Chokan was founded during a time when an alliance known as /b/ was recruiting around the world to new upstart political groups, offering their protection in the construction of new nations. Intrigued by this, Katsumi, the leader of the People's Democratic Order, a political organization operating on the island of Kyushu, elected to declare the establishment of a new state, The Independent Republic of Chokan. However, annoyed with lack of serious behavior in that alliance and a preference for a currency other than Dongs, Katsumi decided to keep her nation independent for the time.