Update 2 - AD 1533 - 1534
Automatic Events
Relgious turmoil in HRE.
A group of Anabaptists led by Jan Matthys, seize the town of Munster and declare it the 'New Jeruselam' as they begin to exile dissenters and focibly baptize all others. This has lead to further turmoil as many in the protestant north and the protestant cantons of Switzerland protest the Catholic Emperor residing in Vienna saying 'We should not kowtow to a Paptist'. So far no offical action has been taken but stability in the HRE begins to drop.
(-5% stability in all HRE nations, - 10% stability for HRE overall stat)
Martin Luther's translation of the complete Christian Bible into German appears.
Luther had already published the New Testament alone in 1522, however in 1534 the full Christian bible was translated and published for the benefit of the masses.
(+5% stability in Protestant 'German' countries (HRE and Prussia))
Colonial Events
NATO signed.
The North American Treaty Organisation comes into effect between England, Scotland, Denmark-Norway and Sweden. The purpose of the organization is to ensure security and prosperity of the colonies of nations within organization in North America, within vicinity. This ensures the security of these nation's colonies in the New World and thus strengthens their stability and their incomes as inter-colonial trade opens up.
(+1 IC and + 5% stability for each colony of England, Scotland, Denmark and Sweden in North America...)
Japanese expand Serebu
The Empire of Japan has decided to expand the colony of Serbeu and in an effort has begun to become a monolpoly on the Spice trades... Very few of the most wanted spices come from outside this region and thus the colony has also begun to flourish.
(+5% stability in Serebu)
Gaelic Free State established
The Kingdom of Scotland has sold to King James the colony of the Gaelic Islands off the coast of Africa. King James in return has set the territory up as a private company, and has instituted the world's first tax-free zone. Slavery is also encouraged and Scottish ships have begun raiding costal villages in Western Africa in the search of them. As a consquence the Free State becomes a growing hub of inter-continental commerce.
(Gaelic Free State stablished - counts as vassal under direct Scottish player control, Gaelic Islands colony de-established...)
Scotland commissions the expansion of Jamesland.
With slaves being imported from the Gaelic Islands and huge amounts of cash being invested, Jamesland has gone under an intensive period of expansionsm, downstream along the St. Andrew's River. It remains to be seen just how big this colonial holding can get for Scotland.
New England is expanded, New York esablished by England
King Henry VIII has commissioned the creation of the colony of New York, just south of New England at the same time importing slaves, (mainly from Scottish traders) to help expand the New England colony itself. The capital of Henrytown has also surpassed 500 residents, showing an exponeital growth of numbers in 3 short years since foundation.
Fez territory established in South America
The Green flag of Islam has been planted upon the fertile soil of the New World, in the formation of a Fez territory in South America, near the mouth of the Jungle River. The Sultan back in Morrocco has declared it a great day, however events to follow may cause issue for the Fez in the maintance of their fledgling colony.
(+5% stability in Fez Morrocco)
Puntland Expanded
The Persians have expanded their colony of Puntland this turn, taking more of the horn of Africa under its dominion. The colonial authorities have also made contact with the Ethiopian King and are expecting over the course of the next few years to determine a permnament border between the colony and the Kingdom.
(+5% stability in Puntland)
Massive Chinese expansion in South East Asia.with major colonisation effort.
The Greater Ming Empire has launched a massive colonisation effort in South East Asia, if a little too widespread to have the full desired effect. Much money was spent and in fact nearly 400 thousand Chinese in the last 2 years have arrived in the various Chinese control ports of the region to colonise it. However the amount invested into actual expansion while a large amount in itself was spread over various expansion plans and thus led to less than expected results.... Still expansion continued and the colonies continue to thrive.
(+5% stability for all Chinese SE Asian colonies)
Friesland established New Friesland in North America.
The Imperial banner has been carried to the Americas, with the creation of New Friesland in the Fortitude Bay region (OTL Cheseapeake). Emperor Ferdinand is reportedly indifferent to the idea of the colony even though Friesland is more than happy to claim it for the Empire as well.
(+5% stability to Friesland, +New Friesland created, 1 regiment from Friesland to New Friesland)
New Barcelona established by Spain
Spain has established the colony of New Barcelona after reports of the rapidly advancing Aztec Empire were heard in Spainish Carribia. By the end of 1554 the Aztec Empire and the new colony shared a border, and the colony is struggling to continue to maintain itself.
( creation of New Barcelona, 1 regiment from Spain to New Barcelona)
New Sweden Expanded considerably
Spurred on by the creation of NATO, New Sweden has expanded considerably and attracted several new ventures.
New Krakow Established by Poland-Lithuania
The Polish, not known for the sea-faring have managed to establish the colony of New Krakow to the south of New Friesland early in 1554. The colony is growing but has not reached to the point where it is able to sustain itself just yet.
(creation of New Krakow, 1 regiment from Poland to New Krakow)
Vinland Expanded by Denmark
Also a beneficiary of the NATO treaty signed, Vinland has also expanded considerably.
Indonusa established, Peth expanded by Maori Confederation.
The Maori Confederation of Chiefs have established the colony of Indonusa on the island of Java, in direct competion to the growing Chinese colony on the same island... In the meantime the colony of Perth has continue to grow through heavy investment and improvements on agricultural techniques for the harsher climate.
+5% stability for Perth, Indonusa created, 1 regiment from Maori to Indonusa)
New Lisbon established by Portugal in North America!
Portugal already having a successful colony in the South of the New World, called Hy-Brasil has established New Lisbon to the immediate east of the new Spainish colony of New Barcelona. So far New Lisbon has struggled somewhat however it is only just requiring help and before long should be a vibrant and important addition to the growing Portugese Empire
(New Lisbon established 1 regiment from Portugal to New Lisbon)
Expansionism and Other Matters
Scholars come to China.
Scholars from Aztec Empire, Maori Confederation, Incan Empire and several other Chinese tribute states flock to the new University that has opened up in Beijing for the International students. On a cultural exchange Prince Jokaim of Sweden is also allowed to attend the university, although he is the only European present.
(+5% education for all Chinese tribute states, Maori, China and Sweden)
Incan Empire continues its expansion
The Incan Empire has continued it expansion deep into the Jungle to the east and also along the Carribean coastline in an effort to deny as much as possible to the Europeans.
(+5% stability for Incans, -3 regiments)
Aztec expand aggressivley.
The Aztecs use a mixture of naval and land forces to take over the Carrbiean coastline to the New Barcelona River. The Aztec Empire now shares a border (although it is yet to be determined) with the Spainish colony of New Barcelona.
(+5% stability for Aztes, - 2 regiments)
Persian Irrigation Systems begun
The Persian Irrigation Systemts have begun with the digging of the first dykes of their proposed irrigation system in a cermony to celebrate the learning of a new technology which promises to bring greater wealth to their Empire
(+5 education, Irrigation System finnished!)
Congo Expands North!
The Congo State has begun expanding, crossing the river to which is held its territory to the south and conquering several local tribes, selling some of the capitves to the Gaelic Free State for much needed income! Meanwhile just by interacting with the Scots, the Congolese have learnt stuff.
(+10% education, +5% stability)
Persia expands into Arabia!
The Persian Empire has expanded into Arabia taking the southern coastline of the Persian Gulf and establishing supremacy on that body of water. This delights the populace
(+5% stability for Persia), - 2 Persian regiments
Ottoman Empire expands south
The Ottoman Sultan after the sucess in the last few years north in Tartar lands has now turned his attention south conquering Upper Egypt/ Nubia and the Red Sea Costline along both Africa and Arabia... The Persian moves along the parrallel coastlines of Arabia have even spurred Ottoman colonisation of these regions.
(+5% stability to Ottoman Empire, - 3 Ottoman regiments)
Fortifications along both sides of the Polish/Hungarian-Ottoman borders.
The Ottoman border with both the Hungarians and Polish has become perhaps the most fortified border in world history to this date. Thousands of troops are aligned on both sides as the Christians to the north and the Muslims to the south stare at each other in mutual distrust. The Ottomans have begun also constructing their much vaunted star forts, capable of holding whole regiments at bay with ease. Meanwhile the Hungarians and the Polish have both begun the construction of stone rampants and forts along the border in the more classical European sense of the word. This has led to the flocking to the colours of many adventerous men who believe that war is coming and they can possibly make their fortunes from it.
(+8 regiments for Ottomans, +5 regiments each for Hungarians and Polish)
Ethiopia Expands
The Christian Kingdom of Ethiopia has continued expansion however now finds itself wedged between the Muslims of the Ottoman Empire to the north and the Persian colony to the south in Punland... Still the KIng does not give up hope and it is entirely possible that the next phase of expansion will be inland.
(+5% stability in Ethiopia, - 2 Ethiopian regimentsh)
Sweden and Denmark continue to take control over Lapland.
Scandinavian expansion to the north continued unabatted this turn, with the Laplanders either accepting their new overlords or fighting in deadly by brief skirmishes that usually end in the Laplanders being destroyed in place. Sweeden continue to strives for a northern coastline, while the Norwegians, successfully so far tries to deny them this and capture the northern coastline for themselves.
(+5% stability in both Denmark-Norway and Sweden, -2 regiments for each)
Mughals undertake massive beuracratic overhaul.
With the vassalisation of the Nepalese (see below) and the closer relations with the Shan States due to the recent belligerence from Ming China, the Mughal Empire undertook a series of reforms that were designed to ensure that they had an effective control over their Indian territories. Primarily they moved the capital, once and for all, from Qandahar to Dehli. They also include general standardisation of measurements, economic reforms and beuracracy reforms, along with the formation of regional sakars to better administer local issues.
(+10% stability for Mughal Empire)
Tartar exodus to Poland. Treaty of Avoz signed.
The treaty of Avoz has been signed by delegations from Poland-Lithuania, Russia and the Ottoman court. Principally this means that several territories change hands, and the Tsardom is the greatest winner from the treaty, yet again expanding its territory considerably.
The treaty also has the effect of Tartar peoples that now find themselves behind the Russian lines form a mass exodus to both the Ottoman Empires and in Poland-Lithuania. However the mass of Tartars now residing in Polish territory has begun asking for more say in their own governance and also wish for the right to establish mosques, which has been prevented by the outrages of the local Christian populations.
(Borders finalised +5% stability for Russia, -5% stability for Poland)
Polish still denied entry to Avoz in defiance of new treaty.
Meanwhile in defiance of the recently signed treaty of Avoz, the Ottoman Empire has denied entry to Polish merchants yet again to all their territories, citing national defensive measures. A trusted Ottoman government offical has stated that 'Until Poland leaves the Triple Alliance which is designed as an alliance of aggression against the Ottoman state, we cannot with good conscience allow them to be in a postion to collect valuable intelligence'
Oman expands into Arabia
After the conclusion of the Omani-Mahri War (see below) The Sultan of Oman has decreed that the deserts to their north should be brought under Omani control... Oman has thus begun expansion to the north in an effort to claim as much of this wasteland as possible.
(+5% stability for Oman, - 1 regiment)
Swiss Confederation rejoins Holy Roman Empire!
The Swiss Confederation in a close vote of 4- 3 cantons has elected to rejoin the Holy Roman Empire. Although those in the Catholic majority Cantons are largely happy by the move, which they see as a shift back to traditional values, the Protestants are not so happy and have threatned to fight for their right to 'not be ruled by a distant Catholic monarch' As such while the move does bring benefit to the HRE itself, it does cause some disruption in Switzerland and threatens to cause more in the future.
(Stability for HRE itself +5%, -5% stability for Switzerland)
Wars
Empire of Songhai invades Mossi Confederation after Mossi reject vassal status.
The Emperor of Songhai, fresh from the recent conquest of the Huasa States, has sought a treaty of tribute from the Mossi Confederation in an attempt to once again grow his influence. The Mossi leaders rejected the treaty outright, going so far as to return the severed head of the messenger to the Songhai court. Enraged the Songhai Emperor orders the immediate invasion, although the threat was seen by the Mossi leaders, and thus they have managed to put up some fight.
It remains to be seen how long the Mossi will hold out however.
(-4 Songhai regiments, - 1 Songhai Gun, - 3 Mossi regiments)
Treaty of Pantha signed - Nepal becomes Mughal vassal.
The Treaty of Pantha has been signed, bringing to the a close the Mughal-Nepalese War. The details of the treaty see Nepal reduced in size, losing nearly 60% of its pre-war territory, and also imposes the terms of vassalisation on the once proud Buddhist state. As a consquence the Nepalese economy plumments and food shortages are rife.
(Nepal becomes a Mughal vassal, -15% stabilty for Nepal)
Sultanate of Mahari collapses, Oman annexes Mahari
After two years of seige, the Sultanate of Mahri's army has collapsed outside their capitals main walls, and the Sultan of Mahri was last seen on a ship sailing for Persian Puntland. As a result the Mahri nation has been annexed in its entirety and its government disbanded. Public executions of top Mahri officals has been carried out, including Prince Muhmmad bin-Allyad Jaffna, the eldest son of the now deposed Mahri Sultan. Meanwhile in Oman itself the people rejoice the end of the war!
(- 3 Omani regiments, +10% stability in Oman, Mahri is no longer an independent nation)
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