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I don't think it would be a good idea. The Allies group contains information on the tactics of Lioness and Marylands, and those ships aren't quite obsolete yet. Getting there, but not yet.
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OOC: Yeah, they may be a bit old, but they sure as hell pack a punch.
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I don't actually remotely mind maintaining a large defunct social group like that one, and I will happily do so indefinitely regardless of wherever else the material might be published in the future.
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Lt. Joseph Hampton swished his pen to form the loose form of his signature on his ballot. With that he dropped it in the ballot box. The colonel behind the desk announced loudly, "First Lieutenant Joseph Hampton has voted!" The words were so empowering to him, and he had the overwhelming feeling of accomplishment. When he was just a child, he had doubts this day would ever come, where he could vote, and freely. Strangely, though, had this been the old United States of America, it could have gone down the same way in terms of his ballot: he was a member of the military, now (though had the war not broken out, he may not have ever been), and he voted for the Party of the Republic. But nonetheless, the feeling that he had the choice was one that no one, not even those in the old democracies of Brazil or Britain, could quite understand.
As he stepped out of the mess tent, he met his brother Aaron, who had already cast his vote. Aaron had a big grin across his face. "Feels good, doesn't it, Joe?"
Joseph chuckled. "Better than I had expected it would."
"Who did you vote for?" Aaron asked, cocking his head.
"Governor Jeter, of course. And the Party of the Republic."
"Not those old throwback who want..."
Joseph waved his hand. "No, no, the reformed Party of the Republic. You know. The Potters?"
Aaron laughed at the colloquial nickname of the reformed Party of the Republic. "Glad to see you're a Potter too. Would hate to hear you voted Proggie." Proggie was the nickname of the Progressive Party, the liberal rivals of the Potters.
"You should know me better than that, Aaron," Joseph said.
Aaron nodded. "So... you still going to stay here, even though the war is over?"
Joseph nodded. "My future is here, now. I think I could go far in the army."
"I bet you could, too, Lieutenant." Aaron clicked his heels and saluted. "SIR!" Then he chuckled. "I thought I'd never see the day I was saluting my little brother, to be quite honest."
"Well, it's not going to be much longer, with you heading back to the Ranch."
Aaron nodded. "That's where my future is." He lifted his bags. "When do you think you'll come to visit again?"
"When I'm given leave," Joseph replied. "Who knows when that will be. Hopefully not long, though."
Men were yelling in the background, getting together the wagons that would be heading to the train station in Ciudad del Caiman from the camp. Joseph and Aaron looked long at each other, then clasped hands. "Godspeed, brother," Aaron said.
"You too, brother," replied the Lieutenant.
As he stepped out of the mess tent, he met his brother Aaron, who had already cast his vote. Aaron had a big grin across his face. "Feels good, doesn't it, Joe?"
Joseph chuckled. "Better than I had expected it would."
"Who did you vote for?" Aaron asked, cocking his head.
"Governor Jeter, of course. And the Party of the Republic."
"Not those old throwback who want..."
Joseph waved his hand. "No, no, the reformed Party of the Republic. You know. The Potters?"
Aaron laughed at the colloquial nickname of the reformed Party of the Republic. "Glad to see you're a Potter too. Would hate to hear you voted Proggie." Proggie was the nickname of the Progressive Party, the liberal rivals of the Potters.
"You should know me better than that, Aaron," Joseph said.
Aaron nodded. "So... you still going to stay here, even though the war is over?"
Joseph nodded. "My future is here, now. I think I could go far in the army."
"I bet you could, too, Lieutenant." Aaron clicked his heels and saluted. "SIR!" Then he chuckled. "I thought I'd never see the day I was saluting my little brother, to be quite honest."
"Well, it's not going to be much longer, with you heading back to the Ranch."
Aaron nodded. "That's where my future is." He lifted his bags. "When do you think you'll come to visit again?"
"When I'm given leave," Joseph replied. "Who knows when that will be. Hopefully not long, though."
Men were yelling in the background, getting together the wagons that would be heading to the train station in Ciudad del Caiman from the camp. Joseph and Aaron looked long at each other, then clasped hands. "Godspeed, brother," Aaron said.
"You too, brother," replied the Lieutenant.
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OOC: Oy Quisani, Japanese from Japan to Japanify Peru does not equal mainlanders. 
Edit: Then again... +8 EPs this year... :0
Edit: Then again... +8 EPs this year... :0
Global News Report
ROYAL MARRIAGE TALK OF AMERICAS AND EUROPE. London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The nations of Britain and Brazil have been abuzz, and the world with them, over the reports of the growing romance between the Crown Princess of Brazil and the heir to the British throne. Having met during the 1912 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the two have been the favorites of the tabloids over the past two years. The result has been fevered negotiations between the two governments, and the Princess Maria has agreed to give up her claim to the throne of Brazil. The result has been the happy marriage this year between the Princess Maria and the Prince of Wales, bringing them together, in the most gala event of the year. Nearly all members of both American and European aristocracies of note attended, during the great marriage in London, and the blushing bride has migrated from her native Brazil to join her new husband in Britain.
News from Europe
NORTH SEA FLOODING. Amsterdam, Netherlands. The nations around the North Sea suffered from a brutal tidal surge this year, caused by unfortunately high winds and storms over the course of several weeks. Thanks to the unseasonably harsh weather, the floods caused substantial damage in the Netherlands and England, deluging numerous towns and villages along the coast. Hundreds are believed to have been killed in the unfortunate disaster, but the real damage has been at sea, where it is estimated that over two hundred fishing boats have been lost to the harsh winds and rain, or been carried inland by the tidal surge. The economic toll has been substantial to the villages and towns which rely heavily upon fishing, and efforts have begun to recoup local losses, which have been harsh to the smaller English and Dutch communities affected by the disaster.
THE ZAGREB EARTHQUAKE. Zagreb, Croatia. The Croatian city of Zagreb trembled this year with a major earthquake shaking the town, and causing extensive damage throughout the city center, especially the noted cultural district of Lower Town. The city's famed cathedral was also badly damaged in the course of the quake, and efforts have been spearheaded in the days following to begin thorough repairs immediately. The government of Croatia has pledged that the people of Zagreb would not be ignored and that full efforts would be made to repair all civil damages and assist those most in need of aid. Final counts have reported that the death toll was thankfully fairly low, with less than two thousand killed by various means during the course of the disaster. The disaster has yielded some good for the world, in that noted English geologist Henry Clarke has published a paper based on his studies at Zagreb and previous earthquakes. He has established the so-called "Clarke Scale" of earthquake magnitude, attempting to bring a form of measurement to these sort of incidents. The scale is based on ten numbers, with one being minimal and ten being a catastrophe of Constantinople-like proportions.
DEATH OF THE EMPEROR OF GERMANY. Munich, Germany. To the dismay of the people of Germany, the noted Emperor of Germany and King of Austria, Emperor Leopold, has passed away. Under his reign, Austria and Brandenburg led the unification of most of the German peoples, establishing a great new power on the continent of Europe. The late emperor also ruled benevolently as King Leopold IV of Austria, after his father's death in 1909. The king was noted for encouraging aeronautical research, having taken a great interest in the sciences of the skies. The emperor's eldest son has been crowned Emperor Francis, marking Germany's only second emperor and the newest monarch in Europe. The coronation was widely attended by the crowned heads of Europe in one of the two great gala ceremonies of the year.
ELECTIONS IN CECHY-MORAVA. Prague, Cechy-Morava. The elections in Cechy-Morava this year were a thoroughly predictable affair as the Czech National Party has continued to lead the polls in every significant field. The booming European economy, the rapid response to the recent influenza outbreak, and the continuing peace on the continent has led to many Czechs becoming increasingly comfortable with the current government. The liberal Czech National Party has continued to pledge a growing era of peace and prosperity, and have thus retained significant popularity among the masses. They have received some criticism from the right for an alleged unwillingness to provide greater funds for the nation's defense, but the booming status of the economy has rendered these cries hollow at best. Therefore, when the elections were at last held, the Czech National Party once more swept back into office, leading their republic for another three year term.
ELECTIONS IN CORSICA. Ajaccio, Corsica. The main issues for debate in this year's elections in Corsica focused upon the ramifications of the political fallout from the ongoing Spanish Civil War. Many have feared that this conflict could easily enlarge into a general Mediterranean war, particularly after the Italian takeover of Libya and the chaos in Egypt. The Corsican Party of Tradition has differed from the nation's new ally of Sardinia in supporting the monarchists for victory in the ongoing war, but has offered little more than token political support for the cause. There has been a rise in substantial opposition towards this policy, calling for a proactive role in helping the republican forces in Spain to achieve victory over what many refer to as the military usurpers. Unfortunately, the Party of Tradition turned this platform against the liberals, portraying them as warmongers seeking to disrupt the healthy prosperity of Corsica. This has allowed them to once more retain their seats and control of the nation's legislature, though they were not able to take new ground.
GERMAN ELECTIONS. Munich, Germany. Despite the death of Emperor Leopold, the democratic process marches onward in Germany. The Victorious Opposition Party, which has dominated German politics for the past three years has yet to meet its equal in the German political machine. The party continues to gain substantial economic and political support from captains of industry, as well as from most of the middle classes and commercial centers. There still has yet to become a true successor to the liberal German Brotherhood, and numerous liberal parties have continued to jockey for the top spot among the left. This has created no clear leadership for the liberal cause, and the Victorious Opposition continues to be united in goals and effort. They have continued to promise the continuation of the successful policies of the past and to protect the nation against any outside threat that could challenge it. Needless to say, the Victorious Opposition has managed to win in a landslide in most provinces, continuing to maintain a substantial majority in the Reichstag.
ELECTIONS IN OCCITANIA. Toulouse, Occitania. The people of Occitania have turned out this year for the constitutionally mandated elections, giving them yet another choice to offer their support or dissent towards the current government. The recent rise in tensions caused by the border disputes with Spain and the outbreak of civil war to the south has led security to become the number one issue of concern among the Occitanian people. They have begun to demand a safer nation and a better protected state against the possibility of the Spanish Civil War flooding over their borders. The reigning conservative National Unity party has clearly been the top contender for offering support to those afraid of war, pledging security and growth to the people. They have pointed towards the diplomatic efforts with the Confederation, as well as technological advances made in conjunction with Brittany. Their hard successes have been transformed into political capital, allowing them an easy victory in the year's elections.
SPANISH REPUBLICANS HOLD ELECTIONS. Valencia, Spain. Despite the raging civil war, the Spanish Imperial Congress has chosen to maintain the constitution as strictly to the letter as possible. They have thus declared that the elections would continue despite the fighting throughout Iberia. The elections have been held throughout the republican occupied territories and the masses have turned out in surprising numbers for them. Covert elections were held throughout the provinces still held by the monarchists, and the emperor's government did the best they could to shut them down, with moderate success. Regardless, the symbolic move has done much to reinforce the republican legitimacy in Spain, building substantial local support against the forces of the emperor. The elections themselves have led to the creation of the Spanish United Front, a political alliance of moderates and liberals formed to create a unified democratic government to fight against the military usurpers. (+1 Stability)
BULGARIA CRACKS DOWN UPON UNDESIRABLES. Sofia, Bulgaria. Last year's intervention by Russia in the affairs of Serbia has made a number of the royal rulers of Eastern Europe quite nervous and cautious about any ideas of reform. King Yavor of Bulgaria has been one of these individuals seeking to retain friendly ties and peace with the Russian Empire. Therefore he has launched a campaign to hunt out and destroy any remnants of republicanism or other undesirables throughout the Kingdom of Bulgaria. While previous purges have eliminated a large number of threats among the remaining republicans, most of whom are already languishing in dungeons in Sofia, several other groups remain plaguing the Bulgarian people. Chief among these are the gypsies, who are hated and reviled for their culture of thievery and trickery. The government has immediately begun cracking down upon gypsy caravans, even launching armed assaults against them. The effort is underway, as the Bulgarians continued this program throughout the course of the year.
DANISH LIBERALS ATTACK GOVERNMENT RUSSIAN POLICIES. Copenhagen, Denmark. With new elections looming large in 1918, the Danish Social Democratic Party has waged yet another major offensive against the conservative Free People's Party. It has been the standing policy of the Free People's Party to retain strong ties with the Russian Empire ever since the end of the Great War. The biggest challenge has been the horrors of the atrocities committed by the Russians against the German population of Prussia. The Free People's Party has alleged that these have been grossly exaggerated from rumors of the Russian battles with German insurgents. The Social Democratic Party have been waging a campaign portraying the conservatives as virtually complicit with the Russian aims of a war upon the German people. The Free People's Party have continued to maintain their positions, but the liberals have clearly been making strides among the masses. (-1 Stability)
ANTI-WAR ACTIVISTS CALL FOR CONFEDERATE MILITARY REDUCTION. Paris, Franco-Burgundian Confederation. The Septembrists have come under political attack from the conservatives this year, who have backed the anti-war and anti-military movements in the Confederation. They have materialized in the form of a major protest in Paris, calling for the return of those currently in service at home and abroad. The conservatives have spoken loudly supporting these activists, claiming that the focus of the Confederation should be on economic growth, rather than pointless imperial endeavors. They have most heavily criticized the deployment of ships to British ports in the Far East, claiming that it is pointless to maintain the expense of the fleet in area where the Confederation has no political interests. So far it is unsure what these protests will mean for the 1920 elections, but it is clear that a new cause has emerged to sabotage the current liberal regime.
PORTUGUESE MARCH AGAINST SPANISH INTERVENTION. Lisbon, Portugal. The outbreak of the latest civil war in Spain has led to some consideration and fears in Portugal the other nation in Iberia would be dragged into the hostilities. A number of anti-military protestors have emerged this year in a series of protests in Lisbon to demonstrate against the possibility of Portuguese intervention. They have insisted that the war is the affair of the Spanish, and that Portugal has no right to involve itself in the increasingly bloody civil conflict. The Lisbon Unity Party has so far refrained from any actual commitment, beyond offering some cautious diplomatic support for the Emperor and the military leaders supporting him. They have issued some calls for peaceful negotiations, rather than the vicious fighting which continues to rage throughout the peninsula.
NEW ROUND OF BOMBINGS IN RUSSIA. Moscow, Russia. For the first time since 1915, a series of new bombings have rocked various towns and cities throughout the Russian Empire. An investigation in 1916 revealed the initial rounds of bombings to be the responsibility of a group of radical anarchists who were subsequently arrested and executed. The latest bombings have been more focused throughout Poland and Prussia, and the German Brotherhood has claimed responsibility. They have pledged to punish those who aid the Russian occupier and to kill all Russian and Polish settlers in Prussia until none remain. Crackdowns have failed to catch the perpetrators, and a series of attacks upon Russian military patrols has led to a surge of Russian forces throughout the region, as the hunt for the new guerillas and the members of the Brotherhood begins anew.
SPANISH CIVIL WAR CONTINUES. Madrid, Spain. The fighting in Spain has become substantially more violent this year as foreign support and intervention have led to a dramatically bloodier conflict than would have otherwise been possible. The Italians have dispatched a fleet to prevent further foreign interventions, but this has done little to stop this enormous struggle between the two different causes in Spain. One of the most significant battles, and ironically, one of the smallest battles in terms of human lives lost, was the Battle of the Balearic Sea, as the monarchists attempted to institute a blockade of the republican territories. The two fleets were fairly evenly matched and after several hours of battle, both sides retired from the combat, bloodied and worn. It is clear that while the republican ports remain open, their overseas supply are by no means secure from attack or blockade, and the battle appears to have overall been a stalemate. The war on land has seen the use of new technologies and weapons, as the first battles between tanks are reported by foreign press, as well as the first skirmishes in the skies. The German FrL1 Bomber has continued to display its uselessness, though Spanish pilots have grown adept at avoiding ground fire. This has established a rate of only fifty percent casualties for pilots of the FrL1, down from over ninety percent of those flying the Italian planes during the Hungarian Civil War. The M1916 VB, however, has shone out as a new sample of an armored vehicle, as a major advancement over its predecessor, which had been considered completely useless in that earlier civil conflict. The new tank features a light rotating turret and a small gun, but it has allowed for greater speed than the earlier model, though still not as fast as mounted forces. This has proved critical, as a major attack was launched, hoping to be a mobile advance across southern Spain by the monarchists. This quickly turned to disaster as the republicans countered the monarchist tanks and the cavalry was easily slaughtered by the defending infantry. The republicans soon managed a counterattack, as the monarchist planes were easily swatted out of the skies with ground fire and by new republican P-16 fighter squadrons. The P-16 showed itself as a highly effective aircraft, easily destroying the German bombers, and moving too quickly to be hit itself. The Spanish pilots have also experimented with turning their machine guns towards the ground, in a new "strafing" technique, producing fear and routing the monarchist forces. The monarchists were driven out of Gibraltar, but ultimately, their numbers and the terrain were able to force the republican advance in the south to a halt. The second main theater of battle was the republican assault upon Madrid, with larger numbers and forces than the monarchist defense. Though the republicans made some initial advances, the prepared defenses and forces of the monarchists eventually brought the attack to a standstill. Fighting subsided for the rest of the year as both sides dealt with a new threat, facing proletarist uprisings among the ranks. This created a second front for both parties, and the fighting was reduced to skirmishing as the uprising was brutally crushed.
Casualty Lists
Spain (Monarchist): 48 Conscript Brigades, 33 Infantry Brigades, 1 Legion Hispania Brigade, 11 Cavalry Brigades, 1 M1916 VB Brigade, 9 Artillery Brigades, 2 Vigilant-class Destroyers, 3 Akizuku-class Destroyers, 1 Castile-class Light Cruiser, 1 Eendracht-class Heavy Cruiser, 2 FrL1 Bomber Squadrons (+1 Army Quality, +1 Navy Quality; +1 Stability)
Spain (Republican): 42 Conscript Brigades, 14 Infantry Brigades, 2 Cavalry Brigades, 7 Artillery Brigades, 1 M1916 VB Brigade, 5 Vigilant-class Destroyers, 1 Akizuku-class Destroyer, 1 Eendracht-class Heavy Cruiser, 2 FrL1 Bomber Squadrons (+1 Army Quality, +1 Navy Quality, +1 Air Force Quality; +1 Stability)
NEW RECONSTRUCTION PHASE BEGINS IN OCCITANIA. Toulouse, Occitania. Despite the completion of reconstruction in 1912 from the damages of the Great War, the government of Occitania has announced a new phase of reconstruction. They have pledged to build new railroads and electrical projects to the very few regions which do not already have these assets. With most of the nation having already received electrical lighting and railroad transportation as a result of the first stage of reconstruction, the Occitanian government has pledged to bring these luxuries to the few who remain without them. Opponents of the program have claimed that this is merely a way to enrich supporters of the government, due to the very little value of the success of the program and the massive amount of money being given to railroad companies and related industries. They have criticized the government for this flagrantly unneeded spending, which has created a new level of vitriol among Occitanian politicians. (-1 Stability)
THE RHINE-RHONE PACT. Paris, Franco-Burgundian Confederation. The governments of the newly unified Netherlands, the Franco-Burgundian Confederation, and the Kingdom of Occitania have signed the new Rhine-Rhone Pact this year. This pact assured mutual defense and cooperation between the three nations, as they seek to establish security for themselves in Western Europe. The recent outbreak and escalation of the Spanish Civil War has highly influenced this agreement, as the instability in the south is feared to be able to spread to the north. The new agreement has called for the sharing of all military designs and doctrines between the three states, as well as mutual defense against any aggressor. The new pact is quite definitely a strong military power, but locals fear that the overwhelming economic strength of the Confederation would lead to political domination over the two neighboring states.
UNIFICATION OF THE NETHERLANDS. Antwerp, Netherlands. In a move that has been proposed for over a decade now, the governments of Flanders and the Netherlands have unified into one greater Dutch republic. The new nation has been declared the Republic of the United Netherlands, and the position of the King of Flanders has been reduced to a subservient position below the legislature. The new state is a substantially larger power and has offered great strength to the declining Dutch empire. The capital of the new state has been set at the city of Antwerp, a border city between the two former nations. The unified nation's first elections are to be held next year in 1918, a year before the regularly scheduled Dutch elections and a year after the regularly scheduled Flemish ones. For the time being standing politicians are to retain their own positions until the new elections can be held. The people of the Netherlands have mostly celebrated this return to power, but there remain many opposed to the effort for various means. Flemish nationalists, monarchists, and a variety of other reactionaries have hotly opposed the move, and continue to make their voices heard at every opportunity. (-1 Stability)
SARDINIA COMPLETES PORT CONSTRUCTION. Cagliari, Sardinia. Last year's completion of the redesigned and rethought Suez Canal by the United Kingdom has encouraged similar effort to be put forward on a Sardinian project. The Sardinians have provided immense funding and support for the program to expand and modernize the port of Cagliari and Tunis. The hopes remain that with the completion of the Suez Canal, that the two ports can regain some relevance and commercial success with new shipping in the Mediterranean Sea. The construction has been completed, adding new docks and facilities to all shipping measures for Sardinia, including the completion of new drydocks capable of holding even larger ships. The outbreak of the Spanish Civil War has unfortunately seemed to cancel out the benefits of the completion of the Suez Canal, as the Straits of Gibraltar and the western Mediterranean become far more hazardous for shipping.
News from the Americas
ELECTIONS IN ARGENTINA. Buenos Aires, Argentina. The elections in Argentina this year proved to be a major surprise to a large number of interested groups and political causes. The National Conservative Party has been ruling for a number of terms, promising security and wealth, and they have mostly delivered upon their promises. Therefore it came as a surprise to many when the Liberal Party opened with substantial fire and fervor, which charged their campaign efforts. They have pledged to reduce spending on military efforts and to instead turn focus to making a better life for all Argentines. They have promised more support for local businesses over foreign trade, as well as reducing the diversion of resources for military ends. They have persuasively argued that Argentina may never again need to fight in a war, and that they must work to create a happier society, shining as a beacon across the world. The Liberals managed to capture the hearts and minds of the public, but not the Congress, leaving them with a hostile majority of the National Conservative Party against a Liberal president. (-1 Stability)
MAYAN REPUBLICANS ESCAPE CAPTIVITY. Belize, Mayan Republic. In a move devastating the credibility of the military government in the Mayan Republic, the republican leaders arrested in a variety of efforts last year have managed to escape en masse. They have since disappeared into the population of the Mayan Republic and have begun building up support against the military regime. They have rallied a significant portion of the population to their cause, and have captured the imagination of foreign governments and press by the drama of their escape. The brilliant executed attempted involved tunneling out of the ancient dungeons of the city, and escaping through a sympathetic business within the city. The ability to conceal the digging over the course of nearly six months has been viewed with incredulity among many, who are also quite impressed with the Mayan achievements. The loss of credibility has been responded to by an ever growing increase of government controls and restrictions throughout Belize, as they attempt to control the political damage. (-1 Stability)
PROLETARIST REGIME DESTROYED IN ECUADOR. Lima, Peru. Colombian and Peruvian forces reported victory this year with the utter defeat of the armies of the proletarist regime in Ecuador. Though they faced intensive internal resistance and ferocity from the population, the mistakes of the Ecuadorian government proved too much for the hardy countenance of the people. The government of Ecuador attempted to force its people to move off the coast and initiate a scorched earth policy, but found its population less than willing to cooperate. When ordered to fire upon their neighbors and families, the soldiers of Ecuador deserted rather than participate in the war effort. The Ecuadorian military ultimately wound up abandoning the well prepared coastal defenses in favor of retreating into the highly indefensible jungles, which had already been secured by elite Peruvian forces. The Peruvians were already entrenched and waiting for the Ecuadorians, allowing them to smash them in the very jungles they hoped would save them. The Colombians delivered the finishing blow by utterly overwhelming the meager defenses of Quito itself, destroying the Ecuadorian army. With the defeat of the proletarist government, the two other nations have begun an occupation of Ecuador, as the fate of the nation is being determined in the wake of this great victory.
Casualty Lists
Colombia: 8 Conscript Brigades, 2 Artillery Brigades
Peru: 9 Infantry Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigade
Ecuador: 1 Conscript Brigade, 14 Infantry Brigades, 4 Cavalry Brigades, 7 Artillery Brigades, 3 Early Destroyers
FIGHTING CONTINUES IN AMERICAN SOUTH. Charleston, United States of America. The fighting between proletarist and the Second Union has grown more vicious this year, as the Second Union began using mustard gases for the first time in the civil conflict. The proletarists soon retaliated with their own stockpiled supplies of poison gases, bringing the fighting to an even more vicious level. The American government attempted to take the Mississippi capital of Covington, launching a major naval amphibious attack to the east of the city. They used heavy naval cannon to clear a beachhead, but the landing forces were heavily outnumbered and faced constant high explosive and mustard gas barrages from further inland. Only a miracle would have allowed the survival of this landing, and no miracle occurred, leading to the deaths of thousands of American soldiers before they were eventually evacuated by sea. The concentration and dispersion of proletarist forces along the coast have allowed a new offensive by the Americans, using new planes purchased from the Brazilians to scout and practice the new techniques of strafing upon the proletarist army. Though the strafing was mostly ineffective as a military technique, the planes have struck fear into the proletarist hearts, allowing the American forces to push forward, with only moderate casualties. Ultimately, the larger numbers of the proletarists brought the advance to a standstill, though substantial ground was lost as the Americans pushed west. Even larger pushes took place further north as the American army attempted to regain control over western Pennsylvania. The fighting was heavy, but the Americans ultimately emerged victorious, reclaiming the lost territories and pushing the proletarists back into their mountain strongholds. Unfortunately they suffered heavy casualties throughout the whole campaign against the entrenched fortifications and deadly accurate proletarist artillery fire.
Casualty Lists
Appalachian Proletarist Republic: 8 Conscript Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigade
Mississippi Proletarist Republic: 25 Conscript Brigades, 5 Artillery Brigades (+1 Army Quality)
Tennessee Proletarist Republic: 6 Conscript Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigade
United States of America: 22 Conscript Brigades, 10 Infantry Brigades, 1 Cavalry Brigade, 8 Artillery Brigades (+1 Army Quality)
RAIDS ON THE OHIO RIVER. Indianapolis, Allied Territories of America. Though most of the fighting of the ongoing battle for control of the United States of America has been further east, there has been reports of scattered fighting throughout the Midwest. Raids have been conducted by the so-called "freedman's cadres," launched quietly at night by the Tennessee Proletarist Republic against the Allied Territories of America. They have been launched to help free slaves in Allied territory, raiding farms, factories, and plantations to liberate their kinsmen and bring them back across the Ohio River. They have also been clearly establishing guerilla strongholds and allies across the rivers in Allied territory, further building their cause. The proletarists have won several major victories against the defenders, destroying a substantial number of Allied units in highly lopsided battles. The river defenses have only been strengthened however, and the cadres rampage came to an end when they walked into a trap of the most heavy defenses along the Ohio, and less than four hundred of the cadres actually left alive, and over half of them were in no further condition to fight.
Casualty Lists
Allied Territories of America: 3 Conscript Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigade
Tennessee Proletarist Republic: 1 Freedman's Cadre Brigade, 5 Necessity-class River Boats (+1 Navy Quality)
VINLAND MOBILIZES TOWARD ATA. Portland, Allied Territories of America. A Vinlander blockade of the Allied Territories of America, which began last year, but began this year in earnest, has continued to interdict all overseas shipping bound for the ports of Oregon. Vinland has clearly stepped out in support of the new Second Union against the Allied Territories of America, and the blockade in addition to unprecedented levels of Vinlander mobilization has dramatically raised tensions. The forces used to expel American refugees in western Vinland have been brought south en masse to the border with the Allied Territories of America, consisting of over three hundred thousand soldiers. The defenses on both south and north sides of the border have been immensely bolstered, and many are concerned that this mobilization could well be the precursor to Vinland's intervention in the civil war. The recent membership of the ATA in the Pacific Concord has given fear that Vinland's intervention could lead to a undesirable war with Japan and the other states of the Concord.
SLAVERY ABOLISHED IN FLORIDA. Dallas, Florida. The new Progressive Party government in Florida has at last announced the total abolishment of slavery, ending this peculiar institution throughout the whole of the nation. Substantial compensation has been paid to former slave owners, but that has been declared to be the end of the matter. The former slaves now have freedom of movement throughout the nation and a multitude of new opportunities, even being allowed to travel across the Mississippi River and join their brothers in combat against the United States. The new legislation has been applauded by most Western governments, stating that it is a truly progressive step forward for the party that takes that name. The victory has been seen as a major political one, and the hopes remain for a future in which true freedom and democracy reign in North America.
CHILE BEGINS DEFENSIVE CONSTRUCTION. Santiago, Chile. The recent war in northern South America and the persistent posturing and blustering of Brazil have led the Chilean government to become highly concerned about the nation's security. To that end, plans have been made for the construction of highly substantial fortifications at key points along the access points of the border between Argentina and Chile. The fortifications have also been proposed to include lesser additions along the border with Peru, in what is being termed "Fortress Chile." The new fortifications are said to include the latest and greatest in heavy artillery, anti-infantry defenses, and even some anti-aircraft machinations. The forts are planned for completion within the next five to six years, and are said to be planned to provide the ultimate security for this South American nation.
News from Africa and the Middle East
DEATH OF THE KING OF KURDISTAN. Cizre, Kurdistan. The first king of Kurdistan passed away this year, amid the flames of the new war with the Turkish nation. King Mahmud formed the nationalist kingdom of Kurdistan from the Mamluke successor state of Cizre Bohtan, deposing the old emir in favor of a more modern monarchy. His rule saw the complete reformation of the nation's government into a more Western style, while preserving as much of Kurdish language and culture as possible. In the Great War, the king helped to push Kurdistan to its greatest reach, and the recent unpleasantries with the Turks an unfortunate blight upon his record. Mahmud's son, who has been groomed for military command over the past few years has been crowned the new King Alaadin for the people of Kurdistan. The new King has pledged to follow the wills and ideals of his father and has been viewed as a worthy successor.
ELECTIONS IN ORANJIEN. Christiansburg, Oranjien. The government in Oranjien is one of the most celebrated popular governments in Africa, all the more so because of its democratic status. They have maintained a stable and modest prosperity in their nation, not least because of their ties with the growing economic behemoth in Buenos Aires. The Liberal Party has taken credit for the modest prosperity of Oranjien, pledging that the peace will continue in this fairly tranquil African nation. The promises and peace and prosperity have proven to be fairly well received, leading to the Liberal Party facing no real opposition. They have managed to win in an overwhelming landslide, gaining an ever larger majority in the nation's Congress. (+1 Stability)
EGYPT AND MALTA JOIN SPANISH REPUBLICANS. Cairo, Spain. In a major political coup for the Spanish republican cause, the colonies of Malta and Egypt have been brought to the control of the Imperial Congress in Valencia. The local forces have mutinied against their commanders in the wake of the sale of Libya to Italy, and have offered their full support for the republican war effort. They have managed to seize a number of warships which had been stationed in Malta and Alexandria, bolstering the republican naval power against their adversaries. Substantial bribes were also paid off to the local bureaucracy and military commanders, helping to assure the allegiance of the local political establishment in addition to the military forces. Finally, they detained and converted a large number of forces on their way from India to support an attack upon the Balearic Islands, bringing even more troops to their cause, while sabotaging a key monarchist attack. The success of the republican cause in Egypt has further weakened monarchist imperial authority in the rest of Africa, as well as in India, thus building ever more support for the republican cause. (-1 Stability in all Spanish colonies)
RELIGIOUS VIOLENCE IN AZERBAIJAN. Baku, Azerbaijan. The recent growth of ties with the fellow Shia state of Persia has led to an increasing radicalization of religious leaders throughout Azerbaijan, threatening the peace between the majority Islamic population and the substantial Christian minority. The Christians have lived in Azerbaijan since the region was ruled by the Roman Empire, and the increasing dislike and fear of Orthodox Christians has only loomed greater since the Russian conquest of Georgia. The Christians have likewise grown more radical and fearful of attack from their Muslim neighbors, and thus have threatened to provoke an incident themselves. The result has been inevitable as it was vicious. A series of attacks and violence have been reported among the smaller towns of the countryside, and no one is quite sure who is truly to blame, except that both sides have been increasingly violent. The Sultan has called for calm, and has pledged military forces would retain an objectivity to prevent further religious violence in the nation.
PROLETARIST AGENTS ARRESTED IN KONGO. Addis Ababa, Kongo. Agents of the Emperor Harald II in Kongo detected and led a raid resulting in the arrest and imprisonment of over two dozen supporters and agents of the proletarist government in Stockholm. These individuals were acting as spies, and potential saboteurs, as well as attempted to convert more Scandinavian soldiers to their horrific cause. The government reacted quickly, after a loyal member of the military was approached and asked to join the proletarist movement. This loyal member soon reported the approach to his superiors and the ring was quickly identified in the aftermath. The government was also fortunate to find written lists of all proletarist members in Kongo, allowing them to decimate the proletarist spy network throughout imperial Scandinavia. This has been hailed as a major coup for the imperial Scandinavian government, eliminating a good portion of the proletarist threat. (+1 Stability)
NEW KHAZAK VIOLENCE IN PERSIA. Ashgabat, Persia. Despite the brief period of calm last year, it seems that the fighting between the Khazaks and their various oppressors is not quite yet at an end. The Khazak tribes have continued their low level war against both the Persians and the Russians, all throughout the border regions of those two empires. The influx of Russian soldiers has thankfully reduced the amount of raids possible, by sealing off portions of the border, but a knowledge of the terrain and skilled scouts have only made this a temporary setback for the Khazaks. They have won multiple successes against both Russian patrols and the Persian army. This has included mounting losses as the Khazaks attack military outposts while defending their own strongholds and camps from attack. The Persians regretfully have not destroyed as many bases as that have been created in their territory, attempting to eliminate the Khazak military capabilities. (-1 Cavalry Brigade for Russia; -2 Infantry Brigades for Persia)
ANGOLA COMPLETES FLOOD RECONSTRUCTION. Namibe, Angola. The government of Angola was pleased to unveil this year the completion of the reconstruction of the farms and towns destroyed by the 1913-1914 floods. The floods, which had deluged local produce and farming industries, were a major catastrophe for the rural peoples of Angola, and the government had immediately pledged its best efforts to fix it. The cooperation of the armed services, both of Angola and Brazil, were key in the construction efforts, providing both the manpower and expertise required to make the repairs. The completion of the reconstruction means that at last things can go back to normal for those living in the Angolan countryside, as their newly rebuilt homes and farms are returned to them.
ITALY PURCHASES SPANISH TRIPOLI. Tripoli, Italy. The continent of Africa has witnessed the arrival of the first new colonial power since the end of the brief imperialism of Argentina and Brazil. The Italian government has purchased the Spanish colony of Tripoli, granting them a substantial new holding upon the Africa continent. The costs of war and the need to continue the payment of reparations to the former Allied powers of the Great War, have led to the sale of this colony by the monarchy. The Imperial Congress of Spain has so far refused to recognize the sale, but has not gone out of its way to antagonize Italy, recognizing the de facto status of Italian imperialism. The sale has greatly diminished the monarchy's credibility at home, as well as the revelation that the reparation payments are continuing despite their crippling effect upon the Spanish economy. In Italy, this has been seen a major triumph, as Italy assumes its rightful place as an imperial power in the Mediterranean Sea. (-1 Stability for Monarchist Spain)
KURD-TURK WAR STAGNATES. Konya, Turkey. The fighting between Kurdistan and Turkey has dwindled to virtually nothing, as a stalemate persists along the Euphrates River. The Kurds seemed to expect the Turks to continue attacks east, but the Turks have been more than content to hold the territory they've taken, which was long recognized as part of Turkey before the Great War. Both sides have been building new trenches and defenses along the river, and have avoided any confrontation beyond minor skirmishes. The Kurds persistently were looking for a chance to penetrate Turkish lines, but they never achieved the numerical superiority they deemed they would need to launch an offensive. The matter was made more difficult as Roman soldiers arrived as defensive advisers for the Turkish army, as well as aiding with border security with the Pontic Republic. This freed even more Turkish armies for the front lines, making a Kurdish attack an impossibility, at least for this year.
Casualty Lists
Kurdistan: 2 Conscript Brigades, 1 Infantry Brigade
Turkey: 4 Conscript Brigades
RIOTS IN KABINDE. New Rotterdam, Netherlands. The Dutch colonial government in the west African colony of Kabinde has faced enormous resistance to the reforms at home and the earlier elections. The result has been a series of rebellious outbreaks throughout the cities of the Dutch possession. The rebel agitators have formed their own local legislature, denouncing the new government in Antwerp. They have stated that they vote to exit the Dutch empire, which no longer has any true rule over them. The Dutch settlers have begun rallying the local militias, and, with the support of other business interests have begun preparing themselves to establish new authority against the Dutch government. They have also declared that the government in Antwerp does not represent them and could never effectively represent the interests of the Dutch people of Africa. Despite this, they have just as loudly stated that they have no intention of waging an open rebellion, but instead have expressed the hope that the government will recognize their rising authority in the interior and withdraw the colonial garrisons. (-1 Stability)
HOLLANDIA DECLARES INDEPENDENCE. Mombasa, Hollandia. While the colony of Hollandia was devastated by rioting, a far greater problem emerged on the eastern coast of Africa. The word of the unification and the Treaty of Antwerp was very poorly received among the settlers of Hollandia. These individuals, who had already long established a culture far different than that of the Netherlands itself, have seen this as a full departure from the government that they supported. They have refused to acknowledge the change in governance and the unification with Flanders, and have taken this as their opportunity to declare independence from the Netherlands. They have stated that as their right as free Dutchmen, they have the ability to choose their own government and legislature. Thus the Hollandia National Congress has been formed, and a stadtholder has been elected for a temporary government. They have demanded that Antwerp recognize their newfound independence, and encouraged them to waste thousands of lives in war against them.
News from the Far East
NEW ZEALAND EXPELS MAORI POPULATION FROM NORTH ISLAND. Akarana, New Zealand. Due to recent years of violence and unrest between the native Maori population and the white settlers of New Zealand, a drastic action has been taken by the ruler of the island nation. The Maoris of the North Island have been rounded up by the New Zealander military and placed under heavy guard, with surprisingly little resistance. Told they were to be expelled to the South Island, they were instead taken to Australia where they were left as immigrants under British rule, and forbidden to return to New Zealand. The cleansing of the North Island has opened up massive amounts of land and territory to white settlers, and has effectively eliminated local tensions, as you need two groups to have tensions. The government has pledged that the Maori tribes on the South Island would be left alone, as they have always been tame allies for European rule on the islands. (+1 Stability)
INDIA HOLDS FIRST ELECTIONS. Bombay, India. After the Indians secured their freedom from the Empire of Spain last year, preparations were immediately begun to hold the nation's first elections this year. New political parties and movements have formed, but have found the largest problem to be involving the masses in an unfamiliar institution. The successful completion of their primary goal has led to the collapse of the unified Indian National Congress, leading to a split into a number of political parties and factions. The two primary ones are the Indian National Party, a liberal movement striving for even greater independence from Spain and the freedom of other historic Indian territories from oppression. The second, more conservative, party is the Traditional Ties Party, which has received most of the support from the nation's princes and nobility. They have pledged a more cautious approach to politics, and plan a more gradual transition away from the dominance of Spain. The massive money and support behind the conservative Traditional Ties Party ultimately won them the day, thus preserving Spanish influence in the new nation.
AMERICANS RALLY IN HAWAII. Honolulu, Hawaii. Several major protests were held this year among the American population in Hawaii, as nearly a thousand turned out into the streets of Honolulu. They have called for the Hawaiian government to recognize the so-called "Second Union" in Washington as the legitimate government and to issue a repeal of the protectorate act which place the islands essentially under the control of the Empire of Japan. They have stated that the new government in the east is the legal ruler of Hawaii, and that the nation should cease all support for the illegitimate and corrupt Robert Wallace. They have expressed the sentiment that all efforts should be made to bring down the Wallace government so that Hawaii may once more join with its brothers upon the continent under the reign of a new United States of America.
NATIONALIST CAUSE GAINS SUPPORT IN KALINGA. Visakhapatnam, Kalinga. Though the influence of the Indian National Congress has been reduced due to the political affairs within the former territories of Spanish India, the nationalists have not ceased their efforts elsewhere. The Indian Nationalist Party in Kalinga, though illegalized by the monarchy, has continued its efforts to introduce the unified Hindi language to the people of the nation. The government has resisted these efforts as much as possible, up to and including the arrest of those teaching it. Unfortunately, with the language's influence growing in India across the border, the desire to learn for economic purposes has begun to outweigh the government's resistance towards nationalism. The result has been a vicious struggle between merchants and the government, and for the time being it seems that the nationalists may be a step or two ahead.
GUANGXI BEGINS BUILDING NEW CAPITAL. Hong Kong, Guangxi. King John of the Dominion of Guangxi announced ambitious new plans for the British Dominion and the future of the south Chinese state. The old provincial capital of Guangzhou has been determined to be put aside in favor of building a modern new city on the site of the village of Shenzen northwest of the major commercial center of Hong Kong. The construction is going forward, and foreign businesses, particularly those of Britain have been offered incentives to begin their own construction efforts, but these have been mostly ignored outside of already present British interests. The Guangxi government has already begun construction, establishing the city on a grid pattern, with plans for a royal palace rivaling in size the ruins of the ancient Forbidden City in Peking. The new palace is to be created in a mixture of traditional Chinese and European styles, offering a unique blending of two cultures.
NEW UNREST IN CEYLON. Colombo, Netherlands. The recent establishment of a nationalist Indian state and the shift of politics back in the center of the Dutch empire has led to severe disruption in the Netherlands' colony of Ceylon. The locals have increasingly grown more and more agitated towards the ideals of self-rule spurred by the former Indian National Congress and a variety of other interests. They have continued to advocate the disposing of the colonial regime and the establishment of a new independent regime. Some of the more moderate have suggested instead a similar arrangement to that of India and Spain, claiming that Dutch rule is no good for future hopes and prosperity in the Far East. The Dutch government has attempted a crackdown upon these ambitions, and arrests have never been higher in number, and apparently less effective. The result has been a rapid growth in these movements, further deteriorating the control the Dutch possess in their sole Indian possession. (-1 Stability)
JAPANESE SHIP CHINESE TO PERU. Peking, Japan. The Japanese have riled up a whole new problem in China with a policy of shipping a large number of people to the South American nation of Peru. They have rounded up nearly one hundred thousand people this year to ship to work in the guano mines of Peru, and other unskilled labor. Among these have been a number of political prisoners and proletarist dissidents of the Red Army. The Japanese forced export of the Chinese laborer has built up even greater resentment and support for the proletarist cause. The Peruvians have welcomed this effort to bolster their numbers of population and to free up their own workforce, but they have met with considerable backlash from the political left. The liberals have expressed their horror at this policy, stating that it supports the most abhorrent practices of the tyrannical Japanese monarchy. They have continued to rally other support, claiming that this takes jobs away against legitimate European immigrants, and have voiced at long last, complete condemnation of the policies of the conservative government and the Pacific Concord. With elections looming in 1919, the liberals have vowed that they will fight every step of the way to end Peru's involvement in the Concord and the alliance with the unholy leaders of the Japanese Empire. (-1 Stability for Japanese China and Peru)
SCANDINAVIANS CAUGHT SHIPPING SUPPORT TO CHINESE. Tokyo, Japan. Over two dozen Scandinavian citizens have been placed under arrest by the Empire of Japan this year, as they were caught shipping supplies and funds to the Red Army in China. They were caught on one of several shipping attempts, rather feebly trying to mask themselves under the Spanish flag. The Japanese, cautious of Spanish ships to begin with, have remained highly alert at sea, and the Scandinavians never stood a chance of success. The Scandinavian proletarist funds were confiscated by the Japanese, and to make matters worse, the arrests revealed a number of Red Army contacts on the mainland. This has immediately allowed the Japanese to retaliate against the Red Army, arrested a number of leaders in the coastal cities. This has severely impacted relations between Scandinavia and Japan, and the Japanese have been placed on ever higher alert against efforts to aid the Red Army.
Financial Section
STUDIO SYSTEM OFFERS NEW INVESTMENTS IN ARGENTINA. Rosario, Argentina. The recent surge of popularity in cinema has erupted across the world, creating a massive new business, primarily centered in the swelling Argentine metropolis of Rosario. Entire new neighborhoods and elaborate sets have sprung up overnight, as cinema becomes big business with the runaway success of The Great Tango. To capitalize upon the newfound popularity, the leading studios in cinematic productions have found themselves all located within a few blocks of each other, and have been busy signing actors to contracts and centralizing their distributions. New films come out every few months, and the excitement is buzzing throughout all of northern Argentina. Similar studios have popped up in other nations, but most investing has arrived in the wildly free market of the Argentine movie frontier, leaving other nations' studios in the dust both technologically and in profits.
ANGOLA BEGINS EDUCATION GRANTS AND OTHER REFORM. Namibe, Angola. The government of the African nation of Angola has introduced a number of reforms, some of which have been hotly opposed by commercial interests. The first of these has been the instituting of a minimum wage, which has caused controversy among the reigning party which was heavily split upon these measures. They were only somewhat appeased by the higher minimum wage on foreign companies, but those with ties to Brazil have vowed to protest this to the Brazilian emperor and congress. Other funds have been dedicated towards education in Angola, providing subsidies to students to provide true education to all white students and those of European descent in the nation. The grants allow travel to Brazil primarily for education in the universities there, and a superior educated based overall. Despite the progressive reforms, the minister of Angola has managed to outrage his own political party, and it seems quite likely that consequences will soon land upon him from both his own former allies in politics and the Brazilian government. (-1 Stability)
BRAZIL OFFERS SUBSIDIES TO BOOMINGAIRPLANE INDUSTRY. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Brazilian government has brought about a substantial new subsidy for the young aircraft industry, particularly the munitions related fields. This year has seen a massive amount of new planes being sold across the world to a variety of governments and nations. This has included customers from Brazil's allies in South America all the way to the Indian kingdom of Kalinga. The aircraft factories have barely been substantial enough at the start of the year to maintain the production, but by the end of the year have reported the record number of over four hundred aircraft constructed, making a ratio of nearly one a day for the whole year. This is the greatest production rate yet reported by any aircraft industry globally, and has skyrocketed Brazilian aeronautics companies to the top of their fields worldwide.
KONGO OPENS DOOR FOR OUTSIDE INVESTMENT. Haraldsholm, Kongo. The Imperial Scandinavian government has begun opening the doors for foreign companies, particularly those experienced in resource extraction and exploitation. They have offered considerable tax incentives, though there have been some concerns at about how this may affect the Kongo Colonial Society's standing monopoly on these resources. It has been argued, however, that the Colonial Society lacks the monetary financing and support for a full exploitation and that foreign reserves must be capitalized upon. Therefore, the offer has highly attracted Brazilian and British businessmen, bringing them in, particularly with other promises. The Scandinavian emperor has pledged to expand the port at Haraldsholm, opening the shipping capacity into the interior and allowing for ever greater exploitation of the wealth of the Kongo.
ECONOMIC FLUCTUATION REPORT. London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
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COMMITTEE MAKES OLYMPIC CITY CHOICE. Brussels, Netherlands. The International Olympic Committee has met this year, after last year's highly successful games in the tropical city of Buenos Aires. It was decided that after two consecutive Games in South America, that this year, the city should be chosen from viable European candidates. Therefore they proposed Amsterdam, the former capital of the Netherlands, Constantinople, the rebuilt capital of the Roman Empire, and London, the greatest imperial capital in the world. Despite vocal appeals for London from a minority of the committee, it turned out that Amsterdam was the most popular among the candidates, as the city was designated to be the site of the 1920 Olympic Games. The mayor of Amsterdam has graciously accepted the high honor for his city to host the Olympic Games, and preparations and planning have already begun to prepare the city for this truly great event. The actual voting statistics of the Committee are provided below:
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The Case for Peace
The Case for Peace is an important new book, illustrating the beliefs and thoughts of the growing anti-war movement, which has been backed by both conservative and liberal causes around the world. The book addresses the idea that further war is impossible with the end of the Great War, but that the people of the nations of the world must be vigilant to work to prevent further fighting. The economic arguments suggest that with the growing global prosperity, war is soon to become impossible because no one would risk upsetting the balance of wealth and losing the millions that would be killed in a war. The horror of the Great War is outlined, and it seems to many that this book clearly represents the growing anti-war fervor found in most civilized nations throughout the Western world.
Random Stat Changes and Fluctuations and Minor Technological Advances
Brazil designs new Atlantico-class Carrier.
Brazil shares construction rights for P-16 Fighter with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
Arabian Empire establishes the Arab Guard.
Cuba designs the new A-165 Fighter.
Japan establishes Kempeitei.
Japan shares construction rights for the Amagi-class Battlecruiser with Spain, Germany, and Italy.
Japan shares construction rights for the Akizuku-class Destroyer with Kurdistan.
Scandinavia designs Necessity-class River Boat.
Roman Empire creates and adopts Roman Legion 1917 Army Doctrine.
Franco-Burgundian Confederation designs new Voleur-type Fighter and Vizelle-type Bomber.
Russia designs new T-17 Armored Vehicle and the new C-1917 Fighter.
Peru shares construction rights for King Juan-class Battleship with Aztlan, Chile, Jacksonia, Allied Territories of America, Florida, and Hawaii.
Argentina establishes the Shrouded Suns.
Sardinia adopts Ejército Imperial Español 1909 Army Doctrine.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland designs Ravenous-class Destroyer.
Mayan Republic creates and adopts Mayan National Army 1917 Army Doctrine.
Diplomatic Pouch
To: India
From: Persia
We will never give up the traditional lands of our empire, you have no rights to our eastern provinces and no amount of paltry money you can offer will ever cause us to relinquish them.
To: Emperor Harald II of Scandinavia and Kongo
From: Kabinde
We have both sought our freedom and ability to act freely of undesirable governments in Europe and we seek out your political and economic support at this time. We hope that you will help us convince the government in Antwerp of the righteousness of our cause for independence.
OOC
@christos200: A secret police force requires funding to actually be able to do stuff like assassinate people.
@erez87: I neglected to mention the subsidy program, because I was wondering if it was to be a recurring policy expense or a long term project. Some clarification would be good in your next set of orders.
@Grandkhan: Due to a lack of orders received from Germany at the time of the order deadline, I was unable to use any spending they may have sent. The excess was taken out of the production of armored vehicles, because they can't do what you wanted them to do anyways. They're not exactly speedy. If TheLizardKing gets in orders at all, the EP will go straight to your bank. Also I reject your petition to rename. The Republicans are imperial too, the difference is monarchy vs. republic, not imperial vs. nonimperial. Also though you may have denied the right of Sardinia to upgrade doctrines, Republican Spain had no such hangup.
@Nintz: Designs must be made all at once. You cannot have a partial aircraft. Therefore the money that would have been spent has instead been banked. Also there is no such thing as paintball, and while there are nonlethal munitions, they are likely too expensive to waste money on to use regularly. You still have at least fifty years before that. While there could, in theory, be paint filled munitions, they'd probably still kill or at least badly injure. Therefore that part of your orders has been ignored. Also I'll point out that individual nationalism is only rising in all the states of Central America, therefore that part of your orders is an effort in futility.
I believe there could be some misunderstanding about the actual function of the Olympic City choices. These aren't really in character as your nation. These are simply to give a voice into what would otherwise be an NPC decision. I merely ask you all to take a new character as members of the International Olympic Committee when I present you with the three options every four years.
I have done my best to make the Libyan borders actually tolerable, as bloody hell did they keep turning out uglier than China was at the beginning of the NES.
@SouthernKing: To what reforms were your orders referring to? I no longer have any orders from the previous update. You're going to have to be more specific if stuff was not included. Similarly, you're a bit too vague on what designs are out of date. If there's problems, you have to actually be specific about what they are so that I know what to fix, because I don't like you enough to just randomly paw through all stats, designs, and previous updates to figure out who needs what.
@m.t.cicero: Knowing exactly where you want this new city to be would help me be able to actually include mention of it in the next update and give you the actual price in your stats.
@J.K. Stockholme: Occitania already built a brand new railroad, and have already electrified 80%+ of the nation as well. Hence the low costs and mostly irrelevant nature of the project.
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bonefang
Emperor
OOC: I dont play this, just troll it from time to time. The fact that India gained Independence in the year 1947, even in an alternate scenario, make me chuckle.
Also, a tad sad.
Also, a tad sad.
It's 1917, and they gained independence in 1916. Well done sir.
m.t.cicero
Good Kid
Sorry for not being specific in my orders, Shenzhen (later to be Xinjing) is located here, immediately north of Hong Kong:
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@m.t. cicero: Oops, meant to remove that note. Found your original post and was able to figure it out from that, just forgot I had put that note in the OOC section.
m.t.cicero
Good Kid
Okay, and my education spending should be 50, not 20, with a large portion of it put into the English language teaching project.
Roger, wasn't sure if that was meant to be a one-time influx or not. Make sure to note in next orders and it will be added as a policy.
ZeletDude
The Lion
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To: World
From: The Republic of The United Netherlands
Any recognition of the illegal government in Dutch Kabinde will be met with the removal of our embassy from your country. We at the present moment do not believe Africans can manage themselves on their own and they need European guidance, we do promise one day that all of our colonies will gain some sort of independence, but that day is far off.
To: India
From: Netherlands
We see your nation as the major destabilizing force in Dutch Ceylon, we ask you cease your attempts at unifying with the island, it will not happen.
To: European Nations
From: The Netherlands
Any humanitarian aid to help rebuild our destroyed cities after the terrible floods would be greatly appreciated by our people.
From: The Republic of The United Netherlands
Any recognition of the illegal government in Dutch Kabinde will be met with the removal of our embassy from your country. We at the present moment do not believe Africans can manage themselves on their own and they need European guidance, we do promise one day that all of our colonies will gain some sort of independence, but that day is far off.
To: India
From: Netherlands
We see your nation as the major destabilizing force in Dutch Ceylon, we ask you cease your attempts at unifying with the island, it will not happen.
To: European Nations
From: The Netherlands
Any humanitarian aid to help rebuild our destroyed cities after the terrible floods would be greatly appreciated by our people.
m.t.cicero
Good Kid
To: Japan
CC: The United Kingdom
From: Guangxi
The government of Guangxi is horrified by your mass deportations of Chinese from their homeland. If you must deport your Chinese subjects, we ask that our countries try to arrange a deal wherein your Chinese subjects would be deported to Guangxi so that those Chinese you deport might be spared the trauma of being sent half a world away on a long sea journey.
CC: The United Kingdom
From: Guangxi
The government of Guangxi is horrified by your mass deportations of Chinese from their homeland. If you must deport your Chinese subjects, we ask that our countries try to arrange a deal wherein your Chinese subjects would be deported to Guangxi so that those Chinese you deport might be spared the trauma of being sent half a world away on a long sea journey.
To: The World
From: Kabinde
We are Dutchmen, moreso than the government in Antwerp. We stand against all things that are not Dutch, such as social proletarism that continues to bleed the Netherlands dry, and the paying for a bunch of Flemish trash over the needs of the true Dutch. Do not confuse us for some native rabble, like they would want you to think.
From: Kabinde
We are Dutchmen, moreso than the government in Antwerp. We stand against all things that are not Dutch, such as social proletarism that continues to bleed the Netherlands dry, and the paying for a bunch of Flemish trash over the needs of the true Dutch. Do not confuse us for some native rabble, like they would want you to think.
