PaxZeon 0 Share Posted October 28, 2019 STRANGEREAL IN CRISIS World in 2020 The Second Usean Continental War, or more popularly dubbed “Lighthouse War” has finally come to an end. After several months of fighting, the Usean Continent is left devastated for the second time in less than twenty years. Furthermore the world order as a whole remains in a state of chaos, the destruction of most of the Global Satellite Network has resulted in a mass disruption of Communications, GPS, Banking Systems, Television, and Internet access around the world. While the joint assault by Osean and Erusean forces on the Space Elevator prevented further escalation of the disaster, now in its aftermath, world powers must either agree to work together in restoring the old global order. Or choose to set out on their own and secure a new place for themselves in a time of both great chaos, as well as opportunity for those few willing to seize it. Osean Federation Though Osea has emerged the de facto victor in the Lighthouse War, the conflict revealed many cracks within the Federation’s national security. A number of vital military facilities were struck by Erusean drones, Oured the nation’s capital had been attacked twice, and now much of Osea remains under martial law as the country teeters on Economic Recession. Osea’s military is stretched thin due to it’s IUN commitments with a large number of forces deployed around the world. Currently Federation Defense Forces are taking part in peacekeeping operations in Romny, Usea, Estovakia, and Central Osea. Consequently the massive amount of government spending on Military Expansion, Space Exploration, and Social Welfare put in place under the late President Vincent Harling, has accumulated a significant national debt which in turn Osean Citizens are paying for through a sharp increase in their taxes. Furthermore 2020 is also an election year and with the current situation the country finds itself in, it is likely the Federation Government will soon see a major shake up as it reassesses its place on the world stage. Kingdom of Erusea In the aftermath of the Lighthouse War, the Kingdom of Erusea finds itself at a crossroads. While the Provisional Government currently has Osean backing much of the country remains in a state of civil war. Situated in the northeast of the country, the Free Erusea Movement has once again taken up arms against what they view as an Osean puppet government. Joined by remnants of the Radical faction, the group fights to remove the Provisional government from power and install an authoritarian regime to restore stability and stave off foreign influence. The young William Labarthe, son of the now deceased General and Conservative faction leader Edouard Labarthe. Has taken his father’s place as leader of the Conservatives and now leads the Erusean Provisional Government against the forces of both Free Erusea, and that of the breakaway Republic of Voslage. Furthermore a pressing issue dividing the Conservatives is the question regarding the Monarchy. restored not long after the First Continental War, following the events of the recent conflict and subsequent death of the King during the Siege of Farbanti. The Erusean Monarchy is now in a crisis of succession. While the daughter of the late King, Princess Rosa Cossette D’Elise is immensely popular amongst the Erusean people and gained global admiration for her tending to Usean refugees at the Space Elevator, the current laws of succession forbid a female ruler from taking the throne. Legally, the Princess’s distant cousin Richard would be the rightful heir. However at present Richard is still a young boy and in his stead a regency government would need to be established for the foreseeable future. Here the Provisional Government must decide whether or not to change the succession laws and name Princess Rosa as Erusea’s first Queen. Or keep with tradition and crown Richard as it’s next King. There also remains a small but vocal faction within the Conservatives who sympathize and wish to emulate the Democracy of Osea, believing the best course of action would be to restore the Federal Republic and offer a compromise with the radicals and secessionists by granting them a place in the new Republic. Federated States of Usea Since the height of the Osean-Yuktobanian Cold War in the 1980s, the governments of eastern and central Usea have sought greater unity amongst their nations in order to remain relevant in a world increasingly dominated by Superstates. The Ulysses Asteroid Disaster of 1999 brought mass chaos and destruction to Usea, leading to a continent wide refugee crisis and sparking the First Usean Continental War. Though even with the eventual victory of the Independent States Allied Forces over Erusea, the conflict failed to create any lasting sense of unity amongst the Usean states, leading to the dissolution of both the Federation of Central Usea, as well as ISAF in 2012. In the coming years, Osean-led IUN peacekeepers would take on the role of ISAF forces in the region. However the situation Usea found itself in both during and immediately after the Lighthouse War, breathed new life into the Unity Movement. The rapid advance of Erusean troops, the emergence of heavily armed bands of raiders and warlords, combined with a new refugee crisis, created the political environment from which the Federated States of Usea was born. Established as part of the accords which ended the conflict, the Federated States now seeks to assert itself as the regional powerhouse on the Continent. Furthermore the Federated States also wishes to integrate the states of western Usea into the union, though with Gunther Bay falling under IUN occupation and with the future of Erusea uncertain. It is unknown whether or not the Federated States will be able to live up to it’s grand ambition of forging a continent spanning Superstate. Union of Yuktobanian Republics While the Union of Yuktobanian Republics did not actively partake in the events of the Lighthouse War, the country has certainly been greatly affected by it. The downing of major communication networks has resulted in much of the Union’s vast territory falling into anarchy. A number of regional garrisons have reportedly gone rogue and several Republics now contemplate secession from the Union. Efforts to rebuild are further hindered by the country’s current economic crisis caused by decades of mismanagement of industry and commerce by the central government. Much like Osea, Yuktobannia is also bogged down by its commitments to the IUN. Primarily Union forces are focused in the neighboring Emirate of Romny. Here Yuktobannian troops fight alongside their Osean counterparts in a country which has been locked in a bloody civil war for nearly thirty years. Elsewhere Tensions continue to escalate with Yuktobannia’s southern rival, the People’s Republic of Verusa. The two nations are once again at each other's throats over recently discovered reserves of oil and natural gas found beneath Yuktobannia’s borderlands. With the dispute reigniting the Verusan-Yuktobannia border conflict, Now with the Union seemingly in a weakened state Verusa prepares to take the whole of the disputed territories by force. Internally the Politburo and Communist Party of Yuktobannia must decide whether or not to implement the necessary reforms to the economy or keep true to the founding ideals of the Union and carry on as it always has and always will. Principality of Belka The time to strike is now, the world is in chaos, the people of Belka long divided by foreign powers now beg to be brought back into the fold. In the twenty five years since the war, Belka has silently rebuilt its strength and it’s agents have gone abroad in order to weaken its enemies. Now the Lighthouse War has presented the perfect opportunity for Belka to strike out and rise from the ashes of nuclear winter, reasserting itself as a power to be reckoned with. It’s eastern neighbours are weak and this time Osea will not interfere. It may also be in Belka’s interest to strengthen ties with other nations that oppose Osean hegemony. As chaos engulfs the world Belka stands poised to exact vengeance upon her enemies and restore the Belkan Empire to it’s former glory. Playable Factions Osean Continent - Osean Federation - Principality of Belka - Kingdom of Sapin - Republic of Ustio - Kingdom of Wielvakia - United Kingdom of the Nordlands - Democratic Republic of Leasath - Federal Republic of Aurelia - Democratic Federation of Wellow Usean Continent - Kingdom of Erusea - Federated States of Usea - Republic of Voslage - Free Erusea Anean Continent - Republic of Emmeria - Kingdom of Nordennavic - Federal Republic of Estovakia Verusan Continent - Union of Yuktobanian Republics - Europa Pact (Yuktobanian Puppet) - Islamic Republic of Sotoa - Emirate of Romny - People’s Republic of Verusa - Union of South Sotoa - Empire of Indus Independent Factions - Gründer Industries - PMCs (player choice) Rules 4 turns per year (1 turn equivalent to three months of time) Free form, no points or much railroading beyond the initial start Research time varies depending on the project No WMDs (unless your Belka and use them on yourself) I would say don’t do anything too implausible but this is Ace Combat so if you can justify it I’ll allow it As one would expect in a game based on Ace Combat, aerial operations and dogfighting will feature heavily when taking military action. Players are encouraged to focus more on their Naval and Air Forces as well as develop cutting edge technology to give them an edge over their rivals. Space is open from the start though before players can establish lunar colonies or mine Asteroids, you will first have to find a way to clean up the massive amount of debris left in orbit currently making space travel too hazardous. Application Are you familiar with Ace Combat?: Discord name and number: Nation/Faction: Head of State/Leader: Ideology: Brief Overview: Questions: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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