Six-Months War; Take 4

All steam ahead for Person/Event of the Year, I say!

Agree with the others on Person/Event of the year.

I also support Person/Event of the Year, but, as everybody else, it should only happen if you have the time and there is something worthy of being reported.

Eltain said:

It was obviously Lord of Elves. You mark my word.

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D'aww, Eltayuhn. You get me!

OOC: Forgot to post this earlier. Also, that civil strife sounds ominous. Good thing Germany's not a major power.

The Baltic Pact

1. The nations of Germany, Denmark, and Finland agree to lower tariffs on inter-Baltic trade between their respective states.

2. The members of the Baltic Pact pledge themselves to the maintenance of the status quo in the Baltic Sea and its surrounding lands, all in the interest of peace and stability.

Signed, Kaiser Wilhelm II

Agent 89 said:

OOC: Forgot to post this earlier. Also, that civil strife sounds ominous. Good thing Germany's not a major power.

The Baltic Pact

1. The nations of Germany, Denmark, and Finland agree to lower tariffs on inter-Baltic trade between their respective states.

2. The members of the Baltic Pact pledge themselves to the maintenance of the status quo in the Baltic Sea and its surrounding lands, all in the interest of peace and stability.

Signed, Kaiser Wilhelm II

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Signed, President Paavo Vanhanen

OOC: I was wondering why this hadn't been posted

Where in Asia is this massacre?

I also support the event/person of the year thing etc, although echo the others in only doing it if you think it is worth it (if there is material for it).

I know with certainty of one conflict although I won't spoil the surprise. The other is still a mystery. Spain and Portugal? Switzerland invaded? England V Ireland? Any of them are semi-possibilities.

Andorra easily overstepped this TL's Maginot Line. France has fallen.

Excerpts from Editorials From Across Colombia

The following are meant to be editorials that basically outline issues of concern for my people. They do not represent the official stance of the Colombian government. They are based on the events outlined in the spoiler below.



Printed in El Analista

Summit In Rio Opportunity For New Beginnings

an opinion piece by Carolina Salguero, January 3rd, 1923

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… In addition to presenting an opportunity for continuing our special relationship with Nicouragua and strengthening our ties to Venezuela and Brazil, the summit offers the opportunity to discuss the much aligned San Clemente agreement. While a minority of business owners aligned closely with the American agricultural and industrial sector have been highly enriched by the agreement, the average Colombian cannot help but feel that they have jumped from the frying pan of European economic dominance into the fires of American economic dominance. Many argue that the San Clemente treaty has been strong-armed upon the Colombians, Venezuelans and others and that it is time to move beyond this vestige of past imperialism. It is unlikely that any such movement will occur on this front under the current President Jose Vicente Concha- but with only two years remaining in his presidency and a growing resentment of the treaty, ministers and advisors would be foolish not to discuss the treaty at the summit, Concha or no Concha…

The article continues, discussing the pros and cons of the hotly debated San Clemente treaty and the closing of Caribbean waters by the USA.



Printed in El Espectador

Our Friends the Dominicans

a response to a previous opinion piece- by Jose Rodriguez, January 1st, 1923

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… Our recent naval action against the Confederates and the French were absolutely necessary in stopping the imperialism of European powers in the Carribean. Our German and American allies ensured that Hispania was free of French and other foreign interference and now we watch as Haiti invades Dominica. We must gather arms and join the USA in ensuring the freedom of its peoples

More rhetoric about our poor Hispanian friends before getting to the meat of the article- a dispute of a previous writer who called American intervention in the island adventurous and new imperialism…

… And if Santiago really knew the issues, he’d understand that his claims of conspiracy and imperialism are blatantly false. Did the Americans invade Mexico and make it a new state? They did not. Did they do so in Nicaragua? They did not. The smaller island-nations of the Caribbean are transitional- not yet ready to govern themselves. It makes perfect sense for the US to assist in their governance. The same will most likely be done for Hispania- perhaps even uniting the country once again after so many years of European Imperalism

The article ends shortly after this point but does illustrate a Colombian concern for the Haitian-Dominican conflict and the belief, mostly articulated by young academics and others prone to believing such nonsense, that the gunmen attack and resulting war were orchestrated by the USA to further their imperial designs in the Caribean. For the record there has never been anything but support and concern voiced by the Colombian government for the people of both these nations and for the peace-keeping efforts of their ally the USA.

Automobiles in Colombia

an opinion piece by Juan Suez, December 31st, 1922

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My return from Europe and from Switzerland in particular has convinced me of the absolute necessity of investing in an automobile industry and proper roads for Colombia. Tomorrow is a new year, a new opportunity to grab hold of the future with both hands and claim it for Colombia. I have seen the people of Britain and elsewhere driving many miles so that they might reside in the countryside and work in the city. Or to bring their industry to their harbors and airfields. For a nation like Britian, this system nicely complements their rail system but for Colombia, with our jungles, hills and mountains, it is much superior. A lorry can go where a train cannot. And with our massive oil reserves, is much cheaper. Colombia cannot hesitate; We must convince President Jose Vicente Concha to invest now.

The articles summarizes some of the concerns of the friends of the president in big business who see the innovation of Europe and the treaty of San Clemente as an opportunity for domestic development of industries to rival those in Europe- to put Colombia on a stage where it can compete with Europe without, due to the San Clemente treaty, actually having to do so. It reflects a general view of the support and concern of the upper class in Colombia who are eager to emulate Europe but thankful of the protectionism in place.


Anyway- so that’s a brief overview of affairs in Colombia currently. If I got anything wrong just say so. I figure it may reflect some of the concerns outlined in previous updates while also continuing our support for the USA and the SC treaty.

Anybody want to place bets on one of the European Wars being an invasion of Greece?

I wish.

Even if someone invades me, I have put my entire income into Infantry Divisions and my army has doubled in size.

1922​

Peaceful Matters

North America

The Treaty of San Clemente seems to have broken, before any major effects from it's charter could be acted upon, by the countries of North and South America. Popular sentiment grew among the political factions of several American nations, that the entire Treaty Organization favored the United States' and it's ability to monopolize entire sectors of trade goods, which of course was bad for native businesses. In a surprising move, Brazil and the Andean Republic dismissed themselves from organization, to the protest of many American economists. Encouraging their friends and neighbors in Latin America to follow suit, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Suriname, Guiana and Mexico soon found themselves following the Andean and Brazilian example. Brazil went so far as to grant money to businesses, in the hopes that they would be able to push American businesses out of select markets, and create a more even playing field for Brazilian companies. Brazilian companies, now without the competition it was forced to deal with for the past few years, began growing their exportation, particularly of rubber, to Europe and Asia. Some of the smaller involved nations, such as Paraguay didn't fair as well, as the American dominance of their markets were simply traded for a Brazilian or Andean dominance, and without some aspects of the Treaty of San Clemente, they found themselves without any markets to export to. (+3 Andean EP, +10 Brazilian EP, +2 Surinamese EP, +1 Guianan EP, -4 Uruguayan EP, -3 Bolivian EP, +2 Mexican EP)

Quebec has began constructing a railway, linking the financial capitol of Montreal with Abitibi-Temiscamingue, allowing for more lucrative trading opportunities. (+5 Quebecois EP)

In an effort to unite the newly conquered New Mexico territory with the rest of the nation, American engineers have been attempting to rework the rail-system, replacing the old Confederate lines. (+2 American EP)

The Congressional 1922 Territory Reorganization Bill has been the first American attempt at ruling their newly governed territories in the Caribbean and South Atlantic. The Caribbean territories have been reorganized into the greater Territories of Jamaica, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas (including Bermuda), and Antillia (made up of all the Antillean Islands). The South Atlantic Islands, have been merged as the US South Atlantic Territory, and most of the Pacific (save for the Sandwich Islands) have become the United States Pacific Territory. While these changes seem to have little immediate effect, the directness of rule has cause for a better governance of some of the new territories. (+Stability in the Bahamas and the Sandwich Islands)

The 19th Amendment has been passed by the United States Congress, giving women the right to vote in any type of election, be it local, state or federal, and has made Alexander Palmer quite the popular figure with America's female population.

The American controlled southern coast of Aleyska was returned to the Aleyskans, reuniting the region after years of American occupation. Ivan Streckli, current President of Aleyska has promptly moved the capitol from Naknek to Sitka, and began immediately tallying just how big of a boost the Aleyskan population got from the transfer. The Aleyskans immediately began attempting to reconfigure some of the few port cities available to it, and the first foreign trade ships began making anchor at Sitka.
(+3 Aleyskan EP, +6 Aleyskan Manpower)

The Confederate States' economy has began to make a surprising recovery, as many veterans have began getting themselves back into the common workforce. Government scholarship programs for veterans have also began to pay off, with more skilled workers finding careers in the Post War world. New automobile and airplane factories have opened up in Southern Virginia, Alabama and Mississippi, to the wary eye of many Americans across the border. While events (see Military Matters) have hampered some of the possible successes (particularly in the Alabaman, and Mississippian factories), they are much better off than they were two years ago.
(+10 Confederate EP, +Confederate Stability)

The nationalization of the Mexican Steel industry, followed by a large tax increase on the nation's wealthiest 10% under the Mexican National Industry Recovery Plan, has given Manuel Torreblanca's government some extra spending money this year. (+3 Mexican EP)

The Canadian population continued to move westward, toward Vancouver, in the wake of Quebecois independence.

South America

Work has began on a railway that stretches the entire length of the Andean Republic. This, coupled with some investments in manufacturing, and port upgrades has led to a small boost in the Andean economy. Andean ports, specifically, have yielded good returns, and many advisers hope that Santiago (and Lima) become major Pacific destinations for shipping companies. As more exports are being sent to nation's in the Asian Co-Prosperity Sphere, this hope is becoming more and more likely. (+8 Andean EP)

The Empresa Colombiana de Petroleos company was founded in Colombia this year, and began attempting to extract oil from some locations near Bogota. The company did eventually hit a small vein of oil, and began processing the petroleum with what facilities it had available to it, immediately. (+5 Colombian EP)

Ex-French generals began finding work in the Bolivian military, improving various aspects of their entire military doctrine. (+Bolivian Army Quality)

Europe

A nation-wide railroad expansion came in handy in Sweden this year, as military units quickly clogged the lines railways, heading towards the fronts. (see Military Events)

Greece began building a national railway as well. (+2 Greek EP)

Just as the Soviet Republic announces complete victory over the coalition of nations that attempted to stymy the revolution, government agents and advisers began pouring into the countryside to start the long process of reconstruction. This process, expecting to take quite sometime, will include the complete government takeover of personal industry and farms, for the betterment of the state. The initial reforms will take place in the agricultural sectors, which has proven to be difficult, as the Russian farmer has always classically distrusted both the government and industrial populations. The new direct involvement of the Soviets in agrarian production has created a bit of tension between the more rural populations and their new governments. If any complaints have been leveled, however, none have been noted. Russian farms, while far from producing at the levels they did before the Great War and Civil War, have began producing en mass for the first time in almost a decade, which is certainly saying something. (+10 Russian EP, ++10 Russian Manpower, +1 Russian Manpower)

Belgium began subsidizing many existing industries, hampered by the stagnant economy after the Great War, and rebuilding many of the business models previously in place. The most notable investments of the Belgian government is steel, coal, lumber and machine parts. Returns have been slow to come in so far, but one would imagine that eventually they'd grow by a significant margin. (+4 Belgian EP)

Finland has begun supporting it's growing lumber industry, by lowering governmental taxes on the companies buying rights to mine certain portions of the Finnish forests. This, connected with a "National Infrastructure Modernization Program", seeking to rectify the wrongs of Russian internal neglect, and fix the war-torn regions of Finland, can be looked at as a reason that the Finnish government has began to notice a bit more income than usual. (+4 Finnish EP)

Bulgaria began rebuilding itself, after it's complete capitulation in the Great War. Using German funds, the Bulgarian government set about reorganizing, and subsidizing Bulgaria's lacking agricultural sector.

The Spanish government began issuing scholarships and grants to encourage Persian nationals (particularly those of some type of royalty) to attend school in Spain. While this is a noble cause, many of Spain's more pious aristocrats haven't been too fond of the concept of the Islamic Persians coming to learn in proper Spanish schools. 60 Persian students eventually came to Spain, though, not many felt welcome.

Despite that criticism, Spain itself has began a new initiative under Generalissimo Estardo, entitled the Great Leap forward. Spain proper has began a series of massive industrial reforms, that this year focused on the expansion of the port in Bilbao. (+4 Spanish EP)

Massive amounts of Imperial funds have been poured into the establishment of a better road system connecting the German Empire, and subsidizing the German auto-industry, who is still faced with significant competition from the Swiss. The German road construction has hit some pitfalls, and is being constructed at a much slower pace than originally anticipated, though areas with the newly paved roads have been enjoying them thus far.
(+7 German EP)

The German DELAG Zeppelin company began re-establishing it's dominance in airtravel this year, connecting much of the empire in a way not seen since before the Great War. (+German Stability)

The Process of "Germanization" that began just a few years ago in Austria-Hungary was put on hold until further notice, as violent civil war began tearing apart the Habsburg Monarchy, turned Constitutional Monarchy this year. (see Political, Military Matters)

Attempts at modernizing the Hungarian infrastructure and industry proved to be impossible with the current conditions in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. (see Military Matters)

Africa

Egypt has began development of a Kingdom wide trade network. Aside from being a vague plan from the start, the project was so overwhelmingly underfunded that funds ran out as soon as the materials were gathered to begin building better roads between the Kingdom's major cities. Attempts at reworking some of Alexandria's port met a similar fate. The only plan of the government's that came to any real fruition this year, was the establishment of a more proper resource distribution system. While nothing groundbreaking really came from it, it can be considered a success as no real attempts at water distribution services have been attempted yet in Egypt. Despite the failures of any of these projects to really bring in revenue for the Monarchy (and Italy), it should be noted that the people seem happy that the government is trying to do something. (+Egyptian Stability)

Spanish Catholic missionary work has increased in the colonies, especially in the wake of the Empire's actions in Liberia. (see Military Matters)

The Berlin-Windhoek Railroad entered the German Sudan this year.

Capetown, an important part by any means, has began to recieve some substantial attention from the Dominion of South Africa's government, as South African Prime Minister emphasized the important of South African industrial reform. The expansions attracted several notable foreign contractors to use their expertise in the endeavor, though ultimately a lack of significant funding led to a much smaller-scale project than Smuts originally envisioned. Despite that, the South African people as a whole seem content in the novelty of Smuts' idea, and hope that the future Johannesburg Program receives a substantial boost in allotted funds.
(+3 South African EP, +South African Stability)

A large number of professional surveyors were given access to the Belgian Congo this year, with the intention of finding good areas to begin mining for more mineral deposits, which have been the bread and butter of the Congo's economic worth so far. Several locations have been spotted, and with some minor persuasion from local administrative officials and garrisoned soldiers, Congolese workers have began working immediately. (+3 Belgian Congo EP)

Gold deposits were found in Transvaal this year. (+15 Banked Transvaal EP)

Asia

Investments in the Dutch East Indies led to some decent returns this year, but the lack of overall commitment to one sector or another of the colonial economy led to a much smaller profit margin than originally expected. The Dutch government's decision to enforce a minimum wage on the companies too, proved to be frustrating, as almost 200 years of colonial tradition was overturned at the signing of a piece of paper. Many in the Dutch government can't complain, as returns are returns, but the investors sure can. (+10 Dutch EP [Dutch East Indies])

Ottoman workers have been seen in the desert, building a massive chain of forts, of varying quality.

To the south, the Arabian government has began searching the land for oil deposits, with small bands of geologists and engineers. What they have found is an incredibly large amount of sand, and not much else. Wells, constructed with varying degrees of skill, have been left to become part of the desert landscape, their worth useless. The Spanish attempted something similar, presumably after seeing the Arabians try their luck. The Spanish Imperial Oil Company had more success than their Arabian counter-parts, as they began tapping oil-wells found in Bahrain last year. (+5 Spanish Arabia EP)

Reduced tariffs on British, Spanish and Arabian goods in Persia have led to a three way commercial war between companies in all three nations, with the first two having a significant edge. Meanwhile, Persian companies have struggled to keep up with the larger import of British and Spanish goods. The Spanish have been careful as to not step on the toes of their new allies, the British less so. (-4 Persian EP, +2 Spanish EP, +4 British EP)

Colonial reforms in the Philippines have caused a massive reconfiguration of the Japanese control of the islands, providing for more independent local level governments, under a stronger Japanese central administration. (+Japanese Stability in the Philippines)

"Resource Expeditions", funded by the Japanese government have been a great source of entertainment for many Japanese families, as thousands of people embarked on journeys throughout the Japanese Empire to search for resources. Lasting finds have not been found, but the occasional resource treasure here and there has brought some benefits to the Japanese government. (+10 Banked Japanese EP)

The integration of Azerbaijan into Persia is going much better than many expected it would. (+3 Persian EP)

Oceania

Project Beltway, the Australian attempt at connecting the entirety of Australia's massive coastline with a road system began this year. The Australian government also began the vague :National School System project, with the aim of providing all Australian children with education, an opportunity most already have. (+2 Australian EP, +Australian Stability)

Political Matters

A nationalist in Nicaragua assassinated Adam Suplee, American installed President, this year, which has led to wide-scale rioting in Nicaragua. His successor has yet to be appointed by the American consulate, and the small Nicaraguan military has been attempting to maintain control of the situation.

Italy's internal politics are in complete disarray, after the military attempted to seized power from the Italian Parliament after the Conservative Party of Italy was re-elected into power, under apparent orders from King Emmanuel IV. Some of the brigades designated to the seizure of the Italian Parliamentary building refused to follow orders, and even blocked some of the entry points to the parliament, disallowing the other soldiers entry. What resulted was a standoff, with the potential of erupting into something much more violent. King Emmanuel eventually conceded, and withdrew his orders, and since then has not been seen around Rome. The Italian Parliament continues to debate on how to handle the debacle, as armed brigades of citizens known as the Milizia Repubblicana began patrolling areas in the capitol, vowing to protect the Parliament, and urging the for the abdication of Emmanuel.

The actions in Liberia (see Military Matters), along with the establishment of the "Great Leap Forward" has given the Spanish Generalissimo Estardo, and his political subordinates (going under the collective name of the National Falangist Party) enough support within the Spanish population to proclaim a "Second Spanish Empire", headed by himself, and reigning King Alfonso XIII. This declaration was delivered in a stirring speech made by Estardo in Madrid, that touched on such topics as "Estardoist Socialism", and the close relationship he has with the French Prime Minister, Louis Stele.

Constantine I has declared it to be an election year in Greece, as the People's Party, the Liberal Party, and the relatively empty Communist Party (and surprisingly legal) geared up for elections. The Liberal Party won with a significant margin, and it's pro-Republican ideals immediately began to worry much of the Greek aristocracy, who have began to criticize Constantine's decision to force an election.(-Greek Stability)

The National Industry Recovery Plan has given all major Mexican parties something to support Manuel Torreblanca over, even the hard to please Confederos. (+Mexican Stability)

The Sikhs in Punjab have signed a petition for more autonomy, especially separate from India. The British government has received the petition, though has failed to issue any statements on it.

Metternich rolled around in his grave this year, as King Charles of Austria decided to abolish his absolute rule, in favor of a Constitutional Monarchy. These desperate reforms come at a time when the Austro-Hungarian state is wrecked with internal dissent, and the major policy shift didn't quite have the desired effect. The abolishment of absolute rule was so complete, that Charles has delegated himself to be not much more than a figurehead in the Austro-Hungarian government, and attempts at forming some national assembly in midst of the rebellions proved fruitless. The Austrian aristocracy (most of which own Austrian land and industry) are furious at Charles' decision, and it has in an ironic way proved to be yet another catalyst in the dissolution of the Habsburg Empire. The masses the reforms were originally supposed to placate were instead further enticed into calls for complete Republicanism, and self-determination.

Elections in Brazil were rather drab, as the Conservative Party under Delfirm Rodrigues won a resounding victory, without much competition from his Liberal opponents.

Republican riots took place across the German Empire this year, with the most notable protests occurring in Berlin and Hamburg.

Completely separate from the protests in Germany, Republicans took to the streets of Beijing to protest the rule of Emperor Puyi, and the corrupt Imperial government. Shots were eventually fired on the crowd, which only drew more supporters into the protests. (-Chinese Stability)

A new constitution was signed in Aleyska, creating a Constitutional Monarchy, with the Romanov Cyril Vladimirovich at it's head. Most of the power lies with the representatives of the nation, led by newly instated Prime Minister Ivan Streckli (previously president), but the Monarch does maintain some minor powers, and has a voice in the Aleyskan parliament. (+Aleyskan Stability)

Military Matters

Quebec held joint Army-Air force war games this year, in an apparent attempt to discourage possible Canadian aggression.

The fighting in Haiti was escalated this year, when several thousand American soldiers landed on Santo Domingo to help aid the Dominican army in the capturing of the Haitian government. American Douglass LB-3 Bombers, stationed in Jamaica, bombarded the Haitian coastline, in support of a massive battle group headed by one of the American's newest Lexicon-Class Aircraft Carriers. This show of power was all that really needed to force the Haitian's into a surrender, as by the time the first American forces appeared on the front lines, the fighting had all but ended. The entirety of the Haitian government (at least the officials the Dominicans and Americans had been looking for) have been founded, and are currently interned in Port-au-Prince, under strict American guard.
(-2 Haitian Divisions, -20 Haitian Manpower, -5 Haitian EP)

The United States military reinforced it's positions against the Black Cottonmouth rebels in the Confederate States, who continued to harass white Confederate citizens, and commit "horrendous acts of terrorism", including the notable bombing of a few select factories in the Deep South, and along the Mississippi River. To the chagrin of the local Confederate populaces, the United States began conscripting local black militias to help fight their terrorist expatriates, and the sight of armed Negros along the Carolina coast, almost provoked the entire region into open rebellion against the current Confederate government, and the United States occupational forces. (-1 United States Division, -3 Confederate Manpower, -1 Confederate EP, -Confederate Stability)

Liberia kept true to it's promises to defend itself against the wave of aggressive Spanish nationalists that began making their home in Sierra Leone. Moving their army to the border of the colony, the Liberians entrenched themselves, and made their presence painfully obvious to the small Spanish military garrison, who quickly found themselves reinforced by a Spanish expeditionary force. Without much warning, Spanish Xiaolong bombers began striking at the Liberian positions from the sky, to varying degrees of efficiency. The Liberians, without any means of stopping the air assault, soon found themselves under attack by a mass of Spanish soldiers, supplemented by Hindenburg Light Warkers.

The Liberian army, being absolutely inexperienced in the realities of modern warfare, fell into a mass route towards Monrovia. The Liberian coast lay open to Spanish naval bombardment, and the advancing horde soon surrounded the Liberian capitol. After receiving a defiant Liberian response (supposedly) after an offer of unconditional surrender, the Spanish proceeded to bombard Monrovia from the sea, land and air. Before long, the Spanish flag stood waving over the burning remains of the African capitol, as several prominent government officials, including President Daniel Howard sat behind Spanish lines, imprisoned. Within weeks, the rest of the country fell to Spanish arms, and any attempts at organized resistance were put down with a vigor.
(-Liberia, -4 Spanish Divisions, -2 Spanish Destroyers)

Civil War in Austria-Hungary has been greatly escalated this year in some places, and ended in others. Thousands of Croatian and Serbian rebels soon found themselves with modern arms, munitions, and general supplies, something they had been lacking for the past two years. The one advantage the Austrian military seemed to of had over their rebellious foes was erased at that, and even more losses started occurring in the rebellious Balkan regions. The rebellion in the Balkans had been slowly dying down, as support for the seemingly hopeless rebellion began waning in the war-wearied masses of Serbia and the Adriatic provinces, yet these supplies and support gave the war a new vigor. Wave after wave of local rebellion succeeded in beating back the Austrian military, as the Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian partisan forces began acting in accordance with one another.

Rebellions throughout Transylvania and Hungary occurred sporadically, as both the land-owning elite (upset at the loss of their unquestioned dominance of the Duel-Monarchy's political systems) and Republicans rebelled at different times, on and off. While these smaller rebellions did not have the intensity of the ones in the Ukraine and Adriatic regions, they did draw away precious Austrian resources from other rebellion afflicted areas. It could have been much worse, however, had it not been for bribes from the Austro-Hungarian government.

The Ukraine itself was subject to the German Second Army, which swept into the rebellious region, and almost instantly quelled the rebellion with ruthless efficiency. While the Austrian military had struggled to maintain appropriate forces to deal with the escalating situation, the newly involved German army quickly repressed the 20 million or so Ukrainians, with the help of local Austrian military units. While the Ukraine can be considered "tamed" for now, it seems unreasonable to believe that the Austrians will be able to maintain the massive area (with an equally large population) without the aid of the German military.

Finally, the rebellion in Bohemia all but subsided, as many were either tired of fighting, or (as was the case more often than not) satisfied with the new system of Austrian Constitutional Monarchy, which is rather surprising, seeing as the reforms have done little but incite the few supporters that remained of the Habsburg Empire.
(-30 Austrian Divisions, -225 Austrian Ukraine Manpower, -30 Austrian Croatian Manpower, -30 Austrian Serbian Manpower, -20 Austrian Manpower, -30 Austrian EP, -Austrian Stability, -5 German Divisions)

While the Spanish were busy attempting to convert the Ethiopian Coptics, a large armed rebellion formed in French Abyssinia. (-2 French Divisions)

War developed in Scandinavia, for the second time in less than a decade, as the Swedish government decided to attempt to invade Denmark once more, after it's faulty attempt during the Great war, just several years prior. The Swedish government, forgetting the response of the German government apparently, embarked on an expedition across the Danish Staits, towards Copenhagen, with the intention of landing around the Danish capitol, and forcing a quick and early defeat on the small European nation. What the Swedish government did not plan on, was the intervention of Germany, who had planned for such an attack to occur, and for the turn-coat actions of Norway, who had previously promised to support the Swedish attack.

Sweden managed to land a few Lion Battalions on Zealand, before the Norwegian navy it had been working with turned their guns on the Swedish fleet. The German navy, along with the Danish fleet, managed to meet with the Norwegian fleet, and sank most of the Swedish ships, as they retreated back to safe ports elsewhere in the Baltic. Germany army units, in support of the Danish military, swept up what forces Sweden did manage to land in Zealand, within days of the initial invasion.

Fighting in Scandinavia occurred the moment the first Norwegian ship began firing on the Swedish fleet. A small force of Norwegian forces moved south, and took over Kiruna without much resistance at all. To the far south in Scania, the bulk of the Norwegian army rounded the coast, striking at the unprepared remaining Swedish military forces. The only notable failure of the Norwegian advance, was when the central advancing force was held back by a collection of Swedish Lion Battalions, and local militia. The Swedish military has attempted to regroup in defense of Stockholm, and the Swedish submarine force has been busy harrying German, Norwegian and Danish ships wherever possible. In the sky, limited fighting between the Norwegian and Swedish air force, along with the occasional sortie by German zeppelins have led to a rather indecisive situation developing.

Despite this, the war seems to be just about over, as soon as it started. With much of Sweden under occupation by the Norwegian military, many in Sweden are questioning why the government led them to such a crossroads, and perhaps more importantly, many in Norway are questioning whether or not their government had initially encouraged the Swedish designs on Denmark.
(-13 Swedish Divisions, -4 Swedish Lion Battalions, 1 Swedish Congressional M-1 Brigade, -1 Swedish Dreadnought, -6 Swedish Cruisers, -7 Swedish Destroyers, -4 Swedish Submarines, -3 Swedish Zeppelins, -2 Swedish Fighter Squadrons, -240 Swedish Manpower, -65 Swedish EP, -Swedish Stability, +30 Swedish Militia Battalions, -2 Danish Divisions, -2 Danish Cruisers, -13 Danish Manpower, -9 Danish EP, +Danish Stability, -7 Norwegian Divisions, -2 Norwegian Cruisers, -1 Norwegian Destroyer, -1 Norwegian Fighter Squadron, -2 Norwegian Manpower, -3 Norwegian EP, -Norwegian Stability, -1 German Division, -1 German Cruiser, -2 German Destroyers, -1 German Zeppelin, -1 German Manpower, -1 German EP, +German Stability)

A complete massacre of Russian Republican and Monarchist forces took place this year, as thousands trekked toward the Pacific coast of Siberia. At the encouragement of the Japanese and Aleyskan government, the exodus began when Japanese ships began sitting off coast, ready to sail any refugees across the Bering Strait. As word of the Japanese intentions spread to beleaguered Russian Monarchists and Republicans, either hiding out, or actively resisting, many decided to make the journey towards the Japanese fleet, in the hopes of resuming some sort of normalcy in the previous Russian colony of Aleyska. Soviet divisions, stationed in the area were ordered to prevent the dissenters from leaving Siberia, and did so with surprising efficiency. While a large number of refugees did safely make it the waiting Japanese (and Aleyskan) ships, and even larger number did not, as the relative lack of military support (aside from a few Japanese agents) by either nation left them relatively defenseless in the wake of the Soviet attacks. Aid from active remaining Republican and Monarchist forces did indeed play some part of the defense of the refugees, though were largely ineffective. If any silver-lining can be brought from this turn of events, it is that Cyril Vladimirovich, heir to the Romanov throne (after the death of Michael Alexandrovich) managed to find his way to Sitka.

When news of the massacres spread throughout the Soviet Republic, many Russians who intended on heading out of country, decided to either ultimately stay where they are, or leave through other borders.
(-20 Soviet Manpower, -2 Soviet Divisions, +8 Aleyskan Manpower)

Arabian nationalists began rioting throughout the Ottoman controlled Hedjaz this year, with several small bands of usurpers firing shots at the local Turkish garrisons. Ottoman officials are hesitant in coming up with a reasonable way to deal with the situation, without inflaming it. (-Ottoman Stability, -3 Ottoman Manpower, -2 Ottoman EP)

Cultural Events

American, and French writers have began flocking to Quebec, as the Quebecois government began offering funds to increase the opportunities of artistic endeavors in the young republic. (+Quebec Stability)

The Australian National Radio System was started this year in Perth.

Dr. Charles Lewis published his work, Dai Nippon: The Rise of Japan in the United States.

Sporting Matters

None.

Scientific Matters

Brazillian researchers began researching hydro-electricity, and possible ways to harnass it, and create more output to fuel aspects of the Brazillian economy. However noble, this effort turned into a black-hole of sorts, with a lot of funds going in, but little returns coming back. Brazillian researchers are still hopeful that their efforts were not entirely in vain.

Italy has created the Conte di Cavour-Class Battleship, a supposed improvement over the Littorio-Class.

The United States of America created the Warker Carrier ""Apache" ModI", with the purpose of transporting American soldiers quickly and safely over the battlefield.

Bonuses

Dr. Charles Lewis knows how to write stunning novels, his latest on Japan's rise as a power. (+5 Banked Japanese EP)

Jan Smuts has high hopes for South Africa's economic and industrial future. (+5 EP towards the Johannesburg Project)

Colombian newspapers are notorious for being good, calming reads. (+Colombian Stability)

Map



Diplomacy

To be posted tomorrow; too tired. :3

OOC

Bonefang: I usually don't try to be a stickler, but so many projects, with so many small fractions of money involved, usually won't get you anything. The good news is both projects have made it through the initial stages, and are ready to go forward, assuming they get more funding. Your 4th project received no funding at all, and remains to be nothing but a concept. You also didn't mention what to do with the rest of your economy, so I banked it. I recommend using it on one of the multiple projects you attempted to start. Also, to answer your question, Egypt is a self-governing colony, in the vein of Australia or Canada.

DC123456789: You didn't specify what exactly the type of things that your factories would be doing. I gave you the benefit of the doubt, but if you want more returns, you're going to have to clarify a bit better.

Arrow Gamer: It'd be very much appreciated if you, for one, copy and pasted your stats into the top of your orders. Past that, and even more importantly, please use the actual numbers given to you in the NES. It is a pain having to mathematically figure out exactly how many units you are recruiting, instead of just seeing a number. Also, no one gave you the rights to build any armored units, or "tanks" as you put it, so far as I know. I banked this EP, though I can easily give you units if I am mistaken.

m.t.cicero: Oil in your territory has not yet been found to any large extent, and your efforts were a bit presumptuous. Most people think you're nuts right now. I'm not saying you're going to have to wait another 10 years for oil to be found, but searching for it is a bit meta.

Lord of Elves: You had found some oil in Bahrain about a year ago, along with some minor veins here and there. Your returns were small, as it is still a new industry for you, after all.

Optical: To answer the question in your order, yes, relatively identical as OTL.

BILLSIF: So far as I read your orders correctly, you didn't specify what you wanted to do with the rest of your money, so I banked it.

thomas.berubeg: Extra information, in regards to what culturally you want, or even made up examples of cultural instances, be it films, books, etc. would be much appreciated in the future.

Immaculate: Firstly, just to set this out there; this is not a sequel to Six-Months War; Take 3. That should be ignored, and never discussed again. You were Colombia in that NES, which took place 15 years down the road from this one. Anyhow, Colombia has a low stability because it's government is corrupt, it lacks a modern infrastructure (in comparison to some of it's neighbors), sectionalism has been an issue in the government, the Treaty of San Clemente has also led to some minor detraction, though Colombia is, and has classically been on good terms with the United States in this timeline. Leaving the Treaty of San Clemente so abruptly is bound to upset a lot of American investors in your nation, and since they are the ones who are primarily backing your oil interests in Venezuela (also a US friend), it may be important to play a little bit more even with them.

Gem Hound: I am sorry, but I cannot force myself to refer to Austria-Hungary as the Balkan Republic. Feel free to refer to yourself as such, but I.. I just can't do it.

Everyone: If I ever have to read "Build railroads" as an order, ever again, I swear I am going to kill the NES.

Everyone: For those of you who didn't include money being banked in their orders, and assumed I'd just do the math for you, you were right, this turn. For now on, if you don't give me a number to bank, I won't be banking anything.

Everyone: Update was out on time, but the quality was iffy. I've been working a lot, so my available time hasn't been consistent. I never claimed to be a strong writer either. Either way, here you guys go, I'll sort out the finer details (more OOC, responding to complaints, NPC diplomacy and updating the front page) throughout tomorrow. No MotY or EotY this update either. That'll start next update, so get some stories written!

Immaculate: Firstly, just to set this out there; this is not a sequel to Six-Months War; Take 3. That should be ignored, and never discussed again. You were Colombia in that NES, which took place 15 years down the road from this one. Anyhow, Colombia has a low stability because it's government is corrupt, it lacks a modern infrastructure (in comparison to some of it's neighbors), sectionalism has been an issue in the government, the Treaty of San Clemente has also led to some minor detraction, though Colombia is, and has classically been on good terms with the United States in this timeline. Leaving the Treaty of San Clemente so abruptly is bound to upset a lot of American investors in your nation, and since they are the ones who are primarily backing your oil interests in Venezuela (also a US friend), it may be important to play a little bit more even with them.

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When did i reference that?
The quotes i got were from the original- hence why i knew so little about it.
I did not leave the treaty of san clemente. Hence why i wasn't mentioned in that part of the update.
I don't understand any of this comment.

Great update TLK. I actually really like your writing style - it has this cool history book type deal, its actually kind of a cool departure from the usual newspaper style thing.

To: Haiti
CC: the Dominican Republic, the World

We are announcing the terms of peace in Haiti to the world. With the current illegitimate Haitian government under arrest and no government currently existing to accept them, we are dictating terms that are to be accepted.

The Treaty of Port-au-Prince

The nations of the United States of America, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti hereby come to a peace agreement, to be recognised and ratified by all three nations.

1. The Haitian dictatorial government is to be replaced by a government more capable of handling Haiti's interests.
2. Haiti shall submit to American protection as a Protectorate nation of the United States of America.
3. Haiti shall pay 40EP in reparations for the attempted murder of the Dominican President Francisco Enriquez in 1920/
4. Haiti and the Dominican Republic are to accept minor border corrections in the Dominican's favour.
5. After a new government for Haiti is appointed, Haiti's previous dictatorial government are to be put on trial by a court in Port-au-Prince for the attempted assassination of Francisco Enriquez and for starting the Hispaniolan War.

Signed, President Alexander Palmer of the United States of America and Secretary of State Jacob M. Dickinson

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To: The Confederate States of America
From: The United States of America

We request that you begin taking up operations against the Cottonmouths. We have no wish to occupy Charleston any longer than we have to, but we are unwilling to leave the region until it is secure and we trust that the Confederacy can maintain itself against Marxists and radicals.

From: Republica do Brasil
To: United States of America, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Andean Republic
CC: World

Isn't such a treaty a little hasty? You do not have definitive proof that the nationals responsible for the attempt on President Carvajal were in any way linked to the Haitian government.

Although we have made little mention of it to involved parties, and being that we are both neutral, un-involved nations, we propose a joint Andean-Brazillian trial of any Haitian nationals captured responsible for the assassination attempt on the head of Dominican president Francisco Carvajal late last year. Pending our possible joint-court's decision regarding the nationals' ties to the Haitian government, we would also like to propose proper peace talks between the Haitian and Dominican and American forces, and an end to the occupation of Haiti.

What do you say?

From: Republica do Brasil
To: Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Norway
CC: World

We must condemn the Swedes for their wanton aggression, and will support any German or Danish lead sanctions against them.

From: Sweden
To: Brazil

Aggresion?

We were supporting a Norwegian move into the area; we did not attack Denmark ourselves. At least, we were not supposed to. We are a scapegoat here, and not the party to blame for this war. We would not have moved our troops at all had Norway not suggested it. We had been prepared for a relatively peaceful existence.

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OOC: Also, I would like to say that it is kind of crummy how the German-Danish-Finnish defensive pact was announced AFTER the order lock. Obviously, I wouldn't have carried through with the plan had that been posted earlier.

OOC: You would've been peaceful had someone not hinted otherwise? Still, assisting your neighbor in attacking another, is aggression, no?