Terminal Velocity: The Moonage Daydream

Yellow is Mexican occupied? What's up with the yellow enclaves?

Yes, yellow is Mexican-occupied. Red is "Free Market/American Dream" USA. Blue is "Democracy/Socialist" USA.

In regards to the enclaves, the Mexican government and military have focused its security and rebuilding efforts on areas that have held plebiscites to join with Mexico. Those communities are not always contiguous.
 
How ubiquitous is laser weaponry right now? Is it available only for the world powers or it's spread out in most countries?
 
How ubiquitous is laser weaponry right now? Is it available only for the world powers or it's spread out in most countries?

Its fairly ubiquitous. Even 'default' doctrines make use of laser weaponry in some form. Therefore, most countries have access to laser weaponry. Whether or not its top of the line or wide-spread throughout you military or not depends on your doctrine. Higher ranking doctrines will have better weaponry generally.
 
Address from Gen. Eddie Uthiya of the ZAF-PG (Zambian Armed Forces - Provisional Government) to the nation, Lusaka
"Dearest people of Zambia,
We enter today a new era. The last warlordism in our nation has been defeated and we hope that a return to democracy will be swift.
Our society cannot survive in its current state we must work together, no matter our tribe, our culture, our skin or our economical standing, and in the fires of a new democracy forge the pearl of Africa!
"To this effect, I renounce several sweeping reforms throughout the year, culminating in my stepping down in favor of free elections. Long live Zambia, long live Africa, and long live the Second Republic of Zambia!"
 
To the Democratic Republic of the Congo

To help grow international trade, increase quality of life in both UK and the Congos, and safeguard the environment, the United Kingdoms government desires to provide subsidies to promote the development of biotechnology firms in the Congolese jungles, with the stated goal of studying the local fauna and flora and engaging in gene mining. We are also willing to provide training to the locals who may live in the area to be able to work as staffs to our biotechnology firms overseas.
 
To: Mexico, United States (Free Market), Canada
From: United States (Progressive)


The progressive people of the United States, tired of war and damage to our country call upon our fellow Americans, Canadians and Mexicans to discuss an end to this conflict. We propose a meeting in a neutral location to discuss a post war order.

Bozena Terranova, Secretary of State
 
To: Mexico, United States (Free Market), Canada
From: United States (Progressive)


The progressive people of the United States, tired of war and damage to our country call upon our fellow Americans, Canadians and Mexicans to discuss an end to this conflict. We propose a meeting in a neutral location to discuss a post war order.

Bozena Terranova, Secretary of State

While United Kingdom lacks sufficient influence in the Americas to actually affect change, the UK government also echos the call for peace in the United States. I propose a ceasefire between both parties of the US until negotiations can take place.


(OOC: Btw, UN headquarters were in New York... where is it now...?)
 
The state of Argentina is more interested into discovering who armed and instigated the socialist side in this civil war. Our intelligence service has been getting...disturbing reports.
 
Canada is pleased at the start of talks, and, as a neutral power in this conflict, is willing to host delegates from both sides in Ottowa.
 
Has the game started?

Effectively yes.

I'll post a mini-update probably tonight or tomorrow to provide some perspective on player-controlled nations but you should have a lot of what you need to start already.

Please feel free to develop your nations as you see fit (within realistic self-imposed limits).
 
OOC: Just some RP about my nation.

IC:

Political Parties in Greece:

New Democracy


The oldest still active party of Greece, it is the ruling party right now. It is led by the current Prime Minister, Christos Yannakakis, and is a liberal conservative party founded in 1974. It was the party that brought democracy to Greece and under it's rule Greece joined the EU. A proponent of European integration, it had remained out of power for about a decade, during which the 'Movement of Social Democrats' took Greece out of the EU (Grexit). Since then, 'New Democracy' has accepted the Grexit and alternated to power with the 'Movement of Social Democrats'. New Democracy won the 2044 elections (with 43%) and now rules Greece. Both liberals, conservatives and populist right wing politicians co-exist in the party and the current leader is a liberal conservative.

Movement of Social Democrats


A social democratic party, it was formed in 2017 after the merging of the social liberal 'Potami' party, the social democratic 'PASOK' and the center-left 'Democratic Left' party. Although at first small, by 2021 it was able to overtake Syriza as the main social democratic party of Greece and was the party under whose rule Greece exited the EU. It has since alternated to power with 'New Democracy'. After it lost the 2044 elections to New Democracy (gaining only 31%), the 'Movement of Social Democrats' has elected a new leader, Dr. Nikolaos Yiannitsis, son of a former Minister of Health of the party. The 38 years old young politician hopes to make the difference and win back the party's voters.

Anti-Capitalist Alliance


A small leftist party, it was formed in 2028 after the merging of the 'Communist Party of Greece', 'SYRIZA' and 'Alliance of Overthrowing Capitalism' parties. It has far left policies and believes in the dictatorship of the proletariat. In most elections it gains between 4% and 6% and although it maintains it's voters, it cannot make a breakthrough due to how radical the policies it advocates are. In 2044 it gained 5%. It's leader is 67 years old Antonios Papanikolaos, a veteran Communist politician.

21st April Party


The '21st April Party' is a far right party. It advocates closure of the borders, burning of the parliament and establishment of a Junta. It took it's name from the date of the coup that brought the Junta to power (1967 - 1974). The '21st April Party' was formed in 2030 after the merging of several political parties such as 'Golden Dawn', 'Popular Orthodox Rally', 'Christian Democrats' and 'Greek Patriotic Union'. Although until recently it was a relative minor party, in the 2044 elections it gained 13% and became third largest party of Greece. It's main opponent is 'New Democracy' as both wish to attract right wing voters. It's leader is 41 years old Yiannis Anastasiou.
 
From: Ghana
To : Brazil

Ghanas new foreign minister approaches the Republic of Brazil (The old minister had to retire after he let his intern send the diplomatic note to Britain).
THe goverment of Ghana asks for assistance in training and equiping of our Air force and Navy.
Our nation is peaceful and tries to always seek a diplomatic solution.
But still, there are nations in our region which expand agressiv and we need to be ready.
In return we would offer lower prices for rare minerals from Ghana and also offer special rights for Brazilian companies when it comes to infrastructure projects in our nation.
 
Thats up to the players. I invite you all to form (or re-confirm) the existence of international organizations. I'll track what you develop on the first page.
 
From: Brazil
To: Japan and the European Union

We are seeking in to initiate construction on a maglev line in our country, and as we believe that your two countries are the world leaders in this field, we are interested in making a deal for technical assistance.

To: All parties involved in the US conflict

Brazil is willing to host and facilitate a peace conference. The American people cry for an end to this bloodshed.

To: Ghana

We are willing to provide assistance.

OOC: I feel like the UN would have migrated to Geneva at some point.
 
[Southern Lebanon, Cedar Wall Demilitarized Zone, February 9th 2045 2:01 AM]

Spoiler :
A sandstorm was raging in the Cedar Wall DMZ. It obscured the already dark night, only illuminated by the red glow of lone Israeli flares fired every five minutes, casting an aura on the desertic scenery.

Iranian side. In a watchtower, Lieutenant Kambiz and corporal Hossain were watching the deployment of new Gatling lasers by the Israelis. At least, supposedly, for no matter how Hossain tuned his optics, there was no way of seeing through the storm. A piece of cutting-edge Eurasian silicon, probably costing more than what a worker in Beirut earned in a decade, and still couldn’t damn function properly through bad weather. The Mossad would only be too happy to learn that. He disconnected his optical feed in frustration, returning to biological vision with the usual tickle in his eyeballs that his military-grade cyberware produced when it was disconnected.

A sudden, stronger red glow woke the Lieutenant from his state of vague slumbering. Three flares shot up over the DMZ, highlighting in red accents the drab soil. A powerful greenish beam followed by an explosion of sparkles on the sand revealed Tzahal’s intentions.

'Kambiz..’
‘..Tzahal’s new Gatling toys-’, started Hossain.
‘Are simply being tested. Tune in to infrared’, said the officer as the flares’ luminescence died down.
The storm’s interference had calmed down sufficiently to allow the optics to work properly. Two silhouettes were visible atop the israeli Cedar Wall, in the greenish shades of infrared comptics, next to what must have been the Gatling battery. Lower, on the sand, following the ‘trails’ left in the air by the israeli shot he could make out the shape of what must have been their practice target, only a few inches wide. A perfect shot at over half a mile. He made notice of that to Kambiz.
‘LOG13/09/02/2045/0201: Israeli laser artillery operational. Targeting operational. First use 0207.’ logged the lieutenant.

‘This is bold- testing weapons in the DMZ’
‘Not boldness, mind you’, countered Kambiz. ‘...More like deterrence. Tzahal is trying to scare us with what little they still have. Because they know they are running on a clock. Without the Americans they are nothing but fragile children curling behind their Cedar Wall. They cannot afford to provoke us, or..’
‘...It will be 2035 all again..’, completed Hossein. ‘... futile protestation from the Zionists and Muslim soldiers entering Jerusalem. I was there, on the first tanks rolling over the West Bank Barrier.’
Kambiz grinned, staring at Irael's puny defenses.
 
OOC: I feel like the UN would have migrated to Geneva at some point.

Makes sense. I feel like the security council is either gone or broken, given how messed up the US and China are.
 
US 2030 Demographics

Total Population: 380 Million
Native Born: 315.10 Million
Foreign Born: 65.10 Million

Age:
Under 18: 21% 78 Million
18 to 64: 58% 220 Million
65 and Older: 22% 82 Million

Race:
White: 56%
Hispanic: 22%
Black: 13%
Asian/Pacific Islander: 5%
Other: 4%

Top US Urban Areas
1. New York
2. Los Angeles
3. Chicago
4. Houston
5. Dallas-Ft. Worth
 


The Eurasian Union | Евразийский союз
- United Within, United Without -

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EAU Tightens Grip around Weakened Europe (December 11th, 2044)
Taking advantage of a weakened Europe, the Eurasian Union commenced the establishment of several forward military "probing" installations supported by permanent on-site garrisons on the borders of Finland, Ukraine, and Belarus. Critique by the global community does not seem to have phased their aggressive approach and Union officials stated that their decision was based on "protecting their allies in the east from an unstable and broken western world."

Spoiler :

EAU Reaches Out to Western Neighbours (January 9th, 2045)
Seeking to strengthen their grip on their allies in Eastern Europe, Union diplomatic envoys reached out to the nations of Estonia, Latvia, Belarus, Lithuania and Poland, seeking to establish a mutually beneficial defense alliance against foreign aggression in face of the political situation of Western Europe and the recently splintered US.

President Kseniya Khitruk announces Agricultural Focus and Reforms (April 22nd, 2045)
With the rise of fertile soil within the EAU's territories, President Khitruk promises a strengthened agricultural industry with the intent of ensuring complete independence from the world in terms of food imports. With advances in infrastructure, the Union seeks to exchange outdated field-farms with vertical farming towers.

EAU Demands Majority Claim on North Sea & Antarctic Fossil Fuel Reserves (May 4th, 2045)
Threatening to mobilize its fleets and secure the reserves by force, the EAU demands nothing less than complete ownership and claim of 66% of all fossil fuel reserves in the North Sea and Antarctic.

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