Shi

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The Shi is a civilized settler nation in the West Coast region.

Historical background

From the sea the Shi came, upon a sacred vessel under the guidance of the Emperor of China himself. Blessed with his wisdom, advanced technology and longstanding martial traditions the Shi have thrived and grown into a strong if small community.

The Chosen One and the rise of the NCR put cracks in the wall of isolation that the Shi once maintained and with the world around them now changing rapidly there are many within the Shi that wonder if a new way is required.
- Scenarios country selection screen quote

The ancestors of the present-day Shi were the crewmen of a Chinese submarine, the Shi-Huang-Ti, that was beached in San Francisco shortly after the Great War. By 2242, the Shi became a major research and development house, one that stayed out of wasteland politics.

Politics

National spirits

The Shi starts with one national spirit:

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Ghosts of the Pacific
  • Air Range: +10%
  • Air Experience Gain: +0.02 daily
  • Recruitable Population factor: -15%
  • Stability: -2.00%
  • Factory Output: +15.00%
  • Air Technology: +5%
  • Power Armour Technology Research Speed: +5%
  • Infantry Weaponry Research Speed: +5%
Off the coast of San Francisco lies one of the most volatile places in the Wasteland. In 2073 The United States won the international race to establish a platform in a key location off the coast of San Francisco ( After sabotaging Chinese efforts to do so ).
This location was one of the world's last known major pockets of oil, thought to be unreachable due to it being located thousands of feet below the seabed. During the nuclear storm of the Great War, the United State's most important members and essential personnel were evacuated to this location.
The Poseidon Oil Rig in the Pacific Ocean was chosen as a secret base from which the USA could continue to exist and wage war on China, with the eventual goal of retaking the continental United States. As the world burned and the United States disintegrated, its president and the “Enclave” remnants of the pre-War American shadow government, established themselves as its continuation, claiming authority over the United States mainland.

That is, until the Chosen One stopped them. A hero in their own right - this champion would cause a melt down to occur from within the Oil Rig, effectively dooming the Enclave in California. The Shi, over the waning years since then have learned much of the Enclave. Studying the aeronautic, botanical and metallurgy secrets of this shadowy, forgotten organization.


Leaders

Portrait Leader Ideology Party In power (2275) Popularity Unique portrait? Description Leader trait
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Dr. Sheng People People Yes 63.00% Yes Dr. Sheng is the nominated head of the "San Francisco Council", a governing body composed of members of the Dragon’s School, Crane’s School, Shi Scientific Department and the Emperor’s Steel Palace. ( Members of the Church of Hubology are permitted limited council seating as well. )

While the mysterious, rarely seen Emperor is the de jure, rightfully suzerain celestial royalty of San Francisco the Emperor does not partake in matters of internal or external meddling, merely matters of the spirit and the higher Celestial Court. It is, instead, up to the elected council head to manage internal and external day to day affairs.

Dr. Sheng has more than earned her elected position. A pioneer in botany research, Sheng was the lead project head behind the creation of the “Botanical Sentience Serum” ( BSS ), a growth serum that led to San Francisco being one of the least radiated cities in all of the American west coast.
Sheng also has a knack for diplomacy - being a key figure in negotiating the San Francisco - Shady Sands cultural exchange program. Under Sheng’s leadership the city of San Francisco has a truly bright future.
Expert Negotiator, Political Workhorse
Portrait Elder Francis.png
Elder Francis Intellectuals Brotherhood Sympathizers No 18% Yes ---
Portrait Akigahai.png
Akigahi Elites The Dragon School No 18% Yes ---
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Lo Pan Ruler The Crane School Yes 45% Yes ---
Portrait Leader Ideology Party In power (2275) Popularity Unique portrait? Description Leader trait
Portrait shi leader.png
Dr. Sheng People People Yes 63.00% Yes Dr. Sheng is the nominated head of the "San Francisco Council", a governing body composed of members of the Dragon’s School, Crane’s School, Shi Scientific Department and the Emperor’s Steel Palace. ( Members of the Church of Hubology are permitted limited council seating as well. )

While the mysterious, rarely seen Emperor is the de jure, rightfully suzerain celestial royalty of San Francisco the Emperor does not partake in matters of internal or external meddling, merely matters of the spirit and the higher Celestial Court. It is, instead, up to the elected council head to manage internal and external day to day affairs.

Dr. Sheng has more than earned her elected position. A pioneer in botany research, Sheng was the lead project head behind the creation of the “Botanical Sentience Serum” ( BSS ), a growth serum that led to San Francisco being one of the least radiated cities in all of the American west coast.
Sheng also has a knack for diplomacy - being a key figure in negotiating the San Francisco - Shady Sands cultural exchange program. Under Sheng’s leadership the city of San Francisco has a truly bright future.
Expert Negotiator, Political Workhorse
Intellectuals Intellectuals No 15.00% No --- ---
Elites Elites No 7.00% No ---
Ruler Ruler No 15.00% No --- ---

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