Alaskan Commonwealth

Alaskan Commonwealth Alaska
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Motto: The Northern Star
Anthem: Alaska's Flag
Capital and largest city	Sitka
Official languages	English
Ethnic groups	68% White 8% Native Alaskan 24% Russian
Demonym(s)	Alaskan
Government	Dictatorial Republic
• Primer	Dmitri Smith
Population
• Estimate	160,000
Currency	Alaskan Dollar

The Alaskan Commonwealth or Alaska is a proclaimed a democratic social republic in the former US state of Alaska. It is situated in the northwest extremity of the North American continent, with Canada to the east, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, with Russia further west across the Bering Strait.

History

Pre-Fallout

Alaska was originally one of the states of the USA, officially added to the union after World War II. The United States established a significant military force in the later 21st century to protect its oil interests in Alaska, in light of the ever dwindling oil reserves in the world, as well as increasing tensions with China during that time. In the winter of 2066, the Americans' fears become reality as the Chinese military invaded Alaska and Anchorage and took over a significant portion of land.

Alaska was on of the major sites of fighting during the war with China, notably around the Anchorage Front Line. It was the scene of a major Chinese invasion and brutal fighting over oil fields and was especially important for the Americans due to the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline (TAP).

During this conflict, Canadian oil reserves were discovered in 2067 and were a major boost for American forces. With Alaska's war torn state and the establishment of new oil rigs in the annexed Canada, oil production was slowed and halted and over the next few years large quantities of oil were stored in secure locations in the state. Because of this, many of the oil reserves survived the Great War, and thus Alaska still has about 82% of its oil.

The conflict between American and China continued for over a decade, furthering fears of nuclear apocalypse around the world. After a long campaign of fighting, the United States finally reclaimed Alaska from the Chinese on January 11, 2077. Despite this victory, the world would be devastated by nuclear war no October 23rd of the same year following nuclear exchanges between China and the US.

After The Great War

Alaska, dues to is isolation, was quite as devastated as other areas of the world during the Great War. Southern portions of the state were hit by several nukes, but the effects were not quite as terrible in other areas. Of much greater concern was the sudden lack of government and state control. The large military presence in Alaska led to dividing up of the land into various feudal areas, as military commanders of bases began fighting amongst themselves. The vast oil reserves, stored in fortresses and great bases, still allowed for machines to run and operate, and became targets for other military forces. These fortresses became the only areas of order and structure, ruled by virtual dictators. Out on the slightly irradiated snowfields, the native Inuit people banded together in warmongering tribes, stealing technology and constantly raiding for oil or precious tech.

This period of feudal fighting continued for over a decade, until the sudden and shocking conquest by self-proclaimed General Victor Samson. He brutally brought all of the new oil cities and remaining forces under his command, and created the Alaskan Alliance in 2089. His success was largely attributed to his tactical planning and making use of citizen-soldiers, particularly employing the immigrating Russian. A large population of them had fled into Alaska after the invasion of Siberia, and most became soldiers in order to be allowed to stay. General Victor continued this policy, and officially created the nation of Alaska in 2090. Whilst deeply anti-communist, the state under his rule was very dictatorial and controlling, especially on the oil reserves, and settled the nation's new capitol at Sitka , a new one built in the southern central coastline. He had big plans to retake and possibly restore America, but the nuclear winters, irradiated landscapes of the south, and food shortages made this impossible. In addition, his death in 2093 left a power vacuum, and instantly led to political infighting.

Ages of War and the Commonwealth

Following Victor's death, the state of Alaska would struggle for almost a century, and in some cases would almost cease to exist. Civil and factional infighting, as well as constant raids, led to fracturing of the Alaskan state, with numerous leaders and dictators coming to power and falling in rapid succession. The lack of food and viable crop land was a big problem, and even though nuclear winter began to lessen, starvation was an ever present threat, and during some years the various new cities of Alaska were united only by name, with state power weakening until it basically didn't exist.

It was in 2195 that Alaska was truly reunified and reformed. In that year Mikhail Berenger, in a similar fashion to General Victor, reconquered the oil cities, and created the Alaskan Commonwealth. He issued massive reforms, and created a more stable, if still dictatorial, style of government and one-man rule. He allowed for a more stable replacement of leadership, and helped fight off increasing raider attacks from the south. He laid the groundwork for a working government template, and further successful Primers expanded Alaskan influence and control, and helped issue food reforms to help prevent famines.

The next century, while hard, was much more successful, and saw the survival and in some instances thriving of the Alaskan Commonwealth. However, further problems with tribes moving from the south have caused great concern. More and more raiding tribes and mutant groups continue to move north, hearing tales of rich Alaska and its lakes of oil. In the last decade a massive migration of ghouls, mutants, and raiders, have led to the open hostilities and saw the creation of the Northern Alliance in former British Columbia.

This has begun the recent Alaskan-Alliance War, which continues on and off to this day. Despite the advanced military of the Commonwealth, the Northern Alliance is making gains in southern Alaska. However, the growing local globalization of various new states, and the budding friendship with Alaska and the New Californian Republic, may prove to be the final factor in the defeat of the Northern Alliance.

Government & Politics

Laws

The national laws of Alaska are almost the same as the NCR’s, which ensure democratic freedoms like freedom of speech, religion, etc., and prohibit murder, theft, and more. However, they are also more dictatorial, as the government as the right to take away certain liberties in the name of national security. Citizens are certain legal protections, and they have policies with immigrating similar as the NCR, but again with far more government oversight. However, drafts and military service are mandatory.

Government Structure & Bodies

The Commonwealth might sound more republican, but it is in reality a dictatorial republic. With so many threats to the nation, strong leadership is required, and so the Alaskan Commonwealth is essentially ruled by one man. However, after the reforms of Mikhail Berenger, the government structure has been altered, with dictators serving for life, or when ever they choose to retire, and they must select the next premier to rule Alaska. In case there is no chosen successor, the remaining military leaders will gather to vote on the next one. These leaders are in fact in charge of the various fortress-cities of Alaska and enforce the will of the premier.

Foreign Relations

The NCR and Alaska have good relations, as they both need strong allies. In addition, Alaskan oil is an important trading commodity, making them good trading partners.

The Reformed States of America and Alaska have a similar relationship. While smaller, the land of Columbia is much closer to the Northern Alliance and offers what military aid it can, and the trade of oil makes them both invested in the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline.

States

Alaska isn’t really divided into states as it is regional territories, usually military bases and cities, that exert power over the local area. That being said, over the course of its history there have been several general areas that are controlled by the most powerful and central city in the area. These are as follows.

·        Fort Mariana

·        Caleb Point

·        Victor City

·        Skyville

·        Anchorage

·        Fort Burns

·        Steelwood

Society & Culture

Due to the influx of Russian immigrants during the early stages of the Chinese and the native populations of Inuit peoples, the Alaskan Commonwealth has incorporated some parts of their culture into its own. Russian integration means that Alaskans have a distinctive accent and the Eastern Orthodox Christianity is a small minority in the country.

The many harsh and cold winters have made Alaskans very self-reliant, and they have strong bonds with each other. They are more practical and hard-hearted, but they do value some pleasures and have a “rough kindness” for each other.

Economy

Currency

The Commonwealth has frequently used barter for practical matters, but eventually began creating its own monetary system. With the advent of the powerful NCR, they have begun employing Californian dollar.

Trade

The Alaskan economy depends on the oil reserves inside the nation, with deliverers from Sitka to its importers of California, Texas, Oil City, Indiana, and Atlantic Alliance, and CSA. Alaska has currently ten working oil wells in the north and is currently trying to restore five new rigs in southern Alaska which were heavily depleted of oil reserves between the United States and China.

Alaska transports its oil by three routes. Route one is by boat to the New California Republic and Atlantic Alliance, then by Vertibird to Oil City and Texas. Currently the important TAP is heavily guarded by the Northern Alliance in Canada, which simply steals the oil for its own use, and is a major site of conflict.

Geography

Alaska itself is a cold and barren land, and geographically has changed little since the Great War. Only in the more southern and warmer areas and in urban settings can large populations be sustained.

Subdivisions

Northern Alaska

Continuing north leads to colder and colder climates, and is mostly just home to the persistent native population, who remain isolated in small tribes. The only presence the Commonwealth generally has in these regions are military outposts or sporadic raids upon local threats.

Military

The Alaskan Military consists of virtually every citizen. At the age of 18 every citizen is required to serve in the military for at certain amount of time, typically ranging from nine months to four years. Military service gives benefits to its members and thus incentivizes many to remain, always ensuring that the army has plenty of recruits.

The military itself is divided into several branches, the Alaskan Army, Alaskan Marine Corps, and Alaskan Navy (which also functions as a coast guard). Each branch is divided into various armies based from a central military location.

Technology

Since much of the American-Chinese conflict was fought in Alaska, there remains a plentiful amount of old military weaponry, and an abundance of power armor. Thanks to this, the Alaskan military is perhaps the most well armed and equipped force in the modern world, making them a dangerous opponent. However, they are lacking in other technologies since there were no vaults built in the area.