Taken for Granted: A Post Apocalyptic RP (OOC/Open)

[Imperial Idaho]

Would it be possible for me to run an international trading company?

Yeah, I hope by international you don't mean sail the seven seas international, and just regional but that sounds fine.

[Imperial Idaho]

I'd say they are currently camped outside Castle Rock, Oregon, preparing to head south for California. Since the Nevada desert is probably inpenetrable for such a large group, my guess is that they went north through Kansas and Nebraska, swinging west through Canada and the northern Rockies, before going south again in Oregon.

Alright, sounds good.

[Imperial Idaho]

NS Nation Name:The Knockout Gun Gals
Nation Name: The People's State of Sacramento
Leader Position and Name: General Alexander Holt
Capital: Roseville
Population: 520,000
Flag of your nation:

(Image)

Brief history of your nation: In the wake of Post-EMP disaster, local National Guards, law enforcement, medical officers, and government staffs scrambled to took control of the riots. One of those was Alexander Holt, a Lieutenant Colonel at that time served in the US Army. The coalition tried to rationed supplies and took control of the law, but the fights with vigilantes, newly-formed bandits, and religious zealots took the toll, though not by much. At the same time, Alexander recognized the need of a militia to reinforced the current state of the law, one with authority of his but also with the support of those loyal on an ideology for a better morale.

He saw the opportunity. He wasn't the most avid supporter of socialism but he knows certain people that holds the same ideology. With their aid, and the mobilization of those who also supported socialism, communism, he was able to formed a people's militia with reasonable training and equipment, and as the years went, it was already 3,5 years and the current state was fairly fine, but internal conflicts between the National Guards and government staffs who formed the bureaucratic and administration of Sacramento government was growing, and Alexander soon incited an attack on both sides, anticipated the unknown motives of his. Soon after the attacks, the majority of theirs joined the growing force of the people's militia and the ones who resisted were arrested and publicly executed.

Alexander, now appointed himself as the General, put the people he trusted and competent enough, and soon established a People's State of Sacramento. Over the next 5,5 years, he improved on the agriculture sector, military, border, and collected any of the important sectors and industrial places that available. He also formed the Communist Party as the sole political party and regrow the people's militia as the sole military force of the nation.
Government Form: One-party state.
Army Size: 35,000
Army Technology: They have few military-grade weaponry, with the majority of their weapons are civilian-grade or hand-crafted bow, arrows, spears, shields of various metals and wood, and various kinds of melee weapon. Due to the lack of bullets, most of their firearms converted into using black powders. And they also began to built small cannons.
Navy Size: N/A
Territory of country: Sacramento metropolitan area
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Accepted.

[Soviet Chernarus]

NS Nation Name: Soviet Chernarus
Nation Name: Union of Columbia
Leader Position and Name: President Matthias Holman
Capital: Yakima
Population: ~70,000
Flag of your nation: Flag
Brief history of your nation:

The foundations of Columbia were laid down in the days following the Blackout; as society slowly began to collapse under the strain, local mayors, officials and police chiefs convened in the city of Yakima. A sense of desperation and urgency surrounded the meeting, as they discussed and argued the city's future course of action. Ultimately, it was agreed that they would attempt to establish their own community and wait until they could establish contact with what remained of the federal government. The early days of this "Yakima Republic" were marked by violence and uncertainty. An army was cobbled together, from the National Guard and military units that had been involved in a training exercise in the Yakima Training Center. Combined with local law enforcement, their efforts would be crucial in maintaining order. A strict rationing system was instituted, while the government attempted to establish contact with neighboring counties.

Yakima's neighbors were hardly better off; some remained under the control of mayors or councils, while others had completely collapsed. In particular, the issue of Yakima's foreign policy in regards to these isolated communities would spark intense debate; some argued for integration -- they believed that the scattered settlements and anarchy would be detrimental to the city's security. In addition, they claimed that the Republic needed to expand to find resources to support its population. Others argued against this, believing that Yakima's expansion would lead to overpopulation, instability and eventually collapse. However, after serious supply shortages, the integration faction would prevail. Offering protection in exchange for their entrance into the Yakima Republic, many of these communities accepted. The city of Richland would be one of the larger additions to Yakima, and the Republic's growth necessitated a new government.

Delegates from the various towns would convene for a second time in Yakima; referred to officially as the Continental Congress, a makeshift Constitution would be drafted, borrowing much of its words from the now-defunct US Constitution. In it, the Union of Columbia was proclaimed. William Ridge, a former teacher who had worked rigorously in setting up the initial Yakima Republic, was elected the 1st President of Columbia by the Congress. However, a crisis would soon grip his attention; a scouting party would return with an unknown illness. With many of it's early symptoms resembling the flu, the incident was largely dismissed as a major concern. However, an explosion of new cases and the first deaths made it clear that something was up. It was said to be Columbia's darkest hour, as Ridge, realizing the severity of the situation, took decisive action. Bodies were burned or buried in mass graves. Houses, neighborhoods, and even entire towns were quarantined and sealed off in order to prevent its further spread. Oftentimes law and order were enforced at the barrel of a rifle, and threats of force were common in order to ensure compliance with authorities. Thankfully, the sparse and more rural nature of Eastern Washington made it so that the disease could be easily isolated and contained.

As the last of the epidemic subsided, it took one last victim: William Ridge had begun to express symptoms, and willingly confined himself in a special hospital ward designated for quarantine victims. His death was followed by the succession of his Vice President, Robert Graber. There was no time for mourning, as Graber was forced to contend with food shortages in many of Columbia's larger communities. He would succeed in endeavors to alleviate this problem, although he relied on local officials to allocate resources. As Graber's administration came to an end, he declined to run. Matthias Holman would eventually win, after promising to focus on domestic affairs, and rebuilding in the aftermath of the epidemic.

Government Form: Presidential republic
Army Size: Standing army of 2,000 troops. 1,000 in reserve, and 10,000 militia.
Army Technology: Military-grade weaponry is common in the well-equipped standing army. However, many of these weapons have become unserviceable or useless over the years, mostly attributed to a lack of spare parts and ammunition. The focus has shifted from military weaponry to more primitive, but practical weaponry, including but not limited to bows, spears, and even clubs and swords. These kinds of weaponry are mostly used by the reserve and militia.
Navy Size: The Navy mostly consists of a few makeshift rafts and small boats, designed for use in rivers and lakes. Army personnel are responsible for managing the crafts.
Territory of country:
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[The Knockout Gun Gals]

Also, I'll be out of service from posting from Thursday till Sunday. I have a spiritual vacation on those days.

[Sarbazistan]

Hello! I think the term is "tag"!
I would like to be a riverine steamboat-using merchant state, focused on utilizing the extensive Mississipi-Missouri river complex as well as all the branching tributaries to trade with the numerous factions that hold territory along those waterways, providing opportunities for situations like "X faction lacks food but has guns, Y faction lacks guns but has food" to be rectified with my caravans as the middle-man. We'll also act as transport for smaller parties, like character-RP focused players, and dignitaries. Additionally, we'll most likely have a superior edge in riverine, littoral, and amphibious warfare should we be crossed, which thankfully isn't likely.

Does this all sound fine? Any suggestions? I'll be working on my app in the meantime!

[Imperial Idaho]

NS Nation Name: Soviet Chernarus
Nation Name: Union of Columbia
Leader Position and Name: President Matthias Holman
Capital: Yakima
Population: ~70,000
Flag of your nation: Flag
Brief history of your nation:

The foundations of Columbia were laid down in the days following the Blackout; as society slowly began to collapse under the strain, local mayors, officials and police chiefs convened in the city of Yakima. A sense of desperation and urgency surrounded the meeting, as they discussed and argued the city's future course of action. Ultimately, it was agreed that they would attempt to establish their own community and wait until they could establish contact with what remained of the federal government. The early days of this "Yakima Republic" were marked by violence and uncertainty. An army was cobbled together, from the National Guard and military units that had been involved in a training exercise in the Yakima Training Center. Combined with local law enforcement, their efforts would be crucial in maintaining order. A strict rationing system was instituted, while the government attempted to establish contact with neighboring counties.

Yakima's neighbors were hardly better off; some remained under the control of mayors or councils, while others had completely collapsed. In particular, the issue of Yakima's foreign policy in regards to these isolated communities would spark intense debate; some argued for integration -- they believed that the scattered settlements and anarchy would be detrimental to the city's security. In addition, they claimed that the Republic needed to expand to find resources to support its population. Others argued against this, believing that Yakima's expansion would lead to overpopulation, instability and eventually collapse. However, after serious supply shortages, the integration faction would prevail. Offering protection in exchange for their entrance into the Yakima Republic, many of these communities accepted. The city of Richland would be one of the larger additions to Yakima, and the Republic's growth necessitated a new government.

Delegates from the various towns would convene for a second time in Yakima; referred to officially as the Continental Congress, a makeshift Constitution would be drafted, borrowing much of its words from the now-defunct US Constitution. In it, the Union of Columbia was proclaimed. William Ridge, a former teacher who had worked rigorously in setting up the initial Yakima Republic, was elected the 1st President of Columbia by the Congress. However, a crisis would soon grip his attention; a scouting party would return with an unknown illness. With many of it's early symptoms resembling the flu, the incident was largely dismissed as a major concern. However, an explosion of new cases and the first deaths made it clear that something was up. It was said to be Columbia's darkest hour, as Ridge, realizing the severity of the situation, took decisive action. Bodies were burned or buried in mass graves. Houses, neighborhoods, and even entire towns were quarantined and sealed off in order to prevent its further spread. Oftentimes law and order were enforced at the barrel of a rifle, and threats of force were common in order to ensure compliance with authorities. Thankfully, the sparse and more rural nature of Eastern Washington made it so that the disease could be easily isolated and contained.

As the last of the epidemic subsided, it took one last victim: William Ridge had begun to express symptoms, and willingly confined himself in a special hospital ward designated for quarantine victims. His death was followed by the succession of his Vice President, Robert Graber. There was no time for mourning, as Graber was forced to contend with food shortages in many of Columbia's larger communities. He would succeed in endeavors to alleviate this problem, although he relied on local officials to allocate resources. As Graber's administration came to an end, he declined to run. Matthias Holman would eventually win, after promising to focus on domestic affairs, and rebuilding in the aftermath of the epidemic.

Government Form: Presidential republic
Army Size: Standing army of 2,000 troops. 1,000 in reserve, and 10,000 militia.
Army Technology: Military-grade weaponry is common in the well-equipped standing army. However, many of these weapons have become unserviceable or useless over the years, mostly attributed to a lack of spare parts and ammunition. The focus has shifted from military weaponry to more primitive, but practical weaponry, including but not limited to bows, spears, and even clubs and swords. These kinds of weaponry are mostly used by the reserve and militia.
Navy Size: The Navy mostly consists of a few makeshift rafts and small boats, designed for use in rivers and lakes. Army personnel are responsible for managing the crafts.
Territory of country: (Image)
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Accepted.

Hello! I think the term is "tag"!
I would like to be a riverine steamboat-using merchant state, focused on utilizing the extensive Mississipi-Missouri river complex as well as all the branching tributaries to trade with the numerous factions that hold territory along those waterways, providing opportunities for situations like "X faction lacks food but has guns, Y faction lacks guns but has food" to be rectified with my caravans as the middle-man. We'll also act as transport for smaller parties, like character-RP focused players, and dignitaries. Additionally, we'll most likely have a superior edge in riverine, littoral, and amphibious warfare should we be crossed, which thankfully isn't likely.

Does this all sound fine? Any suggestions? I'll be working on my app in the meantime!

Sounds good, a suggestion would be to be in the Columbia-Snake River area, as it has much more players near it. Perhaps based out of Spokane, Kennwick, or Clarkston-Lewiston.

[Anowa]

O fuk, the IC is up.

[Imperial Idaho]

O fuk, the IC is up.

You bet.

[Shadowwell]

Finally, finished my IC post, all 7 paragraphs and 872 wrds of it, one of my longest nonactive oriented posts here on NS.

the other was larger by 500 words and was also in a Nation/faction rp, that one was medieval though.

[The Grand Rift]

NS Nation Name: The Grand Rift
Nation Name: The High Mormon Council
Leader Position and Name: The Grand Councilman
Capital: New Salt Lake
Population: 681,800
Flag of your nation:

Brief history of your nation: After the cataclysm, Salt Lake City fell into complete chaos. More so than many other cities, due to the isolated posistion the city sat it required many electronic advancements such as radio in order to stay together as well as regular shipments of supplies. The U.S government kept a large presence in the area in the form of several military installations, but without any communication, the National Guard, and their commanders decided not to intervene into the deteriorating situation in the city, going as far as to shoot anyone who approached the compounds. This went on for approximately 40 days killing most of the 2 million that lived in the Metro Area. The Chaos only ceased after a large band of paramilitaries armed to the teeth rode into town on horses, killing or forcing most of the raider groups to stand down. For the first time in over a month the city was silent, the paramilitaries that had brought order began distributing water and food to what was left of the city. The unknown riders revealed themselves as the local Mormon Militia, and in front of the town hall their leader Obadiah Barnabas spoke to his new citizens about the establish of the high council and how the city must now work together in order to survive all the while as the Mormon Militiamen's flag is raised above the hall.

However Salt lake sat in a position of a lack of natural resources such as water and food. Challenged with this Obadiah set up large fields of water tankers filled with the usually salty water from Salt Lake, and the tankers boil in the hot Utah sun and of course with water supplies from Strawberry reservoir , this is supplemented by a confederation of ranchers that joined up with the paramilitaries supplying the nation with much needed food. The ranchers took on a huge task corralling the nations largest Bison herd. The food race continued when the northern Utah farms were claimed for the council, a problem remained however. The National Guard in Camp Williams, and Hill AFB showed an imminent threat to the Council. So the Barnabas set out on the precarious task of integrating these forces. Camp Williams fell after brief negotiations as well with Hill AFB. However only a fraction of their original supplies remained, Hill contained an invaluable supply of Diesel, but the true prize was the Dungway and Tooele Army Depots. These held large amounts of supplies that could supply the forces for years. These institutions were much more difficult to obtain due to the little connection to the locals, and the larger connection to the federal government. Obadiah was never able to storm these installations and remain under control of the U.S Army today. The Council sits in an isolated position and holds friendly trading ties with Idaho, however Idaho still largely has little knowing of the peoples of the Council.

Government Form: Theocratic Oligarchy/ Theocratic Dictatorship
Army Size:10,000
Army Technology: thousands of stockpiled U.S army handguns and assault rifles, and Ammo that can last half a year of continuous war. across the Council lands Blacksmiths still produce knives and swords off of the large abundance of minerals, as well as fletchers and livestock ranchers that train horses and a small group of elephants. However the main source of possible mil tech remains in Tooele Army stockpile which remains under National Guard Control
Territory of country:
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[Ithalian Empire]

NS Nation Name: Ithalian Empire
Nation Name: The Ironborn
Leader Position and Name: Jason Kirkbride, Second Consul
Capital: Crescent City
Population: 250,670
Flag of your nation: A blood red standard.
Brief history of your nation: After the world went dark and the death times were tough, food hard to come by, medicine none existent. Violence ruled the land and blood would flow. Out of this chas a group calling themselves the Ironborn emerged. Using violence, bribery and other means to bring the other cartels, gangs, syndicates and pitiful democracies under the heavy heal of the Ironborn.

This Darwinian process has become the corner stone of the Ironborn system of government, that the strong the survive the weak must die. The great plague was just one example, those that died were inferior than those that lived or never contracted the contagion, thus the Ironborn became stronger. The weak sometimes hold resources that the Ironborn need, therefore it is necessary to take them by force. The Ironborn believe that everything a man owns must ether be made by him or taken from those below him.

Shortly after the Ironborn domination of the land a series of raids were carried out on the outlying communities, bringing in guns, ammo, food, and slaves. Continued raids would see the neighboring counties become depleted of valuables or fortify to the point that no profit can be made. So in late 2012 the Ironborn took the sea, rading the west coast as far south as the Bay area and as far north as Vancouver, hitting small towns, leaveing only the smoke and ruin as a reminder of there passing.

During this period, from the inital founding to the 2012 raids the Ironborn were ruled by Daniel Remeraz, takeing the title of First Consul. Daniel's lieutenant, Jason Kirkbride, assumed the title after Daniel died leading the great raids. Daniel was a hard and immovable man who took little pity on the common people who he ruled over. Jason heard the grumblings of what Daniel called the peasants and in 2013 reformed the Ironborn to a more stable government.

Instead of fear, loyalty would be used to control the populace. A feudal system was established, with the Consul being the top, Governors were given control of the counties that formed the Ironborn, and finally mayors controlled the townships and lands that the people worked and lived on. So far, this has proved a effective way to rule.

As of the start of 2014 the Ironborn has started to remobilize its armies and gather it fleets. The purpose for this is only one thing, a great raid. Soon the Ironborn will once more take what is there buy right of strength.
Government Form: Neo-Fudilistic State: With the fall of the old world, the Ironborn have reverted to a feudal like state.
Army Size: 7,456
Army Technology: A mix of civilian arms and military arms, with ammunition ruining low bladed weapons and bows are starting to become more prevalent.
Navy Size: Roughly 140 vessels, most being small yachts and small fishing boats.
Territory of country: The Domain of the Ironborn
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[Imperial Idaho]

Post is up concerning Cheyenne Mountain (Cheyenne Mountain Adjacent Technically).

Otherwise, anybody have any opening plans for their nations?

[Benuty]

Post is up concerning Cheyenne Mountain (Cheyenne Mountain Adjacent Technically).

Otherwise, anybody have any opening plans for their nations?

Probably just to concentrate on setting up definite control within the counties I am in at the moment. Since the map shows me only partially controlling them, but that is quite alright.

[Backatri]

Post is up concerning Cheyenne Mountain (Cheyenne Mountain Adjacent Technically).

Otherwise, anybody have any opening plans for their nations?

I put mine up. Its a godawful block of text, but it attempts to set the tone of the VR (Optimistic but regretful of the past), and gives me a goal to pursue. Also, I might have written the VR as a bit to peachy. There's no roadblocks other than the lack of security which I'll hit in another post.

[Rygondria]

I Kinda either want to make a Nation owned by a former biker gang that runs it like a Khanate or maybe something like a independent las vegas Ran by a Oligarchy of powerful families (Or maybe some of the gambling corporations) with the casino's though without much electricity still up and running kinda used also as a watering hole for merchants.

[Vacif]

I Kinda either want to make a Nation owned by a former biker gang that runs it like a Khanate or maybe something like a independent las vegas Ran by a Oligarchy of powerful families (Or maybe some of the gambling corporations) with the casino's though without much electricity still up and running kinda used also as a watering hole for merchants.

I believe FEMA already controls Nevada.

[EastTurkey55]

Reserve Mexico.

[Shadowwell]

I Kinda either want to make a Nation owned by a former biker gang that runs it like a Khanate or maybe something like a independent las vegas Ran by a Oligarchy of powerful families (Or maybe some of the gambling corporations) with the casino's though without much electricity still up and running kinda used also as a watering hole for merchants.

I might have an idea about a Biker thing you could do. In august of 2006 in RL, the Sturgis motorcycle rally, in the Black Hills, had several hundred thousand bikers. Coincidentally that was around the time the power went out, for the Rp. In my nation, some of those bikers stayed, the smallest of the 4 factions of my region, but eventually grabbed their families and returned, most of them.

You could do something with the Bikers that left to try to go home, as undoubtedly, a great portion of teh bikes would not ahve relied on electronics, thus not be effected by the Carrington class event, the Coronal Mass Ejection mentioned in teh OP.

Additionally, Though Vacif mentioned it, Sarejo has an Outpost in vegas, at the very least.

[Imperial Idaho]

Reserve Mexico.

That' s quite a bit of land, so no, but i'll be fine you you reserving part of mexico.

[Rygondria]

I Kinda either want to make a Nation owned by a former biker gang that runs it like a Khanate or maybe something like a independent las vegas Ran by a Oligarchy of powerful families (Or maybe some of the gambling corporations) with the casino's though without much electricity still up and running kinda used also as a watering hole for merchants.

I might have an idea about a Biker thing you could do. In august of 2006 in RL, the Sturgis motorcycle rally, in the Black Hills, had several hundred thousand bikers. Coincidentally that was around the time the power went out, for the Rp. In my nation, some of those bikers stayed, the smallest of the 4 factions of my region, but eventually grabbed their families and returned, most of them.

You could do something with the Bikers that left to try to go home, as undoubtedly, a great portion of teh bikes would not ahve relied on electronics, thus not be effected by the Carrington class event, the Coronal Mass Ejection mentioned in teh OP.

Additionally, Though Vacif mentioned it, Sarejo has an Outpost in vegas, at the very least.

I will come up with something, though if i go biker i will incorporate the sturgis rally.

[Ulls]

Can you reserve me Shamrock, TX and a few counties on Route 66 that are west of Shamrock?

[Imperial Idaho]

Can you reserve me Shamrock, TX and a few counties on Route 66 that are west of Shamrock?

Sure.

[Shadowwell]

Posted.

As for the future, my next post will detail some of the troubles they have been recently experiencing, including combat against the Steamboat Raiders, who has been trying to gain a Foothold in Rapid City, which is a hub for water travel and travel by Railway elsewhere. Possibly some issues with the Ranching, will have to do research into interbreeding effects and such and what happen with th e breeding stock over eight years.

[Ithalian Empire]

Finished app.