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LuckNES2: The Fatal Balance
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Luckymoose
The World is Mine
K you guys have all night. I am trying to make this thing make sense. But whatever I write is what you get. 
Swissempire
Poet Jester
K you guys have all night. I am trying to make this thin make since. But whatever I write is what you get.
Did you mean thing make sense?
Luckymoose
The World is Mine
Ireland dies.
Swissempire
Poet Jester
LOL, i just wanted to know what you meant. Accent's don't translate well over the internets
Luckymoose
The World is Mine
BT Update
1822-1853
Asia and Australia
Indeed the Second Anglo-Indian war was more bloody than the first and would turn out to cause many more casualties. It began in 1821, on the eve of the Indian unification. The celebration of new found unity was short lived when the British invaded with a huge army amassed from its previous victories over Peru. The war was a slug fest for the first two years. When the Indians still had a standing army and enough generals to fight on. By 1823 the British had control of most of the key coastal cities and all of the southern tip of India including the old capital of Bangalore. The Indians contacted Siam a long time trade ally and eventually got them to attack Singapore and send aid into India, a foolish move that coast the British annexation of South-East Asia with Irish and Chinese help. This was the year the Indians went into guerilla tactics and made many hide outs and booby traps for the British to encounter along the way. To the average British soldier this became a fearful experience. Seeing the men who could be your friends fall into a hazardous pit of sharpened bamboo, or hit by falling trees and the like. The fear set in and the soldiers loathed the jungle missions to hunt down rebels. Enough so that the British eventually called for a peace treaty in 1825, after nearly 2 years of horrible combat, bad weather and a combination of disease and drought. Understandably the British asked for many peace treaties. The Indians of course revoked many of them at first. Leading to the continuation of the war through a period known to the British as the Phony War period. In Spring of 1827 the peace finally came with the Persian forces pushing deep into old Afghanistan territory and much of the coastal and other major cities occupied. However the treaty came at a price, the Indians remained unified but became very weak in the process. The British took much land including Burma and many Coastal cities. The Indians lost the capital of Bangalore permanently and moved it to Delhi one of the few industrialized cities left. The end of combat was the Beginning of the troubles. The rest of the 20’s were unpleasant. The Indian Emperor saw it fit to cut trade relations with all of Europe, so diplomacy was at a recent low. This also in tune with the British being scared of another war and fearful of more casualties like before, cause many accidental border skirmishes. When the dust settled and both parties talked things livened up and the Indian Empire opened trade once again, but mainly with Japan and Germany. The following 15 years went smoothly though India is falling behind in many eras it keeps a steady military tech pace with England thanks to its Japanese allies.
China went back into relative isolation, fearing troubles within its own country. Only once did the Chinese army see combat and that was in Siam and Nam-Viet for three months. Gaining the Chinese the allies in Britain and some territory for expansion. The port cities and fortifications along these cities were kept in great repair, fear of Japanese or American invasion brought them to be quite edgy. The economy boomed in the 40’s and continues to boom thanks to a new found world wide want of exotic goods thanks to the vastly superior steam ships sending goods back and forth.
Japan continues to remain allied to the FSA, gaining much needed trade and technological advances. As with China a huge boom of economy begins in the mid 1820’s, the growth slows down after a decade but stays high. The Shogun is over thrown and the Emperor reigns supreme by 1831. The army is rebuilt and the Navy revamped to use newer ship building and cannon designs.
Indonesia remains firmly under the colonial holders grasp. The living standards in these areas remains low however as the exploitation of the resources is above the peoples needs or at least it seems so. The defeat of Nam-Viet and Siam bring new found wealth as the British bring in new industries. Siam turns out to be better off a colony than independent.
Australia is different, at least the German half. A new commonwealth system is being slowly setup and North Australia as it is known is given Commonwealth autonomy. With loyalty to Europe Australia has to answer the call to arms if Germany requests it. Much of the industry here is producing raw materials for Europe, mainly weapons. The Commonwealth system is put into act in 1837, and over the 16 years of autonomy the country has done very little on its own. But perhaps they can one day achieve complete independence and become economically secure.
The British colonies in the area remain fairly secure and with a few exceptions, mainly the Philippines. Several attempts for independence are carried out. Counting up to Three Official wars and a couple small riots. First, Second and Third Philippine Independence wars are horrible defeats at the hands of the much better trained British armies. Though growing concern is taking place among crown whether it is worth holding onto, as they are proving to be much more of a hassle than previously thought, just like India they won’t give up.
Middle East:
The Ottoman empire, after several defeats in the second great war was not to last long. The Ottoman threat, as perceived by Britain and Germany was to much. A war was planned to stop them once and for all. 1832, was the year they attacked. The Suez was found to be a huge economic factor for the Ottomans, so it was of course the main target. British and German forces marched across Egypt and up into Palestine within a couple months of the fighting starting. Egypt had long wanted to be free of Ottoman rule and so did much of the country.
The Arabs broke away from the Ottomans. Forming a Arabic Union and remaining neutral during the major conflict. The Ottomans were in no shape to fight the much larger and well trained armies of this Coalition. Soon to Greece was called to action, Russia was offered but they refused seeming to go isolationist during the 30’s. As the British conquered the rest of Africa from the Ottomans the Germans took Sinai and Palestine marching all the way up and through Mesopotamia to Ku Wait. The Greeks had the hardest fighting if you could measure is on the sense of sheer casualties. The Greeks didn’t have that great of equipment nor leaders but they assaulted Istanbul either way. The Battle though short was the bloodiest of the war, and in the end was a Ottoman victory, their only victory. 80,000 Greeks lay dead at the end of the battle and the Ottomans turns to march to Greece. Around this time the British and Germans arrived and defeated them at the Coastal city of Izmir. This was the final nail in the coffin.
The Sultan called for peace, and in doing so lost his Empire. The Empire split into British, German and Greek controlled lands. Iraq and Palestine were created as Protectorates of Germany and Britain and the only surviving independent to say country, became the Republic of Turkey. With no army and low morale Turkey isn’t really much of a successor state.
The final divisions of the Ottoman Empire were decided upon in 1834, seven months after the Ottoman defeat.
Persia after gaining much land in the defeat of the Greater Indian Empire. Was eyeing the territory of Russia’s to the north. Islamic rebels did become a problem in the late 30’s for Russia and Russia’s increasingly Isolationist ideals caused problems with that. Finally in 1841 the Russians agreed for a hefty price to sell some of the lands to Persia. Though more than they were worth they indeed were purchased and Russia was cut off from the Persian gulf. Since then Persia has greatly increased its over all infrastructure and living standards, bringing in British academics to teach in schools. Becoming the shinning jewel of the Middle East.
Iraq however suffers from constant inter-Muslim fighting and is constantly watched over by the German troops in the area. Limiting the economic growth in the area.
Palestine has a brighter time as it becomes a sort of haven for traveling members of different religions. British and German troops guard the area heavily. Over all the occupied areas of the old Ottoman Empire are either safe or unbearably rebellious.
Africa:
Portuguese colonies remain over all neutral and wealthy. Thanks to several reforms with the economy and rights of the citizens. Exports of gold and diamonds are high and many warlords do take advantage of the diamond trade and some even still run wild committing theft and murder. The Portuguese put many efforts to lower crime and they work in the coastal regions where a majority of the ‘white’ population lives.
The Portuguese and British sell some lands to Sennar, now an increasingly useful ally. During the Ottoman war Sennar stayed neutral but allow the British to use its territory on the Nile for camps during the early campaigns. In exchange for lands in the treaty. Which they did receive. The Portuguese lands were purchased fair and square post Ottoman War. Thought the Sultanate of Sennar remains a large Muslim power opposed to the Christian allies, it is still very useful in the peace keeping in Africa. The current Sultan, has created a large military force similar in equipment but lacking in training of European counterparts. This could cause future troubles between the current allies.
Spain takes deeper into the Sahara though not much use for the lands as of now, it is true Spain is once again a colonial power.
Irish and British colonies on the west coast flourish in times of peace.
South Africa becomes along with the conquests of Swahili lands to the east of the south Africa holdings. Once it becomes a commonwealth nations much like Australia it remains dependent on Germany for economic help and to buy trade goods. But much like Australia it to is becoming less dependent on Europe.
Europe:
First we must begin with the largest and most successful change in European history. The German Reich had fused with Dutch and Austrians to form the powerhouse of Europe to defeat the French. Nearly a decade later at the end of the 20’s word of economic unity spread. Germany offered to build up all of Europe to help spread the economic growth. It worked. First Republican France, hurt and still recovering from the loss of the war accepted the deal for rebuilding. The idea spread through Europe. To Switzerland and Hungary. The idea of a end to hostilities and a beginning to indefinite peace sounded amazing right after the bloodiest war in History. Around this time the diplomacy between Germany and Russia dissolved and Russia went into Isolation, having failed to defeat Serbia *see below. None the less the Germans continued to spread the wealth post war and rebuild Europe. Italy and Spain to joined in but to a lesser extent than the rest. Many cities were rebuilt as well as bridges and road networks. Hungary realizing the usefulness of being apart of this plan was the first to offer a semi-unifications with open borders and the like. With Russia looming as a giant that was unpredictable this was understandable. Soon France and Switzerland to joined in on this idea and for six years everything was fine as it was. The growing economy only helped the next step. Full European unification. Spain and Italy abstained from this and saw it as to risky. France and Switzerland had already made up the mind that this was completely safe and would only help the economy. A sole European entente that had vast colonial holdings and tons of surplus goods to spread around in Europe. Four more years of planning went into this idea. During this time period the united scholars of Europe spent indulging themselves in research of new technologies, the railroad tech is increased ten fold as a huge railway network is built furthering the economic growth. Railways Stretch from Lisbon, Portugal to Warsaw and back like a spider web. The railways were kept from the Russian borders in fear of possible Russian using them during a war.
With a new Unified nation, not just German anymore the capital is decided to be moved to a neutral location. Berne Switzerland to be exact. Odd location as it is not centralized but perfect for diplomacy and the like. No longer the GDR but now the United States of Europe and Commonwealths. Similar to the Federated States of America a Federal Republic system is introduced. With a President, circulating every 4 Years, with candidates of all the former Nations now States involved. The strongest economy in the world and the Military is about even with both the FSA and Russia.
Serbia, since the end of the Second Great War it was a Russian puppet monarchy. However at the end of the 20’s. In 29 to be exact, the Russians accused the King of Serbia of treason against the crown of Russia. Leading to many many issues. Finally in the summer of 1829, the Russians invaded Serbia and thought a quick victory would come. However the Serbian King was backed by Germany which fed them supplies and weapons. Enough of which to cause the mighty Russians to eventually retreat after months of grueling warfare. Killing many on both sides. Romania rebels rose up and joined the Serbian armies against Russia pushing them back and out of the Balkan area. Many huge victories and defeats for both sides. Finally after all was said and done Serbia and Romania were free from Russian rule. In an odd turn of events though like most of Europe. They united into the Union of Serbia-Romania and are a ally of USEC. Forever watchful of the Russian border. Ruled by the Serbian kings family, they are still in horrible condition after the multiple wars in the areas.
This defeat drove Russia into isolation and humiliation. By 1833 Russian diplomats never left the borders and it was entirely independent of outside resources. Still they managed to build up and maintain the huge army over the years and increase the economy to a huge point bringing industry to the front of the list of to do’s. Then came the selling of the territory to Persia and Russia seemed to be crumbling. This was only the beginning. Sweden-Norway the only ally left turned increasingly towards the USEC. Russia only had two trading allies now. India and Britain. Though Britain would soon go into its own sort of Isolation. Different from the rest. Leaving only India. This did for a while hurt the economy and effected the poor badly. The Great Depression of Russia began in the late 30’s but did not last long. Only a couple years but long enough to signal change. Many reforms of the economy were undertaken and they worked. Bringing back trade with China helped. The 40’s began the arms race. Russia was losing out on tech advances and needed to catch up. Buying them from secret dealers and buying off European scientists. They managed to stay on a level playing field throughout the 40’s but as the fifties begin their commanders still rely on older tactics and the large weapon caches begin to break down. By 1853 Russia is an outcast and possibly ready to fall into economic rut again if things aren’t constantly repaired and reformed.
Spain and Italy spend the time working on Economic reforms and Spain expands its colonial holdings. The large Spanish army of the war has dissolved and now they are no longer as powerful as they were before.
Portugal carries out much changes in Portugal Proper. New road and school systems. The military bases and things are upgraded and ports built up for future ship loads.
Britain carries out many reforms and gives many of its colonies slight autonomy. Though not like the Germans did. The Parliament is expanded with more parties and more members as the government moves away from the crowns power and more to the elected side. Though the Queen, Victoria, still holds quite a lot of power. She rules over much of world so she is happy with whatever. Industrialization of all the colonies goes well, as Peru continues to grow. Back home much like the rest of the world tech and economic development shoot up. Britain is one of the only nations in Britain to not participate in the Economic Union. Preferring to keep its own money and make its own dues. Over all Britain herself becomes greater linked internally due to railroads and telegraphs. Also another invention.
Ireland does much the same expanding its economy and the Catholic Church throughout its Empire.
Americas:
South America goes relatively swell for the colonial Empires for the most part. Until the late 40’s very few rebellions occur and only in Spanish lands. Brazil gets many upgrades in education living standards and infrastructure. Only boosting their loyalty to the crown. Peru is annexed entirely by the British as they push for it to be the start colony now that India is mostly gone. The people fair well as they are treated better than their Emperor treated them. And Industrialization goes well. However the Spanish rebels are fierce and want out of the Spanish Empire as fast as possible. They have a taste of freedom with the FSA so near. They fight for years with out much of a victory yet.
The Federated States of America. The gem of the Americas. Continues as it has for all the years of its existence to work on and fix the and internal issues it may have. Without ever going to war during the 30+ years since its last conflict in Mexico. It builds a nice large and technologically advanced army and navy. Building new ships and working on steam power over wind power. It is the first to develop Ironclads and has 20 of them by 1853. They are also the first to bring in the full use of cartridge bullet rounds for there new bolt action rifles. Holding 5 rounds maximum they have proved to be very popular in Europe and the Middle East. Only reaching Japan in the far east. The tech is still new and the guns are expensive. But that is soon to change. With the guns comes a change in warfare. No major power has experienced the change in large warfare but the Africans that have the guns are using run and gun tactics on the Portuguese something entirely new to the world. The country is linked with large scale railroad networks. From Atlantic to Pacific and from the Artic Circle in Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. Allowing easiest transportation of people and information ever. Industry booms but they see a less drastic economic boom than the rest of the world. Already fairly rich to begin with. Immigration from South America and Asia peaks during this time frame as well. Something new to the FSA. California get a huge Chinese Minority. Following that and the building of many factories and railroads the FSA seems to be the future of the world, but the USEC is a tense rival in terms of military and economic power.
The Canadian Republic much like the FSA expands its Railroads and other infrastructure systems. All of North America is linked in some way or another thanks to there joint efforts. Two political parties arise during this time. At least dominant ones. Pro-FSA Parti Patriotique and the solely Pro-Canada Parti République. School systems are greatly improved making Canada one of the smartest countries in the world. With a very high average of the people going to college.
During the 30’s and 40’s Alaska loomed as the FSA alliance system feared Russians problems and even several times planned to invade or purchase Alaska to ease the issue. The same went for Russia.
Overall:
It a peaceful world with several huge powers. I hope I did well enough in this BT and that you like it. I do not want to re-write this.
ooc:
if this sucked you can say it. But whatever we will continue to play. I have to do stats and things and possibly change the rules to make it 2 divisions per EP.
We are now in the Late Industrial Age for most of us. Some still in the late middle industrial age. We are more or less 1880 tech but not much further.
1822-1853
Asia and Australia
Indeed the Second Anglo-Indian war was more bloody than the first and would turn out to cause many more casualties. It began in 1821, on the eve of the Indian unification. The celebration of new found unity was short lived when the British invaded with a huge army amassed from its previous victories over Peru. The war was a slug fest for the first two years. When the Indians still had a standing army and enough generals to fight on. By 1823 the British had control of most of the key coastal cities and all of the southern tip of India including the old capital of Bangalore. The Indians contacted Siam a long time trade ally and eventually got them to attack Singapore and send aid into India, a foolish move that coast the British annexation of South-East Asia with Irish and Chinese help. This was the year the Indians went into guerilla tactics and made many hide outs and booby traps for the British to encounter along the way. To the average British soldier this became a fearful experience. Seeing the men who could be your friends fall into a hazardous pit of sharpened bamboo, or hit by falling trees and the like. The fear set in and the soldiers loathed the jungle missions to hunt down rebels. Enough so that the British eventually called for a peace treaty in 1825, after nearly 2 years of horrible combat, bad weather and a combination of disease and drought. Understandably the British asked for many peace treaties. The Indians of course revoked many of them at first. Leading to the continuation of the war through a period known to the British as the Phony War period. In Spring of 1827 the peace finally came with the Persian forces pushing deep into old Afghanistan territory and much of the coastal and other major cities occupied. However the treaty came at a price, the Indians remained unified but became very weak in the process. The British took much land including Burma and many Coastal cities. The Indians lost the capital of Bangalore permanently and moved it to Delhi one of the few industrialized cities left. The end of combat was the Beginning of the troubles. The rest of the 20’s were unpleasant. The Indian Emperor saw it fit to cut trade relations with all of Europe, so diplomacy was at a recent low. This also in tune with the British being scared of another war and fearful of more casualties like before, cause many accidental border skirmishes. When the dust settled and both parties talked things livened up and the Indian Empire opened trade once again, but mainly with Japan and Germany. The following 15 years went smoothly though India is falling behind in many eras it keeps a steady military tech pace with England thanks to its Japanese allies.
China went back into relative isolation, fearing troubles within its own country. Only once did the Chinese army see combat and that was in Siam and Nam-Viet for three months. Gaining the Chinese the allies in Britain and some territory for expansion. The port cities and fortifications along these cities were kept in great repair, fear of Japanese or American invasion brought them to be quite edgy. The economy boomed in the 40’s and continues to boom thanks to a new found world wide want of exotic goods thanks to the vastly superior steam ships sending goods back and forth.
Japan continues to remain allied to the FSA, gaining much needed trade and technological advances. As with China a huge boom of economy begins in the mid 1820’s, the growth slows down after a decade but stays high. The Shogun is over thrown and the Emperor reigns supreme by 1831. The army is rebuilt and the Navy revamped to use newer ship building and cannon designs.
Indonesia remains firmly under the colonial holders grasp. The living standards in these areas remains low however as the exploitation of the resources is above the peoples needs or at least it seems so. The defeat of Nam-Viet and Siam bring new found wealth as the British bring in new industries. Siam turns out to be better off a colony than independent.
Australia is different, at least the German half. A new commonwealth system is being slowly setup and North Australia as it is known is given Commonwealth autonomy. With loyalty to Europe Australia has to answer the call to arms if Germany requests it. Much of the industry here is producing raw materials for Europe, mainly weapons. The Commonwealth system is put into act in 1837, and over the 16 years of autonomy the country has done very little on its own. But perhaps they can one day achieve complete independence and become economically secure.
The British colonies in the area remain fairly secure and with a few exceptions, mainly the Philippines. Several attempts for independence are carried out. Counting up to Three Official wars and a couple small riots. First, Second and Third Philippine Independence wars are horrible defeats at the hands of the much better trained British armies. Though growing concern is taking place among crown whether it is worth holding onto, as they are proving to be much more of a hassle than previously thought, just like India they won’t give up.
Middle East:
The Ottoman empire, after several defeats in the second great war was not to last long. The Ottoman threat, as perceived by Britain and Germany was to much. A war was planned to stop them once and for all. 1832, was the year they attacked. The Suez was found to be a huge economic factor for the Ottomans, so it was of course the main target. British and German forces marched across Egypt and up into Palestine within a couple months of the fighting starting. Egypt had long wanted to be free of Ottoman rule and so did much of the country.
The Arabs broke away from the Ottomans. Forming a Arabic Union and remaining neutral during the major conflict. The Ottomans were in no shape to fight the much larger and well trained armies of this Coalition. Soon to Greece was called to action, Russia was offered but they refused seeming to go isolationist during the 30’s. As the British conquered the rest of Africa from the Ottomans the Germans took Sinai and Palestine marching all the way up and through Mesopotamia to Ku Wait. The Greeks had the hardest fighting if you could measure is on the sense of sheer casualties. The Greeks didn’t have that great of equipment nor leaders but they assaulted Istanbul either way. The Battle though short was the bloodiest of the war, and in the end was a Ottoman victory, their only victory. 80,000 Greeks lay dead at the end of the battle and the Ottomans turns to march to Greece. Around this time the British and Germans arrived and defeated them at the Coastal city of Izmir. This was the final nail in the coffin.
The Sultan called for peace, and in doing so lost his Empire. The Empire split into British, German and Greek controlled lands. Iraq and Palestine were created as Protectorates of Germany and Britain and the only surviving independent to say country, became the Republic of Turkey. With no army and low morale Turkey isn’t really much of a successor state.
The final divisions of the Ottoman Empire were decided upon in 1834, seven months after the Ottoman defeat.
Persia after gaining much land in the defeat of the Greater Indian Empire. Was eyeing the territory of Russia’s to the north. Islamic rebels did become a problem in the late 30’s for Russia and Russia’s increasingly Isolationist ideals caused problems with that. Finally in 1841 the Russians agreed for a hefty price to sell some of the lands to Persia. Though more than they were worth they indeed were purchased and Russia was cut off from the Persian gulf. Since then Persia has greatly increased its over all infrastructure and living standards, bringing in British academics to teach in schools. Becoming the shinning jewel of the Middle East.
Iraq however suffers from constant inter-Muslim fighting and is constantly watched over by the German troops in the area. Limiting the economic growth in the area.
Palestine has a brighter time as it becomes a sort of haven for traveling members of different religions. British and German troops guard the area heavily. Over all the occupied areas of the old Ottoman Empire are either safe or unbearably rebellious.
Africa:
Portuguese colonies remain over all neutral and wealthy. Thanks to several reforms with the economy and rights of the citizens. Exports of gold and diamonds are high and many warlords do take advantage of the diamond trade and some even still run wild committing theft and murder. The Portuguese put many efforts to lower crime and they work in the coastal regions where a majority of the ‘white’ population lives.
The Portuguese and British sell some lands to Sennar, now an increasingly useful ally. During the Ottoman war Sennar stayed neutral but allow the British to use its territory on the Nile for camps during the early campaigns. In exchange for lands in the treaty. Which they did receive. The Portuguese lands were purchased fair and square post Ottoman War. Thought the Sultanate of Sennar remains a large Muslim power opposed to the Christian allies, it is still very useful in the peace keeping in Africa. The current Sultan, has created a large military force similar in equipment but lacking in training of European counterparts. This could cause future troubles between the current allies.
Spain takes deeper into the Sahara though not much use for the lands as of now, it is true Spain is once again a colonial power.
Irish and British colonies on the west coast flourish in times of peace.
South Africa becomes along with the conquests of Swahili lands to the east of the south Africa holdings. Once it becomes a commonwealth nations much like Australia it remains dependent on Germany for economic help and to buy trade goods. But much like Australia it to is becoming less dependent on Europe.
Europe:
First we must begin with the largest and most successful change in European history. The German Reich had fused with Dutch and Austrians to form the powerhouse of Europe to defeat the French. Nearly a decade later at the end of the 20’s word of economic unity spread. Germany offered to build up all of Europe to help spread the economic growth. It worked. First Republican France, hurt and still recovering from the loss of the war accepted the deal for rebuilding. The idea spread through Europe. To Switzerland and Hungary. The idea of a end to hostilities and a beginning to indefinite peace sounded amazing right after the bloodiest war in History. Around this time the diplomacy between Germany and Russia dissolved and Russia went into Isolation, having failed to defeat Serbia *see below. None the less the Germans continued to spread the wealth post war and rebuild Europe. Italy and Spain to joined in but to a lesser extent than the rest. Many cities were rebuilt as well as bridges and road networks. Hungary realizing the usefulness of being apart of this plan was the first to offer a semi-unifications with open borders and the like. With Russia looming as a giant that was unpredictable this was understandable. Soon France and Switzerland to joined in on this idea and for six years everything was fine as it was. The growing economy only helped the next step. Full European unification. Spain and Italy abstained from this and saw it as to risky. France and Switzerland had already made up the mind that this was completely safe and would only help the economy. A sole European entente that had vast colonial holdings and tons of surplus goods to spread around in Europe. Four more years of planning went into this idea. During this time period the united scholars of Europe spent indulging themselves in research of new technologies, the railroad tech is increased ten fold as a huge railway network is built furthering the economic growth. Railways Stretch from Lisbon, Portugal to Warsaw and back like a spider web. The railways were kept from the Russian borders in fear of possible Russian using them during a war.
With a new Unified nation, not just German anymore the capital is decided to be moved to a neutral location. Berne Switzerland to be exact. Odd location as it is not centralized but perfect for diplomacy and the like. No longer the GDR but now the United States of Europe and Commonwealths. Similar to the Federated States of America a Federal Republic system is introduced. With a President, circulating every 4 Years, with candidates of all the former Nations now States involved. The strongest economy in the world and the Military is about even with both the FSA and Russia.
Serbia, since the end of the Second Great War it was a Russian puppet monarchy. However at the end of the 20’s. In 29 to be exact, the Russians accused the King of Serbia of treason against the crown of Russia. Leading to many many issues. Finally in the summer of 1829, the Russians invaded Serbia and thought a quick victory would come. However the Serbian King was backed by Germany which fed them supplies and weapons. Enough of which to cause the mighty Russians to eventually retreat after months of grueling warfare. Killing many on both sides. Romania rebels rose up and joined the Serbian armies against Russia pushing them back and out of the Balkan area. Many huge victories and defeats for both sides. Finally after all was said and done Serbia and Romania were free from Russian rule. In an odd turn of events though like most of Europe. They united into the Union of Serbia-Romania and are a ally of USEC. Forever watchful of the Russian border. Ruled by the Serbian kings family, they are still in horrible condition after the multiple wars in the areas.
This defeat drove Russia into isolation and humiliation. By 1833 Russian diplomats never left the borders and it was entirely independent of outside resources. Still they managed to build up and maintain the huge army over the years and increase the economy to a huge point bringing industry to the front of the list of to do’s. Then came the selling of the territory to Persia and Russia seemed to be crumbling. This was only the beginning. Sweden-Norway the only ally left turned increasingly towards the USEC. Russia only had two trading allies now. India and Britain. Though Britain would soon go into its own sort of Isolation. Different from the rest. Leaving only India. This did for a while hurt the economy and effected the poor badly. The Great Depression of Russia began in the late 30’s but did not last long. Only a couple years but long enough to signal change. Many reforms of the economy were undertaken and they worked. Bringing back trade with China helped. The 40’s began the arms race. Russia was losing out on tech advances and needed to catch up. Buying them from secret dealers and buying off European scientists. They managed to stay on a level playing field throughout the 40’s but as the fifties begin their commanders still rely on older tactics and the large weapon caches begin to break down. By 1853 Russia is an outcast and possibly ready to fall into economic rut again if things aren’t constantly repaired and reformed.
Spain and Italy spend the time working on Economic reforms and Spain expands its colonial holdings. The large Spanish army of the war has dissolved and now they are no longer as powerful as they were before.
Portugal carries out much changes in Portugal Proper. New road and school systems. The military bases and things are upgraded and ports built up for future ship loads.
Britain carries out many reforms and gives many of its colonies slight autonomy. Though not like the Germans did. The Parliament is expanded with more parties and more members as the government moves away from the crowns power and more to the elected side. Though the Queen, Victoria, still holds quite a lot of power. She rules over much of world so she is happy with whatever. Industrialization of all the colonies goes well, as Peru continues to grow. Back home much like the rest of the world tech and economic development shoot up. Britain is one of the only nations in Britain to not participate in the Economic Union. Preferring to keep its own money and make its own dues. Over all Britain herself becomes greater linked internally due to railroads and telegraphs. Also another invention.
Ireland does much the same expanding its economy and the Catholic Church throughout its Empire.
Americas:
South America goes relatively swell for the colonial Empires for the most part. Until the late 40’s very few rebellions occur and only in Spanish lands. Brazil gets many upgrades in education living standards and infrastructure. Only boosting their loyalty to the crown. Peru is annexed entirely by the British as they push for it to be the start colony now that India is mostly gone. The people fair well as they are treated better than their Emperor treated them. And Industrialization goes well. However the Spanish rebels are fierce and want out of the Spanish Empire as fast as possible. They have a taste of freedom with the FSA so near. They fight for years with out much of a victory yet.
The Federated States of America. The gem of the Americas. Continues as it has for all the years of its existence to work on and fix the and internal issues it may have. Without ever going to war during the 30+ years since its last conflict in Mexico. It builds a nice large and technologically advanced army and navy. Building new ships and working on steam power over wind power. It is the first to develop Ironclads and has 20 of them by 1853. They are also the first to bring in the full use of cartridge bullet rounds for there new bolt action rifles. Holding 5 rounds maximum they have proved to be very popular in Europe and the Middle East. Only reaching Japan in the far east. The tech is still new and the guns are expensive. But that is soon to change. With the guns comes a change in warfare. No major power has experienced the change in large warfare but the Africans that have the guns are using run and gun tactics on the Portuguese something entirely new to the world. The country is linked with large scale railroad networks. From Atlantic to Pacific and from the Artic Circle in Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. Allowing easiest transportation of people and information ever. Industry booms but they see a less drastic economic boom than the rest of the world. Already fairly rich to begin with. Immigration from South America and Asia peaks during this time frame as well. Something new to the FSA. California get a huge Chinese Minority. Following that and the building of many factories and railroads the FSA seems to be the future of the world, but the USEC is a tense rival in terms of military and economic power.
The Canadian Republic much like the FSA expands its Railroads and other infrastructure systems. All of North America is linked in some way or another thanks to there joint efforts. Two political parties arise during this time. At least dominant ones. Pro-FSA Parti Patriotique and the solely Pro-Canada Parti République. School systems are greatly improved making Canada one of the smartest countries in the world. With a very high average of the people going to college.
During the 30’s and 40’s Alaska loomed as the FSA alliance system feared Russians problems and even several times planned to invade or purchase Alaska to ease the issue. The same went for Russia.
Overall:
It a peaceful world with several huge powers. I hope I did well enough in this BT and that you like it. I do not want to re-write this.
ooc:
if this sucked you can say it. But whatever we will continue to play. I have to do stats and things and possibly change the rules to make it 2 divisions per EP.
We are now in the Late Industrial Age for most of us. Some still in the late middle industrial age. We are more or less 1880 tech but not much further.
Luckymoose
The World is Mine
Spoiler MAP 1853 :
Perfectionist
Angel of Verdun
I liked it a lot. The USEC seems slightly improbable, but apart from that I see no problems. Any idea when stats will be finished?
Luckymoose
The World is Mine
Soon, USEC however is more probable than you think. Understanding the situation and the reasons Hungary joined were Russias actions in Serbia. France due to war torn economy and Switzerland for the fact of Economic Unity.
Nation Backgrounds will not be updated just yet. Only base stats.
I too kinda think such a large and well-unified pan-European state is a bit improbable at this stage. And that player will be able to do pretty much whatever he wants, with all the eco centers he has.
But the update was quite well done, and you're the one with all the orders, so I'll defer to your judgement.
But the update was quite well done, and you're the one with all the orders, so I'll defer to your judgement.
Perfectionist
Angel of Verdun
I don't know about that. By my count, USEC has 31 ECs, Britain has 27 ECs and the FSA has 25 ECs. He's ahead, but not by much. And when you consider how much he will have to spend to keep the French farmers happy...
Luckymoose
The World is Mine
Fixing a couple small map errors.
PC stats are up minus backgrounds. NPC stats underway. A rule change will come into play to.
PC stats are up minus backgrounds. NPC stats underway. A rule change will come into play to.
Luckymoose
The World is Mine
I do believe stats are done. Tell me of any errors. I need t odo nation backgrounds later to.
Luckymoose
The World is Mine
New rule guys.
1 EP will buy you 2 Divisions or 5 Squadrons.
This is because I feel the economy is right but the purchase price is not. This will keep the huge armies down a bit and make it more fun for you all I hope.
1 EP will buy you 2 Divisions or 5 Squadrons.
This is because I feel the economy is right but the purchase price is not. This will keep the huge armies down a bit and make it more fun for you all I hope.
It was a nice update, but alas very little mention of me. And to think that Reykjavik is still no an EC despite my best endeavors in the BT orders... 
Luckymoose
The World is Mine
Updated the stats again, only the PC ones. With nation backgrounds.
Kentharu
Zebra Commander
oh wow, how exactly does a christian nation keep control of the starting place of islam? Muslims don't let that crap happen, they rebel... a lot... stress a lot
