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|established_event3=Soviet Recognition|established_date3=June 5, 1980|leader_name2=[[Jim Rhodes Post Dissolution of the United States|Jim Rhodes]]|religion=Methodism|upper_house=Passing House|lower_house=Billing House|native_name=The Great Midwest Get Together|leader_name1=[[Charlie Berens]]}} | |established_event3=Soviet Recognition|established_date3=June 5, 1980|leader_name2=[[Jim Rhodes Post Dissolution of the United States|Jim Rhodes]]|religion=Methodism|upper_house=Passing House|lower_house=Billing House|native_name=The Great Midwest Get Together|leader_name1=[[Charlie Berens]]}} | ||
The Midwest Separation Union (or Midwest Union), established 1979, is a [[wikipedia:Federation|Federation]] Presidential Republic with a Elective Monarchy comprised of predominantly the former Midwest region of the United States. Comprised of 9 states, Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. | The Midwest Separation Union (or Midwest Union), established 1979, is a [[wikipedia:Federation|Federation]] Presidential Republic with a Elective Monarchy comprised of predominantly the former Midwest region of the United States. Comprised of 9 states, Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. The nation is a Warsaw Pact member. | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
After the [[The Disputed States of America|Dissolution of the United States]] and the federal government's exodus, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio all began conferences in the next year on February 1st regarding secession due to rising authoritarianism from the Emergency Capital | After the [[The Disputed States of America|Dissolution of the United States]] and the federal government's exodus, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio all began conferences in the next year on February 1st regarding secession due to rising authoritarianism from the Emergency Capital. | ||
==Government== | ==Government== | ||
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==Midwest-Soviet Relations== | ==Midwest-Soviet Relations== | ||
As early as Midwest independence movements began, the [[wikipedia:Soviet_Union|Soviet Union]] expressed interest and support to the groups, and began aid in | As early as Midwest independence movements began, the [[wikipedia:Soviet_Union|Soviet Union]] expressed interest and support to the groups, and began aid in May of 1980. Early aid included SKS rifles, food, and | ||
In 1981 the USSR began supplying the nation with specially designed [[AKSZ]]<nowiki/>s intended to fit in to common ammunition. | In 1981 the USSR began supplying the nation with specially designed [[AKSZ]]<nowiki/>s intended to fit in to common ammunition. | ||
Throughout | Throughout 1982 - 1985 the Midwest Union worked to transfer US Dollars to the Soviet Ruble, or as called in the Midwest, the Soviet Dollar, and on June 5th of that year the young nation joined the Warsaw Pact. | ||
=== Wisconsite-German Relations=== | === Wisconsite-German Relations=== | ||
Revision as of 17:44, 13 June 2024
The Midwest Separation Union The Great Midwest Get Together | |
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 Flag | |
| Motto: "Ope, sorry der." "Oh, sorry." | |
| Anthem: "Lord Guide Your Loyal" | |
| Capital and largest city | Chicago |
| Official languages | English |
| Recognised national languages | English |
| Recognised regional languages | Spanish, German |
| Religion | Methodism |
| Government | Federal presidential republic with elective monarchy |
• People's Representative | Charlie Berens |
• People's Elect | Jim Rhodes |
| Legislature | People's Legislation |
| Passing House | |
| Billing House | |
| Independence from the United States | |
• Declaration | June 4, 1980 |
• Soviet Recognition | June 5, 1980 |
| HDI | 0.950 very high |
| Currency | Soviet Dollar (Ruble) ($ or ₽, interchangeable in banking) (SUR) |
| Time zone | CST - EST |
| Driving side | right (unregulated in winters) |
| Calling code | +1 |
The Midwest Separation Union (or Midwest Union), established 1979, is a Federation Presidential Republic with a Elective Monarchy comprised of predominantly the former Midwest region of the United States. Comprised of 9 states, Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. The nation is a Warsaw Pact member.
Etymology
The "Midwest" header of the name refers back to the Midwest region of the United States
History
After the Dissolution of the United States and the federal government's exodus, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio all began conferences in the next year on February 1st regarding secession due to rising authoritarianism from the Emergency Capital.
Government
The Midwest Union is a Federation Presidential Republic with a Elective Monarchy, having a legislative, executive and judicial branch like its sister nations birthed by the Dissolution of the United States, but also a people's branch. Each state is given a judge in the judicial branch per political party, and 1 elected representative per 500k population in the legislative branch's passing house and billing house. The People's Elect and People's Representative are elected in direct voting.
Midwest-Soviet Relations
As early as Midwest independence movements began, the Soviet Union expressed interest and support to the groups, and began aid in May of 1980. Early aid included SKS rifles, food, and
In 1981 the USSR began supplying the nation with specially designed AKSZs intended to fit in to common ammunition. Throughout 1982 - 1985 the Midwest Union worked to transfer US Dollars to the Soviet Ruble, or as called in the Midwest, the Soviet Dollar, and on June 5th of that year the young nation joined the Warsaw Pact.
Wisconsite-German Relations
Military
Main Article : Midwest Armed Forces
The Midwest Armed forces are comprised into 3 main divisions. The Department of Civilian Defense focuses on internal security, policing, and counter-terrorism. The Midwest Army focuses on border security, and securing claimed territory. Within the Midwest Army includes the Midwest Army-Air Force, boasting squadrons of scouting, logistical plus escort, and even one squadron of strategic bombers plus escorts. The Midwest Navy is the smallest of the 3, focusing on security of the Great Lakes and anti-piracy, working in joint with the Royal Canadian Navy at periods.
Culture
Dialect
Midwestern speech changes between states, compared to predissolution the states have a much more recognizable dialect. Vowels such as A and O are drawn out, the th- sound is very flat.
I.E. "Three bags of chips." would be pronounced 'Tree baegs a' chips".
Religion
The Midwest Union officially sanctions Methodism,
National Anthem
The MSU's national anthem, "Lord Guide Your Loyal", was written by multiple members of the First United Methodist Church, WELS and sanctioned East German ministers (the linked article lacks an English translation). The song was later adopted in the all Synods' hymnals, and printed in the first hymnal of