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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Summer 1955
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Naval Air Base Key West, Key West (FL)
Alan Mercer observed the USS Los Angeles inside the custom-built hangar as mechanics performed routine maintenance. So far, there weren't any concerns found in the airship. The captain was usually patient with the inspections; however, this one was particularly suspicious since it had been only a week since the last checkup. But, Alan knew better than to question orders from his superiors—at least out in the open. Captain Stephen O'Neil of the USS Patoka approached with an opened envelope directly from their superiors.

"Urgent orders from command. We're leaving once the mechanics are done." Stephen stated while handing the envelope over to Alan, who started reading it. His eyes widened in shock and fear before shouting out, "They're putting hydrogen in my airship?!"

"Compressed hydrogen." Stephen corrected Alan. "It's something the eggheads down in Texas created for the military—took them a decade to produce. So, it is more than safe to use in your airship."

"You're only saying that because you aren't its captain." Alan, clearly annoyed, crossed his arms and stared at the Los Angeles. "Even if it was safe, I still don't trust using it. You know how easy hydrogen catches on fire?"

"Look, you probably won't be doing anything risky other than the standard operations. And if things do end up in the shitter, the Patoka and I will be there to help." Stephen smiled and then gave his friend an affectionate pat on the shoulder. Alan felt some relief in his friend's promise, which was genuine. Both men watched as a fuel truck (presumably containing the hydrogen) made its way towards the hanger. Still, it wasn't simple to be easygoing about this decision from Alan's point of view. Yet, he didn't want to keep on bothering Stephen about it. So he thought of something else.

"Will the destroyers be accompanying us to the destination?" Alan asked.

"I'm afraid not." Stephen responded without looking away from the fuel truck. "They got orders to journey near the Bahamas. I don't know the reason, but it looks like we're preparing for war."

Frontier Service Station, Welch (WV)
It was a rainy afternoon when a Mayflower moving truck finally reached the town of Welch after a six-hour drive. Emerson Henzel felt relieved upon noticing the welcome sign on the side of the highway. He was a first-generation immigrant that chose to remain in the states while his family went back to Germany in the thirties at the height of the Great Cleansing. In all honestly, there was a little regret in staying behind; but he still had a purpose to fulfill, which sent him into the Appalachians to meet with the contact.

Pulling to the Frontier service station, Emerson drove to a parking spot and parked the truck. He took a moment to stretch his legs and inspect the vehicle before making his way inside. There wasn't anything different inside this service station besides its owner—Frontier Oil. Emerson recognized the name for the papers, which reported on the oil company's contribution at persuading the Supreme Court to overturn its precedent on monopolies. And while he wasn't keeping up to date on the report, Emerson last read that four of the nine judges were still undecided despite pressure straight from the White House.

Only the cashier was inside the building, listening to the radio while reading a book. Emerson nearly mistook them as an older woman due to the streaks of grey covering up her jet-black hair. And yet, she appeared to be about the same age as Emerson. He ceased staring at her for afar before she noticed and made his way over to the counter. "Excuse me, how much for the gas?"

"I don't know, sir. Did our sign get taken by the state?" The woman sneered at the question before looking away for the book. She instantly noticed the bright yellow moving truck right away rather than the city fellow in front of her. And then, her mood shifted in a heartbeat upon detecting Emerson. "Apologies. It's thirty-two cents a gallon, sir. You want anything else?"

"No thanks..." Emerson replied with a smile before paying the appropriate amount for the gas. But he thought for a moment about the question before changing his answer. "Actually, I was wondering if you could help me find someone in town?

"Of course, who could that be?" The cashier asked kindly and awaited the name.

"Gilbert Hensley." Emerson revealed.

In an instant, the cashier's smile faded from her face and was replaced by a puzzled expression. She was secretly reaching for something behind the counter while trying to gather the words for a proper response. "Oh... that's quite interesting, sir..." Emerson sensed the discomfort in the air and tried to backtrack his question. But before he was able to say anything, the woman swung a baseball bat at his head and successfully struck it. He was already losing consciousness before tumbling to the floor.

And just before the world around him faded to black, he heard the cashier talking to the telephone somewhere away from him. "Brother... i-it happened again..."

In Our World in Turmoil: Revamped → 4 yrs ago Forum: Nation Roleplay
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"Our planet's dying and yet we're fighting for its carcass."


"We knew the terrifying truth long before the world started crumbling. Our state leaders never cared about us, their citizens, besides the ones with wealth and power to their name. All of them easily adapted to this brand new world while the rest of us struggled to rebuild. And what were our esteemed leaders doing? Making sure that our destructive capitalist society still maintains the status quo even as we were displaced from our homes. Never forget what happened in Delhi, New Orleans, and Cape Town. Never forget the victims and the survivors. Never forget why we fight for a better tomorrow."
— Kali, anonymous climate activist turned eco-terrorist.


2028: the year that global warming surpassed 1.5°C degrees. It didn't faze world leaders until the first-ever Category 6 hurricane was recorded as it struck the Gulf Coast of the United States. And then, a megafire within the heart of South America was the final nail in the coffin for the Amazon Rainforest, jump-starting its desertification. An emergency climate summit was held in Geneva while more than half of Bangladesh was underwater for a record-breaking monsoon season. But, just like all of the other summits in the past, it did nothing to address the elephant in the room. It was also the last climate summit held.

Twelve years later, every part of the Earth has experienced or been impacted by climate change. One billion people were displaced from their homes and became climate refugees overnight during the decade. Entire cities had to invest trillions into climate defenses and strategies or were left behind for nature to reclaim. Global shortages of food and oil initiated the Second Great Depression and a major energy crisis. The world seemingly entered into unknown territory but prevailed in the end.

Spring 2040. Modern history enters into a new period of newfound stability. New countries rise out of the ashes while the old ones salvage what remains in this new normal. And advancements in energy, desert irrigation, and green technologies usher in growth not seen since the last decade. However, there are still threats that could thrust the world into pure chaos. One prominent concern is the Misfits, a nomadic society of climate refugees, and whether or not they should be repatriated and reassimilated. Most of them still distrust the governments that avoided them for so long. Experts warn that the Misfits will be a permanent fixture in policy-making for the foreseeable future.

There are still sparks of friction erupting between countries over control of the new world.


Welcome to Our World in Turmoil, a dystopian NRP set on Earth after it surpassed 1.5°C degrees. It has been twelve years since, but the world has changed for the worst. Natural disasters became more common and deadly throughout the world. It's all thanks to climate change and it's here to stay. However, for the most part, the world found a sense of stability despite the chaos of the 2030s. Still, some problems nevertheless require solutions. And whatever solutions are chosen will have concurrences in this new normal...

If you have any questions about the lore or anything, feel free to ask away. And if you're interested in the revamp, go ahead and click on the link to the OOC.



In Our World in Turmoil → 5 yrs ago Forum: Nation Interest Checks
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In Our World in Turmoil: Revamped → 5 yrs ago Forum: Nation Roleplay

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In Our World in Turmoil: Revamped → 5 yrs ago Forum: Nation Roleplay

Africa.

Known as the Cradle of Humanity, the continent experienced centuries of colonialism and persisted through the violence. In recent decades, the viciousness of climate change struck the continent the hardest. Drier conditions and the lack of rainfall led to a catastrophic drought, negatively affecting food and water security. But it was our planet surpassing the tipping point that made the drought worst. The agricultural sector, in particular, was hit hard with damages and losses to its crops that led to economic loss to farmers. And with the food insecurity, food prices went up to record levels and left millions starving.

Water scarcity in Africa reached dangerously high levels a few weeks after the climate summit of 2028. It immediately triggered water crises in several cities throughout the continent. The first city to reach "Day Zero" (the day that the water level that supplied the city reached below a certain percentage) and officially ran out of water was Cape Town. The cause of the crisis was the failure of the government to prepare for the eventuality, which happened in the midst of an ongoing drought in the region. Months later, the crisis was contained with international assistance and aid; but, thousands died to dehydration and injuries sustained from stampedes that broke out during water distributions and protests that turned deadly.

Despite emitting the lowest levels of greenhouse gases, the continent is starting to crack under the pressure of climate change. The rising seas are also affecting West Africa and Madagascar primarily more than the rest of the continent. Cities, like Benin and Côte d’Ivoire, are already experiencing record flooding and landslides. And along with the droughts, the extremely vulnerable population on the continent is struggling to survive against the warming climate. Already millions have been displaced from their homes and more than half have fled the continent in search of something better.


Australia.

Will write up the summary later


Antarctica.

Will write up the summary later

In Our World in Turmoil: Revamped → 5 yrs ago Forum: Nation Roleplay

North America.

For decades, the continent had seen its fair share of extreme weathers, such as wildfires, floods, and droughts. So when the planet surpassed the tipping point, the full might of climate change came crashing down upon the Gulf Coast of the United States with the world's first Category 6 hurricane. But, it was only the beginning. The drought in the Western and Midwestern United States only worsen to the point that dust storms made a return to the region since the 1991 dust storm in the San Joaquin Valley. Wildfires intensified and brought forth destruction to several communities across the West Coast of North America.

Record-breaking rainfall was also common across the continent, but a number of communities were severely affected. British Columbia suffered the worst as an unprecedented storm brought forth devastating floodings and mudslides (due to the destruction from the wildfires). Highways and roads were washed out as communities were left stranded for days. Metro Vancouver saw its road and rail connections cut off from civilization. And thousands were left displaced as their homes were destroyed by the heavy rains.

Down in the southern part, the increase in temperatures led to both water and food insecurity for people in Mexico. The irrigated lands were proven too difficult to maintain with the constant dust storms and the ongoing water crisis. While the rising sea levels in the Caribbean countries caused thousands of their citizens to be displaced, forcing them to seek better opportunities elsewhere. And in Central America, the climate crisis led to a mass migration unlike anything in recent history with millions seeking refuge up north.


South America.

The Amazon Rainforest, once considered to be the "lungs of the Earth," was dealt a death blow after the planet surpassed 1.5 degrees. Thanks in part to decades of deforestation (by the logging and cattle industries), the rainforest started its transformation into a savannah. Researchers estimate it would still take decades to take full effect, but the consequences for losing the rainforest were made pretty clear. The loss partially affected the few remaining uncontacted indigenous groups that once lived in the Amazon, who were forced into resguardos (indigenous reserves) by the local governments.

The continent saw a massive reduction in rainfall with the Amazon rainforest deforested. The drought resulted in crop failures and multi-year water shortages across countries. The rising temperatures also melted away the glaciers of the Andes and Patagonia mountains, putting the water supplies in jeopardy for the already drought-stricken communities. That water ended up in the ocean to contribute to the rising sea levels, which affected the entire planet—not just South America. And those weren't the most consequential, and terrifying, outcomes.

It was theorized that the cold waters from both the South Atlantic Ocean and the Humboldt Current (along with wind shears) played a significant part in making tropical storms rare. But, thanks to climate change, researchers found that the continent will experience its first hurricane season in two to four years at best. With so little time to prepare, the infrastructure won't be able to handle its destructive might. And the underprivileged people will be left with nothing to salvage as everything they loved and cherished is torn apart by mother nature.


Eurasia.

The largest continent on Earth dealt with all types of climates from the harshest temperatures to the different precipitations. It also meant that it had to deal with nearly every effect of climate change. For instance, experts are signaling a brutal summer with blistering heat waves and record-breaking temperatures across several regions. Both the Middle East and South Asia, in particular, will experience the worst effects of the approaching summer with more vicious heat waves becoming common within the decade. And in Europe, it's expected that the summer of 2030 will be hotter than the summer of 2003 with Western Europe being affected the hardest.

Central Europe, the Low Countries, and East Asia already dealt with rising sea levels and destructive flooding for decades. It will only get worst as coastal communities in these regions anticipate routine flooding and further sinking into the sea. Several cities, including Dhaka and Jakarta, have been experiencing this new reality long before the planet surpassed the tipping point; but since then, those cities had record-breaking flooding that left millions displaced and killed thousands. Even cities with flood control methods in place (like Rotterdam and Copenhagen) were unable to prevent damages to infrastructures, property, and agricultural lands.

Siberia, specifically the Far North, was thought to be a blessing in disguise because of the untapped land beneath the permafrost—perfect for agriculture in a new normal. But, that blessing soon became a curse. Upon inspection of a newly thawed area, the untouched grounds had transformed into swamps, making the affected land largely useless for farmlands. Already existing communities within the region began facing mosquito swarms along with infrastructure failures for the warm climate. And to make matters worst, the melting permafrost is releasing methane, a more potent greenhouse gas than carbon, into the atmosphere and further accelerating climate change.

In Our World in Turmoil: Revamped → 5 yrs ago Forum: Nation Roleplay
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"Our planet's dying and yet we're fighting for its carcass."


"We knew the terrifying truth long before the world started crumbling. Our state leaders never cared about us, their citizens, besides the ones with wealth and power to their name. All of them easily adapted to this brand new world while the rest of us struggled to rebuild. And what were our esteemed leaders doing? Making sure that our destructive capitalist society still maintains the status quo even as we were displaced from our homes. Never forget what happened in Delhi, New Orleans, and Cape Town. Never forget the victims and the survivors. Never forget why we fight for a better tomorrow."
— Kali, anonymous climate activist turned eco-terrorist.


2028: the year that global warming surpassed 1.5°C degrees. It didn't faze world leaders until the first-ever Category 6 hurricane was recorded as it struck the Gulf Coast of the United States. And then, a megafire within the heart of South America was the final nail in the coffin for the Amazon Rainforest, jump-starting its desertification. An emergency climate summit was held in Geneva while more than half of Bangladesh was underwater for a record-breaking monsoon season. But, just like all of the other summits in the past, it did nothing to address the elephant in the room. It was also the last climate summit held.

Twelve years later, every part of the Earth has experienced or been impacted by climate change. One billion people were displaced from their homes and became climate refugees overnight during the decade. Entire cities had to invest trillions into climate defenses and strategies or were left behind for nature to reclaim. Global shortages of food and oil initiated the Second Great Depression and a major energy crisis. The world seemingly entered into unknown territory but prevailed in the end.

Spring 2040. Modern history enters into a new period of newfound stability. New countries rise out of the ashes while the old ones salvage what remains in this new normal. And advancements in energy, desert irrigation, and green technologies usher in growth not seen since the last decade. However, there are still threats that could thrust the world into pure chaos. One prominent concern is the Misfits, a nomadic society of climate refugees, and whether or not they should be repatriated and reassimilated. Most of them still distrust the governments that avoided them for so long. Experts warn that the Misfits will be a permanent fixture in policy-making for the foreseeable future.

There are still sparks of friction erupting between countries over control of the new world.


Welcome to Our World in Turmoil, a dystopian NRP set on Earth after it surpassed 1.5°C degrees. It only has been two years, but the world has already changed for the worst. Natural disasters are becoming more common and deadly throughout the world. It's all thanks to climate change and it isn't going anywhere soon. Hell, things are about to get way worst. If you have any questions about the lore or anything, feel free to ask away.



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