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The Commonwealth of Somerset; Please don't post here!
Topic Started: 29th April 2017 - 09:20 PM (177 Views)
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Factbook of Somerset:

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Flag of SomersetSeal of Somerset

"A Great Radiance Is Born"
Anthem of Somerset



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Map of Somerset

Basic Introduction:

The Commonwealth of Somerset is a sovereign nation located on Cotf Aranye. A traditional holding of the Rhodes Family, which stretches back to the time of Jocelyn of Rhodes, the island for years consisted of the Rishiri Imperial Overseas Dependency with the rest of the island reverting to the control of the Seaforth Confederation of Clans. Following the fall of Seaforth a new accord was struck between Rokkenjima and Arstotzka regarding the future of the territory. In late 2016 the Rishiri Imperial Overseas Dependency ceased to exist as the lands were reabsorbed into Somerset.

Following a Referendum in mid-2017 Somerset voted heavily for independence from Rokkenjima, with independence being formally declared on September 27th, 2017. Somerset consists of the cities of Bethesda, Urakawa and Elpidiana as well as the joint service naval base and QAMB. The Office for Illumic and Tripartite Affairs is also located in the former Rishiri sector.

Initially Somerset, then referred to as Rishiri Island by the First Empire, was leased from the Elpidian Federation on a perpetual basis; the lease was then continuedby the Trade Empire of Transvaal, revised with the Seaforth Confederation of Clans, and again renewed with the Republic of Arstotzka following a period of tensions and controversy involving KaiserAdolf.

Summary:

Full Name: The Commonwealth of Somerset
Alternative Names: Somerset
Motto: "A Great Radiance Is Born"
Denonyms: Somersetan, Seaforthian
Capital: Bethesda
Largest Cities: - Urakawa City (10,000)
- Bethesda
- Elpidiana
Formation:
Area:
Government Type: Democratic Parliamentary Commonwealth
Legislature:
Population: 8,379,421 (2017)
Density:
Currency: Rokkenjiman Ducat (र)
HDI (2017): 0.861
Official Languages: Gaelic, Rokkenjiman, English
National Religion: Cultism, Rosarity
Time Zone: Illumic Standard Time (IST)
Date Format: mm/dd/yyyy
Drives on the: Right
Calling Code: +370
Internet TLD: .st

Highest Point:
Lowest Point:
Longest River:


Demographics:

Ethnic Groups:

43% Rokkenjiman
57% Seaforthian



Brief Economic Facts:

Taxes: Progressive tax [8% Minimum, 50% (40% national + 10% local) Maximum, 8% VAT]; 38.01% Corporate Tax
Exchange Rate: र1 = $1.85
Gross Domestic Product: र173,118,837,860 ($320,269,850,041)
GDP per Capita: र20,768 ($38,421)
Inflation: 2.5%
Unemployment: 4.7%
Trade Deficit: र ($)
Defense Budget: र ($)

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A र10 Banknote

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A र20 Banknote


Politics of Somerset:
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Somerset Defense Force - SDF

Somerset Ground Defense Force - SGDF:
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Active Personnel:
Reserve:
Total Forces:

Weaponry:

Assault Rifles: RK-A-12 'Defender'; RK-A-10 'Pacifier'
Pistol: Austrana 941
Rocket Launcher(s): AR-300, B-45, AGL-P
Sniper Rifle: IAS-45

Vehicles:

Tanks:
Personnel Carriers:
Artillery:

Approximate Number of Vehicles:

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Personnel Carriers:
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Somerset Air Defense Force - SADF:
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Somerset Defense Navy - SDN:
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Active Personnel:
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Total:
Vessels: 23 + 10 Patrol Craft

Capital Ships:

Minstrel Class Amphibious Assault Ship: 1
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SDN Snow Raven

Surface Fleet excluding Capital Ships:

Eventide Heavy Frigate: 3
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SDN Eventide
SDN Halifax
SDN Seaforth

Bethesda Class LCS: 7
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SDN Gypsy Dancer
SDN Cerberus
SDN Witchcraft
SDN Sun Dancer
SDN Wind Walker
SDN Alpine Wind
SDN Stargazer

Caroline Class Corvette: 5
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SDN Watchtower
SDN Fortification
SDN Casemate
SDN Bastion
SDN Rampart

Corgan Class Combat Support Ship: 2
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SDN Bounty
SDN Provision

Submarines:

Serranidae Class Submarine: 5
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SDN Dolphin
SDN Harpoon
SDN Manticore
SDN Swordfish
SDN Marlin

Patrol Craft

Forestal Class Patrol Vessel: 10
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Economics

Economy And Industry

The domestic ship building industry is recovering from the fall of Seaforth, which was the major industry prior to the Fall. From military to civilian shipbuilding Halifax Shipyards and Seaspan Incorporated are beginning to make their presence felt on the waters of Mundus yet again. Lord Protector Rhodes has set forth several goals to rebuild the previously immense shipbuilding capacity held previously, positioning Somerset as a major player in the freighter industry. Supporting Somerset's shipbuilding industry will be a combination of a capable steel industry and advances in the hull technology industry.

Banking laws and regulations take their cue from Seaforthian precedence resulting in a strong and stable banking system. Laws and regulations are in place to keep Somerset's banks removed from high-risk/high-reward aspects of the global banking market.

Petroleum is a major component of Somerset's economy, with Somerset exporting petroleum as well as finished petroleum products. While offshore drilling is highly regulated with no platforms authorized under the tenure of Lord Protector Evanthe, Somerset's reserves on-shore are being utilized to support Somerset's economic progress.

With access to the Illumic Somerset has a long tradition in reaping the natural resources of the sea. The colder waters of the Illumic provide an ample stock of fish, lobster and crab, making up a significant portion of Somerset's exports.

Sheep comprise a major livestock in Somerset, resulting in strong production of wool, mutton and lamb.

Somerset's lack of ample fertile land limits broader agricultural exports. Irrigation methods supplement Somerset's capability to produce for its people, though Somerset is reliant upon imports of certain crops.

The birthplace of Scotch Whiskey the finest of Scotch is produced in Somerset. Citizens of Somerset often refuse to compare foreign distilled spirits to domestic Scotch, referring to much of it as 'bathtub swill'. Mead, however, is popular in certain pockets owing to its introduction following the Reconciliation between Seaforth and Rokkenjima, while Ui Cennselaig spirits are growing in popularity.

Imports:

Due to Somerset's location and climate a variety of desirable goos are incapable of being produced domestically, leading to a large balance of trade. Key imports include:


  • Iron ore and other raw metals
  • Luxury Goods
  • Timber and finished wood products
  • Sugar and Spices
  • Beef
  • Fruit
  • Vegetables such as corn, tomatoes, cucumbers and those which require warmer climates to grow.
  • Finished domestic goods such as hair dryers, toaster ovens, etc.
  • Vehicles such as cars, trucks, etc.


Major Corporations

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The premier shipbuilder in Somerset, Halifax Shipyards is a defense contractor which also maintains a presence in the civilian shipbuilding industry. Halifax owns major shipyards in Halifax, Eventide, and Somerset Isle.

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Raytheon is a defense contractor involved in several fields of defense research.

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Initech is a Somerset corporation which specializes in IT services including consulting, programming, software development and cloud services for the financial industry. Initech offers a portfolio of e-trade services primarily to the Somerset market with test-runs being conducted in Rokkenjima. Pending the success of these tests Initech is moving toward a global roll-out of its e-trade platform, InteliTrade.

Growing from its roots as a company primarily servicing the financial sector Initech has since expanded its portfolio, offering cloud computing and hosting services to a variety of customers. Initech data centres are noted for taking advantage of colder Illumic waters to handle the majority of their cooling needs.

Following the Fall Initech came to acquire holdings previously belonging to Thunder Bay Hydro, creating Initech Energy. Initech Energy manages a series of hydroelectric and nuclear power generating stations which supplies power to the eastern provinces of the Commonwealth, while looking to make inroads on Somerset Isle.

Initech Energy also holds a stake in the Standard Oil Corporation (SOC) which owns wells, refinery and transportation infrastructure throughout the Commonwealth.


Not featured, but under consideration for future revitalization as Somerset grows: Ocean Volt, Scotian Metalworks, Seaspan.
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