Staznes (with added emu) Apolyton 2 : Current World

[Jack_www]

Originally posted by Specialist290
Russian Federation
Pres. Mikhail Ivanovich Getterov (Putin was voted out of office)
Govt.: Democracy
Economy: 19
Army: 2,300,000 men (don't know real figures; I'll just go with this)
Army tech: Aging Middle Modern
Navy: Medium
Navy tech: Aging Middle Modern
Air Force: Large
Air Force tech: Aging Middle Modern
Treaties: CIS (Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Estonia, Latvia, Lituania, other former Soviet republics)
International Disputes: Contested border with Kazakhstan; Russo-Turkish debate over "ownership" of Dardanelles and Bosporus (Russians proclaiming it an international zone, while the Turks say they own the whole thing) dating back to 1700s.

Methril posted them in the first nes, its about 850,000

[naervod]

Russia Actual Stats:
850,000 men, Aging
Medium Navy, Aging
Very Large, High-Tech (newer plane designs)

The Russian military has deteriorated since the breakup of the USSR due to avoision (is that a word?) of conscription, lack of maintenance, and old tanks designs (still using some WW2-era tanks).

United States:
1,400,000 men, High-Tech
Gigantic Navy, High-Tech
Huge Air Force, High-Tech

USA retains one of the most powerful armed forces in the world with superior technology and leadership, it can take on any foe one on one.

PRC:
2,100,000 men, High-Tech
Small Navy, Aging
Medium Air Force, Aging

PRC has had some signifcant army research and upgrades, although it's air force and navy are deteriorating.

South Africa:
60,000 men, High-Tech
Medium Navy, High-Tech
Small Airforce, High-Tech

South Africa is still leading regional power, only third to Ethiopia and Eritrea in Sub-Saharan Africa, and although out numbered by Angola, Rwanda, Dem. Rep. of Congo and Nigeria, has the advantage with superior technology and higher leadership, so don't be alarmed if those numbers seem small.


Note: I wrote the little blurbs myself, but the stats are from the book.

[Methril]

what about poor little turkey

[foolish_icarus]

thanks naervod.

How about this then:

South Africa
President Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki
Government: Republic
Economy: 14
Army: 60,000 men
Army Tech: high-tech Middle Modern Age
Navy: Medium
Navy Tech: high-tech Middle Modern Age
Air Force: Small
Air Force Tech: high-tech Middle Modern Age
International Disputes:
Alliances:

[naervod]

Looks good, Methril, look higher up for Turkey.

[Tassadar500]

Iran
Leader: Nuclear Master
Government: Islamic Republic
Economy: 20
Army: 510,000 men, aging Mid-Modern Age
Navy: Small, Aging Mid-Modern Age
Air Force: Medium, High-Tech Mid-modern Age (planes received from US before deposition of the Shah)
International Disputes: Put on the Axis of Evil. Supposedly sponsors terrorism.
Alliances:

[Methril]

wait, those plans you talk about are from the 80's right? not very high-tech to me

but its emu's call, i dont really care

[Specialist290]

naervod: Thanks. I'll fix it right away.

And... While it is true that Russia still uses some older tanks, the T-54/55 is not quite WWII-era. It came out just after the Korean War as a replacement to the T-34/85, which was used in WWII.

However, I won't contest the fact that a lot of Russia's military equipment is a bit behind in the times.

[naervod]

@Metrhil-Well look how old the US F-14 (1970's) and B-52 (1950's) are, and I consider them to be high-tech (at least in the B-52 case, the retrofitted ones).

@Specialist-Actually, IIRC, the Russians use later models of the T-34 as set artillery pieces in the Far East.

[emu]

i did all the stats..

[Specialist290]

Originally posted by naervod
@Specialist-Actually, IIRC, the Russians use later models of the T-34 as set artillery pieces in the Far East.

I stand corrected...

Anyway, this is neither the time nor the place for this. Let this NES be considered underway! (strikes dramatic, dignified pose, then looks around)

...Where's the map?

[naervod]

Yes, let us get this going. I will do a story and possibly some diplomacy and orders later.

[foolish_icarus]

Current South African actions:

Efforts are underway to wipe out the last remnants of apartheid organization. More involvement and discussion/criticism of the government is encouraged for all citizens.
To combat the AIDS problem, medical awareness is being increased and it is a crime for anyone who knows they have an STD to have intercourse with anothether person without informing them of their condition.
In order to expand and diversify the economy, significant tax breaks are being given to businesses that give their employees decent wages and reinvest their profits in their business.
Immigration laws have been eased for skilled and semi-skilled workers.

[emu]

Specialist290 its the very same map azale used, i didnt think i would need to post until i did the update

[Jack_www]

To South Africa:
From: United States
We would like to help your nation in its fight against AIDS and poverty. We have about Two billion dollars that you can use to these ends. What do you say?

To: Iraq
We demand that you open up your country to UN inspectors. If you fail to do this in accord with the cease fire agreement that ended the first Gulf War and several UN resultions we will have no other course of action but to remove your government from power and have our troops inspect your country.