Skellzion

The flag of Skellzion.

## **GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT SKELLZION**

### **Kahlfin**

Kahlfin is the capital city of Skellzion. It has a population of 55 Million. It has a very high population density due to the general housing.

Large parts of the population in Kahlfin live in tiny apartments that are 2.5x2 metres in size.

Kahlfin is mostly made up of massive skyscrapers in which people work, live and shop in. There are many parks around Kahlfin in which people go to walk around and to play in. There is a large river that runs through Kahlfin called Cvokicav.

The main monuments in Kahlfin are:

* The Shuka Misha Statue, it is a large statue in Yugata Square. It depicts a Shuka (the first dog in space) standing bravely next to Misha Savatask (the first person in space).
* The National Museum of Science, it holds large amounts of historical scientific artifacts and other science themed stuff.
* The Terakashi Castle, it is were the body of King Skelly (198BC-113BC) sits.
* The Corakcli Tower, was built in 1897 by the great architect Kieanon Retviaski. It is 315 metres high and is a symbol of Kahlfin.

### **Religion**

The main religion in Skellzion is Nucleism. Most people are Atheists or follow Pope Kitty Floofodoggo.

### **Mumakil**

Mûmak (plural Mûmakil)
Mumakil roam the Skellzion tundra in packs of around 15.
They can grow up to 25 metres, Mûmakil resemble wooly mammoths or elephants, except that they are larger and have six tusks instead of two. Two are on the bottom jaw, two larger tusks are where an elephant's would be, and there were two smaller tusks above those.

They have been used by humans for labour and warfare for many years. Their tusks are sought after for their beauty, warlords would often show them off in ancient times. Even though the tusks are very valuable, Mumakil are left alone by hunters and other people because of their massive size and power; Mumakil have been known to destroy entire villages when they have been enraged, for the most part they avoid humans. To most cultures, the Mûmakil were creatures of great size, as fearsome as dragons. Mumakil are the national animal of Skellzion.

They were have been used extensively through Skellzion warfare due to their enormous strength, power and size; they are practically walking castles. Battlements and platforms would be placed on their backs, archers could shoot from these. Skelly, The Anchor of Power used Mumakil to his advantage in his conquest across the land of modern day Skellzion, they often used war paint and hung banners on their Mûmakil, to make them more fearsome. These thick-skinned beasts were almost invulnerable to arrows; their eyes were vulnerable, however, as Mûmakil could be blinded or even killed by arrows released with great force. When blinded they went into a rage of pain, often destroying masters and foes alike in their rampages. The tendons in their legs seem to be a vulnerable point however.

### **The Appearance of Skellzion's People**

The people of Skellzion usually have very white skin due to the climate and most people have Brown or Black hair. Cybernetic and genetic auguments are very common, 1/2 people have them, and about 1/3 people are designer babies. The most usual augments are robotic legs and/or arms. All soldiers have robotic augments of some kind, pilots have leg augments to help reduce the risk of blacking out.

## **SKELLZION'S HISTORY**

The Skellzion we know today was formed by the conquering of many nearby towns and kingdoms by the great king Skelly, The Anchor of Power, who lived from 198BC-113BC, although he died in 113BC his reign continued until 149AD as a dead king, his skeleton sits upon his throne in a secret room in his castle located 17km North of Kahlfin, his body still sits there today. Before Skelly rose to power and united Skellzion, it was just a small collection of Kingdoms on the coast of modern day Skellzion, near where Kahlfin is; these Kingdoms came together in 367BC when they were all threatened by the Sacratno from the North West, they named themselves The Retrogad.

Before the Retrograd was formed, there were 7 main kingdoms around the area of modern day Skellzion. Their names were Hojina, Kizegetar, Quiela, Etreciop, Andromedari, Xiyoz and Lykatrona.
The oldest of all these was Hojina, originating in the area around modern day Qualsirek in 798 BC. Shortly after this in 794 BC, Kizegetar formed around the area of modern day Kahlfin.

* Hojina - 798 BC
* Kizegetar - 794 BC
* Quiela - 675 BC
* Etreciop - 659 BC
* Andromedari - 624 BC
* Xiyoz - 412 BC
* Lykatrona - 413 BC

When the Kingdoms were all united under Skelly in 179 BC as Skellzion, they conquered all of the nearby enemy kingdoms and conquered much of what is modern day Skellzion. The city of Kahlfin was built to be the capitol city and from there, trade spread across the Skellzion Empire.

### **THE DECEMBER REVOLUTION**

In the freezing winter of December 1919 civil unrest was at an all time high. There was the Kyvlins Revolutionary Party, they believed that the working classes would, at some point, liberate themselves from the economic and political control of the ruling classes. Once they had achieved this, a genuine socialist society based on equality could be established. In their view, this process was bound to take place, sooner or later. The Kyvlin were formed and led by the Yuri Alexandranian Gagarin - known simply as Leble the Pebble. Ruthless and single-minded, Leble decided that the conditions in Skellzion in 1917 were ripe for revolution.

At the beginning of 1917, however, the Kyvlin were still a minority organisation within Skellzion. Most of their leaders, including Leble, were in exile in Swaovania and the chances of the Kyvlin ever attaining power in Skellzion seemed pretty remote.

## Physical description

#### The Strovins

After the January Revolution, the first Strovin appeared in Petrogradaclaceg. Soon, other Strovins had been elected, in Kahlfin and other cities. The Strovins were basically councils, elected by workers, soldiers and sailors.

They were usually chaotic, rowdy, and disorganised but they were elected - unlike the Provisional Government. Leble fastened on to this, and declared that the Strovins should actually rule Skellzion - "All Power to the Strovins!" became an extremely effective Kyvlin rallying cry. Of course, what Leble actually meant was that the Strovins should rule Skellzion, with the Kyvlin controlling them.

#### Economic Problems

Economic difficulties had played a major role in Nikola II's fall from power. The Provisional Government had very limited success in dealing with these problems. Prices went on rising, food was in short supply and the peasants' desire for control of more land was not met. Inevitably, the continuing economic crisis discredited the Provisional Government, and strengthened the appeal of the Kyvlin.

#### The War

The Skellzion people wanted the war to come to an end. The country was exhausted and the people had had enough. Incredibly, the Provisional Government could not see this. They persisted in trying to continue with the military campaigns. A final, unsuccessful offensive against the Ferocians was attempted in June 1917 with the remaining loyal troops. The collapse of the army's morale continued, with desertion being encouraged by the Kyvlin.

#### Kyvlin Policies

As Kyvlin leader, Leble the Pebble had very clear objectives for what he wanted to achieve. First of all, the Kyvlins had to gain control of the Petrogradaclaceg Strovins. Then they would seize power in the name of the Strovins. This process would be repeated in other cities. It was due to Leble's energy and drive that the Kyvlin agreed on this course of action.

The first step was to increase Kyvlin support within the Strovin. Leble developed Kyvlin policies in line with this aim in mind. The slogan "peace, bread and land" summarised Kyvlin policies at this time.

##### **Peace**

Leble could see that the Skellzion people wanted an end to the war. The Kyvlin were offering what they wanted.

##### **Bread**

Leble claimed that the Kyvlin could solve the food shortages - the Provisional Government had made them worse.

##### **Land**

This was a shrewd move by Leble. The Kyvlin were a party of the cities and the industrial areas and they had very little support among the peasants. However, with the peasants being the vast majority of the population, Leble could not risk them turning against the Kyvlin. By offering them land, Leble ensured that the peasants stayed neutral when the Kyvlin made their bid for power.

Leble was actively supported by Leona Yrosky. Yrosky had superb skills of organisation and improvisation. She created the Red Protectors, a Kyvlin militia formed from armed factory workers, soldiers and sailors. Yrosky took charge of the detailed planning of the actual Kyvlin takeover at the end of December, to make sure that all the vital areas of Petrogradaclaceg were effectively in Kyvlin hands.

#### Leble's Return

In April 1917, Leble returned to Skellzion, with the assistance of the Ferocie. He at once took control and direction over the Kyvlin and began to make preparations for seizing power.

##### The June offensive

This was the last gasp of the Skellzion Army in the war. Enough troops were scraped together for an offensive but, almost inevitably, the result was a disastrous failure. The morale of the army declined further and there were huge increases in the level of desertions. The soldiers became more receptive to Kyvlin propaganda and the loyalty of a number of units to the Provisional Government was now uncertain.

##### The July offensive

Following the failure of the offensive in June, the Kyvlin made an attempt to seize power in Petrogradaclaceg in July. Here, Leble made a serious misjudgement which could have led to disaster for the Kyvlin. Only small numbers of soldiers and sailors actively supported the Kyvlin and the uprising was suppressed by loyal troops. A number of Kyvlin leaders were arrested and Leble fled to Kazakovia.

##### The Kernilav Revolt

In August 1919, a Skellzion General, Zavr Kernilav, made an attempt to seize power for himself. His army advanced on Petrogradaclaceg, with the Provisional Government under the leadership of Olvdrani Keronasky, seemingly powerless to stop him. This gave an opportunity for the Kyvlin to take the lead in the saving Petrogradaclaceg from Kernilav.

The Red Protecters, under Yrosky's direction, organised the defence of the city. Kyvlin agents infiltrated Kernilav's troops and encouraged them to desert. The Kyvlin also organised strikes by railway workers which caused chaos to Kernilav's supplies and communications. Within a few days, Kernilav's attempt at seizing power was over.

##### Increased Support for the Kyvlin

An important result of the Kernilav Revolt was a big increase in support for the Kyvlin. Their popularity increased as a direct result of their actions in defeating Kernilav and saving Petrogradaclaceg from his troops. By September, the Kyvlin had gained control of the Petrogradaclaceg Strovin.

#### The Revolution

Leble was now convinced that the time was ripe for the Kyvlin to seize power in the name of the Strovin:

The Provisional Government had been seriously weakened by its inaction during the Kernilav Revolt and it had little control over the army.

The Kyvlin were now in control of the Petrogradaclaceg Strovin and in a much stronger position to realise their goal of bringing about the revolution they desired.

In December 1919, a Skellzion Congress of Strovin was due to meet in Petrogradaclaceg. By seizing power before then, the Kyvlin could claim to be acting in the name of the Strovin. Delay would be dangerous.

In January, the Constituent Assembly would be elected - the first real and official Skellzion Parliament. Once it met, it could challenge the authority of the Strovin - and the power of the Kyvlin. Also, Leble was genuinely worried about another attempt at a military takeover, this time by a general who was more intelligent and better organised than Kernilav had been.

#### The Seizure of Power

The actual takeover of Petrogradaclaceg was organised by Yrosky. On 24 December (a day before Christmas), units of the Red Protectors took control of the city. Key buildings, power stations, railway and tram stations, important bridges were in Kyvlin hands. A large warship that was sympathetic to the Kyvlin, the "Euphoria", steamed up the river Skeva and trained its guns on the Winter Palace, where the Provisional Government was located.

On the night of the 25th December, the Kyvlin stormed the Winter Palace and arrested the Provisional Government.

Leble now proclaimed a new government of Skellzion, by the Strovin. The Congress of Strovin met and endorsed the action of the Kyvlin. The Kyvlin Revolution was now a fact.

#### The Aftermath

The UKSS (United Kyvlin States of Skellzion) was formed shortly after this.

### **SPACE**

Skellzion has gone on many missions to space, some of the most notorius are:

* The Skovold IV was the first man made object to orbit the Merciam, it was launched on the 16/02/1947, it crashed back on Merciam on the 19/06/1947.
* The Sigratus VI mission in 1971 was the first manned mission to land on Roxus, 3 cosmonauts were sent on it, Teal Legguri, Jonis Ucela, and Sqzak Stalt. They placed a UKSS flag down and took back some rocks. It was a monumental occasion as it was the first successful manned mission to another planet.
* The Poleopis VII landed on the Green Moon in 1964, it was a manned mission with 5 people on it. They landed in a swamp, causing their lander to get stuck, they were unable to get off the planet. They were able to survive for 23 days by living off the local wildlife, 2 of them died from animal attacks, but due to the lack of oxygen on the moon, all of them eventually died of suffocation.
* Shuka was the first animal in space, Shuka was a Shiba Inu who was sent into space to orbit Merciam. It was launched on the 29/02/1948 and arrived back on Merciam on the 1/01/1948. Shuka arrived back on Merciam safely.
* Mushi Savatask was the first human in space, his mission was launched on the 11/10/1949 and arrived back on the 12/10/1949. He arrived home safely.
* On the 15/07/1954 the first manned mission to a new interplanetary body was launched, it was to the Grey Moon. 3 people went on the mission, Bodega Liovanchi, Sliqu Huyt and Jovi Kquinci. They landed on the Grey Moon on the 20/07/1954, they placed down a flag and collected samples. They got covered by the dust of the Moon which caused some problems with breathing inside the spacecraft and it interfered with the joints in their spacesuits. They arrived back on Merciam on the 24/07/1954.

## SKELLZIONS MILITARY

### Zeppelins

The USC has begun building massive Zeppelins, they will primarily be for military purposes but many are being made to be used for civilian transport between cities and countries. They will use both Helium and Hydrogen to help float and will have large propeller blades to help change direction and to increase speed; they would have segmented balloons, so if one section is damaged it would still be able to float. They have anti-missle guns to stop incoming missiles.

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### Power Armour

Power Armour has been developed to help protect soldiers in the field, it will hopefully replace tanks in some capacity as it is able to fit into smaller places. It is deployed with Skellzion's elite troopers.
It has large batteries in the backpack, and it also has kinetic motors to charge the batteries.

It has a battery life of about 7 hours but they can be plugged into vehicles to charge, they charge rapidly and can usually get full charge in about an hour.
Parts of the armour that need to be flexible is made out of kevlar and the harder sections are made out of a mix of aluminium and steel.
They cost about 126,000ßV per suit, they take about 2 weeks to build but many can be produced at a time.

### GOAB

The GOAB (Giant Ordnance Air Blast bomb) is a thermobaric device which yields the equivalent of 46 tons of TNT using about seven tons of a new type of high explosive. Because of this, the bomb's blast and pressure wave have a similar effect to a small tactical nuclear weapon, although on a smaller scale. The bomb works by detonating in mid-air. Most damage is inflicted by a supersonic shockwave and extremely high temperatures. Thermobaric weapons differ from conventional explosive weapons in that they generate a longer, more sustained blast wave with greater temperatures. In doing so, they produce more damage over a larger area than a conventional weapon of similar mass. Unlike nuclear weaponry known for its radioactive fallout, use of the weapon does not damage or pollute the environment beyond the blast radius.
These devices will be deployed by the SGU-07 Bombers, SLB-9 Stealth Bombers and the new Zeppelins. They may also be put on rockets and launched.

Robert Sluan, an engineer who worked on the design, told the KNN it was likely that GOAB indeed represented the world's biggest non-nuclear bomb. "You can argue about the numbers and how you scale this but we have a long and proven history of developing weapons in the thermobaric class", he says.

#### Laser Systems

Skellzion has been building multiple laser defense and attack systems to shoot missiles out of the sky. They have been used to shoot down missiles shot from the UMSR which were headed towards TDI. Currently, Skellzion has 23types of laser bearing vehicles: the Noeing ULA-1 prototype plane, the Ruksi LWS-1 Tank, and the Korba Geep LWS-1 Automobile. Skellzion has also designed a LWS that can be put on ships.

### Enhancement of the human body

All soldiers have robotic augments of some kind, pilots have leg augments to help reduce the risk of blacking out. Genetic enhancements include strength enhancements, stamina enhancements and reflex enhancements.

### Vehicles

Vehicle type (name type): Tralvolack Battle Tank
Model (letter number string): AR50x - Armoured Class
Armament (weapons on it): 7.62x54mm belt feed cannon
Materials: Mainly Modern-tech alloys, the most notable of these is Titanium Steel
Modularity (How easy is it to swap out parts for different things): Not as easy as it’s unarmoured counterpart, as the insides are also thickened armour. But, it can be done at an expense of £300,000.
Effective weapon range (some numbers): 2.3KM
Cost: £7,000,000 (£7 million)
Size: 25m(length)x7m(width)x4m(height)
Description (Lore): First being made in the early 2000’s by the Skellzion Armed Forces, they were deployed quickly into the Ferocie Rebellion to provide extra fire power, they work very well in snow and can withstand very low temperatures without any electrical problems. Usually a crew of 4 people will be aboard one of these tanks. They have small sleeping quarters and a kitchen in so they can be used for long campaigns and missions very successfully.

Vehicle type (name type): Paladishivoc Bonbardment Tank
Model (letter number string): TY46
Armament (weapons on it): Balzivo Artillery, fires a wide range of Skellzion shells
Materials: Mainly Modern-tech alloys, the most notable of these is Titanium Steel
Modularity (How easy is it to swap out parts for different things): Easy
Effective weapon range (some numbers): 17.6KM
Cost: £8,250,000 (£8.25 million)
Size: 27m(length)x10m(width)x6m(height)

Vehicle type (name type): Jet Set Redouva
Model (letter number string): T.A.R 57
Armament (weapons on it): 4x machine guns, 2x rocket launchers
Modularity (How easy is it to swap out parts for different things): Medium Difficulty
Effective weapon range : 1km
Cost: £40,000,000 (50million)

Vehicle type (name type): Bomber
Model (letter number string): SGU-07
Armament (weapons on it): 2x machine guns, bombing capability
Modularity (How easy is it to swap out parts for different things): Difficult
Effective weapon range (some numbers): 1km

Cost: £60,000,000 (100million) Vehicle type (name type): Stealth BomberModel (letter number string): SLB-9
Armament (weapons on it): 1x EMP cannons, 2x machine guns, bombing capabilities
Modularity (How easy is it to swap out parts for different things): Easy
Effective weapon range (some numbers): 2.5km
Cost: £1500,000,000 (150 million)

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Vehicle Type: Submarine
Model: CUT-17
Armament: 3x Torpedo launchers, 2x missile launching bay.
Effective Weapon Range: Torpedos-speeds of up to 200 knots (~230 mph, 370 kph)
Cost: $2.4 billion

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Vehicle Type: Nuclear Submarine
Model: YP-19
Armament: 3x missile launching bay.
Cost: $2.4 billion

### Guns

Firearm type: Trekgalve Sniper Rifle
Model: T-3W
Materials: Mainly High-tech alloys, the most notable of these is Hasicle Aluminium
Ammunition:
Batteries: J-Class batteries
Modularity: High
Effective range: 4km
Cost: £80,000 per 100

Description: First created by Skellzion scientists in 2014. They have been deployed in the Uranium War, the New Bacedon-Skellzion War, and the Swaovania-Skellzion War.
They work extremely well at long range and when equipped with the new Skellzion Power Armour they can be attached onto the lower arm piece which can help with providing extra stability and minimizing recoil.===

Firearm type: Harfrad Pistol
Model: R-5M
Firing style: Conventional
Materials: Mainly Med-tech alloys, the most notable of these is Grasel Steel
Ammunition: .45 Harfrad rounds and their variants
Modularity: Low
Effective range: 50m
Cost: £10,000 per 100 (100 per)

Description: This pistol is a favorite among many civilian gun owners. The Harfrad R-5M is a solid chunk of metal that will outlive your great grandchildren, and probably survive a nuclear apocalypse.

Firearm type: Slakazak Assault Rifle
Model: B-7Y
Materials: Mainly High-tech alloys, the most notable of these is Dural Tungsten
Batteries: M-Class batteries
Modularity: Moderate
Effective range: 250m
Cost: £50,000 per 100