Talk:Delmarva (1983: Doomsday)

As the author of this article, I am choosing to open the discussion page since I am sure there will be many questions regarding this survivor nation because of its locale. I would like to share some of my thoughts as to why I believe Delmarva’s existence is feasible. I noted in my research, Delmarva had only two potential targets which could be struck, Dover AFB and Charles AFB. As such, there was a limited direct impact by DDay. Second, because of its physical location, I felt Delmarva could have had a reasonable fighting chance. It was surrounded by water with limited access by road and located 30-40 miles from potential strike zones in the Washington, DC-Baltimore-Philadelphia area. Further, I looked at the wind patterns for September 25-26, 1983 and noted there was a likely chance much of the heavier fallout would be carried over the northern area of Delmarva, sparing to some degree the south. I also factored in tropical storm Dean which did indeed strike Delmarva on the date in question as being a factor as well. I have also tried to take into account the effect of radiation on the surviving population. Plus, it contained a large farming base by which food could be availabe to feed starving people and be built upon for future needs.

My future vision for Delmarva is as a stable nation offering security over time to nearby counties along the Chesapeake Bay and southern NJ, who eventually join the UCD for this reason. As for politics, I see Delmarva as being a neutral nation, involving itself when it feels it is necessary in matters. I am unsure as to what future population figures might be at this point. On the eve of independence, I see the total population standing at about 360,000. However, even with the incorporation of new areas over time, I can’t see it going higher than 500,000. None the less, please give me your thoughts on what I have written thus far since this is still a work in progress. I apologize for the lengthy history, but I felt I had no choice in trying to explain certain things. Thanks. --Fxgentleman 03:03, November 13, 2009 (UTC)