Hispaniola

Terrain and People

 * Note from Heru Hyanda: Their government is highly secretive; using both a secret police and the Inquisition. However, the state is so corrupt this is little problem.

Risks (To Combine)
None listed.

Military
The Hispaniolan island/peninsula (the connecting peninsula is very thin) boasts a powerful navy and the advantages of an insular state. The Catholic King obviously has designs on the first place among naval states, and maintains a very lively trade to support his intentions. He also seeks colonies widely. This aggressive stance, plus his well-trained tercios of professional infantry combined with largely noble heavy cavalry, makes Hispaniola a threat on land and sea.
 * Note from Heru Hyanda: This state should be closely watched as the Draconic Peoples expand, especially because they will see the Draconae as a heresy and direct challenge to the power of the Church. Avoiding this should be a major goal.

Economics
Hispaniola is gaining on the other states, as its population grows and its trade is expanded vigorously.

Politics
Nothing listed. The Basques don't necessarily get along with the rulership. Some have supported the Draconic Combine as rebels and escaped through a godstone to our lands.

Additional Information

 * They recently acquired a (1700-1800's?) ship of the line that arrived (from Earth) that belonged to Spain. The combine has acquired copies of the design information behind the ship, but Hispaniola still has all the gunpowder.