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Thanks! Instead of Inkscape which I use for map making, e.g. Photoshop can be used to do the same (I think). They are vector programs so maps will look fine no matter in what size you export them (although text may come out too large/small at some point). And the fact that you use different layers for each element (city symbols, roads, rivers, borders, etc), which you can switch on and off, means that you basically/theoretically need only one file for all your different maps (but if the file's size gets too big, handling it will become more difficult and slower).
Alteran Republics and Tianhan china
An idea that just popped into my head could work for you, but a Malaysia esque country, possibly with Malay-Chinese demographics flipped. We have an Austronesian style people group called the Ipachis, largely in the central and eastern portions of the map if I recall correctly. Originally an Ipachi land that experienced significant Chinese immigration, possibly eventually even outnumbering the Ipachi community?
Bonus points from me if you get like Hakka or Cantonese speakers there and possibly even create your own dialect for them (not mandatory).
Alteran Republics and Tianhan china
Funny, this sounds like Singapore. I aspire to be a bit more of a homogenous nation though but I understand where you are coming from haha. I plan to occupy what is remaining of the Northern areas near 
Vancouvia. Also, must our populations all be under 30? I plan to have like 50 million but a compromised GDP per capita. Will that be fine?
30 million is a soft cap, 40 million is a hard cap. You have to have a reason why'd you have more than 30 million. I doubt 50 million would work, even with a small GDPPC, but if you want to, ask away. Though I think that for it to even work, you'd have to have some serious reasons for it. After 4 years (with a two year break though), I don't remember any single nation having more than 36-38 million.
And Singapore also suits the description, because it has a similar to Malaysia, what I was referring to.
I'll stick to a lower number then. Now the arduous task of redoing parts of my factbook.
So I made a thing: https://i.imgur.com/jkqEJg3.png
Now I need to write a dispatch for it ...
Ostehaar, Athara magarat, and Martenyika
Man seriously, if you stay as !Korean, we would have North Argus be East Asian (I would call myself semi-East Asian so I guess I qualify as well).
All we need is a Japan proxy.
Alteran Republics and Tianhan china
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Ostehaar, San Montagna, Martenyika, and Ktismandrasi
I think that would be interesting, by that time I believe my guys still would have been largely fractured with a good bit of infighting still going on. Could be a bit of an afghanistan situation where the variety of people's would be too annoying to fight and that since they weren't of your people's you didn't really have want for the land
Exactly.
The Mahangs could just collect tributes from one or two states neighboring Brulafi and then claim victory over the entire region (while also promising that they will punish any hangate that raids you...in exchange for tribute). Maybe even get manipulated by said tributaries to kill their rivals amd grow in power themselves. RL example being Muscovy using the Golden Horde's troops to weaken their rivals nd eventually getting strong enough to overthrow the Tatar yoke.
I am getting old. Just one year away from the age of some guy with 5-5-6 stat who conquered Constantinopole.
Watched Tron with my new quarantine time, now onto the clone wars
Also don't try to eat a whole pineapple they hurt
Domanania, Noronica, San Montagna, Alteran Republics, and 2 othersShidei, and Pratara
L-42 'Vortex' MAFV
A Modular, Multi-Purpose Armoured Fighting Vehicle
The Verhun 'Vortex', is a light, modular, multi-use wheeled
vehicle developed by Verhun Defence Systems. The Vortex was developed to complement and
replace the militaries aging ground units with a logistically and mechanically universal vehicle.
Featuring an array of modular armaments, including infantry fighting and optional
defense capabilities, the Vortex promises to cater for a wide variety of roles and mission specs.
Verhun Defence Systems 'Vortex' MAFV
Photo of a base-unit Vortex MAFV.
Name | L-42 'Vortex' MAFV |
Role | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
Origin | |
Manufacturer | Verhun Defence Systems |
Unit Cost | ~$4,000,000 |
Produced | 2012 - |
In-Service | 2020 - |
Status | In Production |
Primary Users |
Type | Modular Armoured Fighting Vehicle |
Complement | 3 crew |
Armament | x1 M/HMG |
The Vortex is a multirole armoured fighting vehicle designed by Verhun Defense Systems to accomplish a number of operations through the use of installable mission modules. The nations participating in the Vortex program have changed as the program has developed. The Vortex vehicle is produced by the Verhun company (armoured vehicle technology) industrial group, and the programme is being managed by OJAC (Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation) - a project of the Council for Defence.
A distinctive and unique feature of the vehicle is its composition of a drive platform module and interchangeable mission modules which allow several configurations to meet different operational requirements. The modular nature of the vehicle allows for lower costs, easier logistics for spares and quicker training for crews. Equally, the export potential for the vehicle is larger than the Vortex's contemporaries - with importing nations able to design, build and install their own modules if they choose to do so.
The Alteran Republics has order over 800 vehicles, to be delivered by 2025, with at least 500 of the order comprising of vehicles with APC modules. As part of the OJAC initiative, the Alteran Republics is pushing for adoption of the vehicle by its allied neighbours - namely Noronica, Vancouvia, Roendavar and Balnik - to further decrease logistic and unit cost.
Design
The Vortex is an eight-wheeled multirole vehicle, which at the time of its development easily dwarfed most contemporary vehicles with its size. With a development stage combat weight of 33 tonnes, it was also about 10 tonnes heavier than many of its contemporaries. In recent years the size/weight differences between Vortex and its contemporaries have reduced considerably, with Vortex quoted to have a combat weight of 36,500 kg in 2016. The current combat weight of the Vortex in a standard APC configuration is quoted as up to 38.5 tonnes.
Vortex consists of two key elements: the platform/drive-line (the drive module) and the removable mission module. The current production standard sees the vehicle equipped with the Rowlands L-9 Mk.III powerpack, with a standard engine rating of 530 kW (711 hp).
The platform/drive module has the driver located front right, with the power pack to the left. The Rowlands powerpack can be replaced under field conditions in about 30 minutes and can, if required, be run outside of the vehicle for test purposes. Vortex is a full-time all-wheel drive, the front four wheels steering. The suspension is double-wishbone coil springs, independent all round. Tyres are 415/80 R685 and a central tyre inflation system and run-flat inserts are fitted.
The mission module is a key (and unique) feature of Vortex, it allows the vehicle to be rapidly changed to meet different operational requirements. Vortex mission modules are pod-like units that are fitted to drive modules to form a complete mission variant vehicle. Mission modules are attached by four points and can be swapped within an hour under field conditions. The driver can access his compartment through the mission module or in an emergency via the large single-piece power-operated hatch above this position.
Production Vortexes are fitted with a variety of armament ranging from a 7.62 mm light machine gun in a remote weapon station to a 20 mm cannon in a turret. Numerous armament options are offered, including the Alteran standard .280 calibre medium machine guns. Most in-service Vortexes are equipped with a remote weapon station for self-defence or a customized turret. The Vortex allows users to install and operate their own compatible turret. Altera, for example, operates the 30/40mm and 105mm turrets lifted from the L-21 Stoat.
The Vortex is constructed from rolled all-welded steel armour to which module-based appliqué armour kit can be fitted as required by mission threat estimates. OJAC state that the armour packs included composite and ERA options; keeping in line with similar vehicles across the region. The vehicle will withstand anti-personnel and large anti-tank mines under the wheel, platform or side attack. It has previously been stated that Vortex's baseline armour is all-round resistant to 14.5 mm armour-piercing ammunition in accordance with Altera's Standard Armour Requirement Level 4 (STAR L4).
To increase survivability in case of armour penetration, the crew compartment is completely covered by a spall liner. The spall liner stops most of the fragments of the armour and projectile brought about by hull penetration. To further enhance crew protection, the seats are decoupled from the floor, this preventing the shock of a mine-detonation being directly transmitted to the crew. The roof armour of the Vortex is designed to withstand artillery fragments and top attack weapons such as bomblets fitted with a High-Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) warhead.
Partnerships
When outlining the feature required for the Mortar System variant of the Vortex, Verhun Defence Systems realised that it would be too expensive - or, more accurately, more desirable for potential customers - to feature an "off-the-shelf" system. Several design teams at Verhun worked with their equivalents from the Doman Advanced Mortar System (DAMS) from Domanania in order to work out the best solution. The two teams quickly devised a modular pod that would accept DAMS, as well as allowing for extra stowage of ammunition, equipment and space for the mortar crew.
Variants
Mechanized Infantry Vehicle
The standard variant of the Vortex is known as the Mechanized Infantry Vehicle (MIV), which comprises of a spacious cabin within the module. The space is suitable for deploying up to 9 fully equipped troops or similar equipment that utilizes the open space. Combined with a cupola, most of the MIV modules have the option of a remotely controlled turret; either a medium or heavy machine gun, or a 20 mm autocannon.
Sub-Variants
Armoured Personel Carrier - MIV-APC
Armoured Combat Ambulance - MIV-A
Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle - MIV-CRV
Command Post - MIV-CP
Contaminant Biological Radiological Nuclear - MIV-CBRN
Engineering and Demolition - MIV-ED
Infantry Fighting Vehicle - MIV-IFV
Logistics Carrier - MIV-LC
Mortar Carrier - MIV-MC
Heavy Equipment Carrier
A variant of the MIV, the Heavy Equipment Carrier (HEC) is a modified version of the base MIV with a tweaked suspension and power transmission to better handle the increased load expected of it. The HEC is better suited to handling modules dedicated to the "heavy lifting" roles expected of its class.
Sub-Variants
Anti-Ship Launcher - HEC-ASL
Armoured Recovery Vehicle - HEC-ARM
Artillery Gun Module - HEC-155AGM
Counter-Battery Radar - HEC-CBR
Medium/Short-Range Aerial Defence - HEC-JAMM-SR/MR
Mobile Gun System - HEC-105MGS
Long-Range Aerial Defence - HEC-JAMM-LR/BVR
Operators
Alteran Republics - Alteran Ground Defence Force
Alteran Republics - Public Security (Police/Internal Security)
Liveries
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Now open for requests, including variants with your domestically produced equipment.
Havalland: we have no interest in a space program.
Issue: space colonies
Havalland: Sh*t ol chap that’s all you had to say!
Correct me if I'm wrong - usually I'd google but I'm just doing this from memory - is that a !Boxer?
If so then I think the Noronnican Army might find a home for some, if not all your stock:P
It's precisely that, a !Boxer (with a few amendments here and there).
I'd be glad to send some to Noronica - would make sense if it were a joint development too.
Perfect! I am going to be revamping my armed forces after I finish this (bloody-horrible but also fun) history factbook saga so this would be useful!
https://i.imgur.com/IfUMlfq.png
*drives through the wall into your front living room*
PUBLIC SECURITY, DOWN ON THE GROUND!
Altera is willing to sell to Balnik? Sweet
Since Wellsia was a former Noronican colony and the king of Wellsia is a decedent of the Noronnican Royal Family, changing Wellsia flag to be similar to the ancient Noronnican Kingdom of Molmia .
What's the charge?!
WE 'EARD YOU WENT OUT FOR A PINT OF CORONA
Nice! This really made me smile, especially as I am going down a Molmian rabbit hole with how much I'm writing. Thanks for the encouragement:)
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