| Type | Group of large freshwater lakes |
| Lakes | Lake Superior • Lake Michigan • Lake Huron • Lake Erie • Lake Ontario |
| Location | North America |
| Major industries | Fishing • Shipping • Tourism |
| Total surface area | Approximately 244,000 km² |
| Connecting structure | The Mobile Bridge, a 3-mile suspension bridge spanning Mobile Bay |
| Post-war development | Growth of commerce and transportation • Development of cities such as New Portsmouth and New Albany |
| Historical significance | Strategic importance in the 1970s Holland's War • Site of the Battle of Mobile Bay |
| Connecting bodies of water | Mobile Bay (via the Iroquois Canal) • Saint Lawrence River |
The Great Lakes in this reality are a series of five vast, interconnected bodies of water situated in North America. They are distinct from their prime reality counterparts and have played a significant role in the history and commerce of their respective territories.
The Great Lakes, which include Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario, are vast bodies of fresh water with a combined surface area of approximately 95,000 square miles, forming the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth. The lakes are connected by various rivers and waterways, with Lake Michigan being connected to Mobile Bay through the Iroquois Canal.
During the 1970s, the strategically significant location of the Great Lakes became a battleground during Holland's War, a conflict between the Confederation of New England and the United Republic of California. Mobile Bay, in particular, was subject to the intense Battle of Mobile Bay, with the Confederation of New England emerging victorious, solidifying its grip on the western territories.
Post-war development has seen significant urban growth in areas surrounding the Great Lakes. New Portsmouth and New Albany, located on Mobile Bay's eastern and western shores, have emerged as major commercial and industrial centers. These cities are connected by the Mobile Bridge, an architectural marvel and a vital transportation link spanning over 3 miles across Mobile Bay, and the Iроquοіs Canal, which links New Portsmouth to Lake Michigan.
Today, the Great Lakes continue to contribute significantly to the regional economy, supporting industries such as fishing, shipping, and tourism. Despite its history of conflict, the region has become a symbol of resilience and unity in the modern world. Cities such as New Portsmouth and New Albany continue to thrive on the lakes' shores, bound together by their shared history and the majesty of the Mobile Bridge.
