[OOC] New Dawn Rising

[Inkdrop]

@SigmaI can alter my ships to utilize more cannons and have either primitive guidance or just drop it altogether. However, since these missiles have existed for decades even before our time, I doubt they would ever be rare even after an apocalypse and rebuilding period. Nonetheless I will alter if necessary, although I ought to add that these missiles are purely antiair, ground, or sea. Not strategic missiles

[Sigma]

@Inkdrop Hmm, well with it being AA, in that case, I could allow it.

[Inkdrop]

@SigmaI'll see what tech others have. If they don't like it I won't have a problem scaling back or eliminating that element.

[Isotope]

Guided missiles are late WW2 tech though, not terribly complicated to make. Admittedly guns are still important but guided anti ship missiles and unguided ballistic missiles would be a thing with the tech you describe. I'd prefer bombers to still be the order of the day tho.

And given we're going for empires, I'll grab Hawaii if I could.

[Sigma]

@Isotope It's all yours.

As said, borders won't be concrete till the IC is up.

[Monkeypants]

my take on guided missiles,

They would more than likely be a thing but do keep in mind, IRL the first American designed Aim-4 falcon guided missile was designed in 1949 and began use by 1956 (and in my opinion, probably among if not the best AA missile at its time) It was still highly ineffective. Even more so, IRL by Vietnam, missile technology wasn't that great..

Inkdrop does bring up a point though regarding old missile technology.

Personally, I'd just have them as an equivalent to missiles of that time. IT's what I'm doing.

[Inkdrop]

Does that still allow for stealth aircraft capable.of exceeding the sound barrier? And what of the Navy's turbine-powered ships, or the hydrogen fuel cell and biodiesel usage in civilian vehicles? I'm thinking another rewrite is in order.

[Isotope]

Stealth tech is far more recent, and I'd rather we not start oneupmanship.

[Sigma]

@Inkdrop The Civilian Technology however, I would think so at least, don't see much harm in. Not quite sure on the turbine-powered ships, it also seems "harmless"(for lack of a better word :P ), it just make your ships pretty fast.

[Monkeypants]

Yeah... lets just stick with 50's stuff lol. And Inkdrop, this is going to be a game about plot, not a civ simulator so keep that in mind.

[Monkeypants]

With all this talk of tech n such has made me rather hesitant on posting this. I can drop the one pre-war tech thing I asked for if need be though. I just want it for a planned cuba plot.

Not!america

North American Union

Government Type:

Constitutional monarchy

A model based upon the old US government model but with a monarch head rather than an elected president which, in irony is the very thing the constitution fought against.

Head(s) of Government:

Theodore Washington VI

Theodore Washington VI and his sister, Charlotte Washington.

Like his father, the late king Darius II, Theodore has taken the throne at a young age. Being only 35 he is an idealist and headstrong male with large goals of a unified America from sea to sea as the ancient nation used to be. He is known to be rather impulsive and cocky which has led to numerous potentially disastrous decisions. Luckily at this time since he is a bachelor, his older sister "Queen" Charlotte is able to weigh in with wisdom and a realistic view. Her voice isn't as heeded and is sometimes ignored by Theodore but for the most part he values Charlotte's opinion.

Persons of Importance:

Queen Charlotte; The sister of King Theodore. She is 38 years of age and acts as a counter weight to Theodores impulsive behavior with her wisdom. She is well mannered and quiet most of the time. She despises being photographed and social events even more so.

More will be added as certain plots begin.

Race(s):

Mixed ethnicities. Majority being of western European and north African descent. There are no real notable subspecies as people are -mostly- regarded as equal.

Population:

Very large due to packed urban areas like new York.

Culture and Religion:

Consumerism drives this fairly similar to today's culture. Small and large businesses alike vie for power and prosperity among an ever growing and evolving population. This open economy model has allowed for a wide variety of products and the lax laws on certain things such as guns and automobiles has created huge leaps in designs through constant competition. This competition does not stop at guns and automobiles though. Music and Motion pictures are a huge growing market throughout the nation.

Due to growing and advancing automated manufacturing and agricultural processes, the need for basic physical labor has decreased drastically. This has led to a fluctuating employment level but for the most part it is low as people are usually forced to learn more to survive. This has led to a more intellectual community that has more or less stomped out religion. The only true faith that is openly accepted by the majority of the population is 'The Founding Fathers'

This religion is basically based around the old time American 'founding fathers' and their ideals. A more or less nationalist faith based upon community service and various freedoms from semi burnt up US bill of rights and Constitution document.

Pre-Cataclysm Technology:

Helicopter designs. Due to a rather large helicopter presence in pre-war united states, the Union has had years to examine and replicate their own models. Though these are nowhere near the complexity and potential lethality of their pre-war counterparts, it still has enabled the nation to create a very mobile ground force.

History:

The unions history is extensive from the great war. National history starts in the moments after the great war ended with the remnants of the old United states. This nation has slowly lost touch with the old reality and formed different faiths that eventually coalesced into the founding fathers faith.

The nation started by peacefully reacquiring old territories but as time continued, various groups were forcibly subdued like the Ohio-kentucky based 'Lexington Empire.' and more recently the 'Curbua federation' where Cuba was located.

Borders were drawn when union forces reached the 'Sanders river' which runs the length of the western borders. There are points across the river that are controlled but for the most part, Union forces reside on their side of the river.

Military:

Union military is surprisingly similar to its pre-war counter part with medium and heavy tanks flank by accurate heavy artillery. Helicopters and jet aircraft operate in close support while a small fleet of aircraft carriers and destroyers project their overseas power.

There are only two branches in the military, an army-air force and the Navy. Both branches headquartered in Massachusetts in a underground bunker complex.

There are many types of fighting units in the nation but below is the more standard and well known weapons of the union possesses,

(A very important note. This does not mean that any of these weapons and vehicles are any better or worse than any other nations counterparts unless agreed upon via collaboration, hence the lack of stats. This is merely an illustration as to what one would see if encountering the military.)

M5 rifle

Although certain submachineguns, heavy machineguns and high caliber rifles exist in large numbers there is no other most commonly used weapon than the m5. It is the current service rifle and most popular tool for both branches of the Union military. Its high customizability and well built components make it a very powerful contender in today's world.

M17a2 Jackson

The M17 is the most modern tank that the union uses. It is faster than its heavy tank counterpart and with its new armor being nearly as powerful as the heavy tank it compliments, many in military circles are considering the discontinuation of the M19 heavy and just focusing on the M17.

M109 Heavy

The M19 is the largest land based vehicle in the military. It carries a very large gun and heavy armor but its low speed often mitigates the other advantages. As formidable as it may be, evolving technology like armor types and weapon types is starting to see big tanks like the M19 losing favor for lighter, faster vehicles that with the correct equipment can put out as much firepower and be as protected at a much lower cost.

H41 Husky

The H41 is a multipurpose helicopter. The most common configuration is a armed troop transport but it is used from gunship to flying crane.

F-80 Scimitar

The F-80 is an all weather super-sonic fighter aircraft. Although designed for air superiority, it is capable of limited ground attack with the use of rocket pods or bombs. It is usually seen flying support of larger ground attack bombers or heavy strategic bomber support due to the scimitars long range.

B-35 Devastator

A high altitude, long range strategic bomber capable of large scale destruction due to its large payload.

AUN Atlanta

The American Union Navy; AUN Atlanta is lead ship of the Atlanta class super-carriers are the primary power projectors for the nation. And most likely the most feared weapon of the Union for its ability to project power anywhere it can reach.

Other: I'm not really assuming the world was exactly irl before the war but for me, the united states to some extent did exist in my general area.

Nation relations;

Franco-Iberia: The NAU has been long time supporters of its overseas ally. Free trade is strongly encouraged and elements of Franco-Iberia culture has infiltrated the NAU, mainly in the form of attire and many movies that dramatize the Saharan regions.

[Inkdrop]

I am but culture and the happiness with life might play a role in those plots.

@Sigma Gas turbines in Navy ships are a mid 70s to early 80s invention, if that helps at all. I will remove the stealth and BVR capabilties of the air forces, though.

[Sigma]

@Monkeypants see no problem in the Pre-War tech :) Helicopters are always nice.

@Inkdrop Ah, I see. And as you wish, however you can develop such technology later on or even start it at the beginning of the rp :)

It would just have to be in the early stages.

[Nerevarine]

I have a Claim if it's acceptable

The scarlet area in China

[Sigma]

@Nerevarine Yes, it's acceptable :) Welcome.

Will update the map shortly. Just need to change Ink's color :P

[Monkeypants]

I'm not going to be doing a close up of the nation as it'll be very hard to do a port of a us map with how much sigma has blasted out of it :D

[Sigma]

@Monkeypants Well not me, that would be whoever made the map :P

And I think I made my decision on location. I'll probably place my war torn hellhole between Monkey and Iso :P

[Isotope]

Yay! We were hoping for a Nation in the great plains!

[Monkeypants]

Ok, Sigma, once you get your map up I wanna discuss some potential plots.

[Monkeypants]

Lincoln Nebraska being a major one :D

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