History of J Andres

J Andres is a small nation on the east coast of North America. It was founded in 1981 and has risen and fallen numerous times throughout the course of history. It once spanned most of the eastern seaboard and was one of the most influential nations in North America. Internal struggles brought the country to collapse numerous times.

Pre-Andrean North America
Prior to the founding of J Andres, a good portion of North America was ruled by a nation known as the. The United States spanned from coast to coast and was a capitalistic democracy. In 1973, all of the great nations of the world slowly degraded into anarchy. The world was soon populated by thousands of micronations, each controlling very small regions of land.

On of these micronations, was the former state of. The state was lead by the governor at the time. The nation adopted the new name of "The Maritime Colony of Rhode Island." Carcieri's Maritime Colony endured a tumultuous nine years of existence, before it too, collapsed under the stress of the modern world. Some citizens who lived in close proximity to Porto Georgiaville declared their soverignity and formed the new nation of J Andres. The nation was without a formal leader until after the Initiation War.

The Merctonian Era (1981-1988)
The Merctonian Era in J Andres is the first chapter of J Andres History. Although historians mark the end of the era, with the election of Ben Richards as the third President of J Andres, the true impact of Josef Mercton is lasting. He served as President for less than six years, and then was crowned King of J Andres and it's Empire in 1986. As the true founding father of the nation, his direction and guidance have influenced the shape of J Andres today. His children are also no stranger to politics, with his son, Richard Mercton serving as the sixth President in 2016, and his daughter's ascension to the throne in 2032, over fifty years after his appointment as President.

The Early Wars
J Andres was founded on September 21, 1981. The nation struggled to find an identity during its early days. Josef Mercton, a leader of the Rhode Island Colony Militia, stepped up to lead the small army to defend the nation. To help with the identity crisis, Mercton decided that a war would be a sure-fire way to motivate the nation. On September 28, 1981, he marched the army to a nearby nation of Opustopia in the Initiation War. The small J Andres army stormed the nation and took control after only a quick engagement at Old Quarry Hill. The Opustopian Government was thrown into anarchy and J Andres acquired the territory. The soldiers, and Josef Mercton returned home as heroes. Following General Mercton's return to Porto Georgiaville, he was nominated to the office of President. He had the overwhelming support of the nation, and became a household name very quickly. The rise of Josef Mercton would go on to shape J Andres for generations.

In December of 1981, Josef Mercton decided once more to lead the nation into battle. The Australian Campaign would not be nearly as successful as the Initiation War. General Mercton commanded the troops to attack the Australian nation of Alirouvert, and the first wave was disaterous for the J Andres Army. Mercton ordered another strategic strike that was also unsuccessful. He blamed the failure on "Home Field Advantage." The troops retreated for the night to regroup and were awoken by a peace offering from the other side offering white peace. President Mercton wanted to keep his approval ratings, and learned that he must choose his battles carefully. Peace was accepted and J Andres returned home again.

The Commune and Prosperity
In 1982, the government switched from the authoritative leadership of Josef Mercton to a democratic republic. The nation would be lead by the Commune. The Commune would consist of democratically elected Senators. The citizens would also elect a President. The Commune would have all legislative duties, while the President would be charged with all executive duties. Endor Cuidad, the nearest city to Porto Georgiaville, was selected as the nation's capital.

The Economy of J Andres thrived after the establishment of the Commune. The Foreign Affairs Minister, Mickey Bethesda convinced the Commune to have J Andres enter the North Atlantic Defense Coalition. This alliance of nations provided for J Andres to grow rapidly through foreign funds. The money was invested in numerous infrastructure projects and the population boomed. Many of the major J Andres businesses were formed during 1982-1983, such as Ocean Side Aluminum, Woonsocket Wheat, Endor Petrofuel Processing, and JTech. In June of 1982, Josef Mercton was presented with the title of "President General," investing the full powers of government into the position of President. The title of President General, was intended for use when emergency powers were necessary, however, following the nation's great economic success, no one doubted the leadership of Josef Mercton. He only held the title for a few months before turning back power to the Commune.