New England Commonwealth

Home of the Minutemen

Subsidiary-Vice President

* Clark Kent (*Action Comics* Annual #3)

National Speaker

* Preston Garvey (*Fallout 4*)

Natiional Justice

* Alexandra "Alex" Roivas (*Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem*)

Other

* Shamanism
* Judaism
* Islamic
* Paganism

The **New England Commonwealth**, also known as **NEC** or **N.E.C.** or just simply **The Commonwealth**, is one of the nine nation states of the United Nation States of America. A nation state that celebrates its past and well as look forward to the future.

## History

### During Apocalypse

During the apocalypse, much has happened other than zombies. In Connecticut, all sorts of ghosts and demons started to plague much of the state. Beetlejuice and his demonic and undead monstrous friends started causing chaos and harassing the people. A young girl name, Charlene "Charlie" McGee, started using her pyrokinesis on anyone or anything in her way. Many serial killers from films and novels started claiming territories as they leave their victims bloodied and dead in every corner.

New York, or rather New York City, suffered the worst. There has been a lot that took place in the city. The Mercer/Blacklight Virus from Prototype has infected much of the city alongside the Dollar Flu from The Division and the strange parasites from Parasite Eve. Ghosts from Ghostbusters terrorize the living along with Demons from Darksiders and the 2008 game, Alone in the Dark, with satanic cults and homeless cultists attacking much of the populace with many infamous comic supervillains. Even demons from Spawn emerged from whatever pits they crawled out of. Demons from Doom Eternal also started to appeared to harvest souls. The Ceph from Crysis 2 and 3 started killing everything in their way along with aliens from Men in Black, Resistance, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Doctor Who, Marvel and various others. Even worse when the Cloverfield monster starts rampaging and fights King Kong. Terrorists, like Cobra from G.I. Joe, tried to invade but one look at the devastation and chaos, they just went "Nope" and try to flee. Characters from Fables/The Wolf Among Us, TMNT, The Division, S.H.I.E.L.D. (including Avengers and other Marvel heroes), Spawn, Rainbow Six, Men in Black, Vampire: The Masquerade, Ghostbusters, G.I. Joe, Angels, Gargoyles, Law & Order, Illuminate (The Secret World) and Deus Ex try to evacuate many as they can. But up above, a massive flying saucer from Independence Day showed and destroyed the entire city in one blast with only the Illuminate base intact and parts of the Statue of Liberty. The Sons of Liberty from Metal Gear Solid 2 helped saved many lives instead of taking them with their Metal Gear RAYs protecting the citizens and kill all hostiles.

Maine also suffered the worst as a huge mist formed over the entire state. Monsters, aliens and supernatural beings from Stephen King's novels, films and miniseries started attacking everything in sight. Even worse when creatures from the Silent Hill franchise started to appear. The Mist lifeforms started dominating much of the native landscape as survivors and Homeland Security started destroying them with flamethrowers and heavy armaments. Demonic pets and demonically possessed humans from Pet Semetary started to eat the flesh of the living, the evil creature from IT started devouring any children and slaughtering adults, the Byrum from Dreamcatcher started a war with the monsters of Silent Hill and Silent Hill's Cult. When some people answer a mysterious phone call on their mobiles, they become bloodthirsty, homicidal monsters that attack anyone that didn't answer. Aliens from Tommyknockers also try to attack not just the monsters and people, but the Byrum for dominance. Let's just say that Stephen King is gonna avoid Maine because there is now a lot of lynch mobs that want his head on a platter. Much of the historical Minutemen try to save the day as they trade their flintlock rifles with more modern ones.

In Ohio, Freddy Krueger started killing people in their nightmares outside of Elm Street. Psychotic veterans from Quiet Nights of Blood and Pain started killing everyone due to their post traumatic stress disorder. Shapeshifting aliens with features similar to the Brazilian Cocorada started attacking anything as well as zombie children and werewolves from Trick 'r Treat terrorizing people with Sam being a witness to the whole thing. Horrible creatures from Channel Zero started to arise. Surprisingly, Goofy and his son Max come in to save the day as they run over zombies in their AMC Pacer with the superhero dog Bolt and Captain Underpants with aid from a delusional boy calling himself Red Orc, The X's, and a dwarfism inventor, Simon McKay.

In Massachusetts, creatures called Innsmouthers appear with some trying to spread their faith of the "sea gods". Creatures of Darkness from Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare started to attack in many rural areas. Ghosts, demons and undead witches started to attack the town of Salem with ghosts of those accused of witchcraft plaguing the town. Creatures from Lovecraft started to appear from the shores while also dealing with sharks similar to Jaws. Boston became the center of the largest conflicts it has ever known with various creatures and factions trying to lay claim to it. Many of them include the British Red Coats from history, the Raiders and Super Mutants from Fallout 4, the Mi-Go from Lovecraft, the Brotherhood of Steel and Commonwealth Minutemen from Fallout 4, and historical Minutemen. Synths from the Institute also joined the fight to save the day.

Not much to say about New Hampshire except for Red Coats and Minutemen attacking each other with monsters from In the Mouth of Madness pouring from the portals. A high school teacher, Sarah Cooper, is protecting her town from outside threats and protecting the town of Greylock and a massive vein of coltan. There is also a town that was plagued by demons, ghosts and witches. That's about it really. Although, there are animals from Jumanji roaming throughout the state.

New Jersey is attacked by giant crabs. As in the type of crabs that hide in nether regions that somehow grew to the size of house cats. There are also strange brownie-monsters that have wings and pincers of the Mothmonsterman that terrorize people with large, floating brains with googley eyes harvesting brains from others, Mooninites, thieving leprechauns, mind mosquitoes and various other creatures from Aqua Teen Hunger Force...or whatever the show calls itself now. Warmongering cyborg-cephalopods called, the Glorft, came down in their mech suits to kill humanity. But they also wage war with a race of giant robots called, Ceruleans. The Jersey Devil, or Jersey Devils, have spread out across the state. Coop and his friends that pilot Megas have joined forces with more Minutemen and the Aqua Teens to try and stop much of the damage.

In Vermont, Ming the Merciless invades with an army of various races from Flash Gordon. Historical Minutemen and Vermont State Troopers from Super Troopers and Super Troopers 2 have joined alongside Flash Gordon to stop them. Although, various animals from Mongo came down and started making themselves home. Jason Voorhees, along with many of his counterparts, started to go out with a zombie army of their victims to kill anyone that gets in their way.

In West Virginia, Wendigoes and Mothpeople have been seen up in the mountains and attacking Point Pleasant. Same with cannibalistic mutants from Wrong Turn. A militia group called, Mountain Men, tried to take over the town of Charleston and fight against the Federal Bureau of Reformation from Article 5. However, the Emergency Charleston Coalition and the Responders put an end to them. Much of Appalachia has changed to look more like the setting of Fallout 76. Uncorrupted avatars of the game came out of Vault 76 have teamed up with the Responders, historical Minutemen, Emergency Charleston Coalition, the West Virginia Brotherhood of Steel, the characters from The Power of Six, and various militias work together to stop the Scorched and the Scorched Plague. Yet a disease dubbed "Aurora" have caused sleeping women to wake up in a murderous rage that ravage much of Appalachia. The Phantom of Flatwoods are also seen with various other monsters such as the Grafton monsters and Snallygasters that are also fighting against the Fallout 76 versions.

### After Phase I

After dealing with all the monsters, zombies, and all sorts of cataclysms; everyone started rebuilding after a few weeks of fighting. Much of the communications have been re-established thanks to many members of the Minutemen, both old and new, have seized control of an Enclave Greenbrier Bunker in Appalachia with various other militias. With the Vertibirds, they can send troops and supplies more easily so they can "get anywhere and everywhere at a minute's notice" as they quote. Progress was slow and daunting as they try to free Maine from the "Curse of the Mist" and rebuilding a greater New York City.

Before the New England Commonwealth was formed, Joe Biden came and negotiated with the new elected leaders of the united militias. Joe Biden says that he wishes to create a greater and better version of the United States. Since people have already started forming new nations, he will grant full autonomy to the new nation states and able to have influence in the greater nation. Jeffrey Lynch, elected president, had a meeting with the Senate and Representatives to discuss the best course of action. Many members of the historical Minutemen say that they should since they have fought and bled for the original United States and would wish to make the nation whole again. So, the decision was voted and on October 21, the New England Commonwealth was formed.

### Phase II

When the galaxy became bigger and the universe got more crowded, an executive order came down to have micronations and their members deported to another world. Many members of the Minutemen agreed to do so since some have gotten a bit chaotic and uncontrollable. Others left willingly to find more space and to get away from any other politics of the United Nation States.

## Government

The New England Commonwealth is a federal constitutional republic as well as a democratic presidential one. The subsidiary president has a strong authority in the government who also shares power with the Senate. But like all other nation states under the UNSA, they have to follow the President and the Cabinet. Jeffrey Lynch, first subsidiary president of the NEC, limits the control of the newly established government, have voting done voluntarily and not compulsory, and promote community cooperation and communal spirit. Because of this, each town get to have their own Minutemen militias to protect their communities.

The House of Representatives are comprised of representatives from the various states. Four for each. And the Freedom Court is the judicial branch.

## Society

Boston has become the capital of the new nation as well as the headquarters of the Minutemen of all types. Much of the original buildings from the American Revolution have been restored in honor of the various historical Minutemen that had come to life. They even welcome many Innsmouthers who have rejected some of their so called, "Sea Gods" in order to develop more friendly relationships with outsiders as they use the stolen EOD mechs to fight against the Deep Ones and the Esoteric Order of Dagon. It even became a haven for Ghouls from Fallout, various sentient mutants from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and even Synths from the Institute. The Commonwealth Institute of Technology merged with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology as they make more Synths but with free will. They also make strides in developing new forms of technology as well as reverse engineer some alien ones. They also conduct all sorts of research in biology, virtual reality, cybernetics, genetics, medicine and more.

The fog in Maine has now become more seasonal between mid-September and the beginning of November with monsters of Stephen King and Silent Hill coming out to terrorize. Because of this, much of the settlements had to use fog condensers from Fallout 4: Far Harbor to stop the fog from creeping in and spawning monsters. They even set up barricades and fortifications to prevent any of the monsters from attacking. Gargoyles from the Walt Disney Gargoyle cartoon come out at night and act as night sentries. Although, it is a safe haven for vampires as well.

Salem is now a haven for pagan and shamanism practitioners after destroying all the ghosts, zombies and demons. Since magic is now real, light magic witchcraft have become more common as many use magic to heal the sick and injured, create wards and barriers to keep monsters out, and help with agriculture. They even welcome anyone willing to practice magic from various sources. However, black magic is illegal and those that practice it are to be condemned. And thanks to these practitioners, Freddy Krueger is locked away to never kill in people's nightmares again and lay to rest every Jason Voorhees.

New York City has been rebuilt and now known as Greater New York City. Many of the landmarks such as the Manhattan Building, the Empire State Building and many others are focus around Central Park. However, much more has changed. In the northwest of the new city, many of the buildings and architecture looks like Metropolis with many art deco-style buildings. In the northeast, the architecture is gothic-like that of Gotham City yet further inland looks more like Neo Gotham City from Batman Beyond. To the southeast, there is some more modern yet futuristic buildings. The southwest has more futuristic buildings and more alien that allow space vessels to land. It is also home to various corporations from other medias such as LexCorp. from Injustice and doesn't support criminal activities. Others include Stark Industries, Wayne Enterprise, Oscorp, Alva Industries, Parker Industries, and more. However, it is also a hotbed for major criminal organizations such as Kingpin, the Maggia, the Underground and various alien syndicates.

Some of the animals from Jumanji have been transported to Africa to prevent any more disasters and ensuring a future where African animals won't go endanger. Yet creatures such as Jumaji Minotaurs, Berbalangs, Cerberus hounds, and various cartoon Jumanji animals were taken to more isolated islands. Plants from Jumanji such as Purple Flowers, Gas Flowers and other dangerous plants have started to take roots and vines spread throughout many areas where the stampede came through. It is a delicate and dangerous job to get rid of these highly dangerous plants and have to be destroyed by cold or cryogenic technology to keep many structures intact.

## Economy

Greater New York City is the headquarters for both New England Commonwealth's and United Nation States of America's wealth as the stock exchange, financial center and the Galactic Trade Center. It is also home to various corporations that construct consumer goods, medicines, research and develop new technologies and banking. Like the original New York City, it is a hub of tourism, retailing, world (and now galactic) trade, transportation, news media, advertising, legal services, insurance, theater and the arts. As such, it is not only protected by both forms of government military, but also various private security forces to keep the economy flowing to prevent collapse.

Other forms of economics come from various sources. Many include the largest manufacturing plants in Ohio that produce goods at a fast rate. They also produce tomatoes, soybeans, cranberries, apples, nursery stock, dairy products and eggs. Yet other forms of agricultural goods appeared. Some include Mutfruit and Tarberry from Fallout but without the radioactives. But there are some cash crops that can be cultivated and all radiation is removed. Hubflowers are used as seasonings as well as used for salves and certain drugs. Thistles are used for medicines for insomnia and anti-parasitics. Bloodleaves are used in healing salves as well as cure diseases and a seasoning. However, fishing is the main source for many areas of the NEC thanks to the Innsmouthers. Plus, Mirelurk meat is very delicious along with their eggs taste amazing with the radiation removed.

Two types of soft drinks have also entered into the market. These include Vim! and Nuka-Cola. Vim has become a popular drink alongside Nuka-Cola with all traces of radiation removed. Nuka-Cola World has become a large trade center that sells all sorts of flavors of Nuka-Cola along with the large manufacturing facility in the park. But Vim became more popular for the people of the N.E.C. with the sailor's favorite, Vim Captain's Blend, assist with lowering chances of lobsters and crabs attacking them. Same that can be said with other sea creatures they catch. Nuka-Cola is popular since you can mix some of the originals such as Nuka-Cherry and Nuka-Cola Dark for even more delicious flavors, but many try to stay away from the Nuka-Cola Quantum because of it does have some radioactives and an overdose can kill someone, make bombs, and it is far too addictive.

Some of the Jumanji animals are still roaming in certain areas within the New England Commonwealth. The vast majority have to be captured and sent to Africa. However, some poachers and hunters have shot and killed some of the animals for either food or for hunting trophies. Some of the animal meat, mostly hippos and zebras, have been making their way into markets to provide starving families. Poachers use some of the dead animal meat to lure out zombies to shoot at to make things safer. Hippo, zebra, ostrich, and water buffalo meat have been sourced and sold to five star restaurants due to their high quality. Since the Jumanji animals are an invasive species to the natural environment, some are paid to hunt them down to either be captured and sent to Africa, or to be sold as meat or decor. They lobotomize aggressive species such as hippos to prevent them from growing wild and raise the young. Although the Jumanji animals are to be transferred to Africa, some prefer to raise them for a high amount of profit. $400 for one pound of hippo meat. Yet there are some that keep rhinos for their horns as well as their meat but there are some ethical concerns and questions about selling the horns. Good thing that people don't keep elephants.

## Military

The military of the New England Commonwealth is extremely diverse. They have aliens from various medias assisting with space combat and technological support. They have Gargoyles that come out at night to do night patrols and to stop crime as well as scouting enemy positions with minimum detection. Innsmouthers are excellent swimmers and able to survive underwater due to their unique...physiology. Some more friendly Super Mutants along with some Ghouls can survive in radioactive environments and can survive against plagues. Angels from Darksiders are equipped with heavy arsenals and anti-demonic weaponry to keep many demons and undead at bay. Certain types of mutants with extraordinary abilities or animal traits can detect trouble, breakdown walls, cast illusions or other such abilities. Magic users can also assist with their spells and potions. Synths can go to even more hazardous environments that are even more dangerous to Super Mutants and Ghouls. The anthropomorphic animals from Blacksad also provides support with their instincts and animalistic abilities. And the list goes on and on.

Yet the most common form of military is in the form of the Minutemen. Both historical and fictional, they patrol many routes and wilderness to prevent any other threats to the various settlements. Each settlement has their own Minutemen Militias to safeguard the people at a minute's notice. They also act as a police force when things grow dire. All members of the Minutemen are armed with the Laser Muskets from Fallout 4. Some of them also equip themselves with alien technology, others prefer to use sniper rifles to kill a threat at a safe distance.

## Trivia

* The flag and name is from a video game, Shattered Union.