Capto Iugulum: 1920 - 1939

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Global News Report​

FIRST MORALIST CONFERENCE HELD. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Though support among the population of Brazil for such an effort was dubious, the new Brazilian First Minister, Ricardo Walters has spearheaded this year's First Conference on Moralism held in Rio de Janeiro. Based upon a rising tide of Catholicism being introduced into governance and recent successes of Catholic Church based ideals in South American elections, the conference hopes to turn vague concepts into a coherent and united ideology. The presidents of Uruguay and Chile both made appearances, while a cardinal representative of Pope Paul VI was also highly visible. From Argentine, the miniscule Catholic Moralist Party sent a representative to the conference. While the Brazilians maintained that democracy was a strong part of moralism, it was agreed by representatives from other nations that it is not the only course to a moral government. This was one of several differences and it seems that no nation can fully agree to all the platforms, but the ones which were agreed upon by all present have been announced at the main tenets of the ideology. These key tenets of moralism that were fully agreed upon all representatives present were the immorality and ban of alcohol and tobacco, staunch opposition to proletarism, national support for goodwill efforts and programs conducted by the Catholic Church, a focus on youthful reproduction and bans upon contraception, and the ideal that a moralist government must strive for the liberation of man from oppression by tyrants. Discussion that also concluded that various moralist parties will meet for annual conferences on the progression of the faith and parties, as it seems a new ideology has begun its dawn in South America.

News from Europe​

EARTHQUAKE IN BRNO . Brno, Cechy-Morava. As the machines supporting the war in the west chugged on, the people of Cechy-Morava were given a harsh reminder that a world exists beyond petty human politics. A major earthquake caused extensive damage in the city of Brno this year, causing numerous fires and massive disruption for the local industry and economy. In the famous Brno Tank Works, the workers reported several tanks quite literally jumping off the assembly line from the force of the earthquake. Thousands are believed to be dead or injured, and major delays were reported for all civil and economic services in the area. The government immediately ordered the deployment of military forces to Brno to help preserve stability and order, keeping anarchy at bay as long as possible. The Czech government issued a statement, declaring the situation is well in hand, and it does seem that emergency services have responded effectively. The economic loss of the situation has not been tallied, but most expect that a surging economy like Cechy-Morava's will be able to take the sting unflaggingly.

DEATH OF THE EMPEROR OF GERMANY. Munich, Germany. The Rhine-Rhone War continued to rage this year as Emperor Francis offered his full support and guidance to the conflict against the Confederation. Unfortunately, in early February, the emperor began to withdraw from the councils of war, due to worsening migraines. In the middle of March, the emperor passed away in his bed after weeks of failing health and sickness caused by this blight. Under Emperor Francis' short reign since taking the throne in 1917, Germany has had limited prosperity, but the height of his period of rule has been the start of the current war with the Franco-Burgundian Confederation. Due to the requirements of wartime, no elaborate funeral was planned for the fallen emperor, and the ceremony for his successor was quick and private. The new Emperor Ferdinand has expressed his full commitment to the war and the ideals of his predecessor. He has already visited soldiers at the front and pledged the ongoing support of the monarchies of Germany for the war effort.

ELECTIONS IN ITALY. Naples, Italy. As expected, the main issue of the day in this year's elections for the Italian Parliament and position of Prime Minister has been the ongoing war with the Confederation and its allies. The German successes in nearly taking Paris and forcing the surrender of the Netherlands rests in stark contrast to the Italian gains made so far. The unquenched bloodletting in northern Italy has done nothing to instill faith in the army and government, as it seems to be mostly futile rushes against prepared enemy positions. While a few smaller parties did emerge calling for a peace, the main focus of the campaign was upon the conduct of the war. The conservatives have claimed that the liberals have bungled the war every step of the way, and their continued leadership will only cause more Italians to die futilely. Unfortunately, it seems that this tact would not make much ground as Prime Minister Giuseppe Bernardino and his Democratic Society Party still are fairly popular. It seems also that the conservatives have faced the problem that the liberals are actually coming close to accomplishing what they have only promised to do. The fairly bloodless capture of Malta was the icing on the cake, and the continued triumphant defense of Genoa helped seal the deal. Both Bernardino and the Democratic Society Party have returned with the popular vote to continue to lead the nation in this war. (+1 Stability)

BRITISH ELECTIONS HELD. London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The Labour political policies and foreign affairs have been the primary battleground in the British elections for Parliament this year. The denuding of Britain for the defense of the Far East has been kept fresh in the mind of the people, but what really sparked a political shift was the establishment of the Dominion of South Africa. Quite a few were opposed to the further reduction of imperial authority in Africa, and this caused a major shift as the remnants of the Conservative Party fell apart. Left only with a few stragglers after decades of being isolated from political office, most have defected to the Union Jack Party, which has become the proper party of the opposition against Labour. While Ireland has been maintained as a Labour stronghold, Wales and England have shifted back towards the conservative cause, as a new era for the empire has been pledged. The Union Jacks have managed to win back a clear majority, and thus gained control of Parliament and the government. The newly appointed Prime Minister, Douglas Shaw, has promised a more active foreign and diplomatic policy dedicated to preserving and expanding the British Empire.

CONSERVATIVES OPPOSE SERRA GOVERNMENT IN PORTUGAL. Lisbon, Portugal. Conservative politicians have brought the Portuguese government to a standstill this year, claiming that the Social Democratic Party used illegal methods to secure election. They have stated that evidence shows that the Social Democrats rigged localized voting in their favor, and that numerous votes were not even counted in the process. The conservatives have demanded new elections and the resignation of the current Prime Minister. They have alleged that the only way the government can truly work is if the people have a true right to decide. On the other side of this debate, most Portuguese press and politicians have claimed the conservatives are picking a fight where there is none and that the Social Democratic Party was legally elected to all of the seats it claimed last year. Reigning opinion is that the conservatives will have a chance to test their belief in the next regularly scheduled elections in 1927. (-1 Stability)

SERBIA LAUNCHES LIBERAL CRACKDOWN. Belgrade, Serbia. The Serbian government, seeking to consolidate the control of the monarchy even further has expanded previous efforts to silence the liberal agitators within the nation. While previously social and economic pressures have been applied, the political sphere has not been too aggressive since the Russian intervention. The Serbian secret police launched their campaign this year, with the assistance of Russian intelligence, arresting and detaining known liberals throughout the nation. The program has been an astonishing success, though a few of the more notorious liberal leaders have escaped across the Adriatic into shelter in Italy. The monarchy has appealed to Italy to extradite the rabble rousers so that the crackdown will be complete. For the time, the effort has appeared effective, and trials are set to begin for the liberal leaders as early as 1926. (+1 Stability)

CATALONIA DECLARES INDEPENDENCE. Barcelona, Catalonia. The humiliating destruction of over half of Spain's standing armed forces last year and the current stagnation of the reconstruction program has led to a major revolt against rule from Madrid. Having joined the republican cause during the recent Spanish Civil War, the Catalans had hoped for increased internal autonomy after victory, but their hopes were never rewarded. Instead, the Spanish have been forced to extend control all the harder as the railroads passing through Catalonia are desperately required to aid the war effort against Germany. The recently propagated Fourteen Goals of Germany have made their way to Catalonia, and seeing a way to garner foreign support, the Catalans have amassed their forces and rebelled. A number of locally recruited forces defected to the rebels, helping to build up power against the central government in Madrid. The Spanish, definitely concerned about the internal instability, immediately sent the army in to restore order. Unfortunately, the haphazard attack resulted in disaster as the invading forces were betrayed by their guides and ambushed by the Catalan armies. For the remainder of the year the two sides are holding with a stalemate, as the Catalans demand independence. Many in Madrid are concerned that the destructive ideals of the shattered Phoenix Party and the success of the Catalonians could very well spur other rebellions among ethnic minorities.
Casualty Lists
Catalonia: 2 Infantry Brigades
Spain: 5 Conscript Brigades, 1 Cavalry Brigade, 1 Artillery Brigade

THE WAR OF THE RHINE. Antwerp, Netherlands. The war between the Confederation and its allies and the Germans and Italians has continued at a vicious pace as hundreds of thousands continue to die in the horrific struggle. Though the suffering has been lessened somewhat with the essential Dutch surrender to Germany, the Confederation continues to fight on as the Germans pushed toward Paris. The war is not as global in scale as it was last year, as the theaters of conflict have been relegated to within Europe only. Little to no fighting took place in North Africa as only minor skirmishes with few casualties took place between the Italians and their colonial neighbors. Despite the size of the conflict between Italy and the Confederation, the absence of Spain due to internal issues has made the focus of the war fixate upon the fighting along the German-Confederate border. Most foreigners agree that whoever emerges victorious in this theater will likely win the war. As before, a special section has been provided below for the ongoing conflict.

CONFEDERATION PROTESTS CALL FOR END OF WAR. Poitiers, Franco-Burgundian Confederation. The heavy fighting in Paris and the continuing defeats of the Confederation on the German front has led to a major protest in Poitiers, the current seat of the evacuated Confederate government. Calls have been made for the government to accept whatever treaty they can get to stop the futile suffering of the people. With the heavy casualty lists mounting from the fighting within Paris, it seems that many have simply had enough of war, and wish it to end at any cost. The stalemate in Italy was only moderately relieved by the capture of Milan, but the renewed Italian defense has shown that to be similarly futile. The government has continued to maintain its policies of dedication to the war, and claim that these protest are minority representations of the will and determination of the people to survive against the German aggression.

ANTI-WAR PROTESTS SUBSIDE IN GERMANY. Munich, Germany. Throughout the first part of the year, the continuing stalemate between Amiens and Paris gave strength to the anti-war movement in Germany. Many citizens, claiming that the peace was too harsh, stated that the German government should pursue a more fair arrangement between themselves and the Confederation. The protests were well attended early in the year, but as the fighting continued, began to shrink in size and scale. The success in actually entering Paris, the capture of the Rhineland and fall of Metz, and the continuing advance, have all given support to the warhawks in the German legislature. The protests were renewed when the first casualty lists out of Paris returned home, but it seems to have subsided once more with the total fall of the city. The decline in protests indicates a sincere dedication to victory as the Germans stand on the precipice of the destruction of the Confederation's military capabilities.

ITALIANS MARCH AGAINST THE WAR. Naples, Italy. Despite the victories of their German allies, the war has not been as kind to the Italian cause as it has to their northern friends. The capture of Malta proved to be a strong point in favor of the conflict as have successes around Genoa, but this has not been enough. Major protests have been held for the first time in Naples as the Italian people march against the war, calling for an end to the conflict against the Confederation. The capture of Milan by Confederate troops have led many to despair that the end of the war will never come in the Alps and that a peace must be arranged. With so many dead and so little gains to show for it, the Italians seem to be exasperated towards the war and it is unlikely the government will continue to enjoy total support within Parliament for much longer.

DANES DEPLOY NEW MEGA-CANNON. Aalborg, Denmark. The Danish military arm has reported the completion of Denmark's secret weapon, code-named "Fat Walda." Fat Walda is a massive new artillery piece, dwarfing that of any previously existing artillery or cannon in the history of warfare. The first field tests were performed for the press, demonstrating a range of almost twenty-five miles, offering the theoretical capacity to shell the coastal cities of Skane from Copenhagen. The new gun has been developed to offer security against future Scandinavian attacks, primarily dedicated to the defense of the eastern island against further proletarist incursions. The construction of the new gun offers a substantial base for the Danes to defend themselves against aggression. Defenses in Malmo and along the southwestern coast of Sweden have been put on high alert, fearing the use of this new cannon against them, with little to no way to respond.

COPENHAGEN BEGINS PHYSICAL AND POLITICAL RECONSTRUCTION. Copenhagen, Denmark. After the disaster that was the Copenhagen Rebellion last year, the Danes have struggled to begin a program of reconstruction and redevelopment. Many Danish historic sites and government buildings were badly damaged by the uprising, and many more stores and homes were destroyed. King Leopold II has returned to Copenhagen to lead the reconstruction effort, and has visibly even taken a physical role in rebuilding the Royal Palace, despite his injuries inflicted during the rebellion. The program of reconstruction is designed to put people back to work and help the city itself recover from the damages inflicted upon it. As reconstruction of the city begins, the ideological struggle continues, as the government has offered amnesty for the lower level members of the rebellion or those conscripted to fight for the proletarists. However, high profile trials have begun for the leaders of the rebellion, most of whom were captured by Danish military forces. It is expected that they will be convicted of treason and likely publically executed for their crimes against the Danish people. Meanwhile, the social proletarists and unions have been forced to renounce traditional proletarism, but a number of recalcitrant unions were shut down due to their active participation in the rebellion. It is hoped that with these reforms, Denmark will become a more stable and prosperous community.

SPECIAL: The War of the Rhine​

TREATY OF STEGLITZ. Steglitz, Germany. After last year's resounding victories over the Dutch and Spanish, the Germans have forced a new treaty upon the Dutch with half of their nation occupied. During the first few months of the year only limited fighting took place between the Dutch and the Germans, as skirmishing continued around both Amsterdam and Antwerp. The new Treaty of Steglitz forces the Dutch army and conscripts to stand down and allow the Germans to take up their defense in the ongoing war against the Confederation. Overall, the treaty has been fairly reasonable, and no major punitive actions have been taken upon the Dutch themselves. The treaty has forced the Dutch to otherwise cut ties with the members of the Rhine-Rhone Pact, isolating them from further involvement in the war. The Dutch have agreed to fight Confederate forces should they enter the territory of the Netherlands, but otherwise have been totally removed from the war by the treaty. Lastly, the Dutch have agreed in writing to sell Ceylon to Germany, with the island colony to be handed over in 1929 as per the terms of a separate agreement. The Confederation has denounced the treaty and has pledged the liberation of the Netherlands from German domination and tyranny.
Casualty Lists
Germany: 7 Conscript Brigades
Netherlands: 5 Conscript Brigades

THE FALL OF MALTA. Palermo, Italy. As the war continued fiercely on other fronts, the Italians turned towards the south to look at extending their control over the Mediterranean Sea. Rather than attempting to capitalize upon their victories in North Africa last year, they chose instead to better seal off the supply lines between Egypt and Spain with an attack upon Malta. The slipping by of the remnants of the Confederate fleet from the East Indies proved a decisive factor in this choice, and it was clear that the island needed to be taken to cripple Allied supply lines. Withdrawing the Italian fleet from the protection of Genoa, the Croatians followed and the two task forces shelled Spanish coastal fortifications and defenses across the island. Contributing was a three month long bombing campaign conducted by the Italian Air Corps, targeting the island's main centers of infrastructure. The Spanish still managed to put up a decent fight on the beaches, but were badly outgunned and outnumbered and surrendered after only three days of combat on the island. The Italians have secured Malta and established their own garrison there.
Casualty Lists
Italy: 1 Infantry Brigade
Spain: 1 Infantry Brigade

THE SIEGE OF GENOA. Genoa, Italy. The city of Genoa became a major target for Allied forces once more, particularly after the timely withdrawal of the Croatian and Italian fleets. With nothing protecting the supply lines, the Allied navies once more moved to block shipping into the city. This was not the great coup that the Allied planners hoped to be, as the defense of Genoa consists of more troops than in the entire Occitanian army sent to take it, or indeed in the entire Occitanian army as a whole. Outnumbered and even outgunned, the Occitanians have had a hard time simply holding their positions, much less going on the offensive. The Italians actually managed to push back the Occitanian lines early in the year, capturing several supply depots to help keep their own defense going. Despite the ongoing blockade, it seems that the approaching front line and the faltering defense of the Confederation against Germany is making the siege increasing untenable for Allied forces. Genoa continues to hold against the best they can throw at it, despite a shortage of various resources.
Casualty Lists
Italy: 19 Infantry Brigades
Occitania: 15 Infantry Brigades, 3 Cavalry Brigades, 2 Artillery Brigades

THE PIEDMONT FRONT. Milan, Italy. The main front between Italy and the Allies continues to be the Piedmont Front between Milan and Turin, as the two sides fight over dominance in the southern Alps. Heavy skirmishing continued throughout most of the year, as both sides struggled to gain territorial advantages over the other during the first winter. In the summer, as scheduled, the Italians launched a new offensive, this time backing their push with two brigades worth of the once feared Russian T-20 tank. Unfortunately for the Italians, the Confederates managed to anticipate the planned attack and had prepared fields of fire and entrenched positions. The Italians therefore charged into a bloodbath, and many of the acclaimed Russian tanks were destroyed by Confederate artillery in the first few hours of battle. The Italian infantry suffered similar fates, being mowed down by Confederate guns, and for the first time, simply broke under the pressure. Sensing an opportunity, the Confederate forces pushed back, and managed to retake territory lost in last year's offensive by the Italians. The push further devastated Italian morale, and they were thrown back to and out of Milan. The Confederate advance was wildly successful, but the Italians have reconstituted their lines and continue to make a stubborn defense in the north. In the skies, determined resistance by Allied fighters have managed to make bombing a real challenge for the Italian forces, as carrier-based Sardinian planes are backed by Corsican and Confederate ones, challenging Italy for control of the strategic high ground.
Casualty Lists
Corsica: 1 F.K. 21 Fighter Squadron
Franco-Burgundian Confederation: 52 Infantry Brigades, 1 Cavalry Brigade, 1 Tonneau Victorieux Brigade, 10 Artillery Brigades, 1 Voluer-type Fighter Squadron, 2 BlP-22 Fighter Squadrons
Sardinia: 2 F.K.21 Fighter Squadrons
Italy: 85 Conscript Brigades, 67 Infantry Brigades, 1 Cavalry Brigade, 2 T-20 Brigades, 7 Artillery Brigades, 2 Ki-8 Fighter Squadrons, 3 Determination-class Fighter Squadrons, 1 I-1923 Bomber Squadron, 1 I-1923mII Bomber Squadron (+1 Army Quality, +1 Air Force Quality)

THE CONFEDERATE-GERMAN FRONT. Munich, Germany. As the Germans continued to push south from Amiens after their victorious charge last year, the Confederates have desperately begun to throw up more defenses. It seemed the entire population of Paris dedicated themselves to the construction of trenches and new defensive lines north of the city, turning out to prepare positions for their troops to defend against the German onslaught. Their determination was not in vain, and the German attack from Amiens was ultimately slowed to a vicious crawl, as the Germans slogged against Confederate positions. In the skies, the fight was not as hopeful. German planes overwhelmed their Confederate counterparts during the winter fighting, and by spring, anything flying was either a German plane or quickly shot down. With this came a new German spring mechanized offensive, this time from Munich directed at Confederate positions along the Rhine. Stuttgart and Freiburg were quickly seized from the Confederates and the advance broke a major hole in Confederate defenses. The Germans were quickly over the Rhine, where the Confederates at last began to rally. The fall of Zurich and Basel to Germans blocked counter attacks from the south, as the German onslaught continued. A considerable amount of Confederate troops were encircled at Metz as they held against any direct assaults upon them. However, the main German advance slowed to a crawl once they began hitting more defenses east of Paris as they got closer to the Saône River. As this offensive slowed, the Germans renewed their efforts in the north, as a major coastal offensive was launched, directed at Caen. Though the Germans never achieved a decisive breakthrough, they were able to push to the Seine, but the bridges were destroyed and Confederate forces prevented any crossing. With the front flagging, the German forces containing Metz quickly renewed their attacks with Czech and Croat aid, and forced the surrender of nearly 120,000 Confederate soldiers remaining in the city. With their attempts to encircle Paris halted by Confederate resistance, the Germans continued to push stalwartly forward towards the capital. They managed to push their way into the city on the north bank of the Seine, and into Paris itself. Saboteurs attempted to destroy bridges across the river, but the Germans managed to take two intact. Confederate artillery was redirected to destroy these vital crossings as Paris became the focus of both sides' greatest armies and efforts. Fighting has been house to house as the Confederates stubbornly fight against the German advance, and success has been measured by yards in the war torn city. By the end of the year the whole of Paris was under German control, and the crossings were secured for their armies, as the Confederate artillery was at last pushed out of range, leaving the city shattered from heavy combat. Across the nation, the Germans did achieve success pushing forward, but overall, it was a slow push, with no major breakthroughs as the Confederates used defense in depth to prevent a break like last year's debacle.
Casualty Lists
Franco-Burgundian Confederation: 210 Conscript Brigades, 23 Infantry Brigades, 3 Cavalry Brigades, 2 M1916 VB Brigades, 4 Tonneau Victorieux Brigades, 18 Artillery Brigades, 5 BlP-22 Fighter Squadrons, 1 P-21 Fighter Squadron, 1 Vizelle II-type Bomber Squadron (+1 Army Quality, +1 Air Force Quality)
Germany: 106 Conscript Brigades, 52 Infantry Brigades, 6 CKC-LTP 22 Brigades, 14 Artillery Brigades, 1 Verband FTA1-2 Fighter Squadron, 3 Determination-class Fighter Squadrons, 1 I-1923mII Bomber Squadron (+1 Army Quality, +1 Air Force Quality)

News from the Americas​

VENEZUELA HOLDS FIRST ELECTIONS. Caracas, Venezuela. After years of what some in the Pan-American Democratic Accord call stalling, while the Venezuelans have called it "cautious preparation," the nation's first elections with their new constitution were held this year. Political parties were assembled last year, and it turned out to be a spirited contest as all sides prepared to make a bid for political authority. General Amaranto Abajo resigned from military office to lead the conservative Party of the Republic, seeking to maintain the base which recommended he remain as a head leader for his regime. He was opposed by Vinland-educated Luis Pisani, who has rallied the liberals of the nation behind his National Liberal Party. The elections were hard fought, but Luis Pisani was elected the new President of Venezuela by the masses, and found that his own base of support was secured. The people voted in a large number of Congressmen from the National Liberal Party, leading to a secure majority and the establishment of a new liberal government in Venezuela.

ASSASSINATION AT PADA. Santo Domingo, Hispaniola. During the annual conference among the representatives of the Pan-American Democratic Accord, Brazilian Ambassador Terence Glas, was fired upon while mingling in the crowds. The ambassador, while not killed immediately was shot three times, twice in the chest, once in the leg, and was evacuated by the Hispaniolan armed forces. The gunman has been identified as a young American army officer, Edmond Hemingway. He was detained by Hispaniolan police and imprisoned for further investigation and possible legal proceedings locally. Unfortunately, the later identified Lieutenant Hemingway killed himself in his cell before being properly interrogated. It was revealed from American army records that the young lieutenant served with exemplary performance in the fighting against proletarists, rising to his rank after only three months of fighting. At the time of this heinous act, he was still considered a sterling member of the Continental Union Army, though he had been assigned to the ambassador's security for PADA. No explanation has been offered why he would turn his gun upon the Brazilian ambassador, and elements of Brazilian press and politicians have hypothesized that he did so under orders from President Wallace, who is reviled among Brazilians, and the feeling is often considered mutual. Tragically, despite living through the initial shooting, Ambassador Glas never regained consciousness and died in the hospital in Santo Domingo. His remains were returned to his family in Natal.

PRESIDENT WALLACE WOUNDED IN ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT. Washington D.C., United States of America. Recently elected United States President, Robert Wallace was fired upon while giving a speech in front of the Old Congress Building in Washington this year. While offering his pledge that eventually it would be safe for the organizations that exist within the American government to return to Washington, he was fired upon by a rifleman on the other side of the crowd. The president was hit twice, both times in his upper left arm, having bent over to greet members of the audience. The gunman escaped from the area, but was the subject of a manhunt throughout the American East Coast. For five days, the rifleman eluded authorities, before being caught at Buffalo, trying to slip across the border into Vinland. Identified as a member of Brazil's Federal Intelligence Services, Rafael Gomes, was arrested by American police and immediately detained. According to Gomes in later interrogation, he was a close friend of the late ambassador and blamed the President for ordering the assassination. American papers have alleged that he is simply attempting to cover up an organized Brazilian conspiracy to kill a president that is not as friendly as he could be to the Empire of Brazil. President Wallace has lived through his injuries, and returned to work a week after recuperation in a heavily guarded hospital.

FIRESTORM CONSUMES OIL DERRICKS IN AZTLAN. Xalapa, Aztlan. A disastrous fire grew in strength through the summer as the Aztec authorities struggled in vain to stop the conflagration. Throughout the provinces on the eastern coast, the fires swept through the badlands and countryside and consumed several major oil derricks in their onslaught. The various wells became the center of incredibly hot fires, and explosions, killing the local workers who were unable to flee far or fast enough. The fires continued to rage out of control for almost three months, before rains began, extinguishing all but the raging fires on the oil derricks. The loss of potential revenue is horrendous, and there's no telling how far back that this has set the government's recent survey and exploitation of the nation's oil resources. In addition to the economic losses, an estimated sixty people were killed from the fires directly, while several hundred thousand were left homeless or unemployed when the fires destroyed their homes and businesses. The government has struggled to respond, as emergency services are woefully unequipped to deal with a disaster on this scale. (-50 EP into Oil Development Program)

FLORIDIAN BUSINESS CAUGHT IN DOUBLE-DEALING. Port Peter, Florida. In scandal flowing across the Pan-American Democratic Accord, several key Floridian businesses have been implicated in continuing to sell petroleum and weapons to the Empire of Japan. The businesses, which made their living for over two decades on trade with the Far East, have not allowed a little thing like an embargo to stop the growth of their wealth. These companies continued to trade with Japan either through Jacksonia or even directly out of Florida's western ports. They have faced very little problems or government opposition to this, and did not stop until an American investigatory reporter pulled back the veil on the whole process. It was reported that the businesses continued to sell to Japan with President Johnston's blessing, even while the weapons sold were being used against Vinland and the United States. This has dramatically raised tensions, and spurred some outrage within the governments of both nations falling victim to Florida's dirty dealing.

ARGENTINE ELECTIONS HELD. Buenos Aires, Argentina. The political deadlock which has held the Argentine political situation in stasis for the past four years has done not much more than pass limited legislation and cause a shifting of numerous political parties and politicians. The National Conservative Party continues to fight hard against the shifts and hold its power, attempting to pass the blame for the disaster that was the war against Japan to the liberal President Juan James, who has chosen not to run for reelection. Regardless, President James' liberal Democratic Party has suffered accordingly and has begun to fall apart as a major organization. Despite the dubious position of the National Conservatives on the war, it seems that they still possess the power to rally enough of the electorate for victory. Thanks to being louder than their opposition, the blame for the war with Japan was heaped upon President James and the liberals, while the National Conservatives have pointed towards the growing prosperity of Argentina, even in wartime. Despite the growing strength of moderate and social proletarist parties, the National Conservatives have had the money and influence to secure a surprisingly overwhelming victory. They have continued to retain a majority in Congress, and the newly elected President, Arthur Harkness has pledged to keep the economy running smoothly and efficiently. (+1 Stability)

ELECTIONS IN HONDURAS. Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The government of President Diez and the Restorationist Party were elected on the premise that they would bring about the recreation of the United States of New Spain. Instead, after negotiations with Nicaragua, it seems that the likelihood of reunification is more dim than ever before. To this end, the president announced his resignation from the party and political office and service. The Restorationists have had immense difficulty recovering from their political failure, looking towards the creation of a new identity. Most have rejoined the changing Honduran political system, and have formed the new conservative National Order Party. They have campaigned on a platform of continuing to improve international trade and relations, while continuing to push for reunification with Nicaragua and Costa Rica. This has proven to be good enough for the voters, and the National Order Party has won a clear majority with the support of smaller conservative parties in a coalition. Conservative politician, Javier Sol, has been appointed the nation's new president, as a true representative of new Honduran conservative ideals and positions.

DEATH OF THE KING OF PERU. Lima, Peru. To the bereavement of the people of Peru, the much loved King Juan passed away this year, leaving the throne of the South American nation to his son, the newly crowned King Carlos II. King Juan ruled Peru for almost thirty-five years, having been crowned after his father, the first king of the free nation away from Spanish rule. Under his leadership Peru's economy has begun to soar at last, establishing new ties with Japan and other states, while building up support against Brazilian dominance of South America. The time has been peaceful Peru as the only military involvements have been first a small commitment to the Allies during the Great War, followed by an intervention in Ecuador against proletarism. The era of peace has led to great prosperity, and many believe that Peru could come to rival the other economic powers of the continent. King Carlos II is believed to be much like his father and has had some time of service in the military, though he never saw combat. Most await his responses and positions as the new king before passing further judgment on this new factor in Peruvian politics.

COUP TURNS INTO BLOODBATH IN COSTA RICA. San Jose, Costa Rica. The military government of Felipe de Todos faced its toughest threat yet this year as rivals within the army sought to oust the unpopular leader of Costa Rica. Seeking public support for their own agendas and positions, these rivals were led by one Lopez de Luz, as another high ranking member of the army. Despite garnering major support among the middle echelons of the armed forces and the public, General de Luz was forced into an open confrontation with General de Todos. The confrontation turned into a limited civil war as the rebellious elements of the army attempted to seize power in San Jose. The fighting was vicious and for a time seemed to be nearing a bloody stalemate between the two stubborn leaders. Eventually clever military moves by General de Luz led to the capture of San Jose and it is reported that Felipe de Todos has fled the country. General Lopez de Luz has established full control of the nation, and cracked down upon any opposition, pledging a new stability and peace for the Costa Rican people. (+1 Stability, -2 Infantry Brigades)

PRESIDENT GARCIA CLOSES CUBAN CONGRESS. Havana, Cuba. President Adolfo Garcia has faced a continuously hostile Congress since his election in 1923, and has found himself unable to make any foreign or domestic policies without them being shut down. Accusing the liberals in Congress of obstructing the will of the Cuban people and searching out a manner of resolution, he has declared the closure of the national congress. Backed by elements of the military, the liberal members of Congress have been placed under house arrest, and the Congressional sessions cancelled. President Garcia has declared this to be a temporary measure to make sure the will of the people is enforced despite the efforts of the failed liberal government. Elections are stated to still be planned for 1927, as President Garcia assumes emergency powers to maintain the stability of the nation. The army so far has backed the president, but many are concerned that this could be an opening for a foreign intervention or a new civil war.

MORALISTS CLASH WITH PROLETARISTS IN PARAGUAY. Asunción, Paraguay. A anti-alcohol protest held by the Paraguayan Moralist Party turned tragically violent this year, as a simultaneous rally by the Social Proletarist Party resulted in a clash between the two organizations. Arguing that alcohol should be banned by the Paraguayan government, the Moralists have very little in common with the proletarists, and numerous members found themselves arguing as the two groups met in the streets. The arguments eventually became violent, as rocks were thrown and individual fights became street-wide brawls. The police eventually were called in, but had their hands full trying to restore order among the rambunctious masses. Eventually the fighting spread, causing fires and heavy damages to Asuncion's storefronts and business districts. The army eventually was called in and martial law was put into effect, as the rioters were imprisoned and released a few days later. No charges were pressed against any citizens, but the reports state that over three dozen were killed or badly injured in the rioting.

COUP FOILED IN PERU. Lima, Peru. After last year's highly disputed victories of the Liberal Party, many conservatives refused to believe that the state of affairs was legitimate. Nowhere was the dismay at the liberal victory more intense and virulent than within the Royal Peruvian Army. Taking advantage of the current political shift and realignments caused by the death of King Juan, a small group of individuals sought to overthrow the elected government of President Rendon. Assembling their support within the army, the rebels seized the Presidential and Royal palaces within Lima, placing the president under arrest, while putting King Carlos II "under heavy guard." A radio broadcast was put out, declaring the disbanding of the Congress and the establishment of an emergency government consisting of conservative and military leaders. Unfortunately for the conspirators, the majority of local military forces remained loyal to the elected government and soon came down upon their positions. The rebels fought hard but were gravely outnumbered and defeated. The rebel leaders were imprisoned and the king and president set free from their grasp. President Rendon has declared that he is still in control of his country, despite the temporary appearances to the contrary. (-1 Infantry Brigade)

DESERTIONS RISE IN UPRA. Chattanooga, United Proletarist Republics of America. The war between the various factions after the American Crisis began has been over for over five years now, but many of the proletarist conscripts remain in uniform. Some of these unfortunate individuals have been forced into service for over a decade, fighting through some of the bloodiest campaigns and battles in North American history. It seems that at last they have had enough and the ranks of the United Proletarist Republics of America have begun to thin. Without ever beginning a conversion of old conscripted units into regular fighting units, this policy seems to be causing the political hold of the central government to deteriorate. Desertions have climbed to astronomical rates, as both officers and the rank and file fail to report for duty. It is believed that over 10% of the conscripts have simply walked away, and though exaggerated, statistically, whole regiments have simply abandoned their posts. Many of these deserters have taken their weapons with them, and have proven too numerous for any currently existing agency to track down and penalize for their failure to the people. (-10 Conscript Brigades)

STRIKES TURN TO VIOLENCE IN URUGUAY. Montevideo, Uruguay. The year in Uruguay began with several major strikes launched by the combined unions of the nation's dockworkers and teamsters. They have begun to demand better working conditions and higher pay and benefits for their troubles and labor. They have been supported by the majority Party of Order in Congress which introduced legislation providing just those elements soon after the strikes began. With the passage of the law in Congress, it was implied that if the president should veto these laws, it would result in the extension of the strikes' length. President Lonzo refused to back down and immediately ordered the military to move in and force the strikers to return to work. Violence ensued as the strikers fought back and the military fired upon them. The strikers panicked and most ran, though they did inflict some casualties upon the soldiers. New workers have gone to work on the docks under military guard, and President Lonzo has firmly stated that proletarist style agitation is not acceptable. He has vetoed the bill proposed by the Party of Order and stated that such strikes are illegal stoppages and will always be opposed by the military.

PROTESTS FORCE RESIGNATION IN BRAZIL. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In the wake of the finalized return of the devastating losses in the Battles of the Java and Celebes Seas, the first casualty lists have sparked massive backlash against the government of First Minister Castro. With very little remaining to support his government, and the loss of Brazil's finest warships to a regime that was supposed to stop relentless warmongering, major protests were held. Tens of thousands turned out to demand the resignation of the First Minister and the formation of a new, more popular government. Eduardo Castro humbly resigned in disgrace upon the waves of protests and a national coalition cabinet was formed under the oversight of Emperor Pedro III. Though the new cabinet consists of a coalition of members from varying parties, the new First Minister is Ricardo Walters III, a moralist and noted conservative. He has pledged to help maintain the country in the aftermath of the devastating war with Japan, and is a favorite for political office in the upcoming 1926 elections. The population seems to have been calmed and the backlash against the old parties is severe, but it appears that the Brazilian political system has sustained itself, despite the odds. (+1 Stability)

FIGHTING IN AISUYOCHI. Scott's Harbor, Vinland. The only real remnant of the Pacific War continues to be the contentious holdings in what the Japanese call Aisuyochi and the Americans call Scottson. Refusing to allow the Japanese to return to a foothold in mainland North America, Vinland and the United States of America have continued to deny the return of Japanese military power to the heartland of Aisuyochi. Unwilling to allow this to slide, the Japanese immediately assembled an expedition to reclaim the territory and crush the usurping Allied forces. The expedition went well at first and crossed the Pacific Ocean with no troubles or opposition, but the problems began with the landing. Expecting the Japanese attack, the Americans in Aisuyochi were more than prepared for the invasion and met them on the ground. Though with intense air and naval power the Japanese briefly managed to establish a beachhead, the Americans' counterattacks soon crushed the landing as the Japanese evacuated. With their efforts crushed and their attack repulsed, the Japanese pulled back their forces, and negotiations have resumed once more.
Casualty Lists
Japan: 6 Conscript Brigades
United States of America: 4 Infantry Brigades, 3 Artillery Brigades

THE NEW AMERICAN PLAN. Chicago, United States of America. Barely into his new office, and still recovering from a gunshot wound, President Robert Wallace has been making sweeping reforms and announcing great new plans for the United States of America. The first stage has been fairly simple, as President Wallace has revised the management of the executive branch of the nation, establishing a newly reorganized cabinet and appointing new leaders to give him advice on affairs of state. Surprisingly members of other political parties have been appointed, helping to build new bridges across the aisle in Congress, and giving Wallace a more moderate demeanor. The second stage of the American Plan is by far the most ambitious. Expanding upon construction begun under the Jacobs administration in the western Military Districts, President Wallace announced the extension of the plan to include bringing electricity to every home and homestead throughout the nation. The program also includes putting people to work by building new military fortifications and border guard structures along the whole of the border with the United Proletarist Republics of America. The last portion of the plan has been going the most difficulty but began with a shocking political move by President Wallace. The president has refused to fill the position of military governor for his former district of Denver, and has announced plans to go forward with the integration of the district into the Union as one or two new states. Negotiations have begun with the other remaining military districts, and so far most have been dragging their heels. While none have outright refused to negotiate on the matter, they seem reluctant to give up all their power so quickly. (+5 Infantry Brigades, +1 Cavalry Brigade, +2 Artillery Brigades)

FLORIDA CRACKS DOWN ON UNIONISTS. Dallas, Florida. Continuing the declaration of martial law from last year, the government of President Johnston has remained focused upon the consolidation of power and eliminating opposition. Martial law has remained fully in effect across the nation, and the army continues to support the president and his agenda. This was reinforced with the assault upon the labor unions this year, as all unions were declared illegal, and members given a brief chance to renounce their allegiance. A number of leading unions and proletarist rabble rousers have been arrested, while others have simply left the nation in disgust for Jacksonia or the United Proletarist Republics of America. The government has announced that all actions previously handled by the unions would now be managed by the new Bureau of Labor. This new bureaucracy is to handle all worker and business disputes, and is equally despised by both, making it an ideal candidate for work mediation.

LIGHTS GO ON IN COLOMBIA. Bogota, Colombia. After several years of construction of new power plants and the building of greater infrastructure, Colombia's leadership has symbolically turned on the lights of the new grid. With the completion of this program, power has been brought to even the most remote regions of the nation, bringing light to where there was none. Foreign observers view this development as a sign of the nation's growing prosperity which has been brought by the wealth of holding the Panama Canal. The canal continues to bring new businesses and bolster the local economy, supporting the rise of other, varied industries. The government has been applauded for providing the wealth of business to uplift the status of the average worker and peasant across Colombia, giving them luxuries that could once only be enjoyed in the cities of the nation.

NEW HISPANIOLAN DEFENSE PLAN. Santo Domingo, Hispaniola. The recent assassination within Hispaniola's borders left the nation's leaders mortified as for a brief moment, a few thought it could be the pretext for an invasion. Though no invasion materialized, the Hispaniolan military minds have agreed that the nation needs superior defense, both against naval and air raids as well as full scale assault from the sea. To combat the threat of invasion, construction has begun on a series of key fortifications and coastal weapons, designed to be able to engage small to medium scale warships. These have been accompanied by new anti-aircraft batteries and the beginning of the formulation of a air defense volunteer network to protect the island from surprise attacks.

News from Africa and the Middle East​

DOMINION OF SOUTH AFRICA FORMED. Cape Town, South Africa. After multiple years of preparation, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland has tearfully allowed the partial separation of the people of South Africa from the empire. After years of agitation from local militias and rising tensions, it seemed that the region could very well break away from the larger government. Last year a relative of the King of England was selected to become the new monarch of a more autonomous South Africa, and the borders were defined. All the infrastructure was put in place, and the colonial Congress was granted full legislative powers. In difference to the other Dominion, Guangxi, the nation's legislature remains the Congress established after the Crisis of 1852, and the head of state is a President, not a Prime Minister. Similarly, elections are scheduled to take place every five years instead of the typical British standard of three. This year, the first full nationwide elections were held, with the establishment of the Dominion, and the new Congress widely consists of wealthy members from the Conservative Party, who have pledged to keep ties with Britain strong, while building up the prosperity of the South African people. President Michael Williams has been sworn in, and looks to head up the government for the time being, as his party retains a simple majority in Congress.

NEW MONARCHY ESTABLISHED IN KURDISTAN. Cizre, Kurdistan. With the nation intently looked upon by the larger powers of the Roman Empire and Russia, the Kurds found themselves with a conundrum. They were likely to face an enemy invasion should they fully embrace a full and open republic, and sought to forestall the brutal bloodbath which would emerge. Seeking to forestall this, one of the more popular leaders of the revolution was selected, and accepted the throne of Kurdistan. The new King Nazermi is stated to be one of the few members of the revolt with aristocratic ties, and a long noble family dating back to the Caliphate. His reign is likely to be uneventful as most of the power rests with the nation's new Parliament, which possesses the real political power in the nation. The nation's first proper elections are to be held in 1926, as preparations begin to be made for an electoral contest untarnished by shenanigans by only political group. The new king fully backs these proceedings, as the people of Kurdistan rejoice at their new freedoms and mobility in Kurdish society. (+1 Stability)

ELECTIONS IN ORANJIEN. Christiansburg, Oranjien. Much like the friendly nation of Argentina across the Atlantic Ocean, the nation of Oranjien has been in a state of deadlock between a liberal President and a conservative Congress. While the liberals have not tried to force through as much legislation as they did in Argentina, it seems that the new elections this year are a prime opportunity to break this situation at last. The inaction of the liberals and their President Alexsander Jensen has caused a bit of a split in the party as reformists have begun drifting towards social proletarism and withdrawing their political support from the president. The conservatives, on the other hand, have drawn closer together, pledging further economic growth and more international trading ties. The expiration of the Exclusive Economic Act with Argentina in 1923 has created numerous new opportunities for the people of Oranjien, and the conservatives have announced their intent to end it completely. This nationalist talk has inspired the people, who have elected the National Conservative Party back into government, and their presidential candidate, Frej Stensen. President Stensen has already entered office and sent off word calling for the end of the Exclusive Pact with the government of Argentina.

BOMBINGS IN TUNIS. Tunis, Sardinia. The Sardinians, while focused primarily upon the looming threat of an Italian invasion, have been forced to let slide security on the home front in Tunis. The Tunisians have taken advantage of this opportunity and numerous bombings were launched this year against Sardinian military and political installations. The Tunisians have continued to call for independence and have begun waging a more aggressive campaign with the distraction of the Sardinian armies. Though the Tunisians are not politically linked to the Italian government they have begun to take control of some neighborhoods within Tunis itself. It seems that Sardinian control on the colony has begun to slip, as they fail to preserve order with the enemy at the gates. Many Tunisians hope that the support of Italians and the recent Fourteen Goals of the German government bode well for their freedom from imperial oppression.

REBELS STRIKE BRITISH IN MADAGASCAR. Antananarivo, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Despite the recent successes against rebel forces upon the island of Madagascar, the guerilla movement against British rule has not completely been destroyed. Instead, they have used several years to build up their support for further activities against British government upon the island. This year several major strikes were launched against the British garrison, attacking checkpoints, and even raiding a British armory. These have fueled their efforts, bringing new recruits to the colors, though it is beginning to seem that the island as a whole is worn by the constant fighting. Recruitment is reportedly down by the rebels, and they did not succeed everywhere over the course of the year. The British announced several important victories, allegedly wiping out a rebel stronghold deep within the jungle. Due to weakening attacks later in the year, most agree there is some definite truth to British claims despite their military losses. (-1 Infantry Brigade)

NEW ATTACKS AGAINST BRAZIL IN ANGOLA. Namibe, Angola. The rebellion in Angola has launched several new attacks upon Brazilian garrisons in Angola, opposed to the presence of foreign occupation and oppression. With tensions against Brazilian business continuing to rise, the local rebels have continued to avoid confrontation with the local government's forces. They have stated that they will continue to fight until the last Brazilian is forced to retreat with tails between their legs from Africa. The guerillas have managed to win several key victories this year, ambushing Brazilian cavalry patrols and leveling their base of operations. Counter attacks by the Angolan government with Brazilian support have failed to materialize any real gains, securing this year as a victorious one for the rebel cause. The various tribes of the interior continue to fight against commercial exploitation, but so far the war seems to have no end in sight. (-1 Cavalry Brigade for Brazil)

CONQUERERS PROCLAIM KINGDOM OF ADJUURAMARK. Mogadishu, Adjuuramark. A group of heavily armed adventurers and mercenaries led an expedition to the Scandinavian province of Adjuuramark this year, seeking to take advantage of the chaos caused by Abyssinia's rebellion. Using modern weapons and devices bought or seized from various powers, the mercenaries led by Briton Daniel Dravot have taken Mogadishu, and began gathering local support. With the chaos caused by the fall of Kongo's rule in Abyssinia, the local businesses and Muslims have found themselves caught in the middle. Daniel Dravot has promised them military protection in exchange for financial and military support. He struck similar bargains with other coastal commercial cities, and immediately began a conquest of the interior. The local Scandinavian forces fought well but were overwhelmed as an agreement of alliance was signed between Daniel Dravot and the Abyssinian leadership. The new forces have used modern Czech tanks and Brazilian planes to strike devastating blows against the Scandinavian defenses. The fighting was fierce, but quick, and the Scandinavians were caught between Abyssinian lines and the mercenaries' brutal attacks. With victory has come the formation of a new nation. Dravot has proclaimed himself King Daniel of Adjuuramark, and appointed his closest colleagues as the leadership of the new nation.
Casualty Lists
Adjuuramark: 5 Infantry Brigades
Kongo: 6 Infantry Brigades, 4 Cavalry Brigades, 2 Artillery Brigades, 1 H-1921 CAS Squadron (+1 Army Quality, +1 Air Force Quality)

FIGHTING IN ABYSSINIA Addis Ababa, Abyssinia. As Adjuuramark was forced away from the tattered remnants of the Scandinavian Empire, Abyssinia continued its own struggle for freedom from oppressive rule. In this heartland of the shattered empire, the Abyssinians managed to resist Kongo's own offensives to try to take the territory back. They drove back assault after assault, inflicting heavy casualties upon the armies of the Kongo Colonial Society, with superior knowledge of the terrain. The Scandinavians found they could not rely on any local guides and were betrayed frequently, allowing the Abyssinians to respond with appropriate force. The tide seemed to shift with the landing of Roman and Russian forces in the northwest, deploying the feared T-20 tanks against the rebel strongholds. Unfortunately, the tanks were plagued with mechanical difficulties, and skilled Abyssinian artillerymen managed to inflict a harsh toll. While Russian planes managed to dominate the skies on the coast and help secure the Abyssinian coast from the rebels, the rebels have managed to gain dominance over the skies of the interior with their own air corps, overwhelming Russian and Scandinavian planes with sheer numbers. The Romans and Russians have found very little local support for their forces, and have been plagued with sabotage at every turn. Casualties have mounted, but from their own mass on the ground, the League of the Three Emperors' armies continue to slowly push back against the rebel armies.
Casualty Lists
Abyssinia: 11 Conscript Brigades, 3 Artillery Brigades, 3 P-16 Fighter Squadrons (+1 Army Quality, +1 Air Force Quality)
Kongo: 7 Infantry Brigades, 3 Cavalry Brigades, 2 Artillery Brigades, 1 H-1921 CAS Squadron
Roman Empire: 4 Infantry Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigade, 1 C-17 Fighter Squadron, 3 Constantine Bomber Squadrons
Russia: 4 Infantry Brigades, 4 Cavalry Brigades, 1 T-20 Brigade, 1 Artillery Brigade, 1 H-1921 CAS Squadron

NEW POLICIES ENACTED BY HOLLANDIA. Mombasa, Hollandia. Significant funding has been set aside for a major new health and education initiative set up by the government of Hollandia. The new National Heritage Education Act has financed the mass printing of cultural relevant texts for distribution to the masses, emphasizing Dutch heritage and lifestyle. The program is geared to help people better be aware of their culture and the inherent superiority and nature of white culture compared to the cultures of local tribes. The Education Act has also been accompanied by significant new health reform, rivaling that of any social proletarist initiative proposed elsewhere. The new act has been financed to build new hospitals for treatment of conventional illnesses, but also for the purposes of research. The goal of the new government financed study is to determine the root of laziness within the black man and to find ways to correct the genetic flaws present in every negroid humanoid.

PERSIAN HARBOR PROJECT COMPLETED. Bandar-e-Abbas, Persia. The "Golden Gate" project has been completed in Persia, creating a new door into the Middle Eastern nation, with the help of financing from interested British firms and agencies. The new harbor expansions have been dedicated towards the use of larger merchant vessels and shipments, hoping to increase the size and scale of both import and export capacity. Furthermore, the Persian navy has been in desperate need of larger anchorages and support, and the older facilities simply aren't enough to hold the newest designs of warships available in the world. The hopes are that these new structures and the dredged harbor will create a much more useful and appealing port both for civilian and military uses. It is gauged as too early to find if this has been a financial success or not, as many who were dedicated to the construction are now once more unemployed and out of work. Others have decried the British influence caused by their loan, and continue to be fearful of Western influences tarnishing the nation.

News from the Far East​

ELECTIONS IN GUANGXI. Xinjing, Guangxi. The elections this year held in Guangxi continue to favor the moderate Huī gé dǎng, which have kept the international peace for the past three years. Prime Minister John Yat-Sen has pledged to keep cracking down upon the disruptive proletarist influences of the Red Army. With British assistance, the government launched new offensive operations this year to lure out and destroy the Red Army cadres. Though this operation had limited successes, it has rebuilt some confidence among eligible voters towards the standing government. The other key issue was the teaching of English to all students and the very expensive system of public education created by the government. This policy has rubbed many the wrong way and continues to be one of the key platforms for those supporting the Red Army and its agenda. Regardless, the Huī gé dǎng continues to maintain substantially more wealthy contributors and success against their opponents, and once more, electoral victory has been theirs. Prime Minister John Yat-Sen has returned to his political office to lead the nation for at least another three years. (+1 Stability)

DEATH OF THE KING OF KALINGA. Visakhapatnam, Kalinga. The absolute monarchy of Kalinga suffered a bit of turmoil this year with the death of the strong King Vali, who had been appointed by the departing Scandinavian empire to lead the Kalingese people. King Vali's rule over Kalinga has been mostly peaceful but troubled by the independence of Spanish India and the nationalists crossing the border from that new nation. His death was not unanticipated as King Vali had suffered from ill health for several months before his departure from the mortal realm. The throne was filled by King Vali's son of the same name, and the transition went fairly smoothly. The new king is widely supported by the aristocracy and Scandinavian businesses still operating in the boundaries of Kalinga. He has financial and military support, and the new King Vali II has clearly struck the right chords by pledging to remain true to his father's wishes and policies. (+1 Stability)

PROTESTS IN SPANISH INDIA. Rajkot, Spain. The Indians in the remaining territories held by Spain have begun to protest the continuing imperial rule over their lives. The increased independence and freedom gained by India in recent years has come from a deteriorating Spanish government and economy. Now that the failing Spanish economy has begun to seep overseas, especially into India, the local Indians have begun to seek out other opportunities. While a few have called for the establishment of a free nation based around the current imperial capital of Rajkot, others have stated that it would be for the best to unify with the larger Indian nation. Press within India itself have encouraged these notions, the protests this year have demonstrated with crowds of tens of thousands. It seems that Spanish control is quickly slipping as more and more people simply begin to refuse to even recognize their waning authority. There is substantial concern among the garrison of Spanish India, that the loss of the fleet in the Pacific campaign makes any defense of the region against uprising completely untenable. (-1 Stability in Spanish India)

RED ARMY ACTIVITY SUBSIDES IN GUANGXI. Guangzhou, Guangxi. Compared to the open warfare in portions of Guangxi last year, it seems that the military activity of the Red Army had subsided to a lower level throughout the British dominion. The attacks have not stopped, but have certainly been reduced to a lower level. At first, credit for this was shamelessly taken by the government, stating that it is a sign of the imminent failure of the proletarist organization and a lack of support. Unfortunately, by the end of the year, this would be quickly and very publically refuted by the Red Army's own activities. Agents of the Red Army placed a covered cart in front of the Royal Palace in Xinjing, and when unveiled, it was found to contain two dozen heads, the heads of all the agents the government had attempted to infiltrate into the Red Army. This represented a total failure of all counterintelligence efforts by the government in Xinjing and a miserable defeat for their investigative branches. The Red Army continues to remain impenetrable to the government's forces, causing many to believe that elements of the current bureaucracy could be sympathetic to the nationalist agenda which has begun to be the focus of the rebel movement.

RELIGIOUS RIOTS IN INDIA. Bombay, India. As the infrastructure of India continues to suffer and the plight of the worker becomes worse and worse, elements of the government have been faced with attack from a new angle. While most of the leadership of India is Hindi in origin, it has been stated that the makeup of the government does not accurately reflect that of the population of India. The large Catholic minority has begun to raise its own supporters, and has called for greater representation and control within the government. Typically, most Catholics are those who were enriched by Spanish rule and came from families who profited after seventy years of imperial Spanish control. Regardless, thanks to aggressive campaigns by Catholic missions over the years of imperial rule, the Catholics have a substantial minority throughout India. Protests were held this year in several major cities, calling for greater recognition and representation for the Catholic Church. The protests turned violent, especially in the western provinces, where Islamic militias actively attacked and harassed the Christian protestors. The result has been growing unrest and confusion, turning into resentment and discord with the reigning government of India. (-1 Stability)

THE TREATY OF TOKYO AND AFTERMATH. Tokyo, Japan. In what many consider to be a surprisingly generous peace, the Japanese have dictated new terms and even allowed the Dutch the pretense of negotiation. They have acquired full control over the economically significant Dutch East Indies and incorporated it into their larger empire. The new Treaty of Tokyo has assured Japanese recognition of remaining Dutch claims in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, as the island of New Guinea was allowed to remain under Dutch control. The signing of the treaty also brought about the official cessation of hostilities, and allowed French troops to return to Europe unhindered. The treaty has gauranteed Japanese protection of remaining Dutch territories west of Ceylon, including Ceylon itself, in a limited defensive arrangement. Economic portions of the treaty have created a declining tariff zone in the far east, allowing the Japanese to flood New Guinea with their manufactured goods and businesses. The signing of the Treaty of Tokyo has also resulted in the exit of the Confederation, Brazil, and Argentina from the fighting, concluding any real conflict in the south. The South Americans withdrew from the Vanuatu Islands after destroying local military facilities and allowing Japan to reclaim local possession.

NEW ZEALAND ESTABLISHES ITALIAN STYLE GOVERNMENT. Akarana, New Zealand. After numerous years of ruling as a military tyrant, General Marcus Rocha has taken the next step and proclaimed himself King of New Zealand. He also began adopting the Italian constitution for use in New Zealand, hoping to establish a similar sort of government for himself. A Parliament was called together from among his supporters and appointed to the various population based posts. The voting population has been defined as the white settlers of the northern and southern islands, discriminating against both the native Maori and the few half-breed offspring of whites and Maori couples. While no Prime Minister has yet been appointed, the position continues to be held by the new king. Plans have begun going forward for proper elections to be held next year to determine Parliament's makeup and the new minister of the nation. The self-proclaimed King Marcus' rule was quick and brief, though his reforms were maintained in place by his supporters. His younger brother Joao ascended to the throne, and has been backed by the militarist supporters who kept his brother in power so long. The new king has continued to maintain the monarchy as well as the position of Prime Minister, and has pledged to oversee the reforms undertaken as the first elections remain on schedule.

Financial Section​

USA AND FLORIDA ESTABLISH NEW OIL COMPANY. Dallas, Florida. Presidents Johnston and Wallace stood hand in hand this year as they celebrated the formation of the Florida-American Oil Company, which has been established to build ties between the two North American powers. The new company is contractually obligated to provide cheap and plentiful oil to fuel the American commercial and industrial machine. Numerous private businessmen in Florida have immediately protested, as it undermines their profits significantly, which have already been hampered by an inability to trade with Japan due to the embargo. As most of Florida's oil reserves rest firmly in the hands of private individuals, negotiations have begun for their purchase, and a few have wisely chosen to sell out their shares rather than lose it all to a deranged tyrant. The other companies have simply given up competing and looked towards selling to Jacksonia and other American nations or finding other ways around the Floridian embargo of Japan.

USA LAUNCHES NEW ECONOMIC WAR ON UPRA. Charleston, United States of America. Since the end of the American Crisis, most American businesses have continued to rely on the sale of staples such as coal and cotton from the territories held by the United Proletarist Republics of America. The proletarists have offered lower prices and materials not offered in substantial portions from elsewhere in North America. The Americans have been taking every step possible to further cut off these economic ties with the occupied states, raising tariffs dramatically and signing treaties with numerous other nations, such as Florida and the United Kingdom. They have begun to also subsidy the growth of cotton in Virginia and elsewhere in the South, hoping to reduce prices to undercut international sales of the material by the UPRA across the world. Tensions have begun to mount by this economic warfare, as it causes further divide between the two nations.

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

The Sports Page​

1928 OLYMPIC CITY CHOSEN. St Gallen, Switzerland. The Olympic Committee, having relocated to the Swiss Free State due to the outbreak of war between the Germans and the Rhine-Rhone Pact, have announced this year their choice for the location of the 1928 Olympic Games. Though three cities were initially suggested, Boston was rejected due to the continuing perceived instability of North America and fears of further war in the region. This left the choices of Edinburgh and Novgorod, a highly political choice which made some concerned about Russian or British withdrawal support from the games, respectively. The concerns were put to rest, as elements of the Swiss government were called in to mediate the dispute. It became clear that the majority of members present were in favor of Edinburgh, considered to be a city secure from war or conflict. The choice also acknowledges the fact that out of four years in which a British city was proposed, the British were consistently snubbed by past committees, and it is felt that the time has at last come that the world's greatest empire get a chance to shine in the Olympic sun.

The Cultural Center​

An Argument for Kalinga
Written by an author in Visakhapatnam, Abhay Gupta, An Argument for Kalinga is a scientific breakdown between the states of Kalinga and the Spanish supported India. The author was inspired after the recent year's attempts by pro-Indian nationalists to inspire a unification based revolt in Kalinga. After witnessing the response from Kalinga's people, or lack thereof, Mupta has written a book about the causes behind the change. He has argued that a unified India is too large and populous for any one state to handle, and he contrasts the modest prosperity and stability of Kalinga with the overwhelmed relic of imperial rule that is the Indian government. He states that Indians should look inward to the formation of smaller states and provincial autonomy rather than attempting to do too much, putting Kalinga up as an example of the best than India could be.

Films for the Catholic Faithful
Created by the committee formed in Rome of the Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith, the collection of movies known as the "Films for the Catholic Faithful" have been created as short length features to go before larger feature films. A must for any theater owner who considers themselves moralists, the films educate larger audiences about the various trials and tribulations which could be forced upon them by the demons of liberalism and proletarism. These films have been largely neglected in Protestant heavy nations, but have enjoyed substantial adherence in Brazil and Italy. They are seen as a way to illuminate others on the rightness of the Catholic faith and have been used as ammunition for those proponents of moralist ideologies.

Phoenix
The success of the Russian film, Julius Caesar has sponsored a great revival in similaly themed works throughout Europe, and even in the Americas. A number of classical Roman era films have entered into preproduction and have achieved substantial financing. The current government of the Roman Empire has released a film late this year with the take upon what many called a new Caesar Augustus. The film started with the Constantinople Event and his rise to power in chaotic times, taking on the burden of leading the Empire without having ever expected it, then shows how the Empire fractured, however it appeared optimistic that it will be put back together, followed by a description of Danglis Panagiotis' personal life and eventually the Reclamation of Chaldea before his death. It has been distributed in both Greek and Turk languages, and has become popular viewing in Eastern Europe, though without achieving the global acclaim of Julius Caesar. For cinema, it has been noted as the first attempt to use grand specialized effects, with the portrayal of the destruction of Constantinople.

Random Stat Changes and Fluctuations and Minor Technological Advances

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland creates and adopts British Royal Army 1925 doctrine.

United Proletarist Republics of America design new Adept-I Patrol Bomber.

United States of America designs new Douglass F-25 Hawk Fighter.

Peru designs new K-19 Fighter-Bomber.

Jacksonia creates and adopts Pacific Coast Army 1925 doctrine.

Angolan soldiers display greater skill in combat with counter-insurgency fighting: +1 Army Quality.

Diplomatic Pouch

To: Italy
From: Cechy-Morava

We do not wish to trade away designs for our current tanks, not for your bomber. As before, we continue to offer to build these tanks for you, at 30 EP per brigade's worth of vehicles.

To: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
From: Hashemite Sultanate

In order to further cement friendship between the British and Arabian peoples, we hope you will provide advisers and training so that our armies may adopt your new doctrine.

To: Brazil
From: Angola

We wish to adopt your new army doctrine in order to better aid us in the fight to preserve order throughout the countryside.

To: Argentina
From: Oranjien

We hereby end our part of the Exclusive Economic Pact as enforced upon us by the Treaty of Christiansburg. We have no intent on renewing anything similar and consider this the end of the matter in all respects.

To: Peru and the Pacific Concord
From: Nicaragua

We find your proposal for a canal both insulting and demeaning and we refuse every element of it. While this may have been acceptable to past governments, we believe it is clearly against the charter of the Pan-American Democratic Accord, and we will not turn over our internal sovereignty and foreign policy to your control. We reject your proposal utterly and completely, and refuse to carry negotiations any further with you or your organization.

To: Italy
From: Serbia

We humbly request that you extradite those who have fled justice into Italy for their crimes of propagating liberal lies and undermining our government. We hope that you will maintain the friendship between our two nations by acceding to this request.

To: Spain
From: Catalonia

Our people have spoken and we no longer require the rule of the failing Spanish crown. Evacuate all remaining holdings in Catalonia and recognize our full independence and this war will cease.

OOC

@Jehoshua: I had no orders from Hungary, so I assumed doctrine is denied, though feel free to ask again if they go NPC.

@GamezRule: The total manpower stats of the USA already include the western manpower pool.

@Lokki242: during slow times, short orders can be just the ticket.

@ChineseWarlord: Your orders look good, I'd just suggest having a more organized "Spending" section. Makes them easier for me to read.

NedimNapoleon has been dropped due to inactivity. Bosnia is now open.

Per his request, erez87 has been dropped from Angola.

@luckymoose: I didn't include your cultural contribution, because I couldn't find a way to make the plot of it actually make sense. Plus I'd say it's a little early for something like that to actually make its way into popularity, the war only ended this year.

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OOC: Kongo just can't catch a break, can it?

To: Serbia
From: Italy

We will do our best to aid your nation, but we cannot promise we will be able to help you 100% as we our focus is mostly on our current war.

To: New Zealand
From: Italy

We would like to congratulate your nation on the change in government and wish you the best in the future.

ooc:
lol @kongo

This is the best part of the update:

The goal of the new {Hollandian} government financed study is to determine the root of laziness within the black man and to find ways to correct the genetic flaws present in every negroid humanoid.

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Couldn't stop laughing. You phrased it excellently.

OOC: India just isn't working for me sadly. So for the short time that it lasts, I'm going to request a switch to Catalonia.

ooc: Oh and the map is weird.

To: Empire of Japan
From: Kingdom of Vinland and United States of America

This previous year, the alliance of Vinland and the United States proposed to you in private what we consider to be a generous offer of peace. This, regrettably, met not even a response from Japan. With hope for a resolution to our war in our hearts, we will once again present our offer of peace, this time in public.

A Vinlandic-American Proposal for Peace said:

First off, let us state that we are highly confident in the abilities of America and Vinland to maintain our hold on Aisuyochi.

Second, let us say that we do not believe that America and Vinland have the willingness to pursue further offensives against the Empire of Japan.

With this noted, we are at an apparent impasse. Neither of the opposed sides have any direct means of taking further territory from the other. All we have the ability to do is inflict ineffectual, mutual damage upon each other, with no real change in our current possessions.

Vinland and America have already completed all that we intend to do. We do not view any further campaigns against Japan as being either fruitful or desirable, and we are confident that the same is true for any future Japanese campaigns against our mountainous, Pacific coastlines.

With this brief background to the situation now presented, we will proceed to a tentative offer of peace.

Japan will cede the portions of Aisuyochi shown on this map:

The mainland and its immediately adjacent inshore islands shall be divided between Vinland and America. The Aleutian chain will remain entirely under the control of the Empire of Japan.

The Empire of Japan will be allowed to retrieve the citizenry of the region that intend to leave. Vinland and America will provide assistance in this matter if it is requested by Japan.

In payment for the lands transferred, Vinland and America will each provide 25 EP, paid in annual disbursements of 5 EP, for a total of 50 EP paid over 5 years by the two nations combined.

It is our hope that this peace, which is acceptable to us, is also acceptable to the Empire of Japan, so that we may put down our weapons and once again enjoy the fruits of peace.

Yours,

-Ingvar I Gyllensvärd, King of Vinland

-Robert Wallace, President of the United States of America

-Ole Gudrunsson, Statsminister of the Vinlandic Riksdag

-Curtis Elsenheimer, Speaker of the American House of Representatives

-Jon Storvig, Vinlandic Ambassador to Japan

-John Jacobs, American Ambassador to Japan

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General Dmitri Dmitrivich Reznov was in a foul mood. The Emperor had entrusted him to lead the Abyssinian Expedition and he had hoped to crush the rebels quickly. But, the fighting in Abyssinia was not going well. Having to wait for the new aircraft carrier Dominance and its various escorts to be built had delayed the Russian and Roman deployment for several months. In that time, the accursed Brazilians and Proletarists had been funneling in weapons and “volunteers”. Problems abounded. Resistance had been much tougher than anticipated, with pockets of fighting springing up throughout the theater. The veritable T-20s were almost useless, running into issues operating in the heat and humidity of Africa. Local diseases were running rampant through the Russian ranks. All of this combined was working to fray the last of the General’s nerves and he was making sure the locals felt it. He stood outside the current head of the front, a small village fifty miles from the coast. A pair of C-1923s roared overhead with an H-1921 trailing behind, no doubt off to attack a local stronghold. The Expedition had been surprised to find resistance in the air upon their arrival, but it had consisted of antiquated Brazilian models piloted by inexperienced novices. They had quickly been swept aside. He turned slightly as he heard a noise behind him.

Captain Kanellis approached Reznov. “General, we have captured some prisoners of note. Your presence is requested.” Reznov nodded. The diminutive Roman officer was proving himself highly useful. Though initial plans had called for the two armies to separate and push forward on different fronts, circumstance had forced the Romans and Russians to advance together. Kanellis had been unofficially appointed the liaison to the Russian forces. His skill with languages made him invaluable as a translator, not only to his own troops but to the natives as well. The two officers walked toward what remained of the village. Most of the buildings were in flames or in ruins, the residents having been rounded up and held in the village’s center. To the west, an alert group of Roman soldiers oversaw the surviving rebels digging a large pit that would soon be their grave. In the center of the small crowd of soldiers and prisoners, three Africans, on their knees with their hands bound behind their backs, were being watched by a squad of Russian soldiers. Reznov turned to the Roman Captain, an eyebrow cocked, wordlessly asking what made these three so special. Kanellis smiled and said a single word. “Proletarists.”

Reznov approached the three prisoners, contempt and defiance written all over their dark faces. He suppressed a start of shock when he realized that the one in the middle was in fact a woman. The two officers stopped several feet from the prisoners. Reznov turned to Kanellis saying “Ask them who they are and how they came to be here.” Kanellis translated. Though Reznov understood English and could speak it a little, his accent was far thinker than the Greek’s and others had trouble understanding him. The woman in the middle began speaking, marking her as the leader of these “People’s Revolutionary Ambassadors” as she termed them. Though he did not understand every word, he understood enough to know it to be standard Proletarist drivel. He caught the phrases “righteous struggle” and “Imperialist pig-dog”, a personal favorite of his. When she stopped speaking he asked Kanellis to inquire what her demands were. The Roman captain couldn’t hide his shock, but when Reznov made a gesture telling him to hurry up, he tentatively asked the question. The woman seemed just as shocked to hear it, but answered none the less. The General was sure that if her hands were not tied, she would be ticking items off her fingers. He looked her straight in the eyes as she said “We demand that all invaders leave the Free Republic immediately. We demand that reparations be paid to the People and to the United Proletarists Republics for this unlawful war. We demand full independence for all peoples currently oppressed by the Scandinavian Imperialists, as well as an immediate dissolution of the false Riksdag.” She continued for several more minutes before she seemed to run out of ideas. Reznov turned to Kanellis. “Inform her that I have a counter proposal.” The Roman captain obliged. The Proletarist leader stuck out her lower jaw defiantly.

Reznov removed his pistol from his holster and placed it to the left temple of the man to the woman’s left and pulled the trigger. Brain matter shot out the back of his head onto the woman’s face. A small gasp escaped her lips. He walked to the other man, placing the muzzle on his right temple. The rebel tried to protest before his brains too showered onto the leader’s face. As he stood in front of her, the defiance had been replaced with shock and disbelief. Her eyes crossed slightly as he placed the gun to her forehead. Reznov spoke in his accented English “You should never have come here” before pulling the trigger. He holstered his weapon and told Kanellis to translate him exactly before turning to the grimfaced villagers. “This is the fate of all who oppose the Imperial Council! Those who rebel will be shown no mercy, given no quarter! Follow our laws and you will be allowed to go about your lives. Defy us and there will be only death!”

He turned and walked out of the village, signaling Kanellis to accompany him. The little Roman hurried to match the Russians larger stride before asking “Why let them makes demands?” Reznov smiled. “If you give them an illusion of hope, when you break their spirits, it hurts them that much more. Those people back there, they see what we are capable of. They will tell others. Some will still resist, but those who are smart will not.” As they walked away, a boom was heard in the distance, the H-1921 hitting its target. To the west, Reznov heard the sudden sharp crack of rifles as the last rebels were dealt with. It was time for the front to move on.

Lieutenant Jan Rasmussen gazed up at the towering construction before him. It gleamed with the sheen of tempered steel and iron, towering above the mere mortals that had proceeded it.

"Fat Walda, sir," the aide said, presenting him to it. The gun squatted in an immense hangar - the type usually used for zeppelins, Jan faintly remembered - and it seemed to radiate power and ferocity.

All 256 tons of it towered before him. A barrel the width of a man's shoulders extended up to the sky, as if preparing to destroy the heavens with a single blast into the atmosphere. Jan caressed the locomotive, taking in every rivet and every sheet of metal that comprised it. Truly, he thought to himself, this is beauty.

"Sir?" the aide asked, "Sir? What are you doing with the gun, sir?"

The aide paused.

"Ewww."

From: The Imperial German Union
To: Catalonia

We are most pleased that you heard the call of nations, and wish for separate representation. We of course recognize this right, and hope that your freedom from Spanish oppression will be secured for years to come.

To: The Franco-Burgundian Confederation
From: The Imperial German Union

Face the facts gentlemen; continuing the war would be a waste of time, money, and most importantly lives. We have captured Metz and Paris, and even your own citizens are wishing for an end to the conflict. We reiterate our Fourteen-Goals as the terms of peace, and hope you see to ending this dreadful conflict.

Interesting TLJ, am I incorrect in concluding that this general is no less than the son of Count Dmitri Reznov of Riga, from your response to King Ingvar's address to the League of Continental Nations in 1909 regarding the Purging of Prussia?

Gerald rubbed his nose.

He had face-planted again into the closed Union Headquarters's door when it refused to open for him. It took seven years to learn the habit of relying on the powerful organization to tell him how to work, what to believe, who to vote for, and how to bring others into their brotherhood. Seven long years- two of them under the supportive Progressive Government, and five under Johnston's crusade.

He never considered himself one of the incendiaries. He was a follower, a man who joined simply because his bud told him too. A man who chanted because everyone else did. A man who striked when they striked, boycotted when they boycotted, petitioned when they petitioned, voted when they voted, donated when they donated. Perhaps he simply fit into the act too well, just another gear within the Union's machinery rivaling that of any corporation.

But this time, he felt something uncharacteristic. Seven years. Seven years of turning his mind off as he mindlessly screwed the same mindless nut on the same mindless bolt for the same mindless hours in the name of the same mindless cash following the same mindless regulations participating in the same mindless meetings and joining the same mindless movements. Seven years of returning home, mindful of the benefits his Union fought so hard for so that he can spend time with his family.

He felt a jitter run up his arm. He missed his Union Coffee. If he was in a Union without Coffee, he would have just formed a committee or a petition or... whatever the smart political organizers called them. Yeah, to show them that he cared about something. And maybe strike and annoy the corporation so they give the Union a Coffee stipend or something like that. Something like that. For once in seven years, without his precious lubricant for one morning too long, his mind roared into action.

However, Unions and labor gatherings are illegal. He can try to rouse them with the cry of "Cash and Coffee" or something like that, but a corporation won't listen to just one man, right?

He looked at the newsstand as he drank his overpriced brew from the coffeeshop. His eye caught a public service advertisement. "Bureau of Labor: Worker-Business Relationship Mediation". He bought a copy and read it as he walked back to work, and plotted as he bent once more over the workstation. If he gets enough people to send a similar complaint... he can get very real things done, or at least permission to form a committee of petition to right this wrong!

He wrote a letter and filled out his form. It's been quite some time since he had to think while writing anything... last time was for a project in 11th grade when they had to write to a military member of their family. His plea done and his report filed, his letter was soon on its way to the Bureau of Labor.

It seems there were plenty of Geralds in Florida missing their complementary coffee.

On June 12th, a mandatory ten minute coffee break is ordered to be provided by specific industries during morning shifts.

Seven years. Seven weeks without coffee. Seven weeks too long. Gerald sipped the company-provided brown brew and sighed, the lubricant calming his rattling gears as he once more turned his mind off. Mindlessly, he got back to work. Time to lock himself away, until he can return safely home.

OOC: Also, I'm disproportionately happy about the Catalan revolution. Please excuse my gloating about the Republicans are being rewarded as a traitor deserves, etc etc.

Lord_Iggy said:

To: Empire of Japan
From: Kingdom of Vinland and United States of America

This previous year, the alliance of Vinland and the United States proposed to you in private what we consider to be a generous offer of peace. This, regrettably, met not even a response from Japan. With hope for a resolution to our war in our hearts, we will once again present our offer of peace, this time in public.

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OCC: I saw it after order revisions were closed off, and so I've decided to put it off. I'll reply to your initial PM soonish.

TO: Germany
FROM: Japan

Our condolences regarding the death of Emperor Francis. He was a good man. We congratulate Emperor Ferdinand on his ascendance to the throne, and look forward to continuing to improve the relationship between our two respective nations.

TO: Peru
FROM: Japan

The Imperial Court was saddened to hear of the passing of King Juan. His efforts in establishing the Pacific Concord and his rule has brought prosperity and peace to his people. We have no doubts that King Carlos II will be as great a ruler as his father.

To: Sardinia
From: Italy

Italy strongly suggests you give Tunis their freedom.