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Subject:
Country of Rumlen: You're in Charge
colganc
2/28/2007 7:51:39 AM
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Apologies in advance if this is the wrong board for this as I'm not sure exactly where to put this. I've been reading Strategypage for a while now and it seems like everyone has their favorite kit. That piece of kit could be a specific destroyer, jet fighter, etc or a whole type (multi-role fighter) of kit. More often than not the kit is taken out of its designated doctrine and systems and then put on a pedestal that it will single handedly wipe any enemy off the planet. That won't work here. You are a the leader/executive of a country. You have neighbors readying for war. You have no armed forces. What do you do? What kit would you assemble into a system and doctrine? How would you assemble them into that system and doctrine? What changes of law would you make to build your army? How do you defend your country in the short and long term? etc.
Country:
Rumlen
Geography:
An island
~50 miles across
~1,800 square miles
Two old dormant volcanoes
Two lakes fed by numerous streams.
There are two rivers fed by the lakes and each empties into a bay. One in the east and one in the west. The western bay is dredged and capable of "Suezmax" sized ships. The eastern bay is limited to "Panamax" sized ships.
Population:
4 million people
~50% male
~50% female
Three major cities.
~20% able for military service
There are two ethnicities. One is descended from indigenous people and the other from colonists who came hundreds of years ago. There are only slight tensions between the two. Visually both ethnicities look the same.
Government:
Rumlen is a Republic. The head (or executive) of goverment is the Consul and is directly elected. One legislative body of 50 members elected from 50 districts. Judges are elected by the legislative body.
Defense:
There are currently no armed forces. "Defense" is handled by a "Coast Guard" that operates smaller barely ocean going vessels.
Education:
All education is privately run. Many schools exist and even a few universities.
Transportation:
Multi lane highways connect all three major cities. There are no railroads. The only international airport is near the capital with a 3500m runway. Two other smaller airports are at the other two major cities each has about a 2300m runway. Two ports are located at each bay.
Electricity:
One nuclear power plant provides most of the power to Rumlen. If needed it has the capacity to power all of Rumlen. A secondary Oil based power plant exists mostly as an "emergency backup" to the nuclear plant. The oil plant can only provide ~30% of the needed electricity for normal operation in Rumlen.
Economy:
Rumlen is a central trading hub roughly equidistant (~2,000 miles) from three major world powers in the middle of the ocean. A half way point for fiber optic communication systems and a supplier of oil. It is also a popular tourist destination. All major trade is handled by Rumlen companies.
Economic System:
A "Free market" system. Everything is privately held and ran.
Local Food Source:
Sea food and fruits
Industry:
Oil (including two refineries), Tourism, Sea food, Electronics. The oil comes from multiple offshore rigs. Tourists come for the beaches, tropical jungle, and famous sea food. The electronics industry consists of basic semiconductor fabrication and software programming companies. Dry docks to service the oil tankers and cargo ships exist in both bays.
Major Exports:
Oil, Sea Food, Fruits, Diamonds
Major Imports:
Metals, Wood
GDP:
$100 Billion USD
Estimated growth for the next 30 years is 4%.
Scenario:
Two of the major powers (Poplot and Smerter) "near" Rumlen are preparing for war. Both see Rumlen as an excellent staging area for attacks on either country's homeland. The third power (Betwix) is trying to stay out of the conflict and wants to continue trade with Rumlen.
Poplot has a high population (500 million), but is at a technology disadvantage to Smerter and Betwix. Smerter has a technology advantage (USA levels), but population disadvantage to Smerter and Betwix. Betwix is between the other two in population and technology. All three have about equal GDP. All three have substantial militaries and it goes without saying they could crush poor Rumlen.
In addition to the major powers there are two countries (Islend and Rainen) similar in size, but less well off looking at Rumlen as a possible oppurtunity for more resources. They are nearby (~500 miles). Both technologically inferior to Rumlen, similar in population, but with relatively large armies and navies, and don't mind going to war.
That is all Rumlen knows about the situation.
Addendum:
Any US, UK, Aust, Canada, Israel, Japenese, etc designed and built equipment is owned by "Smerter". Any Russian, Chinese, Indian, Middle Eastern (minus Israel), etc designed and built equipment is owned by "Poplot". Any EU (minus UK) or African designed and built equipment is owned by "Betwix". Nuclear weapons don't exist. |
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