Superior

Republic of Northern Wisconsin
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Motto: Our right, our land!
Capital	Iron Mountain
Largest city	Superior
Official languages	English
Demonym(s)	Wisconsinite
Government	Provisional Presidential Republic
• Provisional President	William Kinnard
• Provisional Deputy-President	Edwin Mills
Legislature	Provisional State Council
Independence from Great Lakes Federation
Area
• Total	35,841 sq mi (92,830 km2)
Population
• 2020 estimate estimate	661,807
• Density	18.4/sq mi (7.1/km2)
Currency	Northern Wisconsin Dollar
Time zone	CST
Date format	dd-mm-yyyy
Driving side	right
Internet TLD	.nw

Northern Wisconsin officially the Republic of Northern Wisconsin is a self-proclaimed breakaway state in the midwest region of North America. It lies between the Republic of the Heartland and the Great Lakes Federation and Lake Superior, occupying an area of 92,830 km2 (35,841 sq mi), with a population of about 661,000. Northern Wisconsin declared its independence from the Great Lakes Federation two years after the shattering and has since gained no diplomatic recognition as a sovereign state. Most of Northern Wisconsin is covered in a mixture of plains and fields and dense forests. Its capital is Iron Mountain and largest city is Superior.

History

The Shattering

Following a disputed election, and a tie vote, the U.S. Congress installs the most unpopular President in U.S. history, as David Jefferson Adams becomes the 44th President of the United States. Shortly after the election, increased unrest, rioting, and a growing number of militias have given rise to ever-increasing domestic terrorism. In response, the President invokes the Homeland Security Act, and declares martial law on the West Coast, and other areas of the country. Though highly contested, a Supreme Court ruling sidesteps the electoral process, disqualifying popular Presidential candidates from several states. Public outrage explodes when a sham election leads to incumbent David Adams accepting a second term in office. During the 57th Inauguration Day ceremonies, Washington, D.C. is struck by a low-yield nuclear weapon, killing David Adams and most of the U.S. Congress. The destruction of Washington, D.C. effectively breaks the chain of succession, sending the nation into chaos. In an emergency vote, NATO deploys peacekeepers to the greater D.C. area, to secure international interests. With separatist sentiment rising, California's governor declares home rule, and secedes from the Union. Texas follows quickly, and declares sovereignty, taking neighboring states with them and forming the Republic of Texas. Following suit, other separatist movements gave rise to Cascadia, the Republic of the Heartland, Great Lakes Federation, Georgia Federation and New England.

Secession within secession

The idea of the republic originated from a little known man named William Arthur Kinnard.

Military

Armed miltia groups and separatists are split into dozens of guerilla groups of various sizes, most of which are a part of the Northern Wisconsin State Defence Force under the provisional government. The state militia consists only of volunteer units. Provisional president Wayne Kirkham had created a legal framework for local militia companies to organize, drill, and serve as a home guard unit capable of handling state emergencies under the assistance and supervision of county sheriffs offices. Reports estimate that around 6,000 to 7,000 individuals are active militiamen, with a reserve force of 13,000 to 15,000. Most militiamen are stationed at strategic locations in Northern Wisconsin including (but not limited to) power plants, airports, harbors, police stations, courts, former Wisconsin National Guard armories, municipal buildings and newspaper and radio stations. The Northern Wisconsin Naval Militia has around 500 volunteers. The Northern Wisconsin Civil Air Patrol handles the management and security of airfields in the republic.