Eastern Bloc Republic Of Independent States (Pronounced "EE-bris") After the [[Holoscaral Outbreak]], EBRIS closed their borders (both on and off-world) for decades. Somehow they endured without any outside help. It has only been in the past few years that they have remerged, potentially more powerful than ever. ###### **Founded** 1248 PC ###### **Capital** [[Volotorsk]] ###### **Demonym** Ebrisian ###### **Slang** "E-bers" ###### **Motto** "Syla Ad Svarki" (Strength From Strife). There is very little to say about the EBRIS motto. These are a people who believe that struggling to survive is the best way to live. They aren't even particularly happy about it. They just do it. ###### **Culture** EBRIS has long endured harsh climates intentionally. They have long existed in the northern tundras on [[Ares]], also seeking out less desirable colony worlds. The hardships served two fold. In the past, they made hardy candidates for military service. It also leaves the population struggling for their existence, reducing the chances of uprisings. ###### **Language** Slova (SLOW-vah) - Based on scraps of Slavic languages and pronunciations. ###### **History** They were part of the old [[Severnite Alliance|Severnite Alliance]], but remained an independent state. Throughout the 4th age of humankind, EBRIS has been used or offered their soldiers to fight various wars across human space. ###### **Population** 642,376,000 (Ares) 972,452,000 (Off World) ###### **Government Type** Socialist Republic ###### **Allies** - [[Northern Bloc]] (close) - [[United Republic Of Mercaulis]] (loose) - [[Saigatani Federation]] (trade) - [[TASCOM]] (through Northern Bloc) ###### **Location** Eastern portion of [[Ludrasaria]] EBRIS (Eastern Bloc Republic of Independent States) encompasses the eastern portion of the northern continent on Ares. Comprising mostly tundra and some farmland, and a large east-west mountain range. ###### **Primary Industries** Farming, mining, fossil fuels, weapons ###### **Currency** Rubek **Value**: 0.75 *[[Trade Bank Credits|T€]]* ###### **Military** 2 years of mandatory service at 19 for all genders. Voluntary career **Experience**: Most of their experienced veterans are reaching retirement age. New service members are professional but inexperienced. ###### Images EBRIS Flag The blue field represents the cold and harsh land they occupy on Ares. The black field represents space and the dark of arctic night. The stars symbolize their exploration and conquests in space. ![[EBRIS Flag.jpg]] EBRIS Map ![[EBRIS Mainland Detail 2.jpg]] Ebrisian Citizen ![[EBRIS Citizen.jpeg]] EBRIS Armed Forces Patch ![[EBRIS military patch.jpeg]] EBRIS Expeditionary Forces Patch ![[EBRIS expeditionary patch.jpeg]] EBRIS Solider ![[EBRIS Soldier.jpeg]]