Factbook of the Serene Republic of Vaule (v2.0)

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Contents

-[url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=108134&view=findpost&p=2893034"]Overview[/url]
-[url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=108134&view=findpost&p=2893035"]History[/url]
-[url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=108134&view=findpost&p=2893038"]Region Map/Territorial Waters[/url]
-[url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=108134&view=findpost&p=2893265"]Demographics/Statistics[/url]
-[url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=108134&view=findpost&p=2893268"]Government[/url]
-[url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=108134&view=findpost&p=2893273"]Monarchy[/url]
-[url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=108134&view=findpost&p=2893275"]Politics[/url]
-[url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=108134&view=findpost&p=2894537"]Military Information[/url]
-Economy
-Foreign Affairs
-Treaties/International Agreements
-Embassies/Visa information
-Important Legislation

Edited July 9, 2014 by Imperator Azenquor

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[size="5"][u][b]Overview[/b][/u][/size]

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-National Flag

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-National Coat of Arms


[b]Long Name: [/b]
The Serene Republic of Vaule [English]
Светлейшая Республика Ваулe [Russian]
Serenessima Republika Vauleya [Vaulian]

[b]Short Form: [/b]
Vaule [English]
Vauleya [Vaulian]
Ваулe [Russian]

[b]Former Name:[/b]
Socialist Union of Vauleyo-Buryatia
Vaulian Socialist Republic (VSR)
Vaulian Soviet Socialist Republic (VSSR)
Kingdom of Vaule

[b]Government Type:[/b] Federation and Constitutional Monarchy
[b]National Motto:[/b] “Our unity shall forever endure”
[b]Capital City:[/b] Zhukovgrad (Imperial Capital), Sygh-Varthys (Legislative Capital)
[b]Largest City:[/b] Sygh-Varthys

[b]Official Language:[/b] Vaulian
[b]Recognized Regional Languages:[/b] Russian, Ingush, Buryatian

Edited January 5, 2012 by Imperator Azenquor

[Imperator Azenquor]

[size="5"][u][b]A Brief History of Vaule[/b][/u][/size]

[b]Introduction[/b]

Although the Serene Republic of Vaule has a short history, its predecessor states have a long and complicated history spanning more than 280 years. The emergence of the first unified Vaulian state occurred with the signing of the Treaty of Zemlya in 1675. The treaty merged the various Vaulian feudal kingdoms into a single kingdom under the leadership of Stefan IV. Imperator Stefan quickly consolidated his control over the Vaulian Kingdom and expanded its territory to the east, earning him the nickname Stefan the Conqueror.

With the rapid eastward expansion of the Russian Empire in the early 1700s, the Kingdom of Vaule came under immense pressure to join the Russian Empire. The Imperator skillfully managed to maintain Vaulian independence through diplomatic means for several years, however the inevitable happened as the Russian Empire continued its eastward march. Poorly equipped Vaulian forces were no match for the Russian Army, which quickly overwhelmed them.

[b]Russian Revolution and onwards[/b]

Despite periodic rebellions, Vaule remained under the control of the Russian Empire for the next 200 years. Significant Russification occurred, however most Vaulians managed to hold onto some aspects of their cultural identity. Most notably, the Vaulian people managed to preserve the Vaulian language which was not recognized by the Russian Empire. In 1917, the Russian Revolution led to a sudden weakening of the Russian Empire’s ability to enforce control over far flung regions of the empire, including Vaule. Sensing an opportunity, a group of eight Vaulian intellectuals unilaterally declared Vaulian independence.

The declaration led several military units that were dominated by ethnic Vaulians to mutiny in support of the newly declared Vaulian Republic. These troops led an assault against the main Russian military garrison in Vaule and quickly overwhelmed the soldiers stationed there. After a period of two months of fierce fighting, the Vaulian Republic controlled only 15% of the territory of Vaule and was rapidly running out of military supplies.

The creation of the Vaulian Republic also caused a massive schism in Vaulian society between those who insisted that the fight for independence was necessary and inevitable, and those who believed that Vaulian independence could not be sustained without Russian approval. Historians argue that this schism, as well as divisions between the members of the Vaulian government, led ultimately to the failure of the Vaulian Republic. Seeing the situation as the opportune moment to strike, the Bolsheviks and their Vaulian allies reasserted control of the region and removed the government of the self-declared Vaulian Republic. In a move which would have consequences for several decades into the future, the Bolsheviks received military support from the Buryatians (then called Outer Mongolians) in crushing the Vaulian Republic. This created a deep resentment between the ethnic Vaulians and Buryatians in the region.

[b]The Soviet Union & Independence[/b]

With the creation of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), Vaule became an autonomous Socialist Republic called the ‘Vaulian Soviet Socialist Republic (VSSR), a status it would retain until 1985. Although under the Constitution of the Soviet Union, the VSSR would have substantial autonomy, including the power to leave the USSR, in practice the region was directly governed by the Soviet Politburo.

In 1985, the nation of Vaule again decided to seek independence. Against the backdrop of Glasnost and Perestroika, Vaule began gradual steps towards unilateral independence. These steps included obtaining the full support of the Vaulian Orthodox Church and the creation of a parallel military command structure, the Vaule Resistance Army (VRA). Despite the extensive preparations, the VRA lacked experienced military commanders and faced several major setbacks even before fighting began. Despite the setbacks, the VRA made a unilateral declaration of independence in February 1985. The declaration would spark two years of bloody conflict in which tens of thousands were killed and more than two million people were displaced.

By March 1987, Soviet troops had managed to reassert control over 2/3 of Vaulian territory and to deal a crippling blow to the VRA. The VRA struggled to regroup and could no longer mount a conventional military campaign against the Soviet military. By June 1987, the VRA could only maintain a low level insurgency against the Soviet troops occupying the region. In July, the Soviet Union declared victory over the VRA and installed a new pro-Soviet government led by Mikhail Khudorozkina.

[b]The Turnaround[/b]

Although Khudorozkina was a communist strongman, the Soviet Union underestimated his desire for political power. While the Politburo believed that he would maintain Soviet control of Vaule, they did not understand that he would never be content being the regional party leader of a single Soviet Republic. Believing that the Soviet Union was rapidly becoming unstable, Khudorozkina saw himself as the right person to lead an independent Vaulian state. Buoyed by this desire for power, Khudorozkina began organizing clandestine arms transfers to the VRA.

In 1989, a rearmed and reorganized VRA led a massive uprising against Soviet rule. Unlike previous uprisings, there was massive civil support, as well as a carefully planned military strategy. The most significant boost for the VRA’s campaign was the defection of General Mikhail Zhukov who became the VRA’s military commander.

With the sheer determination of the VRA, and the overconfidence of the Soviet military forces, the VRA managed to fight the Soviets to a stalemate in 1990. As the casualties mounted on the Soviet side, the government began to reconsider their military offensive and their objectives in the region. At this stage, with the political will of the Soviet government faltering significantly, General Zhukov gained a critical military victory in the Battle of Ulla-Ude, which decisively turned the tide against the Soviet forces.

By December 1990, the VRA managed to repel Soviet forces from just over 2/3 of Vaulian territory. Faced with the prospect of another defeat on the scale of their disastrous war in Afghanistan, the Soviet government ordered the withdrawal of their forces from Vaule. At this point, the Soviet Union recognized Vaulian independence de facto, however made no official statement of recognition.

[b]Independence Era[/b]

As soon as Vaulian independence was recognized, Mikhail Khudorozkina quickly shed his Communist affiliations and sought to portray himself as an independent leader. In the first national elections held in Vaule, Khudorozkina was swept to power with overwhelming electoral support. Three months later, however, Khudorozkina declared himself President-for-life and halted steps towards further democratization of the country. He gradually consolidated his control over the various branches of government until he reduced the Legislature and Judiciary to mere mouthpieces of the Presidency.

On the international scene, Vaule became increasingly isolated as even nations who recognized Vaulian Independence began to distance themselves from the Khudorozkina regime and its increasing authoritarianism. The longer Mikhail Khudorozkina remained in office, the more isolated and detached from global affairs the nation became. With international attention elsewhere, Khudorozkina began a massive purge of both the clergy and the government of any individuals who were thought to be less than absolutely loyal to the regime.

In June 1991, Khudorozkina initiated his most dangerous plan so far. In an attempt to promote Vaule’s ailing industry, President Khudorozkina signed a decree beginning the ‘Vaulian Self Sufficiency Initiative’. The initiative immediately banned all imports of food and grain, in favor of local production. Almost overnight Vaulian agriculture was ordered to raise production output by 426% in order to meet demand.

The rapid change in agricultural policy, just months before one of the harshest Siberian winters on record, created a disaster on a massive scale. Imports remained banned while local food production was completely unable to keep up with demand, let alone retain food stores for the winter. Despite being informed of the situation, and repeatedly warned of the looming catastrophe, President Khudorozkina insisted that the program would continue unabated. As a consequence of the initiative, at least 312,000 Vaulians starved to death in the winter of 1991 alone.

In the face of this disaster, Khudorozkina refused to change course and denounced the mounting death toll as nothing more than propaganda. Faced with mounting pressure as true death toll became apparent, Khudorozkina became more paranoid and suspicious of those around him. By February 1992, at least 9 government officials were executed for treason on Khudorozkina’s orders.

[b]The Zhukov Democratic Revolution[/b]

In May 1992, the situation deteriorated after an angry member of the Presidential staff decided to leak several letters and decrees signed by President Khudorozkina. These decrees included authorizing a massive campaign to cover up the casualties of the initiative. In one letter sent to the former Defense Minister, the President stated that the mounting casualties were “an unfortunate side effect in the reshaping of society” and sought to justify the initiative by suggesting that “no revolutionary leader ever completed his revolution without bloodying his hands a bit”.

The documents unleashed a torrent of public anger and anti-Khudorozkina sentiment. Fearing that the Parliament might attempt to move against him, President Khudorozkina dissolved the Parliament and proclaimed Martial Law in June 1992. Dispensing with even the pretense of democracy, President Khudorozkina ordered the deployment of the Army and Secret Police to crack down on dissents in an attempt to hold onto power. With the extensive use of arbitrary arrests and detention, Khudorozkina managed to remain firmly in power until 2006.

In March 2006, Vaulian war hero General Mikhail Zhukov emerged from retirement and ousted President Khudorozkina in a military coup. The coup was greeted enthusiastically by the population as soon as General Zhukov dissolved the Secret Police and restored democracy. The General also launched massive economic and political reforms which reshaped the Vaulian state. In September 2006, democratic elections were held which saw General Zhukov elected to the Presidency. In August 2006, President Zhukov signed a decree restoring the Vaulian monarchy, which until then had remained in exile.

President Zhukov’s tenure was marked by economic growth and a full transition from a Command to a Capitalist economy, and increased civil liberties and freedoms. President Zhukov also ended Vaule’s international isolation and established the country as a significant player on the world stage. During his term, President Zhukov also put down two rebellions. The first, by Khudorozkina supporters in Caledonia and the second by Buryatian separatists in Outer Mongolia. Shortly after these rebellions, President Zhukov was assassinated. He was posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Vaule First Class, as well as the Order of Vaulia.

[b]Vauleyo-Buryatia[/b]

In 2009, the nations of Vaule and Buryatia signed a landmark agreement, the Treaty of Union. This treaty established the Socialist Union of Vauleyo-Buryatia as a federal state and a formal union between Vaule and Buryatia. The union fell victim to nationalism and other political consequences and was soon dissolved in favor of a Commonwealth.

The Serene Republic of Vaule was formed as the successor state to the Socialist Union of Vauleyo-Buryatia.

Edited January 7, 2012 by Imperator Azenquor

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-Map of the Serene Republic

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-Map of the Overseas territories

[b]Autonomous Communities:[/b] Baikal Autonomous Community (BAC), Novaya Zemlya Autonomous Community(NZAC), East Ingushetia Autonomous Community(EIAC), Yuktobania Autonomous Community(YAC), Sakhalin Autonomous Community(SAC)

[b]Oblasts:[/b] Caledonia Oblast, Olenyok Oblast, Faronne Oblast, Zenn Oblast, Vograd Oblast, Kolyma Oblast.

[b]Special Oblasts:[/b] Sygh-Varthys Special Oblast (B), Zhukovgrad Special Oblast (A), New Capital Special Oblast (C)

[b]Overseas Territories:[/b] Buryatia Antarctic Territory, Buryatia Sovereign Naval Base (BSN), Northern Territories

[b]Claimed Waters of the Serene Republic[/b]

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-Territorial Waters (green) & EEZ (yellow) of Vaule

Edited January 5, 2012 by Imperator Azenquor

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[size="5"][u][b]Demographics/Population Statistics[/b][/u][/size]

[b]Total:[/b] 12,745,900

[b]Demographic Breakdown:[/b] Buryatian (11%), Vaulian (65%), Sakhan(1%),East Ingush (10%), Zemlyan(6%),Indigenous(7%)

[b]Religious Demographics:[/b] Buddhist (4%),Vaulian Orthodox Christian (65%),Islam (16%),Atheist (14%), Indigenous Religions (1%)

[b]Literacy Rate:[/b] 100%
-Men: 100%
-Women: 99.9%

[b]Male:Female ratio:[/b] 1:0.82

[b]Life Expectancy:[/b]
-Male: 61.3 years
-Female: 67.4 years

[b]Poverty rate:[/b] 18.7%

[b]Unemployment:[/b] 17.2%
[b]Inflation:[/b] 10.2%

[b]Language by percent of native speakers:[/b]
Russian: 95.2%
Vaulian: 82.9%
Buryatian: 12%
English: 4.1%
Arabic: <1%
Indigenous languages: 9.2%

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[size="5"][u][b]Government[/b][/u][/size]

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[b]Summary:[/b]
The government of the Serene Republic is structured along the lines of a Parliamentary democracy with a strong, executive monarchy. The government consists of a Bicameral Legislature, a partially-elected civilian judiciary and an executive monarchy. At the regional level, individual cities and regions possess some amount of regional autonomy which is exercised through regional councils.

[b]Legislature of the Serene Republic[/b]

The Parliament of the Serene Republic consists of 651 MPs who are directly elected by the populace to serve four (4) year terms in office. The political party or coalition that holds the majority of the seats in the Parliament is asked to form the government, with its leader becoming the Prime Minister of the Serene Republic.

[quote][b][u]Current Government of the Serene Republic[/b][/u]

[b]Prime Minister: [/b] Mr. Bryon Svatek (PSJ)

[b]Minister of Foreign Affairs: [/b]Dr. Alexei Lagunov (Ind)
[b]Minister of Interior: [/b]Mr. Andrei Romanov (PSJ)*
[b]Minister of Defense: [/b]Mr. Maxim Mikhailov (PSJ)
[b]Minister of Finance & Development: [/b]Dr. Sofia Sharapova (PSJ)
[b]Minister of Health: [/b]Dr. Viktoria Titova (PSJ)
[b]Minister of Education & Youth Affairs: [/b] Dr. Nadia Danilova (PSJ)
[b]Minister of Labor and Social Services: [/b]Dr. Ivan A. Pavlov (SUP)
[b]Minister of Justice: [/b]Lt. Col. Vladimir Filipov (PSJ)
[b]Minister of Religious Affairs & Local Government: [/b]Ft. Yuri Morgunov (Ind)
[b]Minister of Transport & Energy: [/b]Mrs. Zhanna Lukanova (PSJ)

*is also Deputy Prime Minister[/quote]

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-Current composition of the Parliament

[b]Senate of the Serene Republic[/b]

The Senate of the Serene Republic of Vaule is the upper house of the Parliament. While the Senate has authority to review most legislation passed by the Parliament, the national budget is enacted solely by the Parliament. The 100 member Senate is appointed as follows:

-30 Senators selected based on the ratio of MPs elected to the Parliament
-10 Senators selected by the incumbent Prime Minister
-10 Senators selected by the Autonomous Communities (2 Per Community)
-40 Senators selected by the Imperator
-10 Senators selected due to their non-Partisan Technical expertise

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-Current composition of the Senate

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[size="5"][u][b]Monarchy[/b][/u][/size]

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[b]The Imperator/Imperatrix:[/b] Pyotr (Zenquovich) Vladimirovich Guttorp-Faronne-Peaceheart-Zenn

[b]Titles & Styles:[/b]
-Imperator of Vaule
-Emperor of Buryatia
-Knight of Caledonia
-Lord of Novaya and Severnaya Zemlya
-Paramount leader of Vauleya
-Commander-in-chief of the Organization of the Zodiac
-Most Orthodox Royal Highness
-His Imperial Majesty
-Sultan of the East Ingush peoples
-Defender of the Orthodox Faith

[b]Heir Apparent:[/b] His Serene Royal Highness Prince Yuri, the Crown Prince
[b]Ruling House:[/b] House of Li-Guttorp-Faronne-Peaceheart-Zenn

[b]Summary:[/b]
Under the terms of the Treaty of Zemlya (1675) and each successive constitution of Vaule (except for the VSSR period), any powers not explicitly granted to the civilian government of Vaule shall reside with the Imperator. Unlike a Constitutional Monarchy, the reigning Imperator/Imperatrix of the Serene Republic has several sweeping powers over government and administration. These powers are determined by a combination of Constitutional and Religious law, as well as established precedents.

The position of Imperator/Imperatrix is highly respected in Vaulian society and is often seen as an important pillar of stability in a country that is notorious for unstable governments and military coups d'etat. As the Imperator is thought to be the 'living personification' of the state, Vaulian law significantly prohibits any action which is deemed to be 'a direct insult to the Crown or institution thereof'.

The importance of the Office of the Imperator was outlined in a famous quotation by former President Yuri Rokossovsky:

[i]"It is better to be a Prime Minister who has lost the support of the voters, but retains the support of the Imperator, than it is to be a Prime Minister who has lost the support of the Imperator but retains the support of the voters"[/i]

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[size="5"][u][b]Politics[/b][/u][/size]

[quote][b][u]Summary of Parties and Political positions[/b][/u]

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[b]New Nationalist Front (NNF) (Orange)[/b]
Ideology: Center Right Nationalism, Economic Liberalism
Leader: Vladimir Prevalšek

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[b]Liberal Democratic Party of Vaule (LDP) (Blue)[/b]
Ideology: Centrism, Economic Liberalism
Leader: Eva Marija Potušek

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[b]Party for Social Justice (PSJ) (Red)[/b]
Ideology: Center Left, Economic Liberalism, Meritocratic Socialism
Leader: Bryon Svatek

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[b]United Vaulia (UVP) (Yellow)[/b]
Ideology: Zhukovism, Centrism, Democratic Socialism
Leader: Adam Kerbev

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[b]Christian Democratic Party (CDP) (Green)[/b]
Ideology: Right, Social Conservatism, Economic Conservatism
Leader: Radislava Terdič

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[b]Union of Patriotic Right Forces (PRF) (Purple) [/b]
Ideology: Far Right Nationalism
Leader: Rinald Kanič

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[b]Slavic Unity Party (SUP) (Red and Blue)[/b]
Ideology: Pan Slavism, Economic & Social Liberalism
Leader: Antonin Bošković
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[b][u][size=7]Military Information[/size][/u][/b]


[u][b][b]Overview:[/b][/u][/b]
Total: 1,300,154 military personnel

[u][b][b]Regular Armed Forces: 1,142,666 [/b][/u][/b]
Army: 900,000
Navy: 60,000
Air Force: 60,000
Territorial Defense Corps: 6,000
ABC Warfare Unit: 6,666
Special Forces: 10,000

Reserve Force: 100,000

[u][b][b]Organization of the Zodiac: 157,488[/b][/u][/b]

Aries Division (Air): 20,000
Leo Division (Ground): 90,000
Pisces Division (Navy): 29,720
Virgo Division (Irregular Warfare): 9,764
Gemini Division (Naval Marines): 8,004

Taurus Division (Intelligence Services): ????

[b]Organizational Breakdown:[/b]

Batallion: 300 [Lt. Col./Col.]
Brigade: 900 [Br. Gen./Col.]
Division: 10,000 [Sr. Gen.]
Corps: 20,000 [Lt. Gen.]
Btl Group: 400,000 [Fld. Mrsh]

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[b][u][size=5]Army of the Serene Republic (Armada da Serenissima Republika)[/size][/u][/b]

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-Army Standard

The Army of the Serene Republic consists of a combination of professional soldiers and a small portion of conscripts. As the main ground force of the Serene Republic’s military, the Army is tasked with defending the Serene Republic and her allies from any threat, be it internal or external. The Army, like all other service branches, is divided into eight relatively autonomous military districts.

As a part of the Serene Republic’s mandatory education program, preliminary military courses are taught in all high schools. A highly trained team of coordinators, psychologists and military trainers evaluate the performance of all students and issues invitations to join the military training program to the top 10%. Those who accept the invitations are put through a rigorous 3 year training program before being permitted to join the Army. On average, only 35% of those who begin the 3 year program meet the requirements to join the Army.

Motto: [b]‘Who dares, wins’[/b]

Commander: Senior General Vladimir Antonov

[u]Equipment:[/u]
[u]Main Battle Tank:[/u]
T-90 MBT
M1 Abrams MBT (OZ Units only)

[u]Standard Arms:[/u]
Zastava M21S Assault Rifle/40mm grenade launcher
AR-15 Rifle (OZ Units only)
AK-74 Rifle
Saiga 12 Shotgun
Dragunov (OTs-03 SVU) Sniper Rifle
Dragunov (SVD) Sniper Rifle
Kord 12.7 mm heavy machine gun
Makarov Pistol
RGO Hand grenade

[u]Armored Personnel Carrier:[/u]
BC-091B (Based on the BTR-90)

[u]Mines:[/u]
MON-90 (Anti-personnel)
MON-200 (Anti-personnel)
TM-57 (Anti-Tank)
TM-89 (Anti-Tank)

[u]MANPADs and Shoulder launched missiles:[/u]
9K115-2 Metis-M (Anti-Tank missile system)
9M133 Kornet (Anti-Tank missile system)
RPG-32 Hashim (Rocket propelled grenade system)
9K34 Strela-3 (MANPAD)
9K38 Igla (MANPAD)
AGS-17 Plamya (Automatic grenade launcher)

[u]Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs):[/u]
VZ-03 Lion (BMP-3M)
VZ-04Bear (9P162 "Kornet-T" anti tank version)
VZ-05.3 Behemoth (Anti air version of the BMP-3)

[u]Multiple Rocket Launcher Systems:[/u]
BM-30V (Modified)
BA-774 Dragon Breath (Based on the TOS-1)
BA-732C (Based on the BM-21 Grad)

[u]Towed Artillery:[/u]
VAR-111 Morgunov (2A36 Giatsint-B)
VAR-112 Pugachev (2A65 Msta-B)

[u]Self Propelled Artillery:[/u]
BAR-2618 Yuri (2S3 Akatsiya )
VAR-2619 Andrei (2S31 Vena)

[u]Unmanned Aerial Vehicles:[/u]
BS-021Z Buddha’s Eyes (Based on the MQ-9 Reaper)

[u]Transport Helicopters[/u]
B-26A (Based on the Mil Mi-26)
B-33O (Based on the Ka-62M Kasatka)

[u]Attack Helicopters[/u]
Mi-28
B-52Z (Based on Kamov Ka-52)



[b][u][size=5]Air Weapon of the Serene Republic (Aero Oruzhie do Serenissima Republika)[/size][/u][/b]

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-Air Force Standard

The Air Force of the Serene Republic consists entirely of professional soldiers trained at one of the three main Military Academies in the Serene Republic. The Air Force is tasked with defending the airspace of the Serene Republic and her overseas territories from all threats and, when called upon to do so, project air power outside of the Serene Republic.

Motto: [b]‘I shall fear no evil, for I am at 20,000 ft and climbing’[/b]

Commander: Sr. General Yulia Smirnova

[u]Equipment:[/u]
[u]Transport Aircraft:[/u]
B-2A Leviathan (C-130 Hercules)

[u]Aerial refueling Aircraft[/u]
B-2081 (Based on the Il-78)


[u]Recon Aircraft[/u]
Bu-24E (Su-24M)
Bu-24Z (Su-24MR)
A-50M Shmel

[u]Fighter Aircraft[/u]
MiG-35
Su-37
MiG-29
F-22

[u]Interceptor Aircraft[/u]
MiG-31


[u]Bomber Aircraft[/u]
Bu-160 Angel (Tu-160M)
Bu-201 Devil (B-2 Spirit)



[b][u][size=5]Naval Weapon of the Serene Republic (Ceya Oruzhie do Serenissima Republika)[/size][/u][/b]

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-Navy Standard

The Navy of the Serene Republic consists of a combination of professional soldiers and conscripts who receive their training at the Peter the Great Naval Academy in Sygh-Varthys. The Navy is tasked with the defense of the territorial waters of the Serene Republic and her overseas territories from all threats.

The Navy is divided into two main fleets: The North Siberian fleet which is based along the north coast of the Serene Republic and the South Siberian fleet which is based along the south coast. The North Siberian fleet is headquartered in Severnaya Zemlya, while the South Siberian fleet is headquartered in the Yuktobania Autonomous Community (YAC).

Motto: [b]‘With the tide!’[/b]

Commander: Fleet Admiral Boris Ivanov

[u]Equipment:[/u]
[b][u]North Siberian Fleet [85][/u][/b]
(Based at bases in Novaya Zemlya, Severnaya Zemlya, Northern Territories)


[b]Pyotr class Aircraft Carriers: (3)[/b]
VNS Zhukov
VNS Excelsior
VNS Aldan

[b]Baikal class Submarines: (11)[/b]
BNS Olenyok
BNS Vodka
BNS Martini
VNS Gaia
VNS Typhon
VNS Pontus
VNS Eros
VNS Chaos
VNS Ourea
VNS Aether
VNS Thanatos

[b]Kyrov class Destroyers (20)[/b]
BNS Medvedev
BNS Lenin
BNS Krasnoyarsk
VNS Gorbachev
VNS Yeltsin
VNS Chernenko
VNS Andropov
VNS Nicholas
VNS Rykov
VNS Stalin*
VNS Malenkov
VNS Brezhnev
VNS Khrushchev
VNS Beria
VNS Zinoviev
VNS Kamenev
VNS Kosygin
VNS Podgorny
VNS Voroshilov
VNS Shvernik

[b]Zhukov class Battleships (5)[/b]
BNS Nikolai
BNS Interceptor
BNS Invincible
BNS Jupiter
VNS Indefatigable

[b]Andropov class Frigates (20)[/b]
BNS Dmitri
BNS Kronprinz
BNS Vograd
BNS Belgrade
VNS Interceptor
VNS Dauntless
VNS Valiant
VNS Defiant
VNS Excelsior
VNS Lakota
VNS Ambassador
VNS Galaxy
VNS Nebula
VNS Miranda
VNS Sovereign
VNS Constitution
VNS Constellation
VNS Daedalus
VNS Sabre
VNS Akira

[b]Neptune class Landing Ships (6)[/b]
BNS Vograd
BNS Leo
BNS Ingushetia
BNS Sygh-Varthys
BNS Anyatevich
VNS Zhukovgrad

[b]Generation class Corvettes (20)[/b]
VNS Stefan IV
VNS Yekaterina I
VNS Oleg III
VNS Dmitri II
VNS Dmitri III
VNS Maria IX
VNS Sofia I
VNS Stefan V
VNS Maria X
VNS Konstantin I
VNS Konstantin II
VNS Oleg IV
VNS Sofia II
VNS Yekaterina II
VNS Nikolai I
VNS Azenquor I
VNS Azleya II
VNS Yuri IX
VNS Pyotr I
VNS Nikolas I


[b][u]South Siberian Fleet [85][/u][/b]
(Based along the coast of Yuktobania, B.S.N. Sakhalin)

[b]Pyotr class Aircraft Carriers (4)[/b]
BNS Ourumov
BNS Natalya
BNS Sophitia
BNS Sakha

[b]Baikal class Submarines (11)[/b]
BNS Regulus
BNS Zenn
BNS Caledonia
BNS Revolution
VNS Nyx
VNS Moros
VNS Oneiroi
VNS Nemesis
VNS Momus
VNS Philotes
VNS Geras

[b]Kyrov class Destroyers (20)[/b]
BNS Volga
BNS Vojvodina
BNS Petrograd
BNS Siberia
VNS Novosibirsk
VNS Varthys
VNS Omsk
VNS Krasnoyarsk
VNS Kemerevo
VNS Belovo
VNS Biysk
VNS Abakan
VNS Achinsk
VNS Lazarovo
VNS Barnaul
VNS Mezhdurechensk
VNS Prokpyevsk
VNS Minusinsk
VNS Marinsk
VNS Iskitim

[b]Zhukov class Battleships (5)[/b]
BNS Yekaterina
BNS Sofia
BNS Liberty
BNS Mikhailov
BNS Gemini

[b]Andropov class Frigates (20)[/b]
BNS Imperator
BNS Stalingrad
BNS Faronne
BNS Montenegro
VNS Olympia
VNS Constitution II
VNS Excelsior II
VNS Oberth
VNS Intrepid
VNS Steamrunner
VNS Yeager
VNS Constellation II
VNS Indira
VNS Sovereignty
VNS Capable
VNS Ariel
VNS Adelphi
VNS Renaissance
VNS Soyuz
VNS Challenger

[b]Neptune class Landing Ships (5)[/b]
BNS Carmagh
BNS Aldan
BNS Falcon
BNS Athena
BNS Severnaya Zemlya

[b]Generation class Corvettes (20)[/b]
VNS Conqueror
VNS Law giver
VNS Pious
VNS Exile
VNS Humble
VNS Renown
VNS Compassionate
VNS Ambition
VNS Wise
VNS Courageous
VNS Indefatigable II
VNS Tyranis
VNS Unstoppable
VNS Decisive
VNS Cleric
VNS Valiant
VNS Usurper
VNS Dishonor
VNS Justice
VNS Freedom


[b][u]Antarctican Fleet (23)[/u][/b]
(Based at the Buryatia AT)

[b]Baikal class Submarines (13)[/b]
VNS Erinyes
VNS Gigantes
VNS Meliae
VNS Aphrodite
VNS Hecatonchires
VNS Titan
VNS Cronus
VNS Rhea
VNS Themis
VNS Iapetus
VNS Crius
VNS Mnemosyne
VNS Epimetheus

[b]Generation class Corvettes (10)[/b]
VNS Truth
VNS Union
VNS Vauleyo-Buryatia
VNS Marscury
VNS Socialism
VNS Sultan
VNS Emperor
VNS Tsar
VNS Tsarevich
VNS King


[b][u][size=5]Territorial Defense Force of the Serene Republic (Fuerza Defendi Territoria do Serenissima Republika)[/size][/u][/b]

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-Standard of the Territorial Defense Force

The Territorial Defense Force of the Serene Republic is charged with defending the borders and airspace of the Serene Republic against external threats. The Territorial Defense Force shall be responsible for air, missile and nuclear defense of the Serene Republic, as well as for the management of the nation’s offensive missile weapon systems.

Motto: [b]‘To the stars’[/b]

Commander: *Classified*

[u]Equipment[/u]

[b]Surface-to-air Defensive Systems[/b]
S-300V Thordain
S-400 Trident
S-398 Odin (MIM-104 Patriot)

S-515 Zenith (Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system)
BMDN-01228C (Based on the Russian A-135 anti ballistic missile system)

BMDN-01228C Information:
Interceptor #1: RB-08Z- Antelope (SH-08 Gazelle)
Range: 80km
Silo based

Interceptor #2: RB-09E-Elephant (SH-11 Gorgon)
Range: 350km
Silo based


[b]Offensive Surface-to-air/surface Missile Systems:[/b]

[u]Short Range:[/u]
V-02A Indefatigable (Based on the SS-1 Scud) Range: 300-700km
V-04C Dauntless (Based on the DF-15) Range: 600km
V-92 Xandrovich A (Based on the SS-26 Stone) Range: 400km
V-93 Xandrovich B (Based on the SS-26 Stone) Range: 280km

[u]Medium Range:[/u]
V-10 Shiva (Based on the Iranian Shahab 3) Range: 1900km
V-09 Vishnu (Based on the Soviet R-5 Pobeda): 1200km

[u]Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles[/u]
V-35 Goldeneye (Based on the SS-19 Stiletto) Range: 10,000km
V-39 Archangel (Based on the SS-25 Sickle) Range: 10,500km
V-41 Imperial (Based on the SS-27 Sickle B.) Range: 11,000km

[u]Anti-satellite Missiles[/u]
V-8092C Grand Divina (Based on the ASM-135 ASAT) Range: 648km

[b]Nuclear Weapons Systems[/b]
Silo Based:
V-12 Petya (Based on the Soviet R-12 Dvina) Range: 2100 km

Submarine launched:
V-15 Widowmaker (Based on the Trident missile) Range: >4,000nm, 7,360 km


[b][u][size=5]ABC Warfare Unit (the ABCs)[/size][/u][/b]

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-ABC Warfare Unit Standard

The ABC Warfare Unit is composed entirely of professional soldiers specially trained for handling nuclear, chemical and biological weaponry. This military unit is responsible for the maintenance, production and use of the Serene Republic’s stockpile of atomic, biological and chemical weaponry.

Motto:[b]'If you have to ask, you shouldn't know[/b]
Commander: *Classified*

[u]Equipment:[/u]
White Phosphorus munitions
VX
Sarin

[b][u][size=5]Special Forces (Fuerzas Speciales do Serenessima Republika)[/size][/u][/b]

The Special Forces unit (the Specials) is an elite unit of the military of the Serene Republic. The Special Forces unit is responsible for counter-terrorism, military reconnaissance and special operations. The Specials recruit only the very best military graduates into their ranks, and all candidates undergo a rigorous (and occasionally deadly) training regimen.

Motto: [b]‘Many are called, few are chosen’[/b]

Commander: Senior General Natalya Vache* (Will soon be replaced)


[b][u][size=5]Reserve Force of the Serene Republic (Fuerzas Reservas do Serenissima Republika)[/size][/u][/b]

The military Reserve Force consists entirely of highly trained conscript soldiers who may be called upon to augment the forces of the military when necessary.

Motto: [b]‘The Second line of Defense'[/b]

Commander: General Djordje Karpov

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[b][u][size=5]Organization of the Zodiac Aries Division (Air) [/size][/u][/b]

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-OZ Aries Div Standard

The Aries Division of the Organization of the Zodiac is tasked primarily with supporting missions of the OZ Pisces and Leo divisions. Aries Division soldiers are drawn from the best and the brightest graduates of the Zhukov Elite Forces Academy and are required to undergo an exhaustive and rigorous training regimen in order to be considered for admission. Unlike the Air Force of the Serene Republic, the Aries Division is entirely separate from the regular armed forces and is accountable only to its commanding officer and the Imperator of the Serene Republic.

Motto: [b]‘Death from above’[/b]

Commander: Sr. General Xenia Onatopp


[b][u][size=5]Organization of the Zodiac Leo Division (Ground) [/size][/u][/b]

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-OZ Leo Div Standard

The Leo Division of the Organization of the Zodiac is a special strategic forces unit whose mission and commanding staff are classified. The number of soldiers in the Leo Division, and their membership standards are also classified. It is known, however that the Leo Division is accountable to its commanders and to the Imperator of the Serene Republic.

It is rumored that Leo Division soldiers can move seamlessly between OZ Special Forces and the regular armed forces, often acquiring varying ranks and constructed identities.

Motto: [b]‘Unseen, unheard’[/b]

Commander: General Maxim Trubachev


[b][u][size=5]Organization of the Zodiac Pisces Division (Navy) [/size][/u][/b]

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-Pisces Division Standard

The Pisces Division of the Organization of the Zodiac is the naval branch of the Organization of the Zodiac Special Forces. Although the Pisces division is much smaller than the navy of the regular armed forces, it utilizes cutting edge technology and highly trained personnel. During times of peace, the Pisces Division will operate as an auxiliary to the navy. The Pisces Division is charged with identifying, investigating and countering threats to the territorial waters of the Serene Republic and her overseas territories.

Motto: [b]‘With the tide, to Victory!’[/b]

Commander: -vacant-


[b][u][size=5]Organization of the Zodiac Virgo Division (Irregular Warfare) [/size][/u][/b]

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-Virgo Division Standard

The Virgo Division of the Organization of the Zodiac is an unincorporated branch of the OZ Special Forces. The Virgo Division is trained extensively in sabotage, espionage and guerilla warfare tactics. Its members are trained to conduct operations behind enemy lines in the event that the territory of the Serene Republic is compromised by a foreign power.

Motto: [b] ‘Spear of the Revolution!’[/b]
Commander: Col. Pyotr Tadic


[b][u][size=5]Organization of the Zodiac Gemini Division (Naval Marines) [/size][/u][/b]

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-Naval Marines Standard

The Gemini Division of the OZ Special Forces consists of highly trained naval personnel who are tasked with power projection from the sea. They are a rapid reaction unit that often works in tandem with the Navy of the Serene Republic and the Pisces Division of OZ.

Motto: [b]‘Best of the Best’[/b]

Commander: Fleet Marshall Sergei Anatolyevich Voronin

Edited December 14, 2012 by Imperator Azenquor