City States

   Here, on this date, which is believed to be by the old calendar, October 11th, 2049, I, Rebecca May, Historian for the City State of Duluth, hereby declare this record to be the truth of the events I am obligated to scribe. Our esteemed leader, Francine Elder, wishes that all important events henceforth be written down so future generations will know and understand the history of their great City.
   First, why we have City States today.
   On April 12th, 2036, the day before the second coming of the Apophis Meteor, some say by word of mouth, a religious fanatic group sent into the atmosphere, a series of EM Field weapons to destroy all man made satellites and electronics on the Earth, to assure their predictions of the end of the World. Others, also by word of mouth, have said that the Sun itself was the cause of the week long, solar flare activity which produced such enormous EM Fields, it knock out all electronics in Earth's atmosphere and on the ground.
   Either way, civilization started anew once the apocalypse of the old civilization was complete. Bands of roving looters swept through the lands afterwards. Precious commodities became food, water, weapons, and intelligence. People who knew techniques such as masonry, farming, construction, and the sciences became important figures in our new City State.
  The looters fought among themselves in the countryside. Some say there are bands of female barbarians today, killing any man they find. Blaming men for the suffering we all feel in the world today. Other City States turned to religious leaders to save their way of life which quickly crumbled into chaos. Educators, mechanics, or anyone with technical skills was automatically blamed for the plight of their City and executed, which hindered further their capacity to sustain themselves.
   Quickly, the largest Cities broke down into chaotic behavior and some even say cannibalism permeated throughout. The City State of Duluth has survived these calamities and has prospered because of our understanding for the need of basic technologies.
    It has long been understood, that more female babies are born each year than males. The ratio has become three to one according to our most learned midwives. So the male is no longer the farmer, hunter, or gatherer from the tales of old. Males are now domesticated livestock to keep the growth of the City State growing. We do not imprison our males but share them among all who have need of them.
   In a way, you can say they have become a commodity. We have fought off would be conquerors and barbarians. We have welcomed good, honest women, their mates, and their children if they swear allegiance to the City State of Duluth and abide by all its laws. We have grown. By word of mouth, we hear most Cities have not.
   Our leader, Francine Elder, has boldly proclaimed that emissaries will one day be sent out to other Cities which have survived, and hoping there will be an exchange of philosophy, trade, and information.
   Her plan is to teach others why our system has been so effective, why we should move on from blame, and why the future can once again be something we can all look forward to.

First Entry.
Historian Rebecca May
October 11th, 2049
The History of Duluth

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Writing Down An Idea I Had,

But I Believe In A Different Future,

I Am An Optimist,

Jim Hauenstein,

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"Why would you buy anything from all of these survivalists peddling the end of the World gear? The End of the World means, the End of the World. Nothing survives!"

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