13. United Arab Republic
Code: UAR
Capitol: Cairo
Government Type:
Head of State: President Abdul-Hakim Abdulah
Economy: 3570 (+16)
Research Facilities: 4
Conventional Industry: 117
Population: 347.0m
Algeria (35.0m), Bahrain (0.7m), Djibouti (0.7m), Egypt (81.0m), Iraq (30.0m), Jordan (6.0m), Kuwait (3.0m), Lebanon (4.0m), Libya (7.0m), Morocco (32.0m), Oman (4.0m), Qatar (0.8m), Saudi Arabia (29.0m), Somalia (10.0m), Sudan (42.0m), Syria (22.0m), Tunisia (11.0m), United Arab Emirates (5.0m), Yemen (24.0m), Palestine (5.0m)
ICBM Bases: 1
ORBAT: 21 LTI / 6 LTA
1st Motorized Corps
2nd Mechanized Corps
4th Infantry Corps
5th Infantry Corps
6th Infantry Corps
10th Mechanized Corps
9th Infantry Corps
11th Motorized Corps
12th Infantry Corps
13th Mechanized Corps
14th Mechanized Corps
16th Infantry Corps
1st Republican Guard Mechanized Division
2nd Republican Guard Mechanized Division
3rd Republican Guard Mechanized Division
101st Parachute Brigade
102nd Commando Brigade
103rd Commando Brigade
104th Parachute Brigade
105th Parachute Brigade
6th Republican Guard Commando Brigade
3rd Armoured Corps
7th Armoured Corps
8th Armoured Corps
15th Armoured Corps
4th Republican Guard Armoured Division
5th Republican Guard Armoured Division
National Overview
The UAR grew from the Arabic nationalism in the early 50’s when Britain and several other non Arabic nations attempted to gain control of the Suez Canal. Over the years, the Arabic nations, drawn together by heritage and a common religion, manage to put their differences aside and form the United Arabic Republic. The Republic was able to redistribute wealth generated by the Oil fields of the Gulf and raise the standard of living in the poorer North African states.
Defence
While not the most advanced military, the UAR maintains a large fairly well equipped military capable of defending its interests. The UAR has recently developed Nuclear Weapons as a counter balance to the PAC’s WMD program.
Current concerns
The UAR is currently funding Islamic resistance movements within Ethiopia which puts it at head to head with PAC’s support for the Ethiopian government. The UAR is also experiencing resistance from the Shia minority which the Government blames Iran for supporting.
Politics
The UAR is a Republic with a directly elected President as head of state. Religion has direct influence on the Government and sometimes this clouds the judgement of decisions made. The UAR is considered a stable nation with no major internal problems outside the Shia minority.
Economy
The UAR relies on oil export as the major source of capitol. This is slowly declining as major nations turn to alternate energy sources. Until a economic and reliable source is found, the UAR can still count on less developed nations paying the high prices dictated by the UAR.
Trans Newton Mechanics
The UAR was able to obtain a copy of the transmissions from sympathetic sources in the Soviet Union. Unfortunatly the UAR’s R&D programs are not funded enough to ensure quick development of Trans Newton Mechanics.
14. Pan African Confederation
Code: PAF
Capitol: Mombasa
Government Type:
Head of State: President Antonia Silveira
Economy: 5503 (+27)
Research Facilities: 3
Conventional Industry: 100
Population: 534.0m
Angola (13.0m), Benin (9.0m), Botswana (2.0m), Burundi (10.0m), Cameroon (19.0m), Central African Republic (5.0m), Congo (75.0m), Equatorial Guinea (0.7m), Gabon (2.0m), Kenya (40.0m), Madagascar (21.0m), Mozambique (22.0m), Namibia (2.0m), Nigeria (152.0m), Rwanda (11.0m), South Africa (50.0m), Tanzania (42.0m), Uganda (33.0m), Zambia (12.0), Zimbabwe (12.0m)
ICBM Bases: 1
ORBAT: 16 LTI / 2 LTA
Angolan Defence Corps
Kenyan Defence Corps
Nigerian Defence Corps
South African Defence Corps
Tanzanian Defence Corps
Ugandan Defence Corps
Zimbabwe Defence Corps
Congolese Defence Corps
1st PAC Motorized Division
2nd PAC Motorized Division
3rd PAC Motorized Division
4th PAC Infantry Division
5th PAC Infantry Division
6th PAC Infantry Division
17th Parachute Brigade (SADF)
PAC Special Operations Brigade
8th Armoured Division (SADF)
41st Armoured Division (Nig)
National Overview
The PAC started from merging of the Southern African Development Council and the East African Community. When these two bodies formed the Pan African Federation, they used their strength to influence other African nations into joining the Confederation or be cut from their generous aid programs. Most of Africa, south of the Sahara, had membership in the confederation by 1996 with several west African nations still holding on to their independence.
Defence
Most Member States maintain a Defence Corps as well as contributing to a joint Military. Several specialist formations are maintained by the larger States like South Africa and Nigeria. It is planned that some time in the future, all state Armies will be rolled into the Joint Confederation Military.
Current Concerns
The PAC suffers from numerous uprisings from local pro independence groups as well as petty warlords. The Government’s support of Ethiopia has put it at differences with the United Arabic Republic and has the possibility of being a source of future conflict.
Politics
The PAC is a Confederation with a President as head of state. Corruption is rife at all levels of Government and has weakened its standing with other nations. Coups and Rebellions are common and the military spends a fair amount of time on internal security.
Economy
Despite corruption and inefficiency, the PAC economy is fairly good. Most of the budget surplus is used to industrialize the central African member states as well as aid packages to West African nations.
Trans Newton Mechanics
The PAC was lucky enough to have a military vessel on a good will visit to the region at the time of the incident. The ACC (African Confederation Ship) Cape Town intercepted the communication while monitoring the battle between the USN and German Kreigsmarine. Even though the PAC’s R&D is severely underfunded, a breakthrough will eventually happen.
15. Federation of South East Asian Nations
Code: FSEAN
Capitol: Jakarta
Government Type:
Head of State: President Tola Paribatra
Economy: 5824 (+35)
Research Facilities: 2
Conventional Industry: 170
Population: 561.0m
Brunei (0.4m), Burma (49.0m), Philippines (101.0m), Indonesia (243.0m), Laos (7.0m), Singapore (5.0m), Thailand (66.0m), Vietnam (90.0m) Cambodia (15.0m)
ICBM Bases: nil
ORBAT: 16 LTI / 3 LTA
1st Corps (Burma)
2nd Corps (Burma)
3rd Corps (Burma)
4th Corps (Thai)
5th Corps (Viet)
6th Corps (Viet)
7th Corps (Viet)
8th Corps (Viet)
9th Corps (Viet)
10th Corps (Philippines)
11th Corps (Indo)
12th Corps (Indo)
13th Corps (Malaysia)
14th Corps (Singapore)
Special Forces Division (Joint)
Airborne Division (Joint)
1st Armoured Division (Thai)
2nd Armoured Division (Viet)
3rd Armoured Division (Joint)
National Overview
The Federation of South East Asian Nations was first considered at the end of WW2 as a response to growing Japanese and Chinese influence in the region. France granted independence to Indochina at the end of WW2 but Vietnam remained outside the Federation until 1970 when a border dispute with China convinced the Government that China would eventually attempt an invasion.
Defence
The FSEAN Military works under a unified command structure with units raised in a particular region/state. These units normally remain in the region for all of its existence. An officer trained at the FSEAN Command College can expect to serve in any formation including ones out side his/her home region/state.
Current Concerns
Even though the Threat from Japan has diminished, China’s border violations remain a problem.
Politics
The FSEAN is a multi party federal Democracy. President Tola Paribatra is in his first term as head of state and is considered a popular leader. There is no indication of civil unrest with the nation.
Economy
The Federation is in good economic shape and is considered a rival to China in the manufacture of cheap consumer products.
Trans Newton Mechanics
The Federation managed to obtain a copy of the Transmission from their consulate on the Island. To fully utilize the information, the Federation had to rapidly expand their R&D program to handle the influx of data that needed to be analysed.