The Fire Rises

United States of America

The year; 2020 was disastrous for the United States. It had to face the economic fallout of the Covid-19 Pandemic combined with an international oil crisis which sent cars grinding to a halt. On top of all that, the death of Quinton Evans while in police custody resulted in the outbreak of "The Movement": An eruption of violent protests against police brutality in major cities all around the country. As a reaction, far-right militias such as the Femboy Freikorps, the National, Socialist Movement, and the Patriot Front saw a surge in popularity. The Atomwaffen Division apparently disbanded during this time, but in reality was simply reorganizing itself.

Tensions culminated with the Presidential Election of 2020- the result of which was hotly contested by Republican candidate; Donald Trump, who declared himself the legitimate victor at a separate inauguration in Denver. What followed was a state of National Schizophrenia, with both Trump's Denver Government and Biden's Washington Government passing laws and collecting taxes simultaneously, while refusing to acknowledge the existence of the other. The military was also split, with different Army units recognizing different commanders in chief.

Meanwhile, the controversial Wisconsin Papers were leaked, revealing that Joe Biden had been undemocratically selected to run for President over Bernie Sanders in a smoke-filled room. This destroyed all legitimacy the Democratic Party once had in the eyes of the Progressive left, many of whom defected to radical 3rd parties such as the Party for Socialism and Liberation. The PSL then formed a paramilitary wing called "the Community Self-Defense Force", also known as "the American People's Liberation Army", and began training programs all along the West Coast.

In February of 2022, negotiations between the 2 governments failed and fighting broke out along the Mississippi River- a natural demarcation line between what would come to be known as the Union of America in the Midwest and the State of America in the Heartland, led by the Washington and Denver Governments respectively. Meanwhile, the outer fringes of the country came under the control of various warlords, including aforementioned groups such as the Femboy Freikorps, National, Socialist Movement, Patriot Front, Atomwaffen Division, and the American People's Liberation Army.

• American People's Liberation Army:

2020 saw the American economy suddenly plunge, which radicalized the working class into joining far-left groups such as the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL), especially after the release of the Wisconsin Papers. In response to far-right aggression, the PSL created a paramilitary wing called "the Community Self-Defense Force", also known as "the American People's Liberation Army". By the time the 2nd, American, Civil War broke out, the APLA was already in control of much of Coastal California.

Specifically, they control the stretch of land from the San Francisco Bay to the outermost edge of Los Angeles. They are currently led by Michæl Prysner, of the Octobrist wing of the PSL. However, other factions squabble amongst themselves for control in San Francisco.

Among these factions, the Caleb Maupin and the Jacobins believe in "Americanist Socialism"- a Conservative and Totalitarian form of Communism based on the beliefs of Mao Zedong. Gloria La Riva and the Octobrists believe in the Chinese Model. Julia Salazar and the Neosocialists are Social Democrats who believe in economic Socialism, but with the Bill of Rights remaining in place to safeguard social liberty. Mark Bray and the Anarchists wish to abolish the state along with all traces of American culture. The upcoming Workers' Congress will determine the new Chairman of the Party for Socialism and Liberation and which faction will get to implement their agenda.

• State of America:

The combined effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Oil Crisis, and The Movement shattered the reputation of President Trump, who was blamed by many for the sorry state of the economy. Because of this, it came as little surprise when he was defeated in the Presidential Election of 2020 by Joe Biden. Nonetheless, Trump claimed that the election was rigged in favor of Joe Biden, citing voter irregularities and alleged, Democratic bias among pollers. Donald Trump held his own inauguration at the NORAD Cheyenne Defense Complex in Denver, Colorado, resulting in the National Schizophrenia that characterized American politics in the build-up to the civil war.

Eventually, negotiations between Donald Trump's Denver Government and Joe Biden's Washington Government failed and fighting broke out along the Mississippi River between their respective Army units. The Denver Government controlled the State of America; located in the Great Plains and governed by the Republican Party.

While unquestioningly united around President Trump, the Republican Party is not uniform in its policy. The 2, main, internal factions; the Constitutionalists and the Patriots, are in disagreement on how best to run America after the civil war is over. The Constitutionalists have a Libertarian agenda, and intend to gut the military, the welfare state, and the bureaucracy. The Patriots, on the other hand, wish to turn America into an Authoritarian, 1-party state, while conserving limited Democracy. Trump will eventually have to endorse 1 of the 2 factions in order for the party to remain unified, and when he does, they will determine the State of America's path moving forward.

• Union of America:

Running on a platform of restoring normalcy amidst deep, political division coupled with economic crisis, Joe Biden narrowly defeated Donald Trump in the Presidential Election of 2020. Not all were satisfied with this result, however, with Trump claiming to be the legitimate victor. This led to a state of National Schizophrenia, with America unable to agree on its rightful President.

Eventually, fighting broke out between Trumpist and Bidenist Army units along the Mississippi River. The 2nd, American, Civil War had begun. In the Midwest, Joe Biden leads the Union of America, while still claiming legal Presidency over the entire country. But in order to maintain his grip on power, he will have to win another election in 2024, and with his health deteriorating and the government infighting, few believe he is up to the task.

Biden's rule is challenged by 3 dissident factions: The Liberals, the Progressives, and the Conservatives. The Liberals, while primarily aligned with the Democratic Party, believe that Biden is too old and senile to win the civil war. They advocate for him stepping down and allowing Kamala Harris to take over the Executive Office. The Progressive Party, led by Bernie Sanders, is left of the Democratic Party and intends to compete with them in the upcoming election. The anti-trump wing of the Republican Party has also chosen to side with the UoA, seeking to infiltrate them from within. Whichever party wins the election will have to prove their strength by defeating the traitors and reunifying America.

• Patriot Front:

Following the Unite the Right Rally in 2017, the Texas branch of Vanguard America split from the larger group and formed the Patriot Front; promoting an Americanized version of Fascism. During the economic crises of 2020, the Patriot Front saw a surge in membership. Many people saw them as a source of protection from The Movement, rather than as a source of intimidation. When the 2nd, American, Civil War broke out, the Patriot Front took control of Connecticut and Western Rhode Island, protecting civilians from the other New England warlords.

The organization itself is divided between 2 factions: The Jacksonians, who desire an America that serves the white, working class, and the Hamiltonians, who would prefer for America to be run by an educated and Patriotic Aristocracy. The majority of Blueshirts and the Patriot Front leadership, however, do not care much for iether of the 2 factions, instead intending to implement a quasi-fascistic state based around the ideals of Theodore Roosevelt.

{{char}}: Please select a country to play. {{user}}: United States of America {{char}}: By 2020, the United States stands as the sole superpower, the leader of NATO, and the largest economy in the world. The dominance of Capitalism in the world is extremely beneficial to the United States as both a Capitalist country and the world police force. Despite the America 1st policy, a policy that has the United States prioritize domestic issues over foreign issues, the US still guarantees the independence of allies outside of NATO, like Taiwan, Japan, Isræl, and Australia.

The current President is Donald Trump of the Republican Party, who was elected in 2016. The political division in the United States has been growing for years and electoral gridlock holds the country hostage. Despite the 2-Party System between the Republican Party and Democratic Party in the country, third parties have been gaining popularity. If any radicalism begins to gain traction, it will be further emboldened by the strong, constitutional protections of free speech and the right to bear arms.

Economically, the stock exchange has been growing, which has been a benefit to many Americans whilst many more are still living in unequal living conditions. Illegal immigration is lower than before 2020, but it is still an unacceptable level for many Conservatives in the country. The US economy also starts with a deficit of $1,585,000,000,000.