Garrett is a marginal world colonized by the US in 2227. the area around the equator is extremely hot desert virtually uninhabitable, but rich in minerals. What human settlements there are are nearer the poles, which while still hot are more bare-able. Fauna is so far unknown, flora is succulent and palm like, sparse and tough. The geology suggest a different past, for as well as minerals there are size-able deposits of coal. Some miners from scattered outposts have also reported ruins in the sifting sands, but these are dismissed as fanciful dreams or mirages.
The workforce on Garrett, seeing their resources and work being shipped off world to profit politicians and business leaders elsewhere became increasingly militant. Agitators from the NSF stoked their anger and discontent until they declared a workers state in 2300. Whilst not officially aligned with either the NSF or PRC both are suspected of supporting the colonists, their people's defence militia are definately provided with uniforms that suggest off world manufacture.
Wishing to remain the appearance of neutrality the US have handed over the military operations to private security firms, refering to the rebellion as an industrial dispute.
Tuesday 27 January 2015
The Background
As I said in my introduction I have lifted my basic background from Tomorrows war;
The Year is 2302, since the discovery of gate projection technology in 2065 man has been exploring the stars. With the discovery in 2099 of the garden world Grissom ownership of colony worlds is called into question. The US claims Grissom, Brazil and the PRC claim off world colonies should belong to all, leading to the Grissom War. the discovery in 2101 of Zhaung by the PRC change their position somewhat....
The world is split along first and third world lines, The Organization of Progressive States (OPS) is formed by the US, the EU, Australia, Canada, japan, Mexico, Russia, Central African Union and others. This is challenged and opposed by the New Economic Union (NEU) of Pakistan, India, Serbian republic and the South American nations lead by Brazil. The Peoples Republic of China try to stay aloof. The Union of Islamic Theocracies (UIT) stand opposed to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and OPS members from south east Asia.
Russia has returned to it's Imperialist past, with a civilian government head "Czar" leading a rampant exploitation of colonies to enrich the population back on Earth. this two tier class system led to it's own problems and history repeating itself, with the revolt on Moscova of the Neo-Soviet Federation (NSDF).
The NSF now consists of four worlds, Moscova, a borderline garden world and the marginal colonies of New Stalingrad, Kirov and Maxim Gorky.
The Year is 2302, since the discovery of gate projection technology in 2065 man has been exploring the stars. With the discovery in 2099 of the garden world Grissom ownership of colony worlds is called into question. The US claims Grissom, Brazil and the PRC claim off world colonies should belong to all, leading to the Grissom War. the discovery in 2101 of Zhaung by the PRC change their position somewhat....
The world is split along first and third world lines, The Organization of Progressive States (OPS) is formed by the US, the EU, Australia, Canada, japan, Mexico, Russia, Central African Union and others. This is challenged and opposed by the New Economic Union (NEU) of Pakistan, India, Serbian republic and the South American nations lead by Brazil. The Peoples Republic of China try to stay aloof. The Union of Islamic Theocracies (UIT) stand opposed to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and OPS members from south east Asia.
Russia has returned to it's Imperialist past, with a civilian government head "Czar" leading a rampant exploitation of colonies to enrich the population back on Earth. this two tier class system led to it's own problems and history repeating itself, with the revolt on Moscova of the Neo-Soviet Federation (NSDF).
The NSF now consists of four worlds, Moscova, a borderline garden world and the marginal colonies of New Stalingrad, Kirov and Maxim Gorky.
Introduction
Aware of my total failings with my previous blog, this is an attempt to do better. It couldn't get any worse.
this is really just a place for me to put my ideas, stories, background and stuff from my new (sometimes) solo sci-fi game. With all my wargaming I find having a strong story really adds to the enjoyment. So whilst i don't plan to run a tight campaign, I do intend to develop my world and story as I go. I will also record rules and scenario ideas...
I have shamelessly stolen the basic background from Ambush Alleys Tomorrows War game. I'm sure there is a good game hidden in the book somewhere, but it's bloody hard to find, so I'll probably start playing with TFL Quadrant 13. Now if you know Q13 you will know it is setting neutral, so you have to provide all your own background, army lists, troop types etc. So...
this is really just a place for me to put my ideas, stories, background and stuff from my new (sometimes) solo sci-fi game. With all my wargaming I find having a strong story really adds to the enjoyment. So whilst i don't plan to run a tight campaign, I do intend to develop my world and story as I go. I will also record rules and scenario ideas...
I have shamelessly stolen the basic background from Ambush Alleys Tomorrows War game. I'm sure there is a good game hidden in the book somewhere, but it's bloody hard to find, so I'll probably start playing with TFL Quadrant 13. Now if you know Q13 you will know it is setting neutral, so you have to provide all your own background, army lists, troop types etc. So...
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