Amazon (or Amazonian) Society/Nation in T2K/Merc2000?

[Schone23666]

In another thread I think it was briefly talked about the possibility of an Amazon (or Amazonian) based society or nation in T2K or Merc2000. In T2k it could arise out of any region where central authority has broken down (almost everywhere), in Merc2000 it might take a bit more work, but could pop up in a region where civil war/anarchy/ethnic strife/etc. has again brought down the central authority in the area (North Africa, the Balkans, etc.).

What would be the aims of the Amazon Nation? It's authority/government makeup (mostly likely composed mostly of women one would assume)? Would it attempt to pattern itself after, or claim legitimacy to the historical Amazons? Would it espouse New Age/Pagan worship, specifically of the Greek deity Artemis or Roman deity Diana? What would their military/militia look like, and how would they interact with any neighboring government remnants/marauders/merchants/mercenaries/warlords/refugees/etc.?

Also, how much of a spoiler could they be in the global equation? Depending on how "canon" (yes, I know, always a touchy subject) you want to run a T2k or Merc2000 game, would they be a relatively small enclave, or could they be a bit of a surprise that turns into another faction that, say, begins to compete with Milgov, Civgov and New America in the North American region for authority and resources? Milgov and Civgov might find their hands full with the rise of New America only to find NA getting creamed by the sudden arrival of these "Amazons". Perhaps the Amazons had their own plans prior to the impending Apocalypse like Carl Hughes did? If so, how would Milgov/Civgov treat this new Amazon faction? The enemy of my enemy is my friend, but for how long?

So...any thoughts? Ideas?