SALISFORD – A Country Study

SALISFORD

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The Economy

Energy

Oil

CRI, a Salisfordian company, ranks as one of the largest oil producers in the world, only surpassed/matched by PETROCRE in Creeperopolis, (OSTLANDET COMPANY/NATION) and (ECROSIAN COMPANY/NATION). Although Salisford only has moderate oil reserves within its own territory, CRI has, through clever business negotiation and mutually beneficial agreements, a large number of drilling operations throughout the Romanyan and Andaluzian Seas, as well as a few in the major oil fields of the Almanople Ocean. Although CRI is technically an independent company, the Salisfordian government owns a 1/3rd portion of the company through shares and provides generous subsidies and political leeway for CRI.

Transportation

Savotta Metro.

Rail line leading to Alessandria.

Roads

Road passenger and freight transport expanded rapidly during the Neri years as private ownership of automobiles increased considerably along with the quality and extent of roadways. The Neri administration championed the increase of quality-of-life for the average citizen, and invested massively in expansion of infrastructure throughout Salisford, roadways included. These policies were later continued by the Mattera and Luzzi administrations.

Railroads

Railroads have been one of the most important means of transportation in Salisford since their introduction in the 19th century. Successive Salisfordian monarchs invested heavily into the building and expansion of railways, and, because of this, railways now form the arteries which allow the functioning of the industrial heartlands of Salisford. Ferrovia Nazionale Salfortana (FNS, Salisfordian National Rail), is a state majority owned company responsible for the operation and maintenance of Salisford's most important railways.

Water Transportation

Historically, maritime transportation has always played a major role in the Salisfordian economy dating back to its original settlement by sea-bound Iberics. Maritime traffic provides crucial connections to foreign markets, and allows the transport of shipments too large to be sent via rail. The Salisfordian maritime industry is mature and developed, and its merchant fleet is made up mainly of bulk carriers, oil or petroleum tankers, vehicle/cargo carriers, and refrigerated carriers.

Salisford's major sea ports are Alessandria, Savotta, and San Paolo.

Air Transportation

Air transportation makes up only a small percentage of total Salisfordian passenger and freight traffic, far overshadowed by land and maritime traffic. Despite this, most major Salisfordian cities do maintain airports capable of handling commercial traffic, and the state-supported flag carrier AeroSalforto provides service to and from major destinations.

Major Salisfordian air destinations are Alessandria, San Paolo, San Tiberio (seasonal), Savotta, and Serino.

Pipelines

Pipelines play a crucial role in Salisford's economy, both in distributing fuel to domestic consumers and in supply exports to Ecros, Sur, and CODECO partners. Salisford's complex network connects production regions with virtually all centers of population and industry. Pipelines are especially important because of the long distances between CRI's oil and gas fields, industrial centers, and Salisford's trading partners to the north and south. Most important is the Bicada Pipeline which connects Salisfordian refineries to Ecrosian gas fields and consumers.

Government and Politics

Interest Groups

SISC & SISM

Main articles: SISC and SISM

The Armed Forces

Defense Industry

Salisford's arms industry is mature and well-developed. Due to its importance to national security, the government takes an active role in the guidance and support of its defense industry. While the government does pursue a policy of autarky in the field of national defense, it does allow both the import of needed equipment (commonly purchased from other CODECO members) and the export of any excess.

MAJOR MANUFACTURERS:

• Elaboratori Generale: computer systems
• Elettrico Nazionale: Jet engines, electronic systems, night-vision and thermal imaging equipment
• Berti S.p.A.: Radio equipment, RADAR, ESM
• Grumano Aerospace: Aircraft
• Aermachina: Aircraft
• Sisco S.p.A.: Heavy industrial equipment
• Alessandria Naval Arsenal: Ships
• Dimizia Shipbuilding: Ships
• Beretta: Small arms
• Serino Locomotive Works: Tanks, armored vehicles
• Torino Tractor Factory: Tanks, armored vehicles, heavy equipment
• San Giuseppe Railcar Factory: Tanks, armored vehicles, heavy equipment
• Brolo Heavy Machine Tool Works: Tanks, armored vehicles, heavy equipment
• San Paolo Arms Plant: Small arms, artillery, guns, explosives
• Spada S.p.A.: Light vehicles, trucks, cars

Internal Security

Criminal Justice System

Squadristi

Officially, the Squadristi are not considered members of the Salisfordian government. Instead, they are all card-carrying members of the FDLC. Made up of politically-reliable volunteers, the Squadristi are organized into paramilitary units and given military equipment and training. They serve as the paramilitary enforcement arm of the FDLC, and are meant to be beholden to the will of the party. Despite this, the Squadristi often form their own distinct political force in the party, often supporting either hardliner positions. Some units of Squadristi have been given law enforcement training and are assigned to uncover party traitors and dissidents.

The Teodoro Mattera Guard Regiment is a unit of Squadristi tasked with the protection of government and, more importantly, party buildings and personnel. The members of this regiment are drawn from the regular army, who are selected on the on attributes of political reliability and personal talent. The regiment is composed of six mechanized rifle battalions, one artillery battalion, and one training battalion. Its equipment includes armored personnel carriers, mortars, antitank equipment, antiaircraft equipment, and helicopters. In times of war, the regiment can be mobilized for frontline duty. Doctrinally, the regiment would be best used as a shock force of infantry, or for close quarters battle in urban areas.

The Squadristi are organized on a Regional-level, with each Region being assigned its own unit, or "legion", which is led by a Tribune. Each legion recruits from its own specific region.

See also

• Salisford