Post by Shikeishuu on Jan 17, 2005 14:15:05 GMT -5
[OOC]: the following is also a decent 'example' profile. Copying the 'at a glance' section and filling it out for your nation is advisable so those in search of a few specific tidbits of information can find them quickly.
The Military Empire of Shikeishuu
At a Glance:
Federation Status: Founder, Full Member
Type of Government: monarchy/oligarchy
Political Leader(s): Lady Mariko
Population: almost 4,000,000,000
Main Species: vulpines, lupines, canines
Personal Freedoms: few/none
Main Industry: arms manufacturing
Climate: temperate, boreal
Humans: none
Military: enormous
NBCW: nuclear, some biological
The Empire of Shikeishuu is the Furry Federation’s oldest member and also the region’s founder. Populated mainly by fur-bearing (anthropomorphic) mammals, the nation has a disproportionately high number of vulpines, lupines, and canines per capita. Other species with large populations in the Empire include mustelids (mink, ermine, etc.), skunks, rodents, and felines. Avian species and reptiles are minorities.
As the eldest nation in the region, the Empire of Shikeishuu is rich in history and culture. Having retained its ancient form of government, the Empire remains a monarchy whose Emperor does not usually appear in public or address His people directly. Her Grace the Grand Duchess Mariko Saito, commonly known as ‘Lady Mariko,’ is the ‘Voice of the Emperor’ and most senior member of the aristocracy who does address the public. She answers directly to (and only to) the Emperor Himself.
Militarily Shikeishuu is second to none in the Furry Federation, having unfailingly poured its revenues and resources into its burgeoning arms manufacturing industry and into its large active military. Conscription and compulsory service in the Empire’s military has been the norm for generations: every citizen keeps their personal fighting gear (fatigues, webgear, service rifle, etc.) at home, another reason Shikeishuu boasts ‘two million men in uniform: ten million more within twenty-four hours.’ The near disastrous war with the now defunct ‘Pyrexian Bordello’ a few years ago only entrenched the need to maintain a large active military in the minds of the Empire’s citizenry: few if any voice opposition whenever the question of increasing military funding arises.
‘Law and order’ remains a top priority for such a regimented and well-armed Empire: ‘keeping one’s citizenry in line when almost every one of them is armed with an automatic rifle’ is ample reason to have an extraordinarily well-funded police force with sweeping powers to ensure crime remains unheard of. Citizens of the Empire consider the commission of many crimes unthinkable (hey, doesn’t everybody cheat on their income taxes?
) and the fact ‘an assault rifle exists in every home’ helps keep burglary and armed robbery rates down to zero.
Citizens of the Empire enjoy comparatively few freedoms but have a generally stable semi-comfortable life ahead of them. Slavery is outlawed, taxes are high, and the power of the aristocracy is absolute however health care, education, and the environment remain on the government agenda. Now recovered from the devastating chemical weapons attacks launched against it by the defunct Pyrexan Bordello, the Empire has worked hard towards preserving its environment – something the business sector isn’t too happy about. Shikeishuu also boasts one of the largest agricultural sectors in the Federation.
The Military Empire of Shikeishuu
At a Glance:
Federation Status: Founder, Full Member
Type of Government: monarchy/oligarchy
Political Leader(s): Lady Mariko
Population: almost 4,000,000,000
Main Species: vulpines, lupines, canines
Personal Freedoms: few/none
Main Industry: arms manufacturing
Climate: temperate, boreal
Humans: none
Military: enormous
NBCW: nuclear, some biological
The Empire of Shikeishuu is the Furry Federation’s oldest member and also the region’s founder. Populated mainly by fur-bearing (anthropomorphic) mammals, the nation has a disproportionately high number of vulpines, lupines, and canines per capita. Other species with large populations in the Empire include mustelids (mink, ermine, etc.), skunks, rodents, and felines. Avian species and reptiles are minorities.
As the eldest nation in the region, the Empire of Shikeishuu is rich in history and culture. Having retained its ancient form of government, the Empire remains a monarchy whose Emperor does not usually appear in public or address His people directly. Her Grace the Grand Duchess Mariko Saito, commonly known as ‘Lady Mariko,’ is the ‘Voice of the Emperor’ and most senior member of the aristocracy who does address the public. She answers directly to (and only to) the Emperor Himself.
Militarily Shikeishuu is second to none in the Furry Federation, having unfailingly poured its revenues and resources into its burgeoning arms manufacturing industry and into its large active military. Conscription and compulsory service in the Empire’s military has been the norm for generations: every citizen keeps their personal fighting gear (fatigues, webgear, service rifle, etc.) at home, another reason Shikeishuu boasts ‘two million men in uniform: ten million more within twenty-four hours.’ The near disastrous war with the now defunct ‘Pyrexian Bordello’ a few years ago only entrenched the need to maintain a large active military in the minds of the Empire’s citizenry: few if any voice opposition whenever the question of increasing military funding arises.
‘Law and order’ remains a top priority for such a regimented and well-armed Empire: ‘keeping one’s citizenry in line when almost every one of them is armed with an automatic rifle’ is ample reason to have an extraordinarily well-funded police force with sweeping powers to ensure crime remains unheard of. Citizens of the Empire consider the commission of many crimes unthinkable (hey, doesn’t everybody cheat on their income taxes?
) and the fact ‘an assault rifle exists in every home’ helps keep burglary and armed robbery rates down to zero.Citizens of the Empire enjoy comparatively few freedoms but have a generally stable semi-comfortable life ahead of them. Slavery is outlawed, taxes are high, and the power of the aristocracy is absolute however health care, education, and the environment remain on the government agenda. Now recovered from the devastating chemical weapons attacks launched against it by the defunct Pyrexan Bordello, the Empire has worked hard towards preserving its environment – something the business sector isn’t too happy about. Shikeishuu also boasts one of the largest agricultural sectors in the Federation.