JEDCJT Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 (edited) OOC: This is a work in progress (WIP). Things will be updated as they come. As stated in the title, no OOC will be permitted. Any complaints/comments can be PMed to me or communicated through IRC. Thanks. Also, the factbook is sort of based on Lynneth’s factbook, because it simply is awesome, so credit must go to him. =3Notice: Links have been updated. They are for so viewers can access information quickly and easier. Here they are: Lands, Population, and Density Gross Domestic Product and government expenditure Demographics of New England National Wonders Improvements The Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard) Police forces in New England Diplomatic relations (treaties/agreements and embassies) Weaponry and Equipment of the Armed Forces List of New England cities by Population Compilation of the Army Compilation of the Navy Compilation of the Air Force Projects, Institutions, Acts, and Resolutions Government and Politics Economy Culture Factbook of the New Englander Region of the Federated States of America (formerly the Republic of New England) Map of the New Englander Region of the Federated States of America Darker blue denote states, lighter blue denote territories Flag Federated States of America: New England: Coat of Arms National Anthem Official: God is with us, What you can do for your country Unofficial: Hymn of New England, The Revolution of 1775, The Fateful Bunker Hill Motto Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem (meaning, “By the sword it seeks peace but only under liberty” in Latin) Capital Boston (609,023) [spiritual] 42° 21′ 28″ N, 71° 3′ 42″ W Washington, F.D. (591,833) [official] 38° 53′ 42.4″ N, 77° 2′ 12″ W Largest city New York City (8,363,710) 40° 43′ 0″ N, 74° 0′ 0″ W Government Federal republic President Lyndon Johnson Vice President (vacant) Speaker of the House Samuel Rayburn Chief Justice Byron White Currency Federated States Dollar ($) (FSD) Official Language None, at federal level National Language English (de facto) Demonym New Englander, American, Yankee (unofficial) Area 669,280 (1,724,453 km2) Time Zone UTC-4 to UTC -5 -Summer DST (UTC-3 to -5) Internet TLD .fs .ne .gov .mil .edu Calling Code +1 Edited April 6, 2010 by JEDCJT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted June 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 (edited) Lands, Population, and Density Lands: States (including their capitals and populations): Massachusetts Boston, 6,497,967 Governor: Deval Patrick New York New York City, 19,490,297 Governor: David Paterson Connecticut Hartford, 3,501,252 Governor: M. Jodi Rell Vermont Montpelier, 621,270 Governor: Jim Douglas New Hampshire Concord, 1,315,809 Governor: John Lynch Maine Fitzgerald (formerly Portland), 1,316,456 Governor: Angus King New Brunswick Fredericton, 748,319 Governor: Shawn Graham Prince Edward Island Charlottetown, 140,402 Governor: Robert Ghiz Newfoundland St. John's, 508,990 Governor: Danny Williams Pennsylvania Philadelphia, 12,448,279 Governor: Edward Rendell New Jersey Trenton, 8,682,661 Governor: Jon Corzine Territories (including their capital and populations): Maryland Baltimore, 5,633,597 Governor: Martin O'Malley Virginia Richmond, 7,769,089 Governor: Timothy Kaine Delaware Dover, 873,092 Governor: Jack Markell Ohio Columbus, 11,485,910 Governor: Ted Strickland West Virginia Charleston, 1,812,035 Governor: Joe Manchin New Columbia Washington City, 591,833 Governor: Adrian Fenty Bases Guantánamo Bay Bermuda Population: Total: 83,505,095 Density: 198.64/sq mi (76.69/km2) Edited September 2, 2009 by JEDCJT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted June 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 (edited) Gross Domestic Product and government expenditure GDP: $1,208,172,462,100 ($1.208 trillion) - [old GDP formula] $2,039,003,510,330 ($2.039 trillion) - [new GDP formula] $3,020,369,446,890 ($3.020 trillion) - [updated] GDP per capita: $34,331 per capita - [old formula] $24,134 per capita - [new formula] $35,749 per capita - [updated] Tax rate: 30% Government budget: Mandatory civilian upkeep costs: 18% Infrastructure: 17% Health care: 15% Education: 15% Land projects: 13% Government research and development: 10% Military: 8% Police: 8% Transportation: 6% Miscellaneous spending: 5% Unassigned: 3% Total spending: $362,451,738,630 (or around $363 billion) - [old formula] $611,701,053,099 (or around $612 billion) - [new formula] $906,110,834,067 (or around $906 billion) - [updated] Edited August 18, 2009 by JEDCJT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted June 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 (edited) Demographics of New England Age structure 0-18 years 27.4% 11,490,374 11,152,42319-64 years 60.1% 24,839,486 25,092,95065 years and over 12.6% 4,393,378 6,083,139Birth rate 14.20/1,000 populationDeath rate 7.30/1,000 populationNet migration rate 3.5 migrants/1,000 populationSex ratio at birth 1.05 under 18 years 1.0519-64 years 165 years and over 0.72total population 0.97Infant mortality rate Total population: 6.40/1,000 live births Male: 7.00/1,000 live births Female: 5.70/1,000 live births Life expectancy at birth Total population: 78.10 years Male: 75.20 years Female: 81.00 years Literacy Aged 14 years & above Total 99% Male 99% Female 99% Education Total 84,488,046 100.0%Primary 10,561,006 12.5%Secondary 42,244 0.05%Post-Secondary 50,693 0.06%(OOC: Some of the information above may not make sense, so please forgive me. If you find any mistakes/miscalculations/etc, let me know through PM, k? ) Edited July 30, 2009 by JEDCJT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted June 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 (edited) National Wonders Central Intelligence Agency (State Intelligence Agency): The State Intelligence Agency (SIA), a part of the Department of State Security (DSS), is a federal intelligence agency established to collect and analyze information pertaining to foreign countries, governments, institutions, and persons, in order to assist the federal government to formulate appropriate policies. Foreign Air Force Base: A Foreign Air Force Base, as its name suggests, is an Air Force base established and maintained within the territory of a foreign country. The Republic of New England currently maintains no such bases. Great Temple: New England is a Christian nation, and as such, a Great Temple has been established in Boston, praising Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Internet: The Internet is widespread in New England, and the public has wide (and often free) access to the Internet. The federal government utilizes the Internet for civilian and military purposes, and as do civilians (businessmen, corporation leaders, etc). The Internet contributes to the success of the national economy, and plays a crucial role in the nation’s social fabric. Interstate System (National Highway System): The National Highway System is a nationwide system of highways (also called freeways or expressways) and other roads, used to provide transportation around the nation. It contributes to the nation’s economy, defense, and mobilization. It lies under the responsibility and jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation and is maintained by the government-owned National Highway System Corporation. National Research Lab (New England Institute of Technology): The New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) is a private, government-subsidized institute. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, a few blocks away from the Massachusetts State House, the NEIT (sometimes called the ‘NET’) aims to further the nation in the field of technology research and development for commence and military purposes. Social Security System: Social Security, authorized through the National Social Security Act, plays a fundamental part in the social, political, and economic sphere of New England. The government levies a payroll tax on the wages of working people. That revenue (unemployment benefits) goes to the poor, elderly, unemployed, and disabled people. Strategic Defensive Initiative: With the advent of nuclear weapons in the world, there was a necessity for New England to protect itself from the possibility of a nuclear attack. And so the Strategic Defensive Initiative (SDI) was established. It comprises mainly of military satellites that are connected to their bases and headquarters on ground level. It utilizes lasers and missiles to achieve its purpose – that is, to intercept nuclear weapons long before they reach New England itself. Stock Market (New York Stock Exchange): The New York Stock Exchange, headquartered at Wall Street, New York City, is the largest stock exchange in New England, if not the world. It is currently operated by NYSE Euronext, formed in 2009. The NYSE currently holds $500 billion in combined capitalization of all its listed domestic companies. Edited July 30, 2009 by JEDCJT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted June 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 (edited) Improvements Banks (5): The Republic of New England has five major banking corporations. They maintain the nation’s banking and financial system. The corporations are: Bank of New England, BankBoston, National Bank of New York, Manhattan Banking Corporation, and JPMorgan Chase. Barracks (5): The Armed Forces maintains five major military installations in the country, along with hundreds of similar bases. They are: Fort Farnum, Fort Rossingol, Fort Ahmadinejad, Fort Miller, and Naval Base Guantanamo Bay. Border Walls (5): Much about New England’s current border defense projects remain classified. But it has been confirmed that New England indeed does have border fortifications. Churches (5): As New England is a Christian nation, Christianity is an officially-sanctioned religion, and the Catholic Church receives wide support (both public and financial) from the government and people. There are five major Christian church organizations in the country. Clinics (5): The federal government and states maintain the intricate and interlocked system of clinics that are located in every major city and town. Drydocks (5): There are five major drydocks in New England’s major port cities, especially New York City, Boston, and Fitzgerald. They are utilized for maintenance, repairs, and other aspects. Factories (5): There are hundreds of factories and industries in the Republic of New England, of which most are either owned (as in the case of major ones) or subsidized directly (as in the case of minor ones) by both the federal and state governments. Foreign Ministry (1): The Department of State is a major government agency tasked with conducting the nation’s foreign affairs, including but not limited to maintaining embassies, signing treaties and agreements, and the like. The Department is led by Secretary of Defense (SecDef) Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Harbor (1): New York City, with a population of over eight million, is the largest city in the Republic of New England and its largest port (and harbor), as well. New York City is a major hub of finance, commence, trade, and culture, along with many others. Hospital (1): The New York City Health and Hospital Corporation is the largest public hospital system in the Republic of New England, and as such it is owned (and heavily-subsidized) by the federal government. It operates all public medical facilities (hospitals and clinics) in New York City and serves 1.3 million patients. It also maintains branches all over New England, so its medical services can be available not only for the inhabitants of New York City, but the rest of the country. Intelligence Agencies (5): There are five branches of the State Intelligence Bureau (SIB), a part of the Department of State Security (DSS). They are tasked with attaining, collecting, and analyzing information that can be utilized to help the government chart an appropriate course of action. Labor Camps (5): Unknown to the rest of the world, New England, in addition to maintaining its normal penal system (jails/prisons), actually maintains what is referred to as ‘Labor Camps’ – although the federal government doesn’t call them that. The labor camps, situated in undisclosed locations all over the country, houses one of the nation’s worst criminals. Missile Defense (5): New England maintains five major missile installations, of which are utilized for offensive and defensive means in the name of national security and defense. Naval Academies (2): There are two Naval Academies in New England: the Naval Academy of New England, located in Boston, Massachusetts, and the Fitzgerald Naval Institute, located in Fitzgerald, Maine. They are maintained by the Department of the Navy. Police Headquarters (5): New England has an extensive law enforcement system, of which involves regular police at the local, provincial, state, and federal level, and the State Security Police (SSP, Stasi) at the same corresponding levels. Five major headquarters are located in Boston, New York City, Providence, Fitzgerald, and Utica. Satellites (5): New England maintains an intricate system of satellites that float around the globe. Their primary uses are both civilian (to transmit information, communication, video relays, etc) and military (to coordinate missiles, utilize the SDI, to provide the armed forces with information and the like). Schools (5): The government maintains an excellent educational system, and the nation’s literacy rate shows that. Students of all grades and age, and on all levels, are required by law to attend school from the age of 5 up. Shipyards (5): Shipyards are used to hold ships of the Navy for refueling, maintenance, and other similar purposes. They are located in major port cities. Stadiums (5): There are five major stadiums in New England, which provide for a popular source of entertainment. Thousands of people flock to stadiums (especially baseball and football) on the weekends to root for their favorite teams/players. The Yankee Stadium, located in New York City, is one of the most famous stadiums in New England. Universities (2): New England is home to two of its most prominent institutions: Harvard University and Yale University. President John F. Kennedy himself graduated from Harvard in 1990. Edited June 18, 2009 by JEDCJT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted June 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 (edited) The Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard) The Armed Forces of New England (AFNE) are the overall unified military forces of the Republic of New England. The President is command-in-chief of the military, and the Department of Defense, led by the Secretary of Defense (SecDef) carries out military policies. The Armed Forces will work together with other institutions, such as the Department of State Security, the National Security Command, and the like. The Armed Forces is comprised of approximately 200,000 personnel, of which less than half are Reserve personnel; the military draws its manpower through a combination of volunteer service (during peacetime) and conscription (during wartime). The military receives approximately 8% of the government budget, receiving approximately $73 billion annually in funding. The Armed Forces is comprised of four major branches: Army of New England (ANE) Navy of New England (NNE) Air Force of New England (AFNE) Coast Guard of New England (CGNE) The mission statement defines the purpose of the Army, as seen below: Leadership Command-in-Chief John F. Kennedy Secretary of Defense (SecDef) Robert M. Gates Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staffs Admiral Michael Mullen Manpower Military age: Male: 18-45 years old Female: 18-45 years old Available for military service Male (aged 18-49): 10,926,563 Female (aged 18-49): 10,813,918 Reaching military age annually Male: 153 Female: 146 Personnel Active: 154,000 Reserve: 44,000 Expenditures Budget: $72,488,866,725 (~$73 billion) Percent of GDP: 0.024% Percent of government budget: 0.08% Army The Army of New England (renamed from the New England Army) is the land branch of the Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. The primary responsibilities of the Army are to “provide support, forces, and capabilities necessary for the safeguarding and protecting the national defense of the Republic of New England, as well to assert military power and capabilities aboard.” The Army shall consist of 198,000 troops and personnel of which 154,000 are required to serve full-time (44,000 will be placed in the Reserve Army). Citizens aged 18 to 45 will be required to enlist into the Army (and the rest of the Armed Forces, for that matter) for a period of up to two years. The Army will have the capability to mobilize up to approximately 812,410 during wartime. In addition, each State will be able to organize and establish what is called ‘State Militias’, which will function as auxiliary police during wartime. The Army and Militias, as well as the rest of the Armed Forces, are under the final command of the President. Lastly, an army of ‘unorganized militia’ will be activated as a last resort: all able-bodied males will be conscripted into the Army during extreme circumstances, although approximately 60,000 ‘militiamen’ will be commissioned by the government for such purpose. The Army maintains hundreds of military bases throughout New England. Navy The Navy of New England (renamed from the New England Navy) is the sea branch of the Armed Forces. It has a personnel of approximately 60,000, of which 20,000 will be in the Navy Reserve. The Navy maintains a total of 61 ships with full capabilities. The Navy is led by the Department of the Navy, a part of the Department of Defense, and is commanded by the President. As with the Army, the Navy maintains hundreds of naval bases, mainly along the coast of New England. Its largest base is Guantanamo Bay, located in Tahoan Cuba. Air Force Led by the Department of the Air Force, also a part of the Department of Defense, the Air Force of New England is a aerial warfare branch of the Armed Forces tasked with the responsible of exerting aerial military power on New England’s behalf. With a vast force of 2,520 aircrafts (fighters, interceptors, bombers, support, cargo, etc), the Air Force is a force to be beckoned. It aims to attain aerial superiority in warfare and will work with other branches of the Armed Forces to achieve a decisive advantage against the enemy. Like the other branches, the Air Force maintains its own bases. Coast Guard The Coast Guard of New England is tasked with protecting the ports, docks, coastline, and waterways of the Republic of New England. It is to defend the people and environment, and to protect New England's economic and security interests in regards to its position not only in North America, but also the world. Not only will the Coast Guard be a military branch of the Armed Forces, it will also assume the role of maritime law enforcement and state regulation. The Coast Guard will have a full-time personnel of 20,000. It is headed by the Secretary of Defense (during wartime) and the Secretary of National Security (during peacetime). Edited August 18, 2009 by JEDCJT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted June 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 (edited) Police forces in New England New England has a widespread, intricate, and interlocked law-enforcement network that is subdivided along local, provincial, and federal levels – although it does have a national police force (State Security Police). Each State has their own local and province police forces; they, along with federal police, are subordinate to the Department of Justice, reports to the Department of State Security, and is accountable to the Attorney General. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy The types of police organization is as detailed below: Federal police: Federal police forces have full authority to enforce laws, acts, and resolutions not only at the federal level, but also state, provincial, and local level. Not only are federal police tasked with typical police responsibilities and duties, but they are also included in institutions at the federal level (for instance, the Department of State Police is tasked with protecting DSS facilities, staff, etc). The Department of Justice is the largest law enforcement agency and handles matters pertaining to law enforcement at the federal level – although there may be some exceptions. For instance, the State Security Police (known as the Stasi) has authority at the federal, state, provincial, and local level, but it is directly subordinate to the President through the Department of State Security, and nothing else. The State Security Militia (Military-SS), also directly subordinate to the President, also functions at the federal, state, provincial, and local level. State police: Every State operates law enforcement institutions that enable them to enforce laws at a local and state levels, as well handle any law-enforcement affairs on the aforementioned levels. They are usually referred to as State Police or State Patrol. States also maintain their own state bureau of investigations, which are subordinate to the State Investigation Bureau in the Department of State Security. The states also have their own law enforcement divisions, such as listed below (includes, but not limited to): Highway Patrol Capitol police Waterway police Correctional police Revenue police Environmental police Park police Municipal police: Municipal (local) police exist on the local level as law enforcement agencies under the control of the local (and sometimes county) government. Many cities, towns, and villages have their own police department; for instance, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) is not only the largest police force in New York State and New England, but serve as law enforcement and investigation in ‘The Big Apple’. Municipal police usually vary in size, depending on the size of cities, towns, and villages; they range from officer agencies (sometimes called marshals or sheriffs) to Police Departments. Usually, the powers of municipal police are limited (with the exception of the NYPD) as they serve as ‘protective police’ on the local level. In addition to law enforcement at the federal, state, and local level, there are also other law enforcement departments with varying jurisdictions. They include, but are not limited to: Transit police Campus police Airport police Special services police Some federal agencies have multi-state powers, such as the Port Authority of New York Police Department, which are tasked with protecting all facilities owned and/or operated by the Port Authority of New York, and to enforce state and local laws at these aforementioned facilities. The State Security Police (usually referred to as the Stasi) is a special law enforcement agency established by the federal government to exercise and enforce law enforcement and police power at the federal, state, and local level. But what sets the Stasi apart from the regular police forces is that it has extrajudicial powers that enable them to deal with external and internal threats in any ways they see fit. Because they are accountable only to the President and nothing else, the Stasi is effectively above any existing law jurisdictions, leading to some private accusations of a ‘secret police’. The Stasi is headquartered in Boston and maintains branches in cities, towns, and villages all over the country, and has a staff of about 40,000 full-time workers and employs over 100,000 informers (even more if part-time informers are included). The Stasi is headed by Erich Mielke, the Directorate of the Stasi. Directorate of the State Security Police (Stasi) Erich Mielke Edited June 24, 2009 by JEDCJT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted June 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 (edited) Diplomatic relations (treaties/agreements and embassies) Treaties/Agreements Holy Imperium of Man - Mutual Defense Pact (MDP), The Brunswick Accords Jersey Republic - Optional Defense Pact (ODP) [cancelled] Tahoe Republic - Coast Treaty (MDP) United Atlantian States – Mutual Defense and Aggressive Pact (MDAP) [cancelled] Mississippi Confederation - MDoAP [cancelled] Tennessee - MDoAP with Economic Clause Top Gear - The Really Big Writing Accords (MDoAP) Disparu - The Good Neighbor Treaty (MDP with Economic Clause) Kitex - A Profitable Friendship (Economic Treaty) Embassies Tahoe Mississippi Confederation Marscurian Pakistan Kingdom of Serca Great Lakes State Kingdom of Cochin Khmer Empire Kingdom of Bavaria/Königreich Bayern Promised Land Aiginor Ardoria Selenarctos Yuktobania Drakoria Procinctia To be updated... Edited August 26, 2009 by JEDCJT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted July 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 (edited) OOC: Sorry if this is a gravedig... Weaponry and Equipment of the Armed Forces Army Main battle tank: M1-Abrams Specifications Panther 2NE Specifications BT-100 Specifications Self-propelled artillery: SPA M110 Specifications Armored personal carrier: M-113 Specifications Infantry fighting vehicle: M2 Bradley IFV Specifications Armored vehicle launched bridge: M6-A1 AVLB Specifications Anti-weapon system: Javelin Anti-Armor Weapon System Specifications Grenade launcher: M32 Multiple Grenade Launcher Specifications Automated Grenade Launcher (AGL) Specifications Assault rifle: X-M8 Combat Rifle Specifications Barrett M468 Specifications KRISS Vector CRB/SO Specifications M4 Carbine Specifications XCR-1 Specifications Shotgun: M4-M1014 Specifications Sniper rifle: Barrett M82 Sniper Rifle Specifications M107 .50 Caliber Long-Range Sniper Rifle Specifications Pistol: Syracuse P99 Specifications Grenade: ABC-M7A2 hand grenade Specifications AN-M83 TA white smoke hand grenade Specifications M15 white phosphorous grenade Specifications Battle armor: Army Level Battle Armor (ALBA) Used by the Army Special Level Battle Armor (SLBA) Used by the Army and the Military-SS Navy Aircraft carrier: John Fitzgerald Kennedy-class Specifications Destroyer: Roosevelt-class DD-21 Specifications Cruiser: Mullen-class Specifications Frigate: New Netherland-class Specifications Submarine: Connecticut-class Specifications Landing platform dock: Cape Cod-class Specifications Corvette: Atlantic-class Specifications Patrol ship: Patrol Combat Ship (PCS) Specifications Minesweeper: Osprey-class Specifications Hunter-class Specifications Landing craft: Air-Cushioned Landing Craft (ACLC) Specifications Air Force Fighter-interceptor: F-50 Screaming Banshee Specifications Main fighter: F-40 Thunder Specifications Fighter: F/A-47 Sino-Fighter Specifications Bomber: U-8 Specifications: Attack helicopter: AH-1 Zulu Specifications Transport aircraft: S-22 Hawkeye Specifications Unmanned combat air vehicle: U-1 Specifications Unmanned aerial vehicle: UAV-1 Marauder Specifications Missile system: Starstreak High Velocity Missile (HVM) Specifications PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missile Specifications Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Specifications More to be updated... Edited July 19, 2009 by JEDCJT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted July 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 (edited) List of New England cities by Population New York City, New York Population: 8,363,710 Mayor: Michael Bloomberg Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Population: 1,447,395 Mayor: Michael Nutter Columbus, Ohio Population: 754,885 Mayor: Michael Coleman Baltimore, Maryland Population: 636,919 Mayor: Sheila Dixon Boston, Massachusetts Population: 609,023 Mayor: Thomas Menimo Washington City, New Columbia Population: 591,833 Mayor: Vincent Gray Cincinnati, Ohio Population: 333,336 Mayor: Mark Mallory Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Population: 310,037 Mayor: Luke Ravenstahl Toledo, Ohio Population: 293,201 Mayor: Carty Finkbeiner Newark, New Jersey Population: 278,980 Mayor: Cory Booker Buffalo, New York Population: 270,919 Mayor: Byron Brown Jersey City, New Jersey Population: 241,114 Mayor: Brian O’Reilly Rochester, New York Population: 207,886 Mayor: Robert Duffy Richmond, Virginia Population: 202,002 Mayor: Dwight Jones Yonkers, New York Population: 201,588 Mayor: Philip Amicone Worcester, Massachusetts Population: 175,011 Mayor: Konstantina Lukes Dayton, Ohio Population: 154,200 Mayor: Rhine McLin Springfield, Massachusetts Population: 150,640 Mayor: Dominic Sarnia Paterson, New Jersey Population: 145,643 Mayor: Jose Torres Syracuse, New York Population: 138,068 Mayor: Matt Driscoll Bridgeport, Connecticut Population: 136,405 Mayor: Bill Finch Cambridge, Massachusetts Population: 124,755 Mayor: Robert Healy Hartford, Connecticut Population: 124,062 Mayor: Eddie Perez New Haven, Connecticut Population: 123,670 Mayor: John DeStefano Jr. Stamford, Connecticut Population: 119,303 Mayor: Dannel Malloy Manchester, New Hampshire Population: 108,586 Mayor: Frank Guinta Edited September 2, 2009 by JEDCJT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) Compilation of the Army 198,000 soldiers total Unified Army Commands (UACs): New England Army North (NEANOR) – Fort Miller, Maine New England Army South (NEASOU) – Fort Washington, Maryland New England Army West (NEAWES) – Fort Hayes, Ohio New England Army Central (USACEN) – Fort Kennedy, New York New England Army Atlantic (NEAATL) – Fort Avalon, Newfoundland Regular Army (154,000) First Division (22,000) – Headquartered in Fort Washington, Maryland First Brigade (5,500 soldiers) – Fort Washington, Maryland Second Brigade (5,500) – Fort Hayes, Ohio Third Brigade (5,500) – Fort Hayes, Ohio Fourth Brigade (5,500) – Fort Washington, Maryland Second Division (22,000) – Headquartered in Fort Kennedy, New York Fifth Brigade (5,500) – Fort Kennedy, New York Sixth Brigade (5,500) – Fort Dix, Maine Seventh Brigade (5,500) – Fort Lee, Virginia Eighth Brigade (5,500) – Fort Carlisle, Pennsylvania Third Division (22,000) – Headquartered in Fort Frederick, New Brunswick Ninth Brigade (5,500) – Fort Frederick, New Brunswick Tenth Brigade (5,500) – Fort Miller, Maine Eleventh Brigade (5,500) – Fort Dix, New Jersey Twelfth Brigade (5,500) – Fort Frederick, New Brunswick Fourth Division (22,000) – Headquartered in Fort Miller, Maine Thirteenth Brigade (5,500) – Fort Miller, Maine Fourteenth Brigade (5,500) – Fort Dix, New Jersey Fifteenth Brigade (5,500) – Fort Miller, Maine Sixteenth Brigade (5,500) – Fort Avalon, Newfoundland Fifth Division (22,000) – Headquartered in Fort Avalon, Newfoundland Seventeenth Brigade (5,500) – Fort Avalon, Newfoundland Eighteenth Brigade (5,500) – Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Nineteenth Division (5,500) – Fort Farnum, Rhode Island Twentieth Brigade (5,500) – Fort Hayes, Ohio Sixth Division (22,000) - Headquartered in Fort Hayes, Ohio Twenty-first Brigade (5,500) – Fort Hayes, Ohio Twenty-second Brigade (5,500) – Fort Lee, Virginia Twenty-third Brigade (5,500) – Fort Avalon, Newfoundland Twenty-fourth Brigade (5,500) – Fort Kennedy, New York Seventh Division (22,000) – Headquartered in Fort Dix, New Jersey Twenty-fifth Brigade (5,500) – Fort Dix, New Jersey Twenty-sixth Brigade (5,500) – Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Twenty-seventh Brigade (5,500) – Fort Carlisle, Pennsylvania Twenty-eighth Brigade (5,500) – Fort Farnum, Massachusetts Reserve Army (44,000 soldiers) Eighth Division (22,000) – Headquartered in Fort Kennedy, New York Twenty-ninth Brigade (5,500) – Fort Lee, Virginia Thirty Brigade (5,500) – Fort Avalon, Newfoundland Thirty-first Brigade (5,500) – Fort Carlisle, Massachusetts Thirty-second Brigade (5,500) – Fort Kennedy, Massachusetts Ninth Division (22,000) – Headquartered in Fort Farnum, Rhode Island Thirty-third Brigade (5,500) – Fort Farnum, Rhode Island Thirty-fourth Brigade (5,500) – Fort Lee, Virginia Thirty-fifth Brigade (5,500) – Fort Frederick, New Brunswick Thirty-sixth Brigade (5,500) – Fort Avalon, Newfoundland Location of the bases. Yellow squares denote UACs, and yellow circles denote Army bases. Edited August 7, 2009 by JEDCJT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) OOC: This is sorta based off on Pravus Ingruo's factbook, so credit must go to him. Compilation of the Navy 61 ships total Aircraft carriers: 6 Submarines: 7 Destroyers: 7 Frigates: 7 Cruiser: 8 Landing ship: 9 Corvettes: 9 Miscellaneous: 8 Aircraft carriers (6 ships): Ship name/class/base NES John Fitzgerald Kennedy - John Fitzgerald Kennedy-class - Newport, Rhode Island NES Jacqueline - John Fitzgerald Kennedy-class - Portsmouth, New Hampshire NES Francis - John Fitzgerald Kennedy-class - Guantanamo Bay NES Caroline - John Fitzgerald Kennedy-class - Brunswick, Maine NES Joseph Patrick - John Fitzgerald Kennedy-class - St. John’s, Newfoundland NES Marilyn Monroe - John Fitzgerald Kennedy-class - Atlantic City, New Jersey Submarines (7 ships): Submarine name/class/base NES Connecticut - Connecticut-class - Hampton, Virginia NES O’Deaghaidh - Connecticut-class - Groton, Massachusetts NES Stamford - Connecticut-class - Groton, Massachusetts NES Hartford - Connecticut-class - Brunswick, New Hampshire NES New England - Connecticut-class - St. John’s, Guantanamo Bay NES New Haven - Connecticut-class - St. John’s, Newfoundland NES Revolution- Connecticut-class - Atlantic City, New Jersey Destroyers (7 ships): Ship name/class/base NES Franklin Delano Roosevelt - Roosevelt-class - Guantanamo Bay NES Hyde Park - Roosevelt-class - Groton, Connecticut NES Eleanor - Roosevelt-class - Portsmouth, New Hampshire NES Arsenal of Democracy - Roosevelt-class - Newport, Rhode Island NES Theodore - Roosevelt-class - Newport, Rhode Island NES Bull Moose - Roosevelt-class - St. John’s, Newfoundland NES Expedition - Roosevelt-class - Atlantic City, New Jersey Frigates (7 ships): Ship name/class/base NES New Netherland - New Netherland-class - Hampton, Virginia NES Bewerwyck - New Netherland-class - Newport, Rhode Island NES New Amsterdam - New Netherland-class - Portsmouth, New Hampshire NES Fort Orange - New Netherland-class - Brunswick, Maine NES Fort Nassau - New Netherland-class - Brunswick, Maine NES Schenectady - New Netherland-class - Atlantic City, New Jersey NES Goede Hoop - New Netherland-class - Atlantic City, New Jersey Cruisers (8 ships): Ship name/class/base NES Michael Mullen - Mullen-class - Hampton, Virginia NES Lyndon Baines Johnson - Mullen-class - Newport, Rhode Island NES Samuel Rayburn - Mullen-class - Newport, Rhode Island NES Byron White - Mullen-class - Atlantic City, New Jersey NES Robert Gates - Mullen-class - Atlantic City, New Jersey NES Michael Bloomberg - Mullen-class - St. John’s, Newfoundland NES Robert Francis Kennedy - Mullen-class - Portsmouth, New Hampshire NES Erich Mielke - Mullen-class - Brunswick, New Hampshire Landing ships (8 ships): Ship name/class/base NES Cape Cod - Cape Cod-class - Newport, Rhode Island NES Plymouth - Cape Cod-class - Newport, Rhode Island NES Hyannis - Cape Cod-class - Hampton, Virginia NES Cambridge - Cape Cod-class - Hampton, Virginia NES Boston - Cape Cod-class - Atlantic City, New Jersey NES Bay State - Cape Cod-class - Atlantic City, New Jersey NES Massachusetts - Cape Cod-class - Brunswick, Maine NES Concord - Cape Cod-class - Guantanamo Bay NES Lexington - Cape Cod-class - St. John’s, Newfoundland Corvette (9 ships): Ship name/class/base NES Atlantic - Atlantic-class - Atlantic City, New Jersey NES Pacific - Atlantic-class - Atlantic City, New Jersey NES Indian - Atlantic-class - Atlantic City, New Jersey NES Arctic - Atlantic-class - Newport, Rhode Island NES Southern Ocean - Atlantic-class - Newport, Rhode Island NES Caribbean - Atlantic-class - Brunswick, Maine NES Mediterranean - Atlantic-class - Brunswick, Maine NES Adriatic - Atlantic-class - St. John’s, Newfoundland NES Bering - Atlantic-class - St. John’s Newfoundland Miscellaneous (9 ships) Patrol Combat Ship (PCS) Osprey-class minesweeper Hunter-class minesweeper Air-Cushioned Landing Craft (ACLC) Newport, Rhode Island NES John Fitzgerald Kennedy NES Arsenal of Democracy NES Theodore NES Bewerwyck NES Lyndon Baines Johnson NES Samuel Rayburn NES Cape Cod NES Plymouth NES Southern Ocean Hampton, Virginia NES Connecticut NES New Netherland NES Michael Mullen NES Hyannis NES Cambridge Groton, Connecticut NES O’Deaghaidh NES Stamford NES Hyde Park Brunswick, Maine NES Caroline NES Hartford NES Fort Orange NES Fort Nassau NES Erich Mielke NES Massachusetts NES Caribbean NES Mediterranean Atlantic City, New Jersey NES Marilyn Monroe NES Revolution NES Expedition NES Schenectady NES Goede Hoop NES Byron White NES Robert Gates NES Boston NES Bay State NES Atlantic NES Pacific NES Indian St. John’s, Newfoundland NES Joseph Patrick NES New Haven NES Bull Moose NES Michael Bloomberg NES Lexington NES Adriatic NES Bering Portsmouth, New Hampshire NES Jacqueline NES Eleanor NES New Amsterdam NES Robert Francis Kennedy Guantanamo Bay NES Francis NES New England NES Franklin Delano Roosevelt NES Concord Locations of the naval bases. Yellow circles denote the naval bases Edited August 7, 2009 by JEDCJT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) OOC: This is also based off on Pravus Ingruo's factbook, so credits goes to him. Compilation of the Air Force 2,520 aircrafts total Fighters/Bombers (528 aircrafts): Squadron/Airbase 1st Assault Squadron - Boston Airbase 2nd Assault Squadron - Boston Airbase 3rd Assault Squadron - Enosburg Falls North Airbase 4th Assault Squadron - Enosburg Falls North Airbase 5th Assault Squadron - Charleston Southwest Airbase 6th Assault Squadron - Charleston Southwest Airbase 7th Assault Squadron - Boston Airbase 8th Assault Squadron - Saint Arsene Northwest Airbase 9th Assault Squadron - Saint Arsene Northwest Airbase 10th Assault Squadron - Rochester West Airbase 11th Assault Squadron - Rochester West Airbase 12th Assault Squadron - Hobart Northeast Airbase 13th Assault Squadron - Hobart Northeast Airbase 14th Assault Squadron - Hobart Northeast Airbase 15th Assault Squadron - Dix South Airbase 16th Assault Squadron - Dix South Airbase 17th Assault Squadron - Guantanamo Bay Airbase 18th Assault Squadron - Guantanamo Bay Airbase 19th Assault Squadron - Hartford Southeast Airbase 20th Assault Squadron - Hartford Southeast Airbase 21st Assault Squadron - Enosburg Falls North Airbase 22ndAssault Squadron - Saint Arsene Northwest Airbase Interceptors (1,056 aircrafts): Squadron/Airbase 1st Interceptor Squadron - Mt. Pearl East Airbase 2nd Interceptor Squadron - Mt. Pearl East Airbase 3rd Interceptor Squadron - Mt. Pearl East Airbase 4th Interceptor Squadron - Boston Airbase 5th Interceptor Squadron - Boston Airbase 6th Interceptor Squadron - Hobart Northeast Airbase 7th Interceptor Squadron - Hobart Northeast Airbase 8th Interceptor Squadron - Boston Airbase 9th Interceptor Squadron - Gaspe North Airbase 10th Interceptor Squadron - Gaspe North Airbase 11th Interceptor Squadron - Dix South Airbase 12th Interceptor Squadron - Dix South Airbase 13th Interceptor Squadron - Hobart Northeast Airbase 14th Interceptor Squadron - Hobart Northeast Airbase 15th Interceptor Squadron - Guantanamo Airbase 16th Interceptor Squadron - Charleston Southwest Airbase 17th Interceptor Squadron - Charleston Southwest Airbase 18th Interceptor Squadron - Enosburg Falls North Airbase 19th Interceptor Squadron - Enosburg Falls North Airbase 20th Interceptor Squadron - Mt. Pearl Eastern Airbase 21st Interceptor Squadron - Mt. Pearl Eastern Airbase 22nd Interceptor Squadron - Boston Airbase 1st National Defense Squadron - Boston Airbase 2nd National Defense Squadron - Dix South Airbase 3rd National Defense Squadron - Dix South Airbase 4th National Defense Squadron - Dix South Airbase 5th National Defense Squadron - Hartford Southeast Airbase 6th National Defense Squadron - Hartford Southeast Airbase 7th National Defense Squadron - Gaspe North Airbase 8th National Defense Squadron - Gaspe North Airbase 9th National Defense Squadron - Charleston Southwest Airbase 10th National Defense Squadron - Guantanamo Bay Airbase 11th National Defense Squadron - Saint Arsene Northwest Airbase 12th National Defense Squadron - Saint Arsene Northwest Airbase 13th National Defense Squadron - Hobart Northeast Airbase 14th National Defense Squadron - Hobart Northeast Airbase 15th National Defense Squadron - Mt. Pearl East Airbase 16th National Defense Squadron - Mt. Pearl East Airbase 17th National Defense Squadron - Boston Airbase 18th National Defense Squadron - Rochester West Airbase 19th National Defense Squadron - Rochester West Airbase 20th National Defense Squadron - Boston Airbase 21st National Defense Squadron - Charleston Southwest Airbase 22nd National Defense Squadron - Charleston Southwest Airbase Naval-Based Fighters (456 aircrafts): Squadron/aircraft carrier/port 1st Naval Squadron - NES John Fitzgerald Kennedy - Newport, Rhode Island 2nd Naval Squadron - NES Jacqueline - Portsmouth, New Hampshire 3rd Naval Squadron - NES Francis - Guantanamo Bay, Guantanamo Bay Naval Base 4th Naval Squadron - NES Caroline - Brunswick, Maine 5th Naval Squadron - NES John Fitzgerald Kennedy - Newport, Rhode Island 6th Naval Squadron - NES Joseph Patrick - St. John’s, Newfoundland 7th Naval Squadron - NES Jacqueline - Portsmouth, New Hampshire 8th Naval Squadron - NES Marilyn Monroe - Atlantic City, New Jersey 9th Naval Squadron - NES Joseph Patrick - St. John’s, Newfoundland 10th Naval Squadron - NES Francis - Guantanamo Bay, Guantanamo Bay Naval Base 11th Naval Squadron - NES Caroline - Brunswick, Maine 12th Naval Squadron - NES Francis - Guantanamo Bay, Guantanamo Bay Naval Base 13th Naval Squadron - NES Joseph Patrick - St. John’s, Newfoundland 14th Naval Squadron - NES Marilyn Monroe - Atlantic City, New Jersey 15th Naval Squadron - NES Caroline - Brunswick, Maine 16th Naval Squadron - NES John Fitzgerald Kennedy - Newport, Rhode Island 17th Naval Squadron - NES Jacqueline - Portsmouth, New Hampshire 18th Naval Squadron - NES Francis - Guantanamo Bay, Guantanamo Bay Naval Base 19th Naval Squadron - NES Marilyn Monroe - Atlantic City, New Jersey Troop transports (168 aircrafts): Squadron/Airbase 1st Airborne Squadron - Boston Airbase 2nd Airborne Squadron - Guantanamo Bay Airbase 3rd Airborne Squadron - Charleston Southwest Airbase 4th Airborne Squadron - Rochester West Airbase 5th Airborne Squadron - Enosburg Falls North Airbase 6th Airborne Squadron - Mt. Pearl East Airbase 7th Airborne Squadron - Hartford Southeast Airbase Special Operations (240 aircrafts): Squadron/Airbase 1st Special Forces Squadron - Mt. Pearl East Airbase 2nd Special Forces Squadron - Dix South Airbase 3rd Special Forces Squadron - Hartford Southeast Airbase 4th Special Forces Squadron - Gaspe North Airbase 5th Special Forces Squadron - Boston Airbase 1st Operations Squadron - Guantanamo Bay Airbase 2nd Operations Squadron - Mt. Pearl East Airbase 3rd Operations Squadron - Boston Airbase 4th Operations Squadron - Hartford Southeast Airbase 5th Operations Squadron - Charleston Southwest Airbase Cargo (72 aircrafts): Squadron/Airbase 1st Cargo Squadron - Boston Airbase 2nd Cargo Squadron - Mt. Pearl East Airbase 3rd Cargo Squadron - Dix South Airbase Boston Airbase 1st Assault Squadron 2nd Assault Squadron 7th Assault Squadron 4th Interceptor Squadron 5th Interceptor Squadron 8th Interceptor Squadron 22nd Interceptor Squadron 1st National Defense Squadron 17th National Defense Squadron 20th National Defense Squadron 1st Airborne Squadron 5th Special Forces Squadron 3rd Operations Squadron 1st Cargo Squadron Dix South Airbase 15th Assault Squadron 16th Assault Squadron 11th Interceptor Squadron 12th Interceptor Squadron 2nd National Defense Squadron 3rd National Defense Squadron 4th National Defense Squadron 2nd Special Forces Squadron 3rd Cargo Squadron Charleston Southwest Airbase 5th Assault Squadron 6th Assault Squadron 16th Interceptor Squadron 17th Interceptor Squadron 9th National Defense Squadron 21st National Defense Squadron 22nd National Defense Squadron 3rd Airborne Squadron 5th Operations Squadron Mt. Pearl East Airbase 1st Interceptor Squadron 2nd Interceptor Squadron 3rd Interceptor Squadron 20th Interceptor Squadron 21st Interceptor Squadron 15th National Defense Squadron 16th National Defense Squadron 6th Airborne Squadron 1st Special Forces Squadron 2nd Operations Squadron 2nd Cargo Squadron Hobart Northeast Airbase 12th Assault Squadron 13th Assault Squadron 14th Assault Squadron 6th Interceptor Squadron 7th Interceptor Squadron 13th Interceptor Squadron 14th Interceptor Squadron 13th National Defense Squadron 14th National Defense Squadron Hartford Southeast Airbase 19th Assault Squadron 20th Assault Squadron 5th National Defense Squadron 6th National Defense Squadron 7th Airborne Squadron 3rd Special Forces Squadron 4th Operations Squadron Enosburg Falls North Airbase 3rd Assault Squadron 4th Assault Squadron 21st Assault Squadron 18th Interceptor Squadron 19th Interceptor Squadron 5th Airborne Squadron Saint Arsene Northwest Airbase 8th Assault Squadron 9th Assault Squadron 11th National Defense Squadron 12th National Defense Squadron 22nd Assault Squadron Rochester West Airbase 10th Assault Squadron 11th Assault Squadron 18th National Defense Squadron 19th National Defense Squadron 4th Airborne Squadron Gaspe North Airbase 9th Interceptor Squadron 10th Interceptor Squadron 7th National Defense Squadron 8th National Defense Squadron 4th Special Forces Squadron Guantanamo Bay Airbase 17th Assault Squadron 18th Assault Squadron 15th Interceptor Squadron 10th National Defense Squadron 2nd Airborne Squadron 1st Operations Squadron Location of the airbases. Yellow circles denote the airbases. Edited August 7, 2009 by JEDCJT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) Projects, Institutions, Acts, and Resolutions Projects Border fortification plans Rearrangement of the Armed Forces Expansion of the border fortification project Details of the border fortification project Further details of the border fortification project Air defense and missile system Details of the IUSS network EMP-proofing project Expansion of the border fortification project into Pennsylvania Expansion of the air defense and missile system into Pennsylvania and New Jersey Expansion of the IUSS network, EEZ Institutions National Security Command, Stasi, and Military-SS State Security Administration (Stasi) and National Security Administration (NSA) Unified National Security Command (UNSC) National Security Council and Unified National Command Acts and Resolutions National Security and Protection Act National Public Safety Act, Health Protection Act, Airport and Customs Protection Act, and Police Labels Act FairTax Act National Issues Package Act Federal Property Act Military Professionalization Act National Service Act Secret Service Act The Kennedy Doctrine Revitalization of New York City Act National Surveillance Modernization Programme Act National Capitol Designation Act National Organic Act Chain of Command Rearrangement Act Edited August 17, 2009 by JEDCJT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted July 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 (edited) Government and Politics New England is a federal republic, meaning a relationship of power is established between the federal government and the states (also referred to as ‘Provinces’). The states are established for administrative purposes: they are responsible for tax-collection, law enforcement, maintenance of records, and as such. It is also a representative democracy, as its citizens (excluding these living in territories and special administrative zones) have the unalienable right to vote for government officials on all levels; there are three levels of government: federal, state, and local. In most cases, state, and local officials are elected by a plurality vote (person with the most votes wins); federal, cabinet, and judicial officials are appointed personally by the executive branch and confirmed by the legislature. Interestingly, New England has no constitution and has no other documents that set a precedent for government structure and power distribution. But somehow, the system of government has been established in place, and New England is one of the few nations in the world that have no constitution. The federal government comprises of three major branches: the executive branch, the legislature branch, and judicial branch. The executive branch, comprising of the President of the Republic of New England and his/her cabinet, signs bills into law, has veto power, appoints the cabinet and other officials, and is the commander-in-chief of the military. The legislature branch comprises of a bicameral National Assembly which, with its two houses (the House of Representative and the Senate), has the power to formulate and pass federal laws and resolution, can override a presidential veto (rarely used), approves treaties and agreements, has the power of the purse, and can impeach government officials on all levels (rarely used). Lastly, the judicial branch, comprising of the Supreme Court and lower federal courts, which officials are appointed directly by the President, interprets federal law. The President is elected by popular vote, through a plural voting system. He or she serves for life – this is invalidated when the President dies, is impeached, resigns, or is unable to carry out the duties and responsibilities of office. In that case, the Vice President – handpicked by the President – becomes President. A member of the House of Representatives serves two-year terms and represents one governmental district; a member of the Senate typically serves four-year terms. Each state receives seats in the House in apportion to its population, and each state has representation in the Senate through two Senators each. The Supreme Court is led by nine Justices, which typically serve for life. The state governments are modeled similarly to that of the federal government: each has an executive branch, bicameral legislature, and courts. The federal government currently meets in the New England Capitol (formerly the Massachusetts State House) in Boston, Massachusetts. Lastly, New England is a nonpartisan state, meaning there are no political parties in the nation – and no political party is allowed to be established. Citizens vote for government officials according to their performance, expertise, and experience. Edited August 7, 2009 by JEDCJT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted July 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 (edited) Economy New England’s economy is one of the most unique in the world. Geographically isolated from the rest of the North American continent (especially one encompassing these of the former United States), New England produces and exports technology and industrial products, which include specialized machines and weaponry; it also specializes in industrial and commercial industries, which are computers, electronics products, chemicals, and transportation equipment. This is mainly because New England’s industries are mostly located along the Atlantic coast, among major cities and towns, as well as some productive areas throughout the country. For instance, weapons are made at Springfield, Massachusetts, while vessels are produced in Groton, Connecticut; Hartford, Connecticut specializes in insurance (which is the main reason Hartford is known as the ‘insurance capital of the world’). The state of Pennsylvania is a leader in the financial and insurance industry, and as is New York State: it’s capital and largest city, New York City, is the leading center of banking, finance, and communication. The Maritimes states of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland specializes in natural resources, manufactured goods, fishing, logging, as well as farming. The state of New Jersey boasts a strong service and scientific economy. Virginia specializes in technology and software, while Ohio has a large manufacturing and financial sector. A large portion of New England’s trading companies (such as Goodyear Tire & Rubber, Abercrombie & Fitch, Wendy’s, and Procter & Gamble, for instance) are headquartered in Ohio. Delaware and Columbia have a large sector specializing in government, education, industry, finance, and science research. New England is mostly self-sufficient in energy, largely thanks to a large wind-production sector in Maine. Rhode Island has the lowest per capita energy consumption in the nation; Maine, by contrast, has the highest energy consumption (this is due to its wind-production sector). However, despite this, New England has among the highest electricity costs and is a high consumer of nuclear power, especially in three states: Vermont, Connecticut, and New Hampshire. In regards to energy, West Virginia is a top producer of coal, which is a major resource in the territory. New England is also a large producer – and consumer – of petroleum. In addition to this, New England specializes in food production, which despite its weak agricultural parity (because of weather, climate, and geography), allows it to produce ample food and food resources for both domestic consumption and export. These include, but are not limited to: fish, lobster, cranberries, potatoes, maple syrup, and dairy products, along with many others. In Pennsylvania, mushrooms, chicken, milk, corn, and wine is produced; the State of New Jersey specializes in food processing and tourism. Maine is New England’s chief producer of wind energy and aquaculture; Vermont is the nation’s leading producer of dairy products, and the same goes for Connecticut and Massachusetts for tobacco. Wine is also a chief product in New England; New York State, with many of its vineyards, is the largest wine producer in the nation. New York also produces and exports foodstuffs, cattle, vegetables, and apples. In addition, the Territories also contribute much to the New England economy: Virginia, for instance, specializes in cattle, peanuts, oysters, and farming. Maryland produces blue crab and striped bass, and as well as cucumbers, watermelons, tomatoes, squash, and peas. Lastly, Delaware produces for export poultry, soybeans, and corn. New England also has a strong tourist industry; Guantanamo Bay, the largest military base located outside New England, attracts millions of visitors a year and generates vast revenues – though this has declined in recent times due to the diversion of visitors to the new nation of Pen Island. Tourism plays a large and important part in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, New York, and Newfoundland. On an important notice, industries in the nation’s crucial economic and production sectors, such as electricity, steel, coal, etc, are owned by the government; the government shall hold a 70% share in stock in every company hiring more than 3,000 workers and 51% share in stock in every company employing more than 700 workers (the exception is the stock market). Citizens of the Republic are guaranteed a job and housing by the government. Workers have the right to vie for better working conditions and wages through government-sponsored trade unions (others are outlawed). Private ownership in small business and property are allowed in New England; vital property, such as military bases and the like, are owned by the government. The government shall also maintain a welfare system, of which workers pay a compulsory share of their wages to the government (failure to do so will entail severe consequences). These wages are then redistributed to the less fortunate (such as the unemployed, elderly, etc) through a highly-efficient Social Security Administration. The lazy and work-shy will be required to partake into training schools to bring him/her to the expected ‘working standards’ as according to the government. Private ownership is permitted in New England. The prosperity and diversity of the economy is what makes New England one of the most successful economies in the North American continent, if not the world. With decisive government participation, mixed capitalist/socialist economic policies, high GDP per capita, a relatively low poverty rate (about 5%), productive taxes (the FairTax, for one instance), and individual prosperity is what has made New England one of the most powerful economies. Edited August 1, 2009 by JEDCJT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted July 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 (edited) Culture New England has a long and rich history of shared heritage and culture, stemming from these brought into the region by centuries of immigration. As New England is a multicultural nation – home to widely-varying ethnic groups, traditions, and values – many New Englanders share a common culture and bond. Out of the many ethnic groups, New Netherland Dutch and New Englander American are the most common cultures in the country, manifesting itself through literature, music, fiction, television, theaters, movies, etc. New England is home to several accents, of which most prominently is the Boston accent, which is often found in Boston and the rest of Massachusetts. Other accents are the New York accent – commonly found in and around New York City and most of New York and its surrounding areas. The New Netherland accent, a variant of the Dutch language, is most commonly found in New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut, as well as parts of New Jersey. The Mid-Atlantic accent, a series of dialects of the English language, is commonly spoken in the new territories of New England, especially Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland. The Baltimorese accent is most commonly found in and around Baltimore, Maryland; the Virginia Piedmont accent is spoken in the Tidewater region of Virginia, as well as the Eastern Coast regions of Maryland and Delaware. However, New Englanders are often stereotyped as being ‘preppy’, due to their culture and history. Bars and pubs – especially these with Irish and Dutch themes – are popular social places, and New England often has a vibrant nightlife in many cities and towns, especially Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Providence, and Hartford, along with others. Irish (and Tahoan) music are very popular, and musicians playing these type of music throughout New England often draw large audiences. In addition to music, dancing and country square dancing is popular throughout New England, and as are folk music, knitting, and quilting. County fairs and festivals are common – and very popular – in New England, most notably in Virginia; in the aforementioned territory, film festivals, food festivals, music festivals, and fan conventions are held. An unique feature of New England is candlepin bowling, a variant of bowling where the pins are shaped like a candlepin instead of the ten-pin; the sport is usually found only in New England, in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and New Brunswick. On a note, New Englanders are very fond of ice cream – in fact, New England leads the world in ice cream consumption per capita. Special ice cream parlors dot the cities and countryside, and can be found everywhere. New England is also a hotbed of sports. Because two popular sports were invented in New England in the nineteenth century, basketball and volleyball is very popular in the country, and as are hockey and baseball. The major professional sports teams in New England are the Boston Red Sox, the New England Patriots, the Boston Celtics, the Boston Bruins, the Cleveland Indians, the Boston Tahoans, the Cincinnati Reds, the Washington Redskins, the Washington Nationals, and the New England Revolution. Other sport teams are: the Hartford Whalers, Pawtucket Red Sox, Worcester Sharks, Lowell Spinners, the Baltimore Ravens, the Connecticut Defenders, the Dayton Dragons, the Manchester Monarchs, and the Springfield Falcons. Rivalry is common between sports teams in Harvard University and Yale University, and both teams often compete fiercely against each other in matches. The Boston Marathon, hosted in Boston on Patriot’s Day (the third of April each year) is a monumental New Englander cultural institution and one of the world’s most prestigious marathons. Not only has sports and culture been cultivated in New England, but famous poems and works of literature have originated in New England. For instance, philosopher Henry David Thoreau, author Nathaniel Hawthorne, poet Ralph Waldo Emerson, poet Edgar Allan Poe, poet Edwin Arlington Robinson, and author Mark Twain was born in and/or lived in New England. Harriet Beecher Stowe, most famous for her work, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, was born in Pennsylvania and lived in Massachusetts. Robert Frost, born in Tahoe, is forever associated with New England because of his usage of New England themes in his poems; Herman Melville, famous for his novel, Moby Dick, lived in Massachusetts. Edited August 4, 2009 by JEDCJT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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