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Description: The year is 2036. The airplane was never invented. Apparently DaVinci accidentally set fire to the sketches of his "flying machine" and could not be bothered to remember what exactly it looked like. He was far too busy being a ninja turtle. The Wright Brothers got hit by a bus or something, and so the world's greatest minds eventually became fed up with trying to be like birds and opted instead to be more like whales. After all, who the hell wants to fly anyway when there is plenty of ocean to go around? Theodore Roosevelt is currently reigning supreme in his 15th re-election despite a crippling heart attack taking away the use of his legs, but he can still kick ass and take names. Realizing the untapped market nestling within the world's oceans, the president of all presidents set about claiming as much of the land under the sea he could throw his awesome mustache at. According to him, owning the ocean floor meant you owned everything on top of it, and that includes the water. Go figure. Russia and China, being typical whiny bitches because Teddy always gets the best ideas before they do, didn't really like that at all and decided to engage the United States of America in a war for the territory. It's commonly referred to as The Water War, or even more commonly as "Are we really fighting over this shit?" Naturally America won the war, but with diminishing returns. A great number of Americans opposed the war, and decided to break away from the USA and move to a barren wasteland (also known as Canada) to start their own civilization. They call themselves the "Tribals" and typically keep to themselves despite a recent surge of raids along the borders, in which five border patrol guards were killed in the combat.

Having been defeated, China and Russia were overturned in a military coup by a group referring to themselves as "The Berserkers" and now both countries have become veritable cess pools of chaos, violence, and the biggest drug ring in human history. Displaced citizens of both countries have taken to the seas, some opting for piracy, and others working aboard the booming cruise ship industry. Americans have also taken to the seas in search of glory, some also resorting to piracy for the sheer thrill, excitement, and prospect of riches beyond one's imagination. Having taken control of most of the world's oceans, President Roosevelt has boosted the economy by stimulating the cruise ship industry, and the American public has taken to it like a moth to the flame.

This is where the story begins. Vice Admiral Benson Rage IV and his fleet of cruise ships, The Infinite Rage, have become the bees knees as far as luxury cruise ships go, but rumors of Rage's questionable punishment for unruly passengers has marred his reputation a bit. A recent surge in pirate attacks has the population wary of booking travel during the summer seasons when the piracy is at its peak, but this has yet to put a dent or stagger the booming industry. Rage is also pretty well known for his effective dealings with pirates via his huge ass pike through their captain's head, and so one can feel typically safe when booking a stay on his flagship, the SS Fury which he personally oversees.

ORGANIZATIONS AND CLANS

The Tribals

- This clan has situated itself firmly within the expansive forests of Canada, and is more often than not a peace loving civilization. Recent attacks on the American/Canadian border however have called their intentions into question, but all contact with the Furion, the unknown leader of the Tribals, has lately proven impossible even for President Roosevelt.

The Tribals live off the land mostly, but have begun to rely on alternate sources of energy for modern conveniences such as electricity. Wind turbines have been spotted dotting the countryside bordering the forests where the Tribals' capital city, Gwenvere, is located, and so one can assume that most of their generated power comes from the wind. The Tribals typically keep to themselves, and live only to further their own existence and follow the will of the Furion. Sacrifices to the land and the Furion have been rumored, but sources cannot say what exactly is sacrificed.

The Berserkers

- Quite opposite both in location and in demeanor, the recent military coupe within China and Russia has brought forth this cutthroat band of murderers, psychopaths, and serial killers. There is no established leadership per say, but there seems to be a silent agreement to all members when it comes to causing as much chaos and destruction as possible. A Bersker can be identified by the crimson colored scarves they wear, the intricate symbols carved into their flesh with rusty nails, and their certainly unpleasant demeanor when it comes to interacting with all other organisms that isn't within their fold.

The Berserkers currently control the Indian Ocean and all docks bordering the body of water. Avoid all contact, if possible. If not, suicide would be your best option.

The United States of America

Despite civil unrest in the country, it has become the most powerful and rich civilization in the world, but as a result has also become the envy of many terrorist groups. The government functions as more of a monarchy with President Theodore Roosevelt calling all the shots, enacting the laws, and controlling the powerful military. To ensure constant surveillance and control of the seas, the President appointed an elite group of engineers, architects, and scientists to construct "city ships" which are more or less floating military bases that are used to patrol the oceans and seas in order to maintain borders and eliminate pirates. Many of these city ships also function as portable oil rigs, and the military presence in the Pacific has ensured successful off shore drilling for the USA.

The United States currently controls Mexico and the top half of South America. Several regions in Canada have also fallen under its militaristic power, but the Tribals resistance and guerrilla tactics as well as a stretched military have impeded any further expansion efforts.

TECHNOLOGY

Oil and steam comprise the main resources used in technology. There is no world wide web, cellphones, or a universal television network. It is all encrypted channels monitored heavily and produced by the government. There are several pirate networks used on the seas since monitoring and securing these channels is a bit harder on the ocean, but anyone caught transmitting information or anti-government sentiments is dealt with as harshly as possible.

Most firearms used out in the sea are powered by steam because the guns are cheaper to mass produce, and actually function better when used in open environments. The logistics behind the design is that ammunition uses 'steam capsules'. These are basically bullets with compressed air that are shot into the airtight chamber of the gun when the trigger is pulled, and the hammer shatters the capsule. The compressed air pushes the bullet out of the barrel, and dead people is pretty much the end result.

Melee weapons still play a very effective and important role on pirate ships considering they are far more intimidating, very useful in close quarters combat, and typically much more accurate considering there isn't very many places you can go when you're on a ship being chased by pirates out in the middle of the ocean.

Another drawback to guns is that the inner mechanisms can overheat when used constantly for extended periods of times, and can even backfire on the gunman, causing some pretty nasty injuries. A typical strategy is to use a gun to close the distance between you and your opponent, and if they aren't dead already, stabby stab!

If you have any questions about certain technology you'd like implemented, feel free to shoot me a PM. I've already had a request for steam powered roller blades and steam powered hover boards from one user, which I am going to allow because that is just awesome!

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