Update 18 - Year 1919
Global Events:
The Brazilians launch an all-out assault against the PLA, crushing a large amount of their small airforce (saved, in most cases, by a new elite PLA Valkyrie unit) and destroying several bases and factories. It is unknown whether or not the Base Armaggedon was hit. After that, Brazilian forces were paradropped throughout the nation
encountering only light guerrila resistance. Most of the PLA forces were elsewhere. The Brazilians had let their guard down at Panama City, and Etehualpa (the rebel Incan governor) had made sure that a large amount of Incan forces at Panama City were loyal to him (it is presumed that this was a part of the deal with PLA). So, in October 18th, the PLA launched yet another attack on Panama City, and while the Brazilian defenders were distracted, Etehualpas forces slaughtered or took hostage all of the loyal Incan forces in the city, and attacked the Brazilians from behind. Brazilian commander, Getulio Vargas, managed to evacuate roughly a half of his forces from this attack.
(-9 PLA divisions, -8 PLA air wings, -5 Etehualpa divisions, -3 Amenhualpa divisions, -10 Brazilian divisions, -5 Brazilian air wings)
The Inca Amenhualpa withdrew from affairs of state for this year, an action most unwise. This bolstered the PLA morale, while Incan people are disencouraged (-2 Culture). Several rebellions are still on as the army had no orders to put them down. Finally, Etehualpa, distant relative of the Emperor and Governor of the Chibchu Province has started a popular rebellion. Nearly half of the army joined his ranks, and PLA supplied him with modern weaponry (rumors are of a secret treaty between the two as to the future of the Incan Empore and Panama). Incan Empire is in civil war, and the nobles that currently are trying to reassert control of the Empire before the Emperor once more is able to rule actively consider capitulating to Etehualpa. Minor fighting took place.
(-1 Etehualpa division, -1 Amenhualpa division)
Army of Ulster has now incited downright rebellion in Ulster. Irish police force failed to do anything to stop it, but the military is on the way.
The majority of Burgundian military capitulated, and Burgundy is divided all east of Rhine is now German, territories west of Rhine are divided into French and Occitanian lands. However, General Petran and a small amount of loyal troops somehow disappeared they are now suspected to either be in the hiding, either at an unknown location. Partisan resistance started, but it is fairly light, and lost quite a bit of popularity after the Supply Truck Incident when partisans stopped and destroyed several German trucks with food for the starving civilians of Dijon, thinking them to be military supply trucks.
Ehre Korps announced.
(see below)
In the Balkanese Empire, Emperor Cyrril had afterthoughts about monarchy, and decided to step down after abolishing serfdom. Elections would soon be held, though the new fascist Amonovs Brethren Party is threatening to restore the Diamond Sword Empire.
Egyptian forces withdrew from Libya, but peace is yet to be signed Libya and North Sudan declare that unless Egypt pays compensation money to Libya and signs NAP with Libya and North Sudan, there will be no peace. A coup overthrew the previous Egyptian government, but a large part of the army stated that the previous leader was a martyr and that current government is an Arabian puppet state. A Fascist Egyptian faction rebelled, and already half the army is on its side. Population, too, is split but the citizens are decidedly against the theocratic regime. Egyptian Civil War is on. Arabian troops expected disorganized rebellions, but were attakced by Fascist Egyptian elite units that pushed the Arabs out of Alexandria and Cairo. Theocratic government lost crucial industrial locations (2 Economy transferred from Theocratic Egypt to Fascist Egyptians). The rest of the army may or may not be trusted to fight for the new government.
(-11 Fascist divisions, -8 Theocrat divisions, -7 Arabian divisions)
Arabian forces withdrew from most of Egypt, apart from the Egyptian part of Suez Canal region. This farther increased the support of population for the Fascists in Egypt.
Liberia has temporarily withdrew from the Quadruple Alliance to reassert its political situation. Many Brazilian statesmen blame Liberians for cowardice and treachery, but Lord Iago made no statement.
The DU has, at Madagascars initiative, formed the White Helmets special unit, rather similar to the Comintern Ehre Korps to deal with the Black Army threat. It consists of 5% of all member nation militaries, +20 more Madagascarin divisions. Meanwhile, Madagascar too became a nuclear power, while offshore oil platforms are being set up. Project Propel is nearing completion.
The islamist rebellions in central Turkey have ended peacefully.
India has now rebuilt itself much the economy is restored, and several old cities destroyed by the Black Army are being rebuilt. Many express hope that India will become a world power again.
Korea and China go on high alert. Chinese start intensively patrolling their national waters with their rebuilt giant fleet, while on the border both sides expect the each other to launch an offensive. Luckily, no war comes. In Korea, after several riots, the people calmed down even though there are now large underground resistance movements from both communists and fascists.
Japan has now reopened itself for trade once again. This is not really surprising as the newer generation grew up in Meiji tradition.
On a small island in the Pacific Ocean, Oceanias first nuclear bomb was detonated, as if to say that Oceania is a nuclear power as well. Considering the general instability in Oceania, many people across the world fear as to what could happen now that Oceania has the bomb. Meanwhile, the riots throughout Oceania quiet down and most people return to their homes or go into the hiding. The rather cruel methods used by the Oceanians did, however, create way too many martyrs for Oceanias present regime to feel itself safe. Indeed, the current government is now even less popular.
Random Events:
In the Balkanese Empire, as the people are liberated from virtual serfdom, the overall faith in the state (and in the government, though a new one will soon appear anyway) increased (+1 Culture). Also, as more people have the time to read books, education grows (+1 Education).
The gigantic decrease in international trade with Japan has now entered full effect in the Shogunate (-1 Economy). Nevertheless, now that trade is reopened, it is of no farther significance.
Spotlight:
Ehre Korps.
"Volkundehre."
- Party slogan of Austrian Communist Party. 1897.
In 1917 (20 years from Vienna Commune), the former Amerika Korps returned to Germany and was disbanded. Its leaders, the famous General Erwin Rommel and the "Communist Baron" or "Red Baron" Richthoffen Manfred were summoned to Germannia's Volkstag. There, they were returned command over their forces - now renamed Ehre Korps, the elite German unit.
After failing to catch the Black Army in India, the Ehre Korps returned to Germany once more. It was decided to change it from a German unit into a Communist one and to otherwise expand it. Soon enough, floods of volunteers from all the Comintern nations applied for training for the Ehre Korps - ofcourse, far from everybody met the requirements, but this added five more entire divisions and air wings. Also, Sioux, Indochinese, Congolese and Italian soldiers, as well as Scanian air wings that got their battle fame in the Hellstorm Offensive have also joined this new unit, and other Comintern nations stated that they would consider making contributions at a later time as well.
After a year of harsh training, the Ehre Korps, pride of the Comintern, is ready to fight the foes of Communism wherever they may appear.
NPC Diplomacy:
From: Etehualpa
To: Amenhualpa
Abdicate now, cousin, and your life would be spared. Otherwise, you might experience what Huascar the Foolish felt after being captured by Atahualpa the Great
very closely.
From: Ireland
To: GB
Many in our nation still suspect you in supporting the Army of Ulster. We know it is not so, but to improve the relations between our two peoples, we ask you to send a small force to assist us in restoring order, as a gesture of goodwill.
From: Ireland
To: DU
We plan to establish a full democracy after this crisis is over, but would need help in order to restore peace. Could you please send peacekeeping troops to Ulster, or to intermediate with the Army of Ulster? While we will not agree to divide our nation, we will gladly reassure the Protestants of Ulster that Catholics and Protestants, Irish and English would all be equal in our nation. We could also grant amnesty to the Army of Ulster if it surrenders peacefully.
*top secret*
From: Black Army
To: Burgundian Resistance
We are unable to comply currently, but eventually we shall consider your suggestion.
*top secret*
From: Cypriote Insurance Company ran by Nikephorus Stratekus
To: Russia
Wheres the oil?
From: North Sudan and Libya
To: Fascist and Theocratic Egypt
We ask both sides to sign peace with us on the previously proposed terms or we will have to restore order and reestablish democratic government in your nation.
*secret*
From: North Sudan and Libya
To: Theocratic Egypt
If you agree to that peace treaty, we will interfere in the war on your side.
*secret*
OOC:
Amenhotep7, you could take over the rebel faction if you wish.
stalin006, considering the Ehre Korps is in your stats now, I guess you wouldn't mind me making a spotlight about them.
Capulet, your research is not finished. Note that project research has a KNOWN date as to when it is finished, while other types of research can be finished earlier or later then the project.
Sorry if I left out anything. I have a feeling that I did.