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King Sextus I of Spain (Legitimist Claim to French Throne)


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This is a continuation of my Victoria Revolutions Carlist Spain game that I was attached to. It will, hopefully, be a full blown story/aar experience and I hope I can make it last a long time. Nothing much will be posted yet, until I finish setting up some stuff. But this first post will be an index to all the chapters and so forth.

As you can see the world is very different, no World War 1 and no communist revolutions...yet. Currently the British and French are in war, which was originally just a colonial dispute, but has now grown to a full blown war with operations to pick up in Europe at anytime. The German Empire is a powerhouse, Imperial Russia, United States of America, Japanese Empire, British Empire, Austrian Empire, Scandinavian Union, Ottoman Empire, Kingdom of Spain and Kingdom of Belgium are all major powers. This shall be a very interesting experience, I hope you all enjoy.

Note that this post is not finalized and will be continuously updated over the course of the AAR.


Chapter Index
Chapter 1: New King, New Agenda (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=7660971&postcount=2)
Chapter 2: European Politics Breakdown (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=7677235&postcount=17)

Chapter 1: New King, New Agenda


Prince Sixtus succeeded James III as King of Spain and successor to the Carlist Empire. They were not father and son, nor grandfather and son, the succession was extended family with ties to Italian nobility, the Robert I Duke of Parma was Sixtus' father. The lack of an heir had made James III tutor this young prince into his one day successor.

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King James III of Spain

James III was a great man, loved by his people and generally admired world wide as a modern enlightened figure. In the financial crisis of 1908-1912, James III used up a vast amount of the royal fortune to feed his public, taking his wealth from billions into the mere millions. This act of philanthropy was all it took to seal his place as a beloved and respected monarch. His reign from 1904-1936 (death in the early days of January) marked the growth of the Spanish economy, empire and military. It also saw the declining power and more symbolic monarch rise, with his favored democracy reigning supreme over him. Spanish might had grown at an astounding rate during his reign, the economy quadrupled and the military doubled in size. Siam was annexed and the closer ties with Russia were made, that still stand to this day.

His last radio address to his loyal and caring people was made on October 24, 1935. In this address he spoke of his decreasing health and of his heir apparent, Sixtus. He asked his people to show Sixtus with as much admiration and respect as they had shown him and that they would not have to worry about Sixtus being a trouble to the government. Not long after his address word got out that he had a stroke and was bedridden in his palace in Madrid, millions of people left flowers and notes, cried at the gates of their great king. His death came on January 3rd, 1936 and with it came a national day of mourning. His body was pulled by horses and sat in a carriage as it traveled through Madrid for one last appearance to the people.

Twenty thousand Spanish soldiers of the Madrid Guard marched behind his funeral carriage, some of the soldiers were in tears over the situation. As his body lay in state for the general public to view in his last days before his internment, several important world leaders showed their respects. Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany was one of the visitors who came to see his one time friend for one final goodbye.

Two days after the funeral parade it was announced in all media outlets in Spain that Sixtus I, King of Spain, now reigned. People cheered in the streets, the military made parades and other expensive activities were held. On January 12th he made his first meeting with the Prime Minister and begin discussing the policies that he most favored, even with severely limited power, the monarch was always seen as an adviser to the country.

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First of his ideas was a quick and marvelous expansions in research, something the other politicians agreed on and wanted to inact themselves. His plans were superior to their own and were accepted to a vote, it passed and companies were sent notices on what was desired of them for more tax cuts and other government benefits.

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Around the same time as all of this excitement was going on in Spain, the world was going to war. Britain and France were fighting it out in Africa and Asia. Spanish Thai colony was in between and military leaders in the region feared a British or French invasion of the area to gain use of our rail system. Orders were given to keep watch and attempt to be friendly to any fleeing natives from either countries colonies.

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In the Americas Spain's dominion in Cuba was growing concerned with the power hungry nations around it. Mexico joined the British in war against France in attempted to regain lost lands, United States of Central America brought in Venezuela in their war against Brazil and Argentina and Paraguay went to war over border disputes. The entire region was a hellhole and alot of military power was at the disposal of many dictators.

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One of the main issues brought up by the new king was the lack of a naval force capable of defending our colonies and Cuba. This was a major issue and the British fleet stationed at Gibraltar was massive, some 250 capital ships were in this grand fleet and it was on it's way to fight France in the English Channel. While it passed Spain, many of our smaller vessels were ordered to take photographs of these ships and give our factories something to work with. British designs were advanced and the only shipyard in Spain that had any industrial power at all was in Galicia, and it was only built to maintain Spain's aging fleet in the late 1880's. A quick change was needed to bring about a new Spanish navy and it would take a couple years to implement.

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Just as it seemed nothing worse could happen, Italy and Austria, after years of land disputes and carious terrorist acts by Italian supported in the Venice area, declared war on one another. Austria was no match for Italy statistically, but it could yet turn in their favor once the troops hit the field. Both monarchs of Austria and Italy, friends of the late James III, urged Sixtus to pursue an alliance with them and to join the war. Sixtus, much in support of his peoples reactions, said no to both. He was a king of the people and peace, not of elite friendships and war.

The pictures don't work for me :(

They work fine for me.

How did England manage to build over 400 ships?

How did England manage to build over 400 ships?
Probably carrying over from their Victoria fleet. They can get insanely huge navies in that game.

Probably carrying over from their Victoria fleet. They can get insanely huge navies in that game.

That is only part of the fleet. :(

That is only part of the fleet. :(

On the bright side, that has to be mostly great war era stuff.

:scan:Ooh, may I join?

:scan:Ooh, may I join?

I will need generals at some point, but right now I am just doing some build up. Suggestions would be nice though.

Does Spain control Oman?

Does Spain control Oman?

Spain has the Dubai area.

I would like to suggest myself as an Air Force General.

France looks pretty weak, attack them.

France looks pretty weak, attack them.

The plan at current is to annex France and form the Bourbon Empire.

The plan at current is to annex France and form the Bourbon Empire.
Visigoths did it first.

Chapter 2: European Politics Breakdown


It would become known as the great misunderstanding, a time of ridiculous events that even the greatest politicians would not have seen coming. Firstly the Anglo-French war was kicking up in Europe with a naval landing at Normandy by the British forces and steady gains in Indochina. Italy and Austria were in a heated war over territory long considered Italian; Austria lacked the military power to halt the Italian offensives. Finally the Germans, seeing other powers busy at war, threatened Scandinavia if Schleswig-Holstein was not turned over to them. War broke out the next day.

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The British landing in France was known to have been plotted since the later months of 1935 and was seen as no surprise by the French leaders. Spain attempted talks with both nations only to be met with smug attitudes and vulgar commentary.

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The British made great gains throughout March, but were ultimately stopped and reversed by the last week in March.

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As this went on a few other key events happened involving the Italio-Austrian War. Firstly the USA joined the war against Italy but lacked the will to actually do anything yet, making them a mute point. Secondly, the Italians were romping the Austrians all over the place and sending them running to the hills. The Archduke sent urgent messages to King Sixtus; they were for alliance against Italy. Spain refused, unable to choose a side due to prior connections with both.

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As Italy pounded Austria, Montenegro joined the war against Austria and hoped to make great gains with little effort.

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Then the Germans made an ultimatum to the Scandics. One met with resistance by the people and soon war broke out. Sixtus was a cousin of the king of Scandinavia and Wilhelm II, so the political impact of joining either side would be to large to risk.

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Spaniards across the empire called for war with France, but things were not so easy. The politics were just not-possible at the moment. And so as April rolled on and the weather warmed up, Europe was on the precipice. Spain had many decisions to make and little time.

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The royal military did form four new divisions and placed them in strategic locations in Iberia, the economy continues to take hits and rises and falls daily, but everything should be in order as all major trade can come from the UK and Russia.