>>267052>>Just forming. Had a few Presidents and is actively grabbing more land akin to Manifest DestinyThe U.S. of the 1800's was a much different animal to the NCR. For one, it had a highly virtuous and honest population, gold backed money, free market, etc. The NCR's closest real world analogue is the modern United States. The money supply is debased, the highest virtue is consumption, and the government is highly corrupt and is glaringly nepotistic towards megacorps (brahmin barons, crimson caravan, gun runners, etc). If you think the modern United States is stable and prosperous long term you're a fool.
>>Already abandoned Gold Standard (thanks, Enclave) in favor of Fiat Currency, which is used in the real worldDebased currency is a sign of decay, not progress. The Romans also debased their money supply, and by the time the city fell the Denarius was worth next to nothing. The coinage was cut so heavily with lead and copper that it wasn't even accepted for taxes. Hmm what modern empire does that sound similar to?
>>Establishing a national identity that lives beyond its leadersWhat is the NCR's national identity? The population is weak. They are struggling to win a war against an army with swords and spears. Despite having a huge technological and industrial advantage they're still slowly losing the Mojave. Nipton was raised without resistance. The only reason the NCR held the Dam in the first place was because of Graham's incompetence.
>Vice-Caesar, while wise, does not have the patience and temperament to hold Legion together when Caesar kicks the bucketCaesar admits this in the game, he also thinks that Lanius, while a good commander, is an unsuitable replacement. If the Courier sides with the legion, Caesar's tumor is removed and as such he has more than enough time after the victory in Vegas to find a suitable heir. A character like Vulpes, or the Courier himself, could lead the legion just as well.
