Imperium OffTopicum XIV

[Mathalamus]

As you may gather, we are in question. During the Peace of Constantinople we said we were to give the Turks Romans Komotini as a buffer. Yet it appears we had a... slight misreading of the Roman interoperation, which took up Thessaloniki as a claimant. We demand Rome comes to the negotiation table, for we confess we overlooked this issue and said we wanted the one province to be handed to Rome, not two. We fear Thessaloniki would give Rome too much directive towards Athens, while also denying Greece for the Greeks. This is not a hostile declaration, for we marked on the map it as a dark cyan to ensure notions of our concern while offering the one province west of what was Byzantine but we are concerned that Rome is not taking advantage of Bulgaria and its east, nor even of Italy which the city of Rome lays. I want to speak to Emperor Andreas to talk the matter in person. I hence invite him to Anthems were I will also let him have a tour of the beginning construction of what will be the 'village' which the resurrected Olympic Games will take place, before giving him the chance to drink proper Greek wine. Consider this security measurements of the most noble.

Andreas Laskaris will visit Athens, and isn't too pleased that they managed to overlook the treaty terms properly, despite drawing attention to it twice... this is why we have lawyers.

EDIT: we have decided to give the Platonian Republic what they want. therefore, we adjust our claims accordingly:

 

[JohannaK]

The Malaccan Federation condemns Japan for its unwarranted aggression of Vietnamese populace and extends an offer of mutual support to Laos. Both nations are dangerously close to the most belligerent nation of the World.

The central authorities of Malacca have decided to fund an infrastructure program to restore the port of Singapore to its full 21st Century capabilities and also overhaul any auxiliary facilities. The Malaccan government is expecting some international funding to complete a project which will provide for a safe haven for any and all interocean shipping at a crucial crossroad of sea lanes. Of course, the new authorities will collect a toll according to the tonnage of freights. Ships on UN missions and international aid will be exempt.

The Malaccan authorities have also decided to block the straits to Japanese shippings to the fullest extent of our capabilities.

 

[Mathalamus]

Roman Empire assists UN operations

Andreas Laskaris has committed its only Aircraft carrier (we scrapped the other two.) to protecting the Shipping to Vietnam, since its close to Japan.

 

[TheGryphonPrince]

Intervention in Vietnam

The Indo-Persian Kingdom sends a destroyer, two cruisers, three submarines and five paratrooper brigades to help the peacekeeping Vietnam.

 

[Thorvald of Lym]

Peacekeepers secure southern Vietnam

HO CHI MINH CITY: The United Nations Vietnam Intervention Force reports it has secured the provinces of Vietnam's Southeast Region, ending months of factional infighting. The initial expedition, headed primarily by a military contingent from the United Arab Republic, deployed to the country earlier this month ahead of schedule over concerns that the unilateral intervention by Japan was poised to worsen the humanitarian crisis already raging across the region.

The expedition was successful in securing the coastal cities of Vong Tau and Phan Thiet, and within days had established a safe zone in Ho Chi Minh City, allowing the arrival of additional UN personnel and supplies via sea and airlift. Initial resistance by paramilitary factions was reported to be "aggressive", but declined sharply when the expedition proved willing to respond with equal force.

UNVIFOR reports that it has secured civilian safe zones in "at least eighty percent" of the region, and expects major fighting will end within a month's time. Field officers attribute the operation's rapid success to its defence-oriented strategy, which unlike the Japanese invasion of central Vietnam, is based on shielding civilians and noncombatants rather than hunting down individual militia groups.

Civilian and military casualties on both sides have been minimal. "We're here to protect, not conquer," explained Lieutenant-General Ahmad al-Karimi. "When the Vietnamese realized we were serious about defending them, the public attitude changed rapidly. ... These warlords legitimated themselves through the chaos. Simply by being here, we're undercutting their support."

Personnel from other sponsors of the mission are expected to arrive in the coming weeks. With recent evidence pointing to the loss of a UN convoy as the result of a deliberate Japanese attack, Jerusalem is debating increasing its troop commitment to the mission.


(Robert didn't mark it on the map; this is the region under UN control: )

 

[Mosher]

The Second Hartford Convention was a resounding success, comprised of dozens of delegates - all watched over by the dominating presence of General Arafore. And, now, the Declaration of Union stands before them - a 10 page document laying out the union of over 100 independent tribes and city states from Maine to New Jersey.

This new Union was, however, an imperfect one. Despite over 100 sovereign entities arriving, only four of them had any sort of influence or power - Boston, Portland, Providence, and New York City. Most tribes that arrived did so at their behest, and voted and lobbied with their suzeirans. Most of the convention was locked up by the sectional quibbling of the Big Four - over matters of economy, civil liberties, and how the political system of the country should work.

Portland represented the fiercely independent tribes of Maine, favoring low tariffs, no government intervention in economics, and extreme civil liberties.
Boston represented the industrial and urban Massachusetts groups that favored high tariffs and high corporate regulation.
Providence represented the agricultural Connecticut, Rhode Islander, and West Mass. groups that favored low tariffs and some governmental intervention in the economy, and similar to Portland in its desire for extreme civil liberties.
And, finally, New York City represented a more industrialized version of Massachusetts, dominated politically by corporate interests, that favored low corporate regulation, high tariffs, and few civil liberties.

The arguments lasted nearly two weeks, with debates raging back and forth and heated arguments breaking into actual physical contact. It seemed as though the Second Hartford Convention would fall to pieces, until General Philip Arafore stepped in, a native of Massachusetts that commanded the Boston Self Defense Force and who was overseeing the convention. Calling upon the common cultural heritage of the delegates and their common desire to protect their homes and have them prosper, on uniting the nation rather than dividing it, he proposed that a triumvirate be installed to run the country while a constitution and governmental framework could be drafted. He nominated himself and two others - one John Alberts and a woman by the name of Elsa Knight.

The delegates agreed on the matter, and the three assumed power on January 1st, quickly getting to work.

Spoiler :

Starting territory in light blue, claims in darker blue

Government: Triumvirate
Capital: Boston
Economic Policy: Interventionalist
Political Situation: Homogenous culturally, but large divides depending on the region: New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Maine/New Hampshire being home to large sectonial divides.

More in a few

 

[Bair_the_Normal]

nope.avi

四川人民民主共和国

People's Republic of Sìchuān​

"天府之国"​

Government: Glorious People's Republic

Capital: Chéngdū

Head of State: 四川人民民主共和国国务院总理 [Sìchuān Rénmín Mínzhǔ Gònghéguó Guówùyuàn Zǒnglǐ/Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of Sìchuān]

Current Head of State: 張仁人 [Zhāng Rénrén] [Western Style: Rénrén Zhāng]

Eternal Ruling Party: 四川民主同盟 [Sìchuān Mínzhǔ Tóngméng] [Sìchuān Democratic League]

Anthem: I'll write it later...

Official Language: Mandarin Chinese

Currency: Rénmínyuán [人民元] International symbol: SC¥
-"一元是十角, 一角是十分" "Yī yuán shì shí jiǎo, yī jiǎo shì shí fēn"
-Base currency is the yuán, which is divided into ten jiǎo. One jiǎo is divided into ten fēn.

 

[christos200]

From: Japan
To: People's Republic of Sìchuān

Would you like to join the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere (GEACPS), a military and economic alliance of East Asian nations to protect free trade and sovereignty in East Asia? Decisions are be made by voting. Each nation has 1 vote. Japan, Gangnam and Indo-Persia are the current members of the alliance. So, do you want to join?

 

[christos200]

New offensive in China against Sun Ce

A new great offensive has begun in Coastal China. This time Five Army Groups (Army Groups I, II, III, VII and IX) of the Imperial Japanese Mainland Army (IJMA), supported by one Army Group of the Imperial Japanese Army (Army Group V), twelve Marine Corps, twenty Armored Brigades, six Battleships and three Carriers carrying over thirty Fighters and twenty Bombers, will begin the greatest Japanese offensive in China, with the goal of defeating once and for all the forces of the Warlord Sun Ce. Prime Minister Takeshi Ruchang also hopes that this military operation will be a show of force to UAR and the other enemies of Japan and it will show the military might of the Japanese Empire.

Marshall Toyotomi Hideyioshi, Commander of the Imperial Japanese Mainland Army and the planner of the operation, says in an interview in Japanese TV: "The Japanese Army in China is one of the greatest forces in history, on par with the Roman Legions and Napoleon's Grand Armee. We have the best trained and equipped army in the world by quite a margin (OOC: See the stats) and I am very sure that we shall be able to crush once and for all Sun Ce and his forces."

Analysts estimate that Sun Ce has only 150,000 to 200,000 poorly trained and beaten men to defend himself, with almost no Air Force or Navy, and has lost the support of most of his General's and political allies. Some analysts believe that Sun Ce might be couped by pro-Japanese Generals in his army.

The soldiers are all very confident and believe that victory is sure. Chan Wahn, a 20 years old Chinese soldier of the IJMA, says "I am very confident. I have no fear at all. Really, after fighting and winning so many battles, I have gotten used to war and I am not afraid anymore. I know that our forces are by far better than those of Sun Ce and that victory is sure, so I do not see why I should be afraid. In fact, I am excited and I cannot wait for our Army to enter Beijing."

The army will be followed by Japanese businessmen, who are interested in investments in China. Already the Diamond and Fokuhara companies are preparing investments for the territories that are to be captured by the Japanese army. The new territories captured, with their huge population, will surely give a boost to the Japanese economy.

 

[JohannaK]

Marshall Toyotomi Hideyioshi

 

[NedimNapoleon]

OOC: God I love JDF camo

 

[christos200]

TV 7 News:

With:

Mr. Ōkubo Toshimichi (OT):

Mr. Kuroda Kiyotaka (KK):

OT: Hello again. This is Ōkubo Toshimichi for the TV 7 News. Our latest news in titles are:

The War in China: Interview with Marshall Toyotomi Hideyioshi

Interview with Prime Minister Takeshi Ruchang ​

OT: So, let's begin with the War in China. How is the offensive going?

KK: Welcome everyone. Now, about the offensive, it goes very well. The Japanese Forces are made up of Five Army Groups (Army Groups I, II, III, VII and IX) of the Imperial Japanese Mainland Army (IJMA), supported by one Army Group of the Imperial Japanese Army (Army Group V), twelve Marine Corps, twenty Armored Brigades, six Battleships and three Carriers carrying over thirty Fighters and twenty Bombers.

The Air Force has been bombarding the forces of Sun Ce, as well as Power Stations, military bases and HQ and economic centers for more than two weeks, and now that the land offensive has begun, the army finds little resistance. It seems that the army of Sun Ce is so shattered by the bombardment campaign, that it has lost it's will to fight. Japanese Marines have secured most of the ports and coastal cities, while the main invading force is spearheaded by the twenty Armored Brigades, which have driven far inside the enemy territory and are now crushing the enemy forces. The losses are so far 20,000 dead or injured for the Chinese side and 1,000 casualties, mostly injured, for the Japanese.

OT: Good analyses. Thank you. Now, we have the honor to interview Marshall Toyotomi Hideyioshi (TH). Mr. Toyotomi Hideyioshi has been a very successful General and was the one who planned all the offenses of the Japanese army in China, as well as the current operation. So, we are very pleased that we have the honor to interview such a great man.

Marshall Toyotomi Hideyioshi:​

TH: Thank you for your kind words.

OT: Now, the first question is what is the current situation in the front?

TH: The enemy forces are shattered and our army has driven far into enemy territory. Most of the enemy soldiers surrender and only few decide to resist, but those are easily forced into submission. Our armed forces are close to completely crushing the army of Sun Ce. Sun Ce himself, according to our intelligence, is running for his life and tries to find refuge in Europe. The enemy is collapsing.

OT: It is good to hear that. What conclusions have you made from this military operation?

TH: The main conclusion is that the Japanese army in China has become a well-oiled military machine that can crush any enemy. Our men are highly trained, very well equipped, with high morale, enthusiasm, and are very motivated and fearless. Japan right now has the best army in the world.

OT: Last question: Do you plan any new operations in China.

TH: Sorry, cannot answer this question.

OT: Very well. Thank you for your interview.

TH: You are welcome.

OT: Now, we are going to interview an other great man, the Prime Minister of Japan, Mr Takeshi Ruchang (TR).

Mr Takeshi Ruchang:​

OT: Mr. Takeshi Ruchang, thank you for coming here.

TR: It is my honor that I am here.

OT: Thank you for your kind words. Now, the first question is about Japan's foreign policy and it's intervention in Vietnam. Do you believe that Japan is being isolated?

TR: Japan is the victim of an international conspiracy led by UAR. With the excuse of dubious evidence, which are unproved, UAR and it's allies try to suspend Japan from the UN. Japan was the first nation to intervene in Vietnam in order to ease the pain of the Vietnamese people, and yet UAR and it's allies portray Japan as an imperialist power. This is totally unacceptable!!

OT: My second question concerns Japan's economy. Do you think that the investments of Japanese companies in China and Vietnam will boost the Japanese economy?

TR: Of course. The investments in China will surely give a rise to the Japanese economy, allow a rise in the money spend of the welfare of the Japanese citizens and will also increase the international standing of Japan.

OT: Thank you for coming here. So, with this, we end our News. We will see you in 6 hours again. Until then, have a nice day.

 

[CELTICEMPIRE]

I'll post claims tomorrow morning.

 

[Robert Can't]

snip

As was stated earlier, posting posts in the thread containing nothing but GIFs is frowned upon.

You earn 1 shame point

 

[JohannaK]

I repent my ways.

 

[Sonereal]

Welcome to North America, America!

 

[WhiteRobber]

OOC: am I supposed to post new claims or something?

 

[Mosher]

Welcome to North America, America!

Glad to be here, Arkansas. We're looking forward to a long and prosperous relationship.

 

[danjuno]

Is there a sign up thread or can I jump right in?

 

[Mathalamus]

Is there a sign up thread or can I jump right in?

You can jump right in.