Alice Test Site

The Alice Test Site is the location of the Alice Disaster, the 1941 of a nuclear explosion. In recent years, it's become somewhat of a shrine to the victims of the explosion. It also contains a museum.

Immediately after the disaster, 1941-1950
Soon after the nuclear bomb exploded, Darrenites began to return home. Though they -- and later, their children -- experienced some symptoms of radiation poisoning, residents said they aimed to make the area thrive.

They encountered limited success. After awhile, many people became so ill that they felt forced to leave. Some former farmers emigrated to land that had not been made barren. But others stayed, and many began to lobby for increased emphasis on scientific training and research for the Principality of Darren.

1950s-70s
These two decades marked a time of great change for the area. It became safer to live there, but by then many Darrenites did not feel comfortable in the area. This became more true as many of those who had been hit with radiation contracted long-term illnesses.

In 1951, the first Fractalized Maple Syrup was discovered in the newly lush woods around the Alice Test Site. The majority of the world's FMS is produced near the Alice Test Site.

In the early 60s, the residents of the area formed the group Darrenites for Science. This group pushed for scientific research and free, nationwide health care through lobbying and a public relations campain. It encountered mixed results, as the country embraced the scientific research aspect but rejected the health care initiantive.

1980s and 90s
By these decades many of the victims of the Alice Disaster had grandchildren. As the older generation started dying of old age, their children and grandchildren began to push for a way to memorialize the legacy.

From this was borne the Museum of Alice, a vast, donor-funded museum dedicated to the survivors. It contains testimony from many of them as well as an in-depth look at various conspiracy theories about the disaster. The museum is very popular; it nets at least a million visitors each year.

Present day
The Alice Test Site is currently seen almost as a holy ground. Almost all Darren children are taken to see it before the age of 12. It is the most politically powerful region in the principality, and its residents rarely move away.

Its residents have been struggling with Reny Rousseau, the current Prince Darren. Some consider him a visionary for his anti-U.S. stances; others say his aggressive policies will hurt the country in the long run.

The area currently has about 50,000 residents.

-RPM