KaiserIOT: Dream of a World

[KaiserElectric]

Update 1: Spring 2022​

(theme)​

Spoiler :

As ravening fire rips through big stands of timber high on a mountain ridge and the blaze flares miles away, so from the marching troops the blaze of bronze armor, splendid and superhuman, flared across the earth, flashing into the air to hit the skies.
- Homer

World News Update

Panama Canal Reopened!

Panamanian authorities recently announced that the Canal has been repaired to working order following the Other invasion and is ready to accept trade ships. Economists and businessmen around the world celebrate at the prospect of greater trade returns and a return to a proper worldwide economy is hastened.

Panic Sweeps North America!

Following the breakdown of talks between Texas and the Gethic Hand, and the latter's seizure of California, the fear of a major conflict in the region looms near. Cascadia has reported a marked increase in military expenditures, citing new defensive measures, while Texan authorities have reported a sharp drop in citizens involved in local colonization efforts. Leading religious figures of the Cult of the Broken Gods led around the clock prayer services to soothe the fearful population, while Arctica enjoys a nice population boom thanks to immigrants fleeing a potential war zone further South.

Drug Cartel Busted

Brazillian authorities reported this month that fifty-five prominent members of Filhos do Diabo, the notorious South American drug cartel, were arrested outside of the capital in Brasília after being seen halfway through performing West Side Story. The subsequent arrest has been a decisive blow against Filhos do Diabo activities in Brazil, and the performance itself was regarded as "outstanding".

Norman Alliance Staggered

Following early elections this month, the leadership of the Norman Alliance remains divided on the question of who to align with in Europe. While a slight majority favor a union with the old French ally Germany, a significant minority based around the city of Orleans has loudly denounced such a plan, instead suggesting an alliance with another old friend just across the English Channel. The majority favoring an alliance with Germany are not numerous enough to force the vote, and discontent with the "sluggish" leadership among the Norman populace is growing.

Yugoslavia Expands in Earnest

The Stalinist Republic pushed hard into surrounding territories, running roughshod through detached settlements and establishing order by any means necessary. This included the purging of superhuman idolatry, as many Eastern European civilians were in possession of small statues and other decorations depicting the superhumans, especially that of the Russian atomic man Neytronov.

Commonwealth Goes on High Alert

Following the sudden death of their Prime Minister, the Commonwealth found itself in dire straits yet again when it was reported that Demolition Roo was test-running one of the new Super Heavy Infantry Vehicles. Widespread panic and rioting was averted after Acting Prime Minister Ronald Henderson assured the public that the report was false and that the military had been strictly forbidden from giving her access to military vehicles since the Abrams Incident of 2014.

Special Events

Panama Canal reopened! All coastal nations will get economic bonuses this turn.

GM Notes

RC and Kinkaz had conflicting territories this turn. I'm not counting the no-showers this turn, so those of you who didn't send orders are forgiven just this once.

Stats are still coming, I despise the system I was using to calculate scores and plan to redesign it before the next update.

You may claim five territories this turn. Orders lock Wednesday on 9/17/14.

 

[Ailedhoo]

Link to video.

Bought to you by Ri Chun-hee Georgia Cohen

Greetings citizens!

Operation Monroe has succeeded in its initial phases as law and order are finally bought to California, whose residents in glee of the glory of their saviour, the humble Director Vinsin Vancore, will rename it Vanornia. As we speak medical supplies are being flown in to aid those that became refugees thanks to Gethic bombing barbarian raids that the Gethic caused intercepted. Kasun Thyrng has been promoted from General to Marshal in honour of his efforts in commanding our armies against chaos. Isabel Lal and Naomi Khan have also been promoted to Grand Admiral and Marshal of the Air Force respectfully. All who partaken in combat with recieve a special badge in honour of the liberation of Vanornia from chaos; the Honour of Vanornia.

The new province of Vanornia will be set to be administrated by Akanahe Kaʻanāʻanā, who promises to rebuild the damage conducted by the forced of chaos and, to quote him, "to make the land once again the sweat orange in a great power." Plans to revive Hollywood are under-way as the Gethic film industries takes off in the chance of increasing the wealth the region of Vanornia once again. A film about the great Gethic conflict for Vanornia is under production by order of the Director himself as a means to celebrate the honour of this most just conquest. James Owens, Chief Overseer of Truth who ensures all media in the Gethic are set to the Director's truth, has himself plans to visit Los Angelas to oversea the redeveloped in the city's film industry. Director Vancore has himself set off to Vanornia to personally inspect the region in preparation for the continue Operation Monroe and will visit sets in Hollywood to greet those prepared to spread the tale of good news of order and peace that the Gethic preach.

Going to the subject of Operation Monroe the Director has issued regret that Colorado has now been taken by Texan raiders despite the sovereign dominion of the Gethic Hand's claimant over the area. With threats by Texas to attack innocent civilians in their greedy hunger for the Gethic state of Wyoming the Director Vinsin Vancore has issued the Vice Director, Ishtar Nyami, to a state visit to Texas in hope she may personally convince President Howard Long to see reason and to call off the raiders hailing from his nation. Vancore has issued a "no go area" for Texas, for these are the lands the Gethic will claim; we can forgive Colorado as long as it is not causing criminal issues in our lands but we will and shall declare Texas more than a rouge state if they cross into our lands; efforts to hinder our claimant to Wyoming has been issued by the Director as, to quote him, "the line which Texas declares war on us." In issue of this the Warlord of the Earth, Alexandra von Krieger, has been commissioned to Vanornia to inspect the area of any means to help fortify the territory and to ensure our armies are well able in case Texas goes into the "no go area."

It is the hope the "no go area" for Texas is to remain a no go area for them as the Gethic lay claimant to it. It is, as ever, the Director's hope that peace is the ends of this, for he is a man of mercy who likes hates war and would very well never result to it without just reasoning, as be the case of Vanornia which was in a humble peaceful moment utter state of destructive anarchy. Hence Ishtar Nyami has vowed to be understanding and kind to the Texans, to explain the eventual trade benefits Texas could gain once it borders the territories of the Gethic Hand. She has vowed not to result to wroth and has declared that she sees Texas as perhaps able to learn from the Gethic the ways to ensure 1984 peace and order. We thank Cascadia for its respect to the Gethic's dominion over Arizona, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming. We will have Wyoming in the end and not even a super villain may hinder that quest of ours.

Meanwhile in the Pacific General John Hale, or rather Marshal John Hale, has secured North Borneo, now to be known as Vinnio, for the benefit of its citizens. Along with our advancement over the Philippines the conquest of Vinnio has ensured further security for the Hand and bought the glory of Vancore to the residents, thus freeing them from the shackles of chaos. Marshal Hale has promised to continue the fight in Vancore's name against those who would threaten civilians with the means of anarchy. Vancore has called Hade "the Thyrng of Vinnio" and has issued programs to ensure Vinnio becomes a important industrial part of the Gethic machine.

Hail Hade, Lal, Khan and Thyrng for all their efforts in ensuring peace!

Hail the Director Vinsin Vancore for ensuring them!

Hail the Gethic Hand for being the vehicle of peace and order!

 

[christos200]

Invasion of Crete, Hungary and Romania

Tens of thousands of soldiers of the Yugoslav People's Army have invaded Crete, Hungary and Romania. In Hungary and Romania, hundreds of Tanks have spearheaded the offensive in a blitzkrieg unseen since World War II. The few Hungarian and Romanian armies defending their ground were outflanked and encircled by the Tanks and then the Yugoslav ground forces following closely behind. At the same time, a massive aerial bombardment has decimated one enemy brigade after the other. In Bucharest alone, an air armada dropped 400 tons of Napalm bombs, causing the death of 60,000 civilians in one of the most deadly strategic bombardments since WWII.

In Crete, the offensive was led by three Marine Brigades, which landed under the cover of night and quickly occupied strategic points in the island. The next day, Crete surrendered without any fighting at all, since the Cretans are sympathetic to Yugoslavia and the Communist cause.

Crete has joined the Yugoslav People's Republic of Greece, while Hungary and Romania have formed the Yugoslav People's Republic of Hungary and Yugoslav People's Republic of Romania respectively.

Spoiler :

Three "Big" meet

- Premier Stjepan Filipović

- Prime Minister Ilias Psinakis

- General Secretary of the CPY Tomislav Nikolić
​

The three "Big" have held a meeting in Belgrade to talk about Europe, the Roman Empire and Yugoslavian expansion in the Balkans. The three "Big" is the nickname given to the three leaders of Yugoslavia: Premier Stjepan Filipović, Prime Minister Ilias Psinakis and General Secretary of the CPY Tomislav Nikolić. The Commander of the Yugoslav People's Army, Puniša Račić, had not been invited in the meeting as he was in Hungary, leading the Yugoslav offensive.

The Premier Stjepan Filipović focused on the success of training and equipping Bulgarian brigades, which have proved their worth during the Yugoslav offensive in Romania. He also talked about the need for further militarization and the prospects of a Yugoslav offensive into Crimea once Romania was taken over.

The General Secretary of the CPY Tomislav Nikolić has mainly talked about the success of the economy, which has proved more than able to finance the military campaigns of Yugoslavia. He has also noted that thanks to the securing of Romanian oil and other natural resources, the Yugoslav industrial production is expected to rise by at least 120%. While this may sound exaggerating, the Romanian oil is sure to prove a major help to the Yugoslav economy.

Prime Minister Ilias Psinakis has mainly talked about Europe and the Roman Empire. He has mainly argued that Yugoslavia's place is within Europe and that cooperation with Germany should increase, especially with the rise of the Roman Empire in the East. However, he was positive that the Romans would not try to do anything foolish which could destabilize the region and he has said that they have agreed to respect Yugoslavia's borders.

 

[Polyblank]

These are the following lands that Germany will expand into during the following year:

Spoiler :

 

[Ailedhoo]

The Gethic wish to set the following channels...

The following will be the set claims in the Americas. We wish to ask for open borders with Cascadia so we can direct our military forces to claim the lands not bordering us directly; this will ensure quicker entry for great justice. We hope Cascadia respects our claims. We naturally will warn Texas not to claim our lands.

Meanwhile we will complete the unity of the Philliphines, which will become known as the Vinsinhines.

All hail Vinsin Vancore!

 

[Mathalamus]

protests in Constantinople over Yugoslavia

thousands of people took to the streets in protest of Yugoslavia's extreme method of expansion, treating it as if it was a major invasion, with 60,000 dead civilians.

the Emperor sympathizes with the Protestors, thinking that the strategic bombardment of Bucharest was not even necessary in the least. but, he asks for calm, and and says that the Yugoslavians have a similar population to us, maybe a bit smaller, but has a far stronger military, geared for offensive operations. we cannot do anything.

but... he does send a message to the big three: please do not do any strategic bombing of major cities. try to convince countries to join you. peacefully. willingly. you will gain the advantage of willing populations, which you have none of, outside of Yugoslavia proper.

but, we are just the Roman Empire. what do we know. we just prefer to have willing populations, so that we are more stable, politically.

Roman Empire figures out how to expand

the Roman Emperor, and the President of the Senate tries to figure out where to expand. there are several areas. several provinces has requested to join the Empire:

Crimea: an option. may piss off the Russians.
Cyprus: an option. may piss of the kurdistans, the Yugoslavians, or even Egypt. or it may piss off no one.
Georgia: may piss of the kurdistans.

well. there is no way to expand without pissing someone off.

so therefore...

We ask Yugoslavia, Egypt, and Kurdistan to let Cyprus join. it would be best if all of the states agree, but we can do two out of three.
We ask Russia if Crimea can join since Russia is there and Ukraine is not, we default to them.
we ask Kurdistan if Georgia can join kurdistan is the closest nation to it, so they get preference.

 

[christos200]

From: Yugoslavia
To: Rome
On: Cyprus

Yugoslavia would be willing to allow Rome to expand in Cyprus if it's police makes sure that fascist protests against our government cease.

 

[Mathalamus]

the Emperor will try his best to personally disperse the protestors. peacefully.

 

[Tyo]

claim light green
it'd be awesome of nobody touched the deep green.

 

[Mathalamus]

so, thats a no from Russia about Crimea.

 

[christos200]

Yugoslavian Communism in the Modern World

Article by the General Secretary of the CPY Tomislav Nikolić

It is clear that Communism in general and Yugoslavia in particular face a lot of enemies and problems in this world of ours. However, Communism remains the only ideology that can give social order, liberate the workers and peasants from capitalist exploitation and create a viable and growing economy, while at the same time ensuring a social state.

From the accusations that Yugoslavia is not united and that there is a "Yugoslavia proper", made by Roman capitalists, it is understood that the Romans do not know what Communism is and that they do not understand the state's evolution from a capitalist nation state to a communist international worker's state.

The people of Yugoslavia are united not because of nationalism or some Emperor, but because they all espouse the same political ideology: Communism. And they all have one goal: to build a workers' and peasants' Paradise. The people in Yugoslavia first think that they are Communists, then that they are Yugoslavians and their nationality is the third part of their identity.

Nations such as Bulgaria, Romania, Albania, Greece, Serbia, Croatia and many others are united inside Yugoslavia and can cooperate because those sub-states have one goal: to create a strong and united Communist state. The age of nation-states is long gone, in the Balkans at least. The age of an international workers' state has begun. Yugoslavia is the home not only to Serbian, Greeks, Romanians and other Yugoslav nations, but it is the home of all of the world's workers and peasants.

So, the accusations of fascist capitalists that Yugoslavia is not united are very wrong. Yugoslavia is united and strong. The capitalist pigs that oppress the workers and peasants in Rome and elsewhere are afraid of this fact and so they try to undermine Yugoslavia, but their efforts shall fail: For it is impossible for some capitalists to break the will of all Balkan workers.

Victor Ponta appointed Premier of Romania

​

Known Romanian communist Victor Ponta has been appointed by Prime Minister Ilias Psinakis as Premier of the Yugoslav People's Republic of Romania. The Romanian Premier has stated that his goals will be to:

1. Reconstruct Bucharest and repopulate it with unemployed people from other cities.
   
2. To make sure that all of the economy will be state owned.
   
3. To start collectivization in earnest.
   
4. To train Romanian Brigades which shall join the Yugoslav Army.

Premier Victor Ponta has pledged his support to the Communist cause and has said that all Romanian people espouse Communism and view themselves as Yugoslavians. The Romanian branch of the Communist Party of Yugoslavia organized several marches in support of the new government and posters have been posted in all major Romanian cities telling: "Romanian Workers and Peasants Unite! Long Live Yugoslavia!".

 

[christos200]

From: Yugoslavia
To: Russia

We recognize your SOI.

 

[Mathalamus]

we ask Yugoslavia if they completely forgot that there are communists in Rome. they won 30 out of 100 seats, after all... the Emperor allowed them to form, gave them primary party status and all...

 

[Mathalamus]

Military news

the nation of Yugoslavia continues to be relatively hostile to Rome. we kinda understand why. fortunately, we are not hostile to them. but since they clearly border us... we need to strengthen our military.

Navy
the Emperor has ordered the construction of a Grand Navy. focusing on smaller ships (no aircraft carrier this time, sorry guys.) we will make it a a cost effective and powerful navy. backed by shore batteries and accurate fire control, it will make us a force to be reckoned with.

Army
the Emperor has also ordered the Military training to focus on quality. we already have 400,000. maybe we can increase it another 100,000 but that's all. we will focus on cheap mass productions of guns, tanks, and the like. the latest and the greatest aren't that, well, great.

Airforce
the Air force has also being greatly expanded. new bombers are ordered and constructed, and new fighters are on their way.

Special directives

the Emperor has ordered the provinces of Edirne, Constantinople, Marmara, and Smyrna Provinces to be fortified against any possible Yugoslavian aggression. realistically, we ought to fortify anything coastal, but we dont have enough money.

Military and economic news

since there are several economic advancements that affects the military, these are the mixed reports.

Roman Highway system developed

the Roman highway system is a network of highways in the Roman Empire. these are similar to the interchange system that the USA (probably?) developed in the 1950s. its first use is, of course, civilian. but its wide roads can also handle a lot of military traffic. invaluable for mobility.

Thorium power plants have been brought online.

Thorium, which we have a great reserve of, has been developed and brought online. all the research and design work was designed in the decades before, so its all ready to go. they are the safer alternative to nuclear power plants.

Algae based Oil

same deal as thorium, except it was was more of an urgent development since the Other smartly took out most of the worlds oil refineries to cripple us. now, decades later, algae based oil is a viable alternative. the Roman Empire produces enough to make importing oil practically superfluous. all military craft and civilian thigns already use it. and since algae do not need existing reserves, just refineries, we could theoretically establish them anywhere with enough water.

Economic news

the President of the Senate, Arslan Osmanli, has brought these topics to public knowlege:

Civilian Infrastructure modernizing the Infrastrucrre of the Civilians are at least 2 decades behind modern westtern standards. so therefore, we are modernizing it as soon as possible. fortunately we dont have Kurdistan, so most of the infrastructure is already modern. the more rural stuff needs focus.

turkish majority to be fully integrated

the Emperor directed this to the senate. apparently we are supposed to take steps to merge the Turkish majority, culture, religion and all, and merge them with their Greek counterparts, creating a new, Greco-turkish Roman identity.

so therefore, Greek and Turkish are mandatory languages. in religious schools, Orthodoxy and Islam is taught. Turkish and Greek concepts is taught and so on.

due to the fact that we have a Turkish majority, our culture will, over time, look vaguely Turkish, but with heavier Greek influence than the current Turkish culture has.

 

[Mathalamus]

we ask the Central Asian Union if they will restore the Aral sea. you know, reversing ecological damages and all.

 

[Polyblank]

HOMO ROBOTIS, HUMANITY'S NEW BEST FRIEND​

Today, the Federal Republic of Germany has announced two important things that will definetely define life and it's standards in the country. The first one is the creation of a new research agency called Institute of Advanced Technologies and Research which was going on during Spring, and is now functional and operational. The second important announcement of the day is the " Homo Robotis " Programme, which will be undertaken by the newly created IATR. As the official government announcement reads, the goal of this new scientific journey is " raise the standards of living for citizens in Germany, while also providing new ways of entertaining one ".

However, this decision by the government raises many ethical and important questions. What will happen to the workers in various industries as automatisation rises even further? Can these new human - like machines be regarded as humans, or do they truly have no sentience? Is perhaps the use of robots as slaves to serve mankind unethical? And finally, will we perhaps be seeing a military use of these robots?

Whatever the reason for such a decision, and even though these questions remain unanswered, the preliminary tests have shown that these new robots are capable of a variety of tasks, from having simple and semi - normal conversations with humans to playing ping - pong and handling math problems. Although, there is certainly room for improvement, the scientists that are working on the project have noted that these projects will bring great benefits to humankind on all sectors. "Maybe it will even help us find the human in ourselves through the daily observation of our new friends!" enthusiastically noted one scientist.

One last thing however, not all is good with these news in the scientific community. Some scientists have claimed that the government has authorised such a plan " which has been tried on a smaller scale before the invasion " according to them, " in order to impress the common folk and gain votes ". Certainly, one can't help but feel skeptical to this new scientific "adventure" of the government, as " a four - wheeled robot would be far more efficient and less - energy consuming ". Some experts on the field have stated that the government has been doing such projects in " vain " and that " it will fail in the end ". Whatever might happen, science fiction is coming to us within a few months.

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Robots being tested during a noodle - making task ​

 

[Mathalamus]

the Roman Emperor visits Belgrade for peace

the Roman Emperor, Andreas I Laskaris, has visited belgrade to offer a permament NAP. the terms are:

1. the duration is indefinite.
2. the NAP can be cancelled, but both sides must wait one full season (one turn) before declaring war.
3. further level treaties may be possible.

also, please note: if you declare war on any state that we have a defensive pact with, the NAP is null and void. same for us.

 

[christos200]

From: Yugoslavia
To: Rome

It's a deal.

Fascists purged in Romania and Hungary

​

8,000 Romanian fascists and 6,000 Hungarian fascists have been arrested and have been send to gulags reeducation camps where they will study on how to be good citizens. 100 Romanians and 140 Hungarians have also been arrested and they have been hanged as war criminals and fascists.

The workers of Romania and Hungary, armed by the government, have raided villages in Romania and Hungary considered to be fascist and have killed 4,000 fascist scums along with their entire families.

PM outlines Five Years Plan

Prime Minister Ilias Psinakis has announced the new Five Years Plan for the Economic Development of Yugoslavia. The goals of the new plan shall be:

1. Tenfold increase of farming production through collectivization.
   
2. Use the the increased farming production to supply food to the urban population and to supply raw materials for processing industry.
   
3. Two child policy: All married couples should have at the very least two children, or they will be fined.
   
4. Increase of the army by at least 30%. Employment of unemployed young men into the army.
   
5. Increase production of Battleships and Air fighters and bombers by 120%. All major ports and plane factories will shift their focus to the creation of military ships/planes instead of civilian ones.
   
6. Increase of Yugoslavian Industry by 160% by exploiting Romanian oil and other natural resources.
   
7. Research for natural resources in the Aegean Sea.
   
8. Expansion of Communist influence in other nations by increased funding of European Communist Parties.

 

[christos200]

From: Yugoslavia
To: World
About: Rome

After negotiations with Rome, Yugoslavia will buy Constantinople. In return, Yugoslavia will help in the gradual transfer of the Roman population to Anatolia, will guarantee Roman independence and shall send Yugoslav officers to train the Roman army.

 

[Mathalamus]

Roman Emperor accepts the Yugoslavian offer

the Roman emperor accepts the offer of buying Constantinople. he does feel, though, that the Yugoslavian nation should front at least some of the cost.