States of America 5 (Map Game)

The States of America franchise has now officially failed four times. This time, that isn't an option! States of America 5 will begin in the Civil War. After the death of Abraham Lincoln, Hannibal Hamlin retakes the United States and drags the USA into death by civil war, and the union is forced to dissolve. Now, as the struggle to end the Civil war begins, only the strongest states will survive. Victory means the ultimate rebirth of the USA. Failure means a brutal end for your hopes and dreams. Which path will you choose?

Stay tuned...

Preface:
The year is 1860. What is happening? Slavery is a big issue in the United States. Some people are actually thinking about seceding from the USA. In November, Abraham Lincoln is elected President. South Carolina secedes on the grounds that Lincoln is an abolitionist.

In 1861, Lincoln is shot on his way to Washington to be inaugurated. (An attempt on his life was actually made OTL along the way. It failed and only shot his hat.) The USA collapses into anarchy. Seizing the chance, more states secde. The southern states of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia secede. Days later, Northwestern Virginia secedes from Virginia and forms West Virginia which is reunited with the Union.

After a national emergency, Incumbent President James Buchanan leaves late in May to be replaced by Vice President Elect Hannibal Hamlin, who becomes the President. His Vice President is William H. Seward of New York.

However, several other states secede in the gap between March and May on the ground that the USA is weak. What little remains, they agree to dissolve the Union.

'''I will fix this when the game starts and the players secede. If Oregon, New York, and California remain, the three will agree to dissolve the Union.'''

Rules

 * 1) Read slowly, don't hurt yourself
 * 2) One state per player
 * 3) Follow the algorithms and the rules
 * 4) Do not expand too fast - New York and Texas should not be battling for control of North Carolina within three turns
 * 5) No profanity - we get it, it's frustrating, but please keep it to yourself. IF YOU FEEL THE NEED TO YELL, PUT IT IN CAPS!!!
 * 6) Please, please, please, do not make this ASB. California should not be making nuclear weapons by 1900
 * 7) Read the previous posts so you know what is happening.
 * 8) Turns will be in 4 months, meaning that there will be three turns per year
 * 9) Thou shall have no other mods before us - just listen to the mods, we (hopefully) know what we're talking about
 * 10) Don't take anything personally, it's just a game

Nations
State Claims:


 * New York: [[Image:IMPERIAL NY-SPQR 1.png|25px]][[Image:Regen Flag.png|30px|border]] Syngraféas Enallaktikí̱ Istoría, Dic mihi lingua Anglorum. 04:35, April 12, 2012 (UTC)
 * California: Enclavehunter 04:46, April 12, 2012 (UTC)
 * Florida: Bobalugee1940 21:36, April 12, 2012 (UTC)
 * Texas Flag_of_North_Carolina.svg‎ CourageousLife 23:36, April 18, 2012 (UTC)
 * Pennsylvania- Monster Pumpkin 21:39, April 12, 2012 (UTC)
 * South Carolina-Wegscuba 21:58, April 12, 2012 (UTC)
 * Kentucky. TacoCopper 22:06, April 12, 2012 (UTC)
 * Illinois Kdavis005 22:53, April 12, 2012 (UTC)
 * Connecticut octiman10 02:07, April 13, 2012 (UTC)
 * Virginia CommanderOfTheFourthReich 15:53, April 13, 2012 (UTC)
 * Maine: SPQR 00:33, April 20, 2012 (UTC)
 * Massachussets: GunsnadGlory 18:42, April 19, 2012 (UTC)
 * Rhode Island:
 * Maryland:
 * Delaware:
 * Ohio: Flag_of_South_Korea.png PitaKang- (Talk | Contribs) 20:06, April 20, 2012 (UTC)
 * Outside Powers: Mods

Mods
We are aiming for a minimum/maximum of four mods. Those will include:
 * MattiasWestby
 * LurkerLordB (if he wants to play)
 * [[Image:IMPERIAL NY-SPQR 1.png|25px]][[Image:Regen Flag.png|30px|border]] Syngraféas Enallaktikí̱ Istoría, Dic mihi lingua Anglorum. 19:58, April 9, 2012 (UTC)
 * CourageousLife

Algorithm
We will have a War Algorithm for this game. This will need to be completed for every turn that your nation is in a military conflict to determine the outcome. Highest amount of points wins.

Algorithm: States of America 5 (Map Game)

Nation Page
Each nation also needs a nation page so that we can track your progress. Please be realistic, and a little research never hurt. Here's a template -

The United States of Obamastan (Nation Page States of America 5) 

The United States of Obamastan

Population: 127,000 

Allies:  Trade Partners: Military (Percentage) Stability (Nation Algorithm)
 * Bushstan
 * Clintonstan
 * Reagenstan
 * Bidenstan
 * Cheneystan
 * Gorestan
 * 3.5% (No military over 4% of total population)
 * Urbanization (in past 2 years): +150 or 0
 * Resources (in your country): +150 (Lots) +75 (Some) 0 (Almost None)
 * Technology: +500 (Best) +375 (Good) +250 (Decent) +125 (Lacking) 0 (Almost None)
 * Territory (Number <#> of states/territories, whole or partial, you control x 5): +#x5
 * Alliances (Number <#x5> of Allies): +#x5
 * Supplies (Number <#x5> of Trade Partners: +#x5
 * Infrastructure: +100 (Great) +75 (Good) +50 (Fair) +25 (Poor) 0 (Nonexistant)
 * Total: Add All (If Total is under 300, Country is suceptable to collapse, revolt, or other mod action)

List of Nations:
Maine (States of America 5 Map Game)

California

Your territory is multiplied by 5, so you would have 460 total.

The Republic of Virginia

Texas

Pennsylania

1861.6
(May-August)

'''World Event: On his way to Washington, Lincoln was shot once in the head and twice in the side by an unknown assasin, and Hannibal Hamlin has taken over as president. His radicalist thinking drags the Civil War even deeper into the abyss and some states are starting to secede from the failing United States.'''


 * Texas: Texas sees the union beginning to dissolve and, already frustrated with the United States, suceeds. It forms the Republic of Texas and seeks recognition of it's independence from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and France. The borders are reinforced and a draft begins, in case of attack.


 * Pennsylvania: The Pennsylvanian senators are annoyed with Hamlin's actions. While they refuse to suceed from the U.S. at the moment, the national guard is mobilized and prepared.
 * Virginia: Virginia sees that the Civil War will only end in mutual destruction and seceeds from the CSA. The Republic of Virginia is formed and Robert E. Lee is offered the presidency, which he accepts.The draft is instituted an some slaves are allowed to join the military. President Lee gets the fossil fuel up and running and the Republican Navy is formed. The security detachment for the President is formed and is called the Republican Guard.
 * Virginia Diplomacy: President Lee offers Texas a trade agreement and an alliance