Talk:Pacifica (The Many Nations of North America)

I see that the region retains Boing and major hydroelectric dams in this time line. The dams, of course, give low cost electricity which enable some heavy industry in the area (especially aluminum, which is power intensive to produce). In OTL WWII Liberty Ships were built in the region and Kaiser Aluminum had a major presence. In ATL there should also be large aluminum plants and extensive ship yards and shipping (the area also has a lot of good harbors). hmmm. . . Looks like this country has the ability to produce its own top quality air force and navy. . . Seattle was were Bruce Lee first started teaching martial arts, so the "local militia" could be surprisingly skilled in close order combat. . . This "Pacific" nation would be very able to defend itself.

In earlier days logging would still be very important and Weyerhaeuser (or something much like it) would still be a big influence. Fishing would also be a big deal and fishing rights may be a cause of international conflict.--AirshipArmada 18:47, 26 June 2006 (UTC)