The World Turned Upside Down

Orders were sent.

To: All South American Nations
From: Brazil

In recent years, other nations have united together to form research funds and further economic ties. In fact, it is only South America that remains behind the times and has not yet formed a research fund. I would ask that you all consider a proposal that we join together in a research fund to ensure mutual advancement in technology and prevent us from falling behind the times. It may also be beneficial to form some sort of Economic League to strengthen ties between our nations. Do not allow us South American nations to dwindle in importance! Let us band together for united we are strong while divided we are weak.

OOC: We tried that before. Then we got annexed by the US.
 
That was under different circumstances and it certainly doesn't restrict sovereign nations from forming new alliances. Must what happened in the past restrict us from progression? Besides, I am proposing a research and economic alliance not a military one.

More importantly Mr USSR, I think geography prevents you from being a part of South America.:lol:
 
That was under different circumstances and it certainly doesn't restrict sovereign nations from forming new alliances. Must what happened in the past restrict us from progression? Besides, I am proposing a research and economic alliance not a military one.

More importantly Mr USSR, I think geography prevents you from being a part of South America.:lol:

It was an OOC joke. I was Venezuela. Then I was the Venezuelan Liberation Front. Now I'm just the USSR. So don't worry 'bout it.
 
OOC: I take things WAY too seriously.:mischief:
 
OOC: No, you mean the US takes things WAY too seriously. I'm kidding, of course, albeit with a slightly bitter tone.
 
Global News Report

MUSLIMS ENTER SPACE RACE. Muscat, Dar-al-Islam. The Prophet I has been launched into space as a counter to the American 1954 satellite launch. This signals the first launch into space by a nation outside of the United States. The effort was a combined Islamic Brotherhood effort and the best technicians from the Turan Ummah and Pakistan assisted with the proceedings. This effort surprised many, as the Muslims have bypassed the Afro-Asian technological behemoth in the space race.

North/Central American News Report

PLEBSCITE IN HONDURAS. Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Pro-unification political groups have won astounding successes across Honduras. Over 60% of the Honduran people voted to apply for statehood within the United States of America. Opposing the majority were the former aristocrats of the old monarchy, who wished to protect their minor wealth against American business. The last remnants of an independent United Provinces of Central America are due to be absorbed by the end of 1957.

AMERICA DEVELOPS NUCLEAR POWER. Memphis, United States of America. American nuclear engineers have discovered a new use for nuclear energy. Using the power of a split atom, American scientists have discovered a new way to supply cities with more electricity than ever before. Already, nuclear power has been tested in the city of Memphis, as American electric authorities replaced neighborhood coal-fueled electric plants with one massive nuclear plant.

South American News Report

MILITARY COUP IN BRAZIL. Brasilia, Brazil. The fascist Brazilian Nationalist Party has seized power from the republican government after the Party was declared illegal following protests which turned violent. Joao Filho has been declared the new President of Brazil and has promised “what’s best for Brazil.” The move has been denounced by Socialist President Duartes of Argentina, calling it a “resumption of Brazilian imperial desires.” The Argentines have mobilized the military to the Brazilian border for “defensive measures.”

European News Report

CIVIL WAR CONTINUES IN LITHUANIA. Vilinus, Lithuania. Heavy fighting is ongoing in Lithuania following last year’s onset of civil war. The fascists have won several victories, though the republican forces have managed to hold their own thanks to the acquisition of Afro-Asian designed automatic rifles. Civilian casualties have been growing, and refugees have fled overseas into Scandinavia, threatening the nation’s infrastructure. Latvian authorities have warned both Lithuanian factions against further incursions into Latvia and threatens intervention should the issue not resolve.
Casualty List
Fascist Lithuania: 1 Infantry Division
Republican Lithuania: 2 Militia Divisions

ITALY BLOCKADES CRETE. Heraklion, Crete. Italian naval forces have enacted a blockade in order to enforce United Nations Resolution 3-53, which called for sanctions against nations supplying the Friends of Greece. Crete has protested the Italian move, and economic sanctions have crippled its economy, causing almost 40% unemployment on the island. Sanctions have also prevented vital shipments of food from the United States and other American nations, threatening the island with shortages and possibly starvation.

WAR IN IBERIA. Barcelona, Catalonia. Following a small nighttime artillery barrage, French military officials launched an invasion of Catalonia. This attack was considered the final straw for the French government which unanimously voted to declare war on Castile and Catalonia. Over a quarter of a million French soldiers have invaded Iberia, pushing bloodily through the Pyrenees Mountains. However, an influx of recruits into the Catalonian army has prevented the fall of Barcelona to French forces, and heavy urban conflict has emerged in the outskirts of the city. Further French mechanized forces broke through elements of the Catalonian defenses in a drive into Castile. Madrid has been threatened by French forces in their drive on the capital of Burgos. Heavy casualties have been reported on both sides, as the war drags on. Euskadi has protested the French invasion, threatening military action should France not withdraw and wait for an United Nations ruling on the 1955 bombings in France.
Casualty List
Castile: 3 Infantry Divisions, 1 Jet Fighter Squadron
Catalonia: 6 Militia Divisions, 3 Infantry Divisions,
France: 5 Infantry Divisions

African/Middle Eastern News Report

CHAOS REIGNS AMID ELECTIONS IN ABYSSINIA. Addis Abba, Abyssinia. Abyssinian military forces launched a major offensive into Somalia to help quell the ongoing unrest in Islamic dominated regions. Armored and infantry forces struck deep into Islamic territory to ease tensions. However, a rise in bombings and attacks has caused more violence. Military forces have refused to fire upon Christian agitators, and the Somalis have risen in open revolt. Several Abyssinian military divisions have deserted or been destroyed by the rebels. Muslims in Sudan have threatened extreme action as well if a peaceful solution is not found. (-2 Infantry Divisions, -1 Armored Division)

SOUTH AFRICA OCCUPIES MADAGASCAR. Pretoria, Republic of South Africa. South African army and navy forces launched an invasion of Madagascar following a growth in refugee flights to the mainland. To secure the stability of the region, the attack was launched to prevent further refugee flights and to protect the people of Madagascar. The South Africans have pledged to rebuild Madagascar and to restore the position of the South African people.

WAR IN WEST AFRICA. New Aztlan, Mexican Free State. Mexican forces have launched a full scale invasion of the neighboring nation of Sokoto to “free the Mexican proletariat under the unjust rule of African kings.” The so-called “Mexican proletariat” have risen up across Sokoto, hampering military movement and activity. Despite these partisan efforts, the Sokotan military has fought the Mexicans to a bare stalemate. Heavy fighting continues across the region.
Casualty List
Sokoto: 3 Infantry Divisions, 1 Cavalry Division, 1 Jet Fighter Squadron
Mexican Free State: 2 Infantry Divisions, 1 Jet Fighter Squadron

LIBYAN CRISIS. Tripoli, Italian Empire. Italian SAM operators near Tripoli shot down an unarmed high-altitude spy plane when it flew too close to a military installation. The pilot and plane were identified to be from Dar-al-Islam, and several anti-Islamic rallies have been held throughout Italy. Lower level politicians have called for action against the Muslims, short of total war.

MIDDLE EAST AND CENTRAL ASIA HIT ECONOMIC BOOM. Tehran, Dar-al-Islam. Thanks to increased production and discovery of new resources in Turan Ummah and the People’s Republic of China, an economic boom has occurred throughout the Middle East and Central Asia. Competing railroads with the Russian Trans-Siberian have taken a significant portion of Asian land trade and the cooperative train line through Turan Ummah and the PRC has helped open many new Central Asian markets to the east. Nipponese businesses have also exploited the growth by investing in railroad production in Guangxi and the UCS, helping them gain access to the growth of business. Below are the increased economic statistics:
+2 Private Enterprise: Dar-al-Islam, Turan Ummah
+1 Private Enterprise: Pakistan, UCS, Guangxi, Nippon
+2 Public Spending: People’s Republic of China

Asian/Pacific News Report

KAI-SHEK MOVES GUANGXI CAPITAL. Guangzhou, Guangxi. As a matter of reforms, the Chinese state of Guangxi has enacted a series of major changes. Increased taxes have helped create a significant amount of new jobs in construction and industry, helping to ease unemployment. Furthermore, the capital was moved from the former British colony of Hong Kong to the industrial heart of Guangzhou. The regime has promised further reforms to help ease the economic income gap between Chinese citizens.

SHIMPOTO PARTY GAINS POWER IN NIPPON. Tokyo, Nippon. The Indonesian Prime Minister of Nippon has been removed thanks to a surge of votes from non-Islamic regions of the nation. The conservative Shimpoto Party has gained power in the Kokkai, and have promised a hard line against American expansionism and overseas threats against Nippon. He has also promised to prevent the rise of radical Islam within Nippon and to prevent any attempts to “infringe on the values of the Empire.” However, the Party of Mohammed has been established in Nippon as a reaction. The radical Islamic party has promised a platform similar to that within Abyssinia, called for full conversion to Islam and the establishment of Islamic law within Nippon.

VIETNAMESE ELECTIONS. Saigon, Vietnam. Long-standing Liberal President Ho chi Minh has been unseated after over twenty years in office. After an act allowing the arrival of Islamic refugees from the Consolidated States of Afrika, he was unseated by the growing conservative backing in Vietnam. The regime has promised to end the threat of Islamic extremism within the Afro-Asian Alliance and to help secure the defense of Vietnam.

Global News Ticker

RADICAL LIBERALS WIN REELECTION IN CHILE.

PRESIDENT EISENHOWER WINS REELECTION IN UNITED STATES.

LIBERALS WIN REELECTION IN SCOTLAND.

LIBERALS WIN REELECTION IN SIAM.

LEMURS BEGIN CAMPAIGN OF TERROR AGAINST SOUTH AFRICANS FROM ELABORATE TREETOP STRONGHOLDS IN MADAGASCAR.

ECONOMIC GROWTH CONTINUES IN GERMANY. (+2 Private Enterprise)

Diplomatic Pouch

OOC

@mrpwn3r, you can only have one research specialization

@bombshoo, Public Spending cannot be used for research

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To: Argentina
From: Brazil

The new Brazilian government is of no threat to Argentina. We respect your right to move your military anywhere you wish but know that if you refuse to demilitarize our common border we will be forced to respond.

The Brazilian government only wants what is best for South America and the offer to strengthen economic and research ties stands.

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On that note, can I get NPC responses to my proposal regarding stronger ties in South America?
 
To: Euskadi
From: France


We were assaulted by Catalonian/Castilian military forces. The French people were barely able to avoid war the first time, much less a second. Those two countries will pay for their attacks.

To: Catalonia/Castile
From: France


Prepare yourselves.
 
To: Euskadi, Castile, Portugal
From: Catalonia

Let us unite and defeat the French menace to expel them from this glorious continent.

To: France
From: Catalonia

What PROOF was there that it was Catalonian forces that attacked France? How do you know that it wasn't some rebellious group that despised your imperialistic mobilization? We deny that we had anything to do with your attack.

We will expel you and when we reach the gates of Paris, you will hang for your crimes.
 
Sorry for not sending orders!!!
University began today for me, and I ran out of time!!

I will be sending orders through soon now.
 
OOC: you serious? i was the only one (and maybe one other nation) to contribute this turn to the massive multinational research on Electronic Computers? wth guys i'm fighting to keep my country together and you can't even spare a few of your IC, despite your economies being stronger?

IC:
From Abyssinia
To rebels:
We are willing to find a peaceful solution, but have a few conditions we won't compromise on:
-the Somali states are an integral part of Abyssinia, and will neither secede nor join Dar-al-Islam or any other nation
-Abyssinian democracy WILL NOT be sabotaged, and reforms will continue to ensure freedom for citizens
-Islamic Shari'a Law will not be imposed: there are not only Muslims but also Christians in Abyssinia, and as such it would be ridiculous to force conversion or death (as the Party of Mohammed would like it) - has the Christian government tried to force you to convert? No. Think about that.
We are willing to hear your terms to settle the crisis, but those three things are conditions that MUST be met.
 
OOC: Great Update

To: France, Iberian Nations
From: Poland


Poland requests that your nations attempt to peacefully end this conflict before it escalates out of control. Europe has constantly been disrupted by war and now should be a time for peace and prosperity in our great continent.
 
OOC: Regarding Nipponese political parties, now would be a good time to point out that the Liberals were pretty much descended from the Nationalists of the 20s, and were my conservatives.
 
OOC: Orders sent

From: Turkey
To: Socialist Security Pact

We would like to join your Socialist Security Pact as close country to Yours and as another Socialist country. Could we become part of that Pact?
 
To Honduras
From USA

We welcome our southern brothers in the United States, and are more than happy to correct the mistake of the 1933 UPCA plebiscite.
 
To France, Lithuania, Balkan states
From Germany

Germany is severely disappointed by France's actions, even after France promised to wait until the UN finished the investigation. Now we must note, that if an acceptable, even-handed peace is not had within a few years, Germany may be forced to take considerable action. We warn that the massive destabilization in western Europe will not dissuade the Reichstag from authorizing lethal force, especially if the conflict should fall on Germany's doorstep. Now, our industrial investments in Iberia are endangered, and the peace of Europe is officially dead with war on all three corners. Germany will do whatever it can to secure peace if peace will not secure itself.

Consider yourselves warned.
 
To: Chile
From: Brazil

The nations of Argentina, Uruguay, Bolivia and Brazil have decided to form a research fund and Economic Union. Would you be interested in joining us?
 
From: Brazil
To: SAFTA (Bolivia, Uruguay, Argentina)

Thank you for joining us in this trade agreement. I hope that it brings prosperity to all nations of South America.
I also thank you for joining us in the newly created SARF (South American Research Fund)
 
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