THE WORLD OF APPLESEED
The story of Appleseed is set soon after a major war. During World War III, Chirst re-appeared in China (as a Chinese). Soon after that the Earth was struck by a comet, which impacted right after the hostilities began, this proved fatal for the west and forced China into democracy, joining the rest of Asia.
When World War IV came most of the worlds nuclear arsenal had been dismantled, the war was a conventional one but losses were high. The information network collapsed and man returned to barbaric state. With no communication, people rarely knew who they were fighting, many still don't know that the war is over and the world is at relative peace. New nations have emerged and the old ones are being reconstructed.
Countries
Olympus : Olympus is the greatest nation on Earth. It is home to the Central Management Bureau (CMB) and keeps peace over the planet. The island of Olympus was not formed from volcanic eruptions - it's manmade, and huge. There are numerous volcanoes in the north and south, but the island's foundation is relatively stable. Its existence isn't widely known because of the Great War.
Poseidon : built on the ruins of Japan, Poseidon's power rivals that of Olympus. It is currently the most wealthy nation, and as a nation its politics are purely profit based. It maintains relations with all other countries through economic trade of high technology goods.
US-Soviet Alliance : the Soviet Union has allied itself with the United States of America and together they both remain the super powers of the modern world. They take their cues from Olympus and use it as a model for their own reconstruction.
Imperial Americana : a right-wing nation based in the remains of the southern United States. It currently struggles with the US-Soviet Alliance and its relations with Olympus are poor. Internal fighting in the old USA has often led to conflict.
The Munma Holy Republic : built from the ashes of Islam and brought together by the new Munma religion. This nation encompasses much of the Middle-East. This country is still rocked by terrorism and diputes in the area are common place.
Israel : a powerful surviving force in the Middle East. Possesses top-notch intelligence capabilities handed down from Mossad. Little has changed in Israel as far as violent conflicts are concerned and the country remains a dangerous place to visit.
England : survives as a nation but due to worldwide breakdowns in communication, and heavy damage from war Great Britain has been very slow to recover.
France : backwards and behind France has let its isolationist politics hold it back and has not yet caught up with the rest of the world. France was completely humiliated by E-SWAT during the Benandanti operation.
China : China has become the new mecca for christian pilgrimages. Since the re-appearance of Christ (as Chinese), China believes itself to be the Holy nation of Christianity, the new Jerusalem.
Australia : Australia has become a rich nation, profiting from food shortages around the world, and verges on superpower status. Ethnic problems, alas, still continue.
The Newly Industrialized Economies (NIEs) : they continue to develop and are comprised mainly of orderly cities and sprewalings slums.
Badside : three-fourths of the world is till considered to be "Badside". It is a lawless wasteland and a grim reminder of the destructive forces of war. It is sparely inhabited by solos, terrorists, bandits, and unfortunate soldiers and civilians who are unaware that the war is over.
International Organizations
The Orion Group : the masterminds behind the Appleseed plan.
The Urban Planning Group : built Olympus and gave birth to the Central Management Bureau (CMB).
The Central Management Bureau : this organization was formed to, and does, keep the peace on Earth. It has implemented total global disarmament and supervises world trade and economy. Run by bio-roids. Head of the Executive Ministry is the highest official.
Organization of CMB
Ministry of Justice
Headed by the Bureau chief this is the most powerful branch of the CMB. It has the executive right and controls the FBI.
FBI : second in power to the Ministry of Justice, the FBI (not the American FBI) it carries out the executive directives. Also in charge of bioriod-related affairs.
Arugess / Brontes / Strepos teams : these are the special forces and investigative teams of the FBI.
Administration
Political and law enforcement branch of CMB. This part of CMB has the broadest range of power and is in charge of all police operations.
Ministry of Internal Affairs : headed by Chief of Staff Nike. This branch controls E-SWAT.
E-SWAT : an army-like special forces organization under the direct control of the Administration. E-SWAT deals with anti-terrorism and cyborg crimes. Operatives are headhunted from other branches.
Police : the common law enforcement force of Olympus. Includes regular police, airpolice, SWAT, investigations, etc.
Legislature
The legislative body of Olympus. It makes the laws but has no power of enforcement.
The Seven Elders (or the Council) : a group of seven bio-riods optimized for intelligence and morallity. They act as advisors to the super computer Gaia.
Parliament
Secret Service
Gaia
The super computer that controls and manages Olympus.
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