(Continued from Part 1)
Riots broke out across the nation, most concentrated in the south. Citizens of Texas began clamoring for secession from the Union, and Oklahoma follwed suit. In Washington, D.C., the Congressmen from the two states were refused secession rights, but they would not be defeated so easily.
The state legislators crafted a bill that would allow Texas to secede from the Union. The bill passed both houses and was signed into law by the governor. On April 15, 2014, Texas became a sovereign nation, and sparked what would eventually be called the “Second American Revolution.”
Following Texas’s example, other states began considering secession. California was next, passing a bill of secession on April 29, 2014. Washington and Oregon joined California on June 2, and the Republic of California was formed by the three former states. Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana joined with Texas on July 4, to create the Separatist States of America. September 22 marked the departure of four states from the Union. Alaska and Maine became Canadian provinces, and Arizona and New Mexico became part of Mexico.
During this tumultuous period, citizens in Hawaii were also planning to express their discontent. Dissenters from the military base at Pearl Harbor organized with civilian protesters to reinstate the Hawaiian monarchy. The military dissenters infiltrated the naval and air force bases and ensured that there would be no military repercussions for their treason. With a civilian and military effort unprecedented in US history, Hawaiians staged an effective coup against the national government. On December 7, Hawaii officially declared its independence and allowed all American prisoners to return to the US.
The Republic of California is a peaceful nation. It trades with the US and other nations, and citizens of both nations are free to come and go as they please. Marijuana possession and use is legal and taxed, and authorized vendors are plentiful. A black market for the herb still exists, but prosecutions and jail sentences are much less severe.
The Separatist States of America, however, is a guarded and isolationist nation. US police officers and government officials may be shot or arrested on sight after they have crossed the border. Warnings are posted advising US citizens to proceed with caution. Checkpoints exist at each major highway border crossing. US citizens may enter solely on the condition that they surrender all US identification, disavow their US citizenship, and register as SSA citizens.
The US does not trade with the SSA, and still holds claim to the airspace above the nation. As a result, there is no private or commercial air travel over the SSA without a special joint license granted by the FAA and the FBI. The license requires rigorous written and flying exams, and an extensive FBI background check.
The US does allow AT&T to operate in the SSA, though few customers choose their services. AT&T is seen as emblematic of the problems with the US.
International trade is difficult for the SSA, with restricted airspace and limited seaports on the Gulf of Mexico. Trade by air can come by way of Mexico, but with heavy tariffs encouraged by the US. Only large corporations can afford to fly goods in through Mexico. As a result, the SSA largely relies on its own resources to provide for its citizens.
In 2015, SSA businesses and citizens began demanding access to air travel and transport. Representatives of the SSA met with US lawmakers in St. Louis in an attempt to make an agreement to use the airspace. The US agreed to talks, but proposed a fifty percent tariff rate on goods flown in through US airspace. The US representatives refused to lower the proposed rate, and the talks fell through. As a result, the SSA vowed to reclaim their airspace with or without US consent.
Soon, the SSA had given several airports the green light to reopen and resume flight services. Pilots and flight controllers were given explicit orders to refuse demands made by anyone claiming US authority while in SSA airspace. This led to many tense moments between SSA pilots and USAF fighters. The skies remained relatively calm until October 4, 2015.
Continued...
Riots broke out across the nation, most concentrated in the south. Citizens of Texas began clamoring for secession from the Union, and Oklahoma follwed suit. In Washington, D.C., the Congressmen from the two states were refused secession rights, but they would not be defeated so easily.
The state legislators crafted a bill that would allow Texas to secede from the Union. The bill passed both houses and was signed into law by the governor. On April 15, 2014, Texas became a sovereign nation, and sparked what would eventually be called the “Second American Revolution.”
Following Texas’s example, other states began considering secession. California was next, passing a bill of secession on April 29, 2014. Washington and Oregon joined California on June 2, and the Republic of California was formed by the three former states. Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana joined with Texas on July 4, to create the Separatist States of America. September 22 marked the departure of four states from the Union. Alaska and Maine became Canadian provinces, and Arizona and New Mexico became part of Mexico.
During this tumultuous period, citizens in Hawaii were also planning to express their discontent. Dissenters from the military base at Pearl Harbor organized with civilian protesters to reinstate the Hawaiian monarchy. The military dissenters infiltrated the naval and air force bases and ensured that there would be no military repercussions for their treason. With a civilian and military effort unprecedented in US history, Hawaiians staged an effective coup against the national government. On December 7, Hawaii officially declared its independence and allowed all American prisoners to return to the US.
The Republic of California is a peaceful nation. It trades with the US and other nations, and citizens of both nations are free to come and go as they please. Marijuana possession and use is legal and taxed, and authorized vendors are plentiful. A black market for the herb still exists, but prosecutions and jail sentences are much less severe.
The Separatist States of America, however, is a guarded and isolationist nation. US police officers and government officials may be shot or arrested on sight after they have crossed the border. Warnings are posted advising US citizens to proceed with caution. Checkpoints exist at each major highway border crossing. US citizens may enter solely on the condition that they surrender all US identification, disavow their US citizenship, and register as SSA citizens.
The US does not trade with the SSA, and still holds claim to the airspace above the nation. As a result, there is no private or commercial air travel over the SSA without a special joint license granted by the FAA and the FBI. The license requires rigorous written and flying exams, and an extensive FBI background check.
The US does allow AT&T to operate in the SSA, though few customers choose their services. AT&T is seen as emblematic of the problems with the US.
International trade is difficult for the SSA, with restricted airspace and limited seaports on the Gulf of Mexico. Trade by air can come by way of Mexico, but with heavy tariffs encouraged by the US. Only large corporations can afford to fly goods in through Mexico. As a result, the SSA largely relies on its own resources to provide for its citizens.
In 2015, SSA businesses and citizens began demanding access to air travel and transport. Representatives of the SSA met with US lawmakers in St. Louis in an attempt to make an agreement to use the airspace. The US agreed to talks, but proposed a fifty percent tariff rate on goods flown in through US airspace. The US representatives refused to lower the proposed rate, and the talks fell through. As a result, the SSA vowed to reclaim their airspace with or without US consent.
Soon, the SSA had given several airports the green light to reopen and resume flight services. Pilots and flight controllers were given explicit orders to refuse demands made by anyone claiming US authority while in SSA airspace. This led to many tense moments between SSA pilots and USAF fighters. The skies remained relatively calm until October 4, 2015.
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