Capto Iugulum

ELECTIONS HELD IN ECUADOR. Quito, Ecuador. Across the world, some criticism has been lobbied against the new proletarist government for the violent method with which it seized power from the prior dictator. High Overseer Erik Acero initially sneered at these accusations, but eventually ceded to foreign pressure and interests. In order to prove the justifications of proletarist rule over Ecuador, fair and free elections have been held throughout the nation. Acero's People's Party has been considered the front runner for the position of President, as they retain extensive popularity for overthrowing the old Martinez regime. Surprisingly, it seems that proletarism is not the choice of the people, and Acero was shocked as he was removed from political office. The new government has been formed as a republican party, and it seems that democracy has finally returned to Ecuador. The still liberal Democratic Party has usurped the proletarists and brought a new day to Ecuador despite all the proletarists had done. (+1 Stability)

JACKSONIAN CONTITUTION INSTALLED. Jefferson, Jacksonia. The Council of Republic in Jacksonia has proudly at last announced the conclusion of the constitutional convention, as the first elections are planned for 1915. The republican rights are to be preserved in the spirit of the first American republic which was overthrown during the War of the American Presidency in the 1840s. The Jacksonians have proven their commitment to this idea by accompanying the constitution with the Republic Acts of 1914. These acts have created basic civil rights for the average citizen of Jacksonia, including free press, free speech, and revolutionary new anti-discrimination laws, which have proven a great boon for the local black population. The people of Jacksonia are enthusiastic about the new constitution, but substantial opposition has risen against the various Republic Acts from conservative corners, and it's likely that the 1915 elections will not go uncontested from the leftover voices of the old Federal government.

THE VINLAND TRANSIT. Nya Stockholm, Vinland. The Vinlanders have had at least some luck this year, as various American nations have issued calls for their people to return. Vinland's government has cooperated with most of these calls, allowing an easy flow of people back south, and out of the troublesome new workforce underbelly they have created. The Allied Territories of America have called for the return of as many people as possible to help fight the scourge of the proletarists and the United American Republic, and have managed to get a few to stay in their western territories. Similarly, Jacksonia and Florida have had the siren calls of freedom and democracy for the these beleaguered people, much like the UAR. Therefore, many have begun moving south, and it seems that the worst of Vinland's troubles caused by these vagabonds are at an end. This has been further aided by the establishment of the colorful Vinlandskridningpolis, a predominantly mounted national police force. They have been specially designated to provide order and keep the peace in the larger western regions, though they are greatly resented in the numerous majority American towns which have sprung up overnight throughout the western provinces. (+1 Stability)

SCOTTSON SOLD TO VINLAND. Anchorage, Japan. An agreement has been set between the governments and Japan and Vinland which has resulted in much of the former American colony of Scottson being turned over to Vinland's control. The Vinlanders have purchased the region from the Japanese, allowing a more natural territorial border between the two regions. The agreement has been fairly well received by the Japanese, who would have had trouble controlling the region anyways, and the new border was officially set. The new Vinlander territories have seen an influx of American settlers, including some few who had previously left when the Japanese took control. Very few Vinlanders have actually moved into the area, and most keep calling the territory and cities by its American name rather than acknowledging it as part of Vinland.

GREAT LAKES REPUBLIC JOINS ALLIED TERRITORIES. Chicago, Allied Territories of America. As the United American Republic continued its assaults upon the Great Lakes Republic, the leaders of the latter nation grew desperate, and early this year they agreed to join the Allied Territories of America. This was born initially out of discussions of alliance, but ultimately the Allied Territories managed to twist the negotiations enough to corral a direct annexation. This has greatly aided in the fight against the UAR, as substantially more control and experience has been brought into the fight against the attackers from the east. The fighting has clearly intensified in the region, but now these self-proclaimed guardians of the old order continue the struggle against the movement spearheaded by the American Underground.

FIGHTING IN THE FORMER UNITED STATES. Charleston, United States of America. To the thankfulness of much of the North American population, the war which has erupted from the collapse of the United States of America has shifted solely over to the east of the Mississippi River, with a single exception. Treaties signed between various powers have led to a consolidation of most of the key factions in the struggle for power, and it seems that the main theaters have focused throughout the remaining territories of the old Federal government. The situation has been escalated to a degree with a major intervention from a coalition of forces from South America, led by Brazil and Colombia. The coalition has mostly entered the fight against the proletarists, and is fairly coldly welcomed by the remnants of the Federal government. This has been combined with a ruthlessly efficient blockade, which has begun to choke off foreign support for the black proletarist cause. As before, the conflict remains a fairly large one, and so it deserves a smaller section, provided below.

SPECIAL: Fighting in the Former United States​


THE NEW BARCELONA FRONT. New Barcelona, Mississippi Proletarist Republic. Heavy fighting has continued throughout the southeastern part of the old state of West Florida, and the proletarist freedmen have been fighting with incredible ferocity. Through the early part of the year the fighting remained stalemated, as the Floridians were unable to penetrate the proletarist lines throughout the whole region. The proletarists effectively used machine guns to close off most routes of advance and artillery has proven mostly ineffective against their tactics, which resulted in an unusually fluid stalemate. The casualties continued to mount, until the South American invasion further east forced the withdrawal of over three quarters of the proletarist force to fight the new threat. This has allowed the Floridians to make some gains, but the local defenders have proven quite tenacious and have bleed the Floridians badly for every inch of ground.
Casualty Lists
Florida: 8 Conscript Brigades, 1 Infantry Brigade, 1 Cavalry Brigade (+1 Army Quality)
Mississippi Proletarist Republic: 7 Conscript Brigades

ARRIVAL OF THE SOUTH AMERICANS. Covington, Mississippi Proletarist Republic. A new threat has emerged to the survival of the proletarist states emerging in the southeastern remnants of the United States. A massive coalition of various South American nations, led by the anti-proletarist crusaders of the Brazilian government, has landed in the East Floridian panhandle, assuming the defense of the peninsula against the proletarist threat. With most of the Federal government's armies defending Charleston, the South Americans have been mostly on their own with little to no local support or guides. They have compensated with the deployment of light reconnaissance aircraft, which have frequently been useful in providing information about upcoming proletarist attacks. Aware that only thousands more South Americans would arrive as the year continued on, the Mississippi Proletarist Republic amassed everything it could from its own reserves and the support of its allies in Tennessee to launch a massive push against the Brazilians and their lackeys. The result was one of the largest battles in North American history as nearly four hundred thousand former slaves were thrown against the defenses of the South Americans in Florida. They possessed little artillery or heavy equipment, hoping to overwhelm the beachhead through sheer weight of numbers. After heavy fighting, and much bloodshed, the proletarists did manage to force the South Americans out of their initial beachhead in the panhandle, overrunning the makeshift airfields and supply depots. Unfortunately, they've been unable to advance much further, as substantial South American reinforcements, particularly from Colombia began to arrive in East Florida. The proletarist offensive was thus ground to a half, with only few gains made against the South American armies.
Casualty Lists
Argentina: 3 Infantry Brigades, 1 Cavalry Brigade
Brazil: 10 Infantry Brigades, 1 Cavalry Brigade, 3 Artillery Brigades, 1 M1 "Washington" Barrel Brigade, 1 Cannock-type Aircraft Squadron (+1 Army Quality, +1 Air Force Quality)
Colombia: 6 Conscript Brigades
Paraguay: 5 Infantry Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigade (+1 Army Quality)
Uruguay: 4 Infantry Brigades
Mississippi Proletarist Republic: 40 Conscript Brigades, 3 Artillery Brigades (+1 Army Quality)
Tennessee Proletarist Republic: 24 Conscript Brigades

FIGHTING FOR VIRGINIA. Washington D.C., United American Republic. Last year the former national capital of Washington was the scene of the primary fighting between the Appalachian Proletarist Republic, the United American Republic, and the Federal remnants. This year, the state of Virginia has had a much more subdued contest of affairs. With their efforts to strengthen their position in the south, the Federal government withdrew most their forces from the region except for a beleaguered rear guard. This force was quickly overrun by the armies of the UAR early in the year, but they were brought to a halt as proletarist forces swarmed out of the mountains into the rest of eastern Virginia. There was initially no fighting between these forces, until later in the year, and the Federal armies continued to dig in and defend the northern approaches against proletarist and UAR armies.
Casualty Lists
Appalachian Proletarist Republic: 2 Conscript Brigades
United American Republic: 4 Conscript Brigades
United States of America: 3 Conscript Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigade

THE ILLINOIS FRONT. Chicago, Allied Territories of America. Some of the most modern heavy fighting in the ongoing crisis in the former United States has been between the Allied Territories of America and the United American Republic. The year started as the conflict continued between the Great Lakes Republic and the UAR's armies in Indianapolis, and an early drive towards Chicago initially caused much panic, leading to the annexation of the GLR into the Allied Territories. This proved to be a well construction feint, as the fighting in Indianapolis escalated and the UAR secured the city and the rest of Indiana with it. Further advances were made in southern Illinois, until the arrival of the main armies of the ATA brought the attacks to a screeching halt. The follow-up was a massive counterattack in the fall by the massively enlarged armies of the ATA, driving the UAR's forces back into Indiana and even back towards Detroit and Ohio. The offensive was highly successful, reclaiming a large amount of vital territory, before being halted by UAR reinforcements.
Casualty Lists
Allied Territories of America: 20 Conscript Brigades, 1 Cavalry Brigade, 1 Artillery Brigade (+1 Army Quality)
United American Republic: 29 Conscript Brigades, 4 Cavalry Brigades, 3 Artillery Brigades (+1 Army Quality)

THE BATTLE FOR CHARLESTON. Charleston, United States of America . Though there was heavier fighting elsewhere in the eastern United States, most foreign observers were fixated upon the fighting for the new makeshift capital of Charleston. The Tennessee Proletarist Republic threw a massive force against the city in the hopes of destroying the key bastion of Federal power in the east. Even as their allies came under assault in the north and south, the proletarists remained dedicated towards attempting to take the city. The Federal forces, having been reinforced by new recruits and returning troops from the colonies, managed to entrench strong positions in the hills and mountains of the Carolinas, making any hopes for advance bloody at best. When the attacks came, a lack of modern equipment made the assaults haphazard and inefficient at best. The Federal forces were able to quickly respond to areas under threat of collapse and anticipated most routes of attack launched by the proletarists. The Rangers also managed to show their worth, devastating the proletarist ranks and inflicting heavy casualties, though they sustained heavy damage of their own. Regardless, the Carolinas clearly remain under Federal control, as the proletarist army was virtually shattered with proportionately light casualties for the Federal defenses.
Casualty Lists
Tennessee Proletarist Republic: 41 Conscript Brigades, 2 Artillery Brigades (+1 Army Quality)
United States of America: 4 Conscript Brigades, 3 Infantry Brigades, 1 Rangers Brigade (+1 Army Quality)

ASSAULT ON APPALACHIA. Weston, Appalachian Proletarist Republic. New fighting broke out later in the year as the United American Republic took on their new enemies of the Appalachian Proletarist Republic. The UAR's forces, regrouping after their successful capture of Washington, began mustering for a push south once more to defeat the proletarists and secure Virginia for their cause. The attacks began fairly well, but as setbacks began to mount in the west, various assaults had to be abandoned as the fighting with the Allied Territories of America took greater urgency. The arrival of substantial reinforcements from the proletarists to the south further caused setbacks for the UAR, and they were only able to make a few minor gains throughout the latter parts of the year. Casualties were heavy for all parties involved, but the proletarists seemed to have gained the upper hand overall by the end of the year.
Casualty Lists
Appalachian Proletarist Republic: 23 Conscript Brigades, 2 Artillery Brigades (+1 Army Quality)
Tennessee Proletarist Republic: 18 Conscript Brigades
United American Republic: 22 Conscript Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigade

News from Africa and the Middle East​

FLOODING CONTINUES IN ANGOLA. Namibe, Angola. Flooding that began last year continued again this year as unusually large amounts of rain have continued to raise the water level of local rivers to untenable levels. The problems have exacerbated the already rough situation in the more rural regions of Angola, as people have been unable to restore prosperity to their farms and continue to remain in camps maintained by the army. The resulting influx of citizens into the city and the withdrawal of over half of the Brazilian garrison has made the situation harder to control. The government has pledged to aid the displaced citizens as much as possible, providing funds for a reconstruction effort. Regardless, some naturalists believe that the flooding may well have led to a permanent rise in the average water levels of Angola's primary rivers. It is believed that the ecological devastation has set back Angola's agriculturally based economy substantially, causing instability all throughout the interior. (-1 Stability)

NEW REBEL ACTIVITY IN ALGIERS. Algiers, Spain. Though the Spanish had ruthlessly advanced through the Algiers region and crushed most rebel activity, there are definitely some lingering cells of resistance remaining. The Spanish army in the region had withdrawn a good bulk of its force to fight in Egypt and quell the uprising there, but they have faced several brutal attacks and ambushes throughout the Algiers region. After losing their base of support in the towns and villages, the Algerians have begun to rely on the heavy urban population and the nomadic desert tribes for arms and succor. These populations have proven more difficult for the Spanish to suppress due to obvious practical concerns, and the Algerians made a major strike this year against the Spanish artillery corps. During the Christmas celebrations later in the year, the Algerian rebels surprised and destroyed numerous artillery pieces and slaughtered their crews in the night. The attempt to pursue them met with similar ambush and disaster, marking the largest Algerian victory yet. Despite this successful attack, it is believed that the rebel cause continues to weaken as the Spanish continue a fairly efficient crackdown upon the population. (+1 Stability, -1 Infantry Brigade, -2 Cavalry Brigades, -3 Artillery Brigades)

LEGISLATURE ISSUES FORMAL IMPERIAL INJUNCTION IN KONGO. Haraldsholm, Kongo. With the talks on reunification with the proletarist government in Stockholm looming this year, the Scandinavian Imperial Rikstag in Kongo has issued a legal injunction to Emperor Harald II. They have called for the immediate and official end to any talks with the government in Stockholm, and an official declaration of the illegitimacy of the proletarist government. Included in the document has been a full list of the crimes of the proletarists, in their seizure of private property and the great wasteful projects instituted by the reigning government. They have furthermore admonished Syndic Mannerheim for his seeming defection to the radicals and his control of the government. The injunction is legally binding by the courts of the Imperial Scandinavian government in Kongo, and it seems that it will bring about an immediate halt to any negotiations with the proletarists. Even more reactionary members of the legislature have called for the severing of all ties with the proletarists and the beginning of an attempt to oust the new revolutionary government.

PERSIA KHAZAKS BEGIN NEW RAIDS. Tehran, Persia. The Persian government, hopeful after several years of silence from the rebellious Khazak tribal leaders, have found their hopes dashed as the Khazaks begin a new round of violence. This time, rather than fighting each other, they have begun directing their attacks upon the Persian army, especially along the border with Russia. The border is dubious at best, and the Khazaks have managed to use this to their advantage, finding support from their brethren under Russian rule. They have managed to use this as an unassailable base of operations, causing much trouble for the Persian soldiers and border security. The Persians have faced growing losses, but also managed to claim some victories with the defeat of several tribes too far south from the Russian border to benefit. The situation has not gotten much worse, but the Persians continue to find themselves constrained by the need to maintain a large border garrison with the Arabian Empire. (-2 Infantry Brigades, -1 Cavalry Brigade)

SPAIN CONTINUES CRACKDOWN IN EGYPT. Cairo, Spain. The situation in Spanish Egypt has deteriorated further, as the Spanish soldiers grow more disillusioned with their cause and more anxious to return home. The fighting has escalated to a new degree as the Egyptians continue to fuel their ambitions with growing amounts of supplies, which are marked as the products of proletarist Scandinavia. Concerned about the growing proletarist inclinations of both their soldiers and the Egyptians, this has led to escalated efforts to secure the border with Kongo, which has also conducted its own crackdown in the Abyssinian region. The fighting has intensified throughout the southern regions of Egypt, which continue to be the focus of the most well-armed and equipped rebels. The Spanish have reported some failure, including no less than a dozen fully equipped failed assaults on one stubborn rebel stronghold, costing over twenty thousand casualties in heavy battle throughout the region before it was finally overrun. (-8 Infantry Brigades, -1 Artillery Brigade)

News from the Far East​

JAPANESE OUTRAGED AT GUANGXI ARRESTS AND EXECUTIONS. Shanghai, Guangxi. A ring of Japanese smugglers was broken this year with the cooperation of British business and Guangxi government authorities. Over five dozen Japanese citizens were arrested and detained by the military of Guangxi for being involved in illegal opium shipments into China from Japan. With the trade highly regulated with Britain, and illegal with other nations, the Chinese frown upon this endeavor. Furthermore, the smugglers have been implicated in a number of murders of Guangxi officials in Shanghai, which provoked the mass takedown. Due to the murders, over half of the Japanese were executed for their crimes in the region, and the rest have been sentenced to life's servitude on a penal farm. The Japanese press at home has been outraged at the execution of these residents, and the result has been growing outrage towards the Chinese government of Guangxi. While no official demands have been made, this has caused tenser relations along the border between Japanese China and Guangxi.
 
Financial Section​

SYNDIC SPONSORS STEELWORKERS' LEAGUE. Stockholm, Scandinavia. Syndic Mannerheim has announced plans to provide substantial financial support for the Scandinavian Steelworkers' League, providing the collective funds of the nation. The effort has been made to help improve production and to establish new iron and coal mines, while extending those that already exist. The funds have been strongly dedicated from other purposes, in the hopes of furthering Scandinavian steel production and reducing the costs for international export. The effort has been deemed as a new experiment in proletarian economics, which have so far been fairly untested in any real environment outside of a war. Foreign proletarists have lauded the effort as the cooperation of the people that is only possible under a strong proletarist regime.

PERU AND NEW ZEALAND SIGN TRADE AGREEMENT. Anakara, New Zealand. The governments of Peru and New Zealand have signed a lucrative new trading agreement this year, establishing Peru as a major supplier of industrial essentials. The New Zealanders, who have been forced to either buy from the British or pay exorbitant transportation fees from Portugal or Japan, have been grateful to establish a closer source of supply. The Peruvians have also opened up a lucrative new market, establishing stronger trading ties and a new diplomatic nation with a new Pacific nation. The New Zealanders have already begun feeling the benefits of the new pact as the Peruvians have provided an outlet for dissatisfied Maori who have migrated and created new jobs in the cities of the islands. Talks have also been bandied about a stronger political agreement or alliance in the wake of this successful venture, but they remain only talks at best.

BRAZIL AND VENEZUELA AFFIRM NEW TRADE TIES. Caracas, Venezuela. As the Peruvian government builds more ties across the world and becomes more assertive against Brazilian and Argentine dominance, they have found a gap in the local market. Venezuela had been a major trading partner of the United States of America, and its collapse has sent the Venezuelan economy into a tailspin. The Peruvians have swept in, offering a solution that would not result in bowing to Brazilian hegemony. The Venezuelans have signed a landmark new trading agreement with Peru, as both nations reduce tariffs and establish a strong new pact. The Venezuelans have begun providing new resources to Peru, allowing them to open up closed businesses, and have barely managed to avoid an economic recession caused by the collapse of the United States thanks to the Peruvians' support and markets.

ECONOMIC FLUCTUATION REPORT. London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
Spoiler :

Angola: -2 EP
Argentina: +11 EP
Aztlan: +1 EP
Bosnia: +1 EP
Brazil: +12 EP
Bulgaria: +2 EP
Chile: -1 EP
Corsica: -1 EP
Croatia: +2 EP
Ecuador: -1 EP
Flanders: -1 EP
Florida: +4 EP
Franco-Burgundian Confederation: +10 EP
Germany: +3 EP
Italy: +3 EP
Jacksonia: +3 EP
Jamaica: -1 EP
Japan: +1 EP
Kongo: -3 EP
Netherlands: -2 EP
New Zealand: +1 EP
Nicaragua: +2 EP
Occitania: -1 EP
Papal State: +1 EP
Persia: -2 EP
Peru: +5 EP
Portugal: +2 EP
Roman Empire: +2 EP
Romania: -2 EP
Russia: +2 EP
Sardinia: -1 EP
Scandinavia: +2 EP
Serbia: +2 EP
Spain: -1 EP
Switzerland: +1 EP
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland: +3 EP
Uruguay: +1 EP
Venezuela: -1 EP
Vinland: +5 EP


The Sports Page​

MUNICH BALOMPIE STARTS NEW TRADITION. Munich, Germany. With not much to do for sporting competitions between Olympic Games every four years, the Germans have spearheaded a new movement to create an International Balompie Cup to be held every two years. A new international committee has been founded with its headquarters in Munich to govern the international rules and regulations for the tournament. They have also agreed to select different cities to host the final games for each tournament, but have widely agreed to let starting games be played in the various participating nations for the convenience and less expense of the participating nations. This has proven a smart call as a number of nations across the world have joined the new group, though definitely not as extensive as the creators would have hoped. The current list of participants is teams from Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Flanders, the Franco-Burgundian Confederation, Italy, Kurdistan, Croatia, Spain, Occitania, Uruguay, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela. This year's victors emerged as the team from Spain triumphed over all opposition, but the 1916 Balompie games, to be held in conjunction and on location with the Olympics, are suspected to be a more regulated affair.

The Cultural Center​

In the Tired Sands[/i]
Written from a collection of soldiers' letters and interviews by a Spanish press correspondent, In the Tired Sands was created by reporter Ernesto Hemmanera about the plight of the soldiers in Egypt. The book has propelled Hemmanera into the spotlight as one of Spain's leading authors, and has given great voice to the members of the peace movement. The book has established itself as one of the great works of a social proletarist, and has rallied out in support of the troubled soldiers in Egypt. The book illustrates the struggles and privations the average soldier faces in the rebellion in Egypt, and the brutality of their officers towards both them and the enemy. The book has been translated into French, Portuguese, and English and has found growing popularity among those who find themselves firmly against war in all of its forms.

Random Stat Changes and Fluctuations and Minor Technological Advances

Spain, Italy, Japan, and Germany share all technologies and most construction rights like a bunch of hippies. Hell if I'm rewarding this sort of pacifistic friendly behavior by actually detailing who gets what here. In other words, you know what you got, not going to detail it in the update.

Major public surge in support for the government of Croatia (+1 Stability).

Argentine military proves significant incompetence in military exercises, and flaws blamed on improper instruction in national academies: -1 Army Quality for Argentina.

Afghan tribal leaders withdraw best soldiers from national military. -1 Army Quality for Afghanistan.

Scandinavia designs the Interdictor-class Destroyer.

Sardinia shares construction rights for the Nordenfelt-class Submarine, Eendracht-class Heavy Cruiser, Chasseur-class Battlecruiser, Castile-class Light Cruiser, and Conquistador-class Battleship with Corsica.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland completes research into Propeller Aircraft Development Level One and Carrier Development Level Two.

Bulgaria creates and adopts Bulgaria Unified Legion 1914 as their new army doctrine.

Occitania creates and adopts Occitanian Home Army 1914 as their new army doctrine.

Portugal designs the new Oporto-class Destroyer.

Paraguay adopts British Royal Guard 1909 as their new army doctrine.

Uruguay adopts British Royal Guard 1909 as their new army doctrine.

Diplomatic Pouch

To: Peru
From: Venezuela

We'd like to inquire about purchasing construction rights for the King Juan-class Battleship. How much would you ask for these rights?

To: Japan
From: Hawaii

As a protectorate of your nation, we hope that you will give us construction rights for the Akizuku-class Destroyer. We eagerly await the transfer of designs so that we may better aid you in protecting our waters in the eastern Pacific.

To: Russia
From: Persia

We must insist that you tighten your border security. The Khazaks on your side of the border continue to cause us problems, and we are forced to dedicate an increasing amount of troops to the border with your nation until this situation is resolved.

To: Spain
From: Kongo

We hope that you are aware that the problems in Egypt are clearly caused by the proletarist agitators in Scandinavia. We have convincing evidence that the proletarists are using rebel ties in Abyssinia to sabotage European colonial rule in Africa. We too have collected a large number of weapons manufactured by the proletarists being used to arm those who would fight against us. We offer our full support for your effort in Egypt, and hope that we can build a closer alliance and friendship.

OOC

Going to state this now, after careful thought. I vastly prefer that if you have any real changes to your orders, please just resend your original orders with the changes either mentioned above, or edited straight in. It makes my life much easier and makes it more likely that your changes will not be overlooked.

@Quisani: The cost for upgrading your design was different than initially suggested, due to some looking over of my rules. The excess cost has been taken from the Woosung Project's dedicated EP. Also, you miscalculated the gains of scrapping the Yamatos. The amount gained from scrapping declines significantly when a vessel becomes obsolete. Several of your new destroyers were therefore not built.

@Gem_Hound: I believe the army doctrine issue has been resolved.

@Sam_Sniped: I have no idea what form of currency Kurdistan would use at all. I suppose the filis or dinar would be vaguely appropriate, but over all I must admit I have no put a lot of thought into who has what currency at this point. Something to ponder at least.

@Blue Bacon: An elite force requires you to use all of your Army Quality points into the design. Therefore, the excess EP from that effort have been put into your bank.

@Circuit: It's "posse" not "possy." That always annoys me.

@ChiefDesigner: Due to foreign blockade and the state of war with inland neighbors, not all of the EP aid made it to you. An appropriate amount of conscript production was removed from your production orders. I attempted to evenly take what I could from your orders and distribution of forces, but most came from the reserves

@Matt0088: You did not receive the foreign aid you expected. I was forced to take the total out of Logistics (which is compensated for by the "Logistics" stat in your doctrine and is mostly superfluous to include anyways) and "easing" orders. The remaining shortfall of 70 EP was taken away first from the Infantry Brigades, and the rest was taken away from Conscripts.

I am so glad the borders have shifted in Alaska. I hated the division ya'll made in the boring times. So ugly, and I wanted to see you fight for it!

Fantasmo has been removed from Bulgaria due to inactivity.

@Mickzter87: You may have lost the civil war, but feel free to take control of the royalists. You have first dibs to this nation, assuming you claim it before the next update. If you do not, Hungary will be open to the masses after the 1915 update.

@BILLSIF: I wasn't quite sure what you were actually trying to accomplish with either the bribery or the railroad so I omitted both from having articles in the update. Some clarification would certainly be nice as to what you are trying to achieve with both topics.

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This deserves a post of its own: Yes, none of the stats or front page is updated. That's cause I'm bloody tired and have gone to bed instead. It will be up sometime tomorrow morning or early afternoon.
 
From: Workers Commonwealth
To: Spain
CC: Kongo Society

We categorically deny any attempt by the Workers Commonwealth to "sabotage" the colonial system in Africa. It is the belief of the Workers Commonwealth that European colonialism is a fundamental benefit to the peoples who are ruled by the benevolent hand of European societies. We can confirm that we have sold guns manufactured in the Workers Commonwealth to the Kongo Society with the intention that they be used to put down revolt by the native insurgents. Whether they fell into illegal hands by incompetence or malevolence on the part of the Kongo Society, we cannot know, and do not seek to presume. The members of the Revolutionary Government cannot over-emphasize the disappointment with which we regard the accusations that the Workers Commonwealth is implicit in undermining European colonial authority. This could not be further from the truth of our intentions towards non-European peoples, who are not ready as a group to even comprehend the fundamental principles of the Revolution. We hope this will conclude any further slander against our position on colonialism, as it will certainly conclude our sale of arms and munitions to the Kongo Society.

From: Workers Commonwealth
To: Kongo Society
CC: Vinland, Franco-Burgundy

Your presumption to disavow your international obligations towards the Workers Commonwealth and the other signatories of the Brazzaville Accords, coupled with your slander against our intentions and relations with your regime in its noble goal of shepherding the native peoples of Africa, is not only entirely frustrating but traitorous. The Kongo Society is obligated by the Brazzaville Accords to reach and respect a verdict by which reunification can be achieved by December 31st, The Year of Our Lord, 1915. We have dealt honorably with you, despite our feelings against your traitorous flight from the Fatherland, and we expect the same. Clearly this is naive.
 
To: Kongo
From: Spain


We, too have long suspected that weapons have been flowing across the border from Abyssinia and the rebel groups are tied together in some way, and cooperation on the issue of the rebels in Egypt and East Africa would be greatly beneficial. Perhaps a crackdown on the border to prevent smuggling may be helpful.

We also plan to launch a joint investigation into the sources of the rebel funds when the conflict is over, and we would greatly appreciate your assistance, and perhaps cooperation, in this endeavour.
 
@erez: Just recently I tried to figure it out ... so here is my guess:

Allied Territories of America = brown
Appalachian Proletarist Republic = red
Florida = sand coloured
Jacksonia = gray (?)
Mississippi Proletarist Republic = the purple one in the south
Tennessee Proletarist Republic = the purple one in the north
United American Republic = the purplish one in California
United States of America = blue

But since I'm not from the USA or any adjacent country I have no idea of city placement in the States ;)
 
To the Scandinavian Workers' Commonwealth and to the KCS
From the Confederation


It is our opinion that the Brazzaville Accords, while not binding either party to positively agree to reconciliation, demand that the two parties sit down in conference to discuss the matter and either be reconciled or not be reconciled. We therefore earnestly request the KCS to review its position and attend the conference, even if there is little common ground to build upon, in line with its treaty obligations.

However, the Confederation, while maintaining its alliance with both parties, will not support the use of armed force by either party against the other, and indeed will put its full energies into thwarting any such attempt to gain either the homeland or the colonies by force.
 
To: The Pope
CC: Papal States
From: Italy


We are glad that you have come to this ideology and will enforce it amongst the Catholic Religion world wide. You have the full support of Italy and we will back you up with this decision.

To: Corsica
From: Italy


It saddens us to hear of the disaster that struck your nation this year. We hope that you can recover quickly and move forward from the earthquake.

To: Hungary
From: Italy


We would like to congratulate Hungary and it's King on reclaiming his rightful lands from the Proletarians who sought to seize control unrightfully. Hopefully you can continue to lead your nation and grow prosperous from here on out.

To: FBC
From: Italy


We would like to extend a mutual agreement between our two nations to strengthen our relationship and increase trading between us. Hopefully this can lead into a possible defensive pact in the near future.

To: The Transcontinental Alliance
From: Italy


We would like to rejoin fully, instead of just a tech agreement, the Transcontinental Alliance, formerly known as the Phalanx. If you would allow me to, now that the events in Hungary have been dealt with we see it safe for us to rejoin and not pull the other members into anything they don't want to be in.
 
From Ecuador
To Brazil:


Ecuador offers Brazil a DP (Defense Pact).
 
@erez: Just recently I tried to figure it out ... so here is my guess:

Allied Territories of America = brown
Appalachian Proletarist Republic = red
Florida = sand coloured
Jacksonia = California
Mississippi Proletarist Republic = the purple one in the south
Tennessee Proletarist Republic = the purple one in the north
United American Republic = the gray in New England
United States of America = blue

But since I'm not from the USA or any adjacent country I have no idea of city placement in the States ;)


No. You have everything correct except the changes I've made above.

From Ecuador
To Brazil:


Ecuador offers Brazil a DP (Defense Pact).

TO: Ecuador
FROM: Brazil


No.
 
@Luckymoose: Thank you :)

... and I second the idea of a labeled map. That would make following this NES easier
 
I have created a labelled map for those who want it. Apologies for misspelling Tennessee. Italics represent statted nations. Most other labels represent the names of colonies as given in the stats. I have written "(subj. whatever nation)" wherever a nation, as far as I remember, has its foreign policy or economy bound by a fixed agreement to a more powerful nation (although I forgot Hawaii).

Spoiler map :


To Italy
From the Confederation


We will happily discuss that in depth in private.
 

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OOC-EQ: Great read!
PS. Brazil is mentioned as the other party in the title of the Venezuelan trade section.

To: Kurdistan
From: Peru


We respectfully request entry into your country on an expedition this year to learn from your forward-thinking disaster relief measures. We will also be happy to share with you our forthcoming research on how the earthquake-resilient Incan architecture might be used to update current building code (OOC: Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthquake_engineering, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashlar. Redoing PM diplo here since it never happened last year.)


To: Italy
From: Peru


We will be honored to attend your medical conference this year and graciously accept your invitation. (OOC: since our accepting never happened last year)
 
To Peru
From Kurdistan

Our borders are always open to your scientists and doctors to learn of what we do, and all shared research is greatly appreciated.
 
@spryllino, Abyssinia = Ethiopia. The Scandinavian Sudan is a separate colonial district.
 
Fighting in the former US, 1914

Losses in War Material and Manpower by Units
Spoiler :
Florida: 8 Conscript, 1 Infantry, 1 Cavalry
Allied Territories of America: 20 Conscript, 1 Cavalry, 1 Artillery
United States of America: 7 Conscript, 3 Infantry, 1 Artillery, 1 Rangers Brigade
United American Republic: 55 Conscript Brigades, 4 Cavalry Brigades, 4 Artillery Brigades

Mississippi Proletarist Republic: 47 Conscript, 3 Artillery
Tennessee Proletarist Republic: 83 Conscript, 2 Artillery
Appalachian Proletarist Republic: 25 Conscript, 2 Artillery

Argentina: 3 Infantry, 1 Cavalry
Brazil: 10 Infantry, 1 Cavalry, 3 Artillery, 1 M1 Barrel, 1 Cannock
Colombia: 6 Conscript
Paraguay: 5 Infantry, 1 Artillery
Uruguay: 4 Infantry


Losses in War Materiel and Manpower by EPs and MPs
Spoiler :
Florida: 10 MP, 34 EP (American Federal Army 1912)
Territories (ATA): 22 MP, 64 EP
Federal (USA): 12 MP, 84 EP

Republican (UAR): 63 MP, 75 EP (Free American Army 1912)

Mississippi Prols: 50 MP, 38.5 EP (Freedman's Liberation Army 1912)
Tennessee Prols: 85 MP, 51.5 EP
Appalachian Prols: 27 MP, 22.5 EP

Argentina: 3 MP, 16 EP (British Royal Guard 1909)
Brazil: 15 MP, 96 EP
Colombia: 6 MP, 12 EP

Paraguay: 6 MP, 54 EP (British Royal Army 1890)
Uruguay: 4 MP, 40 EP
 
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