Well, I'm finally getting around to writing that story of mine, yes the one based on that freakeh dream which you can find here.

I wrote up an outline of the story a while back cause I had nothing to do in psychology class, and I'm finally getting around to typing it up.

Setting/Background
-Year: 2032
-United States has split into two warring sides/factions
-The United American Empire is located east of the Mississippi River
-The American Federation is located in the area between the Rocky Mountains and and the Mississippi River
-Several Metropoles have been established in the midwest.
-California has sunk under a tidal wave
-The Pacific Northwest has iced over
-Rocky Mountanes have been made uninhabitable by unknown factors.

History/Important Battles
2015 - Airship technology becomes viable, quickly beomes economic staple
2016 - Economic depression caused by Japanese monopoly of airship technology causes social and political rift in the U.S.
2018 - U.S. Splits into American Federation and United American Empire
2019 - Battle of New York: Federation attacks NYC; New York City remains in ruins to the present day.
2019 - United American Empire declares war on the Federation.
2019 - Tidal wave wipes out California
2020 - Most of the millions of people inhabiting the Rocky Mountains area disappear without a trace. Rocky Mountains become seemingly uninhabitable.
2020 - Pacific Northwest begins to ice over.
2021 - Pacific Northwest ices over completely. This strangely does not extend any farther.
((I'll add more current history as ideas come to me))

Current State of the World: The European Union is now the most powerful force in the world, but they adhere to a policy of isolation(Or do they? *sinister grin* You can expect Europe to be involved, trust me.) Japan is the world leader in both technology and economy(Yes, there WILL be mobile suits B) . ) The AF and the UAE are at war, and have been at war for 14 years. They show no signs of stopping. Let's just say this is one dystopian future, eh?

Characters: Well, about that, so far, I have a grand total of ONE. Protagonist.
Leon
Age: 25
Occupation: Soldier
Personality: He generally views himself as "just your average guy," and laughs a lot. Usually a really cheerful guy, even he has his snappy moments. He loves Video Games, especially RPS(Role-Playing Simulations... FUTURE people, FUTURE) games. He's not particularly popular with the ladies, and his luck with relationships was pretty bad for a time, until he met his now longtime girlfriend, and that's what we call backstory. In short, he's a happy go lucky kind of guy who likes to have fun, but knows when he needs to be serious. He also loves playing guitar to an unhealthy extent. (His running gag is a finger stigmata.)
Appearance: Tall, skinny dude, of fair complexion, but somewhat tanned/battle weathered. He has long light brown hair that's tied loosely into a ponytail. When not in uniform, he usually wears a black track suit jacket with red lining and black pants.
Bio: He was born to a military family (even the women were military... o_o) so even though he's a relatively peaceful guy, he enlisted at the age of 18. He has since attained the rank of Major.

And that's about all I've got for now. Some submissions for the sign up would definitely be nice.

If Europe is the strongest force in the world then why does Japan have the best economy. Usually in modern times the nation with the best economy is also the most powerful nation. I'd also like to point out that the dissolving of the American economy in general would cause pretty much everywhere's economy to collapse as well. You'll need to find a way around that.

Yeah, holes, I know, but I meant military power for Europe, and Japan's technically restricted from being militant, (Reason for the mobile suits, they're planning to take the world by storm.) And I'll find a way around the whole US Economy = World Economy...

Dude, I can't wait for this. >> This sounds awesome. 'Cept you might not wanna call them mobile suits... copyright (copywrite?) porpouses.

Mechanized Armor... >>... That might work. And of course Karn, see, certain details can easily be tweaked to make this world work, I mean... continuity isn't always an issue. Just look at the Da Vinci Code...

:o Do I get to be a character? I can be the white guy who dies at the beginning. :P Switch around the racial profiling. :P

There ARE sign ups Kaden... all you have to do is gives me a profile.

Oh crap, I didn't see that. >> I'll work on it.

Vergil
Age: 27
Occupation: Soldier - Airship fighter
Personality: The cynical bastard, and the soldier that would do anything to get ahead. He's ambitious, sarcastic, and determined to live through the war through it all. He's light hearted though with his friends, and a cheerful voice even while the bullets are flying. He does have a fiance named Jessie waiting for him, and loves her dearly. He often cuts to the heart of matters with ease, and does make enemies faster than friends. He is feircely loyal to the cause of his county though, and won't leave a friend behind. His favorite game is blackjack, saying that the days where you faced off with your opponent were the best games for friends. His love includes card games, piloting airships, and nights on the town.

Appearance: He's bout 6'7, and 146 lbs. He's quite thin for his height, but he always laughs it off. He wears his uniform with pride, but can't wait to get out of it. When not in uniform, he wears a green Jacket, with a white stripe on it, and usually blue or black baggy jeans. He's got shaggy auburn hair, with his bangs dyed silver. He nevers seems to have his hair combed until an officer comes by.

Bio: Born to a family in NYC, he survived the hellish apocolypse of the attack. His father was killed, and his mother died from illness when he was twelve. He signed up with the military the day afterwards, to avenge his family, and make a better world for when he starts his own.


There, that's a good charry for ya. :P

Well, what I was trying to say is that usually being powerful economically and militarily go hand in hand. Because the US is currently so rich, it can spend much more on military technology if needed. Now, if we don't spend much on military, then there could theoretically be a more powerful military out there in another first world country. However, if it's needed we could increase our military pretty rapidly, simply because we have so much money.

Just to put it in perspective, the Department of Defense's budget this year is 416 billion dollars. That's more money than most countries make. If Japan dominates in the economy, it's highly likely that even if it gives less percentage of it's money on the military it will still have a bigger military than other countries who use a higher percentage of their money.

Yeah, I know what you meant, I might change that, just make it to Europe is a bigger power than the US now, and Japan's at the top.

If somebody that thin would laugh, they'd explode. I'm 6'4, 220-225 ish. You've seen my picture. Somebody 3 inches taller than me and almost 100 lbs less than me would be invisible when they turn sideways. I'm not speaking in metaphor. :mellow:

I'm 6'4, and 117 man. ^_^

How are you alive? :huh:

Avoid strong winds.

And paper shredders. And dogs looking for a bone to chew. And finally, stay away from the broom section of your nearby Wal-Mart. You might get lost.

Pondy, you lie about your pictures, stop kidding yourself. You lied before, you said you were 285 pure muscle before, you said you were 17 with a picture, then 15 and removed the picture because the person in the picture obviously wasn't 15, now you keep pretending? Get a picture of yourself holding a piece of paper that says "I'm Pondy of FEW" and I'll believe you. That's just about the only way.

I'll work on a profile and post it in a little bit.

Remember, this is my story. If I happen to think someone's profile doesn't make sense, I'll tweak the character and make it make sense. So yeah, he'll probably end up being like, 6' 4" and a bit heavier.

Name: James Wheeler (Celled Jimmy by friends)


Age: 42


Occupation: Secutary of Defense for the AF.


Personality: Jimmy is very, very greedy. Whenever he has the chance to make a few dollars, he'll happily do it. He is self-centered, and doesn't care for the people. Basically, he is a corrupt politician. Jimmy likes to be the center of attention and get all of the glory. He is loyal to the AF, however, and would sacrifice his life to protect it if the time came. Jimmy is a gambler, and has had a few bad expiriances with Russian Roulette resulting in the loss of two fingers on his left hand. He helps the ruler of AF come up with desicions about the country. Jimmy would never betray his country, even for his own life. He is Jewish.


Appereance: Jimmy is quite short, around 5'4. He is a little overwieght, but not enough to be noticed first-hand. As said before, two fingers on his left hand are missing. Jimmy has a flat face, with his nose curved in like a beak. He has strawberry blonde hair, begining to bald and with a few grey hairs here and there. His eyes are brown. Jimmy has a deep Texan accent. He usually wears a tuxedo, but his only exceptions are jeans and striped shirts. Jimmy wears contacts.


Bio: Jimmy was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He was brought up in a middle-class family who got by comfortably. He went to college at Troy University in Alabama. Jimmy got a job in the local government almost as soon as he got out of college. He moved uo the ladder until he finnaly got into the Senate. When the fighting broke out, Jimmy was one of the Democrats trying to stop it. He eventually gave up and joined the AF, where the AF Pres. appointed him Secutary of Defense, where he remains to this day.

I'd hate to spam and all, but I had some free time, and needed something to do, so it was a decent waste of..... 5 minutes >_<

Boredom =/= Excuse for spam. Cut it out.

Did you just come up with that name Valter? I know a guy named James Wheeler. Til he ran off to college. Lmao.

Thats my name. Pretty much me, 'cept older and more nerdy. Even the Russian Roulette thing. D: That was from Juvi.

Eh, working on making it less cliched... I'll finish it in the morning.

Name: Kaden Stagara
Nickname: The Ravager
Age: 21
Birthdate: January 27th, 2009.
Bio: Kaden was born in a city right outside of Kansas City, Missouri. His father was a fire chief in one of the largest districts in the country, and a General in the Army. Growing up, he had two older brothers, one, and artist who’s used his talents for depicting the tragedy that has come across the United States in recent years. His other brother is an engineer, who has helped in creating many new weapons and armors in the military. While both of his brothers became successful, Kaden was determined on becoming a musician. Although his talents paid his way through school, he didn’t get much further because of the war.
Once the war started, his father dropped out of the military, and moved to the Czech Republic with his mother, and some of his family from Texas. With no one but his band mates in Kansas City, he moved off towards St. Louis, where reconstruction jobs were needed thanks to a previous battle which happened there. His band mates followed, but eventually, the United American Empire marched towards the city, and they all fled back to Kansas City.
After much discussion with his father, Kaden joined the army along with his band mates. They all signed up to be radio personnel, doing their best to stay off the front lines, but still get paid a good sum of money. However, a shortage of soldiers sent them to a large battle that was centered new St. Louis. Kaden emerged with a Purple Heart, after being shot in the shoulder, and the rank of Captain.
Being promoted, Kaden was set in charge of a small group of soldiers that guards what’s left of St. Louis… At least, that’s what he’s told his family. DUHN DUHN DUHN!

Appearance: As a teenager, Kaden was one of those chunky kids. However, the army whipped him into shape. He’s now a 6’0”, 215 pound killing machine. Although he’s built somewhat thin, he uses that to his advantage on the battlefield. He can hide behind most crates and walls as cover, and not have a spot of his body showing on either end. His slender shape is topped off by a bushel of dark brown hair which rests on the top of his head. Sometimes hidden by his hair are his hazel eyes.
Kaden is usually recognized by his more unique features. He’s got somewhat pale skin, which was covered by freckles as a child, although they are a little less obvious now. His nose is off balance from a time he broke it as a kid, and his right eye is always closed a little more than his left. Often times, he has to have custom shoes made by the military because of his wide, elephant sized feet.
Because he is in the army, Kaden is often required to wear his military uniform, but with many unique features. On either shoulder, he has two golden stars, passed down from his father (just for the sake of having them). His helmet has a visor, which displays technical information and distances, which is given out to those who reach the rank of captain. Attached to each of his arms are government issued 7.5” combat knives. Also, since he is mainly in charge of cover fire for his soldiers, Kaden will sometimes be seen carrying around extra ammunition chained around his body.

Personality: If you ask any of his friends and family, they will say that Kaden is a laid back, yet hard working person, who does what he has to do get things done. This is mostly true. During his main years as a musician, he slacked off, and things didn’t come as easily to him as he had hoped. However, the army taught him what life requires, thus since he joined he has become a hard working soldier. On the battlefield, he always has three things in mind, his life, the lives of his fellow soldiers, and his family. Sure, he jokes around, and still occasionally jams with fellow soldiers, but he knows when it’s time to be serious.

Battlefield Habits: After being in the army for two years, Kaden has seen a lot of things, making it easy for him to kill at will. Thus, he usually carries around a pretty heavy arsenal of weapons. Laying around is usually a heavy machine gun, which is why he carries around extra ammo. In his hand and around his back, is usually a long barreled rifle with a decent scope that is a few years old. A single holster rests on his supply belt, which holds a simple, government issued pistol. Kaden is also known to take advantage of flash bangs, smoke grenades, and even more so, anything that produces shrapnel.