The Jakartan Navy has identified the deep harbor at the island of Guam as ideal for a naval base in the Pacific Ocean. Construction of the naval base will begin immediately with significant resources dedicated to the project.
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Statements from L'Union de Bourgogne
For the Republic of Jamtland:
We gladly return your overtures of friendship, and hope that we can build a solid foundation for future relations. We hope that the situation in Wyoming can be solved with the minimum of force, and agree with your statement at the unfortunate nature of the conflict and the necessity of self protection for your colonists in Vinland. Our open offer as an impartial 3rd party remains intact, of course.
For the Republic of the Congo:
Your views are unfortunate, as we can hardly be accused of invading and conquering where there are no nations to resist. None the less, we understand your moral predicament, and hope it does not cause much disagreement between us in the future. After all, it does appear that you are interested in assistance against the conflicts in South Africa, and what nation other than our own has approached you with kind words and an interest in the region? We look forward to future cooperation.
And a Message to the Foreign office of the Grand Duchy of Estonia:
We request that our traders and industrialists be given state approval to set up entrepreneurial deals within your country, for the establishment of industry and industry related Infrastructure leading to your Baltic Sea ports. You have raw resources, and we can turn them into produce - and more importantly for you, teach your people how to do the same. We hope you agree that this would be a great deal for everyone involved!
What do you think of the flag i cooked up 
I hope nobody has a problem with the rather modern nation i have built here, the summery did say Khmer was more of a naval power so that's by interpretation.
Name: Imperial Federation Of Khmer (Khmer Empire)
Head of State: Suryavarman XIV (deposed), President Fred Fu Manchu (in office)
Head of Government: Her Ladyship Meas Chhorvin, General Secretary for the High Council.
Type of Government: Federal Plutocratic Imperial Republic
The great income families essentially control the Federation from the High council, the parliament is the representative body of the general population but has limited powers. President is elected by weighted vote and deals with national policy, General Secretary is chosen by special session in the great council (essentially the wealthiest member) and deals with domestic and economic policy.
The President can veto decisions made by the Great Council however only with the support of the general secretary and by paying a hefty interest fee.
Official Language: Khmer
Population: 15,000,000 (13.5 million natives, one million and a half immigrants)
Motto: "From the Oceans, Prosperity"
National Anthem: "Don't tip the delivery boy"
Capital and largest City: New Angkor (rebuilt city... further way from the Taungoo border this time)
Domestic
1) Extensive infrastructure and merchant fleet, particularly modern and large naval insulations.
2) Renowned crafters and small but productive industrial complexes
3) Influence in international trade
4) Modernized and reforming state
5) Booming tourist industry
6) Religiously liberal with special rights being given to the larger religions such as Buddhism and Islam.
Events:
President Fred to stand a court of inquiry for suspicion of corruption in the great council
Westernization process nearing completion
tourist season commencing
Internal Problems:
1)Growing public dissent against the government
2)"Voice for the people" party gaining support
3)Ongoing sovereignty dispute with exiled royal family and the interests of the Republic
4)Government corruption
5)Opium trade has caused several clashes between mercenaries of the large Opium families.
6)Colonies demand federal status, dispute over federalization process.
7)Wealth centered among the great high income families, while there is a steadily growing middle class the majority of the population is in a state of poverty.
8)Shift in power among the great families, formally weak families have grown wealthy from the tourist industry.
9)Naval development is drawing heavily on national resources and is responsible for tax increase.
10)Christian minority demand the special rights given to the larger religions and have been causing trouble as a result of an increase of demographic by immigration.
11)Immigration is causing rapid change in culture and society occasionally causing friction
Economic Status: (Economic policy, largely capitalist)
Naval domination of trade in the area
Wealthy in trade, is a trading hub between continental Asia and the rest of the world.
Tourist industry of great fortunes and prestige
Immigration from the America's, Europe and China expanding the economy (foreign capital investing in local and international business)
Shipbuilding industry is the first state industry to be created since the revolution and has been functioning well despite attempted take overs by business.
Military
Imperial Republican Army:100,000 national defense army personnel with 900,000 potentially available partially trained Civic reserve. Professional Marine elite has 20,000 active personal. Presidential Guard, a special military unit of some 1000 troops which during peace time is the only military force allowed to base itself inside the capital.
The national defense army is split into garrison units each protecting a local area in the brigade (And smaller) scale. Local areas are combined into sectors which are scaled into division sized forces.
In terms of divisions there are nine active infantry divisions, 6 cavalry brigades, two brigade of artillery, a brigade of military police and a brigade of engineers. The Marine elite is spilt into fifteen marine brigades, one brigade of cavalry, two brigades of engineers, one brigade of artillery and a brigade of heavy machine gunners.
The presidential guard is a combined unit of infantry and armored cars with a ceremonial cavalry detachment and artillery weapons.
Most of the weapons used by the army are surplus and old equipment from Song China with a few exceptions here and there. Apart from the marine force and the presidential guard the army is rather obsolete. Since the army has many centuries of tradition the great families number much of the officer core with the lower classes serving as the foot soldiers.
There is among the older generation and the idealistic young a support for the restoration of the monarchy however this is mainly limited to the professional soldiers with the marine core more open to rising naval traditions.
Imperial Republican Navy:
1)Battleships:3 upgraded pre dreadnaught battleships (IRN Boxer, IRN Seagoon, IRN Merry celeste the second) one Dreadnaught as fleet flag ship and another under construction (IRN Gladice, IRN President Fred)
2)Cruisers: 2 modern cruisers and 5 upgraded old types
3)Destroyers: 8 modern destroyers and 4 upgraded old types
4)Support ships: The Marine core support fleet (variety of supply and landing ships) two seaplane tenders (IRN Ping pong, IRN Football)
5)Experimental: four dive boats currently used for scouting and observation
6)Merchant fleet: mostly privately owned vessels guarded by privately owned escort companies.
7)Small ships: about eighty smaller patrol ships
As the reformation of the imperial military focused more on naval development after many decades it has become the primary military force of the Khmer Empire.
Its sailors are all professionals and the academies where built on the most modern western standards as part of the westernization effort thus giving it both a competent officer core and an admiralty with many new ideas.
Most of the older ships are foreign acquired and ordered during the previous century however the growing naval construction capabilities of the empire have allowed the construction of ships by the empires own resources and most of the modern ships in service are a result of this effort. The Dreadnaught currently in service is based on Jamtland design and the one being built is a prestigious attempt by President Fred to display the might of the empire… however there are numerous problems and an already frustrating one year delay in construction.
Unlike the army the navy is a new force for the empire and has attracted the rising middle class of imperial society. Much to the great families dismay the navy has seen many of the lower classes rise to the navy's prestigious officer core and the "voice for the people" party maintains a dominating political presence among the sailors and officers.
Imperial Republican Naval Air Service: fifteen observation floatplanes in service, two experimental flying boats, twenty six training aircraft, four airships and ten mail & communication seaplanes. There are a number of army planes in service but they have not formed into an air service and instead remained attached to their respective units (about 7 planes in all for the army).
The naval air service was originally conceived by an immigrant from Burgundy; Mr Hanriot.
The idea latched on not by military display but by impressing the young generation of the great families who had become bored with horses. The Aviation "sport" as it was considered then grew in popularity by the first Hanriot designs however accidents raised the question of safety which eventually led to the creation of the Imperial Aviation Academy in Angkor and the Imperial Aerosports Burro for safety.
Hanriot became a wealthy individual and based himself well in imperial society, with his growing industry other pioneers soon joined the enterprise such as the Voisin brothers (Hanriot's brother ran design in Burgundy)
The Great families traditionally sent of the younger sons to military service however with the falling prestige of the army and the over liberal attitude of the navy many desired and alternative. Eventually the aircraft was adopted as the alternative after an impressive aerobatic display In the Angkor national aerosports contest.
The navy's only pilot stock was in the higher class and since the academy was immensely expensive only they could train in aviation. Friction eventually developed between the new concept and the navy until the naval air service was established to make at least some separation between the two classes in the navy.
The air service remains largely experimental with a focus being on training new pilots however the aviation industry in the empire is still in its infancy so many aircraft are imported from Burgundy.
Current Deals: - (hmm how about a naval treaty with China?)
Diplomacy:
The empire thanks to its economic aptitude is on good terms with any trading nation however there are downsides and not all nations are imperial buddies.
Relations with the Taungoo Empire remain cold following the numerous military defeats suffered by the Khmer empire by this power. Khmer's naval superiority has forced Taungoo to remain on diplomatic terms with Khmer however there is little doubt that the Khmer's land forces would be defeated in any land war despite its slight modernization .
The Sultanate of Jakarta is a good trading partner for Khmer however conflict over Indonesia and other colonial territories have sparked argument occasionally with the superior Jakarta navy normally resolving them by staging convenient exercise at the right times and the right places. ( I hope that's ok with you Storm Bringer)
Relations with Korea; self-explanatory
the Opium trade has occasionally annoys people…
I hope nobody has a problem with the rather modern nation i have built here, the summery did say Khmer was more of a naval power so that's by interpretation.
ចក្រភពខ្មែរ
Name: Imperial Federation Of Khmer (Khmer Empire)
Head of State: Suryavarman XIV (deposed), President Fred Fu Manchu (in office)
Head of Government: Her Ladyship Meas Chhorvin, General Secretary for the High Council.
Type of Government: Federal Plutocratic Imperial Republic
The great income families essentially control the Federation from the High council, the parliament is the representative body of the general population but has limited powers. President is elected by weighted vote and deals with national policy, General Secretary is chosen by special session in the great council (essentially the wealthiest member) and deals with domestic and economic policy.
The President can veto decisions made by the Great Council however only with the support of the general secretary and by paying a hefty interest fee.
Official Language: Khmer
Population: 15,000,000 (13.5 million natives, one million and a half immigrants)
Motto: "From the Oceans, Prosperity"
National Anthem: "Don't tip the delivery boy"
Capital and largest City: New Angkor (rebuilt city... further way from the Taungoo border this time)
Domestic
1) Extensive infrastructure and merchant fleet, particularly modern and large naval insulations.
2) Renowned crafters and small but productive industrial complexes
3) Influence in international trade
4) Modernized and reforming state
5) Booming tourist industry
6) Religiously liberal with special rights being given to the larger religions such as Buddhism and Islam.
Events:
President Fred to stand a court of inquiry for suspicion of corruption in the great council
Westernization process nearing completion
tourist season commencing
Internal Problems:
1)Growing public dissent against the government
2)"Voice for the people" party gaining support
3)Ongoing sovereignty dispute with exiled royal family and the interests of the Republic
4)Government corruption
5)Opium trade has caused several clashes between mercenaries of the large Opium families.
6)Colonies demand federal status, dispute over federalization process.
7)Wealth centered among the great high income families, while there is a steadily growing middle class the majority of the population is in a state of poverty.
8)Shift in power among the great families, formally weak families have grown wealthy from the tourist industry.
9)Naval development is drawing heavily on national resources and is responsible for tax increase.
10)Christian minority demand the special rights given to the larger religions and have been causing trouble as a result of an increase of demographic by immigration.
11)Immigration is causing rapid change in culture and society occasionally causing friction
Economic Status: (Economic policy, largely capitalist)
Naval domination of trade in the area
Wealthy in trade, is a trading hub between continental Asia and the rest of the world.
Tourist industry of great fortunes and prestige
Immigration from the America's, Europe and China expanding the economy (foreign capital investing in local and international business)
Shipbuilding industry is the first state industry to be created since the revolution and has been functioning well despite attempted take overs by business.
Military
Imperial Republican Army:100,000 national defense army personnel with 900,000 potentially available partially trained Civic reserve. Professional Marine elite has 20,000 active personal. Presidential Guard, a special military unit of some 1000 troops which during peace time is the only military force allowed to base itself inside the capital.
The national defense army is split into garrison units each protecting a local area in the brigade (And smaller) scale. Local areas are combined into sectors which are scaled into division sized forces.
In terms of divisions there are nine active infantry divisions, 6 cavalry brigades, two brigade of artillery, a brigade of military police and a brigade of engineers. The Marine elite is spilt into fifteen marine brigades, one brigade of cavalry, two brigades of engineers, one brigade of artillery and a brigade of heavy machine gunners.
The presidential guard is a combined unit of infantry and armored cars with a ceremonial cavalry detachment and artillery weapons.
Most of the weapons used by the army are surplus and old equipment from Song China with a few exceptions here and there. Apart from the marine force and the presidential guard the army is rather obsolete. Since the army has many centuries of tradition the great families number much of the officer core with the lower classes serving as the foot soldiers.
There is among the older generation and the idealistic young a support for the restoration of the monarchy however this is mainly limited to the professional soldiers with the marine core more open to rising naval traditions.
Imperial Republican Navy:
1)Battleships:3 upgraded pre dreadnaught battleships (IRN Boxer, IRN Seagoon, IRN Merry celeste the second) one Dreadnaught as fleet flag ship and another under construction (IRN Gladice, IRN President Fred)
2)Cruisers: 2 modern cruisers and 5 upgraded old types
3)Destroyers: 8 modern destroyers and 4 upgraded old types
4)Support ships: The Marine core support fleet (variety of supply and landing ships) two seaplane tenders (IRN Ping pong, IRN Football)
5)Experimental: four dive boats currently used for scouting and observation
6)Merchant fleet: mostly privately owned vessels guarded by privately owned escort companies.
7)Small ships: about eighty smaller patrol ships
As the reformation of the imperial military focused more on naval development after many decades it has become the primary military force of the Khmer Empire.
Its sailors are all professionals and the academies where built on the most modern western standards as part of the westernization effort thus giving it both a competent officer core and an admiralty with many new ideas.
Most of the older ships are foreign acquired and ordered during the previous century however the growing naval construction capabilities of the empire have allowed the construction of ships by the empires own resources and most of the modern ships in service are a result of this effort. The Dreadnaught currently in service is based on Jamtland design and the one being built is a prestigious attempt by President Fred to display the might of the empire… however there are numerous problems and an already frustrating one year delay in construction.
Unlike the army the navy is a new force for the empire and has attracted the rising middle class of imperial society. Much to the great families dismay the navy has seen many of the lower classes rise to the navy's prestigious officer core and the "voice for the people" party maintains a dominating political presence among the sailors and officers.
Imperial Republican Naval Air Service: fifteen observation floatplanes in service, two experimental flying boats, twenty six training aircraft, four airships and ten mail & communication seaplanes. There are a number of army planes in service but they have not formed into an air service and instead remained attached to their respective units (about 7 planes in all for the army).
The naval air service was originally conceived by an immigrant from Burgundy; Mr Hanriot.
The idea latched on not by military display but by impressing the young generation of the great families who had become bored with horses. The Aviation "sport" as it was considered then grew in popularity by the first Hanriot designs however accidents raised the question of safety which eventually led to the creation of the Imperial Aviation Academy in Angkor and the Imperial Aerosports Burro for safety.
Hanriot became a wealthy individual and based himself well in imperial society, with his growing industry other pioneers soon joined the enterprise such as the Voisin brothers (Hanriot's brother ran design in Burgundy)
The Great families traditionally sent of the younger sons to military service however with the falling prestige of the army and the over liberal attitude of the navy many desired and alternative. Eventually the aircraft was adopted as the alternative after an impressive aerobatic display In the Angkor national aerosports contest.
The navy's only pilot stock was in the higher class and since the academy was immensely expensive only they could train in aviation. Friction eventually developed between the new concept and the navy until the naval air service was established to make at least some separation between the two classes in the navy.
The air service remains largely experimental with a focus being on training new pilots however the aviation industry in the empire is still in its infancy so many aircraft are imported from Burgundy.
Current Deals: - (hmm how about a naval treaty with China?)
Diplomacy:
The empire thanks to its economic aptitude is on good terms with any trading nation however there are downsides and not all nations are imperial buddies.
Relations with the Taungoo Empire remain cold following the numerous military defeats suffered by the Khmer empire by this power. Khmer's naval superiority has forced Taungoo to remain on diplomatic terms with Khmer however there is little doubt that the Khmer's land forces would be defeated in any land war despite its slight modernization .
The Sultanate of Jakarta is a good trading partner for Khmer however conflict over Indonesia and other colonial territories have sparked argument occasionally with the superior Jakarta navy normally resolving them by staging convenient exercise at the right times and the right places. ( I hope that's ok with you Storm Bringer)
Relations with Korea; self-explanatory
the Opium trade has occasionally annoys people…
Democratic Republic of Congo (0 A.E.)
Statement from Prime Minister Joseph Kasuvu
In response to the rampant militarism, especially to our south, and in light of our currently restricted access to to Atlantic coast, the government of the DRC has decided to establish the Gabonese Protectorate(OTL Gabon and Congo). This will dramatically increase our coastline access making a potential naval blockade much more difficult. Additionally, in order to protect these new settlements from potential marauders, we will build naval and airbases on the islands of Sao Tome and Principes. New settlements and port facilities will be built, any natives in the affected areas will be given access to modern medicine, education and jobs in the DRC. The hope is for the Protectorate of Gabon to become a functioning independent state within the next 50 years or so.
May the blessings of our sovereign and loving Lord be upon us all in these trying times.
The DRC offers welcome and greetings to Imperial Federation Of Khmer. There will be a summit of nations in coming months that we will be hosting. We certainly hope that you send representatives.
Republic of Jamtland Internal Event
After his recent victory in the elections Gustaf Adolf former Mayor of Thorstad and first ever Vinlander to become Prime Minister of the Republic has announced that his term will see Jamtland expanded into Africa and Asia to ensure it's continued dominance of the waves. He has announced that the Jamtland navy will be sending several ships to secure control of the island of Saipan in the Pacific as a base for the Republic in the largest ocean in the world.
After his recent victory in the elections Gustaf Adolf former Mayor of Thorstad and first ever Vinlander to become Prime Minister of the Republic has announced that his term will see Jamtland expanded into Africa and Asia to ensure it's continued dominance of the waves. He has announced that the Jamtland navy will be sending several ships to secure control of the island of Saipan in the Pacific as a base for the Republic in the largest ocean in the world.
Imperial Federation Of Khmer
President Fred sat inside his office enjoying himself in the imperial bath with a glass of imported Estonian Vodka while listening to ten thousand silver pounds being poured out onto a counter.
" Ha... What a divine melody" he said to himself as he changed the side of the record to "Ten thousand Silver dollars being poured out onto a counter – by John Smith and company.
Fred returned to the bath and sank in enjoying the sound of the all mighty dollar… these Americans sure are musical.
Pouring himself another helping of the Estonian Vodka Fred glanced at the back of the bottle; he looked thoughtfully at the colorful picture of a Bear being machine gunned from a moving train and took hold of his bath time phone.
"Charlie, those Estonians are at it. Tell El Greenslade to advertise Tiger hunting from elephant back or elephant hunting from tiger back… one of those combinations should prove effective"
Putting down the phone Fred opened his copy of the Imperial Daily news paper…
"Hmm… Koreans being silly, shootings and skirmishes in the Americas, hmm now that's very interesting"
Fred put down the newspaper and gestured for the operator to wake up, If there was one thing modernization had done to make the presidential life style so much easier it was the telegraph. no longer would Fred have to pay messengers each time he wanted to contact his diplomats abroad.
The Imperial Federation of Khmer thanks the Democratic Republic of Congo for the invitation wholeheartedly. We will be honored to attend the grand summit of nations and will send our representatives to ensure continued peace, prosperity and freedom of enterprise.
We are well aware of the worrying events occurring recently and understand the recent movements made by the republic of Jamtland in the America's and the Pacific to ensure security both for their country and the world at large.
We are of the opinion that increased naval cooperation in the pacific by the Imperial Republican Navy and the naval forces of Jamtland is an important step towards insuring world security.
It is to this effect that we would like to suggest a joint naval exercise between our two nations.
We also thank the Sultanate of Jakarta for taking steps towards the noble cause of world security in the pacific and view favorably continued cooperation between our neighboring countries.
Jakarta Kesultanan
The government of Jakarta would like to begin a dialogue with the Khmer representatives in order to minimize any further conflicts between the two countries regarding the areas of Indonesia.
Jamtland Naval Base
The government of Jakarta objects most vehemently to the announcement of the proposed Jamtland naval base on the island of Saipan. This new proposed base would lie a mere 250km. from the Jakartan naval base on Guam. This is an unacceptable strategic risk and it will not be tolerated under any circumstances. The government asks that the Jamtland navy reconsiders the location of its Pacific naval base of operations, perhaps to somewhere near actual Jamtland possessions.
The government of Jakarta would like to begin a dialogue with the Khmer representatives in order to minimize any further conflicts between the two countries regarding the areas of Indonesia.
Jamtland Naval Base
The government of Jakarta objects most vehemently to the announcement of the proposed Jamtland naval base on the island of Saipan. This new proposed base would lie a mere 250km. from the Jakartan naval base on Guam. This is an unacceptable strategic risk and it will not be tolerated under any circumstances. The government asks that the Jamtland navy reconsiders the location of its Pacific naval base of operations, perhaps to somewhere near actual Jamtland possessions.
Hello !!!!
*Flag created by Cèsar de Quart uploaded in http://www.alternatehistory.com/discussion/showthread.php?p=5656592Confederación Ibérica- 0 Α.Ε.
Name: Iberian Confederation
Head of State:State? What State? There is not State
Head of Government:Federal Revolutionary Committee of the Federal Revolutionary Council of the Joint Iberian Commune
Type of Government:Federal Commune
Official Language: Spanish and Portuguese (various dialects, languages mix)
Population: 7,7 Mil
Motto: The working men have no country. But we can still use one !
National Anthem: A Las Barricadas
Negras tormentas agitan los aires,
nubes oscuras nos impiden ver,
aunque nos espere el dolor y la muerte,
contra el enemigo nos llama el deber.
El bien más preciado es la libertad.
hay que defenderla con fe y valor.
Alza la bandera revolucionaria,
que del triunfo sin cesar nos lleva en pos.
Alza la bandera revolucionaria,
que del triunfo sin cesar nos lleva en pos.
¡En pie pueblo obrero, a la batalla!
¡Hay que derrocar a la reacción!
¡A las barricadas! ¡A las barricadas
por el triunfo de la Confederación!
¡A las barricadas! ¡A las barricadas
por el triunfo de la Confederación!
Capital: De-facto Lisbon, Madrid Capital of free Iberia
Largest City: Lisbon
Domestic Events:
The state of the Iberian peninsula:
The Castilan Commune is ready to enter the Iberian Confederation. It has been two years since the break-away from Castile-Leon, collectivisation of industrial and agriculture production is almost completed according to the Galician Commune precedent (which was the most recent addition to the confederation). Delegates from Free Castile have taken their positions in all layers of the Federal Commune System. However, there is an autonomy (albeit in paper) as a part of the Iberia Unification Decree which mentions that individual communes may maintain their autonomy (if they opt to) during the liberation process.
The war for the liberation of the Iberian peninsula from the reactionary forces i.e. monarchists (Castile-Leon) and capitalists (Republic) is still raging. The front is almost stabilised on the borders of the Castilan Commune. The intensity in the borders with Castile-Leon and the Republicans is unprecedented. Such warfare resembles other times in history when total disregard of human life was the norm.
The Anarcho-Syndicalist movement is still the main political movement in the Confederation. It relishes on the idea of "moral high ground" and it has gained support in almost all countries of the world. At least from their proletariat. This has created a fairly elaborate system of Espionage and Intelligence which despite the free nature of the ideology seems impossible to get penetrated by the other countries' security forces. There is at least one Iberian agent in almost every factory strike in the free world. The secret of their success is that they keep their role secret, effortlessly mingle in the immigrant communities without looking like the troublemaker that everybody is used to. This has created "chilled" relations (to say the least) with almost all countries in the world, with the exception of Britain, New England and Anthony van Diemen's Land (although the relation with the latter are chilled for other reasons). Naturally, there is no syndicalist influence on Totalitarian countries or countries which have strict immigration policies.
Internal Problems:
- The militia army system creates a force of sub-standard quality. It also drains manpower from industry and agriculture.
- The population is addicted to a constant state of war. Specifically, in the "liberation" of "something". There is a fear in some committees that this militarisation of the society may lead to fascism, totalitarianism or at least "trigger happy" fingers.
- Inefficient political system. It takes time for a committee to decide on anything. At the moment the state of war simplifies many processes, but some times the problem is evident.
- Many factions within the political system. Pacifists who insist on peace with the republicans after deliberation with their centrists, neo-marxists and traditional communists being associated with Anthony van Diemen's Land's ideology and political system, Proudhonists and libertarian anarchists, radical Christians and countless individuals fashioning themselves as forward political thinkers advocating various political systems.
-There is a big difference between the "old" Communes of Lisbon and Livre Portugal ((IRL: Modern North Portugal)) and the new Communes of Galicia and Castile, specifically Castile. Despite the reports, the collectivisation has not progressed to the level specified in the Updated (three times) 4 year Plan. Big industry and farms are nationalised but the small business owners refuse to participate in the proposed model. They demand higher payoffs by the communes. This creates problems with those already collectivised who feel treated unfairly.
Economic Status:
- Mediocre agriculture. Sufficient for the local population only after heavy rationing. The surplus produced in Livre Portugal is distributed in the war torn Castile. Fishing and its associated manufacturing (food) in Vigo in acceptable levels. Chance of exporting for 0 A.E.
- Infrastracture in Castile low, in the rest of the country below average levels. Lisbon resembles an almost modern capital.
- Industrial Capacity below average, relying on Britain and New England for expertise and supplies, so that other aspects of industry can survive.
- There is a booming industry in small arms manufacturing and some local expertise.
- There are workshops dedicated in aviation with expertise from Britain.
Military
Army:
All males and females from 16 years to 45 are available for conscription: 2.5 mil reserve forces.
Active forces 1 mil, although some are not armed (Enlisted construction and engineer corps + volunteers).
International Brigades: 40,000
Navy:
3 old "Armoured" Cruisers. Armoured is an overstatement. Some plating was applied before the Revolution. Now, each of the three ships are anchored in Lisbon, Vigo and La Coruhna as coastal batteries. There is no formal naval officer corps and these vessels are considered too valuable to move. In reality, nobody knows how to truly utilise them.
Around 10-15 destroyers for coastal patrol and escort duties. Each boat is organised in commune system and act independently.
1 submarine on lease from Britain for training in the Doctrine of under-sea warfare and prevention by a small group of naval officers from the international brigades.
There is no Admiralty (and consequently no Admiral of the "Fleet") and no coordination. Some Destroyers border on piracy but these are accusations from the reactionary forces.
Air Force:
1 squad of "Flying Anarchists" with its support in engineers and land crew.
The squad consists of 9 flying machines of the prime aviation era (some of them can barely fly) and 1 modern bi-plane. All of them are donation from Britain. There is heavy investment on this industry by the Confederation both in military doctrines and technology. Allegedly some of the designs can be produced in Lisbon workshops but their flying capacity is questionable. At least now the existing machines can be repaired without the need of shipping new parts from Britain.
Current Deals:
Diplomacy:
Excellent relations with Britain and New England. Exchange (one way) of expertise in military and industrial matters and a flow of volunteers dedicated to the liberation of Iberia.
No relations with totalitarian regimes.
Poor to neutral relations with everybody else depending their relations with Britain.
Jakartan Navy
The Jakartan navy has announced that it will decommission 2 (EDIT: wrong number before, forgot to scale down) older coastal battleships that are impractical for the new mission of the navy of projecting power far away from the home islands. Two new battleships will enter service this year as part of the effort to keep the navy competitive. A further two battleships are scheduled to enter service the following year.
One of the new battleships.
The Jakartan navy has announced that it will decommission 2 (EDIT: wrong number before, forgot to scale down) older coastal battleships that are impractical for the new mission of the navy of projecting power far away from the home islands. Two new battleships will enter service this year as part of the effort to keep the navy competitive. A further two battleships are scheduled to enter service the following year.
One of the new battleships.
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Protests in the Roman Empire
Due to the southern expansion several demonstrations occured in the western part of the empire, notable in the Provinces of Hispania, Mauretania Exterior and Numidia. The Imperial Court apparently decided to wait out these demonstrations and the emperor used this time to tour the easter provinces ensuring everyone there would be no other liberal moves the coming year.
Due to the southern expansion several demonstrations occured in the western part of the empire, notable in the Provinces of Hispania, Mauretania Exterior and Numidia. The Imperial Court apparently decided to wait out these demonstrations and the emperor used this time to tour the easter provinces ensuring everyone there would be no other liberal moves the coming year.
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RABBINICAL CONFEDERATION OF JUDAIC STATES (Internal Event):
A mass rally took place outside Jerusalem today as the various Sephardic Civil Rights groups had demonstrations for equality amongst all Jews. After some trigger-happy riot police fired into the crowd, a wave of riots spread throughout the island as anger towards the violence against peaceful protest spread. The Supreme Chancellor has declared a state of emergency in the rioting cities, and has sent military forces to quell the violence.
A mass rally took place outside Jerusalem today as the various Sephardic Civil Rights groups had demonstrations for equality amongst all Jews. After some trigger-happy riot police fired into the crowd, a wave of riots spread throughout the island as anger towards the violence against peaceful protest spread. The Supreme Chancellor has declared a state of emergency in the rioting cities, and has sent military forces to quell the violence.
OOC: I'm fine with dropping my carrier, I was under the impression that aircraft technology was further along than it was in reality. My seaplanes are still OK though, correct? Also, downgrading my Dreadnaught to a mere battleship would be ok.
IC:Headlines from Honolulu Star Bulletin: Hawaii's #1 English Language Newspaper in the weeks after the event
"Unexplained Event" Changes the World
The term "world changing" has been applied to many stories in the past, but it has never been more litterally true than recent days. For reasons unknown, the Kingdom of Hawai'i finds itself transported into a world utterly unlike the one we had known. While the Kingdom and its dependancies seem untouched, the nations of the world as we know them are gone, with no trace that they have ever existed.
Hawai'ian radio and telegraph operators were unable to communicate with their counterparts in California, the East Indies, or Japan. Naval expeditions to investigate found that in place of the Japanese Empire there are now two warring shogunates, neither of which have any recollection of its onetime trading partner and rival. A powerfull muslim state rules where the dominions of New Zealand and Australia should be, and the Republic of California is instead a province of an expansive Spanish republic.
In order to prevent a destructive panic, the Her Magesty's government has imposed a bank holiday and closed the stock exchange. By all appearances foreign markets, and their Hawai'ian investments, have simply ceased to exist. At the same time funds deposited in Hawai'ian banks, including large amounts of gold bullion, are now effectively "orphaned." Further causing anxiety is the disruption in imports. While government officials emphasized that there is no immedieate danger of food shortages, they acknowledge that many of the goods Hawai'ians depend upon cannot be produced without materials not to be found domestically.
The government has sent forward emmissaries in old fashioned sailing vessels, in order to preserve fuel, in hopes of making contact with the other peoples of this strange new world.
Peace Summit in the Congo
An invitation to a Peace Summit has reached Hawai'ian explorers. It appears to originate from a strange, American-influenced Republic in central Africa. Caesar Kaluaiku Mamoa, son of one of Her Magesty's Hanai and one of the travelling emmisaries, has been authorized to attend on Hawai'i's behalf.
IC:Headlines from Honolulu Star Bulletin: Hawaii's #1 English Language Newspaper in the weeks after the event
"Unexplained Event" Changes the World
The term "world changing" has been applied to many stories in the past, but it has never been more litterally true than recent days. For reasons unknown, the Kingdom of Hawai'i finds itself transported into a world utterly unlike the one we had known. While the Kingdom and its dependancies seem untouched, the nations of the world as we know them are gone, with no trace that they have ever existed.
Hawai'ian radio and telegraph operators were unable to communicate with their counterparts in California, the East Indies, or Japan. Naval expeditions to investigate found that in place of the Japanese Empire there are now two warring shogunates, neither of which have any recollection of its onetime trading partner and rival. A powerfull muslim state rules where the dominions of New Zealand and Australia should be, and the Republic of California is instead a province of an expansive Spanish republic.
In order to prevent a destructive panic, the Her Magesty's government has imposed a bank holiday and closed the stock exchange. By all appearances foreign markets, and their Hawai'ian investments, have simply ceased to exist. At the same time funds deposited in Hawai'ian banks, including large amounts of gold bullion, are now effectively "orphaned." Further causing anxiety is the disruption in imports. While government officials emphasized that there is no immedieate danger of food shortages, they acknowledge that many of the goods Hawai'ians depend upon cannot be produced without materials not to be found domestically.
The government has sent forward emmissaries in old fashioned sailing vessels, in order to preserve fuel, in hopes of making contact with the other peoples of this strange new world.
Peace Summit in the Congo
An invitation to a Peace Summit has reached Hawai'ian explorers. It appears to originate from a strange, American-influenced Republic in central Africa. Caesar Kaluaiku Mamoa, son of one of Her Magesty's Hanai and one of the travelling emmisaries, has been authorized to attend on Hawai'i's behalf.
Hawai'ian Emissaries
To Song China, Both Japans, DPRK, Taungoo Empire, Khmer, Jakarta, Columbia, Inca, Wyoming, Van Diemans Land, Jamtland and any other Pacific Rim country I might have overlooked
The Queen of Hawai'i sends you her best wishes, and fervent desire for peace and friendship. For our mutual benefit, Her Magesty's Government proposes to enter into trade with your peoples. If you would permit, our ships will call in your ports, buying what you have in abundance and selling valuables from throughout the Pacific.
To Song China, Both Japans, DPRK, Taungoo Empire, Khmer, Jakarta, Columbia, Inca, Wyoming, Van Diemans Land, Jamtland and any other Pacific Rim country I might have overlooked
The Queen of Hawai'i sends you her best wishes, and fervent desire for peace and friendship. For our mutual benefit, Her Magesty's Government proposes to enter into trade with your peoples. If you would permit, our ships will call in your ports, buying what you have in abundance and selling valuables from throughout the Pacific.
New Oceania Announcement
Oceania will be instead sending the same contingent of troops into Botswana to claim land for Big Brother. We have been facing minor difficulties in Angola and Botswana is the spot where Big Brother wants us.
Oceania will be instead sending the same contingent of troops into Botswana to claim land for Big Brother. We have been facing minor difficulties in Angola and Botswana is the spot where Big Brother wants us.
The DRC offers greetings to Hawaii. We have heard of your need for imports of food and raw materials and are willing to trade with you. What do you offer to exchange?
To: Hawai'i
From: DPRK
Secret: We hope that you is saying truth if not we will frumple. But Kim Jong-un, he the moste glorious good leader, happily tradeexchange good stuff with peace. The he are benevolence therefore will trade with not enlighteneds Juche for to benefit people. Haiti is to secure a place!
From: DPRK
Secret: We hope that you is saying truth if not we will frumple. But Kim Jong-un, he the moste glorious good leader, happily tradeexchange good stuff with peace. The he are benevolence therefore will trade with not enlighteneds Juche for to benefit people. Haiti is to secure a place!
Our primary exports are tropical agricultural products, particularly fruits, sugar, and coffee. But Congo's climate is favorable for you to produce these yourselves. Prior to the Unexplained Event, we augmented this with financial services and insurance, industries that would no doubt be happy to serve the Congolese market. We were also a hub of telegraph service, and have a thriving industry in telegraphs, radio, and other consumer electronics.*
As for import needs, while bulk foodstuffs would be welcome our most pressing needs are actually in industrial materials. Steel, Copper, Coal, and fuel oil are all not to be found in Hawaii proper, and we are very eager to acquire them, wither in finished form or in their raw materials.
Whether or not any such trade agreement is viable short term (considering the tremendous distances between our countries) My Grandmother will be very pleased to hear of your people's good will and desire for peace.
Caesar Kaluaiku Mamoa
With our apologies, our linguists are having trouble translating your message. It would seem the Korean you speak is different in subtle ways than the Korean of our time line. For instance, we are not familiar with the act of frumpling. No doubt your willingness to abstain from it is generous.
If we understand correctly, you are open to trade and peace, which is excellent news. We are not clear on what role you intend Haiti to play in this arrangement, as it seems to be an impractical choice of meeting place. Might we suggest that Hawai'ian ships call on Korea directly instead?
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Imperial Federation Of Khmer
Well then, that does leave us in a bit of a tiff doesn't it? said the Foreign minister Mr Cocktail.
"Well, For the time being we will remain uncommitted. A hostile relationship with the dear Sultanate is just not quite a good thing for us and it would be so much better if we can get along with them" Said the President half busy with preparing for the court case of government corruption later today.
"Even if it means losing most of our claims to Indonesia?" Demanded the minister of attack, such a useless post it was too considering the Empire hadn't attacked anything for centuries"
"I would rather lose those claims now then lose all of our claims later, at the moment we have no means to enforce any such claims... but diplomatically we might have a chance to secure something out of it"
The cabinet nodded used to generally leaving everything up to the President, it wasn't that he had the power of a dictator; it was just the sense that normally Fred did the right things while leaving everybody else alone.
The Imperial Federation of Khmer Agrees with the honorable representative of the Jakarta Sultanate that conflict minimization is a step in the right direction. The Empire proposes that spheres of influence be agreed upon between the two nations in regards to that area of conflict and that both nations cooperate in the economic explo... "Cough" "Cough" ... Economic development of the region. The Empire awaits Suggestions from the Sultanate and grantees no Imperial undertaking will take place in the disputed territories until an agreement is reached
Far away from Indonesia a small submersible neared the islands of Hawaii baring a flag of truce and the newly chosen ambassador to whatever he found over there
Yes, we produce all of those foodstuffs. As we don't engage in fractional reserve banking, and use only hard money, financial services won't be of much use to us. We are also very technologically savvy. You mention the telegraph, do you not use telephones? What are these "electronics" you speak of? We are researching uses for "diodes and Triodes" mostly based on vacuum tube technology. What do you refer to? This may interest us greatly. We produce all of the raw materials you desire and will be happy to accept hard money for them. We also make and sell X-Ray medical devices, wireless telegraphs and wireless radios. We understand that you have a large amount of gold? That is an example of an acceptable hard currency.