User:Ant2242/Continuity of Government

My theory is just this, what if the Enclave stayed on the continent (Or they not even existing, instead a proper continuity of government existed). With all the pre-War super technology they would inevitably create their own fascist dream utopia.

Projection of power
They would have access to all the pre-War military facilities. Especially ones like Raven Rock, which have their own manufacturing capacity. With these sites they would have near impervious bases from which to project power. Furthermore they had access to Vaults, which if ripped of their pseudoscience, would make the perfect bases for early medicines, food, water, and power production. Ensuring a stable, if a little uncomfortable standard of living for their citizens.

Desperation
The citizens at this point are not only completely used to the desperation of the eleven year long slug-fest, but would have to deal with the realities of a post-nuclear holocaust. They would easily see this opportunity as their best chance at a future, ensuring their cooperation and servitude. Obviously the few who would dare oppose such an overwhelming force.

Environmental cleanup
Since well before the Great War the United States excelled in radiation neutralizing technology. With products like Rad-X and RadAway being common household items. Let alone all the potentially radiation spewing machines in every corner of America (and intentionally radioactive soft drinks). Good examples of which are seen throughout the Capital Wasteland. Such as the pre-War spill sites (still cordoned off by National Guard presence), Metro tunnels, and their disposal sites.

This would be an absolute priority once communications and productions were reestablished. First obviously near their bases and along river valleys to maximize their agricultural base, keep their citizens busy and secure their positions. Both in the new hierarchy and in their fortifications.

Territorial integrity
Once these endeavors were well established they would work toward one another. Securing lines of communication, trade, and eventually travel by reestablishing their rail network. In the beginning this would look more akin to feudal Europe. With each force projecting power from their bunkers and assorted forts. Simply put they would look like a feudal fascist state with enclaves across the continent.

For all these reasons two hounded years would be plenty of time for a new fascist post-America to be created and well established. Emerging as the only known world power to do so. From sea to shining sea.

=Bonus theory= The Enclave oil rig is the reason for at least ninety percent of the mutations of the Californias.

The leaking reactor aboard the Enclave oil rig is the reason for the environmental disaster across the Californias. Now you may be thinking, this is just common sense. Well you are correct, however the effects are more pronounced than one would think. Not only is the reactor leaking into the ocean current, carrying the deluded sludge down the coast. It is also throwing radioactive soot well into the atmosphere. Causing a constant cycle of glowing rain onto the denizens of these coastal regions.

This constant stream of radiation being completely out of the ordinary would explain most of the mutations mention of the region. Especially along the coast. The rest of the continent however would have completely radiation free rainfall. Once cleared of the original fallout of course.

--Ant2242 (talk) 21:21, 31 October 2015 (UTC)