&&SCENNAME
North America

&&REGIONS
Canada
North East US
South East US
Western US
Mexico
Central America
Caribbean

&&GROUPINGS
(4) Commonwealth United,The Commonwealth,North East US,South East US,Western US,,,,,

&&BRIEF
"The Western US Region has the advantage in territory and resources from which to build its military.  Although the North East has a considerably smaller region, it has a significant edge in population and tax income.  While the South East is considered the weakest of the former US regions and the Underdog, they could easily still emerge victorious if they take advantage of their opportunities."

&&NOTES
"The quest for leadership of the US is essentially down to three candidates.  But the influence of the rest of North America can no longer be ignored.  Both Canada and Mexico have now been re-unified, and newly emerging leaderships in Central America and the Caribbean also want some say in the outcome.  Whoever emerges from this challenge will most assuredly be the odds-on favorite to eventually take control of the whole world.  But don't count your chickens... ¶¶In an attempt to stay out of immediate conflict with their more powerful neighbors, all four of the non US regions have surprised the international community by avoiding diplomatic relations with the US strongholds.  Instead they have chosen to improve their relations with each other, providing a unified front against American aggression.  Fortunately none of the US regions have chosen to react to this snub, maintaining instead their attention on the more serious threats posed by each other.  The common opinion being that they have bigger fish to fry first... ¶¶While Canada had hoped that the question of North American leadership could be decided diplomatically, it has become apparent that the ambitious leadership of the three US regions will not make that possible.  With what's at stake, it is expected that these leaders will battle furiously to gain total control of North America and their foothold on the World!  Fortunately it is also expected that these leaders will avoid the use of Weapons of Mass Destruction within North America since that would create difficult environmental and political issues for them."

&&CUSTOMNOTES 00
"The Western US Region has the advantage in territory and resources from which to build its military.  Although the North East has a considerably smaller region, it has a significant edge in population and tax income.  While the South East is considered the weakest of the former US regions and the Underdog, they could easily still emerge victorious if they take advantage of their opportunities."

&&EMAIL 00

&&EMAIL 01
"Our window of opportunity to survive will be fleeting.  It is likely that the American regions will ignore us while they battle amongst themselves for supremacy.  If they weaken each other sufficiently, then we should be prepared to launch an attack against whatever region becomes the weakest.  Our alliance with Mexico could allow for a two-pronged offensive, but that will depend on the complete tactical situation at the time. ¶¶In preparation for this opportunity, we should concentrate on building up our forces as quickly as possible... while maintaining secrecy!  If our neighbors catch wind of our plans, they may choose to put aside their own differences long enough to crush us.   But if we can manage to successfully catch one of these regions by surprise, the added resources may just shift the balance of power and give our alliance the ability to be victorious."

&&EMAIL 02
"We have not gotten this far with half measures.  We must take the initiative and dictate the pace of the upcoming battle.  Although the West is the more serious threat, the forces that can be deployed against us from the South are also not to be taken lightly.  Our intelligence community confirms that a quick offensive directly west should push them back significantly, at least in the northern half of their region.  Their strongest deployments are reported along the former Texas border and up to Kansas City.  We must be carefully not to allow them to flank us from the south. ¶¶We're not sure how the South East will react to us launching an attack against the West.  They could choose to use the opportunity to also push west, but more likely they will want to distract us and see if they can find any weaknesses on our southern border.  If the conflict becomes two against one at any time, whichever region is outnumbered will have a tough time surviving.  Hopefully neither the West or South US regions will resort to the use of Weapons of Mass Destruction, but if they are backed into a corner, it could be hard to predict how they will react. ¶¶Once we have achieved victory within our country, the rest of North America will sue for peace... unless they want to be massacred."

&&EMAIL 03
"The forces that the Western US has deployed on our border from Houston to Kansas City are indeed troublesome.  Attacking in that direction against prepared defenses would be a sure way to take heavy casualties.  Our analysts do consider the West the bigger threat, but they also suggest that the North East will likely soon move on their weaker defenses in North Dakota.  If this occurs, we should watch for one of two opportunities: 1) Some of the West's units deployed along our border could reposition north to face the more immediate threat, or 2) In an attempt to push as hard and as far as possible into Western Territory, the North East could strip troops from their defenses along the border with us.  We should be prepared to immediately take advantage of either of these opportunities if they occur. ¶¶However, if instead of going west, our North Eastern opponent decides to come south, then you can bet that the West will also take advantage of that opportunity and hit us along the entire front.  If that happens, we should immediately target all bridges along our western border in an effort to slow their advance."

&&EMAIL 04
"Our analysts believe that we can expect an attack from the North East any time now.  They know our defenses in the Dakotas are not very strong and they will likely try to push us as far west as possible.  Don't panic when this happens!  We have lots of land that we can trade for the time we need to build up and prepare our own offensive operations.  They will also be stretching their supply lines and this will make them more vulnerable to a counter-attack at a time and place of our choosing.  If we are really lucky, the South East will also decide to move north and test the North East's defenses.  That would help further blunt the North East attack, forcing them to secure their flanks, but if that attack doesn't materialize, we shouldn't be concerned. ¶¶When we do launch the counter-attack it should come from the south and try to cut off the North East's lead units from supply.  If we can achieve that, then we should have a very easy time mopping up their main offensive force before turning east.  We should then be able to push them back as far as Lake Michigan.  If we can accomplish that, we will have weakened them substantially and we can then turn our attentions to the South East!"

&&EMAIL 05
"Our friends in Canada have offered the only suggestion that makes sense...  We should as quickly as possible build up our military forces, and sit back and watch the conflict to our north take shape.  As the Americans weaken each other, we must watch for vulnerabilities. ¶¶As soon as we identify the best weakness we should launch a coordinated attack with the Canadians, (and Caribbean and South American forces if they agree) and attempt to capture one of the US regions.  This will put our alliance in a better position of power and give us an opportunity, albeit slim, to defeat the arrogant Americans."

&&EMAIL 06
"Our only hope to survive will be choosing the right alliance.  The problem is, the Americans are fairly equal, so it is difficult to pick a side.  We should probably delay any decision on this as long as possible until we can be sure to ally ourselves with the most powerful. ¶¶In the meantime there is no risk accepting the Canadian and Mexican peace overtures.  Once we do align with the Americans though, we may want to rethink our friendship with Mexico, after all, their oil fields are not far from our border!"

&&EMAIL 07
"We offer little economic or tactical advantage to the Americans, so our military advisors have indicated we are not likely to be in immediate danger of attack.  We have accepted Canada's and Mexico's offer of an alliance, but since they are more likely targets, we have not signed a Mutual Defense treaty with either. ¶¶We should build up our defensive forces, but not at the risk of ruining our fragile economies.  We will only need them until the outcome of the American conflict becomes clear.  Once we can predict which American Region will emerge victorious, we should indicate our support of them and surrender our sovereignty."

&&SCENWIN
"Congratulations on your victory in North Amercia!  You have proven that you do have the qualities needed to potentially vie for world domination.  Perhaps you are ready to try a full-blown campaign and attempt to become the true Supreme Ruler..."

&&SCENLOSE
"Unfortunately you have failed in your efforts to conquer North America.  Perhaps attempting some additional practice scenarios would be wise before you attempt a complete campaign."

&&SCENUNIFYLOSE
"Unfortunately you have failed in your efforts to unify North America.  %s has emerged the victor of the unification vote!  Perhaps attempting some additional practice scenarios would be wise before you attempt a complete campaign."

&&CAMPWIN
"Congratulations on your victory in North America!  Your leadership to this point has been quite impressive and we have made good progress in our campaign towards world supremacy.  Our only remaining challenge is the World.  When you are ready to proceed, give the order and we will begin."

&&CAMPLOSE
"Unfortunately we were not successful in our efforts to conquer North America.  Our region has been thoroughly defeated and there are no other regions willing to offer us another chance at leadership.  It is with regret that we inform you that you have no option but an immediate and enforced retirement."

&&CAMPUNIFYLOSE
"%s has emerged the victor of the unification vote!  Although we were unsuccessful in our efforts in North America, your performance has at least impressed other regions enough for them to offer you a new opportunity at leadership.  Below you will see what offers are available to pursue:"

&&MPWIN
"Congratulations!  You have emerged the victor in North America against other human challengers.  Your personal record will be amended to reflect this success."

&&MPLOSE
"You have failed in your quest to conquer North America against other human opponents.  Better luck next time..."

&&MPUNIFYLOSE
"You have failed in your quest to conquer North America against other human opponents.  %s (%s) has emerged the victor!  Better luck next time..."

