Suren Confederacy

Dowlat-e Aliyye-ye Suren
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Motto: Marā dād farmūd-o khod dāvar ast
Anthem: Ey Eura
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Capital	Surenshahr
Largest city	Bandar-é Zinjibar
Official language(s)	Babkhi
Official religion(s)	Zurvanism
Demonym	Suren
- Adjective	Surenid
Government	Tribal confederation
- Surenšāh	Dāryuš of the Suren
- Grand Vizier	Bānū Aspadanadoḵt,
- Legislature	Majles-e Suren
Establishment	TBC
Area	2,412,144 km sq
Population	7,620,348 subjects
Currency	Tomān
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Abbreviation	SUR

Geography

The Zjandarian steppe has an extreme continental climate; most of the country is open plain, with enough rain in the north, from the sub-tropical Norashti coast, for extensive wheat farming, but turning to grasslands and then desert further south. The large-scale irrigation networks built over the span of centuries swiftly fell into ruins following the Babkhan Holocaust of 1598, and irradiated dead zones, together with stretches of glassed desert, still mark the destruction of the old Babkhan kingdom. Tentative efforts at a revival of agriculture have focused upon boring down into the deep continental aquifers to draw up the life-giving waters for new experimental cotton plantations, however this in turn has led to saline soil problems that have rapidly become evident.

The desert winds of the inner Euran hellscape continue to whip up and deposit clouds of radioactive ash which can blanket vast swathes of the country, with deleterious effects on farming and human habitation, necessitating the development of shelters and survival strategies for both.

Salt deposits, where they are clear of contamination, are in and of themselves vital for the prospective revival of the society. The largest concentrations of these, along with such hydrocarbon deposits as have thus far been identified, are to be found in the lands of the Suren Ostan, the south-western limb of the confederacy. Though much of the Suren Ostan is flat desert and semi-desert, the high mountains of the north-west are a major source for the rivers which flow in a south easterly direction towards Lake Erik and the Androphagi megariver. Irrigation networks repaired here yield cotton and the mulberry trees vital for harvesting silkworm while the poor mountain and desert pasturage. Copper, gold, iron, chromium, and other mineral deposits located in the Durranian highland regions hint at the possibility of future prosperity if they can be secured against Constancian competitors.

Government & politics

The right of the Surenšāh to exercise sovereignty over the confederacy rests a claim to have been in receipt of the immutable blessings of Zurvan, and the sublime grace of the highest divinity thereby, on account of the three meritorious deeds claimed by his lineage:

1. The rescue of the Light of the Kapavs, the sacred flame housed in Kamalshahr, by a humble Sarvan (captain) of the Yemin Zoka Gendarmes, founder of the Suren line, before the fall of that city into ruin and the degradation of foreign occupation;
2. The resistance led by the House of Suren against Constancia during the Second Euran War;
3. The gathering of the scattered confederates, laid low by that conflict, and their restoration of the true Euran and Zurvanite state.

Executive

What may be remarked upon is that the cooperation of the Surenšāh and the Grand Vizier is mirrored in that of the partnership between husband and wife, in the union of Dāryuš and the Bānū Aspadanadoḵt. The alliance of the Suren and the Aspadana is the bedrock of the confederacy and thus it is only natural that the state is personified by the monopolisation of executive power on the part of the sovereign and she who shares the marital bed, as a symbol of the unity of purpose combining the two great factions of the confederacy.

Where defence and foreign affairs are concerned the Surenshah has the final say in the policies of the confederacy. The Surenshah, by virtue of this supreme authority, can appoint or dismiss the commanders of the popular defence forces, as well as appoint the major-generals who have responsibility for the defence of individual provinces. The Surenshah may also determine whether the status of war or peace exists with any foreign power, and also dismiss any sitting Majlis that he deems to be contrary to his liking.

The Grand Vizier meanwhile maintains a civil secretariat, linking the provinces to the central government by the appointment of governors responsible for supporting the locally acclaimed and centrally recognised satraps. The Grand Vizier selects and manages the Cabinet, although ultimate control rests with the Surenshah. The Grand Vizier is chosen by the Surenshah every four years. The remainder of the cabinet comprises of 25 eminent notables, selected for their piety and venerable years.

Legislature

The 300 strong Majlis approves laws and can examine or investigate all affairs of the country. The Majlis is dominated by the Surenshah, chosen from the House of Suren with tenure for life, and acclaimed by the Satraps of the confederacy's provinces. Aside from the Surenshah the most preeminent individual is the Speaker, who presides over the workings of the Majlis, confirming the validity of its votes and ensuring that receive its summons adhere and submit to its authority.

The first Majlis sat from 1687 to 1690 whereupon the Surenšāh declared himself dissatisfied with the conduct of the body - advising the delegates of this as he oversaw their crucifixion. The laws passed by the Majlis were declared void and its records burnt.

There was therefore much trepidation in the land when the summons went out for a fresh Majlis to convene.

Seventy-six members of the Majlis were nominated for the new session by their satraps, chosen from amongst the good families of their provinces, subject to the review and veto of the Surenshah. Of the remainder, half were to be nominated by the Popular Levy while the remainder were chosen from amongst the herbads and mobads of the Zurvanite Orthodox religion.

They hold office for four years. Political parties are expressly forbidden but inevitably some factions do form within the Majlis.

Administrative divisions

Shahrestan	Shahrbān	Farmândâr	Sartip	Capital	Area	Population	Bakhsh
Aspadana	Shahbanu-uz-Spādānām	Ulugh Beg	Mihrab Khan	Arg-é Spahān		939,043	9
Kapavia	Sardar Akbar Mir	Yaqub Beg	Durmish Khan	Kara		1,776,415	18
Norasht	Sardar Aʻzam Mir	Tughai Beg	Fereydun Khan	Bandar-é Zinjibar		1,270,420	13
Suren	Mirza Rustaham Sūrēn	Nur Beg	Zahedi Khan	Surenshahr		1,530,696	15
Trucial Isles (Chamrush)	Trucial Chiefs	Sohrab Beg	Bektash Khan	n/a		343,125	3
Zjand Basseri	Sardar Káẓim Mir	Yulqoli Beg	Paykar Khan	Sadd-é Valiasr		1,760,649	18

Armed forces

Emblem of the Popular Levy, also used as an aircraft identification roundel for the Suren.

Each year the Suren Confederacy mandates the recruitment of one percent of the working-age population into the so-called Popular Levy (Niru-ye Sāzmān-e Basij-e Suren) for a four year mobilisation period, representing a total force available under arms of approximately 216,416 men. Of the established strength of the Popular Levy therefore an eighth of the force will be in cantonments undergoing their basic training for six months, while a further eighth of the force will be out on the frontiers learning fieldcraft and patrolling for a further six months. At the completion of their training year the levies would be assigned to one of the fifteen Tips (Brigades) of the State Gendarmerie (Žāndārmirī-ye Dowlati) for two years of service as mounted-light infantry and auxiliary policemen, with troops in their third year of service being responsible for the further training and discipline of new inductees into the regiments of the tip. After two years in the Gendarmerie, the levies finish their period of mobilisation by being transferred to one of the depot regiments tasked with logistics or works duties in the run up to their demobilisation period.

All individuals who complete their initial mobilisation period with the Popular Levy are permitted to return to civilian, being permitted to keep their service rifle, a tent, a silver tea set gifted by the state, four camels from the herds of the paramount chiefs of their home province, and any captives they took while on active service. In spite of being permitted to return to civilian life these levies are retained by the government on the Active Reserve until their forty-fifth birthday whereupon they are transferred to the Inactive Reserve in which they would remain until their sixty-fifth birthday. The distinction between active and inactive reserves being in their assignment and the conditions under which they would be called up. While members of the active reserve might be made subject to a patriotic service mobilisation order at any time, subject to a decree by the Shahrbān of their home province in peace time, and typically be assigned to a mobile fighting formation, the inactive reserve would only be called upon by the central government in time of war with a foreign power and even then typically be only be assigned to a static infantry formation or to the depot regiments tasked with combat support services. To prepare for future war, the Popular Levies are frequently indoctrinated about the spiritual benefits of martyrdom.

One interesting aspect with the Surenids, first attested during the Second Euran War, was their disinclination to hold captives as prisoners of war for an extended period of time. Excepting those sent back for further interrogation by the gendarmes, those branded for the attention of the judicial authorities, or those summarily executed at the discretion of the commander of the local forces, captives taken by the Surenid forces would be released and sent back towards their own lines at the earliest opportunity. The macabre detail to note however is that those released in this manner would first be subjected to the amputation of their right hand and left foot. The bloody stumps resulting from these operations being cauterised by the heated blade of a knife, followed by the application of a coat of tar mixed with sand. Those wishing to avoid being released from captivity in this fashion were obliged to accept the Surenshah's salt and enter into his service as kuls under a Life-Service Bond.

Long beset by equipment shortages, the Suren were almost pathetically grateful when in 1690 AN the agents of the State Gendarmerie were able to negotiate the seizure of the Krasnocorian arsenal formerly held in Port Ulje in return for offering the garrison there, marooned for five years since the collapse of their home country, generous cash payments, humanitarian relief supplies, and the opportunity to resettle in Surenid territory.

At the same time more concerted efforts were made to identify, catalogue and salvage repairable pieces of equipment left over from the Euran Wars.

Name	Origin	Type	Quantity	Image	Notes
Tanks
Pakao	Krasnocoria	Main battle tank	4		Recovered from Port Ulje 1690 AN
Pero	Krasnocoria	Light tank	1		Recovered from Port Ulje 1690 AN
Armoured fighting vehicles
Vuk	Krasnocoria	Armoured Fighting Vehicle	2		Recovered from Port Ulje 1690 AN
Armoured personnel carriers
S1	Krasnocoria	Armored Personnel Carrier	3		Recovered from Port Ulje 1690 AN
Armoured recovery vehicles
SMFP 3000	Krasnocoria	Armoured Recovery Vehicle	4		Recovered from Port Ulje 1690 AN
Field guns
80mm field gun	Shireroth	Field gun	2		Recovered from Port Ulje 1690 AN
Trucks
SMFP 1000	Krasnocoria	Off-road vehicle	9		Recovered from Port Ulje 1690 AN
SMFP 2000	Krasnocoria	Tank transporter	7		Recovered from Port Ulje 1690 AN

Name	Origin	Type	Quantity	Image	Notes
Handguns
Yurish KV-1	Krasnocoria	Pistol	Classified		Recovered from Port Ulje 1690 AN Standard service pistol.
Yurish KV-2	Krasnocoria	Pistol	Classified		Recovered from Port Ulje 1690 AN Standard service pistol.
Yurish KV-3	Krasnocoria	Pistol	Classified		Recovered from Port Ulje 1690 AN Used by special forces.
Rifles
Yurish KA	Krasnocoria	Assault rifle	Classified		Recovered from Port Ulje 1690 AN Standard service rifle.
Yurish KAS	Krasnocoria	Assault rifle	Classified		Recovered from Port Ulje 1690 AN Used by special forces.

The Naval Forces of the Popular Levy (Niru-ye Daryâyi-e Sāzmān-e Basij-e Suren) was established on 05.II.1688 AN with the formation of a brigade level Naval Command Unit, based at the port of Kara, and the procurement of thirteen surplus warships (four frigates and nine corvettes) from Sanama. Future expansion plans will revolve around similar procurements and the domestic production of auxiliary vessels and patrol craft. The doctrine of the naval forces focuses upon the defence of immediate coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the Confederacy through regular patrolling, the charting of the coastline and off-shore waters, and the preparation of a layered asymmetrical defence. The Naval Basic Training Centre was established at Kara, subordinate to the Naval Command Unit on 10.II.1688 while a Maritime Surveillance Centre was established at Bandar-e Zinjibar on 13.II.1688 to collate reports of shipping movements on the Gulf of Zinjibar received from the State Gendarmerie.

Type	In service	Class
Submarine warfare units (0)
Littoral U-boat	0	TBC
Surface warfare units (13)
Frigate	4	Shah-class frigate (De Drie Hertogdommen-class)
Corvette	7 2	Mirza-class (Elwynn-class) Khan-class (Klimatariá-class)
Patrol Craft Fast	0	TBC
Patrol Boat	0	TBC
Fast Attack Craft	0	TBC

Type	In service	Class
Amphibious warfare units (0)
Landing Ship Medium	0	TBC
Landing Ship Tank	0	TBC
Landing Ship Logistics	0	TBC
Landing Craft Tank	0	TBC
Landing Craft Air Cushion	0	TBC
Landing Craft Utility	0	TBC
Logistics units (0)
Ammunition carrier	0	TBC
Auxiliary floating drydock	0	TBC
Miscellaneous auxiliary ship	0	TBC
Cargo hauler	0	TBC
Fleet Replenishment Oiler	0	TBC
Water tanker	0	TBC
Training craft	0	TBC

The Suren Hydrographic Service (SHS) was previously established on 19.I.1688 with the dispatch of a First Lieutenant (Setvan Yekom) of the Gendarmerie to the Trucial Islands of Chamrush with orders engage local labour to raise a lighthouse on the southern promontory of the main island within two years. The garrison commander of the island, Bektash Khan, was instructed by a firman of the Surenshah to provide a squadron of levy-infantry to support the SHS through overseeing the labour corvée for the building of the lighthouse and to assist in the collection of financial contributions from the emirs of the islands.

The Aerospace Forces of the Popular Levy (Niru-ye Havâfazây-e Sāzmān-e Basij-e Sureni), established on 08.X.1688, faced the invidious task of developing a tradition of aviation, and the logistical and technological capacity to support it from scratch. The Surenid rebels, then a part of the Azad Eura coalition - which would become the basis of the present confederacy, had passed through the Second Euran War without aircraft. The odd assortment of light aircraft and cargo planes assembled by the Suren under the guise of a civil aviation company (Havâpeymâye Shahrokh) having fallen into the hands of the Raspurids at the onset of the conflict between Azad Eura and Constancia. The doubtful status of relations between the Surenid and Constancia has played its part in delaying or inhibiting the operational aircraft and machine tools into the Confederacy after its formation, although a team of specialist advisors from Brightworks Mistra did make representations to the authorities in Surenshahr during the southern hemisphere winter of 1687.

The limitations of the Surenid industrial base, built around light manufacturing and the repurposing of recovered artefacts dating back to the Babkhan era, hindered the development of an indigenous aviation industry. In spite of this the Suren Central Manufacturing Organisation was able to perfect the design of the Type 1 Aero Engine, a reciprocating internal combustion engine with pistons in a radial configuration. This engine, produced on assembly lines in Surenshahr, was installed on two light aircraft types - the F-1 Homā, a metal tube frame and canvas biplane, and the F-2 Simurgh, a high-winged stressed metal monoplane with fixed landing gear - both produced by Suren Aviation Industries that formed the mainstay of the Aerospace Forces as it developed its initial cadre of pilots.

Of an entirely different order of magnitude to the light aircraft produced indigenously, both in terms of size and technological sophistication, was the vast Veliki 1 Transporter obtained from the defecting garrison of Port Ulje in 1690 AN. Presently parked on the runway at Kara Airfield, the only one in Surenid territory of sufficient length for the Veliki to have landed upon, the transporter and its internal workings is an object of study and curiosity for the country's aspiring aviation engineers.

History

In 1689, alarmed by the 11 Khordad 1688 in Zeed, a sprawling chaotic domain in southern Eura, and the arrival of revolutionary forces in the Ḡur Khanate on its southern border, the Suren Confederacy mobilised four brigades of the Popular Levy and dispatched them towards the south. At the same time, noting the involvement of cadres of the N&H with the revolutionary violence directed at a brother monarch, the erstwhile and quite possibly late Tzjar of Zeed, and concerned at the implications of the strong associations between senior figures of the N&H and the Honourable Company, the Suren ordered the expulsion of all ESB employees from the Confederacy whilst introducing stringent new border checks along the Pan-Euran Highway.

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Name	Origin	Type	Quantity	Image	Notes
Light aircraft
Transport aircraft
Veliki 1 Transporter	Krasnocoria	Transport airplane	1		Recovered from Port Ulje 1690 AN