AFTERMATH. a post nuclear timeline

I'm not sure whether or not this would be a future timeline or a TL after 1900 but bear with me. also bear in mind that this timeline is unrealistic or kinda is. IDK I'm still thinking about how the lore would go out. and yes this ATL is base on fallout franchisees though some other post-apocalyptic media are also based around that too.

At first... there was nothing. it was peaceful. but then the sirens came... then explosions. explosion everywhere. everything burns.
Unknown survivor-circa 2067

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AFTERMATH PART 1:
PRE-WAR PERIOD:

Things have changed since the allied victory in the second world war...
Two big nations have emerged from it. The United States and the Soviet Union. Then a third state rose known as China. These states hated each other for some reason. I've heard it was because of their ideologies but that just me. Those two governments have developed weapons of mass destruction, the same ones that spark this whole damn apocalypse. Eventually, the Chinese and Soviets would have some sort of falling out. However, they would get over it during the mid-50s. Those two countries would unite with each other and form a "Sino-Soviet Union" or if you want to be specific, The Union of Soviet and Chinese Socialist Republics". The Union itself was questioned over autonomy and both of their culture. Eventually, a decision was made by both to create "Socialist Unions" Which were above the rules of socialist republics but below the communist party. This autonomy would be granted by both as there will be 2 leaders of the Russian Socialist Union and the Chinese socialist Unions. This New unification frightens those Americans and their allies. For one thing, they revamp their alliance to included their pacific counterparts. The US, Canada, and later Mexico decide to make their union and form the United Commonwealth of America in 1967. Australia, New Zealand and some islands called papa new guinea decide to also make some petty union in 1972.

This whole fiasco would go on. As they would send their soldiers to fight in off place countries such as Afgania and Veitland or something like that. Both of which the Sino-Soviet Union won. Eventually, this whole tension called the Cold war or something continued into the 21st century. Then some madmen senator name John merkins came along a crap on the UCA. Being alive around this time I have a recording of his exact saying. "October 28, 2004. It has been over weeks since the commies attempted to destroy the statue of liberty, The statue of DEMOCRACY! I told them all that we need to regulate the internet. Those commies were talking to each other. I *Shsghjjshyhh* do my part to stop the communist from attempting another attack. After this fai *gahggagkj* RECORDING ENDS

Well crap, that recording was 400 years old. So anyways a third red scare occurs after a so-called communist attempt to destroy the statue of liberty. Though many people made conspiracy theories were made that the government or Merkins made this up to prevent the rise of communism. With the rise of the internet, regulations were made by the government to companies. Anyone who was seen as "Communist" accounts was deleted and even possibly arrested. (As a result internet culture is very different compared to our world due to the third red scare). (I will also go a bit more into this later)

However many people protest this due to it breaking the First Amendment, which btw Most of the US, Canadian and Mexican constitution are used. Eventually, internet regulations would lighten up by 2021. John himself would continue staying in politics until his assassination in 2022. Again more conspiracy happens. Soon proxy war happens in syri and yes men or whatever their names were I forgot I also forgot who won but it lasted through the 2020s

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The World in 2040


MORE TO COME
 
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My suggestion is to polish it more before making it a TL. Timeline updates are often (but not always) written from the perspective of someone within the TL, like a textbook or article; references to "our world" or other weird wording like "195X-60" don't really fit. If the lore isn't clear yet, first post things that you already have defined and then the rest.

Also, of course, there's a lot of grammar and spelling errors, too many to list here. Things like "Stuf stills go slightly the same"... which is a very inmersion breaking phrase. Consider passing it through a spellchecker first.

As for the events themselves, a Sino-Soviet union is a bit farfetched but not outright impossible, I only think they would call themselves something different, like Eurasian Socialist Union or something like that. Wouldn't Oceanic Treaty Organization sound better than Pacific Atlantic Treaty Organization, too?

As I said, it's better to polish, polish, polish. As it is now, this looks like a rushed idea post rather than the beggining of a TL. But we all start somewhere!
 
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There's no real reason behind it other then me wanting to create equalish sized states, but it does make a little bit more sense to have them separate for now. Since this map is set during the turn of the century, I'm planning on having the country going trough a state reform in the future.
My suggestion is to polish it more before making it a TL. Timeline updates are often (but not always) written from the perspective of someone within the TL, like a textbook or article; references to "our world" or other weird wording like "195X-60" don't really fit. If the lore isn't clear yet, first post things that you already have defined and then the rest.

Also, of course, there's a lot of grammar and spelling errors, too many to list here. Things like "Stuf stills go slightly the same"... which is a very inmersion breaking phrase. Consider passing it through a spellchecker first.

As for the events themselves, a Sino-Soviet union is a bit farfetched but not outright impossible, I only think they would call themselves something different, like Eurasian Socialist Union or something like that. Wouldn't Oceanic Treaty Organization sound better than Pacific Atlantic Treaty Organization, too?

As I said, it's better to polish, polish, polish. As it is now, this looks like a rushed idea post rather than the beggining of a TL. But we all start somewhere!
Thank you for your critique.
I appreciate it
 
I don't think a country with a 5,000 years old history like China would integrate into a single State with the USSR. Frankly, I don't think Mexico would do that with the USA. But chances are you don't really need super-States - just tighter long term alliances. I still don't see what's in it for Mexico, though. If they are looking for economic integration, they can have NAFTA. As for military alliances, there is already the Rio Pact in play. But Mexico doesn't gain anything from tighter military links to the USA other than building a "Nuke me too" sign over Mexico DC.

So, trying to figure out the lore, what we have is:

No Sino-Soviet split.
I'm guessing Nixon doesn't go to China then. Does that mean China remains actually communist? Or are the communist powers still becoming capitalists in all but name only?
What's Cuba's role in this world with higher tensions?
The USSR win in Afghanistan (or maybe they just don't get involved?). This doesn't stop Saudi and Iranian terrorism though, but maybe it just remains a regional problem in the Middle East, and thus, of no big deal when it comes to WW3?
Why are communists doing a 9-11 analogue? Are those Soviet Spetsnaz? US domestic terrorists? What's the political motivation and their long term plan?
Did the nuclear stockpile reduction treaties came into effect? Are ABM in development, and thus, are hypersonic missiles and other nuclear delivery systems in service?
 
I don't think a country with a 5,000 years old history like China would integrate into a single State with the USSR. Frankly, I don't think Mexico would do that with the USA. But chances are you don't really need super-States - just tighter long term alliances. I still don't see what's in it for Mexico, though. If they are looking for economic integration, they can have NAFTA. As for military alliances, there is already the Rio Pact in play. But Mexico doesn't gain anything from tighter military links to the USA other than building a "Nuke me too" sign over Mexico DC.

So, trying to figure out the lore, what we have is:

No Sino-Soviet split.
I'm guessing Nixon doesn't go to China then. Does that mean China remains actually communist? Or are the communist powers still becoming capitalists in all but name only?
What's Cuba's role in this world with higher tensions?
The USSR win in Afghanistan (or maybe they just don't get involved?). This doesn't stop Saudi and Iranian terrorism though, but maybe it just remains a regional problem in the Middle East, and thus, of no big deal when it comes to WW3?
Why are communists doing a 9-11 analogue? Are those Soviet Spetsnaz? US domestic terrorists? What's the political motivation and their long term plan?
Did the nuclear stockpile reduction treaties came into effect? Are ABM in development, and thus, are hypersonic missiles and other nuclear delivery systems in service?

Again I am going to revamp the timeline tomorrow. This is just an idea I wanted to see how others will react to. But thanks for your feedback
 
The Mutants of Aftermath.

I’m currently drawing the animals.

Animals based mutants:

Feral dogs:

Due to radiation, some dogs had grown much larger then they would normally do. While not as big as nuclear apocalypse monster in fiction, they still grew around 0.7 to 1.2 meters. These dogs are violent towards humans however some of them can be trained and become peaceful. Feral dogs usually ignore regular dogs unless those dogs are either hungry or they attack them. They are found across the world

Roaches:
Based on the myth that roaches are able to survive a nuclear detonation. Roaches are a larger version of normal roaches, around the size of a small rabbit. They can't hurt most survivors but are a pain in the ass. They are a food source towards survivors. Found across America

Rancher Bulls:
Rancher bulls are large bison (yes bison survivors don't care on what they’re species are) mutated from the North American prairie bull. They have three large horns and is a a bit larger than normal pre-war bison. These bison are violent toward survivors due to them protecting their families and fear of the survivors hunting them. They are mostly found in the great plains.

Scorchers: scorchers resemble a spider bit with a largemouth. It's unknown how it's was created or who it was but it is assumed it was a spider. They are very hostile towards survivors and ted to attack them in the dark or in caves.

Vipers: Vipers are snakes with two heads and are around the size of Feral dogs. Vipers are also hostile towards survivors and are only able to be killed if both of their heads are shot.

Feral Bears:
Feral bears are a mutated version of normal bears. They are highly violent towards humans.
More to be added.

Mutation of Humans caused by radiation.

The Lost wanderers:

These mutant humans are very mysterious. They appear to be in a hazmat suit. Like the the name suggests they are nomads as they regularly move around. It is unknown how they look like on the inside of the suit but it is assume that they look like nearly human. They are divided into three groups

The Atomic Followers:
A religious group of lost wanderers. They believe that they are an evolved form of Humanity. They are semi peaceful.
The Lone walkers:
They are the most common ones. They would mostly avoid Humans fearing them. They like to hang out in irradiated areas.
The Violent Men:
The violent ones believe they are the newly evolved version of humans and thus they treat humans as slaves. They are sometimes mistaken as Raiders and Bandits. They are territorial towards survivors and the Atomic Followers.
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A Lost Wanderers

Marauders:
Marauders are mutants that are glowing with a liquid-like stuff leaking out of its body. Marauders are highly violent towards all species, even themselves. Marauders tend to attack at night as they are sensitive to the sunlight. Due to their sensitivity to the sun, they tend to stay mostly in the northern part of the world.

Outcast (Ghouls) (Mutants): Those who survive the Great war but due to radiation we're mutated. While many died from cancer and radiation poisoning, those who were lucky, or in a safer area, would turn into Outcast or ghouls. They have often been forced to stay away form Humans due to Racism. However certain rights and movements have allowed them to reinsert the mutants into what left of society.
 
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