1925
Global News Report
The Great Awakening
Throughout many parts of the world, the influence of religion is beginning to rise again, in the face of adversity from new ideologies of the 20th century.
American News report
Let Freedom Ring!
In a surprise move, the British have granted the Americans independence. The Americans, after 60 years, are united and free. While many are very happy, a few wonder what will happen without Britain.
(+-5% dissent)
Hawaii Established
Begged by her people as well as the Japanese and American residents their, Princess Abigail Campbell Kawananakoa has led a revolution against the British. The Royal Governor has fled, and Abigail has been crowned Queen of Hawaii.
(+5% Dissent in Britain)
Cuba Free
Under Alfredo Zayas, the Cuban people declared independence with him as president. The people are very happy, and they celibrate in the streets. There has been no moves by the British, but many are fleeing to the other Caribbean islands.
(+Cuba)
The Second Mexican War
Following the triumph of a very unpopular communist government, and insulting the UCSA, the Americans and Spanish declared war on Mexico. General Isaac Hayden, called the greatest military genius ever, led the troops through Mexico, aided by piston fighters, marines, and tanks. In the South, the Spanish, using local support, were able to oust the unpopular government. The Mexicans treated both parties as liberators, who hated the daily executions by the communists.
(-Mexico, Spain: -4 Infantry UCSA: -1 Marine, -1 Armored, -3 Infantry)
Catholicism Huge
In Brazil, Queen Anitta has abdicated in favor of her 18 year old daughter, who has been crowned Queen Maria II. The new queen is very Christian. She has opened many schools, but they are teaching very Catholic beliefs. This has made the Catholics in the conquered territories easily assimilate into the Brazilian Empire. The queen has also attempted to tackle Poverty, but even that was to big a task for the young queen.
(-10% Dissent)
Canada Copies
In light of the success in UCSA, the Canadians have passed a bill similar to Sherman’s, although it is a bit more effective, but it will need time, due to this being excluded from British owned companies.
(+1 IC)
Venezuela Riots
In Venezuela, dictator Andre Juarez has been struck by a wave of insanity. Using his military, he has been killing and enslaving political opponents. People live in terror as they know one wrong move could end with them dead. When Juarez expelled the foreigners, many Venezuelans arranged for their American friends to take them to America with them. Others have made a run for Peru, Panama, or Brazil;any way to get out of the cruel dictatorship of Juarez
(+5% dissent)
European News Report
Decay of an empire?
In his return to London, King George was greeted with a parade…and a bullet in the head. A Scot national shot the King from close range with a pistol. He was caught, but this has been another in a string of losses for Britain. Vietnam, Asia, Somalia, America, Cuba, South Africa, and now this. When does it end? Luckily, King George VI, who was recently crowned, now has a daughter, named Elizabeth.
(-2 IC, +10% Dissent)
Riots in Northern Italy
Seeing their brethren unite in the south, the people in Austrian controlled Italy wish to unite with their brethren to the south. The people in cities like Venice have even gone on strike to protest against their Habsburg overlords.
(+5% Dissent for Austria)
Pro Byzantine movement
In Turkey, the Sunnis have mostly left for Persia, leaving room for Orthodox settlers. Many have talked of a unified Byzantine Empire, encompassing Turkey, Greece, and the Balkans
(+People wanting to make Byzantine Empire)
French Civil War
The French will never rise again. Following a very controversial election, France authorized invasion of Egypt. Coupled with economic hardship, this proved too much for the French people, who finally decided to revolt. In the South, the communists, though unpopular with the Catholics, rule. In the north east, Fascists control their area with promises of a super power France. Finally, in the north east, the Republicans rule.
(+Civil War)
End of Yugoslavia
Peter could not hold on to his throne. The Slavs. They were too powerful. The Slavs destroyed Peter’s troops. Czarina Olga came to the city to congratulate the Slavic Brotherhood. When they met, the Brotherhood leaders fell to their knees, bowing. It was clear. Yugoslavia was Russian.
(-Yugoslavia)
Croatia doomed?
One year of independence. 1 year! And yet, Croatia is about to lose it. The Italian Social Republic crushed the Croatian armies. In the south, Bosnia has been able to hold out for a much longer period, driving most invasion forces into the sea.
(Italy: -6 Infantry, Croatia: -5 Infantry, Bosnia: -2 Infantry)
Parliament bombed
Following the stripping of the Queen’s powers, a royalist terrorist killed himself and many parliament members in a suicide bombing. Beerenbrouck has ordered martial law in the Dutch empire.
(+10% Dissent)
Middle East Report
Conflict in the Holy Land
Following the death of King George V, Jews and Muslims have waged war with each other in the Holy land. While the army has stopped some violence, it is expected to get much worse.
(+10% Dissent in Britain)
Persian Resistance
In Tehran, a group called the Persian resistance group was found out by the Russian police. After a raid on their headquarters, they found the group to be very small, but they have been hunted down and imprisoned.
(-5% Dissent)
Arabian Unrest
Following the stripping of powers of their Empress, and feeling no loyalty to the Dutch parliament, there has been several revolts in Dutch controlled Arabia
(+10% Dissent)
African News Report
Somalia born
Local warlords have banded together to throw out the British in Somalia! Distributing food to the population to get them on their side, Somalia has revolted, and looks to keep their independence.
(+Somalia)
African Republic formed
The African People’s republic has been formed. After years of burden, the blacks have said “no more!” They have risen up against the whites, and many of them flee to the Boers or other British territory.
(+South Africa)
War in Africa
There orders were clear; Invade Egypt. 25 French Infantry divisions marched against the British. They destroyed the British armies there, and have no reached the Nile. The people in French Africa, fearing retribution by the British, have pledged loyalty to Empress Anastasia of Spain.
(France: -6 Infantry, Britain: -3 Infantry)
Asian News Report
Great Pacific War
The Great Pacific has ended at last! With the defeat of Japan, Korea and China are now free. Japan has suffered a civil war, but it will hopefully become a more democratic Japan. This war has caused the most civilian deaths in human history.
Communists gain ground
While in most parts of China, you will not find anyone who says they are a communist alive the next day, Mao Zedong’s Red Army has continued their onslaught in North East China. Imperial and Communist troops commit many atrocities, like burning villages, and many a peasant has fled to the Republic of China in the south.
(Imperial China: -5 Infantry)
Vietnamese Revolution!
With the British Empire declining all around, the Vietnamese have declared independence. They have been proven to be skilled jungle fighters like the Japanese, and the British troops keep disappearing.
(Britain: -1 Infantry, +Vietnam)
Riots in Indonesia
With the removal of power of the Queen, and the martial law of the Lowland government, life has gotten worse for Indonesians. In many cities, people have refused to work, only to be jailed by the Dutch.
(+10% Dissent)
Global News ticker
Mohandas Gandhi and his Indian Independence strategy of Non violence is “non working” declares fellow revolutionaries
1928 Olympic Games location between Chicago, UCSA, Berlin, Germany, Tokyo, Japan, Amsterdam Lowlands, and Madrid, Spain