LuckNES2: The Fatal Balance

[jeps]

Spend money on 5000 troops, and 1 eco level

part of provisional orders

 

[Luckymoose]

part of provisional orders

You sure I didn't update it from Good Enough to Growing? And if not you can't just say spend money on it. You need a reason.

 

[jeps]

Just realized that I completely forgot to add that. Oops. Things skip my mind as I am rushing to pick people up from the hospital.

 

[Kentharu]

From the Ottoman Empire
To the German Reich

We hope your unification of the German peoples does not result in violence, for that would be most unfortunate.

 

[alex994]

OOC: While the update is nice, neither the culture from this turn nor the confidence and national intelligence from last turn increased And wouldn't the Emperor kinda get money from all that land being sold?

 

[Luckymoose]

OOC: While the update is nice, neither the culture from this turn nor the confidence and national intelligence from last turn increased And wouldn't the Emperor kinda get money from all that land being sold?

YOU! I know I did what I said this turn. Just drop it before I punch a wall or something.

 

[Cuivienen]

TO: Scandinavian Republic
FROM: Republic of France

We would like to hear your thoughts on the current political situation in Europe, our allies.

OOC: Via PM, obviously.

 

[Kentharu]

could you forward it over to me to please

 

[Insane_Panda]

TO: The Republic of France
FROM: The Scandanavian Republic

Scandanavia maintains her position of solidarity with her French allies. We would wish for dialogue through more discreet channels, however. (AIM?)

 

[Kentharu]

i have aim... where is cuiv thread about that?

 

[alex994]

OOC: Are you sure you're erm.. adding it on Peru's stats? Perhaps instead of Peru you've been doing it to Mexico? Their stats look suspiciously as good as mine

 

[Kentharu]

cuiv could you come on aim please?

 

[The Major]

OOC: Are you sure you're erm.. adding it on Peru's stats? Perhaps instead of Peru you've been doing it to Mexico? Their stats look suspiciously as good as mine

The mexico governors and president are outraged... yet puzzled...

The only stat that isn't in the crapper is my confidence... and thats only respecting

 

[~Darkening~]

Sorry about the lack of orders. When I got on, the foum decided it was the perfect time to shut down.

 

[Insane_Panda]

FOUNDATIONS OF THE MODERN SCANDINAVIAN STATE - P.I
A TREATISE ON THE ECONOMIC POLICY OF THE REPUBLIC
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BY PRESIDENT KARL JAHON

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The Republic of Scandinavia is disadvantaged economically in comparison to its European neighbors, both allied and otherwise, in several areas: Firstly, there lies the population discrepancy, and the noted lack of manpower within the Scandinavian state. The lack of manpower contributes significantly to reducing the potentiality for growth within the Republic, and hampers Scandinavia's ability to actively compete economically with its neighbors in what primarily remains a global economy based upon labour - labour which fuels the workshops and farms and which produces the goods neccessary for mercantile activity. Secondly, Scandinavia is not actively involved in the search for colonies worldwide - occupying only a few token tradeposts in Africa - and thus is not privy to the raw materials which colonial territory affords powers which occupy them. The Republic, though harbouring a relatively large naval force, cannot effectively enter the colonial race due to the lack of profitable territory remaining. Finally, Scandinavia is also significantly lacking in significant agricultural resources, and thus cannot build any wealth upon agrarian pursuits.

However, where Scandanavia lacks, she readily makes up for in several other aspects: Scandanavia, though relatively undeveloped outside urban areas, harbours within its borders a great abundance of mineral resources which are increasingly gaining importance in the world market due to the need for such materials in the construction of proper industries and infrastructure. Also, the Scandinavian state, though not an incredibly powerful economic force, is a relatively unburdened one. The lack of any economic traditions or other conventional restrictions allows for unparalleled flexibility. There is not, as in other countries, a significant land-owning, manufacturing, or mercantile class which would restrict innovation and growth out of the need to protect itself. Rather, the relative egalitarianism of cosmopolitan Scandinavian society (that is, society outside of the rural regions of the country) allows for continual innovation and adaptation to the differing needs of a burgeoning and increasingly inter-connected world market. Finally, it is the democratic nature of the Scandinavian state which proves its greatest asset - the people of the country, instead of looking to an overbearing governmental institution to provide for them, are in charge of their own fates, and as such the people have developed an entreprenureal spirit which is not averse to risk.

Therefore, in order to improve the status of the Republic economically, and to fight growing competition from all corners of our European continent, the government of the Republic must take several clear actions to ensure long-term growth and stability. These actions, adopted as natural state policy, will encourage a new prosperity for both the present and the future of the Republic. As such, they cannot be based upon populist whims, but must rather be grounded in concise industrial and economic theory. They are as follows:

I.) The maximization of Scandinavian raw resources. Scandinavia holds an abundance of mineral resources which are useful in all sectors of industry. However, due to the lack of effective manpower reserves, and due to the lack of much iniative within past years and past governmental regimes, these resources remain, for the most part, untapped. Such a situation is untenable if Scandinavia wishes to maintain its present power and if it wishes to increase its power potentiality in the future. These resources must be secured by the Scandinavian people, and their use must be maximized to ensure the most effecient allocation of economic capital in the future through the exploitation of these resources on world and internal markets.

II.) The encouragement of innovation and capital-intensive industry. Scandinavia, since it lacks in any effective manpower resources, must find other means by which to utilize its natural resources and create a stable and growing economy. In order to negate the disadvantages of a lack in manpower, the Scandinavian state must instead actively encourage technical innovation within its industries and the implementation of a capital-based economic situation. Technical innovation will lead to the lessening of manpower and resources needed to generate capital, and allow Scandinavia to overcome its defficiencies and compete effectively. Meanwhile, as technical innovation spurns the generation of capital, so too will capital spurn technical innovation - capital allows for the purchase of industrial machinery, decreasing the need for manpower and replacing it with a minimal, short-term capital investment which shall produce long-term economic benefits. Examples of industrial economies can be seen in the nations of both Germany and France, and these examples should be borrowed and improved upon, creating solutions effective for the Scandinavian state as opposed to a French or German one.

III.) The protection of Scandinavian industry against aggressive foriegn competition Though innovation and competition are key assets of a successful economic system brought about by a liberalization of economic laws in accordance to laissez-faire economic theories, such assets do not outweigh the negative effects of complete deregulation, especially when the markets to be deregulated, such as Scandinavia's own, are so close in proximity to the markets of much larger and much more powerful economic entities such as Germany, France, and the other economically powerful states of the European continent. The innundation of foriegn goods upon the complete opening of Scandinavian doors would result in the economic collapse of our country, as home-grown industries find themselves unable to compete with the much larger manufacturing power of the much larger economic powers. Therefore, a degree of economic protection must be applied to Scandinavian markets, whilst keeping internal protection to a minimum. Tarriffs and duties are to be applied to foriegn goods entering the state, and the ability for foriegners to purchase and control Scandinavian created industries should be limited. Meanwhile, within the Scandinavian state, such duties and tarriffs are to be limited if not completely abolished, to allow for the free-flow of goods and capital. As the economic status of the nation matures, and as the Scandinavian state outproduces its own domestic needs, the markets may be opened, and the implementation of an export, rather than sustinence based economy can begin.​

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[The Farow]

From United Kingdom of Great Britain
To Dutch and all parties effected by privateers

There seems to be a problem in Southeast Asia over piracy. Our government is going to personally investigate and make sure those responsible are held responsible for their actions. Our country apologizes in advance if officials within our colonies are behind such acts.

OCC: Nice Update Moose! The good thing about your updates is that we get them regularly.

 

[Insane_Panda]

TO: The United Kingdom of Great Britain
FROM: The Scandinavian Republic

We wish for a 5-year NAP with your nation.

TO: The German Reich
FROM: The Scandinavian Republic

We wish for a 5-year NAP with your nation.

 

[silver 2039]

You Know I think I will take the MOtherland instead of Siam:

Sultanate of Mysore
Capital: Mysore
Ruler: Tipu Sultan/
Government: Sultanate
Tech. Era: Early Industrial Age
Army (Training): 20 Divisions(Better)
Navy (Training): 5 Squadrons(Semi-Rabble)
Economy: Good Enough (+2)
Size (points required): Medium(2)
Leadership (Military/Civilian):Tolerable /Tolerable
Infrastructure: Barely Tolerable
National Intelligence: Literate
Living Standards: Barely Tolerable
Culture: Devoted
Confidence: Loving
Projects:
Nation Background: Having recently beaten back the British in a war, signing an alliance with Punjab, and being supported by the French, Mysore looks to be on a roll.

To France
From Mysore

We wish to reaffirm our strong relationship with you and continue trade and regional strategic cooperation against mutual enemies.

To Punjab
From Mysore

We reaffirm our strong alliance with you, you shall have our aid no matter what and we expect the same of you.

To Britain to Dutch, Portugal
From Mysore

We have fought our wars, but now lets us open trade so that all our nations may prosper and we offer a NAP

To Sind
From Mysore

Know that if you take any action against Punjab you shall have us to answer to.

 

[germanicus12]

Is this still open for new players? If so I would like to join as the DRA if they are still available.

Democratic Republic of America
Capital: Charleston
Ruler: President James Monroe/
Government: Congressional Republic
Tech. Era: Early Industrial Age
Army (Training): 25 Divisions(Very Good)
Navy (Training): 15 Squadrons(Very Good)
Economy: Growing(+2)
Size (points required):Medium(2)
Leadership (Military/Civilian):Better/Tolerable
Infrastructure: Tolerable
National Intelligence: Literate
Living Standards: Higher
Culture: Hyperpatriotic
Confidence: Admiring
Projects:
Nation Background: The DRA joined in on the war with the NEF, and helped route them. but since the, they have drifted together because of there common Federalist-Anti-Federalist issues, and there common heritage. They are a most agricultural economy, based much off Slave Labor.

 

[Disenfrancised]

From the Netherlands

@The UK; Yes the piracy does seem rather worrying, our own investigations are proceeding, and we would be most displeased to find british agents behind it...

@Mysore; But of course we are open to trade.