I-CAUS

### **Overview :**

The I-51CAUS also known as the Canadian-United States trade route, is a longe stretch of road, bridges and tunnels connecting the 2 countries together built by the USCRF It branches towards only a few states of the US mainly up north, while only have 5 entry points (Washington, New york , Minesota, Michigan, Wisconsin). The rest of the states are supplied through a branch-like system, sharing all of the resources repsectively. The path way is the back bone of both countries, relying on each other mostly. Where as the US offers military support and equipment, Canada offers supplies such as materials and food. Many checks are located at the sectors of the country, usually around 5 stops per state, and are usually around the borders of that respective state. Both Military and police present is often at those points. Stopping any wanna-be bandits from interveining the flow. Then the suppies are given to local stores, shops ,... to give the common post-war civilian the nessicary goods.

#### **History :**

After the multiple raids among many nations, with bio-hazardous, radioactive effects in 2040 that left many nations in ruins. The United States, and Canada swiftly formed the USCAR treaty, they were now officially together, almost like 1 nation. Trading, warfare, and aid shared among the 2 nations. Now with the agreement settled. The building process began, mostly using old or pre-war roads , only building if necessary. Many civilian contractors helped build the project, mostly using advertisements to hire people. An example via the image, a popular advertisement used by the USCRF, most people often see this ad as rather positive, giving work to many people. It took around, at around 2 years to finnish (2041-2043) Costing around 75 million dollars, which is rather cheap for a cross-country trading route.

#### **Organization :**

##### ***1. Sectors***

Each length between 2 stops are called sectors, usually they have just plain simple road, strenching along until the next stop. Sectors are often named in which country, state, and sector accordingly. For example, a sector in Iowa and is at sector 3 is called, I-US-IA-3, or the 5th sector in Ontario is called I-CA-ON-5.

##### ***2. Stops***

Stops are points at the end of a sector, connecting one to another, this is usually for security reasons, checking for any missing or damaged convoys that need repair or medical attention. 5 personal are to always man a stop at all times, in an event of an attack, the nearest enforcement either army or police are to be swiftly assist. Often, bandits, infected, mutated are striking at all times mainly for the loot the convoy carries.

##### ***3. Trade Centers / Drop off***

At many populated areas, either a large city or a booming market place. The USCRFwill set up a stall for trading supplies with the local commuters, often restocking as well. This is mainly for the convoy to get a resting place to relax

### **Contributions** **:**

#### **Operation Morass**

After 2040, when multiple countries were bombed with hazardous, bio-chemical, and radioactive explosives. The US and Canada made the USCAR, putting aside their differences and helping each other. The Ontario Treaty was established, as well as the Tría pack, and they got to trading quick. It only took around 8 months for actual trading to take place, the operation is widely regarded as the backbone of both countries economy and lasted for 3 years (2041-2044)

#### **Operation Green Garden**

To regrow the US's Agriculutre, Canada, which had large farm areas, and better produce as Canada was on the Toute Le Pax List, hence it was less damaged post-war. Canada sent a wave of convoys, containing farming equipment, seeds, and experts to help the US feed it's population, preventing starvation. In return Operation Guerre Paix was enabled.

#### **Opération Guerre Paix**

Although Canada had the better advantage, their military lacked the man power and equipment. Hence, the US brought them multiple combat vehicles, equipment, and surplus ammo.