Odhinnia

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Odhinnia
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Flag of Odhinnia
Motto: Bless Us Allfather
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Region Scandinavia
Capital Aldgud/Aldegud
Official Language(s) Odhinnian Old Norse
Leader King Erikr Haakon
Population 5 billion+
Currency Wergeld 
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The Armorclad Norse Empire of Odhinnia is a massive and economically powerful nation which is a part of the Region of Scandinavia. Its capital is Aldgud (also commonly seen as Aldegud).

Government

Odhinnia has a Monarchial Government system. There is one King of Odhinnia. There are no elections held within the Odhinnian borders; all positions are appointed by the King and his staff. Odhinnia has two provinces that are not under direct rule of the King. The first is Oricos, a nation that merged with the Odhinnian borders and follows as the King asks. Secondly there is the region of Askjavik, which is a Constitutional Monarchy Experimental Province.

Erikr Haakon

Erikr Haakon is the current King of Odhinnia. Haakon was exiled as a prince during the Communist Revolution, where the Odhinnian Communist Party seized power and killed Odhinnian King Haakon the Wise (Real name Kori Haakon). With the help of the nations of Nordic Heathens(CTE) and Wehrwolves and Odhinnians still loyal to the Crown, Erikr Haakon was able to obtain a force powerful enough to drive the communist forces from the Odhinnian borders. With the Communist threat removed Erikr Haakon assumed his rightful place on the throne, refounding the Haakon Dynasty in Odhinnia.

Erikr Haakon has one wife, Queen Heið; and a young son, Crown-Prince Valdemar.

Economy

Odhinnia has a strong economy. Industry is one of Odhinnia's main concerns, next to safetey of its citizens. Forms of Monopolizations are legal and small buisness tend to be switfly bought out by larger corperations.

The center of Odhinnia's economy focuses on the Arms Manufacturing industry, followed by Uranium Mining and Beef-Based Agriculture. Odhinnia armaments are top of the line and world known for their dependability and knock-down power. Many nations armies are comprised fully of Odhinnian made equipment (guns, tanks, ect.). Also, Uranium mining is a large part of the Odhinnian Economy. Uranium is mined and sold with strict background checks and records of all purchases. Just as famous as Odhinnian weaponry is the Odhinnian beef market. Odhinnian beef is first choice for many of the worlds best chefs.

Healthcare

All Working, Elderly, and Disabled Odhinnian citizens recieve free basic healthcare. Shots to prevent sickness are routinely administered by the government.

Media

The Odhinnian Media is under strict Government control. Anti-Government propaganda, especially communist propaganda, is strictly illegal

Education

Education is free on the primary levels. Students that pass the Odhinnian Academic Excellence test recieve free secondary learning. Most Odhinnian citizens, however, get by with just a highschool education.

Religion

The Old Norse Polytheist belief set is the most common belief set amongst Odhinnian citizens. Also called Forn Siðr or Old Custom. 93% of the population follow this religion.

The First South Onderon Christian Church is the second choice of most Odhinnian holding with 5% of the population.

The other 2% of the poplation are some form of Prodistant,Catholic,Orthodox Christianity,or are Athiests

Law and Order

Law and Order is a major part of Odhinnian life. Crime in Odhinnia is totally unknown aside from T.V. shows. The Odhinnian Police force is nothing more than a branch of the Odhinnian army, Odhinnian police officers have the same training and equipment as the main military, but with differnt uniforms.

Odhinnian Police Officers IF spotting a criminal have the right to shoot on sight and ask questions if the criminal is still alive.

In incidents where there are crime in Odhinnia it is most commonly tourist youths misbehaving and acting up.


Military

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The Odhinnian Military is massive and is comprised of near half of the Odhinnian Populace. If not in school at age 12 children are taken into the military and given training for battle and for marketable job skills.

Odhinnian has a arsenal of Weapons of Mass-Destruction ranging from nuclear to biochemical weapons technology capeabilities.

Due to a conflict with Commander Data of The Dominion of Lt Commander Data, A previously unknown Odhinnian Super-Weapon was revealed: The Bitfrost Satellite Weapons System. This Series of Satellite Weaponry can emanate highly concentrated electromagneticpulse waves to precise locations for both offensive and defensive purposes. The Bitfrost Satellite Weapons System was designed for usage against enemies that rely heavily on computer technologies to manage their armies as well as their entire nation. Side effects include but may not be limited to: Some brain damage to those exposed to prolonged EMP waves, Failure of Pacemakers, incapacitation of electronic circuitry.

It is rumored that Odhinnia has a genetic embryo enhancement program that breeds super-soldiers.

The Most noteable of Odhinnia's Military actions was the Liberation of South Onderon from the Bezukhov Regime. Even after the Scandinavia-Fennoscandia Split, The people of South Onderon cheer the name of Odhinnia for their liberation, and celebrate 'Liberation Day' annually. A second reason for the Liberation of South Onderon was to capture Bezukhov and have him tried for war crimes. Bezukhov was behind the Assasination of Several Trader Kings government officials, and an attempt on the life of Frestonia's Prime Minister, Rodfram Kynard, as well as Viceroy of Truella, Hans Amundsen. The Trader Kings retained a friendly relationship with Odhinnia after the South Onderon Incident; however, Frestonia failed to show any gratitude towards Odhinnia for their job well done.

Alliances

Odhinnia is a proud founding member of the Scandinavian Syndicate.