The United Pacific Republic

The Allied States of Pacific America (more commonly the Circum-Pacific Union or just the Pacific States ) is a nation situated on the Circum-Pacific Fracture, and yields Cordium from said fracture. They are the main supplier of Cordium to the rest of the American continent, with the exception of the Northam-controlled Yellowstone Fracture. The Pacific States’ main territory is divided into 3 main regions: the Pacific Rim, which encompasses Oregon, Hawaii, and California; the Dustlands, which encompasses Arizona and Nevada, and Greater Atlantica, which includes Nova Scotia, Maine, Massachusetts, Bermuda, and the far-out territory of Ireland, which the Pacific’s leader controlled before the Bloodbath. The nation is largely controlled by a class of nobility nicknamed Fire Barons, who control and distribute Cordium to both the Pacific population and abroad; these Barons are regulated by the personal enforcers of Cassidy Taggart and the Pacific Council, who decide what is best for the Pacific population. The ASPA generally is active in international affairs, as they have one of the largest fleets in the Pacific, powered by revolutionary Cordium Engines.

## Foundations

The foundation of the ASPA itself can be traced back to the excommunication of Cassidy Taggart from the Atlantic Brotherhood of Steel. When Lord Felwinter took power, he ordered Cassidy, Aegis, and Keeper to be excommunicated on charges of collaborating with Demons, as they had indeed allied themselves with a sect led by the Demon-corrupted Saladin Forge during their time in the continent.

## Geography

The Territories of the Allied Southwest Pacific is divided primarily into three regions: the Pacific Core States, the Dustlands, and Greater Atlantica. Each possess varying geography; the Dustlands, for example, harbor massive deserts, as opposed to the snowy forests and sprawling urban centers of Atlantica. The Core States possess a combination of deserts in the south and evergreen forests to the north, as well as long rivers of magma near the San Andreas Fractures. Each territory differs in population, ethnicity, and subculture.

Territories and colonies of the Southwest Pacific
 The Dustlands
 Greater Atlantica
 Las Baja

## Culture

The Pacific States prides itself with its’ wide diversity in territorial regions. As it encompasses four distinct territories, the Pacific States harbor multiple cultures in one; The Pacific Core’s peoples are hardy, self-reliant and industrious individuals, who are equally skilled in the factory as they are in the sea. They love coastal regions due to their proximity to them, and most of their sub-culture is focused on a love of the ocean. They harbor a large population of Americans and, Pacific Islanders, and Asians. The Dustlands, primary populated by Americans, Mexicans, and Native Americans, are a folklore-centric survivalist region, who have learned to brave the post-Bloodbath deserts with pride. They possess a deep love of nature and the sky, hence why most Air Force recruits originate from the Dustlands. Greater Atlantica is mostly populated by Canadians and Americans, as well as some British and Scottish. They are largely practical, and are responsible for most of the technological output of the nation, most of which is hauled across the nation by third parties or the Great Transcontinental Metro Network. Finally, the Irish Protectorate is, as one would expect, populated almost exclusively by Irish and Scottish. They are the least-settled of the States’ territories, and live in fear of annexation by the European Confederation.

## Industries

The industries of the Pacific States and its’ protectorates vary by region. Each territory generally has a major industry, such as the Core States championing Cordium mining and shipbuilding, or Atlantica championing aircraft manufacturing. As far as exports go, the Pacific States as a whole is almost the sole supplier of Cordium, with the only exceptions being the Saint Helens Fracture in Washington State and the Yellowstone Fracture in Wyoming, Northam.

Industries, by territory
 Greater Atlantica

## Military - the United Armed Forces

the Pacific United Armed Forces is the general designation given to all ground units operating in the Pacific States; Within the greater Armed Forces are five divisions: the three individual military groups tasked with overseeing the security of the States’ 3 territories, the Pacific Foreign Security Division, and the Pacific Marines. Assisting all 5 of these forces is the Pacific Grand Navy and Air Force.

## The Pacific Marine Corps

the United Pacific Army is a force of soldiers primarily reserved for overseas military operations and invasions. Though they see little active combat, they Marines serve as the first feet on the ground during assault operations, and receive better gear and heightened training. Brutal and efficient, the Pacific Marines always get the job done. Occasionally doubles as naval security details.

## The Pacific Foreign Security Division | Peacekeepers

Tasked with covert and high-risk strikes against the Pacific States. While the Marines deal with direct assault, the Peacekeepers are elite teams of soldiers deployed to enact sabotage, espionage, and assassination. They are generally deployed only against enemies of the Pacific States who have directly attacked the States unprovoked. The only force to receive training higher then the Marines, they are regarded as the States’ special forces.

## The Pacific Core National Guard

The Core National Guard is the force of soldiers dedicated to protecting the states. They are trained to both survive the harsh post-Disaster environments of the Great Fractures, as well as to quell insubordination and rioting in an urban setting. Never deployed outside of the Core States.

## Dustlands Ranger Corps

Rugged survivalists, the Dustlands Rangers are trained primarily in anti-invasion tactics and desert survival, as they would be the front lines in the instance of an invasion by another American faction. They also keep the law in Dustlands’ urban settlements, acting as local police.

## Atlantica Defense Brigade

The Atlantica Defense Brigade receives higher training than regular Pacific soldiers, due to their proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and the threat of the European Confederation on the other side. They know the lands they patrol well, and are generally backed up by Canadian Monarchy soldiers in Nova Scotia. The only territory defense force with a dedicated fleet, the 17-ship Atlantic Security Fleet.

## Pacific United Air Force

The Pacific States’ Air Force is a tried-and-true group, tasked with operating the Pacific Airship Fleet as well as maintaining air superiority in Pacific lands and beyond. They operate a wide variety of planes, the total of which is roughly 550.

## Pacific Grand Navy

The Pacific Grand Navy is a force numbering roughly 60 ships, ranging from Destroyers to PT boats; they protect the Pacific waters, as opposed to their brethren in the 17-ship Atlantic Security Fleet. The Grand Navy patrols the entire Pacifc Ocean east of Australia, as well as the Bering Sea to the north.