iKrolm

June 20, 2009

Public: Should the Fasci Empire continue to act militarily hostile in the Philippines region, propaganda actions will be taken against the forces of the Fasci Empire.

Classified: As part of said propaganda , the following pamphlet will be dropped out of small planes onto military encampments within 50km of the Selenarctan/Fasci border.

To The Catholics of the Fasci Empire:

The Nation of Selenarctos does not support the actions taken by the Fasci Empire government against Christians. The Nation offers protection and amnesty to all Christians who peacefully surrender to Selenarctan forces. For further instructions on surrendering, please tune any conventional radio to 100.3FM.

To The Commanders of the Fasci Empire:

The Nation of Selenarctos does not wish to fight the Fasci Empire. We will not strike first, but should forces under your command enter or attack The Nation your forces will be destroyed, you will be captured, and you will stand trial for war crimes. For further instructions, please tune any conventional radio to 99.5FM.

June 20, 2009

OOC: Sorry about your friend.

The Philippines are no longer uninhabited, however.

Exec, King Chris isn't in North America anymore.

IC:

Public Actions:

Due to concerns over the the past history of aggression stemming from the Fasci Empire, all available Ground Force units of The Nation of Selenarctos are being mobilized to the Selenarctan/Fasci border on the island of Luzon and the armed forces are at DEFCON 3. The forces on the border include all 1,500 Ground Forces and 72 Bionix II AFVs of the repurposed annexation force. An additional 5,000 soldiers are on their way to the border along with all 12 NDII Defender tanks, and will be fully deployed in defensive positions within the next 48 hours.

Public Message from the Selenarctan Foreign Intelligence Force to the Fasci Empire:

We do not wish to enter into a war with the Fasci Empire, and will gladly receive a diplomatic envoy from the Empire should wish to send one. We will not, however, tolerate the presence of Fasci Empire forces on Selenarctan soil, and we promise protection to all Christians currently in The Nation and who are able to enter The Nation.

Secret Message from the Selenarctan Foreign Intelligence Force to NDII Systems:

We politely ask that you postpone the sale of weapons systems to the Fasci Empire until relations between The Nation of Selenarctos and the Fasci Empire are worked out.

Public Map (for reference purposes):

(click for larger version)

June 20, 2009

With the reappearance of King Chris, The Nation of Selenarctos withdraws its claim to northern Luzon.

June 19, 2009

OOC: It's the northern part of an island I already own, and its not really a country anymore.

It was King Chris or something... I think.

Does he even exist anymore?

Then it was King Chris or whatever.
Who seems to be inactive.

And he's been there forever. Purge time.

June 19, 2009

OOC: EDIT: This post is now outdated, please start with this post.

Dispatch from the Central Government of The Nation of Selenarctos

Unless there is significant opposition from the international community, with in the next 7 days forces of The Nation of Selenarctos will enter the northern half of the island of Luzon to bring stability since the collapse of the Fasci Empire. Little to no opposition is expected, so a majority of the annexation force will be composed of units from the Selenarctan Domestic Force to ease the transition. The following attack plan will be followed to minimize the loss of civilian life:

Total Annexing Force:

1,500 Ground Force divided into 3 attack groups:

Attack Group Cyan with 500 infantry

Attack Group Purple with 500 infantry and 72 Bionix II AFVs

Attack Group Blue with 500 infantry

4,000 Domestic Force divided into 8 district commands with approximately 500 policemen in each command.

Annexation Plan:

Attack Group Cyan, Purple, and Blue will advance quickly along their respective paths, spreading out to cover the maximum possible terrain given the troops available. Purple, utilizing its AFVs to advance the fastest, will effectively split the territory in half and prevent rebel elements, should they prove to be present, from regrouping in the mountains in the center of the island. All attack groups will be closely followed by the Domestic Force elements, which will remain in their assigned districts after the annexation force has passed through.

All current residents of the districts will be granted full citizenship to The Nation, however officers, commissioned or otherwise, responsible for the persecution of the Chrisitians will stand a fair trial for their involvement in this crime. Non-officers who peacefully surrender to the annexation forces will be granted amnesty.

June 18, 2009

By Delivery Date:

1: SS Bonifacio

2: SS Cerrie

3: SS Raine

4: SS Oénsel

5: SS Aguinaldo

6: SS Tiempo

7: SS Lhuillier

8: SS Vibal

9: SS Cosico

10: SS Roces

June 18, 2009

Funds have been transferred.

June 18, 2009

With the fall of Singapore, Selenarctan Defence Industries, Inc. has begun a process to reverse engineer the Bionix II AFV. We expect to be able to produce a full range of spare parts and exact replicas within 3 months.

June 18, 2009

The Nation of Selenarctos will purchase 12 used Defenders with equipment for a total of 57,600,000USD. Please advise as to when they will arrive.

June 18, 2009

Signed for The Hansiatic Commonwealth:
Sarah Tintagyl, Lady Protector of the Hansa

OOC: Slight misspelling of Hanseatic.

IC: The Nation of Selenarctos obtains with regard to Yamato's entrance into Pax Pacifica.

June 18, 2009

The Nation of Selenarctos recognizes and extends a hand of friendship to Bavaria.

June 18, 2009

The Nation of Selenarctos recognizes Prussia.

June 17, 2009

The Nation of Selenarctos would like to purchase 12 Defenders once the design is finalized. If possible, please make an offer here.

June 17, 2009

The Nation of Selenarctos will be rerouting planes and boats form Andonia, and all visiting Andonians must report into one of The Nation's hospitals for a mandatory health inspection. The Nation would like to purchase a supply of masks and asks if there is any word on whether the disease is susceptible to antibacterial drugs?

June 17, 2009

And he's been there forever. Purge time.

Just to make my map nice and round, I'd like to claim his portion of the Philippines (once the war is resolved, of course).

June 17, 2009

Who owns the northern part of Luzon in Philippines? The brown-ish color is present there and nowhere else.

June 17, 2009

OOC: Yeah the weight was probably too high because I was unsure what a 'heavy' weight for a hip-fired gun would be...ive changed it to 9 kg
IC: The 7.62 x 54 AP-FMJ rounds go for 2 USD (Undercity-secured Dollars IC, really USD RL) each, with a discount of 1000 rounds for 1750

Each individual Ripper costs approx 900 USD

At this time, The Nation is looking for a shoulder-fired, non-electric assault rifle.

June 17, 2009

As we are only recently established and have next to no military, The Nation of Selenarctos will not be declaring war on the GNR, but wishes good luck to those who do. Our waterways will remain open to all nations.

June 16, 2009

"75 Bionix AFVs could transport 525 men. At a unit cost of 1.8 million, they would cost a total of 135 million. Are you perhaps interested?"

Yes, the money will be transferred shortly. Please advise as to when they will arrive.

June 16, 2009

OOC: you scamp.. get your own thread. lol.

OOC: XD already have it, hence the link. Just tapping into the popularity of your fine thread

June 16, 2009

"Singapore would offer the Bionix II AFV to Somal."

Would you be interested in selling a number of Bionix II AFVs to The Nation of Selenarctos here?

June 16, 2009

OOC: I take it you dont like the Rippers?

You haven't provided a price quote yet. Also, it seems just a little on the heavy side.

Various Vinilandese corporations are willing to supply the necessary raw materials:
Lumber - $10 million

Plastics - $80 million

Steel - $15 million

Aluminum - $30 million

Tin - $75 million

Stainless Steel - $20 million

Glass - $5 million

Copper - $6,5 million

Brass (scrap) - $1,5 million

Industrial Electronics - $80 million (OOC: Can you please be more specific what you mean by industrial electronics? =/)

Artificial Textiles - $30 million (OOC: It's measured by foot in the sources I found... and I actually have no idea how many feet of textiles equal a kilogram)

Natural Textiles - $40 million (OOC: See above)

Industrial Chemicals -$300 million (OOC: There are a crapton of industrial chemicals, which have exponential price variation amongst themselves, =/)

Oil: $450 million (for a billion liters)

Energy: $400 million (10 GWh, not counting the five years) (OOC: Where are you at?)

Total: $1,545 million

Final OOC note: Dare I say, your requested amounts seem to be somewhat arbitrary... And since I'm unsure whether if anyone in here knows prices for industrial hardwares, you'll either get a godly deal or be badly ripped off.

$160/kg for Industrial Electronics seems a little much. If you are willing to accept $30,000,000 ($60/kg) for the same industrial electronics, your offer is accepted assuming the currency transfer details can be worked out (OOC: read: your prices are in RL USD, which come to 1/2 NSC). Please route all shipments through the Port of Isifth until additional port facilities come online.

OOC:

In the Philippines.

Chemicals: Exactly why I specified 'industrial chemicals' instead of the specifics , same reason for industrial electronics.

Textiles: Hindsight, meters would have been better than kilos for that one...

They were kinda arbitrary as I did look for a very comprehensive list of raw materials but could not fine one*, etc. Figure given this plus small amounts of assorted stuff will be enough to build a small self-sustaining industrial base to expand upon.

*edit: realized I left this out and it didn't make sense without it

June 16, 2009

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The Nation of Selenarctos

General Information:

Formal Name: The Nation of Selenarctos

Informal Name: Selenarctos

Government: Constitutional Dictatorship

Approximate Population of Selenarctos: 18,000,000 citizens (68% Urban)

Approximate Technological Effectiveness of Selenarctos: 1.3

Currency: National Selenarctan Coin (NSC) (OOC: 1NSC =$1US IRL)

Approximate Annual GDP: 3,580,000,000,000NSC (OOC: as of 12/13/09)

Capital City: Manila

Nationality Demographics: 83% Filipino, 5% Kyokujitsujin, 12% Other.

Religion: Selenarctos possesses no national religion.

Religious Demographics: 72% Catholic, 5% Muslim, 5% Other Christian, 18% Other.

Maps, Cities, Corporations, etc.

Diplomatic Agreements:

Pax Pacifica (MDP) (original Pax Pacifica thread)

The Sydney Accords (The Sydney Convention)

The Asian Union (ODP)

Treaty of Bangkok (NAP+economic)

Canceled Diplomatic Agreements:

Southern Tang NAP/Free Trade Agreement, Southern Tang disbanded

Selenarctos/Troina NAP/FTA, Troina disbanded

Observer: Asian Unity Pact (MDoAP) (First AUP General Congress, Second AUP General Congress), AUP Disbanded

Past Military Operations:

Annexation of Northern Luzon, Canceled

Northern Luzon Campaign, Successful

Yamato Defense, Canceled

Classified: XM1203 Artillery Test (Sands in the Wind War: Raochin/Rebel Army & Novak)

Missiles Over Mandalore (& rebuilding Mandalore; related: Enough is Enough, Missiles Over Furon)

Other Threads of Importance:

The Constitution of Selenarctos

The Founding of Selenarctos

Military & Industrialization Contracts

Moon Landing

Selenarctos News Thread

Military Upgrade

PRC Annexation of Borneo/Golgatha

1050mm Cannon/Drydock Construction

Navy Construction

Breakup of Singacorp/Singapore Protectorate

Meeting in Singapore (Sumatra/Singapore Tunnel)

Mars Landing

Important Government Positions in Selenarctos

Benevolent Dictator for Life: IKrolm

Economic Division

First Director: Francis Mumar, Date Inaugurated: (OOC: 10/30/09)

Second Director: Antonio Pilar, Date Inaugurated: (OOC: 6/15/09)

Bureau of Labor Chief: Monique Javellana, Date Inaugurated: (OOC: 6/15/09)

Security Division

First Director: Marcelo Bonifacio, Date Inaugurated: (OOC: 6/15/09)

Second Director: Alejandro Tiempo, Date Inaugurated: (OOC: 6/15/09)

Sea Force Commander: Zaira Lhuillier, Date Inaugurated: (OOC: 6/15/09)

Air Force Commander: Luis Trillanes, Date Inaugurated: (OOC: 9/23/09)

Ground Force Commander: Joey Celerio, Date Inaugurated: (OOC: 6/15/09)

Domestic Force Commander: Rio Agbayani, Date Inaugurated: (OOC: 9/23/09)

Foreign Intelligence Force Commander: Gabriela Roxas , Date Inaugurated: (OOC: 10/30/09)

Popular Division

First Director: Pacita Arellano, Date Inaugurated: (OOC: 6/15/09)

Second Director: Tim Toribio, Date Inaugurated: (OOC: 10/30/09)

Bureau of Social Welfare Chief: Tomás Tolentino, Date Inaugurated: (OOC: 12/8/09)

Bureau of Criminal Law Chief: Joseph Panlilo, Date Inaugurated: (OOC: 9/23/09)

Former Officials:

Air Force Commander: Edilberto Ayala, Term: (OOC: 6/15/09-9/23/09)

Domestic Force Commander: Levi Nievera, Term: (OOC: 6/15/09-9/23/09)

Bureau of Criminal Law Chief: Carlos Cosico, Term: (OOC: 6/15/09-9/23/09)

Economic Division First Director: Stevan Roces, Term: (OOC: 6/15/09-10/21/09)

Second Director of the Popular Division: Martin Tagalog, Term: (OOC: 6/15/09-10/30/09)

Foreign Intelligence Force Commander: Tomás Nakpil, Term: (OOC: 6/15/09-10/30/09)

Bureau of Social Welfare Chief: Juan Santos-Viola, Term: (OOC: 6/15/09-12/8/09)

A Brief History

leading to the founding of Selenarctos.

Predecessor: The Philippine Free State

Following the fall of the Philippine Free State and subsequent anarchy in the Philippine Islands, a coalition of Pax Pacifica nations led by Greater Aotearoa moved in to secure order in the area. It was during this time our ruler IKrolm emerged onto the political stage. Originally a citizen of Greater Aoteroa, he was born on Easter Island and escaped some 5 years before the formation of Selenarctos but little else, including his exact age, is known. IKrolm quickly gathered the support of various, critical factions (many of which are signatories of the Selenarctan Constitution) including major industry leaders and upstanding Filipinos. Once he felt he had secured the support of a majority of the population, IKrolm initiated negotiations with Greater Aotearoa and the Pax Pacifica block to free the Philippine Islands. Largely through these negotiations, The Nation of Selenarctos was born.

Armed Forces of Selenarctos

Max IG Soldiers: 85,131

Max IG Tanks: 8,513

IG Planes: 105

IG Navy: 51/61

Sea Force:

Active Personnel: 40,000

Reserve Personnel: 10,000

Ship Breakdown:

(1) Manaul-class Aircraft Carrier (C-01)

(10) Spruance-Class Destroyers (DD-101 through 110)

(15) Polo-class Destroyers (DD-111 through 125)

(8) Duwende-class Light Stealth Frigates (LF-301S through 308S)

(4) Sirena-class Attack Submarines (AS-1U1 through 1U4)

(2) Cyclone-class Patrol Ship (P-001 and P-002)

More Information on the Vessels of the Sea Force

Anti-Ship Missiles:

P-700 Anti-Ship Missile

Max Range: 625km

Max Speed: Mach 4.5

Guidance: Inertial, Active or Passive Radar, Satellite-Based Targeting

P-5 Anti-Ship Missile

Max Range: 750km

Max Speed: Mach 0.9

Guidance: Inertial, Active Radar, Remote Course Correction

***Classified***

120 land-based, air-camouflaged P-5 and P-700 launch facilities are located along on Selenarctan Coast lines. They are armed with 1,800 land-based P-5s and 720 land-based P-700s ready to launch at any given time plus another 1,800 P-5s and 360 P-700s in reserve.

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Air Force:

Active Combat Personnel: 15,000

Reserve Combat Personnel: 10,000

(21 Squadrons) F22 Air Superiority Fighter

(11 Squadrons) F35 Strike Fighter

(5 Squadrons) 2O37 Strategic Bomber

(10 Squadrons) Predator C UAV

One squadron consists of 6 planes.

More Information on the Planes of the Selenarctan Air Force

AGM-114 Hellfire Missile (Air-to-Surface)

Max Range: 8,000m

Average Unit Cost: 68,000NSC

Hellfire Missile Variants in Use:

AGM-114L Longbow Hellfire

--> Primary Use: Armored Units

--# Warhead: tandem HEAT shaped charge

AGM-114M Hellfire II

--> Primary Use: Buildings/Light Vehicles

--# Warhead: Fragmentation or Inciendary

AGM-114N Hellfire II

--> Primary Use: Urban Targets, Ships

--# Warhead: Thermobaric Metal-Augmented Charge

AGM-114P Hellfire II

--> Primary Use: High-Altitude Aircraft

--# Warhead: tandem HEAT shaped charge

Other equipment, etc:

Information on Surface-to-Air Missiles maybe found under Heavy Weapons of the Selenarctan Ground Force.

***Classified***

Satellite Radar Network: 10 radar-equipped satellites which provide 24 hour global monitoring of missiles and planes. More information here.

Sonobouy: plane-dropable, active-sonar bouy designed to scan an area and transmit data through a satellite uplink. 33 sonobouies are kept deployed in the main shipping lanes/channels around Selenarctos to monitor for unauthorized passage through Selenarctan waters.

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Ground Force:

Active Combat Personnel: 100,000 trained soldiers

Reserve Combat Personnel: 50,000 soldiers

Man Portable Weapons of the Ground Force

Vehicles and Heavy Weapons of the Ground Force

Domestic Force:

Active Personnel: 30,000 police officers

Active Rapid-Response Personnel: 3,000

The standard rifle of Domestic Force Rapid-Responce units is the SG 551 SWAT assault rifle. (link) (link)

SG 551 SWAT short assault rifle for police/special forces use, fitted with Trijicon ACOG scope, tactical light and front grip; modern production version with ful-length Picatinny rail on top and folding iron sights.

Large Vessels:

(3) Cyclone-class Patrol Ship (Information near the bottom of this post.)

Light Craft:

Air-Cushioned Landing Craft (LCAC)

(10) Predator A UAV

The Predator A UAV, originally manufactured by the Selenarctan Strategic Defense Corporation for the Air Force, was transferred to the Domestic Force after the introduction of the Predator C and is most commonly used for surveillance of waterways or, if necessary, tactical support of Rapid-Response Personnel.

Foreign Intelligence Force:

Foreign Embassies: 6

Embassy Location: New England

Ambassador: Lorna Roces

Civilian Embassy Personnel: 12