Sakuramoria

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It wasn't hard to guess how Altino's exam would go — made-up girls would arrive, smile sweetly at him and bat their eyelashes, and he, being delighted, would toss them extra points. Thus, Gideon didn't view himself as a strong competitor against them and held no great expectations for the result. Moreover, in general, he was barely interested in politics and perceived the exam on this subject as something routine that just needed to be written and submitted while waiting for other subjects.

Lafrenia

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Question 1: describe your thoughts on the completed course. Examples of suitable topics for reflection:
- an assessment of the geopolitical situation in Lafrenia and its future in the coming years.
- an assessment of Sakuramoria's role in the life of Lafrenia.

The geopolitical situation in Lafrenia at the present time is, unfortunately, quite dismal. States everywhere are consumed by mutual hostility; islands of peace are extremely difficult to find. Therefore, the future of Lafrenia looks very bleak — wars will devastate the lands, many countries will end up in ruins, and countless casualties are expected. Sakuramoria's role in all this is, first and foremost, to withstand a large-scale war should one begin. We are surrounded by enemies on all sides, and the probability of its start is high. Then, once the enemy has been crushed, I believe the reasonable course of action would be to agree as quickly as possible on a peace settlement most favorable to us. The swift surrender of one enemy may make others reconsider, and in this way Sakuramoria will influence the preservation of peace in Lafrenia, at least within its own borders. The main thing here is to consider how an advantage will be ensured that allows for the sufficiently rapid and effective breaking of enemy forces, thereby intimidating their leaders; I will mention this in my answer to the next question.

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Question 2: name three of the listed countries that you liked the most and explain why your choice fell upon them.

Altinia — an example of the triumph of technological progress, the efficiency of which is clearly demonstrated by its vast territory and military power, allowing for expansion with minimal losses and ensuring its current neutrality with most surrounding countries. If Sakuramoria's military forces had mechanisms similar to those that make up Altinia's army, this is exactly what could become a decisive advantage for us in the event of a military conflict. It should also be noted that the development of high technologies, as seen in Altinia, has led to the possibility of creating an economic system unique in Lafrenia, which does not make the state dependent on trade ties with others.

Emeraldia — attracts me due to its similarity in structure to Sakuramoria, as well as the fairness of its societal philosophy. In certain respects, it could even be called a "better version" of Sakuramoria and an antipode to Eolia, which is due to historical reasons — having preserved its traditions and population unity, Emeraldia restored itself after the war without difficulty, and by limiting the monarch's power with a constitution, it prevented the possibility of dangerous authoritarian decisions.

Seline — although I am not very religious and believe that in any case, sooner or later, the final word will belong not to the gods but to science and technology, the ideas of the Order of Seven Virtues cannot help but inspire respect. Lafrenia would be a much brighter place if such thoughts were more widespread.

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Question 3: name three of the listed countries that you liked the least and explain why your choice fell upon them.

Aokami — they have fought Sakuramoria many times in the past and remain hostile to this day. Who could possibly like an enemy standing on the border, greedily eyeing the other side? Not to mention the history of this state's origin — crowds of Barbarians united around a little singer so that their leader wouldn't die off quickly, seriously? Against this backdrop, their nationalistic ideas look especially ridiculous.

Levia — another hostile neighbor. With the most unremarkable history of all; simply a bunch of soldiers seized lands and made others their servants. And subsequently they stooped to piracy and slave trading — once valiant(?) military commanders turned into ordinary bandits. The lack of any sensible unity and the presence of a king "for show" also make this country unattractive.

Eolia — a country of the past. Now it is simply lands of outcasts, who were herded together in a reservation like a garbage dump, and now they sit helplessly waiting for the conquerors to finally decide how to divide their territories. It is already difficult to sympathize with losers, but even harder when they practice blasphemous rituals or follow matriarchal traditions, or are simply akin to monsters.

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Question 4: students from which countries would you like to see in your ranks after the start of the next quarter, and why them?

Altinia — I would be very interested to see intelligent mechanisms with my own eyes and observe their training process. Moreover, their presence in the academy would give it a special techno-charm of the future, which would be fitting for an educational institution.
Emeraldia — based on the ethics adopted in the country, one can expect decent guests who will set an example and make society a little better.
Oleander — despite the fact that this state is hostile to Sakuramoria, I do not believe that its residents should be neglected or feared for this reason alone, as individual personalities may turn out to be quite good and interesting people without ill intentions, who would gladly find their place in NAILS. In my opinion, those from Oleander have the greatest predisposition for this, thanks to the cultural and sporting development of the country, as well as the satisfaction of its citizens.
Seline — it's not so much that I want to see them specifically, but simply that their noble convictions appear in NAILS as well.
Kermia — I think merchants would especially like to see them, but perhaps students might get something out of it too.
Eastern Federation — they could help with shopping, provided some rowdy person doesn't show up.

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Question 5: students from which countries would you NOT like to see in your ranks after the start of the next quarter, and why them?

Aokami, Levia — I cannot stand Barbarians and bandits who think they have honor and pretend to be cultured people.
Sanguinaria — tribes, harmony with nature, monks... None of this is for me.
Lethargy — own-minded; such nonconformist elements would surely cause problems.
Elysion — having comrades who lean toward extremes will not lead to anything good.
Witch's Forest — after recent events, it would be better to do without witches for now, and visiting wizards might be viewed with suspicion.
Bastion — same thing but cubed; you can definitely expect trouble from these ones.
Eolia — I don't deny that there may be worthy individuals among the residents of Eolia, but in general, I have already expressed my view on them earlier.
Refitea — there is already one Refitean in my class; hearing a characteristic accent on every corner would be too exotic.
Ditlind — an ideology too different from Sakuramoria's; significant probability of conflict.

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Question 6: if a military conflict breaks out between Sakuramoria and another country in the coming years, what will your emotions be regarding this, and will you go to the front?

I would not be surprised, as the history of Sakuramoria is largely built on wars, plus considering the current political situation, and even simply based on the fact that this question exists in the exam. I would not want to go to the front simply as cannon fodder; after all, we aren't studying here for that purpose? Nevertheless, I would be glad to serve in the rear as a military technician, whose skills and developments would allow tasks difficult for ordinary people to accomplish to be solved and generally strengthen the army's military power.

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