I was thinking most of the Capital Wasteland and some areas to the north, which would work very well with your idea I think.
I like this concept, but I don't really want it to be a direct continuation from the East Coast Convention (ie. it would be in a seperate timeline, that way interactions are fresh). Okay, let me see if I can flesh some of this out and see if you approve.
1. The Enclave like you said, took control of most of the CW and Tenpenny Industries expanded southward in order to avoid their own annexation (we'll base this in-lore off the fact that Mr. Tenpenny hints that his tower is "just the beginning").
2. Enclave and Tenpenny Industries are currently at a tenuous peace.
3. The Enclave is militarily much stronger than Tenpenny Industries, however, the Enclave approves of the progress Tenpenny has made with his state, and thus they have held back military action.
4. Tenpenny is attempting to form what will essentially be the "New Vegas" or "New Reno" of the east coast (although it probably shouldn't be to the same degree). We could say its in a very basic early stages of forming this.
1. Alright, that works. I'm guessing that since Tenpenny Industries spread Southwards, a good upper chunk of Virginia is now under Tenpenny control after they, "Dealt" with a few local tribals. I'm assuming that Tenpenny Tower and a few miles north of it are still under Tenpenny Control, right?
2. I think Tenuous is a bit of a understatement.. But alright.
3. Of course. Though its on its way to become less of an "Mercenary Army" and more of a "Anyone who doesn't want to serve under the Enclave's protection, come to the shinning tower and fight for us!" Though I'm not sure if the Enclave allows people within their territories to leave at will.
4. Yeah, Tenpenny launched another renovation project on the tower that expanded the first two floors and added a stage. He also purchased some very old slot machines and Black Jack tables and his now running a small time casino to see how it does profit wise.
I can live with that. I'll join up as
Tenpenny Industries.