JulNES1: C2C

[Omega124]

TO:UK
FROM:CSA

Maybe.

 

[Lord of Elves]

TO:UK
FROM:CSA

Maybe.

Clearly, we see that you Yankees are indecisive and self-destructive. Your continued snubbing of Her Majesty's government shall not be taken lightly. If you have any desire to see your nation continue to exist as a sovereign entity, contact the aforementioned government immediately. Otherwise, we'll be happy to mediate your return to the Union.

The Right Honourable William Ewart Gladstone
Her Majesty Queen Victoria

 

[Omega124]

To:UK
From:CSA

And look who's talking, Britain. Remember the last time you tried to invade this continent, 50 years ago? Didn't work out too well, now didn't it? Plus, the USA's Monroe Doctrine would make it Auto-Declare on you for invading an independent American nation, which means two foes to face, not to mention the German-American Alliance. So no need to be rash, either wait for our various states to approve the alliance, or start a world war. Your choice.

 

[Lord of Elves]

To:UK
From:CSA

And look who's talking, Britain. Remember the last time you tried to invade this continent, 50 years ago? Didn't work out too well, now didn't it? Plus, the USA's Monroe Doctrine would make it Auto-Declare on you for invading an independent American nation, which means two foes to face, not to mention the German-American Alliance. So no need to be rash, either wait for our various states to approve the alliance, or start a world war. Your choice.

If the Confederate States of America desires to lose British support, then it may very well get its wish. Her Majesty's government is certain that no one will look twice when your upstart nation is swallowed by the Union, following your dereliction of sanity and prudence!

You have been warned. Act on it, or face the consequences.

 

[1stcitizen]

To: The United Kingdom (and The Confederate States)
From: The United States
We will not accept British hegemony, we will stand by our Confederate brothers to the South, for we Americans did not fight and die together a century ago so that we could be enslaved by the Crown again. We will respect the sovereignty of the Confedracy, we suggest that you do the same.

To: France
We wish to open up increased trade between our nations and better relations, would you agree to a trade agreement or pact?

 

[Lord of Elves]

To: The United Kingdom (and The Confederate States)
From: The United States
We will not accept British hegemony, we will stand by our Confederate brothers to the South, for we Americans did not fight and die together a century ago so that we could be enslaved by the Crown again. We will respect the sovereignty of the Confedracy, we suggest that you do the same.

To: France
We wish to open up increased trade between our nations and better relations, would you agree to a trade agreement or pact?

OOC: The idea of the Confederacy and the Union fighting alongside a mere twenty years after Confederate independence is ridiculous. Can I get a comment from the mod on this?

 

[Julius Gandi]

no comment

 

[Lord of Elves]

The United Kingdom of Great Britain hereby will no longer waste its resources protecting Confederate sovereignty, as the Confederate States of America's government obviously has such confidence in the good will of its Union brothers and the ability of themselves to defend said sovereignty, that no true Englishman would be bothered with such a nation that seems to have forgotten that it owes its sovereignty to the Crown and in the same breath that cries for aid, bites the hand that gives it.

 

[bestrfcplayer]

To the CSA
From Equador

Watch
Your
Step.

 

[ZeletDude]

Ooc: Sorry my mistake, that Berlin Con. Map is from 1914 so all claims are true except Libya.

IC:
To: Italy, Ottoman Empire
From: Germany
Even though Libya was never formally claimed Germany believes The Ottoman Empire should slowly release it to Italy. Just as a way to preserve the peace.

 

[Lord of Elves]

Ungrateful Confederacy snubs Her Majesty!
Following a fallout of communications "over the pond", the Confederate States of America snubbed the alliance and aid of Great Britain, claiming and being backed up by the Union that it could do well enough on its own. Prime Minister William Gladstone was this time available for comment, saying, "Those 'men' (more children than men) obviously have no concept of diplomatic and international conduct. Great Britain's response will be forthcoming." This quote was taken only hours before Her Majesty's government pulled out all peacekeeping forces from the borders of the Union and Confederacy, and absolved itself of the situation. Correspondents in the Confederacy have not yet reached back to London by telegraph yet, but we anticipate the response to the Union and Confederacy by their people will be most interesting. How the American people stand on this sudden change of policy, where the Union and Confederacy are sharing flowers, instead of pointing guns at each other, is yet to be seen. Various officials in Her Majesty's government were outraged, and public demonstrations were made by political activists in various towns in the Isles and throughout the Empire, crying quite literally for blood from the Confederacy.

Colonial Drama in the Near East
In other news today, various factions in the area the Yankees call the Middle-East have come to threats in a battle over the terms of the Berlin Conference. Earlier this year, Ottoman officials made several remarks to the effect of enticing their former territories to rejoin the Empire, but quickly passed it off as uninformed cartography, as any British citizen knows, the territories in question are under the leadership of Her Majesty. Various provincial officials viewed the situation rather uninterestedly, and while they were available to comment, said something to the effect that until guns started being drawn it wasn't their problem. However, Her majesty's government has been quick in its word to reaffirm its status as in full support of the terms of the Berlin Conference, and its willingness to take up arms to defend them. This comes on the heels of the massive effort to fill out the Empire's territories in Africa, and the ad campaign thereof that has been figuratively slapped and spattered over the face of the Empire, and every house and apartment within it. This of course is effected by Russia's promise to make good on the treatise it signed with Her Majesty's government this year that neither faction would attempt to gain political influence over the sovereign entities of Afghanistan and Persia. Russian fears that the Ottoman Empire is attempting to incorporate these areas into the hegemony not withstanding, the situation seems to have boiled, simmered and died.

Kaiser Establishes Colony in China; Tsingtao
The German-built port of Tsingtao which was bought from the new Chinese republic (though it is apparently still in title an empire) comes under construction this year as the new Germany stretches its new-found colonial abilities. What will become of this port is yet to be seen, though it is an interesting development on the international stage.

 

[Terrance888]

Out of Character
Julius, no orders until 12 hours from now, but orders definately!

I hate starting at the berlin Conference: However:

Ottoman Empire To The World

My M I L I T A R Y will not object to the Berlin Conferance. They shall step asside. (sheesh)

 

[Adrogans]

OOC: Cant wait for all the s*** to hit the fan based on some decisions I am watching unfold here....

 

[Julius Gandi]

Deadline passed: No More Orders Accepted

Will work on the update this afternoon. If it's not up tonight expect it tomorrow.

Next Deadline will be Sunday at 3:00pm Eastern

 

[Terrance888]

Julius, unable to finish the Forgien part of my orders, as well as the domestic: I was adding steam pumps to the Irrigation system at Mesopotamia.

 

[Julius Gandi]

That is fine, you got orders in. I will keep the pumps in mind for economic effects in the future.

 

[Abaddon]

Eta? I am about to go to bed

 

[Julius Gandi]

Go to bed. Most of it is done. Expect it tomorrow at noon eastern.

 

[Abaddon]

Cheers man. NOONE post, the update go at the top of the next page. Perhaps gandi, post now to reserve them?

 

[Julius Gandi]

Update 1885​

Shoes for Industry!

Russia

Alexander the II’s name is on the lips of everyone in Russia. As the Russians could have never imagined a Russia like the one promised by Alexander. With the new Duma comes great possibilities but it is a huge challenge for the Tsar. It will prove to either by one of the world greatest achievements, or one of the most disastrous experiments. The great Tsar is finally introducing railroads to this age old land as well. Connecting valuable resource centers in the east to the cities and ports in the west. Finally, possibly Alexander’s greatest challenge is the creation of the first true public school system in Russia.

The reforms have the aristocracy terrified. They dare not stand against the Tsar while he has such overwhelming support from the lower class but the Tsar should tread carefully. New worlds hold hidden pitfalls.
All these reforms were a shock to the sluggish Russian economy. With high hopes and an increase in export of natural resources has brought a boost to the economy, if only momentarily. Continued modernization could turn the behemoth into a powerhouse.
( + Economic Level )

United States of Greater Austria is State of Industry

For the Austrians, 1885 is a year to remember. Their blitzkrieg on their infrastructure was terrifying, several people fainted. They started off with a massive reorganizing of the country in several states to be ruled over by a central Austrian government. The concession was made to diffuse the growing nationalism for cultural heritage. Also government investment into railroads, improved government administration, and loans for factory creation as well as urban development has been issued forth by the parliament lead by Emperor Franz.

Austria has also reached out to her smaller brethren to the east, giving them aid in industrialization as well as opening up free trade. The investments made by the government have spurred investments by citizens, resulting in diminished tax returns for the year. However, the government is encouraged by this as a sign their efforts are working. Continued investment and staying out of costly wars will catapult Austria into the front of the world’s industrial production.

(- two economic levels for next turn)

Ottoman Empire

Investments into modernization had seemed to boost the economy. Building of railroads and improvements in the drilling of oil started in earnests. However, a new idea of moving the capitol of the empire to Mecca sprung up and the tensions between supporters and detractors has hurt trade. It is believed the Mecca could be the center of Islamic world politically and spiritually. It is left to speculate where the idea came from but the Turks should move fast to put down this movement unless they plan on a revolt.
(+10 PI)

The New Holy Roman Empire

Improved education and industrialization, not enough to have effect this year. National College under construction.

MEXICO! did some stuff too

They did a bunch of stuff for farmers and to stabilize the country.
(+ economy level)

The King Kalākaua of Hawaii arranged a visit with the Mexican President. He was amazed by the Mexican culture and might. He was also taken by the president’s charm. Kalākaua whishes to bring the two nations closer and has asked for Mexican aid to bring the 19th century to Hawaii.

A War of Liberty or Opportunity
While the Guatemalan and El Salvadorian army slug it out a Mexican army marched across the boarder into Guatemala in combinations with a Mexican blockade of the nation. Mexico annexed the country quickly before the Guatemalan army could return from the front.
(+ 10 income potential from conquered territory)

Everyone’s Moving to Africa!

Empire of Germany

Playing each power against themselves Germany claimed large areas of Africa for themselves. To secure his new found empire Kaiser Frederick sent his finest ships to East Africa to convince the savages there to join the glorious German Empire, and if they refused to “attack them, and seize their leaders. Then ask again.”

The Imperial German Navy steam forward gloriously. The massive Frederick, the flagship of the German fleet, at the front of the line. The coal smoke rising into the sky terrified many of the natives. However, it did not impress the chief and he sent his warriors out to meet the Germans in their canoes. The Germans, not expecting savages to resist after seeing the true might of the German Navy, did not prepare for the coming assault. The warriors managed to get aboard some of the ships and sank them.

However, the men on the Frederick received the brunt of the fighting, the men fought bravely and kept the ship afloat. The bulk of the German landing forces were aboard the wooden ships several miles back.

The tribe, who assume they won the battle, began to celebrate the victory. However, the German divisions landed down the coast and marched into their camp before nightfall and massacred the tribe. Since there was no true leader they could not comply to the Kaisers orders. The German army played attrition games with the tribes all year, suffering casualties. Without any efforts to colonize the area little was gained however the tribes are severely depleted of men to fight.
(-1 German ironclad, -10 Divisions)

British Empire

The British sent a handful of divisions to keep the colony peaceful, expands slowly but surely. However, the crown bribed the poor to move to Africa and throngs of disenchanted working class laborers crammed into boats for the chance to start life a new. Africa offered a hard life and many did not make it in the new land, the sudden drop of workers in the factories has hurt the nation’s revenues.
(-30 income potential)

Italy

Italy made several bold moves this year. They launched a campaign in Libya. The Italians had assumed the country would accept Italian rule again under the Berlin Conference but the Libyans proved them wrong. At 8:00am February 16th five regiments landed on an undefended beach in the west and five on a beach in the east. However, the Italian invasion wasn’t completely unexpected; the Libyans had raised 5 divisions in anticipation of the invasion. Italian Field Marshal Colombo managed to catch 2 divisions as they marched to meet up with the main Libyan force and destroyed them.
(- 2 Libyan Divisions)

From information procured from the prisoners, Colombo realized he was vastly out numbered. The Italians took up defensive positions in the Capitol of Tripoli to draw the Libyan army away from the eastern conquest. The under equipped and disorganized attacked the Italian defenses on the 25th of July. Although the men gave several gallant charges the Libyan army was broken.
(-8 Libyan Divisions, - 3 Italian Divisions)

The Second Italian Colonial Campaign fared much better, receiving little resistance as the Italian colony was expanded down the East African coast and a small spot on the Arabian Peninsula.

Japan Mobilizes its Army, sending its economy into a deficit and endangering the future of the country. If costs aren't cut back soon the country will fall apart.
(-1 Economy Level, +20 divisions)

Northern Aggression! AGAIN!

Greg Kelly, Captain of the Confederate batteries for Fort Monroe at Hampton Roads, Virginia, was awestruck at the sign he beheld. Kelly couldn't believe his eyes when he saw four squadrons of Union ironclads along with three squadrons of wooden ships sailing towards Hampton Roads, straight into range of the forts guns. Captain Kelly immediately flagged to across the river to alert the Confederate Fleet in their docks. He then ordered the loading of the massive 100-ton guns bought the following year from the British for defense of the harbor. The US fleet was only a few hundred yards away when he ordered his men to fire. A massive clap, like the sound of a giant cracking a whip, was heard for miles. The men had been well drilled on loading and aiming of these guns and their sights were true. The massive shells tore into the head of the union line.

The shocked union sailors turn the rudders to retreat but the pride of the confederate fleet, the Vicksburg, was a steaming out of Hampton roads accompanied by five ironclads. Another salvo from the Confederate battery sunk a handful more ships. The remaining ships struck up the white flag and surrendered. The ships and sailors are being held in custody until the United States can explain their horrendous actions.
(-4 USA ironclads, -3 USA Wooden, +2 CSA ironclads)

Diplomats around the world are confused. The governor of Texas and Virginia accused the Confederate President of conspiring with the enemy. When the president denounced the officers in charge at Norfolk, the president was impeached, found guilt of treason and hanged.
(Nation NPC’ed for missing of order, not responding to diplo messages, and playing ridiculously out of character)
(-economic level CSA)

The French are going around telling its citizens "Be wary of the Germans! Be wary of the Germans!"

China opens its door!

China allows trade to flow through its ports and many European countries jump at the chance to gain a lead in the new market. Austria’s factories flung into full production to meet the demand of the Chinese people for European goods. The Dutch found took a different rout, by trading resources gained from Dutch colonies for luxury Chinese products to sell in Europe and the Americas.
(+ 2 economy levels for Austria, Netherlands)
(+1 economy levels for Germany, Italy, France, Britain, and China)
(+20 income potential China)

To: USA
From: CSA

Explain yourself!

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