Capto Iugulum: 1920 - 1939

No more orders of any kind are accepted beyond this point.

She said: You promised you'd never leave me again. He said: I'm not. She said: You've joined the army and are being shipped off to Arabia. I think that counts as leaving. He said: I mean I'd never stop loving you when I made the promise. I can leave in body, but I'll always be with you in spirit. She said: That's nonsense, especially coming from you. He said: I made a promise. I plan to keep it. She said: You're breaking it. He said: Our family needs this. My children need this. Our children need this. The shop's ledger is bleeding red, dear, I've told you this. Most of our customers were Breton's, and now that the blockade isn't going to let up any day soon... She said: Find more. He said: We need the money now. She said: Won't you get lonely there? How do I know you won't get lonely? He said: I'll be far too busy to be lonely. She said: You'll find time. He said: That's not why I'm leaving. She said: I don't believe you. He said: I made you a promise. I'll always have you in my mind. Always. She said: No you won't. He said: I am to report to the ship on Wednesday. I'll be shipped to Oman to train. When I'm payed I'll send it back right away. She said: How much will you be paid? He said: 2s 5d a day. She said: I know by how much you send back if you're keeping your word. He said: I'll need some of that money to survive. She said: What do you mean by "survive"? He said: ...Please trust me. She said: I'll trust you, as far as I can see you.

Damnit, I just sat down to write them. EQandcivfanatic, you know what I was going to do this turn according to my policy last turn. I hope that you do not overlook that as you NPC my nation's directives. I know you "have no sympathy" for it, but they do require a certain amount of mental capacity and I have exams atm.

Resend your last turn's orders, and we'll see what can be done.

I will.

News from Europe​

BOSNIA COMPLETES ECONOMIC PROGRAM. Sarajevo, Bosnia. The Bosnian government under the new king announced the successful completion of the economic development program begun a few years ago. The project has been fairly on schedule and according to all initial planning and development, allowing for a major political coup for the regime. The government's economic efforts have helped employ various Bosnians, but they have taken some criticism from Russian-backed sources for their heavy reliance on foreign investment. Significant financing and loans from Argentina and Vinland have led to the timely completion of the project, which likely would not have occurred under the direct support of solely the Bosnian government. The new infrastructure and exploitation of resources is likely to soon start spurring the Bosnian economy forward, providing new wealth and opportunity to the small Eastern European nation.

FLOODING IN THE NETHERLANDS. Amsterdam, Netherlands. An unfortunate disaster has plighted the Dutch lowlands this year as a severe storm caused a levee break, leading to flooding of low altitude farmlands. The flooding has left many homeless or out of work, leaving very little in its wake, even after the waters receded. The government has responded fairly quickly to the damage, and made sure that further flooding would not occur as well as reducing structural concerns elsewhere along the levees. Still, the economic damages are unknown, and many are concerned about the time and energy needed to once more drain the flooded lands and make them usable. The outbreak of war with Italy, and the possibility of a new war with Germany have led to concerns that the government would not be able to concentrate the resources needed to achieve these feats, despite assurances to the contrary.

FIRES RAVAGE LATIUM. Rome, Papal States. Throughout the Papal States a severe firestorm has begun to burn through the villages and towns surrounding Rome this year, leaving many homeless, and even spreading into parts of Italy. The fires have been devastating, and have caused many to flee into Rome itself, which remained fairly untouched by the raging flames. The response to the efforts were limited and haphazard, though the Italians managed to prevent any severe spread to their territories and surrounding provinces. The Papal emergency forces responded to the best of their ability, but were only able to stop the fires from reaching the interior of Rome itself, causing a number of surrounding outskirts to be at least slightly scorched. The fires eventually died out, as military engineers were brought in to assist, and the Pontifical Army has done its best to maintain order, as people begin to return to their charred homes.

STORMS BOMBARD PORTUGAL. Lisbon, Portugal. The same severe storms which eventually caused a levee break in the Netherlands were also responsible for some of the most torrential rains in Portugal's history. Several local vineyards and various other agricultural locations suffered from the destruction, causing an unfortunate year for Portuguese wine enthusiasts. The storms overall also caused some limited damage in urban areas, damaging roofs and otherwise causing some small scale flooding of homes and businesses. The rains eventually did cease, leading to the rapid resumption of business, though it was bad news for this year's various trade and transactions. Most business analysts believe that Portuguese markets will likely recover fairly quickly and resume regular trade by late next year with the next harvests.

ELECTIONS IN DENMARK. Copenhagen, Denmark. The 1918 elections in Denmark were a vicious affair which left a bitter taste in the mouth of many politicians and voters, but brought to power a liberal government under Statsminister Theodore Zahle. It seems that the tide has begun to turn against the liberals with the outbreak of a new war in Europe between Italy and the Confederation. The Danes have begun to fear for their own security in the outbreak of a new general European war, and the conservative Frie Folkeparti has exploited these concerns. They have charged that the liberals have done little to nothing to provide for the security of Denmark, and indeed, the very platform they campaigned on, reducing military spending, could expose the Danish people to invasion. They still found the campaign a vicious struggle which has further destabilized the Danish state, and a coalition government of various minor reactionary and conservative parties led by Frie Folkeparti. Einar Boye has been appointed the new Statsminister by the Folketing, to be the new head of government. (-1 Stability)

DUTCH ELECTIONS HELD. Amsterdam, Netherlands. The outbreak of a war between the Confederation and Italy has led to the failure of the Center Party in the Netherlands as many are concerned about the Dutch people being forced to be involved in the current conflict. Popular support is mostly reluctant to enter any war or become involved in a conflict to which they have no link or cause to enter. Multiple elements of the liberal party have proven less than willing to become embroiled in the war, though they recognize the defensive pact with the Confederation. They have called for only limited Dutch involvement in the war, claiming that it is not their affair and that the Dutch people should be spared the mass death and horrors of a Continental conflict. These speeches have resonated with the people, leading to growing success of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy in the elections. The newly elected Stadtholder Gerbrant Smit has trounced Pieter van Bosse and other popular candidates in the executive elections, leading to the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy to triumph in all theaters in which in counted. They have pledged only limited Dutch involvement, and to prevent mass deaths among the soldiers of the Netherlands, and have managed to garner substantial support. (+1 Stability)

DEATH OF THE KING OF ROMANIA. Bucharest, Romania. To the bereavement of nearly a dozen Romanians, the Russian King Nicholas Obolensky passed away after ruling Romania since its independence was secured from Hungary at the end of the Great War. The cousin of the Russian king was viewed as the best choice for the monarch of the new state, and he has deftly ruled Romania for nearly fifteen years. To the surprise of many, King Nicholas has successfully managed to at least retain the respect of the Romanian people, if not their love. His rule allowed them to participate in governance and military, at least to a small degree, and spared them the anguish of having to fight their own brethren during a republican attempted coup nearly nine years ago. The king's son has been crowned the new King Ivan, and has pledged to continue his father's legacy of gentle handling of the Romanian people, and has even gained respect for his apparent desire and attitudes towards Romanian culture and language, having learned to speak it fluently. Many Romanians are optimistic about the new king's rule, though the varied Russian operators of the government are concerned that he may have gone native. (+1 Stability)

ELECTIONS HELD IN SPAIN. Madrid, Spain. The Spanish government has held its first elections this year since the end of the civil war against the Imperialists and they have come at a time as the nation prepares for the trial against the emperor. The Unión Liberal Española remains the dominant force in Spanish politics, having claimed victory in the civil war, though they have faced some criticism for the failing economy and the loss of Aquitaine. Despite some international failings, most Spanish people seem to realize that the Unión Liberal Española is the only real game in town providing stability and consisting. With most other parties either illegal or compromised by their support for the monarchy, it seems that the liberals have managed to secure their victory once more. Some have begun to drift back towards proletarist parties, hoping to find relief for economic woes in radicalism, but overall it seems easily as though there's a gap in the abilities and possibilities for the Spanish people, causing greater voter apathy. The Unión Liberal Española has triumphed and once more continues to rule the nation under Prime Minister Alfonso Diaz.

BRITISH ELECTIONS HELD. London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The Labour Party government has faced a major backlash this year as the liberal government faced accusations about the handling of the Breton crisis and the war in Arabia. The Union Jacks and other conservative parties have decried the apparent lack of support for the military, leading to the bloodshed and devastation of the current fighting in Arabia. They have further lambasted the Smith government for failing to gain a decisive solution to the problem with Brittany, wavering and conducting an ineffective blockade. This has led to a significant loss of ground in Parliament, giving a worsening political condition to the British government. Reginald Smith continued to remain Prime Minister, as the Labour Party has maintained a majority in Parliament, but face increased resistance against their legislation. (-1 Stability)

REBELLION SPARKS CONFEDERATE-ITALIAN WAR. Turin, Franco-Burgundian Confederation. Nationalistic tensions took precedence at last this year as the Brothers of Italy led a full uprising in the city of Turin against the government of the Confederation. The uprising was initially a success, ousting the Confederate garrison, and seizing their weapons and equipment. The fighting continued around the city and the rebels were able to secure a substantial amount of territory throughout the whole of the Confederate kingdom of Piedmont. The Confederation shut down the border with Italy fairly quickly as the rebellion progressed, and several Italian attempts to smuggle arms across the border were shot up by Confederate border patrols. The resulting skirmishes soon escalated into total war, as the Italian government began recalling reinforcements from the Middle East and declared war in support of the Italian rebels whom they called common cause with. The fighting slowly escalated between both nations as casualties mounted and more forces were rushed to the area. The Italians deployed new tanks designed by the Czechs, which managed to inflict a heavy toll upon the French built armored vehicles. The odds were evened somewhat as the French brought in overwhelming airpower which devastated Italian artillery possessions throughout the high ground. As the smoke became denser throughout the year, the lines were chaotic and confused in the whole region, leading to no true battle lines, though it seems the Italians have managed to secure control of a few minor border towns and villages.
Casualty Lists
Franco-Burgundian Confederation: 20 Infantry Brigades, 3 M1916 VB Brigades, 10 Artillery Brigades, 4 Vizelle-type Bomber Squadrons (+1 Stability)
Italy: 28 Infantry Brigades, 1 CKC-LTP 22 Brigade, 9 Artillery Brigades

PACIFISTS MARCH IN AMSTERDAM. Amsterdam, Netherlands. The outbreak of a war between the Confederation and Italy has led to a major rally in Amsterdam against the possibility of Dutch involvement in the conflict. Combined with the elections of the year, they still came too late in the year to have any effect on the election process. The pacifists have claimed that war for any reason is unjust, particularly the latest conflict, which is caused by Confederate oppression of the Italian people. The protestors are clearly an outspoken minority, but they have had no problem in getting their views known to the masses. While the official government stance is support for the Confederate cause against the Italian invasion, the pacifists have made their voice known and should a war erupt, would almost certainly be a possible threat to the stability of the Dutch government.

LIVING CONDITIONS LEAD TO RIOTS IN ROME. Rome, Papal States. The recent fires around the Papal province of Latium have caused living conditions in Rome to deteriorate rapidly, as displaced individuals crowded already cramped quarters. The growing street pollution and turmoil has led to the conditions of everyday life becoming intolerable for many, and a street fight soon escalated to the most devastating riots in the city's modern history. The Pontifical Army was forced to be called in to preserve order and maintain law upon the ancient streets of the center of the Catholic religion. The holiest parts of the city were locked down quickly and the Pope was placed under heavy guard to avoid harm by the riotous behavior of the masses. After countless amounts of damage to the residential and commercial quarters of the city, it seems that efforts on new industrial developments have been severely set back by the rioting and the disorderly behavior of the citizenry. (-15 EP into Industrial Park Development)

PAPACY LOOKS TOWARD INDUSTRIAL GROWTH. Rome, Papal States. Amid the tremendous turmoil, both natural and social, the Papacy has still continued to look toward security its secular economic security. Discontent with simply being the center of a global religion, the Pope has announced the plan for the construction of a modern industrial park in the outskirts of Rome. They have hoped to attract new and interesting economic businesses and research to the nation. The recent fires and the unrest caused by it have led towards further disinclination of other businesses to invest in Latium, and it seems unlikely that this trend will be reversed any time soon. Regardless, the papacy seems interested in continuing to push forward with the project, hoping to spur new employment and economic growth for the people under their rule.

DENMARK BEGINS "OLD ARTS" PATRONAGE. Copenhagen, Denmark. The recent cultural obsession with newer forms of media and new art forms and styles, particularly the Argentine tango, has led to a royal backlash in the nation of Denmark. King Leopold II has begun sponsoring the older styles of cultural development over radio and cinema, lauding the advanced cultural status of Copenhagen. He has declared it an "international city" of the arts and music, providing extensive funding for the construction of a new opera house. The new Royal Endowment has offered significant money for the performance of both new and old operas for the delight of the wealthy and lower classes. Some reduction of foreign support was anticipated this year, and the opening nights of several operas failed to fill the house like many expected. This has been widely attributed to war concerns throughout Europe later in the year.

SPAIN PREPARES FOR "TRIAL OF THE CENTURY". Madrid, Spain. The Spanish government has begun to prepare for the establishment of a "World Court" for the trial of the Emperor Philip X. For the first time in history, a civilian court is about to prepare for the trial of a royal head of state, due to his political support for the militarists in the latest civil war. Never before in history as a monarch been called in to justice due to actions of a political nature. The emperor has been affronted at the charges, but has accepted the notion of the event in order to preserve the peace of Iberia and prevent further unrest. The trial is slated to begin in 1923, though many are concerned that the outbreak of war could result in a delay as forces are called to serve against the Italian invasion of the Confederation. Regardless, several international observers have been decided to be called in to support the Spanish civilian court and to make sure that the proceedings are fair and just.

BRITTANY BLOCKADE. Nantes, Brittany. The crisis between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Brittany continues this year as the British continued to enforce a blockade around the Breton peninsula, preventing the import of any supplies or trade. The Bretons have continued to call for a more rational response by the British, refusing to release the opposition leaders for trial in a foreign nation. The British Royal Navy has continued to maintain a substantial fleet presence along the coast, interdicting the ongoing shipping and commerce from the nation. The Bretons have restrained themselves from offensive or military actions, stating that they will not be the ones to cast the first stones into a war. Regardless, they have warned the British against an invasion, pledging that any offensive would result in massive bloodshed for little gain. They have further stated that continuance of the blockade would result in Breton defense of their right to trade on the high seas.

HUNGARY COMPLETES RECONSTRUCTION. Budapest, Hungary. Years after the conclusion of the Second Hungarian Civil War, the government has announced the completion of the reconstruction program. This has included substantial rebuilding of new roads and railroads throughout the countryside, providing new bridges and infrastructure for transportation. The rebuilding of city districts has also been key in the development of the reconstruction program, helping to create better standards of living. Many had been left homeless by the warfare and continued to eke out a bare resistance, and many were concerned that the government would not provide for the people. Regardless of the concerns, the completion of the construction has provided new faith in the monarchy and the government which stopped the rampage of liberalism and proletarism in Hungary. At last it seems the Hungarian economy is apparently on the road to recovery and return to prominence. As many close to the monarchy are worried about the threat of Russian invasion, it is hoped that the completion of the project will provide the national wealth needed to resist an attack.

STRIKERS SHUT DOWN CONFEDERATE SWITZERLAND. Geneva, Franco-Burgundian Confederation. Even as a new war erupted between the Franco-Burgundian Confederation and the Italians, the Swiss have taken the opportunity to lobby for unity with the Swiss Free State. Over a one week period, nearly forty percent of the Swiss workforce in the Confederation simply refused to show up for work. They have insisted upon the unity with their free brothers and have used peaceful absence from labor to make known their claims. For the full week, the transportation through Switzerland was a mess, as military units attempting to head south to join the fighting were paralyzed by the Swiss misbehavior. Some in the Confederate Parliament have called for the arrest of the participants for treason, particularly in the midst of an increasingly vicious battle in the south. Otherwise, the strikers have found encouragement from their fellow Swiss, who have lauded their nonviolence and peaceful approach to make their case.

News from the Americas​

NEW SPANISH TALKS CONCLUDE. Nueva Barcelona, United Proletarist Republics of America. Talks have been completed this year between the governments of Nicaragua and Honduras about the possibility of the reestablishment of the United States of New Spain. Last year's thoughts and stumbling blocks remained despite mediation efforts by both the proletarists and representatives from Vinland. The lack of a formalized Nicaraguan constitution, the continued intransigence of Costa Rica, and the lack of full support for the elected Honduras government has once more caused the talks to fall apart for their cause of political unification. To the surprise of many, the talks did not fail outright but have led to a compromise solution between the two nations. The result has been the formation of a military and economic alliance between both nations, who have agreed to also cooperate on foreign policies and affairs. The new alliance is planned to continue until the establishment of a new Nicaraguan constitution and possible resumption of unification talks after the next elections in both Honduras and Nicaragua. The proletarists and Vinlanders have been thanked for their support as all representatives amicably returned home.

NICARAGUAN CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION. Managua, Nicaragua. As per the agreement with Honduras established at conference in Nueva Barcelona, the Nicaraguans have assembled a new constitutional convention under interim president Manolo Ortiz. As further part of the arrangement, the government has officially changed the nation's name to the Republic of Nicaragua, dropping outright claims as the only successor to the United States of New Spain. The Nicaraguans have begun working on developing a new constitution similar to the one actively employed by Honduras, with established rights and values. The plans are to help bring the two nations closer together and friendlier, as well as securing democratic rights throughout the region. The people of Nicaragua seem mostly supportive of this new effort, especially after years under military and authoritarian rule during the old regime. The new work has been well under way and the government has announced plans to unveil the new constitution for public approval in 1923, with elections to follow in 1924.

DISPUTE GROWS ON AZTEC-FLORIDA BORDER. Tenochtitlan, Aztlan. The agreement between the American generals in Florida and the Aztecs rebels at the beginning of the American Crisis was hardly viewed by satisfactory by either side. Bolstered by their de facto recognition through the Pan-American Democratic Accord, the Aztec politicians have begun loudly calling for the return of all territories still occupied by the Mayans and Floridians. They have stated that substantial amounts of lands and numerous villages controlled by Florida should be legally Aztec territory, having been stolen in the aggressive war against Spain. The tensions between Florida and the Aztecs has quickly mounted, as the various Aztec towns and cities under Floridian rule have begun to grow restless and the Aztec people have begun to lobby their own government for action. Meanwhile, the response from the president in Florida has been clearly against any sort of compromise or cessation of territories seized with American blood during the Great War, and it seems that much of Congress stands with him.

ELECTIONS IN COLOMBIA. Bogota, Colombia. The elections held in Colombia this year proved to be further reinforcement of the government of President Manuel Restrepo and the Party of Tradition of which he is a part. Restrepo was challenged by a number of liberal and social proletarist candidates, but very few seemed to be able to unify against him. His decision to keep Colombia out of the Pan-American Democratic Accord's recent intervention in Venezuela, and the closure of the nation's borders for PADA's offensive has proven immensely popular. The decision has kept Colombia's border provinces from becoming a battleground for control and dominance over the north coastlines of South America. Though the decision was not popular among Colombia's allies, it has effectively assured the continued security of the nation, and the reelection of virtually every member of the Party of Tradition, especially President Restrepo.

HISPANIOLAN ELECTIONS HELD. Santo Domingo, Hispaniola. The government of Hispaniola held its constitutionally mandated elections this year, as President Ruben del Salvador ran for reelection once more, along with the majority of the Party of Order. The result has been a fairly successful victory for the electoral process overall, as the government's membership with the Pan-American Democratic Accord has been highly popular. The increased commerce and development of new commercial ties has led to a stable, and even prosperous economy. The popularity of President del Salvador and the elected legislature is without doubt, as they were spared any direct involvement with the fighting in Venezuela. The Hispaniolans have turned out in support of the president and it seems that he has won his reelection and will continue to support his mandate of government.

ANTI-GOVERNMENT DISSENT TURNS TO VIOLENCE IN COSTA RICA. San Jose, Costa Rica. The military government of General Felipe de Todos has faced growing resistance against the rule of martial law. This year protesters were fired upon by the military, causing dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries among the crowded plazas. The protesters were spurred towards more violent action and attacks upon the military, leading to even some firing back against the army forces. The ensuing bloodshed and fighting wrecked large portions of the city, and have spurred even more hatred and resentment towards the military. The government of Nicaragua has issued protests towards the violent treatment, and tensions have begun to mount on the border, made worse by recent talks about the possibility of the reunification of New Spain. Regardless of international concerns, the internal dissent have led to further turmoil and resentment against de Todos. (-1 Stability)

SEPARATISTS DEMONSTRATE IN NICARAGUA. Managua, Nicaragua. The recent talks in Nueva Barcelona over the reunification of the United States of New Spain have not been popular among a portion of the population in Nicaragua. There has been a rising movement against the reunification, as many are concerned about the return of overbearing federal power once again. Not all of Nicaragua has been as attached to the past as the governments have been, and some view the idea of a return of a penultimate centralized government as abhorrent at best. As a constitutional convention begins, numerous protestors have attended the opening of the convention, and have called for restrictions in the constitution to prevent true unification with Honduras or Costa Rica. The members of the convention have refused to comment on these demands, but foreign observers and consultants have stated that it's quite probable that at least some of the protest's demands may be met.

MORALISTS RALLY IN PARAGUAY. Asuncion, Paraguay. The Catholic clergy in Paraguay has begun to become more involved in the political process, taking an active stance against the liberal government of President Geraldo Marquez. A number of former members of the Church have retired from clerical services to enter into politics, as ardent converts to the current papal philosophies on government and liberalism. The formation of the Catholic Conservative Party espouses many of the views of the Morality Party that currently rules over the system of Uruguay. They have called for lessened involvement with the Pan-American Democratic Accord and further support for the Papal religious agenda in South America. So far the new political party has managed to build up support from the elements of the conservatives and militarists, hoping to rebuild the Catholic cause in Paraguay. They have of course received blessing for their actions from the Pope, though only through his offices and not directly.

THE VENEZUELA INTERVENTION. Caracas, Venezuela. Last year's turmoil and confusion in Venezuela has led to the establishment of the latest military government and the death of multiple observers from the Pan-American Democratic Accord. They have consistently pledged to continue Trujillo's moves towards democratic reform and a freer Venezuela in line with the principles of PADA. Regardless, these democratic gestures have been shouted down as Brazil continues to claim Barbados based on the treaties which concluded the Great War. The result has been the mobilization of a multi-national military force from PADA, as Venezuelan leaders have continued to plead for time to organize a government and establish a democracy. Despite these pleas the first skirmishes have taken place as the Venezuelans have withdrawn their fleet from the range of Brazilian planes which futilely raided an abandoned naval base in the eastern part of the nation, causing nil damage or effect. The only real fighting took place as the Brazilians launched an attack upon the garrison of Barbados. The fighting was heavy, as Brazilian battleships sought to pound coastal fortifications into rubble before the landing of offensive forces. After several days of firing and naval and airborne bombardment, the Brazilians went ashore against still completely intact defenses. As was discovered to the chagrin of the Brazilian soldiers, no real damage was done, and the Venezuelans devastated the landing. Over ten thousand Brazilians were killed in the first few hours of the landing, never making it past the sea wall. Other lands met with catastrophe, as Venezuelan spotters from the mountains managed to pinpoint and devastate the landings. Thanks to a lack of coordination, the Brazilian battleships were nearly as likely to fire upon their own soldiers as they were to hit the enemy. Suffering heavy casualties, with virtually no Venezuelan losses, the Brazilians began picking up the pitifully few survivors from the beaches. Several less defended islands were taken, but it is clear that the capture of Barbados and other similarly fortified islands were out of the question. After these battles, the Brazilians and the rest of PADA have linked up at several captured ports, as it seems an invasion of the mainland is imminent. Venezuelan leaders have continued to appeal for a peaceful resolution, claiming that PADA is sabotaging legitimate efforts to establish a native-born democracy.
Casualty Lists
Brazil: 4 Infantry Brigades

COLOMBIA FINISHES INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION. Bogota, Colombia. The Colombian government was pleased to conclude a major construction effort leading towards the creation of new roads and railroads across the nation. The new infrastructure has mostly geared towards military purposes, but also hopes to encourage localized economic growth. The most recently completed parts of the new roads have been towards the Venezuelan border, which have been the scenes of the most recent crisis which the attention of the Pan-American Democratic Accord has fixated upon. The roads were used for a demonstration of Colombian military speed and capabilities, patrolling and rapidly reinforcing a number of villages and towns along the border. The Colombian government has proclaimed this as their greatest accomplishment to date, providing a new way for the transit of not just military forces and the defense of Colombia, but also to help in the transport of new goods and services. The populace seems fairly enthusiastic to this construction, granting a new surge in material wealth for the people of Colombia.

PERU SENDS TROOPS INTO ECUADOR TO PROTECT COMMERCE. Quito, Ecuador. The recent violent competition between the Peruvian and Colombian commercial interests in Ecuador led to numerous deaths. The fear was that it could escalate into warfare between the main businesses involved and the government of Peru has dispatched military forces to protect their interests. Military guards have been provided for all Peruvian commercial businesses, though some have been accused of using their weapons against Colombian interests, but no proofs exists. The soldiers have been assigned for strictly defensive purposes and Ecuador has legally welcomed their presence on the terms of the treaty that ended the Colombian and Peruvian intervention only a few years ago. They have fully cooperated with the Peruvian army, and have allowed them to maintain their guard and positions around the Peruvian consulates and businesses throughout Ecuador.

CHILE COMPLETES DEFENSE LINE. Santiago, Chile. The Chilean military has at last completed work on the new defensive line that protects the border with Argentina. The new, modern forts protect the key passes and roads leading into Chile from Argentina, though the army has also looked towards defending less known routes. The defensive line has included several smaller extensions towards the coast, protecting against the possibility that an outflanking move from the sea could take place. The emphasis on the lines is protecting locations that would be vital for observation and artillery support, allowing dominance against any attempts at invasion. The new fortifications have recently been expanded to include protection against airborne attack, including emplaced batteries designed to knock out the latest design of fighters used by Brazil and Argentina. President Montoya has stated that the move is a great defense towards protecting the nation against Brazilian imperialism.

CUBA MOBILIZES FORCES FOR CONFRONTATION. Havana, Cuba. After last year's violent confrontations with the armed American militias, the Cuban government seems to have determined that enough is enough. President Marti has proclaimed that the activities of the Americans have been highly illegal and treasonous against the lawfully elected Cuban government. Taking a lead from Vinlander behavior during the height of the American Crisis, the Cubans have announced that any Americans refusing to adopt Cuban citizenship or learn Spanish would be evicted by the end of 1923. The eastern parts of the island, some of which are directly under the control of American militias, have been declared as areas of rebellion by the Cuban government. They have announced that if the militias do not surrender their arms and positions, full military force will be unleashed upon the American forces. They have appealed to the various North American governments to take in the unruly population, which has threatened the island of Cuba with civil war.

JEFFERSON REBUILDING COMPLETE. Jefferson, Jacksonia. This year an ambitious effort undertaken by the Progressive Party in Jacksonia has culminated in the completion of a total reconstruction of Jefferson. In a delicate process, the government has built an elaborate new plaza and bureaucratic center for the administration of the nation. Furthermore, elaborate renovations have been made, creating new roads designed to the standard of automobiles and modern travel. New parks and establishment have been developed towards the creation of a modern city of the twentieth century. The ceremonies dedicating the new Presidential Home and the rest of the new parks were widely attended by politicians throughout the Pan-American Democratic Accord, distracting from the turmoil of war and confusion across the hemisphere.

News from Africa and the Middle East​

MILITIAS ATTACK SPANISH FORCES IN ALGIERS. Algiers, Spain. The 1921 bombings in Algiers began a new rallying cry for support against the Spanish imperial crown in North Africa, and it seems that after nearly two years of new organization and recruitment, militias have been formed against the Spanish and are ready to fight. They have begun waging a war once more this year, striking against Spanish military outposts, this time, along the coast and within the cities. While prior rebellions have been focused from desert bases, the current group of leaders have worked towards gaining control of the population centers. They have had only very limited success in the ongoing fighting, though they have managed to inflict substantial casualties upon the Spanish garrison. The Spanish have managed to defend any key installations, and repulsed attacks upon arsenals and armories, as the rebels attempted to seize heavier weapons from the colonial authorities. (-1 Cavalry Brigade)

BRITISH LAUNCH OFFENSIVE IN MADAGASCAR. Antananarivo, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. After the near success of the Malagasy rebellion last year, and the bare survival of the British garrison, the British have deployed a substantial amount of troops for clearing duties. The escalation of forces has been deemed necessary for the purposes of British control of the island, and the operations ultimately proved successful. The casualties were surprisingly costly as the British were forced to wage a war on unfamiliar territory against an enemy with nothing to lose. The Malagasy guerillas inflicted substantial losses on the British forces moving into the interior of the island, and fought hard to push them back towards the coast. The sheer weight of British numbers eventually led to the defeat of the guerillas, and further control has been established over the island. Though some nationalist leaders are unaccounted for, the back of the rebellion has been broken for the time being with the conclusion of the battles this year. (-3 Infantry Brigades, +1 Stability)

FIGHTERS ATTACK BRAZILIANS IN ANGOLA. Namibe, Angola. The resentment and dislike towards Brazil and its businesses in Angola has at last turned into true, organized violence. Tribal militias and forces who have seen their homes destroyed by Brazilian business and their puppets in Namibe have rallied to an organized militia. They have managed to assemble considerable support against Brazilian rule and occupation, and have led multiple attacks this year against the Brazilian Defense Force in Angola. The heaviest casualties have been among the cavalry, who were caught in regular patrol patterns, leading to devastation of the Brazilian forces. So far the guerillas have not attacked any actual Angolan forces and troops, choosing to direct their wrath against Brazil's own forces. Similarly, civilian targets have been avoided by the guerillas, who have claimed that they will righteously liberate their people from Brazilian oppression. (-2 Cavalry Brigades for Brazil; -1 Stability in Angola)

PRO-ROMAN PONTIC NEWSPAPER CLOSED. Trebizond, Pontus. The opening of a newspaper last year which advocated unification with the Roman Empire caused much anger and confusion among the government of the Pontic Republic. The republic's retribution was swift and the newspaper was shut down and the staff were arrested. Rather than facing a civil trial, they were put in front of the military and charged for treason, and were quickly rushed to a verdict of guilty for the entirety of the staff. They were sentenced to death for their crime of treason and prepared for execution. A late intervention by the president commuted the sentence from death by firing squad to mere life imprisonment. The move has sparked outrage in the Roman Empire, and the Imperator himself has denounced the treatment of the newspaper staff. Even among the Pontic population, the move has been seen as harsh and a major blow against freedom of speech, and the liberals have spoken out against the Party of Might for their attack upon the press.

PONTUS COMPLETES CULTURAL WORKS. Trebizond, Pontus. In a major financial and productive effort undertaken by the Pontic government and spearheaded by the Party of Might, the final statues were built in accordance with the project. The project has included the construction of statuary throughout the larger towns and cities, as well as the encouragement of new works of art and museums glorifying the ancient heritage of Pontus. The project was loudly trumpeted by President Theodoras, as the government has used the completion of the cultural works as a major campaigning point. The project was originally conceived to glorify solely Greek cultural heritage, but it was later adopted to include some Turkish influences on the overall production scheme. The liberal opposition has claimed that the whole affair was a waste of resources and manpower by the Party of Might.

PONTIC REPUBLIC ELECTIONS HELD. Trebizond, Pontus. Elections this year have seen the downfall of the Party of Might in the Pontic Republic, as the nation was consumed with the numerous affairs of state throughout the year. Though paraded as successes and triumphs, the completion of the cultural works and the recent arrest of the pro-Roman newspaper leaders, has led to a surprising backlash in the Vouli. The elections this year were highly contested and brutal, leading to a failure of the Party of Might to preserve the majority in the legislature. Numerous liberal and moderate parties have led to a loss of the majority, and the fall of the Theodoras government. Unfortunately, no true majority was assembled, though the Liberal Party was able to secure the largest number of seats. They have established a coalition government with a number of liberal, and even social proletarist parties, and the new President has been selected from the ranks of the Liberal Party, one Christoforos Dimas. Still, the Vouli remains heavily divided and partisan from the recent disputes over the divisive efforts of the Theodoras regime. (-1 Stability)

ARABIAN WAR COMES TO AN END. Muscat, Oman. The war in Arabia has at last come to a violent conclusion with the final pushes on Arabian strongholds leading to the destruction of the remnants of the Arabian armies. British forces pushing from the south, with support from Oman and Yemen, have managed to smash their way through Arabian defenses. The Arabians on the other hand, have been tied in the north with a stalemated conflict with the Persians, until the crisis in the south was realized. The collapse of the lines in the south rapidly led to the rear flank of the Persian front becoming threatened by the advancing British armies. The Arabian forces dissolved rapidly as the invigorated Persian armies saw a chance for a new attack and push in the wake of the collapse. The Arabian forces have fallen and come apart, leading to the end of any true organized resistance against the coalition armies. The occupation has begun as the British have establish garrisons throughout the region, and more troops have been brought in from abroad. Some reports have the Arabians establishing hidden caches of weapons and supplies, and many are concerned this could be a prelude to a long guerilla resistance against British forces.
Casualty Lists
Arabia: 20 Conscript Brigades, 21 Infantry Brigades, 7 Cavalry Brigades, 4 Artillery Brigades
Oman: 4 Conscript Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigade
Persia: 19 Infantry Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigades (+1 Army Quality)
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland: 15 Infantry Brigades, 3 Artillery Brigades (+1 Army Quality)
Yemen: 6 Conscript Brigades

KONGO REVOKES EQUALITY ACT. Haraldsholm, Kongo. With the act allowing blacks to serve in the military having only been barely passed last year in the Riksdag, legislation was pushed through this year to repeal it. Increasing incident of illegal arms trades and thefts have led to concern about the vulnerability of the army towards the unruly masses of native tribes and citizenry. The few who were actually brought into arms were discharged and their weapons confiscated and retained by the government. One or two attempted to resist but were immediately detained and executed for the violence they caused in their endeavor. The repeal of the Equality Act has led to the new Security Act, which has established a bureaucracy for the regulation of firearms within the vast reaches of the Kongo. It has expressly forbidden the possession and ownership of guns by the black majority, and efforts have begun to corral any further illegal arms trading and ownership throughout the whole of the African interior.

ELECTIONS IN THE KONGO. Haraldsholm, Kongo. The eligible voting population of the Kongo have come in to vote this year to support or reject the policies of the currently reigning government of Lars Sandström and the Kongo Colonial Society. The elections were mostly centered upon the recent end of the Equality Act and the passing of the Security Act, which were the primary legislation of concern of the current administration. The government has stated that these measures are key for the establishment of new security and national defense against the threat of native rebellion against true and proper Scandinavian rule. The elections were barely in doubt to the status of the Kongo Colonial Society, which continues to retain virtually all of the positions available within the Riksdag. Their rule has further consolidated the white population of the Kongo and it seems that the mandate of the KCS has been continued once more. (+1 Stability)

RIOTS SPUR REFORM IN SOUTH AFRICA. Cape Town, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. After last year's unrest and attacks upon British soldiers in the South African interior, the British initially escalated more troops to the region, most on their way to Madagascar. This spurred further resentment and a riot in the city of Cape Town as British sailors were accused of a local rape and murder of a colonial woman. The lack of any official response or military trial outraged the citizenry, especially as the alleged culprits were quickly shuffled off to service in Madagascar, avoiding any retribution. The result was a riot against the local police and watch stations, attacking the jail and especially naval station, resulting in the guards firing upon the crowds. The British responded to the violence by letting it wear itself out, and less than a month later offered a new proposal. They have pledged to grant South Africa Dominion status in 1925, and have promised to seek out a noble candidate for a King of South Africa and a constitution similar to that of the highly successful Dominion of Guangxi. The South Africans have appeared to be cautiously enthusiastic, hoping that this could be the door to greater freedom from the often negligent British Parliament.

TURKEY COMPLETES RECONSTRUCTION. Konya, Turkey. The rebellion and war between Turkey and Kurdistan left portions of recently annexed eastern Turkey quite damaged and disrupted. The Turkish government, now the lawful ruler of the provinces, dedicated substantial resources to bringing about the normal resumption of life. The reconstruction program was directed towards rebuilding bridges and roads damaged by the various rigors of the war between the two states. The expenses were fairly cheap compared to initial efforts and estimates, as the government focused on getting people back to work. The project was highly successful and the Turkish press has applauded the government for their efforts, and it is suspected that the finishing of reconstruction will assure reelection for the Young Turks in next year's campaign season.

News from the Far East​

PLAGUE CONTINUES IN ASIA. Bombay, India. The vicious wrath of the bubonic plague continued to spread and devastate tracks of mainland Asia this year, though thanks to rigorous quarantine measures along the Pacific Rim, further spread has been mostly forestalled. The outbreak has subsided to a degree in China, but has reached a higher death rate in India and Indochina. Tens of thousands are believed dead, though no estimate has been officially compiled, which has led to further chaos and devastation throughout the larger urban centers. By the end of the year, the plague has subsided to a degree, and deaths are no longer measures in five digit numbers, but rather in the hundreds. The Indian government has reacted to the best of its ability, though its resources were strained from the large number of infected and afflicted throughout the poorer regions of the nation. British authorities in Indochina and Guangxi have enacted rigorous quarantine measures throughout the empire, helping prevent further rapid spread.

THE TEHRAN-MUMBAI PACT. Tehran, Persia. A major political development has emerged this year as the governments of Persia and India have done their best to build new friendship and alliance. The new Tehran-Mumbai Pact that was signed has established a mostly defensive arrangement between both nations, calling for each to come to the other's aid in the case of an unprovoked attack. The Pact has also called for the sharing and support through military designs and cooperative efforts and expenses. The pact was also significant from an economic angle, as both nations have begun working to reduce tariffs and improve trade across the Indian and Persian border. The current status of trade between the two powers has been mostly nonexistent, and Spanish businesses have protested against this direct threat to their waning superiority in Indian economic affairs.

ELECTIONS IN GUANGXI. Guangzhou, Guangxi. The government of Guangxi has faced a considerable political shift and turned back as the bubonic plague and Red Army continue to threaten to destabilize the nation. The moderate Huī gé dǎng has struggled to maintain its position as a center party, hoping to preserve the current approach to governance. They have surprisingly been successful, continuing to use the colonial British ties, and more important, their money, to preserve their position and campaign heartedly for the few voters of Guangxi. The lack of the ability of other parties to organize successfully or triumph is mostly due to their lack of cohesion, and a growing base of support for the Red Army. The elections have managed to preserve the current party's dominance of Guangxi, and it seems that the situation has been preserved and the Huī gé dǎng will remain as the key authority in the nation.

INDIAN ELECTIONS HELD. Bombay, India. The outbreak of bubonic plague has become the main problem and campaign issue throughout the year, especially as a sizeable chunk of the population has yet to properly learn Hindi and thus be eligible to vote. The result has been a very comfortable lead in all affairs by the conservative Traditional Ties Party, which has preserved a significant chunk of voting support. Prime Minister Sunil Mehta has promised to continue the successful policies of late that have kept ties with the Spanish Empire, while still pursuing and expanding upon trade with other, newer powers. Though he has faced some criticism from his continue persistence in remaining friendly with the wreckage that is Spain, calling for the seizure of the remnants of Spanish India, the majority seem to approve of the pacifist approach to international affairs. The voting populace is clearly in support of both Mehta and the Traditional Ties Party, leaving them the majority in the government. (+1 Stability)

UNREST IN SPANISH INDIA. Rajkot, Spain. As the Traditional Ties Party continues to have a growing contingent of radical unification proponents, their words have begun to be heard by the masses in the rest of Spanish India. Supporters of the nationalists have caused severe unrest to emerge against the remaining colonial Spanish rulers in territories still under the direct rule of the empire. In the city of Rajkot, the nationalists led a minor riot against a Spanish civil center, tossing the premises and humiliating the bureaucratic Spaniards within. When police attempted to restore order, they were bombarded with rocks and other refuse, leading to a rapid withdrawal. Though the Spanish colonial military was on standby for the response to the rioting, the rioters dispersed after leading attacks against several other Spanish installations. The boldness of the nationalists has created more support and enthusiasm for their cause, as the Spanish are viewed as growingly incompetent, particularly as Iberia itself begins to falter economically.

BOMBING ATTACKS IN KOREA. Seoul, Japan. Though past efforts in Korea towards independence from Japan have been directed towards nonviolent political methods, the failure of these movements has led to mass disillusionment to that cause. Most leaders have been forced to flee Korea to avoid Japanese retribution, while others have begun to take up more violent methods of resistance, assembling a force similar to the Red Army in Japanese China. So far they have not participated in much activity, but that changed this year with a series of bombing attacks upon Japanese military officers and installations in Korea. The bombs had mixed success and influence over the Japanese occupational forces. Though a local commander was killed in Pusan, several bombs failed to detonate, and the Koreans were unable to successfully destroy several targets. The Japanese have cracked down harder in the areas under the most risk of attack, and have vowed to punish those responsible for bombs throughout the peninsula.

JAPANESE WARSHIP SUNK IN MANILA. Manila, Japan. The Japanese Imperial Navy suffered a loss this year as an explosion led to the sinking of a smaller patrol ship in the harbor at Manila. The Japanese warship sunk slowly over the course of several hours, allowing for almost full evacuation of the crew and civilians on board. The ship was a total loss, though some efforts have begun to scavenge steel and other materials from the depths of the harbor. The Japanese have accused the local Filipino resistance movement of attacking the destroyer, and they have gleefully claimed credit for the attack. Other evidence has suggested that it could have been an accidental explosion. The Japanese navy has contributed more vessels to the patrol routes around the Philippines, keeping watch for further supplies or arms smuggled to the Filipino rebels and guerillas in the jungle. (-1 Akizuku-class Destroyer)

KALINGA DECLARES OFFICIAL LANGUAGE. Visakhapatnam, Kalinga. The government of Kalinga has begun taking steps to distinguish itself further from the unified Indian nation created by Spain. They have declared Punjabi the official language of Kalinga, beginning the slow process of replacing Swedish for government and bureaucratic purposes. The effort has also been steered towards creating a significantly closer relationship with the Kalingese people, who have somewhat resented the heavy influence from Haraldsholm and the Kongo Colonial Society. The monarchy has established this as a true step towards unifying the people and nation against aggression from the larger Indian nation. Some resistance has been felt from the remaining nationalists who have been arguing for adoption of Spanish Hindi as the national language. They have been mostly exiled over recent years, however, and very little overall support remains for what most consider to be a foreign mandated language and culture.

Financial Section​

GREAT WAR REPARATIONS COMPLETED. London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. After fifteen damaging years to the Spanish economy of paying reparations to the victorious Allies of the Great War, the painful process has at last been completed. The Spanish finished the last payment to Britain, and it was distributed among Brazil and Argentina this year, thankfully concluding the last remnants of the Spanish humiliation from the Great War. The full payment of reparations kept Spain crippled for over a decade, having been forced to continue even during the recent civil war, preventing full use of funds against the militarists. This was viewed as highly atrocious to the Spanish people, particularly as other nations like Portugal and Persia never were forced to pay the full amount of their slated reparations to the Allied powers. This devastating legacy of the Great War has reached its conclusion, and the Spanish government is hopeful that they will now be able to truly begin to recover the wealth and status their nation has lost.

SPAIN RESPONDS TO FINANCIAL CRISIS WITH LEGISLATION. Madrid, Spain. As the Spanish economy has dramatically fell over the past few years, more and more people have become unemployed as war industry disappears and the national economy continues to falter. They have at last begun to take some measures to help stop the dramatically declining economic state of the Spanish nation. The key measure has been the establishment of dramatically higher tariffs against effectively the entire world, hoping to protect native Spanish business and growth. The Spanish have also begun to work towards helping to stabilize the nation's economy by setting prices for goods and services at 1920, and announcing restrictions upon raising prices any higher than in that year. The response has been somewhat upsetting towards both elements of the latest legislation, as businesses have begun to suffer. Unable to raise prices to compensate for the new tariffs, a number of stores have been finding their sales remaining the same, but still losing money to import these goods from elsewhere.

TAX REFORM IN ARGENTINA. Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Argentine legislature has passed new laws involving taxation and development of funds for the nation, looking to increase the coffers of the government. To this end, a radical new idea has been developed on the concept of taxing sales, due to the threat of reducing the profits of various companies. Though there was initially considerable resistance towards the program and taxation, as quite definitely the average Argentine is not exactly enthusiastic for the effective decrease in their purchasing power. However, support emerged in a surprising section of society as the Argentine Morality Party came out in support of the taxes places upon luxuries like chocolates, alcohol, and even the cinema. Elements of the Catholic and Anglican Church have been against the sale of alcohol, and they have sought to outlaw it entirely, with very little support. The few members of the Morality Party holding positions in Congress have managed to help secure the passage of the legislation for increased income for the government of Argentina. It has been reported that elements of the conservatives aided in the passage of the bill in exchange for support in shutting down various other liberal proposals made throughout the year.

DUTCH COMPANIES LEAVE HOLLANDIA. Mombasa, Hollandia. After last year's takeover attempt by the Hollandian government of the key Dutch companies in the nation, the response has been rapid. The Hollandians have carried through upon their threat to invalidate the shares still held, but the companies have had a plan of their own. They have closed their facilities and offices in Hollandia, firing all the local employees and shutting down their installations. This includes the largest companies, who have international and global operations, choosing to eliminate their least profitable branches entirely. The government in Amsterdam has agreed to recognize and compensate the losses from the invalidation of stock, as they continue to be traded at original prices on the Dutch market. The Dutch companies have bounced back, but the closure of several farms and offices has cost hundreds of jobs in Mombasa, though the smaller companies agreed to sell out where possible, but the imperial sized corporations have essentially embargoed business with Hollandia, raising prices and costs for their shipping to the wayward colony.

FINANCIAL FLUCTUATION REPORT. Novgorod, Russia.

The Sports Page​

NEW SPORT TAKES ROOT IN UNITED STATES. Chicago, United States of America. Though the recent crisis which led to the faltering of the United States of America was bloody and brutal, there may yet be some valid good which emerged from it. During the war, General Abner MacArthur created a team-building sport as a morale booster for his soldiers during training and down times. Based on having seen the English game of rounders once, MacArthur did his best to replicate the game for the understanding of his troops. With four bases on the field, as well as a home base, the general has established the use of a bat to hit a ball to be caught by those in the field. Despite its unusual sensibilities, upon the conclusion of the crisis, the new Americanized "baserounders" has caught on wherever veterans have returned home. This year the first professionalized teams emerged and played a game for demonstration in Chicago, in front of numerous press members and even the president himself. Since then, the sport has begun to take the nation by storm, even surpassing varukorgboll in popularity throughout the Midwest.

PONTIC BALOMPIE LEAGUE FORMED. Trebizond, Pontus. Seeking to divert the population from the ongoing tensions with the Roman Empire and other political concerns, the government of Pontus has recognized the growing pastime of the sport of balompie. Balompie has emerged as a popular sport for both Turks and Greeks within the Pontic Republic and President Platonas Thedoras attended the first game, and even participated in opening ceremonies. The games were highly contested and heavily attended, and the police were on guard for the possibility of unruly or disruptive behavior from the population. The games went off without a hitch and it seems that the government has succeeded in building some support for the elections later in the year. The presidency seems to have hoped that the success of the games and the imminent success of the national league over upcoming years and series of games.

The Cultural Center​

Two Thousand Years of Roman Oppression
Published by the Pontic government and given for free to all Pontians who wanted it, this is a historically based book, about the Roman invasion of Greece, the Pontic Wars between Rome and Pontus under King Mithridates VI of Pontus and the destruction of Greek cities in Epirus and the sucking and pillaging of Corinth from the Romans. Then the book will continue with the Roman tyranny, how the Romans put on trial people who stated that they were Greeks or those who read the ancient Greek philosophers, like Plato and Aristotle, and how the name ''Greek'' was forbidden in the Roman Empire. The book will have a special chapter about the persecution of Islam by the Romans and how they killed thousands of Turks. The book will end with a list of all coups, civil wars and dynastic murders that happened in the Roman Empire and how absolute monarchy was destroying the lives of the common people and in the end how the Greeks and Turks in Pontus, despite their in-fighting, revolted together against Roman tyranny that had lasted for more than 2,000 years and they declared a free democracy and they can now have freedom of thought, religion, and speech.

Commission on the Origins of Petroleum
A commission of Japanese geologists and chemists studying petroleum reserves outline the case for the renewability of petroleum. Weighing the cases for the possibility of abiotic and biotic origins of petroleum, the commission ultimately rejected the idea that petroleum was abiotic. The commission's conclusions were dire, since current evidence indicates that petroleum is a finite resource and will eventually be exhausted across the globe. The tentative recommendation of the commission included obtaining reconfirmation among scientists from other nations, and the necessity of restructuring Japan's, and the global, economy to utilize remaining reserves of petroleum more effectively. The impact of this study has yet to be seen.

Random Stat Changes and Fluctuations and Minor Technological Advances

Japan designs new Ise-class Battleship.

Denmark creates and adopts Hæren 1922 doctrine.

Netherlands designs new Neptunus-class Carrier.

Russia creates and adopts Russian Imperial Army 1922 doctrine.

Brittany designs new BlP-22 Fighter.

Cuba creates and adopts Cuban National Army 1922 doctrine.

Cuba designs new A-170 Fighter.

Jamaica retires Williams-class Destroyer, designs new Patrick-class Destroyer.

United Proletarist Republics of America designs new Dogfish-class Anti-Aircraft Destroyer.

Franco-Burgundian Confederation designs new Tonneau Victorieux.

American pilots have great luck when experimenting with new techniques: +1 Air Force Quality for the United States of America.

New Japanese air force recruits prove to be highly exceptional at piloting and tactics: +1 Air Force Quality for Japan.

Aztec people support calls for recovery of lost territories from Americans and Mayans: +1 Stability for Aztlan.

Diplomatic Pouch

To: Colombia
From: Ecuador

We happily accede to your request to send our skilled electrical engineers to help with your project. We also applaud your restraint in regards to the Venezuelan situation, which other nations have not shown. We hope that these two events are signs of a more peaceful and prosperous South American future.

To: Brazil
From: Oranjien

We are interested in purchasing some of your delightful P-21 fighters at costs approximate to those offered to PADA states. We are looking to acquire two squadrons worth of these fine planes.

OOC

@christos200: A railway project was already completed for Pontus prior to you taking over. It was designated as an infrastructure project and therefore the proposed idea you have is unneeded for your nation. Therefore the excess EP has been banked. Also your flag change has been accepted and put into my notes to be updated with the next update of the background thread.

@TerrisH: The proposed idea you had was rejected, as the individual involved has set up shop elsewhere.

@Tycho: I would like some clarification on what the public works are actually trying to produce. I can't really put the spending in, until I know what they're supposed to be doing. Therefore, all EP has been banked.

@Grandkhan: I'm not sure if it was an intentional oversight on your part, but as the amount of EP you had left would cover the full establishment of your new doctrine, I chose to do that rather than bank all the EP remaining.

@m.t.cicero: If you could provide me with the location of your new capital in relation to the current map we're using, I'd appreciate it, as I don't seem to have that information recorded.

@momo and bestshot: There seems to be a conflict in your orders on when the wedding should take place, so I've decided to error on the side of caution and postpone it to next update.

@Bair the Normal: The transaction mentioned in your orders was not confirmed by the other party, and therefore the excess EP has been banked.

@Circuit: You didn't actually provide any stats for your new plane, so that EP was banked instead.

EmperorBao and Arrow Gamer have been dropped from their nations due to inactivity. Their nations have been NPCed, and Jacksonia and Cuba are now available.

@Luckymoose: As always, the sales of your fighter have been automated and the profits have been directly deposited into your bank.

@JoanK: Due to a lack of orders, the defense of Venezuela was automated this turn to the best of my ability to defend it from the evil attackers.

@The Lizard King: An additional expense of 50 EP was taken out of your banked EP due to our conversation on AIM following the last update.

For those involved in the attack upon Venezuela, that whole thing was one big mess, as some of you had mutually exclusive orders to varying degrees. I know there will be disagreement, but I figured that with all the conflicting orders and ideas, as well as the vast degrees of variance in your various forces, that an immediate offensive is and was impossible, therefore the forces are now amassed as discussed in your social group.

World Map

ANNOUNCEMENT BY FLORIDA CONCERNING THE BORDER CRISIS
-Chief Ambassador Edward J. Ferguson, On behalf of Congress

We have voted to turn this issue over to the PADA as a whole, and hope that plebiscites will be held in appropriate places with appropriate support.

Until the final decision, all unrest shall NOT be tolerated.


From President Joseph Johnston
That land is Floridian, no matter what you say. There are Aztec people on there? If it was up to me, there won't be any in a couple years.

To Italy
From the Confederation

You have invaded our territory and committed an unambiguous act of aggression against the Confederation, not two years after we signed with you the Treaty of Madrid, which explicitly acknowledged Piedmont as part of the Confederation, and not one year after we declared our absolute and total withdrawal from all forms of aggression ourselves. You have attacked a peaceful state and sponsored illegal revolutionaries, without any provocation on our part or any aggression committed by us against yourselves, and without warning us or issuing any demands whatsoever. This will not be tolerated.

Furthermore, we will add that there is no oppression of any Piedmontese citizens, except in the skewed perception of certain terrorists. This can be seen from a variety of facts: the Confederation is a democratic and constitutional organisation that Piedmont has a full share in; Piedmont is a separate kingdom within the Confederation with full domestic independence; furthermore, this revolt came entirely without any premonition or warning, and almost without a single complaint immediately preceding it from anyone of any standing or respectability in Piedmontese society, or, as far as we know, from anyone else in Piedmont. The rebellion was an act of terror, utterly unjustified, completely unprovoked, entirely illegal, and these rebels, simple chaos-rousers as they are, did not even have the common decency to present a manifesto or a set of demands, let alone attempt to compromise. They simply seized the nearest gun and fired at those honourable men who we had posted to defend them.

We, however, have no interest whatsoever in a war, as we have repeatedly and insistently said, chiefly in the form of last year's Luxembourg Proclamation. You have done us far greater evils indeed than those suffered by Great Britain from Brittany, but we will nevertheless be more reasonable in our terms, which do not nearly account for the actual harm you have done, let alone the amorality of your actions: you will withdraw fully from our sovereign territory, you will again acknowledge as you have done before that Piedmont is and always should be part of our territory, and you will either pay us 300EP in reparations over the next five years, or limit your army to 150 brigades in total.

If you will not accept these reasonable terms, compensate us for the intolerable wrong you have done to us, and give us reasonable confidence that you will not do the same again, we will have to pursue the war until our borders and our lawful citizens are once again safe, and we will request that whatever allies it seems reasonable to expect to help us, indeed do so and send us military assistance.

We urge you to accept our terms and put an end to your disastrous, immoral, and failure-bound warmongering.

From Occitania
To the Confederation

We will join you if you call us to arms, however, more-so applaud your quickness to propose peace and hope we will not need to be called upon.

From Occitania
To Italy

Your actions are completely unreasonable. Any nation which stands by your side supports total disregard for the the concept of treaties itself. Additionally, Franco-Burgundy is a neutral state as of the Luxembourg Accord, a proposal of peace, another concept you have no idea about.

Occitania does not want a bloodbath on the Continent, and urges the Italy and the Confederation to resolve this conflict immediately and not call their allies. Italy is the nation at fault, and we hope no nation can tolerate this behaviour out of principle as well as out of self-interest against state funding of self-righteous terrorists.

OOC: Just going to say I didn't notice this.

Meanwhile, the response from the president in Florida has been clearly against any sort of compromise or cessation of territories seized with American blood during the Great War, and it seems that much of Congress stands with him.

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I will justify it as EJ Ferguson rallying the Progressives in support of peace and the values of the PADA. Just going to note that they are now likely to lose the next election and you will all soon feel the blazing pain of a Johnstonian presidency combined with a Johnstonian majority in congress.

To: The Papal States
From: Italy

We are willing to take in any citizens you would need so that Rome is less crowded while you begin recovering from this unfortunate disaster, and we hope you can recover quickly.

To: The Franco-Burgundy Confederation
From: Italy

We will continue to support our Italian brothers and sisters who obviously do not want to be part of your confederation. We are sorry that this happened but we cannot let our fellow Italians be oppressed and we will not pay you anything or limit our forces to a limited 150 brigades which would just open the door for you or any other nation to walk into Italy almost unopposed.

Fair enough EQ, it was a rather vague description of what I wanted to do in order to revitalize the Portugese economy, but I'll have to fix that through another route.

From Portugal
To Jamaica, Honduras, and Puerto Rico:
We would like to establish military bases and ports in your nations as a basis for our West Atlantic fleet. What would be good prices for leases upon your lands?

To: Netherlands
From: Hollandia

Your support to the imperialist corporations is a violation and mockery of our treaty. Stop it at once and help repair the damages. Else see the treaty from now on invalidated - by your hands. Such is the consequence of a de facto treatment of a de jure agreement.

Stadtsholder Kees van Rijn

To: Florida
From: Vinland

We are willing to host plebiscites in the Aztec areas suffering from unrest, should you be willing to accept their outcomes.

To: Venezuela
From: Vinland

Are you now ready to begin earnest democratic reforms? When last we spoke, you were vigorously opposed to such things, which was the entire impetus of our potential intervention.

To: Colombia
From: Vinland

Increased communication from your nation in the future will be appreciated.

To: Portugal
From: Vinland, and PADA

We request you to immediately withdraw your request to set up military bases in the new world. They are not welcome.

To Vinland
From Florida
CC: PADA, Aztlan

The Progressives have forced a binding resolution to accept the outcome. Florida shall maintain peace.

To Italy
From the Confederation

In that case, we and our allies will necessarily continue to defend ourselves against your wanton aggression.

From the Desk of Joseph Johnston: On the Aztlan Crisis

The Progressives show that they are completely unfit for government with their recent actions. The people DEMAND that the honor of Florida's blood be kept, and I will ensure that it will. The Grand Army of the Republic will be sent to the border regions to maintain stability and to crush any organizing Aztlan rebels. The border is set where it is and it is accepted as fact, and neither I nor the people of Florida will budge a single INCH from where it now stands. You want it, come and take it.

To: The World
From: Venezuela
Now, the members of PADA have shown their true face! Not happy enough to isolate our nation and try to destroy it through trade restrictions, they interfere with our own process to install a regime of their own! This invasion of sovereign Venezuelan land is a true act of war that cannot be ignored by the free countries of this world!

The people of Venezuela plead the nations of Europe and Asia and the rest of the world for help in its struggle against the vile and imperialistic Brazilians and their PADA puppets!