Next Ice Age

A world of cold harsh weather conditions. Where heat is the most valued thing on the entire planet. A world that in some respects is far more technologically advanced than ours, but in others it is a return to the Stone Age. Welcome to the world of Next Ice Age.

The POD: In A.D. 1900, a powerful meteor rocked the world. Earthquakes destroyed everything in their path. But two years later, everything returned to normal. Or so it seemed. The Earth was on a slow, but steady corse away from the sun (due to the powerful impact of the meteor) and in 1910, it reached where it currently is today.

In 1910, the temperature rapidly dropped way below what it had ever been before. Mountains and, surprisingly, deserts were among the most affected. Vast glaciers formed that would be physically impossible in our world were formed. Many former nations collapsed, and the world population was under 250 million. Now however, a century later things have slightly improved. But still problems remain, and this world is no where near as advanced as our own....

Politics
Because large areas of the globe are completely covered in glaciers, all nations are (at least in part) somewhat isolated. Many colonies did not gain independence like in out world, because of the prevailing view that such new nations would not be able to support themselves. One important exception is India, which is now one of the global superpowers. Also it is important to note that since all nations in the western hemisphere had gained independence (except Canada) prior to the meteor strike, european involvement was much less. This lead to our current situation where the British are the only ones who regularly cross the Atlantic ocean. As you might expect, contact between the two hemispheres is very limited.

Culture
Culture has been somewhat suppressed over the last hundred because of the need for a more practical world. Nationalism nearly died out, but is coming back in strong waves as colonies finally want independence. Culture is coming back along with nationalism, as people are proud of their heritage. Large steam pumping factories still decorate many landscapes. Art and history are usually the favorite subjects of school children.

Technology
Technology is mostly used for military purposes. Military technology far more advanced than our own. Giant Robotic Armies swarm into foreign lands launching missiles. However personal technology used for entertainment is nonexistent. Most people are farmers or work in large factories. The race to be the first nation to heat the world back up is on. Many nations are employing their best workers to discover the best way to heat up the world. Cars have fallen completely out of use. TVs were never invented.

Religion
Religion is very much the same in this world, except that many cults about 'Heat Gods Versus Cold Gods' have sprung up in large numbers. The only places where these have large numbers of followers are in anarchic regions.

Entertainment
The written word has become the number one form of entertainment. Because of this, people are more educated in general.

List of Nations


Nations,

British Empire

French Empire

German Empire

Portugal

Italy

Chicago

New America

Lakota Nation also known as the Sioux Nation

Vancouver

Mexico

Japan

India

Baluchistan

Turkey

Kiev

Tartarstan

Crimea

Dagestan

Belem

Sao Paulo

Rio de Jainero

Uruguay

Paraguay

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