[@ethanjory] 

The early nation was a militant power, conquering their home island (big to south) and eventually spreading to the mainland (south west continent.) They would absorb conquered populations over time and spread but eventually were halted by exhaustion and perhaps a few nations that existed back then were militarily equal. 

So they began conquering in a different manner, by forming trade with other smaller nations, and eventually forming dominions and protectorates of those former trading partners, or outright militarily crushing them after massing troops, bribes, or using mercenaries. If the rp is actually taking place during an age of exploration (roughly 14-15th century), then that would be reason enough as that is when nations like Britain and Spain began spreading. If the nrp is taking place in more of a 12-13th century time period, I could just go with my nation developing better ship types due to the fact they are separated from their mainland colony. For weaponry and such, I'd stick with what ever is 'modern' of our nations < For fairness sake. 


It isn't my intent to really push for firearms, but ships capable of crossing large bodies of water had been in use during the roman empire and before. Granted the Mediterranean was nothing in comparison to the Atlantic. Though had the empire not fallen, there's no reason to think that they wouldn't have continued pushing technology to spread their influence. It's possible that Washington DC would be Hadrian DC and be flying the roman flag.

So keep in mind I am doing this to make a story, not to play a grand strategy game and rule the rp.

That sound fair?

[@Jeyma]
My bad XD There's so many maps right now. Someone needs to consolidate the damned thing. So I'll change it that your nation isn't colored red lol.