The American Union State

#### Colonial Louisiana

Louisiana was first founded by TrafficConeGod based in New Orleans for the government of France. It was situated inside of a very messy swamp, so large terraforming efforts were conducted to make it livable, giving New Orleans a distinct "raised" feeling. A company called Random Industries Co. was originally going to setup in mainland France, but they saw opportunity in the developing colony.

#### Independence from France

For a while, due to distance, and due to differing interest, the idea of independence was very prevalent in the sentiment of the settlers in New Orleans. After tensions boiled over, a bloody war was fought with about 1,200,000,000 losses. After the battle of New Orleans, the French Government gave Louisiana independence.

#### The American Union State

The AUS is a country located within North America and whose capital is New Orleans. The buildings in New Orleans are based off of the French Quarter in real life New Orleans. The port of New Orleans acts as a pretty site and effective trading outpost for those who wish to do business with The AUS, and other nations in North America as it serves as a safe harbor to all merchants of all nations. The AUS has consolidated a modest amount of land through industrial practices and open farms in the southwest of North America, notably in Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Illinois, New Mexico, and Arizona. The AUS being situated in the south of North America and on the Mississippi river gives it very easy sea access and access into the westernmost portions of the continent, not being locked out like those east of the Mississippi. Relations with other countries remains mostly positive, with international construction operations such as the Erie canal being made by USAKO and The American Union State.

#### Industrialization of the American Union State

The AUS was the first country to industrialize, with its mainstay being the collection and processing center of resources in New Orleans. The industrial hub turns raw materials into advanced luxury and war goods, like enchanted tools and armor as well as building blocks. The industrialization process was a natural extension of the processed resource intensive building style which included bricks and smooth sandstone (both of which must be heavily processed from raw material) which proved to increase the number of buildings in New Orleans and the potential to trade with other nations, with this process have been heavily trading with Ukrainian Russia for food supply. This processed material - food supply trade arrangement allowed both parties to focus on developing more infrastructure and uphold themselves.

The industrialization of the AUS formed the base for its modern economic style, providing very cheap luxury items while The NAPC (Random Infrastructure Co. at the time) would be heavily involved in the industrialization process due to many raw and processed materials were necessary for the company to function. The industrial power of the AUS was shown to be large and effective as during the War of Chicago, many resources were able to be replaced almost instantly which allowed for constant assaults and combat, and after the war, to almost instantly replace stockpiles. However, the industrialization focused export economy can cause food shortages within the AUS and they have to be supplied by Russia in exchange for luxury goods.

#### The War of Chicago

The War of Chicago was a war fought between The American Union State (Greater Louisiana, at the time) and United America (Chicago at the time). The war started because Dubo tried to get France, Russia, and others to invade Greater Louisiana after the leader of Greater Louisiana rejected Dubo's offer to unite and leave Dubo in charge. In response, Greater Louisiana decided to declare war on Chicago to keep Chicago from invading Greater Louisiana first. Despite Greater Louisiana holding more ground, the large loss of equipment demoralized Greater Louisiana, so Greater Louisiana and Chicago signed a peace deal (8/13/22). The terms included were that Greater Louisiana would pay 100 gold in damages caused by war, a permanent truce would be signed between the two, and Greater Louisiana and Chicago would back each other in a defensive war.

#### The Great Continental War

##### American Involvement in The Cuba Crisis

After the war of Chicago, American military supplies and morale was at an all-time low which led to a lack of trading and economic stagnation. This caused the Americans to decrease in power on the world stage, demoting them to a minor regional power, being overtaken by USAKO and The British Empire. The American economy began to recover when to support their ally, Cuba, against the British during a time called The Cuba Crisis, the American government approved by RandomLambda funded the production of armor and weapons to supply to Cuba. This would eventually lead to a complete British defeat at Havana, which the British Government blamed on American Intervention.

##### American revitalization

After American industry began to wake up, more and more civilian and war material would be produced at a large scale, allowing for international trade to resume and projects like the Siberian Railroad to be contracted for American companies. The influx of gold would further allow for the production of new materials, which would then aid in the future war effort against the British. While war with Britain was a possibility in the minds of Americans after The Cuba Crisis, the main political scenario going on was the recent annexation of Cuba after the British invasion. Future policy of American involvement in the world stage was a hot topic, notably between TrafficConeGod and RandomLambda, with the former pushing for expansionist trade while the latter favoring economic and national security. The lifting of the economic stagnation led to a boost in morale as support for American companies increased along with the capacity to create material with the addition of a brewery and new villagers. Random as the leader of the AUS would spearhead projects to revitalize the economy, like the Trans-Siberian railway project and furthering international trade of luxury items like enchanted books and items.

##### Invasion of New Orleans

The invasion of New Orleans was the first actively aggressive action by British forces against The American Union state, being justified by the aiding of the Cuban military using American equipment during The Cuba Crisis. This was the *official* beginning of The Great Continental War, but some would say it began during the British invasion of Cuba as it was a move to put New Orleans in jeopardy. It began at approximately 8/17/22 at 1pm EST when there was only one American online, that being a civilian builder who would later join the military after his building was occupied by British troops. After the American troops arrived, with Cuban volunteers now having joined, the defending forces sat upon the rooftops sniping at British troops. Eventually after pushing them out of the main part of the town, British forces were forced back to the siege banner where they were finally pushed out of New Orleans by the American Military. British troops would try numerous times to occupy the banner, but failed due to strategic incompetence and overwhelming American power. One notable event that happened in an invasion of New Orleans was when RandomLambda (Leader of the AUS), naked, with an iron axe, managed to kill AaronDobo (leader of the British army and government) while he had full enchanted diamond and potions of health. It proved as a great morale booster, displaying full British incompetence and American military might. The American military was led by Flame51, a good minecraft pvper and became a renound general after the war ended.

##### March to the Sea

The march to the sea was an event on the Mississippi river and western bank where American forces chased a British soldier out to the gulf and killed him. It showed the lackluster situation of British equipment which gave confidence in the American Military to favor an offensive campaign, and drove a wedge in the British army as the soldier that was killed died because he refused an order to return to base by his superior.

##### Emergence from the War

After the war, American industrial, military, and morale were at an all-time high, as the war left the British Empire's capital in (literal) flames and stockpiles on the American side had actually increased due to the Americans not having a single loss in battle. The war left The American Union State as the largest industrial power in the world and largest military power in North America, with significant sway now in Europe due to trade deals and American prestige after winning a war on which everyone believed they would lose.

#### Post-War boost

After the war, the trading and military power of the AUS skyrocketed as systems were put in place to ensure national safety as well as safeguard American assets and interests abroad. Before and During the GCW, RandomLambda's actions would directly affect American policies and the way that the AUS would handle itself. This would lead to the complete destruction of the British, and the AUS emerging the war more powerful than it entered; but leaving RandomLambda tired and finished. He looked back, and saw his job done. RandomLambda would retire from his post, leaving TrafficConeGod in charge of the AUS. TrafficConeGod's policies were to begin massive expansion of the military, and begin to intervene in foreign politics in order to ensure a productive American industry. Probably the most notable, was TrafficConeGod involving the AUS into war with England on the Behest of Magicheim in order to ensure that Magicheim would make their payment of resources which was required for American industry to function. Another result of this "Economic Imperialism" would be the annexation of a large swath of East Africa to ensure consistent wood shipments. TrafficConeGod would essentially involve the AUS in any war if it would pose a possible threat to the AUS's economy or industry. This period in world politics would be defined by American companies rivalling governments, as the riches brought in could be used to hire American mercenaries, or if the AUS felt like it, could directly involve themselves in the war.

In Dark Blue: American Union State, or Colonies

In Light Blue: Is a protectorate of or owes money to the AUS