United Commonwealth

The United Commonwealth is a faction mainly located in Washington and "Cascadia", with having a symbolic rivalry with EO. They are an Authoritarian-Democratic Diarchy ran by "The General" and The President, an elected position.
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==History==
During the bombardment of American population centers by Soviet submarines a major target on the West coast was Seattle, the largest city in the state of Washington. However a mechanical error in the soviet missile caused it to land off target, leaving the city of Seattle facing less damage than it would have otherwise. However the panic of the continentwide bombardment resulted in massive riots and looting in the city. In response, elements of the 101st Airborne lead by Arthur Douglass were deployed to the city in an attempt to bring it under control. 
In the following days of occupation it became clear that the American government had collapsed amidst the nuclear war, and very few areas remained habitable. Seeing this, Arthur Douglass proclaimed his controlled territory as the 'Commonwealth.'
The Commonwealth would continue to operate as an independent state well into the 1990s, at which point the General advocated for the expansion of the Commonwealth in order to bring protection to more communities. 
===The Expansion of the United Commonwealth===
Following the Proclamation of the Commonwealth, The General began expanding out into the wasteland, assimilating survivor communities as well as forcefully conquering resisting communities. As their landmass grew more and more survivors in the area would arrive in the Commonwealth territory to find better life. The expansion into the East began the way for a more self-sustained economy, with resources from the Northern Rockies helping the extraction of Iron and other materials. As a result of these expansions the name was changed to "United Commonwealth" to represent the united communities.
=== Southern Campaign and Siege of Portland ===
Beginning in 1990 the United Commonwealth began advancing southwards into Oregon, specifically setting their sights upon Portland. Portland had been established as the 'Free City of Portland' by numerous leftist militia groups. Commonwealth troops easily integrated a majority of Oregon but were halted on the banks of the Lewis River by the Portland militias. The General saw the integration of the Portland area as important to the increasing power of the Commonwealth, and thus ordered the troops further forwards despite strained supplies.
The United Commonwealth began a siege of Portland which denied their surrender, aiming numerous large field guns at the city. The 'Council of Portland' met with the General and his associates, declaring that they would not surrender Portland without a fight. Negotiations dragged on for weeks until on June 27th 1995 the Commonwealth artillery opened up on the city, striking multiple buildings and causing widespread panic. 
Immediately following the bombardment by the Commonwealth forces, internal strife gripped the city of Portland. Citizens of the Free City began widespread panic and looted resources from local stores. Seeing the chaos, Commonwealth troops drove into the city at Woodland and the Lewis River Golf Course. With the militias of the Free City stuck between the Commonwealth troops and their own rioting citizens, their defenses quickly being overrun and the city council surrendering. 
Despite this easy conquest the United Commonwealth would immediately inherit the problems of the Free City of Portland, initially struggling to contain the rogue militias roaming Portland. By July 6th 1995 the city would be mostly pacified with a semblance of order returning, however Commonwealth troops would be subject to hit and run attacks by leftist extremists inside the city.
===The Crisis of 2000 and Emergence of the President===
In 2000, The General was beginning to be increasingly viewed as a tyrant by the growing Commonwealth community, recognizing his position as being a dictator. The incorporated communities felt they lacked representation and their desires were not being heeded. This lead to a growing Democratic movement, especially out of the recently incorporated Portland and other Oregon territories. 
They advocated for the creation of an elected position called the President in order to keep the power of The General in check, as well as to speak for the people of the Commonwealth. The first choice for office of the President was a man named Lawrence Revisia, a former Commonwealth Ranger who now devoted himself to the Democratic movement.
In the March of 2000, Revisia met with The General in Seattle, informing him that the people were strongly advocating for the addition of Democracy to the Commonwealth, a desire strong enough that they may even fight for it. Revisia and The General spoke for hours in Seattle City Hall, all the while plans were being made for pro-Democracy protests in Seattle. The General dismissed Revisia from the meeting, informing him that he would not allow for the creation of another elected official until the people voiced their unanimous support for it. 
The following day, March 3rd 2000, protests erupted across Seattle with plans to converge on City Hall and demand the creation of the Presidential position. As the crowds marched towards City Hall they were confronted by squads of Rangers attempting to halt their advance. The stand off between the two would cause The General to intervene, ordering the Rangers to stand down in order to avoid a bloodbath. When the protestors reached City Hall he informed them that the Presidential position would be created, with Lawrence Revisia the first to take the position.
=== Incorporation of the Idaho Panhandle ===
In 2000 the United Commonwealth would begin talks with groups of survivors in the Idaho panhandle who were requesting integration into the United Commonwealth. They had successfully united the area but wanted further safety guarantees by joining the United Commonwealth, a motive probably influenced by the outbreak of war in Montana between the Montana Chapter of the Church of Yelloman and the numerous citizen militias.
After the successful incorporation of the Idaho territory, the United Commonwealth began reworking the land for agricultural use, as well as general improvement of infrastructure. Notably, reconstructing railways extending from Seattle to the Idaho territory. These would prove integral in supplying the new large territory and the eventual long term war against the Montana Chapter.
=== The Montana Incursion ===
Beginning in 2004 the Sovereign Veil Directorate would contact elements of the Montana Citizen Resistance who were in a war against the Montana Chapter of the Church of Yelloman. The Directorate would arm and supply the militia groups opposing the Yelloman troops as well as bringing over a small group of rangers lead by Alexander Nelson in order to further aid the militias. 
===The United Commonwealth's Expansion into Kodiak, Alaska===
Before the United Commonwealth had any men in Kodiak, on June of 2006, journalists in Seattle and other major cities in the United Commonwealth would begin to utilize the idea of patriotism in the American peoples, and begin to stir fear and anger by claiming the Russians will not only attack the innocent, brave, and hard-working Americans once again, but that we should be prepared. This would begin to tie in to the idea of imperialism, as many people in governmental positions would claim that it is the god given right for the United Commonwealth to expand. With the discovery of long-range communication still intact in Kodiak, this would be eye-catching for the Commonwealth, but also the deciding reason. 
In November of 2006, President Douglass ordered an expeditionary force of The Rangers to Kodiak in order to scout the area for possible settlement as well as in hopes of gaining control of the city of Kodiak, but more importantly, the long range communication devices. Douglass would claim to the American peoples that the island was mainly taken to expand the great nation, but also to defend against the Russians. While these were important reasons, the real, main reason was for the devices. 
They began by seizing control of Near Island and establishing it as a center for future operations. Another excursion was made towards the Kodiak Station Airport which was successfully seized in 2009. On January 11th of 2014, a surprise attack by E9 was launched on Kodiak Station taking the defenses by surprise and quickly overrunning initial defensive lines.
=== Operation Reformation ===
Urged by their new allies in the Kodiak Chapter of the Church of Yelloman, the United Commonwealth would directly intervene against the Montana Chapter. Beginning on May 1st 2008, Commonwealth troops would advance into the Montana Chapter's territory, steamrolling their forces initially but eventually becoming bogged down into guerilla warfare. 
== Centralization ==
With a growing nation, one that would seem to eventually become a superpower, there were needs to be fulfilled. Many of the presidents who have reigned began to strengthen the interior of the nation, knowing that it needed to be centralized, otherwise any large plot would tear apart the nation.
=== The Rangers ===
The Rangers were established on October 5th, 1987 made as a special force, and mainly used in small-scaled battles and as a main offensive force on larger scaled battles, the Rangers are the elite force of the United Commonwealth. They specialize in many things, depending on what they are usually going to be used in. The types of Rangers primarily used in Kodiak are ones trained with mountainous and forest-like combat. Presidents will usually directly lead the army.
=== The Sovereign Veil Directorate ===
The SVD was originally established on February 3rd, 1989, made to gain intel on foreign nations and as a unofficial successor to the CIA, the SVD has had lots of operations in Kodiak. Spies have been sent to the nations the Kodiak settlements originate from, with some other spies directly going into the settlements, but they usually come up short. The SVD has lots of tools accessible to them, but there has been accusations of unethical kidnapping, experimentation, and more due to these tools.
=== Stormcloak Division ===
The Stormcloak Division are the secret police of the United Commonwealth, and are usually used for internal affairs. Many protests, or even large scaled revolts have been intercepted and stopped before they escalated due to the division. The Stormcloak Divison was created in response to Settle's coup and the establishment of Douglass' regime. Due to their strict policy on secrecy, they are largely unknown, but they are seen as one of the most, if not the most elite internal affairs force.
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