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Flying Officer Rowle of 2 Squadron, 1 Group took off from his squadron's assigned airfield. Just like a training exercise... just like a training exercise! He never really expected to be in combat when he joined the air force. Balanest was a peaceful nation with few enemies on Eras. And now...
If necessary you may land at Balanest in order to refuel. However, as we do require prior visas for passengers, we cannot let them enter Balanest unless they have a valid visa or require medical attention.
Hayden Hogan
Minister of Transport
Organisation:
There are three groups in the air force:
1 Group under Air Vice Marshall Howe:
1 Squadron (Combat): 12 X A-167
2 Squadron (Attack): 24 X A-167
3 Squadron (Transport): 24 X AH-28
1 Group is ready for overseas or domestic operations with 24 hours notice, ready to defend our...
Dear sir,
We have dispatched 1 Group of the Balanian air force (composed of 1 Squadron (Combat) operating the A-167, 2 Squadron (Attack) in the A-167 and 3 Squadron (Transport) in the AH-28) under the command of Vice Air Marshall Howe, who has orders to cooperate to the fullest extent possible...
The Armed Forces of Balanest are composed of three branches:
Army
The army has a regular strength of 55000 men, with reserves of 45000 making a total of 100000. The normal weapon is the 5.56mm L85W-80.
A soldier fires a few rounds from his weapon on exercises
The sidearm carried by officers...
Dear sir,
Our full nation name is Balanest.
We would prefer that we coordinate directly through the Ministry of Transport, which operates BalaLink, a state-owned company operating both buses and trains in Balanest.
Thanks again,
Hayden Hogan
Ministry of Transport
Balanest
The government of Balanest expresses their deepest sympathy to the government of Regunalia, and their abhorrence of the attacks on Regnulia city. We are not willing to commit ground forces at this time, as we have not yet got enough strength to maintain the security of our own borders...
The government of Balanest would like to express our appreciation of this gift, and furthermore in return, has sent a large consignment of bannanas, for the general enjoyment of the Krevti people. Long live Balanest - Krevti friendship!
Nation: Balanest
Do You want to trade directly with the Govt.? Yes
Companies You Wish to Trade with: OneKrevt
Link to the Port in your National Map
(image file): None Exists
Products you wish to Import: Bananas, Maize, and coffee, of a sum not exceeding €8bn (€1 = 1.80 NSD (OOC - I think it is...
This is a statement of the Ministry of Trade and the Government of Balanest.
With the end in view of streamlining international trade and increasing revenue, the government of Balanest had elected to exercise stricter control over trade into and out of Balanest. All existing trade agreements...
On 21st December, a diplomatic message arrived in Eireistan:
The government of Balanest views with regret the resignation of President Montelle, while recognizing Vice President Kerry's ascendance to the office of President. We would like to assure the government of Eireistan of our support at...
On the 21st of December, a diplomatic message arrived in Midir, containing the following statement:
The government of Balanest would like to congratulate Mr. Roman on his election as President of Midir.
We also would like to explore the possibility of opening an embassy in Midir, with the...