Iron and Blood 2 - Sign-Up and Pre-Game Thread

[Tee Kay]

You can swap if you want. (though I'd put Vijayanagar city near the border between Hyderabad and Mysore, on the latter's side. IRL it's in Karnataka near the border with Andhra Pradesh, which I used as the basis for the border in the map.)

 

[SouthernKing]

That works.
TK: Port Hadley gets Madras and Ceylon, Vijayanagara gets Bombay, Mysore, and Hyderabad
Actually, the KN-AP border is a bit east of what's on the map IIRC
Sorry for the confusion.

 

[Ailedhoo]

Name: The British Commonwealth

Flag: The Union Jack

Colour: Red

Claims: South England (Capital: London), North England and Wales

Factions:

The Whigs: Free Trade, Expansion of the Franchise (suffrage), Constitutionalism
The Tories: Gentry (high-born landowners), Imperial, Royalist
The New Roundheads: Theological Rule, Authoritarian Republicans, Militarists

Although victorious after the Napoleonic Wars, Britain found itself cursed from within. Instability had lead to the breakup of its once mighty empire in a rapid space of time. Even Scotland managed to break free from the English... how long this will remain will soon be found out. However Wale still remains part of the United Kingdom, which has now renamed itself the British Commonwealth.

The increasing constitutionalism of the monarchy had continued with both Whig and even the usual royalist Tories till 1812... when Lord Liverpool lost to Prince Frederick for leadership of the party, who reintroduced the royalist elements of the Tories. This was short lived however as the Tories lost power in 1814 due to an emergency election after a series of riots that went through Northern England. This series of riots became known as the October Revolt.

A significant force that gained more power from this was the New Roundheads. Founded in 1802 and currently leaded by Edgar Godfrey, a veteran officer who believes he is the successor to Oliver Cromwell, the party seeks to make Britain a “Holy Republic.” This movement is known to use both use parliamentary methods and... non-peaceful method in their quest to gain power. Although in Parliament they have very few seats and talk of whether to ban them, they have been becoming a ever popular movement, especially from the common classes.

Now with Henry Brougham of the Whigs as Prime Minister and “ Mad” George III still King, Britain now looks to try and reclaim control of the whole of the British Isles, question whether to reclaims its empire and embrace a new age.

 

[JohannaK]

Starting claims! +working on flags. Paint makes it hard.

 

[BSmith1068]

England. Northern England. More to come.

 

[Robert Can't]

England. Northern England. More to come.

Sadly already taken.

 

[Kinich-Ahau]

Serenissima Repubblica di Nuovo Milan (Nuovo Milan)​

Color: Deep Green; if at all possible, I would like the Lombard color from RFCE++
Claims: Tunisia (Capital), Algeria (National Focus), Libya
History:

Spoiler :

Shortly after the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V, abdicated in favor of his son, Phillip II, the Italian cities that Charles passed onto his son rebelled, seeking independence. Phillip II, unwilling to have a successful rebellion stain his reputation so early in his reign, sent the Spanish Army to put down the rebels; the well-trained Spanish forces routed the rebels at the battle of Florence, and afterwards the majority of the rebels surrendered, with much of those who refused to submit being killed. But a small segment of those who refused to submit, consiting mostly of citizens of Milan, managed to escape; determined to live as free men, but knowing that they now had no chance at all of defeating the Spanish Army, they fled Italy altogether. Heading west in a small fleet of ships, they had intended to brave the atlantic & try settling in the New World, but an unexpected storm blew the ships way off course, forcing them to land in Tunisia. When they discovered where they were, they despaired, for Hafsid Tunsia was at the time a vassal of the Spanish Empire. With their ships wrecked, and morale running low, they decided to give up & live among the locals. For six years, the former Italian rebels lived in under the radar in Tunis, until the Ottomans occupied the city in 1569. The former Italian rebels, seeing their chance, conspired with the native Berber population to drive the Ottomans out. In 1570, a great Berber-Italian revolt swept across Tunisia, and two years later a rebel army under the command of General Armani Palmiro forced the occupying Ottoman army out of Tunisia. During the fighting, several important cities were burned down- some as a scorched-earth tactic by rebel forces, others by the Ottomans to serve as punishment. Tunis was among the burned cities. And so, on March 19, 1572, just a month after the last Ottoman defeat in Tunisia, a republic, based upon those of Venice, Genoa, & the old Ambrosian Republic, was declared. Led from Sfax, the largest non-razed city in Tunisia, the Republic spent much of the next century & a half being mostly ignored by the World at large; they fought several wars with the Ottomans, during which much of Libya came to be under the rule of the republic, and it was proactive in combatting the Barbary Pirates, which eventually resulted in much of Algeria coming under the control of the republic. During this time, the efforts of Catholic missionaries also resulted in most of the Berber population converting to Catholicism. In the early 18th century, Italians began migrating to the Republic of Tunisia in great numbers, seeking to avoid the diseases running rapant in Italy at the time. This influx of immigrants caused the proportion of Italians in Tunisia to jump from a mere 9% of the population to nearly 40% of the population. After an Earthquake in Sardinia caused a tsunami to destroy most of Sfax in 1731, the Republic set to work building a new Capital. Located about 15 miles north of Tunis, the Italian majority was able to cease their infighting for long enough to push through an Italian name for the Capital, Nuovo Milan, and after completion of the Capital, the Republic of Tunisia was renamed the Serenissima Repubblica di Nuovo Milan (Most Serene Republic of New Milan) in its honor. A brief spat between the Republic & Spain over Siciliy in the mid-18th century brought the Republic to the attention of the world, but they dropped off the radar shortly afterwards. When Napoleon came to power, the Republic was one of the first powers to oppose him, sending a Navy to intercept his forces while they were crossing the Mediterranean. The Navy of Nuovo Milan was defeated, but a storm coupled with naval aid from states in the south of Italy ensured that Napoleon could not invade. The Republic spent the rest of the Napoleonic Wars sending troops to harass Napoleon's forces & funding the Spanish rebels, emerging from the conflict relatively unscathed. The process of Industrialization in the Republic began shortly after the end of the Napoleonic Wars, and now the nation is ready & willing to enter the world stage.

Culture: A rich mix of Italian & Berber culture, with moderate Spanish, French, & Arabic influences. Soccer is extremely popular, as is Horse Racing
Ethnic Groups: 40% Italian (35% Lombard, 20% Venetian, 15% Sicilian, 15% Ligurian, 10% Roman, 5% Other), 35% Berber, 12% Arab, 5% Egyptian, 4% Greek, 4% Other
Factions:

• Tradizionalisti- Current majority faction, they are somewhat religious and are strongly pro-market & pro-trade. Supports patronage of the arts.
• Integrazionisti- Believe in the ideals of the Enlightenment philosophers, they favor expanding the rights of the citizenry. Also favor increased diplomatic interaction on the world stage.
• Confederalisti- The smallest major faction, they hold a variety of ideals, with the only thing holding them together being the belief that government should be decentralized & power is best left to local rulers.

 

[CivOasis]

The Kingdom of Sawaiki

Flag:

Spoiler :

Color: (R184, G7, B61) (If possible)
Capital: Hawai'i
Other Provinces: Fiji, New Zealand
History: Spreading from the Kingdom of Hawai'i after European forces withdrew from the Pacific, Kamehameha's use of combined Polynesian and European technologies - perhaps most notably, his mounting of European cannons on Hawai'ian war canoes - and his diplomatic skill have allowed the united Polynesian nation, the Kingdom of Sawaiki, to spread out amongst the entirety of the Polynesian triangle. With its wayfaring navigators traversing the largest ocean known of the Earth, the varying island groups generally have high levels of autonomy, though its records on national civilian rights and recent religious reformations have left it famous the world over. In order to prevent regionalism from splintering the widespread nation, cultural and linguistic blends are strongly encouraged, and a mighty navy has been brought into effect to traverse the great ocean. The name of the kingdom itself comes from a universal Polynesian term, for that of their lost homeland.
Factions: Given the relatively widespread nation of Sawaiki, regional cultures tend to form the most notable divisions. Foremost amongst these are:
Hawai'ians: The founders of Sawaiki, and the seat of its monarch, Kamehameha, the Hawai'ians were the first to adapt other technologies to their unique situation, and have been the originators of many recent innovations and reforms. They tend to favor a stronger central power, and place an emphasis on the mighty Sawaiki'ian navy. Economically and culturally, they prefer to adapt and innovate.
Maori: The people of Aotorea [New Zealand], who hold the legislative branch of the Kingdom of Sawaiki in their midst, have adapted well to the largest landmasses of the region. As a result of this, and the far more numerous nations that preceded Sawaiki sovereignty on Aotorea, they tend to prefer a national focus an armies and local autonomies. Economically and culturally, they prefer to stand by their long-upheld traditions.
Tongans: One of the more fiercely independent regions of the Kingdom, the Tongans maintain a mighty economic presence throughout the Kingdom, and push for trade contacts throughout the Pacific rim, and beyond. It is no great secret that many Tongan tribes aspire to Sawaiki's throne themselves. Economically and culturally, they adopt a mentality much like the Europeans, favoring direct trade from the nation as a whole.

 

[BSmith1068]

Grrr. Give me algeria, mali and ghana. Afk right now. More details later

 

[BSmith1068]

Christ. Swtch algeria for one next to ghana

 

[Gem Hound]

I'm going to come back to IOT just for this. Making a nation.

 

[MaxaTheGreat]

The Portuguese Empire
(Portugal)

Color: Dark Green
Capital: Portugal(Capital), Bahia, Minas Gerais (I can have overseas provinces right?)
Description: The Portuguese Empire is one of the oldest surviving empires in Europe, dating back to the early 1400s. At it's height, it included Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, and many smaller colonies in Africa and Asia. However, in the late 1600s it lost most of it's colonies in Asia mainly to other powers and other colonies began to fall apart, and starting in 1721, the collapsing African colonies rebelled, ending in 1736 with the loss of Angola. Even Brazil attempted to rebel in 1743, but the Portuguese were able to stop most of the colony from falling away. In 1750, the Treaty of Rio de Janeiro stated that the lands of Amazonas, Grao-Para, Mato Grosso, and Sao Paulo become independent states, while Bahia and Minas Gerais would become the Kingdom of Brazil, under Portuguese rule. Portugal was now a very weak country, after losing almost all it's colonies within a short time span. But there is hope. In 1792, Dom João VI became King of Portugal. He believed that the colonies could be regained and Portugal could regain it's old power. He began by attacking the many countries of Free Brazil (Brazil not under Portuguese control) and made them all puppets of the empire. In present day, with the introduction of the Industrial Revolution to Portugal, and control over the shattered Free Brazil, many believe Portugal will become more powerful than ever.
Factions:
Monarchists: The dominant faction in Portugal also called Imperialists, believe in monarchy and the retaking of colonies across the world.

Industrialists: Believe in focusing on building up industry in Portugal and depending less on colonies.

Radicals: Believe in an autocratic government and being the dominant nation in Western Europe.

 

[Gem Hound]

editted

 

[mayor]

African Empire

Mech is not gonna be pleased, I believe

 

[Sonereal]

Mech is not gonna be pleased, I believe

Not at all.

 

[BSmith1068]

Wagadou Empire

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Color: Gold (or something close – I’m not too picky)
Capital: Mali
Claims: Mauritania, Gold Coast
Description: Founded in the 8th century, the Wagadou Empire is one of the great lasting empires in Africa. The empire formed with a change in the economy of the Sahel region south of the Sahara and the introduction of camels brought about a revolution in trade. This allowed the empire’s extensive ivory, gold and salt resources to be traded by land with other nations and population centers in North Africa.

During the middle ages, when Europe was a cesspool of sickness, death, ignorance and oppression, the empire enjoyed a world rich in culture and was famous as a center of learning and trade. At the time the empire could field a formidable army of over 200,000 men, and was a regional power house.

Not much has changed over the years and the empire has weathered the passing of time quite well. With the increasing numbers of European and American traders arriving by sea, the empire has increased its wealth and influence even further.

The present day Wagadou Empire is led by Ghana (King) Majan Dyabe Cisse. It is an absolute monarchy located in West Africa. Situated close to major overseas markets in the Americas and Europe, the Empire seeks to establish itself as the leading African nation and the primary center of trade for all of Africa.

Factions:
Royalists: The Royalists seek to maintain their grasp on power. Tradition is what guides their beliefs, but in general they will support anything that maintains or strengthens the monarchy, be it increased territory (and tithes) or a strong military.

Merchants: The Empire is situated in a geographic sweet spot, not too far from many major markets in North Africa, Europe and the Americas, yet close to the natural resources of the African interior. If the continent has it, the merchants can get it. The merchant class is primarily concerned with trade – both with the interior of the still Dark Continent, and with foreign traders. Nothing is off limits, as long as you have the coin.

Industrialists: Production is king! (just don’t tell the King). The primary focus of this faction is the industrial power of the empire. Their goal is to make the empire one of the economic and industrial powerhouses in all of Africa, and indeed the world.

 

[DroopyTofu]

Nation name:
Short Form: Israel
Long Form: The Lord Our G-d's Most Beloved Nation of His People
Flag:

Color: If available, a light blue. If not, I don't care
Capital:
Capital: Jerusalem (Palestine)
Other Claims: Lebanon and Sinai
Description: The Lord Our G-d's Most Beloved Nation of His People was founded out of a weakened Ottoman Empire. The Jews in the area, inspired by the uprisings of the Macabean Revolt and by the Kingdom of Israel under King David, decided to recreate a land for the ever-persecuted Jews. The weakened Ottoman Empire was in little position to resist and with relatively little bloodshed the Nation of Israel was born. This went widely unnoticed by the rest of the world because they were distracted with the Napoleonic Wars. The first king issued an ultimatum to all Christians and Muslims living in the region. They would not be persecuted, however they would be second-class citizens and expected to follow the laws of the Torah as all Jewish citizens were expected to do. There was a great Exodus of non-Jews from the land as the State siezed all property left by these emmigrants. At the same time, there was an influx of wealthy, European educated Jews flowing into the country. For the most part, they were happy to move into the abandoned houses of the Christians and Muslims who had left. After several years, things had settled down and people stopped moving as much. The nation was run as an Old Testament Theocracy under a king who is responsible to the High Priest and to G-d.
Factions:
Orthodox Jews: The most powerful and currently the ruling faction. They support keeping the Old Laws and the exclusion of non-Jews from all civic activities.
Neo-Jews: Most Left-Wing party by European standards. They like the idea of a Jewish homeland, but want all people to be equal and want adherance to the Torah's Laws to be voluntary, not a state requirment.
United Christian-Islamic Front (UCIF): Radical, underground party. Composed of Ottoman supporters, radical Muslims and Christians, and a few very odd Jews who resent the extreme views of the ruling class. The Neo-Jews avoid this faction because they are considered to be too radical. The UCIF has never resulted to violence since the revolution, though they have threatened to do so.

 

[Gem Hound]

Mech is not gonna be pleased, I believe

It's IOT. Now,if it was an NES like TerraNES, I'd be worried.

 

[Sonereal]

It's IOT. Now,if it was an NES like TerraNES, I'd be worried.

That applies you're bad at NESes and good at IOTs.

 

[Gem Hound]

That applies you're bad at NESes and good at IOTs.

Nope. In NES's a guy can suddenly appear right beside you and gain unanimous support from the AI because you are conquering some of them. I have a decent empire on TerraNES.