Confederate States War

The Confederate States War erupted in 2025, a direct consequence of the escalating fragmentation of the United States that began in the early 2020s. The seeds of this conflict were sown with the secession of the New Western States of America in 2023, which emboldened other regions to assert their independence. Shortly after, the Confederate States of America, comprising states with deep-seated historical and cultural ties, followed suit, declaring their own separation from the federal government.

Tensions within the newly formed Confederate States quickly surfaced. Political polarization, economic strain, and cultural differences between the western and eastern factions created a volatile mix. The Western Confederate States of America (WCSA), including Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, adopted a libertarian approach, prioritizing individual rights and minimal government intervention. In contrast, the Eastern Confederate States of America (ECSA), consisting of Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, adhered to a more traditionalist and conservative ideology, emphasizing states' rights and regional identity.

The initial months of 2024 witnessed a series of skirmishes and localized conflicts as tensions boiled over. These early clashes were primarily over control of resources and strategic positions, reflecting the deep mistrust and rivalry between the factions. By mid-2025, these skirmishes escalated into full-scale war, plunging the Confederate States into chaos.

One of the most significant engagements of the war was the Battle of Houston. The ECSA launched a major offensive aimed at capturing Houston, a crucial economic hub with vital oil refineries and ports. The WCSA mounted a fierce defense, and after weeks of intense fighting, they managed to repel the ECSA forces. This victory was pivotal for the WCSA, bolstering their morale and securing a critical supply line.

Meanwhile, the Siege of Atlanta became a symbol of the war's brutality. The ECSA laid siege to Atlanta, a key logistical hub for the WCSA. The city, with its strategic railroads and highways, was essential for moving troops and supplies. The siege lasted for several months, resulting in significant casualties and widespread destruction. Atlanta changed hands multiple times, each shift marked by fierce urban combat and devastating losses for both sides.

The Mississippi River Campaign was another crucial aspect of the conflict. Control over the Mississippi River, a vital transportation and supply route, was fiercely contested. Naval and amphibious engagements along the river led to heavy losses and highlighted the strategic importance of the waterway. The campaign saw numerous battles, with both factions vying for dominance over this critical artery.

As the war dragged on, the human cost became increasingly evident. The conflict caused a massive humanitarian crisis, with millions of civilians displaced from their homes. Refugees flooded into neighboring states and regions, straining resources and complicating aid efforts. The ongoing civil war in the rest of the United States limited humanitarian assistance, exacerbating the suffering of the civilian population.

Economically, the war was devastating. Local economies collapsed under the strain of prolonged conflict, leading to shortages of food, medicine, and essential supplies. Infrastructure was heavily damaged, further hindering economic recovery and exacerbating the hardships faced by the civilian population.

By late 2025, the conflict reached a stalemate. Both factions were exhausted, with resources dwindling and war fatigue setting in. Despite their ideological differences, neither the WCSA nor the ECSA could secure a decisive victory. Recognizing the need for a resolution, international observers and the Central National Connection pressured both sides to negotiate a ceasefire.

In early 2026, a fragile ceasefire agreement was brokered. The terms included the establishment of demilitarized zones and a temporary governing council tasked with overseeing reconstruction efforts. The ceasefire brought a tenuous peace, but tensions remained high, and sporadic violence continued to erupt.

The aftermath of the Confederate States War further fragmented the United States. The chaos prompted several Midwest states, caught between the warring factions, to form the Nomocracy Republic of the Midwest. This new entity declared its independence, further complicating the political landscape and highlighting the disintegration of the once-unified nation.

Despite the ceasefire, the Confederate States War left deep scars. The conflict underscored the fragility of the American experiment in the face of internal divisions and highlighted the enduring impact of political and cultural polarization. As the dust settled, the Confederate States remained a volatile region, with the possibility of renewed conflict always looming on the horizon.

Background

• New Western States of America Secession (2023): The New Western States of America secedes from the United States, leading to increased fragmentation and instability within the country.
• Confederate States of America Secession (2023): Following the New Western States, the Confederate States of America also secedes, further weakening the central government's control.

Causes

• Political Polarization: Growing political polarization and dissatisfaction with the federal government lead to increased regional tensions and calls for independence.
• Economic Strain: Economic difficulties, exacerbated by ongoing civil unrest and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, create financial pressure and resource competition between regions.
• Cultural Differences: Deep-seated cultural and historical differences between the Western and Eastern factions of the Confederate States lead to internal conflicts.

Major Events

• Early Skirmishes (2024-2025): Tensions between the Western and Eastern Confederate States escalate into small-scale skirmishes and localized conflicts.
• Full-Scale War (2025): By mid-2025, these skirmishes escalate into full-scale war, with both factions vying for control over strategic resources and territories.

Key Factions

• Western Confederate States of America (WCSA): Includes Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Characterized by a more libertarian approach, with a focus on individual rights and minimal government intervention.
• Eastern Confederate States of America (ECSA): Includes Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. More traditionalist and conservative, emphasizing states' rights and maintaining a strong regional identity.

Key Battles

• Battle of Houston (2025): One of the largest and most significant battles, with the WCSA successfully defending against an ECSA offensive aimed at capturing key oil refineries and ports.
• Siege of Atlanta (2025): The ECSA lays siege to Atlanta, a major logistical hub for the WCSA. The prolonged siege results in significant casualties and destruction, with the city changing hands multiple times.
• Mississippi River Campaign (2025): Both factions fight for control over the Mississippi River, a crucial transportation and supply route. The campaign involves numerous naval and amphibious engagements, leading to heavy losses on both sides.

Impact

• Humanitarian Crisis: The war causes widespread displacement of civilians, with millions fleeing the conflict zones. Humanitarian aid is limited due to the ongoing civil war in the rest of the United States.
• Economic Devastation: The conflict severely disrupts local economies, leading to shortages of food, medicine, and other essential supplies. Infrastructure is heavily damaged, further hindering economic recovery.
• Political Fragmentation: The Confederate States War further fragments the United States, weakening the central government’s ability to maintain order and enforce laws.

Resolution

• Stalemate (Late 2025): By the end of 2025, the conflict reaches a stalemate, with neither faction able to secure a decisive victory. Both sides suffer from war fatigue and diminishing resources.
• Ceasefire Agreement (Early 2026): Under pressure from the Central National Connection and international observers, a ceasefire agreement is brokered. The terms include demilitarized zones and the establishment of a temporary governing council to oversee reconstruction efforts.

Aftermath

• Nomocracy Republic of the Midwest Formation (2026): The war’s chaos prompts Midwest states to form the Nomocracy Republic, further fragmenting the nation.
• Continued Instability: Despite the ceasefire, tensions remain high, and sporadic violence continues. The ceasefire is fragile, with the possibility of renewed conflict always looming.