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== '''Economy''' ==
 
== '''Economy''' ==
 
The Punjabean economy is quite strong and is led by a large Information Technology industry, followed by Book publishing and beef-based Agriculture. Punjabea also has a large space mining sector which supplies the country with minerals at a very cheap cost.
 
The Punjabean economy is quite strong and is led by a large Information Technology industry, followed by Book publishing and beef-based Agriculture. Punjabea also has a large space mining sector which supplies the country with minerals at a very cheap cost.
Since moving to the Axis of Absurdity, a large spacecraft industry has developed, fueled mainly by the obtaining of engineers from The Deafening Metal Empire of Audio Assault. While the fastest ships available to Punjabea can obtain Warp 40, the fastest a Punjabean ship has travelled is Warp 8. However, with the new technology this is increasing every week.
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Since moving to the [[Axis of Absurdity]], a large spacecraft industry has developed, fueled mainly by the obtaining of engineers from The Deafening Metal Empire of [[Audio Assault]].<br>
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The three largest employers in Punjabea are:<br>
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Punjabcomp: manufacturer of computers and software.<br>
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[[Olympus Corp]]: manufacturer of intergalactic spacecraft.<br>
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OmniFarm: Producers of meat products.<br>
  
 
== '''Technology''' ==
 
== '''Technology''' ==
Punjabea has developed much advanced technology and has pumped massive investment into research. Its greatest advances have been in space technology. The pride of Punjabean engineering is the Punjabean Space Elevator (PSE). This was constructed in late 2005 and was joined up with the Punjabean Space Platform, which now forms the top. This has greatly fuelled its advancements in space as access to and from space is now cheap and very safe. It is vital to the transportation of materials to and from its colonies on Mars, the Moon and its mining colonies in the Solar System Asteroid belt beyond Mars. Upon moving to the Axis of Absurdity, it has obtained much space technology. So far, this technology has doubled the speed of all Punjabean craft and increased capacity 10-fold. Since the donation of 50 spacecraft engineers from Galactica Industries, Punjabea has set up a new spacecraft company called the Olympus Corporation. At present, there are two classes, Alpha and Beta. The Alpha class comprises the ships built prior to the setup of Olympus Corp and is now discontinued, the Beta class comprises all craft built since by Olympus Corp. Punjabea has produced the following space craft:
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Punjabea has developed much advanced technology and has pumped massive investment into research. Its greatest advances have been in space technology. The pride of Punjabean engineering is the Punjabean Space Elevator (PSE). This was constructed in late 2005 and was joined up with the Punjabean Space Platform, which now forms the top. This has greatly fuelled its advancements in space as access to and from space is now cheap and very safe. It is vital to the transportation of materials to and from its colonies on Mars, the Moon and its mining colonies in the Solar System Asteroid belt beyond Mars. Upon moving to the Axis of Absurdity, it has obtained much space technology. Since the donation of 50 spacecraft engineers from Galactica Industries, Punjabea has set up a new spacecraft company called the Olympus Corporation. At present, there are two classes, Alpha and Beta. The Alpha class comprises the ships built prior to the setup of Olympus Corp and is now discontinued, the Beta class comprises all craft built since by Olympus Corp. For details of Punjabean spacecraft, see [[Olympus Corp]].
 
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'''Scout craft:'''
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* Hermes Mark I (discontinued)
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''Class:'' Alpha<br>
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''Max. Speed:'' Warp 4.5<br>
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* Hermes Mark II (discontinued)
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''Class:'' Alpha<br>
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''Max. Speed:'' Warp 6.25<br>
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* Hermes Mark III
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''Class:'' Beta<br>
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''Max. Speed:'' Warp 75<br>
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(The Hermes Mark III was the first Beta class craft built with the new technologies learned from Galactica Industries.)
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* Hermes Mark IV
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''Class:'' Beta<br>
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''Max. Speed:'' Warp 91<br>
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'''Transport craft:'''
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* Orion Mark I (discontinued)
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''Class:'' Alpha<br>
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''Capacity:'' 500 people<br>
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''Max. Speed:'' Warp 3.9<br>
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* Orion Mark II (discontinued)
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''Class:'' Alpha<br>
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''Capacity:'' 2000 people<br>
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''Max. Speed:'' Warp 5.5<br>
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* Orion Mark III
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''Class:'' Beta<br>
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''Capacity:'' 20,000 people<br>
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''Max. Speed:'' Warp 30<br>
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'''Cargo craft:'''
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* Hephaestus Mark III (discontinued)
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''Class:'' Alpha<br>
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''Capacity:'' 10,000 tonnes<br>
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''Max. Speed:'' Warp 5<br>
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* Hephaestus Mark IV
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''Class:'' Beta<br>
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''Capacity:'' 50,000 tonnes<br>
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''Max. Speed:'' Warp 20<br>
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* Hephaestus Mark V-X
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''Class:'' Beta<br>
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''Capacity:'' 175,000 tonnes<br>
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''Max. Speed:'' Warp 45<br>
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(The Haphaestus Mark V-X was developed from the Galactica 4000X-3 obtained from the Audio Assault engineering company Galactica Industries. The -X suffix on the name of a ship denotes that it was built using technology from another company's craft.)
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== '''Society''' ==
 
== '''Society''' ==
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== '''Allies''' ==
 
== '''Allies''' ==
Punjabea's chief ally is the Democratic Socialist States of Azmost. Most trade is with Azmost, even though they inhabit different regions, and both nations have supported each other in the past, both economically and militarily. Since moving to the Axis of Absurdity, it has increasingly co-operated with The Deafening Metal Empire of Audio Assault. Just recently, they received a Galactica 4000X-3 cargo cruiser from them and continue to work together in space technology development.
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Punjabea's chief ally is the Democratic Socialist States of Azmost. Most trade is with Azmost, even though they inhabit different regions, and both nations have supported each other in the past, both economically and militarily. Since moving to the Axis of Absurdity, it has increasingly co-operated with The Deafening Metal Empire of [[Audio Assault]]. Just recently, they received a Galactica 4000X-3 cargo cruiser from them and continue to work together in space technology development.
  
 
== '''Military''' ==
 
== '''Military''' ==
Punjabea has a large military comprising an Army, a Navy, an Air Force and a Galactic Army. Its Air Force is famous for its strength and ability. There are currently 2 million people employed in the Punjabean Military. The Galactic Army has recently expanded with the new technologies it has obtained.
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Punjabea has a large military comprising an Army, a Navy, an Air Force and a Galactic Army. Its Air Force is famous for its strength and ability. There are currently 2 million people employed in the Punjabean Military. The Galactic Army has recently expanded with the new technologies it has obtained and is now deemed capable of defending against space attacks. The PSE is also armed with nuclear warheads and gatling lasers to defend against invasions.
The Galactic Army has used the following craft:
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* Ares Mark III (discontinued)
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''Class:'' Alpha<br>
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''Capacity:'' 1000 armed personnel<br>
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''Max. Speed:'' Warp 12<br>
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* Erebus Mark III (discontinued)
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''Class:'' Alpha<br>
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''Capacity:'' 250 armed personnel<br>
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''Max. Speed:'' Warp 12<br>
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* Artemis Mark I
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''Class:'' Beta<br>
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''Type:'' Fighter craft<br>
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''Max. Speed:'' Warp 80<br>
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* Erebus Mark IV-X
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''Class:'' Beta<br>
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''Type:'' APC<br>
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''Capacity:'' 10,000 armed personnel<br>
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''Max. Speed:'' Warp 60<br>
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* Tartarus Mark I
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''Class:'' Beta<br>
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''Type:'' Bomber<br>
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''Max. Speed:'' Warp 50<br>
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Revision as of 17:06, 16 June 2006

Punjabea
punjabea.jpg
Flag of Punjabea
Motto: To boldly go where no state has gone before!
Classified
Region Axis of Absurdity
Capital Two Trees
Official Language(s) English
Leader President Elpharo Gugamende
Population 3.411 billion (June 2006)
Currency The Federal Peso 
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Description

Punjabea is a nation that has gone through many changes in its existance. It is presently a federation. Punjabea is known for its humourous approach to government, its cynicism, its corruption and its hatred of hippies.

History

Foundation

In the late 20th Century in a region known as the Domain of UL, there was a nation known as Grand Malta. A civil war erupted over the interpretation of a historical event and two nations were formed: The United Socialist States of Azmost and The Dictatorship of Punjabea.

The Dictatorship of Punjabea

The nation's founding leader was known as El Presidente. A shadowy, powerful figure, he ruled with an iron fist, but was beloved by all his people. He built Punjabea up from the ruins of grand Malta. He also diffused the near-war with Azmost after the nations' creation, by executing his foreign minister Richard M. Nixon, whom had tried to invade Azmost. Following his death, the nation entered a week of mourning.

The Republic of Punjabea

After El Presidente's death, the people elected Alphonso Dimatezzi as their president. Despite rumours of election fixing, he was sworn in. At first, he introduced liberal reforms, but after a short period, he became a dictator through his control of the military.

The New Dictatorship of Punjabea

Dimatezzi ruled for a long period and was not loved by the people as El Presidente had been. There was desent throughout the nation. He was ruler during the collapse of the Grand Alliance and it is said that he created the collapse through his idiotic diplomacy and his deception through the creation of New Gurthy. A civil war erupted between Dimatezzi's government and a group of royal communists led by Elpharo Gugamende. The war ended in victory for the royal communists and a new state was formed.

The Royal Communist Paradiso of Punjabea

Elpharo Gugamende resigned Punjabea from the position of Delegate after the scandal and established a communist monarchy with himself as Secretary of Punjabea who wished to rebuild Punjabea after the idiocracy of Dimatezzi. After a period of reform and rebuilding, he decided to make Punjabea a federal democracy. An election was held and he was swept back into office.

The Galactic Federation of Punjabea

This is the state that exists today. It continues to expand into outer space and has established colonies on the Moon and Mars. It has also created the first space elevator and had created a galactic alliance with Saorstat before Saorstat's demise. In April 2006, President Elpharo Gugamende initiated Emergency Domain Collapse Contingency Plan Omega ZZ9 and Punjabea lifted off and settled in the Axis of Absurdity. Punjabea left because they felt that the Domain had collapsed and was now without activity. Punjabea has since rose to the rank of "Vassal" in the Axis of Absurdity and has adapted well to life there. In a recent poll, Punjabean citizens reported a 28% increase in happiness since moving to the Axis.

Government

Punjabea presently has a federal government. Each state has its own powers concerning education and welfare, while the federal government manages international affairs. The space colonies are separate states with the same powers as the Earth based states. The Punjabean government is riddled with red tape, but much has been reduced since the Federation was established, for example, the Department of Red Tape is no longer necessary.

Geography

Punjabea is an island state, off the coast of the Axis of Absurdity's main continent. Its highest mountain is Mt. Tuprende (5,648m). Its main river is the Phedaro river. This is a major water source and shipping channel that runs through Two Trees. Punjabea has also established colonies on the Moon and Mars. The Punjabean Lunar Colony (PLC) has a population of 25,000 and is involved in extensive space research. The Punjabean Martian Colony (PMC) has a population of 50,000 people and is involved in agricultural and space craft research.

Economy

The Punjabean economy is quite strong and is led by a large Information Technology industry, followed by Book publishing and beef-based Agriculture. Punjabea also has a large space mining sector which supplies the country with minerals at a very cheap cost. Since moving to the Axis of Absurdity, a large spacecraft industry has developed, fueled mainly by the obtaining of engineers from The Deafening Metal Empire of Audio Assault.
The three largest employers in Punjabea are:
Punjabcomp: manufacturer of computers and software.
Olympus Corp: manufacturer of intergalactic spacecraft.
OmniFarm: Producers of meat products.

Technology

Punjabea has developed much advanced technology and has pumped massive investment into research. Its greatest advances have been in space technology. The pride of Punjabean engineering is the Punjabean Space Elevator (PSE). This was constructed in late 2005 and was joined up with the Punjabean Space Platform, which now forms the top. This has greatly fuelled its advancements in space as access to and from space is now cheap and very safe. It is vital to the transportation of materials to and from its colonies on Mars, the Moon and its mining colonies in the Solar System Asteroid belt beyond Mars. Upon moving to the Axis of Absurdity, it has obtained much space technology. Since the donation of 50 spacecraft engineers from Galactica Industries, Punjabea has set up a new spacecraft company called the Olympus Corporation. At present, there are two classes, Alpha and Beta. The Alpha class comprises the ships built prior to the setup of Olympus Corp and is now discontinued, the Beta class comprises all craft built since by Olympus Corp. For details of Punjabean spacecraft, see Olympus Corp.

Society

The Punjabean people are a hard working people who will put up with a lot. And they have. Crime is virtually non-existent due to the government's excellent policies in education and police enforcement.

Allies

Punjabea's chief ally is the Democratic Socialist States of Azmost. Most trade is with Azmost, even though they inhabit different regions, and both nations have supported each other in the past, both economically and militarily. Since moving to the Axis of Absurdity, it has increasingly co-operated with The Deafening Metal Empire of Audio Assault. Just recently, they received a Galactica 4000X-3 cargo cruiser from them and continue to work together in space technology development.

Military

Punjabea has a large military comprising an Army, a Navy, an Air Force and a Galactic Army. Its Air Force is famous for its strength and ability. There are currently 2 million people employed in the Punjabean Military. The Galactic Army has recently expanded with the new technologies it has obtained and is now deemed capable of defending against space attacks. The PSE is also armed with nuclear warheads and gatling lasers to defend against invasions.