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INDEX OF ARTICLES 1. System of Government 2. Map 3. Guide to Lancaster 4. Basic Military Outline 5. Royal Navy Edited by UnitedMoreland, Oct 1 2016, 05:07 PM.
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SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT The United Moreland system of government is centred around the military. The nation is best described as a " Semi autocratic monarchy with elected military council arranged in two chambers" The two chambers are collectively known as The United Moreland Military Senate (UMMS), the lower house is known as the People's Congress (PCON) and its members People's Commissioners. The upper house is known as the Officers Congress (OFCON). The Role of The Monarch. The monarch may introduce any legislation to the People's Congress for debate and vote. Should the bill pass both houses with a simple majority it becomes law. The monarch is also responsible for giving ascent to legislation drafted and approved by both Congresses, they however have the authority to veto any legislation outright if it recieved less than 70% approval of the Officers Congress. If a bill recieves more than 70% the monarch may still veto the bill however this triggers a public referendum. The monarch retains all the responsibility for the appointment of the cabinet, however tradition has dictated that this is usually done with the consultation of the Head of Government. The monarch also retains the authority to negotiate and approve all foreign treaties and agreements. The monarch is the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces. PEOPLES CONGRESS The People's Congress is made up 300 members elected every four years. The nation is divided into 100 different regions and each region elects three representatives. To stand for election a person must meet the following criteria 1. They must have celebrated their 25th birthday. 2. They must have served at least five years in the military. 3. They must not have had a dishonourable discharge. To vote in the People's Congress election a person must meet the following criteria. 1. They must have celebrated their 18th birthday. 2. They must either be a serving or past member of the armed forces or their spouse. 3. They must not have had a dishonourable discharge. The People's Congress then elects from within its numbers three Senior Congressmen, one for each of the armed forces, these are granted a seat on the cabinet. While no official system of parties exists several do operate and their members work together to try and manoeuvre their legislation and candidates into positions. OFFICERS CONGRESS The Officers Congress is made up of 30 former military officers elected every four years. Three lists are drawn up, one by each branch of the service and voters select one candidate off each list. To be eligable to go onto one of the lists a person must meet the following criteria 1. Have served a period of at least five years as a Commissioned Officer in the branch for which list they are placed. 2. Have celebrated their 40th birthday. 3. Have not received a dishonourable discharge. To vote in the Officers Congress a person must meet the following criteria 1. They must have celebrated their 18th birthday. 2. They must either be a serving or past member of the armed forces or their spouse. 3. They must not have had a dishonourable discharge. The Officers Congress elect a Head of Government who at the time of appointment is the head of the Army, Navy or Air Force. Upon being elected he vacates his position as head of that particular branch and becomes the Head of Government. |
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Lancaster is United Moreland's capital city and also the largest city. It is a vibrant mix of medieval and modern architecture and has grown rapidly over the last ten years.  UNDERSTAND HISTORY  There has been a settlement on the site of Lancaster since at least the 7th century. Archaeologists have discovered several fortified areas of the local area which have unearthed an early settlement dedicated to the upkeep of the cave of Mithras. The city grew inside earth walls up until the 11th century when these were replaced with more substantial stone walls, and constantly expanded until around the 15th century. The city was damaged by continious warfare between the four Kingdoms that made up the island. The city came under the control of the Henley family in the early late 1600's and began to flourish as a major port and military settlement. When Joseph Cullen married into the Henley family he unified the whole island and established a major program of public works in Lancaster that saw the city become a mixture of green open spaces and elaborate buildings.  Portrait of Joseph Cullen In the mid 20th century a program of urban renewel was carried out to deal with a national housing crisis. This however was considered to have created nothing but eye sores which have now begun to be replaced with a combination of modern buildings or replica's fitting earlier styles. PEOPLE Residents of the city are known as Lancastrians and tend to be fiercly proud of their city. Currently 80% of those living in the city are Morelanders and 70% of the city prescribe to Mithrasism as a religion. The city is a hub of wealth for the nation and as such the residents have a higher than average income (currently around $40,000 a year compared to a national average of $29,000) TALK The people of United Moreland all speak Morelandish, however English is taught to all students from the age of 5-16 and therefore most people have a good grasp of the language. Morelandish uses the Latin script therefore making signs easy to read for most people. ECONOMY The city of Lancaster is based heavily around the government and its day to day business, as such the city is home to many businesses who interact with the government. The city also has the Headquarters of LanGas the nations largest natural gas drilling and supply company, as well as GazTech, a company which develops technology to be used in gas exploration and extraction. ORIENTATION The city sits on the Northern coast of the island close to the lake where you can find the Cave of Mithras. The city is criss crossed by streams and rivers as well as a few canals which are dug from the river. The city also has a large central hill on which the Palace is located. GETTING IN  The city of Lancaster is served by two airports. The largest is Lancaster International which deals with all major incoming flights. It was built in 1998 and includes a terminal built specificially for handling the Cullen family and their guests. The airport is well served by its own underground station as well as regular bus services into the city which takes around 15 minutes. The other airport is Cullen Field Airport which tends to serve more cargo aircraft since Lancaster International was opened. This airport is also seeing more budget airlines establishing a prescence. While not as well served by public transport as the new airport a regular bus service and a train service (requires a change) are avaliable. It usually takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre.  The city also has a passenger ship terminal which is serviced regularly. It is very easy to get into the city from this, a bus ride taking less than 10 minutes to get into the very centre of the city. The passenger port also sits close to private marina's which has regular oversea's visitors. This who area has become a rather upmarket area. At the moment everyone travelling to United Moreland requires a visa these fall into one of four categories. 1. Holiday Visa. Must be applied for at least 21 days before arrival. To qualify a person must have a return ticket, a passport valid for six months on the date of departure, sufficent funds to cover their length of stay and no criminal record that resulted in more than 12 months in prison. A holiday visa has a maximum length of 6 months. 2. Business Visa. Must be applied for at least 21 days before arrival. To qualify a person must have a valid return ticket, a passport valid for six months on the date of departure and letters from a United Moreland registered company inviting them for the purpose of business. The visa is valid for a maximum of three weeks. 3. Student Visa. Must be applied for at least 21 days before the start of an academic course. To qualify a person must have a letter of acceptance from a United Moreland instuitute of education which is part of the Accredited Institute scheme. The student must also have evidence of sufficent funding to cover the full length of their study and have no criminal record. A student visa covers the full length of the course and also allows the holder to work no more than 20 hours a week. 4. Work Visa. United Moreland uses a points based immigration system. A person is awarded points based on their education, good charector, ability to speak English and Morelandish as well as being qualified in areas considered to be a shortage area. To qualify a person must apply at either their local United Moreland embassy or through the Foreign Office. In addition to meeting the points requirement the individual must also have a letter offering employment from a company from United Moreland. Originally the visa is valid for 12 months, however after the probation year it is usual for a five year visa to be given if satisfactory conduct is evident. GETTING AROUND The city of Lancaster is served by a first class public transport system, the very centre of the city is free from most cars with only those on government business or taxi's being permitted. The majority of people use a combination of underground train, known locally as the Tube, trams and buses. Tickets are avalable at stations and stops via an automated machine but must be validated using a machine on the side of platforms or stops prior to travelling, failure to do so can result in a hefty fine. Tickets for multiple trips can be purchased from a variety of places including musuems, tourist information offices, post offices and many supermarkets. These tickets are interchangable between the different forms of transport.  The tube system can be exceptionally crowded between 8am-9:30am and again between 4:30pm and 6pm. This service runs 24 hours a day and is used vby many late night revellers so can be rather loud between midnight and 4am. The city also has a large fleet of approved taxi's. Drivers have to be checked for criminal records and have passed a exam on the cities roads before being licenced as a taxi driver. Every taxi should have a red light on the roof which is turned off when either occupied or booked, they should also have a yellow licence disc next to the rear number plate and the driver should either be wearing or have visible in the wind screen a photographic ID which also shows their licence number. All licenced drivers will use a meter but will offer advice on a fee before setting off is asked. SEE Many areas of Lancaster are practically living museums. The cities streets are full of historical landmarks and reminders of the nations past. There are excellent tour operators which provide a variety of different tour options ranging from walking tours, segways, horse and carriage and even one company offering a roller skating tour of the city. MUSEUMS  Lancaster House Museum - This museum houses the nation's greatest treasures ranging from the rifle of Joseph Cullen to artefacts relating to the nations faith going back 2000 years. The Museum is free to enter and one should expect to spend about four hours looking around. The museum often hosts special events including historical demonstrations and chances for people to handle certain artefacts. The Museum also has a visiting exhibition every three months which sometimes costs a small amount to see.  Cullen's Tower This old gun tower is today isolated from the cities walls. Today the tower serves as a military museum along with a large underground complex accessed from inside the tower. The tower also gives splendid views across the cities older sections and as the eastward view gives nothing of note there is often demonstrations of the cities canon's some of which remain in place. Entry to the museum is free and one should expect to spend about four hours there.  The Royal Museum - Located on an island in the middle of the River Mith this museum is home to a variety of artefacts relating to the Cullen family. The building was originally built as a house for the family but was never lived in. The museum houses the variety of crown jewels which are used on state occasions. Access to the museum is free but you should expect lengthy cues in the school holidays. Leave around six hours to view everything and enjoy a glass of wine from the Cullen families vineyards. RELIGIOUS SITES  The Cave of Mithras The faith of Mithras believe that the god Mithras emerged from a place where a single drop of water had continiously been falling in a cave. The God made his home in the cave and created all other life in the world. As such many ceremonies take place in caves and the high alter of the faith can be found near Lancaster. The God later, feeling weary of life, merged himself with the water of the world at the same point where he appeared, his body forming the River Mith that has it's source in the cave. The cave is easy to get to being an important place for Morelanders and a complex of religious institutes and facilities has sprung up in the valley beneth the cave. The cave is protected by members of the Royal Lancastrian Regiment known as Guardian's, who are both tour guides, ceremonial soldiers and security guards. Entry to the caves is free, however many pilgrims leave gifts for the religious community based there. Before entering one should ensure their head is covered, usually small cloth caps are available at the entrance. It is also wise to ensure that you do not attend on a festival day as this is when the site is full of people and it will make entering the cave a very long occasion. TEMPLES  The Temple of Mithras is located on a small hill slightly to the South of the royal Palace. The River Mith flows straight through the middle of the building which has hosted the coronation of every monarch of United Moreland. The temple is open to the public 7 days a week from 7am - 9pm and is free to enter. Anyone visiting is advised to bring something to cover their head otherwise they will be asked to leave. Furthermore photography is not permitted during services. HISTORICAL LANDMARKS THE REGAL BATHING POOL  Built in 1815 by the people of Lancaster as a gift to the victorious military leader and future King, Joseph Cullen, the Bathing Pool is an outdoor stream fed pool surronded on four sides by buildings which housed various facilities. For some some years it was used as the royal residence and today the Eastern of the buildings houses a small museum. The complex also is home to a spa facility, restaurant and boutique shops. For a small fee it is possible to still use the bathing pool however this is unheated and in winter can often be only for the hardiest of bathers. CAPABILITY BROWN GARDENS A renowned 19th Century landscape gardener Capability Brown built a large ornate garden featuring four discint areas each with a large water feature. The most renowned of these is the Green Man fountain which stands at the entrance to the gardens. It is possible to visit and explore the gardens Mon-Sat 9am-6pm (no admission after 5pm) and the entrance is free. It is considered an exceptionally peaceful place to go on the edge of the city, should you find a day with few tourists.  THE ROYAL LANCASTER REGIMENTS MEMORIAL  The Royal Lancaster Regiment are the nations oldest army unit having been founded by the nations founding father Joseph Cullen in 1798. At the time they were known as the Regiment of Lancaster and were raised from the city by Cullen in order to begin his own conquest of the city. The regiment were present in every campaign fought in the unification of Moreland and also every campaign since. The memorial stands in its own walled area to the east of the Palace and is guarded 24 hours a day by serving members of the Regiment. The memorial is open to the public between sunrise and sunset and is free of charge. In addition to the large round marble memorial which lists every battle fought by the Regiment as well as the names of each of its commanders there are several smaller memorials devoted to various battles. Joseph Cullen's own horse, Comrade, is buried in the grounds with his masters own memorial stone next to it (As in tradition Joseph Cullen was cremated and his ashes released into a mountain stream.) DO Recreation Lancaster is home to many large parks which often have recreational events going off. Expect to find bandstands, boating lakes, children's play parks and kite flying in each of them. The largest park is the River Bank park which is alongside the East bank of the river. Every Saturday it has an early morning dance class attended by a few hundred people. It also regularly has running events. The city is also very bike friendly with plenty of bike paths, however as you move towards the Palace you will encounter some steep hills. DINOSAUR ADVENTURE WORLD  A combination of childrens play park, sculpture trial and countryside walk the park is home to over 500 lifesize sculptures of various dinosaurs. These are often complete with sound effects and educational information. The walk is some 5km if you do the whole trial and is only $5 per adult (children under 12 go free) , the park also features a boating lake, small fun fair and cafes. Cultural Events 19th February - Founders Day - a celebration of the foundation of the city. A large street party takes place during which many people dress in the national colours of blue, yellow and red. A memorial stone marking the geographic centre of Lancaster is paraded to by the Royal Lancaster Regiment headed by the monarch. The stone then is symbolically marked adding another year to a tally chart. 23rd May - National Unity Day - The day that marks the battle of Higham, the day on which Joseph Cullen deated the remaining royal households and unified the Kingdom. Expect to see lots of people in period dress as here are reinactments of the battle around the city (even though it took place nowhere near Lancaster, the scene is repeated throughout the Kingdom) 17th June - Ascension Day - According to the national religion of Mithras this marks the day that the God Mithras ascended to heaven after his physical form joined with the river that flows through Lancaster. Expect most if not all stores to be closed on this day as people spend it at Temple or at home with family. 27th December - Queen's Birthday - On this day a large military parade takes place through the streets and many well wishers assemble at the palace for when the Queen goes on a traditional walk around. Sound and Vision THEATRES  THE ROYAL CONCERT HALL Built as part of the Cullen families programme of public works in the early 20th Century the Concert Hall was built with a stage in the round. It has a capacity of 6,000 seats and for some events a stage is set up at one end of the round and standing permitted raising the capacity to 8,000. The theatre shows a variety of plays and concerts and 15% of tickets are reserved for sales on the night meaning it is usually possible to get a ticket for all but the biggest of shows.  WATERFRONT THEATRE The Waterfront theatre opened in 2003 and is a specialist theatre for musical shows. It has a capacity of 9,500 and tends to mainly host musicals, tickets are available through outlets in the city and the cost of a ticket includes transport to the theatre using one of the cities water taxis. A variety of bars and restaurants surround the venue catering to all tastes and budgets. CINEMA In addition to many national chains of cinema multiplex the capital hosts a variety of unique cinematic expereinces  THE OLD TIME DRIVE IN A small venue of around 200 people this cinema uses vintage 1960's cars to recreate a drive in, although inside an old warehouse. It shows only films from the 1950's and 60's and it is not uncommon to find people attending in period attire. Booking is advised and tickets cost no more than those of a chain cinema. The cinema usually shows one film a day, once at midday, again at 5pm and finally at 8:30pm. Before and after screenings it is possible to get a bite to eat and a drink from their retro themed menu and expect service by waiting staff on roller skates.  HOT TUB CINEMA Located on the roof of a bar called the Wildside, the Hot Tub Cinema is an open air cinema where instead of seats customers sit in hot tubs. It shows a different film every night at 8pm and then stays open on Thur-Sat nights as a late night bar until 2am. Customers don't buy a ticket for the film but rather hire a hot tub which comes in two sizes, a small hot tub costs $30 and easily accommodates 5 people, while a large hot tub costs $55 and accommodates up to eight people. The cinema also has changing facilities and lockers. SPORT Sport plays a major part in the social scene of United Moreland, most people are members of a sports club and unlike many countries you don;t find seperate clubs for each sport. Football and rugby are the most followed sports for men while Netball and Football are top of the order for women. One of the largest clubs in United Moreland is Lancaster St.Pauli who have won the national rugby championship eight times and the football seven times. They have over 300,000 members globally and compete in almost every sport. Located in the district around an old Christian Church (from which the club takes its name having historically been set up by the local priest) the club considers itself a "family" and has a cult following. If you attend any of their football matches you may at first find the atmosphere intimidating as the club has adopted the skull and cross bones and punk music as an identity, the club however have a reputation of being exceptionally friendly and the football fans have been voted "Most Friendly" by their rivals for the last 10 years. The club also embraces a variety of good causes such as helping host the annual LGBT Pride event, anti-racism events and youth education.  St.Pauli Fans LEARN Royal Lancaster University The nations oldest University having opened in 1762, it is also one of the most prestigious having produced more senior military officers than any other institute. With a fantastic reputation for Humanities and Sciences it currently has around 2,000 students on roll in undergraduate and a further 1,000 graduate students.  Lancaster Technology Institute Opened in 2000 as part of a national initiative aimed at encouraging the study of engineering and computer sciences. The University has state of the art facilities and has the support of many different technologies companies in the nation. The University currently has around 7,000 students enrolled and is looking to expand its programmes nationwide. NIGHT LIFE Being the capital city Lancaster has a wide variety of bars, restaurants and clubs, expect to find everything from small boutique wine bars to traditional ale houses. There is yet to be any major chains of pubs or bars however local brewery Blue Monkey is beginning to establish its own brand in pubs and these offers the brewers own brand of drinks and food at a reasonable price for the quality. On A Budget The best places to stay on a budget are one of a variety of hostels. It is possible to find a shared dorm for about $15 a night, this includes a bed, locker, bathroom etc, breakfast can usually be added for an extra $5. One of the best hostels is the Guvners which is in an old 18th Century workhouse. The hostel also has its own bar, cafe, internet cafe and games room. For those who wish to find a good place to drink at a cheap price you should head towards the docks where a variety of bars can be found usually catering to the dock workers, these can be a little rough and ready but often hosts drinks offers and entertainment. In terms of eating out you would be hard pushed to find a better meal than those offered by the Tunnels. This is an old transport tunnel which has been converted into a variety of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. During the day it hosts unique shops selling clothing made to order and various other oddities while at night the bars open and food vendors set up creating a vibrant night life usually frequented by students and trendy youngsters. Here you can usually get a good meal and a beer for less than $10. After midnight expect the place to liven up as the twenty or so bars begin to crank up the music and people make their own dancefloors, generally they stop serving once everyone goes home. Middle Budget There is a whole variety of reasonably priced hotels dotted throughout the city so for anyone looking to spend under $100 per night there is a large number of options. One of the best places to stay in this range is the Midland Hotel which offers an excellent value for money package. They also have a fleet of their own bikes which they loan to customers for free which for anyone wishing to sight see is useful. Most of the vibrant night life takes place on Ferndale Road, here you will find a mile long road which features almost exclusively bars, it sits just off the river and many of the bars have their own river terrace at which the old hops ships arrived allowing them to brew their own beer, something many of them still do to this day. One of the better bars is The George, the bar brews its own beer and will serve it in either pints or by the meter ( a meter being a wooden plank which is brought to your table with eight half pint beer glasses on, four with each of their signature brews). The George also does very good bar snacks at quiet a cheap price. If your looking for a bite to eat you should head to the edge of embassy street where a large restaurant called Mulligans serves a wide variety of locally sourced dishes. There is no set menu as it is written at midday each day based on what the chef found at the local markets. Expect to pay $30 for a two course meal with drinks on top. If you fancy dancing the night away the capitals most famous nightspot is Lanky's a three floored nightclub overlooking the old market square. It costs $10 to get in and drinks are generally more expensive than in bars. Its open Wed-Sat 9pm - 4am.  The George's River Terrace Money to Burn For those looking to enjoy the finer things in life you are hard pushed to find better accomodation than the King Joseph or York Plaza hotels. This two hotels sit opposite each other on the river and have fantastic roof top terreces. The King Joseph is the older of the two and as such boasts the more impressive list of former guests. You should expect a standard single to cost around $500 a night, if you can get a booking. The royal family use the hotels suite's alternatively to house visiting dignitries. You can of course go there for a cocktail, something many tourists enjoy for the views, and to get a photo with the marble floor of the King Joseph which boasts engravings of the name and signatures of famous guests, however if you are not a resident they will ask you for photo ID before permitting you to enter. Drinks wise the to be seen bar is The Everything, an appropriate name because it has the largest drinks menu in the whole of United Moreland, it features well over 600 whiskey variaties and an extensive cocktail menu. It is often frequented by the celebrities of United Moreland and has a small dining room where booking is a most.  The Everything For those wishing to have a bite to eat and an amazing view The Grotto is a must visit. It offers outstanding quality food at a venue cut into the rock face on the edge of the city. During times of high winds or rain shutters are brought down saving the diner from the elements but even then the scenary is remarkable. Expect to pay around $120 for a three course meal with win. The Grotto STAY SAFE Like with any major city one should be aware of the possibility of being pick-pockted, however Lancaster is generally a very safe city. With the vast majority of Morelanders being followers of the Mithras religion, one of the tennants of this faith is Hospitality so you will find the locals more than willing to step in and help somebody in need for fear of them thinking Lancaster is not a hospitable place. As the military play an important role in the nation and everyone carries out military service you will find a large number of servicemen and women in uniform on the streets, sometimes they will be carrying their weapons this is not an indication of any threat level. If you visit the nation and any historical monument attached to the military you may see recruits on "Education Week", they will be in uniform, however many places do not permit weapons inside, therefore expect to see several enlisted soldiers standing guard over piles of rifles. Morelanders take these sights in their stride. Should you need to contact police you may also approach any of the servicemen and woman in uniform carrying their weapon as they will be on duty and instructed to lend assistance to those in need. They also carry basic medical equipment so will also provide emergency medical care. |
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UNITED MORELAND ARMED FORCES All citizens complete two years of national service as long as physically capable. This service is completed either at the age of 18 or once they have completed University. Having completed their national service members remain part of the Reserve for 5 years and then part of the Auxillary for a further five. Total size of the armed forces:- 1,100,000 Reserve Personnel:- 2,750,000 Standing Army:- 6050,000 Royal Air Force:- 260,000 Royal Navy:- 280,000 Royal Marines:- 30,000 (under the command of the Navy) Royal Airbourne:- 25,000 (under the command of the Army) Special Operations and Intelligence Corps:- 10,000 (under direct command of the monarch) |
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ROYAL NAVY OF UNITED MORELAND Active Ships
FLEET AVIATION 
[1] This provides the nations nuclear deterent. The subs rotate on a three monthly cycle with one on patrol, one on exercises, one in refit and one in standby. The one on patrol operates a "failsafe" system where if it loses contact with United Moreland for 48 hours the sub captain has sealed orders issued from the Queen giving instructions of what to do. This information is known only to the Queen. Edited by UnitedMoreland, Oct 1 2016, 05:15 PM.
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 ROYAL AIR FORCE OF UNITED MORELAND Each squadron contains 9 aircraft.
UAV's 100 Phantoms 125 Banshee 300 Wraith ROYAL FLIGHT Royal One, Two and Three Royal Rotar One, Two and Three HISTORIC AIRCRAFT  UMAC B-3 Giant - A 1960's strategic bomber, one left flying from RAF service.  UMAC F-3 Lynx - A 1940's fighter bomber, restored to flying condition CoAve GR.5 Bronco , a 1970's ground attack aircraft Edited by UnitedMoreland, Oct 1 2016, 05:17 PM.
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 UNITED MORELAND ARMY The United Moreland Army is arranged into six self sufficient Legions, each with approximately 35,000 soldiers and relevent equipment. The Legions are listed below in order of seniority; 1. King's Legion 2. Queen's Legion 3. Royal Legion 4. Lancaster Legion 5. Cullen Legion 6. Henley Legion
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 ROYAL MORELAND SCOUTS The Royal Moreland Scouts were formed in 1867 as a light infantry regiment designed to operate independently of the main United Moreland Army. Over time it has developed into an elite commando unit and carries out special operations. "The Scouts" ,as they are often refered to, are organised into 4 Squadrons (A,B,C,D), each containing around 100 men. Each of these Squadrons is then split into four troops (Earth, Wind , Fire, Water). These Troops are then split into five man patrols. While Scouts all recieve extensive training in a wide variety of skills each member of the Patrol is expected to specialise in one of five skills, however each soldier is more than capable of carrying out the role. Medic- Trained to a high standard at least comparible to that of a civilian paramedic. Enginner - Responsible for explosive entry to buildings, disarming explosive devices and preparing charges as well as vehicle repair. Communications - Usually the radio operator and knowledgeable in a wide range of communication systems Marksman - Responsible for sniping operations and scouting Heavy Weapons - Responsible for carrying anti-aircraft/tank weapons. The four squadrons rotate round a 4 operations rota. Training Squadron is responsible for the selection and recruitment process as well as running Probationer training. 1. Training - (as above) The squadron also carry out continuous training as determined by their patrol commander. In case of emergency they also deploy as the 2nd Standby Squadron. 2. Stand By - Remain at the Regiments Garstang HQ and carry out training and operations requiring immediate attention. 3. VIP Duty - Given the responsibility of supporting the Royal Protection Team by carrying out a variety of operations such as intelligence gathering, close protection, over watch and preparing members of government for rescue operations. They are also responsible for protection of visiting dignities. 4. Deployed Squadron - Deployed as determined by the Squadron's commanding officer in consultation with the Military High Command. RECRUITMENT No one may join the Regiment directly. Only those who have been a serving member of the armed forces for five years may apply. To apply an individual must first gain the support of their commanding officer. They must then be interviewed by two serving NCO's of the Regiment who allow the application to proceed. The candidate is then submitted to a range of aptitude tests designed specifically for the Regiment. If they pass all stages so far the candidate is invited to "Selection" and is told the time, date and name of the barracks they are to report to, selection begins immediately upon arrival. SELECTION Selection is broken down into seven stages. To pass a candidate must past all six stages with no interuptions. Failure to meet standards set by instructors or a poor end of week report are enough to get you "Returned to Unit" which see's the candidate rejoin their original unit. A person may only attempt Selection twice, injury or personal circumstances are not permitted as an excuse for failure. Stage 1-Briefing Week (1week) Stage 2 - Hill Tests (4 weeks) Stage 3 - Extreme Environment Training (10 weeks) Stage 4-Skills Training (14 weeks) Stage 5-Survive, Resist, Escape and Evasion Training (4weeks) Stage 6 - Operation Beret (1 week) Stage 7 - Probation (26 weeks)  Scout on Counter Terrorism operations |
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HISTORY WIP - assuming I get the plot I'd like OVERVIEW An island nation United Moreland is actually made up of four separate Kingdoms which through various wars were unified under the Cullen family in 1813. Prior to that the Kingdom of Henley had been the dominate one of the four and had often recieved tribute and oaths of fealty from the other three Kingdoms, the Kingdom of Thule, The Kingdom of Marvan and The Kingdom of Bancroft. The four Kingdoms can trace their origins back to the first explorers who arrived in the 14th century. Finding the island to be largely uninhabited the original settlers set about creating their own society free from religious persecution that had driven them from their homeland. The first signs of trouble came in the 15th century as the settlers began disputing how best to continue colonising the island, this lead to the formal division of the island under four noble families who dominated the Council of Nobles, within ten years of this division wars had begun over resources on the island. The fortunes of each kingdom had its up and downs, however in 1802 a promising military commander called Joesph Cullen married into the royal family of Henley. Commanding the Henley armed forces he shaped them into a formidable force who picked off their rivals one by one until on the 23rd of May 1813 the other royal families, who had become allies, were defeated at the Battle of Higham. At the end of the day two of the Kings lay dead on the field of battle, ordering the unmarried Queen Mary of the Bancroft Kingdom to marry his son Thomas, Robert brought all four kingdoms together. An official decree formed the four kingdom into United Moreland on 17th June 1813 and the Cullen family have ruled ever since. |
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