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I like it, but I worry that the fact that diplomat abandon their national citizenships will cause major political issues in their home countries.

Maybe the name should be more Scandinavian lol

Supposedly he is a North Gralend politician, like I said McAllen is just supposed to be a temporary place holder unless everyone is OK with him being Speaker of the Nations, and that's assuming everyone is OK with the current model.

And some other pesky guy took Dag Hammerskold :]

I like it, but I worry that the fact that diplomat abandon their national citizenships will cause major political issues in their home countries.

Oh no no no, not the delegates, they don't abandon citizenship, just the people who directly work for the Union.

Thanks for clarifying!
I'll probably write my factbook up tomorrow and save it in a word processor until we figure out where to post them.

The Unified Soviet Republics of Robbia
Proletarians of the World, Unite!!

Introduction

  Formed more than two centuries ago as the result of an incompetent Imperial Family and massive corporate exploitation of the populace, the Unified Soviet Republics of Robbia began as a revolt of university students in the capital, Gorod Imperatora (renamed Gorod Revolyutsii).  It gradually spread across the Robbian Empire, but did not gain complete control of the Empire until the Imperial Guard turned on the Emperor and massacred the remaining nobility in the months afterward. 

This unexpected turn of events was largely a result of the mostly conscripted military refusing to kill the revolting proletariat, which expedited the revolution and increased the stability of the successor state quite substantially.

Geography

  The Unified Soviet Republics of Robbia are quite diverse geographically, with a great deal of arable land on the flatter northern and western halves of the subcontinent, and with most extractive industries (forestry, logging, mining) concentrated in the mountain range on the southern half west of the isthmus of Robbia. 

Natural hazards are generally limited to rockslides and extreme temperatures in the mountain ranges, with a limited degree of volcanism and earthquakes concentrated again in the region with the largest number of mines and forests. 

Environmentally, the agricultural regions in the north and in the west are much more environmentally stable.  Most heavy industry is concentrated near the large iron mines in the southeast mountain range, and consequently that area suffers from the most pollution problems.  The Party, however, is working on decreasing greenhouse gas emissions, and the country is rapidly moving to more reliable and cheaper nuclear power from Thorium reactors. 

People and Society

Nationality

Noun: Robinian(s)/Soviet(s)
Adjective: Robinian/Soviet

Ethnic Groups

Robinian: 88%
Aldronian: 9%
Other: 3%

Languages

Novyy Robinian (Offical), Staryy Robinian (Official), (English?)

Religion

Church of Robbinia: 42%
Aldronan: 7%
Atheist/None: 51%

Population

Approximately 373.1 million persons

Age structure

0-14 years: 23.02%
15-24 years: 18.77%
25-54 years: 44.81%
54+ years: 13.40%

Government

  The government of the Unified Soviet Republics begins and ends with the Party.  All power comes from and enters into it.  Began after the revolution and the disposal of the imperial family, the Communist Party of Robbia seized control of the society almost as quickly as the previous power in the society was destroyed, again, largely a result of support from the former imperial military.  A new system of government was devised, consisting of a unicameral legislature (The Supreme Soviet of Unified Workers), a meritocratic bureaucracy (various subsections of the departments that each have seats on the Central Committee in accordance with their importance to the survival of the soviet state), the Central Committee of the Unified Soviet Republics, and the de facto executive of the entire country: the General Secretary of the Communist Party and President of the United Soviet Republics of Robbia. 

The Supreme Soviet of Unified Workers

  The supreme legislative body of the Unified Soviet Republics, its power is, in theory, second to none.  It consists of 2242 delegates from the various provinces of the Republics, with the delegates being divided in proportion to the population of each province. 

Central Committee of the Unified Soviet Republics

  Nominated by their respective department councils and confirmed by the Supreme Soviet of Unified Workers, the Central Committee controls most of the running of the country, as they have traditionally been the most powerful force in the country since the revolution, originally a result of the Supreme Soviet of Unified Workers only meeting once per year, at the People's Congress.  But as the Supreme Soviet begins to operate more like a full time legislature, the Central Committee's power has weakened; this is largely the result of a great influx of new, idealistic provincial legislators.  However, it is unlikely that this fresh blood in the traditionally meritocratic system will affect much, as all candidates must be vetted by the Party before running for election.  There are approximately 70-90 members of the Central Committee at any one time.

General Secretary of the Party and President of the Unified Soviet Republics of Robbia

  The highest office in the entirety of the Unified Soviet Republics, the General Secretary of the Communist Party and President of the Unified Soviet Republics is a member of the Standing Committee of the Central Committee, and is elected by a 2/3 vote of the Central Committee.  S/he is then confirmed by a simple majority vote of the Supreme Soviet of Unified Workers. 

The General Secretary and President is the supreme commander of all Soviet military forces, and also the direct head of the RUSIB, to ensure that the agency remains loyal to the government, and not vice-versa. 

Economy

Energy

Communications

Transport

Military and Security

  As they see themselves constantly threatened by an invasion of the greedy capitalist bourgeoisie, the Unified Soviet Republics invest heavily in their military forces, and maintain strategic bunkers across their territory. 

Unified Soviet Army

  Though the largest armies ever fielded on the land now currently occupied by the glorious Unified Soviet Republics of Robbia, the Unified Soviet Army is actually one of the more underfunded sections of the Soviet Armed Forces, but it makes up for it with sheer size.  The Unified Soviet Army contains nearly 16,000,000 soldiers and first-tier reservists, as most young males choose to serve in the Army for their compulsory two-year national service.  (Most females go into medicine or education, two highly respected fields in Soviet society, but females are not allowed into the very socially conservative Soviet Army.) 

All Soviet Army personnel are sorted into the Army's 646 different divisions of 25,000 soldiers and support personnel, with each division specialising in a different type of warfare or combat support role.  (Ex:  Airborne, Seebees, Urban Warfare, Jungle Warfare, Armoured Warfare, Artillery, etc.)

Unified Soviet Navy

  The Soviet Navy is the one of the highest, if not the highest, priority of the Unified Soviet Republics when it comes to security.  Well funded and excellently maintained, the Navy is without a doubt the first line of steel that anyone foolish enough to attack the motherland must penetrate in order to reach the coasts of mother Robbia.  The forces of the Unified Soviet Navy are unparalleled; and no service is willing to go further to ensure that the Unified Soviet Republics of Robbia are able to continue the Glorious Revolution of the World's Workers than the Navy. 

Much of the Unified Navy's budget is concentrated on submarine and aircraft carrier construction, as power projection and deterrence are the highest priorities of the state. 

Unified Air Force

  Though it lags behind the Unified Soviet Navy in terms of funding, and though its aircraft are largely out of date, UAF strategy relies heavily on large quantities of fighter and bomber aircraft, and place less emphasis on technological air superiority.

Robinian Unified Soviet Intelligence Bureau

  One of the greatest stabilisers of the Unified Soviet Republics, RUSIB controls both the borders of the Unified Soviet Republics and operates frequently in government-controlled corporations to ensure that fear outweighs the prospect of riches for executives of state corporations.  (Persons found abusing their positions of authority are brutally dealt with by RUSIB.  The organisation certainly isn't known for its compassion and understanding.) 

Ballistic Missile Command

  With control over the mainstay of the Soviet Nuclear Deterrent (550 land-based ICBMs), the Soviet ABM supply, and over the entirety of Soviet anti-satellite and anti-aircraft capabilities, BMC is a generally defence-oriented section of the military, with its chief mission being to ensure that no country may carry out a first strike operation against the Unified Soviet Republic without they themselves being destroyed as well.

State Satellite Agency

  A well-oiled intelligence gathering and propaganda-dispensing machine, the SSA is sufficiently funded and also maintains a civilian research department with the eventual goal of colonising the cosmos.  Currently the manned space programme is undergoing a massive revitalisation, as it has been concluded by the SSA that a newer, cheaper form of manned spaceflight may be reached by temporarily suspending the programme and diverting all funds from what would be actual flights to the manned space programme's research department.  So far the results are promising, and a modernised, efficient design seems possible in the next decade. 

Transnational Issues

  The Unified Soviet Republics, on a transnational scale, neither seeks large numbers of allies nor operates puppet governments; the Communist Party of Robbia believes that the operation of puppet governments is more expensive than simply diverting funds directly to the Soviet Military for defence. 

The main concern of the Unified Soviet Republics internationally is the maintenance of stable international trade, which they are willing to go to great lengths for.  Recently, a committee on trade and commerce recommended to the Office of the Central Commissar of Trade that the older nuclear submarines, rather than being scrapped, should be refitted as underwater cargo vehicles, and the plan is actually being looked into. 

Unified Soviet Military Equipment

This section of the Soviet factbook covers the various vehicles and weapons employed by the Unified Soviet Military of Robbia.

Unified Soviet Army

  The following is a list of the vehicles in service with the Unified Soviet Army:

Ground Vehicles

Medium Multirole Armoured Vehicle

  The standard multirole "jack of all trades" vehicle of the Unified Soviet Army, the MMAV of the army is designed to be both cost effective and easy to mass produce, operate, and maintain. 
Price: R 172,000
Quantity: 550,000 (485,000 Active, 65,000 Reserve)
Crew: 4-6, Depending on Variant
Armament: Multipurpose dorsal turret, armament depends on variant.
Max Speed: 90 kph
Max Range: 500 km

TR-007 Medium Tactical Truck

  The standard cargo vehicle of the Soviet Army, designed to be cheap and effective. 
Price: R 140,000
Quantity: 120,000 (110,000 Active, 10,000 Reserve)
Crew: 2
Armament: None.  Outfit with a machine gun turret possible
Max Speed: 70 kph
Max Range: 800 km

T-09 "Manicore" Main Battle Tank

  The main battle tank of the Unified Soviet Army, designed with survivability, low cost and easy maintenance as top priorities. 
Price: R 5,889,000
Quantity: 32,220 (30,330 Active, 1,890 Reserve)
Crew: 5
Main Armament: 125 mm smoothbore gun (48 Rounds)
Secondary Armament: 3-8 mm VMG-6 machine guns with 2,100 rounds.
Max Speed: 52 kph
Max Range: 466 km

Barshov-class IFV B-__

  The primary IFV of the Soviet Army, the Barshov-class IFV is an exceptionally well-rounded anti-infantry vehicle, and is the primary vehicle of Soviet mechanized infantry divisions. 
Price: R 512,000
Quantity: 95,325 ( 90,000 Active, 5,325 Reserve)
Crew: 3+7
Main Armament: 20 mm autocannon
Secondary Armament: 1 x 7.62 mm (0.30 in) MG (coaxial),
1 x 7.62 mm (0.30 in) MG (anti-aircraft),
2 x 2 smoke grenade dischargers
Max Speed: 115 kph
Max Range: 1020 km

MRAP-4

  The latest in a series of Soviet Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected Vehicles, the MRAP-4 is primarily employed as a minefield-traversing vehicle, but it has been employed in the past to put down rebellions in major metropolitan areas, and a considerable number of the vehicles are on lease to Soviet State Security (the national police force). 
Price: R 382,000
Quantity: 17,223 ( 16,330 (8,700 SSS) Active, 893 Reserve)
Crew: 3+4
Main Armament: Remote weapon station
Secondary Armament: Firing ports (some versions)
Max Speed: 105 kph
Max Range: 850 km

Army Aircraft

AH-5 "Mauler"

  The fifth Attack Helicopter class of the Unified Soviet Army, the Mauler is one of the principle components of standard army ground offensive operations, servicing advancing units as both a scout and as an effective, reliable anti-armour weapon. 
Crew: 2
Number Built: 1,755+ (Still in production)
Unit Cost: R 33,455,000

UH-8 "Whirlwind"

  The eighth Utility Helicopter class in the unified military, the UH-8 is employed in almost all situations that require a helicopter, and is easily adaptable to suit a wide range of missions from search and rescue to airborne troop deployment to resupply and close air support. 
Crew: 4+12
Number Built: 4,000+ (Still in production)
Unit Cost: R 24,300,000

Unified Soviet Navy

  The Unified Soviet Navy is principally concerned with the maintenance of its ability to easily project power across the globe, and the size and scope of its fleet reflect that desire.

Surface Fleet

Lun-class Ekranoplan GEV

  The sole, technologically sophisticated Ground Effect Vehicle in the Soviet Navy, the Lun class is capable of transporting up to 20 tons of equipment and personnel very rapidly. 
Planned: ?; Building: 40; Completed: 67; Commissioned: 58
Length: 95 m
Displacement: N/A
Decks: 4
Propulsion: 8× Kuznetsov NK-97 turbojet engines, 207.4 kN thrust
Speed: 250 Knots (~460 kph)
Complement: 26
Armament: 4 18-Missile AA Batteries, 4 PI-23 turrets (23 mm), 6 fixed elevation antiship missile batteries

Additional Information

  This actually existed as a project of the IRL Soviet Navy. 

More info here

Robbia-class Aircraft Carrier

  The finest vessels of the fleet.  They generally carry two squadrons of fighter aircraft, and one is attached to each of the six main fleets at all times. 
Planned: 14; Building: 8; Completed: 14; Commissioned: 12
Length: 340 m
Displacement: 108,300 tonnes
Decks: 26
Installed Power: 4 RAC-4 Thorium Reactors
Speed: 32 Knots
Complement: 4,480
Armament: 8 18-Missile AA Batteries, 12 Heavy AA Emplacements (15 mm), 2 railgun antimissile batteries
Aircraft Carried: 75+

Dolphin-class Amphibious Assault Ship

  The mainstay of the Soviet power-projection fleet, the Dolphin-class is designed to put ashore a Naval Infantry Brigade of 2304 Naval Troopers.  The class may also be employed as a small escort carrier, operating with a squadron of jet fighters and utility helicopters. 
Planned: 28; Building: 15; Completed: 23; Commissioned: 20
Length: 270 m
Displacement: 49,300 tonnes
Decks: 20
Installed Power: 2 RLHD-7 Thorium Reactors
Speed: 25 Knots
Complement: 672+2304
Armament: 6 12-Missile AA Batteries, 6 Heavy AA Emplacements (15 mm), 2 railgun antimissile batteries
Aircraft Carried: 25+

Aggressor-class Amphibious Transport Dock

  A multipurpose vessel designed to accomplish strategic roles not important enough to devote an entire carrier task force or amphibious assault group to, the Aggressor-class is capable of long-term deployment without support and is one of the most survivable vessels in the Soviet Fleet.
Planned: 60; Building: 19; Completed: 43; Commissioned: 41
Length: 208 m
Displacement: 25,400 tonnes
Installed Power: 1 RLTD-7 Thorium Reactor (Backup: Diesel)
Speed: 25 Knots
Complement: 370+768
Armament: 4 30 mm Defence Guns, 2 12-Missile AA Batteries, 6 Heavy AA Emplacements (15 mm), 2 railgun antimissile batteries
Aircraft Carried: 10+
Landing Craft: 4 LCU-1s (Landing Craft Utility)

Type 12 DDGN

  The mainstay of the Soviet Navy, easy to manufacture in massive quantities and very durable, the Type 12 Guided Missile Destroyers are constantly being churned out by the People's Construction Yards of Vorduk.  Many of the vessels are assigned skeleton crews for maintenance in the various ready reserve fleets that can be activated in a 12-hour period. 
Planned: ?; Building: 40; Completed: 240; Commissioned: 240 (Inactive Ready Reserve: 40)
Length: 170 m
Displacement: 10,450 tonnes
Installed Power: 4 49,370 SHP Diesel Engines
Speed: 32 Knots
Complement: 302
Armament: 2 127 mm Naval Guns, 2 12-Missile AA Batteries, 4 Heavy AA Emplacements (15 mm), 2 antimissile batteries, 2 torpedo tubes, 96-cell Vertical Launch System, 2 SRBOC Antiship Missile Countermeasure Launchers
Aircraft Carried: 2 Multirole Helicopters

Vigilance-class Frigate

  The vessel employed for the greatest number of missions in the entire Soviet Fleet, the Vigilance-class Frigates are cheap, deadly, and advanced. 
Planned: ?; Building: 50; Completed: 350; Commissioned: 330 (Inactive Ready Reserve: 30)
Length: 140 m
Displacement: 6,645 tonnes
Installed Power: 4 34,370 SHP Diesel Engines
Speed: 35 Knots
Complement: 140
Armament: 4 × VLS with up to 32 SM-2 IIIA surface-to-air missiles (Mk 41 VLS)
2 × VLS with up to 24 RIM-162 ESSM (Mk 56 VLS)
8–16 × Harpoon Block II SSM
1 × Oerlikon Millennium 35 mm Naval Revolver Gun System CIWS
2 × OTO Melara 76 mm
2 × dual MU90 Impact ASW torpedo launchers
Aircraft Carried: 1 Multirole Helicopter, with Helicopter Deck and Hangar.

Protector-class Battlecruiser

  Arguably the most versatile vessel in the Soviet Navy, the Protector-class Battlecruisers are nuclear powered are capable of supporting and performing a variety of missions with their modular weapons systems and vast quantities of onboard power.  Their only downside is their cost, which has prohibited the USN from introducing the cruisers into the fleet on a massive scale.
Planned: 52; Building: 20; Completed: 32; Commissioned: 30 (Inactive Ready Reserve: 4)
Length: 270 m
Displacement: 25,600 tonnes
Installed Power: 2 RBC-3 Thorium Reactors
Speed: 33 Knots
Complement: 520-770 (varies depending upon mission)
Armament: 2 x PK-2 Decoy dispensers (400 rockets) (Electronic Warfare, Decoy)
4 × VLS with up to 64 SM-2 IVA surface-to-air missiles (Mk 43 VLS)
6 × 12-missile USN-44/RR ASW Rocket Batteries
18 × Mk.78 Short Range Tactical ABMs
18 × Mk.78 Short Range Tactical Ballistic Missiles
192 × MK 55 OTO Point Defence SAMs
16 × OTO Melara 76 mm guns
2 × dual MU90 Impact ASW torpedo launchers
2 × Mission Variable Modular Weapons Bays
Aircraft Carried: 3 Multirole Assault Helicopters, 12 multirole Mk.VIII V/TOL Drones.  Takeoff Deck and Armoured Hangar

Submarine Fleet

Nimrod-class SSGN

  The backbone of Soviet submarine forces, the Nimrod-class SSN is the multipurpose submarine of the navy. 
Planned: 72; Building: 18; Completed: 56; Commissioned: 52
Length: 128 m
Displacement: 8150 tonnes
Installed Power: Dual SGN-9 Reactors
Speed: 31 Knots
Complement: 144
Armament: 18 multipurpose vertical launch tubes, 4 torpedo tubes.

Coda-class SSBN

  The primary nuclear deterrent of the Soviet state is the Coda class.  Constantly on deterrence patrols around the world, deployed for months at a time under the strictest radio silence, they are truly forces to be reckoned with, capable of leveling entire nations at the press of a button, in the event of a first strike against the Unified Soviet Republics of Robbia.
Planned: 36; Building: 4; Completed: 32; Commissioned: 32
Length: 185 m
Displacement: 25,200 tonnes
Installed Power: Dual SBN-5 Reactors
Speed: 28 Knots
Complement: 172
Armament: 20 Mk.XIV SLBMs, 2 AA missile emplacements on the sides of the sail, and 8 torpedo tubes.

Unified Air Force

A-12 Ground Attack Drone

  Designed to provide close-in fire support for infantry formations, the A-12 Drone is easily replaceable and reasonably effective.
Crew: 0
Number Produced: 3,288
Cost: R 14,770,000

Peregrine-6 Multirole VTOL Fighter

  The most numerous fighter aircraft in the UAF Fleet, is employed for a variety of missions and contains four modular, mission-specific weapons platforms on its wings. 
Crew: 1
Number Produced: 4,500+ (still in production)
Cost: R 24,398,000

Peregrine-6T VTOL Trainer

  The mainstay of the Robbian non-simulator training fleet, the Peregrine-6T is capable of being refitted with actual weapons in the event of a large-scale, long term conflict.
Crew: 2
Number Produced: 3397+ (still in production)
Cost: R 20,876,000

B-1D Carnivore

  The main UAF strategic bomber, the B-1D Carnivore is a reliable, if aging, bomber capable of carrying a nuclear or conventional payload. 
Crew: 4
Number Produced: 497
Cost: R 269,415,000

B-2F Wraith

  The only UAF heavy strategic stealth bomber in service, the Wraiths are a relatively new addition to the UAF air fleet, and are reasonably well-maintained.  They are capable of completing missions that require nuclear, chemical, or conventional payloads. 
Crew: 8
Number Produced: 55
Cost: R 676,990,000

C-017 Heavy Cargo Carrier

  The mainstay of the Soviet airlift fleet, the C-017 strategic/tactical airlifter, capable of transporting up to 88 tons of cargo or 140 troops (118 paratroops) and equipment. 
Crew: 3-7 (varys by mission/variant)
Number Produced: 389
Cost: R 168,050,000

C-022 Strategic Airlifter

  The C-022 cargo aircraft are capable of transporting approximately 140 tons of cargo as well as abnormally large loads. 
Crew: 9 (5 minimum)
Number Produced: 162
Cost: R 122,090,000

C-077 Transport Aircraft

  The standard Soviet military transport aircraft, capable of carrying 50,000 lbs of cargo to the various Soviet military bases across the world. 
Crew: 5
Number Produced: 1875
Cost: R 30,015,000

Sentinel-class Hoverfighter

  The first of its kind in the Unified Soviet Air Forces, the Sentinel Hoverfighter is designed as a stealth air superiority fighter.
Crew: 3
Number Produced: 128 (742 on order)
Cost: R 112,125,300

RUSIB

  The Soviet Intelligence Bureau, it also is tasked with border security and criminal apprehension.  It employs various advanced and customised vehicles to accomplish their diverse range of missions. 

U-25 High-Altitude Reconnaissance Aircraft

  Little is known about the capabilities and operations of the U-25 outside of Unified Soviet Intelligence Command, and RUSIB keeps a tight lid on its fleet of aircraft.
Crew: 5
Number Produced: 30+
Cost: R 193,574,000

ST-44A "Stella" Utility Automobile

  An iconic vehicle within the Unified Soviet Republics, and a vehicle capable of coming in many surprising chassis outside of it.  They are heavily armoured, carry great amounts of surveillance equipment and various field equipment. 
Price: R 595,000
Quantity: 4,570
Crew: 1-2
Main Armament: Dual concealed VMG-6 8 mm machine guns with 4000 rounds total
Secondary Defense Systems: Bulletproof windows, various armoured components, 15-km radar system, satellite telephone system, tire slashers (all four wheels), smoke screen, autopilot system, rear oil and nail dispensers. 
Max Speed: 250 kph
Max Range: 750 km

Spoiler

TBC

Ballistic Missile Command

  Tasked with the maintenance of the balance of power globally and with the continued development and sound deployment of Soviet Nuclear Weapons systems across the Unified Soviet Republics, Ballistic Missile Command maintains various ground-based dug-in and mobile medium and intercontinental ballistic and antiballistic missile systems.

Vindicta IV ICBM

  The mainstay of the Soviet Nuclear Deterrent.
Manufacturer: SOVIET BALLISTIC PLANT BAROYGRAD
Cost: R 15,000,000/UNIT
Operational Range: 15000 KM
Flight Altitude: 1150 KM
Speed: 30000 KM/HR
Accuracy: 100 M (CEP)
Blast Yield:  VARIABLE 400-900 KT
Launch Platform: MISSILE SILO
Number Currently Deployed: 1584 (11 Locations)

Praetor VII ABM

The mainstay of the Soviet Antiballistic Missile Defences.
Manufacturer: SOVIET BALLISTIC PLANT BAROYGRAD
Cost: R 25,000,000/UNIT
Operational Range: 12000 KM
Flight Altitude: 1550 KM MAXIMUM INTERCEPT ALTITUDE
Speed: 32000 KM/HR
Accuracy: 5 M (CEP)
Launch Platform: VARIOUS, PREDOMINATELY MOBILE LAUNCH
Number Currently Deployed: 3947 (Mostly in Northern USR with present Gralend situation)

TBC

TBA

State Satellite Agency

Aurora Space Stations

  Designed to safely support crews of 25 persons, the Aurora space stations sport hydroponics bays, artificial gravity generated by station rotation (approximately .7 g), and various utility compartments capable of refitting for military use.  While they technically are considered scientific outposts, the Aurora class stations are capable of supporting contingents of armed SSA Police if such a presence is deemed necessary.
Crew: 25
Number Produced: 8 Stations produced, 7 orbited
Cost: R 45 Billion Each
Locations: Various. 6 geosynchronous orbit, one heavily modified at L1 Lagrange point as Interplanetary Launch Station
Total Program Cost: R 371.77 Billion

Torolev Anti-Satellite System

  Designed by military scientist Alexander Torolev, the Torolev Anti-Satellite System is a network of 24 geosynchronous satellites capable of jamming signals and launching missiles at enemy satellites.
Crew: Unmanned
Number Produced: 35 Satellites Manufactured, 25 orbited (1 subsequently de-orbited after weapons test)
Cost: R 1.2 Billion per orbited satellite
Location: Various geosynchronous orbits
Total Program Cost: R 33.4 Billion

Class 4 Shuttle

  The mainstay of the Soviet spacefleet, the Class 4 Shuttle is an SSTO launched from 15 km in atmosphere by the heavily modified twin-fuselage jet transport aircraft christened the Hermes-S4.
Crew: 36 passengers (4 crew)
Cargo: 23500 kg
Cost: R 310,000,000
Number Produced: 35 (+9 Hermes transports)
Total Program Cost: R 25.8 Billion

I at least uploaded the bones of my factbook somewhere on the prevous page. I'll update it from time to time when I think of information.

Speaking of which, every one who has not finished their Factbook, please finish it.

Yaim Rusur Factbook

Government

Yaim Rusur is a democratic socialist nation with the leader of the nation known as the Adate'lore. Government and the state owns all industry.

Military

Yaim Rusur has a very powerful military for its population density, as everyone, male or female, is in service, arms industry is very powerful with many tanks and armored transports as well as an acceptable navy and Air force. the population acts as a form of militia with combat skills taught from a young age in schools.
 

Ground Forces

The Yaim Rusurian Ground Forces known as the Trat'adeshalar, are the most funded branch of the military and are comprised of most of the citizens Yaim Rusur has at that moment. The soldiers (Verde) are trained from birth to be brutally efficient in combat, and are skilled in many forms of weapons and martial arts. The armored vehicles utilized by the Ground Forces are some of, if not, the best in Wintreath, with no obvious drawbacks in firepower, protection, crew comfort, or mobility. There are 10 separate Main Battle tanks in service, each designed for a specific type of war, 20 APC, with varying levels of armament, and another 30 different AFV types for individual types of  missions. The Army itself is broken up into 5 categories: Armored Core (usage of vehicles), Foot Troops (Armed with standard rifles and other weapons), Marksmen Core (Snipers, DMRs, and anti materiel rifles), Air core (Purely ground support aircraft, though this also includes removal of enemy ground attack aircraft), and the Supercommandos, called the Ori'ramikad. These troops are the most deadly and highly lethal. they carry out missions such as assassinations, search and rescue, search and recover, search and destroy, and key location capture and protection operations. It was with these troops that Yaim Rusur became a nation and continued to grow, by cutting off command with the ori'ramikad and then steamrolling the rest of the enemy with ground forces.

Airforce

The Yaim Rusurian Airforce ( Abiik'traat) is nothing shorter than acceptable. It is comprised of planes that have undergone some of the most intense modernization programs in history, as new plane designs are decided to be non-necessary by the High Command (Essentially the Yaim Rusurian Parliament though much smaller) of the Yaim Rusurian army. The main aircraft is the C-37(2) figher bomber, C standing for can'gal, fighter aircraft in the Yaim Rusurian dialect of Mando'a. This aircraft resembles quite strongly the real life Q-5 Fatan chinese plane, with differences in the nose, wings and weaponry.

Navy

Without a doubt the most pitifully underfunded portion of the Yaim Rusurian military. The Navy only possess 3 Battleships, and while quite heavily armed and armored, lacks speed provided by modern ships. The cruisers are in much better shape, but there is also a limited number of these as well. There is one class of craft, developed indgenuously, called mortar ships. These craft resemble a wider and taller cruiser, with a large flat deck in the front and the bridge in the back. The deck can open revealing a 600mm short barreled howitzer, which is very effective at firing indirectly at enemy ships and directly if needed. The most common however are battle cruisers, with 30 in use. The Yaim Rusurian version of these vessels carry one turret with dual 14 inch (360mm) cannons, and 4 turrets containing smaller caliber canons: One turret with a 203mm autoloading cannon, two with 170mm guns, and a final turret with 152mm gun. The Battlecruisers also carry a anti air weapon system with a rotary 30mm cannon for fast craft, 4 57mm guns for slower aircraft, and missiles as a anti-ship missile defense. The Navy also has several aircraft carriers that dual serve as troop carriers until they need to be deployed by landing craft

Economy

The economy is driven very strongly by the Arms Industry, with most funding going towards Defense, and we are willing to sell to other less armed nations. The national currency is the ve'vut, and the ve'vut is equal to .4 Euros.

People

Very patriotic, and have a strong sense of brotherhood, and all people are viewed as equals. Difference between male and female is purely sexual, and women often take offense when referred to as dainty or cute, as it would be a sign of weakness to them and thus taken as a challenge. (Fair warning to any men who might be browsing).

Geography

Due to a nomadic past, the environment is the last thing Yaim Rusur concerns itself with, as making everyone settle in one place is more important and the people do not require crops to live as much, and thus the landscape is fairly barren with a few rainforests which are being removed for mining purposes.

Foreign Policy

The land of Yaim Rusur attempts to be open to those it trusts, and those it trusts are mostly the nations of the Wintreath region, and will remain loyal to them. Just because Yaim Rusur has a powerful army this does not mean they wish to use it often as losing fellow brothers and sisters is saddening to the community, but when they are threatened, violence is usually the answer.

Education

Education is fairly standard to that of modern nations, 95% of people are literate in at least 2 languages, typically this includes Mando'a, the native language of Yaim Rusur, and either English, Russian, or Slovak/Czech (depends on school). Physical education is less about sports and more similar to that of basic training, in order to prepare children for their life-long service. Most popular topics in schools and University are Industry, History, and mechanical engineering.

If any other information is wanted I can gladly add

Cin'ciri Wren, Adate'lore of Yaim Rusur.

Yaim Rusur Factbook

Government

Yaim Rusur is a democratic socialist nation with the leader of the nation known as the Adate'lore. Government and the state owns all industry.

Military

Yaim Rusur has a very powerful military for its population density, as everyone, male or female, is in service, arms industry is very powerful with many tanks and armored transports as well as an acceptable navy and Air force. While only a 2 year required service is written in law, the population acts as a form of militia with combat skills taught from a young age in schools.
 

Economy

The economy is driven very strongly by the Arms Industry, with most funding going towards Defense, and we are willing to sell to other less armed nations. The national currency is the ve'vut, and the ve'vut is equal to .4 Euros.

People

Very patriotic, and have a strong sense of brotherhood, and all people are viewed as equals. Difference between male and female is purely sexual, and women often take offense when referred to as dainty or cute, as it would be a sign of weakness to them and thus taken as a challenge. (Fair warning to any men who might be browsing).

Geography

Due to a nomadic past, the environment is the last thing Yaim Rusur concerns itself with, as making everyone settle in one place is more important and the people do not require crops to live as much, and thus the landscape is fairly barren with a few rainforests which are being removed for mining purposes.

Foreign Policy

The land of Yaim Rusur attempts to be open to those it trusts, and those it trusts are mostly the nations of the Wintreath region, and will remain loyal to them. Just because Yaim Rusur has a powerful army this does not mean they wish to use it often as losing fellow brothers and sisters is saddening to the community, but when they are threatened, violence is usually the answer.

Education

Education is fairly standard to that of modern nations, 95% of people are literate in at least 2 languages, typically this includes Mando'a, the native language of Yaim Rusur, and either English, Russian, or Slovak/Czech (depends on school). Physical education is less about sports and more similar to that of basic training, in order to prepare children for their life-long service. Most popular topics in schools and University are Industry, History, and mechanical engineering.

If any other information is wanted I can gladly add

Cin'ciri Wren, Adate'lore of Yaim Rusur.

Seems OK.

Lapoc

Government

Socialist nation. Prioritizes equality. Strong dislike of business. Will prioritize welfare over economical gain. Is fairly open and largely controlled by the people.

Military

Very small, mostly imported. Due to small numbers, guerilla tactics are taught. Not likely to be a strong military ally.

Own Weapons

CT-13: Mobile defensive turrets. Propulsion: twin diesel engines powering quadriple spiral drive (as seen here: https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RbDe5dEu07I/hqdefault.jpg). 300mm thick half-dome turret, dual 122mm autoloader long guns. Spiral drive angles downward to burrow into soil to hide hull, which holds crew, engine, control systems, and ammunition. Intended for defense. Maximum speed: 20 km/h.

CN "Oguretz" class submarine: Very small submarine, about 15 metres long. Practically unarmoured, nuclear powered scout/ defense vessel. Four torpedo tubes, but crew normally load modified harpoons into them to hunt large fish. The crew consists of five- a navigator, engine specialist, two targeting specialists, and a life support specialist. Has enough torpedoes for two full volleys. Maximum speed: 15 knots.

Economy

Somewhat strong. Government works a communist economy, so all businesses are government controlled. Most citizen needs are met through government welfare, so the high tax rate is not as bad as it seems.

People

Fairly standard. Not excessively patriotic. Enjoy their many given freedoms. Blue eye colour more common than average humans. Absolutely love pets, especially mudcrabs (the national animal).

Geography

Mostly flat terrain with a large amount of clay in the soil. Not well suited for farming. Environment is well taken care of. Not a large amount of forests, resources such as oil, ore, and natural gas are not harvested if it harms the environment.

Foreign Policy

Due to the Clayian belief that all are to be treated as equally as is possible/reasonable, foreign aid is often given if possible. All countries assumed friendly and peaceful until proven otherwise.

Education

Prioritized. Mathematics and sciences are considered most important. Higher education (i.e. college and university) is free and strongly encouraged.

History

Initially a small colony of well trained refugees from regional wars who escaped to the Chekin clay fields that banded together (as the clay fields and surrounding area were thought useless, no country had desire to claim them) to form a small government. As civil wars occurred, the population rose swiftly. As many of the refugees were already skilled in some form of trade, the new country learned how to effectively use the surrounding environment without major damage.

There were no major wars in the recent time, although some Lapoc military members have volunteered as relief forces, and engineers have collaborated with Yaim Rusur to create mechanisms of war.

I'm going to use Yaim Rusur's format because I'm awful at formatting.

Government

Socialist nation. Prioritizes equality. Strong dislike of business. Will prioritize welfare over economical gain.

Military

Very small, mostly imported. Due to small numbers, guerilla tactics are taught. Not likely to be a strong military ally.

Economy

Very poor. Government refuses to help businesses. Most citizen needs are met through government welfare, so the high tax rate is not as bad as it seems.

People

Fairly standard. Not excessively patriotic. Enjoy their many given freedoms.

Geography

Mostly flat terrain with a large amount of clay in the soil. Not well suited for farming. Environment is well taken care of.

Foreign Policy

Due to the Clayian belief that all are to be treated as equally as is possible/reasonable, foreign aid is often given if possible. All countries assumed friendly and peaceful until proven otherwise.

Education

Prioritized. Mathematics and sciences are considered most important.

You know you can be a bit more detailed than that, right? In any case, accepted.

You know you can be a bit more detailed than that, right? In any case, accepted.

Detail added.

I've fleshed out my political parties, adding a subsection for them under the 'Government' section (even includes a handy excel spreadsheet!). On the to-do list is some fleshing out of the military and major cities and highlighting the diversity between the provinces,  but I'll probably make sure to write an IC post first considering my slow working pace.

Edit: I've also added a flag. As you can probably determine for yourself, I am no vexillologist.

Updated Air Force section of military to include strategic cargo aircraft and the like.  Pretty mundane stuff.