Post by Nova25 on Mar 28, 2010 20:16:59 GMT -5
-Basics-
Name: Nova25 (Nova Galactic)
Name of your Nation: Suikodan, 28311 km2 (I wanted Suikoden, but it was already taken)
Type of Government: Collective society (Hive-Mind) : Monarchy (Knight of the round table style) / Democracy. (more explanation later)
Political Leaders:
-Nova Galactic (Main Mind) - Ocelot (Cat) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocelot
-Blade Stronghold (Military Mind) - Jaguar (Cat) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar
-Nina Arrowny (Science Mind) - Red Fox (Vixen) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Fox
-Zio Daebalan (Intelligence Mind) - Sivak Draconian (Dragon) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draconian_%28Dragonlance%29
-Ryu Ligre (Cultural Mind and *Free Mind) - Liger (or Ligre in FR.)(Hybrid of Lion and Tiger) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liger
*Free stands for : Not a part of the Hive-mind, International, Outsiders.
Population: 634 Millions : www.nationstates.net/suikodan
Population Composition (what kinds of people/species are common): 60% Cats, 20% Foxes, 10% Skunks, 10% Others
Major Cultures: French/Canadian, English/American (Inspirations)
Major Religions: Agnosticism, Buddhism (Inspirations)
Political leanings : Isolationist, Technocratic, Protectionist.
Current Exchange Rate (05/April/2011) : 2.1405 Crystals = $1 US nseconomy.thirdgeek.com/nseconomy.php?nation=Suikodan
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Maps :
Cities only : nova225.deviantart.com/art/Nation-Suikodan-159110515
Cities/Installations and Sea/TGV lines : nova225.deviantart.com/art/Nation-Suikodan-Updated-159321809
-Major cities-
Capital : Suikoden
-Suikoden is the main administrative and military city of Suikodan and is located at the end of the large Sora River, near Cato Beach.
Main industrial city : Crystalis
-Located at the base of the Minds Mountain and the Hive lake, on the North side of the Sora River, this city is the most industrial city of the Island.
Main recreational city : Catogani
-This city is where every people of the Hive go for their vacations, due to its proximity with the marvelous Cato beach and its fine white sands.
Main research city : Minia
-This city is located on the North-East side of the Island, near Gato Beach and is renowned for the quality of their scientific installations.
Main cultural city : Katze
-This city represents truly the minds of the Hive by its architectural wonders and fantastic displays of arts, literature and sculptures.
Architectural examples :
farm1.static.flickr.com/210/440397105_b9bfe1a569.jpg
img80.imageshack.us/img80/4563/packageddiamondtowersmafx7.jpg
img233.imageshack.us/img233/5167/2z6v6rp2pl8.jpg
img80.imageshack.us/img80/9656/packageddiamondtowersmauw9.jpg
-Major locations-
Moira Beach :
-Long band of sand, on the South part of the Island, a bit far from the cities of Katze and Crystalis. Of little interests in the past, the recent discovery of their South neighbors, the Nation of Tinis, has made this beach an interesting place for a future trading city.
Cato Beach :
-Long band of fine white sand, on the Central-East part of the Island, right between the cities of Catogani and Suikoden. The soft and warm climate, the amazing view on the ocean and the famous fine white sands of this beach has made it the most relaxing destination for the people of Suikodan.
Gato Beach :
-Medium band of sand, on the North-East part of the Island, relatively close to the city of Minia. Of little interests, this beach is mostly used for some research purposes by Minia. For its strategical location, at the entrance of the Bay, a defense base is planned in a near future.
Spira Bay :
-Large bay, with relatively calm sea water and an abundance of fishes, due to the forests and high terrain elevation surrounding it on 2 sides. The bay is bordered by the beaches of Cato and Gato, the Sora river ends in the bay near Cato Beach and the cities of Suikoden, Catogani and Minia are directly accessible from the bay.
Hive Lake : Surface of 8372 km2
-Medium sized lake, on the Minds Mountain, from which the Sora river flows, near the city of Crystalis. It contains one of the purest water known, due to the source being located on a high mountain and filtered by a natural system of holes in the mountain mineral stone. Historians claim that the Hive-mind was started by the descendants of the First 5 Minds, during a ceremony on this lake.
Minds Mountain : Peak at 4205 m (13,796 ft)
-Large and highly elevated mountain, which contain the Hive Lake and from which the Sora river flows, near the city of Crystalis. This mountain contain a high level of minor minerals and large quantities of various precious metals and gems, such as gold/silver/platinum/diamonds and pure crystals. Historians claim that it's on this mountain that the First 5 Minds declared the creation of the Nation of Suikodan.
Sora River :
-Large and main river of the Island, it flows from the Hive lake, on the Minds Mountain. The city of Crystalis is on its North bank, on the base of the Minds mountain and the city of Suikoden is at the very end. This river connects the cities of Suikoden, Crystalis and Katze.
Merca Desert :
-Medium sized desert, on the North part of the Island, far from the cities of Minia and Catogani. The sand of the desert is red and scientists believe it originates from the small chain of mountains near it, which they contain a surprisingly high amount of magnetic metals, such as the iron that gives its red color, nickel and cobalt. Strange magnetic phenomenon often happens in that part of the Island.
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-Military-
Volunteer only? No
Mandatory Service? Yes
Military strengths (list 3):
-Quick reaction time
-Absolutely dedicated for the Hive
-Highly adaptive
Military weaknesses (list 3):
-Standard troops are very little specialized (For the need of reaction time and adaptability)
-Specialized troops form only small groups(nodes) (Groups from which the Standard troops will gravitate)
-The strength of the Hive link (informations relayed) is limited to the number of troops (1 picture = 1000 words... 1 Mind = 1000 Infos.)
Nuclear weapons? No
Biological weapons? No
Chemical weapons? Yes (Only non-lethal, such as Sleep or Hallucinogen gas, in order to weaken the enemies or provoke their surrender)
Space based weapons? Yes (It will stay in orbit over the Nation and will be able to launch many small or a few heavy payloads anywhere near the borders of the Nation, BUT only for defensive purposes...)
Relative % of the armies and the (general) troops :
Earth Army : 20%
-Standard troops : 50%
-Specialized troops : 30%
-Vehicles/Armors : 20%
Air Army : 30%
-Standard troops : 20%
-Specialized troops : 50%
-Aircrafts/Copters/Bombers : 30%
Water Army : 50%
-Standard troops : 20%
-Specialized troops : 30%
-Boats/Cruisers/Submarines : 50%
Space Army : 0% (Don't count individual satellites)
-Standard troops : 0%
-Specialized troops : 0%
-Spacecrafts/Att.-Def. Satellites : 0%
(Standard troops are those who are averagely effective in their field and who can be reconverted to be used in any other fields.)
(Specialized Troops are those who are highly effective in their field and who can’t be reconverted to be used in other fields.)
Military weapons/structures :
-Tanks :
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-forces/apc-aa-military-01_01.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-tanks/tank-04_01.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-tanks/tank-03_01.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-tanks/tank-07_01.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-tanks/tank-02_01.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-tanks/tank-06_01.jpg
-Ships :
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-naval/Sci-fi_naval_ships_vessels_01.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-naval/Sci-fi_naval_ships_vessels_02.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-naval/Sci-fi_naval_ships_vessels_08.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-naval/Sci-fi_naval_ships_vessels_05.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-naval/Sci-fi_naval_ships_vessels_09.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-naval/Sci-fi_naval_ships_vessels_16.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-naval/Sci-fi_naval_ships_vessels_21.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-naval/Sci-fi_naval_ships_vessels_12.jpg
-Aircrafts :
lh4.ggpht.com/abramsv/R5f8we9HgzI/AAAAAAAAEyo/p6MAwwvXBDA/s800/1019162705_35682fecd2_o.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-forces/gunship-02_01.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/airspace/heli-02.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/airspace/heli-scout-04_02.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/airspace/heli02-07.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-forces/bomber-sci-fi-plane-06_01.jpg
-Structures :
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-forces/artillery-gun-01_01.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-forces/gun-military-05_01.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-forces/gun-military-01_01.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-forces/gun-military-03_01.jpg
Units :
-Elite guards : www.freakygaming.com/gallery/game_wallpapers/crysis/nanosuit_soldier.jpg
-Heavy Infantry : fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2009/345/a/4/Space_Vagabonds__Assaulter_by_ukitakumuki.jpg
-Light Infantry : fc09.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2009/347/d/2/Space_Vagabonds__Combat_by_ukitakumuki.jpg
-Special OP : fc03.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/127/2/7/Ballistic_Trooper_by_343GuiltySpark.jpg
-Shielded Flying Exoskeleton : s780.photobucket.com/albums/yy88/Nova225/?action=view¤t=FlyingInfantry.png
-General Blade's S.F.E. : fc09.deviantart.net/fs42/f/2009/138/9/d/9d7070a5f2abd6851b5329f455f2993a.jpg
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-Technology-
Relative technology level : mid 21st century (LV 12-13) orbitalvector.com/Tech%20Levels.htm
Technologies oriented toward : Energy and particle techs
Technological advantage :
-Most informations are relayed through the Hive-mind neural link, they can't be pirated/hacked.
-The storage of informations is made through isolated optic/crystal-based computers. EMP can't affect them and it allows to store huge amount of informations.
-Their technological orientation has led them to faster discoveries, especially in Energy technologies.
Technological disadvantage (minimum of 1):
-The integration or adaptation of new technologies can be a slow process, since it's equally given to every people of the Hive and because of the Hive-mind high requirements in security and adaptability.
-The energy techs usually require powerful and stationary energy sources, with some exceptions.
Internet access: Poor, since it's highly securized and limited to specific recreational areas.
Dominate Transportation Method: High speed train (TGV)
Television access: Good, even if the international channels are slightly filtered.
Some examples of technology usages :
-Laser weapons : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_weapon
-Holographic Memory (crystal-based) : computer.howstuffworks.com/holographic-memory.htm
-Secret Project-
-Rumors : « A few lost scribbles referring to something called : The Harbinger »
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-Style-
First, I would like to explain a few things about the concept of the Hive-mind ''government''. Anyone that has read about Gaia in ''Foundation's Edge'', from Isaac Asimov, will know what I mean by Hive-mind ''government''.
For those that didn't read the book :
The Hive-mind society ''can'' be compared to the Zergs in Starcraft, but in a human(furry), more friendly and less aggressive way. The ''neural link'' of the citizens and the Hive (the Hive-mind) is like how the Borgs (in Startrek) work and communicate informations, but without the hostile ''assimilation'' part.
Think of this as people who can use their mind to ''speak'' and exchange information quickly.
-For RPs involving my nation, with the concept of ''Hive-mind'' in mind, I'm not sure... Like for the human(furry) body, if you poke the head or the feet, You (the mind) know it and you react to it and you keep your secrets well hidden in your mind.
-So... the body (the Nation) could be attacked by a jealous Nation or a Nation that would fear (or simply be intolerant against) the strange ways of life (Hive-mind) of Suikodan ? (See the History part)
-People could try to steal some of the secret and highly protected informations/technologies of the Hive-mind or infiltrate the Nation for some reasons (religious fanatics ?).
-Maybe something more preferable : People or Nations could want to have diplomatic relations with this (Suikodan) strange Nation ? Diplomatic attempts, trading offers or technological exchanges ?
-History-
(Equivalent of the Middle Age in this world)
-A few centuries back, during the Dark Age, when gifted people were burnt for being witches or sorcerers, a group of specially gifted people decided to help many of those who were gifted to escape to a secret location, where they would be safe and accepted. From that point, only a few groups of people left the secret city, with the mission to search for more gifted people wanting to join them. The first group (5 people) became their leader, the Main Minds; they were dedicated to the well being of their people and their people were willing to help the Main Minds.
(Equivalent of the Renaissance Age)
-With time, the city grew and its people started to gain more control over their natural ability to sense and communicate with nearby people and soon the first Hive-mind was born.
-The development of the Nation was slow, but steady, because of their desire for security and to remain secret. Even today, they tend to keep secret as much as they can, from the few outsiders that visit them.
(Equivalent of the Modern Era)
-The first outsiders to discover Suikodan and their people, roundly a decade ago, were explorers from the Nation of Tinis, from the main continent south of them.
-It has been only a few years, since the Hive-mind decided to confirm the existence of their Nation and their special ability, to the rest of the world.
-Relations to other nations-
The relation of the Hive-mind (government) with other Nations is a reflection of the minds of the people of Suikodan. Suikodan is a peaceful Nation, as long as it's not provoked. It's a Nation that tend to be neutral toward other Nations and not get involved in other events, such as wars and conflicts, but it will provide medical support, if the need is important.
Give interesting facts about your nation that gives it character:
-Everyone in Suikodan can communicate to anyone in the Nation, with their natural ''neural link'' that connects them to the Hive-mind. This means that they ''speak'' rarely and only on a soft, low voice.
-Suikodan weapons and military equipments are mainly made for a defensive purpose, since its people are territorial, but not aggressive.
-As humans are descendants of apes, Anthro-Cats are the descendants of wild cats.
-Many of the technologies in Suikodan are adapted to be used with the neural link of its citizens.
More about the Hive-Mind and the neural link :
-You could compare it to a ''telepathic link'', except that it's limited... You can ''send and receive'' informations, but you can't ''read'' others minds... and it's Biological in the way that it's a part of the human(furry) brain that developed in an unusual direction.
-With a few centuries of practice and a great number of people, that capacity to ''exchange'' informations has developed to the point that it created some sort of ''greater mind''... Like an Internet accessible only to people with this special neural link.
-Like with blind and deaf people, there are a few (pretty rare) cases of people suffering of ''Neural impairment''... and some researches are made to create a device that would ''compensate'' for their weak neural link. The device would be some sort of ''amplifier'' for the neural link... For any people using this device, outside of Suikodan, it would like connecting on a Chinese website, they wouldn't be able to understand anything.
A note about the Hive-Mind :
The mind of each and every people of Hive, citizens of Suikodan, are linked together. This create something that could be compared to a mental network, each mental connection called ''Neural Link''. This particularity comes, between other things, from a unique biological mutation in the brain of every people of the Hive and from a constant ''training'' of that ability.
Every information is accessible by everyone and in all time. Even if everyone can access everything, it doesn't mean that they do so with every single information coming out and constantly.
Informations tend to be accessible by ''layers'', more important or vital infos will be accessed first, before the usual ''everyday life'' informations. The more someone focus on a specific infos, the more he/she will find about this information and the more people do it together, at the same time, the larger and quicker the informations will be accessed OR distributed.
Name: Nova25 (Nova Galactic)
Name of your Nation: Suikodan, 28311 km2 (I wanted Suikoden, but it was already taken)
Type of Government: Collective society (Hive-Mind) : Monarchy (Knight of the round table style) / Democracy. (more explanation later)
Political Leaders:
-Nova Galactic (Main Mind) - Ocelot (Cat) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocelot
-Blade Stronghold (Military Mind) - Jaguar (Cat) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar
-Nina Arrowny (Science Mind) - Red Fox (Vixen) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Fox
-Zio Daebalan (Intelligence Mind) - Sivak Draconian (Dragon) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draconian_%28Dragonlance%29
-Ryu Ligre (Cultural Mind and *Free Mind) - Liger (or Ligre in FR.)(Hybrid of Lion and Tiger) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liger
*Free stands for : Not a part of the Hive-mind, International, Outsiders.
Population: 634 Millions : www.nationstates.net/suikodan
Population Composition (what kinds of people/species are common): 60% Cats, 20% Foxes, 10% Skunks, 10% Others
Major Cultures: French/Canadian, English/American (Inspirations)
Major Religions: Agnosticism, Buddhism (Inspirations)
Political leanings : Isolationist, Technocratic, Protectionist.
Current Exchange Rate (05/April/2011) : 2.1405 Crystals = $1 US nseconomy.thirdgeek.com/nseconomy.php?nation=Suikodan
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Maps :
Cities only : nova225.deviantart.com/art/Nation-Suikodan-159110515
Cities/Installations and Sea/TGV lines : nova225.deviantart.com/art/Nation-Suikodan-Updated-159321809
-Major cities-
Capital : Suikoden
-Suikoden is the main administrative and military city of Suikodan and is located at the end of the large Sora River, near Cato Beach.
Main industrial city : Crystalis
-Located at the base of the Minds Mountain and the Hive lake, on the North side of the Sora River, this city is the most industrial city of the Island.
Main recreational city : Catogani
-This city is where every people of the Hive go for their vacations, due to its proximity with the marvelous Cato beach and its fine white sands.
Main research city : Minia
-This city is located on the North-East side of the Island, near Gato Beach and is renowned for the quality of their scientific installations.
Main cultural city : Katze
-This city represents truly the minds of the Hive by its architectural wonders and fantastic displays of arts, literature and sculptures.
Architectural examples :
farm1.static.flickr.com/210/440397105_b9bfe1a569.jpg
img80.imageshack.us/img80/4563/packageddiamondtowersmafx7.jpg
img233.imageshack.us/img233/5167/2z6v6rp2pl8.jpg
img80.imageshack.us/img80/9656/packageddiamondtowersmauw9.jpg
-Major locations-
Moira Beach :
-Long band of sand, on the South part of the Island, a bit far from the cities of Katze and Crystalis. Of little interests in the past, the recent discovery of their South neighbors, the Nation of Tinis, has made this beach an interesting place for a future trading city.
Cato Beach :
-Long band of fine white sand, on the Central-East part of the Island, right between the cities of Catogani and Suikoden. The soft and warm climate, the amazing view on the ocean and the famous fine white sands of this beach has made it the most relaxing destination for the people of Suikodan.
Gato Beach :
-Medium band of sand, on the North-East part of the Island, relatively close to the city of Minia. Of little interests, this beach is mostly used for some research purposes by Minia. For its strategical location, at the entrance of the Bay, a defense base is planned in a near future.
Spira Bay :
-Large bay, with relatively calm sea water and an abundance of fishes, due to the forests and high terrain elevation surrounding it on 2 sides. The bay is bordered by the beaches of Cato and Gato, the Sora river ends in the bay near Cato Beach and the cities of Suikoden, Catogani and Minia are directly accessible from the bay.
Hive Lake : Surface of 8372 km2
-Medium sized lake, on the Minds Mountain, from which the Sora river flows, near the city of Crystalis. It contains one of the purest water known, due to the source being located on a high mountain and filtered by a natural system of holes in the mountain mineral stone. Historians claim that the Hive-mind was started by the descendants of the First 5 Minds, during a ceremony on this lake.
Minds Mountain : Peak at 4205 m (13,796 ft)
-Large and highly elevated mountain, which contain the Hive Lake and from which the Sora river flows, near the city of Crystalis. This mountain contain a high level of minor minerals and large quantities of various precious metals and gems, such as gold/silver/platinum/diamonds and pure crystals. Historians claim that it's on this mountain that the First 5 Minds declared the creation of the Nation of Suikodan.
Sora River :
-Large and main river of the Island, it flows from the Hive lake, on the Minds Mountain. The city of Crystalis is on its North bank, on the base of the Minds mountain and the city of Suikoden is at the very end. This river connects the cities of Suikoden, Crystalis and Katze.
Merca Desert :
-Medium sized desert, on the North part of the Island, far from the cities of Minia and Catogani. The sand of the desert is red and scientists believe it originates from the small chain of mountains near it, which they contain a surprisingly high amount of magnetic metals, such as the iron that gives its red color, nickel and cobalt. Strange magnetic phenomenon often happens in that part of the Island.
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-Military-
Volunteer only? No
Mandatory Service? Yes
Military strengths (list 3):
-Quick reaction time
-Absolutely dedicated for the Hive
-Highly adaptive
Military weaknesses (list 3):
-Standard troops are very little specialized (For the need of reaction time and adaptability)
-Specialized troops form only small groups(nodes) (Groups from which the Standard troops will gravitate)
-The strength of the Hive link (informations relayed) is limited to the number of troops (1 picture = 1000 words... 1 Mind = 1000 Infos.)
Nuclear weapons? No
Biological weapons? No
Chemical weapons? Yes (Only non-lethal, such as Sleep or Hallucinogen gas, in order to weaken the enemies or provoke their surrender)
Space based weapons? Yes (It will stay in orbit over the Nation and will be able to launch many small or a few heavy payloads anywhere near the borders of the Nation, BUT only for defensive purposes...)
Relative % of the armies and the (general) troops :
Earth Army : 20%
-Standard troops : 50%
-Specialized troops : 30%
-Vehicles/Armors : 20%
Air Army : 30%
-Standard troops : 20%
-Specialized troops : 50%
-Aircrafts/Copters/Bombers : 30%
Water Army : 50%
-Standard troops : 20%
-Specialized troops : 30%
-Boats/Cruisers/Submarines : 50%
Space Army : 0% (Don't count individual satellites)
-Standard troops : 0%
-Specialized troops : 0%
-Spacecrafts/Att.-Def. Satellites : 0%
(Standard troops are those who are averagely effective in their field and who can be reconverted to be used in any other fields.)
(Specialized Troops are those who are highly effective in their field and who can’t be reconverted to be used in other fields.)
Military weapons/structures :
-Tanks :
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-forces/apc-aa-military-01_01.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-tanks/tank-04_01.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-tanks/tank-03_01.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-tanks/tank-07_01.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-tanks/tank-02_01.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-tanks/tank-06_01.jpg
-Ships :
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-naval/Sci-fi_naval_ships_vessels_01.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-naval/Sci-fi_naval_ships_vessels_02.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-naval/Sci-fi_naval_ships_vessels_08.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-naval/Sci-fi_naval_ships_vessels_05.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-naval/Sci-fi_naval_ships_vessels_09.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-naval/Sci-fi_naval_ships_vessels_16.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-naval/Sci-fi_naval_ships_vessels_21.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-naval/Sci-fi_naval_ships_vessels_12.jpg
-Aircrafts :
lh4.ggpht.com/abramsv/R5f8we9HgzI/AAAAAAAAEyo/p6MAwwvXBDA/s800/1019162705_35682fecd2_o.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-forces/gunship-02_01.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/airspace/heli-02.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/airspace/heli-scout-04_02.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/airspace/heli02-07.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-forces/bomber-sci-fi-plane-06_01.jpg
-Structures :
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-forces/artillery-gun-01_01.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-forces/gun-military-05_01.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-forces/gun-military-01_01.jpg
www.3drt.com/3dm/sf-forces/gun-military-03_01.jpg
Units :
-Elite guards : www.freakygaming.com/gallery/game_wallpapers/crysis/nanosuit_soldier.jpg
-Heavy Infantry : fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2009/345/a/4/Space_Vagabonds__Assaulter_by_ukitakumuki.jpg
-Light Infantry : fc09.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2009/347/d/2/Space_Vagabonds__Combat_by_ukitakumuki.jpg
-Special OP : fc03.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/127/2/7/Ballistic_Trooper_by_343GuiltySpark.jpg
-Shielded Flying Exoskeleton : s780.photobucket.com/albums/yy88/Nova225/?action=view¤t=FlyingInfantry.png
-General Blade's S.F.E. : fc09.deviantart.net/fs42/f/2009/138/9/d/9d7070a5f2abd6851b5329f455f2993a.jpg
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-Technology-
Relative technology level : mid 21st century (LV 12-13) orbitalvector.com/Tech%20Levels.htm
Technologies oriented toward : Energy and particle techs
Technological advantage :
-Most informations are relayed through the Hive-mind neural link, they can't be pirated/hacked.
-The storage of informations is made through isolated optic/crystal-based computers. EMP can't affect them and it allows to store huge amount of informations.
-Their technological orientation has led them to faster discoveries, especially in Energy technologies.
Technological disadvantage (minimum of 1):
-The integration or adaptation of new technologies can be a slow process, since it's equally given to every people of the Hive and because of the Hive-mind high requirements in security and adaptability.
-The energy techs usually require powerful and stationary energy sources, with some exceptions.
Internet access: Poor, since it's highly securized and limited to specific recreational areas.
Dominate Transportation Method: High speed train (TGV)
Television access: Good, even if the international channels are slightly filtered.
Some examples of technology usages :
-Laser weapons : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_weapon
-Holographic Memory (crystal-based) : computer.howstuffworks.com/holographic-memory.htm
-Secret Project-
-Rumors : « A few lost scribbles referring to something called : The Harbinger »
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First, I would like to explain a few things about the concept of the Hive-mind ''government''. Anyone that has read about Gaia in ''Foundation's Edge'', from Isaac Asimov, will know what I mean by Hive-mind ''government''.
For those that didn't read the book :
The Hive-mind society ''can'' be compared to the Zergs in Starcraft, but in a human(furry), more friendly and less aggressive way. The ''neural link'' of the citizens and the Hive (the Hive-mind) is like how the Borgs (in Startrek) work and communicate informations, but without the hostile ''assimilation'' part.
Think of this as people who can use their mind to ''speak'' and exchange information quickly.
-For RPs involving my nation, with the concept of ''Hive-mind'' in mind, I'm not sure... Like for the human(furry) body, if you poke the head or the feet, You (the mind) know it and you react to it and you keep your secrets well hidden in your mind.
-So... the body (the Nation) could be attacked by a jealous Nation or a Nation that would fear (or simply be intolerant against) the strange ways of life (Hive-mind) of Suikodan ? (See the History part)
-People could try to steal some of the secret and highly protected informations/technologies of the Hive-mind or infiltrate the Nation for some reasons (religious fanatics ?).
-Maybe something more preferable : People or Nations could want to have diplomatic relations with this (Suikodan) strange Nation ? Diplomatic attempts, trading offers or technological exchanges ?
-History-
(Equivalent of the Middle Age in this world)
-A few centuries back, during the Dark Age, when gifted people were burnt for being witches or sorcerers, a group of specially gifted people decided to help many of those who were gifted to escape to a secret location, where they would be safe and accepted. From that point, only a few groups of people left the secret city, with the mission to search for more gifted people wanting to join them. The first group (5 people) became their leader, the Main Minds; they were dedicated to the well being of their people and their people were willing to help the Main Minds.
(Equivalent of the Renaissance Age)
-With time, the city grew and its people started to gain more control over their natural ability to sense and communicate with nearby people and soon the first Hive-mind was born.
-The development of the Nation was slow, but steady, because of their desire for security and to remain secret. Even today, they tend to keep secret as much as they can, from the few outsiders that visit them.
(Equivalent of the Modern Era)
-The first outsiders to discover Suikodan and their people, roundly a decade ago, were explorers from the Nation of Tinis, from the main continent south of them.
-It has been only a few years, since the Hive-mind decided to confirm the existence of their Nation and their special ability, to the rest of the world.
-Relations to other nations-
The relation of the Hive-mind (government) with other Nations is a reflection of the minds of the people of Suikodan. Suikodan is a peaceful Nation, as long as it's not provoked. It's a Nation that tend to be neutral toward other Nations and not get involved in other events, such as wars and conflicts, but it will provide medical support, if the need is important.
Give interesting facts about your nation that gives it character:
-Everyone in Suikodan can communicate to anyone in the Nation, with their natural ''neural link'' that connects them to the Hive-mind. This means that they ''speak'' rarely and only on a soft, low voice.
-Suikodan weapons and military equipments are mainly made for a defensive purpose, since its people are territorial, but not aggressive.
-As humans are descendants of apes, Anthro-Cats are the descendants of wild cats.
-Many of the technologies in Suikodan are adapted to be used with the neural link of its citizens.
More about the Hive-Mind and the neural link :
-You could compare it to a ''telepathic link'', except that it's limited... You can ''send and receive'' informations, but you can't ''read'' others minds... and it's Biological in the way that it's a part of the human(furry) brain that developed in an unusual direction.
-With a few centuries of practice and a great number of people, that capacity to ''exchange'' informations has developed to the point that it created some sort of ''greater mind''... Like an Internet accessible only to people with this special neural link.
-Like with blind and deaf people, there are a few (pretty rare) cases of people suffering of ''Neural impairment''... and some researches are made to create a device that would ''compensate'' for their weak neural link. The device would be some sort of ''amplifier'' for the neural link... For any people using this device, outside of Suikodan, it would like connecting on a Chinese website, they wouldn't be able to understand anything.
A note about the Hive-Mind :
The mind of each and every people of Hive, citizens of Suikodan, are linked together. This create something that could be compared to a mental network, each mental connection called ''Neural Link''. This particularity comes, between other things, from a unique biological mutation in the brain of every people of the Hive and from a constant ''training'' of that ability.
Every information is accessible by everyone and in all time. Even if everyone can access everything, it doesn't mean that they do so with every single information coming out and constantly.
Informations tend to be accessible by ''layers'', more important or vital infos will be accessed first, before the usual ''everyday life'' informations. The more someone focus on a specific infos, the more he/she will find about this information and the more people do it together, at the same time, the larger and quicker the informations will be accessed OR distributed.