The Greater Americas (Map Game)

This game revolves around the idea that instead of all the powerful and developed nations appearing in Europe and Asia, with the Americas being discovered with less developed peoples, then being conquered and colonized - the opposite happens. The developed nations appear in the Americas, and then the rest of the world is discovered, conquered and colonized. The PoD is not clear, though it might have been to do with the way species moved as the supercontinent Pangea broke up. The game starts at the point of discovery of Europe and Africa. The calendar evolved diferently so we start in the year 812, which is equivalent to 1700s OTL. The colonization race has begun.

Rules

 * 1) Be plausible. We don't world domination in a week or alien space invaders helping your nation.
 * 2) One nation per user, except puppet states and colonies.
 * 3) Game starts in 812.
 * 4) One turn per day.
 * 5) Each turn is a year until 1000. Then each turn is six months.
 * 6) Edit the map yourself if the mods have not made the changes you need.
 * 7) Don't overcolonize. Countries can't have colonies everywhere.
 * 8) Don't expand too fast. We don't want nations to be doubling in size every day.
 * 9) The game starts on January 6th (2012).

Archives
There will be archives every 20 years up until 1000 G.A (Greater Americas year), from when it will be 10 years. The first archive will be of 8 years, however.
 * 812-820
 * 821-840
 * 841-860
 * 861-880
 * 881-900

Tips

 * Before choosing your nation, we advise you look at the country profiles page here, to see what nation you would like.
 * Once you have chosen your nation, you can change the profile to show how you are developing.
 * Feel free add any missing nations!
 * Flags are optional but advisable as they help give a national identity.
 * Colonies or puppet states can become independent from your nation if they are not happy with your nation. These then become a new nation and are added to the list, free for new players.

North America

 * Northern Territories -
 * West Mountains - CrimsonAssassin 00:49, January 9, 2012 (UTC)
 * Nemaska - Tim
 * Tarresund Kingdom -
 * Lower Elwha -
 * The Great Plains - Imperium Guy 15:25, January 15, 2012 (UTC)
 * Mojave States - Enclavehunter 18:07, January 3, 2012 (UTC)
 * Olomec Empire -
 * Azteca - RandomWriterGuy 22:51, January 16, 2012 (UTC)
 * Karribia -

South America

 * Antiliaflaggreateramericas.jpg Antilia - FP
 * Muisca Confederation - LurkerLordB
 * United Amazon - TacoCopper 23:40, January 12, 2012 (UTC)
 * 220px-Banner of the Inca Empiresmall.svg.png Incan Empire - Monster Pumpkin 15:47, January 15, 2012 (UTC)
 * Chimú Republic -
 * Huari -
 * East American Confederacy -
 * The South Andean Union -
 * Patagon flag.png Patagon -IhaveSonar 19:54, January 18, 2012 (UTC)

Eurasia

 * Gaul Tribes - Mod Controlled
 * Mongols - Mod Controlled

Mods
If you think either of us are being unfair, tell us: ForsakenPear and Imperium Guy
 * ForsakenPear - I am the creator. I am in charge of natural events (e.g. earthquakes, floods, droughts, etc.). I am also head cartographer.
 * Imperium Guy - I am in charge of inactive nations if needed (e.g. if they are offered an alliance) and the guy who will keep Mr FP in check, lol.

Backdrop

 * 810:  An Antilian expidition east, led by Franco Vivarro, discovers the OTL Cape Verde islands, and names them New Tobago. He explores further east and comes across Africa. Amazed by his discovery, he hurries back to the port of Caracas in Antilia to convey the news to the King.
 * 811:  Vivarro sets off on a new expedition, this time with three other ships. They once again pass New Tobago, then on to Africa, which Vivarro names New America. When they reached New America, they split up. Two ships went north, two went south, mapping as they went. The northern ships sail all the way round to Europe, which they name Eu'ropa, and into the Mediterranean. Once that was explored, they turned home with their new maps. The southern ships made it all the way round New America to the Indian subcontinent. They then went home with a detailed map and news of a good colonizing site.

812

 * The Aztecs begin to aim for a large, powerful number. They plan where to invade, but it is kept secret. The Aztecs begin to build up their army.


 * Nemaska is extremely interested by the Discovery of New America but sees the need to first build up the economy and military. Work begins on a new port city in OTL Newfoundland.
 * The Zipa of the Muisca Confederation (the leader), Aquimín, is worried that conflict could arise with the Antilias to the north. Thus, they propose an alliance between the two bordering nations.
 * Antilian Diplomacy: Antilia accepts.
 * The Mojave build up their military. Expeditions into their territory find some lakes in the high moutains.
 * Antilia continue exploration of New America and Eu'ropa, and also send ships to colonize at what they call New Caracas, which is OTL Gujarat in India. Work begins on a new port town on St Lucia.

813

 * New Caracas expands. Antilian explorers heading north from the New Caracas colony are amazed to discover a range of enormous mountains, visibly taller than any anyone has seen before. The are named the Gailurrak. King Osoa announces plans to be a peaceful nation with a thirst for knowledge, to find out about the world around them without the plague of conflict. In response to this they offer an alliance to the Aztecs.
 * The Aztecs recieve the news, and they agree to the alliance with the Antilians. Inspired by them, they decide to construct a massive navy to join them in the sea trade. They continue to build up their army and begin to build defenses all across the empire's southern border.
 * The Muisca begin to build up their military, wishing to bring the small landlocked nation to the southeast into the great confederation.
 * What is that nation called?
 *  It is called Tiahuanaco. FP
 * The West Mountain Nation is established. The nation is divided into different states. The capital is a port town built near OTL Seattle.
 * The Mojave begin infastructure improvement aoss its territories. Connecting OTL Los Angeles to OTL San Diego by an road.
 * Nemaska continues to build up the OTL areas of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. A complete overhaul of the military begins the Nemaskan goverment states that it is for defensive purposes.

814
'''The Mongol campaign south takes its toll and land is lost on the east and west. Troops run away from angry people who are ready to kill soldiers.'''
 * More Antilian colony ships are sent to the southern tip of New America, and the King encourages more nations to begin to colonize the bountiful lands of the other continent and the lands beyond. An envoy is sent northeast of the New Caracas colony to try and negotiate with the tribes living there. They are met with a warm welcome, and agree to have there land become part of the colony as long as they are left alone by outsiders. This means the colony expands.
 * The Aztec trading and fishing navies expand. Building of fortifications on its southern border continue. They also continue building their army.
 * Aztec's player, RandomWriterGuy, resigns due to inactivity.
 * The Muisca continue to build up their military in order to invade to the south.
 * United Amazon begins to send ships out to find other areas in the world. The Government begins a process to end poverty by giving loans out to build workshops powered by mills using the running water of rivers. The miltary also is improved.
 * Nemaska continues its military build up. Tensions rise with the Northern Territories after a Nemaskan ship mysteriously sinks near their territory.

815
''' Chimú explorers heading west cross the entire Pacific and reach a new land, which they call Terra Australis. '''
 * Inca: The Incan Empire, not wanting to be outdone by its neighbors, starts to increase the size of its navy and army. It also proposes a treaty to the Muisca Confederation, suggesting increased trade, a military alliance, and, secretly, a coordinated offensive against Tiahuanaco. The Incan Emperor also orders the development of a written alphabet to begin. A cargo ship is blown off course and discovers OTL the Galapagos Islands, claiming them for the Empire.
 * The Muisca accept the alliance
 * The Mojave sends troops and settlers to the north, claiming OTL Reno for the Mojave. The navy is expanded as is the army. The Mojave also begins an design for an weapon, not revealed to next year. An alliance and trade agreement is sent to the Great Plains.
 * Great Plains Diplomacy: The alliance offer is accepted and a military agreement is asked for.
 * The Great Plains: War is declared on Greater Iroquois and troops march into the lands claiming them as their own. However troops encounter some resistance, with only a third of the lands falling.
 * Antilia: Continuing the peaceful trend, King Osoa proposes a South American Union to be formed, allying all the major powers in South America. A naval port begins construction on New Tobago.
 * The Aztecs continue to build and imrpove their military and navy, They continue to build fortifications to the southern border. They begin to prepare for war.
 * The Muisca confederation invades Tiahuanaco, and agrees to give the Incas the southern third of Tiahuanco if they help.

816
''' Previously discovered countries' borders are mapped and are published in every American country. Menawhile, the Gauls start to fall apart as nationalist groups declare independence for their peoples'. '''
 * The Great Plains: After the Greater Iroquois high commanders realise that they were fighting a worthless war, troops are ordered to surrender and the whole country is taken over. It will still take a few years for integretation and the leaders of the former countries are offered the position of mayors from the new states that will form from the former country.
 * Aztecs: The Aztecs officially declare war against its northern neighbor. Troops slowly advance north into the territory. They also send their fleet to the western Pacific Ocean to see what is there.
 * Patagon: After much deliberation, the governers of several Patagonian cities choose a high ruler. This ruler then goes on to order the construction of a series of aqueducts to bring water to cities and towns further in the desert, order the development of a written language, and propose an alliance with the Incan empire. Additionally, he launches a recruiting campaign in Buenos Aires and several other sizable Patagonian cities to increase the size of the army. Finally, he commisions a flag to be created for Patagon, which will most likely feature a lot of blue.
 * Incan Diplomacy: The Empire accepts the alliance.
 * The Incan Empire: The Empire invades what is left of Tiahuanaco and unite with Muisca forces. An Incan fleet of seven ships sail to Eu'ropa and establish three colonies at OTL Madeira, Southern Spain, and Southern Ireland.
 * The UK would still be united, so colonizing southern Ireland without some roleplay would lead to direct war.
 * The UK is already a nation?
 * The UK & the rest of the world is just a bunch of unorganized tribes, the grey parts are the discovered parts by the Americans I believe, not organized terriotry.
 * So creating a colony there wouldn't be declaring war on an actual nation, right?
 * NVM, it looks like it is a primitive nation actually, but they would probably be unable to oppose colonization (like what the Europeans did to the Americans in RL)
 * Maybe small skurmishes but nothing much. However, no super or hypercolonization!
 *  The UK and Ireland are currently not a unified nation, but nor is it primitive. It is actually a large group of tribes, all unified under one leader. Not exactly as powerful as the Mongols or the Gauls, but they won't give up without a fight.  FP
 * The Musica seize the northern two-thirds of Tiahuanaco, giving the southern third to the Incas. They celebrate their great victory.
 * The Mojave, after hearing about an island off the coast of Mojave, sends three ships and establishes the colony ofn OTL Big Island of Hawaii. The natives oppose the landing, but are subdued after seeing the power of the Mojave Weapons.
 * Antilia offers for all South American countries to unite in a military and trade agreement in a South American Alliance or Union. Even if this does not go ahead, Antilia offers an alliance and trade agreement to the United Amazon to the south.
 * Incan Diplomacy: The Incan Empire rejects the offer of a South American Union, saying that the Empire cannot agree to a Union that would have corrupt and unstable countries in it.
 * Antilian Diplomacy: Apart from the founding members, each country will have to apply in turn. Those with a corrupt or unstable government will be rejected.
 * Patagonian Diplomacy: Patagon agrees to this alliance on two conditions: Member nations cannot be corrupt or unstable, and member nations cannot unjustly abuse local populations in their own nations or when colonizing or at war.

817
''' The British tribes fight back the invasion and without a standing force, the Incan colony is half destroyed. '''
 * Patagon: With the written language complete, the high ruler orders schools to be set up in all Patagonian cities and towns in an effort to increase general education levels. Four ships depart from Buenos Aires: Two head east to hopefully establish a colony on the Falkland Islands, while the other two head west to explore what is OTL Australia and New Zealand. The army continues to grow, and the aqueduct system is about a year away from completion.
 * The Aztecs continue to invade its northern neighbor, the Mojave, and manages to secure the southern portion of the country and begins to slowly advance to the south. They begin to establish small bases at Taiwan as pitstops to China.
 * Just out of curiosity, don't you mean the Olomec Empire? Based on the map it doesn't look like the Aztec have a border with the Mojave.
 *  That is the Olomec Empire, not Mojave. FP
 * ​The Mojave begins to mass an number of troops and defenses along its southern and northern borders, and establishing forts on the coast. Meanwhile, the colony in Hawaii expands to include the Big Island, and sends an second colony to Oahu. Research into an advance firearm begins.
 * The Incan Empire: The Empire invades the Chimu Republic, stating that the corrupt dictatorship must end. Although winning victories on land and at sea, the Empire fails to capture any senior government officials. Incan sailors discover and colonize the OTL Azores.

818
''' On the 19th of October, a massive earthquake (magnitude 9.4) shakes the southwest corner of Eu'ropa, destroying tibes and seriously damaging the Incan colony situated there. A huge tsunami rushes across the Atlantic Ocean and strikes coastal American countries, causing extensive damage. The worst hit countries are: Nemaska, the Great Plains, Karribia, Antilia and the United Amazon. Atlantic islands such as the Azores and Bermuda are left devastated. '''
 * Antilia: Being one of the worst countries hit, the coastal regions are destoyed by the tsunami. The bulk of the navy, anchored in Maracaibo, are sheltered in the Gulf of Antilia and survive virtually unscathed. A survey puts the death toll at around 19,280.
 * The Incan Empire: The Empire abandons the Ireland colony following the earthquake and Native attacks, relocating the population to southern Spain. Soldiers and supplies are sent to the Eu'ropa colonies to stabilize them. The dictator of the Chimu Republic is captured and the country is annexed into the empire.
 * Incan Diplomacy: The Empire offers supplies to countries devastated by the tsunami. It also offers a safe haven for the Olomec Emperor if the country falls to the Aztecs.
 * Antilian Diplomacy: Antilia gladly accepts the help as it is desperate to get supplies to the survivors on the coast. King Osoa expresses his gratitude to the Incans and offers an alliance in this time of need.
 * Incan Diplomacy: The Empire accepts the alliance. The Emperor also expresses new support for a South American Union.
 * Patagonian Diplomacy: Patagon urges that the South American Union is established with the Incans, Patagonians, and Antilians being the founding members and allies.
 * Patagon: The country expresses its condolences to those impacted by the tsunami and sends ships with supplies to each. The aqueduct system and schools are for the most part built and operational, so overall poverty levels begin to decline and the average Patagonian's power rises. The army stops its recruiting campaign after increasing its size by 50%. The two ships sent to the Falkland Islands successfully negotiate with the few natives and establish a colony there. They built a port town under the name of Saldaz to act as the capital. The ships sent west to OTL Australia and New Zealand, however, have not been able to establish a colony yet, and tensions are high with the locals.