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kataphraktoi
07-25-2006, 13:35
Suppose you were some kind of guy who is like Genghis Khan and have a menagerie of women in ur harem (for watever reason in this modern era). Lets further suppose each of ur 100+ wives yield 2+ children (so thats like 200+ rugrats) that is enough to constitute the start of a nation.
So here is the question, what would you call this nation?
Would name it after yourself??
Or your org. nickname??
:2thumbsup: We would be the kingdom of Polabia, we would be a forested mountain and plains dwelling people, but with a coastline of sandy shores and a dozen or so islands to boot. The bulk of our men would fight has heavy infantry in a plate cuirass and pauldrons, with a corinthian helm, kite shield and pike, and a battle skirt bearing the colors of our nation, or as an elite cavalry akin to polish hussars.
We would be content with our lands, our people, our religion and our culture, but we would never accept anything beneath the status of empire. We would live peacefully with neighbors who desired peace, and put those who would wish us ill in their place. If our allies needed help, we would aid them as if they were a member of our own dominion, and those who would dare attack them be summarily obliterated. :2thumbsup:
Banquo's Ghost
07-25-2006, 13:55
Suppose you were some kind of guy who is like Genghis Khan and have a menagerie of women in ur harem (for watever reason in this modern era). Lets further suppose ur 100+ wives yield 2+ children that is enough to constitute the start of a nation.
So here is the question, what would you call this nation?
Would name it after yourself??
Or your org. nickname??
Honestly, I think I'd be way too tired. :help:
Honestly, I think I'd be way too tired. :help:
Lol :laugh4:
The Spartan (Returns)
07-25-2006, 14:52
The nation of free food, women and free things.
kataphraktoi
07-25-2006, 16:17
Katankistan!!!
or maybe Polygamistan!!
or United Wives of Katankistan!!!
Kekvit Irae
07-25-2006, 16:25
It would most likely be run the same as my NationState.
Either Benevolent Dictatorship or Absolute Monarchy (dictatorship would be best for a nation just growing up, whereas monarchy would be best for a nation established). Compulsive military term of 1 year at age 18 for all genders. American English would be the official language with ASL being a required course in primary and secondary education. Dropping out from secondary (high school) education is illegal. Murder, rape, and child abuse all considered high felonies and punishable by either torture and imprisonment, or execution. 100 wives would not be allowed, as monogomy will be a law. Divorce would be illegal. Abortion is illegal except in the cases of incest and rape. 16 for age of consent. Flat 7% income tax.
And various other things, but those are the key things. I'd discuss the logic in the laws, but that would be best for the backroom.
Banquo's Ghost
07-25-2006, 16:34
Either Benevolent Dictatorship or Absolute Monarchy (dictatorship would be best for a nation just growing up, whereas monarchy would be best for a nation established). Compulsive military term of 1 year at age 18 for all genders. American English would be the official language with ASL being a required course in primary and secondary education. Dropping out from secondary (high school) education is illegal. Murder, rape, and child abuse all considered high felonies and punishable by either torture and imprisonment, or execution. 100 wives would not be allowed, as monogomy will be a law. Divorce would be illegal. Abortion is illegal except in the cases of incest and rape. 16 for age of consent. Flat 7% income tax.
Yikes. I hope there'd be beer. Lots and lots of beer. :jawdrop:
Kekvit Irae
07-25-2006, 16:42
Yikes. I hope there'd be beer. Lots and lots of beer. :jawdrop:
Alcohol will be regulated to those with an alcohol permit, granted at age 21 provided no criminal record exists.
In other words, yes! Drink up! (I prefer a glass of plum wine or mead)
This can be fun if we can keep religion, politics, and general nastiness out of it.
It's up to y'all to exercise Frontroomish discretion. Otherwise it's closed, not moved.
Somebody Else
07-25-2006, 17:32
I'd call the nation somewhat incestuous...
Big_John
07-25-2006, 17:54
"The Excessively Libertarian-Socialist Island Paradise of Johntopia".
most everything that is consensual will be legal. drinking age is set to 12 (coming of age rituals encouraged). operating vehicles is limited to commercial use, though public transportation will be plentiful. personal transportation is limited to feet or bikes (elderly, and the like, who need assistance will receive free on-call taxi service provided by the state).
there will be a small police force, and there will be a small, volunteer military/coast guard (to deal with pirates).
geographically, imagine corsica.. that's pretty much it.
all legal details will be handled by me (as i am dictator for life) and my hand-picked advisors. i may put certain issues to a direct vote if i don't want to make up my mind on an issue.
some form of agriculture, mining, and tourism will be the major industries. tourism will be highly regulated if too many annoying tourists start showing up. be warned.
The Kingdom of Peace and Love
Yeah that is :2thumbsup:
Duke Malcolm
07-25-2006, 19:28
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Silver Rusher
07-25-2006, 19:39
USSR (United Subjects of Silver Rusher)
Mikeus Caesar
07-25-2006, 19:43
It would most likely be run the same as my NationState.
Either Benevolent Dictatorship or Absolute Monarchy (dictatorship would be best for a nation just growing up, whereas monarchy would be best for a nation established). Compulsive military term of 1 year at age 18 for all genders. American English would be the official language with ASL being a required course in primary and secondary education. Dropping out from secondary (high school) education is illegal. Murder, rape, and child abuse all considered high felonies and punishable by either torture and imprisonment, or execution. 100 wives would not be allowed, as monogomy will be a law. Divorce would be illegal. Abortion is illegal except in the cases of incest and rape. 16 for age of consent. Flat 7% income tax.
And various other things, but those are the key things. I'd discuss the logic in the laws, but that would be best for the backroom.
You have a NationState as well? Nice. I might as well post the details on my wonderful country, The United Soviet States of Nepolonia.
The United Soviet States of Nepolonia is a massive, economically powerful nation, renowned for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 2.101 billion are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Healthcare, Commerce, and Education. The average income tax rate is 100%. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Information Technology industry.
A National Academy regulates grammar and usage, people reciting Shakespeare have become a common sight, eight year-olds with lemonade stands have been known to be locked up on charges of embezzlement, and guns are banned. Crime is relatively low, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Nepolonia's national animal is the Weasel, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the Struble.
The country is a Father Knows Best state, Civil Rights are below average, political freedoms are outlawed and the economy is frighteningly strong. Oh, and the flag.
http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/nepolonia.jpg
Kekvit Irae
07-25-2006, 21:28
This can be fun if we can keep religion, politics, and general nastiness out of it.
It's up to y'all to exercise Frontroomish discretion. Otherwise it's closed, not moved.
Which is why I said I would keep the logic behind the various laws of my country to myself :3
GeneralHankerchief
07-25-2006, 21:35
Hmm. Pretty much everything would be the same except there would be a mandatory coming-of-age ritual for both sexes where you have to wrestle and kill three lions at once.
Needless to say, there would be serious population problems. :grin:
the military would be very small but person-for-person the best
nearly every surviving male would be a candidate for the Hunk Thread
Agh, none of these are a good punchline... :furious3:
Must... think.. of... one...
Aha! :idea2:
Needless to say, this would be the only contry whose workforce consists solely of 1st-generation immigrants.
Kekvit Irae
07-25-2006, 21:43
You have a NationState as well? Nice. I might as well post the details on my wonderful country, The United Soviet States of Nepolonia.
My nation is Virtularia, though it's been dead for some time. I just filed for reinstatement, however.
Reverend Joe
07-26-2006, 05:41
it wouldn't be a nation. It would be a wild tribe that worships Hendrix and the Lizard-King. Basically, a giant hippie-commune.
Only we would all be horse archers as well.
Crazed Rabbit
07-26-2006, 05:43
I think the combination of archers and drug-induced visions might not be good...
~;p
Crazed Rabbit
Conqueror
07-26-2006, 11:10
Where Conqueror rules, all people live in perfect harmony under the vigilant guidance of His Dread Majesty.
Where Conqueror rules, every day is a sunny day, streets are paved with gold, food tastes better, and all women are beautiful.
Where Conqueror rules, knights must always say "NI!"
Where Conqueror rules, football is played with jetpacks and grenade launchers.
Where Conqueror rules, hamsters are forbidden to dance.
To ensure that all humanly beings should fall subject to His Dread Majesty, the whole world must be conquered. This will be accomplished by the unstoppable army of Screeching Naked Amazons, sired by the Great Leader in his infinite wisdom and likewise infinite manly stamina. The ultimate tyranny of Conqueror is invetable. Resistance is futile.
yesdachi
07-26-2006, 20:58
I will keep thinking of a nation name but the first thing I would do is encourage all my wives to take those hormones that would make them extra fertile. In the matter of just a few years I will have thousands of heirs!
Note to self – country needs to have a large agricultural and dairy industry, I’m gunna need a lot of food for all those hungry mouths.
I will keep thinking of a nation name but the first thing I would do is encourage all my wives to take those hormones that would make them extra fertile. In the matter of just a few years I will have thousands of heirs!
Being surrounded by 100+ women on extra hormones? Yeah, that sounds like a good plan. :inquisitive:
Alexanderofmacedon
07-27-2006, 06:25
I'd probably call it something stupid like Deutschaland der II. Yeah...:no:
Avicenna
07-27-2006, 06:42
it wouldn't be a nation. It would be a wild tribe that worships Hendrix and the Lizard-King. Basically, a giant hippie-commune.
Only we would all be horse archers as well.
Inebriated horse archers?
Anyway... a China clone that isn't Communist sounds just about right. :thumbsup:
Kekvit Irae
07-27-2006, 16:56
I will keep thinking of a nation name but the first thing I would do is encourage all my wives to take those hormones that would make them extra fertile. In the matter of just a few years I will have thousands of heirs!
Note to self – country needs to have a large agricultural and dairy industry, I’m gunna need a lot of food for all those hungry mouths.
And then your dynasty will die out from inbreeding in just a few short generations, considering the majority of the population will be your sons and daughters.:tongueg:
Red Peasant
07-27-2006, 17:06
After reading through this lot I think I'll stay with little old England, thank-you very much.
macsen rufus
07-27-2006, 18:00
Having thought long and hard -- I wouldn't want to live in any society that would accept me as its leader :help:
Patriarch of Constantinople
07-29-2006, 18:59
UUOGP
United Union Of Greek People
Greek Cities along the Agean Shore....
Yep
I forgot one thing...stupid people would be encouraged to volunteer for mandatory sterilization..those who don't volunteer will be dragged off kicking and screaming anyway because whether they volunteer or not it's still mandatory.
Red Peasant
07-29-2006, 23:22
I forgot one thing...stupid people would be encouraged to volunteer for mandatory sterilization..those who don't volunteer will be dragged off kicking and screaming anyway because whether they volunteer or not it's still mandatory.
All very well, but who decides what constitutes 'stupidity' and who chooses the 'stupid'?
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
:inquisitive: You're kidding right? It was a joke...
Red Peasant
07-30-2006, 09:37
If you know this board as well as I do, then there is every possibility that you weren't joking. Try a smilie next time. ~;) :2thumbsup:
~;) I learned quickly to stay far away from the backroom, so my perception of these boards is still fairly lighthearted.
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