Faction Name: The Montanan Union
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Faction Type: Survivor Clan
History: Prior to the destruction of the Connector Station, the area around Lake Montana was a small park area, where citizens from throughout Louisiana would come out to spend time in a small, selectively cultivated area of nature. After the collapse, the ensuing chaos forced many people to flee into the wilderness. Among them were survivalists, paranoid civilians who lived their previous lives in fear of such a cataclysmic event. They bought with them their limited knowledge of the native crops and farming, and made up the basis of the Montanan Union.
Most of these survivalists came from nearby Baton-Rouge, fleeing to Lake Montana after recognizing its importance as a cultivated fishing spot, and seeing the potential for small farms in the area. Upon reaching the lake, they found confused families and groups of friends, who felt themselves stranded at the lake by the chaos of the Connector's destruction. Seeing no other option, they allowed the survivalists to live with them in their tents and RVs while they worked on establishing their own shelter, in exchange for assistance in surviving.
The next few months were madness, as food began to run scarce and crops were only just beginning to bloom. When things seemed bleak, a man by the name of Christophe Beauchamp rose to prominence by organizing a meeting of all those living near Lake Montana, where after a day of debate, Christophe was able to convince the isolated groups to begin pooling resources and expertise, to come together into the Montanan Union.
Once together in the Montanan Union, the residents of the Lake were able to began centralizing their districts, finding the ideal places to construct farms and dwellings, salvaging their old technology for scrap metal and wires.
Now, with the Union in a state of physical and food security, Christophe turns his eyes toward the ruined city of Baton-Rouge, and the salvage that may be found within.
Goal: Generally, they just want to live.
Territory:
VIPs: Christophe Beauchampe- The de facto leader of the Montanan Union, he holds the majority of influence due to both charisma and being the founder of the Union. He is ambitious and driven, seeking to expand the Union's technological power through salvage and reverse-engineering.
Population: ~120
Society: The day typically involves 6 hours of work, either gathering supplies from the wilderness, working the fields or constructing new buildings. There are few things to do, leading to downtime commonly being spent socializing with other members of the community. It is common for young children to go swimming in the lake, or spend some time exploring the outskirts of the Union's territory.
Main Settlement: Newway- Almost all of the population of the MU lives within Newway, a tiny town with re-purposed RVs turned into dwellings for new families and those caring for the young, as well as the elderly. Around this main family area are huts constructed from wood and other materials from the surrounding forest, where the generation of workers live and spend time together. On the outskirts of Newway are the farms and forests of the MU.
Food Production: A combination of farming, hunting and fishing.
Electricity: Currently no electricity is produced. Lighting at night is provided by fires.
Essential Production: Having harnessed basic levels of flax production, the MU is able to produce clothing and other linen items. They are also able to construct basic tools with salvaged metals.
Specialist Production: Nothing
Defences: The MU relies on being left alone, although the citizens are fairly good at fending off the local wildlife.
Military numbers: 0 standing military, but citizens are willing to quickly organise into a militia if need be.
Military assets: Salvaged spears, swords and knives.
Faction Flag/symbol:
Faction Type: Survivor Clan
History: Prior to the destruction of the Connector Station, the area around Lake Montana was a small park area, where citizens from throughout Louisiana would come out to spend time in a small, selectively cultivated area of nature. After the collapse, the ensuing chaos forced many people to flee into the wilderness. Among them were survivalists, paranoid civilians who lived their previous lives in fear of such a cataclysmic event. They bought with them their limited knowledge of the native crops and farming, and made up the basis of the Montanan Union.
Most of these survivalists came from nearby Baton-Rouge, fleeing to Lake Montana after recognizing its importance as a cultivated fishing spot, and seeing the potential for small farms in the area. Upon reaching the lake, they found confused families and groups of friends, who felt themselves stranded at the lake by the chaos of the Connector's destruction. Seeing no other option, they allowed the survivalists to live with them in their tents and RVs while they worked on establishing their own shelter, in exchange for assistance in surviving.
The next few months were madness, as food began to run scarce and crops were only just beginning to bloom. When things seemed bleak, a man by the name of Christophe Beauchamp rose to prominence by organizing a meeting of all those living near Lake Montana, where after a day of debate, Christophe was able to convince the isolated groups to begin pooling resources and expertise, to come together into the Montanan Union.
Once together in the Montanan Union, the residents of the Lake were able to began centralizing their districts, finding the ideal places to construct farms and dwellings, salvaging their old technology for scrap metal and wires.
Now, with the Union in a state of physical and food security, Christophe turns his eyes toward the ruined city of Baton-Rouge, and the salvage that may be found within.
Goal: Generally, they just want to live.
Territory:
VIPs: Christophe Beauchampe- The de facto leader of the Montanan Union, he holds the majority of influence due to both charisma and being the founder of the Union. He is ambitious and driven, seeking to expand the Union's technological power through salvage and reverse-engineering.
Population: ~120
Society: The day typically involves 6 hours of work, either gathering supplies from the wilderness, working the fields or constructing new buildings. There are few things to do, leading to downtime commonly being spent socializing with other members of the community. It is common for young children to go swimming in the lake, or spend some time exploring the outskirts of the Union's territory.
Main Settlement: Newway- Almost all of the population of the MU lives within Newway, a tiny town with re-purposed RVs turned into dwellings for new families and those caring for the young, as well as the elderly. Around this main family area are huts constructed from wood and other materials from the surrounding forest, where the generation of workers live and spend time together. On the outskirts of Newway are the farms and forests of the MU.
Food Production: A combination of farming, hunting and fishing.
Electricity: Currently no electricity is produced. Lighting at night is provided by fires.
Essential Production: Having harnessed basic levels of flax production, the MU is able to produce clothing and other linen items. They are also able to construct basic tools with salvaged metals.
Specialist Production: Nothing
Defences: The MU relies on being left alone, although the citizens are fairly good at fending off the local wildlife.
Military numbers: 0 standing military, but citizens are willing to quickly organise into a militia if need be.
Military assets: Salvaged spears, swords and knives.