and gangs, or a positive way to serve their country and turn their anger into dicipline and strength. These young men are trained extensively in martial arts and covert warfare. Their abilities in hand-to-hand combat and covert/espionage situations has given them the nickname "shirt ninjas".

5th Badlanders

The 5th Badlander Regiment is the most top secret force in the Armed Forces. These men and women were chosen at childhood as having the potential to become the perfect soldiers. The 500 men and women of the 5th 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 5th Badlanders have been victorious in the most dangerous operations, and against overwelming odds. The 5th Badlanders remain Ameracadia'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
  • Hali-21 Assault Rifle (Producer The Macabees)
  • 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)
  • AF-X Redhawk NextGen VTOL Superiority Fighter (in development)
  • 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
  • ASC SVTOL Carrier design under development

The Guardians

The Guardians are carried forth from ancient times, the Guardians were elite warriors of the Ameracadian Celts 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 Ameracadia's first financial priority. The Guardians also use the Hali-21 Assault Rifle, and the M40A1 Sniper Rifle.

Industry

Ameracadia's thriving economy is dominated by its three main industries; Uranium Mining, Automobile Manufacturing, and Pizza Delivery.

Corporations

White Mining and Drilling is Ameracadia's largest corporation. It is headquartered in the White Mountain area and dominates the Uranium Mining and Oil Industries.

Striker Motorworks is Ameracadia's largest Automobile Manufacturer. They currently control a 72% market share, and have developed dominance in most vehicle classes. Striker has also been the main supplier of a number of military contracts for Armed Personal Carriers and All-Terrain Assault Vehicles.

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.

Microcosm, Inc. is Ameracadia's largest supplier of software, hardware, and electronic headware. CEO Thomas Wall was recently brought before the Supreme Court for violation of antitrust laws.

Ameracadia Emergency Station (AES) is Ameracadia's government emergency notification radio station. They broadcast news about emergencies, instructions in the event of an emergency, and news. In the event of an emergency AES updates are played on other stations, television, and from loudspeakers around city centers.

Ameracadia Broadcast Company (ABC) is Ameracadia's main television channel. They broadcast a mix of entertainment, information, and news.

Albion News Network (ANN) is one of Ameracadia's all news network.

Wendy's Weapons manufactures all manor of weapons. Anne-Marie Steele, CEO of Wendy's Weapons is being charged with conspiracy to aid terrorists.

Exports

• Automobiles
• Pizza Franchises
• Fish
• Inromation Technology

Foreign Relations

Minister of Foreign Affairs: Angus Drake

Great Lake Union

Ameracadia is the founding member of the Great Lake Union. They are in charge of Air Defence and the Nuclear Power Commission.

Embassies

All residents of the Great Lake Nations have embassies in Ameracadia.

International Embassy List: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=413023