Jason The King
Deity
Nice, Jason. Just a minor nitpick, picture not working.
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A Brave New World Part 2
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brand new year
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carmen510
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@Supermath: good guesses!
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Global News Report
DUTCH CONTINUE SCIENTIFIC BREAKTHROUGHS. Amsterdam, Empire of the Netherlands. Scientists in the Netherlands made further advances this year with the announcement of the wireless telegraph. This device can broadcast telegraph signals completely without the hindrances of wire and cable. While at the moment the device remains too bulky and expensive for easy distribution, the Dutch are confident that practical use can be made of this invention.
North American News Report
PENNSYLVANIA STEEL COLLAPSE. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. An economic recession hit the American Northeast when Carnegie Steel, a major Pennsylvanian producer, declared bankruptcy this year followed by several smaller competitors. Several dozen Pittsburgh and other Pennsylvanian offices and plants were shut down, leaving tens of thousands unemployed. The recession has spilt over the borders, causing a limited downturn in New England, Canada, and Albany, all key buyers of Pennsylvanian steel. The effects have been minor outside of Pennsylvania itself, as purchase of Swedish steel increases. (-3 eco, -2 stability for Pennsylvania, -1 eco for New England, Canada, Albany)
CANADA ELECTIONS. Toronto, Canada. The Conservative Party won a surprise victory this year over the Liberal Party in Canada. They played off of alleged Liberal pacifism and have promised to maintain a tougher line for the Canadian nation. They have promised to help establish Canada as the power of the Lakes. Socialist agitators in the factories have protested against such a policy, calling for new elections. The agitators claim that socialist votes in the elections were ignored by political authorities. (-1 Stability)
FOX REPUBLIC ELECTIONS. Fox Falls, Fox Republic. The Liberal Party of Fox has won reelection this year in the wake of the Sauk invasion and war. The people seem determined to keep the people in office to prevent Sauk exploitation of division within their nation. (+1 Stability)
QUEBEC ELECTIONS. Quebec City, Republic of Quebec. In a vicious campaign, the Socialists of Quebec have achieved an electoral victory without a majority. After heated debate and the failure of the more conventional parties to produce candidates, the Socialist Party won through only 39% of the vote. The Socialists have promised to slow the recent militarism as well as considering to revise previous native American policies. This election has been considered fraudulent by the more conventional parties, who have sparked riots and protests among conservatives and moderates alike. (-2 Stability)
WAR ENDS IN TEXAS. Houston, Texan Republic. After a brutal year long war, the fighting between the Texans and Louisianans has drawn to a close. Under immense political pressure from the government in Paris as well as from independent American states, the Louisianan military has withdrawn. The victory over the Louisianans has been persistently celebrated in the Texan press, and the people feel that Texas can now present itself as a true modern power. (+2 Stability for Texas, -1 Stability for Louisiana)
WAR BREAKS OUT IN CENTRAL NORTH AMERICA. Sauk City, Sauk. In response to increased brutality toward the Isanti population in Sauk territory, the Fox Republic has declared war upon the Sauk monarchy. An Isanti rebellion caused damage to the Sauk forces, tying many down, though the revolt was suppressed through extreme violence. The first Fox attack was easily repulsed by the Sauk, who then advanced into the Fox Republic itself, and after several months of stalemate, managed to capture the capital. The Fox army has more or less been broken, though some scattered forces still remain, posing some resistance and hoping for the arrival of foreign aid. The native nations of the west have condemned this action, promising embargo, and have even considered the possibility of a united native alliance against the rising Sauk threat.
Casualty List
Sauk: 12 Infantry Brigades, 8 Cavalry Brigades, 4 Artillery Brigades (+1 Monitor; -1 Stability)
Fox: 24 Infantry Brigades, 5 Cavalry Brigades, 4 Artillery Brigades, 2 Monitors (-2 Stability)
VIRGINIA CONTINUES EMANCIPATION PROGRAM. Richmond, Virginian Empire. Emancipation was declared this year in Maryland, providing compensation for all slave owners in the province. Slavery, while declining in the Virginian homeland, has begun to rise in the colonial possessions, where the government has promised to keep hands off on slavery.
ATTEMPTED COUP FAILS IN LOUISIANA. New Orleans, Dominion of Louisiana. In response to the withdrawal from Texas, a number of angry conservative officers organized to remove the liberal government. They hoped to overthrow the democracy and establish control and full independence from France. After a brutal battle, the cabal was defeated and the leaders arrested and executed. The Louisianan government has assured the people that order has been restored.
ATTEMPTED COUP IN GEORGIA. Savannah, Georgia. The remnants of the so-called Mississippi Aristocracy rose this year, gaining support of a very limited section of the military. Though they did manage to seize several government buildings in Savannah, the Georgian federalist supporters managed to quickly retake them. Most of the officers have been arrested, though some are believed to have escaped into Virginia or Florida. The remaining Mississippian leaders in the military have either been placed into bureaucratic positions or removed completely from military ranking.
Central/South American News Report
BUENOS AIRES ELECTIONS. Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Protectorate. Conservatives won reelection this year, continuing their undefeated streak in Buenos Aires politics. They have pledged to continue the policies of previous years, maintaining the status quo.
ECUADOR ELECTIONS. Quito, Ecuador. In a hotly disputed election, the Ecuadorian Socialist Party has achieved victory. The new president has pledged to create a new program for the Ecuadorian people, socializing the economy and continuing efforts to create a revitalized economy. This marks the first time in global history that a socialist government has been established. Elements of the Ecuadorian military and upper class are extremely displeased at this new development, and violence could soon ensue. (-2 Stability)
PARAGUAY ELECTIONS. Asuncion, Paraguay. The Moderate Party won reelection this year in Paraguay, assuring their continued control. They have pledged to continue previous policies and maintaining the stability of the nation. (+1 Stability)
VENEZUELA ELECTIONS. Caracas, Venezuela. The Liberal Party easily won reelection this year in Venezuela. They have promised to keep the status quo and to maintain close relations with Mexico and Haiti. (+1 Stability)
PERU-BOLIVIAN WAR ENDS. Lima, Peru. The war between Peru and Bolivia has been at last brought to a close after increased New Englander and German mediation and intervention. Peruvian forces have withdrawn from the border, returning to antebellum status on the front. Neither nation has been satisfied with the concluding treaty, considering the over a hundred thousand lives lost or maimed on either side. (-1 Stability for both Peru and Bolivia)
SOCIALISTS CONTINUE AGITATION IN BRAZIL. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Despite the recent second abdication of Emperor Pedro III, the new Empress Isabell has been unable to suppress increased socialist activities. Spurred by the successes of the socialist movements in Quebec and Ecuador, the Brazilian socialists have continued rioting and demonstrating in the streets. The socialists have called for new elections immediately and the abolition of the monarchy.
MILITARY COUP IN COLOMBIA. Bogota, Colombia. After several years of instability, a military coup was launched this year to end the reign of the unpopular, General Acosta. After a brutal battle in the capital, the military overthrew the leader, replacing him with the much more popular Cesar Juarez. Juarez has gained the support of both the people and the military, greatly aiding in the stabilization of the nation. (+3 Stability)
European News Report
CRISIS ON THE SERBIAN-BULGARIAN BORDER. Pristina, Serbia. War seems on the horizon this year as brutal violence erupts between Serbia and Bulgaria. The crisis began with a riot at the Serbian embassy in Sofia, which led to the death of the ambassador. Despite heated protests that the attack was not provoked by the Bulgarian government, tensions rose dramatically between the two Balkan nations. The brother of the Serbian ambassador, a captain of artillery in the Serbian army, lashed out militarily against Bulgarian border defenses. Response was swift and a pitched battle took place along the border. The Serbians seemed to be on the verge of defeat by the time the fighting was stopped by both nations governments.
Casualty List
Serbia: 2 Infantry Brigades, 2 Artillery Brigades
Bulgaria: 2 Artillery Brigades
BELGIUM ELECTIONS. Brussels, Belgium. Elections held this year for executive office and Congress in Belgium has resulted in an overwhelming Conservative victory. Many members of the Moderate Party have defected to the Conservatives, promising a new era of Belgian growth and prosperity. (+1 Stability)
FRENCH IMPERIAL ELECTIONS. Paris, French Empire. Regardless of last years assassination of the Consul, elections have gone forward once more for the new Consul. The Partie Imperiale has won the election once again and the Consul has promised to follow the old course. A new era of imperialism and increased French rule over the empire could be at hand. (+1 Stability for the French Imperial Protectorate)
NEW GREEK REGIME AFTER ELECTIONS. Athens, Greece. The Greek Liberal Party won elections this year on the platforms of distancing themselves from the Berlin Alliance as well as tax reform. A new program has been put into place, encouraging new businesses as well as reducing taxes on the poorest of people. The 88 Days Reform has proven to be a wild success in mollifying the people. (+2 Stability)
DANISH LAUNCH ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION. Nijer City, Danish Empire. Danish explorers landed at the tip of the continent of Antarctica this year, a mostly unexplored and uncharted landmass. After planting the Danish flag and mapping out the coast, they returned to be extolled as heroes. Some believe that an expedition to locate the exact location of the South Pole could soon be launched.
AUSTRIA INVADES BOHEMIA! Vienna, Austria. In a surprising move, Austrian military forces have invaded the neighboring state of Bohemia. They blamed Bohemian nationalists, which has been labeled a flimsy and fantastical excuse for the war by most European press. This was immediately met with a declaration of war from Hungary, which announced that it would not tolerate a rebirth of Austrian tyranny. Initial Austrian battles were successful in Bohemia, smashing the Bohemian army and even beginning an advance on Prague. The arrival of the Hungarian force reversed the fortunes of war, and the Austrians rallied behind the forts at Brno, where a four month siege commenced. Eventually, under constant artillery fire and pressure, the Austrian lines broke and they routed back into Austria proper. Outrage has been felt at home in all involved nations as massive conscription takes place, enlarging all powers armed forces greatly and depriving many factories and offices of labor. In Austria, the socialists have rallied against the war, forming protests which were brutally dispersed by military forces.
Casualty List
Bohemia: 39 Infantry Brigades, 11 Artillery Brigades (-2 Stability and -1 economy)
Hungary: 6 Infantry Brigades, 6 Artillery Brigades (-1 Stability)
Austria: 29 Infantry Brigades, 8 Cavalry Brigades, 13 Artillery Brigades (-2 Stability)
African/Middle Eastern News Report
TUNISIA ELECTIONS. Tunis, Tunisia. This years elections saw a shift from Conservative government in Tunisia to a more moderate one. They have pledged a more interventionist foreign policy, breaking away from the Conservative platform of isolationism. They have promised to rebuild ties with not only Morocco, but the other states of the Mediterranean Sea as well. (+1 Stability)
NAVAL TRAINING RESULTS IN VIOLENT INCIDENT. Forsythville, Liberia. Training exercises by the fledgling Zulu navy resulted in disaster as they demonstrated off the coast of Liberia. A Zulu light cruiser, mistaking a beaten up Danish ship for a target vessel, opened fire upon the sailors, who barely kept their ship afloat enough to report the incident. Not recognizing the flag, the Danes responded by deploying the Nijeria squadron to respond to the threat. Surprising the Zulu sailors and under the command of a zealous admiral, a brief battle took place. Unprepared and not expecting a real battle, a large number of Zulu ships were sunk before word reached the Danes of the accidental firing. Only a few grazing shots hit the Danish vessels, resulting in minimal casualties. The fledgling Zulu press has decried this, claiming that the Danes intentionally attacked the fleet, and had ignored warnings in advance of the training exercise.
Casualty List
Zulu Empire: 3 Destroyers, 1 Light Cruiser, 1 Heavy Cruiser
Asian/Pacific News Report
CHAOS GROWS IN CHINA. Jinan, French Empire. The year began in China with an attempted mutiny by a sizeable part of the Imperial Chinese army. The mutiny was crushed, but a general managed to rally the province of Shanxi to him, taking his command with him. Since then the war has only escalated, as Russian forces invade to restore stability, taking control of Peking. Fighting continues as the warlords have made gains into imperial territory, driving back the emperors forces. A French expedition landed in Guangxi, and despite some early setbacks, managed to secure a good part of the coast. It is apparent that the war is exploding, and China along with it.
Casualty List
Chinese Empire: 166 Infantry Brigades, 11 Cavalry Brigades, 7 Artillery Brigades (-2 Stability, -2 economy)
French Empire: 2 Infantry Brigades, 2 Artillery Brigades
Shanxi: 1 Infantry Brigade, 1 Artillery Brigade
Guangxi: 36 Infantry Brigades, 6 Cavalry Brigades, 6 Artillery Brigades (-1 Stability)
Sinkiang: 5 Infantry Brigades
Yunnan: 5 Infantry Brigades, 10 Cavalry Brigades
Diplomatic Pouch
To: Russian Empire
From: Galicia
We are willing to reconsider admittance into the Russian Imperial Protectorate due to the recent aggression by our former friends in Austria.
OOC
I have clarified one aspect of the rules, stability can only be brought up naturally by one point a year. Another element of the rules which has been added is the upgrading of brigades to new levels.
@crezth, the project you had in mind does not require spending, that EP has been banked.
@tuxedohamm: James II is 64.
@kentharu: Im not actually sure what you mean by infrastructure. Did you have specifics? Roads, rails, canals?
World Map
DUTCH CONTINUE SCIENTIFIC BREAKTHROUGHS. Amsterdam, Empire of the Netherlands. Scientists in the Netherlands made further advances this year with the announcement of the wireless telegraph. This device can broadcast telegraph signals completely without the hindrances of wire and cable. While at the moment the device remains too bulky and expensive for easy distribution, the Dutch are confident that practical use can be made of this invention.
North American News Report
PENNSYLVANIA STEEL COLLAPSE. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. An economic recession hit the American Northeast when Carnegie Steel, a major Pennsylvanian producer, declared bankruptcy this year followed by several smaller competitors. Several dozen Pittsburgh and other Pennsylvanian offices and plants were shut down, leaving tens of thousands unemployed. The recession has spilt over the borders, causing a limited downturn in New England, Canada, and Albany, all key buyers of Pennsylvanian steel. The effects have been minor outside of Pennsylvania itself, as purchase of Swedish steel increases. (-3 eco, -2 stability for Pennsylvania, -1 eco for New England, Canada, Albany)
CANADA ELECTIONS. Toronto, Canada. The Conservative Party won a surprise victory this year over the Liberal Party in Canada. They played off of alleged Liberal pacifism and have promised to maintain a tougher line for the Canadian nation. They have promised to help establish Canada as the power of the Lakes. Socialist agitators in the factories have protested against such a policy, calling for new elections. The agitators claim that socialist votes in the elections were ignored by political authorities. (-1 Stability)
FOX REPUBLIC ELECTIONS. Fox Falls, Fox Republic. The Liberal Party of Fox has won reelection this year in the wake of the Sauk invasion and war. The people seem determined to keep the people in office to prevent Sauk exploitation of division within their nation. (+1 Stability)
QUEBEC ELECTIONS. Quebec City, Republic of Quebec. In a vicious campaign, the Socialists of Quebec have achieved an electoral victory without a majority. After heated debate and the failure of the more conventional parties to produce candidates, the Socialist Party won through only 39% of the vote. The Socialists have promised to slow the recent militarism as well as considering to revise previous native American policies. This election has been considered fraudulent by the more conventional parties, who have sparked riots and protests among conservatives and moderates alike. (-2 Stability)
WAR ENDS IN TEXAS. Houston, Texan Republic. After a brutal year long war, the fighting between the Texans and Louisianans has drawn to a close. Under immense political pressure from the government in Paris as well as from independent American states, the Louisianan military has withdrawn. The victory over the Louisianans has been persistently celebrated in the Texan press, and the people feel that Texas can now present itself as a true modern power. (+2 Stability for Texas, -1 Stability for Louisiana)
WAR BREAKS OUT IN CENTRAL NORTH AMERICA. Sauk City, Sauk. In response to increased brutality toward the Isanti population in Sauk territory, the Fox Republic has declared war upon the Sauk monarchy. An Isanti rebellion caused damage to the Sauk forces, tying many down, though the revolt was suppressed through extreme violence. The first Fox attack was easily repulsed by the Sauk, who then advanced into the Fox Republic itself, and after several months of stalemate, managed to capture the capital. The Fox army has more or less been broken, though some scattered forces still remain, posing some resistance and hoping for the arrival of foreign aid. The native nations of the west have condemned this action, promising embargo, and have even considered the possibility of a united native alliance against the rising Sauk threat.
Casualty List
Sauk: 12 Infantry Brigades, 8 Cavalry Brigades, 4 Artillery Brigades (+1 Monitor; -1 Stability)
Fox: 24 Infantry Brigades, 5 Cavalry Brigades, 4 Artillery Brigades, 2 Monitors (-2 Stability)
VIRGINIA CONTINUES EMANCIPATION PROGRAM. Richmond, Virginian Empire. Emancipation was declared this year in Maryland, providing compensation for all slave owners in the province. Slavery, while declining in the Virginian homeland, has begun to rise in the colonial possessions, where the government has promised to keep hands off on slavery.
ATTEMPTED COUP FAILS IN LOUISIANA. New Orleans, Dominion of Louisiana. In response to the withdrawal from Texas, a number of angry conservative officers organized to remove the liberal government. They hoped to overthrow the democracy and establish control and full independence from France. After a brutal battle, the cabal was defeated and the leaders arrested and executed. The Louisianan government has assured the people that order has been restored.
ATTEMPTED COUP IN GEORGIA. Savannah, Georgia. The remnants of the so-called Mississippi Aristocracy rose this year, gaining support of a very limited section of the military. Though they did manage to seize several government buildings in Savannah, the Georgian federalist supporters managed to quickly retake them. Most of the officers have been arrested, though some are believed to have escaped into Virginia or Florida. The remaining Mississippian leaders in the military have either been placed into bureaucratic positions or removed completely from military ranking.
Central/South American News Report
BUENOS AIRES ELECTIONS. Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Protectorate. Conservatives won reelection this year, continuing their undefeated streak in Buenos Aires politics. They have pledged to continue the policies of previous years, maintaining the status quo.
ECUADOR ELECTIONS. Quito, Ecuador. In a hotly disputed election, the Ecuadorian Socialist Party has achieved victory. The new president has pledged to create a new program for the Ecuadorian people, socializing the economy and continuing efforts to create a revitalized economy. This marks the first time in global history that a socialist government has been established. Elements of the Ecuadorian military and upper class are extremely displeased at this new development, and violence could soon ensue. (-2 Stability)
PARAGUAY ELECTIONS. Asuncion, Paraguay. The Moderate Party won reelection this year in Paraguay, assuring their continued control. They have pledged to continue previous policies and maintaining the stability of the nation. (+1 Stability)
VENEZUELA ELECTIONS. Caracas, Venezuela. The Liberal Party easily won reelection this year in Venezuela. They have promised to keep the status quo and to maintain close relations with Mexico and Haiti. (+1 Stability)
PERU-BOLIVIAN WAR ENDS. Lima, Peru. The war between Peru and Bolivia has been at last brought to a close after increased New Englander and German mediation and intervention. Peruvian forces have withdrawn from the border, returning to antebellum status on the front. Neither nation has been satisfied with the concluding treaty, considering the over a hundred thousand lives lost or maimed on either side. (-1 Stability for both Peru and Bolivia)
SOCIALISTS CONTINUE AGITATION IN BRAZIL. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Despite the recent second abdication of Emperor Pedro III, the new Empress Isabell has been unable to suppress increased socialist activities. Spurred by the successes of the socialist movements in Quebec and Ecuador, the Brazilian socialists have continued rioting and demonstrating in the streets. The socialists have called for new elections immediately and the abolition of the monarchy.
MILITARY COUP IN COLOMBIA. Bogota, Colombia. After several years of instability, a military coup was launched this year to end the reign of the unpopular, General Acosta. After a brutal battle in the capital, the military overthrew the leader, replacing him with the much more popular Cesar Juarez. Juarez has gained the support of both the people and the military, greatly aiding in the stabilization of the nation. (+3 Stability)
European News Report
CRISIS ON THE SERBIAN-BULGARIAN BORDER. Pristina, Serbia. War seems on the horizon this year as brutal violence erupts between Serbia and Bulgaria. The crisis began with a riot at the Serbian embassy in Sofia, which led to the death of the ambassador. Despite heated protests that the attack was not provoked by the Bulgarian government, tensions rose dramatically between the two Balkan nations. The brother of the Serbian ambassador, a captain of artillery in the Serbian army, lashed out militarily against Bulgarian border defenses. Response was swift and a pitched battle took place along the border. The Serbians seemed to be on the verge of defeat by the time the fighting was stopped by both nations governments.
Casualty List
Serbia: 2 Infantry Brigades, 2 Artillery Brigades
Bulgaria: 2 Artillery Brigades
BELGIUM ELECTIONS. Brussels, Belgium. Elections held this year for executive office and Congress in Belgium has resulted in an overwhelming Conservative victory. Many members of the Moderate Party have defected to the Conservatives, promising a new era of Belgian growth and prosperity. (+1 Stability)
FRENCH IMPERIAL ELECTIONS. Paris, French Empire. Regardless of last years assassination of the Consul, elections have gone forward once more for the new Consul. The Partie Imperiale has won the election once again and the Consul has promised to follow the old course. A new era of imperialism and increased French rule over the empire could be at hand. (+1 Stability for the French Imperial Protectorate)
NEW GREEK REGIME AFTER ELECTIONS. Athens, Greece. The Greek Liberal Party won elections this year on the platforms of distancing themselves from the Berlin Alliance as well as tax reform. A new program has been put into place, encouraging new businesses as well as reducing taxes on the poorest of people. The 88 Days Reform has proven to be a wild success in mollifying the people. (+2 Stability)
DANISH LAUNCH ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION. Nijer City, Danish Empire. Danish explorers landed at the tip of the continent of Antarctica this year, a mostly unexplored and uncharted landmass. After planting the Danish flag and mapping out the coast, they returned to be extolled as heroes. Some believe that an expedition to locate the exact location of the South Pole could soon be launched.
AUSTRIA INVADES BOHEMIA! Vienna, Austria. In a surprising move, Austrian military forces have invaded the neighboring state of Bohemia. They blamed Bohemian nationalists, which has been labeled a flimsy and fantastical excuse for the war by most European press. This was immediately met with a declaration of war from Hungary, which announced that it would not tolerate a rebirth of Austrian tyranny. Initial Austrian battles were successful in Bohemia, smashing the Bohemian army and even beginning an advance on Prague. The arrival of the Hungarian force reversed the fortunes of war, and the Austrians rallied behind the forts at Brno, where a four month siege commenced. Eventually, under constant artillery fire and pressure, the Austrian lines broke and they routed back into Austria proper. Outrage has been felt at home in all involved nations as massive conscription takes place, enlarging all powers armed forces greatly and depriving many factories and offices of labor. In Austria, the socialists have rallied against the war, forming protests which were brutally dispersed by military forces.
Casualty List
Bohemia: 39 Infantry Brigades, 11 Artillery Brigades (-2 Stability and -1 economy)
Hungary: 6 Infantry Brigades, 6 Artillery Brigades (-1 Stability)
Austria: 29 Infantry Brigades, 8 Cavalry Brigades, 13 Artillery Brigades (-2 Stability)
African/Middle Eastern News Report
TUNISIA ELECTIONS. Tunis, Tunisia. This years elections saw a shift from Conservative government in Tunisia to a more moderate one. They have pledged a more interventionist foreign policy, breaking away from the Conservative platform of isolationism. They have promised to rebuild ties with not only Morocco, but the other states of the Mediterranean Sea as well. (+1 Stability)
NAVAL TRAINING RESULTS IN VIOLENT INCIDENT. Forsythville, Liberia. Training exercises by the fledgling Zulu navy resulted in disaster as they demonstrated off the coast of Liberia. A Zulu light cruiser, mistaking a beaten up Danish ship for a target vessel, opened fire upon the sailors, who barely kept their ship afloat enough to report the incident. Not recognizing the flag, the Danes responded by deploying the Nijeria squadron to respond to the threat. Surprising the Zulu sailors and under the command of a zealous admiral, a brief battle took place. Unprepared and not expecting a real battle, a large number of Zulu ships were sunk before word reached the Danes of the accidental firing. Only a few grazing shots hit the Danish vessels, resulting in minimal casualties. The fledgling Zulu press has decried this, claiming that the Danes intentionally attacked the fleet, and had ignored warnings in advance of the training exercise.
Casualty List
Zulu Empire: 3 Destroyers, 1 Light Cruiser, 1 Heavy Cruiser
Asian/Pacific News Report
CHAOS GROWS IN CHINA. Jinan, French Empire. The year began in China with an attempted mutiny by a sizeable part of the Imperial Chinese army. The mutiny was crushed, but a general managed to rally the province of Shanxi to him, taking his command with him. Since then the war has only escalated, as Russian forces invade to restore stability, taking control of Peking. Fighting continues as the warlords have made gains into imperial territory, driving back the emperors forces. A French expedition landed in Guangxi, and despite some early setbacks, managed to secure a good part of the coast. It is apparent that the war is exploding, and China along with it.
Casualty List
Chinese Empire: 166 Infantry Brigades, 11 Cavalry Brigades, 7 Artillery Brigades (-2 Stability, -2 economy)
French Empire: 2 Infantry Brigades, 2 Artillery Brigades
Shanxi: 1 Infantry Brigade, 1 Artillery Brigade
Guangxi: 36 Infantry Brigades, 6 Cavalry Brigades, 6 Artillery Brigades (-1 Stability)
Sinkiang: 5 Infantry Brigades
Yunnan: 5 Infantry Brigades, 10 Cavalry Brigades
Diplomatic Pouch
To: Russian Empire
From: Galicia
We are willing to reconsider admittance into the Russian Imperial Protectorate due to the recent aggression by our former friends in Austria.
OOC
I have clarified one aspect of the rules, stability can only be brought up naturally by one point a year. Another element of the rules which has been added is the upgrading of brigades to new levels.
@crezth, the project you had in mind does not require spending, that EP has been banked.
@tuxedohamm: James II is 64.
@kentharu: Im not actually sure what you mean by infrastructure. Did you have specifics? Roads, rails, canals?
World Map
Attachments
Luckymoose
The World is Mine
To: Virginia
From: Georgia
Where do you get off on funding coups in Georgia?
From: Georgia
Where do you get off on funding coups in Georgia?
Jason The King
Deity
OOC: good update as always!
To Sauk, Fox
From Kingdom of Virginia
Virginia offers to mediate a peaceful resolution to this conflict. However, be warned that Virginia cannot tolerate more destabilization on our western frontier, nor can we condone a Sauk-occupied Fox.
To France
From King Robert II of Virginia
We would like to cooperate with the French in finding a solution to the Sauk-Fox conflict.
To Georgia
From Virginia
Any and all suspects related to the recent attempted-coup found in Virginia will be apprehended and transported back to Georgia. You have our full cooperating in this matter.
To Sauk, Fox
From Kingdom of Virginia
Virginia offers to mediate a peaceful resolution to this conflict. However, be warned that Virginia cannot tolerate more destabilization on our western frontier, nor can we condone a Sauk-occupied Fox.
To France
From King Robert II of Virginia
We would like to cooperate with the French in finding a solution to the Sauk-Fox conflict.
To Georgia
From Virginia
Any and all suspects related to the recent attempted-coup found in Virginia will be apprehended and transported back to Georgia. You have our full cooperating in this matter.
D'Artagnan59
The Gascon
To: Bulgaria
From: Serbia
Apologize for spilling Serbian blood. And then, we shall reprimand the commander.
From: Serbia
Apologize for spilling Serbian blood. And then, we shall reprimand the commander.
Milarqui
Deity
OOC: Am I the only one who thinks that the Netherlands is a "very lucky" country?
To: Swedish Empire
From: Danish Empire
Would you like the Brosskaber Project to be extended so that a bridge joins the island of Sjaelland with your country?
To: Zulu Empire
From: Danish Empire
We demand an apology for the attack on our ships by your navy. As for reparations, we are willing to offer 1 EP in total for your losses. Had you not attacked without making sure of your objective, this incident wouldn't have happened.
To: Swedish Empire
From: Danish Empire
Would you like the Brosskaber Project to be extended so that a bridge joins the island of Sjaelland with your country?
To: Zulu Empire
From: Danish Empire
We demand an apology for the attack on our ships by your navy. As for reparations, we are willing to offer 1 EP in total for your losses. Had you not attacked without making sure of your objective, this incident wouldn't have happened.
Oruc
Reactionary
OOC: stability? so if I spend 3 ecos next turn my stability will be at 6?(Protectorate and all that) but if I spend all of it like I did last turn it still goes to 6 but I waste 1 eco-point.
Kentharu
Zebra Commander
@EQ roads and railways
DarthNader
Destroyer of Worlds
From: The Zulu Empire
To: The Danish Empire
Although we are indeed sorry that our forces accidentally targeted one of your ships, we demand you pay more reparations. The compensation you offer us will not buy back the ships you sank. We demand you pay us 3EP (2.5EP) or send us fresh vessels to replace the ones you destroyed.
Milarqui
Deity
To: The Zulu Empire
From: The Danish Empire
As it seems that the money needed by you is quite high, we are willing to give you 1 EP this year and 1 EP the next year. That's the best offer we are going to give.
We have also chastised the admiral of the Nijeran fleet for his overreaction to the accidental attack, and is currently under probation by the Danish Imperial Navy High Command for the next six months.
To: Denmark
From: Sweden
Sure, if Denmark is willing to pay for the whole project.
To: North American Nations Affected by Collapse of Pennsylvania Steel
From: Sweden
Sweden understands the impact of low iron and steel supplies, and so would happily allow our companies to deal in your countries, should you request it of them.
From: Sweden
Sure, if Denmark is willing to pay for the whole project.
To: North American Nations Affected by Collapse of Pennsylvania Steel
From: Sweden
Sweden understands the impact of low iron and steel supplies, and so would happily allow our companies to deal in your countries, should you request it of them.
DarthNader
Destroyer of Worlds
Haha, that's funny. For a second there it seemed like you were treating us like we didn't know how much our ships costed. Please, stop kidding, my sides hurt too much.
We will accept nothing less of 3 EP or replacements of the ships. We are not going to be negatively effected by your officers lack of flag recognition and inability to appropriately react to a situation such as the one that occurred.
Milarqui
Deity
From: Danish Empire
To: Zulu Empire
We are just trying to negotiate the payment in the best possible way. There is no way we are just to give you 3 EP. Are 2 EPs in the way mentioned before, 1 Light Cruiser and a trade agreement agreeable to you or are you only trying to suck up our country's blood?
From: Danish Empire
To: Swedish Empire
Keep it in mind that the building of a bridge between Sjaelland and Sweden would be a small economic boost for both of us, as you would be able to bring your products to our land, and viceversa, without having to use as many ships as you do nowadays. Perhaps 1 or 2 EPs from your treasury could find their way into funding for the Swedish part of Brosskaber Project?
Milarqui
Deity
OOC: I still believe that a small bonus for keeping the stability high should be given. It's quite difficult to do something worthwhile if we have to pay at least a third (or even more) of our earnings just to keep our country stable.
To: Sweden
From: Danish Empire
Let's see the two possibilities:
a) You give 1 or 2 EPs, the bridge between Sjaelland and Sweden is built, the trains that can go over it will be able to take steel to Denmark and chemicals to Sweden, and both of our nations will win a lot of money.
b) You don't give money for the project, no bridge between Sjaelland and Sweden, you will have to bring your steel on ships and I will have to send my chemicals on ships, but since we have the bridges connecting the islands then we win a lot of money and you don't.
Now that the two possibilities have been presented to you, which one would you take? And please, don't try to present option c) You give us the money, we don't build a bridge between Sjaelland and Sweden and we win more money. It would be quite an insult to our honour for which we would have to ask for apologies.
To: Sweden
From: Danish Empire
Let's see the two possibilities:
a) You give 1 or 2 EPs, the bridge between Sjaelland and Sweden is built, the trains that can go over it will be able to take steel to Denmark and chemicals to Sweden, and both of our nations will win a lot of money.
b) You don't give money for the project, no bridge between Sjaelland and Sweden, you will have to bring your steel on ships and I will have to send my chemicals on ships, but since we have the bridges connecting the islands then we win a lot of money and you don't.
Now that the two possibilities have been presented to you, which one would you take? And please, don't try to present option c) You give us the money, we don't build a bridge between Sjaelland and Sweden and we win more money. It would be quite an insult to our honour for which we would have to ask for apologies.
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