The greater setting of the world is borrowed from my other RP;
FRAMEs, but they should be treated as two separate entities. The affairs of one RP do not carry over into the other.
Details for transnational governments are given below, separated by continent:
NSU (North Sotraecan Union): The NSU is a leading global power, being among the first to develop and introduce mechanical walkers as military assets. It has the second-largest economy in the world and enjoys a level of human development that puts other nations to shame. Despite this, it has become somewhat decadent in recent years – a flaw that many believe will enable the SSU to gain an edge in the war.
SSU (South Sotraecan Union): NSU and its neighbor have been at odds since their inceptions, with war undeclared but skirmishes between the two are an everyday occurrence. The SSU rivals its neighbor in terms of technology and boasts a greater population and military strength, though is at an economic disadvantage.
UKE (United Kingdom of Estovia): The UKE is in a comfortable position, buffered from the warring between the USK and PU by the ISS. The UKE is a kingdom in name only, having became a democratic union of states just three years ago. It clings to its old moniker and its beloved royal family as a figurehead; perhaps as a reminder of its past. It is on friendly terms with the EC and ISS, and cooperation between the three in overseas operations is common.
EC (Emarran Council): Several decades ago, the EC would have crushed the ISS, if it were not for the efforts of the UKE and NSU. Once a military dictatorship, the EC has reformed into a democratic republic and made amends with its neighbors. It is one of the leading nations in terms of technological advances.
ISS (Independent Sardonian States): The ISS was created by a collection of small countries to stave off the EC during its totalitarian regime. With the UKE's aid, the ISS avoided total defeat and proceeded to make its mark on the international community by launching a series of development projects that would spearhead its way from humble origins into one of the world's leading cybernetic producers.
USK (United States of Kamdesh): Just five years ago, the USK was part of the PU. A handful of states declared their independence from the fascist country and presently fight a war to preserve their sovereignty. The USK is supported militarily and economically by several countries: the EC, UKE, ISS and SL. With the backing of allied nations, the USK is faring well, but time will tell if the fledgling country will hold out.
PU (Perizian Union): The PU is a fascist, militarized state that once threatened both continents to its north. However, its reach suffered when several of its states broke off to form the USK. It has few allies, trading only with the OSU and SSU, and even then, relations are not all they could be. Rumors exist of progressive parties within the country, who aim to end the war with the USK and instate a new order.
OSU (Osbanian Socialist Union): The OSU is a collection of states that banded together in response to the formation of the PU. An industrial giant, the OSU managed to get along with its neighbor instead, forming a nonaggression treaty and even collaborating on economic and military developments. However, since the outbreak of the USK, the OSU has severed a few of its ties to its former partner, for fear of pressure from the USK's supporters. It is at odds with the SL over territorial disputes and clashes along the border are routine.
SL (Sodroyan League): The SL is made up of many diverse cultures and languages, and has somehow managed to maintain the loyalty of its member states over its course of existence. It is a true melting pot, and also a haven for many escaping war in their corners of the world. The SL is on poor terms with its western neighbor, as many of its ethnic groups consider the OSU to claim land that they feel is historically theirs.
XCD (Xiang Cooperative Dialouge): A number of countries both on the mainland and on neighboring islands formed the XCD in response to the NSU's growing influence. The XCD maintains a strict neutrality in the affairs of other nations, amassing its own strength while remaining insulated from their troubles. Its interactions with other nations can be summarized as trade and understatement. It boasts a very developed economy, rivaling the NSU. It is suspected that the XCD has a finger in many global corporations, selling to both sides of conflicts and reaping the benefits. Hokuko is located on its east coast and is the world's leading economic hub. This is where the RP takes place, but factors from other governments may come into play.
