After forging the Internet’s Serapis Club from the ether a couple of days ago, curiosity has held this cat underground after realizing that the Serapis Flag, in addition to being the hands-down Most Hip & Stylish American Flag concept, lived its brief existence in a narrow window of time. As a devoted Anti-Clickbait brother, I aspire to be a Click Earner, and so this post will be my atonement for the first one having been titled, “OMG I Must Have These Pants!”

In America’s Eight Fighting Flag Factions, I have decided to treat Serapis Club Visitors as True Gamers and feature a handful of gamified concepts. To begin with, as a sort of Test Balloon, I am going to discuss a bit of each flag’s design, history, purpose, and relevance as though America began without an Official Flag but it is 1780 and Congress has proposed a list of eight finalist flag designs and commissioned for each, their own retinue of supporters to come make presentations of some kind. I WRITE in the way I Want to READ and y’all KNOW For Sure that Serapis Flag is one of the eight. The seven others are:

1. Serapis Flag (John Paul Jones)

Design: Thirteen eight-pointed stars arranged in a unique pattern.
History: Flown by John Paul Jones during the capture of the British frigate HMS Serapis in 1779, it represents American naval prowess and resilience.
Purpose: Symbolizes the strength and ingenuity of the American navy.
Relevance: Ideal for coastal and fishing communities, boosting maritime trade and naval prestige.

Gamified Concept:

Unique Abilities: Bonuses to naval trade routes and harbor cities.
Special Events: Historical reenactments and maritime festivals to increase support.
Dynamic Interactions: Rivalries with British factions, alliances with coastal towns.

2. Betsy Ross Flag

Design: Thirteen stars arranged in a circle on a blue canton with thirteen red and white stripes.
History: Credited to Betsy Ross, this flag symbolizes unity and the birth of the United States.
Purpose: Represents the unity of the original thirteen colonies.
Relevance: Appeals to communities focused on craftsmanship and patriotic symbolism.

Gamified Concept:

Unique Abilities: Craftsmanship bonuses, increased morale for allies.
Special Events: Flag-making competitions, patriotic celebrations.
Dynamic Interactions: Diplomatic advantages and interactions with historical landmarks.

3. Don’t Tread On Me (Gadsden Flag)

Design: Yellow field with a coiled rattlesnake and the phrase “Don’t Tread On Me.”
History: Symbol of American resistance and independence, presented to Congress by Christopher Gadsden.
Purpose: Emphasizes vigilance and readiness to defend liberty.
Relevance: Appeals to frontier and individualist communities valuing freedom and self-defense.

Gamified Concept:

Unique Abilities: Enhanced defensive capabilities, ambush tactics.
Special Events: Liberty rallies and resistance movements.
Dynamic Interactions: Alliances with freedom-loving factions, conflicts with oppressive regimes.

4. Green Mountain Flag (Ethan Allen)

Design: Green field with a pine tree and the phrase “An Appeal to Heaven.”
History: Represented the Green Mountain Boys led by Ethan Allen during the American Revolution.
Purpose: Symbolizes guerrilla warfare and independence in the wilderness.
Relevance: Ideal for rural and mountainous regions, emphasizing self-sufficiency and resourcefulness.

Gamified Concept:

Unique Abilities: Bonuses in woodland and mountainous terrain.
Special Events: Frontier festivals and community barn-raisings.
Dynamic Interactions: Alliances with other guerrilla factions, territorial conflicts.

5. Grand Union Flag

Design: Thirteen red and white stripes with the British Union Jack in the canton.
History: One of the first flags used by American revolutionaries, symbolizing early desires for reconciliation with Britain.
Purpose: Represents the unity and colonial administration.
Relevance: Appeals to politically active and diverse communities.

Gamified Concept:

Unique Abilities: Diplomatic bonuses, enhanced economic development.
Special Events: Town hall meetings and early political rallies.
Dynamic Interactions: Negotiations with foreign powers, influence over political events.

6. Bennington Flag

Design: Blue field with thirteen white stars and the number “76.”
History: Associated with the Battle of Bennington during the American Revolutionary War.
Purpose: Symbolizes early American victories and decisive action.
Relevance: Appeals to communities with strong local pride and historical significance.

Gamified Concept:

Unique Abilities: Offensive bonuses, rapid mobilization.
Special Events: Historical reenactments and hero celebrations.
Dynamic Interactions: Conflicts over strategic locations, alliances with aggressive factions.

7. Join or Die Flag

Design: Snake cut into eight pieces with the phrase “Join or Die.”
History: Created by Benjamin Franklin to emphasize the need for colonial unity.
Purpose: Promotes political unity and collective strength.
Relevance: Appeals to urban areas and strong community networks.

Gamified Concept:

Unique Abilities: Political influence, coalition building.
Special Events: Unity festivals and community-building activities.
Dynamic Interactions: Alliances with unity-focused factions, conflicts with separatist factions.

8. Culpeper Flag

Design: Coiled rattlesnake with the phrase “Liberty or Death.”
History: Used by the Culpeper Minutemen during the American Revolution.
Purpose: Emphasizes grassroots resistance and local organization.
Relevance: Ideal for small towns and local communities focused on liberty.

Gamified Concept:

Unique Abilities: Bonuses to militia units, rapid deployment.
Special Events: Local fairs and grassroots movements.
Dynamic Interactions: Alliances with anti-oppressive factions, sabotage operations.