Principia Moderni (Map Game)

Principia Moderni, or "The Beginning of the Modern" in Late Latin, is a map game beginning in the final days of the Middle Ages in Europe, and the early days of the Ming dynasty in China--1420 C. E...The House of Hohenzollern have become the Electorates of Brandenburg--though most of the power in the Holy Roman Empire still lies with the Habsburgs, Joan of Arc has defeated the English at Orleans, the city of Tenochtitlan is founded by the Aztecs, the Timurid Empire has united Central and West Asia, and the Yongle Emperor sends out Zheng He to voyage westwards. It is a turbulent era, in other words, an era of change, and an era in which power is cemented.

Rules

 * Main article: Rules (Principia Moderni)

Moderators

 * Detectivekenny (moderator-in-chief, mapmaker)
 * PitaKang (assistant moderator, on wikibreak)
 * CrimsonAssassin (application tenatively declined due to inactivity)
 * Yankovic270 (moderator)
 * Collie Kaltenbrunner (moderator, mapmaker)

Europe

 * England--
 * Scotland--Alexanders 00:30, March 20, 2011 (UTC)
 * France-- JonAllenMichael
 * Burgundy-- SSS
 * Swiss Confederacy--
 * Portugal--
 * Castille--
 * Genoa--
 * Naples--
 * Venice--
 * Hungary--Collie Kaltenbrunner
 * Spain -- Head Chunin
 * Tsardom of Russia --lxCaucassus
 * Montferrat--
 * Savoy--
 * Milan--
 * Modena--
 * Brandenburg--Zagoria
 * Bohemia--
 * Flanders--
 * Mantua--
 * Siena--
 * Papal States--
 * Wallachia--
 * Moldavia--
 * Poland-Lithuania--
 * Mazovia--
 * Norway--
 * Sweden--
 * Denmark--
 * Estonia-- Cedhead

The Islamic World

 * Ottoman Empire-- StarkBlack
 * Mamluk Sultanate--BlackSkyEmpire
 * Timurid Empire-- Thant**
 * Marinids--
 * Ziyanids--
 * Hafsids--
 * Shaybanids--
 * Jysan--
 * Yemen--
 * Fartak--
 * Chagatai Khanate--
 * Khosut--

The Far East

 * Vijayanagara Empire-- Arceus The God of Pokemon
 * China-- CrimsonAssassin
 * Japan-- Cosman246
 * Joseon-- PitaKang
 * Vietnam-- Yank
 * Hanthawaddy-- Detectivekenny
 * Mughal Empire--Janusary 02:22, May 31, 2011 (UTC)
 * Kashmir--
 * Multan--
 * Sindh--
 * Gujrat--
 * Malwa--
 * Khandesh--
 * Gondwana--
 * Rajputs (Punjab)--
 * Rajputs (Rajahstan)--
 * Gajpatis--
 * Reddis--
 * Bahmani--
 * Ahmadnagar
 * Evenkia--

Americas

 * Aztecs--
 * Maya-- Fedelede
 * Inca--
 * Itsaygahi (formerly Tsalagi) - Mumby
 * Onguayal--
 * Manoa--
 * Tapajoso--

Oceania

 * Kulin--
 * Sunda--
 * Ternate--

Africa

 * Ethiopia--
 * Kongo--
 * Wolof--
 * Siine--
 * Takrur--
 * Songhai--
 * New Songhai--
 * Ashanti--
 * Borgu--
 * Nupe--
 * Igala--
 * Kwararafa--
 * Kanem--
 * Tunjur--
 * Benin--
 * Kacongo--
 * Ngoyo--
 * Makuria--
 * Sennar--
 * Adal--
 * Ndongo--
 * Benguela--
 * Maravi--
 * Mwanamutapa--
 * Torwa--

*Inactive — may be taken over

**Does not exist: inactive but may not be taken over

You may add smaller kingdoms or tribes to the list.

1400s

 * Archives: 1420-1449
 * Archives: 1450-1479
 * Archives: 1480-1509

1500s

 * Archives: 1510-1539

1540

 * The Mayans expand their colonies by 15*50 km each. They also continue improving their military. The Mayan state also starts reforming into a federalized constitutional monarchy after demands from the non-Buddhist populations of the Mayab, reclaiming autonomy from the Buddhist-led government.
 * The last act of the shuiskiys was to say that the ottomans have legitimate claims to northwestern india. soon later the belskiys overtake the governement wanting more power. The Belskys set out to build more roads like the shuiskiys.the framework for roads is layed out and they slowly start expanding out of the cities of Sibir, Moscow, Novgorod and Chrimea. IT now seems clear that government stability will only return wonce Ivan is of age(in 4 years). The roadwork is haulted in mid-october because the glinsky boyar family gains control over the council. It is evident that not much will be done in the next years
 * Japan further expands Tenjikuminato into the Mughal Empire in order to protect Chinese, Imperial Confucian civilization against the Western barbarians, urging the other Far Eastern nations to join them. They focus all of their efforts into expansion, yielding 20*50 sq km of new land
 * Hanthawaddy continues war against the Rajputs. Minerals are mined in Tibet to create more weapons for fighting, bringing a signifcant population to the town of Tingri. The effects of the war begin to penetrate into the five port cities, as weapon production and propaganda become more common. Dunquk Dung expands by 3x50 sq km west.
 * the name of the colony in colony in minden szentek öbölben is shortened to Öböl.another expedition is sent there.Meanwhile, Újfundlandi and Labrador expand 14*50 sq km each.
 * The Vijayanagara Army continues to attack the invaders, and with the help of the Ottomans, are being quite invincible. The battle against Maratha and Golcondan armies continue and sea ships reach the Mamluk Sultanate and are preparing for invasion. Vijyanagara Empire expands by 30x50 sq.km.
 * The King of Spain is pleased with the French Emperor, and sends him vast gifts, at the same time, sparks arise between Scotland and Spain, but does Spain does not wish to go into war as it as just been established. 1/4th of Colombus' ships have been lost to the Scottish Pirates in the Atlantic Oceans, but successfully makes his way into "India" (West Indies, actually). Colombus is disappointed at the stupidity and underdevelopment of the aborigins, but trades with them and after giving them weapons and armor, sets sail back to Spain with a rich cargo of gold, silver, precious stones, spices and salt.
 * The new Spanish government is overthrown by the old Castilian government in a coup d'état. All overseas troops are recalled and returned to help rebuild Castile. A wave of civil unrest shoots through India beginning with protests to the Rajput War. Due to this unrest, Vijayanagar recalls all of its troops. The Mughal Empire leaves a limited force, still interested in expansion to the north.
 * Due to the recent rumors of Pirates in the area from an unknown origin, France expands her fleet of Galley's for use in the North Sea and Channel areas. Also, rival explorer Baron du Hoc claims that he can establish an African colony much quicker and have it be much more succesful than an American colony established by the explorer Bertrand. A rivalry ensues, and du Hoc claims his African colony will be established by sometime next year.
 * Itsaygahi pushes south, to secure the Gulf Coast and solidify their dominion. A shipment of slaves from Africa are brought across to work in the cities and fields of Itsaygahi.
 * The Vietnamese expand their Phillipine colony by 16*50 sq km. The Vietnamese officially merge their Borneo colony to their Phillipnie colony. They send support to Hanthawaddy in the Rajput War.
 * Where's the map?
 * Working on it. I can never do them on Fridays lol.
 * Now that England is relatively pacified, Brandenburg withdraws its troops. In order to keep control of southern Germany, Brandenburg sends troops into Bavaria.

1541

 * Japan builds more infrastructure in Tenjikuminato, and in Japan, the first mandirs (Hindu temples) and synagogues are popping up in Kyoto, Edo, and Nagasaki. The architectural styles used are generally a fusion of the 'original' style and the Japanese style
 * Hanthwaddy accepts the Mayans' alliance and again requests to allow them free trade in Dayh-klung on Jamaicamon. The Jamaicamon colonial administration expands Dunquk Dung by 300 sq km. Hporubitoi is fully transferred back to Mon rule, although lacking some of the southern territory. Hanthawaddy begins cleaning up after the pyrrhic Rajput victory, by rebuilding roads through Tibet.
 * I think I can divide by 50 well enough. You don't have to write 14*50 sq km, you can just write 700 sq km. But please don't give me a number like 734 or 22 sq km.
 * another expedition is sent to Öböl, which expands 2*50 sq km.Meanwhile, a system of roads connecting the five largest cities (Buda, Ragusa, Bécs, Kotor and Spalato).Újfundlandi and Labrador expand 16*50 sq km each.
 * The current king dies, and is succeeded by his son, Ehkanakhne II. He continues his father's integration of the empire, and claims as Itsaygahi's western boudary the Mississippi River. The rich soil of the south is settled with Tsalagans and Seminole people, to bring this sparsely populated area under the rule of the king.
 * The French Explorer Baron du Hoc lands with quite a few settlers looking to get rich quick in Africa just 50 miles west of the Akon States. Because of the abundance of Elephants in the area, the colony is named Cote d'Ivoire.
 * Russia once again has a overturn of power. he Shuiskys once again regain control over the boyar council. This time they unanimousely agree that the future of russia lies in siberia. More soldiers are sent to conquer this territory, whose russian possesion of grows. Meanwhile, after the "betrayal" of the vijangars, the remaining troops in india are restationed in the colony. Shuiskys start more colonial expansion in africa, expanding it by 32 px
 * China's already powerful military is again upgraded and its defenses are put on high alert. The Chinese demand that the Mughals and Russians stand down
 * since when did russia attack or even threaten to attack china?
 * Okay, final exams are over, just in the nick of time too, apparantly.
 * The Mayans agree to Hanthawaddy's free trade request. They also expand each of their colonies by 500 kilometers, excepting for the Java colony which expands in only 100 kilometers.
 * Your Java colony can't expand by 500 sq km because expansion is halved in "organized" areas. Java counts as organized because there are existing states*
 * Oh, sorry. Corrected it.
 * Do the Swahili states count as organized? Because I seriously doubt the primitive tribes of east Africa are going to present serious resistance in face of an army with almost-constantly upgrading firearms.
 * Yes. They have armies. Also they have many other ways to make up for their technological disadvantage, like having enough manpower to launch an organized rebellion. Also, don't think the Portuguese had an easy time controlling their colonies this way. Just follow the rules, areas in black are normal expansion, and areas in grey are half expansion.
 * Just so you know for the next map, but my Indonesian colony is on the island of Borneo. It's the large island directly south of the Phillipines. I had effectively abandoned Java to the Maya.
 * Brandenburg expands their colony in the Mandinka Empire of West Africa by 200 km.
 * The Vietnamese expand their Phillipine colony by 25*50 sq km. French wines imported to Vietnam from Rochefort become immensely popular with Vietnamese nobility. A group of Vietnamese merchants, intent on learning the secrets of wine-making, travel to Europe to study under the greatest vintners in order to properly bring the practice back to Vietnam.

1542

 * Öbol expands by 2*50 sq km.Meanwhile, Újfundlandi and Labrador expand 10*50 sq km.
 * Wait, 2*50 sq km still is valid, right?
 * It's fine, it just doesn't look as cool.
 * The French Explorer Alain Bertrand establishes the colony of Haiti in OTL Hispanola, at OTL Santo Domingo. Although he brings mostly men and and their families who simply want to get rich quick, he also brings several soldiers as well as large military ships as well. He has studied various texts of the islands and knows what he must bring in order to establish a succesful colony.
 * Hanthawaddy manages to take full control of Hporubitoi, but as a vassal state rather than a colony. This method of administration makes it difficult for any organized expansion but it allows Hporubitoi to keep ts own culture, a mixture of Sinhala and Ahom culture. Hanthawaddy offers to help the Ottomans conquer India and pay three shiploads of spices in return for cession of the Ottomans' Aden colony. Katimon is expanded to the north by 850 sq km.
 * To many people's surprise, the Shuiskis stay in power as regents of russia. russian possesion of siberia continues to increase. as the armies advance, infrastructure for roads is layed out for faster transportation os supplies and messages to moscow. wanting to get rid of the beskis, Shuiskis make Belski governor of Ivanskaya zemlia(india/sri lanka) and make the capital of that region Ivangrad(manchura). A period of relative stability enters th russian domain.
 * The Malmulks begin planning of the invasion of Spain, the Sultan expects heavy losses and therefore begins enlisting and drafting men into the navy and army. They ask the Ottomans for support, proclaiming that the thousands of Muslims who died for the true religon centurys ago had to be avenged and that Al-Andalus would rise once more and to open the door of Europe to Islam.
 * The Vietnamese expand their Phillipine colony by 25*50 sq km. The first Vietnamese vineyards are established in the Cham province of Vietnam. Many former Cham flock to these vinyards for employment.
 * King Joachim II of Brandenburg, as a protestant in a Roman Catholic country, officially declares the seperation of church and state. This causes an uproar in the south as well as occupied Bavaria.
 * Japan expands it's military for a future invasion of the Mughals

1543

 * Öböl expands 3*50 sq km.Meanwhile,újfundlani and Labrador expand 15*50 sq km each.
 * Mosques are built throughout the country, and they are used as schools to at least give some of the population a modicum of education. Itsaygahans continue to settle along the gulf coast. The Itsaygahans consider offering the French a lease on the land around the Mississippi Delta.
 * The Vietnamese expand their Phillipine colony by 25*50 sq km. The Vietnamese Empress sets aside a portion of Cham Province for wine-making. Locally-produced wines have started to replace expensive imported French wine as the nobility's beverage of choice.
 * Due to the debts of the Lord of Dauphin that have been owed since before the French Civil War, France sends it's tercios into the small county. For the most part, the count of Dauphin allow the French to unite his territory with theirs, in hopes that he will still hold title. However, at Vienne, a few lesser lords resist. Unfortunately for the French, it is a bloody affair and a pyrrhic victory is achieved. Even with a few lesser nobles resisting, the French are able to effectively seize the small county of Dauphin by year's end. The count is able to keep his title, since he allowed the French army to march through and because he sent out a call for peace, thus allowing the conflict to end much sooner than expected. The French colony in Haiti expands by 2*50 sq km. (forgive me if I did the colony expansion wrong...)
 * No problem, you can do this "*x50 sq km" style.but if you're talking about the expansion maximum size, you can only expand one pixel per turn if you have only one colony.you can also make another colony (see the archives of 1480-1509 to see the rules for expansion) to expand more than one pixel.and please, add your country in the External Territories (Principia Moderni) page.
 * Sorry, you must not have seen that I established a colony in Africa a turn before. So wouldn't I be able to expand by 2x50 sq km? Just making sure.
 * So you can expand like this.
 * Hanthawaddy expands its army, placing different divisions in Hanthawaddy's ports. The existing firearm-slingshots begin to be phased out in favor of more advanced muskets. Some of the army is sent to Katimon to aid in expansion. The two settlements expand toward each other at 1000 sq km.
 * China requests that the Ottomans break their alliance with the Mughal Empire. If the Ottomans break the alliance, if China invades the Mughal Empire, the land will be split. Furthermore, China proposes an cooperation with all the Eastern Asian nations. The Asian League is proposed. China's military is expanded.
 * By now there's need to worry about the Mughals. The owner was banned for sockpuppeting, but I left them in the Rajput War for the heck of it.
 * Japan expands its military greatly, and joins the Asian League.
 * Russians continue to expand into siberia. Meanwhile, russians set up schools and churches in orthagi to give the natives a good education and invite the king to send an ambassador to russia. The russian sxhools are considered the finest in america(not much to compare to). Russian Boyars begin to worry about china. An assasination atempt is done by the dostoinski boyar family, but is soon brought down by the Shuiskis and the shuiskis execute the head.

1544

 * Japan invades the Rhineland, expanding Doitsuchihou by 12*50 sq km.
 * With Mayan permission, the Vietnamese launch an expedition to explore the coast of South America. They found an outpost in OTL French Guiana.
 * With DK's permission, I'd like to expand this outpost into a new colony, to make up for the loss of my Indonesian colony (which I merged with my Phillipine colony).
 * That is fine. However, I ask that you please refrain from abandoning colonies excessively just to get another colony. Also, where exactly is your Borneo colony. Would you like me to cede your Java colony to the Mayans or simply abandon it? 
 * My Borneo colony is on the northernmost tip of Borneo. I didn't abandon it, I merely merged it to my Phillipine colony. Yes, cede Java to the Maya. 
 * Grand Prince Ivan IV finaly reached the age of 14. By russian law he is now old enough to rule on his own. He likes the idea of heading into siberia, so continues to set up roads and roadwork for the region. Meanwhile, Ivan is getting tired of the boyars that treated him "like scum" in their regency. Ivan updates the military structure, by updating the years-old rank system. Ivan want confirmations on wethar or not his alliances with Japan Joeson and the ottomans still stand also stating that the intrests of the boyars during regency do not in any way, shape or form manifest the views of the prince.
 * Japan offers to send over a group of monks to the Grand Prince


 * The King Cristopher I declares Hungarian the official language of Hungary, along with Latin.Meanwhile, Öböl, Újfundlandi and Labrador expand 100(2*50 sq km),800(16*50 sq km) and 500 km(10*50 sq km), respectively.
 * The King of Itsaygahi visits the King of Orthagi, and normalises relations between the two countries. Though Orthagi is little more than a city-state, it has grown wealthy from trade with Russia. Itsaygahi approaches the French explorer on Haiti about accepting a lease around the Mississippi River, which would allow French settlers into the area, on condition that they would have to pay certain taxes to Itsaygahi.
 * The French Explorer Alain Bertrand kindly denies the offer from the Itsaygahi King and suggests that this may be an offer that will be accepted in the future at some point, but instead offers to send a new explorer from France to explore the area in and around Itsaygahi for an exchange of gold coins.
 * France ramps up it's military, specifically with the addition of the Demi-Cannon, capable of being used not only in seige warfare, but on the battlefield as well.
 * Brandenburg succeeds in taking control of Bavaria again. This time Bavaria is simply annexed to the Kingdom of Brandenburg. King Joachim II decrees that each province should be allowed to choose their preferred official religion. In order to prevent war with any nation in their fragile state, Brandenburg offers a treaty of non-aggretion with Hungary and Spain in addition to an offer of a Treaty of Alliance with France.
 * Hungary accepts
 * The Ottomans break their alliance with the Muhgals and offers to spilt India with China. Sultan Suleiman also agrees to the Mamluk's plan to invade Spain. He tells the Mamluk Sultan " For the glory of Islam, Shia and Sunni will become brothers once again, and only together we can crush the infidel. I suggest an alliance called the Alliance of the Crescent. We muslims will always help each other. You Mamluks can have Spain for it is an Arab's territory, and not a Turk's. However, if you conquer spain, then may my empire annex the Levant?"
 * Most of the Spanish Muslims during Al-Andalus were Moors-Berbers, not Arabs.
 * France accepts.
 * The Mayan government continues improving it's army, importing more modern weaponry from Europe and East Asia. They expand each of their colonies by 150px.
 * The Malmulks begin to consider the concession the Ottoman terms and the army is soon set up in marked departure points and the navy as well. Rafts are also crafted with up to fifty to be placed on a navel vessal, each raft would hold up to 120 men each although the considered weight means that some cargo would need to be disposed of. Plans for further expansion into France are abandoned due to the fear of retaliation by other Catholic nations.
 * Hanthawaddy again asks the Ottomans if they will accept help in conquering India in return for their Aden colony. Hanthawaddy continues to work on recovery, improving road systems in the northern part of the country. Katimon is expanded by 700 sq km to the south.
 * PitaKang will be gone untill August, so until then, I'm just amping my military, then expanding my colonies. For example, this turm, I'm amping my military, but next turn, expand my Kamchatan clony, and so foth.
 * What I can do is keep your country from becoming inactive. But this is a realistic game. Just like people take wikibreaks countries may also experience periods of relative inactivity. It is assumed the first ten years will be marked by slow growth, and then your country will fall into civil disarray. Again, this is all just to simulate realism, and so people dont say, "I don't feel like posting. Every year for next 100 turns, write 'Britain expands India by 3400 sq km.'" Note that during civil disarray, you will have greater resistance to invasion, but no major expansion will take place. -DK

1545

 * Vietnam expands their South American colony by 25*50 sq km. They build a port for mechant ships on their way to the Mayan and Aztec Empires.
 * Has anyne noticed that Russia is not on the map key? and could anyone add Russia either on the next key or on an update to this one?
 * 'Whoah, didn't even realize it. I or someone else can add it on within the next day.
 * Russians willingly accept Japanese monks as honorable visitors to mother russia. Meanwhile, russian troops continue the expansion into siberia. Russians ask the East-asian countries id they will be so kind and let Russia set an outpost in the Far east by the year 1551. Russian colonial settlers expand afrikanskaya zemlya by 16 px. Russians openly invite ambassadors from Itsahagi, China, Japan, Joeson, Brandenburg, France, Orthagi, Maya, Ottoman and Mamluk to come to Moscow into the Grand Embassy established even by his grandfather Prince Ivan III
 * France accepts and sends an ambassador, along with a small sum of gold as a token of French goodwill.
 * Hanthawaddy offers Russia to cede the colony of Hporubitoi (eastern Sri Lanka) to Russia as a base in the East, giving full access to the Russians to Sri Lanka, as long as the interests of all Mons and Ahoms (mainly Mons) in the area are maintained. In return, however, Russia would recognize Hanthawaddy's claim to the Kola Peninsula (although Hanthawaddy would assume control slowly). Hanthawaddy assures it will use the peninsula solely for peaceful purposes, and asks for an alliance with Russia. Meanwhile, Hanthawaddy continues to update its military technology, assembling a group of aboriginal natives to fight for Hanthawaddy in Katimon. By taking aboriginal villages by surprise, these forces overwhelm 2000 sq km of territory in southern Katimon, to the north and south.
 * The Kola Pensinsula is fully controlled by the russians, and is settled along most of the river coasts and is part of russia proper(under novgorod lands), this would mean giving away a large part of territory part of russia proper, wich is were the question is: where did the Hathawadans get any sort of clains to territory that has been russian for about 150 years? As for the alliance, russians accept as long as they explain the apparent claims to kola.
 * Smim Htaw declares Hanthawaddy has only recently claimed the peninsula simply wants a base for whaling, and will likely limit itself to the northern coast. Hanthawaddy assures that ethnic Mons will not overpower the local populations, because most Mons are used to a tropical climate.
 * Russians will allow the Mons to make small Fishing settlements pon the coast of the white sea as liing as the whalers function under the parameters of russian law and use Russian as a langguage of buisness(as they wil have to learn it anyways if tehy wish to live in the area) with people outside their community.
 * Hungary declares war against Montenegro.Meanwhile, Öbol, Újfundlandi and Labrador expand 2*50 sq km, 16*50 sq km and 9*50 sq km, respectively;
 * Brandenburg expands their Brazilian colony by 4*50 sq km. However, all Brazilian expansion is on the coast, as reations with the natives are unsatisfactory.
 * Itsaygahi accepts the Russian offer and prepare a ship to transport them and the Orthagan ambassadors over the long journey to Russia.
 * France continues to ramp up its army. Due to the lessons learned in the invasion of Dauphin, the army is reformed. Abandoning the Tercio style of combat, the French adopt a formation with a mix of about 1/3 pikemen, and the rest of the men armed with the arquebus. They marched forward in 5 ranks, and the front line would discharge a volley, and then march to the rear, and while reloading the next line would fire their volley. The pikemen marched behind them, where the arquebusiers could retreat behind to find relative safety from cavalry formations. Haiti expands 25*50 sq km.
 * 25*50 px?You only have two colonies!
 * On the contrary, that is the exact maximum. "…Continues to ramp up its army" counts as a minor turn.
 * Yeah, I figured since I hadn't really expanded France or my colonies that much at all, that I could take the maximum at least just once and get away with it.
 * Japan expands its army.

1546

 * Hungary invades Montenegro, advancing 12*50 sq km.Meanwhile, Öböl expand 3*50 sq km, Újfundlandi expand 15 *50 sq km and Labrador expand 13*50 sq km.
 * Due to continued banditry since the French Civil War, the French monarch establishes a somewhat (for the time) centralized court system. The courts are given the authority to delegate a sheriff for whatever town they have jurisdiction in, and as a result banditry begins to decline, while stability increases. Cote d'Ivoire expands 4*50 sq km and Haiti expands 6 *50 sq km.
 * Brandenburg establishes a colony in th OTL Western Cape province of South Africa.
 * Japan pierces 20*50 sq km into the Rhineland
 * Hanthawaddy sets up a trading post at OTL Murmansk, establishing contact with Russians and existing Saami people. Smim Htaw understands he is taking a gamble, but hopes the posts's remoteness will allow it to be well defended. Maori people are recruited from OTL New Zealand because it is believed they will take the weather better. The economy grows slightly, and ports are updated more.
 * The Vietnamese expand their South American colony by 25*50 sq km. They use the new colony as a shipping point for goods coming from the Mayan Empire. Mayan chocolate becomes incredibly popular in Vietnam, especially after the addition of locally-grown sugar.
 * Russians continue to expand the possesions in Siberia. Russian colony in India expands 10px into Sri Lankan Territory. The Russian Grand Prince is growing tired of the boyars and is looking firmly at the hat of monamakh(reserved for the first "emperor" of Russia, as it was a gift from an imperial familly). Ivan Issues the Mon fishers a whaling permit somewhat akin to a modern work visa.

1547

 * The Vietnamese expand their Guiana colony by 25*50 sq km. This year also is the start of a fad in Vietnam of wearing Mayan or Aztec-inspired jewelry. Commonly these pieces are made in Vietnam, and have little resemblance to pieces made in either the Aztec or Mayan Empire. Mayan an Aztec texts are imported to Vietnam as another sign of the growing Vietnamese fascination in their cultures.
 * On January 16th, Ivan IV crowns himself with the Hat of Monamah, assuming the Title of Tsar i velikiy knyaz vsiya rusi (Tsar and Grand Prince of all Russias), and officialy renaming the Union of Greater Russia(or Grand Principality of Rus') into Tsarstvo Russkoye (Tsardom of Russia). The soldiers conqueriong siberia are called back to witness the coronation. Dimitry Boyasin's son Vassili Dimitrievich Boyasin, who succeeded his father as Governor of Novorossiya was also invited beforehand to come to moscow for a special event. as were all the Governors of colonies, the foreign ambassadors got front spots during the ceremony. Ivan's first act as tsar was to abolish the veche and reduce the power of the Boyar council, renamed svetsky soviet. The Tsar turns his attention to another, more powerfull enemy than the Siberians: those who control Pskov-Sweeden.
 * Japan expands Doitsuchihou by 18*50 sq km.
 * The Tsar also welcomes the monks from Japan to stay in russia as official visitors and learn of russian customs and culture, the russians also ask if they could do the same in 5 years wit their own people(cultural exchange). The last time anyone from the russian lands visited Japan was half a century ago during the reign of his grandfather Ivan III.
 * Hanthawaddy expands Katimon by 1400 sq km, and expands the size of the new Kola Peninsula colony, which is renamed Toeh Ngoa Nyoing (Land of Peaceful Sun), to attract settlers, to 150 sq km. Hanthawaddy continues upgrading its ports.
 * May I remind you that Kola is fully part of russian land, and expanding it would be expanding into russian territory, you are allowed to settle the coastal regions for the purposes of fishing and whaling, as long as you work within th boundries set by russian law and your whaling permits(25 % of all seal fur or 10 rubles per whale go to russia as payement for permission).
 * Hanthawaddy has no problem with that. Settlements won't expand past 500 sq km, but given the geography and population it doesn't even make a difference.
 * Hungary advances 14*50 sq km in Montenegrian territory.Meanwhile, Újfundlandi expands 16*50 sq km;
 * Comedy becomes a popular form of entertainment in China, especially Beijing. Chinese comedians tour China and Asia, sparking many laughs and boosting China's relations with other Asian countries. One comedian writes his act down on scrolls. These scrolls are kept in the Emperor's Palace, in libraries, and on Chinese ships (which boosts the morale among sailors). The French Civil War becomes the butt of many jokes.
 * Sorry, my wording might have been confusing, but the French Civil War has been over for awhile. The banditry I talked about in the previous turn was just something that hasn't been delt with, that occured during the French Civil War. Sorry if I was confusing.
 * Comedy is okay, it could definitely be a common form of entertainment by people who are poor wandering entertainers or to entertain government leaders or the rich. But it shouldn't become a gigantic industry.
 * Oh, it won't be a gigantic industry. It will just be something else China is known for. Kind of like OTL British humor!
 * Itsaygahan politicians decide to try andraise funds for their expansion and modernisation programs by hiring out a couple of legions of Janissaries out as mercenaries. They hope the spoils of pillaging and conquest as well as payment from foreign powers will swell their coffers with treasure.
 * The Ottomans found a colony in OTL Sri Lanka.
 * The French expand Cote d'Ivoire by 10*50 sq km, and have decided not to expand the colony any further, since it is being used primarily for economic gain with the surrounding tribesmen. France establishes the West African Trading Company, and decides to attempt to monopolize the trade of coffee and ivory coming from the region.

1548

 * Hungary advances 12*50 sq km in Montenegrian territory.Meanwhile, Labrador and Újfundlandi expand 14*50 sq km each.
 * Japan starts growing coffee in Tenjikuminato, which has grown by 10*50 sq km
 * France decides to offer to its locals the opportunity to have free transport to Haiti in order to live on the island. As a result, most of those who want to go Cote d'Ivoire instead go to Haiti. Also, many explorers arrive in Haiti and begin claiming the land in the name of the King. The colony of Haiti expands by 10*50 sq km. French culture during this time is beginning to have a touch of Vietnamese influence, to the extent that the new castle built by the Duke of Dauphin is done in an almost complete Vietnamese architectural design.
 * Hanthawaddy expands Toeh Ngoa Nyoing to a total of 450 sq km, and proceeds to create port facilities. Katimon's southern colony expands 1250 sq km directly due north into the Toakow. Hanthawaddy continues upgrading its port facilities.
 * Wait, Lx, if you mean to say that this is only economic privileges, it needs to be whaling privileges for all of Russia, mining privileges for all yet-to-be conquered areas of Russia plus the Kola Peninsula, and private control of all of the northern Kola coast up to 20 km inland and 20km around the trading post. Hporubitoi is an important strategic colony so it has to be a fair deal. Also, note that Russians inhabited the southern part of the Peninsula at the time, Murmansk was not founded until 1915.
 * Sounds reasonable, but I can't give mining privelages if I don't have the land. but feel free to mine in the urals/russian land up to 100 km off the coast. Remember: the language of buisness must stay russian, and laws regarding the administration of the region will be outlined in the Treaty of the Kola Poluostrov . The settlement is allowed to grow on the northern peninsula and russian officials may not intervene in the migration of peoples and may get full russian citizenship if they live their for 20 years and then live in russia proper.
 * Okay that works. I guess I will take mining privileges for everything east of the Urals.
 * The mining priviledges will be outlined in the Treaty they you must sign. If you want to propose changes message me on my talk page


 * Due to worsening harvests each year in Brandenburg, the people are encouraged to emigrate to the colonies. This leads to an increase in population in all colonies, especially sunny Brazil.
 * The Vietnamese expand their Guiana colony by 25*50 sq km. The Vietnamese Empress, thrilled at Vietnam's cultural influence in France, offers France a deal. They will build Vietnamese-styled universities, bath houses and Hospitals in exchange for a more cohesive alliance
 * Russia amps up its military and Tsar sends members of the IWD(institurte of weapons developement) to france to learn of the art of the demi-canon(polupushka), they gain minor deseign plans and go back to start building.

1549

 * Hungary advances more in Montenenegrian territory.Meanwhile, Labrador expand 8*50 sq km.
 * China expands in Southern Asia.
 * Hanthawaddy hikes expansion in Katimon by 1900 sq km during the year. Katimon is on the way to becoming Hanthawaddy's most settled colonies, overtaking Jamaicamon. Hporubitoi is formally transferred to Russia. Hanthawaddy continues work on its port facilities.
 * The Vietnamese expand their Guiana colony by 25*50 sq km. The Vietnamese begin to develop various deposits of gold found on their territory. The first gold mined is used to make two sets of identical Crown Jewels. One set is used by the Vietnamese Empress, the other is sent to Matteo I of France as a gift. Much of the gold mined is used to pad the treasury of Vietnam. Vietnam issues a series of gold and silver coins as currency. They call this currency the "đồng", which comes from a Vietnamese term meaning "money".
 * The French accept this gift, and send the finest coffee from Cote d'Ivoire to the Vietnamese, as well as a state letter wishing to continue their alliance and to have a much closer relationship.
 * Japan expands 16*50 sq km into the Rhine
 * Russia continues to expands its military, the IWD constructs its firs Polu-Pushka(demi-canon) prototype, after many tries to reproduce, they finally make it work in october(work started in March), the russians also add a rifeling improvement to their model of the Polupushka(demi-canon). Tsar orders as many demi-canons built as humanly possible by June 1550(the ammount will be around 30 Polupushkas built and rifeled well by June 1550)
 * King Matteo I decides to officially launch his "Quest pour le Nouveau Monde." He commisions many explorers to head out into the New World and contact as many advanced civilizations as possible, as well as map out and discover the surrounding land on the main continent. He sends many of his so called "conquérants" to the colony of Haiti, in order to pacify the surrounding natives of the island and to expand it as quickly as possible. Haiti further expands 10*50 sq km.
 * The Mughal Empire offers to serve as a tributary of Hanthawaddy in exchange for commercial access to the Dacca port.
 * Hanthawaddy accepts, setting aside an island in the Meghna River for Mughal trade.

1550

 * See Rules Page to familiarize yourself with the new rules.
 * I thought we had enough rules before. When is it going to end? 
 * Once we have a quality timeline, which is our goal here. I'm not going to be super-picky about the rules, I just want to see a good timeline. Btw map won't be up for two days.
 * The Vietnamese expand their Guiana colony by 25*50 sq km. They send the first cargo shipment to France, specially discounted in light of the new Franco-Vietnamese alliance. The Vietnamese develop a new flag for Furansuchou. It is a tricolour with visible French influence.
 * Hanthawaddy continues to update its ports. Katimon again expands significantly by 1400 sq km, while Toeh Ngoa Nyoing expands by 50 sq km.
 * the Hungarian armies advance more in Montenegro.Meanwhile, Öböl expands 100 sq km.
 * King Ehkanankne II invites a few of the French Conquerants to Equagadahu, central hub and birthplace of Itsaygahi. The King hopes to modernise and improve his country with foreign investment and foreign professionals.
 * Several French Conquerants begin to make their way towards Equagadahu, with Arquebuses and Horses.
 * Brandenburg offers a treaty of alliance with the Mughal Empire.
 * Due to the influx of trade beginning to come from Vietnam, as wel as the other French Colonies, an extremely large open air marketplace is erected in Paris. Haiti expands by 10*50 sq km.
 * Japan reminds Brandenburg of their alliance, and warns them to cease and desist diplomacy with the Mughals. Meanwhile, Japan officially subscribes to the heliocentric model, and the basic laws of physics are being investigated
 * The Wazir of the Mughals ceremoniously extends the olive branch of peace to the formidable leaders of European Russia and Brandenburg; and graciously accepts and enters wholeheartedly into treaty with the latter. Envoys are dispatched to inform Hathawaddy of the Mughal's peaceful intentions and of their efforts to establish commercial relations that will further solidify and strengthen the region against potential agression from the East.
 * Russians upgrade and expand their military. The Tsar comissions the construction of more regular, rifeled cannons and polupushkas. It is now evident that he will wage war to a powerfull enemy, but it is not as evident wich
 * Why is the Mughal Empire so big? Right now, it's being conquered by Sher Shah and Islam Shah. Indeed, Humayun is hiding in Kandahar right now

1551

 * Hungary advances more in Montenegrian territory.Újfundlandi expands 10*50 sq km.
 * Equagadahu is decorated and prepared for a great celebration and the greatest nobles in the land assemble in all their finery to meet and greet the latest visitors from Europe. Elsewhere, a new class of bureaucrats have emerged, who run the kings personal territories and ensure the smooth running of the economy and the unity of whole realm.
 * Hanthawaddy expands Katimon by 1300 sq km inland, and Dunquk Dung by 200 km to the south. Hanthawaddy upgrades the facilities in Dayh-Klung, Chauhhpiu, Laskreng, and Bengalla. Also, Smim Htaw begins to consider launching a campaign to standardize weights and measures.
 * France expands her navy, and introduces ships similiar to the OTL Venetian Galleas for her fleet in the Mediterranean. Haiti expands by 10*50 sq km.
 * Russians continue to expand their military by constructing more supplies, by the end of the year, russians have 200 polupushkas, 500 regular cannons and every single one of them is rifeled. But the russians still wait for attack.
 * The Vietnamese expnad their Guiana colony by 25*50 sq km. Vietnamese artists become reknown as some of the finest in the world. Vietamese art is sought by collectors all over Europe and Asia.
 * Japan expands Doitsuchihou by 12*50 sq km

1552
Small question--do you think we liked Temudjin (or Qingghis Khan)?
 * Sweden, Norway, and Denmark dissolve the Kalmar Union.
 * The Vietnamese expand Guiana 25*50 sq km. The Vietnamese Empress offers Japan an official alliance. An offer to Joseon is scrapped, as Joseon has gone into a period of self-imposed isolation (similar to one imposed by Japan in OTL).
 * Japan accepts the alliance with Vietnam
 * Brandenburg officially declares that their alliance with Japan still stands, and declares neutrality in any conflict between the latter and the Mughal Empire (sorry Mughals).
 * Hungary advances more in Montenegrian territory.Meanwhile, Újfundlandi expands 7*50 sq km.
 * Estonia declares independance. Alliance to anyone is open.
 * The Russian Tsar accepts
 * Estonia asks for support in independance war
 * In France, Due to the influx of art from Vietnam and his desire to cement a lasting memory of his reign, on his deathbed Matteo I declares that an elaborate Art Museum is to be built in Marseille. Finished by the end of the year, the Museum currently only portrays mostly Vietnamese and French art. "Scouts" are sent throughout the world to find and collect more art from other cultures to be able to put in this collection. Matteo I somehow survives the year. Haiti is further expanded 10*50 sq km.
 * Hanthawaddy continues upgrading its port facilities. A trade route is set up between Hanthawaddy and Katimon. Wheat production becomes increasingly common in Katimon, and about 1200 sq km of new land in Katimon is converted into wheat fields. Meanwhile, another shipment of settlers is sent to Toeh Ngoa Nyoing.
 * Russia, after years of preparation declare war on Sweeden. The Russians Troops with their newly acuired weaponry charge int sweedish territory and the Russian navy sees its first action. Russia's goal is to retake pskov and give the Estonian(Estlandian) land independance.(PS, does this count as a "war"(i.e. decided with points) or is sweeden fair game due to inactivity?)
 * Sweden is fair game.
 * The Mughals regard the abrupt rise of conflict in Europe and the unprovoked animosity of the 'Great Empire' of Japan with dismay. Seeking to preclude the provocation of hostile neighbors, the Quazi-ul-Quazat instead proposes the establishment of harmonious relations throughout the region under the auspicious leadership of Hanthawaddy. Thus, the Mughals humbly extend greetings and treaty offers both to Japan and Vietnam; and the Wazir sends gracious entreaties for peaceful recognition of Mughal political integrity, including the common right shared by all solvent nations to enter into treaties with ANY nation of their choosing. The Wazir issues the following edict: "We are the descendants of Genghis Khan and this experience assures us that all nations in the region should live in peace under the commercial sphere of eternal Hanthawaddy. The justness of their actions in contrast to the howling of rabble dwarfs [a precise translation is not practicable] belies any further opposition from the lesser regional entities." Also, a proposal comprising an offer of full treaty relations with Estonia was extended soon thereafter.
 * Oh China will be maaaaaaaaaad!
 * Estonia accepts the proposal, and a comitee has been sent to dicuss terms.
 * Japan proposes to send merchants, monks, and scholars to the Mughals to explain the Shinto-Confucian-Buddhist schools of thought prevalant in Japan and erect schools to teach such philosophies inside the Mughal Empire. Meanwhile in Japan, mathematics is a popular topic. One particular mathematician has deduced what is in OTL called the Cartesian Coordinate System. A debate between philosophers has also broken out as to how best approach the world--through empirical observation or through logical deduction. (I know most of this is OTL 17th Century--is it alright?)
 * The Wazir of the Mughals determines after heated discussion with his ministers that Japan's veiled [though not very well] threat of invasion requires a response. An emissary is dispatched to seek the advice of Hanthawaddy. Meanwhile, the Japanese are reminded that only a foolish warrior allows himself to be exposed to enemies on both sides. An act of ceremonial sepuku on the part of the Japanese emperor is recommended as an alternative to subjecting his forces to certain annihilation. And he is further reminded that the religion of the Mughal ancestors predates the imposed and almost comic belief systems of Japan by many millenia. So, remarks the Wazir: 'Thanks, but no thanks.' And he adds: 'Cartesian dualism? Are you serious
 * Gah--not dualism, the co-ordinate systems! Also, how does he know of Descartes? And why would the Emperor commit ritual suicide? And Confucianism predates Islam...and right now, you are trying to regain India after Sher Shah and Islam Shah have taken much territory. Furthermore, I was not threatening invasion
 * China amps up its military.

1553

 * Estonia succesfully gained independance and freedom. The Eesti nobles council has unanimously picked 'Rihard Verner I', a young brilliant strategist, as their absoulute ruler. Plans have been made to start to colonize as quickly as possible to gain a more diverse stock of materials and food to prepare Eesti for their North-Western campaign. A succesful alliance has been made with the Tsar of Russia. (Is this too much because first time on map game...I think its ok compared to some people...)
 * yes this is much, because for colonization you're gonna need a navy, which you obviously doesn't have yet.That's why Hungary is trying to help you with it
 * Colonization isn't something that can just happen. It requires a lot of capital to invest, and a stable economy. You may colonize once your political and economic situation is stable. You could attempt to colonize now but the colony would quickly fail, because the home country is unsuitable.
 * France sends a delegation to Hungary to establish trade relations. Matteo I somehow recovers his health, and lives through the year. Haiti expands by 10*50 sq km. (sorry my posts have been boring, I've been doing a lot of travelling!!)
 * Hungary advances in Montenegrian territory.Meanwhile, the King Cristopher Corvinus offers to help the Estonians in their intent to colonization.Újfundlandi and Labrador expand 12*50 sq km both.
 * Estonia accepts and appoves of Hungary's offer, and a negotiating commitee has been dipatched for Hungary to discuss the alliance.
 * The Mughal Empire welcomes Japan's offer of peace and recommends that they apply to Hanthawaddy to acknowledge their tutelage. Also, the Wazir reasserts his desire for peace in the region and extends greetings to China and other powers of Asia. Lastly, he remarks offhandedly that Descartes is as well-known in our territory as he is in Japan. And he quotes the sage, Wikitubu: "When Babur first founded the Empire, he did not emphasize his religion, but rather his Turkic and Persian heritage." Mughal culture extends to the earliest civilizations known to mankind."
 * No, no--the thing is, Descartes wasn't born until 1590. This is simply talking about someone else coming up with the coordinate system much earlier
 * Not sure if you're aware of the fact that 'Cartesian' derives from Descartes. So, since Japan was the one who mentioned this 'new development' of theirs, we cannot be held accountable for their abuse of time/geography.
 * The point is, I understand that. Developments can occur somewhat before their era in ATLs, as well as by different people. So, no--the Cartesian coordinate system (as it's known in OTL) is created by a different person in a slightly earlier era (Descartes created it in OTL at age 11, putting it at 1601) in this ATL. So in ATL it does not rely on Descartes. It won't be called the Cartesian coordinate system--that's just for reference
 * It's just like how refrencing the OTL name for a location doesn't mean that that is the name of that location in this TL.
 * Hanthawaddy states it will provide aid to any Mughal attempts to reach the Bay of Bengal provided they are not through Hanthawaddy's or Japan's tettirory. Hanthawaddy expands Dunquk Dung by 650 sq km, and Katimon's northern settlement by 1150 sq km to the south along the coast. Hanthawaddy uses spices to preserve whales caught in Toeh Ngoa Nyoing, but it is nearly impossible to preserve them on the long trip to Hanthawaddy. Thus, Hanthawaddy seizes the uninhabited island of OTL Jan Mayen and sets up a small dock for distributing the whale meat to European nations, especially the Estonia, England, Japan, France, and Vietnam.
 * Russian Streltsy troops and cavalry annex Pskov, with many people rejopicing to the return of the Russian/slavic rule after a century of otherwise. With that goal complete, the army then helps its neighbor Estland(Estonia) by pushing back Sweedish forces from the borders and sends an ambassador to the Eesti capital of Reval, they do the same to Brandenburg, Japan, Munghal, Joeson, Vietnam and Itsahagi. Russians also send an Emissary to sweeden to negociate peace terms
 * Brandenburg offers an alliance to Estonia as well as a tenuous one to the Mughal Empire (which will no longer stand if the latter stir up trouble in Asia and/or antagonize Japan.) (Oh, and by the way did I misunderstand that you recommended that Japan become a subordinate ally of Hanthawaddy?)
 * Japan expands Doitsuchihou further into the Rhineland by 500 sq km. At this point, they are bordering Bern
 * The Mughal Wazir suggests that Brandenburg get its house in order. A ruler divided cannot stand. Japan is expanding in your direction despite their peaceable assertions. Their lords and daimyos are hungry for territory and China will soon feel their insolence. (So, yes, better it would be for all mankind if Japan were to draw under the wide hem of Hanthawaddy's beneficence.) You too, Brandenburgian, would better have aligned yourself with the rising star of the Mughal and Hanthawaddy. In recognition of the avowed support of the latter, the Wazir now orders an advance of 500 km through Patna toward the Bay of Bengal. In sh'allah!
 * I control Patna, and I'm a military power
 * Delhi controlled Patna before the Mughals. Also, you don't control any of the Rhineland. On the map I've been expanding in that direction the whole time but you can't expect me to make a straight 1px-wide line directly to Bern. -DK
 * After nearly a year, Estonia has set up a alliance of arms with the Mughals, which means if one nation is dragged to war, the other must support it.

1554

 * Joachim II of Brandenburg marries his son Prince Johann George to English Princess Emma. King Richard IV of England makes Johann his heir, which will likely unite Brandenburg and England in a personal union.
 * Since Joachim seems powerless to rule strategically, then it is only fitting that he should arrange for his son to bear the mantle of familial manhood.
 * Wait, what?
 * You heard me, Jack. All quiet on the Western front. Like a shining pearl set in the shimmering sea.
 * Japan modernizes their military, hiring the Swiss Guard to serve in all branches of the Japanese military. Outraged at the arrogance of Humayun, who seems to delegate everything to his Wazir, Japan wishes to speak with Hanthawaddy about the upstart Mughals. Meanwhile, as the Wazir has decided to try and lie to Joachim II, Japan assures Brandenburg that there are no hostile intentions towards them and that Japan only has their sights set on the Rhineland.
 * For Japan to 'only' set its sights on the Rhineland is like an ant who only sets his sights on the Moon.
 * Hungary advances more in Montenegrian territory.Meanwhile, Öböl expands 4*50 sq km.
 * Itsaygahi greets the Russian embassy graciously, though they are confused as to what purpose the ambassador has arrived. They suggest the construction of a permanent embassy in the capital. Elsewhere, Itsaygahan mercenaries offer their services to the Japanese and their allies.
 * Its just the Tsar's way of seeing if permanent ambassadorial pressence is usefull


 * The Vietnamese expand their Phillipine colony by 25*50 sq km. Vietnamese vintners give samples of their wares for expert French vintners to judge their quality. They come in either sturdy barrels or elaborately decorated glass bottles.
 * French vintners are baffled by the Vietnamese wine. Not only is it on par with French standards, but a few samples are actually superior in quality. A friendly rivalry ensues, and the French begin to focus on creating more exquisite wines.
 * Matteo I dies after declining health and his son, Mathys I takes the throne. He orders a French fleet to Haiti in order to protect it from any potential threats from pirates. Even though colonization has temporarily paused due to Matteo's death, Mathys insists that it shall continue soon and has pressured his vassals to continue to influence and finance explorers and colonists.
 * Hanthawaddy creates a second settlement for Toeh Ngoa Nyoing at OTL Novaya Titovka, which is 150 square kilometres by the end of the year. Up to 500 Mons by now are settled in the area. They continue experimenting with the effects of spices on whale meat. Katimon's northern settlement expands by 1050 sq km directly south along the coast, despite conflict with the natives. Meanwhile, port upgrading begins to slow in Hanthawadd. Smim Htaw decides to reorganize the transportation system, adding over 3,000 new jobs as messengers, and expanding roads. Roads are also built connecting to the Mughals. An envoy is set to Ternate to discuss trade deals for spices and other commodities.
 * Russians continue their war effort and set up guard posts on the borders of sweeden and Estonia. Meanwhile a boat is sectetly sent to Hanthawady through the white sea to give the first Viceroy and newly appointed kniaz of Northern Kola a chance to meet. The Ship will arive in early autumn in Hanthawady, and Go back to Russia in Early Summer.
 * The Mughals continue to incorporate territories to the east ultimately absorbing much of the land of the Bengals and establishing a provincial capital, Dhaka. The expansion is purposeful on several levels; most implicitly, construction of the road towards Bago begins. The Wazir declares an oath to avenge Toungoo and the treachery of Tabinshwehti. Consolidation of military forces for purely defensive purposes is recommended by the Wazir via messengers sent to Bago. Forty thousand Mughal troops are dispatched to secure the northern regions of the newly acquired areas from roaming dwarf pirate barbarians from the northeast.

1555



 * France affirms that any aggression on its allies of Vietnam or Brandenburg will be considered an aggression on itself. France therefore ramps up its army. Colonization begins again, and Haiti expands 10*50 km sq. (I'm getting home tonight from my travels, so I'll be updating my page to include recent history and adding my colonies to the wiki.)
 * Vietnam expands their East African colony by 25*50 sq km. The Vietnamese Empress, outraged at the Mugal's insolense and treacherous lies, offers to asist any effort against them.
 * The Mughals chortle with glee at the massive disinformation campaign that has been raised against them. 'It proves that we are valid and our domain is solvent,' he comments to one of his harem. 'All that we have done is to offer peace and everywhere but in Bago we have been met with disdain. Meanwhile, savages scour the seas and only Hanthawaddy charts a course towards civilized development. What else can we do? Are we to ally ourselves with men who have no vision except conquest?'
 * Brandenburg offers an alliance to Estonia (as an ally of Russia) as well as Vietnam. In addition, Brandenburg breaks off relations with the Mughals, stating that although the latter seem to desire a global conflict Brandenburg will not declare war unless the Mughals attempt to start one themselves.The Mughals are also warned that thinly veiled insults towards the King and other attempts at promoting disorder will not be seen favorably by Brandenburg, Japan, Vietnam, or any of the civilized governments of the world. Finally, Hanthawaddy is warned that further cooperation with the Mughals in their subversive and treacherous ways may result in a conflict (although Brandenburg restates that we do not want war, especially not with Hanthawaddy).
 * It is remarkable, is it not? Peaceful relations including commercial trade agreements were ceremoniously offered in turn to Japan, Vietnam and Brandenburg...and each has maintained most vigorously that the Wazir is striving to initiate a global conflict. But the harem girl is already asleep and remains incognizant of the irony.
 * Smim Htaw issues envoys to Brandenburg, Japan, Russia, Estonia, and the Mughals stating its position in the growing tension. Hanthawaddy's original alliance with the Mughals was meant only to be economic. Hanthawaddy's support of an expansion to the Bay of Bengal was meant only to allow Mughals to have their own port rather than depending on Hanthawaddy and possibly posing a threat in the city of Bengalla. Hanthawaddy apologizes to Japan for having ignored requests for division of the Indian subcontinent, because it was not interested in expanding in India, nor claiming territory in India, but reserved the right should it be necessary. Hanthawaddy wishes to continue its existing military alliances with Brandenburg, Japan, and Russia. Hanthawaddy expands the remaining 950 sq km in OTL Jan Mayen, fully capturing the island. The island is named Cayng Ngawum Koh, whale fishing island. Hanthawaddy manages to contact Basque whale fishermen to gain insight on how to properly transport and store whale meat. This whaling process causes many to believe whaling goes against Buddhist law. The Supreme Patriarch of Hanthawaddy states that it is allowed as long as all parts of the whale are used. Whalers spread whaling techniques to Katimon. Mon officials believe this hunting will be much more profitable than in Europe, as baleen and whale oil can be transported to mainland Hanthawaddy. Katimon's southern settlement expands north 500 sq km to accommodate new waters for whale hunting. Most commonly hunted are right whales. Whaling is also unsuccessfully launched in Hanthawaddy, as an attempt by the government to gain a profit from selling whale meat.
 * 'Here's another one, Abhishekjoshi. But you just sleep. This babbling is hardly worth taking notice of. They obscure their indictment in layers of whale blubber.' The Wazir awakes suddenly from uncomfortable dreams and orders a council. Envoys are sent to Russia, Hanthawaddy, and China with the following brief message: 'Please be so kind as to watch how these matters are progressing. We have conquered no territory of unwilling inhabitants. Many have good reason to join under the Mughal banner since we offer cultural advancement and the peace of law. We have no eye on achieving anything but sound relations with our neighbors...and all we have done is to seek peace. '
 * Why do you feel the need to put the private conversations of your leader on the page? You speak of a disinformation campaign, and yet you are attempting to turn peaceful nations against each other. 
 * The literal metaphor has long remained a primary means of communication among our people. No affront was intended by this stylistic device. But for GOODNESS SAKE, can someone please tell me how it is that we are 'attempting to turn peaceful nations against each other' by seeking peace treaties with many nations for the purposes of expanding our trade base? Surely, this is a basic question that none of the Wazir's detractors seem prepared to respond to. Is global peace not a worthy mission? If so, then where is the perfidy in extending offers of good relations with nations that may otherwise be in 'as yet undetected' conflict with each other? Please think for a moment...
 * You say that you are seeking "global peace"? Isn't the mid 16th Century a little early for such altruistic motives? No, I think your interests are a lot less noble. You say that you are a nation of Saints. You know what I see? A nation of dishonest (and obnoxious) snakes with delusions of self-righteousness. Save the propagandistic nonsense. I know you are lying. The Vietnamese are not, and shall never be allies with the Mughals. 
 * Hungary advances more in Montenegro.Meanwhile, Újfunfdlandi, Labrador and Öböl expand 16*50, 14*50 and 4*50 sq km, respectively.
 * China amps up its military.
 * The Mughals extend formal greetings and treaty relations to China and France.
 * Are you really so uncreative that you can only write one sentance? Did see the huge turn DK took? 
 * I did see it. Sometimes, people want to make their turns short and to the point.
 * Japan professionalizes its military by creating multiple levels within the Imperial Guard in order to keep them highly trained and not over-bloated.

1556

 * With all his goals accomplished, Tsar Ivan IV signs a peace treaty with Sweeden, giving them free access through the baltic sea and ensuring Estland(Estonia)'s freedom from sweedish rule . A small rebellion occurs in Astrakhan, all Russian troops are recalled to quell it's traveling by the volga). The rebellion is destroyed and the Tsar strengthens his rule. The tsar later oppens the white sea port of Arkhangelsk to foreigner trade, notably East asian nations and England(Brandenburg). Russia invites many foreign cartoraphers and nobility to come to northern Russia and Moscow, saying "I am inviting all to visit the land of Great innovation, great beuty, power and wisdom, this, is Russia, this, I want to share with the world."
 * The sudden death of King Richard IV of England makes the eldest son of the King of Brandenburg, Crown Prince Johann George, as King John II of England (by the way, England and Brandenburg won't technically be united for the next 20 years, that is, the death of Joachim II of Brandenburg. Just for clarification. ) In addition, Brandenburg announces that it will not in any way seek war with Hanthawaddy, but tensions with the Mughals remain high.
 * The Wazir laughs loudly and offers England a treaty! Construction of a trade fleet begins. Having for centuries been denied access to the Bay of Bengal, a national day of celebration is announced to pay tribute to the goodwill of Hanthawaddy. 800 carts of grain are dispatched along the newly completed highway to Bago as a token of esteem. The Wazir sends greetings to Russia: 'Sounds like a great time. Wish we could be there!' These new nations can be so problematic, he remarks silently to himself.
 * The countries of Brandenburg and England are in personal union. That means that the leaders of both countries are the same perosn. So if you have bad relations with one you have no chance with the other.
 * The Wazir dispatches messengers to Brandenburg and England with the following: 'Any nation that favors a path of warlike acquisition in opposition to peaceful discourse with its neighbors is clearly beyond the scope of our entreaties. We wish you the best of luck in your various pursuits.'
 * In April, Hungary conquers the last pocket of resisistance in Montenegro.Two months later, the King dies, and is succeeded by his son, Stephen, crowned as Stephen VI three months later.another expedition is sent to find a place to establish a outpost, due to the time spent in the expeditions to all the three colonies being too long, in his definition.The expedition finds the island of Achinet (OTL Tenerife) in December.Meanwhile, Újfundlandi, Labrador and Öböl expand 700, 500 and 50 sq km, respectively.
 * Itsaygahi constructs a colony at the mouth of the Mississippi, named Ehkanankhagahu. (OTL New Orleans). King Ehkanankne II requests engineers from Holland and Venice to help in the construction of flood defenses.
 * China amps up its military.
 * Japan creates better rifles, which the Imperial Guard is armed with. Meanwhile, generals are thinking about using a relativley new and experimental concept of conscription
 * The western part of Toeh Ngoa Nyoing is expanded by 100 sq km. Katimon's southerb settlement expands by 1850 sq km, mostly directly north along the coast. Hanthawaddy's economy grows during the year. Smim Htaw's envoys accept the trip to Russia, and there learn about Russian military technology whoch they wish to apply to their own military.
 * Estonia is doing well after a couple of years. Farms have sprung from once desolate prairies, Villages have a growing economy, and a Estonian National Guard Force has been set up, (ENGF,) in order to stabalize the new nation. A treaty has been made with the Tsardom of Russia, and two others are to be negotiated. Plans for a stronger combative army have been brought up, along with a navy. No actions regarding have taken place yet, however.
 * The Mughals embark upon a 5 year development plan that includes establishment of numerous academic and cultural institutions based upon the precepts of Fatawa-e-Alamgiri. Total political autonomy is extended throughout Bengal and law courts are established along traditional Bengali lines. Slavery is outlawed throughout the territories controlled by the Mughals. Perhaps most importantly, a process is engineered to transform the bounteous hemp plantations that occur naturally throughout Bengal, southern Kashmir and elsewhere in the Mughal Empire into a very inexpensive form of charcoal for local heating and cooking purposes. Samples of the product are sent to Hanthawaddy as tribute for their continued patronage.

1557

 * Steel mills are created to manufacture wootz steel throughout Japanese-ruled territories, which are exported to Brandenburg, Hanthawaddy, China, Itsayaghii, Estonia, Hungary, Russia and Vietnam as an act of friendship