Here is my Objective Interim OOB, still in progress --for example, I still don't have my Marines, or Border Patrol/Coast Guard, done.
The People's Republic of Canissia:
Located on a tropical paradise world a few light-years from Earth, the People's Republic of Canissia --named for
Canis Latrans, the Coyote, the most adaptive and survivalist-minded member of the mammal kingdom-- emerges as a upper-level world power.
According to the OP, I get this: Postcount 5,001-20,000; Senators and mods minimum- a "Tsardom" of 500,000 square kilometers and a population of around 30 million at First World social and economuic living standards.
Total Land Area, 500,000 square kilometers:
This makes Canissia about the size of Spain (504,030 sq.Km).
Population: 30 million first world
Spain, by comparison, has 45,200,737 and a population density of 90 people per square kilometer. So we're comfy.
PRESIDENT: His Majesty, King Arik Coyotus-I
GOVERNMENT: Constitutional Monarchy
GOVERNING BODY: The Royal Parliament
ALLIANCES: The MESS
The MESS alliance is a common economic, military, and diplomatic pool. Included are joint research and defense projects, security pacts, scientific endeavors, student exchange programs and extradition treaties. Free trade, joint peacekeeping and inter-jurisdictional drug interdiction efforts are among some of the typical efforts shared by the MESS.
MONEY:
The basic unit of money is the
Casey, which stands for KC or
kilocalorie. It is a unit of value based on 1000 calories worth of work produced.
1 Casey =
5 Pente =
10 Decca =
20 Dua
There are no fucking pennies.
FUEL PRODUCTION:
Power on Canissia is supplied by nuclear power, with limited wind, solar, geothermal and wave-motion where possible.
Fuel for vehicles is provided by algae-vat grown biodiesel with as limited infusion of petroleum products as possible.
FUEL PHILOSOPHY:
Canissia tries to limit petroleum product usage as much as possible, and tries to use plant-fiber "plastics" where possible. Home Heating will use geothermal, solar, and natural gas where applicable. The public power grid will draw from wind, solar, and wave-motion devices, as well as a nuclear power grid that blankets the island.
PUBLIC TRANSIT:
Public Transit is partially subsidized, and partially funded through riders. High-speed bullet trains, Maglev style, connect most cities. Within cities, a combination of light rail/subways, natural gas and electric taxis (with overnight plug-in stations) are the norm. Personal vehicles are authorized but fuel-responsible versions are primarily encouraged, with diesel-electric plug-in hybrids being the norm. Motorcycles and scooters are highly recommended as well. Air travel by fixed-wing aircraft is available, but expensive. Travel by airship, on the othe rhand, is cheap-- and with a nation about the size of Spain, practical. Airships are enhanced with solar panels on top to help with 'hotel load' (ie, personal electronics, etc). A typical
Royal Canissian Skyliner.
FOOD PHILOSOPHY:
Canissia tries to grow as much of its own food as possible, however, the extreme amount of rangeland needed for beef production makes beef a rare, expensive luxury item. Most meat is provided by lamb and poultry. In deference to Baron-Lord Coyotus's personal religious parctices, pork production is not had on Canissia, however, it may be imported from elsewhere. Healthy eating with food grown as organically as possible within reason is encouraged, and the use of corn syrup is strictly prohibited.
EDUCATION:
Kindergarten programs are encouraged but not mandatory; however, government-sponsored daycare programs have Kindergarten curriculums as part of their mandate. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving, encouraging the application of dynamic thinking and critical analysis. While science, math, and engineering education in Canissia is considered first-rate, programs for the arts and humanities (especially languages) are also emphasised. School from 1st through 12th grade is mandatory and taxpayer-funded. College/VoTec and Uniersity study is subsidized.
SOCIALIZATION:
All Canissian citizens are required to perform some sort of National Service. The military is encouraged but not mandatory, and National Service can be fulfilled in other ways as well, such as hospital, sanitation, or agricultural work.
SPORTS:
Sports are encouraged for physical fitness and team-building in schools. Sports teams on Canissia are semi-professionals who largely volunteer their time. A cap is placed on the amont of money a sports star can make from endorsements, so stars cannot become 'owned' by any one company.
HEALTH CARE:
Health Care is nationalized. Business get tax breaks for contributing extra to the health care system, or for contributing machinery wehere applicable or sponsoring expensive research. A cap is placed on medical malpractice claims.
DRUG POLICY:
The consumption of 'natural' drugs (ie, marijuana, mushrooms) is legal so long as one doe snot drive or operate machinery, similar to penalties for drinking alcohol. Non-natural or 'refined' drugs are considered a public health hazard and prosecuted by penalty of law. Drug offenders, however, go to special 'drug prisons' rather than normal prisons where they are detoxed and used for work on government projects such as making liscenc eplates, uniforms, hospital bedding, etc.
PRISON SYSTEM:
Incareration for crimes is done on a 'sliding scale' of severity relevant to the nature of the crime. Time can be 'modified' depending on if (and how) a weapon was used in the comission of a crime. Criminals are lumped together by crime type and kept largely confined to two to a cell wherever possible. Labor for government projects is provided, offering a chance for training in useful endeavors when released.
The death penalty exists, but is used very sparingly, and only for the most heinous of crimes. For most violent or high-risk offenders, life in prison is preferred.
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ARMED FORCES OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CANISSIA:
Canissian military philosophy is primarily defensive, with power-projection emphasis placed on quick, highly mobile intervention as needed. Canissia prefers not to engage in long, protracted wars or extended peacekeeper ops unless joining larger multi-national coalitions with agreed-upon goals. Canissian personnel deployed to combat theaters are expected to adhere to the rules of war and conduct, however, if fired upon, they are authorized to fire back.
Military: 400,000 personnel
In the Military Vehicles categories, military vehicles listed will be given by a class-- ie, "tanks" or "self-propelled gun". These will be followed by a link to a
comperable vehicle. These vehicles are Wikipedia references and are not from the same country or even the same era. The vehicle linked to is not the
exact vehicle being used by the Canissian armed forces, but rather a vehicle that inspires or resembles the PRC vehicle.
ALL government fleet vehicles in use in the People's Republic of Canissia are plug-in biodiesel-electric hybrids. Tracked vehicles all use rubberized "stretchy" tracks instead of the usual metal rod-and-pin style tracks. These modifications are to provide better fuel economy as well as limited stealth.
ARMY:
Divisions made up of 15,000 personnel, and divided into Heavy, Medium, and Airmobile classes.
HEAVY DIVISIONS:
2 Tank Brigades
Leopard-II-type.
1 Infantry Brigade
Puma IFV-type.
1 Rocket Artillery (MLRS) Battalion
MLRS-type.
1 Self-Propelled Gun (SPG) Battalion
M109 Paladin-type.
1 Anti-Aircraft (AAA) Battalion:
9K22 Tunguska-type.
1 Combat Support Battalion (MPs, Engineers)
Additional logistical & administrative support, etc.
MEDIUM DIVISIONS:
1 Heavy Armor Brigade
Rooikat-type.
1 Recon Armor Brigade
EE-9 Cascavel-type.
1 Infantry Brigade
BTR-90-type.
1 Rocket Artillery (MLRS) Battalion
RM-70-type.
1 Self-Propelled Gun (SPG) Battalion
G6-type.
1 Anti-Aircraft (AAA) Battalion
M1097 Avenger system on Rooikat hull.
1 Combat Support Battalion (MPs, Engineers)
Additional logistical & administrative support, etc.
AIRMOBILE ("LIGHT") DIVISIONS:
1 Tank Brigade
M8 Buford-type
2 Infantry Brigades (Can be
"FAV" equipped.
1 Special Weapons (ATGM) Infantry Brigade (May be FAV equipped)
1 Special Weapons (MPAA) Infantry Brigade (May be FAV equipped)
1 'Mountain Gun' Battalion (mortars & towed howitzers)
1 Combat Support Battalion (MPs, Engineers)
Additional logistical & administrative support, etc.
ARMY AIR CORPS:
The army of the People's Republic of Canissia has its own air arm.
4 Squadrons
A-10 Thunderbolt-II-type.
4 Squadrons
SuperHind Mk.IV
4 Squadrons
CH-53E Super Stallion-type.
4 Squadrons
c-130 hERCULESE TYPE.
6
AC-130 Spectre Gunships
2 Squadrons
C-17 Globemaster-III type.
ARMY WEAPONS:
The main rifle issued to the PRC Army is a modified version of the
FN SCAR. The modification in question is, primarily, producing it in
6.8 mm, which is used as the Universal Service Round (smallarms/rifle).
For SubMachine Guns the
UMP-45 is used.
Pistols are the Colt .45.
Shotguns are the Mossberg-590
Man-Portable AntiTank systems:
RPG-29 type used for general Infantry squads.
FGM-148 Jevelin-type for dedicated ATGM Infantry teams.
ARMY UNIFORMS:
Camouflage will be a faded-edged
Flecktarn type design.
Helmets:
MICH TC-2000 ("New Kevlar") style
ARMY UTILITY VEHICLES:
Light Jeep:
LandRover Wolf-type.
Cargo Truck:
Alvis Stalwart-type.
Light Armored:
GAZ-3937-type.
Extreme Heavy Transport:
MAZ-543-type.
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AIR FORCE:
The Air Force uses the same basic equipment as the Army, with regards to trucks, jeeps, etc. Air Force security police use a variation of the
M-1117 Armored Car for base security & Patrol. Air Force persinnek are issued the Colt .45 sidearm, except for Security Police and other field-dep[loyed troops, who get the UMP-45 submachine gun.
Air Force breakdown of initial equipment is thus:
Squadron: 12 Aircraft
Air Regiment: 50 aircraft.
4 Squadrons (48 aircraft)
1 AWAC/JSTARS
1 Tanker
Air Superiority Fighters:
3 Fighter Air Regiments equipped with F-22 Raptor-class planes.
1 will typically be assigned CAP
1 will be training
1 will be on standby, doing training, maintenance, etc as available.
Tactical Bombing:
1 Tactical Bombing Regiment equipped with FB-22 Raptor-class.
This is available for prescision bombing within refuel range.
Strategic Bombing:
Long-range strategic bombing will be performed by the
B-47 StratoWolf, a Canissian take on the
X-47 Pegasus prototype.
2 Air Regiments planned.
Strategic Airlift & Special Support:
1 Strategic Airlift Air Regiment:
2 Squadrons of
C-5 Galaxy type aircraft.
2 Squadrons of
C-17 Globemaster-III type aircraft.
6
KC-10 type fueler.
6
E-10/MC2A-type C3I aircraft.
6
Cargo Zeppelins
Tactical Airlift & Special Support:
1 Tactical Support Air Regiment[/u]:
2 Squadrons of
C-14 STOL class.
2 Squadrons of
IL-76 class.
Training:
1 Training Squadron flying a
BAE Hawk-type variant.
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NAVY:
The Canissian navy is primarily concerned with regional power projection and home-littoral defense. To these ends, the Navy relies on smaller, faster ships that pack more punch and are willing to sacrifice operating range to this end. The Navy has short-deck carriers rather than larger CVNs, however, Canissian Cruisers and larger ships are nuclear powered. There are also Navy SEALs for special ops: 60 SEALS in total.
CAPITOL WARSHIPS:
10
Arleigh Burke-class Destroyers
50
Halifax-Class Frigates
50
Pegasus-class Hydrofoils (10 Areligh-Burkes sacrificed)
20
Victoria type SSKs (1 modified for SEAL use).
Naval Air Arm:
The Naval Air Arm is relatively small, and short-legged in many respects. Canissian doctrine is to avoid large, protracted carrier-standoff wars and concentrate on littoral assault and landing, augmented by cruise missiles as much as possible. While the Canissian Navy has only recently laid th ehulls for Carriers, most Marine and Navy Aviation is based at shared Air Force facilities for now, and concentrates on coastal patrol.
Squadrons are organized along Air Force style organization.
1 Navy Air Regiment = 4 Squadrons + support.
Squadron: 12 Aircraft
Air Regiment: 50 aircraft
3 Fighter Squadrons (36 aircraft),
F-35B V/STOL-class.
1 Tac Bomber Squadron (12 aircraft),
EA-6 Prowler-class.
1 AWAC/JSTARS,
E2 HawkEye-class.
1 Tanker,
HawkEye tanker modified-class.
Land-Based Maritime/ASW Patrol:
1 Squadron
P3-Orion-class.
2 Squadrons of Anti-sub dirigibles with depth charges.
UAVs:
UAVs are very common for maritime patrol and especially ASW and reconaissance work. Nearly every ship will have at least 1 UAV, even if it is only a small fold-up version, for limited over-the-horizon scouting and ASW. The following are common UAVs in service:
UAVs for Corvette-class and smaller:
DragonEye-class.
UAVs for Frigate-classes:
ScanEagle-class.
UAVs for Cruiser-classes:
MQ-9 Reaper-class.
UAVs for ASW (Frigates & larger):
Fire Scout-class.
UAVs for limited aerial combat:
FD-45 "Dragonette"-class.
The Navy is the primary research branch for UAVs, with the Air Force in a supporting role.
NAVAL BUILDING PROJECTS: The following are being built--
2 Triton-class Cruiser-Carriers (
Kiev-class variants)
4 Neptune-class Assault Carriers (
Wasp-class variants)
10 Aegis- class Cruisers (
Ticonderoga blk.-II-class variants)
50 Anuket-class Cruise Missile Frigates (
Nanuchka-class variants)
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But it was done for the greater good.
*confused* is that... what? Twin brother?
