Talk:A World of War (Map Game)/@comment-26247925-20161222164148

Republic of South Africa
 * Government and Politics
 * Government: The Republic of South Africa is a representative democracy with three-tier system of government and an independent judiciary, operating in a parliamentary system. Legislative authority is held by the Parliament of South Africa. Executive authority is vested in the President of South Africa who is head of state and head of government, and his Cabinet. The President is elected by the Parliament to serve a fixed term.
 * Politics: Over the years, Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma (President of South Africa) has been involved in numerous allegations. This year, a new round of rape and corruption allegations have come to fruition, which is pushing the population toward a third party. They are extremely angry at the government. Helen Zille, leader of the Democratic Alliance, has called for an early re-election.
 * Research:
 * HIV Vaccine: HIV/AIDS was first characterised in 1983. By the early 2010s, the virus had killed over 35 million people globally and another 34 million were living with the infection. Although a cure remained elusive, antiretroviral treatments were able to slow the progression of the disease and provide sufferers with a near-normal life expectancy. However, while antiretroviral treatments reduced the risk of death, these medications were expensive and often associated with side effects. In 2012, a vaccine known as SAV001 – which had previous success in animal subjects – began Phase 1 human clinical trials in Canada. This randomised, observer-blinded, placebo-controlled study used a ground-breaking technique involving a genetically modified, killed whole-virus vaccine. Prior to this, other experimental vaccines had either used subunits of the virus, or relied on genetically modified non-HIV viruses to carry an HIV-like genetic sequence. SAV001 was administered to infected men and women aged 18 to 50. Results from the trials showed that patients experienced no adverse effects – no local reactions from the injections, or any signs, symptoms, or reactions to any potential toxicities – while significantly boosting immunity. With proven safety and tolerability in humans, the experimental vaccine progressed to Phase II and Phase III trials, with similar success. By 2017, it is becoming commercially available.
 * Military: South Africa starts conscripting more people, making conscription compulsory, and moving up the power index to 42nd place.
 * Manpower: Going beyond military equipment totals and perceived fighting strength is the actual manpower that drives a given military. Wars of attrition favor those with more.
 * Total Population: 57,300,000
 * Available Manpower: 26,000,000
 * Fit for Service: 12,100,000
 * Reaching Military Age Annually: 965,000
 * Active Frontline Personnel: 200,000
 * Active Reserve Personnel: 50,000
 * Land Systems: Tank value includes Main Battle Tanks, light tanks and tank destroyers, either wheeled or tracked. AFV value includes Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) and Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs).
 * Tanks: 200
 * Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFVs): 2300
 * Self-Propelled Guns (SPGs): 53
 * Towed-Artillery: 107
 * Multiple-Launch Rocket Systems (MLRSs): 63
 * Air Power: Includes both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft from all branches of service.
 * Total Aircraft: 233
 * Fighters/Interceptors: 20
 * Fixed-Wing Attack Aircraft: 20
 * Transport Aircraft: 121
 * Trainer Aircraft: 70
 * Helicopters: 104
 * Attack Helicopters: 14
 * Naval Power: Aircraft Carrier value includes dedicated "helicopter carrier" vessels. Total naval strength includes all known auxiliaries as well.
 * Total Naval Strength: 35
 * Aircraft Carriers: 0
 * Frigates: 5
 * Destroyers: 0
 * Corvettes: 0
 * Submarines: 4
 * Coastal Defence Craft: 30
 * Mine Warfare: 5
 * Conflict: As Jacob Zuma becomes overwhelmed by the press about his rape and corruption allegations, the deputy President, Cyril Ramaphosa, takes temporary control. He orders that Lesotho and Swaziland are "reclaimed" for the nation.
 * South African - Basotho War | February - May | 20,000 troops: In January, deputy President Ramaphosa sends an ultimatum to Lesotho, demanding that they give up all their land to the Republic of South Africa and dissolve their government. After no response, on February 3rd, the Republic of South Africa declares war on the Kingdom of Lesotho.
 * February: Troops cross the Basotho border, as major cities are taken, apart from Maseru and Mafeteng, which are surrounded.
 * March: Maseru and Mafeteng are taken, along with other smaller towns. The Basotho government refuses to surrender.
 * April: Nothing happens.
 * May: By this time, the Basotho government must have surrendered.
 * Treaty of Port Elizabeth
 * I. The Kingdom of Lesotho must abolish its monarchy and government.
 * II. The Kingdom of Lesotho must cede all owned lands to the Republic of South Africa.
 * Signed, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa (Republic of South Africa) and Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili (Kingdom of Lesotho).
 * South African - Swazi War | April - June | 20,000 troops: With the success of the South African - Basotho war, President Ramaphosa sends an ultimatum to Swaziland in March, demanding that they give up all their land to the Republic of South Africa and dissolve their government. After no response, on April 2nd, the Republic of South Africa declares war on the Kingdom of Swaziland.
 * April: Major cities, excluding Mbabane and Nhlangano, are taken.
 * May: Mbabane and Nhlangano, along with most of Swaziland, are taken.
 * June: Swaziland is presumed to have surrendered by now.
 * Treaty of Durban
 * I. The Kingdom of Swaziland must abolish its monarchy and government.
 * II. The Kingdom of Swaziland must cede all owned lands to the Republic of South Africa.
 * Signed, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa (Republic of South Africa) and King Mswati III (Kingdom of Swaziland).
 * Economy: South African growth continues to be dragged down by high political uncertainty, still weak global demand and a lack of much-needed structural reforms. GDP has barely expanded on a sequential basis. The dismal growth was fueled by an improvement across the board in domestic demand, while the external sector disappointed, with a double-digit contraction in exports leading to the largest deduction from growth in over a year. The country remains under high scrutiny and risks a rating review if economic conditions do not improve. The numerous corruption scandals involving President Jacob Zuma have widely divided the ruling ANC party and calls for his resignation have heightened lately. The political infighting is undermining the investment environment, negatively affecting the rand and thereby constraining GDP growth.
 * Gross Domestic Product (GDP): $300,000,000,000 USD
 * Gross Domestic Product per capita (GDP per capita): $5236 USD
 * Unemployment Rate: 26.5%
 * Public Debt: 55% of GDP
 * Exports: $78,800,000,000 USD
 * Imports: $85,500,000,000 USD
 * Diplomacy: We seek good relations with every nation, excluding the United Kingdom and close neighbours, and especially members of the Shanghai Pact.