Schulmania

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

As long as they don't go postal...

I wonder what this could be...

[Schulmanator 5,787]

A Hot Summer in Cyberspace!

It’s gonna be a long hot summer!

And many of you are looking to have fun in the sun…

But not me…. I don’t tan well…

Yeah, I like air conditioning…

So, I am going to spend some quality time over at Schulmanator Studios…

So, what do we have in store for you? First, the Schulmania website has a whole bunch of updates… more than 3 dozen chapters have been made into PDF files and added to the archives. New military, trade, commerce, diplomatic and statistical information is everywhere! You will want to block off some time and see it all. But, if you are out and about… perhaps getting a meal or something,…

Allow me to give you some highlights…

The Home Page: http://schulmania.info/

Chamber of Commerce: http://schulmania.in...es/chamber.htm(Features a bunch of new businesses)

A new profile page: http://schulmania.in...es/profile.htm(Gives facts like the CIA World Factbook)

A new section for the 2011 State Visit to Terra Canis: http://www.schulmania.info/2011sv.htm(Features special reports related to the state visit and twelve photo galleries from the trip, showing Austria, Italy and Slovenia)

See the COMPLETE set of Schulmania trading cards… all 70++ of them: http://schulmania.in...iles/cards2.htm

Coinage!: http://schulmania.in...iles/money.htm(All sorts of new money is here… some has been shown on Simtropolis and others are new!)

Archived Updates: http://schulmania.in...chiveindex.htm(36 new chapters have been uploaded in PDF form to this page alone…)

Exclusive Updates: http://schulmania.in...vearchives.htm(Features website-only stuff... some is brand new and has not been shown in Simtropolis before)

Need to know what the BFA is? Or who is on it?: http://schulmania.in..._files/bfa.htm(If you live with a feline who would like to be on the BFA council, let me know and we can include…)

And there’s plenty more… you can use the site map (http://schulmania.in...les/sitemap.htm) to search out cool stuff.

Remember…

Schulmania’s website is OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!

  Edited June 13, 2012 by Schulmanator  

[Hester 699]

There's enough new things to keep us bizzy for awhile!

[simlink 1,098]

I pop in there once and a while. I am working on a site myself for something right now... currently going well. Should be better than my current site, haha. I will be sure to have a look over at least a tiny amount of the new content.

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

That one car drove into a flower bed...

Looks good, can't wait for more! Bred Briian & Beyond isn't on the shops list?

[Schulmanator 5,787]

The Wirdleplex: Fortress of Peace

From a BFA Military Communiqué, issued earlier this year by Governor-General H. J. Franciflora, at HQ in The Wirdleplex…

The Wirdleonia River is the longest in the country and is a vital transit link. Protecting this resource is vital to national security. For this reason, I have commanded the BFA Military to build and maintain an island fortress off the coast proximate to the mouth of the river to protect the mighty Wirdleonia from potential enemy attack. Work will begin immediately. Work will be coordinated with the Royal Schulmania Navy, which will deploy several vessels to the site.

True to his word, the Governor-General’s plan for protection has come to pass – on time and under budget. An island off the coast proximate to the mouth of the Wirdleonia River has been transformed into the most heavily fortified site in the nation. The massive new complex was dubbed “Project Salem” but will now receive its official name. Known as Schulmania’s “fortress of peace”, the island will henceforth be known as Salembourg.

The ‘fortress of peace’ is dominated by a massive castle on the east end and the base itself is surrounded by massive stone walls. The fortress and walls are bristling with large cannon. There are two naval facilities on the west end of the island as well as a commercial seaport and a port for the national ferry system.

Let’s take our first glimpse at Schulmania’s Corregidor, the most fortified island in the feline realms.

As we approach, the massive nature of the island’s defenses is readily apparent

Tall barracks line the streets close to the walls, housing several thousand military personnel and their families

As we round the tip of the island, we catch sight of the massive fortifications guarding the eastern approaches

Massive Fort Salembourg is the largest military structure in the nation

The massive structure dominates the island and is the center of defenses for the mouth of the Wirdleonia River and the adjacent coastline

Tarreel Quadrangle serves as both a gathering place and a mustering ground

The ramparts are bristling with cannon, ready to strike should Queensferry arrive here

Of course, there is more to the town and its defenses than the signature fortification

Barracks house thousands of military personnel and their families in a more compact and higher density formation than the standard mainland base arrangement

The Bureau of Feline Affairs Administration Center serves as the municipal government building and is adjacent to the walls. Next to it is a statue of the Governor-General.

At the other end of the island is Academy Circle, a roundabout leading to the two ports and the road leading to the military academy

Don’t forget the beautiful Chapel of the Royal Fisk, sitting adjacent to a fine equestrian statue of the Supreme Wirdle

Adjacent to the fort is the large Officers Quarters, featuring accommodations for hundreds of officers and their families

At right is the Salembourg Military Academy, Schulmania’s first military-themed secondary level school. It is anticipated elite cadets will graduate here to attend the national military academy at Glenwood. But, of course there are many options available for graduates.

While we explore the western end of the island, we see the multiple ports which serve the population. There is a ferry port and a cargo port. Also, two naval stations can accommodate multiple vessels from the navy’s Wirdleplex fleet. Admiral Hestorb has permanently detached a squadron to be based here and patrol this sector of the coast.

We head across the island toward the southwest side of the island, where a guard tower watches over a naval station

Ged Tower anchors the southwestern corner of the island, alongside the naval station and the civic services building operated by the BFA

Our new metal ships are a significant improvement over the wooden ones and are being fabricated rather rapidly at our secret facility in the Admiral Islands

This one is equipped with a meownicopter

In this wider view, we can see the naval station in its context

Here, we see the massive fort in a wider context

The bulk of the island is shown in this wider shot looking north

Let’s head back in behind the walls for the evening. In our next outing, we will explore more of the fortified isle.

[Charlie_Zane 963]

Wow! That is a massive fort! It would be very easy to get lost in it

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

Nice fortress! Death to Queensferry! Hopefully they never reach this far into Schulmania...

Can't wait for more!

[SimCoug 5,973]

Great fortifications! And a fitting name as well. I like the built up look of the island. Great update!

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Woo hoo! This totally ROX!!

[colco2121 55]

Wow, Schulmania is going international! Love that.

[vivapanda 422]

Congratulations on San Marino! That is one gigantic fortress, I hope the new ships will help Schulmania defeating Queensferry

[Hester 699]

YES!!! This fortified island shoes we are finally getting down to business.

[Schulmanator 5,787]

[Hester 699]

I hope you can. I will be on the lookout. By the way, I saw.....BLUE TOWELS.... in the Hot Summer in Cyberspace update. Old timer CJ creators and visitors who have been around will know why that is worthy of my note. (We had fun commenting about those several years ago).

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Lyhoko Leaci All of the above… but part of this complete breakfast.

111222333444 All in all more of a moral victory than a strategic one. But we will take it. Sort of like our own Doolittle Raid.

nathanthemayor Of course not! These are real!

Hester Awesome! And Set 10 will be released later this summer too.

City_Master I will trade you two of your Gran Marus for my Tellico…

Lyhoko Leaci I have a Set 10 on standby!

ee99 Thanks!

SimCoug A fairly safe bet, but don’t count on it.

Lyhoko Leaci They just might….. hehehe….

Hester You bet!

sim_link Cool. I would like to see your site when it is done

Lyhoko Leaci Not yet, anyway. I need to make them an ad first.

City_Master Indeed! One must pay attention to where you are in there!

Lyhoko Leaci It is actually on the coast so it is along a likely attack path. But we have to prevent access to the Wirdleonia except by felines and their pals.

SimCoug Thanks

colco2121 Yep! Indeed.

vivapanda Thanks. This should slow QF down should they try to access the river.

Hester I’ll say

Hester ‘Tis the season for those….

Coming soon...

...new postal issues from Schulmania!

[Hester 699]

and I think it's time for another Sand Wirdle.

[colco2121 55]

Cool! Cannot wait for yet another update!

[petriknl 15]

Awesome fortress!

[TekindusT 3,809]

Perhaps I'm coming a bit late, just to say that I find the logo of the cat carrying the kitty is lovely!

[Charlie_Zane 963]

I agree, love that cat logo, reminds me of my own kittens

[RipRap 4,400]

Finally, A post office where I can send mail to! I've been waiting for the post office to send the mail *looks around and stare at the huge package*

[Schulmanator 5,787]

This video will explain the delay in delivery...

[RipRap 4,400]

LOLOLOL xDxD

I also think the other video shows a canine chasing the cat. Playful much?

[simlink 1,098]

sim_link Cool. I would like to see your site when it is done

Hope mine is as useful as yours. I am using weebly, so it won't be 100% proffesional, but I can always change it later. It is to complement something I am working on. Progress has been good, it is looking innocent so far (you might get the reference, maybe. Haha. )

Awesome video, too! Hope the mail gets flowing again soon...

  Edited June 19, 2012 by sim_link  

[Gn_leugim 853]

Wonderful updates

that wall of chine on the moon is a mindbuster XD

[Schulmanator 5,787]

The Government of Schulmania and the Royal Protectorate of Harar have signed an agreement with the Bureau of Feline Affairs to coordinate international postal standards and collaborate on transit and delivery of letters and packages to, through and from the feline zone.

Toward this end, the multiple postal agencies of Schulmania, the Royal Harar Post, the BFA Postal Service have all signed a compact to form the Universal Feline Postal Union (UFPU). This will allow for the establishment of international delivery service and increase trade and communication in the feline zone and beyond. The UFPU will be administered by the Bureau of Feline Affairs in The Wirdleplex and have regional offices in participating nations. The UFPU will not result in any changes to established postal rates in participating states.

Postage Specifications

Each region and national organization may issue stamps denominated as follows:

1 purr: postcard or small letter rate

2 purrs: large letter or small package rate

3 purrs: large package rate

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JryrosDK1Qw

7 purrs: shipment rate or international letter

Thus far, each region has issued several stamps. The Bureau of Feline Affairs has also issued several stamps. There are both definitive and commemorative issues. Most commemorative issues are associated with the Supreme Wirdle’s Coronation Day. Others include holidays such as Schulman Day or special events like the signing of the Coronation Accord. All stamps remain valid as postage until cancelled by the postal services. Postal rates are the same regardless of whether the parcel remains in one region or travels across the country.

See the UFPU homepage...

Here's the latest issues from UFPU member Schulmania...

And, remember us for all of your postal needs...

[Charlie_Zane 963]

Very funny videos!

What great postal stamps, best of the best, and now on all mail in Schulmania!

[RipRap 4,400]

xDxDxD LOL hahahaha those are funny videos xD

Those are some nice stamps

[paulmc 391]

Very nice stamps ! I would like to see some of them on a postcard !