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*Infantry (Motto: My brother is my strength) | *Infantry (Motto: My brother is my strength) | ||
The Norausan Armed Forces prides itself in its infantry, especially its light, mechanized, and special forces elements. Extremely well-disciplined and highly mobile, Norausan infantry elements are known to "run down" any other ground-based force, including cavalry, mechanized infantry, and short-range airborne forces. Norausan light infantry is a master of fighting in montane or forested regions. Norausan mechanized infantry are often transported and supported by M31 IFVs and the various M6A Light Vehicle variants. | The Norausan Armed Forces prides itself in its infantry, especially its light, mechanized, and special forces elements. Extremely well-disciplined and highly mobile, Norausan infantry elements are known to "run down" any other ground-based force, including cavalry, mechanized infantry, and short-range airborne forces. Norausan light infantry is a master of fighting in montane or forested regions. Norausan mechanized infantry are often transported and supported by M31 IFVs and the various M6A Light Vehicle variants. | ||
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*Armor (Motto: Rolling Thunder) | *Armor (Motto: Rolling Thunder) | ||
Norausan armor, like its infantry, is extraordinarily formidable, specializing in fast attacks and reaction maneuvers. The NorArms flagship armored vehicle, the M42 Lamorak Medium Tank, is highly mobile and maneuverable. While it is not, one-on-one, the most powerful tank encountered, the iron-hard discipline of Norausan tankers, coupled with their superior mobility, allows them to stand up to heavier armed and armored opponents. | Norausan armor, like its infantry, is extraordinarily formidable, specializing in fast attacks and reaction maneuvers. The NorArms flagship armored vehicle, the M42 Lamorak Medium Tank, is highly mobile and maneuverable. While it is not, one-on-one, the most powerful tank encountered, the iron-hard discipline of Norausan tankers, coupled with their superior mobility, allows them to stand up to heavier armed and armored opponents. | ||
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| + | *Imperial Guard (Motto: Noster Imperator, Noster Amicus, Procul Semper Fidelis) | ||
| + | --An elite unit consisting of a heavily reinforced regiment. Directly responsible for the safety of the Imperial Family. Divided into Gold, Silver, Steel, and Bronze battalions. Each battalion is responsible for a member of the royal family, doubling up if there are open slots. In the history of its formation, there has been only one known assassination of one of the imperial heirs, but only after every single member of Steel and Bronze battalions had been killed. Superbly trained and equiped, the Imperial Guard Regiment is under command of the Emperor or Empress. | ||
Revision as of 04:00, 30 March 2007
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| Flag of Norausa | |
| Motto: "In Fury Born, in Victory Forged, in Peace Triumphant" | |
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| Region | Nova Caliburn |
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| Capital | Imperial City, throneworld Artorius |
| Official Language(s) | Terran |
| Leader | Emperor Aaron Vancaster |
| Population | Approximately 10 million |
| Currency | Energy Credit |
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Contents
The Empire of Norausa
Founding
The Constitutional Monarchy of Norausa was founded in the mid-1800s in the western portion of the region commonly known as the "United States of America." Bordered on the north by a formidable mountain range, and to the west by the Pacific Ocean, Norausa enjoyed a very good defensive position that allowed the budding nation to get its roots planted. Since then Norausa has grown in industrial might and technology, though its population is very small compared to similarly-aged nations.
Pre-Nova Caliburn
Government
Norausa features a constitutional monarchy, though is has many features of American-esque republics. A hereditary ruler is appointed at the current monarch's death or abdication. The emperor or empress holds formidable political power, though has limited military power. Has the ability to appoint and dismiss cabinet members, prime ministers, House of Lords legislators, and advisers. Though it is unprecedented, a monarch may dismiss one of the mentioned members even though the legislature does not agree.
There is a bicameral legislative branch, with the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The House of Lords feature hereditary, life-appointed aristocratic members and meritocratic members appointed by the Commons or the king/queen. If a monarch can command a 25%+ vote in the Lords, he/she can dismiss a Lords member. The Prime Minister is the leader of the House of Lords, and is appointed by the ruling monarch. The Prime Minister can be dismissed by the monarch or a 75% vote from both houses. The House of Commons is representational by population of province/state, and members serve 3-year terms. They cannot be dismissed by the monarch.
The Royal Courts consist of judges variously appointed by monarch or legislature. They serve life terms, and can only be dismissed by 50% vote from both houses plus a dismissal by the monarch, or by a 66% vote from both houses. The High Royal Court, the highest authority in legal matters, consists of three monarch-appointed members, three-Lords appointed members, and three Commons-appointed members. The High Royal Court ensures that the other two branches do not step out of their consitutional bounds. Local courts are governed by local legislatures.
The Norau Constitution is very similar to that of the American United States, in that it guarantees several basic rights as well as outlines the workings of the government.
Economy
Norausa embraces a free-market, capitalist economy, with minimal government interference. There are measures guarding against monopolies and illegal procedures, however.
Military
The Norausan military is very disciplined, well-equiped, but rather small, consisting of no more than ten army groups, as befitting the small national population. Norausan military tactics revolves around its lightning fast infantry and armor, with the Norausan mechanized and light infantry deemed to be one of the best in the world. The Norausan Navy and Air Force, by comparison, are also well-trained and well-equiped, but far less prestigious than the ground forces.
- Infantry (Motto: My brother is my strength)
The Norausan Armed Forces prides itself in its infantry, especially its light, mechanized, and special forces elements. Extremely well-disciplined and highly mobile, Norausan infantry elements are known to "run down" any other ground-based force, including cavalry, mechanized infantry, and short-range airborne forces. Norausan light infantry is a master of fighting in montane or forested regions. Norausan mechanized infantry are often transported and supported by M31 IFVs and the various M6A Light Vehicle variants.
- Armor (Motto: Rolling Thunder)
Norausan armor, like its infantry, is extraordinarily formidable, specializing in fast attacks and reaction maneuvers. The NorArms flagship armored vehicle, the M42 Lamorak Medium Tank, is highly mobile and maneuverable. While it is not, one-on-one, the most powerful tank encountered, the iron-hard discipline of Norausan tankers, coupled with their superior mobility, allows them to stand up to heavier armed and armored opponents.
- Imperial Guard (Motto: Noster Imperator, Noster Amicus, Procul Semper Fidelis)
--An elite unit consisting of a heavily reinforced regiment. Directly responsible for the safety of the Imperial Family. Divided into Gold, Silver, Steel, and Bronze battalions. Each battalion is responsible for a member of the royal family, doubling up if there are open slots. In the history of its formation, there has been only one known assassination of one of the imperial heirs, but only after every single member of Steel and Bronze battalions had been killed. Superbly trained and equiped, the Imperial Guard Regiment is under command of the Emperor or Empress.
