Florida/History

# Outline

The US collapses and many states declare independence/freedom. Darkness falls, both figuratively and metaphorically. The following is the history of the nation of Florida and it's participant's actions.

## Before January 19, 2021

Ron DeSantis is assassinated by opposition party extremists. Lieutenant Governor of Florida Jeanette Marie Nuñez claims leadership. Turkey Point Nuclear Generating Station and other nuclear power plants are blown up and riots spread from Miami. The Floridian Civil War begins. Robert McCarthy raids the capital (Tallahassee) but is killed by TFPD (police) funded by the government. His son, Bob McCarthy Mackay Junior, continues in his father's footsteps, succeeding to assassinate attorney general Ashley Mawdy and Charlie Wonka Crist.

The Southern LAG Party Union (Louisiana, Alabama, and Georgia; also known as SLAGPU) attacks Florida. Alan McGrayson claims power and bombs the capitol. He is arrested, tried, and executed. He then later is reported to have connection to Daniel TZ Baker, a candidate running for governor. Due to unrest and chaos at other states, the LAG Union retreats. Nevertheless, Florida manages to take some of Alabama. After much fighting, the first stage is complete and Bob McCarthy Mackay Junior takes power — becoming dictator. He successfully launched a campaign on invading Louisiana and small parts of Mississippi.

Things get worse for him as in the following months though, a new popular favored leader is arising: Ian H. Drew. Approval ratings continue to plunge for Bob's government, calling for a better one. The second stage of the Floridian Civil War begins. Bob orders more campaigns to exterminate any opposition, but that only makes it grow. He commits suicide at the Florida State Capitol right before "Floridians Freedom Fighters" siege the capital. Bob's last words were broadcasted live saying, "There will be another stage of civil war."

Bob's Vice Deputy Xing Xi John is automatically appointed leader but promises to hold a fair election, which Ian H. Drew wins. Ian H. Drew works on having order and upgrading protection. The Bahamas joins the FOF (Federation of Florida) for protection, for now. Florida receives 75% control of territorial waters and rights of American claims on the nearby Gulf of Mexico. Florida also begins to lay claims to some of US previous controlled spacecraft (and operations) in space and territory around the world. Many nations from Europe and Asia support and recognize Florida too. Meanwhile, Florida recognizes Pennsylvania and California (@Belarusball1).

Competition and tension builds high between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Federation of Florida. Nonetheless, Ian H. Drew proposes a treaty and alliance with them and waits for confirmation from @Bosnia Mapper, which is approved, even by their leader Eternal Dictator Wolf. Ian calls for the building of more fleets, aircraft, and tanks. He also sends 3 stimulus packages to help businesses and citizens. He and his cabinet bring up/announce that they will be working on a solution to colonize Mars, improving the economy, poverty, immigration, education, and the environment. Threat remains lurking but is at a low level until otherwise notified. The Florida Chronicles is organized and established.

## January 19, 2021 - February 2 or 9, 2021

Officials say Florida needs works on getting Florida's population back to third place and landmass back to 22nd place. More time will be spent working on the army, aircraft, and navy. Florida has made the decision to invade Georgia. They will push until they have to get back. Lifestyle will improve and defenses are built across borders.

Ian H. Drew gives a speech, like many other top leaders of other state nations did, to respond to the January 19, 2021 California Mass Shooting:

An alliance is formed between Florida and New York, as well as Pennsylvania. A message is sent by Florida (FOF) to Georgia: "***Georgia** s̶u̶r̶r̶e̶n̶d̶e̶r̶ ̶o̶r̶ **D I E!***" Florida continues to trade with New York, and quickly joins NATO, being already a UN member. The Florida Chronicles has already sold over 1 billion dollars! Meanwhile, South Carolina and New Orleans, LA receive a message from Florida to "*sUrReNdEr Or eLsE*". Florida says they will 'contribute' to the International Space Station. Florida Chronicles ratings go through the roof, and Floridians want more chronicles (news)!

Since Indiana is invading Kentucky, Florida is willing to send help to them, continuing to trade stuff with them and buying stuff like corn. COVID is ending. Florida, officially The Federation of Florida, has a new flag - literally just instead of their seal on the red X, there is a green star. The FOF says they would like to support in making weapons and advancing in tech but not WMD. Florida Chronicles has made 10 main pages of newspaper so far! The first effects of the Florida Chronicles were considered:

Not so long after a dispute arose between The Midwest and The Kingdom of Ohio. It broke out into a war and eventually Pennsylvania joined in to help Ohio. Florida (at least its leader[s]) asked if they could "have a treaty or cease regarding Kentucky and Tennessee". They ignored it, only trying to justify their actions or reasons why they should get the clay (land) and quickly sending troops where they clashed. Indiana was somewhat of a friend to Florida but it was known that Ohio was getting stronger. Then Florida (FOF) launches an invasion into South Carolina (planning and working to blitzkrieg to Columbia, SC and siege it until they receive at least half of South Carolina).

For a very short time, The Midwest claimed Florida contributed to the war but was actually mistaken, later saying "*Oh wait it’s not you I forgot who contributed to it*". The war didn't go long and Indiana surrendered. Florida said to Ohio "*Can they please get some (noticeable size)? They kinda deserve more fairness*" after Ohio stated they don't want Indiana getting anything. Slowly and surely, they did get Indiana back, but only for now. (You can read more on what on the belligerents' history or the separate First Ohio-Midwest Conflict Page.) Yet Florida later stated "*I think I might only help to at least keep Indiana's (MR) citizens alive*."

Meanwhile though, a small riot broke out in Miami. One cause is suspected to be the recent gun restrictions. The leader addresses it with:

Florida actually rapidly takes South Carolina and New Orleans, LA, noting that would be important for Mississippi and Mexican Gulf trade. But also the COP (Pennsylvania) has invaded North Carolina, triggering Florida into asking if they can split it. Pennsylvania responded with "*That’s fine, how about we split it North-South around Greenville?*" And that's what happened, so they dealt that out. Remember this was at the time of COP's Puppet: Virginia. Florida mentioned that they "*would be fine with [Pennsylvania] getting a bit more of it but [Florida] get at least in between 10-45%.*" Pennsylvania (or Virgina) now has roughly 2/3 (two-thirds) of North Carolina.

Florida secures and builds bases in many places across its land, especially the borders. Columbia, SC joins the FOF. To improve the economy, the FOF lowers interest rates, reduce the cost of borrowing and increase consumer spending and investment, increases real wages, and making higher global growth – leading to increased export spending. Ian H. Drew appoints Randall Andrew Bradford on February 23, 2021 to become Lt. Governor (or Vice President). Go here for more info on Florida's 21st Century Leaders. Florida also improves on making more roads. It's announced that elections will take place every 4 or 6 years. More school and help centers like hospitals will be built, also more jobs are made.

Plattia briefly suggests disbanding the USSA but Florida condemns the decision. Later, an entire news team is found kidnapped and nearly beaten to death. There was 0 deaths, but the 7 survivors were injured. They had to escape especially because there was no rescue. The reason there wasn't was because the terrorists or attackers made it very hard to get to them, like cutting communication. The leader of both Florida and its Chronicles newspaper make a comment about it each:

Hurricane Robert hits Florida, but was only a Category 2 with wind speeds reaching 99.99 mph. Florida then released a statement not related to this but noticed Pennsylvania had not only invaded Tennessee, but said they would and might have burned and attacked it severely. "*It just seemed too far. I would think a surrender or more peaceful transfer would be in play.*" Remember, COVID is gone by now.

## Aftermath

Ok so stuff happened. Like Pennsylvania invaded everyone, everyone fought back ~~and won~~ until the Apocalypse came and the ~~universe~~ world had a bad day; the end.

# Sources

## Fandom

### LQC's AFOTUS

* Florida Chronicles (Page)
* Season 2B Roleplay Posts
* Last Update from: https://lqcafotus.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000000060159