Republic of Chernarus

## General Information

(Republika Černarus)(Республика Чернарус)

"Semper Viva" (Tr. "Always Alive")

**Chernarus** *(lit. tr. "**Black Russia**")*, officially the **Republic of Chernarus (2140-2198)** is a republic situated in the north of the Caspian Sea (Locally known as the Green Sea). The capital, Novigrad, is situated on the coast of the Burnaya River delta in the south-west of the country, which sits close to the nation's former border with a nation called Takistan. The Burnaya and Svetlaya rivers form the core of modern Chernarus, giving rise to major cities like Novigrad and Belozersk. Other major settlements can be found along the length of the nation's coast, such as Chernogorsk and Primorsk.

## History

Chernarus has been inhabited from at least the 5th Century, with Slavic peoples settling the area sometime around the 11th Century. Various dukedoms controlled the region until the nation was united in the 13th Century by Duke Taras Kozub.

In 1631 Chernarus joined the Russian Empire, and remained a part of it until the dissolution of the monarchist government in 1917, where it became a part of the Soviet Union as an autonomous republic after the Russian revolution.

The Chernarussian peoples served in the RKKA during the **Great Patriotic War** (referred to as Velká Vlastenecká Válka in Chernarussian), as evidenced by numerous war memorials.

In the 1950s, the government and local councils of the Chernarussian ASSR began industrializing coastal areas of the region of South Zagoria, transforming Chernogorsk, the administrative centre of the province from a small fishing village to a large regional harbour, primarily to facilitate the transport of supplies to Elektrozavodsk rather than to enhance its traditional role of linking northern trade routes.

After the collapse of the USSR, the newly formed Republic of Chernarus gained it's independence for the first time in more than 300 years. The newly established Chernarussian Defence Forces assumed ownership of all military assets and installations in the new republic, including the airbase near the town of Vybor. The newly formed government and regional councils assumed control of the nation. to protect the most industrialized region from more pollution (South Zagoria), the government and the Ministry of Natural Preservation declared South Zagoria to be a "Natural Protection Zone".

The Independent Republic prospered until the collapse of the world's nations due to mass warfare.

## Chernarussian Language

*Main Article:* Chernarussian Language

The Chernarussian Language is a West Slavic language similar in grammar and tonation to the Czech language. Chernarussian is written in the Latin script, making it easy to distinguish it from the Cyrillic script used in the Russian language. Throughout Chernarus, many signs written in both Russian and Chernarussian can be found in Hospitals, Medical Centers, billboard advertisements, vending machines, storefronts, and so on. The Chernarussian language is less frequent compared to its Russian counterpart. In the school buildings found around the country, the primary language is Chernarussian, as evident on posters and information boards found within classrooms and hallways.

## The CDF

*Main Article*: Chernarussian Defence Forces

The **Chernarussian Defence Forces**, also known as the **CDF** are the defensive and military arm of the Republic of Chernarus. They were first formed after the formation of Chernarus, in the so-called Kuznetsov era.

### History

The CDF were formed in 1991, after the nation's independence and the dissolution of the USSR in 1991.

### Recruitment

The CDF did not employ any conscription policies and still does not do so to this day, it is a volunteer force.

### Branches of the CDF

The CDF is made up of 3 branches, Ground Forces, Air Forces, and the National Guard.

### General Information

The CDF operates under the Ministry of Defense, which itself is a part of the Department of Military Affairs (Abbreviated as DoMA, Деповоен (Depovoen) and KaVoZá). The anti-terrorist unit OREL also operates under the DoMA and is under command of the CDF.

### Air Forces

The CDFAF operates under command of the CDF, it is mainly in charge of Aerial Defense and Aerial Command. The Air Forces of the CDF also operate aircraft like helicopters and planes. The CDFAFs headquarters are located near Vybor in the Northwestern Airfield.

### Ground Forces

The CDFGF operates under command of the CDF. The Ground Forces of the CDF are in charge of defending the land, logistics, etc. The CDFGF also operate armored vehicles and are usually the first unit to be deployed.

### National Guard

The CDFNG is in charge of defending local areas if the nation is under attack, they also act as the civil defense and provide humanitarian aid. the CDFNG also act as the border troops of the CDF.

## Chernarussian Military Industry

The military industry of Chernarus is headed by the Institute of Military Research (eng. abbr. IMRN, rus. abbr. ИнВоенИсс (InVoenIss), cher. abbr. ÚstVojVýz). The IMRN is responsible for research, production and designing vehicles, weaponry and aircraft for the CDF. The IMRN was recently reformed and holds about 500 employees at its headquarters in Novigrad. The IMRN also owns several factories in the republic, allowing them to produce most of the designed vehicles.

## The Kuznetsov Era (2140-2147)

The term "Kuznetsov Era" refers to the years of 2140-2147, during the presidential rule of Kliment Kuznetsov, the first president of Chernarus. He was responsible for the formation of the post-collapse CDF. Kuznetsov was also responsible for the formation of the first police force and the parliamentary system. He was elected in 2140 as a ChDKZ candidate. He ruled Chernarus from 2140 to 2147, and can be accredited with turning the nation into an economic and industrial powerhouse.

## The Moravec Era (2147 - 2165)

The term "Moravec Era" refers to the years of 2147 to the present day, during the presidential rule of Bohumil Moravec, the second president of Chernarus. He was responsible for modernizing the CDF and for the reformation of the IMR in Novigrad. During his rule, the nation also joined the so-called International Pact, led by the Republic of Germany.