Night of the Living Alternate History (Map Game)

Welcome to Night of the Living Alternate History, a map game about teamwork, zombies, warfare, and leading your makeshift country to controlling the remnants of the old world. Please read all rules and guidelines before joining the game.

On October 1, 1968 George A. Romero released the film, Night of the Living Dead. Today it is viewed as the beginning of zombies on the big screen, but what if that’s not all it inspired? In this map game we explore what would happen if a group of scientists decided to recreate some of the effects detailed in this movie...

Even if it means the death of thousands of people.

Please read the Pre-Apocalypse Timeline for information on some nations and events leading up to the start of the game.

Rules
Make sure you are fully informed on the current rules of the game. Not following the rules may result in a ban.


 * Main article: Rules (Night of the Living Alternate History)

Moderators
Write on the talk page to apply for moderator, providing some valid information. If you are biased, implausible, or a bad moderator you will be removed. Signing all moderator posts is required.

Head Moderator

 * Mscoree (Founder, Moderator, Temporary Map Maker)

Moderator

 * CrimsonAssasin
 * Hailstormer
 * Yankovic270

Mapmakers

 * canada2hy.jpg Hypothetical Alberta Blue Ensign.svg Flag of Australasian team for Olympic games.svg OreoToast555(Talk)
 * Daxus Inferno

Map


Here is a copy of the start map with less zombies on it:

Map creation Rules
A few general rules concerning the map as to ensure "success:"
 * See the full-size version of the map to avoid pixelation.
 * Make all nations different colors.
 * Try to make one for each half-year.
 * Colored circles on nations mean they are a protectorate, client/satellite state, etc. of another nation.
 * It's not always beneficial to draw border lines willy-nilly; if possible, try to find resources displaying previously existing borders.

Changelog and Map Discussion
The changelog and discussion of the map is on the talk page.

Nations
If you have a creative idea for your nation that is not listed here, add it, but make sure you include some sort of back story when you make your first post. Even if an existing nation is not listed here you can still claim it if it is not already claimed. Make sure you read the Pre-Apocalypse Timeline. The United States, (the nation, not the remnants of it) is moderator only as of right now.

===North America ===
 * 🇺🇸United States of America- Mscoree (talk) 18:16, March 25, 2013 (UTC)
 * New_England_pine_flag.svg England- Nozus (talk) 19:44, March 27, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag_of_Rhode_Island.svgdence-
 * Flag_of_the_Mayor_of_New_York_City.svgttan- ஆஸ், I LIK PIE (talk) 15:14, March 29, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag_of_Acadia(Newamerica).png Acadia-
 * Baxter.jpgr-
 * 🇨🇦Canada-
 * Flag_of_Ohio.svgbia-
 * 13-star-betsy-ross-original-stars-1776-a.pnglin-
 * Flag_of_Erie,_Pennsylvania.svg-
 * Flag_of_New_York.svg Federation-
 * Flag_of_Florida.svgda- RevenantAscension (talk) 16:33, April 2, 2013 (UTC)
 * Conchflag.jpg Republic-
 * Republic of Juarez- Fell to the zombie horde.
 * 800px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg-1-.pngo-
 * CaliforniaBetterFlag.jpg Republic- Daxus Inferno (talk) 02:15, March 28, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag_of_Louisiana.svgiana-
 * NorCal.jpegern California-
 * Flag_of_Texas.png- Doctor Evulz (talk) 18:28, March 27, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag_of_Alaska.svga (US Puppet)-
 * Alaska_flag.pnglic of Alaska (Alaskan Rebels)- Wegscuba (talk) 01:47, March 28, 2013 (UTC)
 * Russian Tribes of Alaska (Soviet Puppet)-
 * Mississippi (US Puppet)-
 * Flag_of_Chicago.pnggo (US Puppet)- This is UglyTurtle, Signing off. 23:52, March 27, 2013 (UTC)
 * Forgottonia-
 * NorthwestAllianceFlag.pngwest Federation- CrimsonAssassin (talk) 20:05, March 27, 2013 (UTC)
 * Halifax_Flag.svg.pngderate States of Halifax- Dustin2557 (talk) 02:02, March 28, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of British Columbia.svgsh Columbia-
 * Deseret-

=== Europe ===


 * London- Local Mafia Boss (talk) 17:43, March 27, 2013 (UTC)  Conquered by England. Now I'm out of the game can I pick a new country?.
 * Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom_of_England,_Wales,_Brittanny_and_Northern_Ireland.pngd Kingdom of England, Wales, Royal France and Northern Ireland- Hailstormer (talk) 03:03, March 30, 2013 (UTC)
 * Constituent_Kingdom_of_England_Flag.gifnd- (Member of United Kingdom) Hailstormer (talk) 12:13, March 28, 2013 (UTC
 * Flag_of_Wales.svg- (Member of United Kingdom) Hailstormer (talk) 19:51, March 31, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of Constitutional Royal France.svg Royal France- (Member of United Kingdom) Hailstormer (talk) 17:46, April 1, 2013 (UTC)
 * St Patrick's saltire.svgern Ireland- (Member of United Kingdom) Hailstormer (talk) 19:51, March 31, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag_of_london.png of London- (Member of United Kingdom) Hailstormer (talk) 14:05, April 3, 2013 (UTC)
 * Scotland.pngand- Zealus333
 * Flag_of_Ireland.svglic of Ireland- NickTEHbau5 (talk) 15:10, March 29, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag_of_the_Isle_of_Man.svg of Man-
 * Flag of the Isle of Wight.svg of Wight-
 * Flag_of_France.pnge-
 * Flag_of_West_Germany_(EoF).png Germany-
 * 800px-Flag_of_NVA_(East_Germany)_svg.png Germany- AltHistoryGeek
 * 500px-Flag_of_Saxony_svg.pngy-
 * 800px-Flag_of_Malta.png-
 * Italy_Flag.png-
 * Flag_of_Czechoslovakia.svgoslovakia-
 * Flag_of_Sealand.svgnd- Millgy
 * Government_Ensign_of_Gibraltar.svgltar-
 * Cyprus-
 * Bavaria-
 * Venice-
 * Frankfurt-
 * Oldenburg-
 * Baltics.jpgderation of the Baltics-
 * Flag_of_Denmark.svg Denmark - (Became Confederation of the Baltics)
 * Sweden-flag.gifn- (In union with Confederation of the Baltics)EiplecOco (talk) 14:30, April 3, 2013 (UTC)
 * USSRflag.png-
 * Kaliningrad
 * 🇦🇹Austria-
 * Nationalist Austria (Vienna)-
 * Sardinia-
 * Central italy-
 * Sicily-
 * Luxembourg-
 * Teutonic Order-
 * Brunswick-Lüneburg, Duchy of-
 * Ingria-
 * Livonian Confederation-
 * Hesse, Grand Duchy of-
 * Oldenburg, Grand Duchy of-
 * Anhalt, Duchy of-
 * Bohemia, Kingdom of-
 * Pomerania, Duchy of-

Middle East

 * Saudi_Arabia_Flag_Variant_(1934).svg Arabia- RazorFangZ14 (talk) 22:03, March 28, 2013 (UTC)
 * State_Flag_of_Iran_(1925).svg-
 * Flag_of_Iraq_(1924–1959).svg-
 * 800px-Flag_of_Turkey.svg-1-.pngy- Edboy452 (talk) 00:00, March 29, 2013 (UTC)
 * 660px-Flag_of_Israel_svg.pngl- Jdplayer10

=== Asia ===
 * North_Vietnam_Flag.gifam-
 * North_Vietnam_Flag.gif North Vietnam-  Part of Vietnam
 * Flag_of_South_Vietnam.svg Vietnam-  Conquered by North Vietnam. Part of Vietnam.
 * Flag of China.png- Alexlee8991 (talk) 09:56, March 26, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of India.png
 * [[Image:Flag of Japan.svg|25px|border]]Japan- Kogasa
 * Philippines- Limeuan (talk) 06:58, March 31, 2013 (UTC)

Oceania

 * ANZ-flag-HCF.pngnwealth of Australia and New Zealand
 * Flag of Australasian team for Olympic games.svgalia- canada2hy.jpgHypothetical Alberta Blue Ensign.svg Flag of Australasian team for Olympic games.svg OreoToast555(Talk)
 * Flag of New Zealand.svg Zealand- Heslopslop
 * Flag of Fiji.svg-
 * Vanuatu-
 * Solomon Islands-
 * Flag of Papua New Guinea OTL.svg New Guinea-
 * Tonga-
 * Flag_of_Hawaii_(No_Napoleon).svgi-
 * Pitcairn Islands-

Central America/Caribbean

 * Flag_of_Haiti.png-
 * Flag_of_the_Dominican_Republic.svgican Republic-
 * Flag_of_Panama.svga-
 * Flag_of_Guatemala.svgmala-
 * Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg Rica-
 * 125px-Flag_of_Nicaragua_svg.pngagua-
 * Flag_of_Honduras.svgras-
 * Flag_of_El_Salvador.svg Salvador-
 * A_World_of_Difference_Flag_of_Cuba.png- Meow im a DeliDog XD (talk) 16:29, March 26, 2013 (UTC)

South America

 * Colombiaflag.pngbia- Sine dei gloriem (talk) 22:49, March 28, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag_of_Venezuela.svguela-
 * Flag of Brazil.pngl- http://althistory.wikia.com/wiki/User:OllieTheCrom
 * Flag of Argentina.svgtina-
 * Flag of Chile.svg-
 * Ecuador-
 * Uruguay-
 * Peru-
 * Bolivia-
 * Falklands-

Africa

 * Flag of Madagascar.pngascar-
 * Rwanda-
 * South Africa-
 * Eritrea-
 * Djibouti-
 * Ghana-
 * Lesotho-
 * Swaziland-
 * Liberia-
 * Ethiopia-

Wall of Shame
This list is for users currently prohibited from participating in the game.
 * User:Branbran64 - repeatedly vandalized the main page and harassed several users.

The Game
''Previous archive: 1970 to 1972.25. See archive section.''

1972.50
'Soviet-Alaskan protesters continue to roam the Alaskan frontier. A trade caravan is seized by the rebels. '

'Turkish and English forces await along the Scottish border for the order to invade if necessary. Peace talks continue to hopefully repair the situation (on talk page). '

The city of Naples is surrounded by zombies, trapping the Italian soldiers within.

'Russian special forces manage to end hostilities in the east of Russia, ending the Kamchatka rebellion. '

'The city of Vienna is loosely secured after months of fighting. The Nationalist party becomes the dominant force in the city, uniting the many rival factions to continue fighting the zombie infection. Roadblocks and barricades are established around the city. The Habsburgs are crowned as the royal family of Austria. '

The Austrian republic stationed in the Austrian Alps, retaliates against the Habsburgs, but their lack of organization leads to little progress being made.

'The Danish sign an agreement with the remnants of the Swedish government, establishing a new nation known as the Confederation of the Baltics. The nation, consisting of Zeeland, Odense, Bornholm, Gotland, and Oland, becomes the successor state to Denmark.'

'Harald V, son of the current king of Norway, marries Margrethe Alexandrine Þórhildur Ingrid (Margrethe II), of Denmark. They form the royal family of the Confederation. The Swedish and Danish governments flee to the Confederation. No one is allowed into the islands unless they manage to pass a screening station.'

'All primary nations’ industrial score (USA, USSR, England, France, China, and the Commonwealth) increase to 1.5. '

'Turkey’s naval score increases to 2. However, due to recent expansion, Turkey's stability is lowered to 40.'

The zombie infection spreads farther: into China, central Spain, Africa, Sweden, Finland, and Argentina.

Turkey: Oil is back at a stable price after Saudi engineers fixed the pipeline. TBRU are still fighting off the infection in African nations, successfully pushing back the infection. Sarin gas attacks on “Dead Cities” are successful and prove to be effective. This method is broadcast to all nations to help fight the infection. The newest Aircraft Carrier of the Turkish Fleet is finally completed. The TCG Sezer just came off the slipway and is being outfitted with aircraft. The TCG Yozgat also came off the slipway, and is currently leading the Turkish Navy as the new flagship. Construction of five Samsun-Class Heavy Cruisers, twenty Yiğit-Class Destroyers, eight Caspian-Class Cruisers, and ten Konya-Class Submarines have been completed. One Ankara-Class Battleship is also completed, and its name is the TCG Gaziantep. Completion of our navy will end soon and research for even better ships has started. All Allen M. Summer-Class Destroyers and all Gearing-Class Destroyers have been scrapped or sunk as targets. Any ship in the Turkish Navy with 40mm Anti-Air guns will be replaced by DARDO CIWS Platforms to ensure better protection against enemy aircraft. '''The Turkish government would like to purchase a C-5B Galaxy transport plane from the U.S. The intent of it is to be used as a VIP class air plane to transport the President of Turkey. We will gladly purchase one for $150,000,000.''' Turkish Aerospace Industries are now researching quad tilt rotor helicopters. They will primarily be used to bring in large amounts of troops and light-medium weight vehicles, or just heavy vehicles. Since this is a hard task, it will take an estimate of three months to finally research a working vehicle. Our order of 150 C-96 Carpet runner Bombers has been completed and will be issued to the Turkish Air Force. Military drafting has recruited about 70,000 more troops. The new Black Light unit is expanding and currently has about 7,000 troops. Meanwhile the TBRU have about 35,000 troops, and the GTFO have 4,600. The invasion of Scotland has started and about 100,000 Turkish Troops have been deployed to invade Scotland. Operation Storm Watch has commenced. Meanwhile a task force consisting of one Evren-Class Aircraft Carrier, two Ankara-Class Battleships, two Samsun-Class Heavy Cruisers, six Caspian-Class Cruisers, 20 Yigit-Class Destroyers, and six Konya-Class Submarines has been sent out to destroy Scottish Naval Ports/Harbors. Long range Tomahawk Camera Guided Missiles, fired from several ships have found and destroyed six Scottish Naval Vessels from 150 km away. Since special radio equipment on our ships jammed their radio transmissions they weren’t able to send a transmission back to the Scottish Military Command, these ships were “silently” taken out. A small group of the task force has been sent out to destroy Scottish ground forces invading the Faroe Islands. Soon they will bombard the coastline where Scottish Forces have started to invade from. Soon our task force will find and hunt down the rest of Scotland’s navy. About 20,000 troops are being ready to be deployed in the Faroe Islands to help Danish Forces fight back against the Scots. Twenty new C-96 Carpet runners have been ordered to bomb Scotland. Due to its large operational range it can travel between Scotland and Turkey, and arrive back without having to refuel. An firmware update has been sent to all LAMS, this update includes faster projectile tracking, the LAMS now has a 60% chance of shooting down incoming projectiles out of the air (Tank rounds, RPGs, Naval Shells, Artillery, Mortars, etc…). GTFO troops have parachuted into rural areas of Scotland to laser down hidden strategic targets for friendly bombers to destroy. Special Forces have also started using guerrilla tactics against Scottish supply convoys to weaken enemy fortifications. Some GTFO units regrouped with SAS that have also parachuted into Scotland. They say that the Prime Minister of Scotland, Angus McGregor is located in a bunker near this location. The mission started with the breaching of the air locks. Satchel charges have blown the airlocks open, and the sudden change of air pressure killed the first couple guards. Special Forces then went down into the lower levels into the bunker, and finally captured Prime Minister Angus McGregor and his Cabinet. Four TK-66 SkyHawk Tilt Rotor helicopters, escorted by two Vulture attack helios picked up the Special Forces Teams, and the Prime Minister with his Cabinet. Other GTFO teams have been ordered to destroy any anti-aircraft battery in a 10 km radius. The helicopters then landed on the Turkish Aircraft Carrier the TCG Evren. Over here they refueled then got sent to a joint military prison in Brighton. Artillery strikes have completely annihilated military fortifications along the main front, which means troops can easily enter the nation without facing heavy resistance. Troops then entered the town of Glasgow where they had multiple skirmishes with Scottish troops (Algorithm Please). Scottish troops have tried to remotely detonate explosives to take out our armored vehicles, but because of our Mobile EMP System they were duds and have been proved ineffective to take out our armored vehicles. Because of oil exports going to Scotland are cancelled, their mechanized units (ships, tanks, APCs, helicopters, planes, etc…) are immobilized. An order for 4,000 Leopard 2A4 tanks and 2,500 Leopard 2A5 tanks has been placed. To keep Europe stable, 40,000 Turkish troops, and 2,000 TBRU troops have been sent to Italy to fight back the infection. Sarin gas missiles have been fired into “Dead Cities” in Europe to help fight back the infection. More high powered flood lights have been applied to the wall, and an electrified barbed wire fence, supported by steel rods has been built on the outside of the wall. More land mines are placed along the border. All observation towers have been completed along the wall. Auto sentries are being placed kilometers away from the border wall to minimize the amount of zombies the wall has to face. The first wall is also planned to be elevated from fifteen feet to twenty one feet. We ask China and Japan if they need help with the infection. The bunker underneath Cyprus is finally completed and can house about 4,000 people. Leaders from the EHU will secretly leave their nation to go to this giant bunker in case the infection is at an uncontrollable rate. Topside, there are about 60,000 Turkish Troops, housed in a giant military installation, consisting of a naval harbor, airfield, barracks, and two dry-docks. Construction of a joint military harbor, and dry-dock has started in Brighton.
 * Japan Diplomacy: Prime Minister Eisaku Satō tells Turkey that they are in a stalemate and any help to fight against the zombies would be appreciated.


 * Turkish Diplomacy: We will send 10,000 troops, supplies, and 1,000 TBRU.

Japan: Japan continues to build up the Self Defence Forces and infrastructure is improved. The Self-Defence Forces continue to burn down infected areas in Kyūshū, and continue the blockade, and people that show any sign of infection are still to be destroyed immediately. Some of the Maritime Self Defence Force continues to guard around the Japanese islands to look out for any more ships, and if any are infected then they are to be destroyed immediately. Part of the Maritime Self Defence Force also continues to fight against the outbreak and attempts to prevent it from spreading across into Shikoku. Some of the Ground Self Defence Forces begin invading Kyūshū and begin burning everything as they advance and attempt to push the zombies out of Kyūshū. Zen Taoism continues to rise in popularity throughout Japan, while Shintō rises more in popularity. The Tōhōkai continues to rise higher in popularity.


 * Turkish Diplomacy: We are sorry be we cannot send troops to you at this time. Our stability is dropping, and we need to get it back up.


 * Japan Diplomacy: Prime Minister Eisaku Satō, while disappointed, accepts the apology.


 * Turkish Diplomacy: Thank you for understanding, and Ramadan is also coming as well, and our troops need a break from fighting.

Saudi Arabia: Mass production has been established for the Mohawk Combat Uniform, after receiving the schematics from Turkey. We built four more of the Caspian Class Cruisers, seven more Yiğit-Class Destroyers, and three Konya-Class Submarines. Having around 44 ships in the Persian Gulf. Our Army score increases to 1.5. Along with that We produced another 100 Northrop F-5A/B Freedom Fighters. In total having 600 Northrop F-5A/B Freedom Fighters in the Arabian Airfield along with a hundred R-67 Sparrow Jet Fighters.

The Siege of Glasgow is unsuccessful (see algorithm on talk page).

CSH: Research continues as more is understood about the virus. The virus deteriorates the nervous system and is aggressive against other viruses. Attempts to kill the virus with other bacteria and viruses is unsuccessful. Blood from citizens is collected to test with the virus in hopes of finding an immune person. We urge the rest of the UCO to do the same and send their blood to the CSH. Newfoundland is accepted into the CSH (RDM.org 1-500 no. 501-1000 yes. 883.). Factories are being built to continue to improve unemployment rates. The Western border is kept guarded and some of the military goes to Newfoundland. The Navy is given priority and the budget increases.

Commonwealth: Continues to develop on all fields.
 * Northwest Federation: With elections dawning on the nation, each Triumvirate member launches ad campaigns as opponents launch their own campaigns. Meanwhile, more safe zones are established. By now, the state of Washington is declared safe. Zombies are limited to one per one hundred square kilometers in Washington and much of Oregon. Fighting in Idaho continues.


 * Australia:  Invades Southern Papua New Guinea as part of creating the East Asian buffer zone. Develops Fiji and enlists Fijian men in the commonwealth army.


 * New Zealand:
 * Colombia: The Isolation protocols of the country continue only keeping its ties with other seeming uninfected nations like Japan and Cuba have proved and commercial contacts to keep the goal on its stand. Military is built up, navy expands and scientists begin trying to develop nuclear weaponry in the Amazonas. In case of needing it, though, the leadership seems quite confident that the Infection won't extend to the nation for a while.


 * China: More and more zombies were round up and killed. The knowledge about zombies is turned into a new house of knowledge, named Zombiology. Another significant study is discovered, which states that a zombie, in fact, likes pig brains more than human brains. Thus, all team of armed forces has a bag of pig brains as a trap to capture zombies later on. The army has killed more and more zombies and it is estimated that the zombie threat will end in 1974. CNS Destroyer QiGuan has been christened, with 48 anti-ship missiles, 30 surface-to-air missiles, two twin-barrel 130 mm dual purpose guns, four Type 76A dual-37mm anti-aircraft guns, two Type 75 anti-submarine rocket system, 12 torpedo tubes, four Depth Charges and 50 Naval Mines. The industrialisation plan starts and all countries are expected to have at least 12 factories, three steel mills and one arms factory.

Chicago: The education and training reforms prove to be successful, with an increase of .5 army and industrial technology (Industrial tech boost will spill in later.) This boost comes as a price however, as it results in -1 stability. Because of this, the Chicagoan government invests in centralization. The Scientific department collects and sends blood samples to CSH. The Government of Chicago decides to invite all nations in the North American hemisphere to the Chicagoan Summit. Question: What is my current stability and army/industrial score?

'''You can only upgrade one level, every turn. After that you must wait two turns, then repeat. Right now you're at Army: 1.5, Navy: 1, Ind: 1. Your stability is 49.'''

'''Okay. Thanks for that.'''

United States: Fort Kennedy becomes fully operational and begins guarding the population of Brighton and much of the South Downs. Trade begins to commence over the South Downs Highway between London and Brighton thanks to US patrols. More supplies begin to arrive in London and the average quality of life in the city increases slightly. More housing is constructed in the US occupied zone of London, and houses deemed not structurally intact are demolished. Responsibility is slowly handed over to the English government as more US forces are withdrawn everyday. Herne Hill Stadium is handed back to the English as administration efforts now mostly lie in the hands of the English. General Abrams, commander of the Mississippi territory, is inspired by the efforts in London and begins drafting plans for similar renovations in the Mississippi and Delta regions. Destroyed areas in Nashville, Memphis, Vicksburg, and other cities are demolished and foundations are laid for new construction. Hundreds of workers in need of work are recruited for the massive reconstruction effort. The initial steps of the reconstruction plan include reopening several quarries and lumber yards in the east to supply the program, employing many out of work. Maintenance of US highways and bridges destroyed in the Mississippi region begins to easily ship supplies to the west. Housing developments and modern fortifications are planned to be installed in all major Mississippi cities and along the Mississippi River. In the north the new front is established from the strongholds of Regina and Saskatoon, to Devils Lake, North Dakota, to Duluth, Minnesota, to Madison, Wisconsin. The city of Minneapolis begins to be besieged. Heavy bombings continue to be orchestrated in zombie-ridden towns in the Midwest. Trade restrictions are tightened in eastern ports.

1972.75
'Turkish forces withdraw from Glasgow after a costly assault. The Scottish manage to hold onto the city after suffering heavy casualties. The English and Turkish fall back to Dumfries.'

'Karl von Habsburg, king of Nationalist Austria, as it begins to be called, begins a guerrilla war against the Austrian government. The city of Innsbruck erupts into civil war where the Nationalist party attempts to take hold.'

'The Confederation of the Baltics is fortified further. The Swedish and Danish royal families are officially relocated there, alongside hundreds of Scandinavian refugees.'

All primary nations’ industrial score (USA, USSR, England, France, China, and the Commonwealth) increase to 2.

The Aland Islands allies with the Confederation of the Baltics.

After salvaging supplies from the battle in Glasgow and focusing on defense for several turns, Scotland’s army score increases to 1.5.

Several hundred people are killed or injured in a terrorist incident in Ankara protesting Turkish relations with Israel.

'The Northwest Federation election begins with several political parties attempting to take power. Tom McCall, former governor of Oregon becomes one of the rising stars of the Republican party, gaining support from a large section of the population.'

'In the Democratic Party, Robert W. Straub of Oregon and Cecil D. Andrus of Idaho become the leading candidates. '

'The newly formed Libertarian Party also gains influence, and candidate Tonie Nathan manages to gain a small following. '

Halifax’s industrial score increases to 1.5, and the army score of Spain, Israel, and Japan increases to 1.5.

'Scouts from Deseret observe several cases where zombies who have not feasted in days turning into thin, feral zombies which are quicker and more deadly. '

'Following repeated Sarin gas strikes in northern Africa, select strains of the zombie virus begin to show immunity or resilience to the gas. This new strain becomes more dominant in Africa and southern Europe. '

The zombie infection spreads farther into southern China, central Spain, Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, Sudan, Chile, the Congo region, Northern Scandinavia, eastern Poland, the Belarus and Ukraine region, and Greece.

Japan: Japan continues to build up the Self Defence Forces and infrastructure is improved. The Self Defence Forces continue to burn down infected areas in Kyūshū, and continue the blockade, and people that show any sign of infection are still to be destroyed immediately. Some of the Maritime Self Defence Force continues to guard around the Japanese islands to look out for any more ships, and if any are infected then they are to be destroyed immediately. Part of the Maritime Self Defence Force also continues to fight against the outbreak and attempts to prevent it from spreading across into Shikoku. Some of the Ground Self Defence Forces continue invading Kyūshū and begin burning everything as they advance and attempt to push the zombies out of Kyūshū. Zen Taoism continues to rise in popularity throughout Japan, while Shintō rises more in popularity. Elections happen in Japan and Tanaka Kakuei becomes the New Prime Minister. Meanwhile the Tōhōkai gains eleven seats in the parliament following the election.

Northwest Federation: The incumbent chairmen McCall and Evans retain their seats. The nation, unhappy with Murphy's handling of the Idaho outbreaks, elects Cecil Andrus to become the new chairman representing Idaho. The Second Triumvirate is declared. Murphy will remain in office until next year. Chairman-elect Andrus rallies troops and militia to retake parts of Idaho. The militia drives into the former state and cuts the infected zones in two, the line being held at the Idaho District (a former county).

Saudi Arabia: Prince Saud commanded that the entire Nation to go under a ‘Police State’. Along with that, trade is now going to be monitored by Biological response units. We built four more of the Caspian Class Cruisers, seven more Yiğit-Class Destroyers and three Konya-Class Submarines. Having around 58 ships in the Persian Gulf. Our Industry score increases to 1.5. We produced another 100 Northrop F-5A/B Freedom Fighters. In total having 700 Northrop F-5A/B Freedom Fighters in the Arabian Air Force along with a hundred R-67 Sparrow Jet Fighters.

Turkey: Because of the loss at Glasgow, Turkish troops are retreating back to the border. Turkish troops are also being withdrawn from the UK to celebrate Ramadan, and to also increase stability in Turkey. A cease fire has been issued with Scotland to celebrate the holiday. However the Scottish Prime Minister, Angus McGregor, is still held in a military prison, in Brighton. Troops in Japan and the UCO are also sent back to Turkey to celebrate Ramadan. However the border wall is still heavily manned, and trade is still inspected by the Sea Forts. The Turkish task force is also sent back to Turkey, along with the troops being sent to the Faroe Islands. All ships that were ordered are now completed. The Turkish navy now consists of 173 Ships. However more classes of ships are being researched to have designated jobs. Other military vehicles are still being constructed. Turkey’s Army Score increases to 2.5. Only 30,000 troops have been recruited because of Ramadan. High Schools in the nation now teach shooting as part of the Physical Education course for kids in 10th-12th grade. To increase stability in the whole nation, we won’t send troops to aid people in wars. We will still have troops protecting the UCO, but we will not have any troops aiding in any war for a while. However, we will still send supplies to allied nations that are in a war. A quad tilt rotor heavy lift chopper prototype has been constructed, but it can only hold 100 troops, and two APCs/Light Tanks, or two Medium-Heavy Tanks. The current prototype has a top speed of 200 km, and an operational range of 750 km. Turkish Aerospace Industries haven’t been able to make a more efficient model, so we made an order of 200 of these helicopters. It will be called the TQ-86 Pelican. Progression on the naval harbor in Brighton hasn’t stopped, but slowed because of Ramadan. Workers constructing the harbor have been sent back to Turkey for one month. The harbor should be completed in the next three months, and it will house the Turkish Northern European Fleet, the US Northern European Fleet, and the English Fleet. Our plan of attack against Scotland right now is to cancel all oil exports from the nations in the EHU. Troops inside of Northern Africa, that are currently fighting the infection are still pushing the infection back with minor loses. They will celebrate Ramadan, and be replaced by other troops that haven’t seen combat in about nine months (We are mainly doing this to get our stability back up). After Ramadan ends, all troops that weren’t able to celebrate it will celebrate late, and be replaced by new troops. '''When we come back to invade Scotland, we will come back with our allies at the EHU. They will also start sending supplies to the UK if they were a nation that accepted. (These allies accept to help or decline to help by the use of random.org, it is set that if a nation lands on an even number on a dice, the nation accepts) Iran: Declines, Iraq: Accepts, Cyprus: Accepts, Egypt: Declines, Algeria: Declines, Syria: Accepts, and Libya: Accepts. In about nine months we will come back to help if the war is still going on.''' Sarin gas attacks on Dead Cities, and Scorched Earth Tactics are pushing back the zombie infection, in Northern Africa. The infection spreading in Northern Africa will be cleansed of by 1973.50. Walls surrounding cities are on high alert, and anybody that wants to leave or go into the city must be put through a screening process. A trade offer goes to the Commonwealth, UK, and the United States for cheap Bio-Fuel, Uranium, Oil, Tectus Clothing, Airplane Parts, Turkish Baklava (Turkish delight), and other Rare Earth Metals. More Algae Bio-Fuel farms are being built to produce cheap fuel. We are asking the United States if they want to build a Joint Military Naval Base on the Turkish Mainland. Small pockets of zombies have been spotted in other nations of the EHU, including Turkey. Since they aren’t in metropolitan areas, and in the country side they can be easily spotted. TBRU have started annihilating zombies in the country side, and they should be gone by the next three months. Citizens are now required to wear Tectus and air purifiers. City gates are now in lock down, nobody is allowed outside of the city, and nobody is allowed inside. Small pockets of citizens have voluntarily left to the Subway system. Vulture attack chopper now scout the countryside for infection. Anybody suspected of the virus is put in a mandatory screening process; if they have the virus they will automatically be shot. Military helicopters drop in troops into small villages and towns in the countryside. Zombies have been seen eating animals like chickens and cows. Research from zombies that have been taken from the countryside, shows that they enjoy eating some animals more than humans. Sarin gas attacks are proving to be ineffective as of right now, and we start to use other deadly gases like: V Series Nerve Agents. Research has shown that VX Gas can kill zombies two times faster. Rocket Artillery batteries have started firing these nerve agents outside of the nation, and into Dead Cities. Napalm Strikes are also pushing zombies back in the country side. Reports of Feral Zombies have been seen in the country side of Egypt. Because of the terrorist attack in Ankara police troops are searching people’s homes. No relations have changed with Israel because of this. Words from President Cevdet Sunay: “We might’ve been enemies with Israel. But that is all in the past. Dark days are upon us, and we need help from every possible nation to fight back the infection. Your dark hatred for Israel must end here, or else we are no better than the infection. United we Stand, Divided we Fall. I can understand why you are mad, but hostilities should end. We will not survive the upcoming months if this continues.” This announcement was made to all of Turkey.

Commonwealth: Continues development and expansion on all fields. A nuke is tested in the Australian Outback. A ship is sent to Japan, flying a massive commonwealth flag (it's not huge, just large for a naval vessel) as well as flags of Australia and New Zealand, carrying a message of cooperation/alliance. This ship is guarded from other vessels by a small fleet of destroyers and submarines. Another ship is sent to Southern Indochina to gain information on the situation there. A vessel sent earlier in the year arrives in San Francisco, also carrying messages of peace and cooperation. Naval Blockade is expanded to protect all of the commonwealth. A cargo plane similar to the C-5 Galaxy is made.

Florida: Work on the border wall continues. The basic wall is now finished, and construction of the defense towers continues. More troops are sent to assist the USA. Oil drilling commences in the Gulf of Mexico.
 * Japan Diplomacy: New Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka of Japan accepts the Commonwealth's offer of alliance.

Free Alaska: Integration of the former soviet territories continues as civil unrest continues. most of the rioters and criminals engaged in the activates against the nation of Free Alaska have been Russian, so a large increase in racial profiling has begun. Free Alaska currently lacks adequate prisons, so most capital crimes have resulted in the death penalty. While smaller jail facilities and forced labor have been adequate for petty thefts and minor crimes; the rioters fall somewhere in the middle, and unable to find a suitable verdict, most rioters, if caught, have been deported to the USSR (if Russian) or to the zombie infested territory in Southern California (if American). Several of the protestors have been identified as supporters of Miroslav Zhdanov, who is suspected to be hiding in the Aleutian islands. Small military forces are occupying the inhabited islands, but those uninhabited islands have not been searched. The government is unwilling to persecute most of the rioters, because they still have until the end of the year to leave the country. the former soviet occupied zone has inadequate forces to prevent the riots (especially on the coastal towns), so most people hope that once conscription is enforced in 1973, the added men will be able to fully enforce law in the region.

Chicago: Centralization proves successful and stability returns to 50. Training troops and civilians, border security and medical research continue. We begin the first Chicagoan summit. *Turkish Diplomacy: We will attend the Chicagoan Summit. I forgot this is only for Western Hemisphere nations.
 * United States: We will attend the Chicagoan Summit.
 * Canada (NPC): We will attend the Chicagoan Summit.

United States: We order the production of five more Iowa-class battleships, which are planned to be build over the course of the next several months. The new ships are to be armed with 9 16-inch/50 cal. Mark 7 guns and 20 5-inch/38 cal. Mark 12 guns. We also upgrade the eight already existing US battleships to meet these specifications. These naval upgrades increase our naval score to 1.5. We also begin building Cadillac Gage Commando land vehicles, and other armored cars to replace outdated models, and ones destroyed or lost in Arctic Storm. M103 heavy tanks are also produced, boasting 180 mm armor and a 120 mm, M58, main gun. Operations continue to be led from the garrison at Fort Kennedy. Travel over the South Downs Highway continues to increase, as the area becomes safer and better patrolled. Anti-air guns and other artillery are also stationed in the fort, and around London. Restoration of the US Mississippi region continues, and route 40 is repaired. New waves of trade prosper down the highway system, connecting the nation of Texas to as far east as Franklin, the East Coast and beyond. The city of Minneapolis begins to be taken by the American forces.

China: The industrialization plan continues. The first-Chinese tank and submarine is christened, named the Li Guan Tank and CNS Zhi Long, named after the famous Chinese pirate-admiral. An assault plan is planned to reclaim the coastline. A trans-China railroad is to be rebuilt and the Tank is mass-produced in Japanese funded areas. An electricity plan begins. 500,000 people in the army, now towering four million people and one million militia, is banded in Hefei, preparing for a large assault. 300 tanks, 10,000 machine guns, 30 bombers, 1000 Armored Vehicles and 3000 pieces of Artillery are also sent to Hefei. The operation is named "Thunderstrike" and the goal is to reclaim Jianshu, JianXi and Fujian and destroy all large hordes of zombies.

1973
'Nerve gas bombardments continue in North Africa. The spread of the dangerous chemical increases, due to zombie movements and weather patterns. Dust from the Sahara Desert spreads the gas to neighboring populations. Within several months hundreds are dead from friendly gas attacks. Confusion in urban areas thaws much of the early anti-zombie campaign.'

A miscalculation in Beni mellal, a Moroccan city, results in several squads of Turkish soldiers dying from nerve gas.

'In Irbil, Iraq four hundred people are killed in a rogue gas attack, believed to be caused by an Islamic extremist from Turkey. '

'The supporters of Miroslav Zhdanov fall back to Unalaska, Alaska, on the Aleutian Islands. The city is seized and becomes a stronghold for the rebel forces. The city becomes heavily populated with refugees from Alaska, and from Russian forces from Kamchatka. The government in Unalaska begins trying to insight further rebellion in neighboring areas.'

'In Austria the Nationalist Party continues to grow in power. Similar rebellions currently occur in Innsbruck, where federal defense soldiers fight to suppress the rebellion. '

'In China fierce fighting continues to keep the zombies out of major cities. Shanghai and much of the coastline is proclaimed dead, however Chinese garrisons still remain in the south and central regions. '

Scotland’s army score increases to two.

'Turkish soldiers begin to be withdrawn from the British Isles. The English army secures Dumfries and awaits further orders. '

'Desperate survivors on the Baltic Sea begin trading supplies over sea. A ferry system is established in major cities along the eastern coast, where after passing screening, refugees can flee to the Confederation, or conduct trade. Fearing that their respective countries may be lost, many from Scandinavia begin fleeing over the trade network. '

Andrus’ military campaigns in Idaho continue to be successful, further rallying support.

'Southern France is reunified by the French government. All provincial ties to the United Kingdom are withdrawn. Brittany remains the only French territory in the United Kingdom. '

The zombie infection spreads farther: into southern China, northern Spain, Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, Syria, Israel, Sudan, the Congo region, eastern Scandinavia, eastern Poland, the Belarus and Ukraine region, and Greece.


 * Japan: Japan continues to build up the Self Defence Forces and infrastructure is improved. The Self Defence Forces continue to burn down infected areas in Kyūshū, and continue the blockade, and people that show any sign of infection are still to be destroyed immediately. Some of the Maritime Self Defence Force continues to guard around the Japanese islands to look out for any more ships, and if any are infected then they are to be destroyed immediately. Part of the Maritime Self Defence Force also continues to fight against the outbreak and attempts to prevent it from spreading across into Shikoku. Some of the Ground Self Defence Forces continue invading Kyūshū and continue burning everything as they advance and attempt to push the zombies out of Kyūshū. Zen Taoism continues to rise in popularity throughout Japan, while Shintō rises more in popularity. Tōhōkai continues to rise in popularity. Kazutomi Takayama releases Imperishable Dusk, which will be the last manga in the Imperishable trilogy.


 * Northwest Federation: The military is expanded as the nation pushes into Idaho. The new Idahoan chairman takes office and leads a campaign into southern Idaho. Meanwhile, the infrastructure of several Puget towns and cities expands.


 * Free Alaska: The free Alaskans clear an operation for the invasion of northern Alaska. The invasion is lead by general Todd Hardwick, who is unseasoned as a general, yet has previous combat experience in the Korean War as an enlisted soldier. A force of about 2000 US troops are in the region, and the invasion force comprises about 3500 Free Alaskans. The forces steamroll all opposition crossing the brooks range in the beginning. US forces manage to put together a sizeable defense of over 1000 to defend the oil fields of Prudhoe Bay, but are overwhelmed by the Alaskan forces. The leader of the defenders, General Joe Bradley, is killed in action.  A few days later, Barrow is easily taken, due to the small garrison of 250 men stationed there. The remnants of the American fores attempt to flee over the Canadian border,  but after a month of skirmishes, the Alaskans catch up with them near Mount Mitchelson. The US troops have no choice but to surrender.  1200 US troops are Paroled. 800 are unaccounted for. The northern territory may be sovereign Free Alaskan territory, but with it come over 800 former US troops that, along with the Russians, will become a major thorn in the side for the free Alaskans, and probably entice those soldiers paroled to break their parole. Oil facilities begin to be constructed in Prudhoe Bay (production of Oil did not start in OTL until 1977), and other potential oil fields are hoped to be found. During the battle for Barrow, one of the Alaskan naval ships present reports seeing a submarine attempt to flee, which was promptly sunk. Divers sent to examine the wreckage for potential naval technologies found not only cutting-edge American technology, but also a nuclear missile containing ten Warheads. the warheads are immediately shipped to Fairbanks via a secret convoy, and are dissected by scientists in the hopes that the knowledge of nuclear weaponry can become available to the Free Alaskans. The diplomatic mission ends, and the two remaining diplomatic ships had back home after contacting most of the nations in the world. The navy is enlarged to nine vessels. four warships are sent to Unalaska. an attempt to land troops on the island to enforce law is met negatively by those on the island. because all citizens in the former soviet occupied zone are now considered citizens, the area is declared as being in rebellion, and the over-zealous Commodore of the task force orders the Island Shelled without mercy, killing many supporters of Zhandov, and innocent civilians. Troops were landed again on the island within 30 minutes of the intense shelling, and found the island in a state of desolation. They also find that Zhandov himself was never on the island, and it appears that he never even left the mainland. Due to a lack of capable naval leadership, the admiral is scolded, but not discharged. conscription begins, and the military begins a buildup of supplies in  the south to prepare for the inevitable invasion of Anchorage and Juneau. Ethnic Russians are encouraged to enlist in the National Gendarmery Forces. The NGF is basically a national police force, though it is considered part in the military. the government hopes that the NGF will help them connect with local communities, and solidify their sovereignty over Alaska.
 * Turkey: Helicopters and IFVs equipped with Thermal Cameras are quarantining the two infected regions. TBRU have started pushing into the infected regions and started storming infected villages, successfully pushing back the infection. 600,000 troops have been moved to the Western Border Wall. More wind turbines have been built on the mountain side. Increasing Turkey’s Industry to 1.5. Withdrawal of troops has increased stability by five points. VX gas attacks are stopping due to uncontrollable spread. We have sent deep apologies to Iraq. More people in cities are moving into the subway systems. The nation is now put into a state of emergency, curfews are being placed. Anybody staying past 9:00 will be taken by police forces, and will be forced to take a screening process. Anybody not wearing Tectus and a breathing apparatus will be forced to take a screening process as well. Nobody is allowed into the nation, anybody infected will be humanely killed. The TCG Yozgat secretly transported the Turkish president, all military Leaders, and the Cabinet to the bunker underneath Cyprus. They have safely made it to the bunker and will live there until the zombie outbreak is contained in Turkey. The presidents double has taken position of the nation. He will still be guided by the actual president from an encrypted satellite phone. Villages that have been cleared of zombies will be occupied for troops to ensure that the infection won’t come back. Due to the state of emergency 300,000 troops have been drafted. Another 135,000 troops have been moved to the infected areas to clean up the infection. More zombie proof clothing has been given to the population of Turkey. We ask the US again if they want to make a joint military base on the Turkish mainland, consisting of a harbor, barracks and an airfield. The main Turkish Fleet has been assigned on guarding Cyprus. More ships being inspected by Sea Forts scuttled, however non-infected supplies still have been taken off the ship to import into the country. Turkish ship builders have come up with another ship class designed for Anti-Air. It’s called the Gayret-Class Anti-Air Cruiser, and has an armament of 8xLAMS Platforms, four 5in Guns, 12 533mm Torpedo Tubes, ten SAM Platforms, eight AK-630 CIWS, six DARDO CIWS, and eight .50 Cal Machine Guns. An order for 20 of these has been put down. The Mil Helicopter Corporation constructed a new attack helicopter for the Turkish Military, and is currently called the Mi-28 Havoc. It has an armament of one 30mm Chin Mounted Gun, 40 Hydra Rockets, 16 Anti-Tank Missiles, and eight Igla-V Air to Air Missiles. An order for 750 has been placed and should be completed by six months. Scorched Earth Tactics are now being more commonly used again for destroying the infection. A chain link border fence is being built around the two infected regions. Every town in Turkey is now occupied by troops, and TBRU.
 * Cuba: The GHA and the Hispaniola Especial, renamed the Seekers, begin to go to what was once Panama to exterminate the Zombies there and to take the Panama Canal under their control, with the air Force behind. This is called Operation: Reconciliation. Aerial bombardment and Scorched Earth tactics are used in an attempt to gain the Panama Canal. While zombies are killed, a wall between Panama and Colombia and Panama and former Costa Rica is being built, and survivors are forced to convert.
 * CSH: With Newfoundland now joining the CSH, the research facilities are expanded onto that island as well. Canada is upset with the recent defection. The CSH gives them some military troops as a gift (35,000 Troops are sent to Ontario, CA). Troops are stationed all over Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Towns and Cities have their curfews return to normal as the stability has increased. With the only way of transportation to Prince Edward Island being by boat, a building plan is made to connect PEI starting at Northumberland Ferries Limited, then onto Munroes Island, then onto Pictou Island, and then a 10 mile long bridge to Prince Edward's Island. Besides military activity and research most of the public life is returning to normal.
 * USSR: Work on nuclear and military buildup continues, and a nuke is dropped on the zombie zones of Europe in hopes of clearing those lands. Soviet troops also invade Perisa, and ask for analgorithm.
 * Republic of Florida: Gun tower construction is now complete. The Floridian Wall is now finished. Military buildup continues. The Floridian Army, in conjunction with the DZR (Department of Zombie Research), begins development of the M14 Mako, a light armored vehicle designed to be able to make fast runs through zombie-infested territory. Drilling in the Gulf continues.
 * Floridian Diplomacy: We ask the United States for a trade agreement. We will also be attending the Chicagoan summit.