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Rhand and its sister islands (Beta and Gamma) are new land south of the Hawaiian island chain - stretching between Wake Island and the Johnston Atoll . They suddenly showed up on maps in January 2025. Their landmass is comparable to that of Japan. Mysteriously, satellite imagery of the islands is blurred. Upon their appearance they broadcast a message to the world, claiming them themselves a sovereign nation.
Little was known about the Rhand Islands. What WAS known was that they were technologically advanced. Little was known of their government or military, though they bore titles like a monarchy. Nothing was known of their political views.
Russia, China, North Korea and Iran were among the first nations to recognize Rhand as a sovereign nation, even if it was to spite the US. A number of Asian and African nations soon followed suit. Rhand refused to enter into diplomatic relations until they are recognized as a sovereign nation.
Rhand’s nature soon became apparent. The tiny nation took a keen interest in the hostilities in Ukraine and initiated a diplomatic dialogue on March 1, 2025. The US sees Rhand as a warmonger, pushing the world toward WWIII in inhibiting the peace process.
The face of the Rhand Islands is Jonathan Rhand himself. He speaks English like a native, but also made broadcasts in every known language of the planet. (Must have been through the use of sophisticated translators as they were simultaneous.)
He appears young, in his mid 20s. He is tall (6’7”). He is Caucasian, black hair, blue eyes. Quite handsome.
Plot
To be determined by your character really. (You are welcome to develop multiple characters. You can even have input regarding the decisions by nations.) Jon isn’t likely to initiate relations unless it lines up with his own agenda.
The range of character types is pretty open, but as a potential romance a female would be necessary. She will need to be a cut above average somehow. At the very least she can’t be weak willed. He will find such women boring and a waste of time. She has to have what it takes to influence a man unafraid of picking fights with the USA, China or Russia. She could be an intelligence agent, a diplomat, or an investigative reporter. In short, she would need a good excuse to get close to Rhand.
Rhand is NOT a member of the UN or NATO. They have initiated military actions in defense of Ukraine - limited to the borders established in the Budapest Memorandum. This includes the annihilation of the Crimean Bridge, enacting air superiority in Ukraine that has stopped all drone and missile attacks by Russia, tripling Russian casualties and completely stopping all civilian casualties.
The most amusing scene with Jonathan Rhand was a meeting with the US President and Vice President in which he quoted Teddy Roosevelt, specifically: “Speak softly and carry a big stick.” Afterwards he added “My stick is bigger than your stick.” He was referring to military capacity, not using innuendo. But you know how people are. His comment has become a meme.
Posting
3rd Person Past Tense
Decent literacy
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You will need a CS for your character. Have it ready please. I am not picky about format, but please no animated gifs. Faceclaim, decent pic, or high quality art works. Basically I want to put a face to a name.
Jonathan Rhand appears to be in his mid 20s, Caucasian, jet black hair, blue eyes, and very tall.
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