The story of the Cascadia Commonwealth began with old military friends and compatriots who once served in the ACR. Known as the Battle of Seattle, the ACR gathered up survivors and warriors and held off an army of crazed mutants that threatened to violently spread their twisted vision of the future of mankind. While ultimately successful in preventing the tide of war, the leadership of the ACR was destroyed and the forces went home after being routed, returning to the settlements and fortifications that they had been recruited from.

These soldiers, having made many close relationships during the war, had managed to stay in touch through the chaotic years that followed. Bound by camaraderie forged in the fires of conflict, they recognized that in a world gone mad, they could be a force for good. They believed in the resilience of humanity and the power of cooperation as they had seen it first hand.

From their initial gatherings, the concept of the Cascadia Commonwealth was born. It was a vision of unity and strength that would prove crucial in the fight for survival. The group was formed by countless local militias scattered across the rugged terrain of the Pacific Northwest. These militias were composed of survivors from various walks of life who had come together under a shared belief: that by working together, they could rebuild a semblance of civilization.

The guiding principle of the Cascadia Commonwealth is cooperation and independence in equal measure. It is a decentralized system that emphasizes local autonomy while recognizing the need for a larger entity to maintain order, facilitate trade, and protect against external threats.

At the heart of the Cascadia Commonwealth is its special military force—the Cascadia Rangers. These Rangers are a unique blend of skills and roles, akin to a cross between park rangers and black ops soldiers. They patrol the sprawling forests, rugged mountains, and sprawling coastal areas that comprise the Commonwealth's territory. The Cascadia Rangers are highly skilled in survival, tracking, and wilderness warfare. They can traverse treacherous landscapes with ease and are experts in both defense and reconnaissance. They maintain a presence in the most remote corners of the wilderness, serving as both protectors and judges to the scattered settlements that dot the region.

To the Commonwealth, Justice is one of the key factors to maintaining life and freedom, and without the safety enjoyed before the apochs, the rangers of the commonwealth are bestowed with the rights to meet out justice in the name of Cascadia. The rangers however, are not known for handing out light sentences.

Within the Cascadia Commonwealth, leadership was a fluid concept. Decision-making power rests with local councils, and each settlement has a voice in the affairs of the larger faction. This emphasis on direct democracy and cooperation allows the Commonwealth to adapt and thrive in the ever-changing post-apocalyptic landscape.

As the years have passed, the Cascadia Commonwealth has become a symbol of hope and resilience in the Pacific Northwest. It demonstrates that even in the darkest of times, humanity can come together, cooperate, and find strength in its shared values. In a world that had once teetered on the brink of annihilation, the Commonwealth is proof that the spirit of unity and personal strength can lead to a brighter future amidst the ruins.