Difference between revisions of "Alaros"
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==Government== | ==Government== | ||
| − | Head of state is the Grand Duke Alaros, who holds absolute power | + | Head of state is the Grand Duke Alaros, who holds absolute power. Top positions of armed forces, various government ministries and other agencies are held by important nobles. |
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==Military== | ==Military== | ||
| − | Due to the terrain, most of the army consists of infantry formations. Some armoured elements exist, as does small air force. Infantry training emphasizes marksmanship and wilderness survival | + | Due to the terrain, most of the army consists of infantry formations. Some armoured elements exist, as does small air force. Infantry training emphasizes marksmanship, bayonet fighting, crowd control and wilderness survival. During training every attempt is made to instill loyalty for the Duke. |
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===Compulsory service=== | ===Compulsory service=== | ||
All male citizens are expected to serve at minimum twelve months. Those who show dedication, loyalty and ability stand to be chosen for service in the ducal guard which acts as bodyguard for the Grand Duke and his family as well as a military police in the capital city. | All male citizens are expected to serve at minimum twelve months. Those who show dedication, loyalty and ability stand to be chosen for service in the ducal guard which acts as bodyguard for the Grand Duke and his family as well as a military police in the capital city. | ||
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| + | ===Infantry Rifle=== | ||
| + | The standard issue service rifle is the Infantry Rifle. It is large caliber, long-barreled, single-shot, clip-fed, self-loading rifle of conventional design, firing caseless ammunition. It should be noted that the ammunition is of large enough caliber to deter any wywern from having a feast at the expense of man carrying this weapon. | ||
Revision as of 16:55, 4 June 2007
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| Flag of Alaros | |
| Motto: For the Duke! | |
| No Map Available | |
| Region | Region |
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| Capital | |
| Official Language(s) | English, Finnish |
| Leader | The Grand Duke Alaros |
| Population | |
| Currency | The silver piece |
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Geography
Heavily forested terrain with rolling hills.
Government
Head of state is the Grand Duke Alaros, who holds absolute power. Top positions of armed forces, various government ministries and other agencies are held by important nobles.
Society
Small privileged nobility. Normal citizens do not have any political power.
Military
Due to the terrain, most of the army consists of infantry formations. Some armoured elements exist, as does small air force. Infantry training emphasizes marksmanship, bayonet fighting, crowd control and wilderness survival. During training every attempt is made to instill loyalty for the Duke.
Compulsory service
All male citizens are expected to serve at minimum twelve months. Those who show dedication, loyalty and ability stand to be chosen for service in the ducal guard which acts as bodyguard for the Grand Duke and his family as well as a military police in the capital city.
Infantry Rifle
The standard issue service rifle is the Infantry Rifle. It is large caliber, long-barreled, single-shot, clip-fed, self-loading rifle of conventional design, firing caseless ammunition. It should be noted that the ammunition is of large enough caliber to deter any wywern from having a feast at the expense of man carrying this weapon.
