Serramal

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Serramal, officially the Republic of Serramal, is a peninsular nation in Southwest Gondwana. It shares borders with Ryza and Balnakia in the north, and the Pacific Ocean lies to the south. It has a population of six million people, and its capital and largest population center is the island city of Marago.

Republic of Serramal
Flag
Motto: Unity and Dignity
Anthem: “Our Path to Freedom”
Capital and largest city	Marago
Official languages	Serramal
Demonym(s)	Serramal
Government	Unitary dominant-party presidential constitutional republic
• President	Manjit Rahar
Legislature	Parliament
Independence from Tretrid
• Declared	1921
Area
• Total	41,182 km2 (15,900 sq mi)
Population
• Estimate	6,000,000
• Density	145/km2 (375.5/sq mi)
GDP (nominal)	estimate
• Total	$22.39 billion
• Per capita	$3,731
Currency	Serramal Pound
Driving side	right
Calling code	420
Internet TLD	.sr

History

The area that would become mainland Serramal was initially populated by a variety of lutryne Ābwhala tribes, while human migrants from elsewhere in Gondwana settled on the island of Marago. The area remained largely disunited until being incorporated into the Tretridian colony of Southwest Gondwana during the eighteenth century. The use of the two human ethnic groups, the Sana and the Amara, in colonial bureaucracy led to increasing disparities between human and lutryne groups, and the area exploded into civil war almost immediately upon achieving independence after the Tretridian withdrawal in 1921. The resulting conflict would end in 1926 with the Ābwhala population largely pushed north, and sporadic conflicts would continue for decades, gradually limiting the lutrynes to the Bandu Hills.

The discovery of rich copper deposits by the Ellesborg Mining Cooperative in 1975 would lead to renewed civil conflict. Proposed plans for copper mines involved seizing Sana land and mining activities would have greatly damaged the riverways that they relied on. Thus, the Sana eventually allied with their former Ābwhala enemies against the Amara dominated government, which ultimately prevailed after a bloody war due to external funding and support from the EMC.

Geography, Wildlife, and Climate

Serramal is located in Southwest Gondwana, with a humid continental climate. The country consists of a mainland territory which borders Ryza and Balnakia in the north, as well as the small island of Marago across the Serramal Strait, which is home to the capital of the same name. Much of the mainland is dominated by an extensive river network known as the Serramal Delta, which runs down from the Bandu Hills in the north.

Politics

Government

The current president of Serramal is Manjit Rahar, a former Presidential Guard commander who came to power in a coup against his uncle at the outbreak of the 1975 Civil War. The 1921 constitution gives him extensive powers, including naming and dismissing members of the cabinet, making laws by decree, dissolving the Chamber of Representatives, negotiating and ratifying treaties and serving as commander in chief of the armed forces.

The Rahar family and the Amara tribe as a whole has dominated Serramal since its independence. During their century long rule, they have shown little tolerance for opposition. While the country is nominally a multiparty democracy, its elections have generally been considered a sham, with the President's National Unity Party winning overwhelmingly each time. The dictatorship has used the wealth generated by the copper boom along with its victory in the Civil War to further entrench and enrich itself, and it is estimated that nearly a dozen coups have been attempted since 1976, though all have failed. The regime is widely considered to be among the most kleptocratic in the world.

Political Parties

Name	Chamber of Deputies Seats	Senate Seats
National Unity Party	99	50
New Serramal Party	1	0

Foreign Policy

Serramal is a member of both the Council of Gondwana and the International Forum. The nation also maintains close connections to the Ellesborg Mining Cooperative and the Cryrian Mandate of Ellesborg.

Military

The military of Serramal consists of three branches - The Republican Army, Airforce, and Navy respectively. The military has some 17,500 active personnel, though many units are thought to be largely ineffective for anything other than basic garrison purposes. Of the Army, only three Motorized Rifle Battalions and the Presidential Guard, numbering a combined 3,800 personnel, are thought to be capable of mounting serious operations. The Airforce and Navy are both heavily reliant on external contractors for their maintenance and operations, and the military as a whole has historically made extensive use of foreign mercenaries.

Infantry Weapons

Name	Type	Country of Origin	Manufacturer
Vektor SP1	Standard Issue Pistol	Älemsi Negdel	Hejeld AN
AK 5 D	Standard Issue Assault Rifle	Kingdom of Cryria	Hejeld AB
AK 4	Battle Rifle Designated Marksman Rifle	Kingdom of Cryria	Hejeld AB
Sako TRG	Sniper Rifle	Kingdom of Cryria
NTW-20	Anti-Materiel Rifle	Älemsi Negdel	Hejeld AN
MP5	Submachine Gun
Ksp 90	Light Machine Gun	Kingdom of Cryria	Hejeld AB
Ksp 58	General-purpose Machine Gun	Kingdom of Cryria	Hejeld AB
Y3 AGL	Automatic Grenade Launcher	Älemsi Negdel	Hejeld AN
AT4	Rocket propelled grenade	Kingdom of Cryria	Örn AB
CG M4	Recoilless Rifle	Kingdom of Cryria	Örn AB
ZT3	Anti-Tank Guided Missile	Älemsi Negdel	Hejeld AN
RBS 70	MANPAD	Kingdom of Cryria	Örn AB
120 Krh/40	Heavy Infantry Mortar	Kingdom of Cryria	Honngingfjord Ironworks
81 KRH 71 Y	Light Infantry Mortar	Kingdom of Cryria	Honngingfjord Ironworks

Major Ground Equipment

Name	Type	In Service	Country of Origin	Manufacturer
Stridsvagn 122	Main Battle Tank	3	Kingdom of Cryria	Hejeld AB
Combat Vehicle 90	Infantry Fighting Vehicle	20	Kingdom of Cryria	Hejeld AB
Patria AMV	Armored Personnel Carrier	18	Kingdom of Cryria	Emmerson Land Systems

Major Aircraft

Name	Type	In Service	Country of Origin	Manufacturer
Örn JAS 39NG Gripen	Multirole Fighter	4	Kingdom of Cryria	Örn AB
Örn JAS 39D Gripen	Trainer	2	Kingdom of Cryria	Örn AB
Hejeld Argali	Tactical Transport Helicopter	1	Älemsi Negdel	Hejeld AN
Hejeld Shonkhor	Attack Helicopter	7	Kingdom of Cryria	Emmerson Land Systems
MH-60R	Naval Helicopter	1	Kingdom of Cryria	Emmerson Land Systems
Örn 340	Twin-Engine Turboprop	7