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=Overview=
=Overview=
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The Event has left England a barren wasteland, with sandy deserts, rocky badlands and dead ash heaths. However, it is not the end of human civilization in this part of the world. People scrambled along as they do and eked out life in the inhospitable climate. One effect of the Event was mass carbonization and further carbonization – coal is very abundant in the country side, especially anthracite coal. Steam is thus the main way to get around – electricity is available, but expensive and difficult to acquire. There is no magic energy – whatever studies had been done in that field are long lost. Another abundant resources is metals and scrap - the years leading up to the event were times of unprecedented development, industry - and experiment.  
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The Event has left England a barren wasteland, with sandy deserts, rocky badlands and dead ash heaths. However, it is not the end of human civilization in this part of the world. People scrambled along as they do and eked out life in the inhospitable climate. One effect of the Event was mass carbonization and further carbonization – coal is very abundant in the country side, especially anthracite coal. Steam is thus the main way to get around – electricity is available, but expensive and difficult to acquire. There is no magic energy – whatever studies had been done in that field are long lost.
A more difficult resource to get a hold of is water. The only settlements in the area are known affectionately as Atriums. They consist of a circle of buildings placed right next to each other, with a wall tight around the outside. Over the buildings is placed a special glass dome, with humidity catchers, this becoming the main source of water. The middle of the town is always left as a small open area, where “rain” is allowed to fall and small crops are allowed to be grown. While the important buildings are in this above ground circle, the populations of Atriums can actually be much larger, as many people live in the cool underground areas, which can be quite expansive.  
A more difficult resource to get a hold of is water. The only settlements in the area are known affectionately as Atriums. They consist of a circle of buildings placed right next to each other, with a wall tight around the outside. Over the buildings is placed a special glass dome, with humidity catchers, this becoming the main source of water. The middle of the town is always left as a small open area, where “rain” is allowed to fall and small crops are allowed to be grown. While the important buildings are in this above ground circle, the populations of Atriums can actually be much larger, as many people live in the cool underground areas, which can be quite expansive.  
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While life is hard to come by, raw minerals are not. Most Atriums have a Factory Complex attached, where vehicles, walkers and constructs of every size and type imaginable are built to let people travel and explore the wastes. These are either built beside or next to the atrium and are usually walled for security purposes. In this world, nothing is more valued and prized than a good steam rig. Ranging from massive tanks, to speedy autos, to cumbersome walkers, people will find any sort of way to get around.
While life is hard to come by, raw minerals are not. Most Atriums have a Factory Complex attached, where vehicles, walkers and constructs of every size and type imaginable are built to let people travel and explore the wastes. These are either built beside or next to the atrium and are usually walled for security purposes. In this world, nothing is more valued and prized than a good steam rig. Ranging from massive tanks, to speedy autos, to cumbersome walkers, people will find any sort of way to get around.
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People dress similar to how they did before the event, but much of the finer clothes and materials have been lost. Thus, through necessity, clothing has moved closer to that of rough areas like the American frontier, rather than urban or rural England, noticeably among the higher classes who simply don’t have the materials for elaborate and fancy dress. English style working clothing is still popular and useful for its durability. When outside the cities, people wear many layers of covering clothes to protect them from the heat of the deserts and the occasional sandstorm. Goggles and face protection are also common, as well as whatever gear one might be carrying with them. Most people end up looking like a combination of a Saharan nomad, prepared frontiersman and a heavily armed engineer. Practicality has overcome propriety, often in culture as well.  
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People dress similar to how they did before the event, but much of the finer clothes and materials have been lost. Thus, through necessity, clothing has moved closer to that of rough areas like the American frontier, rather than urban or rural England, noticeably among the higher classes who simply don’t have the materials for elaborate and fancy dress. English style working clothing is still popular and useful for its durability. When outside the cities, people wear many layers of covering clothes to protect them from the heat of the deserts and the occasional sandstorm. Goggles and face protection are also common, as well as whatever gear one might be carrying with them. Most people end up looking like a combination of a Saharan nomad and a heavily armed engineer.
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Relics of the older age can often be found across the wasteland, from the rusting shells of old factories to the beached carcasses of old steam ships to the empty shade of ruins that were once majestic Gothic cathedrals. These are valuable and often can be sold for a tidy profit. There are lots of old ruins and such, especially in the south. The most valuable find one can make is an airship frame. The technology to make these has been lost and many scientists would pay a fortune to be able to study one, though any sort of experimental technology that is dug up is valuable. Scavenging is a popular way to make money, but can be dangerous. Despite the new governments, the lack of control and the empty spaces has made robbery and murder another profitable venture. Parties on foot are often mowed down by bandits in fast vehicles and even travelers in large armed vehicles may find themselves under attack from a coordinated mounted bandit attack.
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Relics of the older age can often be found across the wasteland, from the rusting shells of old factories to the beached carcasses of old steam ships to the empty shade of ruins that were once majestic Gothic cathedrals. These are valuable and often can be sold for a tidy profit. There are lots of old ruins and such, especially in the south. The most valuable find one can make is an airship frame. The technology to make these has been lost and many scientists would pay a fortune to be able to study one. Scavenging is a popular way to make money, but can be dangerous. Despite the new governments, the lack of control and the empty spaces has made robbery and murder another profitable venture. Parties on foot are often mowed down by bandits in fast vehicles and even travelers in large armed vehicles may find themselves under attack from a coordinated mounted bandit attack.
There are already political powers emerging. In the north are the States of York and Lancashire. These two states vie for increased power. Lancashire has some of the largest Factory Complexes on the Isles. They are a very capitalist society, run by an elected parliament, although it could very well be called a Corporatocracy. While York is less industrialized, it is the larger state and has a few very well supplied Atriums, having mastered the new style of agriculture. It is ruled by a council, who elect members based on merit. Much of the political structure of York is communal, with resources being spread across the population.
There are already political powers emerging. In the north are the States of York and Lancashire. These two states vie for increased power. Lancashire has some of the largest Factory Complexes on the Isles. They are a very capitalist society, run by an elected parliament, although it could very well be called a Corporatocracy. While York is less industrialized, it is the larger state and has a few very well supplied Atriums, having mastered the new style of agriculture. It is ruled by a council, who elect members based on merit. Much of the political structure of York is communal, with resources being spread across the population.
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The lands between York and Lancashire and the Kingdom are known as the Free Lands of Mercia, taking up most of the middle lands. There are many cities in this area, but it exists in essentially a state of anarchy, with all the cities running themselves as they like. The only “government” is a group of nomad warriors known as the Knights of Mercia. They don’t hold any real political power. They receive taxes from each of the cities, which they collect whenever they visit. In return, they eliminate any bandits or warlords that may arise and keep the other nations from encroaching on Mercia. The Kingdom especially has had to been reminded that Mercia is a Free Land, not free land. The Knights also keep garrisons in each city. They defend the city and act as the police force and legal force, giving all of Mercia a set law system. The only power the Knights have is military and judicial. For everything else, the cities do as they please.
The lands between York and Lancashire and the Kingdom are known as the Free Lands of Mercia, taking up most of the middle lands. There are many cities in this area, but it exists in essentially a state of anarchy, with all the cities running themselves as they like. The only “government” is a group of nomad warriors known as the Knights of Mercia. They don’t hold any real political power. They receive taxes from each of the cities, which they collect whenever they visit. In return, they eliminate any bandits or warlords that may arise and keep the other nations from encroaching on Mercia. The Kingdom especially has had to been reminded that Mercia is a Free Land, not free land. The Knights also keep garrisons in each city. They defend the city and act as the police force and legal force, giving all of Mercia a set law system. The only power the Knights have is military and judicial. For everything else, the cities do as they please.
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The lands to the north, Scotland, are ruled by a variety of nomadic clans, who sometimes move south to raid. Scotland is also known as a cursed place - men whisper of the "Glasgow Projects", the work of scientists that it is said to have caused the Event - and left horrors and wonders behind. There are also raiders living in fortresses in the mountains of Wales, who occasionally move to loot or pillage. Ireland is ruled mostly through a feudal system, the dukes not wielding much power on their own. Another occasional threat is raiding parties from Brittany, which is a slowly growing Catholic theocracy.
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The lands to the north, Scotland, are ruled by a variety of nomadic clans, who sometimes move south to raid. There are also raiders living in fortresses in the mountains of Wales, who occasionally move to loot or pillage. Ireland is ruled mostly through a feudal system, the dukes not wielding much power on their own. Another occasional threat is raiding parties from Brittany, which is a slowly growing Catholic theocracy.
=List of Nations and Organizations=
=List of Nations and Organizations=
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==English Nations==
==English Nations==
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'''Lancashire''' - Capitalist Nation in the North West. The Lancashire flag is a red rose on a gold background. Lancashire soldiers wear olive jackets and caps with flaps and face coverage, often with goggles. They have a parliamentary government, though one biased towards the rich landowners. The current President is Henry Gaunt. Their current population is about 40,000.
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'''Lancashire''' - Capitalist Nation in the North West. The Lancashire flag is a red rose on a gold background. Lancashire soldiers wear olive jackets and caps with flaps and face coverage, often with goggles. They have a parliamentary government, though one biased towards the rich landowners. The current President is Henry Gaunt.
The Lancashire military reflects it's large factories, putting a variety of tanks onto the field as well as a few deadly walker designs. Lancashire believes in fully motorized warfare and produces a large amount of halftracks to use as transports as well. This means there army tends to be smaller, consuming many resources and the average Lancashire soldier having to go through both military and engineering training. Lancashire has the fastest army in Britain.
The Lancashire military reflects it's large factories, putting a variety of tanks onto the field as well as a few deadly walker designs. Lancashire believes in fully motorized warfare and produces a large amount of halftracks to use as transports as well. This means there army tends to be smaller, consuming many resources and the average Lancashire soldier having to go through both military and engineering training. Lancashire has the fastest army in Britain.
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'''York''' - Socialist Nation in the North East. The York Flag is a white rose on a blue background. York soldiers wear grey longcoats and caps. It is lead by a council, the current Chairman being Clarence Conisburgh. Their current population is about 80,000.
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'''York''' - Socialist Nation in the North East. The York Flag is a white rose on a blue background. York soldiers wear grey longcoats and caps. It is lead by a council, the current Chairman being Clarence Conisburgh.
The York military has the best variety of walkers and very reliable and simple tank designs. From fighting with Lancashire, York has developed the most cutting edge anti-tank tactics to take care of their rivals. York's soldier are good at skirmish warfare, having to keep a mobile line to not be smashed by Lancashire armour.
The York military has the best variety of walkers and very reliable and simple tank designs. From fighting with Lancashire, York has developed the most cutting edge anti-tank tactics to take care of their rivals. York's soldier are good at skirmish warfare, having to keep a mobile line to not be smashed by Lancashire armour.
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'''Mercia''' - Minarchist State in Central England. The flag of Mercia is a yellow St. Andrew's cross on a blue background. Mercia's army is entirely composed of the knights of Mercia. They wear black armour and Adrian helmets. The current Knight Master of the Knights of Mercia is Percival Trenton. Their current population is about 30,000.
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'''Mercia''' - Minarchist State in Central England. The flag of Mercia is a yellow St. Andrew's cross on a blue background. Mercia's army is entirely composed of the knights of Mercia. They wear black armour and Adrian helmets. The current Knight Master of the Knights of Mercia is Percival Trenton.
Mercia's army, the Knights of Mercia, also act as a mobile police force. All the Knights belong to a rig, which patrols through Mercia. The Knights excel at close combat and try to close distances for victory. Though mainly reliant on Stallion rigs, they have tanks that can be brought up if needed.
Mercia's army, the Knights of Mercia, also act as a mobile police force. All the Knights belong to a rig, which patrols through Mercia. The Knights excel at close combat and try to close distances for victory. Though mainly reliant on Stallion rigs, they have tanks that can be brought up if needed.
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'''Cornwall''' - Republic in the South West. The Cornish flag is a white cross on a black background. Cornish troops wear tan khaki equipment, with blue trim and Bowie helmets. The current Prime Minister is James Deorham. Their current population is about 50,000.
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'''Cornwall''' - Republic in the South West. The Cornish flag is a white cross on a black background. Cornish troops wear tan khaki equipment, with blue trim and Bowie helmets. The current Prime Minister is James Deorham.
Cornwall's mainstay is it's impressive Liberty tanks, which are well built and have filled many roles in the army. They are also cheap to make and pack punch for their cost. They also have a variety of walkers and lighter vehicles to back these tanks up and support their slower moving infantry, which provide a balance to the tanks - a anvil for the hammer.
Cornwall's mainstay is it's impressive Liberty tanks, which are well built and have filled many roles in the army. They are also cheap to make and pack punch for their cost. They also have a variety of walkers and lighter vehicles to back these tanks up and support their slower moving infantry, which provide a balance to the tanks - a anvil for the hammer.
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'''Anglia''' - Monarchy in the South East. The Anglian flag is a red cross on a white background. Anglia's conscripted troops wear brown Khaki uniforms with cloth garrison caps. The redcoats wear red uniforms with black trousers and pith helmets. The current monarch is King Richard IV. Their Current Population is about 120,000.
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'''Anglia''' - Monarchy in the South East. The Anglian flag is a red cross on a white background. Anglia's conscripted troops wear brown Khaki uniforms with cloth garrison caps. The redcoats wear red uniforms with black trousers and pith helmets. The current monarch is King Richard IV.
Anglia has the largest population and the largest army, often overwhelming the enemy in a tide of conscripts and Redcoats. They use APCs often to allow their troops to move en masse. What war machines they do have tend to go for size, providing cover for their infantry and artillery assaults.
Anglia has the largest population and the largest army, often overwhelming the enemy in a tide of conscripts and Redcoats. They use APCs often to allow their troops to move en masse. What war machines they do have tend to go for size, providing cover for their infantry and artillery assaults.
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=Characters=
=Characters=
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== Mercia ==
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== 7-7 Crew ==
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'''Percival Trenton''' - Percival Trenton is the Master of the Knights of Mercia and is thus technically the highest ranked person in that territory, even if his power is only military. Percival has been with the Knights since he was a young child and has grown into a firm hand of justice, even as he becomes grizzled and greyed. He is a good leader, even if he is beginning to have doubts that the "perfect freedom" that is set up in Mercia can remain for long - though he would sacrifice anything to keep it.
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'''[[Royce Grosvenor]]'''
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'''Briar Foxwell''' - Mayor of Brizzle
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'''[[Sir Conlan O'Draigen]]'''
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'''[[Benjamin Babbage]]'''
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'''[[Scarlette Delcroix]]'''
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'''[[Katherine Doyle]]'''
'''[[Charlotte J. Skinner]]'''
'''[[Charlotte J. Skinner]]'''
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'''[[Sam 'Red' Prentine]]'''
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'''Dear'''
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'''[[Pitivo Heron]]'''
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'''Malcolm McCrory'''
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== Mercia ==
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'''Percival Trenton''' - Percival Trenton is the Master of the Knights of Mercia and is thus technically the highest ranked person in that territory, even if his power is only military. Percival has been with the Knights since he was a young child and has grown into a firm hand of justice, even as he becomes grizzled and greyed. He is a good leader, even if he is beginning to have doubts that the "perfect freedom" that is set up in Mercia can remain for long - though he would sacrifice anything to keep it.
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'''Briar Foxwell''' - Mayor of Brizzle
== Lancashire ==
== Lancashire ==
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'''Pelly Rahleck''' - One of the chief Intelligence Agents for York, Pelly is a short, scruffy man, almost comical in his cap, darkened glasses and jacket. Though a bit unrefined, he is still a decent agent, knowing many contacts over a wide area of land.
'''Pelly Rahleck''' - One of the chief Intelligence Agents for York, Pelly is a short, scruffy man, almost comical in his cap, darkened glasses and jacket. Though a bit unrefined, he is still a decent agent, knowing many contacts over a wide area of land.
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'''[[Royce Grosvenor]]'''
 
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'''Malcolm McCrory'''
 
== Anglia ==
== Anglia ==
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'''The Charlesdyne Family''' - A noble family influential within Anglia, specifically within the Cavalier organization. Rupert Charlesdyne is the official head of the Cavaliers - though age and a leg injury have tempered him some, he is still energetic in his activities. His sons Frans and Anthony have also joined the cavaliers - the younger Frans takes after his father, while the older Anthony is a bit more careful, seeing the war as a vital military campaign, not an adventure.
'''The Charlesdyne Family''' - A noble family influential within Anglia, specifically within the Cavalier organization. Rupert Charlesdyne is the official head of the Cavaliers - though age and a leg injury have tempered him some, he is still energetic in his activities. His sons Frans and Anthony have also joined the cavaliers - the younger Frans takes after his father, while the older Anthony is a bit more careful, seeing the war as a vital military campaign, not an adventure.
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'''[[Harris Jacobs]]'''
 
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'''[[Benjamin Babbage]]'''
 
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'''[[Mirium Sengupta]]'''
 
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'''Dear'''
 
== Cornwall ==
== Cornwall ==
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'''[[Francis Skinner]]'''
'''[[Francis Skinner]]'''
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'''[[Percival Van Scagg]]'''
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==Outer Nations/ Unaffiliated==
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==Outer Nations==
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'''[[Sam 'Red' Prentine]]'''
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'''[[Scarlette Delcroix]]'''
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'''[[Sir Conlan O'Draigen]]'''
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'''[[Katherine Doyle]]'''
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'''Shamus the Boar''' - Shamus the Boar is a fearsome leader of a vicious group of Scottish bandits who are partaking in mysterious schemes within England itself.
'''Shamus the Boar''' - Shamus the Boar is a fearsome leader of a vicious group of Scottish bandits who are partaking in mysterious schemes within England itself.

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