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Gerrha

 * The Coast-Settlers:
 * Gerrha was a nation established in about 2500BC, an offshoot of the Adnanites. The Nomad Adnanites didn't stay in a single position for the long term, however, the Gerrhan offshoot instead settled on the coast, and started establishing fishing as a large portion of their economy and culture, differing from their nomad predecessors. Over the next 50 generations this culture difference became more defined as the Gerrhans built more cities and went under a more centralised government, finally leaving the tribal leadership of the past to a Merchant Republic, under their first leader, Gerrhana Bani Khor, hence the nation being Gerrha.
 * Government: 
 * Government type: A Trade pivotted Republic, where leaders stay in office for life, until resigned, or until voted out of the leadership by a parliament of sorts. This parliament, the Gerrhan Council, is made up of the most important noble families and merchants. The Leader is voted into office by the people.
 * Infrastructure Development: Roads between Al Khor and Al Wakra built, so trade can flow faster between the two cities. Development of a larger port at Al Khor to facilitate trade. Development of Port at Kalba and Ibri, with investment from Muscat, developing larger boat building facilities, and a larger capacity port.
 * Adnanite Mercenaries: The Adnanites are nomads, skilled at Hit and Run warfare. Our nation, using funds from the trading, employs a large number of Adnanite Mercenaries to raid the town and villages throughout Arashena. We demand 50% of all loot, but allow them to keep the other 50%. A smaller amount of Adnanite Cavalry is hired into our main army.
 * Naval Expansion: Our Navy is quite powerful, since we are a merchant republic. However, in the case of a naval siege, our ships might not be as strong as the siege towers of the age, the archers of castle walls are too much of an issue. The Polybolos, built about 500 years ago, being a norm in siege warfare at this point, are added to ships, to make specifically Polybolos ships. These ships have 5 polybolos facing towards the port side, making them capable of firing repeatedly. This had the capablity of reducing enemy defenders drastically. However, since there was a requirement for constant repair, only 2 were used at each time, with the broken ones repaired by engineers on board. The addition of better marine tactics were also useful. One such tactic is the convoy line tactic, where many small ships  surround a line of transport ships, with 2 small ships breaking off to chase away enemy ships as soon as they approached. These small ships are really fast, and carry the warriors to board the ships, with more ships being added to the attack if needed. Larger transport ships are possible in the Persian Gulf, thanks to the shallower sea, allowing us to build more transport ships, some that can transport up to 1,000 men at once, with about 1,400 rowers, the septireme.
 * The Adnanite Fronteir: The Adnanites are great cavalry men, and have lived a nomadic livestyle for years. In the tribes, wealth determines power. We build a trade outpost in Adnanite land, with the permission of the local nomadic tribe, and buy Adnanite produce for gold, thus giving us a stronger bargaining power in the surrounding region. If this goes well, we build up the outpost to be larger, and start selling the Adnanites things too, thus gaining significance in the area.
 * Economy: Mainly based around trading in goods from India and selling it to the west. A significant portion of out economy is also based on fishing, which contributes in large part to the diet. All the land that can be used for agriculture is used for agriculture. The majority of the nation is in rural areas, therefore grazing animals also plays a part in the economy.
 * Capital: Al Khor
 * Ethnicities:
 * Population: 78,391
 * Gerrhan: 69%
 * Adnanites: 23%
 * Omani: 5%
 * Arashenan: 0.2%
 * Parthian: 0.3%
 * Other Tribes: 2.5%
 * Military:
 * Army of Lubail:
 * Swordsmen: 2,900
 * Spearmen: 2,700
 * Archers: 1,500
 * Camel Spearmen: 600
 * Adnanite Horsemen: 500
 * Polybolos: 12
 * Ballistae: 4
 * Adnanite Raiding Forces:
 * Adnanite Horsemen: 600
 * Adnanite Camelmen: 700
 * Army of Wakra: 
 * Swordsmen: 1,400
 * Spearmen: 1,500
 * Archers: 1,800
 * Horse Cavalry: 150
 * Polybolos: 4
 * Ballistae: 4
 * Grand Navy:
 * Septiremes: 7
 * Quintireme Transports: 130
 * Galleys: 30
 * Convoy Ships: 172
 * Trading Ships: 520
 * Polybolos Ships: 5
 * Military Operations:
 * Gerrhan War of Independence:
 * Premise: The controlling policies of the Arashena have damaged our trade, and held back investment from Muscat. This caused anger throughout the Gerrhan Council, as the large Merchant faction in the Council saw this investment as a way to increase trade capabilities. This resentment, aided by the cultural differences flared up the already volatile independence call in the country. The new election of a Leader, who was pro-independence, was the last straw. Battle plans were prepared, and war was declared.
 * The Adnanite Raids: The Adnanites were hired, for money, to raid Arashenan lands, disrupting supply lines and pushing refugees further inland. The Adnanites are instructed to not attack the enemy army and to scorch all farms they come across, steal all loot they can, and break all wells in the way. Little to no harm should be done to the people, and they should be encouraged to flee inland, disrupting enemy movements.
 * March on Uruk: The Army of Lubail marches towards Uruk, with healthy supply lines and an army of builders. The Army keeps 500 swordsmen, 200 spearmen and 200 archers as protection for the supply line. The builders are tasked with building up a fortification near Uruk (refer to map) in case of an enemy attack. The Adnanite Horsemen of the Army are sent to block the entrance of any supply into Uruk from the Inland, encircling the city. They have orders to retreat to the main army in case an enemy army approaches. The Main army besieges the supply-less city and shells it with flamed hay-covered stones to cause fires in the city, while the polybolos tear down the archers on the walls. The troops dig fortifications behind the enemy walls and remain in safety. Adnanite.png
 * The Naval Incursion: The Navy is tasked with making sure no enemy fleet poses threat. Fake Convoys are sent, will Galleys in the middle instead of Septiremes. This is an effort to clear out the enemy navy, allowing an invasion of Kittenia by the full might of the Army of Wakra, with the Polybolos Ships in the Navy engaging in wall clearing maneovers. The Army of Wakra also builds fortifications nearby in case of a retreat. Quintireme transports bring supplies daily to the fort which then distributes it to the army. The Army of Wakra also uses their Horse cavalry to break supply lines to the city, starving it.
 * Adnanite Raiding Transport: The Adnanite Raiders are given transport to the other side of the gulf, told to ransack them as well. Same Orders.
 * Research:
 * Research into better weapons: Our Swords and Spears are great, but the Navy requires a weapon more designed to break ships, a weapon of the sorts is in trial and being tested.
 * The Wind Ship: Oars are great for ships, really useful, but awfully tiring. Scientists have seen something about winds pushing things really far, and are testing to see if they can harness it in the sea. Our researchers reach out to Muscat, as they are a nearby sea-faring nation.
 * Diplomacy:
 * Muscat: The times where a foreign nation can force us into damaging you are over. We require your help to remove the imperialist yoke, would you help? Also, we propose the Ibri Accord: A Trade Treaty, a Non-Agression Treaty, and mutual investment relations, we would like to invest in a port in Socotra. We offer the Sultan gold as a sign of respect. Also, research treaty?
 * Parthia: Do you want Persepolis back? Now is the time
 * Saba: Trade Routes?
 * Judea: Trade Routes?
 * Rome: Trade Routes?
 * Adnanite Tribes: Please, aid us, brethren, to regain the independence we lost to these northern invaders. Please, take their lands and money, the Adnanites should be free and safe from these Northerners. Also, we humbly ask you to join us.