Update II, Initiating Program
Something happened to New Reno
Man named Hans Cave with accomplices robbed one of the casinos and kidnapped one member of Wright family. Family promised revenge!
He applied for a job in one of the new casinos. Having worked there for 3 months he knew all ways out and ways in, including knowledge of who brings the money in and out. One day he attacked the guards who were caught with their trousers down (

). He and his accomplices killed 5 guards and privatised all the casinos winnings for that day. When they finally escaped in a CAR, it turned out that one important member of Wright family was kidnapped. Chances are by them. It is unclear what the Wright Family would do. However Muska Wright was caught saying they forget of our origins, worst mistake this man and his crew made was that they forgot of our origins!
New Reno
It seems as though the Vault City got really interested in the New Reno Stables. Wright Family of course tried to monitor the situation, but it was not very effective, It did seem however that the Vault servants are duplicating everything that the Stables have and theres no law forbidding that. Huge caravans circulate between the Vault City and New Reno. As well as between New Reno and Arroyo. Some say this trade route is getting way too much attention than it deserves, but nevertheless trade has increased between the two.
New Reno movie industry is flourishing. With some financial and logistical (

) support from the government it is becoming a great source of entertainment in All of New Reno and many cities beyond borders.
New Reno declared as a Republic. Muska Wright declared President for life. Voting rights promised for anyone aged 18 or over. Senate of 50 members elected from Reno citizens.
Muska was worried that a group dispatched to Vault City to check something is being delayed by the Vault City. Official response is that theyve all fallen sick and need urgent attention.
Technicians continue to try and repair things they were entrusted with. Little progress has been made.
Redding (New Arroyo)
Redding seems to be in trouble again. In very short terms it got heavily raided by Raiders (

). It had very few defenders and the Raiders managed to attack it during a day of big public beast fights. Around 100 men were killed including civilians. When the Raiders stopped pillaging what was vulnerable while a gunfire was going on it became evident that the Gold Mine has collapsed. It took over 3 months to clear up the debris (Raiders were not found, despite hard efforts), but when that happened it was evident that the mining chip went missing. It is clear that the mine will stop functioning. Immediate effects of this is deflation and a minor crisis that costed New Arroyo 2 eco points.
Western Socialist Union is expanding, but facing problems as its military is roughly one third of its own population. It could be facing anarchy if the situation does not improve soon.
San Frano
University of China established in an old building. Foreign students attracted.
National Lottery introduced to fund education. Even though government people thought it was a jolly good idea, people kept asking who can it support education financially and at the same time be a lottery? The lottery idea was popular, but had to be closed after 2-3 months.
Wealthy families of San Francisco got together to answer the call of the Emperor. Joint funds were created by February. By June a huge ship, reportedly US Passenger Cruiser was chosen from half a dozen half-sunk ships along the shore and reconstruction work began. By September the work halted due to lack of funds. Risking his head one of Imperial advisors allocated 1/4 of the banked treasures to the task. In October first tests happened, the cruiser was fuelled fine with energy cells. The trip to China with resources should take around 3 months there and same time back. On November 7th the Emperor blessed the leaving ship as 100 Chinese, headed by Yang Qing, sailed in the direction of their homeland. Radio contact was maintained for over a month. No one heard of them since December 20th.
Various reforms resulted in the rise of Literacy among general populace.
A new idea of Crop rotation together with successes in fishing brought San Frano a few extra coins in the long run. (+3 eco points invested)
Chinese expand their state along the coast and into the continent. Many places gladly joined with San Fransciso to avoid being consumed by Imperium of California. Mergers happened in a peaceful manner secured by gunmen just in case.
An expedition has returned from being sent East. A few things were salvaged, but the base was pillaged long ago.
Imperium of California
NCR renames itself into Imperium of California. It seems as though with the change of name the whole political course of the state has changed
from bad to worse?
Imperium could be faced with the same crisis as WSU great army. IoC now employs over 1,500 armed personel, which roughly accounts for 1/6th of the population.
Reparations were paid to BoS.
Imperium Invaded Necropolis!
With the strength of all of its armed forces the army of Imperium. Over a thousand armed men assembled on the outskirts of Necropolis and waited. Then finally a figure appears an addresses them:
Citizens of the Imperium! Listen and pay attention! For far too long we have allowed the Enemy to sit at our gates, slowly but surely gathering their strength, waiting for an ideal time to strike the Imperium. The former government knew about this and it turned a blind eye in exchange for 'benefits, so we did nothing while the enemy was plotting and scheming against us. But NO MORE! Heresy grows from idleness! Therefore the Emperor has given the order to the Ordo Xenos to initiate an Exterminatus against the Necropolis. Do not be afraid for the Emperor is our shield and only protector from this alien filth! Let it be known that we shall not tolerate the existence of a Necropolis! Not NOW, not EVER! There are plenty of weapons, so rest assured the wretched radiation spawns will not remain lead-free for long! Now go, volunteer to the Imperial Guard and KILL,KILL,KILL!!!
It was an inspiring speech! Soldiers of Imperium attacked the city.
After the killing the Emperor addressed the non-human population:
As for the Ghouls living in our sacred Imperium! You are all good people for you are Citizens of the Imperium, you will have nothing to fear if you remain loyal and true to the Emperor. However shall you decide to turn you back on the Emperor and the Imperium, You will be classified as Traitorous Scum and every Citizen of the Imperium shall be authorized to terminate your existence.
The study of a captured power armour are proceeding, however scientists say they will not be able to duplicate it for a long time. Scientists did propose a compromise; use the know-how gained from studying the armour to produce a hybrid armour: normal metal and leather armour with a few high tech tricks that were learned. However there is a problem. The Brotherhood now requests that the armours and equipment stolen during an accident must be returned to Brotherhood base. What will the Imperium say?
[Cleric I will leave you to make a name for that armour yourself

]
A gene bank established by Imperium. With a little bit of laugh citizens contributed material. The benefits of that bank are going to be evident
eventually. Maybe not the way the government had intended?!
A few of so called known Hubologysts were arrested in the Imperium. After a short trial all 4 men were burned alive. This incident infuriated the Hubologysts who declared a religious war against Imperium.
In the meanwhile the following decree was distributed among the populace:
Recently a heretical Cult known only as Hubologists has tried to spread their corrupted teachings in our great Imperium. e denied them entrance but their agents are crafty. If you suspect a Hubologist, Do not persecute them yourself, contact the Adeptus Ministorum so that Ordo Hereticus may be notified and come to hunt down the heretics and burn them, thus purifying the Imperium. None can stand before the Inquistion.
This further scared a lot of the sane people in Imperium. A few more decrees like this and they will flee like locusts.
An expedition sent to find something report complete success. Maybe it will have some effects later, but for now the scientists are happy.
Necropolis
Necropolis was faced with the biggest menace since its
Necropolis could defend itself only with 200 gunmen and a large militia. It was too late to stack supplies or build barracks, the time was to fight. Necropolis patrols did spot the army of Imperium, but it was too late to influence what came. Imperium underestimated Necr. And did not receive enough intelligence about it. The city was a pre-war town ruined and heavily radiated. Ghouls fought for every home, every road crossing. They suddenly appeared, fought hard, then disappeared for 100-200 meters, then fought again. Army of Imperium had a tough time especially in heavily-radiated pockets which had to be avoided. Ghouls were severely under armed all the time , but apparently appeared much stronger than average ghouls. Closer towards the end of the day ghouls organized a breakthrough , loosing 200 men, allowing 400 to escape. Over 800 ghouls died, many were missing. Imperium lost 300 soldiers. Sadly the liberated town can hardly be used for anything. Little to no technology was found as ghouls led a green way of life. This made it seem like a pure cleansing operation. Non humans still living in Imperium left right after first news were heard. It is rumored that remaining ghouls together with government fled to Gecko. A few (including from Imerium) went to Broken Hills.
[Casualties: Imperium: 235 gunmen, 87 soldiers, Necroplois: 175 gunmen, 695 civilians]
New Florida
It was a good year for them
. For all Florida. Now wars, no uprisings, just pure peaceful development. A few changes of the Civil Code and additions to Monetary Coinage made the government look stronger and fortified the existing system. Things perhaps look better of the Eastern Coast than on the Western.
The apprenticing system introduced by the government had great success as it gave people jobs and knowledge at the same time. Grants from the government made the system start up smoothly and efficiently. Expansion went almost according to plan and a few surviving politologysts (these guys never die) wonder what Floridian states would do next after all land around them is consumed. A few border incidents have been reported, but nothing majour to worry about yet.
5 gunboats were found in a buried dock on the coast. After 2 weeks of digging a scavenger party uncovered the dock and confiscated boats inside. This could provide to be a strategic military advantage in maritime warfare. Fishing fleets of both Floridian states are building up strength.
A few of the mutations ordered by Floridian government are going on at the moment. Only one and the only knows possible results.
INVICTUS
Project Edison completed. This helped some work on project Wright.
EXO 1471 (State-Sponsored Taxation) initiated. Response positive. Effects future will tell. EXO 1472 (Mandatory Education for Minors) initiated. Welcomed by both new and old populations. Effects are to follow, but overall expected to rise the education level in INVICTUS, already above most its seen and unseen neighbours.
General infrastructure or the state is improving reminding many of the infrastructure of the pre-war United States. Rebuilding and re-structuring is being done as far as the conditions allow. Government has earned itself respect from all of its citizens and they will follow their leaders into fire and storm, given the order. Military machine of INVICTUS is improving with every volunteer hardening as a soldier.
All attempts to achieve any form of communications from the Cheyenne mountain have been partially successful. All reports indicate that the GPS system was 97% wiped-out. Gaining control of the remaining satellites will require more work to be meaningful. A number of small bases were located in close proximity to INVICTUS, some operational. Technicians report that it seems as though the communication system does indeed work, but seems to be used by at least 3 different organisations aware of each others existence and sometimes even fighting over control virtually. One of the groups unwillingly unidentified itself as Enclave. Technicians suggest further investigation as all the groups MUST BE other remnants of US government. No break in into INVICTUS systems was detected this year, but this could change very quickly.
In the course of a swift military operation the Raider force to the North of INVICTUS was eliminated with minimal casualties by INVICTUS
[INVICTUS: 2 Power Infantry, 11 Combat Soldiers, 60-90 Raiders killed, many dispereced, base seized to exist] No valuable military equipment (by INVICTUS standards) was found.
All missions were cancelled due to various reasons from storms to lack of coordination and preparation.
[Symphony things will change next turn in that respect]
New Arroyo
A few scouts returned from very far North telling stories of a very advanced tribe twice the distance to the first great ruins. The most strange thing about them was that they didnt seem to speak the universal language English!
General Alert
All small military bases and the two big ones in California region appeared to have been raided by an unknown force.
Message NOT interrupted by INVICTUS:
Vault Tech:
to Enclave
Mission accomplished. We believe that we are now ready for a quick operation to save this land. God Bless America!
OOC: No diplomacy yet as almost a month passed and I am sure politics of many will change.....