Republic of Surdam

Surdam, an isolated nation.

The **Republic of Surdam**, or just **Surdam**, was a micronation until the apocalypse came. It is currently located on Usonia. As of now, it is currently isolating itself from the rest of Usonia with the exception of aerial and railway trade. The reason for the isolation is to not to be overwhelmed by large immigrations. The isolation is still in effect and will be lifted until 2024.

## History

Surdam was a micronation in Wyoming, USA that was founded on 17th of July, 2017. On 17 July 2017, Mr. Caldwell and Mr. Surdam declared Surdam an independent nation separate from the United States. This officially established the Republic of Surdam starting the young nation that will grow for years to come. Following the declaration Mr. Surdam said, "This nation is going be a glorious land where the people's freedom will never be taken away!". Following this, Mr. Caldwell began putting in place little details such as appointing the Blue Jay as the national bird and the Surdamian mark as the currency. Mr. Caldwell designated Jackson City to be the Republic of Surdam's capital as that was were the nation was founded. An election was held on July 17th election Mr. Surdam and Mr. Caldwell the Presidents.

New Wyoming was established on 15 May 2018 after claiming new territory in southern Wyoming. This started the ongoing idea in Surdam that Surdam is destined to control all neighboring nations near New Wyoming, known as the **Surdamian Destiny**. A few months after the founding of New Wyoming, The Field War broke out on June 1st, 2018 between the Republic of Surdam and a group of mercenaries know as the 01 Mercenaries. After 2 weeks of fighting the Republic of Surdam had prevailed against the mercenaries and peace negotiations were conducted in New Wyoming. The rocket Riptide was launched by the Surdamian Space Agency in 2019 as the Surdam's first space mission, and the mission was a success. In 2020 tensions were rising in the Trench River Valley after Surdam had just claimed all of it and started to settle it. The **Field Natives** were a group of people native to the Trench River Valley, they despised Surdam and ambushed a Surdamian Infantry Unit at a basketball court inside the valley. The Battle of Basketball Court was won by the Surdamian after this attack in 2020, the battle lasted around thirty minutes to an hour. Just keep in mind, the attacks were faked because of legal things, as in actual legal things.

The Pacific Territory was established on 10th of August, 2020 when President Caldwell claimed land by the Pacific for Surdam, this made Surdam have sea access and grow its navy. The SPK (Surdamian Peace Keepers) was established to help with the safety of Surdam's residents and lock up criminals. Later on, the apocalypse happened. There were two types of zombies (The Last of Us and State of Decay 2), the Hamlin Battalion from Time Crisis 4 along with the Terror Bites, machines from Horizon Zero Dawn, and a whole lot of cowboys and Native Americans from the old Wild West days. The original 34 people of Surdam started to defend themselves using whatever weapons they had on hand while gaining new ones. They later started gathering survivors and some new allies in order to defend themselves.

When the second phase came, Surdam and its entire population of 200 were kicked out by the United Nation States of America and by the United Nations & Creations. After being taken to the moon and gone through the stargate, they made it to the planet, Usonia. From there, they rebuilt with some new people that came through and settled. This include some races such as Ghouls and Super Mutants from Fallout, Clakkerz from Oddworld, and some races from Wild Arms. They even welcome people from Firefly that are from the worlds Sihnon and Whitefall, Red Dead Redemption series, Wasteland series and anything related to the Wild West.

Later on, it became part of the Independence League in order to be independent from "bigger picture" supranational unions.

## Government

The governing type of the Republic of Surdam is a representative democracy. R. Surdam is the current 1st President as he and holds total absolute power over Surdam. Lane Caldwell is the 2nd President and he almost holds absolute power over Surdam.

There are two Vice Presidents as well, Vice Presidents are appointed by the Presidents. Vice Presidents help Presidents make decisions and other things. States will elect a Governor and a Mayor when the public demands an election, Governors are in charge of states and Mayors help with watching over all settlements in the town.

Surdam has a legislature to make sure the people's voices are heard in government. Each state and major government wing currently has one representative in the Surdamian Government Council, representatives do the voting for propositions presented to the council.

Political parties are banned in Surdam, this is do to political parties going against the Constitution of Surdam. This is done to prevent any political strife within the nation to keep stability and cooperation at the high at all times.

## Society & Culture

Much of Surdam is heavy based on western, cowboy and rancher themes. There are also some Hawaiian themes at the coasts to give it an aloha spirit but will be part of a tourist attraction after the isolation. There are a few other cultures but are minor with some bringing their own cowpokes and islanders.

## Economy

There are many government-owned companies in the Republic of Surdam. Surdam's nation railroad company, Union Blue (UB) controls all of Surdam's railroads and trains. UB helps move cargo and passengers around the states. Although the company has to pay the fees to use the railroads at the Kingdom of Gendarania. Surdam's national airline, Surdamian Airlines (SA) helps keep Surdam connected by flight. The airline has flights run across the nation for people, and help ship some cargo as well. Its not exactly open to the public for international or intergalactic travel until 2024 yet people use it to get around the nation. Some of the planes do travel outside the country for trade purposes. Surdam's main industries are based on farming, fishing, and lumber making Surdam a more agricultural country. Surdam's official currency is the Surdamian mark.

## Military

The main military is the **Surdamian Military**. The branches of the military consist of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. The Surdamian Space Agency (SSA) is the primary space agency in Surdamian that launches satellites and use only a small space force. Each branch has received extensive training in combat tactics, outdoor survival, and other topics. Surdam's military is the country's primary defense force, and it will go to any length to safeguard the homeland. The military is big within the Surdamian culture with around 1/3 of citizens being in it, the military is a very big source of pride for the nation.

The Surdamian Peace Keepers are the primary police force in the nation.