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The '''Great Plains Federation''' is a self-proclaimed [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secession breakaway state] in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midwestern_United_States midwest region] of North America. It lies in the northern most central region of the former United States occupying an area of 407,968 sq mi, with a population of about 15,000,000. The Great Plains Federation is made up of all, or parts of the former states of Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota and Montana. Midwesterners are usually seen as ultra conservative, dirt farmers with a stubborn streak a mile wide. Members of the Federation are still generally more tolerated and tolerant than any other successor states in the former USA, as they often are familiar with or were previous members of some other faction. The federation has enjoyed relative stability and prosperity since it's creation. It maintains good relations with the independent Canadian provinces of [[Saskatchewan]] and [[Manitoba]] and has become a reliable trade partner for them. The federation also maintains an alliance with the [[Superior|Republic of Superior]] and has trade agreements with the [[Absaroka|Republic of Absaroka]] and the [[Jackson|Republic of Jackson]].
The '''Great Plains Federation''' is a self-proclaimed [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secession breakaway state] in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midwestern_United_States midwest region] of North America. It lies in the northern most central region of the former United States, and holding a population of about 6,410,000. The Great Plains Federation is made up of all, or parts of the former states of Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and parts of southern South Dakota. The people of the Great Plains Federation are usually seen as ultra conservative, dirt farmers with a stubborn streak a mile wide. People of the federation are still generally more tolerated and tolerant than any other successor states in the former USA, as they often are familiar with or were previous members of some other faction. The federation has enjoyed relative stability and prosperity since it's creation. It maintains good relations with the [[Custer|Republic of Custer]], [[Oklahoma]] and the [[Dakota|United Republic of Dakota]]. It has been at odds with [[East Kansas]], [[North Colorado]] and [[West Texas]].


== History ==
== Politics ==
=== Early Stages ===
The executive powers of the federation are vested in a Premier, a Deputy Premier (who in case of the death, removal, resignation, or absence of the Premier has gubernatorial powers and would perform gubernatorial duties), a Secretary, a Treasurer and an Auditor. The Assembly consists of an upper house, called the Council, led by a Chairman; and a lower house, the House of Representatives, led by a Speaker of the House. The Council has 15 members, the House has 200. The term of members of the Council and the House of Represenatatives is two years. The term for Premier and Deputy-Premier is 4 years.
The Great Plains Federation came into existence after the events of [[Shattered Union]] and the fracturing of the United States. At first, the Governor of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nebraska Nebraska] had announced its intention to become independent from the rest of the former United States, but was offered a deal from the Governor of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iowa Iowa], which proposed that both Iowa and Nebraska create a treaty of mutual cooperation in an attempt to survive the turmoil and chaos of the shattered union. An agreement was reached, and the two states began collectively working together. Shortly after, the Governor of South Dakota offered to join the treaty of mutual cooperation. The western most counties of South Dakota had decided to defect and pledged themselves to the [[Absaroka|Republic of Absaroka]].
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[[File:RegeleMihaiBMW.jpg|thumb|left|Nebraska and Iowa delegates agree to unify.]]
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=== Creation of the Federation ===
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North Dakota was the next state to ask for membership in the treaty of mutual cooperation, which was approved by senior leadership. The treaty of mutual cooperation now included 4 states and a number of counties that had defected from their home states in hopes of a better life. Governance and coordination was becoming problematic between the member states of the treaty, so in 1991 delegates from the 4 states and representatives from  a number of counties had met in Omaha, Nebraska to discuss the future of the treaty of mutual cooperation. After several days, it was officially announced that the member states and counties would be united into what would be known as the Great Plains Federation, and April 20th marked the day of establishment for the federation.  
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===First Conflict===
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As the [[Lincoln|Republic of Lincoln]] and the Republic of Absaroka went to war over territory in Montana, many counties in northern and eastern Montana had begun asking for membership to the federation for "saftey and security". The Lincoln-Absaroka war of 1991-92 put many unaligned counties in northern Montana at risk, so it was decided by federation leadership to accept their requests for membership. The self-proclaimed government of the Republic of Lincoln had denounced this action, claiming that the lands in Montana are de jure territories of Lincoln, and threatened to take "actions to protect the lawful lands of the republic".  
| caption1      = Premier Harvey Rand


The GPF responded by deploying the Federation Defense Forces to Montana. When the Republic of Lincoln had heard of this, it declared war on the Great Plains Federation and begun moving it's militia units east. FDF units had advanced from North Dakota to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glacier_National_Park_(U.S.) Glacier National Park] where they first engaged militia units from Lincoln. After several weeks of light fighting, the FDF was unable to coordinate an offensive to secure the park. With supplies running low and morale dwindling, a well planned surprise offensive conducted by the Republic of Lincoln pushed FDF forces back to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_15 Highway 15], where the FDF was able to regroup enough to hold a steady defensive line.
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[[File:Tet1968.jpg|thumb|right|FDF soldiers hold a defensive position against Republic of Lincoln militia, Montana 1991.]]
| caption2      = Deputy Premier Aliya Kaufman
By this time, the war not not looking promising for the Republic of Lincoln. The Republic of Absaroka carried out a series of offensives which resulted in severe casualties for Lincoln. Pressure from the GLF had limited the combat capabilities of Lincoln militia units. Eager to end the war on all sides, delegates from Lincoln, Absaroka and the Great Plains Federation met in the city of Three Forks, Montana. After discussions there, it was agreed that Montana would be partitioned. The counties currently under the protection of the GPF were granted admission into the federation, and all hostilities between the GLF, Absaroka and Lincoln were concluded. It was estimated that around 200 FDF servicemen were killed in the short conflict, while another 500 were wounded and around 50 missing. While no official reports are available, the GPF estimates that the Republic of Lincoln suffered close to 500 casualties and the Republic of Absaroka around 700.


===The Kansas Situation===
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Kansas had been in a state of total chaos since the events of the Shattered Union. Counties in southern Kansas had announced their intention to join the [[Texas|Republic of Texas]], whereas eastern Kansas wanted to form up with the newly rising [[Jackson|Republic of Jackson]]. Northern Kansas wanted nothing to do with Jackson or Texas, and instead felt more aligned with the Great Plain Federation. When intelligence had reached the federation government that military units from Texas were occupying counties in southern Kansas, the GLF leadership made the decision to deploy the FDF once again, and started moving to occupy counties in northern Kansas. When the FDF and Texan military units had finally met, the standoff began. Texas was refusing to back down and the GLF leadership wanted to avoid another war. The Republic of Jackson had annexed its counties in eastern Kansas and turned its attention to the Texans. For two weeks a stalemate had occurred until delegates arranged a meeting. Similar to what happened in Montana, Kansas was to be partitioned between Jackson, Texas and the GLF based on referendums in border counties. The result of the referendums would determine the official borders.
===Military===
The Federation Armed Forces has around 36,500 personnel (Army 33,000, Air Force 3,000, Navy 500), of which most are conscripts. There are four military regions in the army. The army is organized into ten divisions. The naval force primarily patrols the Mississippi River and the numerous rivers that flow through the nation.
 
== Economy ==
 
===Manufacturing===
Food processing is by far the leading manufacturing activity in the federation. Meat products and grain products provide most of the income from food processing. Cereal and livestock feed are the leading grain products. Machinery ranks second among the federations manufactured products. The most important kind of machinery is farm equipment. Plants in Gering, Grand Island and many other places manufacture farm equipment. The Great Plains Federation also produces electrical equipment, fabricated metal products and transportation equipment.
 
===Agriculture===
The leading farm products in the federation are beef cattle, corn, hogs, and soybeans. Livestock and livestock products provide about two-thirds of the federation's farm income. Beef cattle are the most important product in the nation. Hogs are the second most important livestock product. Crops provide about a third of farm income. Corn, the nation's chief crop, is grown in the east and in irrigated areas. Much of the corn is used to feed cattle and hogs. Other leading crops are soybeans, hay, grain sorghum, and wheat. Most of the soybean farms lie in the Till Plains region.
 
===Mining===
Mining accounts for less than one-half of 1 percent of the gross national product. Nearly two-thirds of the federation's mining income comes from petroleum. Most of the nation's crude oil is produced in Cheyenne, Hitchcock, Kimball, and Red Willow counties. Construction companies use great quantities of sand and gravel from the Platte Valley. Manufacturers use clay from the eastern parts of the federation for bricks and pottery. Limestone is used in contruction, making cement and treating soil, all incredibly useful for the development of the nation.
[[File:Iowa harvest 2009.jpg|thumb|right|Harvesting corn in Jones County.]]
===Electric Power===
Power plants that burn coal provide about 60 percent of the electricity generated in the federation. Nuclear plants at Brownville and Fort Calhoun supply about a third of the nation's power. Most of the federation's remaining electric power comes from hydro-electric plants.  


===Minnesota Joins the Federation===
===Transportation===
As the [[Greater Ohio|Commonwealth of Greater Ohio]] continued to violently annex territory in Wisconsin, the state of Minnesota had finally decided to align itself to stand against the aggressive expansion and approached the Great Plains Federation. The GLF agreed to allow Minnesota to become a member of the federation. Minnesota was rich is population and natural resources and was a huge step for the Great Plains Federation in terms of economic and political influence.
Today, three major rail lines provide freigh service in the federation. The Great Plains Federation has about 90,000 miles of roads and highways. All of the highways and most of the roads are surfaced, but road conditions have continued to deteriorate since the collapse of the United States. The federation's busiest airportis at Omaha. Lincoln also has a large airport. The nation sends and recieves much freight from ports along the Missouri River. Omaha, Nebraska City, and South Sioux City rank as major river ports in the federation.

Latest revision as of 02:46, 17 October 2022

Great Plains Federation
Flag of GPF
Flag
Motto: Equality before the law.
Capital
and largest city
Omaha, Nebraska
Official languagesEnglish
GovernmentFederal Republic
• Premier
Harvey L. Rand
• Deputy Premier
Aliya S. Kaufman
LegislatureLegislative Assembly
Federation Declared
• Charter of the Federation Signed
1991
Population
• 2020 estimate estimate
6,410,000
CurrencyGreat Plains Federation Dollar (GPFD)
Time zoneCST
Date formatdd-mm-yyyy
Driving sideright
Internet TLD.GP

The Great Plains Federation is a self-proclaimed breakaway state in the midwest region of North America. It lies in the northern most central region of the former United States, and holding a population of about 6,410,000. The Great Plains Federation is made up of all, or parts of the former states of Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and parts of southern South Dakota. The people of the Great Plains Federation are usually seen as ultra conservative, dirt farmers with a stubborn streak a mile wide. People of the federation are still generally more tolerated and tolerant than any other successor states in the former USA, as they often are familiar with or were previous members of some other faction. The federation has enjoyed relative stability and prosperity since it's creation. It maintains good relations with the Republic of Custer, Oklahoma and the United Republic of Dakota. It has been at odds with East Kansas, North Colorado and West Texas.

Politics

The executive powers of the federation are vested in a Premier, a Deputy Premier (who in case of the death, removal, resignation, or absence of the Premier has gubernatorial powers and would perform gubernatorial duties), a Secretary, a Treasurer and an Auditor. The Assembly consists of an upper house, called the Council, led by a Chairman; and a lower house, the House of Representatives, led by a Speaker of the House. The Council has 15 members, the House has 200. The term of members of the Council and the House of Represenatatives is two years. The term for Premier and Deputy-Premier is 4 years.

Premier Harvey Rand
Deputy Premier Aliya Kaufman

Military

The Federation Armed Forces has around 36,500 personnel (Army 33,000, Air Force 3,000, Navy 500), of which most are conscripts. There are four military regions in the army. The army is organized into ten divisions. The naval force primarily patrols the Mississippi River and the numerous rivers that flow through the nation.

Economy

Manufacturing

Food processing is by far the leading manufacturing activity in the federation. Meat products and grain products provide most of the income from food processing. Cereal and livestock feed are the leading grain products. Machinery ranks second among the federations manufactured products. The most important kind of machinery is farm equipment. Plants in Gering, Grand Island and many other places manufacture farm equipment. The Great Plains Federation also produces electrical equipment, fabricated metal products and transportation equipment.

Agriculture

The leading farm products in the federation are beef cattle, corn, hogs, and soybeans. Livestock and livestock products provide about two-thirds of the federation's farm income. Beef cattle are the most important product in the nation. Hogs are the second most important livestock product. Crops provide about a third of farm income. Corn, the nation's chief crop, is grown in the east and in irrigated areas. Much of the corn is used to feed cattle and hogs. Other leading crops are soybeans, hay, grain sorghum, and wheat. Most of the soybean farms lie in the Till Plains region.

Mining

Mining accounts for less than one-half of 1 percent of the gross national product. Nearly two-thirds of the federation's mining income comes from petroleum. Most of the nation's crude oil is produced in Cheyenne, Hitchcock, Kimball, and Red Willow counties. Construction companies use great quantities of sand and gravel from the Platte Valley. Manufacturers use clay from the eastern parts of the federation for bricks and pottery. Limestone is used in contruction, making cement and treating soil, all incredibly useful for the development of the nation.

Harvesting corn in Jones County.

Electric Power

Power plants that burn coal provide about 60 percent of the electricity generated in the federation. Nuclear plants at Brownville and Fort Calhoun supply about a third of the nation's power. Most of the federation's remaining electric power comes from hydro-electric plants.

Transportation

Today, three major rail lines provide freigh service in the federation. The Great Plains Federation has about 90,000 miles of roads and highways. All of the highways and most of the roads are surfaced, but road conditions have continued to deteriorate since the collapse of the United States. The federation's busiest airportis at Omaha. Lincoln also has a large airport. The nation sends and recieves much freight from ports along the Missouri River. Omaha, Nebraska City, and South Sioux City rank as major river ports in the federation.