Pònaidhean

Pònaidhean
The Ponies of the Longhouse
Ideology	Tribal Federation
Leader	Crimson 'Cridhe an Dràgon' nic Heart
Ruling party	Taoiseach's Coalition (75%)
Population	2,254,217
Ponypower	53,563
Race	Pony
Stability	91%
War support	4%
Factories	2
Capital	Dali Mhòr
Continent	Eastern Griffonia
Diplomacy	Member of the River Coalition
Demonym	Pònaidh
Tag	FRE
Color	#28D399

Pònaidhean's ponies are happy. Content. But also decadent, and it is becoming increasingly clear that the majority of the nation's inhabitants don't realise this, or simply choose to ignore the problem. Now that the new Taoiseach has been elected, it is up to her to decide the future of the nation. Will she bring it into the modern age, or preserve its ancient traditions?

Lore

The Government Structure

Ponaidhean An Taigh Fada, or Ponaidhean for short, is a small nation on the eastern coast of the River Federation, consisting of small pony tribes instead of a more civilized government structure. These clans are all lead by multiple Triaths, which usually consist of important families within the tribe, though anyone can take on the clan's name and become a member should the current Triath allow it. These Triaths follow a Toisich, and both are eligible for a seat in Priomh Chomhairle, which is effectively a council of Tousichs and Triaths, and together they will elect a Taoiseach, who acts as the leader of the nation and as the protector of all the clans.

Economic Situation

Ponaidhean's economy is agrarian, but there is also small-scale production of luxury goods such as tartan cloths, which are widely appreciated throughout the Riverlands. However, the economy is, as some would put it, backwaters or even archaic. Any real concentrated industry or infrastructure is scarce or, in some parts of the country, non-existent. The current Taoiseach Crimson wishes to modernise the country, which is a widely opposed idea. She will have to decide between going through with her plans or preserving the ancient traditions instead.

Religion and Magic

Many ponies in the nation belong into the ranks of the Monks of Anam-Teine, who worship the Ancestors and the Mountain God in their vast and numerous mountain temples throughout the country. The magic these monks control and use is very unique, as it can be used and mastered by both pegasi and earth ponies along with unicorns. The monks teach these arts to most young colts and fillies, giving the population more understanding and knowledge regarding magic, as well as keeping good relations with the Breezies of the Otherworld, which inhabit the numerous mountainous parts of the country.

Modern age

Now, Ponaidhean stands at a crossroads. While the inhabitants themselves are content with their ancient way of life, the outside world has not stopped to look back to the decadent nation and continues to modernise and advance day by day. Will the nation chase the advanced outside world, to stand beside them as they enter into whatever the future entails? Or will they stay in their ancient ways, content with all the things that have been gifted to them?

National Focus

Ponaidhean focus tree

Ponaidhean's focus tree mainly consists of reforming your economy and military, as well as the shared Federation focuses.

Economy

Ponaidhean will have two ways of dealing with their stagnant economy. The first option is to go for Crimson's idea of Rapid Industrialisation, which will attempt to build factories and carve out resources from the mountains. This path will drop the nation's stability, but in return, it will be able to modernise its science base faster and have access to a vast amount of resources. Of course, attempting this will no doubt upset the Breezies which reside in the resource-rich mountains. Low stability during modernisation efforts will have dire consequences, and may even result in a civil war. The second option is to abandon the idea of Rapid Industrialisation and instead simply attempt to reform the current system. This path has overall weaker bonuses, but you get more stability and political power, as well as some minor bonuses to construction speed and consumer goods. Both of these paths will eventually allow you to modernise both your industrial and science base.

Since the mutually-exclusive branches in the respective trees offer different bonuses, to tell which branch is being mentioned is indicated by L (Left) or R (Right).

Tree Bonus	Rapid Industrialisation	Call For Reform
Rush Time (d)	420	420
Complete Time (d)	560	630
Political
Stability	(-70% L) (-60% R)	(+25% L) (+35% R)
Political Power (Flat)	-450	(+250 L) (+350 R)
Political Power (Daily)	+0.25
Construction
Civilian factory	(3 L) (2 R)	1
Construction Speed		+5%Civ +5% Mil
Consumer Goods		-5%
Infrastructure	4
Production
Military factory	2 R
Resources
Oil	8 L
Aluminum	3 L
Tungsten	3 L
Steel	14 L
Chromium	4 L
Crystal	16 L
Other Notes / Bonuses
Both paths will be able to modernise Science and Industrial bases Both paths can remove Independent Tribes and Mass Illiteracy national spirits Both paths give 1 research slot	Goes up to Pre-Industrial Society	Goes up to Agrarian Society 4 building slots

Army

Ponaidhean will have two ways to reform their armed forces: either form an army of their own, using their own tactics, or call upon its allies to help reform the army. The Native Army path will give bonuses to recruitable population, and either attack and defense on core territory or additional ponypower, depending if they decide to keep the old ways or form the national army. The second path Foreign Army Reformers path will instead give bonuses to either special forces and army leaders, or research bonuses to magic and race technologies, depending if they chose to invite  Nimbusian or  Wittenland advisors. This path will also give research bonuses to tanks and motorised infantry.

Air

Since Ponaidhean has no airforce of its own, it will have to rely on foreign imports at the start. You will have a choice between asking  Nimbusia for 25 early fighters, or  Lake City for 12 bombers. Both of these proposals can be denied, which will award you with nothing. You will then get Doctrine research bonuses and open two Aircraft design companies.

Navy

Since Ponaidhean has no navy, it will have to rely on its allies to help it build one. First focus will give it the technology to build early destroyers, and will attempt to purchase them from its allies. Rest of the tree will offer various research bonuses to Naval Doctrine and different ship models.

Technology

Army	Naval	Air	Tech / Industry
Medieval Melee Weapons	Transport Ships	None	None
Doctrine			Racial
None	None	None	Pegasus Division

Politics

National Spirits

Isolated Tribes

• Recruitable Population Factor: -50.0%

There are many tribes high in the mountains that know little of the council. While we will protect them, they are best left alone.

Treaty of Coltstream Member

This state has signed the Treaty of Coltstream. In 898 the River Coalition was founded, following Emperor Grover II's destructive invasion and the continuous raids by neighbouring griffons and deer. The founding members of the treaty were Lake City, Bakara, River Republic and Nimbusia. Although the treaty has been mainly a defensive alliance since its inception, some politicians and their supporters advocate to expand the treaty to allow for more cooperation between the states of the River Coalition.

The River Coalition is primarily a defensive alliance. Therefore, member states cannot join offensive wars unless they are waged by the Coalition leader.

Leaders

Starting leaders
Leader	Leader		Ideology and party		Traits	Description	Comes to power by
Crimson 'Cridhe an Dràgon' nic Heart		Tribal Federation Harmony Taoiseach's Coalition	None	Born as the heir of the prestigious Heart clann, Chrimson always had a future of leadership and power ahead of her. At the age of 10 she joined the Ard Fitheach monastery to study in the arts of Anam-Teine and quickly grew to be a skilled warrior, as well as becoming close friends with Grand Master Raven nic Call. During her first mission to the Dark Wilds, they were attacked by 2 Greater Demons. Her teacher and 5 other students were killed, but Chrimson and 3 others, including Raven nic Call, were able to hold their ground until rescued, earning herself the rank of Monk. After leaving the monastery to take her place as Toisiche of the Heart Clann, she became a well-respected statesmare and was later elected as Taoiseach of Pònaidhean.
Council of the Free		Agrarian Socialism Communism TFPThe Free Party	None	None
Council of Warriors		Kratocracy Supremacy The Triath Lords	None	None
Foam mac Blossom		Tribal Council Non-Aligned The Clann Coalition	None	None
Post-1007 leaders [may contain spoilers]
Leader	Leader		Ideology and party		Traits	Description	Comes to power by
Raven 'Cridhe Teine' nic Call		Tribal Federation Harmony Taoiseach's Coalition	Popular Leader Stability: +20% Daily Compliance Gain: +0.05%	Raven 'Cridhe Teine' nic Call is the Grand Master of the Ard Fitheach Monastery. Orphaned at the age of 8 when a lesser demon attacked her village; she was taken in by the local monastery and raised as a monk of Anam-Teine where she quickly mastered the mystical arts of Anam-Teine, including summoning her Anamarm (Soul Weapon) faster than any of the other novices. During her first mission to the Dark Wilds, they were attacked by 2 Greater Demons. Her teacher and 5 other students were killed, but Raven and 3 others, including Crimson Heart, were able to hold their ground until rescued, earning herself the rank of Monk. Since then, she has quickly risen through the ranks to become Grand Master of the most prestigious monastery in Pònaidhean and is the spokesmare of all monks in the Prìomh Chomhairle.

Parties

Political parties
Name	Ideology			Leader	Popularity
Taoiseach's Coalition			Tribal Federation Harmony	Crimson 'Cridhe an Dràgon' nic Heart	75%
TFP The Free Party			Agrarian Socialism Communism	Council of the Free	0%
The Triath Lords			Fascism Supremacy	Council of the Warriors	0%
The Clann Coalition			Despotism Non-Aligned	Foam mac Blossom	25%

Staff and Designers

Political Advisors
Name	Trait	Requirement	Effect	Cost
Bitty Builder	Captain of Industry	Has completed national focus “Invite Foreign Experts”	Civilian Factory construction speed: +10% Infrastructure construction speed: +10% Railway construction speed: +10% Refinery construction speed: +10%	150
Moonsteel	War Industrialist	Has completed national focus “Invite Foreign Experts”	AI Modifier: Focus on War Production: +10% Military Factory construction speed: +10% Dockyard construction speed: +10% Fuel Silo construction speed: +10%	150
Father 'Seann Tuathanach' mac Corn	Silent Workpony	None	Political Power Gain: +15%	150
Generic Advisor	Illusive Gentlebeing	Has created an Intelligence Agency	Operative slots: +1 Agency upgrade time: −15%	150

Tank Designers
Name	Trait	Requirement	Effect	Cost
Pònaidhean Joint Union Works	Tank Designer	At least one of the following is true: Original country is  Pònaidhean The River Federation annexed Pònaidhean	Armor Research Speed: +15% Armor technology: Reliability: +5% Armored Car: Reliability: +5%	150

Ship Designers
Name	Trait	Requirement	Effect	Cost
Laimrig Shipyard	Ship Designer	None	Naval Research Speed: +15%	150

Aircraft Designers
Name	Trait	Requirement	Effect	Cost
Aerloingeas	Light Aircraft Designer	Has completed national focus “Kickstart the Fighter Industry”	Air Research Speed: +15% Small Airframe: Agility: +10% Max Speed: +10% Carrier Fighter Airframe: Agility: +10% Max Speed: +10%	150
Uilepheist	Medium Aircraft Designer	Has completed national focus “Found a Bomber Production Plant”	Air Research Speed: +15% Heavy Fighter Airframe: Reliability: +20% Medium Airframe: Reliability: +20% Scout Plane Airframe: Reliability: +20%	150

Materiel Designers
Name	Trait	Requirement	Effect	Cost
Dìtreabh Armaments	Infantry Equipment Designer	At least one of the following is true: Original country is  Pònaidhean The River Federation annexed Pònaidhean	Weapons and Equipment Research Speed: +15%	150

Industrial Concerns
Name	Trait	Requirement	Effect	Cost
Mac Donhoofs	Industrial Concern	At least one of the following is true: Original country is  Pònaidhean The River Federation annexed Pònaidhean	Industrial Research Speed: +15%	150

Theorists
Name	Trait	Requirement	Effect	Cost
Bold 'Sleaghair' mac Iron	Military Theorist	None	Land Doctrine Cost: −10%	100
Blue 'Bileag Luath' mac Windsor	Air Warfare Theorist	None	Air Doctrine Cost: −10%	100

Chiefs of Army
Name	Trait	Requirement	Effect	Cost
Crystal 'Cridhe Iighe' nic Shield	Army Defense (Expert)	None	Army Experience Gain: +0.30 Division Defense: +10% AI Modifier: Focus on Defense: +15%	100  20
Prancy 'Cha Stad e Gàire' mac Song	Army Morale (Expert)	None	Non-Combat Out of Supply Penalties: −6% Army Experience Gain: +0.30	100  20

Chiefs of Navy
Name	Trait	Requirement	Effect	Cost
Strong 'Ochd-Ràmhach' mac Ore	Decisive Battle (Specialist)	None	Naval Experience Gain: +0.20 Capital Ship Attack: +5% Capital Ship Armor: +5% Screen Attack: +5% Screen Defense: +5%	50  30
Blue 'Beag' mac Hooves	Fleet Logistics (Specialist)	None	Naval Experience Gain: +0.20 Naval max range factor: +5%	50  30

Chiefs of Airforce
Name	Trait	Requirement	Effect	Cost
Light 'Clostar' mac Wing	Air Reformer (Expert)	None	Air Experience Gain: +0.30 Air Experience Gain: +10% AI Modifier: Focus on Aviation: +10%	100  20
Flutter 'Diùid' nic Storm	Ground Support (Expert)	None	Air Experience Gain: +0.30 Air Superiority: +10%	100  20

Military High Command
Name	Trait	Requirement	Effect	Cost
Lelei La Lalena	Infantry (Expert)	None	Infantry Division Attack: +10% Infantry Division Defense: +15%	100  20
Red 'Mòr' mac Apple	Entrenchment (Expert)	None	Entrenchment speed: +16%	100  20
Water 'Builgeanan' nic Heart	Screens (Expert)	None	Screen Attack: +10% Screen Defense: +15%	100  20

Military Leaders

Field Marshals
Field Marshal	Traits	Description	Skills	Race
Field Marshal Crimson 'Cridhe an Dràgon' nic Heart	Cautious Takes their time and plans carefully. Planning Speed: −20% Chance to get wounded in combat: −50% Anam-Teine This pony has learned the secret arts of Anam-Teine. Few ponies can match their speed, strength or combat prowess. Through rigorous study and harsh tiles, they have unlocked their Anamarm making them a near unstoppable force in personal combat to mortals. Division Recovery Rate: +5% Infantry Attack: +5% Infantry Defense: +5%	None	Level 2 Attack: 1 Defense: 2 Planning: 2 Logistics: 2	Pony
Field Marshal Raven 'Cridhe Teine' nic Call	War Hero Hailed as a hero from their actions in war. Promotion Cost: −50% Army reassignment duration: +50% Anam-Teine Grand Master This pony is a Grand Master of an Anam-Teine monastery. Demons cower in fear if this pony is near. Division Recovery Rate: +10% Infantry Attack: +10% Infantry Defense: +10% Offensive Doctrine More Offensive-minded than most. Org Loss when Moving: −30% Attack: +1 Charismatic A natural leader. Soldiers will face their worst fears when backed by a powerful leader. Division Recovery Rate: +10%	None	Level 3 Attack: 4 Defense: 3 Planning: 2 Logistics: 2	Pony

General
General	Traits	Description	Skills	Race
General Lelei La Lalena	Promising Leader This leader has proven to be a quick learner. Leader Experience Gain: +25%	None	Level 3 Attack: 1 Defense: 2 Planning: 5 Logistics: 1	Pony

Economy

Laws and Development

Laws and Development
Conscription Law	Trade Law	Economy Law
Volunteer Only Recruitable Population: 1.50%	Export Focus Construction Speed: +10.00% Research Speed: +5.00% Factory Output: +10.00% Dockyard Output: +10.00% Resources to Market: +50% Civilian intelligence to others: +20.0% Navy intelligence to others: +10.0%	Civilian Economy Industrial Research Speed: +3% Electronics Research Speed: +2% Consumer Goods Factories: 35.0% Military to Civilian Factory conversion cost: +30.00% Civilian to Military Factory conversion cost: +30.00% Fuel Gain per Oil: -40.00% Fuel Capacity: -25.00% Infrastructure construction speed: +10.00% Military Factory construction speed: -30.00% Civilian Factory construction speed: -30.00% Refinery construction speed: +5.00%
Scientific Development	Society Development	Illiteracy
Poor Science Base Daily Political Power Gain: +0.30 Research Speed: -80.00%	Tribal Society Resource Gain Efficiency: -70.00% Monthly Population: -30.0% Stability: -30.00% Construction Speed: -70.00% Production Efficiency Cap: -30.00% Research Speed: -60.00% Factory Output: -70.00% Dockyard Output: -70.00% Factory Bomb Vulnerability: -70.00%	Mass Illiteracy Construction Speed: -20.00% Research Speed: -60.00%
Poverty	Race
Negligible Poverty No penalties	Pony Uses Pony Racial Tree

Industry and Resources

Factories

Military Factories	Naval Dockyards	Civilian Factories	Fuel Silos	Synthetic Refineries
1	0	1	0	0

Numbers in red indicate the number of civilian factories required to produce consumer goods, based on economy laws and the total number of military and civilian factories, rounded up.

Resources

Oil	Aluminum	Rubber	Tungsten	Steel	Chromium	Crystal
0	2	0	0	0	0	2

Numbers in red indicate how many resources are reserved for export due to trade laws.

Strategies and guides

Starting Situation

Ponaidhean is in a safe position, with the only neighbors that don't belong to the River Federation being the  Barrad Magocracy and  Austurland. As it is protected by its allies, these two should never pose a threat. It starts with 2 meager divisions with only medieval weapons researched, one of the divisions being a regular infantry while the other being a pegasi division. Ponaidhean starts with a reserve ponypower of 3.75K. While its divisions start out fully equipped, it has nothing in its stockpile.

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Awards

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Ode To Joy

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