In 2186, the New California Republic was formed, and a central council was created as a governing body. In 2196, Tandi, the daughter of Aradesh, was unanimously elected president of the NCR. By 2241, NCR's main resource are its great brahmin herds, which provide most of the wasteland with as much meat and leather as they require. The brahmin barons and ranchers in NCR (along with the Stockmen's Association) hold a great deal of sway with the caravans and the government.