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Republic of California (2023-2028) | Technocratic Republic of California (2028-2034) | Technocratic Corporatocracy of Pacifica (2034-present)

 * History
 * Independence: As Trump continued to establish his conservative regime over America, California, along with their friends in Texas, New England, and Alaska, were forced to secede from the union. The war was long, lasting 3 years (2019-2023). Trump started using MOABs in 2022, leading to an international coalition against the United States. On January 23rd 2023, at 2323 hours, President Donald Trump signed the treaty of Chicago, acknowledging that California, Alaska, Texas, and New England are independent entities, and accepting his forced resignation.Pacifica_Flag.jpg
 * Republic: When California gained independence, the threat was finally over. And California immediately set itself on the world stage. They economically outpaced many other nations, leading the world in science and technology. However, social reform was also sweeping the fledgling nation. People were becoming more cautious, saving more, as global warming became more of a certainty. In 2026, the Green party and the Libertarian party both tied in the election, forcing them to rule jointly. This lead to massive reforms in the Republic, eventually leading to the technocracy.
 * Technocracy: The Californian technocracy wasn't any technocracy. It was a green technocracy. People became more and more secular and inclined to know that global warming is real. The technocracy also pushed for technological reform in the nation, attracting high profile companies. One of which was Google. Between 2030 and 2034, Google helped California push their economy up past Italy and Germany, cementing their value on the world stage. However, in the background, Google was also pushing for greater control over California. This was successful when the CEO of Alphabet (Google's parent company) became the High Councilwoman of California, effectively merging the two and creating the technocratic corporatocracy.
 * Corporatocracy: As much as the formation of the Corporatocracy highlighted libertarian values, the High Councilwoman pushed for centrism. She kept green policies, being a firm supporter of the green ideology herself, but she felt that America has a specific interest in her nation. In 2036, California (now Pacifica) started conscription, started buying tanks from overseas, and used its large manufacturing base to construct high-level tech weapons. Landmines were placed along the Pacificanborder, and the High Councilwoman waited cautiously for America to react.
 * Government: High Councilwoman Marianne Adams, seeing that the militarization is going well, starts implementing the three year Better Pacifica programme, as well as addressing some social and cultural issues.
 * Better Pacifica: The Better Pacifica programme is a group of policies created by the High Councilwoman and ratified by both the Greater Council and Lesser Council. They attempt to move the nation forward with automation, while fixing issues such as unemployment and a small job market. It also opens the door for new kinds of education. She also wants to address income inequality, mostly due to the fact that there are 3 trillionaires in the world, with two of them in Pacifica. In 2040, the High Councilwoman will be starting plans to improve the transportation system. Transportation has changed a lot, and so the High Councilwoman has come up with plans to modernize the transportation system in Pacifica.
 * Auto-Vehicles: The self-driving vehicles came into fruition in the late 2010s, and became very popular throughout the 20s and 30s. In order to alleviate traffic accidents, self driving vehicles will become a forced reality, with many types of normal vehicles being banned in major cities. Traffic accidents are reported to reduce by 4000% after the implementation, with the High Councilwoman pushing the Lesser Congress for the acquisition of the popular vote around the issue. As of December 2040, 54% support the expansion of self-driving areas, with some concerns regarding hacking and unemployment as a result of this phenomenon. These will be addressed in later stages.
 * High Speed Rail: The High Councilwoman wants better connection between Pacifican cities. Therefore, she will invest $300 billion in constructing over 7,600 km of additional rail lines, giving 90% of the population access to the network. Along with being more energy efficient and cheaper, advances in design and technology are boosting train speeds by hundreds of miles per hour, making them competitive with flight schedules in many cases. The very fastest routes will now included trains travelling at over 1,000 km/h (625 mph). Maglev routes will also be expanded significantly, especially along the coast.
 * Hypersonic Airliners: Following decades of research and development, a new generation of aeroplanes is entering commercial service.* These aircraft have a cruising speed of Mach 5 – or about 3,800 mph – enabling them to fly from Europe to Australia in less than four hours. With a range of more than 20,000km (12,000 miles) they can perform this journey without refuelling and have excellent subsonic and supersonic fuel efficiency, thus avoiding the problems inherent in earlier supersonic aircraft. Another advantage is that, while the 150 metre-long designs are bigger than previous jets, they are actually lighter than Boeing 747s and can utilise conventional runways. They have moderate take-off noise, too. They lack windows, however. The heat generated by travelling so fast makes it difficult to install windows that are not too heavy. One solution to this problem has been the installation of flat screen displays, showing images of the scene outside.
 * Technology
 * Space Pacifica: Once the famous 'Space X', Space Pacifica is now one of the most successful space programs in the world.
 * Asteroid Mining: Asteroid Mining – once considered science fiction – became a reality in the 2020s. Critics had doubted that such operations were feasible, pointing to the huge costs involved. However, the majority of materials mined by Space Pacifica were destined for use in space, avoiding the enormous fuel costs of repeatedly returning to and escaping from Earth's gravitational field. In addition, servicing of communications satellites would earn them $5-8 million per month. They also had tremendous public support and involvement through crowdfunding, for example, along with teams of ex-NASA staff who were highly experienced. Initially confined to near-Earth asteroids, these operations have been expanded by the early 2030s to include a number of rocks in the main asteroid belt, between Mars and Jupiter. This region contains over a billion times more metal than exists on Earth, along with virtually endless supplies of water-ice, vastly expanding the potential for commercial exploitation.Luna_Pacifica_Map.png
 * Luna Pacifica: A number of Pacifican ventures have successfully constructed the first human settlements on the Moon. This marks a significant milestone during a period of accelerated development in space, which has seen major technological advancements and the increased commercialisation of human space flight. Despite the current upheaval being seen around the world as a result of climate change and other issues, public participation via the proliferation of information technology and the promised resources of outer space have succeeded in renewing public interest in human exploration. Over the past decade, Space Pacifica has been planning meticulously to beat the United States in their own game. By the early 2030s, Space Pacifica had built a small station in lunar orbit. Also constructed were a series of robotic bases for remote surface exploration. This was finally followed by the first manned bases on the lunar surface in 2039. In many cases, construction is made easier and cheaper thanks to advanced 3D printing. This makes it possible to forge new tools, spare parts and even components for entire buildings, using the lunar regolith as construction material. The poles are the most favoured regions for settlement, having the twin advantages of both (a) permanently illuminated spots for near-continuous solar power, and (b) permanently shadowed craters known to contain water and other volatiles. This is a result of the Moon's axis of rotation.
 * Kinetic Orbital Strike Weaponry: The High Councilwoman has pushed Space Pacifica into starting military operations in space. One of such ventures are Kinetic Orbital Strikes. A kinetic orbital strike is the hypothetical act of attacking a planetary surface with an inert projectile, where the destructive force comes from the kinetic energy of the projectile impacting at very high velocities. Kinetic bombardment has the advantage of being able to deliver projectiles from a very high angle at a very high speed, making them extremely difficult to defend against. In addition, projectiles would not require explosive warheads, and—in the simplest designs—would consist entirely of solid metal rods, giving rise to the common nickname "Rods from God". The first satellites have already been launched, and so the KOSW will be ready for use by mid-2041.
 * Energy Pacifica: The High Councilwoman authorizes for the advent of fusion power and energy islands.
 * Fusion Power: A prototype commercial fusion reactor is entering its final phase of operation. DEMO (DEMOnstration Power Plant) is the successor to ITER and has built on the success of that project, achieving a number of major breakthroughs. Among the earlier problems which have now been solved are: containing the plasma at high enough temperatures, maintaining a great enough density of reacting ions, and capturing high-energy neutrons from the reaction without melting the walls of the interior. Constructed from 2024 to 2033, DEMO is now close to being perfected, having undergone several years of testing, expansion and upgrades. Later this decade, it will produce a sustained output of 2 gigawatts (GW), making fusion commercially available for the first time.
 * Energy Islands: Pacifica has suffered from chronic water shortages due to the effects of climate change and overpopulation. Higher global temperatures are causing lakes, wells and reservoirs to run dry, even as populations continue to rise. One strategy being used to alleviate this crisis involves compact, floating "energy islands". These combine offshore power generation with desalination plants. First demonstrated in the 2010s, significant numbers are now being deployed in tropical coastal areas, where conditions are ideal for ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC). Each island is hexagonal in shape and interlocked with other islands, forming artificial archipelagos. Wind turbines and concentrated solar power are installed on the topsides – while on the undersides, flash-evaporated seawater is used to drive turbine generators, in turn producing drinkable water. A single 250-megawatt OTEC plant can meet the energy demands of 250,000 households and provide 600 million litres of drinkable water each day. Surplus water is used to support local agriculture and industry. These islands also feature housing developments, fish farms, greenhouses and eco-tourism complexes, in addition to the water and power production facilities.
 * Pacifica Natare: The High Councilwoman expects these energy islands to be mass produced, to the point where Pacifica can abandon their land completely and move onto the sea. This will take many decades, however.
 * Smart Laser Defence System: Pacifican scientists are developing a new defence system, called SLFS (Smart Laser Defence Systems) which is a virtual gate made around the border of the country that is able to recognize friendly and enemy soldiers/vehicles, and destroy the enemies with a powerful laser, the system is planned to be finished and installed in some borders in the next 3 years. A “sky version” against enemy planes is also on the study.
 * Economy: In modern California, it is estimated to be ~2.2 trillion USD in 2017. With the advent of the technocracy, the green revolution, and the great expanded wealth of Pacifica, it is now estimated that in 2040 the GDP of Pacifica is ~7.6 trillion USD. It relies on tech businesses and manufacturing mainly for economy.
 * Infrastructure: Lots of building and planning.
 * Cities
 * Los Angeles: Los Angeles is one of the world's centres of media, business, and international trade. Los Angeles (and its Hollywood district) leads the world in producing entertainment such as motion pictures, television, and recorded music. The population of Los Angeles increased from 3 million in 2017 to 11 million in 2040, the fastest growing cities in North America. This is mainly due to immigration, as Los Angeles boasts a record of attraction. Los Angeles is attempting to combat major overpopulation issues, mostly with the expansion of the city limits. the High Councilwoman has considered creating a Greater Los Angeles region.
 * San Diego: San Diego is the military capital of Pacifica, hosting a number of military bases and holding one of the two Pacifican Aircraft Carriers. The population increased from 1.4 million to 4.5 million over the 23 years. Again, this is due to immigration. However, growth has been speeding up, and so the mayor of San Diego has started a massive housing project in the centre of the city, with compact apartments which are stylish and tidy.
 * San Jose: San Jose is often dubbed the "capital of Silicon Valley", due to the massive technological growth occurring there. The population of San Jose increases from 1 million to 3 million over the 25 years. San Jose is also the diplomatic capital of Pacifica, where many politicians now reside.
 * San Francisco: San Francisco is a popular international tourist destination renowned for its beauty, cosmopolitan flair, steep rolling hills, and eclectic mix of Victorian and modern architecture. The population of San Francisco increases from 870K to 2 million over the 25 years.
 * Fresno: Fresno is at the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, a leading agricultural area of Pacifica and the world. The population of San Francisco increases from 870K to 2 million over the 25 years.
 * Sacramento: Sacramento has been the state capital of California since 1854, and the nation's capital since 2023. The population of the capital has increased from 500K to 1.5 million over 23 years. Sacramento is currently undergoing expansion in order to cope with the National Resettlement Program.
 * Nuclear Bunkers: Major public nuclear bunkers are constructed in all major urban areas, with tests occurring 3 times a year.
 * National Resettlement Program: The NRP is a program designed for Los Angeles, attempting to decrease the population of Los ngeles and create a market for Sacramentan housing.
 * Population: The population of California was 40 million in 2017. Due to tourism, the creation of new jobs, and the rise of Pacifica to the world stage, the population is now 70 million in 2040. However, this is expected to decline as immigration slows due to new immigration policies. Pacifica does not have a declining population yet, mostly due to social cohesion and the success of the portrayal of families in Pacifican culture.
 * Culture: Pacifica is mostly 'American', although a small proportion of the population is Chinese, Japanese, and Indian. Pacifica has attracted many high skilled workers from these regions, and they have brought their cultures with them. This has resulted in a slight spike in nationalism and fascism. The Greater Congress has attempted to rectify this situation by making immigration selective, only accepting high-skilled workers who's skill set is in demand in Pacifica.
 * Religion: With religion, Pacifica has stayed secular for decades, since its inception, but has always leaned toward the atheist side, due to the nation's massive scientific base and community. This has not changed; in fact, the country is getting more and more atheistic every year, with religions losing more and more followers and privileges.
 * Military: The High Councilwoman continues to expand the military, incorporating the military into homeless shelters, employment-seeking facilities, and schools. She also continues to increase the output of the manufacturing base.
 * Militech: The High Councilwoman authorizes the rollout of special military projects, now completed. She finally rolls out special military projects. First, she rolls out EXS-35 Exosuits, which have the ability to jump, run, and climb farther distances about three times that of a normal soldier. She also rolls out the ASR-44, an assault rifle which jams less, shoots numerous types of bullets, and is interchangeable. These are both revolutionary in the world. The TK-37 is one of the best tanks in the world, but these models are still undergoing experimentation. The TK-32 is in current use. The TK-32 is a tank that has sloped armour, speeds of 50 miles per hour, and can hold 21 shells. The TK-32 also has the Railgun model II on it, after designs tested in 2037 were updated. The TK-32 is a 4 man crew: the driver, the commander, the infantry gunner, the Railgun user. The Class-28 Aircraft Carrier is the main aircraft carrier used by Pacifica, with enough to hold 250 sailors, 750 soldiers, and 150 planes, and has Railgun and anti-aircraft defences. The destroyers and other combat ships are smaller, but function similarly but without the planes. In the air, the FJ-45 Fighter Jet reigns supreme. The fighter has many rockets and can reach Mach 4. The bomber BJ-24 is the oldest part of the entire military, but works and decimates enemy positions in earlier wars. The newest branch of the military is the robot branch. Highly mobile, autonomous fighting machines are appearing on the battlefield now. Guided by AI, they can aim with inhuman precision and come equipped with powerful sensors, GPS and thermal vision. They can be deployed for weeks or months at a time if necessary, without need for rest or maintenance. They have other advantages too – such as a complete lack of remorse or fear; no need for training or retirement payments or other such costs.
 * Military Composition
 * 1.540,000 active troops (all have EXS-35 and ASR-44)
 * 2,850,000 reserve troops
 * 22,376 Transport Jeeps (all have mounted turrets)
 * 7,749 TK-32 Combat Tanks
 * 2 Class-38 Aircraft Carriers
 * 22 Class-37 Destroyers
 * 13 Other Combat Ships
 * 101 Transport/Supply Ships
 * 4,273 FJ-45 Fighter Jets
 * 1,137 BJ-24 Bombers
 * 1,000 Partroopers
 * 15 Space Marines
 * Conflicts: In order to become more economically powerful, the Greater Congress vetoes the Lesser Congress' decision to demilitarize, and starts preparing for war.
 * Operation Triple A (AmAnAp): On December 31st, the Greater Congress sends an ultimatum to Panama: concede, or there shall be war. Panama has not responded, and so the High Councilwoman sent a declaration of formal war to the Dominion of Panama, citing the casus belli as "conquest", on January 3rd.
 * Attack: 300 paratroopers are immediately sent out to David, in the Chiriqui Output_FG5gnE.gifnce. They attack government officials in public buildings, while the airforce start bombing Panama City and the navy blockades all ports. 200,000 troops are sent on transportation ships, landing in the Darien and Los Santos provinces. La Palma, capital of the Darien province, falls quickly, while Los Santos falls completely to the Pacifican forces. After this, the forces are sent to attack Panama City, which surrenders after a 2 day struggle. Panama falls in under 2 weeks.
 * Treaty of San Diego:
 * a) The Dominion of Panama is forced to cede all land to the Technocratic Corporacracy of Panama.
 * b) The TCP will become a puppet of the Pacifican government.
 * c) The TCP will do whatever the High Councilwoman tells them to do.
 * Signed, Marianne Adams (High Councilwoman of the Technocratic Corporatocracy of Pacifica) and José Isabel Blandón Figueroa (President of the Dominion of Panama).
 * Operation ANEO (AiNaEcO): The Greater Council also approves for declarations of war to be sent out to island nations in the Pacific Ocean, as Pacifica has a claim to these nations.
 * Republic of Fiji: 10,000 troops are sent to attack the coastal cities of Suva and Laotoka. Laotoka falls in 18 hours, with Suva following soon after. The government is forced to sign the treaty of San Jose.
 * Republic of Kiribati: Kiribati is forced to surrender after 10,000 troops attack various islands and cities, including Tarawa, the capital of Kiribati. The government is forced to sign the treaty of San Jose.
 * Republic of the Marshall Islands: The Marshall Islands are forced to surrender after 10,000 troops attack various islands and cities, including Majuro, the capital of the Marshall Islands. The government is forced to sign the treaty of San Jose.
 * Federated States of Micronesia: Micronesia is forced to surrender after 10,000 troops attack various islands and cities, including Palikir, the capital of Micronesia. The government is forced to sign the treaty of San Jose.
 * Republic of Nauru: Nauru is forced to surrender after 10,000 troops attack various islands and cities, including Yaren, the capital of Nauru. The government is forced to sign the treaty of San Jose.
 * Republic of Palau: Palau is forced to surrender after 10,000 troops attack various islands and cities, including Ngerulmud, the capital of Palau. The government is forced to sign the treaty of San Jose.
 * Independent State of Samoa: Samoa is forced to surrender after 10,000 troops attack various islands and cities, including Apia, the capital of Samoa. The government is forced to sign the treaty of San Jose.
 * Solomon Islands: The Solomon Islands are forced to surrender after 10,000 troops attack various islands and cities, including Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands. The government is forced to sign the treaty of San Jose.
 * Kingdom of Tonga: Tonga is forced to surrender after 10,000 troops attack various islands and cities, including Nuku'alofa, the capital of Tonga. The government is forced to sign the treaty of San Jose.
 * Tuvalu: Tuvalu is forced to surrender after 10,000 troops attack various islands and cities, including Funafuti, the capital of Tuvalu. The government is forced to sign the treaty of San Jose.
 * Republic of Vanuatu: Vanuatu is forced to surrender after 10,000 troops attack various islands and cities, including Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu. The government is forced to sign the treaty of San Jose.
 * Treaty of San Jose:
 * a) All surrendered governments must cede all of their land to the Technocratic Corporatocracy of Oceania.
 * b) The TCO will become a Pacifican vassal.
 * c) The TCP will do whatever the High Councilwoman tells them to do.
 * Signed, Marianne Adams (High Councilwoman of the Technocratic Corporatocracy of Pacifica), and various other government officials or their respective nations.
 * Diplomacy: Pacifica attempts to foster good relations with other nations, unless they attempt to attack Pacifican land and Pacifican people.
 * Alaska: Alaska, my good friend! Would you like to unite with me? We will form a most powerful nation in the Pacific! Glory to Pacifica!
 * Japan: Japan, my dear friend! Thank you for allying me! Our alliance shall not be in vain!
 * Germany: Unfortunately, due to standard power ranking rules and a lack of detail on your part, Pacifica will get Panama.