I'm back! After days of spending my worthless time on this godforsaken map, I've finally created my "Magnum Opus"... kind of. I'm really proud of results since I've put a ton of effort to convey more information this time, especially if you compare it to my first post. I've learned a lot throughout the week; looking through awesome submissions and cartography to give me some insight. Anyway, I present to you...



Description

The year is 2048, the Flop War has ended years ago and the once-struggling but mighty regional power that is Indonesia has fallen from grace and shattered into many pieces. One man’s fanatical dream to destroy Australia under a zealous Jihad backfires as they’ve been both outmaneuvered and outsmarted by their better trained and experienced adversaries. The humiliating defeated sparked a massive incursion of secessionists throughout the archipelago, overwhelming whatever military they have left.

Now, the archipelago has devolved into a megalomaniacal trail mix of local regimes and independent states; ranging from powerful warlords and socialist communes to obscure pirate gangs:

New Republics (Green): These collections of nations are independent republics seceded from the Islamiyah Regime, either seeking their right for sovereignty (Aceh) or escaping from the clutches of its religious exclusivity (Bali). They’re the most “stable” of the bunch, with a moderately sizable and competent army backed by a reliable economy. They faced many challenges from all sides, especially from…

Warlords Cliques/Pirates (Grey): During the Flop War, a reasonable size of the Republican loyalist of the old Indonesia escaped from the clutches of the Islamiyah Purge, residing in the Eastern Islands and fending off the zealous Mujahedeen that tries to take a bounty on their heads. In 2048, they’ve devolved into cliques of Warlords, each with its own goal and interest. While Soldiers of the Garuda are genuine to unite Indonesia under the Old Republic’s ideology, others like Subroto’s Clique only seeking to establish another New Order.

But not all of them are warlords, some of them are pirates; ranging from sad groups of misfits to dangerous privateering cartels. Hell, even former officers decide to join their dangerous adventurism They’re ferocity and determination to loot massive sums of money and goods has given birth to the Second Golden Age of Piracy.

Anarchist/Socialist (Red): Inspired by the successful uprising in the American West Coast, the growing anarchist and socialist movements throughout Indonesia revolted against the once united Islamiyah Regime and many flocked towards their goals of achieving a classless society. The Flop War has given them the opportunity take control of their respective homes, communes like Maluku, Makassar, and West Papua mixes their socialist ideas and secessionist rhetoric to establish the home of the workers.

All of them may not be as they seemed to be, a blur of many complex challenges and obstacles has pushed many fragments throughout Indonesia to employ whatever methods they deem to be necessary for their survival.

Indonesia is gone, but the people’s hope for the country to once again united still resides in the hearts and minds of their people.

Q&A

1. Why It's Called The Flop War and What Happened?



It's called the Flop War because it was an absolute disaster for the Indonesians. Their lack of adequate navy and outrageous demands from the Islamiyah Regime has overwhelmed the remaining military into a state of confusion. Outsmarted and outmaneuvered, the Australians has inspired massive secessionist incursion throughout the archipelago. With no other choice, the regime accepted an unconditional surrender and left they're with a shallow rump state, they'll never see a united Indonesia for a long time.



2. Warlords and Pirate?



Yes, warlords and pirates. Not all of them want to secede from Indonesia, in fact, most of the former people prefer unity but they'll never accept the Islamiyah Regime as the legitimate government. Their theocratic exclusivity has alienated many, especially the eastern region. This has inspired many generals that deserted to form their own cliques, under the pretense to "restore" the true Indonesia in its time of need. The only country that truly wanted to secede is Aceh.



But not all of them ruled under a warlord that'll kill you just because he/she can, the lawlessness of some provinces have given the opportunity for privateers to exploit the situation and form their own criminal conglomerate. Eastern Indonesia is filled with these violent seafarers and it started the Second Golden Age of Piracy as a result.



4. Does Australia Get A Happy Ending?



No, they're facing something worse than the Islamiyah Regime during the Flop War. After Indonesia splintered, it cultivated one of the worst environments since East Timor. But unlike the former, it encompasses the half of the former country and most of the population sees Australia as either a safe haven or target practice.



Refugees that left their ravaged homes flocked towards Australia, and this time, they bring guns if they dare to say otherwise. They accept as much as they can handle, the rest are considered to be illegal trespassers. Ignoring their threats, they begin to settle the empty lands in the Arafura Coast and the Eastern Coast, with no attempts of subtlety mind you. This caused a massive panic in the Australian populace and it's worse when some of them collude with the Indonesian pirates, adding to the already massive hysteria.



The pirates raid cargo ships and trades routes and they're not just riding a rusty boat. Their collaboration with some of the military cliques and former soldiers joining their side has given them valuable experience and insight they never have before. Gunrunners and Black Marketeers sees them as business opportunity, the exchange of pieces of equipment and weapons has given them massive firepower; enough to defend themselves and raid others when the opportunity arises. Blocking essential goods has proved to be a great menace for the government.



Economically and socially, the Flop War harmed Australia more than it benefits them. With the raiding of trade routes harming their economy and a refugee crisis that overwhelming both the Australian Army and the government, it seems like the country is at a breaking point.



5. Will Indonesia Ever Be United Again?



Yes, but when and who will unite them all is a question for another day.

