Earth Empires Story

It was early in the 21st century; the world economic super-powers were locked in a race to consume and own as much of the planets natural resources as possible. It began with food prices soaring. Families in once rich nations, were beginning to starve by the thousands. The price of other valuable commodities soared, eventually bringing an already weak economy to a grinding halt.

People began to take to the streets, as there was virtually no work available. Crime rates began soaring, and an increasing number of riots were beginning to happen more and more often. The police were starting to battle large violent mobs on an almost daily basis. In many cases, some countries had no choice but to incite marshal law. This all began to take its toll on governments' pocketbooks as the cost of security was ballooning enormously.

Smaller governments began to crumble under the intense financial pressure. People fled to areas where work and money were still trickling. With many of these smaller countries' governments failing, enormous numbers of military personnel had abandoned their posts, either in search of other ways to feed their families or in lack of confidence of their respective governments.

This effect cascaded, and eventually the larger powers began to war with each other over the smaller areas where no formal government was established. Nuclear tensions rose to critical heights, while commodity and economic issues continued to burn deeper everywhere. People died by the thousands on a daily basis.

With the larger countries expanding too quickly and beyond their means, it became apparent that sustaining large numbers of military forces in remote areas of the world would not last long. At the final moment of desperation, one of the global superpowers began to launch a massive worldwide nuclear strike. Of course, this action was only repeated by the others left at the top. A catastrophe of epic proportions ensued, and any remaining state capitols were abolished within hours.

At least a couple of decades have now passed, and small communities are beginning to spring up all over the planet where arable land and resources are available.

It was by your own good judgment, and excellent leadership abilities that you have taken control and founded a small, yet sustainable empire of your own. Your people's trust and love for you is infallible, as you have given them the direction needed to rebuild a successful civilization. Some of our neighbors however do not share in our interests, and now, my leader, it is time for you to ally yourself with the powerful, and conquer our enemies!