Okay,
For those who thing the Basques don't fit in the NFR, I may concede. However,
consider this:
In 2183, space expansion has made it feasible for splinter groups to get away
from overbearing governments they don't like which is usually a plus for them
AND for the government that wants these pains in the butt gone.
The Basques, falling into the FSE, would certainly be unwelcome by the
predominant French/Spanish government of the FSE. And they wouldn't like
it. Now, some would want to continue the fight for Basque independence and be
tied to the land. That I agree with.
OTOH, it is obvious the trend in world history is back towards
supernation blocks. So they're _really_ bucking the tide. If offered
some help to resettle "some other place" that was decent in terms of resources
and future potential where they could have a freer hand to promote their
culture, would they go? I would think some would.
The NFR is a canon-mentioned area that includes several worlds. They go
into rebellion against the FSE and fight several major campaigns against them.
This suggests some real annoyance with the FSE. Now, the French can annoy
anyone (not just Full Metal Atkinson) if they try, so that has to be factored
in.
But who would occupy these planets who would dislike the FSE government? I was
thinking of all the people who might be candidates. Basques, Quebecois, some
other French militants. Some classic Spaniards. People from Lousianna perhaps?
Maybe people from islands like St.Pierre de Mikelon (sp?). French colonials?
Etc.
The NFR isn't "my nation", but I'm following the GZGpedia trend of staking out
something to work up:). I'm more than glad to take some
input. The other interesting reason for working on this nation-state is
that it got to go toe to toe with the FSE which lets me use my Legion Etrange
Coloniale and my FSE fleet in a historical context that is a little unusual.
So, anyone with more comments on this is welcome to talk to me directly or
generate some more comments for the list. Compared with threads on Damascene
swords, the colour of Iridium, and the glories of Piquet, this
is positively on-topic. ;)
Tomb.
> --- Tomb <kaladorn@fox.nstn.ca> wrote:
> But who would occupy these planets who would dislike
Algerians. Algerians living in Metropolitan France who don't want to go back
to Algeria (the economy sucks and it's run by sociopaths). The French people
don't want them, so they ship them off to some crummy little planet to get rid
of them. The Algerians decide to tell the French government where to shove it,
along with all the other 'undesirables' dumped on the planet, and the rest is
history.
Surely I wasn't the only one to think this was about the Gentlemens
Collectables?
> On Fri, 2 Nov 2001 16:58:51 -0500, "Tomb" <kaladorn@fox.nstn.ca> wrote:
> But who would occupy these planets who would dislike the FSE
Incredibly unlikely on the Louisiana part. Louisiana has been pretty much
assimilated. I'm not sure of the percentages, but a lot of Louisianans have no
ties to France or the Acadians. There were large influxes of Germans, Irish,
and other nationalities in the early 1800s. More recently, the Hispanic
population (particularly on the border with Texas) is on the increase.
Those Cajuns that still identify themselves as such are almost entirely
Americans with a justifiably proud heritage. While there may be the occasional
hold out, the vast majority consider themselves American first, Southern
second, and Cajun third (okay... quite a few of them would switch the order of
#1 and #2).
Oh, one other thing. Remember if you do come up with starship designs for the
Basque spaceships for 25mm SG2 or FMAS games, you must have plenty of escape
pods. Never, under any circumstances, should you put all of your Basques in
one exit.
*duck*
Allan Goodall:
> pods. Never, under any circumstances, should you put all of your
<strong><em>groan!</em></strong>
Ahem. Thanks, Allan, the Narns were getting bored, glad you're inviting them
over for a little exercise...
Basques in space? Sounds like another new range of cute female figures from
Jon!
Mike
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