RoD: Chapter IV| Fallout RP | Alt-Timeline | OOC

[Elerian]

Faction/Nation Name: FEDRA which stands for the Federal Disaster Response Agency (Commonly referred to as FED, or the FEDS)

Faction/Nation Territory: All of Fort Worth though their ability to actually control this territory is questionable: Map

Capital City/Faction HQ: Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, but it is known as the Citadel

Population: 10,000 under direct FEDRA control in the areas in and around the Citadel, and a further 45,000 under FEDRA’s sphere of influence in the surrounding Fort Worth area.

Government: A council of Directors from the head of seven pre-war Federal agencies and their subsidiary agencies. At the helm of the government is the FEDRA Director Dave Bowman. However, Dave Bowman is in fact a ZAX unit that was installed as the Deputy Director of the Federal Disaster Response Agency just prior to the climax of the Great War. The fact that the council is headed by a super-computer is a closely held secret within the council, and few people beyond the directors know of Dave Bowman’s identity. While Dave Bowman is the leader of the council, each director has a great deal of autonomy within their own department. This leaves Dave with a great deal of memory to be allocated towards other pursuits. The council and their respective junior agencies are as follows:

Federal Disaster Response Agency
National Catastrophe Relief Auxiliary
Navy Department
Department of Defense
Unamerican Activities Force
Department of Justice
Bureau of Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco, Firearms and Lasers
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Center for Disease Control
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Internal Revenue Service

Leaders:
FEDRA Director - Dave Bowman

National Catastrophe Relief Auxiliary - Deputy Director Zachary Eckerson

Navy Department - Director General James Caldwell

Department of Defense - Secretary Jonathan Witlow

Unamerican Activities Force - Deputy Director Rachel Abaroa

Department of Justice - Attorney General Ephram McCarran

Bureau of Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco, Firearms and Lasers - Deputy Director Brian Foss

Federal Bureau of Investigation - Director Oliver Powell

Center for Disease Control - Director Myra Yates

Bureau of Engraving and Printing - Director Byron Anders

Internal Revenue Service - Commissioner Jennifer Carmona

National/Group Ideology: Re-establishment of the old world United States Government

Military: (Detail every single detail about your military. What are they armed with, how are they trained, what are they trained in, what equipment do they use, bases, what is their military doctrine, etc. If it's military related, it should be here. Remember 1% of Population for Volunteers. 4% of Population for Conscripts.)
The FEDRA army has a total of 600 soldiers, making it the largest component of the overall FEDRA armed forces. The FED army is armed with an assortment of weaponry ranging from lasers to military issue assault rifles. Because laser weaponry is limited, a select few companies are equipped with the laser rifles. Other companies are equipped with assault carbines, LMGs, mortars, and in the case of defensive operations .50 caliber machine guns. There are 7 regular companies that comprise the FEDRA army, and a half strength company that is equipped entirely with T-51b Power Armor. Officers at the rank of Major or higher also receive Power Armor while on the front lines.

In addition to the use of Power Armor, the FEDRA army fields several score Mister Gutsies and a handful of Sentry Bots. Because of its proximity to Pratt and Whitney, Bell Helicopters, Lockheed Martin, and its control over three local Airfields, FEDRA’s armed forces fields a large fleet of 147 Vertibirds. However, because of a lack of pilots, the need for constant repairs, and several other factors only a handful of these Vertibirds can be fielded at one time. That said roughly a hundred of these Vertibirds are of the transport variety and the rest are of the attack variant. Of these 147 Vertibirds, somewhere between three and four dozen are grounded indefinitely and in need of serious repairs or retrofits. In addition to Vertibirds, the FED army also employs the use of a half dozen 105 mm Howitzer M3A1's and a handful of 90mm anti-aircraft guns for use in combat but without a reliable way to attain new munitions, they are rarely used.

The FEDRA military follows the pre-war US military system of ranks from Private up to General. General is the highest rank attainable, and in addition to their duties with the armed forces, the General is also a member of the council.

While the army and air forces of FEDRA are the most well-known forces within the FED, there are also other units that are used for certain operations. As a secondary line of defense, a militia is in place to defend the protectorates that rely on FEDRA for protection and prosperity. Poorly equipped, but well-disciplined and trained, these militias are on standby to defend their homes. The FBI has its own units that focus on maintaining security, combatting major crime and terrorism, and occasionally for use against nearby nations or groups. A unit has recently been formed for quick insertion via Vertibird but is not expected to be finished with training for the foreseeable future. FEDRA is also known to keep several PMCs on retainer, and to hire small groups of mercenaries for specific operations including espionage, combatting banditry, among other operations.

Able Company (80 Men, Laser Weaponry)
Baker Company (80 Men, Laser Weaponry)
Charlie Company (80 Men, Laser Weaponry)
Dog Company (80 Men, Conventional Weaponry)
Easy Company (80 Men, Conventional Weaponry)
Fox Company (80 Men, Conventional Weaponry)
Golf Company (80 Men, Conventional Weaponry)

Mechanized Company (40 Men, t-51b Power Armor)

Airborne Company (TBA, Conventional Weaponry)

Militia Battalion (800 Men, Basic Conventional Weaponry)

FBI Riot Police (40 Men, Conventional Weaponry)

Major Towns or Locations: Its on my little map, I’ll add more when we get the official map

History:
In the late 2060’s a new Federal Agency was formed and tasked with disaster relief operations within the United States in the event of a major catastrophe. It was to help the National Catastrophe Relief Auxiliary with their efforts to help the American people in the coming apocalypse that the government knew about but did not disclose to the general populace. This new agency, the Federal Disaster Response Agency or FEDRA for short, was given a ZAX unit to act as the Deputy director under acting director Heywood Floyd. This ZAX unit was named after its creator Dr. Dave Bowman. It wasn’t long after Dave Bowman came online that the Great war ended in a nuclear holocaust. In the ensuing chaos Heywood Floyd went missing and Dave Bowman was made the acting director of FEDRA.

In the immediate wake of the Post-Great War, local Federal Agencies and military units from the Air Station began securing the area immediately surrounding Fort Worth, having lost contact with the state capital and the Federal Government. The newly formed FEDRA, under the ZAX Dave Bowman, took charge and tried to bring order and implement a rationing program. However, quelling looters and riots dominated much of their attention as looter gangs and vigilante groups spread like wildfire amongst the survivors. Because of a rash of riots amongst the populace of Fort Worth and the surrounding communities, FEDRA took charge of the Fort Worth area, Dave Bowman declared martial law, and authorized lethal force against those who failed to comply.

With these drastic measures taken, the National Guard, Federal Agencies, and local law enforcement quickly brought the populace to heel as they shot anyone who failed to stand down from rioting or looting, and a strict curfew was put into place. With order restored, Dave Bowman could focus on the issue of refugees, food and water, and disease.

After the dust settled, the remaining Federal Agencies and the local authorities began to wonder who the man behind the curtain leading FEDRA was. It was obvious that he was the sole reason any semblance of order still existed in Fort Worth, and it seemed clear that their leadership was still needed to see them through this nightmare. When they finally learned the truth, that Dave Bowman was none other than a ZAX super computer, they were at an impasse. Some of the leaders thought his leadership was crucial, even if he wasn’t even human. Others, like the base commander of the Fort Worth Air Station disagreed. They would not accept Dave’s leadership, even if it meant damnation.

It was finally decided that they form a council of sorts. That each head, or director, would oversee certain aspects of the governance of Fort Worth until such a time that the United States government could re-assert control. Unfortunately, the United States government was gone and would never return. Rather, this temporary solution would stretch on for nearly two hundred years. Allowing the people of Fort Worth to return to some semblance of the pre-war United States. While Directors would continuously change over the years, Dave Bowman retained his position as the head of FEDRA. The knowledge of his existence would largely disappear overtime, with only the council and a select few others retaining the identity of the reclusive Dave Bowman.

Over these many years, and in no small part due to Dave Bowman, FEDRA has been able to prosper. And with all that time having past, Dave has become a natural leader of sorts for the council. Many of the councilors defer their votes in major policymaking until Dave has been given a chance to give his two cents. Because whether they like it or not, Dave is the central figure that keeps their society together.

[Theyra]

Actually, I would like to reserve Lubbock County, Hockley County, Lynn County and Crosby County.

[Waztaskio]

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Iczf- ... sp=sharing

All reservations will be placed here. That way, people can gauge more with their reservations compared to others.

[Bemothious]

Man I'm real tempted to make Ghost Rider(The horse version.) But I fear the psyker implications that idea may carry.

[New Minahasa]

Faction/Nation Name: Grand City of Caesareum
Faction/Nation Territory: San Antonio and the surrounding counties (Greater San Antonio)
Capital City/Faction HQ: San Antonio (Caesareum)
Population: 97,160
Government: The city is ruled by the Grand Senate, an aristocratic council of leaders which is comprised of the Triarchy (the core members of the senate), and the senators. The Triarchy itself is comprised of:

• The Great Mechanic (Magnus Mechanicus), who is responsible of the technological development and the overall well-being of the city and its inhabitants. The Magnus Mechanicus's tasks are considered to be the greatest among the others' within the Grand Senate, therefore the Magnus Mechanicus would often be seen as the de facto leader of the Grand Senate, and the entirety of Caesareum. As such, any diplomatic relations and communications with the outside world are for the Magnus Mechanicus to handle.
• The Supreme Commander (Legatus), who is responsible for the security and military of the Grand City. All of Caesareum's armed forces, both military and police, serve under the command and leadership of the Legatus. Due to the Legatus' significant control over almost all of the military and security of the Grand City, all orders and commands that come directly from the Legatus must first be reviewed by the Triarchy before they could be further issued.
• The Keeper of Engines (Conservator), who is responsible for the maintenance of the city's infastructure as well as the Caesareum Armoury which safeguards the arsenal for the Caesareum military and guards. The iron walls that isolate the Grand City from the outside world are under the responsibility of the Conservator as well.

Each Triarch would serve until the time of their demise, where the senators would make a vote for who should take their place next. If no definite vote was given, the voting would be continued by the citizens instead. Senators are citizens handpicked by the Grand Senate itself, and only the best of the best would make it to a senatorial seat.
Leaders: The Grand Senate is the ruling body that discusses matters regarding matters within the city and issues them, but the core members of the senate are called the Triarchy, which comprises of Magnus Mechanicus Nicodemus Valens, Legatus Augustus Rex, and Conservator Tiberius Plato
National/Group Ideology: Republicanism
Military:

• The Vigiles is the main police force and guards of Caesareum. They're the lawbringers and peacekeepers within and without the city confines. The outskirts of the city walls can be a dangerous place when not guarded, and the Vigiles are there to make sure that no danger will harm anyone who happen to find themselves outside. The Vigiles make regular trips to towns and settlements under Caesareum's protection, either to extract their monthly tributes or answer their call for help. The city's trade routes can sometimes be infested and threatened by bandits as well, and some centuriae of the Vigiles are often sent to patrol said trade routes. They number up to 1,500 men.
• The Hastati is the militia force of Caesareum. They're only called when the city is under great danger, one that the Vigiles would not be able to fend off alone. Their equipment may vary from time to time. When the city prospers, most of the Hastati would be given decent weaponry to use. But most of the time, the Hastati would be poorly equipped. Their numbers may vary from around 1,000-2,000 strong, depending on the severity of the situation when they have to be activated.
• The Triarch Praetoriae is considered the best in the Grand City's grand military, befitting their position as the personal guards of the Triarchy. The Triarch Praetoriae are largely independent from the Legion that consists of the Vigiles and the Hastati, as their original purpose was to protect the Triarchs from both outside AND inside threat. They originally served as an assurance that no Triarch would someday decide to betray and kill the others, especially the Legatus who has significant control over the military force within Caesareum. They're generally equipped with combat and metal armours of good quality, but the veterans and the more-experienced ones within the group are fitted with salvaged power armours. A sign of gratitude for their years of service and undying loyalty. They number up to 300 men.
• The Auxilia is the many mercenaries and mercenary groups hired by the government of Caesareum. They're usually better in terms of equipment and experience when compared to the Hastati, but a lot more expensive and their loyalty and morale can be questionable.

For the artillery, the military has in possession of six steam cannons and two working howitzers, to be used whenever the city walls are under attack. The military also owns a single zeppelin and three blimps, serving the city additional support from above whenever it finds itself under attack. They're crewed by a special centuria of Vigiles.
Major Towns or Locations: San Antonio
History:

The city's history can be traced back from the time when a group of vault dwellers stumbled upon the ruins of San Antonio, where they began to situate themselves inside the San Antonio Public Library. As expected, most of the books were already destroyed and burned to piles of ashes on the ground. Except for a select few books that specifically talked and detailed about the basis of steam technology, including the details of the steam engine and its history. While the vault dwellers began to read and study said books, a few others stumbled upon novels and literature surrounding the 19th century, and specifically the famous Victorian era. The vault dwellers set up a settlement around the library from where they would begin teaching and passing on knowledge from the books that would later combine into one single culture. As the settlement grew ever bigger, so did its people. Their neighbors started referring to their settlement as "Steam Town", as the settlement mostly relied on steam technology to run the electricity.

Their leader at that time, a man of great intellect, saw that these books could be used to unify the people around him and create his own form of 'nation-state'. But his dream of his own nation still lacked one single but important piece; its own language. Scouring through the destroyed remnants of books that littered the library floors, he managed to find a series of books that addressed the ancient Roman Republic and the latter Roman Empire along with a dictionary of the nation's ancient language of Latin. It talked from the early rise of the Roman Kingdom to its transition to the Republic then to the Empire, and finally to its eventual downfall. The history of how such a nation could traverse through and conquer many other nations around it fascinated him. Using the knowledge he received from the history books, the man, who began addressing himself as "Caesar", preached the knowledge to his people while at the same time teaching them the Latin language.

When the time was ripe, Caesar gathered his most trusted men to discuss with him. He revealed his plans to expand his already large settlement, to encompass the entirety of San Antonio, and claim it as his own. His men agreed to his plans, and they were said to be the original Grand Senate, with Caesar as the Magnus Mechanicus. Using Roman tactics that he learned from the books, his unorganized adversaries began to fall. One by one they were either conquered or mercilessly annihilated, until all of San Antonio was cleansed of opposition. It took the man a few good years to finally conquer the whole city, but his grand scheme was a success. His desire for absolute power over his new city was overcame by wisdom, as his own opinions suggested that the eventual downfall of the Romans were caused by the ineffectiveness of the Empire itself. Rather, the Republic appeared as a better choice, as the pre-war nations of old such as the United States and countries on Europe were mostly dedicated to the values of "democracy" and "republicanism". And so the Grand City of Caesareum, taken from his own name, was formed, and with it the Grand Senate and the Triarchy, from which the core members of the senate would position themselves in.

[The New Byzantine II]

I have a question. Is it possible to link Texas and Louisiana here? I was thinking of a Napoleonic-based Empire that controls southern and central part of Louisiana and they would build a base of operation in easternmost Texas, if it would be possible.

[Waztaskio]

I have a question. Is it possible to link Texas and Louisiana here? I was thinking of a Napoleonic-based Empire that controls southern and central part of Louisiana and they would build a base of operation in easternmost Texas, if it would be possible.

I'm trying to keep us only in Texas here, as I also denied someone who wanted to expand a bit into Mexico. So this will also have to be a no.

Faction/Nation Name: FEDRA which stands for the Federal Disaster Response Agency (Commonly referred to as FED, or the FEDS)

Faction/Nation Territory: All of Fort Worth though their ability to actually control this territory is questionable: Map

Capital City/Faction HQ: Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, but it is known as the Citadel

Population: 10,000 under direct FEDRA control in the areas in and around the Citadel, and a further 45,000 under FEDRA’s sphere of influence in the surrounding Fort Worth area.

Government: A council of Directors from the head of seven pre-war Federal agencies and their subsidiary agencies. At the helm of the government is the FEDRA Director Dave Bowman. However, Dave Bowman is in fact a ZAX unit that was installed as the Deputy Director of the Federal Disaster Response Agency just prior to the climax of the Great War. The fact that the council is headed by a super-computer is a closely held secret within the council, and few people beyond the directors know of Dave Bowman’s identity. While Dave Bowman is the leader of the council, each director has a great deal of autonomy within their own department. This leaves Dave with a great deal of memory to be allocated towards other pursuits. The council and their respective junior agencies are as follows:

Federal Disaster Response Agency
National Catastrophe Relief Auxiliary
Navy Department
Department of Defense
Unamerican Activities Force
Department of Justice
Bureau of Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco, Firearms and Lasers
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Center for Disease Control
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Internal Revenue Service

Leaders:
FEDRA Director - Dave Bowman

National Catastrophe Relief Auxiliary - Deputy Director Zachary Eckerson

Navy Department - Director General James Caldwell

Department of Defense - Secretary Jonathan Witlow

Unamerican Activities Force - Deputy Director Rachel Abaroa

Department of Justice - Attorney General Ephram McCarran

Bureau of Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco, Firearms and Lasers - Deputy Director Brian Foss

Federal Bureau of Investigation - Director Oliver Powell

Center for Disease Control - Director Myra Yates

Bureau of Engraving and Printing - Director Byron Anders

Internal Revenue Service - Commissioner Jennifer Carmona

National/Group Ideology: Re-establishment of the old world United States Government

Military: (Detail every single detail about your military. What are they armed with, how are they trained, what are they trained in, what equipment do they use, bases, what is their military doctrine, etc. If it's military related, it should be here. Remember 1% of Population for Volunteers. 4% of Population for Conscripts.)
The FEDRA army has a total of 600 soldiers, making it the largest component of the overall FEDRA armed forces. The FED army is armed with an assortment of weaponry ranging from lasers to military issue assault rifles. Because laser weaponry is limited, a select few companies are equipped with the laser rifles. Other companies are equipped with assault carbines, LMGs, mortars, and in the case of defensive operations .50 caliber machine guns. There are 7 regular companies that comprise the FEDRA army, and a half strength company that is equipped entirely with T-45 Power Armor. Officers at the rank of Major or higher also receive Power Armor while on the front lines.

In addition to the use of Power Armor, the FEDRA army fields several score Mister Gutsies and a handful of Sentry Bots. Because of its proximity to Pratt and Whitney, Bell Helicopters, Lockheed Martin, and its control over three local Airfields, FEDRA’s armed forces fields a large fleet of 147 Vertibirds. However, because of a lack of pilots, the need for constant repairs, and several other factors only a handful of these Vertibirds can be fielded at one time. That said roughly a hundred of these Vertibirds are of the transport variety and the rest are of the attack variant. Of these 147 Vertibirds, somewhere between three and four dozen are grounded indefinitely and in need of serious repairs or retrofits. In addition to Vertibirds, the FED army also employs the use of a half dozen M116 Howitzers and a handful of 90mm anti-aircraft guns for use in combat but without a reliable way to attain new munitions, they are rarely used.

The FEDRA military follows the pre-war US military system of ranks from Private up to General. General is the highest rank attainable, and in addition to their duties with the armed forces, the General is also a member of the council.

While the army and air forces of FEDRA are the most well-known forces within the FED, there are also other units that are used for certain operations. As a secondary line of defense, a militia is in place to defend the protectorates that rely on FEDRA for protection and prosperity. Poorly equipped, but well-disciplined and trained, these militias are on standby to defend their homes. The FBI has its own units that focus on maintaining security, combatting major crime and terrorism, and occasionally for use against nearby nations or groups. A unit has recently been formed for quick insertion via Vertibird but is not expected to be finished with training for the foreseeable future. FEDRA is also known to keep several PMCs on retainer, and to hire small groups of mercenaries for specific operations including espionage, combatting banditry, among other operations.

Able Company (80 Men, Laser Weaponry)
Baker Company (80 Men, Laser Weaponry)
Charlie Company (80 Men, Laser Weaponry)
Dog Company (80 Men, Conventional Weaponry)
Easy Company (80 Men, Conventional Weaponry)
Fox Company (80 Men, Conventional Weaponry)
Golf Company (80 Men, Conventional Weaponry)

Mechanized Company (40 Men, t-45 Power Armor)

Airborne Company (TBA, Conventional Weaponry)

Militia Battalion (800 Men, Basic Conventional Weaponry)

FBI Riot Police (40 Men, Conventional Weaponry)

Major Towns or Locations: Its on my little map, I’ll add more when we get the official map

History:
In the late 2060’s a new Federal Agency was formed and tasked with disaster relief operations within the United States in the event of a major catastrophe. It was to help the National Catastrophe Relief Auxiliary with their efforts to help the American people in the coming apocalypse that the government knew about but did not disclose to the general populace. This new agency, the Federal Disaster Response Agency or FEDRA for short, was given a ZAX unit to act as the Deputy director under acting director Heywood Floyd. This ZAX unit was named after its creator Dr. Dave Bowman. It wasn’t long after Dave Bowman came online that the Great war ended in a nuclear holocaust. In the ensuing chaos Heywood Floyd went missing and Dave Bowman was made the acting director of FEDRA.

In the immediate wake of the Post-Great War, local Federal Agencies and military units from the Air Station began securing the area immediately surrounding Fort Worth, having lost contact with the state capital and the Federal Government. The newly formed FEDRA, under the ZAX Dave Bowman, took charge and tried to bring order and implement a rationing program. However, quelling looters and riots dominated much of their attention as looter gangs and vigilante groups spread like wildfire amongst the survivors. Because of a rash of riots amongst the populace of Fort Worth and the surrounding communities, FEDRA took charge of the Fort Worth area, Dave Bowman declared martial law, and authorized lethal force against those who failed to comply.

With these drastic measures taken, the National Guard, Federal Agencies, and local law enforcement quickly brought the populace to heel as they shot anyone who failed to stand down from rioting or looting, and a strict curfew was put into place. With order restored, Dave Bowman could focus on the issue of refugees, food and water, and disease.

After the dust settled, the remaining Federal Agencies and the local authorities began to wonder who the man behind the curtain leading FEDRA was. It was obvious that he was the sole reason any semblance of order still existed in Fort Worth, and it seemed clear that their leadership was still needed to see them through this nightmare. When they finally learned the truth, that Dave Bowman was none other than a ZAX super computer, they were at an impasse. Some of the leaders thought his leadership was crucial, even if he wasn’t even human. Others, like the base commander of the Fort Worth Air Station disagreed. They would not accept Dave’s leadership, even if it meant damnation.

It was finally decided that they form a council of sorts. That each head, or director, would oversee certain aspects of the governance of Fort Worth until such a time that the United States government could re-assert control. Unfortunately, the United States government was gone and would never return. Rather, this temporary solution would stretch on for nearly two hundred years. Allowing the people of Fort Worth to return to some semblance of the pre-war United States. While Directors would continuously change over the years, Dave Bowman retained his position as the head of FEDRA. The knowledge of his existence would largely disappear overtime, with only the council and a select few others retaining the identity of the reclusive Dave Bowman.

Over these many years, and in no small part due to Dave Bowman, FEDRA has been able to prosper. And with all that time having past, Dave has become a natural leader of sorts for the council. Many of the councilors defer their votes in major policymaking until Dave has been given a chance to give his two cents. Because whether they like it or not, Dave is the central figure that keeps their society together.

Accepted.

[Zelent]

By any chance could I set up shop in Oklahoma City?

If not, put me down in Travis & Williamson Counties plz.

[Theyra]

By any chance could I set up shop in Oklahoma City?

If not, put me down in Travis & Williamson Counties plz.

I do not think you can be a faction from out of state if that is your first idea.

[Waztaskio]

By any chance could I set up shop in Oklahoma City?

If not, put me down in Travis & Williamson Counties plz.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Iczf- ... sp=sharing

No Oklahoma. But you may take those counties, just mark them on the map.

[New Minahasa]

Faction/Nation Name: Grand City of Caesareum
Faction/Nation Territory: San Antonio and the surrounding counties (Greater San Antonio)
Capital City/Faction HQ: San Antonio (Caesareum)
Population: 97,160
Government: The city is ruled by the Grand Senate, an aristocratic council of leaders which is comprised of the Triarchy (the core members of the senate), and the senators. The Triarchy itself is comprised of:

• The Great Mechanic (Magnus Mechanicus), who is responsible of the technological development and the overall well-being of the city and its inhabitants. The Magnus Mechanicus's tasks are considered to be the greatest among the others' within the Grand Senate, therefore the Magnus Mechanicus would often be seen as the de facto leader of the Grand Senate, and the entirety of Caesareum. As such, any diplomatic relations and communications with the outside world are for the Magnus Mechanicus to handle.
• The Supreme Commander (Legatus), who is responsible for the security and military of the Grand City. All of Caesareum's armed forces, both military and police, serve under the command and leadership of the Legatus. Due to the Legatus' significant control over almost all of the military and security of the Grand City, all orders and commands that come directly from the Legatus must first be reviewed by the Triarchy before they could be further issued.
• The Keeper of Engines (Conservator), who is responsible for the maintenance of the city's infastructure as well as the Caesareum Armoury which safeguards the arsenal for the Caesareum military and guards. The iron walls that isolate the Grand City from the outside world are under the responsibility of the Conservator as well.

Each Triarch would serve until the time of their demise, where the senators would make a vote for who should take their place next. If no definite vote was given, the voting would be continued by the citizens instead. Senators are citizens handpicked by the Grand Senate itself, and only the best of the best would make it to a senatorial seat.
Leaders: The Grand Senate is the ruling body that discusses matters regarding matters within the city and issues them, but the core members of the senate are called the Triarchy, which comprises of Magnus Mechanicus Nicodemus Valens, Legatus Augustus Rex, and Conservator Tiberius Plato
National/Group Ideology: Republicanism
Military:

• The Vigiles is the main police force and guards of Caesareum. They're the lawbringers and peacekeepers within and without the city confines. The outskirts of the city walls can be a dangerous place when not guarded, and the Vigiles are there to make sure that no danger will harm anyone who happen to find themselves outside. The Vigiles make regular trips to towns and settlements under Caesareum's protection, either to extract their monthly tributes or answer their call for help. The city's trade routes can sometimes be infested and threatened by bandits as well, and some centuriae of the Vigiles are often sent to patrol said trade routes. They number up to 1,500 men.
• The Hastati is the militia force of Caesareum. They're only called when the city is under great danger, one that the Vigiles would not be able to fend off alone. Their equipment may vary from time to time. When the city prospers, most of the Hastati would be given decent weaponry to use. But most of the time, the Hastati would be poorly equipped. Their numbers may vary from around 1,000-2,000 strong, depending on the severity of the situation when they have to be activated.
• The Triarch Praetoriae is considered the best in the Grand City's grand military, befitting their position as the personal guards of the Triarchy. The Triarch Praetoriae are largely independent from the Legion that consists of the Vigiles and the Hastati, as their original purpose was to protect the Triarchs from both outside AND inside threat. They originally served as an assurance that no Triarch would someday decide to betray and kill the others, especially the Legatus who has significant control over the military force within Caesareum. They're generally equipped with combat and metal armours of good quality, but the veterans and the more-experienced ones within the group are fitted with salvaged power armours. A sign of gratitude for their years of service and undying loyalty. They number up to 300 men.
• The Auxilia is the many mercenaries and mercenary groups hired by the government of Caesareum. They're usually better in terms of equipment and experience when compared to the Hastati, but a lot more expensive and their loyalty and morale can be questionable.

For the artillery, the military has in possession of six steam cannons and two working howitzers, to be used whenever the city walls are under attack. The military also owns a single zeppelin and three blimps, serving the city additional support from above whenever it finds itself under attack. They're crewed by a special centuria of Vigiles.
Major Towns or Locations: San Antonio
History:

The city's history can be traced back from the time when a group of vault dwellers stumbled upon the ruins of San Antonio, where they began to situate themselves inside the San Antonio Public Library. As expected, most of the books were already destroyed and burned to piles of ashes on the ground. Except for a select few books that specifically talked and detailed about the basis of steam technology, including the details of the steam engine and its history. While the vault dwellers began to read and study said books, a few others stumbled upon novels and literature surrounding the 19th century, and specifically the famous Victorian era. The vault dwellers set up a settlement around the library from where they would begin teaching and passing on knowledge from the books that would later combine into one single culture. As the settlement grew ever bigger, so did its people. Their neighbors started referring to their settlement as "Steam Town", as the settlement mostly relied on steam technology to run the electricity.

Their leader at that time, a man of great intellect, saw that these books could be used to unify the people around him and create his own form of 'nation-state'. But his dream of his own nation still lacked one single but important piece; its own language. Scouring through the destroyed remnants of books that littered the library floors, he managed to find a series of books that addressed the ancient Roman Republic and the latter Roman Empire along with a dictionary of the nation's ancient language of Latin. It talked from the early rise of the Roman Kingdom to its transition to the Republic then to the Empire, and finally to its eventual downfall. The history of how such a nation could traverse through and conquer many other nations around it fascinated him. Using the knowledge he received from the history books, the man, who began addressing himself as "Caesar", preached the knowledge to his people while at the same time teaching them the Latin language.

When the time was ripe, Caesar gathered his most trusted men to discuss with him. He revealed his plans to expand his already large settlement, to encompass the entirety of San Antonio, and claim it as his own. His men agreed to his plans, and they were said to be the original Grand Senate, with Caesar as the Magnus Mechanicus. Using Roman tactics that he learned from the books, his unorganized adversaries began to fall. One by one they were either conquered or mercilessly annihilated, until all of San Antonio was cleansed of opposition. It took the man a few good years to finally conquer the whole city, but his grand scheme was a success. His desire for absolute power over his new city was overcame by wisdom, as his own opinions suggested that the eventual downfall of the Romans were caused by the ineffectiveness of the Empire itself. Rather, the Republic appeared as a better choice, as the pre-war nations of old such as the United States and countries on Europe were mostly dedicated to the values of "democracy" and "republicanism". And so the Grand City of Caesareum, taken from his own name, was formed, and with it the Grand Senate and the Triarchy, from which the core members of the senate would position themselves in.

[Zepplien]

Faction/Nation Name: The Heavenly Empire of Vault 57
Faction/Nation Territory: From Brownsville to McAllen, and everywhere in between (With undisputed control of the Port of Brownsville)
Capital City/Faction HQ: Vault 57 under McAllen
Population: 76,239
Government: Theocratic Empire under a single Emperor, with a court of 'advisors' and 27 Grades of Citizenship
Leaders:
Emperor of all that is under Heaven, Her Celestial Majesty ZAX-42 (Referred to by her chosen name of Catherine Baker in all official documentation, and is not known to be a supercomputer to any but the Imperial Court)
Grand Viceroy of Brownsville, Honored First Servant of the Emperor Jacobs Williams
Honored Viceroy of McAllen, First Lord of Agriculture Amata Lopez
Lord-Admiral of the Port of Brownsville, Celestial Overseer of all Blue Water Ships, Richard Rodriguez
Lord of War, Conqueror of 26 Tribes, Laura Augustus
National/Group Ideology: The Emperor has control of society, and that society is best when organized, this organization following 27 grades of citizenship (The top 7 being reserved for Vault dwellers, and only the top 2 knowing the truth of their Emperor) with trials, and capability judged based upon your grade of citizenship (For example, a person beating a person of a lower grade might get 10 years hard labour, while a person beating a person of a higher grade would be executed for it). These grades are assigned at birth, but notably can be changed through actions in life.
Military: 'If I were to have one wish, I would not go to heaven, but instead be brought back to Earth three times to serve our Emperor' this quote stands by the founder of the Imperial Vault Army given the title Augustus by the Emperor of the Vault herself. It stands as one of the crowning ideals of the Vault Army, who publicly attests that nothing can stand in the way of enough loyalty, spirit, and numbers. Service is an honor, but not a choice as two years service is compulsory for the bottom 20 grades of citizens upon the end of their school life at sixteen years of age, with deferments for those who can not meet physical requirements or who are moving to higher education.

The training focuses primarily upon what they call the Spirit of Combat, to show no fear and to never accept defeat. While time is given to target practice pales in comparison to close combat training, using long bayonets for enlisted soldiers and officers carry swords alongside their sidearms. The Officer Core is trained to think on its feet, to adapt to situations as they come, however enlisted soldiers are taught to focus more on the chain of command, and obey their officers rather than thinking for themselves.

Standard equipment for enlisted soldiers includes a bolt action rifle (It is tradition to place a national banner upon your rifle), bayonet, and helmet. Officers replace their rifle with a sword and pistol, and each Platoon level unit includes a soldier who carries a field radio alongside an Imperial Banner to inspire their men to combat. Heavy Weapon Units can carry light mortars, rocket launchers, or 37mm Infantry Support Guns, depending on their assigned role, some even hauling some of the half dozen 70mm Infantry Support Guns into combat. Flamer troops haul flamethrowers forward and wear SCUBA gear alongside armour to allow them to survive after burning the oxygen out of an enclosed area. Finally Palace Guards carry advanced weapons and wear full combat armour to protect the Imperial Palace and Vault 57.

Separate from the Army is the Imperial Riverine Naval Forces, and Imperial Oceanic Naval Forces. The Imperial Oceanic Naval Forces is merely the fancy term for the branch that could theoretically press merchant ships into service, and hand out titles to self important bureaucrats. The Imperial Riverine Naval Forces (Affectionately known as the Brown Water Navy) consists of 3 Patrol Boats (With a prow mounted machine gun, and a crew of 3), the I.V.S. Zippo a Flamer Craft that was built out of an old river cruise ship (A prow mounted flamer with a range of up to 200 Meters, and two machine guns on each side, crew of 15), and finally the I.V.S. Monitor, an armoured rear paddle wheel craft (With six machine guns on each side and a compliment of marines aboard, with a crew of 30 and room for up to 50 passangers with cargo).

Total Army forces stand at 2,000 Troops with another 200 support forces
Naval forces stand at 70 trained sailors, and 50 support forces
Major Towns or Locations:
Vault 57: The centre of Imperial Power, home to the Empress herself, and the top 7 Grades of Citizens. Under the Imperial Palace it is seen as an impregnable fortress, and is bathed in luxury due to the many branches of aristocracy that live within its sacred halls.
Brownsville: The primary population centre of the of the Empire, its citizens stand at the nexus of trade from the sea, and both sides of the border. The city is famed due to its port, allowing trade with the northern states and even the far off destinations such as Cuba.
McAllen: Standing as the connection to the outlying reaches of the Empire, McAllen is the central internal trade node for the Empire, with goods being processed there before being send downriver to Brownsville for international trade. Home to the Imperial Palace and Imperial Army Academies, the town is always a hot spot of soldiers.
History: The Heavenly Empire began, as the legends state, when the Gods struck humanity from the earth through their demons in form of atomic weaponry. The chosen of the Gods were protected under the ground with the sacred protection of their Emissary of Heaven the Lord-Regent of the Vault whose mighty tape banks and synthetic voice urged them to expand back onto the surface world a mere 99 years after the bombs fell. With the guidance of the Emperor, they assimilated those who lived above the sacred Vault, bringing the most precious item from the Gods themselves. It called itself GECK, and it transformed what had been blasted nuclear hellscape into fertile land once more.

It was not through force of arms that they brought Brownsville into the fold, but decades of careful political manipulation, and trade links between the Barony of Brownsville and Heavenly Empire. When the Baron finally took the knee and kow towed before the Emperor of the Holy Vault it was a day of national rejoicing with mighty feasts held for all. It was not the doctrine of the Empire that lead people to flock to it, but instead its abundant food goods, especially in the forms of meat and fresh fruit. It was a strong nation, a wealthy, and populous nation, and the Emperor looked to history to see what could be done to make its strength even greater. China in the Third World War, Japan in the Second, and Austria-Hungary in the First, they all held a doctrine of infantry and willpower being supreme, it had not worked in their times, but to this reborn world without tanks or howitzers, it would be a doctrine to make her Empire strong.

The army was reformed from scratch, molds cast for their rifles, forges set to work on weapons of war, and immaculate uniforms made from their vast cotton supplies. Their Riverine forces were commissioned from old wrecks dotting the coastline, and deals were struck with an old submarine of Ghouls for assistance in repairing the nuclear engines. Service became mandatory for all subjects of the Emperor, and the army swelled with soldiers for a vast offensive against the raiders who would do them harm. Like a mighty wind they swept aside the raiders, showing the focus on infantry combat, and close combat was the proper one, their light mortars brutally effective against the prepared defenses of the Raider Clans, and their Infantry Support Guns ripping open the walled fortresses like a tin can. With their legions of troops preparing for another offensive, to expand their lands by fire and sword for the first time, the Empress can only look upon her Empire and know that heaven's will is done.

[Waztaskio]

Faction/Nation Name: Grand City of Caesareum
Faction/Nation Territory: San Antonio and the surrounding counties (Greater San Antonio)
Capital City/Faction HQ: San Antonio (Caesareum)
Population: 97,160
Government: The city is ruled by the Grand Senate, an aristocratic council of leaders which is comprised of the Triarchy (the core members of the senate), and the senators. The Triarchy itself is comprised of:

• The Great Mechanic (Magnus Mechanicus), who is responsible of the technological development and the overall well-being of the city and its inhabitants. The Magnus Mechanicus's tasks are considered to be the greatest among the others' within the Grand Senate, therefore the Magnus Mechanicus would often be seen as the de facto leader of the Grand Senate, and the entirety of Caesareum. As such, any diplomatic relations and communications with the outside world are for the Magnus Mechanicus to handle.
• The Supreme Commander (Legatus), who is responsible for the security and military of the Grand City. All of Caesareum's armed forces, both military and police, serve under the command and leadership of the Legatus. Due to the Legatus' significant control over almost all of the military and security of the Grand City, all orders and commands that come directly from the Legatus must first be reviewed by the Triarchy before they could be further issued.
• The Keeper of Engines (Conservator), who is responsible for the maintenance of the city's infastructure as well as the Caesareum Armoury which safeguards the arsenal for the Caesareum military and guards. The iron walls that isolate the Grand City from the outside world are under the responsibility of the Conservator as well.

Each Triarch would serve until the time of their demise, where the senators would make a vote for who should take their place next. If no definite vote was given, the voting would be continued by the citizens instead. Senators are citizens handpicked by the Grand Senate itself, and only the best of the best would make it to a senatorial seat.
Leaders: The Grand Senate is the ruling body that discusses matters regarding matters within the city and issues them, but the core members of the senate are called the Triarchy, which comprises of Magnus Mechanicus Nicodemus Valens, Legatus Augustus Rex, and Conservator Tiberius Plato
National/Group Ideology: Republicanism
Military:

• The Vigiles is the main police force and guards of Caesareum. They're the lawbringers and peacekeepers within and without the city confines. The outskirts of the city walls can be a dangerous place when not guarded, and the Vigiles are there to make sure that no danger will harm anyone who happen to find themselves outside. The Vigiles make regular trips to towns and settlements under Caesareum's protection, either to extract their monthly tributes or answer their call for help. The city's trade routes can sometimes be infested and threatened by bandits as well, and some centuriae of the Vigiles are often sent to patrol said trade routes. They number up to 1,500 men.
• The Hastati is the militia force of Caesareum. They're only called when the city is under great danger, one that the Vigiles would not be able to fend off alone. Their equipment may vary from time to time. When the city prospers, most of the Hastati would be given decent weaponry to use. But most of the time, the Hastati would be poorly equipped. Their numbers may vary from around 1,000-2,000 strong, depending on the severity of the situation when they have to be activated.
• The Triarch Praetoriae is considered the best in the Grand City's grand military, befitting their position as the personal guards of the Triarchy. The Triarch Praetoriae are largely independent from the Legion that consists of the Vigiles and the Hastati, as their original purpose was to protect the Triarchs from both outside AND inside threat. They originally served as an assurance that no Triarch would someday decide to betray and kill the others, especially the Legatus who has significant control over the military force within Caesareum. They're generally equipped with combat and metal armours of good quality, but the veterans and the more-experienced ones within the group are fitted with salvaged power armours. A sign of gratitude for their years of service and undying loyalty. They number up to 300 men.
• The Auxilia is the many mercenaries and mercenary groups hired by the government of Caesareum. They're usually better in terms of equipment and experience when compared to the Hastati, but a lot more expensive and their loyalty and morale can be questionable.

For the artillery, the military has in possession of several steam cannons and a few working howitzers, used whenever the city walls are under attack. The military also owns two zeppelins and ten blimps, serving the city additional support from above whenever it finds itself under attack. They're crewed by a special centuria of Vigiles.
Major Towns or Locations: San Antonio
History:

The city's history can be traced back from the time when a group of vault dwellers stumbled upon the ruins of San Antonio, where they began to situate themselves inside the San Antonio Public Library. As expected, most of the books were already destroyed and burned to piles of ashes on the ground. Except for a select few books that specifically talked and detailed about the basis of steam technology, including the details of the steam engine and its history. While the vault dwellers began to read and study said books, a few others stumbled upon novels and literature surrounding the 19th century, and specifically the famous Victorian era. The vault dwellers set up a settlement around the library from where they would begin teaching and passing on knowledge from the books that would later combine into one single culture. As the settlement grew ever bigger, so did its people. Their neighbors started referring to their settlement as "Steam Town", as the settlement mostly relied on steam technology to run the electricity.

Their leader at that time, a man of great intellect, saw that these books could be used to unify the people around him and create his own form of 'nation-state'. But his dream of his own nation still lacked one single but important piece; its own language. Scouring through the destroyed remnants of books that littered the library floors, he managed to find a series of books that addressed the ancient Roman Republic and the latter Roman Empire along with a dictionary of the nation's ancient language of Latin. It talked from the early rise of the Roman Kingdom to its transition to the Republic then to the Empire, and finally to its eventual downfall. The history of how such a nation could traverse through and conquer many other nations around it fascinated him. Using the knowledge he received from the history books, the man, who began addressing himself as "Caesar", preached the knowledge to his people while at the same time teaching them the Latin language.

When the time was ripe, Caesar gathered his most trusted men to discuss with him. He revealed his plans to expand his already large settlement, to encompass the entirety of San Antonio, and claim it as his own. His men agreed to his plans, and they were said to be the original Grand Senate, with Caesar as the Magnus Mechanicus. Using Roman tactics that he learned from the books, his unorganized adversaries began to fall. One by one they were either conquered or mercilessly annihilated, until all of San Antonio was cleansed of opposition. It took the man a few good years to finally conquer the whole city, but his grand scheme was a success. His desire for absolute power over his new city was overcame by wisdom, as his own opinions suggested that the eventual downfall of the Romans were caused by the ineffectiveness of the Empire itself. Rather, the Republic appeared as a better choice, as the pre-war nations of old such as the United States and countries on Europe were mostly dedicated to the values of "democracy" and "republicanism". And so the Grand City of Caesareum, taken from his own name, was formed, and with it the Grand Senate and the Triarchy, from which the core members of the senate would position themselves in.

Accepted.

Faction/Nation Name: The Heavenly Empire of Vault 57
Faction/Nation Territory: From Brownsville to McAllen, and everywhere in between (With undisputed control of the Port of Brownsville)
Capital City/Faction HQ: Vault 57 under McAllen
Population: 111,239
Government: Theocratic Empire under a single Emperor, with a court of 'advisors' and 27 Grades of Citizenship
Leaders:
Emperor of all that is under Heaven, Her Celestial Majesty ZAX-42 (Referred to by her chosen name of Catherine Baker in all official documentation, and is not known to be a supercomputer to any but the Imperial Court)
Grand Viceroy of Brownsville, Honored First Servant of the Emperor Jacobs Williams
Honored Viceroy of McAllen, First Lord of Agriculture Amata Lopez
Lord-Admiral of the Port of Brownsville, Celestial Overseer of all Blue Water Ships, Richard Rodriguez
Lord of War, Conqueror of 26 Tribes, Laura Augustus
National/Group Ideology: The Emperor has control of society, and that society is best when organized, this organization following 27 grades of citizenship (The top 7 being reserved for Vault dwellers, and only the top 2 knowing the truth of their Emperor) with trials, and capability judged based upon your grade of citizenship (For example, a person beating a person of a lower grade might get 10 years hard labour, while a person beating a person of a higher grade would be executed for it). These grades are assigned at birth, but notably can be changed through actions in life.
Military: 'If I were to have one wish, I would not go to heaven, but instead be brought back to Earth three times to serve our Emperor' this quote stands by the founder of the Imperial Vault Army given the title Augustus by the Emperor of the Vault herself. It stands as one of the crowning ideals of the Vault Army, who publicly attests that nothing can stand in the way of enough loyalty, spirit, and numbers. Service is an honor, but not a choice as two years service is compulsory for the bottom 20 grades of citizens upon the end of their school life at sixteen years of age, with deferments for those who can not meet physical requirements or who are moving to higher education.

The training focuses primarily upon what they call the Spirit of Combat, to show no fear and to never accept defeat. While time is given to target practice pales in comparison to close combat training, using long bayonets for enlisted soldiers and officers carry swords alongside their sidearms. The Officer Core is trained to think on its feet, to adapt to situations as they come, however enlisted soldiers are taught to focus more on the chain of command, and obey their officers rather than thinking for themselves.

Standard equipment for enlisted soldiers includes a bolt action rifle (It is tradition to place a national banner upon your rifle), bayonet, and helmet. Officers replace their rifle with a sword and pistol, and each Platoon level unit includes a soldier who carries a field radio alongside an Imperial Banner to inspire their men to combat. Heavy Weapon Units can carry light mortars, or rocket launchers depending on their assigned role, some even hauling some of the half dozen 70mm Infantry Support Guns into combat. Flamer troops haul flamethrowers forward and wear SCUBA gear alongside armour to allow them to survive after burning the oxygen out of an enclosed area. Finally Palace Guards carry advanced weapons and wear full combat armour to protect the Imperial Palace and Vault 57.

Separate from the Army is the Imperial Riverine Naval Forces, and Imperial Oceanic Naval Forces. The Imperial Oceanic Naval Forces is merely the fancy term for the branch that could theoretically press merchant ships into service, and hand out titles to self important bureaucrats. The Imperial Riverine Naval Forces (Affectionately known as the Brown Water Navy) consists of 3 Patrol Boats (With a prow mounted machine gun, and a crew of 3), the I.V.S. Zippo a Flamer Craft that was built out of an old river cruise ship (A prow mounted flamer with a range of up to 200 Meters, and two machine guns on each side, crew of 15), and finally the I.V.S. Monitor, an armoured rear paddle wheel craft (With six machine guns on each side and a compliment of marines aboard, with a crew of 30 and room for up to 50 passangers with cargo).

Total Army forces stand at 3,500 Troops with another 200 support forces
Naval forces stand at 70 trained sailors, and 50 support forces
Major Towns or Locations:
Vault 57: The centre of Imperial Power, home to the Empress herself, and the top 7 Grades of Citizens. Under the Imperial Palace it is seen as an impregnable fortress, and is bathed in luxury due to the many branches of aristocracy that live within its sacred halls.
Brownsville: The primary population centre of the of the Empire, its citizens stand at the nexus of trade from the sea, and both sides of the border. The city is famed due to its port, allowing trade with the northern states and even the far off destinations such as Cuba.
McAllen: Standing as the connection to the outlying reaches of the Empire, McAllen is the central internal trade node for the Empire, with goods being processed there before being send downriver to Brownsville for international trade. Home to the Imperial Palace and Imperial Army Academies, the town is always a hot spot of soldiers.
History: The Heavenly Empire began, as the legends state, when the Gods struck humanity from the earth through their demons in form of atomic weaponry. The chosen of the Gods were protected under the ground with the sacred protection of their Emissary of Heaven the Lord-Regent of the Vault whose mighty tape banks and synthetic voice urged them to expand back onto the surface world a mere 99 years after the bombs fell. With the guidance of the Emperor, they assimilated those who lived above the sacred Vault, bringing the most precious item from the Gods themselves. It called itself GECK, and it transformed what had been blasted nuclear hellscape into fertile land once more.

It was not through force of arms that they brought Brownsville into the fold, but decades of careful political manipulation, and trade links between the Barony of Brownsville and Heavenly Empire. When the Baron finally took the knee and kow towed before the Emperor of the Holy Vault it was a day of national rejoicing with mighty feasts held for all. It was not the doctrine of the Empire that lead people to flock to it, but instead its abundant food goods, especially in the forms of meat and fresh fruit. It was a strong nation, a wealthy, and populous nation, and the Emperor looked to history to see what could be done to make its strength even greater. China in the Third World War, Japan in the Second, and Austria-Hungary in the First, they all held a doctrine of infantry and willpower being supreme, it had not worked in their times, but to this reborn world without tanks or howitzers, it would be a doctrine to make her Empire strong.

The army was reformed from scratch, molds cast for their rifles, forges set to work on weapons of war, and immaculate uniforms made from their vast cotton supplies. Their Riverine forces were commissioned from old wrecks dotting the coastline, and deals were struck with an old submarine of Ghouls for assistance in repairing the nuclear engines. Service became mandatory for all subjects of the Emperor, and the army swelled with soldiers for a vast offensive against the raiders who would do them harm. Like a mighty wind they swept aside the raiders, showing the focus on infantry combat, and close combat was the proper one, their light mortars brutally effective against the prepared defenses of the Raider Clans, and their Infantry Support Guns ripping open the walled fortresses like a tin can. With their legions of troops preparing for another offensive, to expand their lands by fire and sword for the first time, the Empress can only look upon her Empire and know that heaven's will is done.

Accepted.

[Theyra]

Just making sure after checking the map, Ranis, your the State of Northern Texas?

[Zelent]

Just making sure after checking the map, Ranis, your the State of Northern Texas?

That is me.

[Elerian]

Just making sure after checking the map, Ranis, your the State of Northern Texas?

That is me.

I believe Ralnis requested the Panhandle, but I'm sure you two could share.

[Zelent]

That is me.

I believe Ralnis requested the Panhandle, but I'm sure you two could share.

Np, I don't need the panhandle. Just space per say. I'm thinking I'll move south to Odessa-Midlands.

[Zelent]

Cant decide between a Centrist democracy oriented capitalistic trading nation or a socialist-autocratic regime much like the Legion in structure but different in aesthetic.

[Elerian]

Cant decide between a Centrist democracy oriented capitalistic trading nation or a socialist-autocratic regime much like the Legion in structure but different in aesthetic.

I think we already have a Legionesque faction made by Min, so I vote for the Centrist Democracy.

[Waztaskio]

Faction/Nation Name: Formal: The Reformed Christendom of Christ Informal: The Christendom
Faction/Nation Territory: Austin, and surrounding area.
Capital City/Faction HQ: The Citadel, Austin Texas.
Population: 82,257 Citizens, 60,000 registered members.
Government: The Reformed Christendom of Christ is ran by a Pope, who serves as the absolute monarch of the Church selected by the College of Cardinals. The government can be described as theistic, following the teachers of the bible and using that as it's governing philosophy, but enforcement of such doctrine on the people has not been as conservative.

Pope - The Pope is the head of the Church, and is the absolute monarch of all territories owned by the church. The Pope position is a lifetime appointment, with no impeachment or proceedings on removing such a figure once appointed. The Pope has the power to issue decrees, appoint positions, and generally oversee the running of the territories controlled by the church. It is the highest church of the church.

College of Cardinals - The College of Cardinals is a regency body who's purpose is to appoint and choose the successor to a pope, upon the death of a reigning pope. Composed of all Cardinals of the church, through democratic vote a new pope is sworn in upon reaching a majority within the body. The College serves no other purpose once a pope is chosen.

Ministry of Education and Science - The Ministry of Education and Science is overseen by the Pope, and has an appointed leader. The Ministry of Education and Science oversees all scientific development and research, along with general prayer and educational services offered throughout the Church's territory. Considered to be one of the more powerful ministries, as it has been known to help drive doctrine in the church.

Ministry of Health and Human Services - The Ministry of Health and Human Services is overseen by the Pope, and has an appointed leader. The Ministry is in charge of administering all medical centers, hospitals, and clinics within the territories of the church, along with providing all necessary social services to the poor and disenfranchised people of the wasteland. Considered not particularly to be powerful, yet one of the most prestigious.

Ministry of Spirituality and Conflict - The Ministry of Spirituality and Conflict is overseen by the Pope, and has an appointed leader. The Ministry is in charge of administering the armed forces of the church, along with act as diplomats and other emissaries needed by the serving Pope. It is considered to not be a powerful ministry, but is one of the most important.

Ministry of Economics and Trade - The Ministry of Economics and Trade is overseen by the Pope, and has an appointed leader. The Ministry is in charge of administering economic growth within the territories of the church, handling business affairs, managing finance, and other monetary concerns of the church. Seen by many as prestigious, important, and most powerful ministry within the church.

Leaders: Pope Urban IX
National/Group Ideology: Defend the Christian Faith, and minister to the wasteland.
Military: The Armed Forces of the church can be seen as mostly decentralized, with only central orders of the military controlled by entities such as the Ministry of Spirituality and Conflict. The military is mostly divided between various bands of groups, who have sworn their allegiance to the church. These groups have separate internal leadership, different methods of training, different equipment, and are really their own organized bands of militia loyal to the church. These groups are as follows;

• The Order of Saint Kindred - One of the first orders founded under the new church, functions as a security service for any settlement requesting the assistance the Order and may be directed by the Pope on special assignments. The Order of Saint Kindred is armed with conventional weapons, from standard Colts to Assault Rifles, with most of their training revolving around close-quarter and ranged combat. Clothing of this order is not standardized, with members mostly supplying their own armor and additions. Lead by Archbishop Rothschild and stands at 500 soldiers.
  
• The Order of Saint Paul - One of the first orders founded under the new church, functions as the main defense force of Austin and may be directed by the Pope on special assignments. The Order of Saint Paul is armed with conventional weapons, from standard Colts to Assault Rifles, and are trained extensively in urban combat and policing tactics. Clothing is standardized, with a light blue uniform being issued to members making them look like this. Lead by Archbishop Johnson and stands at 1,000 soldiers.
  
• The Order of Saint Joshua - The Order of Saint Joshua was founded in 2144, and was originally an office under the Ministry of Spirituality and Conflict. The Order of Saint Joshua functions as the intelligence wing of the church. Members of Order are known to be quite secretive of their work, and hence only stand at 200 strong. The training is intense, with many failing due to the strict physical regime and various techniques of beating torture, psychological manipulation, etc.The Order is known to operate in settlements of other factions and nations, attempting to blend in and provide the church with information on it's activities. Mostly clothed in black cloaks when in friendly settlements, the Orders weaponry is known to focus a lot of close-combat assassinations, with common weapons being looked down upon in favor of small knives, swords, or other concealable melee items. This however, does not mean that the Order prohibits using such weaponry as it has been known that members are proficient in shooting weapons such as Anti-Material rifles from long distances if needed. It is lead by Archbishop Hamilton.
  
• The Order of the Christendom Knights - The Order of the Christendom Knights was founded in 2200 by order of Pope Jackson II, and would be assigned as the personal guard of the pope and special dignitaries. Considered the most elite out of the orders, it is overseen directly by the Ministry of Spirituality and Conflict, with training for a single platoon taking ten years to complete. This has enabled the Templars, as they have been commonly referred to by members of the church to be the only official military order controlled directly by the Church. The Templars train many different environments, repeating exercises a variety of ways, engaging in numerous classroom sessions on doctrines, firearms and close combat training, as well as a multitude of other test to make them the most feared warriors of the Church. Dressed in a manner similar to the Knights Templar of the Crusades, the Templars number 100 soldiers in total. Being lead by the sitting Pope.

Major Towns or Locations: New Jerusalem - The capital of the Christendom, in the old city of Austin Texas. Houses the Citadel, the home of the Pope in an old Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library.

History: Vault 66 was built in the year 2076, on the outskirts of Austin Texas who's goal was stated to be "The Perseverance of Religious Values and Traditions for generations of humanity." Vault-Tec had designed this vault to gather people harboring a deep religious background of the Judaeo-Christian sentiment of various branches and backgrounds, in order to test the effects of having all sects and groups of Christianity be locked together for thirty years. The vault was equipped with a Garden of Eden Creation Kit, Religious Texts and Documents, along with other amenities and experienced personnel to ensure Christianity would come out in it's true form for the duration of their lock down. When the bombs fell, a total of three hundred people from various branches of protestant and catholic denominations entered the vault to be sealed. The first few years were rather peaceful, as the Vault Dwellers got along due to their shared faith and experience, but over time disagreements arose around issues such as Sunday service and how to ensure that faiths didn't intermingle, and change with beliefs some thought to be heresy. In the year 2085, a new overseer was elected who sought to end the religious bickering in the vault that had begun to lead to fights.

Following the model set by Emperor Constantine of Rome centuries ago, the overseer called for a new Council of Nicea, in similar fashion to the emperor in order to protect the Christian faith and save it from the internal bickering. As it would come to be called later, the Council of Vault 66 reviewed common religious texts and documents in order to come into a unified christian faith that all Christians could declare, legitimate. The result, was a mix of elements from Catholicism such as the establishment of a Pope, College of Cardinals, and other positions, but taking from the Protestant outlook that he is not the sole messenger of God, and in turn is not infallible. This would in turn, reduce the Pope to a position of "Defender of the Faith," but not actually dictate doctrine which at the Council of Vault 66, was adopted and enforced across Vault 66. This philosophy would be enforced until the year 2117, with the first Pope being the overseer of Vault 66, Pope Constantine II.

In 2107, the doors of Vault 66 would open and the now united Christians would step out into a hostile world, armed with the Garden of Eden Creation Kit in order to build a new earth. Within two years of stepping out, the community of "Adamville," was founded in the old town of Buda, Texas. Farming was commonplace, but there was trade, prayer service, and even a local bar with a few shops. The community, although not well-off learned quickly how to survive and adapt in this new world, however with the constant threat of raider attacks, mutations, and other forms of lawlessness the community soon began to realize that if they stood by and did nothing, that the "sin," would overtake the "righteousness," of the wasteland and put an end to them in the process. Pope Constantine II, reaching seventy-five years old in 2117, called another Ecumenical Council to take place in the city of Adamville. The Council of Adamville, would officially give increased powers to the Pope who now had the power to direct "The Faithful," in "Acts of Righteousness," using "Means of Word or Sword," to achieve the goals laid out by biblical doctrine and decree individuals as "Saints," of the faith. This would allow in effect the crusades, such as those that had happened for the Kingdoms of Jerusalem centuries ago.

With the death of Pope Constantine II in 2120, the College of Cardinals elected Pope Nicetas I, named after Saint Nicetas the Goth. Pope Nicetas I, would launch the small community of Adamville into an official Kingdom of Christ. Using the newfound powers granted by the Council of Adamville, Pope Nicetas I at this point forty began to launch the first crusades of the post-apocalyptic era. It was under Nicetas I that the Order of Saint Kindred and Order of Saint Paul was officially founded,
with military campaigns focusing on the surrounding areas on the outskirts of Austin to clear out raiders and establish more churches and clinics. This would continue until 2160, Pope Nicetas having secured himself a reasonably large kingdom had decided to use the remainder of his life for a Crusade of one of the most heretic zones of the wasteland and that was Austin. From the years 2160-2172, sections of the city would be fought over and settled until the entire city was under the control of the kingdom, to which Pope Nicetas I would die a year later after having secured what he referred to as "New Jerusalem," and beginning construction of the largest construction project ever taken in post-apocalyptic america that many know of to revitalize, and rejuvenate the old city into a city of faith, and future.

In 2173 with the election of Pope Saul I, the Kingdom would begin to take on more official functions, becoming a more established government and centralized command structure for cardinals, priests, and other teachers of the faith. By 2188, all churches were now under centralized authority, with the Pope claiming "Faithful Defense," in a so-called overexertion of his power. Pope Saul I would continue on this path, enlarging the military, ruthlessly preaching christian doctrine, and cutting down on the "faithless boundaries," he felt would crumble the kingdom. It was under Saul that the first mention of "The Reformed Christendom of Christ," became common knowledge and establishment. It was also during this period, that many protestant style preachers sticking to the decentralization message were dis ordained, and banished from the "Kingdom of which the flow of Christian values glow." Pope Saul I would die in 2193, and be succeeded by Pope Saul II who would serve until 2221, further centralizing the Kingdom.

In 2222, Pope Nicetas II would be elected into office and would lead the kingdom into it's next stage of crusades. Focusing on military depots, and far-away territories, Pope Nicetas II would begin to grow the arsenals of of the Kingdom in order to prepare it for threats. It was Pope Nicetas II who would announce the doctrine of "Revolutionary Ecumenicalism," rapidly conquering even more of the City of Austin to incorporate additional neighborhoods, sending out larger scouting and armed companies to spread the word of god to every settlement, and establish influence in any civilized town. It was under Pope Nicetas II, that most of the wasteland learned of the existence of the church, transverse to Austin to see the very foundation of New Jerusalem where most would convert. Pope Nicetas II would rule till 2265, with the College of Cardinals in 2266 electing Pope Urban IX, who would lead the Kingdom into a new era.

[Avidius Legion]

Reserve me Wichita falls please. Have an idea for an isolationist tribe (in the sense of new canaanite tribe) of Doomsday prepper.

[Zelent]

Cant decide between a Centrist democracy oriented capitalistic trading nation or a socialist-autocratic regime much like the Legion in structure but different in aesthetic.

I think we already have a Legionesque faction made by Min, so I vote for the Centrist Democracy.

Yea, but my faction wouldn't be Legion based. Rather, a autocratic state based on ideals of cultural-ethnic assimilation of conquered tribes to create one homogenous super state with extreme neo-fascistic tendencies.

[Ralnis]

I think we already have a Legionesque faction made by Min, so I vote for the Centrist Democracy.

Yea, but my faction wouldn't be Legion based. Rather, a autocratic state based on ideals of cultural-ethnic assimilation of conquered tribes to create one homogenous super state with extreme neo-fascistic tendencies.

So we'll be neighbors? Might want to go back on that idea of not being a warhawk.

[Zelent]

Yea, but my faction wouldn't be Legion based. Rather, a autocratic state based on ideals of cultural-ethnic assimilation of conquered tribes to create one homogenous super state with extreme neo-fascistic tendencies.

So we'll be neighbors? Might want to go back on that idea of not being a warhawk.

Nah, maybe not. I came to my final decision on what I want to do in this RP, see my spot on the map for a hint.

[Theyra]

So we'll be neighbors? Might want to go back on that idea of not being a warhawk.

Nah, maybe not. I came to my final decision on what I want to do in this RP, see my spot on the map for a hint.

Oh so I have two neighbors in the panhandle....... wait, your faction has to be from Texas. Not from another state.