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A Brave New World Part 2
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Arian
No more ghostbusting!!
@EQ: I could not find the thread you referred to in the update so I post Persian stuff here.
Government:
Persia has a coalition regime and is a democracy. Elections are to be held every four years. Next elections will be in 1950 (when ABNW 2.2 starts)
The politcal spectrum from left to right with their representatives (and main political goals):
Persian Socialist Party (PSP)
Representative: Ali Osram
Political goals: major regulation of the economy and educational system by the governement. Reduce religious influence of the Islam. Intensive cooperation with other socialists all over the world.
Persian Liberals (PL)
Representative: Mahmoud ben Dhollar
Political goals: economic progress and individual freedom. Reduce religious influence of the Islam.
Persian Moderate Democrats (PMD)
Representative: Aryan Qortneq
Political goals: peace and prosperity, cooperation with other democatic countries. Reduce religious influence of the Islam.
Party for the Freedom (PftF)
Representative: Al-Gheert
Political goals: conservatives, reduce foreign influence and religious influence of the Islam. Strive for a greater Persia (unite the lost provinces).
Shiite League (SL)
Representative: Muhammed al-Mokda
Political goals: religious fundamentalists, reduce foreign influence. Strive for a greater Persia (unite the lost provinces). Establish the muslim state of Persia.
Nationalist Persian Party (NPP)
Representative: Ahmed Ramadinejad
Political goals: nationalists, reduce foreign influence. Strive for a greater Persia (unite the lost provinces). Emphasis on Persian cultural identity.
I hope this will do
Government:
Persia has a coalition regime and is a democracy. Elections are to be held every four years. Next elections will be in 1950 (when ABNW 2.2 starts)
The politcal spectrum from left to right with their representatives (and main political goals):
Persian Socialist Party (PSP)
Representative: Ali Osram
Political goals: major regulation of the economy and educational system by the governement. Reduce religious influence of the Islam. Intensive cooperation with other socialists all over the world.
Persian Liberals (PL)
Representative: Mahmoud ben Dhollar
Political goals: economic progress and individual freedom. Reduce religious influence of the Islam.
Persian Moderate Democrats (PMD)
Representative: Aryan Qortneq
Political goals: peace and prosperity, cooperation with other democatic countries. Reduce religious influence of the Islam.
Party for the Freedom (PftF)
Representative: Al-Gheert
Political goals: conservatives, reduce foreign influence and religious influence of the Islam. Strive for a greater Persia (unite the lost provinces).
Shiite League (SL)
Representative: Muhammed al-Mokda
Political goals: religious fundamentalists, reduce foreign influence. Strive for a greater Persia (unite the lost provinces). Establish the muslim state of Persia.
Nationalist Persian Party (NPP)
Representative: Ahmed Ramadinejad
Political goals: nationalists, reduce foreign influence. Strive for a greater Persia (unite the lost provinces). Emphasis on Persian cultural identity.
I hope this will do
Circuit
Writing Letters
I resent them, hopefully it works outs.
To Rebelling Provinces
From Russian Federation:
We see that you armed thugs will not stand down and allow the due course of democracy to proceed. We will make one final negotiation. Allow a fair referendum, with Russian observers. If the majority of voters agree to succeed from the Federation we will not stop you from doing so. In return any citizens who wish to retain their Russian citizenship will be allowed to migrate. We are a nation of the rule of law and democracy. Usurpation by power will not be tolerated.
From Russian Federation:
We see that you armed thugs will not stand down and allow the due course of democracy to proceed. We will make one final negotiation. Allow a fair referendum, with Russian observers. If the majority of voters agree to succeed from the Federation we will not stop you from doing so. In return any citizens who wish to retain their Russian citizenship will be allowed to migrate. We are a nation of the rule of law and democracy. Usurpation by power will not be tolerated.
DarthNader
Destroyer of Worlds
From: Antonie Charbonneau
To: France
I thank France for their support and assistance. I shall be re-establishing the government of the Democratic Republic of New Jersey, and I will hold office until elections will be held, which shall be in 1950.
As for the Devils, I will try to reason with Sébastien "Bras-de-Fer" Bonpense to see if I can end the violence, which we New Jerseyans do not want to be associated with. I recognize their attempt to support the independence of the Republic, but their seemingly barbaric methods are unfavorable to myself and the common man. My cooperation to end the unnecessary violence made by the Devils can be counted upon. This I promise.
From: Antonie Charbonneau
To: Pennsylvania, Virginia
We will we taking the whole of the reparation payments in 1949. If we remember correctly, it is about 8,000,000 Francs. Please do not disappoint us, nor our allies.
Jason The King
Deity
"And finally, Senator Wilkes?"
Standing up, the senator from Columbus took a brief breath of air, "Aye."
"Then that concludes the voting process. Bill 212 has passed the Imperial Senate, 38-20." Sighing nervously, Senator Alfred Wilkes resumed sitting at his desk in Imperial Hall. The vote had been almost strictly along party lines, the Liberals and Federalists supporting the bill against the Conservatives and the rapidly-diminishing Unity Party. This bill also symbolized the first major turn in policy the Federalists were able to enact since the elections in 1947 saw the nation turn away from the Unity Party, sweeping the once-provincial Federalists into power. Wilkes had been one such senator, dethroning a Unity member who once hailed from Ohio, elected during the Great Wars. Though the Federalists have been in power for two years, power sharing with the Liberals and fractioning within the Federal Party itself (which actually calls for a Federation (more provincial power), not more Federal power) had made early legislation painfully slow to pass.
But this year saw the strengthening of Federalist Power through local elections, which showed mroe gains in for the rising party. Their Liberal allies, though, almost offset their gains with losses of their own. Since the loss of Delaware in '47, the Liberals had been following a steady downhill slope, losing more local elections and dipping in the polls. Next elections it seemed likely the Liberals would give up much of their power in their base region, Ohio. Hopefully, though, that power would be given up to the Federalists. Thats where Wilkes comes in. Famous for his defeat of the Unity incumbent, Wilkes had already been gaining a reputation in Ohio for the past two years, hopefully to be used to gain the Liberal defectors and keep Ohio within their grasp.
Charlie Rhineman, the Liberal senator from Ohio who was likely to lose his seat next elections, turned to Wilkes, "It begins, my friend. The days of the conservatives and nationalists wasting away the Empire's resources on pointless wars are coming to an end. We are finally going to start a new age for Virginia." Wilkes nodded at the old, cane-attached man who's smile revealed a set of grimy bones long overdue for cleaning. Wilkes had no admiration for his Liberal colleagues, most of which had been in the Senate for far too long and had sided with the Unity Party during the Great Wars. What Virginia needed was a complete restructuring, starting with the process by which most of these men gained their seats: the elections. The overwhelming dominance of Virginia in the Imperial Senate elections is unsuitable for the modern era, where a majority of Virginian citizens reside outside the Virginian province. This weighted elections causes discontent in much of the provinces, and was mostly to blame for the Carolinian and Kentuckian uprisings earlier in the decade that almost cost Virginia the War. Now with the new provinces, the weighted elections were verging on antique.
But the Amendment to restructure the Senate was not going to be easy to enact. Even the Liberals, long-time allies of the Federalists, would vote against it as it would see many of the old-timers losing their seats in the next elections. Wilkes knew he could count Thomas Mann, the Liberal from Kentucky, and the sole Northern Ohioan Liberal senator, Walter Whitewall, to support such a change, but they were among the minority in the Liberal Party. In addition, the amendment may well give reason for a conservative backlash, perhaps even leading to a merging between the Conservatives and Unity Parties to block it.
Wilkes, though, was mostly looking forward to the 1950 elections primarily to see in which direction the newest provinces would go. Savannah looked to be more and more leaning towards the Conservatives, which would probably boost the Conservative Party to be the main opposition to the Federalists. Tennessee, however, is a toss-up. The strong independence movement within Tennessee could greatly benefit the Federalists, though there is a strong Conservative element as well, with the long history of the Tennesseean monarchy. Furthermore, a grassroots movement has been growing, hinting of the formation of a regional political party that would call for completely independence, which would indirectly hurt the Federalist party nationally.
In either case, it looked to be another good year for the Federalists in '50. Bill 212 has passed: Virginian troops will be withdrawing from the Metis Republic this year, ending the black hole created there during the War. The Leetown Air Field incident, which saw a surprise ambush on a nearly-undefended airbase in the Republic which costs hundreds of lives and more than a dozen air craft, has greatly changed public opinion regarding the war. The real policy challenge, though, was the Louisiana conflict. Though the Federalists have been greatly reducing Virginian foreign obligations (with the withdrawal from Iraq, and now from the Metis), involvement in the Louisiana crises was actually begun on their watch. Though Wilkes and most of his more left-leaning Federalist colleagues had voted against the deployment of troops, heavy politicizing by Henry II had made possible the deployment of troops there, and the involvement of Virginia in yet another conflict during a time which she could barely stand on her own two feet.
Hopefully, though, the very positive Federalist victories in recent years would outweigh the Louisiana decision. On top of the Iraq and Metis withdrawals, war in Pennsylvania had also been averted. Wilkes, who was junior member on the Council of Foreign Affairs, had actually been personally responsible for hammering out a treaty that limited French involvement and kept Pennsylvania from complete obliteration. Furthermore, the Waterfield Plan was looking to be a complete success. Though Chancellor Waterfield is a liberal, he consistently sides with the Federalists, even against his own party. The rebuilding of Virginian infrastructure is long overdue, and the addition of airports and autoways will help tie in the extremities.
So, while bill 212 has passed, it was just the beginning for Wilkes and his party. Reorganizing the Imperial Senate and Monarchy privileges was just around the corner, and Wilkes is enthusiastic about being a part of this monumental occasion in Virginian history.
Political Map of Virginia
King: The King still has a few powers by which he can influence the direction of the country. Most major legislation that includes the armed forces requires royal signatures, and the King is the commander-in-chief. Though his power is dwindling, the King still has great influence among the people and the senate, and just his opinion can make or break controversial legislation.
Chancellor: The King's appointee, the Chancellor has to be approved by a majority in the Senate. All legislation must be signed by the Chancellor's desk (though he can be overridden by a super-majority in both Houses). He has considerable power, perhaps the top-dog in Virginian politics, perhaps only superseded by a popular king.
Imperial Senate: This is the upper-chamber of the Virginian legislative arm. It comprises of senators elected by every province, each province assigned a number of seats not necessarily based on population. The Virginian province, therefore, enjoys a huge advantage here, basically dominating the Senate. Currently the Federalists are trying to amend the Senate to become more equal among the provinces, though this is obviously resisted by many.
People's House: This is the lower-chamber, and has very little power. Though tending to be more left/liberal, the seats in the House are elected based on population, each seat representing a standard unit of population. This is the most representative of all Virginian federal branches, though its influence is perhaps the lowest.
Conservative Party: This is the most right-leaning major party. It is most popular in Carolina and parts of Kentucky, and still has deep roots in Virginia proper. The party has been declining for most of the century, though post-war has seen a slight comeback. Its electorate is based mostly around cultural southerners and agriculturalists.
Unity Party: An ultra-nationalist party, the Unity Party was the most recent leading party in the Empire. Based mostly out of Virginia, in its heyday the Unity Party was elected from Virginia, Maryland, Carolina, and Ohio provinces. It calls for anything that strengthens the Empire relative to other nations in the world. A great war-time party, the Unity Party has seen its stance diminishing rapidly in the post-war world, even after its slight bump from Victory in the Great Wars. Increasingly shrinking, the Unity Party may well be transformed into a regional party in Virginia and Maryland, especially if the Federalist senate reforms are passed.
Liberal Party: Since losing power in the 1930s to the Unity Party, the Liberals have been trying to redefine themselves as more of a moderate party. With their base mostly among the Ohio industrial provinces, the Liberal Party has seen its control loosening in places like Delaware and North Ohio, where the Federalists have grown. In 1947 the Liberals formed a political alliance with the Federalists in an attempt to keep influence in the face of a shrinking electorate. And they were somewhat successful, gaining the Chancellorship and being a part of the ruling political alliance. The platform is still based around worker's rights and unions, though their foreign policy has been rewritten to look more like that of the Federalists. The Liberal Party also plays host to a sizable moderate socialist camp, but as the Liberal Party continues its steady decline a major schism between the Liberal and Socialist branches of the party may soon be reality.
Federalist Party: Contrary to what many may think, the Federalists are not about increasing "Federal" authority. Actually the contrast is true: the party is looking more to forming a Federation to replace the strong central authority in Richmond. As such, the main planks of the Federalist platform has been to reform the antiquated Imperial Senate, as well as removing all legislative powers from the King and strengthening provincial powers. The Federalists have seen a rise in places like Miami, North Ohio, Delaware, and even Tennessee, Kentucky and Ohio and are only growing. The radical propositions, though, have riled up the Conservative base, giving fear to many Federalists of a Unity-Conservative alliance.
Independent Tennessee Party: The ITP is the newest party to rise in the Virginian political spectrum, and is still mostly forming its roots in the Nashville area. Since the forced-unification of Virginia and Tennessee, this party has been gaining members and followers. Though competing with the Federalists for votes in Tennessee, the ITP has seen a steady rise in rosters, and is on track to gain its first seats in the People's House come 1950.
Anarchist International: The Anarchists, who call for the complete dissolution of the Virginian Empire into a number of states, have only seen limited success in one city: Richmond, ironically. Though only winning very limited local elections, the Anarchists have actually gained one seat in the People's House, though it is likely Christoph Grieson will lose in 1950 to his Conservative challenger.
To the Metis Republic
From the Virginian Empire
We would like to negotiate the terms of an organized Virginian withdrawal by 1949.
Standing up, the senator from Columbus took a brief breath of air, "Aye."
"Then that concludes the voting process. Bill 212 has passed the Imperial Senate, 38-20." Sighing nervously, Senator Alfred Wilkes resumed sitting at his desk in Imperial Hall. The vote had been almost strictly along party lines, the Liberals and Federalists supporting the bill against the Conservatives and the rapidly-diminishing Unity Party. This bill also symbolized the first major turn in policy the Federalists were able to enact since the elections in 1947 saw the nation turn away from the Unity Party, sweeping the once-provincial Federalists into power. Wilkes had been one such senator, dethroning a Unity member who once hailed from Ohio, elected during the Great Wars. Though the Federalists have been in power for two years, power sharing with the Liberals and fractioning within the Federal Party itself (which actually calls for a Federation (more provincial power), not more Federal power) had made early legislation painfully slow to pass.
But this year saw the strengthening of Federalist Power through local elections, which showed mroe gains in for the rising party. Their Liberal allies, though, almost offset their gains with losses of their own. Since the loss of Delaware in '47, the Liberals had been following a steady downhill slope, losing more local elections and dipping in the polls. Next elections it seemed likely the Liberals would give up much of their power in their base region, Ohio. Hopefully, though, that power would be given up to the Federalists. Thats where Wilkes comes in. Famous for his defeat of the Unity incumbent, Wilkes had already been gaining a reputation in Ohio for the past two years, hopefully to be used to gain the Liberal defectors and keep Ohio within their grasp.
Charlie Rhineman, the Liberal senator from Ohio who was likely to lose his seat next elections, turned to Wilkes, "It begins, my friend. The days of the conservatives and nationalists wasting away the Empire's resources on pointless wars are coming to an end. We are finally going to start a new age for Virginia." Wilkes nodded at the old, cane-attached man who's smile revealed a set of grimy bones long overdue for cleaning. Wilkes had no admiration for his Liberal colleagues, most of which had been in the Senate for far too long and had sided with the Unity Party during the Great Wars. What Virginia needed was a complete restructuring, starting with the process by which most of these men gained their seats: the elections. The overwhelming dominance of Virginia in the Imperial Senate elections is unsuitable for the modern era, where a majority of Virginian citizens reside outside the Virginian province. This weighted elections causes discontent in much of the provinces, and was mostly to blame for the Carolinian and Kentuckian uprisings earlier in the decade that almost cost Virginia the War. Now with the new provinces, the weighted elections were verging on antique.
But the Amendment to restructure the Senate was not going to be easy to enact. Even the Liberals, long-time allies of the Federalists, would vote against it as it would see many of the old-timers losing their seats in the next elections. Wilkes knew he could count Thomas Mann, the Liberal from Kentucky, and the sole Northern Ohioan Liberal senator, Walter Whitewall, to support such a change, but they were among the minority in the Liberal Party. In addition, the amendment may well give reason for a conservative backlash, perhaps even leading to a merging between the Conservatives and Unity Parties to block it.
Wilkes, though, was mostly looking forward to the 1950 elections primarily to see in which direction the newest provinces would go. Savannah looked to be more and more leaning towards the Conservatives, which would probably boost the Conservative Party to be the main opposition to the Federalists. Tennessee, however, is a toss-up. The strong independence movement within Tennessee could greatly benefit the Federalists, though there is a strong Conservative element as well, with the long history of the Tennesseean monarchy. Furthermore, a grassroots movement has been growing, hinting of the formation of a regional political party that would call for completely independence, which would indirectly hurt the Federalist party nationally.
In either case, it looked to be another good year for the Federalists in '50. Bill 212 has passed: Virginian troops will be withdrawing from the Metis Republic this year, ending the black hole created there during the War. The Leetown Air Field incident, which saw a surprise ambush on a nearly-undefended airbase in the Republic which costs hundreds of lives and more than a dozen air craft, has greatly changed public opinion regarding the war. The real policy challenge, though, was the Louisiana conflict. Though the Federalists have been greatly reducing Virginian foreign obligations (with the withdrawal from Iraq, and now from the Metis), involvement in the Louisiana crises was actually begun on their watch. Though Wilkes and most of his more left-leaning Federalist colleagues had voted against the deployment of troops, heavy politicizing by Henry II had made possible the deployment of troops there, and the involvement of Virginia in yet another conflict during a time which she could barely stand on her own two feet.
Hopefully, though, the very positive Federalist victories in recent years would outweigh the Louisiana decision. On top of the Iraq and Metis withdrawals, war in Pennsylvania had also been averted. Wilkes, who was junior member on the Council of Foreign Affairs, had actually been personally responsible for hammering out a treaty that limited French involvement and kept Pennsylvania from complete obliteration. Furthermore, the Waterfield Plan was looking to be a complete success. Though Chancellor Waterfield is a liberal, he consistently sides with the Federalists, even against his own party. The rebuilding of Virginian infrastructure is long overdue, and the addition of airports and autoways will help tie in the extremities.
So, while bill 212 has passed, it was just the beginning for Wilkes and his party. Reorganizing the Imperial Senate and Monarchy privileges was just around the corner, and Wilkes is enthusiastic about being a part of this monumental occasion in Virginian history.
Political Map of Virginia
King: The King still has a few powers by which he can influence the direction of the country. Most major legislation that includes the armed forces requires royal signatures, and the King is the commander-in-chief. Though his power is dwindling, the King still has great influence among the people and the senate, and just his opinion can make or break controversial legislation.
Chancellor: The King's appointee, the Chancellor has to be approved by a majority in the Senate. All legislation must be signed by the Chancellor's desk (though he can be overridden by a super-majority in both Houses). He has considerable power, perhaps the top-dog in Virginian politics, perhaps only superseded by a popular king.
Imperial Senate: This is the upper-chamber of the Virginian legislative arm. It comprises of senators elected by every province, each province assigned a number of seats not necessarily based on population. The Virginian province, therefore, enjoys a huge advantage here, basically dominating the Senate. Currently the Federalists are trying to amend the Senate to become more equal among the provinces, though this is obviously resisted by many.
People's House: This is the lower-chamber, and has very little power. Though tending to be more left/liberal, the seats in the House are elected based on population, each seat representing a standard unit of population. This is the most representative of all Virginian federal branches, though its influence is perhaps the lowest.
Conservative Party: This is the most right-leaning major party. It is most popular in Carolina and parts of Kentucky, and still has deep roots in Virginia proper. The party has been declining for most of the century, though post-war has seen a slight comeback. Its electorate is based mostly around cultural southerners and agriculturalists.
Unity Party: An ultra-nationalist party, the Unity Party was the most recent leading party in the Empire. Based mostly out of Virginia, in its heyday the Unity Party was elected from Virginia, Maryland, Carolina, and Ohio provinces. It calls for anything that strengthens the Empire relative to other nations in the world. A great war-time party, the Unity Party has seen its stance diminishing rapidly in the post-war world, even after its slight bump from Victory in the Great Wars. Increasingly shrinking, the Unity Party may well be transformed into a regional party in Virginia and Maryland, especially if the Federalist senate reforms are passed.
Liberal Party: Since losing power in the 1930s to the Unity Party, the Liberals have been trying to redefine themselves as more of a moderate party. With their base mostly among the Ohio industrial provinces, the Liberal Party has seen its control loosening in places like Delaware and North Ohio, where the Federalists have grown. In 1947 the Liberals formed a political alliance with the Federalists in an attempt to keep influence in the face of a shrinking electorate. And they were somewhat successful, gaining the Chancellorship and being a part of the ruling political alliance. The platform is still based around worker's rights and unions, though their foreign policy has been rewritten to look more like that of the Federalists. The Liberal Party also plays host to a sizable moderate socialist camp, but as the Liberal Party continues its steady decline a major schism between the Liberal and Socialist branches of the party may soon be reality.
Federalist Party: Contrary to what many may think, the Federalists are not about increasing "Federal" authority. Actually the contrast is true: the party is looking more to forming a Federation to replace the strong central authority in Richmond. As such, the main planks of the Federalist platform has been to reform the antiquated Imperial Senate, as well as removing all legislative powers from the King and strengthening provincial powers. The Federalists have seen a rise in places like Miami, North Ohio, Delaware, and even Tennessee, Kentucky and Ohio and are only growing. The radical propositions, though, have riled up the Conservative base, giving fear to many Federalists of a Unity-Conservative alliance.
Independent Tennessee Party: The ITP is the newest party to rise in the Virginian political spectrum, and is still mostly forming its roots in the Nashville area. Since the forced-unification of Virginia and Tennessee, this party has been gaining members and followers. Though competing with the Federalists for votes in Tennessee, the ITP has seen a steady rise in rosters, and is on track to gain its first seats in the People's House come 1950.
Anarchist International: The Anarchists, who call for the complete dissolution of the Virginian Empire into a number of states, have only seen limited success in one city: Richmond, ironically. Though only winning very limited local elections, the Anarchists have actually gained one seat in the People's House, though it is likely Christoph Grieson will lose in 1950 to his Conservative challenger.
To the Metis Republic
From the Virginian Empire
We would like to negotiate the terms of an organized Virginian withdrawal by 1949.
As I am well aware of the situations with orders and vacations, I am announcing a one year "Boring Time" to resolve the outstanding conflicts of this version of ABNW. NO orders of any kind will be accepted, but rest assured I will only follow previous spending patterns. If you happen to be on AIM this evening, I will accept guidance. As I see it, the only outstanding disputes at hand are the fighting in Metis territory and the issue with Quebec. This is just the wrap up for this phase of the NES, as we move into the last half of the "french century."
TheLastJacobite
No Commies
New England Government:
Legislature:
New England's legislature is a bicameral Congress, with an Upper House (Senate) and Lower House (Assembly).
Executive:
New England is headed by a President, elected once every 4 years, by popular vote of all males over the age of 18 within the 10 states of the Republic.
Political Parties:
Communist Party-Illegal
Socialist Party-Illegal
Commonwealth Party- The Commonwealth Party is one of the oldest political parties in the Republic. Tracing its history back to the old Liberal Party of Massachusetts, the Commonwealth Party upholds the values of liberty and freedom in the Republic. Among the issues that the Commonwealth Party is advancing are enfranchisement for women and greater rights for colonials.
Pine Tree Party- Named after the national symbol of New England, the Pine Tree Party is the Republic's Moderate Party. The Pine Tree Party focuses on a balance of the the freedoms and liberties assured to Republic citizens with the large disfranchised masses of the colonies. The Pine Tree Party gains most of its support from northern New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, from those people who do not see as much of the benefits of the Empire as much as the large coastal cities see.
Imperial Party- The Imperial Party is the Conservative Party of the Republic. Under the Imperial leadership, New England saw an expansion of its military power and overseas possessions. The Imperial Party has seen a resurgence in recent years, with popular military leaders such as General Anakin Vader, head of the Imperial Stormtroopers, serving as outspoken supporters of the party. The Imperial Party stands for the perpetuation of New England's colonial Empire, especially by means of military force, so that New England can continue to grow and prosper.
New England Lisist Party- Though not very popular, the Lisist movement has been gaining some supporters, especially in the aftermath of the Communist War and New England's joining of the Co Axial Pact. Lead by Governor Tarkin of the Philippines, the New England Lisist Party garnered greater political support after the publication of Tarkin's manifesto The Birth of a True Empire, in which he proposes that under a Lisists government, New England could rise to even greater heights.
New York Yankees- The New York Yankees are an illegal terrorist group bent on the separation of New York from the rest of New England. Responsible for the destruction of government property, larceny, and hundreds of deaths, the Yankees have been forced deeper underground in recent years, thanks to the use of Imperial Stormtroopers to crack down on hidden Rebel bases. General Vader hopes to crush the rebellion in one swift stroke.
Legislature:
New England's legislature is a bicameral Congress, with an Upper House (Senate) and Lower House (Assembly).
Executive:
New England is headed by a President, elected once every 4 years, by popular vote of all males over the age of 18 within the 10 states of the Republic.
Political Parties:
Communist Party-Illegal
Socialist Party-Illegal
Commonwealth Party- The Commonwealth Party is one of the oldest political parties in the Republic. Tracing its history back to the old Liberal Party of Massachusetts, the Commonwealth Party upholds the values of liberty and freedom in the Republic. Among the issues that the Commonwealth Party is advancing are enfranchisement for women and greater rights for colonials.
Pine Tree Party- Named after the national symbol of New England, the Pine Tree Party is the Republic's Moderate Party. The Pine Tree Party focuses on a balance of the the freedoms and liberties assured to Republic citizens with the large disfranchised masses of the colonies. The Pine Tree Party gains most of its support from northern New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, from those people who do not see as much of the benefits of the Empire as much as the large coastal cities see.
Imperial Party- The Imperial Party is the Conservative Party of the Republic. Under the Imperial leadership, New England saw an expansion of its military power and overseas possessions. The Imperial Party has seen a resurgence in recent years, with popular military leaders such as General Anakin Vader, head of the Imperial Stormtroopers, serving as outspoken supporters of the party. The Imperial Party stands for the perpetuation of New England's colonial Empire, especially by means of military force, so that New England can continue to grow and prosper.
New England Lisist Party- Though not very popular, the Lisist movement has been gaining some supporters, especially in the aftermath of the Communist War and New England's joining of the Co Axial Pact. Lead by Governor Tarkin of the Philippines, the New England Lisist Party garnered greater political support after the publication of Tarkin's manifesto The Birth of a True Empire, in which he proposes that under a Lisists government, New England could rise to even greater heights.
New York Yankees- The New York Yankees are an illegal terrorist group bent on the separation of New York from the rest of New England. Responsible for the destruction of government property, larceny, and hundreds of deaths, the Yankees have been forced deeper underground in recent years, thanks to the use of Imperial Stormtroopers to crack down on hidden Rebel bases. General Vader hopes to crush the rebellion in one swift stroke.
DarthNader
Destroyer of Worlds
Government of the Democratic Republic of New Jersey
The DRNJ is a Federal Republic with overwhelming power residing with the federal government with the regional governments of the six states merely able to control policy not concerning nor deemed vital to the Republic. The head of state, the President, is elected the second Saturday in March every five years. They are not given a term limit as of now.
Political Parties of the Democratic Republic of New Jersey
Parti Nationaliste - The political party born from the rebellion against Pennsylvania. They are an ever right leaning party with a focus on using culture to strengthen the New Jerseyan people and the betterment of the French speaking people of North America. As of late, heavy pro-Lisist activity has been present with the possibility of the party transforming into a branch of Lisism with strong support of Francophones (Charbonneauian Lisism). The party's strongman is Antonie Charbonneau, the current President.
Centre du Parti Libéral - A moderate liberal party which pushes for more focus purely on internal affairs, rather than searching to assist certain peoples of North America.
Champ d'Offres Partie - A left leaning party concerned about the plight of the farmer and the future of agriculture in an industrial focused nation. Although they have no elected officials, they do manage to convince parties with more power to pass agricultural reforms.
Parti Communiste - The communist party of New Jersey and the last remnant of the socialist Pennsylvanian regime. Although they are a legal party, they are often harassed by New Jerseyans for being Quaker sympathizers and their candidates are not added to ballots.
Les Partisans de la Cause Réelle (LPCR) - The political party tied with the New Jersey Devils. They call for, amongst other things, the immediate destruction of the Quaker state and a war to try and topple the Quakers' master, the Virginian Empire.
The DRNJ is a Federal Republic with overwhelming power residing with the federal government with the regional governments of the six states merely able to control policy not concerning nor deemed vital to the Republic. The head of state, the President, is elected the second Saturday in March every five years. They are not given a term limit as of now.
Political Parties of the Democratic Republic of New Jersey
Parti Nationaliste - The political party born from the rebellion against Pennsylvania. They are an ever right leaning party with a focus on using culture to strengthen the New Jerseyan people and the betterment of the French speaking people of North America. As of late, heavy pro-Lisist activity has been present with the possibility of the party transforming into a branch of Lisism with strong support of Francophones (Charbonneauian Lisism). The party's strongman is Antonie Charbonneau, the current President.
Centre du Parti Libéral - A moderate liberal party which pushes for more focus purely on internal affairs, rather than searching to assist certain peoples of North America.
Champ d'Offres Partie - A left leaning party concerned about the plight of the farmer and the future of agriculture in an industrial focused nation. Although they have no elected officials, they do manage to convince parties with more power to pass agricultural reforms.
Parti Communiste - The communist party of New Jersey and the last remnant of the socialist Pennsylvanian regime. Although they are a legal party, they are often harassed by New Jerseyans for being Quaker sympathizers and their candidates are not added to ballots.
Les Partisans de la Cause Réelle (LPCR) - The political party tied with the New Jersey Devils. They call for, amongst other things, the immediate destruction of the Quaker state and a war to try and topple the Quakers' master, the Virginian Empire.
Government and Politics of Mexico
Mexico is a democratic republic with elections held every 5 years. Mexico's chief of state holds the title of President. Mexico's congress is similar to that of New England's.
Political Parties of Mexico
Equality Party(Communist-Socialist Party)
Made up of former Communists the Equality Party continues to press for stronger workers rights and close ties with the Communist/Socialist world. Desire strong state control over the economy. Moderate militarization.
Party Syndicate(Socialist Party)
Made up of the less radical Communists. The Party Syndicate promote democracy and increased workers rights. The nationalization of some industries is desired. Low militarization. Promotes isolation for Mexico on the world stage.
Freedom Party(Liberal Party)
Made up of former exiles and current business owners. Promote democracy. Heavy privatization of all industries. low militarization. Promotes a Pan North America foreign policy in order to increase ties with North America. In some cases pro Pacific Alliance.
Mexican Catholic Party(Moderate Party)
Made up of priests and representatives of the Catholic Church. Promote democracy and privatization. Offers a strong balance between liberal and conservative views. Moderate militarization. Seeks to improve ties with the rest of Latin/Catholic America.
Unity Party(Conservative Party)
Highly supported by the Virginian Unity Party. Promote democracy with stronger powers to the head of state. High levels of militarization. Close ties with Virginia and its protectorate.
The Mexican Lisist Party(Lisist Party)
Supported by the French and led by former prominent Generals of UCNA. Promotes changes to the Mexican constitution to centralize power slightly. Extreme level of militarization. Anti Native America and Anti Central/Mayan America due to blaming them on the problems occurring in Mexico. Pro Co-Axial Pact of Nations.
Imperial Party(Reactionary Party)
Made up of former members of Mexican Royal Family and officers of the navy. Promotes a return of the Monarchy. High militarization. Generally isolationist.
Mexico is a democratic republic with elections held every 5 years. Mexico's chief of state holds the title of President. Mexico's congress is similar to that of New England's.
Political Parties of Mexico
Equality Party(Communist-Socialist Party)
Made up of former Communists the Equality Party continues to press for stronger workers rights and close ties with the Communist/Socialist world. Desire strong state control over the economy. Moderate militarization.
Party Syndicate(Socialist Party)
Made up of the less radical Communists. The Party Syndicate promote democracy and increased workers rights. The nationalization of some industries is desired. Low militarization. Promotes isolation for Mexico on the world stage.
Freedom Party(Liberal Party)
Made up of former exiles and current business owners. Promote democracy. Heavy privatization of all industries. low militarization. Promotes a Pan North America foreign policy in order to increase ties with North America. In some cases pro Pacific Alliance.
Mexican Catholic Party(Moderate Party)
Made up of priests and representatives of the Catholic Church. Promote democracy and privatization. Offers a strong balance between liberal and conservative views. Moderate militarization. Seeks to improve ties with the rest of Latin/Catholic America.
Unity Party(Conservative Party)
Highly supported by the Virginian Unity Party. Promote democracy with stronger powers to the head of state. High levels of militarization. Close ties with Virginia and its protectorate.
The Mexican Lisist Party(Lisist Party)
Supported by the French and led by former prominent Generals of UCNA. Promotes changes to the Mexican constitution to centralize power slightly. Extreme level of militarization. Anti Native America and Anti Central/Mayan America due to blaming them on the problems occurring in Mexico. Pro Co-Axial Pact of Nations.
Imperial Party(Reactionary Party)
Made up of former members of Mexican Royal Family and officers of the navy. Promotes a return of the Monarchy. High militarization. Generally isolationist.
Tsar: Russia's titular Head of State. A symbol of the nation's unity and past. While he usually is inactive in politics, the recent Jughashvili Crisis has shown the Tsar is still fully capable of utilizing his constitutional powers.
Duma: The legislative body of the Russian Federation.
President: The President is the head of the Executive Branch of the Russian Federation and Head of Government.
Federative Party: Liberal party. The main party that has ruled Russia for decades. Under Jughashvili the Federatives were much more hawkish and conservative, but with his downfall at the end of the world war and subsequent assassination the Federative Party has returned to ideals such as democracy and rule of law. The Federative Party was founded on the belief in creating a federation of nationalities whose dream may soon die.
National Party: Moderate. The National Party has been the main rival to the Federative Party, but has not been able to come close to capturing the national elections in over a decade. The National Party seeks a united Russia an increase in centralized power, but not much.
Conservatives: Conservative. The Conservative party seeks a greater role of the state in maintaining tradition, especially through the Church. Economic liberals.
Tsarist Party: Closest to a lisist party in Russia. The Tsarists seek a return of the autocratic Tsar who, in his strong hands, would reshape Russia into an unstoppable empire.
Holy Party: Reactionary party which seeks to meld the Russian government with the Orthadox Church. The resulting Holy Russia would sweep away the heretics and heathens which are the cause of Russia's problems.
Socialist-Revolutionary Party: Socialists who have long been seen by the majority of Russians as a tool of the vast communist conspiracy. With the recent changes in international communism, the SR Party has adopted a stance of democratic socialism.
Duma: The legislative body of the Russian Federation.
President: The President is the head of the Executive Branch of the Russian Federation and Head of Government.
Federative Party: Liberal party. The main party that has ruled Russia for decades. Under Jughashvili the Federatives were much more hawkish and conservative, but with his downfall at the end of the world war and subsequent assassination the Federative Party has returned to ideals such as democracy and rule of law. The Federative Party was founded on the belief in creating a federation of nationalities whose dream may soon die.
National Party: Moderate. The National Party has been the main rival to the Federative Party, but has not been able to come close to capturing the national elections in over a decade. The National Party seeks a united Russia an increase in centralized power, but not much.
Conservatives: Conservative. The Conservative party seeks a greater role of the state in maintaining tradition, especially through the Church. Economic liberals.
Tsarist Party: Closest to a lisist party in Russia. The Tsarists seek a return of the autocratic Tsar who, in his strong hands, would reshape Russia into an unstoppable empire.
Holy Party: Reactionary party which seeks to meld the Russian government with the Orthadox Church. The resulting Holy Russia would sweep away the heretics and heathens which are the cause of Russia's problems.
Socialist-Revolutionary Party: Socialists who have long been seen by the majority of Russians as a tool of the vast communist conspiracy. With the recent changes in international communism, the SR Party has adopted a stance of democratic socialism.
We will permit Virginian troops to withdraw from our country unmolested by les Milices Nationales, if Virginia agrees to completely withdraw any pretenses of control or jurisdiction over the Métis Nation.
Reparations to the horrendously aggrieved and mutilated nation which your soldiers shall soon be leaving, which has been dealt a vicious punishment vastly our of proportion to any supposed wrongdoings, seen the death of an entire generation of its youth, suffered economic and domestic ruination, and forever destroyed the innocence of a once serene state, would be appreciated, but are secondary to our primary objectives. Honestly, I do not expect that you will send anything.
Jean-Manuel Desjardins, Chef des Milicies Nationales
*****
A Memoir of the Métis Syndicate
Oh nation of mine, forged by the thousand fists of revolution, rescued from the depredations of the Despot Cloutier... what has now been lost? We were the people of the land, the daughters of the new world, the sons of the old, the people of the plains, of the woods, united together into one- the Métis.
We thrived, we overcame, we built ourselves a paradise, a land where the people were strong, the children were educated, the elderly were cared for. We stood proud and tall, bold speakers amongst the once-great company of our allies.
What came of you, nation of mine? A land caught in the midst of a war by unhappy chance- a casualty of idealogy. Yet you yourself were once an idealogue. It seems so long ago that you preached that doctrine which today is lauded. You were fighting for the rights of all humans, the friendship between all nations, the kinship that is humanity.
Where has that gone now?
Is it dead? Scattered in the corpsefields of Dauphin, Roblin, and Winnipeg? Are you a dreamer that has been awoken into the nightmare of reality? You see now that these dreams are meaningless- did they consider who you were before they came for you, to topple and break you, to shame and shackle you?
You were nothing to them. Back then, they were wrong. You were something great, something unique.
Today, it is true.
Farewell to thou, this 'Syndicate' that once was. You died fighting, but not as you wished to die. You fought, until your land was lost around you. You fought until your own people turned away from your light, until you fought alone. Sauvage withered away alone, Picard fought until all was lost...
And all was lost. Perhaps it still is. Our grandparents hunted the endless herds of buffalo, or traded along the unending rivers. Our parents farmed the golden fields of grain. We grew up in the modern world- but our children grow up in a wasteland.
The line has been cut. The strings holding us to the past have been cut loose, so little is left untouched. We who remain stand together, alone- never again shall we feel your comforting warmth, Syndicate, for you are as a sail cut loose from the rigging- carried away into the sky, off to uncertain, irretrievable fate.
It is only we who are left to rebuild, to recreate, to mournfully remember what once was.
It is only we who can make what soon will be.
Farewell, to the fading past. Greetings, to the blinding future.
French National Republic Government:
Legislature:
France's legislature is formed of a 100-man Congress elected semi-annually by French-speaking citizens of the Imperium.
Executive:
France's executive branch is formed by the Consul, a member of the Congress who is chosen every decade by his constituents to lead, and his Cabinet.
Judicial:
France's judicial branch functions on the pronouncements of the Consul and the supreme law in the land is determined to be such - however, there is a Court Committee in the Congress that helps determine legal disputes in such matters that the Consul is not personally involved.
Political Parties of the National Republic of France:
Catholic Rebirth Party: Outlawed
Communist: Illegal
Democratic-Republicans: Outlawed
Imperialist: Outlawed
Lisist: The principal party of the republic, the Lisist Party (or Party de Lisist) is at once the conservative, liberal, and moderate voice of the people and determined to be the ultimate expression of the people's will. Having ruled the nation firmly but benevolently since their victory in the French Civil War, the Lisist Party promises strength for the nation and values the health of the community over the rights of the individual; it has determined that the best way for a community to exist is by defending itself through force of arms, and it follows naturally that the best defense is a good offense.
Socialist: Illegal
Spanish Separtist Party: Illegal
Legislature:
France's legislature is formed of a 100-man Congress elected semi-annually by French-speaking citizens of the Imperium.
Executive:
France's executive branch is formed by the Consul, a member of the Congress who is chosen every decade by his constituents to lead, and his Cabinet.
Judicial:
France's judicial branch functions on the pronouncements of the Consul and the supreme law in the land is determined to be such - however, there is a Court Committee in the Congress that helps determine legal disputes in such matters that the Consul is not personally involved.
Political Parties of the National Republic of France:
Catholic Rebirth Party: Outlawed
Communist: Illegal
Democratic-Republicans: Outlawed
Imperialist: Outlawed
Lisist: The principal party of the republic, the Lisist Party (or Party de Lisist) is at once the conservative, liberal, and moderate voice of the people and determined to be the ultimate expression of the people's will. Having ruled the nation firmly but benevolently since their victory in the French Civil War, the Lisist Party promises strength for the nation and values the health of the community over the rights of the individual; it has determined that the best way for a community to exist is by defending itself through force of arms, and it follows naturally that the best defense is a good offense.
Socialist: Illegal
Spanish Separtist Party: Illegal
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To: New Jersey
From: Pennsylvania
On the issue of reparations, most of the money owed was given last year, which most likely means it went straight into the pockets of your French overlords. You will recieve the little that remains left. However, your treaty never specified an exact date these payments had to be made by. The remianing amount due will be paid when the New Jersey government has illegalized and taken steps to eradicate the group known as the New Jersey Devils. They have attacked Pennsylvanian land and people even after peace was signed. If these steps are not taken, we will take it that the actions of the Devils against Pennsylvania are government condoned, in which case you will not recieve further reparations.
Luckymoose
The World is Mine
Oh I see how it is.
Kentharu
Zebra Commander
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Global News Report
ECONOMIC REPORT. Paris, France. The end of the first half of the twentieth century has clearly pointed to a return of prosperity for much of the world. Unemployment continues to decline as the various nations of the world reorganize. New nations and new demands have risen across the globe, with new inventions rousing the consumer appetite. With war on a decline, it seems that perhaps the new era is not quite a dark and gloomy as some may believe. As before a list of all economic changes is provided below:
Canada: +1 EP
Louisiana: +1 EP
Mexico: +1 EP
Mississippi: +1 EP
Quebec: -1 EP
Republic of New England: +1 EP
Texan Republic: +1 EP
Virginian Empire: +1 EP
Argentine Collectives Federation: +1 EP
France: +2 EP
Irish Republic: +1 EP
Republic of Italy: +1 EP
Russian Federation: +2 EP
Persia: +1 EP
Turkish Republic: +2 EP
Republic of China: +1 EP
North American News Report
CHICAGO ELECTIONS. Chicago, Free City of Chicago. Debates within the Chicago electoral process this year remained focused around domestic concerns, particularly a highly expensive project which would provide high speed train and subway transportation around the country. The Liberal Party has suggested using much of the nation's resources to construct a public transportation system which rivals and perhaps even surpasses the quality of the one in Pittsburgh. The Conservative Party has claimed that such an effort would only lead to the Liberals pocketing government funds and using the chance to enrich themselves and their sponsors at the expense of the people. The vicious campaign has reduced Liberal support, and has created rifts among the people between party lines. Regardless, the Liberal Party has managed to maintain their power over the Mayor's office, though they have lost influence in the City Council. (-1 Stability)
IROQUOIS ELECTIONS. Mohawk, Iroquois Republic. To the surprise of many foreign observers, the Conservative Party of the Iroquois Republic failed miserably this year, losing their power to the upstart Socialists. The Iroquois government has in the past played a close political line to the governments of the eastern coast of North America, but this year, times have changed once again. The Conservative Party was ousted from power mostly for their failure to provide any sort of support for the people of the Iroquois nation. The Socialist Party, united in arms for the first time, has pledged to build up the national infrastructure and to modernize living conditions for the people. These soaring promises have won the Socialists landslide support, as much of the Liberal Party defects to the rising strength of their former opponents. (+2 Stability)
NEW ENGLAND ELECTIONS. Boston, Republic of New England. The reigning Imperial Party has been ousted both from Congress and the Presidency, as the government faces harsh criticism. As the Imperial Party took a larger and larger role over the control of the nation through the course of the World Wars, the leaders of the Commonwealth Party have spoken out against the trampling of civil liberties. The alliance with the lisist based Co-Axial Pact of Nations has made many intellectuals and liberals concerned with the direction of the nation. The Commonwealth Party was able to gain significant support, rallying enough votes to secure the office of the Presidency. They failed, however, to gain a majority in Congress and Imperial Senate, which remain divided between a collection of the nation's various parties. (-1 Stability)
LAKOTA SIOUX ELECTIONS. Geronimo, Lakota Sioux. The Liberal Party continues to prove highly durable and successful in the Lakota Sioux nation, as they continue to maintain the nation's prosperity in uncertain times. While some people remain concerned about the relative instability of the neighboring nations to the Sioux, the Liberal government has pledged to keep the nation safe and secure. Close ties and immigration from Mexico has raised a bit of a debate, as the Conservative Party denounces the arrival of Mexicans into the work force. They have stated that the major immigration devalues the average Lakota Sioux worker, and have pledged to stop the effort. The Liberal Party has responded with the claim that the nation is a free democracy and only through close cooperation with the nation's neighbors and trading partners will they succeed. The Liberal Party easily swept back into the office of High Chief while retaining full control of the National Council. (+1 Stability)
CANADA REVISES STANCE ON UNIONS. Toronto, Canada. Under enormous political pressure by the nation's unions, the government of Canada agreed to negotiations with the largest worker groups in the country. The Dent government has repealed the law forbidding the formation and operation of unions throughout Canada, in exchange for them to work more closely with the new Workers' Bureau. The regime has pledged to work closely with the unions "in order to achieve a day when the Canadian worker will no longer need them to be heard." Thanks to this political success, work has once more started up in the factories as the nation struggles to continue the process of rebuilding. (+1 Stability)
LOUISIANA WAR OVER. Saint Louis, Louisiana. Allied troops in Louisiana this year have joyously announced the conclusion of fighting throughout the country, with the recapture of the city of New Orleans from the Vodoun government. After a vicious struggle between Virginian and the Vodoun in the city of Baton Rouge, concluding last year's campaign, a full advance was launched upon New Orleans. With the sea and river cut off by Allied naval forces, the voodoo proponents found themselves unable to resupply or reinforce their positions. In a month-long struggle for control of Louisiana's capital, the Allies managed to oust the government, though none of the leaders were captured. The grass roots support for the deposed regime obviously still remain however, as evidenced by the attacks in Virginia and Texas. With New Orleans in ruins from the constant fighting of the past fifteen years, the military government of Jacques Allad, has determined to retain the Louisianan capital in Saint Louis for the time being. Operating with the support of both the Virginian Empire and Texan Republic, the new government has begun the long road of reconstruction.
Casualty List
Virginian Empire: 24 Infantry Brigades, 3 Artillery Brigades, 7 Murphy Brigades
Texan Republic: 5 Infantry Brigades
Saint Louis: 2 Infantry Brigades
Louisiana: 72 Infantry Brigades, 14 Artillery Brigades, 5 Anti-Air Brigades, 2 Anti-Tank Brigades (destroyed)
OR IS IT? VIRGINIAN EMPEROR SLAIN. Richmond, Virginian Empire. A series of surprisingly brutal attacks were launched by the supposedly defeated forces of the Voudon in Louisiana this year. During an Independence Day parade in Richmond, the Virginian Emperor was killed by an explosion, also critically injuring the Prince and Chancellor Waterfield. Negroes using high explosives strapped to themselves made it near the Royal limousine during the parade, and detonated the bombs, killing themselves and bystanders. One such bomb was responsible for the death of the Emperor and the chief of the legislative branch of government. An emergency coronation was held, and due to the injuries of the first heir, he was bypassed in favor of his brother Henry. The new Emperor Henry III will lead Virginia in these troubled times. Throughout the day's celebrations eight such bombs were detonated in Richmond and Baltimore, leaving over one hundred and fifty dead and hundreds more injured. A similar attack was made against the General in charge of the Texan Republic, who fortunately escaped the blast. The most disturbing element of these tasks is that perhaps a new Pandora's Box has been opened into the world. Throughout the Earth are an extensive amount of dissatisfied groups, who knows what damage may be wrought from explosive fanaticism? (-1 Stability for Virginia)
QUEBEC EMBARGO TIGHTENS. Quebec City, Quebec. The disastrous choice to abandon the New Englander Imperial Protectorate grows ever more noticeable throughout the nation of Quebec. Unemployment has reached record highs throughout the country, as more industries and businesses shut down with no markets to sell to. A large amount of agricultural surplus has even been destroyed through spoilage, thanks to a lack of markets to sell too. Large protests have been rallied, and it is rumored that elements of the military may even been planning a coup to restore order. As the Republic of New England markets continue to adjust to goods from France and the Co-Axial Pact instead, it seems more and more likely, that Quebec's government will give up before the Protectorate will. (-1 Stability)
VIRGINIA WITHDRAWS FROM METIS TERRITORY. Winnipeg, Metis Republic. The Virginian Empire has at last withdrawn its forces, after years of attempting to preserve its control, from the Metis Republic. In the wake of the withdrawal, anarchy seems imminent, and the various militias of the country are clearly mobilizing to flex their influence over the establishment of any new government. Former Governor-General Byrd has stated to the public in Virginia, that "The failure to complete our mission will indubitably lead to the rise of regrettable extremism in the Metis Republic." Theoretical President Sauvage has called for calm, as the nation faces the uphill task of rebuilding what little it has left from years of war and conflict.
Central/South American News Report
FAILURE OF YUCATAN ELECTIONS. Merida, Yucatan. The Yucatanese government seemed wholly unprepared and unable to manage strong elections this year as a hodgepodge of political parties and movements attempted to gain power. When the final results of the elections came in, no party was capable of agreeing on the manner in which to gauge the success of the voting, and no clear majority emerged. From this erupted a vacuum of power, leaving many to fear a Mexican invasion should the issues not be resolved. In response to these fears, the few members of the government which possessed some authority asked the military to step in and restore order. The military has declared martial law and established outposts throughout the country to preserve order and stability. General Luis Martinez, while in charge at the moment, has promised the country, that once things are stabilized, he will relinquish power to an elected government. (-2 Stability)
ADVANCE IN PARAGUAYAN UNIVERSITY. Asunción, Paraguay. The National University of Paraguay has announced the completion of a long-standing study on genetics. Faced with growing evidence from participation in the Florida Farmers' Conference, the Paraguayan scholars have decisively linked several diseases to inheritance from parents in both humans and other creatures. Publishing fairly common knowledge of breeding as in relation to cattle and other creatures, the Paraguayan team has affirmed that some diseases are definitely passed down through families. They believe that further research into the fledgling field of genetics could one day lead to greater advances in medicine and the progression of the human condition.
European News Report
LISISTS GAIN POWER IN BOHEMIA. Prague, Bohemia. As France reigns dominant over the European continent, many in Bohemia wish to mimic their economic successes within their own country. Pledging an economic model similar to the development of Lisist France, the Bohemian Lisist Party, using nationalist undertones, have managed to gain an electoral victory. Possessing the largest number of seats in the Bundestag, the Lisists have managed to gain control of the Chancellor's office as well. Despite this success, the Lisists still do not possess a full majority in the Bundestag, and have been met with considerable opposition from the Liberal Party of the nation, who accuse them of political tampering and intimidation tactics. (-1 Stability)
NORWAY'S FIRST ELECTIONS. Oslo, Norway. For the first time as an independent state, the nation of Norway has held its elections, to a surprising result. Inspired by the success of Iceland as a independent state, liberal members of the Norwegian coalition government have rallied behind socialism in the hopes of developing the country. The Socialist Party has managed to successfully achieve control of the Chancellor's office, as well as securing a vast majority in the Storting. They have met only opposition from the nation's Lisist movement, which called for stronger ties to France and the pushing of claims upon the rest of Norway against Sweden. The Socialist Party has taken a more pacifist approach, and have vowed to provide for the nation's people. (+1 Stability)
FINNISH ELECTIONS LEAD TO MONARCHY. Helsinki, Finland. In a surprising outcome, the Finnish Reactionary Party, a movement calling for the establishment of a monarchy and system along Russian and Swedish lines, won an electoral victory. Placing extensive executive power in the new Finnish monarchy, a military leader known for his successes in the World Wars, has been crowned King Jukka I of Finland. The government has been reorganized extensively and the constitution has been rewritten, giving the King extensive powers similar to those of the Tsar in the Russian Federation. The Finnish Reactionary Party has held control over the nation's new Duma, vowing to preserve Finnish traditions and to eventually reunite all of the Finnish people under a single banner.
NATIONALIST CRISIS ENDS. St. Petersburg, Russian Federation. The Russian government, in order to prevent the bloodshed of a civil war, has agreed to nationalist demands to hold a plebiscite without disarming the fledgling armed forces from the new nations and militias. The Russians have made the event a nation-wide event, excluding only Manchuria, which was dealt with in a separate treaty with the Republic of China. Each state of the Federation has had a vote this year to determine whether to remain within the union or to strike out on their own as an independent state. This has led to the independence of a variety of states in the western part of Russia, though the bulk of the nation, supported by the powerful Islamic lobby, has voted to remain within the Federation. (+3 Stability)
ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW POLISH KINGDOM. Warsaw, Poland. One of the stronger states established by the conclusion of the plebiscite is the nation of Poland, a country which has been missing from the map for a century and a half. A new monarch has been found, allegedly even being the heir to the Poniatowski monarchy of the eighteenth century. For now, the monarch and his closest advisors have been given the full reins of government, as a Duma is in the process of being established. The new King Augustus IV has overseen the process of writing a new constitution, and the first elections were held at the end of the year. A coalition government has been assembled, from a wide collection of liberals and conservatives, backed full by the King. Elections for the national Duma are to be held every four years, with the next elections being in 1953.
LISIST GOVERNMENT CREATED IN LITHUANIA. Vilnius, Lithuania. As soon as the independence of Lithuania was assured, charismatic resistance leader Paulius Kalnietis, who first fought the French, then came to admire them during and after the war, took full control of the constitutional convention. Tossing aside "decadent Russian ideals," Kalnietis has rallied the people behind him in calling for a nationalistic Lithuanian state to protect the nation against imperialism and domination. Railing against Prussia for its occupation of "rightful Lithuanian land," Kalnietis has set himself up as the first Consul of Lithuania. He has pledged to restore the nation's historical greatness and to build the country up as an Eastern European power.
NATIONALIST LISISTS SEIZE POWER IN LATVIA. Riga, Latvia. The independence of Latvia has led to a general election for members of a constitutional committee to be held, even as the plebiscite with the Russian Federation was ongoing. The proceedings were dominated by charismatic former radio show host and cinema star Janis Daugmanis, who rallied the public into a nationalist fervor. A previously outspoken proponent of French Lisism, who was accused of collaboration during the World Wars, Daugmanis has played up his reputation as a nationalist over that of being a lisist. He has vowed to help form a strong Latvia, and to preserve the nation's independence as a state, forging a new era of power for the country. He has denounced Sweden for holding the rightfully Latvian islands of Saaremaa and Hiiuma, also claimed by Estonia.
ESTONIAN REPUBLIC BORN. Tallinn, Estonia. In a manner much more careful than that of Latvia and Lithuania, as elections were held for a new Estonian Republic, as the last Russian troops were withdrawing. A committee of conservatives and liberals were established to help write the new nation's constitution. The constitution has established a new republic, following many similar principles to the Russian Federation, with a Duma and President leading the country. Many of the executive powers held by the Tsar have instead been granted to the President, without a monarch involved in the state. The elections this year resulted in a Moderate Party coalition proving successful, creating a highly stable republic in its early years. Elections are to be held every four years, with the next ones in 1953.
UKRAINIAN REPUBLIC WAYLAID. Kiev, Ukraine. Though the plebiscite for independence proved to be successful for most of Ukraine, the process of establishing a government proved harder than many thought. With much confusion and competing political parties, and considerable dissent against the regime from still loyal Russian populations, the situation grew worse throughout the year. The secession of Odessa and Crimea from Ukraine proved to be the final straw for the military, which grew tired of the indecisive actions of the government. The military immediately moved into the urban areas of the nation, dissolved the constitutional convention, and established a military regime. The new dictator, Viktor Krushenko, has vowed to restore order and to create a government which "does not violate the oldest traditions of the Ukrainian people." (-2 Stability)
CRIMEA BREAKS AWAY. Sevastopol, Crimea. One of the richest parts of the Russian Federation, Crimea was the least pleased when the province it was a part of, Ukraine, voted to withdraw from the union. When the constitutional convention in Ukraine failed to achieve any results, the wealthy industrials and cinema producers of Odessa bankrolled the separatist politicians of that city and Sevastopol to create a new republic. Elections were quickly held as the cities broke away from the Ukraine, establishing a new republic, once more modeled upon that of the Russian Federation, with the President as the head executive. The elections held this year quickly led to a conservative victory, as the government relies heavily upon the massive wealth of the Odessa elite.
BATTLE FOR ENGLAND CONTINUES. London, England. French planes continued their persistent attacks and efforts to destroy the English will to fight this year, as bombing continued of southern urban centers and railroads. The French have grown increasingly proficient, striking at targets and with the shortage of goods across the nation, it is believed that England has never had it rougher. Fortunately, starvation is officially no longer a national concern, as the government possesses full control over the means of production, providing bread and vegetables to the English people. The seas continue to be a scene of dispute as Shark Submarines raid French shipping. They scored a major victory this year when the French seaport of Brest was raided and bombarded by the heavy guns of one of the submarine cruisers. Military casualties have reached an all time low, as the English ships avoided conflict with warships and the French focused on civilian targets rather than military ones.
FRENCH INVENTOR DEVELOPS NEW SYNTHETIC MATERIAL. Paris, France. A French production company has begun manufacturing and selling a new material for other industrial production known as "plastic." This material is radically different from others as it is the first truly synthetic material to be put onto the market. The inventor states that given time, this new type of material could become essential to all sorts of various types of goods and products across the world. Various other companies have announced the inclusion of the new material into goods such as telephones and radios. The producing Catalin Corporation has promised to sell the material to any interested buyer and have set up four new factories throughout France during 1949.
African/Middle Eastern News Report
LIBERIAN ELECTIONS. Forsythville, Liberia. Elections in Liberia, recently a dubious enterprise, continued their notoriety this year as the process falls further into disrepute among the Liberian populace. The campaign efforts for both sides consisted solely of deriding the other's contributions to the nation, in the hopes of breaking away votes. The end result is that both sides have lost faith among the populace, as voter turnout begins to reach an all time percentage low, with less than half of those with the right to vote joining in the proceedings. Despite these setbacks, the Liberal Party has once again secured the Governorship, while Congress continues to be disputed with no clear majority. (-1 Stability)
ABYSSINIAN INSURGENCY CONTINUES. Addis Abada, Republic of New England. Abyssinian nationalist insurgents continued to strike against New Englander military outposts throughout the African colony. The New Englander imperial government has cracked down throughout the urban centers of the colony, arresting protesters and possible insurgent leaders. Casualties have been relatively low in the region, as the Abyssinians have been defeated in several pitched battles by the imperial forces, and the Stormtroopers have been deployed to assist in rolling back insurgent successes. The colonial governor has vowed to retain imperial control over the colony, and has instituted a curfew to discourage night time activity by rebellious elements of society. (-1 Infantry Brigade)
LIBERIAN MILITARY MODERNIZATION. Forsythville, Liberia. The Liberian government announced an end to a decade-long process of military modernization and reorganization this year. The Liberian military has purchased some up to date designs from French arms manufacturers, including submachine guns and new artillery pieces. Furthermore, observers who witnessed the World Wars in Africa and North America, have taken the lessons home and taught their soldiers modern methods of combat. Though the Liberian military still palls in comparison to most European or North American militaries, the government is confident of its ability to hold off any localized threats. (+1 Army Quality)
TURKISH INDUSTRY REBOOTED. Ankara, Turkish Republic. The Turkish Republic has announced that its industry is once more able to produce non-essential products, as the government relinquishes some control over national production. Having been focused on providing essentials such as food and water over previous years, the government is pleased to be once more able to provide modern luxuries to the nation's people. Thanks to government spending, several new modern factories have been opened, providing harder to producer luxury goods such as air conditioners and washers. Trade has at last been restored with Kurdistan and the other nations of the Middle East and the Mediterranean Sea.
Asian/Pacific News Report
NEW HOLLAND ELECTIONS. Sydney, New Holland. As previously determined the government of New Holland has stuck to the old electoral schedule of the Republic of the Netherlands. The first elections since the defeat of the World Wars were held this year throughout the fledgling nation. Many of the forced immigrants have settled down this year, and the government has done well in providing for them, despite Boer protests. The large influx of poor immigrants has also brought about a new trend in government. With many fearing for the failure of the nation, and so many in need of support to survive, the Socialist Party has won a major victory on the platform of providing the government structure needed for a strong nation. The Socialists have gained control of the office of the Chancellor as well as a massive majority in the States General, facing only opposition from the Boer conservatives. (+2 Stability)
KYUSHU ELECTIONS. Kagoshima, Republic of Kyushu. The Republic of Kyushu held its first elections this year, now that it has gained the backing of the Asian-Pacific Agreement for Cooperation and Security. The elections were heavily debated, but the leaders of the nationalist rebellion managed to win through in the end. The nation's Socialist Party has secured an electoral victory, bringing to power a government which has pledged to help develop the society of Kagoshima into a modern utopia. Inviting improved trading ties, the Socialists have promised to build up the nation's infrastructure and public services, establishing a strong government and nation.
MANCHURIA REJOINS CHINA. Harbin, Republic of China. For the first time since the late nineteenth century, the province of Manchuria belongs to a Chinese government. The rising tensions within the Russian Federation and the economic and political success of Manchuria has led to the Unification Party establishing an independent state. The Russian government, in a treaty with China this year, agreed to allow a plebiscite to determine the region's fate. The Chinese population of the region overwhelmingly voted to join with the Republic of China, and by the end of the year the process was complete. In a gala celebration along the former border, Chinese military troops symbolically removed the old border gates as the nation expands once more. (+1 Stability for China)
Review of the Arts
The Best Shot
Type: Moving Picture
Genre: War
Producer: Island Cinema Productions
Running Time: 110 minutes
Summary: As the political situation remains unstable in Kinograd, as local producers move their talent, it fell to others in the world to provide entertainment to the world's cinemas. On the island of Puerto Rico, local producers have released a new film for the Republic of New England, which has taken a strong grasp of success in both North America and Europe. Using surplus military resources and with strong support from the Imperial Navy, The Best Shot is a film about the second Allied landing at Vera Cruz which ultimately brought about the surrender of the government of the United Collectives. With many of the commanding officers advising on the film, it provides a higher class of film than newsreels for the World Wars.
The Sports Page
WORLD CUP. Toronto, Canada. The World Cup this year proved to be a contest of great strength as the previously unknown teams of Iceland and Canada rose to the top of the tournament. After besting others in their own regions, both teams met in a highly publicized game in the city of Toronto, even as President Dent viewed the proceedings. The contest was very competitive, as both teams showed amazing strength in their play, surprising many observers who had previously viewed both nations as incapable of providing a strong contender for the Cup. Ultimately the Canada National Football Team won the day, with a score of three points to two, leading to large scale celebrations, and even a presidential commendation for the members of the team.
AMERICAN CUP. Hartford, Republic of New England. The American Cup continued to struggle for publicity and support this year as the events of the World Cup eroded audiences away from the more local games. As more nation teams were eliminated from the larger cup, however, some people did turn back to their more local games over rooting for the Canadians. The loss of players to the World Cup has taken a toll on a number of teams, particularly the Richmond Football Club, who after their victory last year, lost three key players to the national Virginian team. This year there were defeated in the first round of games, as others rose to fill the void. Mexico was able to offer one of the contenders for the final game of the season, as the La Paz Football Club won against all the other Mexican teams and moved on to higher things. The New Englander Hartford Football Club served as their opposition and the events were highly disputed. A large amount of fouls were reported, and three New Englander players were forcibly removed from the game by local authorities. With this disadvantage, the Mexicans won the game by two points to zero.
World Map
ECONOMIC REPORT. Paris, France. The end of the first half of the twentieth century has clearly pointed to a return of prosperity for much of the world. Unemployment continues to decline as the various nations of the world reorganize. New nations and new demands have risen across the globe, with new inventions rousing the consumer appetite. With war on a decline, it seems that perhaps the new era is not quite a dark and gloomy as some may believe. As before a list of all economic changes is provided below:
Canada: +1 EP
Louisiana: +1 EP
Mexico: +1 EP
Mississippi: +1 EP
Quebec: -1 EP
Republic of New England: +1 EP
Texan Republic: +1 EP
Virginian Empire: +1 EP
Argentine Collectives Federation: +1 EP
France: +2 EP
Irish Republic: +1 EP
Republic of Italy: +1 EP
Russian Federation: +2 EP
Persia: +1 EP
Turkish Republic: +2 EP
Republic of China: +1 EP
North American News Report
CHICAGO ELECTIONS. Chicago, Free City of Chicago. Debates within the Chicago electoral process this year remained focused around domestic concerns, particularly a highly expensive project which would provide high speed train and subway transportation around the country. The Liberal Party has suggested using much of the nation's resources to construct a public transportation system which rivals and perhaps even surpasses the quality of the one in Pittsburgh. The Conservative Party has claimed that such an effort would only lead to the Liberals pocketing government funds and using the chance to enrich themselves and their sponsors at the expense of the people. The vicious campaign has reduced Liberal support, and has created rifts among the people between party lines. Regardless, the Liberal Party has managed to maintain their power over the Mayor's office, though they have lost influence in the City Council. (-1 Stability)
IROQUOIS ELECTIONS. Mohawk, Iroquois Republic. To the surprise of many foreign observers, the Conservative Party of the Iroquois Republic failed miserably this year, losing their power to the upstart Socialists. The Iroquois government has in the past played a close political line to the governments of the eastern coast of North America, but this year, times have changed once again. The Conservative Party was ousted from power mostly for their failure to provide any sort of support for the people of the Iroquois nation. The Socialist Party, united in arms for the first time, has pledged to build up the national infrastructure and to modernize living conditions for the people. These soaring promises have won the Socialists landslide support, as much of the Liberal Party defects to the rising strength of their former opponents. (+2 Stability)
NEW ENGLAND ELECTIONS. Boston, Republic of New England. The reigning Imperial Party has been ousted both from Congress and the Presidency, as the government faces harsh criticism. As the Imperial Party took a larger and larger role over the control of the nation through the course of the World Wars, the leaders of the Commonwealth Party have spoken out against the trampling of civil liberties. The alliance with the lisist based Co-Axial Pact of Nations has made many intellectuals and liberals concerned with the direction of the nation. The Commonwealth Party was able to gain significant support, rallying enough votes to secure the office of the Presidency. They failed, however, to gain a majority in Congress and Imperial Senate, which remain divided between a collection of the nation's various parties. (-1 Stability)
LAKOTA SIOUX ELECTIONS. Geronimo, Lakota Sioux. The Liberal Party continues to prove highly durable and successful in the Lakota Sioux nation, as they continue to maintain the nation's prosperity in uncertain times. While some people remain concerned about the relative instability of the neighboring nations to the Sioux, the Liberal government has pledged to keep the nation safe and secure. Close ties and immigration from Mexico has raised a bit of a debate, as the Conservative Party denounces the arrival of Mexicans into the work force. They have stated that the major immigration devalues the average Lakota Sioux worker, and have pledged to stop the effort. The Liberal Party has responded with the claim that the nation is a free democracy and only through close cooperation with the nation's neighbors and trading partners will they succeed. The Liberal Party easily swept back into the office of High Chief while retaining full control of the National Council. (+1 Stability)
CANADA REVISES STANCE ON UNIONS. Toronto, Canada. Under enormous political pressure by the nation's unions, the government of Canada agreed to negotiations with the largest worker groups in the country. The Dent government has repealed the law forbidding the formation and operation of unions throughout Canada, in exchange for them to work more closely with the new Workers' Bureau. The regime has pledged to work closely with the unions "in order to achieve a day when the Canadian worker will no longer need them to be heard." Thanks to this political success, work has once more started up in the factories as the nation struggles to continue the process of rebuilding. (+1 Stability)
LOUISIANA WAR OVER. Saint Louis, Louisiana. Allied troops in Louisiana this year have joyously announced the conclusion of fighting throughout the country, with the recapture of the city of New Orleans from the Vodoun government. After a vicious struggle between Virginian and the Vodoun in the city of Baton Rouge, concluding last year's campaign, a full advance was launched upon New Orleans. With the sea and river cut off by Allied naval forces, the voodoo proponents found themselves unable to resupply or reinforce their positions. In a month-long struggle for control of Louisiana's capital, the Allies managed to oust the government, though none of the leaders were captured. The grass roots support for the deposed regime obviously still remain however, as evidenced by the attacks in Virginia and Texas. With New Orleans in ruins from the constant fighting of the past fifteen years, the military government of Jacques Allad, has determined to retain the Louisianan capital in Saint Louis for the time being. Operating with the support of both the Virginian Empire and Texan Republic, the new government has begun the long road of reconstruction.
Casualty List
Virginian Empire: 24 Infantry Brigades, 3 Artillery Brigades, 7 Murphy Brigades
Texan Republic: 5 Infantry Brigades
Saint Louis: 2 Infantry Brigades
Louisiana: 72 Infantry Brigades, 14 Artillery Brigades, 5 Anti-Air Brigades, 2 Anti-Tank Brigades (destroyed)
OR IS IT? VIRGINIAN EMPEROR SLAIN. Richmond, Virginian Empire. A series of surprisingly brutal attacks were launched by the supposedly defeated forces of the Voudon in Louisiana this year. During an Independence Day parade in Richmond, the Virginian Emperor was killed by an explosion, also critically injuring the Prince and Chancellor Waterfield. Negroes using high explosives strapped to themselves made it near the Royal limousine during the parade, and detonated the bombs, killing themselves and bystanders. One such bomb was responsible for the death of the Emperor and the chief of the legislative branch of government. An emergency coronation was held, and due to the injuries of the first heir, he was bypassed in favor of his brother Henry. The new Emperor Henry III will lead Virginia in these troubled times. Throughout the day's celebrations eight such bombs were detonated in Richmond and Baltimore, leaving over one hundred and fifty dead and hundreds more injured. A similar attack was made against the General in charge of the Texan Republic, who fortunately escaped the blast. The most disturbing element of these tasks is that perhaps a new Pandora's Box has been opened into the world. Throughout the Earth are an extensive amount of dissatisfied groups, who knows what damage may be wrought from explosive fanaticism? (-1 Stability for Virginia)
QUEBEC EMBARGO TIGHTENS. Quebec City, Quebec. The disastrous choice to abandon the New Englander Imperial Protectorate grows ever more noticeable throughout the nation of Quebec. Unemployment has reached record highs throughout the country, as more industries and businesses shut down with no markets to sell to. A large amount of agricultural surplus has even been destroyed through spoilage, thanks to a lack of markets to sell too. Large protests have been rallied, and it is rumored that elements of the military may even been planning a coup to restore order. As the Republic of New England markets continue to adjust to goods from France and the Co-Axial Pact instead, it seems more and more likely, that Quebec's government will give up before the Protectorate will. (-1 Stability)
VIRGINIA WITHDRAWS FROM METIS TERRITORY. Winnipeg, Metis Republic. The Virginian Empire has at last withdrawn its forces, after years of attempting to preserve its control, from the Metis Republic. In the wake of the withdrawal, anarchy seems imminent, and the various militias of the country are clearly mobilizing to flex their influence over the establishment of any new government. Former Governor-General Byrd has stated to the public in Virginia, that "The failure to complete our mission will indubitably lead to the rise of regrettable extremism in the Metis Republic." Theoretical President Sauvage has called for calm, as the nation faces the uphill task of rebuilding what little it has left from years of war and conflict.
Central/South American News Report
FAILURE OF YUCATAN ELECTIONS. Merida, Yucatan. The Yucatanese government seemed wholly unprepared and unable to manage strong elections this year as a hodgepodge of political parties and movements attempted to gain power. When the final results of the elections came in, no party was capable of agreeing on the manner in which to gauge the success of the voting, and no clear majority emerged. From this erupted a vacuum of power, leaving many to fear a Mexican invasion should the issues not be resolved. In response to these fears, the few members of the government which possessed some authority asked the military to step in and restore order. The military has declared martial law and established outposts throughout the country to preserve order and stability. General Luis Martinez, while in charge at the moment, has promised the country, that once things are stabilized, he will relinquish power to an elected government. (-2 Stability)
ADVANCE IN PARAGUAYAN UNIVERSITY. Asunción, Paraguay. The National University of Paraguay has announced the completion of a long-standing study on genetics. Faced with growing evidence from participation in the Florida Farmers' Conference, the Paraguayan scholars have decisively linked several diseases to inheritance from parents in both humans and other creatures. Publishing fairly common knowledge of breeding as in relation to cattle and other creatures, the Paraguayan team has affirmed that some diseases are definitely passed down through families. They believe that further research into the fledgling field of genetics could one day lead to greater advances in medicine and the progression of the human condition.
European News Report
LISISTS GAIN POWER IN BOHEMIA. Prague, Bohemia. As France reigns dominant over the European continent, many in Bohemia wish to mimic their economic successes within their own country. Pledging an economic model similar to the development of Lisist France, the Bohemian Lisist Party, using nationalist undertones, have managed to gain an electoral victory. Possessing the largest number of seats in the Bundestag, the Lisists have managed to gain control of the Chancellor's office as well. Despite this success, the Lisists still do not possess a full majority in the Bundestag, and have been met with considerable opposition from the Liberal Party of the nation, who accuse them of political tampering and intimidation tactics. (-1 Stability)
NORWAY'S FIRST ELECTIONS. Oslo, Norway. For the first time as an independent state, the nation of Norway has held its elections, to a surprising result. Inspired by the success of Iceland as a independent state, liberal members of the Norwegian coalition government have rallied behind socialism in the hopes of developing the country. The Socialist Party has managed to successfully achieve control of the Chancellor's office, as well as securing a vast majority in the Storting. They have met only opposition from the nation's Lisist movement, which called for stronger ties to France and the pushing of claims upon the rest of Norway against Sweden. The Socialist Party has taken a more pacifist approach, and have vowed to provide for the nation's people. (+1 Stability)
FINNISH ELECTIONS LEAD TO MONARCHY. Helsinki, Finland. In a surprising outcome, the Finnish Reactionary Party, a movement calling for the establishment of a monarchy and system along Russian and Swedish lines, won an electoral victory. Placing extensive executive power in the new Finnish monarchy, a military leader known for his successes in the World Wars, has been crowned King Jukka I of Finland. The government has been reorganized extensively and the constitution has been rewritten, giving the King extensive powers similar to those of the Tsar in the Russian Federation. The Finnish Reactionary Party has held control over the nation's new Duma, vowing to preserve Finnish traditions and to eventually reunite all of the Finnish people under a single banner.
NATIONALIST CRISIS ENDS. St. Petersburg, Russian Federation. The Russian government, in order to prevent the bloodshed of a civil war, has agreed to nationalist demands to hold a plebiscite without disarming the fledgling armed forces from the new nations and militias. The Russians have made the event a nation-wide event, excluding only Manchuria, which was dealt with in a separate treaty with the Republic of China. Each state of the Federation has had a vote this year to determine whether to remain within the union or to strike out on their own as an independent state. This has led to the independence of a variety of states in the western part of Russia, though the bulk of the nation, supported by the powerful Islamic lobby, has voted to remain within the Federation. (+3 Stability)
ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW POLISH KINGDOM. Warsaw, Poland. One of the stronger states established by the conclusion of the plebiscite is the nation of Poland, a country which has been missing from the map for a century and a half. A new monarch has been found, allegedly even being the heir to the Poniatowski monarchy of the eighteenth century. For now, the monarch and his closest advisors have been given the full reins of government, as a Duma is in the process of being established. The new King Augustus IV has overseen the process of writing a new constitution, and the first elections were held at the end of the year. A coalition government has been assembled, from a wide collection of liberals and conservatives, backed full by the King. Elections for the national Duma are to be held every four years, with the next elections being in 1953.
LISIST GOVERNMENT CREATED IN LITHUANIA. Vilnius, Lithuania. As soon as the independence of Lithuania was assured, charismatic resistance leader Paulius Kalnietis, who first fought the French, then came to admire them during and after the war, took full control of the constitutional convention. Tossing aside "decadent Russian ideals," Kalnietis has rallied the people behind him in calling for a nationalistic Lithuanian state to protect the nation against imperialism and domination. Railing against Prussia for its occupation of "rightful Lithuanian land," Kalnietis has set himself up as the first Consul of Lithuania. He has pledged to restore the nation's historical greatness and to build the country up as an Eastern European power.
NATIONALIST LISISTS SEIZE POWER IN LATVIA. Riga, Latvia. The independence of Latvia has led to a general election for members of a constitutional committee to be held, even as the plebiscite with the Russian Federation was ongoing. The proceedings were dominated by charismatic former radio show host and cinema star Janis Daugmanis, who rallied the public into a nationalist fervor. A previously outspoken proponent of French Lisism, who was accused of collaboration during the World Wars, Daugmanis has played up his reputation as a nationalist over that of being a lisist. He has vowed to help form a strong Latvia, and to preserve the nation's independence as a state, forging a new era of power for the country. He has denounced Sweden for holding the rightfully Latvian islands of Saaremaa and Hiiuma, also claimed by Estonia.
ESTONIAN REPUBLIC BORN. Tallinn, Estonia. In a manner much more careful than that of Latvia and Lithuania, as elections were held for a new Estonian Republic, as the last Russian troops were withdrawing. A committee of conservatives and liberals were established to help write the new nation's constitution. The constitution has established a new republic, following many similar principles to the Russian Federation, with a Duma and President leading the country. Many of the executive powers held by the Tsar have instead been granted to the President, without a monarch involved in the state. The elections this year resulted in a Moderate Party coalition proving successful, creating a highly stable republic in its early years. Elections are to be held every four years, with the next ones in 1953.
UKRAINIAN REPUBLIC WAYLAID. Kiev, Ukraine. Though the plebiscite for independence proved to be successful for most of Ukraine, the process of establishing a government proved harder than many thought. With much confusion and competing political parties, and considerable dissent against the regime from still loyal Russian populations, the situation grew worse throughout the year. The secession of Odessa and Crimea from Ukraine proved to be the final straw for the military, which grew tired of the indecisive actions of the government. The military immediately moved into the urban areas of the nation, dissolved the constitutional convention, and established a military regime. The new dictator, Viktor Krushenko, has vowed to restore order and to create a government which "does not violate the oldest traditions of the Ukrainian people." (-2 Stability)
CRIMEA BREAKS AWAY. Sevastopol, Crimea. One of the richest parts of the Russian Federation, Crimea was the least pleased when the province it was a part of, Ukraine, voted to withdraw from the union. When the constitutional convention in Ukraine failed to achieve any results, the wealthy industrials and cinema producers of Odessa bankrolled the separatist politicians of that city and Sevastopol to create a new republic. Elections were quickly held as the cities broke away from the Ukraine, establishing a new republic, once more modeled upon that of the Russian Federation, with the President as the head executive. The elections held this year quickly led to a conservative victory, as the government relies heavily upon the massive wealth of the Odessa elite.
BATTLE FOR ENGLAND CONTINUES. London, England. French planes continued their persistent attacks and efforts to destroy the English will to fight this year, as bombing continued of southern urban centers and railroads. The French have grown increasingly proficient, striking at targets and with the shortage of goods across the nation, it is believed that England has never had it rougher. Fortunately, starvation is officially no longer a national concern, as the government possesses full control over the means of production, providing bread and vegetables to the English people. The seas continue to be a scene of dispute as Shark Submarines raid French shipping. They scored a major victory this year when the French seaport of Brest was raided and bombarded by the heavy guns of one of the submarine cruisers. Military casualties have reached an all time low, as the English ships avoided conflict with warships and the French focused on civilian targets rather than military ones.
FRENCH INVENTOR DEVELOPS NEW SYNTHETIC MATERIAL. Paris, France. A French production company has begun manufacturing and selling a new material for other industrial production known as "plastic." This material is radically different from others as it is the first truly synthetic material to be put onto the market. The inventor states that given time, this new type of material could become essential to all sorts of various types of goods and products across the world. Various other companies have announced the inclusion of the new material into goods such as telephones and radios. The producing Catalin Corporation has promised to sell the material to any interested buyer and have set up four new factories throughout France during 1949.
African/Middle Eastern News Report
LIBERIAN ELECTIONS. Forsythville, Liberia. Elections in Liberia, recently a dubious enterprise, continued their notoriety this year as the process falls further into disrepute among the Liberian populace. The campaign efforts for both sides consisted solely of deriding the other's contributions to the nation, in the hopes of breaking away votes. The end result is that both sides have lost faith among the populace, as voter turnout begins to reach an all time percentage low, with less than half of those with the right to vote joining in the proceedings. Despite these setbacks, the Liberal Party has once again secured the Governorship, while Congress continues to be disputed with no clear majority. (-1 Stability)
ABYSSINIAN INSURGENCY CONTINUES. Addis Abada, Republic of New England. Abyssinian nationalist insurgents continued to strike against New Englander military outposts throughout the African colony. The New Englander imperial government has cracked down throughout the urban centers of the colony, arresting protesters and possible insurgent leaders. Casualties have been relatively low in the region, as the Abyssinians have been defeated in several pitched battles by the imperial forces, and the Stormtroopers have been deployed to assist in rolling back insurgent successes. The colonial governor has vowed to retain imperial control over the colony, and has instituted a curfew to discourage night time activity by rebellious elements of society. (-1 Infantry Brigade)
LIBERIAN MILITARY MODERNIZATION. Forsythville, Liberia. The Liberian government announced an end to a decade-long process of military modernization and reorganization this year. The Liberian military has purchased some up to date designs from French arms manufacturers, including submachine guns and new artillery pieces. Furthermore, observers who witnessed the World Wars in Africa and North America, have taken the lessons home and taught their soldiers modern methods of combat. Though the Liberian military still palls in comparison to most European or North American militaries, the government is confident of its ability to hold off any localized threats. (+1 Army Quality)
TURKISH INDUSTRY REBOOTED. Ankara, Turkish Republic. The Turkish Republic has announced that its industry is once more able to produce non-essential products, as the government relinquishes some control over national production. Having been focused on providing essentials such as food and water over previous years, the government is pleased to be once more able to provide modern luxuries to the nation's people. Thanks to government spending, several new modern factories have been opened, providing harder to producer luxury goods such as air conditioners and washers. Trade has at last been restored with Kurdistan and the other nations of the Middle East and the Mediterranean Sea.
Asian/Pacific News Report
NEW HOLLAND ELECTIONS. Sydney, New Holland. As previously determined the government of New Holland has stuck to the old electoral schedule of the Republic of the Netherlands. The first elections since the defeat of the World Wars were held this year throughout the fledgling nation. Many of the forced immigrants have settled down this year, and the government has done well in providing for them, despite Boer protests. The large influx of poor immigrants has also brought about a new trend in government. With many fearing for the failure of the nation, and so many in need of support to survive, the Socialist Party has won a major victory on the platform of providing the government structure needed for a strong nation. The Socialists have gained control of the office of the Chancellor as well as a massive majority in the States General, facing only opposition from the Boer conservatives. (+2 Stability)
KYUSHU ELECTIONS. Kagoshima, Republic of Kyushu. The Republic of Kyushu held its first elections this year, now that it has gained the backing of the Asian-Pacific Agreement for Cooperation and Security. The elections were heavily debated, but the leaders of the nationalist rebellion managed to win through in the end. The nation's Socialist Party has secured an electoral victory, bringing to power a government which has pledged to help develop the society of Kagoshima into a modern utopia. Inviting improved trading ties, the Socialists have promised to build up the nation's infrastructure and public services, establishing a strong government and nation.
MANCHURIA REJOINS CHINA. Harbin, Republic of China. For the first time since the late nineteenth century, the province of Manchuria belongs to a Chinese government. The rising tensions within the Russian Federation and the economic and political success of Manchuria has led to the Unification Party establishing an independent state. The Russian government, in a treaty with China this year, agreed to allow a plebiscite to determine the region's fate. The Chinese population of the region overwhelmingly voted to join with the Republic of China, and by the end of the year the process was complete. In a gala celebration along the former border, Chinese military troops symbolically removed the old border gates as the nation expands once more. (+1 Stability for China)
Review of the Arts
The Best Shot
Type: Moving Picture
Genre: War
Producer: Island Cinema Productions
Running Time: 110 minutes
Summary: As the political situation remains unstable in Kinograd, as local producers move their talent, it fell to others in the world to provide entertainment to the world's cinemas. On the island of Puerto Rico, local producers have released a new film for the Republic of New England, which has taken a strong grasp of success in both North America and Europe. Using surplus military resources and with strong support from the Imperial Navy, The Best Shot is a film about the second Allied landing at Vera Cruz which ultimately brought about the surrender of the government of the United Collectives. With many of the commanding officers advising on the film, it provides a higher class of film than newsreels for the World Wars.
The Sports Page
WORLD CUP. Toronto, Canada. The World Cup this year proved to be a contest of great strength as the previously unknown teams of Iceland and Canada rose to the top of the tournament. After besting others in their own regions, both teams met in a highly publicized game in the city of Toronto, even as President Dent viewed the proceedings. The contest was very competitive, as both teams showed amazing strength in their play, surprising many observers who had previously viewed both nations as incapable of providing a strong contender for the Cup. Ultimately the Canada National Football Team won the day, with a score of three points to two, leading to large scale celebrations, and even a presidential commendation for the members of the team.
AMERICAN CUP. Hartford, Republic of New England. The American Cup continued to struggle for publicity and support this year as the events of the World Cup eroded audiences away from the more local games. As more nation teams were eliminated from the larger cup, however, some people did turn back to their more local games over rooting for the Canadians. The loss of players to the World Cup has taken a toll on a number of teams, particularly the Richmond Football Club, who after their victory last year, lost three key players to the national Virginian team. This year there were defeated in the first round of games, as others rose to fill the void. Mexico was able to offer one of the contenders for the final game of the season, as the La Paz Football Club won against all the other Mexican teams and moved on to higher things. The New Englander Hartford Football Club served as their opposition and the events were highly disputed. A large amount of fouls were reported, and three New Englander players were forcibly removed from the game by local authorities. With this disadvantage, the Mexicans won the game by two points to zero.
World Map
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A Brave New World Part 2 AWARDS
The following are awards, partially selected by players and lurkers alike, for extraordinary successes in A Brave New World Part 2. Though I do not usually give out awards, I feel we may as well, as some of you truly deserve it from the effort you have put into this NES. A "*" will mark each option which was voted on by the players of the NES when the award was brought up in the thread. Other, statistically based awards, will be provided following the update. These will be endgame awards based on the standing stats on the front page.
BEST NEW PLAYER: This award considers the new players that we've had throughout the NES, both new to NESing and this NES itself. The award considers their ability as a NESer and even how far they've come since Update 0. This award goes to Circuit, who has progress miles from his first actions in New France, to helping form one of the world's new Great Powers with the Socialist Union of South America. Others considered for this were Nailix as Portugal and Egypt, and Anonymoose as Tunisia.
BEST WARTIME ORDERS: This award is not just gauged by the success of military operations, but also HOW they were written in the private messaged orders which were sent to me. Though success is a factor, success was frequently determined by the clarity of orders or specificity. That is why Jason the King wins this award while commanding the combined Allied forces of almost a dozen nations during the World Wars. Others considered for this award were bombshoo as the Republic of China during the Chinese Civil War, crezth during the World Wars AIM battle, and Justo as the United Collectives during the World Wars.
BEST DOMESTIC ORDERS: As with wartime orders, the clarity and legibility of the domestic orders were key to my decision in choosing the contenders for the award. Unlike the above award however, I also took into account regularity of orders being sent in, and creativity of any domestic ideas thought of. The winner of this award is bombshoo, as he took what I initially created as a guise for a warlord to gain support and turned it into what will likely become the world's next superpower. Others considered for this were flyingchicken with the Korean Empire, crezth with France, and qoou with the Russian Federation.
BEST IN CHARACTER PLAY: This award measures how consistent players have been as their nation, and their ability to remain in character through all fifty turns of this NES. This includes adapting to changing governments, circumstances, and global politics. This also includes possession of patience and the ability to survive in the NES through years when you aren't the center of attention. This award goes hands-down to crezth, who managed to silently and ably build up France to world power status, patiently waiting thirty-five years to unleash his revenge upon the world. Other contenders for this were Lord Iggy as the Metis and Soldier_Child as Morocco and the Netherlands.
MOST CREATIVE PLAYER*: To me, Most Creative Player is probably the most important award that could be received. Remember, the most important part of NES is "Story." That's why I asked you all to gauge who you voted for based on the quality of stories and nation development by that player. As one of our voted on awards, many of you should already have a fair idea of who is taking this honor. The winner is a person who's managed to take one of the most backwater and unlikely nations in the world and give it a character that I personally did not think possible. Also, he has written almost (Or maybe even over) a dozen quality stories for A Brave New World Part 2, and that alone should give him a shout-out. The winner of course is Lord_Iggy as the Metis. In fact, the only person who voted for anyone other than Lord Iggy was Lord Iggy himself, making this an effectively unanimous vote. Despite this, there are a few other people out there who deserve some recognition for creative writing. TheLastJacobite for his in-depth historical studies of the New England navy and its ships, Jason the King for his stories in Virginia, Milarqui for the character he's help give the world with various "flavor" elements, including the Olympics and inspiring me to add the sports and arts section of the update, and Circuit for his well written stories that he has provided us for a variety of nations.
BEST OVERALL PLAYER*: This is a very tough one. In a way this award answers the question, "Who WON the NES?" To me this should reflect the overall skill of the player as well as their creativity and ability to manipulate other players and myself. This award was voted upon by the players and lurkers from the NESing community who have witnessed the progression of the NES. As it may be pointless to build up suspense for this one, the winner is definitively crezth for his performance as France and the vengeance he has wrought upon the world. Two others did receive substantial votes for this category (i.e. more than 4) and they should be mentioned. First of these is qoou and his solid construction of Russia as a world power. Second is bombshoo, for his development of the Republic of China and success in the Civil War.
The following are awards, partially selected by players and lurkers alike, for extraordinary successes in A Brave New World Part 2. Though I do not usually give out awards, I feel we may as well, as some of you truly deserve it from the effort you have put into this NES. A "*" will mark each option which was voted on by the players of the NES when the award was brought up in the thread. Other, statistically based awards, will be provided following the update. These will be endgame awards based on the standing stats on the front page.
BEST NEW PLAYER: This award considers the new players that we've had throughout the NES, both new to NESing and this NES itself. The award considers their ability as a NESer and even how far they've come since Update 0. This award goes to Circuit, who has progress miles from his first actions in New France, to helping form one of the world's new Great Powers with the Socialist Union of South America. Others considered for this were Nailix as Portugal and Egypt, and Anonymoose as Tunisia.
BEST WARTIME ORDERS: This award is not just gauged by the success of military operations, but also HOW they were written in the private messaged orders which were sent to me. Though success is a factor, success was frequently determined by the clarity of orders or specificity. That is why Jason the King wins this award while commanding the combined Allied forces of almost a dozen nations during the World Wars. Others considered for this award were bombshoo as the Republic of China during the Chinese Civil War, crezth during the World Wars AIM battle, and Justo as the United Collectives during the World Wars.
BEST DOMESTIC ORDERS: As with wartime orders, the clarity and legibility of the domestic orders were key to my decision in choosing the contenders for the award. Unlike the above award however, I also took into account regularity of orders being sent in, and creativity of any domestic ideas thought of. The winner of this award is bombshoo, as he took what I initially created as a guise for a warlord to gain support and turned it into what will likely become the world's next superpower. Others considered for this were flyingchicken with the Korean Empire, crezth with France, and qoou with the Russian Federation.
BEST IN CHARACTER PLAY: This award measures how consistent players have been as their nation, and their ability to remain in character through all fifty turns of this NES. This includes adapting to changing governments, circumstances, and global politics. This also includes possession of patience and the ability to survive in the NES through years when you aren't the center of attention. This award goes hands-down to crezth, who managed to silently and ably build up France to world power status, patiently waiting thirty-five years to unleash his revenge upon the world. Other contenders for this were Lord Iggy as the Metis and Soldier_Child as Morocco and the Netherlands.
MOST CREATIVE PLAYER*: To me, Most Creative Player is probably the most important award that could be received. Remember, the most important part of NES is "Story." That's why I asked you all to gauge who you voted for based on the quality of stories and nation development by that player. As one of our voted on awards, many of you should already have a fair idea of who is taking this honor. The winner is a person who's managed to take one of the most backwater and unlikely nations in the world and give it a character that I personally did not think possible. Also, he has written almost (Or maybe even over) a dozen quality stories for A Brave New World Part 2, and that alone should give him a shout-out. The winner of course is Lord_Iggy as the Metis. In fact, the only person who voted for anyone other than Lord Iggy was Lord Iggy himself, making this an effectively unanimous vote. Despite this, there are a few other people out there who deserve some recognition for creative writing. TheLastJacobite for his in-depth historical studies of the New England navy and its ships, Jason the King for his stories in Virginia, Milarqui for the character he's help give the world with various "flavor" elements, including the Olympics and inspiring me to add the sports and arts section of the update, and Circuit for his well written stories that he has provided us for a variety of nations.
BEST OVERALL PLAYER*: This is a very tough one. In a way this award answers the question, "Who WON the NES?" To me this should reflect the overall skill of the player as well as their creativity and ability to manipulate other players and myself. This award was voted upon by the players and lurkers from the NESing community who have witnessed the progression of the NES. As it may be pointless to build up suspense for this one, the winner is definitively crezth for his performance as France and the vengeance he has wrought upon the world. Two others did receive substantial votes for this category (i.e. more than 4) and they should be mentioned. First of these is qoou and his solid construction of Russia as a world power. Second is bombshoo, for his development of the Republic of China and success in the Civil War.
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