Serramal
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Republic of Serramal | |
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 Flag | |
Motto: Unity and Dignity | |
Anthem: “Our Path to Freedom” | |
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| 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 |
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.
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. The exploitation of rich copper deposits has extensively disrupted the nation's ecosystem. The impact of mining activities has badly poisoned the Delta, causing mass deaths among local wildlife.
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. Many Serramalese have migrated to Cryria on Special Labor Visas, and they also form a significant portion of the Cryrian Foreign Legion, which offers a straightfoward path to full citizenship.
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 beyond basic garrison purposes. Of the Army, only three Motor Rifle Battalions and the Presidential Guard are thought to be capable of mounting serious operations. The Navy operates an additional company-strength unit of marines. 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.
| 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 |
| 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 | 27 | Kingdom of Cryria | Hejeld AB |
| Emmerson AMV | Armored Personnel Carrier | 18 | Kingdom of Cryria | Emmerson Land Systems |
| 155 GH 52 APU | Towed Artillery | 4 | Kingdom of Cryria | Emmerson Land Systems |
| M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System | Multiple Rocket Launch System | 87 |
| 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 | Kingdom of Cryria | Örn AB |
| Enstrom 480 | Light Helicopter | 2 |
| Name | Type | In Service | Country of Origin | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahar-Class | Frigate | 1 | Älemsi Negdel | Gazarv Shipyards |
| Skjold-Class | Corvette | 4 | Kingdom of Cryria | Marlberg AS |
| Tapper-Class | Patrol Boat | 8 | Kingdom of Cryria | Marlberg AS |
| Tjeldsund II-Class | Landing Vessel | 1 | Kingdom of Cryria | Marlberg AS |
Crime and Law Enforcement
The paramilitary Civil Guard is charged with law enforcement on a national level.
Economy
Serramal is a developing economy with a deeply impoverished population. Historically, much of the population relied on a subsistence lifestyle as farmers or fishermen. The beginning of copper mining caused a complete realignment of the national economy, however. Ecological damage forced many families to abandon their traditional practices and caused massive displacement and dislocation across the mainland. This would eventually trigger a significant diaspora from the country.
Today, Serramal is heavily dependent on the mining industry, which is in turn dominated by the Ellesborg Mining Cooperative.
Demographics
Serramal has historically been dominated by three ethnic groups. The Amara humans predominantly resided in the far south, particularly around Iratura and Marago. Meanwhile, the Sana humans dominate the remainder of the mainland. The Ābwhala lutrynes once resided in the north of the country, however, ethnic conflicts and warfare between lutrynes and humans have seen the former largely killed or expelled from Serramal. Today, the Amara continue to hold many of the levers of power in Serramal.