Union of American States

Union of American States (UAS)

“A nation of ghosts, ruled by the living dead.”

Overview

The Union of American States (UAS) is a nation-state occupying the southeastern region of the North American continent. Originally part of the British colonies in North America, the UAS, alongside the northern states that later became the United States of New England, declared independence from the British crown in 1776.

Initially united as part of a new American republic, the two regions split in 1789 during the Constitutional Convention due to an irreconcilable divide over the issue of slavery. The northern states refused to enshrine slavery in law, while the southern states demanded its continued protection. The Union of American States emerged from this schism, establishing its capital in Arlington House, Great Virginia, and codifying the preservation of slavery into its foundational legal framework.

Slavery persisted in the Union for nearly two centuries, finally being abolished in the 1970s, though in practice, the economic system that replaced it—an entrenched system of feudalistic servitude—left the vast majority of the population impoverished, indebted, and trapped in generational cycles of exploitation. Today, the Union is a failed state in all but name, its government a brutal autocracy where landowners control the vast majority of resources, elections are sham spectacles, and violence is woven into the fabric of everyday life.

The Union is ruled by its current president, Joshua Romero (1997–present), a military strongman and dictator who has consolidated power through rigged elections, intimidation, and bloodshed. His rule, backed by private militias and corporate warlords, has left the country destitute, rife with gang warfare, and largely cut off from the global economy.

Despite its brutal history, the Union is one of the most ethnically diverse nations in the world—though not by choice. Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, enslaved individuals were taken from across the globe, including Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. This history of forced migration has created a deeply multicultural population, though systemic racism, class divisions, and political oppression remain dominant forces in society.

Geography & States

The Union spans much of the southeastern United States, several Caribbean territories, and parts of Central America. Its states include:

• Great Virginia (Capital: Arlington House)
• Maryland
• North Carolina
• South Carolina
• West Carolina
• Georgia
• Alabama
• Mississippi
• Florida
• Cuba
• Hispaniola
• The Bahamas
• Jamaica
• Grand Caymans

Despite its size, the Union’s infrastructure is crumbling, and much of its territory is controlled by local warlords, criminal syndicates, and rogue military factions.

Political History

Democratically Elected Presidents (1789 – 1850)

For its first sixty years, the Union operated as a constitutional republic, with presidents elected by popular vote every five years.

1. George Washington (1789 – 1799)
2. Thomas Jefferson (1799 – 1809)
3. James Madison (1809 – 1819)
4. James Monroe (1819 – 1829)
5. Andrew Jackson (1829 – 1839)
6. John C. Calhoun (1839 – 1844)
7. John Tyler (1844 – 1849)
8. Zachary Taylor (1849 – 1850)

Zachary Taylor was assassinated in 1850, marking the end of free democratic elections.

Presidents by Fiat (1850 – 1899)

Following Taylor’s assassination, the Union descended into authoritarian rule. Elections were suspended, and the nation was governed through presidential decrees.

9. John C. Calhoun (1850 – 1850) – Briefly took power after Taylor’s assassination, but died the same year.
10. Thomas Green Clemson (1850 – 1888) – Established an oligarchic system that enriched landowners and expanded slavery.
11. John Calhoun Clemson (1888 – 1899) – His corrupt and incompetent rule led to unrest and eventual military intervention.

Presidents by Military Coup (1899 – 1957)

In 1899, Colonel Barnaby Alloicious Clarke, Jr. staged a military coup, executing John Calhoun Clemson and taking control of the government.

12. General Barnaby Alloicious Clarke, Jr. (1899 – 1916)
13. General Herman Tyler (1916 – 1931)
14. General Cooper Slate Lee (1931 – 1957)

Under military rule, civil liberties were abolished, political opposition was violently crushed, and the Union became increasingly isolated.

Presidents by Rigged Election (1957 – Present)

In 1957, a new constitution was adopted, allowing for elections—but only for men who owned more than 15 million Union Dollars in assets. These sham elections continued to reinforce the power of the ruling elite.

15. Anthony Tyler (1957 – 1997) – Grandson of Herman Tyler, he was initially elected in a fair election, but subsequently ruled through rigged votes, assassinations, and widespread corruption.
16. Joshua Romero (1997 – Present) – Installed as president by gunrunner and warlord Eldridge Elwood, Romero has ruled for over 25 years through brutality, military force, and control over black-market economies.

Current State of the Union (2025)

The Union of American States is widely considered a failed state. Its economy is stagnant, its government is a kleptocracy, and its people live under constant threat of violence.

• Poverty is the norm – The wealth of the nation is concentrated in the hands of a few landowners and corporate warlords, while most citizens are trapped in feudalistic labor systems.
• Gangs control major cities – With the state failing to provide security, militias, crime syndicates, and paramilitary groups run much of the country.
• Political opposition is met with executions – Romero’s regime routinely assassinates dissenters, journalists, and suspected rebels.
• People are desperate to escape – Underground networks smuggle refugees out of the Union, usually into Louisiana or Cascadia.

Escape & Emigration

For over two centuries, people have attempted to flee the Union in search of freedom. Most escapees attempt to cross into:

• The Republic of Louisiana (most common route; shared border with Cascadia at Four Corners).
• Cascadia, via Louisiana or through illegal maritime passage.
• Sioux Nation or Canada, though these routes are more dangerous.
• The United States of New England, though the northern border is heavily patrolled.

The journey is perilous, as Union forces shoot escapees on sight. Smugglers, resistance fighters, and humanitarian groups assist those who flee, but the risks are immense.

Conclusion

The Union of American States is a nation built on oppression, where the powerful rule by force and the weak struggle to survive. It is a land of wealth and misery, where elections are illusions, the government is a cartel, and human suffering is an industry.

For those who remain, life is short, brutal, and without justice. For those who escape, Cascadia offers the dream of a new beginning.