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===The Mushif Incident=== | ===The Mushif Incident=== | ||
For the first few years after the new government was in place, all seemed well in Cruhad. Then tragedy struck. A group of heavily armed men, claiming to be from the regional terrorist syndicate Lemonade Stickups, captured the city of Mushif in northern Cruhad. When the Cruhadi military arrived, the terrorists revealed that they had a nuclear weapon and would detonate it if the Cruhadi military tried to retake the city. Days of stalemate followed, as the army could not take the chance of a nuclear detonation, which would claim a vast number of lives. Finally, the military planners came to their grim conclusion. They ordered the go-ahead on operation magic carpet. Operation magic carpet entailed that a large amount of bombers would carpet bomb the target until there was nothing left. The plan worked with grim efficiency. When it was over, Mushif was completely leveled and the terrorists were dead - along with thousands of Cruhadi civilians. The whole country as well as the region at large mourned the loss of these brave "martyrs". | For the first few years after the new government was in place, all seemed well in Cruhad. Then tragedy struck. A group of heavily armed men, claiming to be from the regional terrorist syndicate Lemonade Stickups, captured the city of Mushif in northern Cruhad. When the Cruhadi military arrived, the terrorists revealed that they had a nuclear weapon and would detonate it if the Cruhadi military tried to retake the city. Days of stalemate followed, as the army could not take the chance of a nuclear detonation, which would claim a vast number of lives. Finally, the military planners came to their grim conclusion. They ordered the go-ahead on operation magic carpet. Operation magic carpet entailed that a large amount of bombers would carpet bomb the target until there was nothing left. The plan worked with grim efficiency. When it was over, Mushif was completely leveled and the terrorists were dead - along with thousands of Cruhadi civilians. The whole country as well as the region at large mourned the loss of these brave "martyrs". | ||
| + | ===Recent History=== | ||
| + | In recent times Cruhad has been mostly involved in crushing rebellions both at home and abroad. The high clerics, aiming to get their power back, have started a rebellion. The Cruhadi army managed to push them out of Cruhad, using massive artillery barrages, but their advance stopped at the border between Cruhad and the nuetral territory north of Cruhad, where the clerics have gained a large following. | ||
| + | The Cruhadi army also assisted in the Oltrmarian rebellion a long with many other countries in the region. Thanks to the bravery and the unity of the many nations in Menotomy, the Oltramrian rebels failed to overthrow the Emperor of Oltramar. | ||
Revision as of 19:57, 2 April 2005
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| Flag of Cruhad | |
| Motto: Deus Maximus | |
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| Region | Menotomy |
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| Capital | El-Hattal |
| Official Language(s) | English, Arabic |
| Leader | Barry Al-Dar, Rahman Al'Saud |
| Population | 1,770,000,000 |
| Currency | Gold Piece |
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The People
The Cruhadi people are almost enirely of Arab descent, with Arabs making up 98% of the population. A small slavic minority once held power but this is no longer the case. The society is very urban, as the Cruhad is relatively small, and lax industrial control laws have allowed the pollution of much of the countryside. The small amount of rural farmers and ranchers do get generous government subsidies however.
Racial tensions have never been extreme to the relative homogenous nature of the country. This has infact led to high nationalism and a sense of national pride, which has occasional become a hindrance in international affairs.
The Geography
Cruhad has the misfortune to be situated in a very arid section of Menotomy. However, due to the difficulty of living in these conditions, Cruhadis are hard-nosed, and hard-working. Most of the fertile land borders the Saleh River which flows through the middle of the country. The capital, El-Hattal is built on the coast where the Saleh meets the ocean.
Mountains on the border with Polska and Baltoslavia contain uranium deposits.
The Government
The current government of Cruhad is a single party republic. A senate is elected by the people every 5 years. Two consuls are then elected by the senate to be the executive branch. A unanimous decision between both consuls is needed to pass any bill. The serving consuls are Barry Al-Dar and Rahman Al'Saud, who were former leaders in the glorious revolution. They have been the only two consuls in Cruhadi history and have been serving for the past three senates.
History
Early History
Before Cruhad was formed, only nomadic tribes lived in the vast deserts that now make up most of Cruhad. Then these tribes banded together to form a group of nine tribes led by their nine high clerics. The clerics decided to settle down in the desert they called their home. Thus Cruhad was born.
The Cleric Age
For many years these nomads turned Cruhadis were content to live under the benevolent of the nine high clerics. For years the clerics ruled wisely and justly. They did not overly opress the citizens and the average Cruhadi lived a good life.
This peace and tranquility did not last however. Following an economic recession and more oppressive laws being put into place, a growing majority of the populace grew displeased. Even members of the government such as popular foreign minister Barry Al-Dar, and high ranking military figures such as Rahman Al'Saud, became disillusioned with the high clerics, although took care to hide their feelings. This anger came to a head when the high clerics went against popular sentiment and declared war on the theretofore allied state of Burgia.
The Glorious Revolution
After the declaration of war on Burgia, Al-Dar and Al'Saud knew they had to do something. So they devised an ingenious plot. Feignin obediency, Al'Saud's 1st legion "marched" towards Burgia, but actually stayed hidden withing the country. Al-Dar then led a crack team of commandos and captured the high clerics, forcing them to abdicate. Al'Saud's legion swiftly destroyed any pro-cleric resistance. The tyrranous high clerics had been brought down with little bloodshed. The Cruhadi people rejoiced. The knew government was quickly assembled and Al-Dar and Al'Saud were elected as consuls.
The Mushif Incident
For the first few years after the new government was in place, all seemed well in Cruhad. Then tragedy struck. A group of heavily armed men, claiming to be from the regional terrorist syndicate Lemonade Stickups, captured the city of Mushif in northern Cruhad. When the Cruhadi military arrived, the terrorists revealed that they had a nuclear weapon and would detonate it if the Cruhadi military tried to retake the city. Days of stalemate followed, as the army could not take the chance of a nuclear detonation, which would claim a vast number of lives. Finally, the military planners came to their grim conclusion. They ordered the go-ahead on operation magic carpet. Operation magic carpet entailed that a large amount of bombers would carpet bomb the target until there was nothing left. The plan worked with grim efficiency. When it was over, Mushif was completely leveled and the terrorists were dead - along with thousands of Cruhadi civilians. The whole country as well as the region at large mourned the loss of these brave "martyrs".
Recent History
In recent times Cruhad has been mostly involved in crushing rebellions both at home and abroad. The high clerics, aiming to get their power back, have started a rebellion. The Cruhadi army managed to push them out of Cruhad, using massive artillery barrages, but their advance stopped at the border between Cruhad and the nuetral territory north of Cruhad, where the clerics have gained a large following. The Cruhadi army also assisted in the Oltrmarian rebellion a long with many other countries in the region. Thanks to the bravery and the unity of the many nations in Menotomy, the Oltramrian rebels failed to overthrow the Emperor of Oltramar.
