UPDATE 1 - 2330 KC
OOC: Several notes on rules and the world in general:
-There is no long distance trade yet. There hasn't been any significant exploration to other continents yet - you do not have contact, let alone trade with most nations in far away continents.
-You must pay for fortifications, as it is included within the defense stat.
-There are no UUs in this game. I find them to be pointless, feel free to create unofficial UUs, but they will not be reflected in the stats.
WALES
Cardiff, Wales - King Josef was proclaimed the Grand Druid of Cràbhach by the High Druid of Wales. This has caused a schism within the mighty Celtic religion. Cràbhach Cymru, as it is being called by the rest of the Celtic world (often preceded with "that most blasphemous abomination"), is now the largest non-mainstream sect of Cràbhach. The Celtic world was so angered by the audacity of the Welsh King, that it has prompted King Josef of Wales to mobilize his armies.
TIAHUANACU
The Tiahuanacu expand to the South, further into the Andes.
CAHUILLA
The Cahuilla, in an unending quest for resources and the dominance of the Western Coast, launched a large campaign on conquering the Sierra Nevada, once and for all. But their approach may have been far too bold, losing five thousand troops to the cold and unforgiving terrain, coupled with raids by the barbaric peoples of the great mountains, none too happy to see their lands being settled by the Cahuillians.
SINHALA
The Sinhalese crown built up their mainland with great road projects and educated the long neglected peoples of the mainland though establishing universities in some of the major cities.
ANTAFAN
The Antafanis grew their powerful trade alliance with Lisboa by building a number of roads from the Port of Calpe at the gate of the Mediterranean North to the Lisboan border.
LISBOA
Archduke Aurelian, Lisboa's new leader, concentrated on brokering a major trade deal between the Carneiric Island's premiere power, Wales, and the nations of the Mediterranean.
KWANGJU
Prince Fei Wan grew the Kwangjese Naval forces by 20% in the space of a few short years, now making them one of the more feared powers in North East Asia.
AYR
The peoples of Ayr concentrated on their enormous potential for trade by... trading.
COSSACKIA
Ataman Ermak moved the capital of the Cossack Confederacy to the city of Uralgrad, despite protests from many prominent chieftains about the decentralized location of the new capital.
TUPI
The Tupi readily expand their army. For what purpose remains unclear with her neighbors and allies.
FERRARA
The Ferraran King forged a grand alliance of Latin powers. Called "Il Unione di Dogana", it is now the most prominent alliance in the Mediterranean Sea.
SIANUG
After being approved by the Sianese government, the merchants of Sianug have settled the coasts of Australia and Mozambique, much to the distress of the Zanzibari and Udiallan peoples.
SELEUCIA
Soldiers of the Seleucian Army marched in formation with amazing professionalism, weilding the finest Arabian muskets money can buy.
TEKKE
The government of Tekke has imposed a "fair" tax on trade to and from the Black and Mediterranean Seas. Merchants of nations of the Black Sea and Aegean have protested, and several governments are preparing for action, diplomatic and otherwise.
IRKUTSK
Daniel Khan, the newly chosen leader of the Irkutskian peoples, has pushed for the concept of a larger and stronger military, along with reforming the infrastructure and roads systems of Buryatia.
MITANNI
Mitannese fleets commanded respect from the Eastern Mediterranean to the Red Sea, to the Gulf of Aden to the Indian Ocean.
SOLOMONIA
Attempting to reach the Nile River, five thousand troops died in the sweltering heat of the Ethiopian Plateau.
DELAWARE
The Lenape begin trade with the Miami... and stuff.
GREENLAND
In a failed attempt to colonize Baffin Island and contact the rest of the civilized world, Greenland lost four frigates and one Ship-of-the-Line.
UDIALLA
The Port of Karratha. There it was, Sianug Imperialism in the flesh.
SICILY
The Sicilians expand their cavalry forces, along with their naval and merchant fleets.
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WAR OF LUNSARAN AGGRESSION
The forces of Lunsar mounted on the Kasamance border, prepared to overwhelm the pitiful Kasamancan forces. Things were not so easy, while the forces of Kasamance are less than two thirds what they were in 2325, though Lunsaran losses matched those of Kasamance, standing at a staggering twenty thousand infantry. Lunsaran moral remains high, as the coasts of Kasamance are ravaged by the armies and navies of Lunsar.
ISTHMUS WAR
Access to both the Western and Carib seas is indeed a position of power that has been fought over for centuries. What had once been firmly under the control of Carib powers, was now under the control of Mayans. Chibcha and Arawak signed a pact of agression against the Kuna, who held the narrowest point between the Western and Carib seas, which was countered by Achi involvement, allying themselves with the outnumbered Kuna. The naval war that ensued was what could only be described as epic, with the largest battle taking place in the Mosquito Coast, the planned Arawak landing site. This battle involved nearly thirty Caribbean ships and thirty five Mayan. However, the battle was won when the Achi admiralty ordered a retreat, the ensuing confusion resulted in more than half of all sunk Achi and Kuna ships, the Arawak landed unhindered and expanded along the coast, planning to split the Kuna in two. While the Chibchan infantry concentrated on the bitterly defended Southern Kuna border. with more than thirty thousand combined casualties in the three year campaign.
WAR OF BENGALESE AGGRESSION
Bengal had secured the Lhasan forces early on, promising the riches and power that would come with owning coastal land, having a navy. Bengal's attack was motivated partly by economic factors and partly due to a long standing ethnic feud between the Bengali people and the ethnic Burmese population that made up the bulk of the Mandalayan population. Bengal quickly assumed control of the seas, and the front lines are mere miles from Rangoon.
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OOC: I hope that was worth the wait... I know the quality isn't where I'd like it to be, but first updates never are.
Map:
http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads8/plxnes5wrldmap-u-1a.png
Although I to am a bit sad at the prospect of no UU's..
