Dimension Delta Zeta 17-46

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Summary

Dimension Delta Zeta 17-46 is an alternate dimension where the United States and Great Britain diverged into hated enemies and eventually destroyed their world in a nuclear apocalypse.

Author's Note

American and British in this timeline are different than those in the Primal (or Real) dimension in their ethics, morals, attitudes, and prejudices. In some ways they may seem backward, primitive and or brutal, and in other ways they may seem more civilized, intelligent, or advanced. Their morals and prejudices especially may run counter to our real-life norms in some ways; please do keep in mind this is a fictional dystopian scenario and does not represent the views of the author.

Early Times

There were few divergences between the Primal Dimension and Delta Zeta 17-46 before the American Revolutionary War.

One notable difference was the attitude of colonists in the Croatoa and Salem communities during the Witch Trials. In both, severe pogroms erupted against the magical and fae creatures preexisting on the North American continent.

Main Divergence

Timeline 1776 to 1830

1776: Beginning of the Revolutionary War in British North America. No deviations identified prior to this date, consistent with other known Delta-Zeta phase dimensions.

1783: The Revolutionary War continues in North America, with the Continental Army facing a Loyalist insurgency and the British adopting a more aggressive strategy. The war becomes a stalemate, with both sides suffering heavy losses.

1790-1800: American settlers and frontiersmen, acting outside official American boundaries, start to take control over former French territories in North America (Louisiana). This is done through a combination of migration, land purchases from indigenous peoples, and sometimes by force against competing European claimants.

1799: French Revolution occurs. Napoleon Bonaparte leads a military coup to depose and execute the French Monarch and establishes dictatorial control over France in the name of the masses.

1802-1803: Napoleonic Wars begin with the formation of the Second Coalition against France. The Thirteen Colonies in North America continue to fight with British forces for their independence in an increasingly brutal war.

1803-1806: British forces are hard-pressed to fight in North America and continental Europe simultaneously. Napoleon makes initial gains on the continent, taking advantage of British weakness.

1806: British forces reluctantly abandon colonies in North America. The United States is established, and it declares formal ownership of former French Louisiana.

1806: A wave of large numbers of immigrants flee war-torn Europe for North America.

1810: Napoleon's empire reaches its zenith, with his armies controlling much of Europe. The British, still reeling from their American ordeal, are slow to respond to his expansion.

1812: The British finally begin to counter-attack against Napoleon's empire, but their efforts are initially hindered by their weakened military and lack of resources.

1815: The British, having recovered somewhat, launch a more concerted effort against Napoleon. The war becomes a brutal, grinding struggle, with both sides suffering heavy losses.

1818: Immigration wave from war-torn Europe to North America subsides.

1819: Napoleon is killed on the battlefield, and the Napoleonic Wars begin to wind down. The British, exhausted and depleted, are unable to capitalize immediately on their victory.

1820: The British begin to consolidate their gains, using a combination of diplomacy, trade agreements, and strategic alliances to maintain their position.

1821: The Napoleonic Wars officially end, with France devastated, Russia in the throes of revolution, and Great Britain in control of most of Western Europe. King George III declares the establishment of the Empire of Europe, with himself as Emperor.

1825: The British Empire begins to take shape, with the establishment of a formal administrative structure and the appointment of governors and viceroys to oversee its territories.

1825, Mexico become independent nation under a dictatorship.

1830: The Empire of Europe is formally recognized by the European powers, with the British at its helm. The empire's borders are still somewhat fluid, but its influence is undeniable.

1830 Overview

In 1830, North America is a complex and dynamic region, shaped by the prolonged Revolutionary War and the subsequent Napoleonic Wars. The United States, established in 1806, has expanded its territory through the Louisiana Purchase and the influx of settlers, but its growth is marked by tensions with Native American tribes, British loyalists, and Spanish Florida. The British, though defeated in the Revolutionary War, still maintain a presence in North America, with British North America (now comprising modern-day Canada) serving as a buffer zone between the US and British territories. The region is also home to a diverse array of indigenous peoples, many of whom have formed alliances with the US, Britain, or Spain in a bid for survival and self-determination. As the British Empire consolidates its power in Europe, its influence in North America is tempered by the growing assertiveness of the US, setting the stage for future conflicts and power struggles in the region.

In 1830, Europe is a continent transformed by the Napoleonic Wars and the subsequent rise of the British Empire. The French Empire, once the dominant power, lies defeated and exhausted. The British Empire, having emerged victorious but at great cost, has established itself as the preeminent power in Europe, with King George III declaring himself Emperor of Europe. The continent is now a complex web of British-dominated territories, vassal states, and buffer zones, with the British Navy maintaining a tight grip on trade and commerce. The German states have been devastated and now are ruled by Britain; while the Russian Empire, having survived the Napoleonic Wars, looks on warily at British dominance. The continent is marked by a sense of unease, as the British Empire's influence is tempered by the simmering resentments of defeated powers and the growing nationalism of various European peoples, overseen by the increasingly domineering British Empire, setting the stage for future conflicts and rivalries.