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The Nordic Confederacy
May We Stand For Eternity

The Nordic Confederacy was created after seceding from the European Union. They created a society that felt much more traditional to their roots, and avoided high amounts of tech. They specialize in melee combat, naval warfare, and anti-tech weapons.

Government
The Nordic Confederacy is exactly what it says: a confederacy. King Magnus Dagnyrsson technically rules over each country, but each country has their own ruler and their own laws. There are of course Federal Laws that everyone must obey, but each country has their own as well.

The Nordic Confederacy uses the Krona as their currency.

military
culture
 
(most of this info is secret whoops)

Every African citizen is watched closely after they are born until their natural talents become apparent. At that point, they begin specialized training and undergo a series of enhancements and modifications using biotech to help them excel in the field they are most suited for. A large part of this training and modification happens during what we would think of as the elementary, middle, and early high school years, though it generally continues for the rest of the citizen's life. There is a class system, primarily based on what kind of modifications your family's money can buy, but since the most essential modifications are funded by the government anyway, it's not like the lower class has too large of a disadvantage.

African citizens are highly nationalistic. They are taught and molded to be proud of their nation and to hold its secrets close to them. The few that do not accept this teaching generally have their memories of underground life modified and are moved into aboveground houses to keep up the illusion of an aboveground nation. The government watches these people especially closely and tends to use them as aboveground eyes and ears, quite literally.

The majority of Africa is actually underground. While the people still move about freely on the surface, this is only to keep up appearances. All normal citizens will be able to use their spinal implants to find the nearest underground access immediately in case of an emergency.

Tourists are generally welcome, but they all stay aboveground. Immigrants, however, have to go through MANY legal hoops to become part of Africa, and part of that includes an implant. The government watches immigrants closely, and if they turn out to be citizen material, they will bring the immigrant in for conditioning and relocate them to an underground home. However, even underground immigrants are still under high suspicion in nearly all cases.
 
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The Pan American Union
It has been many years since the fourth world war which brought the great nation of Pan America together.
Over all that time, though a union has been formed between the pre existing countries in the North American continent,
the egotistical nature of America still remains, though somewhat subdued over time. The Union specializes
in manufacturing everything from technology to household goods, though many of their primary
resources are imported and traded from other countries.

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The Capital, Chicago Illinois

The capital city specializes in creative affairs. Most of the engineered products come from
other locations. The Capital is divided into sections based off purpose. The largest sections are
residential, with a smaller section being divided for government employees such as
royal guard and the president along with FBI and other special forces.

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The largest producer of enegeered goods. They specialize in project SONIC, better known
as the mech plane. All specialized military units are also constructed here.

Project SONIC

This type of plane was original designed for warefair missions but has since been
released for special forces. Many Pan Americans love watching these planes go by as
they are also used as stunt planes for events such as the Pan American
Cup or Union Cup

Pan American Cup
A annual mech competition that brings the best of the best mech fighters to the
Union Mech Arena in Chicago. People come from all over to see the cup, including the
president and his daughter who participates every year for the past few years.

Union Cup
Though Americans previously used football as their national sport soccer has
taken it's place, and the Union cup is the national competition of all
the soccer teams in the Union. The Union cup doesn't only consist of soccer but
has also taken on Hockey and Lacrosse. Women's Soccer and Men's hockey are the most
popular during the Union Cup events.

Royal Guard
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The royal guard is the presidents personal guard which replaced the secret service. Normally
they wear regular outfits but are always flanked by Royal Knights who wear heavier armor during
public press events. Royal Knights also protect any high ranking government officials though
the royal guard as specifically for the president and his family.

Royal Knights
A group of highly trained soldiers in mech suits designed as the army for high ranking officials
and FBI agents. They can be compared to the bomb squad or riot police in many occasions.
The Royal Knights are split into different classes.

Assasin Class

Assasin class Royal Knights wear lighter suits and often carry mele weapons or snipers.
They often wear less armor than most Royal Knights and are often not seen during events as they
stick to the shadows. Assassins will often ride in project SONIC specially equipped to handle
stealth missions.

Soldier Class

Soldier class Royal Knights are most often seen accompanying the Royal Guard.
They are the most common form of Royal Knight seen around. They often act
as personal guards and riot police. During war time they will often use tanks instead
of mech suits.

Tank Class

Tank Class Royal Knights are the burliest mech drivers. They are often acting as riot police or
are launched when there is threat to citizen life. They are meant to combat large groups of people
and small areal units that get anywhere close to their charge. They are strong enough
to walk alongside tanks during war time and go head to head with heavy machinery.

The Pan American Spies Union, or PASU
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PASU is an organization of unmeched specially trained agents who will accompany important
figures or conduct espionage missions. They blend in well to the environment and all agents
live inside one complex. Its rare that PASU agents talk to outsiders.
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SOUTH AMERICAN SYNDICATE
allied to Pan-American Union & partnered to Nordic Confederacy
As the earth has advanced over 200 years into the future, and been a victim of two additional World Wars, much of society has altered drastically. However, much that exists today still forms a solid basis for the history of the Syndicate. As such, the following historical reference document is provided, that researchers may understand what the Syndicate once was, and use that knowledge to understand how it differs today.


As the name implies, the Syndicate is run by a group of wealthy aristocrats. Having wrested power nearly a hundred years ago from a formerly democratic government, the original generation is growing old in age. They now look to their children to carry on the Syndicate's legacy. One requirement of the newly-formed peace treaties is that of a tribute, a child to marry among nations. The Syndicate has convened and agreed upon a son to be sent.

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The Syndicate's main product is earth metals. Production facilities that span the continent of South America allow futuristic ores to be mined from dirt and rock, and these refined into alloys that are exported around the globe. The alloys have been known for their use in armor, weapons, and machine parts.

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Due to South America's unique deposits of several rare earth metals, demand has been particularly high for an ongoing number of years by companies and corporations in all countries. While embargoes and tariffs tax the alloy production facilities harder and harder each year, the Syndicate lays plans to eradicate all economic and legislative hostility toward their nation - either by hook, or by crook.

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The inner boroughs of the Syndicate's major cities thrive and bustle, even during the night hours. Some cities never turn off their lights, preferring to keep operating while the stars shine dimly above. Waste production is at an all-time low; thanks to ecologically-friendly processing plants, much of South America's carbon footprint has been reduced over the years. While mining and extraction facilities still are the largest consumers of power and producers of waste, these effects are largely mitigated from their original factor. Nevertheless, climate change is still an ongoing issue, and the Syndicate would do well to divert some of their multi-billion dollar funding toward that region, the people say.

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Green lands still exist, somehow. Cultivated for the purpose of showing, rather than growing, the grass here is off-colored and not as vibrant it could be. Perhaps this is a side effect of extracting so many nutrients and metals from the earth. The scientists working under the Syndicate either cannot, or will not, say.

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In spite of all that has been done to increase the power and prestige of the Syndicate as a world power, their populace remains largely in places of squalor. Violent protests have, from time to time, broken out, beginning from dilapidated housing such as the ones pictured, and moving in throngs to demonstrate at capital cities. The Syndicate quickly quashes protests like these to ensure word doesn't travel... but it's entirely possible news may leak. In short, the people feel like they've traded a bad government for a worse one, according to the stories told by their parents and grandparents.

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In the Columbian capital, Bogota, resides the heart of the Syndicate's power. It is here that the manors of the rich and powerful crop up, still dwarfed by the towering mansions of those in the Syndicate's inner circle.

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The ruined cockpit of a crashed bomber makes for an amazing hideout, especially for young Syndicate new-bloods who are fresh on their rise to power, but without any place to call their own. For a number of years, Carmelo Cotilla was one of these number, living in a fuselage and venturing out to work by night. Eventually, after a reconciliation, Carmelo returned to live at a small studio apartment given to him by his father.

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Carmelo prefers simplicity over style.
 
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Indo-Asia's main scientific studies are within Biological and Medical advancements and enhancements for military and civilian uses alike. For instance Indo-Asia has found a cure for almost every type of cancer by this time. Blindness is a rare thing in Indo-Asia, unless you're born blind you wont be able to go blind do to the medical discoveries Indo-Asia has made. Also for military use Indo-Asia has came up with bio-medical enhancements to make their soldiers thought process, reaction time, and reflexes quicker, which is a must in order for their S.A.L.S. (Sea, Air, Land, Space) Special Forces branch to even completely learn their combat style, S.A.L.S.MAC (S.A.L.S. Martial Arts Combat). Indo-Asia is also home to
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located in Australia, which is one of the world's largest Biological and Medical research facilities that has grown throughout the years, along side smaller bio-medical facilities spread throughout Indo-Asia, mostly in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines.

Indo-Asia also, along side the European Union, worked on the Rewilding Project, Making Australia a huge Agricultural area filled with grasslands, Forests, Rivers, Streams, Lakes, Etc. Even the
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(The cars would be more eco friendly and futuristic than the ones in the pictures.)
are filled with agriculture.
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also took part in the agricultural aspects. Meanwhile
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(And other structures like that.)
are filled with large buildings and things of the such.

Another thing in Indo-Asia is due to medical discoveries, Cigarettes have been outlawed and replaced with Marijuana and Vaping. But just like alcohol you can only buy a certain amount of weed per day per person and it is tracked through a special system through your credit card that track what you buy and how much of it. Also to note, The civilian's paper money has been successfully replace, with no problems, by credit and debit. But the government still owns paper money to make deals with other governments.

Indo-Asia's capitol is Canberra, Australia. One of the most protected areas in Indo-Asia due to Australia also being a big Naval country. Indo-Asia's Navy consists of
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and of
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(Just a small portion of Indo-Asia's water based ships)
. Not to mention Indo-Asia's naval ships also have some
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on them along side their torpedoes, machine guns, cannons, and whatever other weapons you'd find on a ship. Meanwhile Indo-Asia's Air Force is built up of
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(Just a small portion of their planes.)
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, and of
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. Our army would have their future vehicles aswell. Such as
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Indo-Asia would also have a forth branch in their military. The S.A.L.S. Special Forces. Think of it like Navy Seals but an actual branch which means alot more of them and they have alot more training too. S.A.L.S. share alot of the vehicles with the other branches but they do have their own vehicles which consist of
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. S.A.L.S. also have their own martial arts combat style called
A hybrid form of martial arts created by Indo-Asia for the S.A.L.S. Special Forces. S.A.L.S.MAC stands for S.A.L.S. Martial Arts Combat. This combat style takes maneuvers from MANY other combat styles and took YEARS to perfect. Indo-Asia created this combat style in the case they were invaded since they are one of the smallest nations, plus being right next to one of the biggest nations, the Asian Coalition. S.A.L.S.MAC would be considered one of the deadliest combat style in this world.

S.A.L.S.MAC consist of maneuvers from,
-Bokator
-Capoeira
-Sambo
-Pit Fighting
-Bojuka
-SPEAR: An acronym standing for Spontaneous Protection Enabling Accelerated Response
-Nindokai
-Systema
-Muy Thai
-Pugilism: Also known as boxing
-Vale Tudo
-Rough and Tumble: A combat style that focuses on maximum disfigurement
-LINE: An acronym standing for Linear Infighting Neural Override Engagement
-Krav Maga
-Disarmament
-Trip Warfare: A combat style that uses the many different ways of tripping a person to leave them exposed and vulnerable on the ground

Each branch of military also has a set of
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that is fixed to handle any kind of gun and any kind of terrain, even under water. Each branch of military has their own outfits too. S.A.L.S. soldiers would wear their
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, and the Navy would have their
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. As for guns. Indo-Asia uses a variation of
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Machine gun:
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that fires all kinds of plasma, gunpowder (Like grenades or rockets, has an extra attachment for firing grenades that attaches onto the barrel.), and electric explosives.

Indo-Asia's police force uses the same weapons, but they have their own
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Police transport vehicle:
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Indo-Asia has a Constitutional Monarchy like the European Union does. Meaning they are ruled by a king and queen but are also under a constitution.
constitutional monarchy definition

A form of national government in which the power of the monarch (the king or queen) is restrained by a parliament, by law, or by custom. Several nations, especially in modern times, have passed from absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy, including Belgium, Britain, Denmark, The Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and Sweden.

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Anna Windhelms' suite layout:

Bedroom:
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Bathrooms:
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Kitchen:
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The "chill" room/ living room:
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(Yes. That is a marijuana grow box.)

(More info will be added in the future.)
 
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The Asian Coalition:

History and Politics


The Asian Coalition dates back to the year 2135 when the nations of China, India, Pakistan, Japan, and Unified Korea decided to end a conflict. The Manila Conference was called, and the Song Accords were written up by Chinese Premier Gui Song to bring an end to the conflict. Ten years later, when the Coalition was formed, the Song Accords were adjusted so that it acted as a constitution.

The Asian Coalition is a technocratic Confederacy. Prominent scientists, doctors, and engineers run the nation. It's split into three councils: The Lower Council, which is elected by the people and acts as a Senate. The Mid-Council, which acts as a Judiciary committee, and the High Council which consists of representatives of the member nations. The High Council then elects a Secretary-General who runs the country.

The

Cities
The area of the Asian Coalition is massive. Stretching from Iran in the west all the way over to Japan in the East, and from Kazakhstan in the north to Vietnam in the south. Most Coalition cities are massive urban sprawls consisting of large skyscrapers. However, some cities are different.

Tehran is a two-level city split between a newer Upper-City, and the older Low-City. Shanghai is built outwards around a complex of massive skyscrapers.

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Beijing

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Haishenwei/Vladivostok

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A border checkpoint

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A street in Hong Kong

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Tehran, from the lower city's center

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Tehran, from the Al-Fawir canal

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Shanghai,

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Busan, Unified Korea
Military


The military of the Asian Coalition is relatively small. The largest branch is the Border Patrol. The Border Patrol acts as a vanguard.

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A typical Border Patrol Officer of the African Empire division

The PlasMag is a standard issue weapon in Asia. The PlasMag consists of a battery that both powers the fingerprint scanner as well as provide heat that heats up the particles taken from the air.

Due to heavy manufacturing strength and a high population, Asia can quickly build up its military in cas of emergency.

The final unit is the Council Guard. A Council Guardsmen is a large intimidating figure styled after Samurai wearing a metal mask and green cloak. These hulking monstrosities are former factory workers who were grievously injured. Coalition Medical technology takes them in and begins

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A Council Guardsman

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Secret Information


Accessible only with Level Ω Clearance! Violators will be Hunted!

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Zhao Guiying, Minister of Information

The Ministry of Information is responsible for all intelligence services in the nation. At every Cabinet meeting, there is an empty seat. This seat belongs to the Minister of Information

Ministry Counter-Intelligence teams are called "Tigers," and are responsible for intercepting enemy deep-cover agents within Asian territory. Tigers are quick moving, and are disguised as ordinary civilians. Then, there are Tiger Black Teams, which are teams in tactical armor that are fast moving and well equipped to deal with targets. They're used for extraction. The final tier is a Tiger Shinobi, which are trained assassins uses to silence a target.

Standard Ministry teams are sent to other nations to gather intelligence. However, most spies are Manchurian-Candidate'd, or brainwashed and told to gather information for the Asian Coalition.

As well as orbital weapons platforms, Asia also has what are known as ODSTs (Orbital Drop Shock Troops), which are soldiers that drop from space. ODSTs are equipped with armor designed to withstand the drop from space.

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Asia has two methods of reaching space. The first is the Nepalese Mass Driver. This is based in the Himalayas, and is used to deliver cargo into space quickly. The second is the Colombo Launch Center in Sri Lanka, which is used to send people into space.
Economics


The economy of the Asian Coalition is mostly run by the corporations within. These corporations act on a global scale, importing and exporting weapons, supplies, and materials.

Asia's most common exports are armor to the Nordic Confederacy, metals and uranium to the European Union,

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A Wei-Xen Shanghai security officer in altitude gear

(Altitude gear is worn by officers who deal with criminals on upper levels of Shanghai Inner-city skyscrapers.)


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A Vietnamese farmer in the Saigon Administrative Region

The Al-Fawir Canal has been established between the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf. This allows easy trade into Tehran and gives Kazakhstan and Russia sea access.
interior issues


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Two Fujimura-Taishen Security Androids inside the Taichung Exclusion Zone

Because it's such a large nation, the Asian Coalition has a lot of internal issues. These range from interior political turmoil to ecological disasters.

The largest issue experienced by Asia are the Neo-Mongols. These are tribes of people in Mongolia who have gathered together, fixed up old vehicles

There also exist ecological disaster areas, the largest of which are in India and Taiwan. The Taichung Exclusion Zone is a Taiwanese port that a chemical incident occurred in. An area outside of Mumbai is contaminated with radiation

Due to the fact that it's a confederation, several member nations still hold animosity towards others. These are mostly held down by China, but India and Pakistan still have nuclear weapons pointed at each other. These cause internal bickering

Another terrorist group has recently arisen in Korea. The New Juche is dedicated to bringing back North Korea. They're primarily located in Pyongyang,
 
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