Revolution IOT

The Bauarish Empire of Holy Rome
Bauarn

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Government: The Emperor of Holy Rome and King of Bauarn has absolute control over the Teutonic Catholic Church, but has little secular power, which is instead granted to the Chancellor who presides over Presidents of constituent states. Upon succession, a new Emperor is chosen among the sons of the previous Emperor, the Chancellor, and the current Presidents, independently in all three Houses of Parliament until a consensus is met.
Emperor: Heinrich XVII
Chancellor: Albrecht Fraas
Capital: Regnsburgh

1820
Update 1​

Stats

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvV4Kmm-PsYUdHVqMWxRR2lnc1p4d3NHZHM4dkVkcXc&usp=sharing

GLOBAL NEWS​

As the world celebrates the ushering in of a new year, many are hopeful that the turn of the decade will mark a refreshing turn of fortune from two decades of anarchy and destruction that has rocked most of the world. Many new countries have risen from the ashes of war and famine to make a stand against collapse.

TRAITS​

Surprise! Every country will, over the course of the game, gain and lose traits. These traits are given and taken away on the basis of diplomacy, in-game actions, and roleplaying.

Merchant Republic of Riccio

Armed Neutrality: -2 EP off Naval Power costs. +5% to Revolt Risk if member of alliance. +5% Revolt Risk to being the aggressor in an unjustified war.
Famed Merchants: 50% more effective trade and free trade agreements
New Renaissance: -10% Revolt Risk when at peace.


Federal Republic of the Coastal Nations

Wooden Ships and Iron Men: Naval operations, including amphibious landings, can be performed for free. More leadership still increases the amount of territory taken and combat bonuses.
Revolutionary Inspiration: -10% Revolt Risk when at war.
Gunboat Diplomacy: Can sign one-sided trade agreement, which damage target's trade and increases your own.


League of Urun

Holder of the Vancouver Emperorship: -5% Revolt Risk for every vassal and client state. Bonus to trade agreements and free trade agreements with vassals/client states. +30% Revolt Risk if capital falls, and removal of -5% RR per vassal state.
Decentralized Rule: +1 EP for Factory Cost for each vassal.


Final GM Notes

Do NOT post “trade agreements with all” or “accept all” at all in this thread ever. If you sign trade agreements or free trade agreements, you must put that in your orders and you must list every country you are signing with. You also must mention all alliances you are joining, defensive pacts being signed, non-aggression treaties, and embargoes in your orders.

Secondly, if you are missing Leadership Points, it is because you don’t have a capital. As soon as you inform me of where your capital is (and provided I can find it on the map if you don't mark a map for me), you will get your full leadership points.


Orders lock Wednesday

The Middle Voice (OOC: leader) of the Inner Dominion, Ruan Qiang, has set vision for the reunion of China, starting with the following 20 provinces.



For inner accord we will not count Taiwan as part of China but rather Taiwan as a entity that serves as a member of the Coastal Nations, whom we offer our deepest earnest to and desire close relations with, if not at least to be in harmony with our fellow powers and embrace the nature of peace.

I assume Cape Verde and the Canaries, being island chains, count as one province each?

10 LP; 23 EP
10 LP to claim 20 provinces (red)
1 Naval Power (8 EP)
1 Land Power (5 EP)
2 factories (10 EP)

Trade Agreement with Egypt (Proof)
Trade Agreement with China (Proof)
Trade Agreement with Spain

Favored Trade Agreement with Urun (Proof)

Free Trade Agreement with the Federal Republic of Coastal Nations(Proof)
Free Trade Agreement with Buarish Empire (Proof)

Non-Aggression Pact With Spain

To: Baurish Empire of Holy Rome

As a gesture of friendship (and to the chagrin of some hardline Venetian legislators), Riccio is refraining from expanding into the area around Istria (yellow), so that the Holy Romans may take the area should they desire a port to enrich their markets with foreign goods. The Roman Catholic Church is within our territory, but we also are granting our permission to visit the Pope in the Vatican to discuss unification between the two Catholic Churches, should you feel so inclined. We hope for continued amicable relations that are profitable to all.

Finally, the industry of the Germanic nations being legendary, we feel it would be beneficial to sign a preferred trade agreement with the Bauarish.

OOC:

As a note, Sone, there's a small gap in the borders between the two provinces on the Algerian coast to the left of Tunisia.

The Revolution bought ruin to the Emperor of China, increasing the already power White Lotus Rebellion, which ended in the twilight of 1803 (OOC: instead of being crushed in 1804) thanks to the great spirit of the Revolution. The Qing Dynasty collapse as did the Chinese Empire as a whole.

Hong Kong would be among the few and the most stable in returning to order but not in a notion that would reflect the return of a dynasty.

Local lords were deposed and replaced by commoners who in turn came that which they deposed.

Between 1805-1811 existed the shorted lived Xun Kingdom that was governed by its first and only ruler Xun Shi (himself being a former mason), before what came to be the Great Hong Kong Revolt occurred that saw then a transitional government that lasted from 1811-1814, governed first by the former imperial civil servant Lin Ru, then by the youngest brother of the deposed king Xun Zhou between middle 1812 to the government’s end at the hand of a third revolt that would shape the history of China in the 19th century; the Violet Lotus Revolt, a peasant revolt that originated in the countryside of Hainan over a series of famines. Order was restored by the former imperial civil servant Fan Bao, who headed the Fan Lau Fort Council in 1815 which we forged to consider how to shape Hong Kong.

The answer that was echoed from a crowd of plain robed figures that stormed outside Fan Lau Fort was “the Inner Way!”

The birth of the global revolution had inspired an old Taoist scholar by the name of Du Liang, who wrote “the Inner Consideration” between 1802-1803 in an attempt to argue for the establishment of “a government that kept to the humble principles that Chuang Tzu spoke greatly of and that flow with change.” Du Liang’s work inspired the creation of the Flow of Du in 1807, founded by an disillusioned civil servant turned Taoist writer Ng Liu. The group starting gaining plenty of influence under Xun’s regime and creaked into each corner of South Central China’s society. Despite Ng Liu falling to illness in 1812 will massive internal discord among the group on striving to the ideal principles the group founded on the organization would continue to hence rise under a new leadership: Ruan Qiang, a merchant turned senior member of the group. In fact while he failed to get a seat on the Fan Lau Fort Council he did succeed in forcing the lords, civil servants and religious leaders that make up the council to heed the ever popular support for the Flow of Du.

Hence came the second meeting of the Council with Ruan Qiang among the last days of 1815. Eager to avoid another revolts with the military tired the Council was forced to summit to the Flow of Du’s leadership demands, resulting in the formation of what was as of that moment the Inner Provinces of Southern China, which then was renamed the Inner Dominion of China in 1817 by directive of the Violet Council that was hold in Hong Kong by the Flow of Du to firmly establish the structure of the government. It was decided a Taoist theocracy, inspired by Taoist teachings on leadership as well as observing the theocratic systems employed by the Holy See and the Caliphate. Eager to create a “Taoist version” the would be rulers deployed efforts to establish the charter. Ruan Qiang was made “the Middle Voice” of the Dominion, serving as more of a united speaker than a head of state.

Whatever the case Qiang did bring desire on a vision to “make China united in oneness” with alarming notes to the reformation of the military during the same time as the diplomacy office was being reformed to preach a foreign policy of pacifism. Indeed many within the Dominion felt that Ruan’s ultimate desire was to see the Dominion unite China by what means necessary… and perhaps expand the borders to “bring peace to all.” Many even feared that Ruan would forsake the principles of “letting go” that was a core part of the new government’s structure, along with other core principle of Taoist leadership. Never the less Ruan’s vision, while going beyond his expected duties as the Middle Voice, is sure to see the Inner Dominion strive to unite as much of China as possible, peacefully or otherwise as the latter is feared the more veteran of the new theocracy.

Will the fears be justified or will Ruan prove in the end to be in reality following the core principles in his own way? The best leader, exemplifying Tao leadership, is one whose existence is barely known by the people. Could Ruan be conducting a plot to make the Middle Voice such?

OOC: I will do structure and such in a bit.

The Pasha of Egypt led his ten finest generals into the map room.
"Here we have a map of the world."
One of the generals, Karim, looked noticeably worried, even more so when he looked at what the Pasha was doing.
"You see, we move Maho and Ismail into the Sudan, and then they shall form dual Walîs in the area.
We move Muhammad and Ali into land to the East where they too shall each be Walî.
We move Abdel and Abbas into the Suez. They shall recieve governor titles.
Hussein, you are sent into the Jordan to annex this area.
Ahmad and Kamel, you are sent into the Hejaz. Get us this land.
Tawfiq and Karim, my sons, you have one of the most important missions.
Get us Judea, and you shall be rewarded handsomely.
Around this point a man walked in.
"Pasha, Pasha! We have successfully started construction of the Mutluluk manufactory district in Kahire!"
"Wonderful. also send orders to the harbors of ʻIzbat al-Burj, I want those fleets ready by next year!"
"Yes, Pasha."
"all of you, leave now."
Everyone saluted and left the Pasha. He sat down and started writing.
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HISTORY OF THE EYALET AND OTHER SUCH NONSENSE

In 1800, the Ottoman Empire collapsed, and with it, the old Egyptian Eyalet.
What followed was a 20-year power struggle between factions.
In the end, though, the faction of Osmanoglu Bahadir took control and he founded the second Eyalet, inspired by the Ottoman Empire of old. Bahadir founded the Bahadirid dynasty and crowned himself Bahadir I Pasha of Egypt. Although a Turk himself, Bahadir named his children in Misr Arabic style in order to cement his rule over the fragile Eyalet.
The next in line is Bahadiroglu Karim, followed by Bahadiroglu Kamel.
Each province is ruled by a Walî. These act semi-autonomously but must always answer to the Pasha.

Orders:
Spend the LP to claim this:

Build a navy
Build two factories in Cairo (Kahire)
I have no idea what to do with the rest
We offer trade agreements to the following nations:
Riccio
China
Urun
Ethiopia
Coastal Nations
In addition, we offer a pact of non-aggression to the following:
Ethiopia: If Ethiopia is hesitant, we offer 3 EP to help ease the deal for you.

On Enmity

The short book On Enmity was published in 1813 in the wake of Italian expansion abroad. While authored initially on the concept of treatment of foreign populations, author Marco Oberti expanded his doctrine to domestic politics and economics. From the Italian aristocracy himself, he sought to appeal to the mercantile interests in the government of the Empire to ensure that Riccio would remain a moral model for governments everywhere, even if its selfless acts would be for selfish purposes.

Some of the excerpts are as follows.



In the radicalism of the early Empire, the book’s texts were most definitely welcomed. Rather than proposing a radical shift in policy based on radical ideals, Oberti’s text appealed to the same egos that he mentioned in his chapter on flattery. As planned, the merchants who held such great clout in the political arena were quick to adopt his proposals, a procedure helped along by Oberti’s inside access and his working to ensure that members of the government and their most potent backers were among the first recipients of the published text.

Before long the text had become required reading for political office, especially for those who would be serving in non-Catholic or non-Italian areas where the enmity Oberti described would be a major factor in social functions. The document proved to be to useful effect; mosques were left alone in Muslim areas and Spanish retained legal protection in the territories that spoke such. While the picture wasn’t as rosy as Oberti described, it nonetheless avoided a great deal of confrontation, the respect for local cultures proving to be a useful asset to the growing empire.

Slavery was formally abolished in 1816 with any owners receiving compensation so as to avoid political issues. Riccio’s ships continued to ferry slave shipments were applicable, however, in line with its commercial roots and a definite desire to keep expanding its profits. Such ships were closely monitored coming into port, however, and Riccio’s government did often suggest abolishing or limiting slavery to its trade partners on the basis of expanding the amount of people who could consume goods.

In foreign policy Oberti’s ideas also gained steam. Rather than personal meetings augmented by interpreters, foreign courts were often visited by diplomats who had become fluent in the local language; such ambassadors also dressed plainly to make the often-exotic apparel of the receiving nation’s leader look all the more glamorous. For the various city-states and countries that Riccese merchants established trade arrangements with, this policy likewise proved lucrative, even the weakest leader made to feel important and valued as a partner of Riccio.

Cived said:

We offer trade agreements to the following nations:
Riccio

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Riccio accepts trade with the Egyptians and hopes for good relations in the future. As we exchange goods, let us also consider the potential of investments in the future; while a pipe dream with current technologies, should science ever yield fruits as it always has, Riccio would be interested in helping with the construction of a waterway between the Mediterranean and Red Sea.

Claims:


10 EP on one Naval Power
5 EP on one Army Power
5 EP on one Factory
Trade Agreement with the Eyalet of Egypt
Trade Agreement with the British Empire
Free Trade Agreement with the Merchant Empire of Riccio
Free Trade Agreement with the League of Urun
Free Trade Agreement with the Inner Dominion of China
Offer a Free Trade Agreement & Nonaggression Pact to the Great and Holy Orthodox Empire of Ethiopia

China accepts that a grand trade relation with Egypt would benefit us both. We will set tea and the teachings of the Inner Chapters in return for your own goods and services.

We also desire trade with Riccio; we are eager to spread the light of Taoism across the land by trade.

Kinich-Ahau said:

Spoiler :

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Riccio sees the FRCN's acquisition of Panama, the Cape of Good Hope, and Tierra del Fuego. As a fellow trading nation, we think that good relations between our nations would be beneficial; would the FRCN like to sign a free trade agreement with Riccio? The unrestricted flow of goods between our canals and straits will stimulate worldwide trade not only between us, but between others, allowing both of us to profit handsomely.

Ailedhoo said:

We also desire trade with Riccio; we are eager to spread the light of Taoism across the land by trade.

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Riccio accepts a trade agreement with China.

Joining, here be my claims. Should give the first turners a nice idea of where not to claim

Russian Empire
5 LP, 23 EP
5 LP on 10 claims.
10 EP on 1 Naval Power
5 EP on 1 Army Power
5 EP on 1 Factory

Treaty of Barcelona
Between: Spain and Riccio
In the interests of preserving peace and guaranteeing future good relations, Riccio and Spain have signed this understanding so as to foster goodwill.

1. Riccio will avoid colonizing Iberia; the settlers bound for Gibraltar have been directed to take the area owned by the Sahrawi instead.
2. Spain will likewise avoid colonizing West Africa for the time being, so as to avoid colonial rivalries over the region between the powers.
3. The two powers shall sign a non-aggression pact so as to further discourage conflict between the two, as doing so would violate each state’s honor on the international stage.
4. Riccio and Spain shall sign a trade agreement so as to help foster the economies of both countries and their future colonies abroad, while further stimulating the peace and prosperity of the Mediterranean.

OOC: This agreement was agreed to in-chat; Spain shall formalise it soon.

KaiserElectric said:

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You would begin the game with 23 EP and 10 LP if you place a capital, for the record.

Edit:

As a note, Sone, there's a small gap in the borders between the two provinces on the Algerian coast to the left of Tunisia.

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Will get to.

SonicTH said:

Riccio sees the FRCN's acquisition of Panama, the Cape of Good Hope, and Tierra del Fuego. As a fellow trading nation, we think that good relations between our nations would be beneficial; would the FRCN like to sign a free trade agreement with Riccio? The unrestricted flow of goods between our canals and straits will stimulate worldwide trade not only between us, but between others, allowing both of us to profit handsomely.

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This is acceptable.

Trade Agreement with the Eyalet of Egypt

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From: The Eyalet of Egypt
To: The Federal Republic of the Coastal Nations

OOC: I think Civ'ed has dropped out going by his Org thread post, so I will be taking over the Eyalet for the time being.

IC: We accept a trade agreement.

China accepts that a grand trade relation with Egypt would benefit us both. We will set tea and the teachings of the Inner Chapters in return for your own goods and services.

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Again, Egypt accepts.

Edit: As some of you may notice, I'm keeping up with all the roleplay and posting the bits in the second and third post. I updated the second post as well and changed a few things, namely formal treaties, wars, and the like. Trade agreements are marked already in the stats so I don't need to post those unless there's a formal posted treaty. I will also track non-aggression pacts posted in the second post.

I assume Cape Verde and the Canaries, being island chains, count as one province each?

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Yes.

10 LP, 23 EP Available.

10 LP to claim 20 Provinces: Shown in map.
20 EP on 4 Manufactories.

The Free Republic of Novgorod welcomes our brethren in the new States of Latvia and Estonia, as well as the peoples of the Former Vitebsk and Rzhev Oblasts of the Former Russian Tsardom.

Government: officially a Taoist theocracy, set with the Inner Chamber and the Outer Council, with the Middle Voice as the prime speaker on behalf of the theocracy.
The Inner Chamber composes of those set to Taoist most devout practices. These senior scholar, priests and other holy figures are commence to senior observation of the daily lives of the peoples of China, the spreading of the Taoist faith, the managing of Taoist practices in China and observing the long term desires of China.
The Outer Council has more secular functions, serving on economics and infrastructure as well as entertainment, while keeping to the theocratic notions. Civil servants, Confucius scholars and Buddhist monks are among the members of this council in a Taoist theocracy.

Both councils are by a appointment system; the Inner Chamber through an electorate composing of priests, the Outer Council of general agreement of judgment. There are considerations among certain figures to develop the seeds of what would be a electorate for the system; although such consideration would take time to construct as the Dominion is still work in progress as lawmaking is still trying to find out the best method of creating the theocracy.

Between these is the Middle Will, made up of the most senior of figures who appoint from them the Middle Voice, who officially is meant to act as a voice than a supreme ruler, whose leadership is meant to be “unseen” and prepared to “let go.” Unofficially the government is still trying to organize the proper methodology of this (thanks mainly due to the arguments for official leadership by figures like the feudal lord Wang Yin) has meant that the Middle Voice processes executive power.

As seas gain their power from streams so must the leaders gain their power from the people” has been the argument from notable scholars in the government. Reformation is under consideration to hence change the Taoist directive theocracy.


Economy: not-interventionist but only to distribution. The Dominion has a wu-wei ("nothing doing") approach; not doing nothing at all but not too much action, and only that which accords with the unfolding of events. Any policy hence would aim not at "stimulus" or investment, but, rather, at mild redistribution. If undue economic inequality is unnatural "vainglorious thievery" then there will a notion of taking from those with much and giving to those with little; not too much but some redistribution.

Additional detailing will be placed later on in this post.

Wow this thread has exploded with walls of text.

In any case Son, I have a few questions. Namely, the decentralization trait: does that mean that since I am RPing 7 member countries of the league (and Vancouver, the 7th, is more or less the face of the league) I have to pay an extra 6 EP for every factory, or does that mean a factory costs 1 more EP (making it 6 EP per factory instead of 11 (above) or 5 (normal)) anywhere that is not the Island of Vancouver proper?

The League of Urun has voted to offer a free trade agreement to The Federal Republic of Coastal Nations, The Russian Empire, and the Eyalet of Egypt. It has also voted to offer Favored trade agreements to The Republic of Rio Grande, The Merchant Empire of Riccio, The Kingdom of Norway, and Iberia.
OOC: Names bolded to jump out to those they are offered to.

The Emperor of Vancouver in conjunction with the Prince of Seattle and the Shogun of Tokyo have agreed to offer the Russian Empire a defensive alliance. (OOC: It would only apply if the defined territory of one of these regions of the league was attacked and no other area. I will be explaining in more depth later.)

The Soge (cross of Sultan and Doge) of Kuwait has also offered a full alliance to the The Federal Republic of Coastal Nations to avoid violent competition between the two merchant focused regimes.

Claims and full orders will come after diplomacy is responded to and questions answered.