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Turn X (2509)
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Summary
The bloody Namib-Sanguine War has ended at last. With the collapse of the Blood Empires government and its replacement by a shaky democracy, the state now finds itself as an ally and client of the victorious Namibians. The costs of the war are great however; the Namib economy has contracted severely due to having geared so many of its resources towards the previous years offensive.
Adens Negan continues to be vicious and unpredictable, having quickly seized control of Ormuz, placing great strain on the Spammer economy and causing much unrest in said state. In the face of ever increasing international sanctions, Negan and his allies in the ARMS Pact continue to remain unpredictable, with the world watching in fear of who will be struck next.
The Pax Pontifica over Europe has collapsed; five nations have declared loyalty to the Netherscottish King. The Papacy is limited in its ability to act, not wanting to irritate a country that could easily side with ARMS if convenient, and not wanting to worry about two fronts instead of one.
The Finnish Civil War continues with a stalemate, but with the Russian ruler increasingly leaving decisions in the hands of advisors, it is expected that this situation will not last forever.
Costa Rica has purged South America of most non-PATO influences, with coups favorable to the Koopa regime having taken power in Argentina, Chile, and Peru. Costa Rica now leads the world as one of the foremost diplomatic, commercial and military powers, but remains steadfastly neutral as tensions mount between HITSGDP and ARMS.
The HITSGDP remains strong, but a widespread seizure of its client states has reduced its global share to 46% of GDP.
Awards
The others are visible already, so this has been streamlined to speed up update times.
Best-trained army Papal States (22%)
Best-trained navy Papal States (3%)
Most powerful army Papal States (49%)
Most powerful navy Japan (19%)
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 Ethiopian province is now Adeni. 1 Vietnamese province is Malay. 2 Canadian provinces are now Cascadian. 1 Chad province is now Ugandan.
Refugees! People flee Ormuz and Finland.
Many ports have closed in the Spammer Republic as a result of the Adeni acquisition of Ormuz; Aden says the blockade will continue until the Spammers Crusade withdraws from the HITSGDP and renounces its embargoes. Many shipping businesses are also going bankrupt with their markets cut off. (-1 Industry, -25 trade)
Guinea, with minimal inflation, a stable, open government, and low taxes, has attracted investors this year.
Large numbers of Russians continue to fill the ranks of the army so as to protect the Empires divine right over Poland, at the cost of economic growth.
The massive shift in the kingdoms power has caused the government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and the Netherlands to see a boon to popularity.
The Omani people have increased their signup rates, fearing that Negan might go after them next.
Energy prices continue to freefall while raw material prices continue to shoot upward.
Uprisings
Every turn occupation damage is dealt to an occupier; 1 army per 5 provinces, and 0.05 Industry per province. This is default; actual triggered rebellions can intensify the effects.
Aden loses 1 army and 0.35 Industry. Malay loses 1 army and 0.25 Industry. Russia loses 5 armies and 1.25 Industry. UK loses 1 army and 0.3 Industry.
Union of Nations
The UN continues to remain useless while the HITSGDP leads the way in countering rogue states.
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 / Guinea
2508: Aden / Sinai
2509: Solitude / Hyontou