Haseri
Emperor
Fair enough.
A Brave New World Part 3
- Thread starter EQandcivfanatic
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Crezth
i knew you were a real man of the left
OOC: Tastes like fish n chips. Great update!
Yep, no pressure on me! I'm going to update whenever I'm bored and need something NES related to do. My current plan is to do updates for this until I reach a point which could be mildly interesting from an NESing point of view. You can try to send in orders, which as I'll state for the record: I may or may not follow in the course of updating.
I just wanted to see I just noticed this was ending, and wanted to thank EQ for creating such a great NES. I was pleasantly surprised to see he remembered the odd names I made up for the Dutch Empire's colonies, and while we had our disagreements this was the best NESing experience a game has ever given me.
You sure can be bitter and annoying, just like several others on these forums. No one's perfect, I do make mistakes and miss orders, and while I try to fix it sometimes, other times it just won't work because of time constraints and similar problems. Thanks to you, I kept better track of Korea than most countries, and ONE time I screw it up in a military element, you run off to lurk from under a rock without even saying you were quitting. So, you can either learn that perhaps I do care when I make mistakes and regret when I do things like that and that I certainly did not do it on purpose to annoy you. The other option would to be to take the nearest stick and shove it up an orifice of your choice.
Milarqui
Deity
Not sure if I'll continue. I had already done myself to the idea of leaving Venezuela.
That'll work. Consider this as more of a continuation of the story of ABNW, rather than a true NES. I'll seek the advice of the various players, while guiding the course of things myself.
human-slaughter
brand new year
Best movie ever, tbh.
Omega124
Challenging Fate
I forgot I was in this, A thousand apologies to all.
Jason The King
Deity
Circuit
Writing Letters
yes...YES...YES!!!
Yep most players/nations will be in rebuild mode anyway why complicate matters with the pressure of order deadlines and pesky players.
Haseri
Emperor
It'll be interesting to see this grow, like watching a wild plant in a garden of NESies.
Global News Report
ECONOMIC REPORT. Paris, France. The global economy continues on an upswing trend, as more spending continues to grow as new products hit the world's markets. Though political instability in some regions has caused backward steps, they seem to pale in comparison to the great strides that are being made overall. Technological research seems to be once more taking a predominant road as nations begin to pull out of their slumps caused by the devastation of the Second World War. As before, the economic changes are listed below:
Alabama: -1 EP
Alaska: -1 EP
Canada: +2 EP
Lakota Sioux: +1 EP
Mexico: +3 EP
Pennsylvania: -3 EP
Quebec: +1 EP
Republic of New England: +1 EP
Republic of New France: +1 EP
Texan Republic: +1 EP
Virginian Empire: +1 EP
France: +1 EP
Bulgaria: +2 EP
Poland: +1 EP
Republic of Italy: +1 EP
Serbia: -1 EP
Swedish Empire: -1 EP
Iraq: -1 EP
Korea: +1 EP
New Zeeland: +1 EP
Republic of China: +1 EP
North American News Report
PENNSYLVANIAN INDUSTRY ON BRINK OF COLLAPSE. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After over a century of determined mining and exploitation, it seems that the Pennsylvanian people may have reached the limit of their native resources and raw materials. Over the course of the year over two dozen mines were closed throughout the country, due to a lack of iron or coal within the mines. With the closing of the mines, unemployment has begun to climb dramatically, and the steel industry is greatly threatened by the current trend. As jobs continue to disappear, no relief seems in sight for the beleaguered Pennsylvanian people and industry. (-3 Stability)
FIRST QUEBEC ELECTIONS HELD. Quebec City, Quebec. In a fervor of patriotism, a new government has been established in Quebec, after the passing of last year's constitution. A charismatic reactionary leader has swept through the country, playing off of nationalism, and calling for a new strong Quebecois regime. Louis de Villepin has rallied support from the military and populace, pledging a new era for the nation. Announcing that Quebec will never fear from either New Englander or Canadian domination ever again, de Villepin has brought his followers into full control of the nation's new Congress. The Congress has voted stronger political powers to de Villepin, over the nation's press and military. (+2 Stability)
APPALACHIA ELECTIONS. Atlanta, Appalachia. The United Front moderate coalition which has governed the nation of Appalachia since its inception has collapsed under vicious political campaigns throughout the year. The main support bases of the coalition have separated to the support of both the Radical Liberal Party and the more conservative Whig Party. The recent unrest and the Virginian intervention in Alabama have led to the increase of support for a more military strength in the North American nation. The Appalachian government has announced its intention to increase the overall army size to over a hundred thousand regulars within their political term. The government has stated that this is to prevent violent revolution and attacks throughout the nation caused by instability sparked by the turmoil in Alabama. (+1 Stability)
MISSISSIPPI ELECTIONS. Oglethorpe, Mississippi. As within Appalachia, the turmoil which has recently erupted in Alabama has had a lasting political effect in the country of Mississippi. The Whig Party, until recently a bastion of white voters in the predominantly negro republic, has managed to gain a sizeable political base. This has mostly been through calls for increased military security, in case of further turmoil from Alabama or Louisiana. The Whig Party has managed to secure the office of President, though Congress continues to be dominated by the United Front and the Radical Liberal Party. The new President has promised that the army will be expanded to greater size over the next few years. (-1 Stability)
INTERVENTION IN ALABAMA, ELECTIONS HELD. Bringhamton, Alabama. Last year's takeover by General Havell has been short lived, as Virginian troops entered the country to restore a democratic government. After a brief but destructive fight in the city and outskirts of Bringhamton, the forces loyal to Havell soon collapsed under the modern fighting power of the Virginian Empire. The remnants of the Alabaman army soon pledged loyalty to the expelled democracy, as the leaders were brought back from their exile. The restored republic, as per their constitution, soon held elections under the supervision of the Virginian occupational troops, to a very vicious campaign. Needless to say, the Whig Party lost extensive credibility in the wake of the Havell takeover, and had a hard time lobbying for votes, making the elections almost anyone's contest. The conservative leaders were quickly painted as sympathizing with Havell, allowing the ease of his securing of power. The Radical Liberal Party has managed to successfully portray the Whigs as desiring to bring back the absolute authority of the Wright and Dahl governments. The leftists have pledged a new era for the Alabaman people, and the creation of worker rights reform projects. (+3 Stability)
Casualty List
Virginian Empire: 2,000 Regulars, 20 Murphys
Alabama: 8,000 Regulars, 2 Support Brigades
RIOTING AND UNREST IN CALIFORNIA. Los Angeles, Mexico. A series of protests against the new conservative government in Mexico have resulted in several brutal riots in Los Angeles and other communities along the Californian coast. The heartland of communism and socialism in Mexico, California is resisting the new leadership heartedly, as attempts at desocializing the region are launched. Several large private businesses have been bombed or boycotted by the local socialist or communist movements, leading to growing violence in the region. Los Angeles has been placed under martial law as the government in Mexico City orders the military in to keep a lid on the growing dissent and chaos. (-1 Stability)
FOOD RIOTS IN METIS UNION. Winnipeg, National Union of the Metis. The tense situation in the region of the Metis and growing food shortages in the wake of the infrastructure breakdown caused by Virginian occupation has led to a series of food riots this year. The National Union of the Metis continues to struggle to preserve some sense of order, allowing local militias to continue control of the various regions of the nation. Centralized control of the country has more or less become impossible as the meager standing army has been forced to focus entirely on preserving control over the capital of Winnipeg. The Iroquois Republic has mobilized troops to the common border as chaos grows, stating the need to preserve security amid the rising confusion that the Metis Republic has become. (-1 Stability)
PROTESTS TURN TO BLOODSHED IN NEZ PERCE. Avig, Nez Perce. The Nez Perce government under General Funcionamiento Alvarez continues to face increased internal dissent as several protests were launched by the illegal communist party this year. The military was swiftly called out to quell the alleged uprising, and what was once a peaceful protest became a series of blood-splattered streets in Avig. The Alvarez government has pledged to maintain order at any cost, but these proclamations have only made their goals more difficult to achieve. The countryside has begun to rise up in rebellion as the former collectives of the region have had their leaders rally the people once more, to the symbol of the glory days of the United Collectives. (-2 Stability)
RECONSTRUCTION COMPLETE IN CANADA. Toronto, Canada. The postwar reconstruction efforts in Canada have at last come to a conclusion as the Canadian government finishes funding the project to reorganize Canadian production and industry. Efforts at improving the nation's infrastructure have proven successful and previous negotiations between big business and the workers have fully granted the government de facto control over the industry. The overall national status has been restored to prewar standards, though population levels remain low in comparison. The government has lauded their own successes and have found the populace quite willing to accept the rebirth of a nation. With the country back on track the Dent government has promised to revitalize the military and to restore Canada's place among the nations of North America. (+1 Standard of Living, +1 Infrastructure, +1 Stability)
LAKOTA SIOUX ENACTS CONSCRIPTION. Geronimo, Lakota Sioux. The Lakota Sioux government, citing the instability in the National Union of the Metis have declared a period of conscription and mandatory military service for the people. The announcement has been stalwartly opposed by the Conservative Party, which have declared that the efforts go against traditional Sioux values. The effort has of course led to several flights from the country and some increased emigration as people attempt to avoid military service. The Democratic Labor Party head has stated that the Sioux need to be able to defend themselves in these turbulent times, even if it requires the occasional trampling upon civil rights. (-1 Stability)
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ANNOUNCED COMPLETED IN MEXICO. Mexico City, Mexico. The Mexican Unity Party has taken credit for the completion of a reconstruction program, which they have stated have repaired the damages caused by communist rule. The reconstruction efforts have repaired the extensive damages in the port of Vera Cruz caused by the repeated Allied raids on the city. They have also taken enormous strides in repairing the other regions which were affected by Allied invasion or conquest during the course of the Second World War. The Unity Party head and the President have declared that a new era for Mexico is now truly at hand, denouncing the "socialist" agitation in California as attempting to destroy the successes the new government has already achieved since the removal of corrupt communist leadership. (+1 Standard of Living, +1 Infrastructure)
NEW DEVICE BROUGHT INTO SERVICE IN NEW ENGLAND. Boston, Republic of New England. Workers at Harvard University have developed a new revolutionary device which has been lauded as a wonderful new tool for the rising field of weather forecasting. This "radar" is stated to be in layman's terms, a asdic for the skies. They believe it could be used to track cloud formations as well as allowing for easier tracking of aircraft. The new device is said to be a strong new invention for anti-aircraft preparation, as well as for possible civilian use at airfields. Production has begun in several factories on the new device in both the Republic and France. Some further experimentation has led to the device being used on several larger carriers, while the navy has stated that all craft will eventually be outfitted with the new device. (+1 Navy Quality)
ATTACK IN NEW YORK. New York City, Republic of New England. Explosions rocked New York City on the night of December 1 this year, as the militarist group known as the New York Yankees used home-made explosives against a pair of destroyers in the harbor. One ship was totally sunk with all hands, while the other was fortunately only damaged with a few casualties. Over sixty men have been reported dead or missing in the result of the explosions, while no Yankees were captured or killed. The New York Yankees have announced that over the next year, for every month that New England remains in occupation of New York, more attacks will be made against the imperialists. The local populace seems to remain divided, some calling for more peaceful methods of resistance against the empire.
NEW JERSEY RESTORED. Trenton, New Jersey. After several years of French occupation, the nation of New Jersey has been restored under the guidance of the Co-Axial Pact of Nations. A new Lisist Party has been formed and an authoritarian government has been established under French collaborator, Jacques de Aubrac. The new regime has signed a permanent deal with France, allowing French ships and troops to be stationed at three new military bases established in the country. The French have agreed to keep a permanent garrison of at least ten thousand soldiers in the region, in order to help maintain the country's security against future foreign aggression. The government has currently taken a neutral stance on the economic woes of the Pennsylvanian nation, but have agreed to drop previous belligerence over the sovereignty of the Delaware River.
Central/South American News Report
PARAGUAY ELECTIONS. Asunción, Paraguay. Paraguayan elections this year continued to result in the country being dominated by the conservative Asociacion Nacional Republicana. The government has taken credit for the recent collapse of the socialist regime in La Plata, stating that the era of the socialsit experiment in South America is soon to come to an end. The Paraguayan regime has announced intentions to continue military security programs, as well as the modernization of the army. They have continued to speak out against the Socialist Union of South America, pledging to continue to take all steps possible to reel back socialist influences in the region.
BELIZE ELECTIONS RESULT IN UPSET. Belize City, Belize. The Belizean government has suffered through a vicious electoral season which has brought about an abrupt change in internal and international policies. The reigning Progressive Party has fallen apart in the ferocity of the campaign launched by the opposition, the Catholic Traditional Party. The new government has vowed to maintain a regime based on Christian morals and trends, helping to keep the nation secure in a turbulent region. They have pledged to build up the nation's economic strength and might against its neighbors, maintaining strong ties with the friendly Caribbean Federation. The campaign was vicious and polarizing, and despite their control of the office of the Presidency, the Congress remains under the control of the liberal Progressive Party. (-2 Stability)
DEATH OF GENERAL FLETCHER RESULTS IN REGIME CHANGE IN HONDURAS. Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The Honduran government suffered a setback this year, as the long-time ruler, William Fletcher passed away from apparent heart failure. The appointed successor, one of Fletcher's close friends, has been supported into the position of leader by the nation's military. Arthur Banks, another leader of the nation's army, has been brought into power by Fletcher's last wishes. Unfortunately, being considered rather elderly, the new military ruler has a feeble reputation not associated with the strength of Fletcher. As local nationalism begins to rise, the Banks regime seems to have many problems facing its stability. (-2 Stability)
CLOSSON STEPS DOWN IN GUYANA. Georgetown, Guyana. In a surprising move to many, under political pressure General Diedrick Closson has stepped down from his position of authority in Guyana. Over the past two years preparations for renewed elections have been made and a provisional government is being overseen by the retired general. New elections for the reformed republic are stated to be held in 1952, as the nation begins campaigning efforts. The new Guyanan leaders have pledged that the era of independence has truly begun and that the country will be secure against all future aggression. (+1 Stability)
ARGENTINE ELECTIONS. Buenos Aires, Argentine Republic. The recent success of the republican overthrow of the communist government of La Plata has had lasting repercussions for the entire region. Rising support for Argentine national unification has made itself heard within the older Argentine Republic. Rising support has been found for the Argentine Nationalist Party in the Republic, as the government struggles to maintain the control of the standing conservative party, the Situación Existente. Unfortunately for the President, Congress has been increasingly dominated by a variety of radicals from both the left and right of the political spectrum. The new government has nonetheless stated its desire to remain separate of La Plata, announcing the historical separation of the two states. (-1 Stability)
CARIBBEAN FEDERATION ELECTIONS. Havana, Caribbean Federation. The Caribbean Federation went through the process of elections this year, which have solidified the control of the Populist Party over the country. Both the Federative Senate and Congress have been securely controlled by the Populists, with only limited opposition. The Populist Party have pledged numerous reforms, with the reduction of the army in favor of a stronger navy and air force. Along those lines, they have announced that next year, mandatory military service will be revoked and conscription ended. The army is planned to be converted to a volunteer service and professional armed forces. Other domestic programs have been planned, and the people of the Caribbean have applauded the new regime.
FULL UPRISING LAUNCHED IN PERU. Lima, Peru. The continued uprising in Peru against imperial control has at last brought out full scale revolt against the backers of the New Englanders. The rebellion, having been steadily growing in strength since the end of the Second World War, has at last garnered the numbers and support for a full attack upon Lima. The attack failed upon the city despite the defection of several local divisions to the rebel cause and other mutinies across the country. With support from the New Englander military bases in the region, the government has managed to preserve control over Lima and the larger population centers of the coast. The interior of the country has fallen to rebel control, as they proclaim the new Socialist Republic of Peru.
Casualty List
Socialist Republic of Peru: 5,000 Regulars, 3 Support Brigades
Peru: 5,000 Regulars, 500 Elites, 2 Support Brigades
Republic of New England: 500 Regulars
VENEZUELA ANNOUNCES ONSET OF DEMOBILIZATION. Caracas, Venezuela. Despite the ever-looming presence of the Socialist Union of South America, the Venezuelan government has begun a steady process of demobilization of the standing army. They have stated that the cost of the army is too high, but that the former regulars will be kept attached by remaining in the reservist pool for emergency call-up in a time of war. The stated goal is to reduced the armed forces to less than half a million standing soldiers total, less than a third of the Socialist Union's standing forces. While the conservative Partido Martinista has cried bloody murder against the current liberal government, the stated cost is said to detract from the overall good of the country. The current government has also announced that at the end of the current period of demobilization, conscription will be revoked in favor of the establishment of a volunteer army.
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ECONOMIC REPORT. Paris, France. The global economy continues on an upswing trend, as more spending continues to grow as new products hit the world's markets. Though political instability in some regions has caused backward steps, they seem to pale in comparison to the great strides that are being made overall. Technological research seems to be once more taking a predominant road as nations begin to pull out of their slumps caused by the devastation of the Second World War. As before, the economic changes are listed below:
Alabama: -1 EP
Alaska: -1 EP
Canada: +2 EP
Lakota Sioux: +1 EP
Mexico: +3 EP
Pennsylvania: -3 EP
Quebec: +1 EP
Republic of New England: +1 EP
Republic of New France: +1 EP
Texan Republic: +1 EP
Virginian Empire: +1 EP
France: +1 EP
Bulgaria: +2 EP
Poland: +1 EP
Republic of Italy: +1 EP
Serbia: -1 EP
Swedish Empire: -1 EP
Iraq: -1 EP
Korea: +1 EP
New Zeeland: +1 EP
Republic of China: +1 EP
North American News Report
PENNSYLVANIAN INDUSTRY ON BRINK OF COLLAPSE. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After over a century of determined mining and exploitation, it seems that the Pennsylvanian people may have reached the limit of their native resources and raw materials. Over the course of the year over two dozen mines were closed throughout the country, due to a lack of iron or coal within the mines. With the closing of the mines, unemployment has begun to climb dramatically, and the steel industry is greatly threatened by the current trend. As jobs continue to disappear, no relief seems in sight for the beleaguered Pennsylvanian people and industry. (-3 Stability)
FIRST QUEBEC ELECTIONS HELD. Quebec City, Quebec. In a fervor of patriotism, a new government has been established in Quebec, after the passing of last year's constitution. A charismatic reactionary leader has swept through the country, playing off of nationalism, and calling for a new strong Quebecois regime. Louis de Villepin has rallied support from the military and populace, pledging a new era for the nation. Announcing that Quebec will never fear from either New Englander or Canadian domination ever again, de Villepin has brought his followers into full control of the nation's new Congress. The Congress has voted stronger political powers to de Villepin, over the nation's press and military. (+2 Stability)
APPALACHIA ELECTIONS. Atlanta, Appalachia. The United Front moderate coalition which has governed the nation of Appalachia since its inception has collapsed under vicious political campaigns throughout the year. The main support bases of the coalition have separated to the support of both the Radical Liberal Party and the more conservative Whig Party. The recent unrest and the Virginian intervention in Alabama have led to the increase of support for a more military strength in the North American nation. The Appalachian government has announced its intention to increase the overall army size to over a hundred thousand regulars within their political term. The government has stated that this is to prevent violent revolution and attacks throughout the nation caused by instability sparked by the turmoil in Alabama. (+1 Stability)
MISSISSIPPI ELECTIONS. Oglethorpe, Mississippi. As within Appalachia, the turmoil which has recently erupted in Alabama has had a lasting political effect in the country of Mississippi. The Whig Party, until recently a bastion of white voters in the predominantly negro republic, has managed to gain a sizeable political base. This has mostly been through calls for increased military security, in case of further turmoil from Alabama or Louisiana. The Whig Party has managed to secure the office of President, though Congress continues to be dominated by the United Front and the Radical Liberal Party. The new President has promised that the army will be expanded to greater size over the next few years. (-1 Stability)
INTERVENTION IN ALABAMA, ELECTIONS HELD. Bringhamton, Alabama. Last year's takeover by General Havell has been short lived, as Virginian troops entered the country to restore a democratic government. After a brief but destructive fight in the city and outskirts of Bringhamton, the forces loyal to Havell soon collapsed under the modern fighting power of the Virginian Empire. The remnants of the Alabaman army soon pledged loyalty to the expelled democracy, as the leaders were brought back from their exile. The restored republic, as per their constitution, soon held elections under the supervision of the Virginian occupational troops, to a very vicious campaign. Needless to say, the Whig Party lost extensive credibility in the wake of the Havell takeover, and had a hard time lobbying for votes, making the elections almost anyone's contest. The conservative leaders were quickly painted as sympathizing with Havell, allowing the ease of his securing of power. The Radical Liberal Party has managed to successfully portray the Whigs as desiring to bring back the absolute authority of the Wright and Dahl governments. The leftists have pledged a new era for the Alabaman people, and the creation of worker rights reform projects. (+3 Stability)
Casualty List
Virginian Empire: 2,000 Regulars, 20 Murphys
Alabama: 8,000 Regulars, 2 Support Brigades
RIOTING AND UNREST IN CALIFORNIA. Los Angeles, Mexico. A series of protests against the new conservative government in Mexico have resulted in several brutal riots in Los Angeles and other communities along the Californian coast. The heartland of communism and socialism in Mexico, California is resisting the new leadership heartedly, as attempts at desocializing the region are launched. Several large private businesses have been bombed or boycotted by the local socialist or communist movements, leading to growing violence in the region. Los Angeles has been placed under martial law as the government in Mexico City orders the military in to keep a lid on the growing dissent and chaos. (-1 Stability)
FOOD RIOTS IN METIS UNION. Winnipeg, National Union of the Metis. The tense situation in the region of the Metis and growing food shortages in the wake of the infrastructure breakdown caused by Virginian occupation has led to a series of food riots this year. The National Union of the Metis continues to struggle to preserve some sense of order, allowing local militias to continue control of the various regions of the nation. Centralized control of the country has more or less become impossible as the meager standing army has been forced to focus entirely on preserving control over the capital of Winnipeg. The Iroquois Republic has mobilized troops to the common border as chaos grows, stating the need to preserve security amid the rising confusion that the Metis Republic has become. (-1 Stability)
PROTESTS TURN TO BLOODSHED IN NEZ PERCE. Avig, Nez Perce. The Nez Perce government under General Funcionamiento Alvarez continues to face increased internal dissent as several protests were launched by the illegal communist party this year. The military was swiftly called out to quell the alleged uprising, and what was once a peaceful protest became a series of blood-splattered streets in Avig. The Alvarez government has pledged to maintain order at any cost, but these proclamations have only made their goals more difficult to achieve. The countryside has begun to rise up in rebellion as the former collectives of the region have had their leaders rally the people once more, to the symbol of the glory days of the United Collectives. (-2 Stability)
RECONSTRUCTION COMPLETE IN CANADA. Toronto, Canada. The postwar reconstruction efforts in Canada have at last come to a conclusion as the Canadian government finishes funding the project to reorganize Canadian production and industry. Efforts at improving the nation's infrastructure have proven successful and previous negotiations between big business and the workers have fully granted the government de facto control over the industry. The overall national status has been restored to prewar standards, though population levels remain low in comparison. The government has lauded their own successes and have found the populace quite willing to accept the rebirth of a nation. With the country back on track the Dent government has promised to revitalize the military and to restore Canada's place among the nations of North America. (+1 Standard of Living, +1 Infrastructure, +1 Stability)
LAKOTA SIOUX ENACTS CONSCRIPTION. Geronimo, Lakota Sioux. The Lakota Sioux government, citing the instability in the National Union of the Metis have declared a period of conscription and mandatory military service for the people. The announcement has been stalwartly opposed by the Conservative Party, which have declared that the efforts go against traditional Sioux values. The effort has of course led to several flights from the country and some increased emigration as people attempt to avoid military service. The Democratic Labor Party head has stated that the Sioux need to be able to defend themselves in these turbulent times, even if it requires the occasional trampling upon civil rights. (-1 Stability)
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ANNOUNCED COMPLETED IN MEXICO. Mexico City, Mexico. The Mexican Unity Party has taken credit for the completion of a reconstruction program, which they have stated have repaired the damages caused by communist rule. The reconstruction efforts have repaired the extensive damages in the port of Vera Cruz caused by the repeated Allied raids on the city. They have also taken enormous strides in repairing the other regions which were affected by Allied invasion or conquest during the course of the Second World War. The Unity Party head and the President have declared that a new era for Mexico is now truly at hand, denouncing the "socialist" agitation in California as attempting to destroy the successes the new government has already achieved since the removal of corrupt communist leadership. (+1 Standard of Living, +1 Infrastructure)
NEW DEVICE BROUGHT INTO SERVICE IN NEW ENGLAND. Boston, Republic of New England. Workers at Harvard University have developed a new revolutionary device which has been lauded as a wonderful new tool for the rising field of weather forecasting. This "radar" is stated to be in layman's terms, a asdic for the skies. They believe it could be used to track cloud formations as well as allowing for easier tracking of aircraft. The new device is said to be a strong new invention for anti-aircraft preparation, as well as for possible civilian use at airfields. Production has begun in several factories on the new device in both the Republic and France. Some further experimentation has led to the device being used on several larger carriers, while the navy has stated that all craft will eventually be outfitted with the new device. (+1 Navy Quality)
ATTACK IN NEW YORK. New York City, Republic of New England. Explosions rocked New York City on the night of December 1 this year, as the militarist group known as the New York Yankees used home-made explosives against a pair of destroyers in the harbor. One ship was totally sunk with all hands, while the other was fortunately only damaged with a few casualties. Over sixty men have been reported dead or missing in the result of the explosions, while no Yankees were captured or killed. The New York Yankees have announced that over the next year, for every month that New England remains in occupation of New York, more attacks will be made against the imperialists. The local populace seems to remain divided, some calling for more peaceful methods of resistance against the empire.
NEW JERSEY RESTORED. Trenton, New Jersey. After several years of French occupation, the nation of New Jersey has been restored under the guidance of the Co-Axial Pact of Nations. A new Lisist Party has been formed and an authoritarian government has been established under French collaborator, Jacques de Aubrac. The new regime has signed a permanent deal with France, allowing French ships and troops to be stationed at three new military bases established in the country. The French have agreed to keep a permanent garrison of at least ten thousand soldiers in the region, in order to help maintain the country's security against future foreign aggression. The government has currently taken a neutral stance on the economic woes of the Pennsylvanian nation, but have agreed to drop previous belligerence over the sovereignty of the Delaware River.
Central/South American News Report
PARAGUAY ELECTIONS. Asunción, Paraguay. Paraguayan elections this year continued to result in the country being dominated by the conservative Asociacion Nacional Republicana. The government has taken credit for the recent collapse of the socialist regime in La Plata, stating that the era of the socialsit experiment in South America is soon to come to an end. The Paraguayan regime has announced intentions to continue military security programs, as well as the modernization of the army. They have continued to speak out against the Socialist Union of South America, pledging to continue to take all steps possible to reel back socialist influences in the region.
BELIZE ELECTIONS RESULT IN UPSET. Belize City, Belize. The Belizean government has suffered through a vicious electoral season which has brought about an abrupt change in internal and international policies. The reigning Progressive Party has fallen apart in the ferocity of the campaign launched by the opposition, the Catholic Traditional Party. The new government has vowed to maintain a regime based on Christian morals and trends, helping to keep the nation secure in a turbulent region. They have pledged to build up the nation's economic strength and might against its neighbors, maintaining strong ties with the friendly Caribbean Federation. The campaign was vicious and polarizing, and despite their control of the office of the Presidency, the Congress remains under the control of the liberal Progressive Party. (-2 Stability)
DEATH OF GENERAL FLETCHER RESULTS IN REGIME CHANGE IN HONDURAS. Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The Honduran government suffered a setback this year, as the long-time ruler, William Fletcher passed away from apparent heart failure. The appointed successor, one of Fletcher's close friends, has been supported into the position of leader by the nation's military. Arthur Banks, another leader of the nation's army, has been brought into power by Fletcher's last wishes. Unfortunately, being considered rather elderly, the new military ruler has a feeble reputation not associated with the strength of Fletcher. As local nationalism begins to rise, the Banks regime seems to have many problems facing its stability. (-2 Stability)
CLOSSON STEPS DOWN IN GUYANA. Georgetown, Guyana. In a surprising move to many, under political pressure General Diedrick Closson has stepped down from his position of authority in Guyana. Over the past two years preparations for renewed elections have been made and a provisional government is being overseen by the retired general. New elections for the reformed republic are stated to be held in 1952, as the nation begins campaigning efforts. The new Guyanan leaders have pledged that the era of independence has truly begun and that the country will be secure against all future aggression. (+1 Stability)
ARGENTINE ELECTIONS. Buenos Aires, Argentine Republic. The recent success of the republican overthrow of the communist government of La Plata has had lasting repercussions for the entire region. Rising support for Argentine national unification has made itself heard within the older Argentine Republic. Rising support has been found for the Argentine Nationalist Party in the Republic, as the government struggles to maintain the control of the standing conservative party, the Situación Existente. Unfortunately for the President, Congress has been increasingly dominated by a variety of radicals from both the left and right of the political spectrum. The new government has nonetheless stated its desire to remain separate of La Plata, announcing the historical separation of the two states. (-1 Stability)
CARIBBEAN FEDERATION ELECTIONS. Havana, Caribbean Federation. The Caribbean Federation went through the process of elections this year, which have solidified the control of the Populist Party over the country. Both the Federative Senate and Congress have been securely controlled by the Populists, with only limited opposition. The Populist Party have pledged numerous reforms, with the reduction of the army in favor of a stronger navy and air force. Along those lines, they have announced that next year, mandatory military service will be revoked and conscription ended. The army is planned to be converted to a volunteer service and professional armed forces. Other domestic programs have been planned, and the people of the Caribbean have applauded the new regime.
FULL UPRISING LAUNCHED IN PERU. Lima, Peru. The continued uprising in Peru against imperial control has at last brought out full scale revolt against the backers of the New Englanders. The rebellion, having been steadily growing in strength since the end of the Second World War, has at last garnered the numbers and support for a full attack upon Lima. The attack failed upon the city despite the defection of several local divisions to the rebel cause and other mutinies across the country. With support from the New Englander military bases in the region, the government has managed to preserve control over Lima and the larger population centers of the coast. The interior of the country has fallen to rebel control, as they proclaim the new Socialist Republic of Peru.
Casualty List
Socialist Republic of Peru: 5,000 Regulars, 3 Support Brigades
Peru: 5,000 Regulars, 500 Elites, 2 Support Brigades
Republic of New England: 500 Regulars
VENEZUELA ANNOUNCES ONSET OF DEMOBILIZATION. Caracas, Venezuela. Despite the ever-looming presence of the Socialist Union of South America, the Venezuelan government has begun a steady process of demobilization of the standing army. They have stated that the cost of the army is too high, but that the former regulars will be kept attached by remaining in the reservist pool for emergency call-up in a time of war. The stated goal is to reduced the armed forces to less than half a million standing soldiers total, less than a third of the Socialist Union's standing forces. While the conservative Partido Martinista has cried bloody murder against the current liberal government, the stated cost is said to detract from the overall good of the country. The current government has also announced that at the end of the current period of demobilization, conscription will be revoked in favor of the establishment of a volunteer army.
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