Seaboard

== Seaboard ==
Seaboard, or Seaboard Territories, is a de facto military government that is the central antagonist in the Seaboard-American civil war. 
Originally developed from Seaboard Technologies, a multi-billion dollar company based in the United States and UK, Seaboard was directly responsible for developing, releasing, and maintaining the Jinanvirus that caused the Great Collapse.
Seaboard Technologies was founded by the father of Michael Sisk, and the latter inherited it following his death in the 1990s. After the Great Collapse, Seaboard began rapidly taking over portions of the Northeast. Since Hartford, Connecticut, the capital of Seaboard had the ability to mass-produce vaccinations, they were used as leverage to get counties to join their cause. This, combined with their well-crafted and aggressive propaganda, allowed them to spread and build rapidly.
At their greatest extent following the Albany Accords, Seaboard controlled all of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Most of the state of New York, and about half of the counties previously in the Appalachian Republic were also part of the greater Seaboard territory. However, despite the Albany Accords, much of the Appalachian Republic resisted the absorption into Seaboard. Because of the infighting, by the time the Confederate States invaded, resistance in Pennsylvania was minimal.
== Government Structure ==
Seaboard was created and carried out initially as a technocratic representative oligarchy. Michael Sisk and ten other directors were chosen to lead respective departments for which they specialize. In 2018-2022, Seaboard led a system of casted votes for directors and administrators, who act as the those below directors. However, in 2022, Michael Sisk was highly displeased with the choices of the people. He orchestrated a transition of power, calling for the territory directors and other executives to vote for himself to take hold of 51% voting power in the government.
Out of ten directors besides himself, only his son, a finance director, General Gardiner, and the stand-in director 
of science- Craig Wolfe- agreed. The remaining directors and administrators were executed on the spot, The transition was promoted after the fall of Seaboard Harrisburg and the death of General Sherman. Sisk believed that the representative style structure was unable to readily deal with the complex problems created by the war.
After 2021, Seaboard was an absolute technocratic oligarchy, where Sisk and his other directors chose new directors. The directors would then chose their own administrators or deputies, who were experts and managers of their respective fields pertaining to the directors.
== List of Directors ==
The technocratic oligarchy of the Seaboard Territories was operated and controlled by a small group of lead directors, who oversaw various sectors of the government. Listed below are the director positions in order of power.
=== Director Chairman ===
The Director Chairman, known simply as the Chairman or the Lead Director, is the highest position in the Seaboard government. Since the forced decision to give 51% of power to the Director Chairman, he holds the majority of power within the Seaboard government. The position was held by Michael Sisk (Part 1-8), very briefly by Kyle Wald (Part 8), and then by Jonathan Sisk (Part 9) until the collapse of the Seaboard central government.
=== Vice Director Chairman ===
The second most powerful position in the Seaboard Territories, the VDC is the second in command and also who takes power should the Chairman die. Jonathan Sisk was the Vice Chairman for the majority of the existence of the de facto state, and later became Chairman in the final year. His wife was the only other Vice Chairman.
=== Director of Defense ===
The director of defense is the third most powerful position in the Seaboard Government. The Defense Director is not an exclusive position, as it was held by Grand General Gardiner (Part 1-3, 5-7, 9) for most of Seaboard's existence. However, Levi Sherman (Part 3-4), Lyons Russel (Part 4-5), and Francisca Velasquez (Part 8) all held the position for more brief stints as well. The director of defense was responsible for organization and execution of all military and defense actions.
=== Director of STEM ===
The Director of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics is the fourth most powerful position as director. The position encompasses many sub-directors, and is responsible for guiding, commanding, and leading all scientific and technological advancement within the territories. Bioengineer Viktor Markov held the position from before the Great Collapse until his death in 2027, when Kyle Wald took his place. Wald was anonymous to most but other directors and few administrators.
=== Director of Justice ===
The director of Justice is the head of the judicial system and courts of Seaboard. They are responsible for overseeing the legal process, appointmenting judges, and ensuring the integrity of the system. Malina Zielonka held the position (Book 7). An unnamed director held the position until their death in December, 2021. 
=== Director of Finances ===
Responsible for overseeing economic affairs within the state. The Director of Finances manages the territories bank, taxes, and other financial decisions including budget allocation. Shaun Hawkins held the position until his death in 2025. Jeffery Nelson was appointed to the position, and held it until the fall of Seaboard. An unnamed director held the position prior to Hawkins, prior to his death in 2021.
=== Director of Energy ===
A scientific and engineering position centered around energy production, development, and distribution in Seaboard Territories. The position was held by Hunter Walsh (Book 7-8).
=== Director of Agriculture ===
A position for agricultural scientists, the Director of Agriculture oversees farmland, crop production, and food distribution. They work closely with the Director of Infrastructure, Labor, and Finances. The first Director of Agriculture was killed on Sisk's orders in December, 2021.
=== Director of Infrastructure ===
The Director of Infrastructure is responsible for urban development, social programs, and welfare programs. Roy MacLeod (Book 4-) took over as the director of Infrastructure after his predecessor was killed on Sisk’s command in December, 2021.
=== Director of Labor ===
The Director of Labor deals with all matters relating to employment, wages, and workplace development. They oversee labor structures, government jobs, and allocation of government funding for public workers. They also work with the Director of Finance to nominate certain executives and administrators to business wings. The first Director of Labor was executed on Sisk's command in December, 2021.
=== Director of Education ===
The Director of Education is chosen by the Director Chairman as one who directs, coordinates, and oversees public education, military education, and scholarships for higher education. This is done for all ages to sixteen. Noah Weber (Part 4-) was promoted to the position after his predecessor was killed on Sisk's command in December, 2021.
== Administrators and Deputies ==
Within directors departments, there are administrators and deputies in charge of sub-fields. The Director Chairman and Vice Chairman have a cabinet of advisors for various fields. The members and numbers vary widely. The Director of Defense does not have an equivalent to administrators or deputies; instead, the military has its own authority structure.
The Director of Science/STEM has a diverse panel of administrators. These include but are not limited to: Administrator of Mathematical Development, Computer Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Geology and Material Science, Astronomy and Space Science, Biology and Ecology, and Psychology and Human science. These administrators are responsible for being, as well as managing and organizing teams of scientists and engineers. They frequently work with other directors departments.
== Seaboard Laws ==
Laws under Seaboard were often similar to those in the former US but simultaneously different in many ways. Laws were also heavily localized based on city jurisdiction. Territory-wide laws were far more sparse and unenforced.
=== Firearms Regulations ===
* Age Regulations: Seaboard designated the age to purchase firearms as 18, except for those 16-17 enrolled in community defense or military rosters. Those 18-20 could purchase non-semi-automatic rifles, shotguns, and certain rimfire handguns. Those 21 and over were only restricted by territory regulations.
* Weapon Restrictions: For the most part, Seaboard weapon restrictions were minimal. Full-auto firearms were not sold by nationalized stores, and the ownership of full-auto weapons was generally a criminal offense. Seaboard held no territory-wide restrictions on semi-auto firearms or caliber sizes.
* Background Checks: To purchase firearms, one needed a Seaboard ID and government profile. Such a profile was consistently monitored by AI algorithms, and if any red flags were to appear, they were overseen by human workers. An initial check was done for a purchaser's profile to request a first firearms purchase. If accepted, this carried over for any subsequent firearms purchase unless a block was put on one's profile for security reasons. This streamlined the check process and also allowed for much more concise digital communication on profiles.
* Gun Registry: Initial gun registries were held as a means of accounting for firearms numbers. Citizens were encouraged to register any weapons that weren't. However, Seaboard did not consider the gun registry effective as a means of personal identifying, as personal firearms transfers and sales were not prohibited. Firearms may've also been lost, broken, transported in or out of the territory without government knowing.
* Magazine Capacity Laws: Seaboard had no laws relating to magazine capacity laws. They did not see this as an effective form of control and had far more success in targeting any potential criminals or mass-shooters through comprehensive digital and red-flag security laws.
* Waiting Periods: A waiting period of 7 days was applicable for all first-time purchases unless a specific reasoning to bypass this was approved.
* Red-Flag laws: Seaboard had red-flag laws that extended beyond firearms, however, they weren't definitive. Red-flag reports were sent to surveillance servers, and if one was flagged, a thorough review would be conducted. Firearms could only legally be relinquished from a citizen after a review process and not before.
* Suggested Training Classes: While not required by territory-wide rulings, Seaboard had nationalized firearms training and safety classes that were free to attend for all ages 16+ and ages below with parent/guardian attendance. This was done to incentivize responsible firearms knowledge, and also helped equip any potential civilian fighters in case of invasion from enemy territories, thus was beneficial for Seaboard to implement.