Imperium Scotiae

[Dark Storm]

Across the great sea, where the sun shy peaks of icy mountains rise above to cover all, where beasts roam the land, and men are few and far between, we live.

In the desert plains of a freezing summer, with winds so cold they freeze your soul, where life is just a hope with no reality, we survive.

By borders green with life and promise, under blackened night and light of day, with God above them and within them, against enemies new and those of old, we die.

Historia

In times of old, we lived in peace, in harmony. We held back all who came to destroy us all who came to take our lands from our peoples, but we grew weak. We split, fractured, two great clans each, vying for power, and the forefathers of our people, lost against those they once called brothers, we were the Bairds, a mighty family, yet soon our people were driven back to the seas by the people of the Caldwell, there we etched out a living, away from the prying eyes of the world. Yet soon our world would once more be thrust into turmoil, all the clans of Scotland fell under the iron rule of one Arthur Pendragon, uniter of the Britannic isles, and in the year of 603 Anno Domini, he crushed us. Our clan in shoddy boats of ancient times braved the seas in hope of escape, and though we lost many men, to the bitter winds, and the great waves, we finally came upon a land, desolate as far as the eye could see. We traversed for many years, through starvation, disease and madness, and finally us the Bairds, came upon an Oasis, and there we thrived. That was 479 years ago, in 629 AD, and now in 1100 AD our people is once more strong, we have taken most of the lands in this place, we have subjugated natives underneath us, and now, in this land once known as Russia, we are the kings.

Map of the Scottish Empire in Russia

The Dark blue in the upper right hand corner

Information

The Bairds are and always have been the rulers of the Imperium Scotiae. Centralised in the capital city of Nova Lanark, the Capital city. They rule their people with fairness. The City of Lanark is the largest city in Scotiae-Russia and is the centre of wealth. The main industrial centres are those of Aaron along the Northern coast, and Cullen along the Southern coast. There are also many thousands of villages dotted around the land. The second largest city of the Imperium, is the Militarised city, of Nova Edinburgh. The entire city, is the base of the armies of the Imperium, and it lies within the craggy mountains of Central Scotiae-Russia. That is where the Imperator and his staff are based, seperate from the Royal family, and they control the aspects of war and the defense of the lands.

Royal Family Tree

---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Full name: Alexander Baird Gender: Male (deceased) Mother: Sheena Baird Father: Jacob Baird Birth date: 29 Aug 1067 Death date: 3 Dec 1089 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Full name: Anna Baird Gender: Female Partner: James Baird Birth date: 2 Mar 1075 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Full name: Danii Baird Mother: Anna Baird Father: James Baird Birth date: 2 Sep 1093 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Full name: Duncan Baird Gender: Male Mother: Sheena Baird Father: Jacob Baird Birth place: Scotiae-Russia Profession: Viscount of the Republic Bio notes: As leader of the nations armies this is the Grand-General in chief, only answerable to his brother. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Full name: Jacob Baird Gender: Male (deceased) Partner: Sheena Baird Birth date: 17 May 1037 Death date: 13 May 1096 Birth place: Scotiae-Russia Death place: Nova Edinburgh Profession: Ex-Faction Leader Bio notes: Died after being Assassinated, by enemies of the Crown. All plotters were put to death, by the Family of Baird. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Full name: James Baird Gender: Male Mother: Sheena Baird Father: Jacob Baird Partner: Anna Baird Birth date: 27 Sep 1073 Proffesion: Faction Leader ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Full name: Sheena Baird Gender: Female Partner: Jacob Baird Birth date: 18 Apr 1042 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Demographics

The populace of the Imperium Scotiae is 7 milllion people

Finance

Exports Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  Resources; Diamonds Fur Russian Warhorses Whale Blubber Whale bones Gems Gold Steel Fish Lumber Manufactured Goods; Swords Spears Daggers Clothes Jewelery Imports Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  Don't Know yet Tax Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  The tax level is set at 1 Scoti per person Current Level given from tax=7 million Money from Exports Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  3,000,000 Expenses Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  50,000 (Teutonic Knights) 8,260,800 (Military) 184,000 (Navy) Treasury Increase per year Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  729,100 Current Treasury Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  1,909,100

Military Structure

Peasant Infantry Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  Tribesmen (peasant light infantry) Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  Clad in furs of the northern animals, and taken from their lands by force these men, are untrained and useless in a fight. Basically cannon fodder, they aren't good for much except for ambushes. Cost= 3 Scoti per man. Ice Hunters (peasant spearmen) Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  From the plains of Siberia, come these hunters clad in furs, and given sharpened stakes as weapons, they lack any type of training but are good against light cavalry. Cost= 2 Scoti per man Mountain Hunters (peasant archers) Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  Taught to hunt from a young age, these men have good eyesight. However their poor quality bows and lack of armour make them easy targets for other units. Cost= 4 Scoti per man Militia Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  Ural Light Levies (militia light infantry) Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  Taken from the rocky mountainous areas of russia, these men are equipped with short spears and large shields and are experts at hiding in the snow. Cost= 3 Scoti per man Steppe Horde (militia pikemen) Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  Given long pikes and shields these men are great against ordinary cavalry, however heavier units can easily break them. Cost= 8 Scoti per man Steppe Herdsmen (militia light cavalry) Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  Spending your entire life in the saddle, does help your ability to fight on horse back and these men are some of the greatest riders on the earth. Yet their lack of armour and the fact that they are more accustomed to farm life means they are no match for the knights other nations can field. Cost= 24 Scoti per man Steppe Herd Archers (militia horse archers) Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  These men have perfected the ability of riding and archery, however they are more used to hunting rabbits than men, and their bows are poorly made, yet in numbers they can cause great damage. Cost= 36 Scoti per man. To be continued later... Unique Units Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  Highlanders (elite heavy infantry) Armed with a huge claymore, a dirk and a dagger. These are the most elite of all the Imperiums forces, able to cleave a man in two with a single blow from their swords, these are truly unique. +Great soldiers, very strong against other infantry, both sword and spear +Very high Morale, won't rout +Not only are they heavy infantry, but they are also good at skirmishing, and can hide almost anywhere -Lightly armoured, so will fall foul of enemy archers -Very individualistic, hard to recall them from battle once joined, will continue fighting till death or exhaustion Cost= 108 Scoti per man [/SPOILER] Highland-Huns (elite heavy cavalry) Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  When the Scots first invaded they came across life in the hills. These men from the steppes were great horsemen, and had perfected the mastery of riding. Over time, and with much practise, their descendants, both Scottish and Russian, both perfected their mastery. Able to both use a bow and spear on the battlefield these men, are great warriors, and worthy adversaries of any enemy. +Cavalry which uses both bow and spear +High Quality horses, faster than usual +Strong against most other units -Lightly armoured, so weak against spearmen and pikemen -Used best in shock tactics against swordsmen and cavalry, in prolonged combat they cannot hold their own Cost= 504 Scoti per man

Assets

10 Territories

Diplomacy

Khaganate of Khazaria Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  - Trade agreement worth 500,000 - Port agreement (-)75,000 Relations- Good Terms Public Opinion- Indifferent but improving Kingdom of Nabudis Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  - Trade agreement worth 500,000 Relations- Good Terms Public Opinion- Indifferent but Improving Regnum Brittania Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  - Trade agreement worth 500,000 - Future Marriage between families - Given Orkney Islands - War Pact -Port agreement (-)150,000 Relations- Allies Public Opinion- Bad but improving Serbian Empire Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  -Trade agreement worth 500,000 Relations- Good Terms Public Opinion- Indifferent but improving Portugal Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  - Trade agreement worth 500,000 - Future Marriage between families Relations- Allies Public Opinion- Good and improving Monastic State of the Teutonic Knights Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  -Trade agreement worth 500,000 -Port agreement (-)50,000 per year Relations- Good Public Opinion- Indifferent but improving The Crusader States Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  -Port agreement; (-)100,000 Lump sum (-)50,000 Yearly payment -Alliance Relations- Allies Public Opinion- Indifferent but improving

Standing Forces

This are the armies of the Imperium, they are placed into eight divisions and three territorial armies Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  55,200 left 1st Division of Nova Lanark (defenders of the imperial city) Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  4000 Highlanders (Unique- elite heavy infantry)- Cost 432,000 2000 Professional Archers- Cost 80,000 150 Highland-Huns (Unique- elite heavy cavalry)- Cost 75,600 25,000 Recruit Light Infantry- 250,000 25,000 Recruit Spearmen- 250,000 2nd Division of Nova Lanark (defends the surrounding areas) Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  1000 Soldier Archer-Infantry Hybrid- Cost 42,000 1000 Soldier Horse Archers- Cost 126,000 1000 Soldier Heavy Cavalry- Cost 196,000 1st Division of Caledonia (used to attack) Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  2000 Highlanders (Unique- elite heavy infantry)- Cost 216,000 2000 Highland-Huns (Unique- elite heavy cavalry)- Cost 1,012,000 1000 Guard Pikemen- Cost 56,000 2000 Professional Archers- Cost 80,000 2nd Division of Caledonia (used to attack) Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  1000 Guard Pikemen- Cost 56,000 2000 Professional Archers- Cost 80,000 3rd Division of Caledonia (used to attack) Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  4000 Proffesional Archers- Cost 160,000 6000 Veteran Heavy Infantry- Cost 432,000 1st Division of Russia (protects the borders) Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  2000 Highlanders (Unique- elite heavy infantry)- Cost 216,000 1000 Guard Pikemen- Cost 56,000 2000 Professional Archers- Cost 80,000 25,000 Recruit Light Infantry- 250,000 25,000 Recruit Spearmen- 250,000 2nd Division of Russia (protects the borders) Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  2000 Highlanders (Unique- elite heavy infantry)- Cost 216,000 1000 Guard Pikemen- Cost 56,000 2000 Professional Archers- Cost 80,000 Territorial army of Nova Lanark (supports the troops of the Nova Lanark Divisions) Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  100 Highlanders (Unique- elite heavy infantry)- Cost 10,800 500 Guard Pikemen- Cost 28,000 2000 Professional Archers- Cost 80,000 1000 Veteran Heavy Infantry-72,000 Territorial army of Caledonia (supports the troops of the Caledonian Divisions) Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  100 Highlanders (Unique- elite heavy infantry)- Cost 10,800 1000 Guard Pikemen- Cost 56,000 2000 Professional Archers- Cost 80,000 1000 Veteran Heavy Infantry-72,000 Territorial army of Russia (supports the troops of the Russian Divisions) Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  100 Highlanders (Unique- elite heavy infantry)- Cost 10,800 500 Guard Pikemen- Cost 28,000 2000 Professional Archers- Cost 80,000 1000 Veteran Heavy Infantry-72,000 Navy- Split between three admirals Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  Admiral Baird Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  2 Battleships (Reinforced Veteran)- Cost 80,000 2 Battleships- Cost 20,000 4 Warships- 16,000 8 Galleys- 8,000 Admiral Lithgow (defends trade) Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  1 Battleships- Cost 10,000 2 Warships (Reinforced)- 16,000 4 Galleys- 4,000 Admiral Jones (supports Admiral Baird) Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  1 Battleships- Cost 10,000 2 Warships (Reinforced)- 16,000 4 Galleys- 4,000

Religion

There are many religions represented in the Imperium Scotiae, none is preferred over the other. However the amount of money the state gives out to aid that particular religion is based on the amount who follow it. This money is given out whenever it is needed by the head of that religion. Catholicism Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  As the second most popular religion in the Imperium, many people consider it to be the state religion, this is what they wrongly assume, as the Imperium does not give preference to one over the other. This religion is most popular around the original areas of the Scottish empire, those regions in the North. Due to the amount of trade recieved from Christian Nations, the amount is increasing by 0.1% every year. Information- 2 million supporters Amount paid to that relgions fund each year 200,000 Current fund= 200,000 Head of the Religion- Alex Baird (a distant relative of the emperor) Cardinals- Tomas Kourenkov James Lithgow Judaism Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  This religion, whilst being one of the smallest one in the Imperium is steadily growing at a rate of 1% a year, making it the fastest growing religion in the Imperium. This is due to trade and alliance with members of this Religion. Information- 10,000 Supporters Amount paid to that religions fund each year 1000 Current fund= 1000 Head of Religion- Abraham Kagan Orthodox Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  This is the smallest religion in the entire Imperium, and only grows at a rate of 0.1% a year, not much trade occurs with people of this religion. Information- 1000 Supporters Amount paid to that religions fund each year 100 Current fund= 100 Head of Religion- Iain Dunne Russian pagan religions Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  Whilst being the largest religion in Russia many people leave the faith every year, making it the fastest shrinking community in the Imperium, as it shrinks at the rate of -10% a year Information- 3 million supporters Amount paid to that religions fund each year 300,000 Current fund= 300,000 Undeclared Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  The undeclared population recieve no funds, and are merely the rest of the people. Increases at a rate of 8.8% a year Information- 1,980,000 people

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Major Cities

Key- The colour indicates what type of city is in that area; Red- Imperial City Green- Economic City Turquoise- Military city The number indicates the province in which it is located Nova Lanark Capital of the Imperium Basic Information Nova Lanark ('I' on the map) is the very core of the Nation. This is the capital city of Scotiae-Russia, and is an amazing feat of Architecture and Technology. The city is usually defended by the Division of Nova Lanark, the main defender of the city is the First Division. Demographics Population- 800,000 Class split; [SPOILER] Upper Class [SPOILER] 4,000 Middle Class- 560,000 Lower Class- 236,000

[Dark Storm]

Reserved

[jakev2]

What border colour do you want before I add you to the map?

And the link still wont work - it will work for you, as it takes you stright into your account, but it won't work for others unless you make it an image.

[Dark Storm]

oops, thats why, can i have a white border colour please

[jakev2]

Nope, as rebels are white it wont work, the best I can do is light grey

[Dark Storm]

That's fine then

[The Stig]

Where did you get 8 million!?

[jakev2]

He's blooming massive that's how

[The Stig]

Yeah, but he is in the least populated part of European Russia. There are no major Cities in the region. I should have more than him. For balance I'd give him 4 million.

[jakev2]

true, yet we all know how stupidly infalted populations in this game are. He is still twice as big as any other nation.

[The Stig]

Size does not equal people.

[Agamemnon]

True, I'd say at max 7.


A Briton diplomat arrives. "We understand your hatred for us, Scottii, but you must understand that when we invaded Caledonia we wished only to free the people from the pictish chieftains that had been opressing them. We hope to repair relations if at all possible."

OOC: Nice job on the history, btw. It's a bit inaccurate since IRL there weren't any scots in scotland until the 700s, but the idea of picts who ran away after we conquered is a really great one, and one of the few histories that has made sense.

[jakev2]

True, I'd say at max 7.


A Briton diplomat arrives. "We understand your hatred for us, Scottii, but you must understand that when we invaded Caledonia we wished only to free the people from the pictish chieftains that had been opressing them. We hope to repair relations if at all possible."

OOC: Nice job on the history, btw. It's a bit inaccurate since IRL there weren't any scots in scotland until the 700s, but the idea of picts who ran away after we conquered is a really great one, and one of the few histories that has made sense.

Yeah, nice to see some depth in other nations.

but...Arthur...my history makes sense

[Dark Storm]

"It depends on how you wish to repair relations, what do you offer?" James asked diplomatically

ooc- Thanks, i'll just pretend their first leader was called Scot, and that's were they got their name from

[Agamemnon]

OOC: I know, I said ONE OF THE FEW.

OOC2: And okay.

We merely offer to forget the past, and fous on the future. Soon we may be able to be friends as Britons should be (not right now because of a war).

[Dark Storm]

"My people, still bear grudges against you. But at the same time, we are glad you destroyed our arch-rivals, they had driven us to extinction, and now they are gone, we have an empire, and you are no longer hated." James smiled, "I would agree to your proposal, and in the meantime, shall we discuss a trade proposal, one to improve our relations further"

[Agamemnon]

Yes. We have much that you left behind when you fled, mead, ale, wool, all the metals of Britain, the paints that can only be found in Caledonia, and much celtic scroll artwork for your people to enjoy.

Also, have you any daughters? We would like to have Prince Daffydd (third in line to the throne) marry one of your daughters, and in return we would give you the Orkney Islands.

[Dark Storm]

He smiled "And we have Diamonds, steel, gold, lumber and fur to trade" he then thought for a second "My daughter is seven sir, however a planned marriage for when she is older, could be possible. If you agree she shall live here for the next seven years, and then upon turning fourteen she shall be taken to England to meet her future husband, two years later, they shall marry. Do you agree?"

ooc- i think the starting dates 1100 correct me if i'm wrong?

[The Stig]

A Khazar diplomat arrives.

True, I'd say at max 7.

Can I increse my population, then?