Capto Iugulum: 1920 - 1939

What is this "North America". Isn't that "South Vinland"?

Crezth said:

You know me better than that, come on. That's not what I, nor Luckymoose, nor Azale, were saying at all.

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True enough! And I'm not trying to accuse you or azale or Luckymoose, or anyone in particular, really. From my biased perspective as the "architect of proletarism", though, I still think there is a degree to which the Revolution is not taken seriously as an ideology except as "CI-communism".

Crezth said:

As for the word "genocide," yeah, sure, no argument from me on that. I say we judge mass murder on its own merits, not on the sympathies evoked by related terminology.

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I said both groups were guilty.

I know about proletarism and its intellectual roots, I was there when EQ was bouncing the idea off me in CI:EN. The most important thing proletarism and communism have in common is that they are both enemies of capitalism. This is also the most important thing capitalist countries should keep in mind when dealing with countries of the aforementioned philosophy.

Will confirm that crezth was the person I was bouncing my ideas off of when actually formulating the thought process behind the original Mathis article in CI: Empires and Nations. I still stand by the fact that Mathis would despise Scandinavia, while he would generally approve of the UPRA. Take that as you may.

EQandcivfanatic said:

Will confirm that crezth was the person I was bouncing my ideas off of when actually formulating the thought process behind the original Mathis article in CI: Empires and Nations. I still stand by the fact that Mathis would despise Scandinavia, while he would generally approve of the UPRA. Take that as you may.

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Where Scandinavia and the UPRA do very little differently to my knowledge, and Mathis is an ignorant slut

Crezth said:

I know about proletarism and its intellectual roots, I was there when EQ was bouncing the idea off me in CI:EN. The most important thing proletarism and communism have in common is that they are both enemies of capitalism. This is also the most important thing capitalist countries should keep in mind when dealing with countries of the aforementioned philosophy.

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Been on it for a year.

TO: Proletarists
FROM: Empire of Brazil

No further use of the Panama Canal by Proletarist armies in the war against the United States of America shall be permitted. We will not allow the militarization of the canal by enemies of freedom.

TO: Proletarist Republic of Jacksonia
FROM: Empire of Brazil

Withdraw your forces from this conflict or suffer the consequences.

Luckymoose said:

TO: Proletarists
FROM: Empire of Brazil

No further use of the Panama Canal by Proletarist armies in the war against the United States of America shall be permitted. We will not allow the militarization of the canal by enemies of freedom.

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OOC: Pretend for second that Colombia is its own sovereign state and allow us to make our own statements regarding our sovereign territory. We recognize that Brazil is our strategic ally and assisted Colombia in securing the Panama canal but its ultimate control falls to us, not to Brazil.

That said, i guess Brazil is threatening prole ships who come near the canal.


IC:
From Colombia,
To USA, UPRA, or Jacksonia

Colombia will be stopping all military naval traffic belonging to Jacksonia, the UPRA, or the USA from using the Panama canal for the duration of the battle between Jacksonia, the UPRA, and the USA.

As we do not share identical foreign policy with our ally Brazil, we will be treating all three nations equally regarding these limits.

If the USA, UPRA, or Jacksonia wish to use Colombia’s panama canal for non-military traffic, you are more than welcome to do so.


From The President of Colombia,
To Brazil

I am currently facing an impeachment trial and a contest of public opinion. My opponents are stating that I am little more than a puppet for your foreign policy. Statements such as the one you have recently made regarding the Panama canal do little to stop such attacks and indeed add ammunition for the liberal and leftists newspapers. Lets discuss Colombia's foreign policy privately and allow Colombians to make any final statements.

I'm sorry, do you think my fleet gives a damn? Brazil is protecting the Panama Canal with or without the permission of some Colombian president.

To: Colombia
From: USA

We acknowledge this and will not use the Panama Canal for military traffic.

Jacksonia notes that it does not wish to put a dime in Brazilian or Colombian pockets, and refrains from using the Canal whenever possible

Global News Report​

EUROPEAN EMBARGO ON BRAZIL COMES TO AN END. Munich, Germany. The massive international embargo put in place by Germany and supported by much of Europe came to a complete end this year. The German government announced the end of its support with the program, in a cooperative move with the Russian Empire. Both major European nations have normalized trading relations with Brazil, and by extension, the rest of South America. The cessation of the embargo has been continued with the remainder of the Balkans, and the Roman Empire also ending their involvement. Brazilian First Minister, Víctor Simões, applauded the stance of the Europeans, calling the move a strong step towards good relations and a brighter future. While the majority of the world continues to be mired in a severe economic recession, it seems that this could help fuel new growth and development, improving the global economy. Some Europeans have lamented the move, claiming that it opens the continent up once more for cheap Brazilian products and loudmouth diplomatic gestures.

RUSSIA AND US SIGN ALLIANCE. Columbia, United States of America. In a move that has sparked alarm throughout portions of the world, Moscow and Chicago have signed a new agreement of alliance. The new alliance comes as the Russians have escalated their involvement in the war against the United Proletarist Republics of America, deploying ground forces to aid their aircraft expedition. The new alliance has pledged a standing amount of Russian contribution to the war effort in North America, while continuing to provide substantial amounts of resources to the Americans’ fight. The new Columbia Accord has similarly created a state of alliance between Russia and the United States, creating fears of new European interventionism in the Americas. The alliance has been condemned by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and other powers, stating that it exists solely as a hostile act to aid in Russian attempts to spread and expand their aggressive empire. The American government has instead portrayed their decision as an act of absolute necessity, claiming that they face extinction at the hands of the atrocious proletarist forces and their depraved allies.

News from Europe​

FLEMISH ELECTIONS HELD. Brussels, Flanders. The development of new nations and a new paradigm to Flanders’ south has taken on the primary stage when it came to this year’s elections. The only other major issue of concern has been the presentation of an economic stagnation within Flanders itself. The economic woes and the instability caused by the wars to the south have led to a severe deficit of faith within the Socialist Party government which has ruled the nation since gaining independence. Stadtsholder Aart Gelens particularly has been under harsh criticism for his inaction during the bulk of the crisis, claiming that Flanders could have contributed more. Internationalists have rallied around the Party of Order, which has pledged a greater Flemish role in European politics, breaking out of the bonds of isolationism. They have argued that in the current tense political environs surrounding Flanders, the nation can no longer remain separate from reality. The platform has been the basis for the sound victory won by the Party of Order and their sponsored candidate, Leonard Kroon. The victory has secured the Party of Order a fairly comfortable majority, and the opportunity to make an effort to bring Flanders to international relevance once more.

ELECTIONS HELD IN GALICIA. Santiago de Compostela, Galicia. The elections in Galicia turned into a much more bitter competition as the ruling Party of Tradition began to suffer from a minor political split. The social proletarists continued to present an united front, while the conservative side of politics were split between traditional conservatives and moralists. The moralists have called for a closer tie to the Catholic Church, the illegalization of the proletarist parties, and reconciliation and friendship with the government in Madrid. These policies have alienated more moderate voters from the moralists, giving the social proletarists a growing advantage. Unfortunately for them, the conservatives managed to win the greatest number of seats in the parliamentary elections, though not a majority. Without a majority, the conservatives have been forced into a coalition regime with the moralists. President Inigo Cossiga has been forced to step down in favor of a slightly more conservative member of Parliament, Luis Camacho. While not a member of the Moralist Party, he has been seen a more acceptable compromise than his predecessor. Regardless, the shift in the presidency has led to much unease among liberals and social proletarists threatening new strife among the populace. (-1 Stability)

PROTESTS FUEL UPSET IN SPANISH ELECTIONS. Madrid, Spain. The Spanish government has seen a major shift this year as the nation’s people have grown increasingly agitated with the worsening economic situation. The economy has only worsened since the reconstruction efforts were complete, and since the conservatives’ victory in 1932, the Spanish have seen rising unemployment made worse as portions of the liquor industry were illegalized. Major protests were held this year, led by liberal political groups, calling for the legalization of liquors banned, and a greater focus on developing employment rather than abstract spiritual concerns. The moderate FrenteUnido was unable to capitalize upon this, despite having held office prior to 1932, and instead, the tide has turned towards the Unión Liberal Española. The liberals have managed to exploit the situation quite well, and have pledged a new economic and labor program to help get people back to work. They have also promised to end the liquor prohibition, helping to restore the lost employment in that industry. Prime Minister Eduardo Gomez has lost the vote by a landslide, as much blame has been heaped upon him for the economy and the loss of more of the empire. Liberal candidate, Donato Vazquez has managed to triumphantly seize the elections, followed by the landmark success of the Unión Liberal Española, seen nearly as a miraculous resurrection of the liberal secularist cause. Enthusiasm for the party is high among the public, hoping that they will bring the stability and wealth the Spanish nation once took for granted. (+1 Stability)

BRITISH ELECTIONS HELD. London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The British elections held have been dominated by discussion about the ongoing wars in the United States and China. British involvement in the latter recently took a turn for the worse, as casualties have mounted in heavy Red Army counterattacks. As the government sent more forces this year, there has been enormous criticism against the regime, claiming the Halifax government has been too incompetent or unwilling to provide the British Royal Army with what they need to win. The Union Jacks have begun calling for a larger effort dedicated to the war, and the enacting of full conscription to build the ranks of the army in the east. The Labour Party has countered with their successful efforts in rebuilding the British economy, and with the relative peace within the empire under their leadership. The setbacks in China have been portrayed solely as momentary losses, a sort of event to happen in any war. The Labour Party’s defense seems to have done its bit, in addition to the harsh loss of face that the Union Jacks had suffered back during the 1934 elections. They have managed to retain their majority, while Prime Minister Halifax has pledged that victory is inevitable in China, as the unified forces of Britain and Japan take the fight to the Red Army in coming months.

FREE BALKAN LEADER CAUGHT IN BOSNIA. Sarajevo, Bosnia. The Bosnian government has announced a major victory in the fight against proletarist undermining this year. The leader of the Bosnian wing of the Free Balkan Movement was caught, and numerous presses of the newspaper which formed the core of the movement were seized. The victory has been attributed to cooperative investigation between local Bosnian police forces and the Russian Emperor’s Hand, which provided significant expertise and support to the operation. The arrest has led to a dramatic closure of large portions of the Bosnian sector of the Free Balkan Movement, though the organization continues to be highly active in neighboring Croatia, Hungary, and Serbia. Bosnian officials have pledged to share captured intelligence with their neighbors, and it is widely hoped that the arrests and executions so far conducted in Bosnia will aid the establishment of stability and peace throughout the region. (+1 Stability)

FREE BALKAN MOVEMENT BOMBING IN BULGARIA. Sofia, Bulgaria. The Russian consulate in the Bulgarian city of Sofia was bombed this year, as members of the Free Balkan Movement used explosives to attack the building. Dozens are believed to have been killed in the assault, including the Russian representative, and countless members of the public. The Free Balkan Movement has stated that Russia is the enemy of the Balkans and must be destroyed for the freedom of the people and workers of the region. They have also claimed that the bombing was retribution for the arrest of the leader of the Bosnian wing of the Free Balkan Movement, and have said that for each action taken against them, the Russians will be held accountable. The Bulgarian government has begun investigating the bombing, claiming that is nothing more than brutal murder of innocents to achieve a political goal. Police and military forces have begun searching for suspects and looking into the incident and wider Free Balkan Movement as a whole.

PROTESTS RISE IN CATALONIA. Barcelona, Catalonia. Members of the Catholic Church have rallied new protests in Catalonia, criticizing the government’s blatant disregard for traditions and morality. The protestors have alleged that under the current regime, immoral cinema and literature have been allowed to grow and thrive. They have claimed that the Church provides proper guidance, away from the path the nation has been steered upon. The protest, while monitored by local authorities, has been mostly unhindered, and even supported by elements in government. Regardless, the protests have seemed to be fairly ineffective, failing to sway many to their side, but providing an outlet in the arena of free speech for the moralist cause. Press have mostly mocked the gathering ruthlessly, making light of their overall inability to enact any change of meaning beyond temporarily closing a number of streets in Barcelona.

CALLS FOR CONFEDERATION IN DAUPHINE. Grenoble, Dauphine. A number of prominent Dauphine civil leaders and politicians, particularly from among the ranks of the nation’s Septembrists, have begun calling for the restoration of a Confederation. They have argued that the recent pleasantries with the Empire of Burgundy have demonstrated the need for the states of the former Confederation to work more closely together. These assorted politicians have called the dissolution of the Franco-Burgundian Confederation to have been one of the greatest political mistakes of the twentieth century. Liberal press have mostly adopted this line in recent months, and it seems that pro-Confederate sentiment is on the rise, though the current conservative regime frowns upon the notion. With recent events in Poitou it has been determined that no real crackdown should be made on the growing calls for reunification, but police authorities have been on the lookout for any violent behavior.

ANTI-FREE TRADE PROTESTS RISE IN NORMANDY. Cherbourg, Normandy. The recent new treaty with Occitania establishing free trade through most of the states of the former Confederation has been less than popular among conservatives in Normandy. These conservatives, mostly members of the Channel ports and shipyards have decried the treaty as sabotaging local job and shipping growth. Though Norman industry has continued to thrive, even after the dissolution of the Confederation, and the economy has been mostly based on shipping overseas rather than solely local markets. The free trade treaty has threatened to undermine exports from Normandy, as the economy has faltered there even while growing elsewhere. The protests have been mostly allowed to proceed, under close supervision, but has indicated a new course likely to threaten the base of Septembrist power in next year’s elections.

PROLETARISTS SPUR RIOT IN OCCITANIA. Marseilles, Occitania. A local union protest in the shipping cent of Marseilles turned violent this year, as proletarist agitators began riling greater upset among crowd. Most called for outright revolution, and tried to spur the crowds onward into a revolt against the government, and created a riot in the process. The rioting proved devastating and relentless, setting fire to numerous warehouses and other buildings along the waterfront. Fire forces attempted to contain the spread, and had some difficulty in the process, due to one of the warehouses unfortunately containing fuel for the local naval forces. The riots eventually petered out as police contained the events, and investigations immediately began into the instigators. Numerous traditional proletarist leaders were determined to be responsible and arrested for spurring the riot which led to countless amounts of property damage and nearly a dozen deaths. The arrest of these individuals have done much to help eliminate the centers of strength of traditional proletarism in Occitania, helping to maintain order throughout the country as a whole. (+1 Stability)

CORRUPTION ACCUSATIONS IN ORLEANS. Orleans, Orleans. A local paper in Orleans has begun demonstrating apparent corruption within the halls of government of the nation. They have alleged that foreign and domestic funds sent for the reconstruction of Paris and Burgundy have been waylaid into the pockets of Prime Minister Lebou and other members of government. Evidence has been accumulated pointing towards this debacle, all researched by independent newspaper journalists seeking the truth. The expose has threatened many in the seat of power in Orleans, and the prime minister has heatedly denied these claims, stating that the allegations of corruptions are completely false. The issues continue to mount as the evidence has been called into doubt by authorities and other papers, and a full investigation has been launched into the corruption of the regime and the mismanagement of reconstruction funds. Unfortunately this has turned into an argument on whether the Lebou government is either corrupt or incompetent, which bodes poorly for the prime minister’s job security in next year’s elections.

REVOLUTION TURNS TO BLOODBATH. Poitiers, Poitou. A vicious civil conflict has erupted in the Western European nation of Poitou this year, as the conservative government's popularity reached an ultimate low. After years of preventing liberal expression or development since the end of the Franco-Burgundian Confederation, most of those dissatisfied with the regime have turned towards extreme ideologies, particularly traditional proletarism. Revolution was launched this year originating from within the military as a late paycheck led to mutiny within the ranks, spurred by involved proletarists. The mutiny spread to revolt, as proletarist cadres organized the rebels and called for open revolt against the monarchy. Beginning in Poitiers itself, the proletarists marched upon the Royal Palace, leading military forces in a move to seize power. The vicious fighting which erupted continued to escalate as more military units mutinied and loyal forces were brought into the city. Conflict spread throughout the nation as wildfire, leading to brutal battles as proletarist and royalist forces sought to gain control of military bases and towns for their cause. In Poitiers this led to the overrunning of Parliament and the purge of a goodly number of ministers. The king himself went missing in the onslaught, as did the Royal Family. The military leadership declared martial law and immediate went on the offensive, destroying rebel strongholds and working to secure the capital. Once the battle of Poitiers was won, the remainder of the year was spent reclaiming the rest of the nation, as General Gratien Voclain has establish martial law over the whole nation, executing all those implicated in allegiance to the proletarists. By the end of the year, the fighting was at last tapering off, as the military has held together the nation by the skin of its teeth, and have called for other states to provide aid for a return to stability. (+2 Stability, -11 Manpower, -18 Infantry Brigades, -6 Artillery Brigades, -1 Sim27 Fighter Squadron, -1 Army Quality)

FREE BALKAN MOVEMENT ORGANIZES IN ROMANIA. Bucharest, Romania. The Free Balkan Movement, which has plagued Russian allies throughout Eastern Europe has established a new foothold in yet another nation. The Movement has created new strongholds and safe houses throughout the nation of Romania, pledging to free this nation too from the tyranny of Russian dominion. Efforts to garner support from the population seem to be meeting with lackluster results, despite hopes to the contrary. It seems that many Romanians are disillusioned with similar groups, having experienced severe disappointment in the past. Furthermore, the local resistance that exists already has resisted working with the Free Balkan Movement, concerned that they would supplant their own efforts and bring the Emperor's Hand down upon them all. The spread of the movement is a growing concern to Romania authorities who have stated that any attempt to undermine or discredit the monarchy would be met with the full investigation and retribution of the law.

SWISS PROTEST CONTINUED OUTER HAVEN SPENDING. St Gallen, Switzerland. The controversial Outer Haven program, the cornerstone of the economic and political policy of Swiss President Carlo Heller, has met with more protest this year. The project has been designed to provide economic support and infrastructure to neighboring towns on the border of Switzerland, though not within it. The protests have denounced the great expense of Swiss resources and monies upon foreigners, calling for a more introverted regime. The president has steadfastly refused to end the program, claiming that it is the duty of any enlightened people to provide aid to those less fortunate. The program has assisted in reconstructing Burgundy, creating new jobs and better standards of living in the wake of the wars in the region. The protests eventually fizzled out, but could stand as a warning for the Heller government for the upcoming elections in 1939.

OCCITANIA PASSES WORKING CLASS REFORM. Toulouse, Occitania. Premier Ministre Xavier Savauge of Occitania made a landmark announcement this year, presenting major reform in the wake of the rioting in Marseilles. The Marseilles Bill has taken into account the plight of the working classes, particularly considering the large amounts of unemployed caused by the current recession. The legislation has created new pension systems for those too old to work, well also affording unemployment funding to those without jobs. The money dedicated to both of these causes is said to first reward productivity and to help those less fortunate compete in the marketplace. The conservative opposition has been outraged by bill, calling it a misuse of national funds, calling it a disaster in the making. It cannot be denied, however, that the legislation has done much to discredit the traditional proletarist cause and diminish their strength among the working people of Occitania.

REFERENDUM IN PARIS. Paris, Paris. The first of the referendums held this year in the former Empire of Burgundy was that held in Paris, often considered the cultural heart of Western Europe before the Rhine-Rhone War and the events that followed. The referendum considered the return of a possible family member of the House de Paris to rule as a monarch, alternatively suggesting the creation of a republic in the stead of royalty. Encouraged by the regimes in both Normandy and Orleans, the republican faction has put forward the most persuasive arguments and pervasive propaganda. Through this, the referendum was in very little doubt, and a Confederate model republic was decided upon for Paris’ new government. The referendum was accompanied by local regional elections, which were dominated by the Septembrists, rising a new wave of liberalism to the top. Septembrist politician, Joseph Chesmond, has been appointed the new Prime Minister of Paris. With the elections complete, the armies of Normandy and Orleans are planned to withdraw within the next year.

REFERENDUM IN BURGUNDY. Dijon, Burgundy. As in Paris, a referendum was held this year to determine the type of new constitution to be formed for the reformed nation of Burgundy. The ideal of a monarchy, while presented as one option, has been cast so far into the pit from the actions of the Emperor of Burgundy, that it was never a truly viable candidate. Therefore, the new constitution has been modeled upon the republics of the late Franco-Burgundian Confederation, forming a parliamentary government. Elections were soon held in September following the institution of the new regime, in order to fill the empty seats of the new Assemblée Nationale. The elections proved heavily weighted towards the social proletarist party, Le Parti Social-Démocrate, which pledged working class reforms. The socialists have managed a clear victory in the contest, achieving an undisputed majority in the Assembly. They have appointed a new President of Burgundy, representing the nation both as head of government and head of state, a young former partisan, François Laurent. The new President is highly popular among the working classes though is not exactly held in esteem by the military or conservatives. (+1 Stability)

News from the Americas​

CIVIL WAR FOLLOWS AFTER URUGUAYAN PRESIDENT OUSTED AFTER TRIAL. Montevideo, Uruguay. In Uruguay’s trial of the century, President Duvall has been put up in front of the nation’s Supreme Court over alleged dirty politics. The charges brought forward in the impeachment have been in regards to the use of underhanded, and occasionally illegal, political tactics and intimidation. These accusations have been investigated and verified by independent contractors and witnesses, providing fuel to the opposition’s claims. Also coming to light have been numerous acts of electoral fraud undertaken by President Duvall and the Party of Order during the 1935 election cycle. In an upset decision, the president has been found guilty and has been removed from political office. Questions still remain on the possibility of jail time for fraud, though such a sentence has not been confirmed. For the time being, the successor to the president has been appointed from the ranks of the legislature, as Moralist Miguel Padilla has been selected as the new executive for the people of Uruguay. These developments have not been well received by certain segments of the population, who have viewed it as an abuse of moralist power. A number of leftist militias and organizations quickly met in the wake of the trial, and made plans for a restoration of the true president. Though they lacked military discipline, they launched their bid for power, as several thousand of their militia were dispatched to secure government buildings in Montevideo. The effort met with considerable success and President Duvall was freed from his imprisonment, as the general uprising in the city was supported by some elements within the military. The moralist government fled the capital in the wake of the uprising, and President Padilla proclaimed a state of martial law as the government seeks to restore order. Rebel forces have managed to secure most of the southern portion of the nation, securing most of Uruguay's industry and population for their cause. The military has mostly remained loyal to President Padilla, though a number of bases have been seized by the rebellion. The fighting carried on throughout the remainder of the year, and seems likely to drag on for at least one more.
Casualty Lists
Uruguay (Liberal): 4 Conscript Brigades
Uruguay (Moralist): 3 Infantry Brigades, 1 P-27 Fighter Squadron

ELECTIONS HELD IN ARGENTINA. Buenos Aires, Argentina. President Arthur Harkness has led the nation of Argentina ever since his first triumphant election after the Pacific War debacle in 1925. The lengthy term of office has been criticized by his opponents, but frankly, he remains the most popular head of state in Argentina’s history. Despite the faulty global economy, Harkness has kept a cool head and ably kept the blame from shifting onto him. As the undisputed head of the National Conservative Party, Arthur Harkness stands as a symbol of their beliefs and ideology. He has vowed to continue the course he has been on since election, maintaining the traditional tenets of Argentine freedom, democracy, and prosperity. He has vowed the protection of the separation of Church and state, similarly preventing the rise of any moralist ideals or elements within his conservative party and beyond. The president remains a popular man and this year was hardly contested, facing only a few minor candidates, and he won with over eighty percent of the vote. The National Conservative Party has continued to ride his coattails, and has maintained a substantial majority in the Argentine Congress. (+1 Stability)

VENEZUELAN ELECTIONS HELD. Caracas, Venezuela. Elections in Venezuela this year proved to be quieter than the last one, as a recovering economy and peace have helped bolster support for the Moralist government. The Moralists did suffer a minor hiccup in their plans when President de Puga announced his intent to not run for a third term of office, citing family reasons and a desire to pass on the mantle to other members of the party. He threw his support behind moralist sponsored candidate Diego Marsala, who has been in the past tapped as de Puga’s planned successor. The Moralists fought a hard campaign against opposition parties, but thanks to the recovering economic situation and the new deal with Colombia, it seems that popular support is truly on their side for these elections. Both Marsala and the Moralist Party won comfortable victories, securing moralist control once more in Venezuela.

AZTEC PROTESTS TURN VIOLENT. Oaxaca, Aztlan. A new problem has emerged in the North American nation of Aztlan, as a minority group following the old Aztec faith have announced themselves to the larger public. These worshipers of the old gods were believed to have been wiped out during the conquest of the region by Spain in the nineteenth century and ensuing efforts by the Inquisition. It seems that these assumptions were false, and thousands descended upon Oaxaca to make their existence known. They have called for the repeal of old laws establishing the Catholic Church as the sole church of the state and the legalization of old rites of animal sacrifice conducted by the old religion. These protests quickly turned violent, as a counter-protest of Catholics emerged, leading to a vicious confrontation between the two. When the police intervened, they joined the brawl predominantly upon the side of the Catholics, and mostly the followers of the old gods were the ones arrested. The protests have been indicative of growing violence between the old faith and the new, in places even outside of the larger cities. (-1 Stability)

PROTESTS SUPPORT REFORM CALLS IN NICARAGUA. Managua, Nicaragua. The alleged fraud in last year's elections have left a bitter taste in the mouth of the liberal voters of Nicaragua. President Urbina and his supporters have been stated to have undertaken manipulation of the voting results to allow for his victory. The liberals had called for the restoration of Congress and the loosening of strict religious and legal limits imposed by the president during his terms of office. This year new major protests were launched by the liberal opposition, reiterating their demands for the reformation of a legislature and the restriction of the absolute powers of the president. Police were dispatched to the protests in an effort to arrest the ringleaders, cracking down on the event as a whole. The protesters prevented the police from locating and arresting the leaders of the disturbance, though many of them were detained in the process. The attempt to intimidate the protests and restore order has fueled the dissent and organization against Urbina's regime, as people have begun to call for new, free elections to demonstration the true will of Nicaragua. (-1 Stability)

PRESSURE OF WAR MOUNTS IN VINLAND. Nya Stockholm, Vinland. The continued difficulty of cooperation with the United States of America and the growing scale of the conflict to Vinland's south has placed substantial pressure upon the Riksdag. The government of Statsminister Saari has faced substantial criticism about his failure to intervene and protect Vinlandic interests, even as states such as Russia, Florida, and Jacksonia get involved in the war. The protestors have stated that considering the overwhelming economic and military superiority of the Vinlandic people, such a war would be brief and easy. The pressure has mounted predominantly through a series of large scale protests and demonstrations in Nya Stockholm, while opposition leaders in the legislature make impassioned speeches in favor of intervention. They have stated that with the chaos growing, it is in the interests of all the Vinlandic people to assure that the United States will never again pose a militaristic threat to Vinland or its inhabitants.

THE RECLAMATION WAR. Charleston, United States of America. The epic conflict which has gripped the North American conflict has grown, inviting in a new cast of characters to accompany the old. Florida and Jacksonia have both declared in support of the United Proletarist Republics of America, a move highly unpopular with a large number of citizens in both nations for a variety of reasons. Meanwhile, Russia’s new alliance with the United States of America has seen the escalation of Russian involvement, sending in a substantial amount of soldiers to bolster their already present expeditionary force. The war for North America has gripped the continent from sea to bloody sea, as battles are fought on both the Atlantic and Pacific coastlines. On the western coast, the army of Jacksonia has pushed north against minimal resistance, sweeping aside local militias and military forces with overwhelming might. By the end of the year, with the Cascades covering their eastern flanks, the Jacksonians have taken the whole of the great state of Oregon, taking the United States’ ports on the Pacific. The more substantial front for the Jacksonians however, was a cooperative venture with the Floridians near the territory recently fought over between the two states. A large flanking rapid motion force was sent with Floridian support to seize the city of Denver, the main American hub to the west. Unfortunately for the allies, the United States caught wind of this axis of advance, and through their own cavalry and air power, decimated the attack before it could even get started. A minor advance was made into Florida, securing the route the Jacksonians would have used, and utterly smashed the coordinated attack. This forces the Jacksonians to deal with a narrow advance across harsh terrain in Utah, where the Americans managed to prepare strong defenses, reoccupying lines left vacant after the 1912 Crisis. Despite decimating US forces in the skies, they were unable to advance more than a crawl, being forced to a halt by dogged resistance towards the end of the year. Further east the Floridians had better luck than their Jacksonian counterparts. A minor theater led to an advance upon Missourah City, seeking to sever the main central link of the great Denver-San Carlos railroad. This effort proved successful as the Floridians fought a victorious battle against a smaller US army, taking the city and pushing into western Missouri. Along the Mississippi the main Floridian advance took place, using gunboats and overwhelming numbers to storm up the banks of the river towards the vital river city of San Carlos. The US aerial forces quickly dominated the skies, decimating the few good aircraft the Floridians possessed, and destroying the rest in short order. Using their bombers and overwhelming airpower, the US managed to slow the advance to a bloody crawl but not stop it. It was able to continue as the UPRA launched several attempts to cross the Mississippi River themselves. The proletarist advances were all bloodily repulsed, leading to heavy casualties for no gain as the US used naval mines, air power, and artillery to prevent the establishment of a successful UPRA bridgehead over the Mississippi. The Floridians kept up their own advance, however, eventually rendering the UPRA attempts moot, and towards the end of the year were nearing San Carlos, though they have been unable to cross to the Mississippi’s eastern bank. Along the rest of the border between the United States and the proletarists from the Mississippi to Charleston, the fighting has been highly subdued, as neither side has made any major offensives. The fighting has been stalemated along the Ohio River and in the Appalachians, and only minor skirmishes and attacks have taken place. As with last year, the heaviest fighting has occurred in and around the city of Charleston. After their moderate victory last year, US forces continued to push the UPRA out of the city throughout the beginning portion of the year. Disjointed proletarist counterattacks failed to budge the US positions, which crept further and further south, with each offensive suffering worse casualties than the last. The hammer blow came when Russian forces were deployed against the UPRA flank near the town of Hampton. Thanks to disinformation leading the UPRA to believe the Russian army was being deployed to the West, the attack came as a complete surprise when its full force was unleashed. Russian forces utterly broke the UPRA’s line and pushed towards the coastline, acting as the hammer to the US’s anvil. The proletarists were routed and driven south, far away from their positions near Charleston itself. Massive gains were made along the Atlantic coastline, driving deep south, retaking Georgia, and even pushing back into the UPRA itself, threatening the port of Saint Augustine once again. In the skies over Charleston, the battle became the first such fight to feature jet planes versus jet planes, as a Jacksonian expeditionary force clashed with the Russian fighters. Through sheer numbers and experience, the Russians decimated the Jacksonian force, and on the ground the Jacksonians were overrun as American and Russian forces smashed the UPRA’s main army. The Russians also began an intensive bombing campaign, using new long-range heavy capacity bombers to devastate UPRA factories and installations nightly, focusing on carpet bombing of major urban centers. Chattanooga, Birmingham, and Danville have all been pummeled by the persistent bombing launched by the US and Russia.
Casualty Lists
Florida: 31 Conscript Brigades, 12 Infantry Brigades, 3 Cavalry Brigades, 1 Lejon-Modell Armored Brigade, 10 Artillery Brigades, 5 Necessity-class River Boats, 1 P-21 Fighter Squadron, 1 P-27 Fighter Squadron (-1 Stability, +1 Army Quality)
Jacksonia: 16 Conscript Brigades, 15 Infantry Brigades, 4 Cavalry Brigades, 7 Artillery Brigades, 3 AndAer JF-1936 Fighter Squadrons (-1 Stability, +1 Army Quality, +1 Air Force Quality)
United Proletarist Republics of America: 135 Conscript Brigades, 9 Infantry Brigades, 4 Equality-type Armored Brigades, 15 Artillery Brigades, 2 Necessity-class River Boats, 2 Ursinne-type Fighter Squadrons (+1 Army Quality, +1 Navy Quality)
Russia: 8 Infantry Brigades, 1 Laelaps Armored Brigade, 1 Artillery Brigade, 1 S-100 Fighter Squadron (+1 Air Force Quality)
United States of America: 139 Conscript Brigades, 15 Infantry Brigades, 3 Cavalry Brigades, 1 Lejon-Modell Armored Brigade, 15 Artillery Brigades, 3 Rio-class River Boats, 1 P-21 Fighter Squadron, 3 F-25 Fighter Squadrons, 1 RM-24 Fighter Squadron, 2 Sim27 Fighter Squadrons, 1 P-27 Fighter Squadron (+1 Army Quality, +1 Air Force Quality)

REFORM IN COLOMBIA AS IMPEACHMENT COMMENCES. Bogota, Colombia. President Arcadio Rodriguez has been keen to get back to governance, but the liberal legislature has been threatening impeachment and blocking the passage of legislation. The president was confident in his position and so mocked and derided them publicly, relying upon his excellent oratory and general popularity, repeatedly demanding them that they show their proof. In response, the legislature declared there will be a trial, and the president was investigated for collusion in choice of companies that were given construction and refinery contracts that enriched several construction magnates significantly. Additionally oil barons involved in investing in the pipeline were found to have suddenly sold all their stock just days before the nationalization, while others compartmentalized their corporations to prevent exposure to loss arising from the nationalization. The president was accused of being involved in this alleged corruption. Taking advantage of the situation, the city of Medellín, petitioned the government for ‘special status’, leaning on the model established for the city of Bolivar. With the public trial ongoing, the ‘friend of the people’, the President, did not want to lose supporters in this populous city and couldnot refuse them. The legislature, knowing the region to be a long a bastion of liberalism and home to many of their supporters, also agreed. Medellin then received ‘special status’ and immediately copied Bolivar in reducing the prohibition laws and other Moralist limitations imposed by the federal government in recent years. Unfortunately it was determined that the president was indeed embroiled in limitless corruption, and this has done much to damage both President Rodriguez and the Moralist Party. The Vice President took charge, and with this, special elections were held, as the Reformists campaigned upon their victory and fight against corruption. The elections were barely in doubt and Reformist candidate, Daman Dipina emerged triumphant, on a platform of reform and fighting against crime and corruption within in Colombia. (+1 Stability)

CITY OF BOLIVAR COMPLETE. Bolivar, Colombia. After years of effort and construction, the newly improved city of Bolivar has been completed, sitting upon the coast near the Panama Canal. This new city stands as a monument to the determination and dedication of the Colombian governments that have financed it for nearly a decade of planning and building. Initially the city was envisioned as a location for easing the refining and exportation of oil to markets globally, but it has shifted in this goal. Last minute financing was dedicated to spur an electronics industry, focusing mostly on consumer radios and similar products, but this failed to take any hold. Instead, the city has become better known for independent breweries, massive gambling facilities, on top of luxurious beaches and hotels. The city has been given leeway far beyond most other areas within Colombia, and thanks to large amounts of funds available, has attracted all types. Bolivar is a constant stop for tourists around the Caribbean, and even from around the world, billed as a place where fortunes can be won or lost at a roll of the dice. The refineries the city was built for have been negligible due to disputes with Venezuela, and in fact, most have wound up being built elsewhere, or closing down as tourist magnates have encouraged them to leave to clear the air for the tourists.

COLOMBIA SIGNS NEW OIL TREATIES. Maracaibo, Venezuela. In the wake of pipeline disputes between Venezuela and Colombia, the Colombian government has been scrambling to make up the losses and economic chaos this has caused. Frenzied negotiations between Colombia and Venezuela proved to be just the starting point as treaties were signed with Aztlan in addition to Venezuela. The new treaty with Venezuela allows for Venezuelan companies to continue the export and development of their own refineries, while providing a portion of raw oil material to Colombia for refining. The compromise treaty has protected Venezuelan industry, while providing at least some business for refineries in Colombia. The treaty with Aztlan is similar in nature, as Colombia will import raw oil from the Aztecs to supplement the amount they receive from Venezuela. This has somewhat made up the shortfall created by the recent disputes, and the Colombians have looked more optimistically towards their own export potential.

MAYAN REVOLUTIONARIES DISBAND IN HONDURAS. Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The recent rise in tensions between Honduras and the Mayan Kingdom have managed to break with a startling new development this year. Mayan nationalist radicals in the western provinces of Honduras have widely turned in their weapons and abandoned their violent cause. They have stated that upon witnessing the results that widescale violent revolution can bring in various conflicts throughout the world, they have decided to turn towards more pacifistic methods for change. The Honduran government have welcomed this effort to evoke reform through the democratic process, but have warned the groups that any who have deemed responsible for attacks upon Honduran citizens or soldiers will still be arrested, and that no amnesty is offered. Despite these warnings, the Mayans have turned in their weapons, and some have been arrested and imprisoned for previous activities. The end of such violence is still seen as a strong step forward for relations between Honduras and the Mayans, and has brought new stability to the region. (+1 Stability for Honduras)

UNITED STATES LAUNCHES RANGER PROGRAM. Chicago, United States of America. The escalation of the war in North America created with the involvement of Florida and Jacksonia on behalf of the United Proletarist Republics of America has placed new strain on the resources of the American government. While vigilante groups and militias have been granted extensive leeway and rights in recent years, these reforms have not been enough. Militias have been easily brushed aside by Floridian and Jacksonian armies in recent campaigns, and it has been decided that an organized group of resistance needs to be implemented. The new National Ranger Service, unrelated to the US Army Rangers special forces, is an organized force dedicated to irregular warfare and properly deploying militia and vigilante groups. Dedicated towards the destruction of enemy supplies, these irregulars have already begun action against Jacksonian forces along the Pacific coast, claiming victories in the destruction of logistics and reinforcements. The rangers have seen a swell in volunteers, and it is hoped that this will form a final line of defense against continued hostile invasions.

PARAGUAY COMPLETES HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION. Asunción, Paraguay. Started in 1934, Paraguay initiated a program to modernize the nation’s infrastructure and connect it to the nation’s neighbors. The new highway program has focused on providing modern roads for the use of high speed and large numbers of automobiles, much as similar programs have achieved in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina. The Peruvians have similarly undertaken such a project, and Paraguay’s efforts have been in conjunction with these, hoping to create a new modern thoroughfare from Lima to Rio with Paraguay serving as the midway point. The completion of the project has led to many becoming unemployed from their prior labor with construction, but on the other hand, this has launched a new era of roadways in the nation. Road rules and legislation have been kept somewhat similar to those used on the Brazilian highways, in order to allow ease of use and transit. Only border stations now interrupt what many state could be a record breaking travel time across three nations.

News from Africa and the Middle East​

REFORM IN ANGOLA AS TRIAL CONCLUDES. Namibe, Angola. General Gallego, who ruled Angola with an iron fist since the overthrow of the Brazilian backed Dominion, stood trial this year for his crimes against the nation and people. The trial was presented with evidence from the ranks of the soldiers and civilians who have suffered under the military’s harsh rule, and has been widely considered to be a show trial by most of the world at large. The result was a definite conviction of guilty, and Gallego’s execution late in the year. The execution of the former tyrant has paved the road for the establishment of a new republic in Angola, one with a constitution loosely modeled upon that of Brazil. A new republican regime has been established with an interim government and rebel leader, Anahi Simbron has remained in place as the temporary prime minister. First proper elections are scheduled to take place in 1938, allowing for a freely established government of the people for the first time in the nation’s short history.

CROP BLIGHT SPURS FAMINE IN SUDAN. Khartoum, Sudan. This year has seen the rise of radically harsh temperatures and an unfortunate series of storms which have devastated the agricultural production of the African nation of Sudan. Furthermore, a blight has emerged which caused further damage, raising food prices and threatening starvation for much of the country. The shortages have led to a dramatically climbing number of deaths from a lack of food, and lower river water levels have caused concern too. Military forces have been deployed to guard what food supplies currently exist and foreign borders and ports have been besieged by locals looking for food. This has led to raiding across the borders with Abyssinia, Chad, and Egypt, as starving citizens seek out food to bring back to their emaciated families. The Abyssinian government has called for Sudan to get their populace under control, and new tensions have begun to mount between the two nations. The Sudanese government has accused the Abyssinians of seizing food imports and preventing supplies from travelling across the border. The Red Crescent has provided some support, shipping in food from across the Egyptian border, but the death toll continues to mount, particularly among the sick, weak, elderly, and children.

FLU EPIDEMIC IN GABON SPREADS TO SURROUNDING AREAS. Moanda, Gabon. This year a new flu epidemic began in the African nation of Gabon, as crowded and unsanitary living conditions quickly led to the outbreak. The disease spread like wildfire throughout the nation, and international efforts and aid did its best to provide treatment and support. Thankfully, the number of deaths have been kept fairly low in the majority of the nation, though there has been some concern about the government neglecting certain areas. Opposition leaders have claimed to foreign that the government has outright preventing their political opponents and rivals from receiving aid from doctors and the Red Crescent. The disease spread late in the year to neighboring British territories, as well as villages on the border with the Scandinavian Kongo. Medical quarantine has been placed into effect, and it seems that the situation has been fairly well contained, despite the rising political discontent it has fermented in Gabon itself. (-1 Stability)

ELECTIONS HELD IN KURDISTAN. Cizre, Kurdistan. Despite the rising tensions with Iran, the Progressive Party of government in Kurdistan continues to remain highly popular among the working class. The party has helped protect the worker’s interests from both foreign and domestic exploitation, improving worker conditions and seeking out new avenues of trade. They have helped rebuild a relationship with Turkey and the unfriendliness with Iran is viewed as a problem created from Tehran, not from Cizre. The Kurdish people unsurprisingly turned out en masse to vote for their Progressive Party candidates, offering their full support behind the political group. The Progressives have vowed to continue to work towards both equality and prosperity, protecting the people from foreign domination. The elections were a landslide in their favor, with the highest majority number since they came into office in the first place. Prime Minister JudaAmjad has been retained in his role as head of government, providing a steady hand at the helm of Kurdistan. (+1 Stability)

GRAND IMAM AJAM DIES IN LIBYA. Tripoli, Libya. The nation of Libya suffered a loss this year, as the renowned father of the nation, Grand Imam BulusAjam, passed away from a heart attack. Following the imam’s death, there was intensive and elaborate discussion on a suitable successor to the Libyan ruler, but it seems the people had something to say on the matter. Numerous protests were held in Tripoli and other cities, calling for more secular leadership, and the end of religious control and rule over the nation. The protests have rallied around popular republican leader, IqbalMihayshi, who has called for the establishment of a free republic similar to Egypt. Weighing their options, and encouraged by the liberal tendencies of the government established by Grand Imam Ajam, the religious council appointed Mihayshi as the interim Prime Minister of a new Libyan republic. A constitution was immediately approved, retaining a religious council as advisers for the larger Parliament and Prime Minister. New elections are slated to be held in 1938, as Mihayshi has been retained as the prime minister throughout this time of transition.

PASSING OF THE SULTAN OF YEMEN. Sana’a, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.The long time sultan of Yemen passed away this year, after having served his people for nearly forty years. The sultan died due to apparent heart failure, and has been mourned by his family and many others around him. Sultan Abdul Rashid had built the modern Yemeni navy, and helped to preserve the nation from Arabian invasion. Furthermore, he created new prosperity and growth for his people while initially resisting imperial rule and domination. Unfortunately, the stresses of the war with the Arabian Empire taxed the coffers and manpower of Yemen greatly, forcing them to rely more and more upon British support. The British support eventually turned into British dominion, and from there, direct British control. Abdul Rashid’s youngest son, Mohammed Rashid II has taken the throne and is widely considered to be a man in the make of his father. He has pledged continued support for the British Empire, and the growth of Yemen’s economy within the larger imperial realm.

RAIDS HIT BRITISH BASES IN ARABIA. Riyadh, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The British military has begun to deal once more with troublesome nomadic raids throughout the Arabian deserts. The vast expanse of desert and lengthy stretches of railroad and highway have proven incredibly difficult for the stretched British garrison to defend. The nomads have focused their efforts against British garrisons and patrols, further taxing the ability of the British to defend one of their most treasured colonies. The attacks typically consist of horse-mounted raiders, Wahabis like those who used to plague the leaders of the Arabian Empire. These borderline suicidal warriors have left the British no quarter, rarely leaving a soul alive to tell the story of their raids, typically taking all arms and ammunition in the process. The British have dispatched cavalry to track the nomads and patrol the roads, but have had very little luck in securing their enemy's destruction. (-1 Infantry Brigade)

OPPOSITION DEMANDS DEFENSE IN ABYSSINIA. Addis Ababa, Abyssinia. Opposition leaders in Abyssinia have begun denouncing the standing government of First Minister Bulti for his failure to adequately provide for the nation's security. They have claimed that through the First Minister's domestic spending policies, the country has become highly vulnerable to the ongoing raids from Sudan or a an invasion from the pseudo-imperialist regimes in Adjuuramark or Tadjoura. The growing instability caused by famine in Sudan has spurred these protests, as conservatives have called for the suspension of infrastructure development in favor of a military buildup. The opposition has made several good points, and even members of the leftist parties have been forced to acknowledge the severe shortage of soldiers and arms possessed by the nation. Bulti has responded, claiming to be in the process of searching out a compromise solution that will allow a continuation of the betterment of the domestic lives of Abyssinians while still providing for their safety from attack.

DRAVOT'S COMPANY LAUNCHES BLOODY COUP. Mogadishu, Adjuuramark. The kingdom led by Daniel Dravot has been predominantly focused in recent years upon the reconciliation with upset portions of the local population. The king's marriage and conversion to Islam have been two strides in appeasing the native inhabitants while building the platform for a true nation. Unfortunately the predominantly British supporters of the king within Dravot's Company and their locally recruited soldiers, do not feel that this has met their best interests. They have felt that the king has gone unfortunately native and has lost his way and identity, particularly when it appeared as though he would give up power to the natives this year with the development of a constitution and legislature. Led by former friend of the king, Peachey Carnehan, the military launched a coup against King Daniel, deposing him and declaring martial law. Using tanks and planes at their disposal, the local militias which attempted to defend the king were easily overrun, and the king and his family have been imprisoned. Plans for reform have been abruptly cancelled and denied as the new regime has pledged to maintain strong British ties and traditions, rather than being seduced by local barbaric Islamic culture. (-5 Manpower, -1 Infantry Brigade, -1 Vy24 Fighter Squadron)

OPPOSITION LEADERS PROTEST IN EGYPT. Cairo, Egypt. The Egyptian government was besieged this year as a number of conservative politicians have begun issuing demands for a safer nation. They have expressed their concerns that liberal President Fadl Fakhri Ahmed has lost his way and threatens to bring the rest of the nation along with him. Recent developments and efforts directed towards infrastructure have ignored the dire need for improved defense and larger military forces in Egypt. The outbreak of violence along the southern border caused by the ongoing famine in Sudan have threatened the nation's overall stability. The opposition has even managed to rally support from a number of military leaders who have expressed extreme doubt that they could defend the nation from a determined attacker. They have claimed that with the British Empire remaining heavily entrenched with their own buildup in Dumyat and the instability in Sudan, the need for a large and well trained military is essential at this point in time. With elections not until 1941, it is hoped that the heavy support for the conservative platform will force the president into a standoff, or a political battle he is not able to win unless he betrays the base of his support for the nation's security.

INTERVENTIONISTS PROTEST IN KURDISTAN. Cizre, Kurdistan. The rising restrictions on both Kurds and Arabs in Iran have caused major concern among the people of Kurdistan. The restrictions have made freer trade along the mutual border more difficult than ever, and numerous tales of imprisoned family members and other unrest have seeped across the border. The Kurdish people have begun to demand a more active approach from the government to retaliate against Iranian atrocities against their brother Muslims. President Juda Amjad seems more than willing to follow a hostile policy towards Iran, concerned about the risk the large empire poses towards Kurdistan's security. In response to the protests from his own base, President Amjad has issued an official condemnation of the Iranian crackdown, stating that any seeking refuge from the oppressive policies of Iran are free to take shelter within Kurdish borders, pledging full amnesty and even housing for refugees.

STRIKE BRINGS BLOODSHED IN TADJOURA. Tadjoura, Tadjoura. The government of Tadjoura faced down a strong threat from organized shipping workers who seized control of several military controlled piers in the harbor. They demanded the institution of a constitution and legislature, providing a voice to the nation's myriad people, both immigrant and native. The strike stopped any further work upon the seized piers, and several others as a number of workers simply refused to turn up for labor. The military and government took a very dim view of this disobedience and immediately mobilized a strong response. They treated all present upon the military docks without permission as enemy combatants, deploying several regiments to clear the docks of the rebellious workers. The slaughter which followed was inevitable as the workers lacked any substantial weapons of their own to resist. The government has placed permanent large military forces as guards of the facilities, as work with new employees has begun once more.

UNREST IN TANGANYEKEN. Dar-es-Salaam, Tanganyeken. Despite being one of the most stable and free republics in Africa in the wake of growing decolonization, the nation of Tanganyeken has begun to have its own fair share of troubles. This year, rising sectarian violence has gripped the nation as the Protestant majority has begun to face off with the Islamic minority. The Tanganyekan Muslims have begun demonstrating due to what they claim is severe underrepresentation within the government and in business. They have claimed that they have been forced to the status of second-class citizens and are unable to advance under current rulings. They have claimed more than others that they are the rightful heirs to a freed Tanganyeken and that the current rulers are not much more than continued usurpers from the days of the Scandinavian imperial rule. The Muslim leaders are not loved by their Protestant neighbors, and throughout the year rising violence has been reported as both factions have attacked each other in varying ways. The government has stood by without acting against either faction, allowing the violence to take its course, and risking instability in the process. (-1 Stability)

DUTCH ESTABLISH AUTONOMOUS GOUDKUST. Roggestad, Goudkust. After several years of rising sentiment to establish a free state in the Dutch colony of Goudkust, the government in Amsterdam has at last ceded to demands. A new commonwealth has been established, creating a regime autonomous from the Dutch domestically, though it still follows the foreign policies of the Netherlands. The new constitution implemented by the new Commonwealth of Goudkust has been of course modeled upon the Dutch system of governance. The first elections of the young state were held this year, as rudimentary political parties were formed similarly to those already extant in the Netherlands. Of these, the Socialist Party has found the most converts, leading to a triumphant success for their cause in the freed nation. The victorious party head, Burke DeWitt has pledged to create social systems and a process of well-being and healthcare for all the people of the new nation. He has pledged that a utopia of the worker can be created in Africa, a paradise for those seeking escape from oppression elsewhere upon the continent. In the Netherlands the move has been seen as warranted, considering the dire state of the empire as a whole, and the inability of the Dutch to manage all of their possessions. The shift in status has caused more concern among the British, who have found their own subjects in the region increasing agitated from the continuing process of decolonization in Africa. (-1 Stability for British West Africa)

PAPACY RAISES BAR ON HOLY LAND IMMIGRATION. Jerusalem, Papal States. The Papacy has launched a new ten-year temporary change to immigration laws to the Holy Land, taking effect immediately. In response to shifting demographics and increasing amount of Jews in the region, the new laws have closed immigration with a few exceptions. Among these exceptions are Catholic clergy and any Catholic refugees seeking a new start from elsewhere around the world. As most such refugees typically prefer the climate of Brazil, the announcement has essentially meant the complete end of immigration to the Holy Land. This has angered the international Jewish population, which has been migrating in large numbers to the region, seeking a new home safe from persecution. They have denounced the Papacy for its decision, and many religious leaders have begun to call for active resistance against the Pope’s government in the Holy Land, while in the past they have actively aided Catholic efforts against local Muslims. The threat of violence has begun to mount, making the Holy Land even less appealing to the good Catholics the Pope had hoped to attract. (-1 Stability in the Holy Land)

CHOKWE BEGIN BURUNDI RECONSTRUCTION. Kalemie, Chokweland. Chokwe military forces have begun taking steps to rebuilding and reclaiming control of Burundi after last year’s successful operation against the raider state. The army is looking to track down the remnants of the government and army of former Burundian leader Imamu Bapela, who remained at large after the fall of Kalemie. So far the forces of Bapela have eluded the Chokwe and have continued to raid and strike at Chokwe supporting towns and outposts. They have done significant damages to the invading army, all while avoiding capture or defeat on the battlefield. While the fighting has gone underway, the Chokwe government has begun focusing on reconstruction, rebuilding the minor damages that had been done to the region’s infrastructure during the invasion. The continuing unrest and guerilla warfare has made the process difficult, as has the lack of any skilled engineers or personnel within the Chokwe regime. Negao Jasso has promised to keep up the fight against the illegal Bapela government and to restore order and stability to Burundi under Chokwe rule. (-1 Infantry Brigade)

THE UNDERSTANDING OF RABAT. Rabat, Spain. In negotiations with Moroccan independence movements, the Spanish government has come to an agreement which offers renewed stability to the region. Led by the pacific cleric Aziz de Tanjiera who had been arrested last year, the independent leadership have agreed to the proposal which is known as the Understanding of Rabat. De Tanjiera has done his best to encourage the population to continue the methods of nonviolent resistance to Spanish rule, supporting the new Understanding, which promises Morocco the status of Dominion by 1950. Supported by a papal visit this year, the Moroccan Christian community has thrown its lot behind the Understanding, though the Muslim minority still takes issue, not trusting the Spanish to uphold their promises. Many Christians are highly enthusiastic for dominionship, and arguments in favor of the proposal point to places like South Africa and Australia which have profited under similar arrangements with Britain. (+1 Stability in Spanish North Africa)

INTERIOR AFRICA FORMED INTO DOMINION. Carnot, Interior Africa. The Spanish government, taking a page out of the British book, have made a new effort to help stabilize the situation in Africa. The recent unrest in the interior of the Spanish Central African colony has become more problematic to business. Therefore, upon completing the negotiations with local tribal and rebel leaders, the Spanish have established the Dominion of Interior Africa. The new Dominion is not headed by a king like British Dominions, but rather is a simple republic, while still acknowledging the Emperor of Spain as the true head of state. The Dominion is internally autonomous, but it remains bound to the foreign policy of Spain, allowing continued presence of Spanish business and military forces. They are also bound by the treaty to ban any and all proletarist parties or movements from participating in local elections. While the treaty is not everything the rebels would have hoped for, it is viewed as a strong step forward for Interior Africa.

CIVIL REFORM IN BENIN. Lokoja, Benin. The military government of Benin has begun new civil reform efforts this year, seeking to establish a civilian arm of management for the nation. The new civil standards are focused towards creating civilian administrations for cities, towns, and provinces, modeled closely upon the boundaries established during imperial times. The new positions have been staffed by the most capable local leaders available, having fulfilled promises not to favor any particular religious or ethnic group. The new administration has been predominantly the platform for the creation of a national police force, seeking to reduce crime in a uniform manner across the nation. The new civil reconstruction has created new laws beyond military rule and brute force, and has been applauded by foreign agencies as a strong step towards true civilization. The police have still be undertaking training, having received consulting aid from other national forces, and Benin has pledged that it will possess the most modern law enforcement force in the entirety of the continent of Africa.

SOUTH AFRICA LAUNCHES HEALTH CARE. Cape Town, South Africa. President Christopher Mitchell announced an ambitious new program designed to provide better standards of living for all South Africans. Under the guidance of the Labour Party, the South African government will now provide free healthcare and support for all registered citizens. This has been supported with the establishment of new hospitals and clinics, though the nation continues to suffer from a shortage of skilled doctors and nurses. The healthcare program has been determined to be significantly more expensive than not having such a program, but liberal proponents of the government state that the benefits of a healthier work force far outweighs the costs. Conservative members of the nation’s Congress have decried the waste of funding, particularly in a time when national security and a faltering economy are grave concerns. The conservatives have stated that a need for funding elsewhere makes the new program an exercise in wasteful spending.

IRAN INSTITUTES NEW LAWS IN MESOPOTAMIA. Baghdad, Iran. In response to growing amounts of attacks and unrest within Mesopotamia against Iranian rule, the government in Tehran has institute harsh new policies. These policies include the deployment of more military forces to the region in order to maintain a larger number of border checks and patrols. Papers have been distributed calling for all residents to register, as the Iranians will check any movement between towns, villages, and cities. The logistics of the program have been nightmarish to arrange, as numerous Iranian units have been embroiled in the enforcement of the effort. A new bureaucracy has been established to handle the increased workload, but they are off to a rocky start. The amount of people and families to deal with have continued to worsen the situation, as the program has created more enemies than friends among the people of Mesopotamia, even those who had previously been loyal. The resistance is apparently growing, as attacks now are launched upon checkpoints where they had been focused upon other installations. While this has brought some relief to the Iranian army bases that had been besieged and attacked, this still represents a drain upon national resources. (-1 Stability)

IRAN BEGINS FORTIFYING RUSSIAN BORDER. Quchan, Iran. The government of Iran has announced an ambitious program of fortification to help quell concerns about border security with Russia. The recent escalation of Russian military buildup programs has created new worries about the possibility of a war on the northern border of Iran. The Iranians have thus begun developing a new line of self-sufficient fortifications along the whole of the border to the north. Unlike the Mannerheim Line which defends Scandinavia from attack also from Russia, the new fortification system in Iran does not consist of a single wall of defenses. Instead, it consists of a number of well situated forts, frequently on the top of defensible mountains or hills, covering major locations of passage along the border. The forts are protected with artillery and anti-aircraft guns, allowing for each to withstand a variety of attacks. A system of walls and secondary positions will allow the forts to function even if they are cut off by larger numbers of enemy soldiers. It is currently estimated that the current program of construction will be completed within a few years, and official guesses put the completion date around 1941 or 1942.

RUSSIANS PROVIDE SUPPORT IN KAZAKHSTAN. Kyzyl-Su, Kazakhstan. After the growing amounts of unrest and rivalry among the military, the central Kazakh monarchy has found it increasingly difficult to maintain order among the ranks. The inter-officer disputes and generals have made it hard for official forces to restore order, as evidence is destroyed, and the monarchy does not wish to spark a civil war. In order to establish a more unified state, the king has asked the government of Russia to provide intelligence aid and support in investigating and execution as an unbiased observer. Unfortunately, this appears to have only agitated the recalcitrant generals further, as they resent the Russian intrusion into their lands. A number of Kazakhs had fled to the area from Russian territories, and have been less than enthusiastic about the possibility of Russia’s involvement in internal affairs. The level of dissent among these leaders has risen, and there have been a number of threats against the regime, and concerns of the possibility of a coup have grown. (-1 Stability)

News from the Far East​

ARGENTINES MUTILATED IN KALINGESE ARRESTS. Visakhapatnam, Kalinga. The arrival of Argentine expeditionary pilots has been seen as a saving blessing for the people of Kalinga, helping to spare them from the airborne attacks of the air forces of Federalist India. Their jets have won numerous battles in the sky by the end of the year, but have come at a cost. Before and during the arrival of the Argentine pilots, plenty of support staff had to be sent overseas from Argentina to prepare and develop local air bases to support the new jet fighters. These individuals have not been particularly well behaved in their stay in Kalinga, and several were accused of gang raping a married village woman. An angry mob forced local authorities to act upon the accusations, and arrested those in charge, bringing them to local prison, as the investigation continued. Evidence eventually mounted against the men, and they were convicted as guilty by a local judge, and the sentence was executed. Under existing law, the primary of the rapists was mutilated in an intimate fashion, while the others were similarly treated. One died in the process, and the others were expelled back home to Argentina in their brutalized condition. At home, they have found some surprising sympathy from those who have been horrified by the barbaric treatment of the men, and who believe that they should have been treated under Argentine law instead. Local authorities have instead claimed that they were given a light sentence, as typical Kalingese law would have instead sentenced them to death. This has created some friction between Argentina and Kalinga, especially after it was reported in Argentine papers that only one of the men was actually responsible for the rape, and the others were falsely accused.

DEATH OF THE KING OF KALINGA. Visakhapatnam, Kalinga. This year the nation of Kalinga mourned with the death of King Vali II, the monarch who has preserved them from Indian domination. Since gaining the throne after his father’s death in 1927, King Vali II has proven to be an able leader and a worthy monarch. Leading from the front, he has also shown himself to be a skilled military leader and was demonstrated to be worthy of the support of the armed forces. The king’s death has been attributed to the stresses of the war with the Indian government in Bombay, and the myriad demands of the leadership of the nation. The king’s second born son has similarly taken the royal name of Vali, making him King Vali III of the young nation of Kalinga. The new king was taken out of active military service to become the monarch of the nation, and is well known as a supporter of the regionalist cause in the Indian Civil War. It is believed that he will continue the policies of his father and be a strong aid to the regionalist cause despite his relative youth and inexperience.

THE FIREWORKS WAR. Xinjing, Guangxi. The fighting in China has turned to the south this year, as the front between the Red Army and Japanese has slowed to a complete halt. Only the most minor of skirmishes and battles have taken place between those two factions, and both armies have entrenched and prepared themselves for the next campaign season. On the Chinese side, this has been attributed to efforts dedicated at moving industry and production out of range of Japanese coastal and bombing raids. For the Japanese, the time has been used for dramatic army reform, and the redeployment of naval and air forces in preparation for a larger offensive. Regardless of the reasons, the heaviest fighting has taken place as the Red Army has launched its largest offensive yet against Guangxi. In a massive move on the Chinese New Year, the Red Army attacked the Dominion’s armies, which were still regrouping after last year’s coup and the reforms currently being undertaken. They managed to achieve complete strategic and tactical surprise, crossing the Yangtze and tearing massive holes in the Dominion’s lines. What was an immobile conflict was quickly turned into a war of rapid movement, as desperate Dominion and British forces attempted to contain the breakthroughs. Both sides rushed in reinforcements and the fighting was brutal, though the British and their Dominion soon began to respond to the shifts in Chinese tactics. Towards the end of the year, for the first time, the Chinese gained total air dominance, having overrun the last operational Guangxi and British airbases, destroying the aircraft within. Outnumbered and outgunned, Guangxi has been predominantly preserved by the Chinese being forced to travel mostly on foot, while the British deploy ample amounts of motor assets for supplies and transport. Large portions of the northern provinces have fallen, and the Red Army has continued its advance, overwhelming any Dominion strongholds through brute force and superior numbers. Even as the year ended, Chinese forces were still advancing, inflicting heavy casualties upon their enemies and pushing ever forward to the southern coast of China and Xinjing.
Casualty Lists
Guangxi: 166 Conscript Brigades, 6 Infantry Brigades, 2 Cavalry Brigades, 3 Artillery Brigades (+1 Army Quality)
Japan: 11 Conscript Brigades
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland: 22 Infantry Brigades, 10 Artillery Brigades, 1 P-27 Fighter Squadron
Red Army of China: 235 Conscript Brigades, 8 Artillery Brigades, 6 Necessity-class River Boats, 2 RM-24 Fighter Squadrons (+1 Army Quality, +1 Navy Quality, +1 Air Force Quality)

INDIAN CIVIL WAR. Bombay, India. The war in India between the central government and the rebellious princely states has continued, taking some more shifts as other nations intervene. The Indian federalists halted their pushes this year as they focused on military reform with Russian advice and economic aid. The Argentines have also become involved in the conflict, dispatching a small air corps to the region, providing jet fighters to the air battles, though they did not arrive and deploy until late in the year to the southern theater. As the end of the year approached the skirmishing in the south subsided even further as the federalists turned their focus upon isolating and destroying the northern regionalist pockets, away from the Kalingese and Argentine support forces. Using new tanks and superior training, the federalists made some advances during the start of the campaign. The regionalists managed to stall and slow the advance before anything of true value fell, using localized counterattacks to prevent any major losses of territory. After this abortive campaign, the entire front has once more fallen into stalemate as skirmishing continues on each side.
Casualty Lists
India (Federalist): 31 Conscript Brigades
India (Regionalist): 25 Conscript Brigades
Kalinga: 3 Conscript Brigades

COUP AND WAR SPURS REFORM IN GUANGXI. Xinjing, Guangxi. The massive uprising and unrest that took place last year and the worsening defeats on the battlefield this year have forced the government of Guangxi to undertake some reforms. The monarchy has used constitutional rights to assert his power, and with the passage of reforms by Parliament, has given the executive branch of Guangxi almost complete control of the nation. The Prime Minister has continued to retain some influence and power, but after the losses sustained during last year’s fighting in Xinjing, this has been proclaimed as needed for the war effort, citing the success of absolutism in Japan as a heavy influence upon the decision. The decision has come along with the implementation of a varied amount of Chinese dialects as official languages of government, supplanting English to a degree. Similarly, the king has publically abandoned a number of British customs and dress, in favor of regional traditions and styles. The effort has been to express that the king is Chinese over British in loyalty, which has caused some concern back in London. British business has viewed these developments with much distaste, seeing the apparent discarding of westernization by their Chinese Dominion.

AUSTRALIA LAUNCHES OUTBACK IRRIGATION PLAN. Sydney, Australia. The new Dominion of Australia has begun to seek out the development of the vast interior of the island continent. The rural areas have been mostly lacking in terms of European settlement, populated mostly by indigenous tribes or not at all. The government has announced plans to provide proper irrigation to the more remote areas of the nation, creating new jobs and the possibility of opening up more farm land. The project is vast in scale, including large tracts of possible lands to irrigate, and that is where it faces substantial amounts of criticism. The opposition has stated that the current plans are too large and sweeping to actual be practical in nature, claiming that without foreign assistance, it would take almost a century to complete the ambitious project. They have called for the Clay government to scale back its plans and replace them with something more realistic and affordable for the Australian people.

THE KOREAN REBELLION. Pyongyang, Korea. As stalemate persists in China, the Japanese have continued to face the ongoing rebellion in Korea on top of their other woes. The Koreans have mustered substantial military forces from among the population to wage their war upon their former oppressors. The Koreans have sought to overthrow Japanese rule, and the symbol of such rule has been often marked as the city of Seoul, which continued to hold out against attack. After a number of months of skirmishes and inconclusive battles, the Koreans prepared for a major offensive to sweep the Japanese back into the sea and off of the peninsula. The attack had some initial successes and the Koreans even managed to make it into the city’s outskirts, breaching Japanese defensive lines. The Japanese navy was forced to intervene, providing naval bombardment and air power to support the army’s lines. The fighting was brutal, but eventually the Japanese pushed the Koreans back, restoring at least a portion of their pre-offensive lines. The siege of Seoul continues as the Japanese have dispatched more forces to help protect their slim holdings remaining on the Korean Peninsula.
Casualty Lists
Japan: 25 Conscript Brigades, 1 Type-92 Armored Brigade, 7 Artillery Brigades
Korea: 58 Conscript Brigades, 10 Artillery Brigades (+1 Army Quality)

Financial Section​

FINANCIAL FLUCTUATION REPORT. Novgorod, Russia.

The Sports Page​

1940 OLYMPIC CITY CHOICES. Geneva, Switzerland. The rising tensions in Europe and the ongoing war in North America have made it clear that the next Olympic Games in 1940 will not be able to be held in the usual suspect nations. The committee, disapproving of the rise in tensions, have looked towards alternative locations for the holding of the games, predominantly in South America and even in the Far East. The first option for finalist on the Olympic Games selection is the city of Lima, in Peru, capital of that nation, and one of the thriving economic centers on the continent. The new city of Bolivar in Colombia, has also been selected, despite the seedy reputation it has begun to accumulate. Lastly, in an effort to improve the global knowledge and reputation of the continent, the city of Cape Town in South Africa has been chosen as a finalist. This growing urban center has recently been the heart of the renovations undertaken in that nation, and has been determined to be an ideal location for the first African Olympic Games if chosen. The committees are expected to survey these locations and make a final decision in the early days of 1938.

The Cultural Center​

An Interview with Pius X
The Holy See felt that despite the immorality sown by the secular film industry, the medium holds great potential for propagating the Catholic faith. The Holy See has as such produced a video of "An Interview with Pius X", where a journalist, asking questions on the Church's social doctrine has received the illuminating wisdom of the sovereign pontiff in return, in order that the Popes words may become available for the faithful. In this interview the Pope asserted that film is not intrinsically immoral of itself, but only immoral if it is put to evil uses, noting that the faithful have a responsibility to refrain from watching obscene media in order to compel companies to follow the right. He also gave answers on such diverse topics as conscientious objection to immoral laws, the duties of the state to its people and vice versa, and the Church's current efforts to ensure the wellbeing of mankind. The film has been well received in Catholic states, though usually just receiving minor screenings in Catholic churches rather than in any established cinemas.

Random Stat Changes and Fluctuations and Minor Technological Advances

Italy designs Colibrì-type Light Transport Helicopter.

Portugal designs JAC-37 “Falcão” Jet Fighter.

Vinland designs Rovdjur-Modell Stridpansar.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland designs new BM-I "Arrowhead" Rocket.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland designs new Longbowman-class Torpedo Boat.

Recent recruits to Red Army show unprecedented skill and valor in combat: +1 Army Quality for Red Army.

Costa Rican military officers resign en masse, as power becomes more limited: -1 Army Quality for Costa Rica.

Spanish acclimate well to new naval vessels: +1 Navy Quality for Spain.

Cubans feel better about themselves after listening to entertaining radio show: +1 Stability for Cuba.

Aztec sailors perform extremely well in training naval exercises: +1 Navy Quality for Aztlan.

Diplomatic Pouch

To: Occitania
CC: Anti-Proletarist States within Europe and the Americas
From: Poitou

If possible we request intelligence and limited military assistance in locating and detaining any surviving members of our local proletarist movement. Similarly, we hope that you will help secure the borders against any further aid for their organization, preventing further instability and unrest with the presumed death of the king. We would also be willing to open talks in regards to reconstruction aid and support in the wake of the recent proletarist bloodbath.

To: Brazil
From: President Padilla of Uruguay

The outbreak of a civil war in our nation is one of the most tragic events to take place in South America in recent years. Due to both the old and new alliances between our nations, we ask for your full military support in ending this mad uprising.

To: Argentina
From: President Duval of Uruguay

Democracy in Uruguay is in peril, as unjust moralist forces have sought to undermine our traditions and institutions by discrediting the office of the presidency. With the support of the Uruguayan people, we have managed to repel the unlawful occupiers from Montevideo, but now ask for your support in maintaining freedom throughout our nation.

To: Turkey
From: Kurdistan

It is time for our two nations to begin reaching proper support and understanding. We believe we have mutual causes and interests. It seems as though it is prudent for us to begin seeking a detente or other understandings in hopes of creating a lasting peace and stability along our borders and elsewhere in the Middle East.

OOC

@Immaculate: None of the tech stuff you listed is allowed for such spending. Therefore that EP has been banked.

I’m pointing out here that I’ve two conflicting order sets dealing with the events in Burgundy. I have therefore taken the ones from Burgundy itself to be the preferred ones, when it comes to implementation.

@Nintz: For rebuilding what you wanted rebuilt, it takes time more than EP, it’s not something you just wave money at and it happens unfortunately. The financing you have already is enough, and therefore the related EP has been mostly banked, though I have assumed some of it for aid in the effort, though not anywhere close to the total amount you provided.

@Circuit: the price you specified for the Portuguese plane is too low. Please talk to Ophorion about currently standing prices for those aircraft. The money involved has been banked.

TerrisH has been dropped from Switzerland due to inactivity.

Remember to vote for Olympic City for 1940!

World Map

Beautiful update as usual.

PAPACY RAISES BAR ON HOLY LAND IMMIGRATION. Jerusalem, Papal States. The Papacy has launched a new ten-year temporary change to immigration laws to the Holy Land, taking effect immediately. In response to shifting demographics and increasing amount of Jews in the region, the new laws have closed immigration with a few exceptions. Among these exceptions are Catholic clergy and any Catholic refugees seeking a new start from elsewhere around the world. As most such refugees typically prefer the climate of Brazil, the announcement has essentially meant the complete end of immigration to the Holy Land. This has angered the international Jewish population, which has been migrating in large numbers to the region, seeking a new home safe from persecution. They have denounced the Papacy for its decision, and many religious leaders have begun to call for active resistance against the Pope’s government in the Holy Land, while in the past they have actively aided Catholic efforts against local Muslims. The threat of violence has begun to mount, making the Holy Land even less appealing to the good Catholics the Pope had hoped to attract. (-1 Stability in the Holy Land)

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ooc: Not quite accurate, what the law does is end unrestricted immigration. If a Jew wants to immigrate to the Holy Land under the law I put in place, he simply has to make a submission requesting permission to immigrate, to the Congregation for the Holy Land and his case for immigration will be assessed. This presumably means that immigration (of jews and others) can be controlled, not that it ceases, and that entrant quality is kept high. I did not put in place a total ban on immigration save the groups excepted from the process of assessment precisely because I knew that would piss the Jews off.

The relevant article from the decree is as follows. (quotes included)

Article III: Those not specifically defined as exceptions to the ordinary prohibition under article II [ergo, anyone not an exception to the restriction of ordinary unrestricted migration], may apply to the Congregation for the Holy Land in Rome requesting particular personal permission to immigrate.[to the Holy Land] Individuals who apply shall be considered on a case by case basis and have no guarantee of admittance.[ergo immigration is controlled, and the quality of immigrants is considered]

EDIT: Also in the publically proclaimed rationale for said law, there was no mention made of Jews whatsoever. So its not quite congruous for one to say that the Pope said that this is being implemented because of jews (although the jews could reasonably well protest that it was)

TO: President Padilla, Democratically Elected President of Uruguay
FROM: Empire of Brazil

We fully support you in this struggle with proletarism and anarchy. We will never abandon you. The Brazilian military will be mobilized to restore your government.

TO: The Usurper and Proletarist Duval
FROM: Empire of Brazil

Step down and end this anarchy at once. Failure to compromise will see your proletarist dreams crushed under foot. We will have none of this violence. You have stained the name of South American peace with your power play.

TO: Argentina
FROM: Brazil

You will not support the usurpers and proletarists.

TO: World
FROM: Brazil

The proletarist uprising in Uruguay has given us reason to enact our defensive alliance with the Uruguayan government under President Padilla. Any foreign aid to Duval and his thugs will be considered an open declaration of war on the Empire of Brazil.

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Brazil votes for Bolivar City, Colombia for the 1940 Olympics. They are our longest ally and we wish to bring the Olympic tradition to their fine nation.

OOC: These terrorists have me really on edge...