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American star colonists landed on Centauri in the year 2038.  The last transmission
from earth indicated a major world war starting between the major powers of the
world.  Other nations hurriedly launched colonies towards Centauri in the Alpha
Centauri star system.  It was clear that the conflict would likely escalate
quickly to a nuclear holocaust and use of new, deadly biological weapons developed
by the Chinese and Muslim fundamentalists.  That was the last earth transmission
and the loss of significant technological equipment during landing made any trip
back to earth impossible. ... Then 8 Months ago several colony ships from earth 
landed at various locations on the planet, but all of them suffered the same 
gravitational anomalies while landing that the the Americans experienced, resulting 
in the loss of much material and life. All colonies have some advanced equipment, but are not
able to rebuild it until they develop their technologies on this new world.  Which will
you choose to lead in this quest?
        
The Americans, here the longest, are more advanced in some areas.
The English retained large stores of food, agricultural and engineering equipment.
The Spanish salvaged a single ocean transport to use in trade and exploration.
The French saved three semi-trucks for trade, but otherwise wish to be left alone.
The Russians included hard core Marxists who have re-established communism.
The Indians brought the largest population and require room to expand.
The Japanese retained much of their financial systems and are putting them to use.

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