OOC - MAP
Date: Fall: 2108
Introduction:
A new century dawns on an Earth that has only just started to rebuild after nuclear war. Humanity survived the war, hidden in bunkers far beneath the earth. Their society was not as lucky. Of course, that has started to rebuild, as well, as small settlements begin to dot the world above-ground and rebuilding has started to occur.
The slate has been wiped clean by nuclear fire. New nations are rising out of the ashes, some taking inspiration from the old world, some being totally different. But can they stand the test of time?
How to Post:
Geographical Expansion: You can do one of three things: 1) Provide the province you want to claim 2) State the geographical direction you want to go to 3) State a landmark/city you want to go towards. Remember, no unrealistic expansion (snaking, ect.)
News: This is required. Again, you have a choice of doing one (or more!) of three things - 1) Provide at least a couple news headlines 2) Provide headlines and articles 3) Present a short story from the point of view of someone in your nation. Most people will do #1, and that's OK, but doing the other two are certainly encouraged!
Example Post:
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or I expand eastward
or I expand to/towards [insert location here]
NEWS HEADLINES:
Grand Palace Finished, Konigsberg 100% Rebuilt
Grandmaster von Schleiden Announces He Will Run Again
The Order Strikes East!
or
For God and Country
February 11, 2100
The winter air was frosty. All in the assembled crowd, made up of all from the dignitaries to the destitute, were breathing steam. Grandmaster von Schleiden was dressed in all of the ceremonial guard, except for the helmet, which he kept at a table to his side.
When the time was right, he stepped up to the podium and began speaking. "For nine years, we have put our blood, sweat, and tears to rebuilding this city, cleaning it of the scourge of nuclear fire and petty bandits. Now, that task is finally finished." Applause erupted from the crowd. "While other cities still languish from nuclear rot, Konigsberg has risen from the ashes! The New Teutonic Order has risen from the ashes!" More applause. "I wish not to keep you in this freezing weather. Therefore, I hereby declare the Grandmaster's Palace finished!" With the giant ceremonial scissors of old, he cut the ribbon, like he was some kind of a mayor from the old world. Yet symbolism was key, and Matthias knew it. Using symbols of the past, he had rallied his people to take back Konigsberg.
The grandmaster withdrew into the palace, where it was warm. "Nice speech," his wife, Katerina, said. She had red hair, which was somewhat rare in this region. They had married right after the Battle of Konigsberg - it had been the greatest day in Grandmaster von Schleiden's life.
A courier entered the room. "Sir!" the courier said. "The expedition to the east was successful! We have secured the area formerly known as Kaliningrad!" "Good," the grandmaster replied. "Begin preparing an expedition north - towards Memel." "Yes, sir!" the courier said. For nine years, the military of the New Teutonic Order had been building up. It was now time to unleash it.
However, he had much more pressing matters to think about - primarily, whether he would run for the office of Grandmaster again. Elections were coming in November, and he would have to decide soon. One the one hand, he was tired of the job, but on the other hand, he hadn't found anyone to succeed him yet. And besides, the people loved him. Perhaps he should stay on for another term. Besides, if he ran, then he would get to enjoy the palace that he had just finished for four more years.
Suddenly, he had realized that he had made a decision. Not even he had expected it so soon, he thought that he would have to give it another month, at the least. But no - he would run again. His wife would certainly be proud of him.