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Overview




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THE CATT THESS
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The Catt Thess Federation

Motto: We Will Endure


Location


Population:616944457
-Density:79 per km2


Capital:Catt These City
Largest City:Raven Hill


Official Language:English



National Language:English (primary)
German
Spanish
Other minor languages



Demonym: Catt Thessian

Government:
- Prime Chancellor: Tobias Heth
- Sky Marshal: Abernathy


Legislature:
- Federal Council


Establishment: Federation formed from various city states
Independence: 1682


Land Area: 3.0 Million mile˛
7,769,964 km˛
Water Area: 285,924km˛
Water %: 3.4%


Elevation
Highest Point:6,190 M
Lowest Point: -86 m


GDP (nominal): 585 Trillion
GDP (nominal) per capita: 167,121


Human Development Index (NS Version): 86.10


Currency: Cathens



The Catt Thess

The The Catt Thess Federation commonly called Catt Thess, is a Federation in LOCATION. It is bordered on the north by OTHER-NATION, on the south by OTHER-NATION, by the east by OTHER-NATION and on the west by OTHER-NATION. NATION covers 7,769,964 square kilometers and has has an estimated population of 616,944,457. The Catt Thess comprises of Three States and numerous TERRITORIES.

A Strong Militaristic nation that focuses on advancement of science and its other interests through out its range in influence, both terrestrial and beyond

Etymology

Derived from the original peoples who settled here

The standard way to refer to a citizen of Catt Thess is as a "Catt Thessian."

History

The Catt Thess was formed many years ago by a unification of multiple states to further promote security by banding together to support their way of life and has flourished. It has incorporated many surrounding nations both peacefully and by force to strengthen and solidify their standings both in this world and with views of beyond. The Catt Thess boasts its own space program and actively maintains an independent space station named L-6 with current plans of expanding further into the solar system. The most recent is the outpost on the moon for industrial and scientific purposes

Geography

The Catt Thess Geography is diverse with its highest point being 6190m high with Mount Wyvern in the Chimera Mountain range along the western border of the country. The lowest point is Ibis bay in the South of the country. In the south eastern part of the country contains vasts forests that fuel the nations logging industry. Eastern and central Catt Thess are plains that provide much of the food for the country. To the South West is more flat lands and steppes leading up to the western mountain range, this area has some swamp land and is home to the Space industry of the country.

The Climate of the Catt Thess is varied from Humid in its tropical zone on its southern coast to frigid in high mountain ranges. Weather is not severe to warrant any major dangers like hurricanes or tornado's but tropical storms do appear. Pollution levels have been kept in check as to keep the climate livable and the rural green areas are wonderful to hike, camp or have extensive drills in.

The Catt Thess boasts a stunning environment that tourists flock to see, it is also crucial to the training of military to have various areas to train, and not just urban areas or industrial wastelands. The Beaches are a favorite for many citizens and civilians to enjoy when not working hard to support the nation.

Demographics

Population
A Diverse and populous people. The population is decided into two sections of civilians and citizens, with citizens having more rights and privileges than civilians. The Catt Thess population is booming with applications for immigration open and is willing to defend its citizens abroad. The population is diverse as immigration is always welcome as long as they follow the rules and customs of the Federation and are willing to serve its needs. The Federation has a multicultural society that votes for a National leader, similar to a representative democracy. However people of higher levels of authority also have to suffer tougher repercussions of their actions: e.g. a lieutenant could hang for making a mistake that a private would merely be dismissed and maybe lashed for. Corporal and capital punishment are practiced by the government as well as spanking children being standard use amongst the population.

A "History and Moral philosophy" instructor in the Army says "personal freedom for all is [the] greatest in history, laws are few, taxes are low, living standards are as high as productivity permits, crime is at its lowest ebb."

Language
English (primary)
Chinese
Spanish
Other minor languages

Religion

Many religions flourish here however, none are supported by the state and often completely disregarded or even rebuked by the government

Race
Humans of many ethnicities, with recently arrival into the red wolf alliance however the population is fairly homogeneous as trade and travel are still pending diplomatic overlays. People are free to practice whatever form of relationships they wish as marriage is prohibited.

Largest Cities

Rank

City

Metro area population

State

1

Raven Hill

15 Million

Serenitatis

2

Fort Cronkite

9 Million

Breckinridge

3

Hadleys Hope

8 Million

Iridian

4

Altair City

5 Million

Altair

5

Ticonderoga

4 Million

Nubium

6

Port Joe Smith

2.3 Million

Dantana

7

Zegema Beach

2.1 Million

Zegema

8

Camp Arthur Currie

2 Million

Lestallum

9

Fort Casey

1.1 Million

Insularum

10

Tereshkova Base

1 Million

Crisium Province

Government

The Catt Thess Federation consists of two branches:

UCF Administration (Executive & Legislative)
Federal Armed Services (Enforcement)
All Federal Council members are selected from the pool of national governors within each Provence under the jurisdiction of the Federation. Each Council member is able to cast a single vote pertaining to all matters directly affecting the Federation.

Every government position within the Federation (from the most junior member of a Council member's staff to the Council members themselves) can only be filled by a Citizen. Civilians are unable to apply for any government position given that they have not yet proven they will keep the interests of the Federation first and foremost within their heart, defending them with their life if necessary. Citizenship (or franchise) is earned by civilians primarily through a voluntary term of service with the Federal Service of no less than two years (including swearing an oath to that effect).

Direct control of the main branches of the Federal Armed Services are placed under singular command of a Sky Marshal during periods of declared war.

The current Commander in Chief of the Federal Armed Services (the military arm of the Catt Thess Federation) is Sky Marshal Abernathy.

Foreign Relations and Military

The Federation's military appears to be divided into an Army and a Navy (and doubles as an air force). The dozens of non-combat and support branches include units for logistics, biological/chemical weapons development. The "Sky Marshal" commands the entire military. To be eligible for the post of Sky Marshal, an officer must reach certain high ranks in both the Army and the Navy.

Once in the military a volunteer has the choice to "go career", choosing to devote 20 years of service to the Federation instead of the usual two years required to gain Citizenship. After these 20 years they can then leave and get a "reserved job", for example in the police. If they quit before then, after choosing the career path, the Federation is less supportive to them in the Civilian world. A minimal 2-year service can be extended if the Federation deems it necessary, as explicitly stated in the "Service Oath" taken upon enrollment.

Distinctive military units include:

the "Mobile Infantry" (Army).
Military Intelligence
The Navy has powerful weapons. A majority of ship-board ranks are filled by females. The primary role of the Navy involves providing transportation for infantry forces

Economy

Economic Indicators

Rank:
Currency:Cathens
Fiscal Year:


GDP (nominal): 64,744,047,074,740.16 Cathens a year
GDP (nominal) per capita:18,450.85 Cathens
Labor Force:420,756,119
Unemployment: 2.66%

A frightening economy run by a central AI with government control over every industry. The leading industries are Arms Manufacturing for its immense military, Information Technology supplying its technological lead with book publishing and tourism of its vast and breath taking nation. Income is fairly well distributed among the population with some of the highest incomes in the region. With one of the largest manufacturing sectors and the largest agricultural sector in the region, The Catt Thess Federation is fairly self sufficient and is able to export considerable amounts to boost its growing economy.

Culture

The Catt Thess has a diverse culture as it welcomes diversity and has expanded over a large area over its history. Reading and science dominate a lot of the culture while sports, particularly a variation of football is often practiced and viewed by the population.

The people of the Federation are either "Citizens" or "Civilians". Everyone is born a "Civilian", and at age 18 every "Civilian" has the right to enroll for a minimal 2-year term of "Federal Service". After completing a term of Federal Service "Civilians" become "Citizens" and gain the right to vote.

In theory a completed term of Federal Service ensures a "Citizen" is willing to put the needs of the community before their own personal well-being. This is because Federal Service is tough and dangerous (by design). It can involve joining the military, being a human guinea pig, testing survival equipment, or manual labor. The Federation makes it quite easy to quit a term of service before completion (even during war-time), but once someone has quit they are never allowed to enroll again. This is to ensure that all volunteers are dedicated, whilst also discouraging people from leaving.

The Federation makes the opportunity of Federal Service open to everyone, able-bodied or not. A doctor giving a medical examination says "if you came in here in a wheelchair and blind in both eyes and were silly enough to insist on enrolling, they would find you something silly to match. Counting the fuzz on a caterpillar by touch, maybe." The only impediment that can render one ineligible for federal service is if a psychiatrist determines that one cannot understand the oath of service.

"Civilians" are neither discriminated against, nor deprived of legal rights other than that of the ballot.

Infrastructure

A large network of roads, highways and trains support the sprawling nation with efficient air travel and a blossoming aerospace industry.

Energy
Is fueled by various energy sources to meet its high demand for power, mainly sustainable and efficient sources like nuclear and renewables are used since the self sufficiency of the Federal Fleet is paramount

The Federation of The Catt Thess

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