New Texas

A heavily right-wing Christian fundamentalist state, formed from the break-up of the United States of America in the aftermath of Black April, as a reaction to many rogue states (primarily the northeast - backup link) descending into anarchy and, by default, joining the CAS.

## Formation

   The United States still considered itself one nation for years after the collapse, despite it often being said it was no longer united, and the total breakdown of infrastructure meant the senators focused on local affairs, ignoring DC. After the lack of federal support, New York was the first state to declare independence, just falling short of officially seceding, and, in the same boat, California did the same. The military threatened action against the rogue states, but these were idle threats, as the U.S. military had been greatly reduced to the point the handful of soldiers left were unable to be paid or mobilised due to the lack of fuel. This caused the neighbouring states to sympathise and capitulate with the rogues.

Once Michigan and Wisconsin also went rogue, the far-right panicked and, in a riotous uprising, the right-wing Christian fundamentalists took over half the state of Texas, claiming to work to reunite the decimated country but "better" than before. As law enforcement became practically extinct, the safest places were in armed militia groups and fanatical cults in fortified camps, who required indoctrination into their beliefs in exchange for their protection. It is these groups who joined forces to create their own rebel army. West Texas fought hard to keep these fundamentals at bay, not liking their totalitarian direction. The "True Texans" found more support for their cause in the north and east, slowly absorbing these states as DC lost all power.

By then, the eastern rogue states accepted membership in the CAS, viewing it as more favourable than being taken over by the Texans. This marked a huge shift in military power toward the CAS. To deal with this threat, the remains of DC declared war on the CAS, and the "Eleven Hour War" ended with the destruction of the White House and DC falling under control of the CAS, who were just looking for an excuse to invade. Not long after this, the remains of NATO formed the CORE to deal with the growing Anarchist threat. Of the remaining eastern states not subsequently overtaken by either the CAS or Texas, Florida declared its independence, and North and South Carolina merged into one independent country.

This remained the status quo for decades, until a mega tsunami wiped out the entire East Coast, in particular New York City. As a result, CAS forces were redeployed from the border to aid disaster victims, which allowed Texas to move in and take over the southern CAS region, including Carolina. Other factions almost universally condemned the Texan assault as in poor taste at best, a provocation of the CAS into war at worst. However, the fact the CAS did not immediately retaliate caused the other factions to suspect the CAS military force was less than thought.

## Leadership

At the beginning of the future timeline, President Bill Crow is leader of New Texas, along with his A.I. Travis. After the CAS fire the Tower of Babel and take out the vast majority of Texas's anti-missile defences, First Advisor Lara Black calls Crow to demand Texas's surrender. After assessing the options, Crow calls the CORE for assistance. He reaches Alik Fedorov, who points out that the duty of the CORE includes stopping people who provoke the CAS, like the Texans have. The Texans agree to join the CORE, granting them full access to the Texan army, but the CAS refuses to believe Texas would join the CORE. When Crow stalls for time and manages to get himself locked in the toilet, the Advisors are furious at being mocked and launch missiles on Texas. Of twenty missiles fired, seven crash or explode without reaching the target, and one is off-course as a result of pre-programming and was not meant to be included in this salvo. The Texan Capitol is destroyed, with an estimated 500,000 Texan casualties, 460,000 of which are civilian.

Crow loses power in his bunker, leaving the Texan generals as acting leaders and giving the CAS Texas's unconditional surrender. The CAS sends an automated force to the Texan border in case of resistance from the Texan populace who has not yet heard of the surrender. Once Crow reconnects with the remaining Texan forces, he orders Travis to go with the guerilla tactics plan they had discussed. Further, the remaining Texan forces should act as independent cells, and they should not seek to rescue Crow, nor should they listen to the Texan generals, branding them as traitors.

In a subsequent negotiation, First Advisor Black hands half of the Texas territories over to the Americans in exchange for a non-aggression treaty and withdrawal from the CORE.