Phoenix Union

== Phoenix Union ==
The Phoenix Union was a prominent post-Great Collapse territory that formed shortly after the collapse of the Federal Government. The Phoenix Union saw prominence early on as the region hadn't been affected by the Jinanvirus as strongly as the American coasts. The Union is comprised of four government republics each led by a governor who convene to form decisions. Despite socioeconomic and political differences in the region, the Union became well known for their self-reliance, preservation, and sustainability. For the most part, the Phoenix Union practiced military isolationism.
The Union was created as a rapid response between state leaders in the four corner regions who a federal collapse as imminent. Utilizing space, satellite, and military command in Colorado Springs, Phoenix was chosen as a convening capital of the region until the federal government was stable. As the federal government never recovered, the Phoenix Union was seen as a permanent solution. In 2019, the regional capital was moved to Denver, Colorado, as it was a more central location to relevant trade, defense, and politics pertaining to other territories.
The Phoenix Union expanded westward until the Colorado River and the deserts of Nevada which acted as a border between them and the Pacific States Union. Due to the hospitable Mojave which suffered a severe lack of infrastructure after 2018, the area saw limited trade and military expansion.
As the New Texas Republic grew, they began to absorb fringe territories in Southeast New Mexico. A brief military standoff ended when the counties of the region were given independence in choosing their allegiance.
== Republics ==
The Phoenix Union holds four state Republics. Arizona, Utah, Colorado/Wyoming, and New Mexico territories.
Arizona controls any incorporated Nevada territory on the same level, and the capitol is Phoenix.
Utah also controls Idaho territories as well as any Nevada territories on the same latitude, Salt Lake City being the capital.
Colorado and south Wyoming both share a capital and representation in Denver.
New Mexico is served by Santa Fe, as before.
== Armed Forces of the Phoenix Republics ==
The Armed Forces of the Phoenix Union was separated by region. The entire military force was around 200,000.
Colorado Army Corps had four divisions. The first was commanded by Major General Herring.