◤ WORLD POWER STATUS
◤ What is a World Power?
This is an outstanding achievement to obtain in which you possess both economic might and influence. Unlike real life, military strength plays a minuscule role in distinguishing who is a world power because this symbol is an indication of how much influence you gain and not whose forces are the largest. You must receive enough votes from the nations of power to acquire the status. However, at times players may use this restrictively to designate a state whose power is pre-eminent in one specific area, such as their military or wealth. We'll be allowing three (3) world powers at any one time but this does not always make them equal. Their existence determines the stability of the international stage as well as the prospects for war and peace, so it's important that our players vote with complete honestly.
Each world power will receive a banner beneath their name for a period of six (6) months. In the event of a transfer, the position will become vacant until the following year. World powers will be known for their technological advancement, therefore they can access commercial and military products that enter service up to five (5) years in advance of other players. Certain national statistics will improve as you become a prosperous, stable nation and it's reasonable to expect local authorities and military troops to perform better as a unit. These conditions, in turn, directly relates to courage, confidence, discipline, enthusiasm, and willingness to endure the sacrifices and hardships of their duties.
Every twelve (12) in-character months, voting will open with a series of questions designed around the factors named above. Your answers will be used to calculate who has the most votes in each category to best determine who should be a world power. The top three will be chosen, with the remaining countries being put into a list of most influential to the least. This way, players can see what they must improve on if they ever hope to achieve the title. The community support team will monitor the results closely to ensure answers are made without bias. This is not about voting for your friends, but who has influenced your country.
