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Global News Report
THE GLOBAL ECONOMY. Since the end of the Third World War, the world has begun attempting to restore itself to economic normality. However, with economic centers moving to Nagasaki or New York City, several regions have found their economy in critical condition. The collapse of ATO has also influenced extensive economic recession in western Europe. However, some nations have begun to prosper as markets are restored and new markets are developed. New manufacturers have risen to the occasion to make a lot of money and help their national economies prosper. See the inset below on complete details to the postwar economy.
North/Central American News Report
BRYNES WINS AMERICAN PRESIDENCY. Washington D.C., United States of America. To the surprise of many, Democratic Party nominee James Brynes won the Presidential elections of 1944. Brynes won on a platform relying on American bitterness toward Europe and the growing threat of Nippon to United States interests. The Nipponese occupation of Bolivia and the creation of a Venezuelan government in exile in Saigon have both exacerbated tensions between the rising two superpowers. Brynes used this to his advantage, rallying the people to a platform of peace and reform, while keeping an eye to the west. (-5% Dissent)
South American News Report
RIOTS IN VENEZUELA. Caracas, United States of America. The former capital city of Venezuela rose in open revolt against the American occupiers in early March. Other coastal population centers also joined with extensive rioting. American military leaders in the territory dispatched light armored forces into the cities quelling the unrest. Civilian casualties are reported to be in the thousands. Agitators from the Venezuelan Liberation Front are believed to be responsible for the unrest. (Local Opinion goes to Liked for the VLF)
NIPPONESE OCCUPY BOLIVIA. Sucre, Occupied Bolivia. After a political conference at Santiago, members of the Chilean, Nipponese, and German governments agreed to allow Nipponese occupation of the conquered South American nation. With the German civil war continuing and the rising tide of revolt in South America, the Kaiser determined that it was no long efficient to maintain a Pacific empire. The year-long transfer of power from Berlin to Tokyo was the first step in ending the German colonial era.
European News Report
IRISH WITHDRAW FROM FRANCE. Paris, France. De Gaulle was met with wild celebrations within the former capital of France, following the unilateral Irish withdrawal from the occupation zone. The French government has promised economic and political protection to Irish occupants of the city of Cherbourg, the heart of the Irish occupation. De Gaulle has moved his regime to Paris, announcing it to be the restored capital of the nation. He has also promised to restore the city to its former grandeur, rebuilding such monuments like the Arch de Triumphe and the Eiffel Tower.
SCANDINAVIA IN CHAOS. Stockholm, Republic of Scandinavia. As the Kings of Scandinavia went to sign over control of Norway to the leader of the radical Norwegian nationalist group, Ledig Norge, a military coup, lead by Prime Minister Axel Weimar, declared a new republic in Stockholm. President Weimar denounced the Kings and said that any treaty made with the Ledig Norge was void. Military forces then moved against the meeting in Oslo, killing the bulk of the rebel leaders, though Alexander of Oldenburg managed to escape. The former Kings of Scandinavia were cut down in crossfire as heavy fighting occurred in the city. In response, pre-positioned Norwegian forces attacked the Rikstag in Stockholm and sparked anti-Norwegian riots throughout the city. Axel Weimar has been forced to declare martial law throughout the nation. However, Alexander has proclaimed this to be a treacherous act and has managed to rally international and local support to his cause. Military actions throughout Norway have further angered the world press, and the Scandinavian government has received scathing reports from both America and European nations. (+5% Dissent, Global Opinion goes to Disliked for Scandinavia; Global Opinion goes to Liked, Local Opinion goes to Respected, +4 Militia Divisions for recruits for Ledig Norge)
WAR REALLY ENDS IN EUROPE. The last stand of Greece has occurred at the Battle of Athens where Italian forces stormed the city, which had been transformed into a fortress of bunkers and cement tunnels. Heavy casualties were inflicted upon the Italians until the mass suicide of the primary leaders of the Greek Communist Party in a bunker under the city. Following this event, the remnants of the army surrendered to the Italian invasion army, at last truly ending World War Three in Europe.
Casualty List
Greece: 5 Infantry Divisions, 2 Motorized Divisons, 1 Armored Division, 1 Mountain Division, 1 Jet Fighter Squadron
Italy: 4 Infantry Divisions, 2 Motorized Divisions, 3 Armored Divisions, 1 Mountain Division, 2 Jet Fighter Squadrons
Serbia: 1 Infantry Division
GERMAN CIVIL WAR. The forces of the Kaiser have suffered significant setbacks as the war drags onward. Instead of launching a major offensive against Nazi forces, the Gestapo proceeded to arrest a large number of panzer and Luftwaffe leaders who formerly worked with Rommel or Goring. These purges have badly hampered the efficiency of the German army and Rommel has used them to his advantage. A major armored and mechanized assault was launched toward the city of Hamburg, winning great successes and capturing the German Atlantic ports. With this offensive, the Nazis have managed to capture a significant portion of Germany’s industry and have threatened a push onto Berlin. (Nazis get 1 Base IC from monarchists; Army Quality of Monarchists decreases by 1)
Casualty List
Monarchist Germany: 4 Infantry Divisions, 2 Motorized Divisions, 3 Armored Divisions, 3 Jet Fighter Squadrons, 2 Bomber Squadrons
Nazi Germany: 5 Infantry Divisions, 1 Motorized Division, 1 Armored Division, 2 Jet Fighter Squadrons, 1 Bomber Squadron
African/Middle Eastern News Report
WAU ANNOUNCES CONSTRUCTION OF NEW CAPITAL. Banjul, West African Union. Following the example of the Consolidated States of Afrika to the south, the elected government has announced their decision to relocate the government from Banjul to a more centralized location within the continent. Surveyors have begun scouting the countryside for an appropriate site.
ISLAM UNITING. Baghdad, Dar-al-Islam. The former nation of Persia has been absorbed into a larger Dar-al-Islam. The new entity has succeeded in uniting Islam under a single banner, while creating a new democracy for the Arabic and Persian people. The nation acts as a constitutional theocracy with the Caliph as a figurehead monarch. Elections will be held every four years, beginning in 1945. Other Islamic nations have been invited to join the new union, including all the nations of the Brotherhood. Azerbaijan has announced their intention to join the unified state by 1946, though they are the single Islamic state to do so as of yet.
CIVIL WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA. Conservative forces of South Africa have managed to secure the mainland from rebel forces, using a massed campaign of mechanized assets to destroy the militias in the field. Most regions have been taken, however there have been reports of wholesale slaughter of black citizens of the nation. The rebel government have managed to establish a temporary base on the island of Madagascar from where they’ve vowed to continue the war to the last.
Casualty List
South Africa (Conservative): 2 Infantry Divisions, 1 Motorized Division, 1 Jet Fighter Squadron
South Africa (Liberal): 9 Militia Divisions, 1 Jet Fighter Squadron
Asian/Pacific News Report
NEW KING IN AFGHANISTAN. Kabul, Afghanistan. Following the death of King Nadir Shah, a new monarch has been crowned as leader of Afghanistan. King Saladin Khan has made a large amount of speeches extolling Islamic and ethnic unification. However, he has made several inflammatory speeches calling for a combined Central Asian monarchy rather than unification with the new power in Baghdad. The new Turan Movement has become incredibly popular with nationalists in Central Asian nations of Sinkiang and Turkestan. Many foreign observers believe that the three Brotherhood of Islamic Nations countries may unite before 1948.
GERMAN SELLS ASIAN COLONIAL EMPIRE. Los Angeles, United States of America. German colonial authorities have signed over full control of the German colonial empire in Asia and the Pacific to the United States. This was one of the last acts of the Lindbergh regime before the elections in November. These possessions of course include the island of Singapore and several other islands around the Nipponese territory of New Guinea.
JIYO-TO PARTY WINS ELECTION IN NIPPON. Tokyo, Nippon. With the rise in tensions between Nippon and the United States, the liberal Jiyo-to Party has been elected to power on a platform of anti-Americanism and foreign policies opposing that of the United State. This is mostly due to the election of James Brynes in the United States, the American occupation of Singapore and the rest of German East Asia, and the American annexation of northern South America. The new government has also advocated similar policies to that of the European Economic Community to be enacted in East Asian nations.
Global News Ticker
LIBERALS EASILY MAINTAIN POWER IN SIAM.
SOVIETS RETURN TO LENINGRAD AMID SCANDINAVIAN UNREST.
SPECIAL: Global Economy
NOTE: Mostly this SPECIAL is contained by geographical region, though there are national exceptions to the rule. The city listed with each article is the financial or economic center of the region.
EIRE. Dublin, Eire. The once prospering economy of Eire has hit into a recession rivaling that of the Great Depression. The loss of the vital resources of northern France have been the start of the decline. The situation worsened when it became apparent that there were no Irishmen to return from the 2nd Battle of Trotskygrad, making it obvious that the nation was suffering from a lack of manpower. The collapse of ATO trade agreements was the straw which broke the drunkard’s back, bringing the economy down to nearly 50% of the prewar production and strength. The economic situation has destabilized an already faltering state as unrest continues to grow in Northern Ireland as the Protestants continue to call for unification with the Commonwealth, despite heavy opposition from the Catholic south. (-4 Base IC, +10% Dissent)
NORTH AMERICA. New York, United States of America. No nation has prospered more from the Third World War than the United States. Nations in western Europe, the Middle East, and South America have found themselves buying American oil and finished goods. Especially automobiles have been seen all over the world as the American government churns out car after car from the US Automotive Works in Detroit. The USA has also been competitive in African and eastern European markets, although more local national corporations have been making a significant dent in the American profits from those regions. (+5 Private Enterprise for USA)
SOUTH AMERICA. Santiago, Chile. The Third World War brought unprecedented destruction to the southern continent of the western hemisphere. Most of the standing regimes were dismantled or destroyed and the infrastructure of the region was devastated. With a rebuilding process underway, so far Chilean businessmen have taken the lion’s share of the profits which did not go to the United States. However, the growing penchant for electronics in Brazil has potential, as new markets in electronic devices open up in the United States and the surviving South American nations. (+2 Private Enterprise for Chile)
NORTHWESTERN EUROPE AND BRITAIN. London, Union of Commonwealth States. The British Islands were one of the few regions in Europe which were untouched by the devastation of the war. During the conflict London became a refuge for the exile governments of Europe, and in response it became a center of commerce for the new regimes established in Iberia. However, after the initial success of the new governments, the end of ATO and the lack of natural resources have brought most of northwestern Europe into a recession, the UCS being the sole exception. The details of the economic growth and decline are here:
Andalusia: -1 IC
Belgium: -2 IC
Castile: -2 IC
Holland: -1 IC
Scandinavia: -2 IC
Scotland: -2 IC
UCS: +2 IC
SOUTHERN EUROPE. Milan, Italy. Italy itself was barely effected by the war with the Soviet Union. Fighting with the Muslims occurred on the extremities of the empire and the Greeks never posed a threat to the Italian peninsula. Mussolini’s programs of self-sufficiency and internal development minimized the damage caused by the dissolution of ATO and the recession in western Europe. However the loss of Egypt and the heavy casualties inflicted on Italian armies in Greece have caused a minor decline in the Italian industrial output, but many are confident the economy will recover with time and participation in the European Economic Community. Other nations in the south have been hit with minor economic decline as well. The total list is here:
Italy: -2 IC
Switzerland: -1 IC
EASTERN EUROPE. Warsaw, Poland. Thanks to Soviet industrial efforts in eastern Poland, the Poles have found themselves with an intact industry and lots of resources. They have quickly developed this to their advantage and thanks to the Polish state, several Eastern European nations have managed at least a minor economy recovery. However, in some regions the effect of the dissolution of ATO can be felt as recession continues to effect the formerly allied nations. The list is once more here:
Hungary: +1 IC
Poland: +2 IC
Romania: +1 IC
Serbia: -1 IC
AFRICA. Monrovia, Liberia. The former economic giant of Liberia has begun recovering its strength with the conclusion of the war. Liberian automobiles have made significant gains in Abyssinia as the Emperor Isayu V begins construction of a multitude of highways. Liberian industrial goods have also been made popular in the rising republic of the CSA and the West African Union. (+2 Private Enterprise for Liberia)
ASIA. Nagasaki, Nippon. Thanks to the efforts of the Western Pacific Alliance, trade continued unabated throughout the war. However, the recession in Europe, and continuing instability in the region has caused many merchants to continue using Nipponese flags to peruse their trades. The economy of Nippon continues to boom thanks to Europe’s trouble. (+4 Private Enterprise for Nippon)
Diplomatic Pouch
To: Monarchist Germany
From: France
We are willing to step in to assist in defeating the Nazis, but we would like consideration of restoring Alsace-Lorraine to French control.
OOC
@all concerned, Modern Research Methods uses Private Enterprise to do research, not Public Spending.
World Map
THE GLOBAL ECONOMY. Since the end of the Third World War, the world has begun attempting to restore itself to economic normality. However, with economic centers moving to Nagasaki or New York City, several regions have found their economy in critical condition. The collapse of ATO has also influenced extensive economic recession in western Europe. However, some nations have begun to prosper as markets are restored and new markets are developed. New manufacturers have risen to the occasion to make a lot of money and help their national economies prosper. See the inset below on complete details to the postwar economy.
North/Central American News Report
BRYNES WINS AMERICAN PRESIDENCY. Washington D.C., United States of America. To the surprise of many, Democratic Party nominee James Brynes won the Presidential elections of 1944. Brynes won on a platform relying on American bitterness toward Europe and the growing threat of Nippon to United States interests. The Nipponese occupation of Bolivia and the creation of a Venezuelan government in exile in Saigon have both exacerbated tensions between the rising two superpowers. Brynes used this to his advantage, rallying the people to a platform of peace and reform, while keeping an eye to the west. (-5% Dissent)
South American News Report
RIOTS IN VENEZUELA. Caracas, United States of America. The former capital city of Venezuela rose in open revolt against the American occupiers in early March. Other coastal population centers also joined with extensive rioting. American military leaders in the territory dispatched light armored forces into the cities quelling the unrest. Civilian casualties are reported to be in the thousands. Agitators from the Venezuelan Liberation Front are believed to be responsible for the unrest. (Local Opinion goes to Liked for the VLF)
NIPPONESE OCCUPY BOLIVIA. Sucre, Occupied Bolivia. After a political conference at Santiago, members of the Chilean, Nipponese, and German governments agreed to allow Nipponese occupation of the conquered South American nation. With the German civil war continuing and the rising tide of revolt in South America, the Kaiser determined that it was no long efficient to maintain a Pacific empire. The year-long transfer of power from Berlin to Tokyo was the first step in ending the German colonial era.
European News Report
IRISH WITHDRAW FROM FRANCE. Paris, France. De Gaulle was met with wild celebrations within the former capital of France, following the unilateral Irish withdrawal from the occupation zone. The French government has promised economic and political protection to Irish occupants of the city of Cherbourg, the heart of the Irish occupation. De Gaulle has moved his regime to Paris, announcing it to be the restored capital of the nation. He has also promised to restore the city to its former grandeur, rebuilding such monuments like the Arch de Triumphe and the Eiffel Tower.
SCANDINAVIA IN CHAOS. Stockholm, Republic of Scandinavia. As the Kings of Scandinavia went to sign over control of Norway to the leader of the radical Norwegian nationalist group, Ledig Norge, a military coup, lead by Prime Minister Axel Weimar, declared a new republic in Stockholm. President Weimar denounced the Kings and said that any treaty made with the Ledig Norge was void. Military forces then moved against the meeting in Oslo, killing the bulk of the rebel leaders, though Alexander of Oldenburg managed to escape. The former Kings of Scandinavia were cut down in crossfire as heavy fighting occurred in the city. In response, pre-positioned Norwegian forces attacked the Rikstag in Stockholm and sparked anti-Norwegian riots throughout the city. Axel Weimar has been forced to declare martial law throughout the nation. However, Alexander has proclaimed this to be a treacherous act and has managed to rally international and local support to his cause. Military actions throughout Norway have further angered the world press, and the Scandinavian government has received scathing reports from both America and European nations. (+5% Dissent, Global Opinion goes to Disliked for Scandinavia; Global Opinion goes to Liked, Local Opinion goes to Respected, +4 Militia Divisions for recruits for Ledig Norge)
WAR REALLY ENDS IN EUROPE. The last stand of Greece has occurred at the Battle of Athens where Italian forces stormed the city, which had been transformed into a fortress of bunkers and cement tunnels. Heavy casualties were inflicted upon the Italians until the mass suicide of the primary leaders of the Greek Communist Party in a bunker under the city. Following this event, the remnants of the army surrendered to the Italian invasion army, at last truly ending World War Three in Europe.
Casualty List
Greece: 5 Infantry Divisions, 2 Motorized Divisons, 1 Armored Division, 1 Mountain Division, 1 Jet Fighter Squadron
Italy: 4 Infantry Divisions, 2 Motorized Divisions, 3 Armored Divisions, 1 Mountain Division, 2 Jet Fighter Squadrons
Serbia: 1 Infantry Division
GERMAN CIVIL WAR. The forces of the Kaiser have suffered significant setbacks as the war drags onward. Instead of launching a major offensive against Nazi forces, the Gestapo proceeded to arrest a large number of panzer and Luftwaffe leaders who formerly worked with Rommel or Goring. These purges have badly hampered the efficiency of the German army and Rommel has used them to his advantage. A major armored and mechanized assault was launched toward the city of Hamburg, winning great successes and capturing the German Atlantic ports. With this offensive, the Nazis have managed to capture a significant portion of Germany’s industry and have threatened a push onto Berlin. (Nazis get 1 Base IC from monarchists; Army Quality of Monarchists decreases by 1)
Casualty List
Monarchist Germany: 4 Infantry Divisions, 2 Motorized Divisions, 3 Armored Divisions, 3 Jet Fighter Squadrons, 2 Bomber Squadrons
Nazi Germany: 5 Infantry Divisions, 1 Motorized Division, 1 Armored Division, 2 Jet Fighter Squadrons, 1 Bomber Squadron
African/Middle Eastern News Report
WAU ANNOUNCES CONSTRUCTION OF NEW CAPITAL. Banjul, West African Union. Following the example of the Consolidated States of Afrika to the south, the elected government has announced their decision to relocate the government from Banjul to a more centralized location within the continent. Surveyors have begun scouting the countryside for an appropriate site.
ISLAM UNITING. Baghdad, Dar-al-Islam. The former nation of Persia has been absorbed into a larger Dar-al-Islam. The new entity has succeeded in uniting Islam under a single banner, while creating a new democracy for the Arabic and Persian people. The nation acts as a constitutional theocracy with the Caliph as a figurehead monarch. Elections will be held every four years, beginning in 1945. Other Islamic nations have been invited to join the new union, including all the nations of the Brotherhood. Azerbaijan has announced their intention to join the unified state by 1946, though they are the single Islamic state to do so as of yet.
CIVIL WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA. Conservative forces of South Africa have managed to secure the mainland from rebel forces, using a massed campaign of mechanized assets to destroy the militias in the field. Most regions have been taken, however there have been reports of wholesale slaughter of black citizens of the nation. The rebel government have managed to establish a temporary base on the island of Madagascar from where they’ve vowed to continue the war to the last.
Casualty List
South Africa (Conservative): 2 Infantry Divisions, 1 Motorized Division, 1 Jet Fighter Squadron
South Africa (Liberal): 9 Militia Divisions, 1 Jet Fighter Squadron
Asian/Pacific News Report
NEW KING IN AFGHANISTAN. Kabul, Afghanistan. Following the death of King Nadir Shah, a new monarch has been crowned as leader of Afghanistan. King Saladin Khan has made a large amount of speeches extolling Islamic and ethnic unification. However, he has made several inflammatory speeches calling for a combined Central Asian monarchy rather than unification with the new power in Baghdad. The new Turan Movement has become incredibly popular with nationalists in Central Asian nations of Sinkiang and Turkestan. Many foreign observers believe that the three Brotherhood of Islamic Nations countries may unite before 1948.
GERMAN SELLS ASIAN COLONIAL EMPIRE. Los Angeles, United States of America. German colonial authorities have signed over full control of the German colonial empire in Asia and the Pacific to the United States. This was one of the last acts of the Lindbergh regime before the elections in November. These possessions of course include the island of Singapore and several other islands around the Nipponese territory of New Guinea.
JIYO-TO PARTY WINS ELECTION IN NIPPON. Tokyo, Nippon. With the rise in tensions between Nippon and the United States, the liberal Jiyo-to Party has been elected to power on a platform of anti-Americanism and foreign policies opposing that of the United State. This is mostly due to the election of James Brynes in the United States, the American occupation of Singapore and the rest of German East Asia, and the American annexation of northern South America. The new government has also advocated similar policies to that of the European Economic Community to be enacted in East Asian nations.
Global News Ticker
LIBERALS EASILY MAINTAIN POWER IN SIAM.
SOVIETS RETURN TO LENINGRAD AMID SCANDINAVIAN UNREST.
SPECIAL: Global Economy
NOTE: Mostly this SPECIAL is contained by geographical region, though there are national exceptions to the rule. The city listed with each article is the financial or economic center of the region.
EIRE. Dublin, Eire. The once prospering economy of Eire has hit into a recession rivaling that of the Great Depression. The loss of the vital resources of northern France have been the start of the decline. The situation worsened when it became apparent that there were no Irishmen to return from the 2nd Battle of Trotskygrad, making it obvious that the nation was suffering from a lack of manpower. The collapse of ATO trade agreements was the straw which broke the drunkard’s back, bringing the economy down to nearly 50% of the prewar production and strength. The economic situation has destabilized an already faltering state as unrest continues to grow in Northern Ireland as the Protestants continue to call for unification with the Commonwealth, despite heavy opposition from the Catholic south. (-4 Base IC, +10% Dissent)
NORTH AMERICA. New York, United States of America. No nation has prospered more from the Third World War than the United States. Nations in western Europe, the Middle East, and South America have found themselves buying American oil and finished goods. Especially automobiles have been seen all over the world as the American government churns out car after car from the US Automotive Works in Detroit. The USA has also been competitive in African and eastern European markets, although more local national corporations have been making a significant dent in the American profits from those regions. (+5 Private Enterprise for USA)
SOUTH AMERICA. Santiago, Chile. The Third World War brought unprecedented destruction to the southern continent of the western hemisphere. Most of the standing regimes were dismantled or destroyed and the infrastructure of the region was devastated. With a rebuilding process underway, so far Chilean businessmen have taken the lion’s share of the profits which did not go to the United States. However, the growing penchant for electronics in Brazil has potential, as new markets in electronic devices open up in the United States and the surviving South American nations. (+2 Private Enterprise for Chile)
NORTHWESTERN EUROPE AND BRITAIN. London, Union of Commonwealth States. The British Islands were one of the few regions in Europe which were untouched by the devastation of the war. During the conflict London became a refuge for the exile governments of Europe, and in response it became a center of commerce for the new regimes established in Iberia. However, after the initial success of the new governments, the end of ATO and the lack of natural resources have brought most of northwestern Europe into a recession, the UCS being the sole exception. The details of the economic growth and decline are here:
Andalusia: -1 IC
Belgium: -2 IC
Castile: -2 IC
Holland: -1 IC
Scandinavia: -2 IC
Scotland: -2 IC
UCS: +2 IC
SOUTHERN EUROPE. Milan, Italy. Italy itself was barely effected by the war with the Soviet Union. Fighting with the Muslims occurred on the extremities of the empire and the Greeks never posed a threat to the Italian peninsula. Mussolini’s programs of self-sufficiency and internal development minimized the damage caused by the dissolution of ATO and the recession in western Europe. However the loss of Egypt and the heavy casualties inflicted on Italian armies in Greece have caused a minor decline in the Italian industrial output, but many are confident the economy will recover with time and participation in the European Economic Community. Other nations in the south have been hit with minor economic decline as well. The total list is here:
Italy: -2 IC
Switzerland: -1 IC
EASTERN EUROPE. Warsaw, Poland. Thanks to Soviet industrial efforts in eastern Poland, the Poles have found themselves with an intact industry and lots of resources. They have quickly developed this to their advantage and thanks to the Polish state, several Eastern European nations have managed at least a minor economy recovery. However, in some regions the effect of the dissolution of ATO can be felt as recession continues to effect the formerly allied nations. The list is once more here:
Hungary: +1 IC
Poland: +2 IC
Romania: +1 IC
Serbia: -1 IC
AFRICA. Monrovia, Liberia. The former economic giant of Liberia has begun recovering its strength with the conclusion of the war. Liberian automobiles have made significant gains in Abyssinia as the Emperor Isayu V begins construction of a multitude of highways. Liberian industrial goods have also been made popular in the rising republic of the CSA and the West African Union. (+2 Private Enterprise for Liberia)
ASIA. Nagasaki, Nippon. Thanks to the efforts of the Western Pacific Alliance, trade continued unabated throughout the war. However, the recession in Europe, and continuing instability in the region has caused many merchants to continue using Nipponese flags to peruse their trades. The economy of Nippon continues to boom thanks to Europe’s trouble. (+4 Private Enterprise for Nippon)
Diplomatic Pouch
To: Monarchist Germany
From: France
We are willing to step in to assist in defeating the Nazis, but we would like consideration of restoring Alsace-Lorraine to French control.
OOC
@all concerned, Modern Research Methods uses Private Enterprise to do research, not Public Spending.
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i knew you were a real man of the left
To France
From Germany
Germany can agree to peaceful transfer of Alsace-Lorraine to France for military aid, and thanks the noble French for their gracious offer.
From Germany
Germany can agree to peaceful transfer of Alsace-Lorraine to France for military aid, and thanks the noble French for their gracious offer.
Swissempire
Poet Jester
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This is Gregory Bremmer reporting from Kabul, Afghanistan.
In a speech broadcast to all of Afghanistan, Turkestan, Sinkiang and reaching places as far as Pakistan and UCS India, King Saladin Khan applauded the onset of true peace in the world and extended his condolences and support to the nations of Europe in a speech that marked the beginning of the year. He also applauded the unification of the Arabs and Persians and Egyptians into an Islamic Superstate. He accepted the decision of Azerbaijan to "add another ethnic group to Allah's smorgasborg Caliphate", But King Saladin pointed out that the interests of Turanians may not be served by inclusion in such a super state. He stated in front of a crowd of 10,000;
"While our religious minds may be directed toward Mecca, our ethnic interests need to be directed inward. Government from that far away and from a different race can only lead to corruption and antagonism, something Islam doesn't need. In the interests of created and maintaining a strong, peaceful Islam, free of conflict amongst brothers, I, King Saladin Khan, announce my intentions to form the Turan Ummah. A unified Central Asia can bring only prosperity, peace and progress to Islam and to the Turanian peoples.
We have a glorious past. Our people have created the largest empires in world history. We've spread our culture over all of Eurasia. Our heroes are respected from Washington to Tokyo, from London to MittelAfrika. Let us build upon the legacy of the Khans and the Sultans and raise upon the graves of Ghengis Khan and Tamerlane a glorious future for our people. After 5 centuries of division, it is time we united once more and lived up to our potential. I have traveled the world and I returned not for some homesickness or some crown, but because of pride. Our people are a strong people, a smart people, a great people. Together, we can prosper and prevail! Allah called upon the Muslims of the world to form Ummahs in his name, and I say let us follow the scripture, let us seize our destiny!"
In his passion though, the King knocked his microphone off the podium and this is the last of the speech we have recorded. It is the opinion of this reporter that this King Saladin Khan is definitely a man on the rise in the globe. Finally, a Central Asian who isn't subservient to Tribes and Bribes....
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This is Gregory Bremmer reporting from Kabul, Afghanistan.
In a speech broadcast to all of Afghanistan, Turkestan, Sinkiang and reaching places as far as Pakistan and UCS India, King Saladin Khan applauded the onset of true peace in the world and extended his condolences and support to the nations of Europe in a speech that marked the beginning of the year. He also applauded the unification of the Arabs and Persians and Egyptians into an Islamic Superstate. He accepted the decision of Azerbaijan to "add another ethnic group to Allah's smorgasborg Caliphate", But King Saladin pointed out that the interests of Turanians may not be served by inclusion in such a super state. He stated in front of a crowd of 10,000;
"While our religious minds may be directed toward Mecca, our ethnic interests need to be directed inward. Government from that far away and from a different race can only lead to corruption and antagonism, something Islam doesn't need. In the interests of created and maintaining a strong, peaceful Islam, free of conflict amongst brothers, I, King Saladin Khan, announce my intentions to form the Turan Ummah. A unified Central Asia can bring only prosperity, peace and progress to Islam and to the Turanian peoples.
We have a glorious past. Our people have created the largest empires in world history. We've spread our culture over all of Eurasia. Our heroes are respected from Washington to Tokyo, from London to MittelAfrika. Let us build upon the legacy of the Khans and the Sultans and raise upon the graves of Ghengis Khan and Tamerlane a glorious future for our people. After 5 centuries of division, it is time we united once more and lived up to our potential. I have traveled the world and I returned not for some homesickness or some crown, but because of pride. Our people are a strong people, a smart people, a great people. Together, we can prosper and prevail! Allah called upon the Muslims of the world to form Ummahs in his name, and I say let us follow the scripture, let us seize our destiny!"
In his passion though, the King knocked his microphone off the podium and this is the last of the speech we have recorded. It is the opinion of this reporter that this King Saladin Khan is definitely a man on the rise in the globe. Finally, a Central Asian who isn't subservient to Tribes and Bribes....
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I should have 6 public spending, as I transferred 2 into it to help with the reconstruction in Bolivia.
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From Nippon
The Liberals, or Jiyo-to, want to create a customs union among our alliance and begin steps towards a common currency. Thoughts?
I should have 6 public spending, as I transferred 2 into it to help with the reconstruction in Bolivia.
To the Afro-Pacific Alliance
From Nippon
The Liberals, or Jiyo-to, want to create a customs union among our alliance and begin steps towards a common currency. Thoughts?
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The Council of Kings from the United Kingdoms of Scandinavia had just finished signing the final documentation that was to sign over all official control of Norway to the Ledig Norge, and the new King, Alexander Oldenburg.
The Four Kings leaned back, looking almost smug with themselves. One picked up a glass of whiskey, and thoughtfully sipped at it.
All of a sudden, a messenger burst through the door to the meeting room, gasping.
"Your Excellencies, there has been a coup in Stockholm, you have no power to sign over any of Norway, you have no power anymore. he Monarchy has been disbanded, and Scandinavia is now a Republic. You are no longer in charge of theis nation."
The Leaders of the Ledig Norge stood up, looking decieved.
"What is the Meaning of this? You have this nation under a tight leash, and you are the leaders, no?" One of the leaders asked, livid.
The messenger walked over to the Radio, and it crackling to life, said,
"... and the coup in Stockholm by the new Presisdent of Scandianvia has left any of the Monarchyout of a job, and any documentation that they have signed as of 12.00 this morning is totally void in the eyes of the International Community. Axel Weimar, the New President has issued this statement.
" My Fellow Scandinavians, I come to you in a time of heavy unrest in this beautiful Nation of ours. You may have heard that this morning, the Monarchy has been removed from office, and that a new Republic of Scandianvia has been established in it's place. This is true. However, this has been done for many different reasons, the prime reason being that the Monarchy, in all their infinite wisdom, abandoned both Finland and Norway, two integral sections of this Nation, to the marauding forces of the Soviet Army. They were incapable of controling this nation, and as such had been rendered obsolete. However, thos who remain Loyal to the Kings, I ask this. Hw many times had you met the King? How often had he walked amongst the people of this Nation? This Government has already embarked on a series of projects that singly is more that the Kingdoms have done before ever. They instigated an education reform, changed the Health system, but could not follow through on these practices and programmes. We have already comissioned a new High Speed Rail Network, major upgrades of all the Highways in that Nation, and major expansion of the Ports and Freight capabilities in Oslo and Helsinki, two cities that had not been delt with, no development had been made in under the former Government of the Kings.
This Nation once stood proud amongst the nations of the World, with her head held high. However, under the Former Government overlorded by the Council of Kings, she slowly faded from greatness, and soon took her place with the lesser nations of the World. However, those who oppose us, and want the Monarchy to be back I ask this of you. Would you be happy for this Nation to be bullied by any other nation because the Monarchy had led to it's downfall. The Former Government had readily signed over Norway, a great State of this Nation, because of a single group. The former Government was weak, and could not see that it had become a festering wound on our nations surface. We have not somly but a bandage across the wound, and hoped that everything would be al right, but we have removed the Government that was pulling this nation into the murkey abyss below. Scandinavia's time has come again, and over the next few Years, this Government will be outlining our plans for this great nation. We will be unveiling later this month our plans for this nation, and how, economically, we can rise again, and take our place once again among the great nations of this World.
Thank You, and God Bless Scandianvia
That is the message from our new President, Axel Weimar, outling the new Governments Plans for Scandinavia and how irresponsible the former Government has been in controling our Nation. Here in Norway, many people are rejoycing at the news of the Governments overthrow, as the New Government has offered Alexander Oldenburg, who was next in line for the Norwegian Throne, the Chance at heading a new State of Norway Government, after the sudden death of the Late Premier of Norway.
So again, just outlining, the United Kingdoms of Scandinavia has been overthrown, with the Kings of Scandinavia now obsolete. Axel Weimar has declared a new Republic, and plans for his Givernment to take Scandinavia into a new Direction.
That is the Breaking news this Hour, and as the new Presisdent said, God Bless Scandinavia..." (Radio crackles)
The Council of Kings sat, trying to take in the information as they looked across the room at the leader of the Ledig Norge.
The Former King of Sweden stuttered "w..we didn't know... anything about this... this coup... we swear..."
The Head of the Ledig Norge, stood up, disgusted, and moved to leave, as suddenly a bullet peirced his head, sending fragments of skull and brain all over the room.
"FREEZE, cried the Republic Soldiers, as the Ledig Norge open fire. The Fomrer Kings, stood up and moved for the door, however, never made it after coming into contact with cross fire between the Republic of Scandinavia's Soldiers and the Ledig Norge. Small fragments of Crowns and regal attire are embedded in the panelled walls of the room, the only reminders of their existance.
In Stockholm all hell broke loose. Pro-Norwegian Soldiers suddenly took up arms against the new Republic, clashing soldiers protecting the Rikstag in Central Stockholm. The Population, terrified has fled the scene, and the President had no choice but to declare Martial Law in the region to bring order once again to the streets of Stockholm.
In his Office, Axel Weimar looked out across the blood stained step of the Rikstag, and shaking his Head, said to his Wife.
"How could this Happen? I had planned to have the transition quick and painless, replacing the old Government of the Kingdoms with one of fresh ideas and new perspective. Norway and Finland are my main areas of target, to rebuild the confidence of the Norwegians in the Fins to Stockholm. I had hope in this Nation, that they would be able to accept the new Government, the New Republic and to move on. I had hoped to not have to bring down Martial Law and curfew the Population, but until the Troubles have ceased, I shall not lift it. This Nation has suffered enough at the hands of the Kings, and it is about time a younger person took control, instead of a group of wizened old men with Gilded hats! In one months time, Martial Law and the Curfew will be lifted, and the Governmental plans shall be rolled out, to bring the population under some degree of civility again!"
His wife simply replied,
"Thats the spirit, dear"
Alexander Oldenburg was no where to be seen.
The Four Kings leaned back, looking almost smug with themselves. One picked up a glass of whiskey, and thoughtfully sipped at it.
All of a sudden, a messenger burst through the door to the meeting room, gasping.
"Your Excellencies, there has been a coup in Stockholm, you have no power to sign over any of Norway, you have no power anymore. he Monarchy has been disbanded, and Scandinavia is now a Republic. You are no longer in charge of theis nation."
The Leaders of the Ledig Norge stood up, looking decieved.
"What is the Meaning of this? You have this nation under a tight leash, and you are the leaders, no?" One of the leaders asked, livid.
The messenger walked over to the Radio, and it crackling to life, said,
"... and the coup in Stockholm by the new Presisdent of Scandianvia has left any of the Monarchyout of a job, and any documentation that they have signed as of 12.00 this morning is totally void in the eyes of the International Community. Axel Weimar, the New President has issued this statement.
" My Fellow Scandinavians, I come to you in a time of heavy unrest in this beautiful Nation of ours. You may have heard that this morning, the Monarchy has been removed from office, and that a new Republic of Scandianvia has been established in it's place. This is true. However, this has been done for many different reasons, the prime reason being that the Monarchy, in all their infinite wisdom, abandoned both Finland and Norway, two integral sections of this Nation, to the marauding forces of the Soviet Army. They were incapable of controling this nation, and as such had been rendered obsolete. However, thos who remain Loyal to the Kings, I ask this. Hw many times had you met the King? How often had he walked amongst the people of this Nation? This Government has already embarked on a series of projects that singly is more that the Kingdoms have done before ever. They instigated an education reform, changed the Health system, but could not follow through on these practices and programmes. We have already comissioned a new High Speed Rail Network, major upgrades of all the Highways in that Nation, and major expansion of the Ports and Freight capabilities in Oslo and Helsinki, two cities that had not been delt with, no development had been made in under the former Government of the Kings.
This Nation once stood proud amongst the nations of the World, with her head held high. However, under the Former Government overlorded by the Council of Kings, she slowly faded from greatness, and soon took her place with the lesser nations of the World. However, those who oppose us, and want the Monarchy to be back I ask this of you. Would you be happy for this Nation to be bullied by any other nation because the Monarchy had led to it's downfall. The Former Government had readily signed over Norway, a great State of this Nation, because of a single group. The former Government was weak, and could not see that it had become a festering wound on our nations surface. We have not somly but a bandage across the wound, and hoped that everything would be al right, but we have removed the Government that was pulling this nation into the murkey abyss below. Scandinavia's time has come again, and over the next few Years, this Government will be outlining our plans for this great nation. We will be unveiling later this month our plans for this nation, and how, economically, we can rise again, and take our place once again among the great nations of this World.
Thank You, and God Bless Scandianvia
That is the message from our new President, Axel Weimar, outling the new Governments Plans for Scandinavia and how irresponsible the former Government has been in controling our Nation. Here in Norway, many people are rejoycing at the news of the Governments overthrow, as the New Government has offered Alexander Oldenburg, who was next in line for the Norwegian Throne, the Chance at heading a new State of Norway Government, after the sudden death of the Late Premier of Norway.
So again, just outlining, the United Kingdoms of Scandinavia has been overthrown, with the Kings of Scandinavia now obsolete. Axel Weimar has declared a new Republic, and plans for his Givernment to take Scandinavia into a new Direction.
That is the Breaking news this Hour, and as the new Presisdent said, God Bless Scandinavia..." (Radio crackles)
The Council of Kings sat, trying to take in the information as they looked across the room at the leader of the Ledig Norge.
The Former King of Sweden stuttered "w..we didn't know... anything about this... this coup... we swear..."
The Head of the Ledig Norge, stood up, disgusted, and moved to leave, as suddenly a bullet peirced his head, sending fragments of skull and brain all over the room.
"FREEZE, cried the Republic Soldiers, as the Ledig Norge open fire. The Fomrer Kings, stood up and moved for the door, however, never made it after coming into contact with cross fire between the Republic of Scandinavia's Soldiers and the Ledig Norge. Small fragments of Crowns and regal attire are embedded in the panelled walls of the room, the only reminders of their existance.
In Stockholm all hell broke loose. Pro-Norwegian Soldiers suddenly took up arms against the new Republic, clashing soldiers protecting the Rikstag in Central Stockholm. The Population, terrified has fled the scene, and the President had no choice but to declare Martial Law in the region to bring order once again to the streets of Stockholm.
In his Office, Axel Weimar looked out across the blood stained step of the Rikstag, and shaking his Head, said to his Wife.
"How could this Happen? I had planned to have the transition quick and painless, replacing the old Government of the Kingdoms with one of fresh ideas and new perspective. Norway and Finland are my main areas of target, to rebuild the confidence of the Norwegians in the Fins to Stockholm. I had hope in this Nation, that they would be able to accept the new Government, the New Republic and to move on. I had hoped to not have to bring down Martial Law and curfew the Population, but until the Troubles have ceased, I shall not lift it. This Nation has suffered enough at the hands of the Kings, and it is about time a younger person took control, instead of a group of wizened old men with Gilded hats! In one months time, Martial Law and the Curfew will be lifted, and the Governmental plans shall be rolled out, to bring the population under some degree of civility again!"
His wife simply replied,
"Thats the spirit, dear"
Alexander Oldenburg was no where to be seen.
mrpwn3r
Stereotypical Asian
OOC:Hah.
Korea is so insignificant in the world.
Korea is so insignificant in the world.
Luckymoose
The World is Mine
Nice update.
President of West African Union
President Jacques Endarwa
Radio Fall Speech 1944
The state of the world is horrific, people dieing in wars with zero reason, children in poverty and adults enslaved by false ideologies. In one country, this country, things are different. The people attempt to live in peace, expanding within. Building up the industrial system required to be self sufficient in the modern world. Drafting the papers for a new capital of grand proportion, able to hold millions, designed to be uncrowded and efficient. Factories being constructed, schools and colleges being planned. The foreign opinions on Africa will be diminished as the West African Union steps forward into history, not as conquerers but as builders. Never will this country enact war with another nation, in self defense we will fight back but in aggression we will not. The world has had enough war to last a life time. Our children deserve better.
All men are equal at a certain point. Some men are evil and are inferior because of it. Some men are charitable and good natured and are superior because of it. There is no defining scale to judge other people on. Race is not a factor. In our nation, of Fifteen million people we are all equal as blanks. Something the rest of the world fails to see. A man must make himself. If you actively pursue war your people have no chance to make themselves anything but killers. Following the leaders who bring the worst of crimes upon the whole population. Nations like the United States of America, starting in such isolationism and now conquering the free peoples of the world. Forcing onto them the culture of America, the ideas of America. This my good people is not democracy. This my good people is not freedom.
In our own nation we handle these issues with democratic solutions. No conquering, no force. We are peaceful, we are true freedom. Remember it as we step into the future, remember your nation and remember what we are doing for the better of humanity.
President of West African Union
President Jacques Endarwa
Radio Fall Speech 1944
The state of the world is horrific, people dieing in wars with zero reason, children in poverty and adults enslaved by false ideologies. In one country, this country, things are different. The people attempt to live in peace, expanding within. Building up the industrial system required to be self sufficient in the modern world. Drafting the papers for a new capital of grand proportion, able to hold millions, designed to be uncrowded and efficient. Factories being constructed, schools and colleges being planned. The foreign opinions on Africa will be diminished as the West African Union steps forward into history, not as conquerers but as builders. Never will this country enact war with another nation, in self defense we will fight back but in aggression we will not. The world has had enough war to last a life time. Our children deserve better.
All men are equal at a certain point. Some men are evil and are inferior because of it. Some men are charitable and good natured and are superior because of it. There is no defining scale to judge other people on. Race is not a factor. In our nation, of Fifteen million people we are all equal as blanks. Something the rest of the world fails to see. A man must make himself. If you actively pursue war your people have no chance to make themselves anything but killers. Following the leaders who bring the worst of crimes upon the whole population. Nations like the United States of America, starting in such isolationism and now conquering the free peoples of the world. Forcing onto them the culture of America, the ideas of America. This my good people is not democracy. This my good people is not freedom.
In our own nation we handle these issues with democratic solutions. No conquering, no force. We are peaceful, we are true freedom. Remember it as we step into the future, remember your nation and remember what we are doing for the better of humanity.
Shadowbound
Incorrugible
- Joined
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- Messages
- 4,078
Nippon is withdrawing its ambassador from Stockholm for consultation. It condemns the Alexander Weimar's coup, but has not yet withdrawn recognition of the current Scandinavian government. It would remind him, however, that a republic held together at the point of a bayonet stands against all democratic principles, and that sometimes a peaceful parting is better than a bloody occupation.
Nippon also offers mediation between South African conservatives and liberals.
EDIT: The Afro-Pacific Alliance's general army quality should go up by 1 because we finished Automatic Rifles this turn. Hellz yeah!
Nippon also offers mediation between South African conservatives and liberals.
EDIT: The Afro-Pacific Alliance's general army quality should go up by 1 because we finished Automatic Rifles this turn. Hellz yeah!
Terrance888
Discord Reigns
SBFF:
to VLF:
As our duty to try to free all nations, and with with an [censored] oath of [censored] from the [Censored], I shall hereby declare our movement to [censored], "Old Granada" to restart Freedom in occupyers that have no respect for indigienous peoples of South America the way the [censored]does. May South America one day be totally free with the help of [censored]!
to VLF:
As our duty to try to free all nations, and with with an [censored] oath of [censored] from the [Censored], I shall hereby declare our movement to [censored], "Old Granada" to restart Freedom in occupyers that have no respect for indigienous peoples of South America the way the [censored]does. May South America one day be totally free with the help of [censored]!
jeps
Arcadefire
EQ, since I was NPCed last turn, could you NPC my spending too, instead of not getting any?
human-slaughter
brand new year
From The True South African Government (Conservative)
To the World and Nippon Mostly
We thank Nippon for its help. At this time however the rebels are unwilling to negotiate. We will see how willing they are in a year how willing they are when they're people are starving in the streets.
The reports of wholesolae massacres of Blacks is completely fabricated. Rebels who do not surrender will be treated as enemy soldiers who do not surrender.
Any Nation discovered to be support the liberal rebellion will be treated as enemies of the Republic and treated as such.
To the World and Nippon Mostly
We thank Nippon for its help. At this time however the rebels are unwilling to negotiate. We will see how willing they are in a year how willing they are when they're people are starving in the streets.
The reports of wholesolae massacres of Blacks is completely fabricated. Rebels who do not surrender will be treated as enemy soldiers who do not surrender.
Any Nation discovered to be support the liberal rebellion will be treated as enemies of the Republic and treated as such.
TheLastJacobite
No Commies
OOC: Why do you even bother posting if no one can understand what the hell you're trying to say?
Bloody Protestants one moment fighting for Irish freedom now being whiney little ...people who want to run home to mummy. They dont have to live in Ireland in fact if they want to live under English rule so much they can just move there god damn it.
The Protestants say, "well if you love the pope so much, why don't you marry him? You move away."
Luckymoose
The World is Mine
"They would marry him if the pope was allowed to marry."
D'Artagnan59
The Gascon
I'll take the People's Republic of China if I can.
Shadowbound
Incorrugible
- Joined
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Welcome D'Artagnan, talk to me over AIM sometime soon, I'm Nippon, your close neighbor.
