United Kingdom

**The United Kingdom** (Oct 16 2022-), officially known as **The United Kingdom of the British Isles** is a nation in the RP World. It is located in modern-day Great Britain, Ireland, Florida, Falkland Islands, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, Western Australia and Northern Germany.

## United Kingdom

Flag of United Kingdom

United Kingdom's territories in dark blue as of 05/01/2023

### Time Zone

British Isles and British Deutschland GMT+0 (Summer GMT+1) Falklands, British Florida and South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands GMT-5, Western Australia GMT+8, Central Australia GMT +9:30 (Winter: GMT+ 10:30), Australian East Coast GMT+ 10 (Winter GMT+11)

## History

### Formation

The UK was created by Aviationdude on October 16th, 2022.

### Aland Islands Annexation

On October 17 2022, the United Kingdom tries to annex the Aland Islands, but abandons the plan to declare war against Thungunterstan.

### *Main Article: The Thungunterstan Wars*

On October 18th, 2022, the British Government was informed that the Thungunterstan Government committed multiple human rights violations against the people of Owl City by injecting the waters of the small island nation with fertility drugs, causing the population to grow out of control. The MI6 and the Swiss FCFA were disgusted by these actions and made an official response. A few hours later, news was heard that the Thungunterstan Army may invade nearby Belgica, which is a threat to national security.

At around 1337 GMT on October 18th, the nearby British Aland Task Force landed troops in the port city of Hamburg. The 400 Marines and 1500 soldiers of the 3rd Infantry Battalion captured the city with no resistance at all. Meanwhile, in southern Germany, Swiss and Belgian troops advanced through the German countryside, taking Berlin, Munich, and Frankfurt almost instantly as British troops captured the city of Bremen, ending the British part in the war. The war officially ended at 1803 the next day on the 19th of October. 0 casualties were reported for the coalition that took down Thungunterstan with each country being given a piece of Germany. The German territory given to the UK is now known as British Deutchsland.

### European Union

*Main Article: European Union*

Zentralalpine Eidenossenschaft suggested a new union, the European Union, with the UK, Belgica, Czechoslovakia and Turkbekistan.

### November 2022

On November 12 2022, 25\_Raphael was announced as ambassador of the United Kingdom of the British Isles

The British Government announced a new tunnel project on November 17th 2022, connecting the M5 to British Deutschland.

### Operation Key

*Main Article: Operation Key*

British forces landed in Florida on November 18th. This led United Cascadia to mobilise forces across the nation to as near Florida as possible. Tensions gradually dissipated.

The British Government announced the BAE Overlord on 26th November, and the BAE Tempest on the 18th of December.

### Mr. Beast Headquarters invasion

A small British Marines task force on December 12 2022 raided Mr Beast Headquarters in Raleigh and robbed everything in the headquarters.

### Actings During the Moroccan Revolution

The United Kingdom on December 22 puts 500% import tariff against the Moroccan Republic for breaking away from the Potato Union.

On the same day, during the Moroccan Revolution, the United Kingdom sent 5 planes to Marrakch Menara International Airport to evacuate British citizens from the civil war.

### Operation Emu

*Main Article: Operation Emu*

British forces landed in Western Australia on December 26 2022 and quickly took control of Perth and Western Australia, and on Janurary 4 2023, taking over the whole of Australia.

### First WNRP World War

*Main Article: First WNRP World War*

The United Kingdom did not participate in this World War, though they have sent humanitarian aid to China.

## Military

The British Army is one of the best in the RP World. Standard infantrymen are equipped with state of the art equipment and highly advanced weapons. These equipments include the famous MTP Combat Clothing that can blend into most environments easily. Body armour also includes the Osprey Assault Armour along with waterproof socks. Weapons include the SA80 as a primary and the Glock 17/18 as a secondary.

The Royal Navy is also one of the most advanced in the RP world with most ships being upfitted with more advanced SAM technology to challenge Cascadia's Air Force. The Royal Navy consists of all real-life ships with modifications and fictional ones such as the Hornet-Class Missile Boat and the Wilderness-Class Nuclear Powered Submarine that will pose a threat to the Cascadian Alicorn.

## Geography

The UK, unlike most nations, is mostly hilly. Main hill ranges are the Pennines, Chilterns, and Cotswolds. It has a cold climate in Scotland, a warm climate in Australia and Florida, and a temperate climate everywhere else.

## Sports

*Main Article: Sports in the United Kingdom*

The main sport in the United Kingdom is football, they qualified in one FIAF World Cup and is currently in the 2022 Republic of Blackwood FIAF World Cup.