oh ok, is a regretfull situation for me but great for the game!
if any spot opens or the gm want to open new players just pm me,
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oh ok, is a regretfull situation for me but great for the game!
if any spot opens or the gm want to open new players just pm me,
*****UNITED KINGDOM*****
"The United Kingdom signed a treaty reaffirming their friendship and alliance with Portugal-Brazil. Though there had been some hopes, the lower tariffs simply had no positive impact on trade. The British Empire might see a small boost down the line but most observers expect the only benefit to the British to be affirming their relationship with Portugal-Brazil."
[+25 base in 2 turns, alliance reaffirmed.]
"After the embarrassment in Asia and with rising naval threats in Europe, the Royal Navy needed a big infusion of funds immediately in order to guarantee naval supremacy for the next decade. Although the costs to push an already dominant position even further ahead were very steep, the government willingly paid them to be certain no likely combination of naval foes could defeat the Home Fleet. Vast new ship construction and improvement of designs and sailor skill was undertaken and within only a handful of year the Royal navy would see its capabilities no longer in doubt by foreign nations." [-42250 gold, +10 large ships in 2 turns, +18 small ships in 1 turn, +1 naval level in 3 turns.]
"A strong navy can only be maintained by a superior economy, as such the British Empire made heavy investment into new road construction and provided funding to the existing young industrial base. Although the costs proved fairly steep, the only way to keep the rival French from closing the gap on their navy was to build upon their current economic lead. The road construction and port expansion efforts were passed easily by the government but the funding for new centralized industrial production met some opposition and the implementation was delayed as well."
[-17500 gold, 10% spread in 2 turns, +2 industry in 3 turns]
"After seeing its recent success and its new ties with the dreaded French Empire, the British Empire decided that the time was ripe to bring an end to the Maratha Confederation. The Indian people would be united under one banner, or at least that was the plan for the year. The British Empire was unable to assemble any troops from the home isles to reinforce the troops already in place causing a small setback in the timing to prove to local forces that no veterans of Europe were coming. Troops did assemble and one powerful corps was dispatched to strike deep into enemy territory but despite a general superiority the terrain, weather, poor timing and enemy tactics stalled the advanced after only a few miles of progress. The combined factors and an army a bit too eager to stop for the day to eat and drink simply slowed the advance to a crawl after one promising battle. Casualties and fighting were minimal allowing a chance to resume the offensive the next year but the enemy was now fully alerted."
[-125 regulars, -1750 irregulars lost for the UK, 8750 Maratha irregulars lost, bad weather, enemy stalling tactics and logistic issues stall the British badly at the borders.]
*****FRANCE*****
"Embolden by their successful strike at the Spanish and lacking any response of any sort from Europe, the pirates undertook a raid against the French Empire, hoping to catch some ships completely unprepared and perhaps ransom some important private citizens or capture a valuable cargo. The pirates were unable to muster as much support as last year for a bold strike and were driven off by the French fleet but still managed to capture, damage or sink a handful of ships including 1 small warship."
[-175 gold, -1 small ship]
"Refusing to allow last years failure to derail the plan, the French government made it their primary focus for the year to get their road project completed. After having so many problems the year before and with intense pressure from the Imperial Government, the workers understood what was at stake. The work not only began to progress on schedule, it actually proceeded fast enough to cut down the costs below budget and still expected to finish on time. There are rumors floating around Europe that the new roadway is not actually intended primarily to assist with economic growth. Some attempts had also been made at making a railroad line for the Emperor to play around with but the technicians hired failed so badly that they were exiled to the french colonies."
[-10250 gold, +5% spread in 2 turns, +10% spread in 4 turns]
"Not content with just the mightiest army in Europe, the French Empire pours more funding into the navy to try and avoid a large quality gap with the British Navy. Although the road construction did take up a lot of wealth and the army was taking great levels of funding to maintain, the money was found to push through the naval development. The costs were high but the progress was swift and the French Navy pushed its development program and was able to at least maintain parity in ship quality even if it might never match the Royal Navies Captains and Admirals."
[-16250 gold, +1 naval in 2 turns]
"To insure a strong growth moving forward, the French Empire created a program to improve upon current farming techniques. The program was provided ample funding and was blessed by good initial weather as well as support by willing farmers. With no opposition and good fortune on their side the program not only provided a strong increase in the overall supply of food for France it also lead to many farmers to decide they needed a bit more labor around the farms to take advantage of the new advances."
[-4700 gold, +150 base in 2 turns, small growth boost]
*****RUSSIA*****
"Russia took its part in the signing of the Treaty of Belgrade to secure freedom for many of their brothers in the Balkans. They also made a deep military and financial commitment as part of the treaty and produced a lot of weapons for the two new nations. The production also ended up strangely with extra guns and artillery being manufactured that though small in number would be enough to marginally increase the Russians army own supply of weapons without any additional cost."
[-5750 gold, -2500 base for lands handed over, +1% equipment in 2 turns.]
"The Empire of Russia made it their intended goal for the year to improve their officer corp and make it more modern, efficient and reformed to reward recent accomplishment more than family or political connection. With the available of much of the budget for the program there was no doubt that the recent experiences in the Napoleonic wars, as well as the coming attacks to assist their Nordic allies, would be learned from. Although it would take some time to adjust the positioning of the officers and to get new training finished for the expected promotion and thus the growth of power and respect for the Russian army."
[-13250 gold, +1 army level in 3 turns]
"The Russian government had put most of its energy and effort into various treaties and deployment of soldiers abroad but found some time to boost the economy at home. The lands of Finland and Karelia saw a major influx of funds for road construction and increase in their raw material production for the empire. Although it would take time to build the new roads and the vast distances in Russia meant even with a fairly energetic workforce involved only so much could be accomplished in the northwest of the Russian Empire."
[-6500 gold, +280 base in 1 turn, +5% spread in 3 turns]
*****AUSTRIA*****
"With their Italian frontier made nigh-unassailable for now given the recent construction, the Austrian army and engineers went to the east with a fanatic passion. Pouring in extreme loads of treasure and wealth the Austrian Empire was able to get a plan in place and underway to heavily fortify a vast area of the Carpathian mountains and in general their eastern by northeastern border. Although the project was being sped by all possibly means the cost was tremendous. It was expected now that the Austrian army could tie down invaders from much of their border with only a small fraction of their army for at least a year with traps, mini forts and major crossing fortified. Not content however to leave their armies just sitting behind forts and rough terrain, the Austrian army also saw a period of intense drilling and maneuvers. Although the expense was also fairly severe, the reward was swift as it was felt that the army would benefit from these activities within a couple of years."
[-26250 gold, Carpathians heavily fortified in 2 turns, +1 army level in 2 turns.]
"The Austrian government put some effort into furthering the decentralization of power to avoid overburdening Vienna, and perhaps head off the fate that seems to be plaguing the Ottomans currently. Although a lot of money was required to guarantee support from the right people, the plan was pushed through without major opposition. Although expectations for any immediate benefits to the nation are simply not there and it will be a few years before any real practical benefit is felt."
[-5000 gold, +1 stability in 4 turns.]
"With so much construction taking place on the edge of the empire, the Austrian government utilized some resources to undertake construction projects inside the empire. To guarantee the spread out people the ability to quickly move themselves and their products around to market and other towns, the government invested a sizable sum into a gradual build up of the quality of their road network. Roads would be widened and new bridges built at busy crossings or existing expanded as possible. The project would take years to fully complete but there was simply no funds to be had to speed up the project."
[-6800 gold, +1 infra level in 4 turns]
*****SPAIN*****
"Spain handled their business satisfactorily in the Treaty of St. Augustine after the signing and approval by both governments. No special issues bothered the transfer of control and the lands of Florida were handed off to the ownership of the United States of America swiftly."
[+6,000 Gold, -300 base economy.]
"With a great need to rebuild their Empire, the Spanish first turned to their own wooden walls. Although the quality and size had dipped heavily since the glory days, the Spanish navy was not without its admirers. The construction would take a good deal of time in order to keep the costs down for the indebted Spanish government but they did get their new construction approved."
[-5300 gold, +2 large ships in 3 turns, +7 small ships in 3 turns]
"Needing to build up their western base of power, the Spanish government sent a sizable portion of their income for the year into building up the economy of Cuba. Although there was some issues in the transfer west of gold, the investment was expected to pay off soon if at a large cost given the scarce resources available."
[-4900 gold, +425 base in 1 turn]
"The Spanish king tried to rally the support and unity of his realm but the people were not in the mood for more talk of promised success after the loss of so very much of their land overseas and in Europe. The ongoing fighting in Asia proved a sore spot for many but some people were happy to again see growth anyplace in the empire, even if only in Cuba for the year and even if accompanied with the loss of still more land via the sale of Florida."
[-1 stability, -700 gold, +1 to next stability roll]
"The Spanish decided that the British Royal Navy could not do their work for them and send their own expedition for the year of 1816 to try and harass or weaken the so called Philippines Empire. Although the great distance involved from their main fleet docks somewhat diminished the fighting abilities their fleet did bring itself a small return of fame. The Philippine fleet was heavily damaged and scattered though at a fair cost to the Spanish attackers. Trade of any sort from Europe or the Americas was able to be cut off but the size of the water involved and the weakness of the Spanish fleet could not cut the scattered islands from themselves nor the rest of Asia for any ship making a fast run attempt."
[-4 small ships to Spain, -6 small ships to the Philippines (6 left), blockade not in effect fully but the Philippines mostly cut off from far away naval trade, IE European.]
*****PRUSSIA*****
"With a strong army and economy in place and a need for new markets and sources of materials, the Prussians went about laying the groundwork for a massive naval expansion. First of course their made it a priority focus to build up the commercial fleet, shipyards as well as prepare for a plan to increase their own naval production quality. Such measures take time and future investment but the year saw no opposition in the government nor failure at the ground level."
[-3900 gold, +400 base in 3 turns, +1 on next naval level roll]
"Despite the failure of the prior year, the Prussian government set about again to work on their canal system. To drive the point home to the engineers and technicians, the threat of work in Prussia or their rental to the Russians proved a strong motivator. Work again took place and progress was made at a steady pace. It would take quite some time before such a system could be finished and the costs were indeed great but the rewards expected by the King would hopefully keep his possibly anger in check."
[-10240 gold, +1 infra level in 4 turns, +540 base in 2 turns, +325 base in 4 turns.]
"Eying the might of the French Army and longing for the days when their army was respected as greatly, the Prussian government agreed to increased funding for the army to try and make good on learning from the recent wars as well as from their recent reforms. Although funding was not an issue it seemed that the time was just not right or the men involved just not right to bring about the revival of the glory days of the Prussian Army."
[-4600 gold, +1 on next army level roll, longest army level growth speed up 1 turn]
*****OTTOMAN EMPIRE*****
"The Ottoman empire did its part to end the fighting in part of the Balkans and dutifully signed the treaty of Belgrade. There is a feeling of pause throughout the Empire as many wait the final outcome to unleash their reaction upon the government, which people for the good and which for the bad was an answer the Sultan could not yet possibly know."
[-3750 base for lands lost, many citizens, officers and nobleman watching for news of the final outcome to the Balkans revolts when the Greek matter is settled or not via treaty.]
"The Sultan set out to build up his economy and ordered a lot of investment to increase mining production in the Empire. Whether for peace and development or paying the soldiers to end the fighting by the Greeks, a stronger economy would be needed moving forward. The success was felt but the time to increase production was long."
[-3600 gold, +500 base in 4 turns]
"After losing a large portion of its European lands to revolt, the government in Constantinople made a strong effort to try and smooth over some of the barriers and government structural problems that caused some of the reasons for the revolts. The efforts however mostly failed as although some improvement took place in taxation it would take a long time before the benefits were felt but the real damage and disruption was felt right away. The population accepted that change would be needed to rebuild the power of the nation but the latest attempt had mostly failed."
[-1200 base, +1600 base in 5 turns]
"The Ottoman government decided that it was time to try and enlighten its people and to give them a new focus. Some money was spent to try and bring about a national revival of the arts and poetry. A lot of gold was spent to accomplish almost no return in the economy, however there was a strangely calming impact on parts of the Empire."
[-2000 gold, +50 base, +2 on next stability roll]
*****RHINE CONFEDERACY*****
"Seeing the power of the heavily centralized and authoritarian nations around them, the Rhine Confederacy had no choice but to try and push for more power in the hands of those that can best help the nation. With the army coming together in a more united push and with potential threats all over Europe, the desire and willingness was finally present to allocate power power to the hands of the Prince-Primate. Some barriers had to be sliced through using the tool of gold but the agreement did as well yield a small adjustment in taxes that proved a bit more efficient as well."
[-2750 gold, +100 base economy in 2 turns, centralization nearing completion, 1 more successful push needed.]
"With their eye on the future and on further uniting the young nation, the Rhine Confederacy spent vast sums of money to convert their scattered irregular forces into the regular army made up of only a few elements of the Confederacy. With all towns and peoples serving in the regular army the people begin to feel some pride in their united army. Once their new training is completed and any equipment issues handled it is expected that this program will leave the Rhine with a far stronger army. However an attempt to reform the general structure of how the troops are allocated to make the entire army more efficient and easier to control in battle failed. Too much money and effort was being spent to convert irregular soldiers into the regular army to accord any further adjustments."
[-33850 gold, +21250 regulars in 2 turns, +20000 regulars in 3 turns, -13750 irregulars, -41250 irregulars in 1 turn ]
*****KINGDOM OF ITALY*****
"After laying the proper groundwork for a constitution, the Kingdom of Italy went ahead with the follow up and was able to pass its new constitution. The strong hand of the King would be needed to guide the nation forward and in general the upper class went along with this and a few nice gifts smoothed over for those that may have disagreed. The process would see a small uptick in the economy expected, however the follow up tour to build support and explain the many good points of the constitution to the populace as a whole was a total failure. The was a lot of bitter feelings from the lower class that the King was touring in such luxury while the people suffered and even started to disrupt the tour and made peaceful efforts to slow its progress. As a result the government was forced to cancel any follow up plans for the next year to try and repair the damage sustained."
[-2250 gold, -1 stability, +1 stability in 1 turn, +75 base economy in 3 turns, no stability attempts next turn.]
"The Kingdom of Italy decided that the time was right to invest deeply into their current capital city of Milan. In order to make the city far more glorious and befitting a major power much of the nations budget was poured into construction and modernization projects. Some work went into the appeal of the city as well and some people from all across Europe came to Milan to take part in the project and to settle in the city. The project also provided a healthy benefit to the economy but the impact would not be felt for some time as the work would need to get into and near the finish of the construction first."
[-6850 gold, +275 base in 3 turns, temporary growth boost for 3 turns]
*****UNITED STATES*****
President Madison, after running the successful War of 1812, announced he shall be stepping down, and taking himself out of the running for the 1816 Election. Secretary of State James Monroe instead took up head of the Democratic-Republican Party. He was pitted against New York Senator Rufus King, who was a vocal and public opponent of Slavery and its expansion. The debate over Slavery was becoming fierce, and with the admission of Ontario to the Union, and Missouri as as slave state, these two proposed a large problem for the Democratic-Republican James Monroe, who refused to take a position on slavery. This cost him valuable support in the North. Rufus King gained the support of the entire North, as well as picking up the states of Delaware and Maryland, giving him 170 Electoral Votes to Monroe's 57.
Rufus King, the next President of the United States.
[[NOTE: US gained 1 stab from Ontario, and lost 1 from election, so no change.]]
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The United States Government, looking to try and push to the west, order the construction of new bridges and roads to help push the population to the west. Across the states of Kentucky, Indiana, and even New York, some new roads were laid down, and stone bridges set up over creeks. This helped to move some of the population westward, away from the coasts, and towards the interior.
[-3,500 Gold to the United States. +6% Infrastructure Spread to the United States in 3 turns.]
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(Treaty of St. Augustine)
The United States and Spain sign a treaty with one another, giving the Spanish territory of Florida to the United States, for a small sum of course. Both sides agreed, and the transfer was done peacefully.
[-6,000 Gold to the United States, +450 base economy.]
*****NETHERLANDS*****
"The Netherlands made it a primary focus for the year to strengthen ties with the people of Japan. They brought gifts and made attempts to improve relations and perhaps trade, the reception was warm but limited. Plans had been made to include China in the friendship tour but the gold provided simply ran short."
[Friendlier relations with Japan, -940 gold, +50 base economy in 1 turn, nothing with china.]
"The government of the Netherlands also made a strong attempt to increase their control in Asia and their level of development there. Money was not in short supply but the work was long and hard and in the end it was simply not possible to allocate any resources to increase their hold on any new lands. A boost to the economy in the region and its value to the Dutch people would soon be felt though."
[no new colonization, -5100 gold, +620 base in 3 turns]
"The new King was eager to meet all of his subjects and to bring his wisdom to the lands. The time involved would require sending officials in his place to Asia and to bring word of his plans for the Kingdom to all of the Dutch holdings around the globe. With the reception very positive in Europe many people felt that the return of peace and the goals of development the King held would bring many years of peace and safety to invest in."
[-2200 gold, +1 stability in 3 turns]
*****SWEDEN*****
"In Sweden, they attempt to proclaim the Nordic Confederation, consisting of its current holdings. It was done to try and assure them that this was not an idea of Greater Sweden, but a union of people. Iceland, of all places, reacts wildly against this idea, seeing it as nothing more than a re-branding, and breaks out into open rebellion, which put down."
[-1 stability, Iceland revolts again but is crushed again. -150 regulars.]
"The Helsinki Arsenal, designed to improve the supply of equipment to the Army, but also to serve as the basis for industrial development. It would surly pay off in the future."
[-5500 gold, +1 to next industry roll, +13% equipment in 1 turn]
"The Swedish Government puts a good amount of money into the expansion of some roads, good enough to send a cart over, so that trade and communication could be better achieved across the entire country."
[-3150 gold, +6% spread in 3 turns]
"The Prussians and Russian assembled the necessary forces to assist their Nordic allies in stomping out the Danish rebellion. There was a brief few hours of heavy fighting at the border between Prussia and the Danish revolt but the overwhelming superiority of the attacking forces and its quality broke right through the defenders lines. The attack carried through for several days nearly unopposed until it became obvious the main Danish force had assembled to defend their Capital against the Nordic attack and the remainder of the revolt realizing they stood no chance of winning the battles against the Russo-Prussian force simply melted away back home."
[-200 Russian regulars, -350 Prussia Regulars, -75 Prussian irregulars, -2750 Danish irregulars, remainder of the 15k defense force dissolves into the civilian population to await the outcome in Copenhagen.]
"The Nordic Confederation decided that the best course of action to handle the revolt was a massive show of force combined with assault by their friends in Prussia and Russia. Their allies would assault the European mainland rebellion and they strike at the head of the revolt. An impressive naval bombardment did a lot of damage with no danish navy to interfere with the assault although some minor damage was suffered by shore batteries, the surprise worked. The land invasion however turned into one of the ugliest and worst bloodbaths in many years. The advance on Copenhagen was without much opposition as the Danish rebels decided to dig into the city due to lack of enough regular soldiers to resist against the Nordic field army. The fighting started after numerous pleas for the surrounded Danes to surrender failed. Rather than wait out a lengthy siege the Nordic army command felt that a quick assault could finish the revolt and break their spirit. The orders for the attack were intercepted and the Danish defenders were able to isolate and butcher a large segment of the weaker Nordic irregular force.
Doing so cost the Danes deeply as a Norwegian commander misunderstanding his order lead to a totally unexpected attack that broke the back of the main Danish line of defense but once the Swedish soldier had heard what happened to their brothers in arms earlier in the day the defenders were shown no quarter and mercy was not allowed by any of the officers in the field leading the assault. The entire Danish force attempting to defend their city was massacred and no prisoners were taken. The attack left no one in doubt of the outcome of the rebellion but the chance for a strong unity in the Confederation was over."
[-5000 Danish regular and 20000 Danish irregular soldiers. -1 small Swedish warship, -400 gold for repairs, -3500 Swedish Regulars, -4500 Swedish Irregulars.]
"The end of the Danish uprising left the 3 peoples of the Nordic Confederation extremely war weary and the King very embarrassed and saddened by what occurred in Copenhagen. No one doubted their willingness to defend themselves but the feeling in European circles was that if the Nordic government even tried to join a foreign war for the next few years the army would simply refuse to march."
[Rebellion over, +1 stability in 1 turn, no non-purely defensive wars allowed for next 3 years.]
*****KINGDOM OF NAPLES*****
"With a strong showing in their efforts to push industrialization the Kingdom of Naples puts their new focus in trying to improve the quality of their roads, docks and bridges. Although some started to talk of trying that new idea working its way along development in the British Empire of a steam powered land vehicle, the engineers and technicians kept their focus. Although their lands are divided by water, the extensive coasts make for a good avenue to improve their quality of travel for goods and people. Costs were actually kept well below the original plans for the project as well."
[-5800 gold, +1 infra level in 3 turns]
"Although Naples had great success in creating new designs and methods for their infrastructure, their plans to expand it around their lands did not work quite as smoothly. Setbacks removed any chance of the new construction being completed on time and costs went slightly over budget. There were no complaints to be found in the government however given the extreme success on building up their port and sipping facilities."
[-5400 gold, +10% spread in 4 turns]
"Seeing a weakness in their ships quality and crew and officer training, the kingdom again reinvested into their naval quality. The results were as expected although costs went slightly over budget when extra money was available to construct a new frigate to be the lead model of their new class. Overall however the ship came nearly free given the initial investment for just training and ship design improvement."
[-3100 gold, +1 naval in 2 turns, + 1 small ship in 2 turns]
*****POLAND*****
"With limited lands and resources the Polish government made it a priority to attract as many of their wayward citizens as possible. Through a stronger population only could they move ahead without striking at a neighbor. The additional gains in population however did have to come from somewhere and did end up being paid for with government funds. While a fair number of people did choose to move to Poland the continued push to attract immigrants and the general problems of the programs and tension it was starting to cause with Prussia for the Polish still living in Prussia wiped out any chance to renew the program for many years to come."
[-3450 gold, +700 base in 2 turns, -350 base to Prussia, no more attraction possibly until 1825]
"A Polish program to push new road and bridge construction around their lands succeeded beyond any expectations. The costs were well below what should have been accomplished given the amount of work and the speed of work. The new construction also has a small side benefit via more sustained economic growth."
[-4850 gold, +14% spread in 2 turns. +50 base economy in 2 turns.]
"With the influx of immigrants combined with the strong showing in recent infrastructure construction projects, the Polish government was eager to show off its internal focus and willingness to spare no expense and even risk antagonizing Prussia to better the lives of its people. Some in the upper class see danger in the governments focus so far but the overwhelming happiness by the rest of the population wins over and a gradual increase in unity and popularity for the government is felt. A renewed effort by many workers to build more goods and grow more crops is expected to eventually improve the economy."
[-750 gold, +1 stability in 4 turns]
*****Portugal*****
"The advisers dispatched to Portugal via the Treaty of Oporto were delayed by a host of problems and were late to the start of the naval construction plans being implemented for Portugal. They were able to get involved in some discussions for a new class of ship however and should be able to make their impact felt given the right time. The tariff reduction provided a modest boost but trade was already improving steadily from historic relations and from the end of the war."
[-1500 gold, +2 on next naval level roll, +75 base economy, alliance reaffirmed.]
"Merely unifying into a new united kingdom is not enough if the foundation is not laid for greatness. Education is key and the Empire decided that must be its focus, unfortunately many bureaucrats didn't agree and the plan was implemented but botched fairly badly. Some boosts are expected from increased education and schooling but most of the money ended up shuffled off to private schools and no real new construction took place and the money was spent."
[Effort partially fails, -3750 gold, +170 base in 2 turns, +190 base in 5 turns]
"Despite the problems with the school initiative the Kings tour was a major success. Although the costs of visiting all of the scattered cities and people of the nation in as quickly a manner as possible did climb fairly high, the people were touched to see their leader doing his whirlwind tour. His popularity and the nations unity was expected by many to climb over the next year or so. The people expect great times ahead as their European holdings are rebuilt and their American holdings advanced further."
[-3500 gold, +1 stability in 2 turns]
"Knowing full well that a nation divided by an entire ocean would need to be well protected the government invested significant funds into new construction. A modest but balanced approach was chosen and the costs were kept fairly well controlled but to do so required a delay in the construction of the new frigates and the navies growth was delayed fairly substantially."
[-5300 gold, +2 large ship in 3 turns, +6 small ships in 3 turns]
*****MEXICO*****
The Empire of Mexico has experienced many recent borders changes but the situation seems to have stabilized. A nation-wide campaign to rebuild, unify and extend the infrastructure is launched and is mildly successful; the first results will appear in a few years only. On top of that, due to the sheer size of the country and to the small amount of money dedicated o the project, the effect will stay marginal. A plan to set up a mounted police corps is drafted but has to be scrapped, because there are no funds left for its creation.
[-4250 gold, +1 infra level in 4 turns, no money for infra spread.]
The military of the Empire of Mexico is now formally separated in four branches: land army, militia, foreign legion and navy. Many observers and generals criticize the Imperial plan, because an independent foreign legion is seen as a threat to the stability of the country and because they believe that they should keep control over the militiamen. Nonetheless, a Military Academy is created in Veracruz, to train new officers and new foreign veterans of the Napoleonic wars are hired as teachers. The Mexican officers are now able to command a modern army. But once again, the lack of funds makes that they have no modern army to command. New funds used to purchase or produce equipment could change this rapidly.
[-6300 gold, +1 army in 1 turn, no money to spare for new equipment]
The Philosophical Society, modeled on the French and British ones, receives governmental money and begins to recruit scientist from all over Latin America. Explorations expeditions are launched to survey and control the Mexican territory better. The Society does a fairly good job, and will surely help the Empire in the future years. But the effect stays limited, there’s only so much a small society can do in a country as big as Mexico.
[-2100 gold, small growth boost.]
*****GRAN COLUMBIA*****
Simon Bolivar goes on a trip all over the country, making halts in most towns to promote the national cause and the Constitution. The uneducated people, who previously weren’t really interested in the political events, begin to feel patriotic and to support the current Constitution. When Bolivar goes back to Bogota, the support for his government is higher than ever.
[+1 stability in 1 turn.]
Another attempt to gain the population’s hearts is launched, and is much more materialist this time. Free food is distributed to the people of Bogota and the other large cities, to easily win more popular support. The campaign works, but the effects aren’t as impressive as the tour of the President, because less people are involved and they are more suspicious at first. After all, these food distributions might very well be a way for Bolivar to get himself a crown, taming the people with bread.
[-1450 gold, +1 stability in 2 turns.]
Diplomatic talks begin between Central America and Gran Colombia, Bogota proposing an economic union. The Central American government has nothing against the idea but the negotiations bear no tangible results this year, because the Colombian proposal wasn’t detailed enough and because their partners need to consider it further with all the elements of the Central American federation before they make a decision.
[-250 gold, talks can advance as they are interested in theory but need more time to consider the matter.]
*****LA PLATA*****
The remnants of the army of La Plata get new training, uniforms and equipment coming from Europe. This will make it a more powerful force, but since the process is a long one, the results won’t be visible until a few years. In the meantime, the Platinean army will stay in bad shape.
[-5400 gold, +1 army level in 2 turns]
In Buenos Aires, speeches in support for the current government are given and they emphasis on the need of centralization for the country. Unfortunately, the spokesman speaks with a distinct Spanish accent so many persons have a hard time understanding him, which reduces greatly the impact of his message. His accent soon becomes the laughing stock of his audience and of whole Buenos Aires. The city, a traditional opponent of centralization doesn’t really react in a way or the other and the point of the speeches are soon forgotten by the townspeople.
[-750 gold, speeches are greeted with a feeling of apathy.]
Other speeches are given in the same city about the Platinean destiny this time, and about the need to civilize and bring under control the pampas of Patagonia. Unfortunately, with the recent political turmoil, no real plan is launched and the initiative will have to start again another year.
[-250 gold, no future bonus but can try again next turn.]
*****Romania*****
"The government planned a tour of the new nation to show off its new king and get the people to see their leader and to build his popular support. Some wealthy merchants got wind of the tour and bankrolled it to show off their love of king and country and as their own personal celebration to be free of outside rule and part of a greater country. The tour having already shown it had a strong backing went off with no problems and to many celebrations in towns and cities across Romania. The kingdom even was able to take in some donations from some private citizens and the kings words left the people wanting more as the tour was winding down. At the same time an attempt was made to implement a simple and efficient code of law to streamline the nations economy ended up discarded and some money lost trying to push it through. For now the majority of laws that had been in place before in each part of the country were simply kept or slightly tweaked."
[-350 gold, +1 stability in 1 turn, +1 on next stability roll.]
"The new nation of Romania made a primary focus of their scarce being certain that their people are fed and that the new nation does not put up any troubling barriers to agriculture. With funding scarce some sacrifices had to be made to bring about the intended farming boom but with freedom before them only secured long term if the new nation can provide for its own, the people took the short term pain."
[-950 gold, +30 base, +275 base in 2 turns]
"The Kingdom of Romania did what was required of them to join their people together and form a new nation, and signed the Treaty of Belgrade. Although Romania as well suffered some problems from the attempted Russian military aid, the nation was so lacking in soldiers due to the method of their nations establishment that iron will pushed through the issues well enough to guarantee some knowledge was gained from the Russians."
[-2300 gold, +4500 regulars in 2 turns, +12% equipment in 2 turns, no army level gain, +1 on next army level roll.]
*****Serbia*****
"The new Kingdom moved swiftly to secure the support of its somewhat divided peoples and knowing well that it wasn't just a rebellion centered around one small part of its lands that led to freedom. As the government and administration was being set up there was a great groundswell of unity and feeling of brotherhood as many seemingly big problems of peoples lives under the Ottoman Empires boot seemed to simply melt away before the Serbian Kingdoms rule. The population was completely ecstatic about their king and in time he might command fanatical support."
[+1 stability, +1 stability in 4 turns, growth boost.]
"A grand coronation ceremony was held in Belgrade and the capital city was flooded by many citizens showing up to take part in the festivities and celebrate their new freedom. The partying in the city was so great and the good will so overflowing that it seemed to lift up the nations economy. There was actually so much celebration taking place that the tour to take place after ended up canceled due to lack of time and funding."
[-1250 gold, +1 stability in 2 turns]
"With their freedom established and secured, the Serbian Kingdom quickly moved to send home many of the volunteers and militia that had formed to fight for the nations freedom. The regular army was very small and for now the Kingdom would maintain a force of militia to maintain order and provide a shell of defense as new troops are trained from those that had fought during the war of independence."
[-1550 gold, +2500 regulars in 3 turns, -13000 irregulars.]
"Serbia signed the Treaty of Belgrade to finalize their nations independence from the Ottoman Empire. Although the treaty called for assistance from the Russian Empire to improve the Serbian army, so many difficulties sprung up that in the end the Russians simply gave up and handed over a lot of weapons for the Serbs to train and arm themselves. Serbia was quickly able to get back on path to training the new soldiers although the various problems ended up leading to almost no new equipment for the existing soldiers."
[-1750 gold, +3000 regulars in 2 turns, +6% equipment in 2 turns, no army level gain.]
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UNITED KINGDOM
Played by: Spectre
FRANCE
Played by: Frymonmon
RUSSIA
Played by: Rednomnoms
AUSTRIA
Played by: Keldonia
SPAIN
Played by: Niko
PRUSSIA
Played by: Afaslizo
OTTOMAN EMPIRE
Played by: Ab Ovo
RHINE CONFEDERACY
Played by: Cheef
KINGDOM OF ITALY
Played by: Maxwell
UNITED STATES
Played by: etranger
NETHERLANDS
Played by: Stormbringer
NORDIC CONFEDERATION
Played by: Syriana
KINGDOM OF NAPLES
Played by: Riccardo
POLAND
Played by: Bakery
PORTUGAL
Played by: Duke
MEXICO
Played by: Deaghaidh
GRAN COLUMBIA
Played by: Spitfire
LA PLATA
Played by: Thandros
ROMANIA
Played by: Mathrim
SERBIA
Played by: Tyriet
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GREAT POWERS
British Empire
French Empire
Russian Empire
Austrian Empire
Prussian Empire
British Empire
French Empire
Russian Empire
Austrian Empire
Prussian Empire
UNITED KINGDOM
Bank: £7,110.58
Income: $48,643.46 +25 base in 2 turns
Stability: 5
Industry: 3 +3 in 1 turns. +2 in 3 turns
Infrastructure Level: 4 +1 in 1 turns
Infrastructure Spread: 50.00% +10 in 2 turns
Army
Regulars: 79875
Irregulars: 222250
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 7 +1 in 1 turns, +1 in 4 Turns
Equipment: 75.00%
Navy
Large Ships: 45 +14 in 2 turns
Small Ships: 128 +26 in 1 turn
Navy Level: 9 +1 in 3 turns
At War With: Maratha Confed
Income: $48,643.46 +25 base in 2 turns
Stability: 5
Industry: 3 +3 in 1 turns. +2 in 3 turns
Infrastructure Level: 4 +1 in 1 turns
Infrastructure Spread: 50.00% +10 in 2 turns
Army
Regulars: 79875
Irregulars: 222250
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 7 +1 in 1 turns, +1 in 4 Turns
Equipment: 75.00%
Navy
Large Ships: 45 +14 in 2 turns
Small Ships: 128 +26 in 1 turn
Navy Level: 9 +1 in 3 turns
At War With: Maratha Confed
FRANCE
Bank: -£4,946.91
Income: $24,874.92 +150 base in 2 turns
Stability: 5 -1 stability for 1 turns
Industry: 2 +1 per turn for 2 turns
Infrastructure Level: 4
Infrastructure Spread: 71.00% 2% in 1 turns, +5% in 2 turns +3% in 3 turns, +10% in 4 turns
Army
Regulars: 260000
Irregulars: 15000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 10
Equipment: 85.00%
Navy
Large Ships: 17
Small Ships: 42
Navy Level: 8 +1 in 2 turns
At War With:
Income: $24,874.92 +150 base in 2 turns
Stability: 5 -1 stability for 1 turns
Industry: 2 +1 per turn for 2 turns
Infrastructure Level: 4
Infrastructure Spread: 71.00% 2% in 1 turns, +5% in 2 turns +3% in 3 turns, +10% in 4 turns
Army
Regulars: 260000
Irregulars: 15000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 10
Equipment: 85.00%
Navy
Large Ships: 17
Small Ships: 42
Navy Level: 8 +1 in 2 turns
At War With:
RUSSIA
Bank: -£2,653.25
Income: £25,182.52 +280 base in 1 turn
Stability: 5 +1 stability in 2 turns
Industry: 0
Infrastructure Level: 3
Infrastructure Spread: 30.00% +3% in 2 turns, +5% in 3 turns
Army
Regulars: 224700
Irregulars: 150000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 7 +1 in 1 turns, +1 in 3 turns
Equipment: 76.00% +1% equipment in 2 turns
Navy
Large Ships: 15
Small Ships: 50
Navy Level: 6
At War With:
Income: £25,182.52 +280 base in 1 turn
Stability: 5 +1 stability in 2 turns
Industry: 0
Infrastructure Level: 3
Infrastructure Spread: 30.00% +3% in 2 turns, +5% in 3 turns
Army
Regulars: 224700
Irregulars: 150000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 7 +1 in 1 turns, +1 in 3 turns
Equipment: 76.00% +1% equipment in 2 turns
Navy
Large Ships: 15
Small Ships: 50
Navy Level: 6
At War With:
AUSTRIA
Bank: -£1,798.65
Income: £32,712.25
Stability: 5 +1 in 4 turns
Industry: 0 +1 in 1 turns
Infrastructure Level: 3 +1 in 4 turns
Infrastructure Spread: 45.00%
Army
Regulars: 214700 3500 useless for 1 years
Irregulars: 0
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 6 +1 in 1 turn, +1 in 2 turns
Equipment: 70.00%
Navy
Large Ships: 0
Small Ships: 9
Navy Level: 5 +1 in 1 turns
At War With:
Income: £32,712.25
Stability: 5 +1 in 4 turns
Industry: 0 +1 in 1 turns
Infrastructure Level: 3 +1 in 4 turns
Infrastructure Spread: 45.00%
Army
Regulars: 214700 3500 useless for 1 years
Irregulars: 0
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 6 +1 in 1 turn, +1 in 2 turns
Equipment: 70.00%
Navy
Large Ships: 0
Small Ships: 9
Navy Level: 5 +1 in 1 turns
At War With:
SPAIN
Bank: £3,751.68
Income: £5,689.26 +675 base economy in 1 turns
Stability: 3
Industry: 0
Infrastructure Level: 3
Infrastructure Spread: 40.00% +5% infra spread in 1 turns
Army
Regulars: 39900
Irregulars: 109650
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 6
Equipment: 53.00%
Navy
Large Ships: 10 +2 in 3 turns
Small Ships: 34 +7 in 3 turns
Navy Level: 6
At War With:
Income: £5,689.26 +675 base economy in 1 turns
Stability: 3
Industry: 0
Infrastructure Level: 3
Infrastructure Spread: 40.00% +5% infra spread in 1 turns
Army
Regulars: 39900
Irregulars: 109650
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 6
Equipment: 53.00%
Navy
Large Ships: 10 +2 in 3 turns
Small Ships: 34 +7 in 3 turns
Navy Level: 6
At War With:
PRUSSIA
Bank: £3,126.97
Income: £25,087.68 +540 in 2 turns, +400 in 3 turns, +325 in 4 turns
Stability: 6
Industry: 1
Infrastructure Level: 3 +1 in 4 turns
Infrastructure Spread: 65.00%
Army
Regulars: 109625
Irregulars: 59925
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 8 +1 army level in 1 turn
Equipment: 80.00%
Navy
Large Ships: 3
Small Ships: 7
Navy Level: 5
At War With:
Income: £25,087.68 +540 in 2 turns, +400 in 3 turns, +325 in 4 turns
Stability: 6
Industry: 1
Infrastructure Level: 3 +1 in 4 turns
Infrastructure Spread: 65.00%
Army
Regulars: 109625
Irregulars: 59925
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 8 +1 army level in 1 turn
Equipment: 80.00%
Navy
Large Ships: 3
Small Ships: 7
Navy Level: 5
At War With:
OTTOMAN EMPIRE
Bank: £7,259.74
Income: £11,593.07 +300 base in 2 turns, +500 base in 4 turns, +1600 base in 5 turns
Stability: 4
Industry: 0
Infrastructure Level: 2 +1 in 1 turns
Infrastructure Spread: 40.00% +6% spread in 1 turns
Army
Regulars: 39900
Irregulars: 105900
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 6
Equipment: 45.00%
Navy
Large Ships: 7
Small Ships: 12 +2 small ships in 2 turns
Navy Level: 5
At War With:
Income: £11,593.07 +300 base in 2 turns, +500 base in 4 turns, +1600 base in 5 turns
Stability: 4
Industry: 0
Infrastructure Level: 2 +1 in 1 turns
Infrastructure Spread: 40.00% +6% spread in 1 turns
Army
Regulars: 39900
Irregulars: 105900
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 6
Equipment: 45.00%
Navy
Large Ships: 7
Small Ships: 12 +2 small ships in 2 turns
Navy Level: 5
At War With:
RHINE CONFEDERACY
Bank: -£5,536.15 -2500 gold in 3 turns
Income: £20,054.21 +450 base in 1 turns, +100 base in 2 turns +500 base in 3 turns
Stability: 4 Cannot go above 6 stability without a more centralized government, +1 stability in 2 turns
Industry: 0 +1 in 2 turns
Infrastructure Level: 3
Infrastructure Spread: 60.00%
Army
Regulars: 45000 +21250 in 2 turns, +20000 in 3 turns
Irregulars: 41250 -41250 in 1 turn
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 7
Equipment: 70.00%
Navy
Large Ships: 0 +1 large ship in 2 turns
Small Ships: 2
Navy Level: 5 +1 naval level in 1 turns
At War With:
Income: £20,054.21 +450 base in 1 turns, +100 base in 2 turns +500 base in 3 turns
Stability: 4 Cannot go above 6 stability without a more centralized government, +1 stability in 2 turns
Industry: 0 +1 in 2 turns
Infrastructure Level: 3
Infrastructure Spread: 60.00%
Army
Regulars: 45000 +21250 in 2 turns, +20000 in 3 turns
Irregulars: 41250 -41250 in 1 turn
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 7
Equipment: 70.00%
Navy
Large Ships: 0 +1 large ship in 2 turns
Small Ships: 2
Navy Level: 5 +1 naval level in 1 turns
At War With:
KINGDOM OF ITALY
Bank: £13,581.64
Income: £11,269.80 +350 base in 3 turns
Stability: 4 +1 in 1 turn, +1 in 2 turns
Industry: 0
Infrastructure Level: 3
Infrastructure Spread: 55.00%
Army
Regulars: 44750 +4750 regulars in 1 turns
Irregulars: 10000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 6
Equipment: 50.00%
Navy
Large Ships: 4
Small Ships: 13
Navy Level: 6
At War With:
Income: £11,269.80 +350 base in 3 turns
Stability: 4 +1 in 1 turn, +1 in 2 turns
Industry: 0
Infrastructure Level: 3
Infrastructure Spread: 55.00%
Army
Regulars: 44750 +4750 regulars in 1 turns
Irregulars: 10000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 6
Equipment: 50.00%
Navy
Large Ships: 4
Small Ships: 13
Navy Level: 6
At War With:
UNITED STATES
Bank: £9,689.81
Income: £14,568.67 +650 base economy in 1 turns, +750 base economy in 2 turns
Stability: 4
Industry: 0 +1 in 1 turns
Infrastructure Level: 3
Infrastructure Spread: 41.00% +6% in 3 turns
Army
Regulars: 18850
Irregulars: 5000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 6
Equipment: 75.00%
Navy
Large Ships: 5
Small Ships: 30
Navy Level: 7
At War With:
Income: £14,568.67 +650 base economy in 1 turns, +750 base economy in 2 turns
Stability: 4
Industry: 0 +1 in 1 turns
Infrastructure Level: 3
Infrastructure Spread: 41.00% +6% in 3 turns
Army
Regulars: 18850
Irregulars: 5000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 6
Equipment: 75.00%
Navy
Large Ships: 5
Small Ships: 30
Navy Level: 7
At War With:
NETHERLANDS
Bank: £9,373.97
Income: £13,533.13 +50 base in 1 turn, +620 in 3 turns
Stability: 4 +2 stability in 3 turns
Industry: 0
Infrastructure Level: 3
Infrastructure Spread: 58.00% +2% spread in 2 turns
Army
Regulars: 40000
Irregulars: 43000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 5
Equipment: 60.00%
Navy
Large Ships: 10
Small Ships: 34
Navy Level: 7
At War With:
Income: £13,533.13 +50 base in 1 turn, +620 in 3 turns
Stability: 4 +2 stability in 3 turns
Industry: 0
Infrastructure Level: 3
Infrastructure Spread: 58.00% +2% spread in 2 turns
Army
Regulars: 40000
Irregulars: 43000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 5
Equipment: 60.00%
Navy
Large Ships: 10
Small Ships: 34
Navy Level: 7
At War With:
NORDIC CONFEDERATION
Bank: £6,295.70
Income: £8,575.79
Stability: 3 +1 in 1 turn
Industry: 0
Infrastructure Level: 3
Infrastructure Spread: 58.00% +6% in 3 turns
Army
Regulars: 36150 +7500 regulars in 1 turns
Irregulars: 10500
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 6
Equipment: 65.00% +13% in 1 turn
Navy
Large Ships: 8
Small Ships: 29
Navy Level: 6
At War With:
Income: £8,575.79
Stability: 3 +1 in 1 turn
Industry: 0
Infrastructure Level: 3
Infrastructure Spread: 58.00% +6% in 3 turns
Army
Regulars: 36150 +7500 regulars in 1 turns
Irregulars: 10500
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 6
Equipment: 65.00% +13% in 1 turn
Navy
Large Ships: 8
Small Ships: 29
Navy Level: 6
At War With:
KINGDOM OF NAPLES
Bank: £4,213.80
Income: £15,947.83
Stability: 5
Industry: 0 +1 industry in 1 turns
Infrastructure Level: 3 +1 in 3 turns
Infrastructure Spread: 41.00% +1% in 2 turns, +10% in 4 turns
Army
Regulars: 49650
Irregulars: 0
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 5
Equipment: 50.00%
Navy
Large Ships: 1
Small Ships: 14 +1 in 2 turns
Navy Level: 6 +1 naval in 2 turns
At War With:
Income: £15,947.83
Stability: 5
Industry: 0 +1 industry in 1 turns
Infrastructure Level: 3 +1 in 3 turns
Infrastructure Spread: 41.00% +1% in 2 turns, +10% in 4 turns
Army
Regulars: 49650
Irregulars: 0
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 5
Equipment: 50.00%
Navy
Large Ships: 1
Small Ships: 14 +1 in 2 turns
Navy Level: 6 +1 naval in 2 turns
At War With:
POLAND
Bank: £3,433.22
Income: £12,415.72 +750 base in 2 turns
Stability: 5 +1 in 4 turns, As a puppet, cannot go above 7
Industry: 0
Infrastructure Level: 2
Infrastructure Spread: 50.00% +24% infra spread in 2 turns
Army
Regulars: 35000
Irregulars: 0
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 5 +1 in 1 turns
Equipment: 48.00%
Navy
Large Ships: 0
Small Ships: 0
Navy Level: 0
At War With:
Income: £12,415.72 +750 base in 2 turns
Stability: 5 +1 in 4 turns, As a puppet, cannot go above 7
Industry: 0
Infrastructure Level: 2
Infrastructure Spread: 50.00% +24% infra spread in 2 turns
Army
Regulars: 35000
Irregulars: 0
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 5 +1 in 1 turns
Equipment: 48.00%
Navy
Large Ships: 0
Small Ships: 0
Navy Level: 0
At War With:
PORTUGAL
Bank: £472.36
Income: £12,487.38 +170 base in 2 turns, +500 base in 4 turns, +190 in 5 turns
Stability: 5 +1 in 1 turn, +1 in 2 turns
Industry: 0
Infrastructure Level: 3
Infrastructure Spread: 34.00% +5% spread in 2 turns
Army
Regulars: 30000 +5000 in 1 turns, +150 in 2 turns
Irregulars: 15000 +250 in 2 turns
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 5
Equipment: 65.00%
Navy
Large Ships: 8 +5 in 1 turns, +2 in 3 turns
Small Ships: 37 +6 in 3 turns
Navy Level: 6
At War With:
Income: £12,487.38 +170 base in 2 turns, +500 base in 4 turns, +190 in 5 turns
Stability: 5 +1 in 1 turn, +1 in 2 turns
Industry: 0
Infrastructure Level: 3
Infrastructure Spread: 34.00% +5% spread in 2 turns
Army
Regulars: 30000 +5000 in 1 turns, +150 in 2 turns
Irregulars: 15000 +250 in 2 turns
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 5
Equipment: 65.00%
Navy
Large Ships: 8 +5 in 1 turns, +2 in 3 turns
Small Ships: 37 +6 in 3 turns
Navy Level: 6
At War With:
MEXICO
Bank: £4,686.55
Income: £11,697.26 +350 base economy in 1 turns, +250 in 2 turns, +450 in 3 turns
Stability: 5 +1 Stability in 4 turns
Industry: 0
Infrastructure Level: 2 +1 in 4 turns
Infrastructure Spread: 25.00%
Army
Regulars: 10000
Irregulars: 20000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 3 +1 in 1 turn
Equipment: 50.00%
Navy
Large Ships: 1
Small Ships: 10
Navy Level: 3
At War With:
Income: £11,697.26 +350 base economy in 1 turns, +250 in 2 turns, +450 in 3 turns
Stability: 5 +1 Stability in 4 turns
Industry: 0
Infrastructure Level: 2 +1 in 4 turns
Infrastructure Spread: 25.00%
Army
Regulars: 10000
Irregulars: 20000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 3 +1 in 1 turn
Equipment: 50.00%
Navy
Large Ships: 1
Small Ships: 10
Navy Level: 3
At War With:
GRAN COLUMBIA
Bank: £2,409.77 +1000 gold in 2 turns
Income: £1,897.43
Stability: 2 +3 stability in 1 turn, +1 in 2 turns
Industry: 0
Infrastructure Level: 1 +1 in 1 turns
Infrastructure Spread: 35.00% +7% spread in 1 turns
Army
Regulars: 6000
Irregulars: 25000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 3
Equipment: 45.00%
Navy
Large Ships: 1
Small Ships: 12
Navy Level: 3
At War With:
Income: £1,897.43
Stability: 2 +3 stability in 1 turn, +1 in 2 turns
Industry: 0
Infrastructure Level: 1 +1 in 1 turns
Infrastructure Spread: 35.00% +7% spread in 1 turns
Army
Regulars: 6000
Irregulars: 25000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 3
Equipment: 45.00%
Navy
Large Ships: 1
Small Ships: 12
Navy Level: 3
At War With:
LA PLATA
Bank: -£3,719.32
Income: £4,676.44 +500 base economy in 1 turns
Stability: 3
Industry: 0
Infrastructure Level: 1 +1 in 1 turns
Infrastructure Spread: 35.00%
Army
Regulars: 4500 +5500 regulars in 1 turns
Irregulars: 350
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 3 +1 in 2 turns
Equipment: 45.00%
Navy
Large Ships: 2
Small Ships: 7
Navy Level: 3
At War With:
Income: £4,676.44 +500 base economy in 1 turns
Stability: 3
Industry: 0
Infrastructure Level: 1 +1 in 1 turns
Infrastructure Spread: 35.00%
Army
Regulars: 4500 +5500 regulars in 1 turns
Irregulars: 350
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 3 +1 in 2 turns
Equipment: 45.00%
Navy
Large Ships: 2
Small Ships: 7
Navy Level: 3
At War With:
ROMANIA
Bank: -£346.25
Income: £3,389.81 +250 base per turn for 5 turns, +275 base in 2 turns
Stability: 3 +1 in 1 turn
Industry: 0
Infrastructure Level: 2
Infrastructure Spread: 35.00%
Army
Regulars: 0 +6500 in 2 turns
Irregulars: 5000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 4
Equipment: 25.00% +27% in 2 turns
Navy
Large Ships: 0
Small Ships: 0
Navy Level: 3
At War With:
Income: £3,389.81 +250 base per turn for 5 turns, +275 base in 2 turns
Stability: 3 +1 in 1 turn
Industry: 0
Infrastructure Level: 2
Infrastructure Spread: 35.00%
Army
Regulars: 0 +6500 in 2 turns
Irregulars: 5000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 4
Equipment: 25.00% +27% in 2 turns
Navy
Large Ships: 0
Small Ships: 0
Navy Level: 3
At War With:
SERBIA
Bank: -£177.90
Income: £6,348.92 +500 base for 1 turns
Stability: 5 +1 in 2 turns, +1 in 4 turns
Industry: 0
Infrastructure Level: 2
Infrastructure Spread: 35.00% +1% in 1 turns
Army
Regulars: 2000 +5500 in 2 turns, +2500 in 3 turns
Irregulars: 5000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 4 +1 in 2 turns
Equipment: 40.00% +16% in 2 turns
Navy
Large Ships: 0
Small Ships: 0 +2 in 1 turns
Navy Level: 3
At War With:
Income: £6,348.92 +500 base for 1 turns
Stability: 5 +1 in 2 turns, +1 in 4 turns
Industry: 0
Infrastructure Level: 2
Infrastructure Spread: 35.00% +1% in 1 turns
Army
Regulars: 2000 +5500 in 2 turns, +2500 in 3 turns
Irregulars: 5000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 4 +1 in 2 turns
Equipment: 40.00% +16% in 2 turns
Navy
Large Ships: 0
Small Ships: 0 +2 in 1 turns
Navy Level: 3
At War With:
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People of France!
Today we stand at the cusp of greatness! We have begun, and have come close to completing, the final stages of our new, massive project that links our Great Empire together. We have, at this time, build these, many along the old foundations of the Great Roman Empire, simply to facilitate trade and growth! Long as France stagnated, unable to travel by more than dirt and mud roads, now have Stone Roads, well paved and able for a cart or waggon to run across! Travel times around France shall greatly be reduced. If it is needed, we even have room for expansion of these roads, to accommodate any and all growth of France in the future.
It is unfortunate, however, that the Emperor's Toy Train was not completed. The man responsible, as has been said in our press release, as been exiled to a French Island in the Indian Ocean. His failure to bring joy and entertainment to the Emperor is a disgrace to all of France!
We applaud the efforts of the French Navy, and much to the surprise of our Foreign Office, we have been told it was projected to the world as a direct attempt to try and match with British Naval Power. To this, we must laugh. The French Empire must reassure the British that this is, in no way, a threat to them. We feel that, in this ever-changing world, we must be able to defend ourselves. We must point to the Pirates in the South, who have raided French Shipping, and will be crushed under the might of the French Navy! We are France! We shall not be defeated by Pirates!
Vive la France! Vive l'Empereur!
"The Mexican Empire will be opening its first session of the Imperial Cortes this May, a glorious milestone in our history!
The Emperor views the allocation of additional funds to our modernization efforts as the highest priority facing this body, and hopes that the Cortes will support his vision.
On Foreign affairs, it seems that the Yucatan has become a haven for pirates and bandits since being ceded to the Spanish Crown. Perhaps it would be wise to reconsider this arrangement? Mexico would not be considered a major naval power, but we might have better luck curtailing these buccaneers by land and sea, either as a part of Mexico or perhaps some sort of independant polity.
Also, should His Imperial Majesty's brother's government require it, his ships my put into harbor in California, where the establishment of a naval base is already under consideration, to buy supplies. This might ease the burden of maintaining their campaign in the Phillipines.
We urge the people of Central America to reject any proposal, however well intentioned, that might cede their soverignty to Gran Columbia or any other power. Consider the great distance, both geographic and cultural, between yourselves and Bogota. You are likely, if not inevitably, to be the subordinate partner in any union, a position that must appall such proud and freedom loving people.
HIM offers his congratulations to President King. As a fellow opponant of slavery, Emperor Francisco hopes that President King will lead the United States down a path of abolishing that shamefull practice, as Mexico has.
OOC: Am I correct in surmising the pirates were connected with the rebels mentioned in the Yucatan?
The Emperor views the allocation of additional funds to our modernization efforts as the highest priority facing this body, and hopes that the Cortes will support his vision.
On Foreign affairs, it seems that the Yucatan has become a haven for pirates and bandits since being ceded to the Spanish Crown. Perhaps it would be wise to reconsider this arrangement? Mexico would not be considered a major naval power, but we might have better luck curtailing these buccaneers by land and sea, either as a part of Mexico or perhaps some sort of independant polity.
Also, should His Imperial Majesty's brother's government require it, his ships my put into harbor in California, where the establishment of a naval base is already under consideration, to buy supplies. This might ease the burden of maintaining their campaign in the Phillipines.
We urge the people of Central America to reject any proposal, however well intentioned, that might cede their soverignty to Gran Columbia or any other power. Consider the great distance, both geographic and cultural, between yourselves and Bogota. You are likely, if not inevitably, to be the subordinate partner in any union, a position that must appall such proud and freedom loving people.
HIM offers his congratulations to President King. As a fellow opponant of slavery, Emperor Francisco hopes that President King will lead the United States down a path of abolishing that shamefull practice, as Mexico has.
OOC: Am I correct in surmising the pirates were connected with the rebels mentioned in the Yucatan?
Still have pirates in north africa but beyond that, so long as we are still in the age of sail it is still possible for pirates to form up nearly anywhere for brief periods if security is weak enough. As such for as long as areas of the world are not secured, I will make use of the pirate excuse to sink some of your ships from time to time. I am not saying the Yucatan is lawless but so long as Spain or any global nation is having real trouble, anyone can claim that one of that nations outposts is lawless. This not being the 1900s or even late 1800s, CBs are still a lot easier to fake.
The United States of America
The United States of America is pleased to announce the admission of the States of Ontario and Missouri into this great Union. It is our firm belief that the people of Ontario will benefit from the establishment of democracy and liberty in their new State. We welcome them and their fellow-citizens in Missouri into their newfound places in these United States and on our flag.
Having achieved victory in the War of 1812 and with the Treaties of New Orleans and St. Augustine ratified, the United States' borders are now secure. No longer shall European conflicts occupy our attention; we are instead free to pursue the furtherance of our own freedom and to extend the reach of this great nation into the vast unsettled West.
I thank the Emperor of Mexico for his kind words, which were warmly received in Washington. While I believe the issue of slavery is one in urgent need of redress, it is not my place to unilaterally impose my beliefs and goals upon this democratic nation. It is the role of Congress to initiate and discuss legislation regarding the practice of slavery and abolition is an agenda I strongly encourage them to adopt for their deliberations in this Congressional session.
~ Rufus King, President of the United States of America
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OOC: I'm actually not attempting to fake a cb, just going off the mention of pirates emboldened by attacking Spain trying to attack France. I went back to previous updates and see now that you were referencing a strike by Barbary Pirates, not the rebels mentioned in the Yucatan. Good thing, as I really don't want pirates there, right athwart my main route of exports, nor do I particularly wnat to fight a guerilla war in the jungle to clear them out.
Your pm box is full! Clean it darn blast it! Also Spain is hitting 3 stability this turn so the Yucatan could still turn into a trouble spot very easily. Though not set in stone, the dice gods are still slumbering for this next turn.
The Sublime Ottoman State
His Sacred and Imperial Majesty the Sultan, Padishah, and Caliph of All Islam, is pleased by the beginning of reform within his empire; and promises to continue re-making the House of Osman into the image of a modern state.
The Sublime Porte is pleased to welcome Spain, Great Britain, the United Kingdoms, and others to the Conference of Adrianople and hopes to quickly settle the Greek Question through peaceful means rather than the travesties of war. The Imperial Government also assures the proud people of her Empire that Greece will not be leaving her benevolent protection; and not to fear.
~Mustafa Reshid Pasha
Grand Vizier of the Protected Domains of the Ottomans
on behalf of
His Sacred and Imperial Majesty Sultan N.N. Khan, Emperor, Sovereign of the House of Osman, Sultan of Sultans, Khan of Khans, Commander of the Faithful and Successor of the Prophet of the Lord of the Universe, Custodian of the Two Noble Sanctuaries (i.e. the Holy Cities of Mecca, and Medina), Emperor of Rome, Emperor of The Three Cities of Constantinople, Adrianople and Bursa, and of the Cities of Damascus and Cairo, of all Azerbaijan, of the Magreb, of Barka, of Kairouan, of Aleppo, of the Arabic and the Persian Iraq, of Basra, of Al-Hasa strip, of Ar Raqqah, of Mosul, of Parthia, of Diyarbakır, of Cilicia, of the provinces of Erzurum, of Sivas, of Adana, of Karaman, Van, of Barbary, of Abyssinia, of Tunisia, of Tripoli, of Damascus, of Cyprus, of Rhodes, of Crete, of the province of Morea, of the Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea and also their coasts, of Anatolia, Rumelia, Baghdad, Greece, Turkistan, Tartary, Circassia, of the two regions of Kabarda, of Georgia, of the steppe of Kypchaks, of the whole country of the Tatars, of Kefe and of all the neighboring regions, of Bosnia, of the City and Fort of Belgrade, of the province of Serbia, with all the castles and cities, of all Albania, of all Eflak and Bogdania, as well as all the dependencies and borders, and many other countries and cities; Mahmud II.
His Majesty Joachim I of Naples has decided, after a period of of beliberation, to send a delegation to the Conference of Adrianople; whilst His Majesty is well aware that the Neapolitan Kingdom is not a major power as the other key attendees, he feels that Greece is close enough to his sovereign territory to warrant his involvement in this Conference.
Domestically, His Majesty is glad to see the recent expansion of both the Kingdom's infrastructure and the progress made to the navy; whilst the efforts to improve the roads in the interior had only a limited effect, enough progress has been made to encourage further such investments.
The Austrian Empire requests a seat at any conference determining the future of the Greek cause.
His Majesty's Government of the Confederation applauds the triumph of the Nordic people and their allies against the reactionary forces of separatism and disunity. We regret that such bloodshed was necessary, when peace was so close at hand; but the perfidious rebels offered us no choice. They refused to negotiate or surrender. Their intransigence thus forced our hand. And so, the Danish people suffered for the perfidy of their landed elites - those who would sooner see the Nordic nations fractured and tyrannised than surrender their power or affluence. But the rebels have been suppressed; peace reigns in our time. The Danes shall not bear the punishment of the rebels. His Majesty's Government shall restore the sections of Copenhagen damaged during the rebellion. No indemnities shall be exacted from them, nor repercussions perpetrated.
Instead, we offer the Danes - and the Norwegians - a gift. A union of equals, that shall respect their proprietary liberties and indeed expand them. Never before have the Danes or the Norwegians enjoyed the benevolent constitutional governance of the Swedes. This we shall grant them. The Riksdag of the Estates, hitherto the preserve of Swedes alone, shall be elevated as parliament for all the peoples of the Confederation. Representation shall be extended to the Danes and the Norwegians.
And indeed, therein lies that word: Confederation. For this is no mere union of kings, à la the union of Kalmar. This is the people's federation. Its power does not emanate from above, in the form of arbitrary administration, but from below, in the natural association of the Nordic people. For we are one people, united at last. The Nords do not cry out for sectarianism; they do not want war between their brothers. They desire peace and friendship. And these are the tenets which this Confederation shall safeguard.
Unfortunately, His Majesty, Charles XIII, II & I, King of Sweden, Norway and Denmark, etc., could not live to see this new era. For His Majesty passed away in the early hours of the morning, we are informed, of a frail heart. With his death, the native blood-line of the House of Vasa has become extinct. But while we mourn the passing of our dear sovereign and this august house, it is fitting that the conclusion of the old order should coincide with the advent of the new. We have convened the Riksdag of the Confederation, who have unanimously acclaimed His Royal Highness, Charles John, Regent of the United Kingdoms and Crown Prince of Sweden, Norway and Denmark, as Protector of the Confederation.
As such, we would cordially invite the houses of Europe to attend the coronation of His Royal Highness at the Church of St. Nicholas, in the royal capital of Stockholm, to be followed by a reception at the Royal Palace. God preserve His Royal Highness, and may he lead this union to even greater heights.
~ Lars Friherre von Engeström, Prime Minister for His Royal Highness, Charles John, Protector-elect of the Confederation
Instead, we offer the Danes - and the Norwegians - a gift. A union of equals, that shall respect their proprietary liberties and indeed expand them. Never before have the Danes or the Norwegians enjoyed the benevolent constitutional governance of the Swedes. This we shall grant them. The Riksdag of the Estates, hitherto the preserve of Swedes alone, shall be elevated as parliament for all the peoples of the Confederation. Representation shall be extended to the Danes and the Norwegians.
And indeed, therein lies that word: Confederation. For this is no mere union of kings, à la the union of Kalmar. This is the people's federation. Its power does not emanate from above, in the form of arbitrary administration, but from below, in the natural association of the Nordic people. For we are one people, united at last. The Nords do not cry out for sectarianism; they do not want war between their brothers. They desire peace and friendship. And these are the tenets which this Confederation shall safeguard.
Unfortunately, His Majesty, Charles XIII, II & I, King of Sweden, Norway and Denmark, etc., could not live to see this new era. For His Majesty passed away in the early hours of the morning, we are informed, of a frail heart. With his death, the native blood-line of the House of Vasa has become extinct. But while we mourn the passing of our dear sovereign and this august house, it is fitting that the conclusion of the old order should coincide with the advent of the new. We have convened the Riksdag of the Confederation, who have unanimously acclaimed His Royal Highness, Charles John, Regent of the United Kingdoms and Crown Prince of Sweden, Norway and Denmark, as Protector of the Confederation.
As such, we would cordially invite the houses of Europe to attend the coronation of His Royal Highness at the Church of St. Nicholas, in the royal capital of Stockholm, to be followed by a reception at the Royal Palace. God preserve His Royal Highness, and may he lead this union to even greater heights.
~ Lars Friherre von Engeström, Prime Minister for His Royal Highness, Charles John, Protector-elect of the Confederation
The Spanish province of Yucatan, is still under the control of the Kingdom of Spain. Therefore, if any Mexican troops decide to illegally invade you will be in a state of war with our nation. This is a warning from the King to the government in Mexico.
The King will continue to travel around the Kingdom, he is going to be visiting the Indies as well. May the people rejoice in the King and the Kingdom!
The rebels in the Philippines, we offer you to rejoin the Kingdom of Spain, and let this violence cease. We are all people of Spain, rejoin our nation, we no longer want to kill our own people we hope you can rejoin us again.
~ José Miguel de Carvajal-Vargas, 2nd Duke of San Carlos, On Behalf of His Majesty Ferdinand VII, King of Spain and the Indies
We will never submit ourselves again to the rule of Madrid. Our people could not be safeguarded against the French and our empire has collapsed. If the people of Mexico can be free than so can we. You think so little of us because we are so very far away and only some scattered islands, but we will fight. The people here would rather be ruled by us than the men of Europe. We have made real strides forward and even embarrassed the mighty British navy. What we lack in resources we will make up for being in the right and not being pawns of the French. Where you sell out and let land fall to enemies we will grow and be powerful. We had the word surrender stricken from our books! ~ Empire of the Philippines.
IRC hook up for the conference over greece is not practical at this time it seems. So I would like it please if the Ottomans PMed me their proposal and the 5 great powers+Naples+Spain PMed me their support. Just say which side you support and how much, or if you support some sort of split situation with limited autonomy or flat out don't care what happens in greece. Thank you.
