Embargoes, wars, and debt create inflation, which was applied to industry before but is now applied directly to GDP. Tread carefully.
Turn VIII (2507)
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Summary
The world has seen the emergence of clear power blocs the HITSGDP at 28.4% of world GDP, with PATO and the Papal sphere tied at 15% of the global GDP each. The NSRA has fallen under a new, seemingly more benevolent government, and the HITSGDP is due to consider lifting the embargo on the former warmongering nation; it has even been suggested the NSRA could ascend to member status.
A revolution has seen the fall of the government of the NSRA, and many are eager how this Dolfy figure will lead it. Bengal and Shanghai have switched allegiances to Sinai after bloody coups, leading to great tensions with the Sinai government by Malay and Japan, fierce foes who now have a common threat.
The Papal and Kiwi governments have not reached an accord on the south Indian islands, but the destruction any conflict would cause is sure to leave both islands disputed for some time.
Russia continues to be battered, with the occupation costs of Poland amounting to about ¼ of state revenue by some estimates. Russia does, however, get 1/3 of its revenue from the occupied regions, however, so many economists feel the human cost is justified. Regardless, Russia has been classed as an undeveloped nation by the UNEDC.
With Cascadia and Canada too afraid to throw their weight at the other and the outgoing NSRA government having given generous aid to the Cascadians, there is a fierce stalemate in the North, and it is presumed some sort of peace treaty will be signed by the increasingly unstable Canadian government.
The world has, overall, quieted down. Though the cries of Namibian women and children sound through Africa, the war machines that once ravaged nearly every continent now lay silent. Is it a sign of peace to come, or a calm before the storm?
Awards
Winning a category bestows +25 Influence (will be adjusted as the game goes on).
Percentages indicate how far ahead a person is in secret tech versus their closest rival.
Largest territory Russia
Largest population Russia
Highest standard of living
Largest economy Indonesia
Largest energy production Russia
Largest raw material production Russia
Largest trade fleet Hyontou
Largest manufacturing base Tropico
Largest diplomatic clout Papacy
Largest economic clout - Papacy
Largest army N/A
Largest navy - Japan
Best-trained army Papal States (8%)
Best-trained navy Two states tied (48%)
Most powerful army Canada (5%)
Most powerful navy Japan (96%)
First World Status 0.53+ GNP/capita
Second World Status 0.27-0.52
Third World Status 0.01-0.26
Border Disputes
New Zealand-Papacy: 2
Neither side has shown any sight of budging, each claiming the other should turn it over. Hilarity and anger - ensued over some of the arguments in the two states governments, naturally.
Events
Assimilation! 1 Namib province is now Blood.
Assimilation! 1 Chad province is now Ugandan.
Assimilation! 1 Canadian province is now Cascadian.
Assimilation! 1 Amazonian province is now Colombian.
Refugees! Cascadians are reported fleeing into the non-aggressive state of Solitude, and Canadians as well. Namibians continue to flee into the Congo. Many Poles under Russian occupation continue to flee, fearing Russian reprisal and longing to take root in the free Polish homeland. While some Russians might welcome this flight, important educated knowledge is also fleeing with them, and few investors are hesitant to invest in Russia until it vacates the area.
With the super agency of the Sinai government increasingly being seen as more than a rumor with two high profile coups swearing fealty to Sinai, nations around the world are reporting spending far more on security.
New Zealand and Solitude, with low taxes, large amounts of land, and low inflation, have become ideal locations for industrial investment. (+2% Industry)
Russias mothers have responded to the mass murder of their sons and daughters by Polish partisans by simply creating more, based on the surge in growth rate. (+2% Pop)
The NSRA, now at peace under a new government, is ready to recover from war. The first place to start economic expansion is, naturally, in the home. Many younglings are born now that they need not fear government tyranny or conflict. (+3% Pop)
Union of Nations
The UN continues to remain useless while the Papacy and HITSGDP pave the way for global peace.
For 2505-2509, the General Secretary is the Papacy.
Being elected as general Secretary grants 100 influence points. Deputies earn 10 points per term.
Deputies
2505: Solitude / Costa Rica
2506: Aden / Japan
2507: Solitude / Romnesia
2508: Aden / Sinai
2509: Solitude / Hyontou
