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The United Republics of Dormill and Stiura I'm just going to point you somewhere in the direction of Somalia, and then remind you that Miklania has the relative power of the US backing him. Can't say a nation with pirate republic origins isn't bad, but it won't last long in the modern world on just piracy alone. Might I recommend tax havens, an open drugs market, and possibly a few clean industries to keep the international community off your back instead? You can even put your roots as being established by the Knights Hospitaller and be very involved in international aid/peacekeeping, especially via NGOs. Ioudaia, Segentova, Roendavar, and Serpens Land |
The Independent Colony of Hospitaller West Indies Hm well, since privateering isn’t exactly good for relations, certain important industries that could make us less threatened on the global scale is our large fishing and mining industries, with gold and other precious metals being large parts of our mining sector. And sure, a drug market actually seems like a good idea. Might cause unrest in the very influential clergy of our nation though. What would probably happen is the Order party (The centralizing religious party) would defund the drug market whenever they’re in power and then the Swashbucklers party (The libertarian party) would strengthen it again when they’re in power. The Order would also probably be interested in that international aid/peacekeeping you mentioned, the Swashbucklers would probably not want to meddle in global affairs as much. |
The United Republics of Dormill and Stiura See, a lot more interesting nationbuilding just by wondering what more you can do than simply privateer. If you want I've got a factbook around you can examine to help get started on building your government (and yours can be a very unique one given the pieces in place) but feel free to keep the questions up. |
The Order. That's actually a pretty cool name. Segentova, Dormill and Stiura, San Montagna, Doravo, and 1 otherSerpens Land |
The Independent Colony of Hospitaller West Indies The biggest pirate and privateer companies would own more state-of-the-art warships, some being significantly government funded and supported (specifically just by the Swashbucklers Party) while smaller businesses would probably have to resort to using motorized dinghies, or at least small motorboats, or stealing the captured boats. The country tends to look down on the smaller businesses because they tend to use much more barbaric and unprofessional methods, and bounties will often be put on them for their brutality. |
The Elective Kingdom of Ioudaia There was a little privateering in the American Civil War, e.g. the Jefferson Davis, the only one of note. At a guess, they might be converted fast merchant ships, like the ones the Germans used in the World Wars. Privately-owned submersible vessels, and possibly true subs, might work too. But I think all such efforts are doomed by modern naval reconnaissance: even besides TWI's crowded map, the oceans aren't that empty any more in the face of aircraft and satellites. |
why don't you guys just make ransomware instead Ioudaia, Balnik, Segentova, Dormill and Stiura, and 4 othersSan Montagna, Alteran republics, New jacobland, and Serpens Land |
The Unified Electorates of Ainslie we do need a cyberattack capital |
The Independent Colony of Hospitaller West Indies hm maybe, I’ve built the majority of my nation thus far off just the posts I’ve made here in the last 30 minutes so there’s still a lot to consider. I need to make a lot more Factbooks to include all this info I’m coming up with on the spot |
Eh, You guys have plenty of other nations to "liberate" for oil, loosing 1 company makes no difference. |
https://youtu.be/yRQ9MG7mZ7o |
The Unified Electorates of Ainslie i'm confused |
In Magarat, there's no in-between. You either have nice cities or literal warzones. Look at these warzones using deceptive pictures for tourism. |
Um yes. Wtf. Thats a dumb question. This is a man who incited a violent attack on our capitol, attempted to blackmail a foreign government for information on a political opponent, has lied and sowed distrust in our election system, tested our democracy at every step of the way, and allowed 400,000 Americans to die in the process. Hes lied about this virus, he's failed to govern when we needed, and he has actively worked to overthrow the elected government of the United States. This is not about party affiliation. This is about the integrity of our nations government and the literal lives of our people. Also, trump doesn't care about party affiliation. He has no true ideology. He does whatever will get him elected. Edit: the fact that Republicans i talk to think affiliation is the issue and not who trump is and what his base is is just incredibly frightening. |
The International Organisation of The League of TWI Voting for Resolution No. 21 has now begun in the League. All League members must vote on or before January 28, 2021. League Thread: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=343508&sid=acfd4c6125d931aa4fb37c509a463e0c&start=6275 |
imagine how many new kinds of fish food that could buy |
In Almorea, citizens purchase health insurance through private corporations. There is no universal healthcare system, or national public health insurance program. Almorea has over 350 private insurance companies which provide differing levels of health coverage to the public. Almorean citizens rely on private medical providers, usually hospitals and clinics run by corporations or trusts, for their health needs. The logo of the HGFA, the agency offering Health Aid HGFA and Health Aid The Department of Public Assistance, the largest agency of the Almorean government that handles the federal welfare net, is responsible for the majority of federal engagement with private healthcare markets. Despite the lack of a national healthcare system, Almorea does provide financial aid to its citizens in need of healthcare. The Healthcare General Financing Administration (HGFA) offers plans which deduct payroll tax to pay the costs of personal healthcare, and also offers "health aid" payments to low-income holders of private insurance under the National Health Aid Program. In 2020, the HGFA was spending $19.6 billion annually, making it a bigger budget item than the Army and Navy combined. The price of Health Aid payments in the same year was over $15 billion. An Almorean citizen who wants to receive Health Aid payments will apply online or by mail to the HGFA; there are also health insurance centers located in some Almorean towns, staffed by DPA clerks. A questionnaire will then be completed, requiring the applicant's tax and insurance information, address, and Citizen ID Number. Once this information is processed, the HGFA will begin providing Health Aid to the recipient by setting up an account and depositing money every two months. The account can only be accessed by the recipient's primary medical provider. For someone in a low-level tax bracket, with expensive private insurance, the typical Health Aid payment would be $1,100 bi-monthly, but recipients can request a lump sum of all the money due to them that year (in this case, $6,600) in case of a medical emergency. This is often not enough to cover a large hospital bill, but would suffice for an emergency room visit. Through its Payroll Insurance program, the HGFA offers three plans that deduct a varying amount of payroll tax, Plan T (5%), Plan V (8%), and Plan Y (11%), which is then placed in an account and can be withdrawn tax-free by the PI recipient when they incur medical expenses. If the money is withdrawn for non-medical purposes, there will be a significant tax penalty imposed, similar to federal college savings plans. The price of private health insurance in Almorea is regulated by a number of laws, notably the Private Markets Price Control Act (PMPCA). The PMPCA establishes price ceilings for all types of health insurance, calculated based on the recipient’s tax information, ensuring that private insurers will not overcharge the Health Aid program by setting their prices too high. DPSC The Drug Pricing Stabilization Corporation (DPSC), colloquially pronounced "deepsick", is a public-private insurer whose board is controlled by the Almorean government. It ensures the stability of Almorean drug prices by covering a portion of the price of some pharmaceuticals, thereby providing insurance against rising costs for consumers. The recipient of DPSC insurance will then purchase the drug through a government portal. The DPSC receives $1.4 billion in taxpayer money annually, and is also funded by a myriad of different shareholders. The DPSC covers certain pharmaceutical drugs which the Health Aid program does not, and can also help low-income families pay for extended chemotherapy treatments, among other things. Recipients of DPSC insurance do not pay any annual fee, as many of the corporation's functions are funded by public money, but DPSC's shareholders are allowed to take a cut of the profits from the sale of the reduced-cost pharmaceutical to the recipient. Because DPSC's board is state-controlled, this means that, while the Almorean government is paying some of the cost of pharmaceuticals, it is also making some money back off the distribution of these drugs to the public. There is little legislation in Almorea that regulates the price of prescription drugs, necessitating the existence of the awkward and inefficient DPSC, which has been accused of serving the interests of corporations and government officials rather than the true needs of the public. Problems and criticism The complex Almorean healthcare system, which sees the federal government paying a mixed portion of the costs of private healthcare, and with little guarantee of quality, has proven increasingly controversial in recent years. Almorean healthcare is prone to corruption, with medical malpractice overlooked in exchange for rich bribes paid to government inspectors, and hospitals charging exorbitant medical fees with little pushback from the judicial system. The average hospital bill in Almorea is $60,000. Many hospitals will charge hundreds of dollars for simple items such as bandages and cough syrup. Some small medical clinics, operating in rural areas, will entrap poor people by charging them large fees and then suing them in debtors' courts for not paying. Healthcare quality and safety regulations are maintained by the Healthcare Standards Administration, a component of the NPHS, but provincial governments handle the majority of regulatory enforcement with varying degrees of success. The HSA is empowered to act as a health ombudsman for the Almorean public, suing private healthcare providers in class action lawsuits on behalf of injured plaintiffs. In reality, powerful pharmaceutical and medical lobbies in Congress restrict the HSA from doing too much damage to corporate interests. Some in Almorea have called for the abolition of the Healthcare General Financing Administration and the creation of a universal healthcare system, covering all Almoreans equally and funded by a large increase in taxation. However, given that this plan would require a significant restructuring of the Almorean bureaucracy and tax code, and has often been derided as socialist, the debate over healthcare is lively and argumentative. Critics argue that, because the Department of Public Assistance already consumes over $50 billion annually, swelling its liabilities even further would only lead to massive budget deficits, regardless of any tax increase.
Segentova, Dormill and Stiura, Athara magarat, Roendavar, and 4 othersAlteran republics, Nhoor, Doravo, and Nurbaria |
Hello, new neighbour! STAY AWAY FROM MY TRADE SHIPS! :) Biaten and Nurbaria |
Ow, such an emptiness in Raedlon... I knew it was coming but seeing it in practice is confronting :/ Segentova, Almorea, and Nurbaria |