Principia Moderni II (Map Game)

 Principia Moderni, or "The Beginning of the Modern" in Late Latin, was a map game beginning in the final days of the Middle Ages in Europe, and the early days of the Ming Dynasty in China - in 1420 C. E, a turbulent era; in other words, an era of change; an era in which power is cemented. The first game was perhaps the most successful map game on the wiki in terms of length, finishing without dying and plausible expansions. However, it did have its problems, and has now finished. Thus, this second game has been created. Welcome to Principia Moderni II.

Rules

 * Rules (Principia Moderni II Map Game)

Moderators
Moderators are appointed, based upon their performance in the current and last game.

Active

 * Collie Kaltenbrunner (moderator-in-chief, mapmaker)
 * CrimsonAssassin
 * Imperium Guy would like to be nation advisor
 * Kogasa
 * Callumthered
 * Scandinator (disaster moderator, mapmaker)
 * VonGlusenburg
 * Yankovic270

Honorary

 * AwesomePeruvian
 * Cosman246 (creator of the first game)
 * Detectivekenny (moderator-in-chief of the first game)
 * Galaguerra1
 * PitaKang
 * LurkerLordB (moderator-in-chief of Principia Moderni II until about 1580)
 * Fedelede

Current Map


Labelled maps can be found on the talk page. Post your problems there.

Signups
All nations without names by them may be taken by new players immediately. Nations with normal names by them may not be taken by new players as they are already established main player nations, and cannot be played without permission or a revolt. Bolded names are international unions, with member states indented below. Tribal Names are Italicized, and areas which are fragmented by being small states are underlined. Nations in civil disarray or collapsing nations have an attached note. If a player's name has an * beside it, it means that nation is a vassal/former colony that a player is controlling but is willing to let someone else play as if asked. Areas which ** are mod-controlled and players must ask permission to play them.

Northern Europe

 * Alliance of the North Sea (under Italian protection)
 * Belgium -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Brittany* -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Ireland* -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Netherlands -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Luxembourg -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Wales* -- Scandinator (talk)
 * England -- Hailstormer (talk)
 * Scotland -- [[Image:Flag of Russian Alaska (HR).svg |40px|link=User talk:Octivian Marius]] OCT MARIUS, HAIL HIM  [[Image: Flag of Italy (Federalist Italy).svg|40px|User talk:Octavian Marius]]
 * Karelia --
 * Scandinavian Empire -- Yankovic270
 * Suur-Suomi (Greater Finland) -- Yank

Western-Central Europe

 * Anhalt (vassal of and in dynastic union with Saxony)  Callumthered (talk)
 * Bayern (Member of the Suddeutches Reich) - Andr3w777
 * Brandenburg - Trust Me, I'm The Doctor (talk)
 * Gaul Republic--
 * La Marche --
 * Lorraine-Picardy -- (Vassal of France) -
 * Normandy -- Cookiedamage (talk)
 * Vennaisin avignon-- (Vassal of France)
 * Primatial City of Magdeburg (Vassal of Saxony) -- Callumthered (talk)
 * Salzburg -- (Vassal of Bavaria) -- Andr3w777 (talk)
 * Swiss Confederacy  -- Andr3w777 (talk)
 * Tyrol -- (vassal of France and Bavaria) Trust Me, I'm The Doctor (talk) & Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * United Monarchy of Saxony, Hesse and Magdeburg (Member of the Suddeutches Reich)-- Callumthered (talk)

Eastern Europe

 * Astrakhan Khanate--
 * Bashkiria-Cosapact (wait, is this the Kazakhstan Federation?) --
 * Lithuania --
 * Minsk --
 * Novgorod (Great Russia)-- LxCaucassus
 * Poland (union with Germany) -- Trust Me, I'm The Doctor (talk)
 * Baltica --
 * Tartar State --
 * Ukraine --

Southern Europe

 * Hellenic Union - Airlinesguy (talk) 12:58, August 23, 2013 (UTC)
 * Hungary -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Italia -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Yugoslavia (Dynastic Union with Italia) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Spanish Empire:
 * Portugal -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * León -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * Castille -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * Granada -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * Navarra -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * Aragon -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)

Near East

 * Levantine Kingdom -- Fed (talk)
 * The Republic of Turkistan --

Caucasia (Asia-Europe border)

 * Georgia - Scraw
 * Sakartlevo (Free Georgia) --
 * Circassia --
 * Dagestan --
 * Azerbaijan --
 * Chechenya --
 * Baku --

Arabian Peninsula

 * Ha'il --
 * Buraydah --
 * Saudi Arabia --
 * Arabian Federation -- VonGlusenburg
 * Caliphate of Hejaz --
 * Ar Rayn --
 * Salalah --
 * Khafji --

Western Asia

 * Kurdistan
 * Persia

Central Asia

 * Turkomenistan

Siberia and Central Asia

 * Akmola --
 * Almaty --
 * Badakhstan --
 * Buryats --
 * Chukchi --This is UglyTurtle, Signing off. 21:06, October 18, 2013 (UTC)
 * Evenks --
 * Kazakhstan Federation (Kazakh Khanate, Cossapact, Bashkiria)--
 * Kets --
 * Samoyeds --
 * Tibet (Vassal of China) -- CrimsonAssassin
 * Tungus --
 * Uyghur Khaganate --Local (talk)
 * Yakuts --
 * Zunghar Khanate -- CrimsonAssassin- "I have special eyes" 13:47, September 25, 2013 (UTC)

Indian Subcontinent

 * Bhutan -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Kamarupa -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Kuch -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Singala (vassal of the United Maharajya) -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!) 11:31, September 20, 2013 (UTC)
 * Maldives (vassal of the Levantine Kingdom) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Nepal -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Rajputana (Personal Union with Maharajya) -- Sawdog88
 * United Maharajya -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)

East and Southeast Asia

 * Arakan --
 * Assam -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Vietnam (Vassal of China) -- CrimsonAssassin
 * Formosa --Daeseunglim (talk) 15:56, May 18, 2013 (UTC)
 * Japan -- Kogasa
 * Khmer -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Korea (Vassal of China) -- CrimsonAssassin- "I have special eyes"
 * Laos (Vassal of China) -- CrimsonAssassin
 * Malacca (Puppet of Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Manchuria (Vassal of China) -- CrimsonAssassin
 * Ming China -- CrimsonAssassin
 * Myanmar --Ninjasvswarriors (talk) 11:22, May 10, 2013 (UTC)
 * Siam (Puppet of Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)

Asian Islands

 * Bone -- CrimsonAssassin
 * Cebu -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Dayaks --
 * Malaccan Sultanate --
 * Makassar --
 * Mataram -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Tanimbarkai (Saxon Vassal) -- Callumthered (talk)

Antillia (North America)

 * Apache Empire-- Grantzu (talk)
 * Aztec Triple Alliance (Mayans) -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Chipewyan --
 * Cree --
 * Creek --
 * Eskimo -- Edler526
 * Hopi --
 * Innu --
 * Inuit --
 * Kaliforno (Mayan Vassal) -- Daeseunglim (talk) 17:48, June 23, 2013 (UTC)
 * Kanada (Dynastic Union with Neu Berlin) -- Scraw
 * Mangue -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Mayan Empire -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Miskito Kingdom (Italian Vassal) --
 * Mixtec (Mayans) -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Mosquito -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Myami -- conquered
 * Navajo --
 * Neu Berlin --
 * Northern Maya -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Novorossiya (Scandanavian Protectorate) --
 * Oaxaca --
 * Plains Lakota -- EiplecOco (talk) 13:26, July 30, 2013 (UTC)
 * River Lakota --
 * Tarasco (Mayans) -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Tsalagi --
 * Ute --
 * Zapotec Remnants --
 * Cree Confederacy -- conquered
 * Kasodani - Kogasa

Atlantia (South America)

 * Arawak --
 * Aymará (Dynastic Union with Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Brasil (Personal Union with Portugal) -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk) 06:48, October 10, 2013 (UTC)
 * Caribs --
 * Caribbean Kingdom -- Daeseunglim (talk) 11:36, May 22, 2013 (UTC)
 * Chimú --
 * Goitacaz --
 * Manoa --
 * Mapuche --
 * Ministère de l'Atlantide --            [[Image:Ancapflag.svg|25px|link=User:Reximus55]]     I find your lack of faith   disturbing.  
 * ​Muisca
 * Nouvelle Judea
 * Naya Bihar -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!) 22:05, August 18, 2013 (UTC)
 * Omagua --
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam -- Commandante Lemming (talk)
 * Tupi --
 * Republic of Byakuren -- Kogasa

Oceania

 * Australian Aborigines --
 * Papuans --

North Africa

 * Bedouins --
 * Berbers --
 * Carthage --
 * Cyrenaica (Vassal of the Hellenic Union) -- Airlinesguy (talk) 02:22, June 11, 2013 (UTC)
 * Leptis Magna -- (Vassal of France) --
 * Numidia --
 * Mauretania --
 * Tuaregs --

West Africa

 * Adamawa --
 * Air (City-state) --
 * Baguirmi --
 * Benin -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan" 21:00, August 12, 2013 (UTC)
 * Borgu States (Fragmented) --
 * Bornu --
 * Damagaram --
 * Dosso --
 * Hausa States (Fragmented) --
 * Kong --
 * Kwararafa --
 * Mali -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)


 * Gabu (Malian Vassal) --
 * Mossi Empire (Malian Vassal) --
 * Wolof (Malian Vassal) --
 * Oyo -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan" 21:00, August 12, 2013 (UTC)
 * Yorubaland (Vassal of Ethiopia) -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan"
 * Wadai --
 * Cape Vert (Protectorate of the Gaul Republic) -- Mscoree (talk) 01:25, October 18, 2013 (UTC)

East Africa

 * Beja -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan" 21:00, August 12, 2013 (UTC)
 * East Africa Federation -- conquered
 * Darfur -- (Vassal of Ethiopia) -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan"
 * Ethiopia -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan"
 * Kenya (Vassal of Ethiopia) -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan" 21:00, August 12, 2013 (UTC)
 * Mogadishu (Vassal of Ethiopia) -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan" 21:00, August 12, 2013 (UTC)
 * Nilotics --
 * Tunjur Tribes --

Central Africa

 * Bantu --
 * Butua --
 * Kitara -- Viva
 * Luba --
 * Lunda --
 * Mutapa (Spanish/Portuguese vassal) -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * Teke --

South Africa

 * Basotho --
 * Khoisan --
 * Xhosa --
 * Zululand --
 * Tojiko -- Kogasa
 * Tswana --

You may add smaller tribes to the list in black (unexplored) areas.

Wall of Shame
This list is for users currently prohibited from participating in the game.
 * User: Arceus The God of Pokemon :- permanent ban for sockpuppetting on the last game.
 * User: Eldwolf : permanent ban for deleting the entire page of the last game and replacing it with profanities.
 * User: Twisty123456789 : permanent ban for sockpuppeting.

1870
''' The backclash againt A'Asabism begins to come to a head and the climax of the battles begins to be reached. Thousands of troops attack the rebels and much bloodshed occurs - causing more unrest and anti-A'Asabism. '''
 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, railroads continue to built in Portugal. Meanwhile in Navarra, Joana de Beaumont gives birth to a son, who is named Bernardo. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 3800 sq km, and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, railroads continue to be built in Brasil, and Meanwhile, it expands by 29,200 sq km. Meanwhile in Rio da Prata, attempts to calm down the situation diplomatically are made. Meanwhile, Brasil sends more troops to fight the A'Asabists after some recent inactivity, and Rio da Prata does the same.
 * The Mutapan economy continues growing, and the country expands by 7000 sq km. Meanwhile, Mwenemutapa Henrique dies, and is succeeded by his son Fruela.
 * The United Provinces of Antília build up its military. Constitution is promulgated, and the title of Supreme Director is replaced with the title of President.
 * Apostolic Church: Prime Bishop Thomas continues to send missionaries into inland Africa and A'asabist effected areas. He also stresses peaceful coexistance.
 * Apache Empire: Emperor Ekta continues to expand his business ventures and industrilazation continues with Port Royal slowing down with urbanization. More railways are constructed and a former noble travels to Japan to learn more about the samurai. Icemountain expands 1000 sq km. Military is improved and increased.
 * Apache Preatorate: A Liberator is sent to the Lakota to talk with the Chief about Pure Science reforms. The military is improved. Arms continue to be sent to Pure Science Movements. Liberators are sent to the Northern Mayan lands, Nuevo Italia, New Russia and Tamania.
 * The Rokkaku Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist temples and Shinto shrines are built throughout the nation. Empress Go-Shōtoku continues seeing the construction of railways throughout the nation. Rokkaku Yoshinobu steps down and Rokkaku Iemochi becomes Shogun. Shinto shrines, Taoist temples and some Buddhist temples are built throughout the colonies. More funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertiliser is created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues throughout the nation. More steam power is built, and a few water wheels are built. In the Special Administrative Region of Byakuren, Chief Executive Mononobe Shigemichi continues to have the borders heavily guarded to make sure the A'Asabism religion doesn't spread to the area. More Buddhist Temples are built as well.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military and expands by 9950 sq km. Some Jīdūhist and Amaterasuist churches are built. A few Shinto shrines are also built.
 * The Federal Prefectures of Kagerou/Kasodani continues to build up its military. More Shinto shrines and Taoist temples are built. A few Buddhist temples are also built.
 * The Republic of Himekaidou continues to build up its military. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are built throughout the nation.
 * Neu Berlin and Kanada expand the military. Neu Germanica expands 16,000 sq km (new industrial level). Greater Transcaucasia continues to influence Turkistan and Kurdistan. Turkistan begins to seriously consider the offer. Neu Berlin now has several fleets of ironclads and begins to prepare them for military usage. Also, each province of Neu Berlin has personal artillery, infantry and cavalry units, allowing increased battle prowess. The same technologies also become more common in Greater Transcaucasia. Rumbles of revolution begin to become commonplace in Greater Transcaucasia, calling for a free, independent, Transcaucasian Republic. Gatling guns are reverse engineered in Neu Berlin (city).
 * Myanmar: We decide to grant our colonies independence with protection. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. Industrialization begins to speed up dramatically due to the rise of personal enterprises and the steam engine. More rifles are built. We continue expanding our navy. We become really rich from selling silk and scientists began researching an industrialised way of making silk. Most of Myanmar is now cities. Equalism thought reaches Rangoon and begin to influence governmental decisions.
 * Persia's new leadership, and the influence of the popularly elected Parliament, allow the internal workings of Persia to continue. A Pan-Persian nationalism begins to rise. The cities of Baghdad and New Persepolis receive huge influx of refugees, leading to a housing problem, but killing the labor shortage. The economy is growing due to the urbanization. In Turkomenistan, those who have not fled hope that the war will soon be over. We continue our vassalization of Kuwait. Aslan the old Shah has died. (Rex asked me to post for him)
 * The Scandinavians continue to expand their industry throughout the country, with the heavy industry spreading northward from the Danish provinces. The southern and central Swedish provinces are now part of the industrial heartland started in the Danish provinces. The three major religions of Scandinavia continue expanding in their new provinces. Scandinavian industry begins to grow in the new provinces with railroads spreading across the land and the cities growing more industrialized. The Scandinavians continue the process of absorbing Karelia into their nation, with railroads being spread through the new territory. New factories spring up all over Karelia, with urbanization along the lines of the rest of Scandinavia taking place. The Karelian capital city of Šuomua continues to see massive growth thanks to the influx of Scandinavian industry.
 * The Hellenic Union continues to develop its railways, and steel and glass are developed all over Anatolia and the Hellenic peninsula. In Cyprus and Crete, cloth factories and paper mills are built and in the colonies, hospitals and health care continue to be widespread. In Constantinople and the surrounding areas, artillery begins to be built and is placed at both the Dardandelles and the Bosphorous, to protect Constantinople from attack. The Hellenic Union continues to expand both its economy and its military and its colonies are expanded. Nea Konstantinoupoli is expanded by 24,000 sq km.  The Hellenic Union supplies troops to its allies in Italia and Orissa among other nations to help against A'Asabism.
 * Cyrenaica expands 20,000 sq km into the desert and continues to develop paper mills and cloth factories. Cyrenaica continues to implement a more democratic society. Cyrenaica supplies troops to its allies in Italia and Orissa among other nations to help against A'Asabism.
 * Tamania continues expanding its military and economy, as well as entering negotiations with surrounding countries including the Orissan Inca states, Portugal, Italia, and the Mayan Empire. Tamania supplies troops to its allies in Italia and Orissa among other nations to help against A'Asabism.
 * Athamos continues expanding its military and economy, as well as entering negotiations with surrounding countries including the Mayan Empire, Portugal and Italia for alliances. Athamos supplies troops to its allies in Italia and Orissa among other nations to help against A'Asabism.
 * The Mayan Empire will enter negotiations with Tamania and Athamos.
 * Russian military becomes more stuff and things... more military technology. the Transiberian railroad is connected to the German railroad system, creating what was already the world's largest railroad even longer. the EZhK, now a truly international and Eurasian railroad network, controlling and expanding autonomously Russia's and Germany's and China's railroads (unless said nations do not want more railroads), offer Italia and France the chance to join.
 * Minsk works on economy.
 * Russian associates work on things that make them equal economy and military.
 * Bayern (Member of the German Empire): The state of Bayern builds its military along with all her colonies (Borneo). Borneo expands infrastructure and continues industry. Bavaria continues to experience a baby boom. Cities like Munchen and Bamberg grow as people flock to the cities. Work in the Imperial Capital continues at a breakneck pace. Bavaria officially retires all the old wooden ships in the royal navy. The newer ironclads and larger steamships become much more common. The German navy becomes a power to be admired in the North Seas. Propaganda is pumped throughout Germany, telling the people to work faster and harder to forward the Fatherland into a bright future. German feelings of nationalism grow, and a desire to regain lost pride when Poland and Slovakia gained independence. Germans are not angry at them, for it was well known that this would occur.. Kristof Shelds officially begins to sale the new typewriter. Robert Benz' internal combustion engine continues to improve. Benz, undeterred by the Imperial ban on autowagens, continues to manufacture in limited numbers the Autowagen Ein. He begins planning a way to improve manufacturing the vehicle. He also plans a new model he tentatively calls auto model A. Benz and his business associate Hans Krouss begin to appeal to the government and the Coach's Union. The Census Bureau of the an Empire of Germany and her commonwealth have recently released the new census numbers. In the German Empire proper there are 39,719,899. In the commonwealths of Poland and Slovakia there are an extra 12 million. In the Commonwealth of Australis, the population is at an estimated 2 million. The total estimated population of the entire realm is an estimated 51 million, making the German Empire (barring Australis) the largest population in Europe. (for anyone that doubts, in OTL Germany in 1870 was 40 million, not including my ATL regions in the commonwealth.)
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Australis: Expands rapidly into the black as more and more settlers arive to the nation. Randolf Gebring finances the Australis portion of the rail system connecting the Saxon colony to Australis. The nation continues to make money from its jewelry exports, which are some of the best in the world. The Australian navy is upgraded. The military expands. Some of Elva's lifts have made it to Australis and are currenty being installed in several government buildings. These new lifts are spurring a growth of new and taller buildings. Josef Mann designs a building that is slated to be constructed as the world's tallest building. He calls it the Broomeswalt building.  Construction is delayed after funding grows short.
 * Saxony (Member of the German Empire): Military is built up. Troops on duty in England are rotated. The Second Saxon Antarctic Expedition returns, and the leader presents his findings to the Royal Society. The landtag creates a Department of Polar Affairs to deal with Antarctic expeditions, as well the the (minor) administration of Kaiser Karl Land. Saxon Australis expands 2000 sq km inland into Arnhem land, SWA expands 2000 sq km along the border with Teke. In Anhalt, the Prince knocks back a draft proposl for the emancipation of the serfs.
 * Lakota Tribes: Expansion of Lakota agriculture continues along the Pekitanoui River and its tributaries. Irrigation begins to spread along the Pekitanoui River, mainly in the southern portion, increasing the amount of farm and grazing lands, increasing agriculture production and attracting more buffalo. Hunting of the buffalo continue as more of their skins are used as clothing and teepee coverings, and more of their meat is used to feed the growing population. The palisade wall idea has been completed on more outlying towns, and re-inforcement of the walls inside the capital has finished, and the re-inforcement of the walls of cities near the capital has finished. The tribal feudal system begins to undergo a series of reforms based on nobility, where lower chiefs are now able to raise their own tribal warrior groups, independent of the highest chief, unless the warrior groups are or need to be used by the highest chief. Trade with the Mayans, Apache, Neu Berlin, and Kagerou/Kasodani continues, growing the Lakota tribal economy. The Revolutionary Guards of the Pure Science Movement begin to gain momentum with some of the lower chiefs, as well as Sitting Bull. Lakota expansion of 15,000 sq km continues westward.
 * ​Chief Sitting Bull of the Lakota tribes meets with the envoys from the Cresangi and offers them both a trade agreement and alliance, very delighted to hear of the Antillian Native nation that has sprung up.
 * Italia works on its naval forces and continues to retire all of its old sailboats. Ironclads now compose a large portion of the Italian navy which is feared by many around the world. Italia continues to support Pacifico's appeal to the Mayans. Huge levels of aid from Italia and Nuovo Italia and Ecuatore are sent to help the Aymaran Kingdom with the clean up and to fight the A'asabists. Urbanization continues across Italia at a rapid pace - especially in the Western port cities. Venice continues to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper and middle classes, education and naval construction in some of the farther islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia become industrial centres as huge cloth weaving factories spring up to serve the growing demands of an expanding population. The University of Venice continues to lead in chemical experimentation with much interest in radioactivity and its properties. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections. The University of Southern Tyrolia continues observing the skies and discovers more astronomical objects. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Kingsland and Vellettia expands by 40,000 sq km each in Australia. Singapore continues to be an economic powerhouse for Italia. Work to extend the rail network continues with minor lines springing up. Passenger and freight trains break social and cultural barriers and make travel a lot more affordable. Many factories of different types continue to be set up around Italia and its dominions. Construction continues on the Grand Pacific railway in Australis. Pacifico seeks to develop modern naval ships based on Polynesian and Maori designs. Discontent with Italian rule grows in Pacifico as the local populace start to turn against the Mayan peoples. Several men are arrested for attacking Mayan traders. Calls for Italia to allow the blockade strengthen as the local Maori population demand that the last area of their homeland be returned. Italia warns the Mayans that it is holding back the Pacificans from hostile action against North Maori and the Mayan Empire and offers the trade yet again in an attempt to see a peaceful solution.
 * The Mayan Empire will agree to the trade as long as it means extended peace between itself and its posessions and Italia and its posessions. Delegates will be sent to negotiate the terms of the exchange and the peace agreement.
 * Nuovo Italia expands its economy seeking to become a leading trade nation in the Antilias as Italia is in Europe. Novorossiya works on its military. The protectorate of Messina expands by 20,000 sq km westward and is flooded by those seeking to follow the Neu Berliners in their westward march.
 * Romania works on its economy. The Aymaras begin to work with Ecuatore to update and upgrade their military. Italia asks to see what Naya Bohar proposes. Siam and Malacca work on their navies. Yugoslavia and Hungary work on their armies. The anarchist rebellion continues gaining strength in Hungary with some cells being sent to stir things up in Yugoslavia and Italia.
 * The Union of the Benelux continue to prepare their southern border defenses in case of hostilities with the Gaul Republic which has made moves toward Brittany. News of continued attempts by Scotland to influence Wales and Ireland are not well-received. Wales, Ireland and Brittany continue to build up their infrastructure to match Italian standards.
 * The Levantine Kingdom continues further strengthening of infrastructure. The Nile sees the rise of factories similar to those in Florence.
 * The Maldives continues naval buildup.
 * Gaul Republic: The colonies expand. Brasilea 18,000 sq km expanding inland underneath the Cypriot colony and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 32,000 sq km inland, while La Riviere stops expanding, Baie d'Eric expands into western Canada by 14,000 sq km, north to the Ethiopian colony. Economy is built up. Military is built up. The organization of the departments of the republic continues. The Gaul government continues seeing powerless the actions of the Carthaginian Nestorianism, yet their politics stand. It's a Carthaginian issue rather than a concern for the Gauls. The government extends the hand to Lorraine in order to establish a steady government in the region. Begins the vassalization of La Marche. It begins to accelerate the growth of Industrial region such as Paris, Dijon and Bordeaux and the creation of railways throughout the colonies and the nations itself. While this, artillery is established in the Seine River and Bordeaux to defend the nation from foreign intervention. While this, the army in L'Riviere begins creating military bases in the region to develop military and train the local army.
 * Great Lorraine: Military is built up. School system grows. Economy is built up. In a fast move the situation turn its tide, as Republicans from Picardy throw a surprise attack into Lorraine forcing the Kingdom to send troops to fight them. By the end of the year the king is executed and the monarchy is overthrown, the Republic of Lorraine-Picardy is again re-established.
 * Carthage: School system is updated all over the empire. The foundation of universities continues along the empire territories The military is built up. Carthage is outraged, Numidia is soon equally taken by Nestorian theocrats, yet the actions are kept low as many in the senate agree with this actions. Economy is built up. Sends an Olympic team as well as representatives for the Carthaginians, The nation celebrates its success in the Olympics games.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The creation of pluricultural churches starts in the south of Leptis begins. French scholars continue populating the region, many coming for the University of Leptis. Economy is built up. Remains neutral on the events in Mauretania.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The coup d'etat: the Numidians overthrow the Nestorian government as Muslims and Catholic groups force the Nestorian leadership to fight in the streets of the small duchy, in the end reaching the capital and setting the new government the Republic of Numidia. Economy is built up.
 * Mauretania: Military is built up. The events occurring in Numidia cause similar events in Mauretania and soon the Nestorian militants are executed by the people of Mauretania the Republic is declared yet allegiance is sworn to the Carthaginians. Navy expands. Economy is built up.
 * Zululand: Military is built up. The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Many French begin to settle the region as planned during the vassalization of Basotho and Zululand. Economy is built up.
 * Vassalization of the Southern State north to Zululand and Basotho begins
 * Basotho: Military and navy are built up. Many French begin to settle the region as planned during the Vassalization of Basotho and Zululand. The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Economy is built up. Vassalization of the Central State north to Zululand and Basotho begins
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Economy is built up.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up. Trading with Portuguese, Italian and French colonies in Antilia and Atlantia continue and with it, continues the expansion of the Judean trading company in Antilia. Economy is built up. The military inland in the mainland begins developing fortresses along the coast preparing themselves in the case of pirate or external invasion into the region. War preparations continue as fears of an upcoming war continue.
 * Venaissin: The military and navy are built up. Navy expands. Economy is built up
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. The border with the Apache Praetorate is closed completely. Aid is sent to the Apache Empire to set up a temporary government in Port Royal. Influence from the Apostolic Church continues to grow in Lakin. More branch lines are created for the railroad, connecting more large markets. As a result of the expanding rail network, the economy booms. The Juun family continues improving the national public school system and their railroad holdings. Eleuia and Prince Chac continue to study in the palace. Eleuia's parents are pleased that the Prince has fallen in love with her, but fear that if she marries him, there will be complications with the family business. Glass, steel and concrete become common building materials in the southern provinces. Some of these establishments also appear in Mutul and Azteca. Trade throughout North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia.  More universities are established in lower class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Duke Coyopa continues studying at the Academy. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Haven expands 12,400 km.
 * Propaganda within the Maharajya continues as the government continues to convince its people that their hard work and loyalty is necessary to the survival of their people and state. Industrialisation continues to occur all over the nation, while Sankala begins to become the primary language of the nation of the United Maharajya. Railroad construction continues and many small towns spring up at intersections. The dredging of the islands of Bumbai continues at a faster pace and mud begins to be piled onto the islands to make them higher. Specific raid routes are built for the transportation of mud and other things for the project. The economy continues to grow smoothly and the pressure of heavy research has been lifted from the nation. The SOC's promotion of Atlantia continues and thousands head to Atlantia to set up their new lives. Many have begun to marry natives and a mixed race is forming in United Maharajyan territories too. Arab Bombay grows as huge investments are made to the city to make it the financial hub for the idea - while Bumbai becomes an industrial city. The first Akaschut (OTL Skyscraper) continues to gain more support and the planning of it begins to take place. Major construction projects continue as the government seeks to expand the wealth of the nation into all parts of the Maharajya. The Uda Code becomes the normal code to be used in Maharajyan territories. They ask to be allowed to extend the Uda Code to other nations (anyone interested ask!). The steamship and submersible navy continues to grow with government backing and subsidies. More battleships begin to be build in the construction docks for the nation to grow its strength. All old wodden ships are retired from service. Troops fight the A'Asabists and attack their many strongholds. Severe casualities are taken but thousands of locals help in the form of militiamen and they help fight the A'Asabists. Afghan sees the first major cities in its lands and its economy begins to boom as a result. The Afghan border has the number of troops severly cut as there is less need for them but they work on keeping its army in shape. The first useable Gatling guns are passed for the army who quickly deploy these "machine guns" in Atlantia - to brutal effect. Many Jains once more begin to settle and the conversion of those who were converted to Islam back into following Jainism begins in earnest. Jainistan is expanded by 64,150 km.Orissan Aprika expands by 64,150 km northward. The Orissans grow tired of the Boers and plan to stop their little stunt soon. Dakshin Aprika sees more immigrants who focus on constructing new houses and farming new lands for themselves. Morocco and Mauritania are expanded by 15,000 km each. The Gold Coast is expanded by 850 km. Kolkata sees heavy repairwork and hopes its bid for the Olympics will be looked at favourably. It will help to reconstruct much of the city and bring investment.
 * Rajputana continues to expand its army, economy and infrastructure. Their colony of Jainistan sees thousands head into the colony and the army helps the nation seek out new sites for villages. The Khmers and expand their military, economy and infrastructure, as do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands military, economy and infrastructure. Hinduism continues to spread in the territory, as many see more to gain from joining the religion of the many and the powerful, than to stay in darkness and ignorance. Butung develops its infrastructure and its military and economy are expanded. Kongo is expanded by 15,000 km northward, and it continues to vassalise the state east of it.
 * Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Industrialization continues to deepen.  Brythonic Elixirs continues to produce large amounts of  CocaBrythonica for export, and the HH Grand Atlantia Casino advertises itself as onf of the top destinations in Atlantia. Princesses Kyneswide and Æthelthryth complete their musical and dance educations in the Mayan lands, and their father King David II begins looking for royal husbands for his "two educated future statewomen". Prime Minister Paschal is re-elected as a result of his success against the A'asabists.
 * Kingdom of Yagich Rafael: Military and economy continue to expand. King Gavin Peter remains popular. Princess Scholastica, 23, has surprisingly decided to enter the University of Chichen Itza, and is the only woman in the institution undertaking a PhD in Political Science and Military History.
 * Praetorate of Pure Science: Military and economic buildup continue. Life still sucks. There is some joy at the birth of a three-headed chicken on a farm, which is seen as a good omen, but other than that there is nothing unsucky to mention.
 * In the Imperium Africana, Sankala continues to gain prominence and begins to become the main language of the Imperium. Sankala's spread encourages its usage as a primary language by the population of the empire. The Imperium railroad projects continue with government backing and patronage, and many people travel all across the empire for work thanks to the increased demand for skilled workers. The consolidation of land into the empire is deemed a success and work on ther goals begin. The propaganda continues, fueling Ethiopian rage and helping its people to work harder and better for the nation. People work for their nation and for greater prosperity. The army continues to purchase modern equipment for the planned 1880 military rearmament by the government. The Gatling guns received from the United Maharajya are produced by the imperial arsenals as part of the project. The success of the engineers is proven greatly when many flaws in the original Orissan designs are corrected, and refined blueprints sent back to the Maharajya to aid the nation modify its stock of guns to higher standards. The navy continues to work with the Orissan navy multiple naval exercises take place. Ethiopia's the construction of its own "superdock" continues, with a tenth of the dock built. The construction of "battleships" begins, with the first by the IMS Induvadana. In Bado, the process of establishing thriving towns and villages continues. The tribal people learn how to communicate by writing in Sankala, as the Ethiopians begin to implement it in schools and start to teach the Bado how to write with it. In Northern Antillia, colonists from Wädäb continue to co-operate with the Inuit, providing them medicine and new goods and continue to teach the Inuit a script to be able to write their language. A lot of the Inuit learn it and the colonists encourage the people of the Inuit to inhabit permanent settlements to help gain some form of governence. Baridi sees many small outposts constructed and business opportunists head to the lands to be able to get new furs and wood. The propaganda continues to encourage different tribes to co-operate and intermarry. A new generation of children from parents who are moving past social taboos are growing up and beginning to make their own choices in life. The large amount of people exchanged between Orissa and Ethiopia continues. Many mixed marriages take place due to this but many families still taboo marrying an Orissan. However, acceptance for this begins to grow as many interacial couples prove the taboo to not be as bad as previously assumed. Reservoirs have helped make many areas into lush savannas and areas which did not have enough water can now support crops. Mali sees growth and the "Ethiopificiation" campaign continues at full speed. Hospitals and other basic services like schools are developed. Mali's vassalization of the states to the west continues into its third year. Kenya's land reform program makes great gains in encouraging residents to farm other portions of the nation, gaining a boost in agricultural development and output. Kenya continues to see a greater immigration boom into the nation as many head into the nation. Many parts of the nation begin to see urban development and railroads begin to develop in the nation. The Atlantian colony of Ethiopia continues to suffer from the problems linked to A'Asab and troops have to be sent in to help quell them. Additional troops have to be sent to help maintain order there. The idea of "fasceism" begins to expand in the Ethiopian colony, which has been passed off through some of the more militant members of A'Asabism.
 * Wärqama is expanded by 18,000 km, focusing its expansion north. Wädäb expands by 16,000 km inland, trying to get to the Northern Lakes. Development of the lands within the territory of Dähnnät continues with support from the government. Nyamwezi is expanded by 15,000 km southward. Kenya expands the colony of Taimaini by 10,000 km on the coasts. Baridi expands by 15,000 km as the company brings in its workers to work the land and help make a profit out of this experimental endeavour. They offer to sell the colony of Buruk to China still stands by the Ethiopian government. Dafur expands 20,000 km westward and Kitara expands 15,000 km northward. Oyo and Yuroboland also expand by 15,000 km east and west respectively into uncivilised lands. New Oman expands 15,000 km inward, with the gold helping pay off various Ethiopian debts around the world and help create a boom. The military, economy and infrastructure of all territories are expanded. Road links are soon upgraded while a few railroads are built too.
 * Hey Viva, China accepted last turn.

1871
'''A'Asab plans a grand strike that he believes will open the eyes of the people against the tyranny of the grasshopper spirits. He commissions a team of his finest men, led by his mysterious right hand man "John of the Selk'nam", to carry out a major terrorist attack in the heavily fortified Japanese Special Administrative Region of Byakuren, at a site of a major religious site which they consider to be the "hub of the grasshopper spirits". John and his men cross secretly into Northern Byakuren and plant a large amount of explosives in a major Buddhist temple in the border city of Hata no Kokoro, a pilgrimage site for locals. The temple is totally destroyed in the explosion, killing 100 people in the rubble and with A'asab's men killing 200 more as they flee. John is captured by Japanese forces. A manhunt ensues for A'asab, but the rebellions are invigorated and many men are lost. It is thought that A'asab may never be captured, and while his forces are driven back the bloodshed becomes more intense and thousands of A'asabists die in the fighting. In November, A'asab, himself, surfaces in a village controlled by his forces in Dakshin Patagoshina. He declares that the Great Bat Angel has spoken to him, and told him that the violence has killed enough grasshopper spirits to cease. He says that the Bat Angel hates violence but that his faith must be allowed to continue. He says that he will cease violence and go into exile in the A'sabist settlement in Yagich Rafael and asks to be handed over to Selk'nam authorities for transport along with his captured lieutenant John of the Selk'nam. However, he says that if either he or John is harmed, "fire will rain on the cities of Atlantia in a great day of divine wrath".'''

'''I changed Miyako to Byakuren, and also replaced the word colony with Special Administrative Region, since it's no longer called Miyako and it's an SAR, not a colony. -Kogasa

'''Thank you. No problems with that. ~Imp'''

''' The Orissans take their chances and kill him with as many Gatling guns as they could find. There is widespread celebrations at the news of his death and peace begins to return to the lands affected. The next day, water begins to fall from the skies - it rains, very very heavily. '''
 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, railroads continue to built in Portugal. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 3800 sq km, and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, railroads continue to be built in Brasil, and Meanwhile, it expands by 29,200 sq km. Meanwhile in Rio da Prata, attempts to calm down the situation diplomatically are made. Meanwhile, Brasil sends more troops to fight the A'Asabists after some recent inactivity, and Rio da Prata does the same.
 * The Mutapan economy continues growing, and the country expands by 7000 sq km.
 * The United Provinces of Antília build up its military.
 * The Rokkaku Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist temples and Shinto shrines are built throughout the nation. Empress Go-Shōtoku continues seeing the construction of railways throughout the nation. Rokkaku Yoshinobu steps down and Rokkaku Iemochi becomes Shogun. Shinto shrines, Taoist temples and some Buddhist temples are built throughout the colonies. More funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertiliser is created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues throughout the nation. More steam power is built, and a few water wheels are built. In the Special Administrative Region of Byakuren, Chief Executive Mononobe Shigemichi continues to have the borders heavily guarded to make sure the A'Asabism religion doesn't spread to the area. More Buddhist Temples are built as well.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military and expands by 9950 sq km. Some Jīdūhist and Amaterasuist churches are built. A few Shinto shrines are also built.
 * The Federal Prefectures of Kagerou/Kasodani continues to build up its military. More Shinto shrines and Taoist temples are built. A few Buddhist temples are also built.
 * The Republic of Himekaidou continues to build up its military. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are built throughout the nation.
 * Apostolic Church: More missionaries are sent to Atlantia and inland Africa.
 * Apache Preatorate: Preator Geronimo pens the Ethics of the Preatores. A book that outlines the virtues that leaders of a Pure Science Movement must follow if they are to be considered a real Preator. The military is improved, industrialization continues and many railways are constructed. A puckle gun is built and soon is placed along the Mayan border. More Liberators are sent to Northern Mayan lands, Nuevo Italia, Tamania, New Russia and to talk to Chief Sitting Bull of the Lakota.(Preator Geronimo is a Doctor Doom-like character. He rules with an iron fist but cares a lot about his people).
 * Apache Empire: The colony of Icemountain expands 1000 sq km and the economy is improved. Imperial Industries continues to expand. Industrialization continues and many merchant vessals are built and are sent around the world to trade. Parliament has 50% Reactionaries, 24% Imperialists, 6% Socialists and 20% Workers Party.
 * The Scandinavians continue to expand their industry throughout the country, with the heavy industry spreading northward from the Danish provinces. The southern and central Swedish provinces are now part of the industrial heartland started in the Danish provinces. The three major religions of Scandinavia continue expanding in their new provinces. Scandinavian industry begins to grow in the new provinces with railroads spreading across the land and the cities growing more industrialized. The Scandinavians continue the process of absorbing Karelia into their nation, with railroads being spread through the new territory. New factories spring up all over Karelia, with urbanization along the lines of the rest of Scandinavia taking place. The Karelian capital city of Šuomua continues to see massive growth thanks to the influx of Scandinavian industry.
 * People in France's Atlantian colonies and vassal states begin to grow weary of the overlordship of the French. They seek to form their own government, and in order to meet this end, local leaders from Nouvelle Bourgogne, Nouvelle Judea, Trinidad, Muiscas, and Brazilea all met in Nouvelle Bordeaux, the capital of Nouvelle Bourgogne, and agree to sign the Déclaration d'Indépendance et la Liberté, which states that France ought to, with regard to human dignity, recognize the states as an independent nation. A delegation is sent to Paris, led by the revolutionary Jean-Emmanuel Nazaire Séverin. He negotiates with the leaders of the Gaul Republic to ensure the establishment of Ministère de l'Atlantide.
 * Scotland: The Greenland colony expands maximumly. Proposals for a new Kingdom of Albion in the former Great Brython. All the former Welsh nations are invited. 
 *  All nations approached refuse to join the so-called Kingdom of Albion. The Penzance Pact nations refuse because they prefer the decentralized nature of their alliance, and England refuses because they intend to unite with Germany eventually. The fact that all three nations in the former British Isles are monarchies only cements their desire to stay independent of Scotland. 
 * Atlantide.png Republic: The Colonies expand. Brasilea 18,000 sq km expanding inland underneath the Cypriot colony and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 32.000 sq km inland, while La Riviere stops expanding, Baie d'Eric expands into western Canada by 14,000 sq km, north to the Ethiopian colony. Economy is built up. Military is built up. The organization of the departments of the republic continues. The Gaul government continues seeing powerless the actions of the Carthaginian Nestorianism, yet their politics stand. It's a Carthaginian issue rather than a concern for the Gauls. The government extends the hand to Lorraine in order to establish a steady government in the region. Begins the vassalization of La Marche. It begins to accelerate the growth of industrial regions such as Paris, Dijon and Bordeaux and the creation of railways throughout the colonies and the nation itself. While this, artillery is established in the Seine River and Bordeaux to defend the nation from foreign intervention. While this, the army in L'Riviere begins creating military bases in the region to develop military and train the local army. In the Muisca Confederacy, Nouvelle Bourgogne and Nouvelle Judea, after a series of situations, the French and local governments agree on unifying the national structures under the Ministère de l'Atlantide, centered in Nouvelle Bourgogne with control of the Muiscan lands and Nouvelle Judea. While the Colonial Government on Brazilea is reluctant, it ends up agreeing to join after realizing that the territories are closer to each other and culturally similar. While this, France asks the Chinese about a treaty to finalize the expansionism in the region and to avoid further difficulties and conflicts over the region. However, it wants to first know what would the Chinese offer for most of the Colony. France also joins in the intercontinental railway the Russians offered in 1869.
 * Any player may take the Miniestere if they want from now on, of course, if they agree on being protectorates of the Gaul Republic as Cape Vert.
 * Correction - they would be in the Gaul Commonwealth as a Colonial Nation.
 * Taken :D            [[Image:Ancapflag.svg|25px|link=User:Reximus55]]     I find your lack of faith   disturbing.  07:10, October 31, 2013 (UTC)
 * Persia's Shah seeks to be remarried, since his latest marriage has not produced any offspring before his wife died. His main prospect is the Princess Marie of Carthage, and he starts to court her. By the end of the year, the two are married in New Persepolis. Both of them being Nestorian leads to promises of future greatness of a Nestorian state uniting Persia, Carthage and the Levant. Persia is now played by the player of Carthage, as they are in a Dynastic Union.
 * You betrayed me ...
 * Well, he wanted a nation that had more power or more chances to grow. Sine dei gloriem &#34;Ex Initio Terrae&#34; (talk) 03:12, October 31, 2013 (UTC)
 * Sorry, Scraw. It was just that Sine could offer me more than you could, and managed to give me the needed shove that I was requiring.            [[Image:Ancapflag.svg|25px|link=User:Reximus55]]     <font color=maroon face="Helvetica">I find your lack of faith   <font color="#ff0000" face="Helvetica" title="Blog">disturbing.  03:27, October 31, 2013 (UTC)
 * Meanwhile, I was planning a massive revolution followed by a Rambo period in the region. Sine, I keep telling you this, you need better excuses.
 * Well, that's what I had understood from him. Per se, I didn't want to give up my favorite colony but well, he wanted it - and I got something of it, so. Yay for me! Sine dei gloriem &#34;Ex Initio Terrae&#34; (talk)
 * Bayern (Member of the German Empire): The state of Bayern builds its military along with all her colonies (Borneo). Borneo expands infrastructure and continues industry. Bavaria continues to experience a baby boom. Cities like Munchen and Bamberg grow as people flock to the cities. Work in the Imperial Capital continues at a breakneck pace. Bavaria officially retires all the old wooden ships in the royal navy. The newer ironclads and larger steamships become much more common. The German navy becomes a power to be admired in the North Seas. Propaganda is pumped throughout Germany, telling the people to work faster and harder to forward the Fatherland into a bright future. Kristof Shelds officially begins to sale the new typewriter. Robert Benz' internal combustion engine continues to improve. Benz, undeterred by the Imperial ban on autowagens, continues to manufacture in limited numbers the Autowagen Ein. He begins planning a way to improve manufacturing the vehicle. He also plans a new model he tentatively calls auto model A. Benz and his business associate Hans Krouss begin to appeal to the government and the Coach's Union. Bavaria sends more and more Bavarian soldiers and citizens to England. English-German relations improve greatly. Bavaria declares full support behind the English and warns any nation, that any attack, however small, against England, will be a declaration of war on England and the whole of the mighty Germanic Empire and her commonwealths. Relations with Scotland sour somewhat after a failed round of talks.
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Australis: Expands rapidly into the black as more and more settlers arrive to the nation. Randolf Gebring finances the Australis portion of the rail system connecting the Saxon colony to Australis. The nation continues to make money from its jewelry exports, which are some of the best in the world. The Australian navy is upgraded. The military expands. Some of Elva's lifts have made it to Australis and are currenty being installed in several government buildings. These new lifts are spurring a growth of new and taller buildings. Josef Mann designs a building that is slated to be constructed as the world's tallest building. He calls it the Broomeswalt building.  Construction is restarted on the Broomeswalt building. The Imperial Australis Railway offers Italian Australis to connect the railways to form a Pan-Australis railway. The Navy is expanded and begins making its presence known in the Indian Ocean.
 * Great Lorraine: Military is built up. School system grows. Economy is built up. In a fast move the situation turn its tide, as Republicans from Picardy throw a surprise attack into Lorraine forcing the Kingdom to send troops to fight them. By the end of the year the king is executed and the monarchy is overthrown, the Republic of Lorraine-Picardy is again re-established.
 * Carthage: School system is updated all over the empire. The foundation of universities continues along the empire territories The military is built up. Carthage is outraged, Numidia is soon equally taken by Nestorian theocrats, yet the actions are kept low as many in the senate agree with this actions. Economy is built up. Sends an Olympic team as well as representatives for the Carthaginians, The nation celebrates its success in the Olympics games. The union with Persia starts and the Princess Marie I of Carthage is crowned in the capital city.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The creation of pluricultural churches starts in the south of Leptis begins. French scholars continue populating the region, many coming for the University of Leptis. Economy is built up. Remains neutral on the events in Mauretania.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The coup d'etat: the Numidians overthrow the Nestorian government as Muslims and Catholic groups force the Nestorian leadership to fight in the streets of the small duchy, in the end reaching the capital and setting the new government the Republic of Numidia. Economy is built up.
 * Mauretania: Military is built up. The events occurring in Numidia cause similar events in Mauretania and soon the Nestorian militants are executed by the people of Mauretania the Republic is declared yet allegiance is sworn to the Carthaginians. Navy expands. Economy is built up.
 * Zululand: Military is built up. The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Many French begin to settle the region as planned during the vassalization of Basotho and Zululand. Economy is built up.
 * Vassalization of the Southern State north to Zululand and Basotho begins.
 * Basotho: Military and navy are built up. Many French begin to settle the region as planned during the Vassalization of Basotho and Zululand. The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Economy is built up. Vassalization of the Central State north to Zululand and Basotho begins.
 * Venaissin: The military and navy are built up. Navy expands. Economy is built up
 * The Hellenic Union continues to develop its railways, and steel and glass are developed all over Anatolia and the Hellenic peninsula. In Cyprus and Crete, cloth factories and paper mills are built and in the colonies, hospitals and health care continue to be widespread. In Constantinople and the surrounding areas, artillery begins to be built and is placed at both the Dardandelles and the Bosphorous, to protect Constantinople from attack. The Hellenic Union continues to expand both its economy and its military and its colonies are expanded. Nea Konstantinoupoli is expanded by 48,000 sq km. Artillery becomes more widespread and is used to protect the Union.
 * Cyrenaica: expands 20,000 sq km into the desert and continues to develop paper mills and cloth factories. Cyrenaica continues to implement a more democratic society.
 * Tamania: continues expanding its military and economy and starts discussions with the Mayan Empire.
 * Athamos: continues expanding its military and economy and starts discussions with the Mayan Empire and L'Atlantide.
 * Saxony (Member of the German Empire): The Landtag of the kingdom, spearheaded by the Liberals, invests three million Reichsthalers in developing industry in the North of the country. Some more coalmines are dug. After some heated negotiations, the Coachdrivers Union agrees to permit automobiles to drive on public streets, providing they observe a strict 5 km/h speed limit and always give way to coaches and horses. The Imperial Landtag takes note of the agreement, and will repeal its automobile ban early next year. The colonies expand their usual amounts and directions. In Anhalt, the Prince is assassinated by anarchists as he watches an opera. His son and successor, Prince Frederik IV promulgates a declaration which will emancipate all serfs within three years.
 * Myanmar: We decide to grant our colonies independence with protection. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. Industrialization begins to speed up dramatically due to the rise of personal enterprises and the steam engine. More rifles are built. We continue expanding our navy. We become really rich from selling silk and scientists began researching an industrialised way of making silk. Most of Myanmar is now cities. Equalism thought reaches Rangoon and begin to influence governmental decisions.
 * Persia's new leadership, and the influence of the popularly elected Parliament, allow the internal workings of Persia to continue. A Pan-Persian nationalism begins to rise. The cities of Baghdad and New Persepolis receive huge influx of refugees, leading to a housing problem, but killing the labor shortage. The economy is growing due to the urbanization. In Turkomenistan, those who have not fled hope that the war will soon be over. We continue our vassalization of Kuwait. Aslan the old Shah has died. (Rex asked me to post for him)
 * Italia works on its naval forces and continues to retire all of its old sailboats. Ironclads now compose a large portion of the Italian navy which is feared by many around the world. Italia continues to support Pacifico's appeal to the Mayans. Huge levels of aid from Italia and Nuovo Italia and Ecuatore are sent to help the Aymaran Kingdom with the clean up and to fight the A'asabists. Urbanization continues across Italia at a rapid pace - especially in the Western port cities. Venice continues to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper and middle classes, education and naval construction in some of the farther islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia become industrial centres as huge cloth weaving factories spring up to serve the growing demands of an expanding population. The University of Venice continues to lead in chemical experimentation with much interest in radioactivity and its properties. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections. The University of Southern Tyrolia continues observing the skies and discovers more astronomical objects. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Kingsland and Vellettia expands by 40,000 sq km each in Australia. Singapore continues to be an economic powerhouse for Italia. Work to extend the rail network continues with minor lines springing up. Passenger and freight trains break social and cultural barriers and make travel a lot more affordable. Many factories of different types continue to be set up around Italia and its dominions. Construction continues on the Grand Pacific railway in Australis. Pacifico seeks to develop modern naval ships based on Polynesian and Maori designs. Discontent with Italian rule grows in Pacifico as the local populace start to turn against the Mayan peoples. Several men are arrested for attacking Mayan traders. Calls for Italia to allow the blockade strengthen as the local Maori population demand that the last area of their homeland be returned. Italia warns the Mayans that it is holding back the Pacificans from hostile action against North Maori and the Mayan Empire and offers the trade yet again in an attempt to see a peaceful solution.
 * Nuovo Italia expands its economy seeking to become a leading trade nation in the Antilias as Italia is in Europe. Novorossiya works on its military. The protectorate of Messina expands by 20,000 sq km westward and is flooded by those seeking to follow the Neu Berliners in their westward march.
 * Romania works on its economy. The Aymaras begin to work with Ecuatore to update and upgrade their military. Siam and Malacca work on their navies. Yugoslavia and Hungary work on their armies. The anarchist rebellion continues gaining strength in Hungary with some cells being sent to stir things up in Yugoslavia and Italia.
 * The Union of the Benelux continue to prepare their southern border defenses in case of hostilities with the Gaul Republic which has made moves toward Brittany. Wales, Ireland and Brittany continue to build up their infrastructure to match Italian standards.
 * The Levantine Kingdom continues further strengthening of infrastructure. The Nile sees the rise of factories similar to those in Florence.
 * The Maldives continues naval buildup.
 * Lakota Tribes: Expansion of Lakota agriculture continues along the Pekitanoui River and its tributaries. Irrigation begins to spread along the Pekitanoui River, mainly in the southern portion, increasing the amount of farm and grazing lands, increasing agriculture production and attracting more buffalo. Hunting of the buffalo continue as more of their skins are used as clothing and teepee coverings, and more of their meat is used to feed the growing population. The palisade wall idea has been completed on more outlying towns, and re-inforcement of the walls inside the capital has finished, and the re-inforcement of the walls of cities near the capital has finished. The tribal feudal system begins to undergo a series of reforms based on nobility, where lower chiefs are now able to raise their own tribal warrior groups, independent of the highest chief, unless the warrior groups are or need to be used by the highest chief. Trade with the Mayans, Apache, Neu Berlin, and Kagerou/Kasodani continues, growing the Lakota tribal economy. The Revolutionary Guards of the Pure Science Movement begin to gain momentum with some of the lower chiefs, as well as Sitting Bull. Lakota expansion of 15,000 sq km continues westward.
 * China: China expands its military and economy. The Trans-Manchurian railroad is completed and opened. A line into Siberia is proposed. Meanwhile, urbanization continues as China expands its infrastructure and economy. The military is also expanded. Rebuilding in Dongfang continues as Baitudu and New Manchuria both expands 28,000 sq km to the north. Acquisition of Ethiopia's colony is finalized. More trade routes are opened with the African nation. Finally, Mögas expands east by 8000 sq km.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. The border with the Apache Praetorate is closed completely. Aid is sent to the Apache Empire to set up a temporary government in Port Royal. Influence from the Apostolic Church continues to grow in Lakin. More branch lines are created for the railroad, connecting more large markets. As a result of the expanding rail network, the economy booms. The Juun family continues improving the national public school system and their railroad holdings. Glass, steel and concrete become common building materials in the southern provinces. Some of these establishments also appear in Mutul and Azteca. Trade throughout North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia.  More universities are established in lower class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Duke Coyopa continues studying at the Academy. At the wedding of his cousin, Prince Chac, Duke Coyopa meets Princess Scholastica, whom he begins to pursue. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Haven expands 12,400 km.
 * Propaganda within the Maharajya continues as the government continues to convince its people that their hard work and loyalty is necessary to the survival of their people and state. Industrialisation continues to occur all over the nation, while Sankala begins to become the primary language of the nation of the United Maharajya. Railroad construction continues and many small towns spring up at intersections. The dredging of the islands of Bumbai continues at a faster pace and mud begins to be piled onto the islands to make them higher. The specific rail routes helps to transport mud and the demand to transport large number of carriages makes the development of powerful train engines crucial. The economy continues to grow smoothly and the pressure of heavy research has been lifted from the nation. The SOC's promotion of Atlantia continues and thousands head to Atlantia to set up their new lives. Many have begun to marry natives and a mixed race is forming in United Maharajyan territories too. Arab Bombay grows as huge investments are made to the city to make it the financial hub for the idea - while Bumbai becomes an industrial city. The first Akaschut (OTL Skyscraper) continues to gain more support and the planning of it begins to take place. Major construction projects continue as the government seeks to expand the wealth of the nation into all parts of the Maharajya. The Uda Code becomes the normal code to be used in Maharajyan territories. They ask to be allowed to extend the Uda Code to other nations (anyone interested ask!). The steamship and submersible navy continues to grow with government backing and subsidies. More battleships begin to be build in the construction docks for the nation to grow its strength. Huge celebrations occur all over Patagoshina and people hold many street parties. There is no regret for the death of A'Asab and his followers begin to be marginalised from normal society. Afghan sees the first major cities in its lands and its economy begins to boom as a result. The Afghani work on keeping its army in shape. The mass production of the Gatling guns begin and the drawbacks found are improved on. Many Jains once more begin to settle and the conversion of those who were converted to Islam back into following Jainism begins in earnest. Jainistan is expanded by 64,150 km.Orissan Aprika expands by 64,150 km northward. The Orissans grow tired of the Boers and plan to stop their little stunt soon. Dakshin Aprika sees more immigrants who focus on constructing new houses and farming new lands for themselves. Morocco and Mauritania are expanded by 15,000 km each. The Gold Coast is expanded by 850 km. Kolkata sees heavy repairwork and hopes its bid for the Olympics will be looked at favourably. It will help to reconstruct much of the city and bring investment. The nation is alarmed by the new developments in Atlantia and states it will refuse any attempts to buy the Rajput colony. This causes tensions to once again begin to develop and agitation against France.
 * Rajputana continues to expand its army, economy and infrastructure. Their colony of Jainistan sees thousands head into the colony and the army helps the nation seek out new sites for villages. The Rajputs vow their colony will not be bought over and they hope to continue their control of the area. The Khmers and expand their military, economy and infrastructure, as do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands military, economy and infrastructure. Hinduism continues to spread in the territory, as many see more to gain from joining the religion of the many and the powerful, than to stay in darkness and ignorance. Butung develops its infrastructure and its military and economy are expanded. Kongo is expanded by 15,000 km northward, and it continues to vassalise the state east of it.
 * Yagich Reafael Diplomacy: Scholastica is given premission to marry Duke Cotoya (sorry, no Selk'nam post this turn - busy - will be back next year).
 * Neu Berlin and Kanada expand military. Neu Germanica expands 16,000 sq km. Greater Transcaucasia continues to influence Turkistan and Kurdistan. Turkistan finally accepts and becomes part of the Union. Neu Berlin begins to develop a more modernized and more efficient military, implementing use of balloons for espionage as well as the new Gatling guns, which become a frontline weapon to be used in whatever war comes next. Cries for revolution become stronger in Transcaucasia.
 * Russia does typie type stuff and things to upgrade military ... not much else ... and Duma is now controlled by the Socialists ...
 * Minsk does stuff to update economy.
 * In the Imperium Africana, Sankala continues to gain prominence and begins to become the main language of the Imperium. Sankala's spread encourages its usage as a primary language by the population of the empire. The Imperium railroad projects continue with government backing and patronage, and many people travel all across the empire for work thanks to the increased demand for skilled workers. The consolidation of land into the empire is deemed a success and work on ther goals begin. The propaganda continues, fueling Ethiopian rage and helping its people to work harder and better for the nation. People work for their nation and for greater prosperity. The army continues to purchase modern equipment for the planned 1880 military rearmament by the government. The Gatling guns received from the United Maharajya are produced by the imperial arsenals as part of the project. The success of the engineers is proven greatly when many flaws in the original Orissan designs are corrected, and refined blueprints sent back to the Maharajya to aid the nation modify its stock of guns to higher standards. The navy continues to work with the Orissan navy multiple naval exercises take place. Ethiopia's the construction of its own "superdock" continues, with a 35% of the dock built. The construction of "battleships" continues, with three already in operation as of the end of 1870, five more are under construction as the superdock. In Bado, the process of establishing thriving towns and villages continues. The tribal people learn how to communicate by writing in Sankala, as the Ethiopians begin to implement it in schools and start to teach the Bado how to write with it. In Northern Antillia, colonists from Wädäb continue to co-operate with the Inuit, providing them medicine and new goods and continue to teach the Inuit a script to be able to write their language. A lot of the Inuit learn it and the the colonists encourage the people of the Inuit to inhabit permanent settlements to help gain some form of governence. Baridi sees many small outposts constructed and business opportunists head to the lands to be able to get new furs and wood. The propaganda continues to encourage different tribes to co-operate and intermarry. A new generation of children from parents who are moving past social taboos are growing up and beginning to make their own choices in life. The large amount of people exchanged between Orissa and Ethiopia continues. Many mixed marriages take place due to this but many families still taboo marrying an Orissan. However, acceptance for this begins to grow as many interacial couples prove the taboo to not be as bad as previously assumed. Reservoirs have helped make many areas into lush savannas and areas which did not have enough water can now support crops. Mali sees growth and the "Ethiopificiation" campaign continues at full speed. Hospitals and other basic services like schools are developed. Mali's vassalization of the states to the west continues into its third year. Kenya's land reform program makes great gains in encouraging residents to farm other portions of the nation, gaining a boost in agricultural development and output. Kenya continues to see a greater immigration boom into the nation as many head into the nation. Many parts of the nation begin to see urban development and railroads begin to develop in the nation. The Atlantian colony of Ethiopia continues to suffer from the problems linked to A'Asab and troops have to be sent in to help quell them. Additional troops have to be sent to help maintain order there. The idea of "fasceism" begins to expand in the Ethiopian colony, which has been passed off through some of the more militant members of A'Asabism.
 * Wärqama is expanded by 18,000 km, focusing its expansion north. Wädäb expands by 16,000 km inland, trying to get to the Northern Lakes. Development of the lands within the territory of Dähnnät continues with support from the government. Nyamwezi is expanded by 15,000 km southward. Kenya expands the colony of Taimaini by 10,000 km on the coasts. Baridi expands by 15,000 km as the company brings in its workers to work the land and help make a profit out of this experimental endeavour. Dafur expands 20,000 km westward and Kitara expands 15,000 km northward. Oyo and Yuroboland also expand by 15,000 km east and west respectively into uncivilised lands. New Oman expands 15,000 km inward, with the gold helping pay off various Ethiopian debts around the world and help create a boom. The military, economy and infrastructure of all territories are expanded. Road links are soon upgraded while a few railroads are built too.

1872

 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, railroads continue to built in Portugal. Meanwhile in León, Ramiro V dies with no issue, and is succeeded by his uncle Fernando de Haro, Duke of Oviedo, who is crowned as "By the Grace of God, Fernando VIII, King of León, Córdoba, Sevilla and Asturias, Duke of Cádiz, Galisteo, Cea, Oviedo and Alba de Tormes, Marchess of Coria, Castrofuerte, Valdefuentes and Villamanrique, and Count of Coca and Palma del Río". Meanwhile, the now-Prince of Asturias, Juan de Haro, after the death of his first wife, marries Elvira Ramírez de Lara, daughter of Ramiro VIII Ramírez de Lara, former Regent of León during Ramiro V's reign and Marchess of Jarandilla. Meanwhile in Aragon, Maria Manrique de Lara gives birth to a daughter, who is named Blanca. Meanwhile in Navarra, the Prince of Viana, Garcia de Comminges-Guitaut, dies. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 3800 sq km, and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, railroads continue to be built in Brasil, and Meanwhile, it expands by 29,200 sq km. Meanwhile in Rio da Prata, attempts to calm down the situation diplomatically are made. Meanwhile, Brasil sends more troops to fight the A'Asabists after some recent inactivity, and Rio da Prata does the same.
 * The Mutapan economy continues growing, and the country expands by 7000 sq km.
 * The United Provinces of Antília build up its military.
 * The Scandinavians continue to expand their industry throughout the country, with the heavy industry spreading northward from the Danish provinces. The southern and central Swedish provinces are now part of the industrial heartland started in the Danish provinces. The three major religions of Scandinavia continue expanding in their new provinces. Scandinavian industry begins to grow in the new provinces with railroads spreading across the land and the cities growing more industrialized. The Scandinavians continue the process of absorbing Karelia into their nation, with railroads being spread through the new territory. New factories spring up all over Karelia, with urbanization along the lines of the rest of Scandinavia taking place. The Karelian capital city of Šuomua continues to see massive growth thanks to the influx of Scandinavian industry. Finn inventor Toivo Sulin officially creates a new kind of self-contained metal cartridge that makes firearms much more practical. He establishes the Sulin Firearms Manufacturing Company. The invention of "smokeless gunpowder" by a Norwegian chemist also improves the capability of such firearms. Tino Väinämöinen, an associate of Sulin's, invents a machine gun smilar to Russia's Volkov gun (the name "Gatling gun" being derived from the inventor's name) though the company's recent inventions make it much more practical than the Volkov gun. Other inventions made by the Sulin company include a bolt-action rifle and a revolver pistol. The Scandinavian government begins arming small portions of the army with these weapons on an experimental basis.
 * The Rokkaku Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist temples and Shinto shrines are built throughout the nation. Empress Go-Shōtoku continues seeing the construction of railways throughout the nation. Shinto shrines, Taoist temples and some Buddhist temples are built throughout the colonies. More funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertiliser is created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues throughout the nation. More steam power is built, and a few water wheels are built. In the Special Administrative Region of Byakuren, the city of Hata no Kokoro begins to be rebuilt along with the Buddhist Temple. Heavy protests against A'Asabism also occur. Chief Executive Mononobe Shigemichi has John executed for the attack. This move became a bit controversial in Japan itself, and Empress Go-Shōtoku expressed her concerns.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military and expands by 9950 sq km. Some Jīdūhist and Amaterasuist churches are built. A few Shinto shrines are also built.
 * The Federal Prefectures of Kagerou/Kasodani continues to build up its military. More Shinto shrines and Taoist temples are built. A few Buddhist temples are also built.
 * The Republic of Himekaidou continues to build up its military. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are built throughout the nation.
 * Bayern (Member of the German Empire): The state of Bayern builds its military along with all her colonies (Borneo). Borneo expands infrastructure and continues industry. Bavaria continues to experience a baby boom. Cities like Munchen and Bamberg grow as people flock to the cities. Work in the Imperial Capital continues at a breakneck pace. Bavaria officially retires all the old wooden ships in the royal navy. The newer ironclads and larger steamships become much more common. The German navy becomes a power to be admired in the North Seas. Propaganda is pumped throughout Germany, telling the people to work faster and harder to forward the Fatherland into a bright future. Kristof Shelds officially begins to sale the new typewriter. Robert Benz' internal combustion engine continues to improve. Benz, undeterred by the Imperial ban on autowagens, continues to manufacture in limited numbers the Autowagen Ein. He begins planning a way to improve manufacturing the vehicle. He also plans a new model he tentatively calls auto model A. Benz and his business associate Hans Krouss win their appeal to the Bavarian Reichstag and the law is repealed. However, a speed no faster than 7 km/hr is permitted, and coaches and horses are to be given right of way. Bolstered by this victory, continues to refine the automobile, while many see it as a waste of time and effort, Benz continues working diligently in hopes of one day improving the autowagen so much that it would one day surpass horse-drawn coaches. In the meantime, his business partner Krouss, a wealthy Australian who moved to Bavaria, continues drafting up plans to form a motor company, though the company itself may be more than a decade away ... Bavaria sends more and more Bavarian soldiers and citizens to England. English-German relations improve greatly. Bavaria declares full support behind the English and warns any nation, that any attack, however small, against England, will be a declaration of war on England and the whole of the mighty Germanic Empire and her Commonwealths. German and Englsih begin to merge and a new language called Saxonisch is created. This new language, a mixture of German and Saxon English, begins to gain much popularity in England. Seeing this the German Reichsrat approves a motion to begin teaching Saxonisch as a second language in German schools throughout the Empire and Commonwealths.
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Australis: Expands rapidly into the black as more and more settlers arrive to the nation. Randolf Gebring finances the Australis portion of the rail system connecting the Saxon colony to Australis. The nation continues to make money from its jewelry exports, which are some of the best in the world. The Australian navy is upgraded. The military expands. Some of Elva's lifts have made it to Australis and are currenty being installed in several government buildings. These new lifts are spurring a growth of new and taller buildings. Josef Mann designs a building that is slated to be constructed as the world's tallest building. He calls it the Broomeswalt building.  Construction is restarted on the Broomeswalt building. The Imperial Australis Railway offers Italian Australis to connect the railways to form a Pan-Australis 'Railway. In Neu Munchen, a brilliant scientist by the name of Edmund Reading, an English immigrant to the Commonwealth, gains patents covering a partial vacuum, carbon filament incandescent lamp, which dubs "The Electric Torch Bulb" this new device, he hopes, would power the future of the world. With his patents secured, he plans on unveiling the new device at the first World's Fair hosted in London in 1875. He begins working feverishly to make his bulb a reality. To help test out his new electric device he asks the archetect of the Broomeswalt building to invest in the new technology. Intrigued, the architect agrees. In the winter of 1872 Reading founds the Commonwealth Elektrik Beleuchtung Unternehmen (Commonwealth Electric Lighting Company).
 * Myanmar: We decide to grant our colonies independence with protection. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. Industrialization begins to speed up dramatically due to the rise of personal enterprises and the steam engine. More rifles are built. We continue expanding our navy. We become really rich from selling silk and scientists began researching an industrialised way of making silk. Most of Myanmar is now cities. Equalism thought reaches Rangoon and begin to influence governmental decisions. We become filthily advanced.
 * Scotland: The Greenland colony maxiumly expands. King Maximalian I, the recently crowed king marries the Princess of Wales, Princess Rachel of Wales. All the former Welsh nations are invited. <Mod Response>
 * They all said no. The idea is dead. Let it go or leave.
 * China: China expands its military and economy. The Trans-Manchurian railroad is completed and opened. A line into Siberia is proposed. Meanwhile, urbanization continues as China expands its infrastructure and economy. The military is also expanded. Rebuilding in Dongfang continues as Baitudu and New Manchuria both expand 28,000 sq km to the north. Acquisition of Ethiopia's colony is finalized. More trade routes are opened with the African nation. Finally, Mögas expands east by 8000 sq km. Progress in the world of science is made as China unveils the design for the Lóng Háng, or Air Dragon. The equivalent to the OTL Zeppelin, the Air Dragons will be the first electricity-powered airship. Construction begins later this year. The Air Dragon will be completed by 1875. The Beijing Olympics kick off with a massive celebration, including an impressive firework display.
 * Gaul Republic D: We ask the Chinese to make a treaty to finalize the expansionist campaign from both sides. Sine dei gloriem &#34;Ex Initio Terrae&#34; (talk) 05:56, November 1, 2013 (UTC)
 * You are supposed to host the Olympics this year.
 * Gaul Republic: The Colonies expand. Brasilea 22,000 sq km expanding inland underneath the Cypriot colony and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 32.000 sq km inland, while La Riviere stops expanding, Baie d'saint louis is founded by inhabitants of French Antilia expanding by 200 sq km expands and another one soon follows near OTL Shark's Bay in Australia equally expanding by 200 sq km. Economy is built up. Military is built up. The organization of the departments of the republic continues. The Gaul government continues seeing powerless the actions of the Carthaginian Nestorianism, yet their politics stand. It's a Carthaginian issue rather than a concern for the Gauls. The government extends the hand to Lorraine in order to establish a steady government in the region. Begins the vassalization of La Marche. It begins accelerate the growth of Industrial region such as Paris, Dijon and Bordeaux and the creation of railways throughout the colonies and the nations itself. While this, artillery is established in the Seine River and Bordeaux to defend the nation from foreign intervention. While this, France asks the Chinese about a treaty to finalize the expansionism in the region and to avoid further difficulties and conflicts over the region. However, it wants to first know what would the Chinese offer for most of the colony. 
 * Let's talk about this on chat. CrimsonAssassin- "I have special eyes" 19:46, November 1, 2013 (UTC)
 * Great Lorraine: Military is built up. School system grows. Economy is built up. In a fast move the situation turn its tide, as Republicans from Picardy throw a surprise attack into Lorraine forcing the Kingdom to send troops to fight them. By the end of the year the king is executed and the monarchy is overthrown, the Republic of Lorraine-Picardy is again re-established.
 * Carthage: School system is updated all over the empire. The foundation of universities continues along the empire territories The military is built up. Carthage is outraged, Numidia is soon equally taken by Nestorian theocrats, yet the actions are kept low as many in the senate agree with this actions. Economy is built up. Sends an Olympic team as well as representatives for the Carthaginians, The nation celebrates its success in the Olympics games. The union with Persia starts and the Princess Marie I of Carthage is crowned in the capital city.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The creation of pluricultural churches starts in the south of Leptis begins. French scholars continue populating the region, many coming for the University of Leptis. Economy is built up. Remains neutral on the events in Mauretania.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The coup d'etat: the Numidians overthrow the Nestorian government as Muslims and Catholic groups force the Nestorian leadership to fight in the streets of the small duchy, in the end reaching the capital and setting the new government the Republic of Numidia. Economy is built up.
 * Mauretania: Military is built up. The events occurring in Numidia cause similar events in Mauretania and soon the Nestorian militants are executed by the people of Mauretania the Republic is declared yet allegiance is sworn to the Carthaginians. Navy expands. Economy is built up.
 * Zululand: Military is built up. The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Many French begin to settle the region as planned during the vassalization of Basotho and Zululand. Economy is built up.
 * Vassalization of the Southern State north to Zululand and Basotho begins
 * Basotho: Military and navy are built up. Many French begin to settle the region as planned during the Vassalization of Basotho and Zululand. The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Economy is built up. Vassalization of the Central State north to Zululand and Basotho begins.
 * Venaissin: The military and navy are built up. Navy expands. Economy is built up.
 * Persia: Military and navy are built up. hopefull to heal relations it ask for a non-aggression pact with the Central Asian groups.
 * Turkomenistan: Military is built up.
 * Saxony (Member of the German Empire): The empire-wide ban on the public driving of automobiles is lifted, but the 5 km/h speed limit and horses-always-get-right-of-way laws are introduced to compensate. The military is built up, and the presence in England is increased. Some of the more radical voices in the landtag begin calling for state pensions and worker's rights. Most scoff at the idea, but they do gain some supporters, including, some say, the Emperor-King. The Department of Polar Affairs appoints a "Governor" of Kaiser Karl Land. The position is basically a sinecure but he has to approve any expeditions within the territory. The first serfs are emancipated in Anhalt, significantly reducing the influence of the anarchists. Tanimbarkai builds a few railways. Saxon Australis proposes the "Pan Australian Railway" be a massive ring-rail around the entire coast of the continent. SA expands 2000 sq km inland into Arnhem Land. Saxon West Africa works on infrastructure, and expands 2000 sq km along the border with Teke. Saxon colonial army officers begin training Teke soldiers, and Saxon industrialists begin getting concessions from the Teke king to build railways/telegraphs, etc.
 * Le Ministère de l'Atlantide, led by the revolutionary and popular Jean-Emmanuel Nazaire Séverin, begins to adopt ideals from Neu Berlin, most notably the idea of Scrunifest Destiny. The nationalism of L'Atlantide surges, and as a result the capital city of Nouvelle Charlispolis is renamed Capitaux Quartier du Condamine, in honor of the founder of the Nouvelle Borgougogne colony and who mapped out large regions of northern Atlantia. Séverin then attempts to sooth Athamos in order to benefit both nations, and if possible unite them under a political union in a few decades. As the economy grows, talks of a rail line extending from Nouvelle Bordeux along the coast (OTL Cartagena) to C.Q. Condamine (OTL Bogota) begin to be acted upon.
 * L'Atlantide asks to buy the small Mayan exclave in between Chimu and the state of Nouvelle Bourgogne.
 * The Mayan Empire must decline. It is an important trading port with the rest of Atlantia.
 * L'Atlantide enters negotiations with Mahajayra in order to acquire the relatively unpopulated northernmost state of their holdings in Atlantia.
 * Italia works on its naval forces and begins to build huge battleships over twice the size of the Orissan ones using Italian techniques for balance and floatation control. Ironclads compose a large portion of the Italian navy which is feared by many around the world. Italia continues to support Pacifico's appeal to the Mayans. Huge levels of aid from Italia and Nuovo Italia and Ecuatore are sent to help the Aymaran Kingdom with the clean up and to fight the A'asabists. Urbanization continues across Italia at a rapid pace - especially in the Western port cities. Venice continues to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper and middle classes, education and naval construction in some of the farther islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia become industrial centres as huge cloth weaving factories spring up to serve the growing demands of an expanding population. The University of Venice continues to lead in chemical experimentation with much interest in radioactivity and its properties. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections. The University of Southern Tyrolia continues observing the skies and discovers more astronomical objects. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Kingsland and Vellettia expands by 40,000 sq km each in Australia. Singapore continues to be an economic powerhouse for Italia. Work to extend the rail network continues with minor lines springing up. Passenger and freight trains break social and cultural barriers and make travel a lot more affordable. Many factories of different types continue to be set up around Italia and its dominions. Construction continues on the Grand Pacific railway in Australis. Pacifico seeks to develop modern naval ships based on Polynesian and Maori designs. Discontent with Italian rule grows in Pacifico as the local populace start to turn against the Mayan peoples. Several men are arrested for attacking Mayan traders. Calls for Italia to allow the blockade strengthen as the local Maori population demand that the last area of their homeland be returned. Italia warns the Mayans that it is holding back the Pacificans from hostile action against North Maori and the Mayan Empire and offers the trade yet again in an attempt to see a peaceful solution. Italia offers no other terms other than the trade of Oaxaca for North Maori.
 * ​The Mayan Empire argues that if peace cannot be assured, then how can the exchange be made. Italia's hesitance to sign a peace agreement worries several Mayan leaders.
 * I promise you Scan, I will outbuild you :P. Although I already have an advantage as I have those ships launched. Plus doubling the size of them might end up giving you something like WWII size battleships. Now it is definitely on!
 * Nuovo Italia expands its economy seeking to become a leading trade nation in the Antilias as Italia is in Europe. Novorossiya works on its military. The protectorate of Messina expands by 20,000 sq km westward and is flooded by those seeking to follow the Neu Berliners in their westward march.
 * Romania works on its economy. The Aymaras begin to work with Ecuatore to update and upgrade their military. Siam and Malacca work on their navies. Yugoslavia and Hungary work on their armies. The anarchist rebellion continues gaining strength in Hungary with some cells being sent to stir things up in Yugoslavia and Italia.
 * The Union of the Benelux continue to prepare their southern border defenses in case of hostilities with the Gaul Republic which has made moves toward Brittany. Wales, Ireland and Brittany continue to build up their infrastructure to match Italian standards.
 * The Levantine Kingdom continues further strengthening of infrastructure. The Nile sees the rise of factories similar to those in Florence.
 * The Maldives continues naval buildup
 * The Hellenic Union continues to develop its railways, and steel and glass are developed all over Anatolia and the Hellenic peninsula. In Cyprus and Crete, cloth factories and paper mills are built and in the colonies, hospitals and health care continue to be widespread. In Constantinople and the surrounding areas, artillery begins to be built and is placed at both the Dardandelles and the Bosphorous, to protect Constantinople from attack. The Hellenic Union continues to expand both its economy and its military and its colonies are expanded. Nea Konstantinoupoli is expanded by 48,000 sq km. Artillery becomes more widespread and is used to protect the Union.
 * Cyrenaica: expands 20,000 sq km into the desert and continues to develop paper mills and cloth factories. Cyrenaica continues to implement a more democratic society.
 * Tamania: continues expanding its military and economy and starts discussions with the Mayan Empire.
 * Athamos: continues expanding its military and economy and starts discussions with the Mayan Empire and L'Atlantide.
 * Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Prime Minister Paschal continues deepending industrialization and focusses on ensuring that the major cities outside of the Industrial North have all of the same conveniences as their Northern brothers - and also on the development of industry in the Yagich Pugh colony. Royal Marriages  continue to be sought for Princesses Kyneswide and Aethylthryth - King David secretly dispatched couriers seeing if marriages can be found in the great natons of Imperium Africana, Italia or Scandanavia (Please respond).
 * Preatorate of Pure Science: Praetoress Athena continues to rule with an iron fist, and it is said that her vision of Pure Science is even more radical than that of Icarus himself. Icarus' son Ptolemy has become something of a leader of the underground opposition, alsthouhj he is careful to protect is business interests. Relations are deepened with the Apache Praetorate, and attempts are made to spread Pure Science into the nations and colonies of Africa, especially Tojiko and Dakshin Aprika. Efforts are also made to contact the Levantine Boer state in South Africa, in hopes that Pure Science will appeal to them in their fight against colonialism. A secret team of highly trained soldiers is dispatched - bound for Yagich Rafael on an unknown mission.
 * Kingdom of Yagich Rafael: On August 24th, King Gavin Peter is dedicating a Church when a series of explonsions collapse the Church, killing the King and several of his inner circle. As soldiers converge on the site, several quicklime-filled landmines detonate, killing at least a dozen soldiers, and several men with rifles attack soldiers fleeing the scene. More soldiers arrive and kill the assailants, but one says with hs dying breath, "You have not even come close to solving the equation, monarchist scum, Pure Science has arrived to try you for your crimes against reason!" Two days later, the leader of the Pure Science assassin group, a woman who identifies herself only as "Eris" is found in a slum outside Yagich Rafael Yagich with a large number of homemade bombs and bomb-making material. She claims that there are others in the Kingdom and says "you are already beaten!" as she is put in chains. There is a great cry among the public to execute this "Eris", but the Prime Minister is firm about keeping her alive as as source of information. Meanwhile, there is debate about the royal succession among the nobility, but it is decided quickly that the only option is to give the throne to the young Princess Scholastica (as the only other royal relatives are the Selk'nam Royal Family in Atlantia). Scholastica sends word that she will return immediately on the fastest steamship to assume the throne, although it is decided that she must sail a longer route accross the Pacific via Australis, so as to avoid the large swath of the Atlantic under Pure Science control. Before leaving she notifies her fiance Duke Cotoya that she must return to her homeland and begs him to come with her, giving him only a week to decide.    
 * Apostolic Church: Missionaries are sent to inland Africa and A'asabist effected areas.
 * Apache Empire: The economy is improved and industrilization continues. Emperor Ekta expands Imperial Industries and is outraged at the assaination of King Gavin Peter and declares war on the Preatorate of Pure Science and their allies. Emperor Ekta spearheads an invasion into the Apache Preatorate and Prince Louis leads the navy against the Preatorate of Pure Science. Icemountain expands 1000 sq km.
 * Apache Preatorate: Preator Geronimo expands the military and prepares the defenses of a true civilization against the corruption of tyranny. Industrialization continues and Liberators are sent to Northern Mayan lands, Tamania, Nuevo Italia and to talk to Chief Sitting Bull in the Lakota. Preator Geronimo writes a letter to Preatoress Athena "You have accomplished a great thing this year but would you tell me next time in advance when you assassinate a prominate monarch so I can assist?"
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. The border with the Apache Praetorate is closed completely. Aid is sent to the Apache Empire to set up a temporary government in Port Royal. Influence from the Apostolic Church continues to grow in Lakin. More branch lines are created for the railroad, connecting more large markets. As a result of the expanding rail network, the economy booms. The Juun family continues improving the national public school system and their railroad holdings. Glass, steel and concrete become common building materials in the southern provinces. Some of these establishments also appear in Mutul and Azteca. Trade throughout North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia.  More universities are established in lower class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Duke Coyopa continues studying at the Academy. Duke Coyopa decides to leave for Yagich Rafael with Scholastica. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Haven expands 12,400 km.
 * Propaganda within the Maharajya continues as the government continues to convince its people that their hard work and loyalty is necessary to the survival of their people and state. Industrialisation continues to occur all over the nation, while Sankala begins to become the primary language of the nation of the United Maharajya. Railroad construction continues and many small towns spring up at intersections. The dredging of the islands of Bumbai continues at a faster pace and mud begins to be piled onto the islands to make them higher. The specific rail routes helps to transport mud and the demand to transport large number of carriages makes the development of powerful train engines crucial. The economy continues to grow smoothly and the pressure of heavy research has been lifted from the nation. The SOC's promotion of Atlantia continues and thousands head to Atlantia to set up their new lives. Many have begun to marry natives and a mixed race is forming in United Maharajyan territories too. Arab Bombay grows as huge investments are made to the city to make it the financial hub for the idea - while Bumbai becomes an industrial city. The first Akaschut (OTL Skyscraper) continues to gain more support and its consturction is approved. A man named Ratan Tata has stated his company would like to be awarded the contract to construct the building. The government approves and construction will start soon. Major construction projects continue as the government seeks to expand the wealth of the nation into all parts of the Maharajya. The Uda Code becomes the normal code to be used in Maharajyan territories. They ask to be allowed to extend the Uda Code to other nations (anyone interested ask!). The steamship and submersible navy continues to grow with government backing and subsidies. More battleships continue to be build in the construction docks for the nation to grow its strength. After receiving reports on the Italian constructions, the United Maharajya plan to build ships nearly 50% larger than their current ships. This will take longer and will certainly take more time to construct than the Italian battleships. A'Asabists begin to be marginalised from normal society. Afghan sees the first major cities in its lands and its economy begins to boom as a result. The Afghani work on keeping its army in shape. The mass production of the Gatling guns begins and the drawbacks found are improved on. Many Jains once more begin to settle and the conversion of those who were converted to Islam back into following Jainism begins in earnest. Jainistan is expanded by 64,150 km. Orissan Aprika expands by 64,150 km northward. The Orissans grow tired of the Boers and plan to stop their little stunt soon. Dakshin Aprika sees more immigrants who focus on constructing new houses and farming new lands for themselves. Morocco and Mauritania are expanded by 15,000 km each. The Gold Coast is expanded by 850 km. Kolkata sees heavy repairwork and hopes its bid for the Olympics will be looked at favourably. It will help to reconstruct much of the city and bring investment. The nation is alarmed by the new developments in Atlantia and states it will refuse any attempts to buy the Rajput colony. This causes tensions to once again begin to develop and agitation against France.
 * Rajputana continues to expand its army, economy and infrastructure. Their colony of Jainistan sees thousands head into the colony and the army helps the nation seek out new sites for villages. The Rajputs vow their colony will not be bought over and they hope to continue their control of the area. The Khmers and expand their military, economy and infrastructure, as do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands military, economy and infrastructure. Hinduism continues to spread in the territory, as many see more to gain from joining the religion of the many and the powerful, than to stay in darkness and ignorance. Butung develops its infrastructure and its military and economy are expanded. Kongo is expanded by 15,000 km northward, and it continues to vassalise the state east of it.
 * Neu Berlin and Kanada expand military. Neu Germanica expands 16,000 sq km. Greater Transcaucasia continues to influence Kurdistan. Neu Berlin continues to develop a more modernized and more efficient military, implementing use of balloons for espionage as well as the new Gatling guns, which become a frontline weapon to be used in whatever war comes next. Cries for revolution become even more stronger in Transcaucasia, with one German (Neu Berlin German, that is) Friedrich Fort insisting that the people of Transcaucasia and Neu Berlin have grown further apart since the death of Germanica. Meanwhile, German inventer Hans Mercedes seeks to make a motorized vehicle for the streets of Neu Berlin.
 * LOL Mercedes, my guy's name is Benz. Anyway, Germany would like to approach Neu Berlin with an offer of alliance.
 * In the Imperium Africana, Sankala continues to gain prominence and begins to become the main language of the Imperium. Sankala's spread encourages its usage as a primary language by the population of the empire. The Imperium railroad projects continue with government backing and patronage, and many people travel all across the empire for work thanks to the increased demand for skilled workers. The consolidation of land into the empire is deemed a success and work on ther goals begin. The propaganda continues, fueling Ethiopian rage and helping its people to work harder and better for the nation. People work for their nation and for greater prosperity. An Ethiopian scientist by the name of Ezana Iskinder develops the alternating current, which comes to serve as the most efficient and safest channeling of electricity in Ethiopian cities. Considered revolutionary, his work spreads quickly, with official government backing, and details of his work are sent to the Orissans so that they can benefit from the information as well. The army continues to purchase modern equipment for the planned 1880 military rearmament by the government. The Gatling guns received from the United Maharajya are produced by the imperial arsenals as part of the project. The success of the engineers is proven greatly when many flaws in the original Orissan designs are corrected, and refined blueprints sent back to the Maharajya to aid the nation modify its stock of guns to higher standards. The navy continues to work with the Orissan navy multiple naval exercises take place. Ethiopia's the construction of its own "superdock" continues, with a 35% of the dock built. The construction of "battleships" continues, with three already in operation as of the end of 1870, five more are under construction as the superdock. In Bado, the process of establishing thriving towns and villages continues. The tribal people learn how to communicate by writing in Sankala, as the Ethiopians begin to implement it in schools and start to teach the Bado how to write with it. In Northern Antillia, colonists from Wädäb continue to co-operate with the Inuit, providing them medicine and new goods and continue to teach the Inuit a script to be able to write their language. A lot of the Inuit learn it and the the colonists encourage the people of the Inuit to inhabit permanent settlements to help gain some form of governence. Baridi sees many small outposts constructed and business opportunists head to the lands to be able to get new furs and wood. The propaganda continues to encourage different tribes to co-operate and intermarry. A new generation of children from parents who are moving past social taboos are growing up and beginning to make their own choices in life. The large amount of people exchanged between Orissa and Ethiopia continues. Many mixed marriages take place due to this but many families still taboo marrying an Orissan. However, acceptance for this begins to grow as many interacial couples prove the taboo to not be as bad as previously assumed. Reservoirs have helped make many areas into lush savannas and areas which did not have enough water can now support crops. Mali sees growth and the "Ethiopificiation" campaign continues at full speed. Hospitals and other basic services like schools are developed. Mali's vassalization of the states to the west continues into its third year. Kenya's land reform program makes great gains in encouraging residents to farm other portions of the nation, gaining a boost in agricultural development and output. Kenya continues to see a greater immigration boom into the nation as many head into the nation. Many parts of the nation begin to see urban development and railroads begin to develop in the nation. The Atlantian colony of Ethiopia continues to suffer from the problems linked to A'Asab and troops have to be sent in to help quell them. Additional troops have to be sent to help maintain order there. The idea of "fasceism" begins to expand in the Ethiopian colony, which has been passed off through some of the more militant members of A'Asabism.
 * Wärqama is expanded by 18,000 km, focusing its expansion north. Wädäb expands by 16,000 km inland, trying to get to the Northern Lakes. Development of the lands within the territory of Dähnnät continues with support from the government. Nyamwezi is expanded by 15,000 km southward. Kenya expands the colony of Taimaini by 10,000 km on the coasts. Baridi expands by 15,000 km as the company brings in its workers to work the land and help make a profit out of this experimental endeavour. Dafur expands 20,000 km westward and Kitara expands 15,000 km northward. Oyo and Yuroboland also expand by 15,000 km east and west respectively into uncivilised lands. New Oman expands 15,000 km inward, with the gold helping pay off various Ethiopian debts around the world and help create a boom. The military, economy and infrastructure of all territories are expanded. Road links are soon upgraded while a few railroads are built too.

1873
''' An earthquake strikes Antioch, killing 1200 people. '''


 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, railroads continue to built in Portugal. Meanwhile in León, Elvira Ramírez de Lara gives birth to a girl, who is named Octavia. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 3800 sq km, and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, after years bearing no issue, Blanca de Cardona gives birth to a boy, who is named João. Meanwhile, railroads continue to be built in Brasil, and Meanwhile, it expands by 29,200 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, slavery is abolished in Entre Rios.
 * The Mutapan economy continues growing, and the country expands by 7000 sq km.
 * The United Provinces of Antília build up its military.
 * Sorry for the early post again. I still don't know what went wrong.
 * Bayern (Member of the German Empire): The state of Bayern builds its military along with all her colonies (Borneo). Borneo expands infrastructure and continues industry. Bavaria continues to experience a baby boom. Cities like Munchen and Bamberg grow as people flock to the cities. Work in the Imperial Capital continues at a breakneck pace. Bavaria officially retires all the old wooden ships in the royal navy. The newer ironclads and larger steamships become much more common. The German navy becomes a power to be admired in the North Seas. Propaganda is pumped throughout Germany, telling the people to work faster and harder to forward the Fatherland into a bright future. Kristof Shelds officially begins to sale the new typewriter. Robert Benz' internal combustion engine continues to improve. Benz, undeterred by the Imperial ban on autowagens, continues to manufacture in limited numbers the Autowagen Ein. He begins planning a way to improve manufacturing the vehicle. He also plans a new model he tentatively calls auto model A. Benz and his business associate Hans Krouss win their appeal to the Bavarian Reichstag and the law is repealed. However, a speed no faster than 7 km/hr is permitted, and coaches and horses are to be given right of way. Bolstered by this victory, continues to refine the automobile, while many see it as a waste of time and effort, Benz continues working diligently in hopes of one day improving the autowagen so much that it would one day surpass horse-drawn coaches. In the meantime, his business partner Krouss, a wealthy Australian who moved to Bavaria, continues drafting up plans to form a motor company, though the company itself may be more than a decade away ... Bavaria sends more and more Bavarian soldiers and citizens to England. English-German relations improve greatly. Bavaria declares full support behind the English and warns any nation, that any attack, however small, against England, will be a declaration of war on England and the whole of the mighty Germanic Empire and her Commonwealths. German and Englsih begin to merge and a new language called Saxonisch is created. This new language, a mixture of German and Saxon English, begins to gain much popularity in England. Seeing this the German Reichsrat approves a motion to begin teaching Saxonisch as a second language in German schools throughout the Empire and Commonwealths.
 * Neu Berlin peacefully declines the alliance. As much as the government wants it, there are still vast numbers of people who would not appreciate it. Also, I named my car guy Mercedes on purpose, LOL.
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Australis: Expands rapidly into the black as more and more settlers arrive to the nation. Randolf Gebring finances the Australis portion of the rail system connecting the Saxon colony to Australis. The nation continues to make money from its jewelry exports, which are some of the best in the world. The Australian navy is upgraded. The military expands. Some of Elva's lifts have made it to Australis and are currenty being installed in several government buildings. These new lifts are spurring a growth of new and taller buildings. Josef Mann designs a building that is slated to be constructed as the world's tallest building. He calls it the Broomeswalt building.  Construction is restarted on the Broomeswalt building. The Imperial Australis Railway offers Italian Australis to connect the railways to form a Pan-Australis 'Railway. In Neu Munchen, a brilliant scientist by the name of Edmund Reading, an English immigrant to the Commonwealth, gains patents covering a partial vacuum, carbon filament incandescent lamp, which dubs "The Electric Torch Bulb" this new device, he hopes, would power the future of the world. With his patents secured, he plans on unveiling the new device at the first World's Fair hosted in London in 1875. He begins working feverishly to make his bulb a reality. To help test out his new electric device he asks the architect of the Broomeswalt building to invest in the new technology. Intrigued, the architect agrees. In the winter of 1872 Reading founds the Commonwealth Elektrik Beleuchtung Unternehmen (Commonwealth Electric Lighting Company). Orissa is offered construction aid in there skyscraper projects, as long as the amibitious Broomeswalt project receives Orissian engineers.
 * In the Imperium Africana, Sankala continues to gain prominence and begins to become the main language of the Imperium. Sankala's spread encourages its usage as a primary language by the population of the empire. The Imperium railroad projects continue with government backing and patronage, and many people travel all across the empire for work thanks to the increased demand for skilled workers. The consolidation of land into the empire is deemed a success and work on ther goals begin. The propaganda continues, fueling Ethiopian rage and helping its people to work harder and better for the nation. People work for their nation and for greater prosperity. The Azmera process (Bessemer process) is invented in Ethiopia by an Ethiopian steel magnate Azmera Hizkaias. This allows Ethiopia, and later Orissa to develop cheap steel quickly and efficently. The army continues to purchase modern equipment for the planned 1880 military rearmament by the government. The Gatling guns received from the United Maharajya are produced by the imperial arsenals as part of the project. The success of the engineers is proven greatly when many flaws in the original Orissan designs are corrected, and refined blueprints sent back to the Maharajya to aid the nation modify its stock of guns to higher standards. The navy continues to work with the Orissan navy multiple naval exercises take place. Ethiopia's the construction of its own "superdock" continues, with a 35% of the dock built. The construction of "battleships" continues, with three already in operation as of the end of 1870, five more are under construction as the superdock. In Bado, the process of establishing thriving towns and villages continues. The tribal people learn how to communicate by writing in Sankala, as the Ethiopians begin to implement it in schools and start to teach the Bado how to write with it. In Northern Antillia, colonists from Wädäb continue to co-operate with the Inuit, providing them medicine and new goods and continue to teach the Inuit a script to be able to write their language. A lot of the Inuit learn it and the the colonists encourage the people of the Inuit to inhabit permanent settlements to help gain some form of governence. Baridi sees many small outposts constructed and business opportunists head to the lands to be able to get new furs and wood. The propaganda continues to encourage different tribes to co-operate and intermarry. A new generation of children from parents who are moving past social taboos are growing up and beginning to make their own choices in life. The large amount of people exchanged between Orissa and Ethiopia continues. Many mixed marriages take place due to this but many families still taboo marrying an Orissan. However, acceptance for this begins to grow as many interacial couples prove the taboo to not be as bad as previously assumed. Reservoirs have helped make many areas into lush savannas and areas which did not have enough water can now support crops. Mali sees growth and the "Ethiopificiation" campaign continues at full speed. Hospitals and other basic services like schools are developed. Mali's vassalization of the states to the west continues into its third year. Kenya's land reform program makes great gains in encouraging residents to farm other portions of the nation, gaining a boost in agricultural development and output. Kenya continues to see a greater immigration boom into the nation as many head into the nation. Many parts of the nation begin to see urban development and railroads begin to develop in the nation. The Atlantian colony of Ethiopia continues to suffer from the problems linked to A'Asab and troops have to be sent in to help quell them. Additional troops have to be sent to help maintain order there. The idea of "fasceism" begins to expand in the Ethiopian colony, which has been passed off through some of the more militant members of A'Asabism.
 * Wärqama is expanded by 18,000 km, focusing its expansion north. Wädäb expands by 16,000 km inland, trying to get to the Northern Lakes. Development of the lands within the territory of Dähnnät continues with support from the government. Nyamwezi is expanded by 15,000 km southward. Kenya expands the colony of Taimaini by 10,000 km on the coasts. Baridi expands by 15,000 km as the company brings in its workers to work the land and help make a profit out of this experimental endeavour. Dafur expands 20,000 km westward and Kitara expands 15,000 km northward. Oyo and Yuroboland also expand by 15,000 km east and west respectively into uncivilised lands. New Oman expands 15,000 km inward, with the gold helping pay off various Ethiopian debts around the world and help create a boom. The military, economy and infrastructure of all territories are expanded. Road links are soon upgraded while a few railroads are built too.
 * The Scandinavians continue to expand their industry throughout the country, with the heavy industry spreading northward from the Danish provinces. The southern and central Swedish provinces are now part of the industrial heartland started in the Danish provinces. The three major religions of Scandinavia continue expanding in their new provinces. Scandinavian industry begins to grow in the new provinces with railroads spreading across the land and the cities growing more industrialized. The Scandinavians continue the process of absorbing Karelia into their nation, with railroads being spread through the new territory. New factories spring up all over Karelia, with urbanization along the lines of the rest of Scandinavia taking place. The Karelian capital city of Šuomua continues to see massive growth thanks to the influx of Scandinavian industry.
 * The Rokkaku Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist temples and Shinto shrines are built throughout the nation. Empress Go-Shōtoku continues seeing the construction of railways throughout the nation. Shinto shrines, Taoist temples and some Buddhist temples are built throughout the colonies. More funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertiliser is created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues throughout the nation. More steam power is built, and a few water wheels are built. In the Special Administrative Region of Byakuren, the city of Hata no Kokoro begins to be rebuilt along with the Buddhist Temple.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military and expands by 9950 sq km. Some Jīdūhist and Amaterasuist churches are built. A few Shinto shrines are also built. Pure Science also begins to spread after its introduction last year.
 * The Federal Prefectures of Kagerou/Kasodani continues to build up its military. More Shinto shrines and Taoist temples are built. A few Buddhist temples are also built.
 * The Republic of Himekaidou continues to build up its military. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are built throughout the nation.
 * The Hellenic Union continues to develop its railways, and steel and glass are developed all over Anatolia and the Hellenic peninsula. In Cyprus and Crete, cloth factories and paper mills are built and in the colonies, hospitals and health care continue to be widespread. In Constantinople and the surrounding areas, artillery begins to be built and is placed at both the Dardandelles and the Bosphorous, to protect Constantinople from attack. The Hellenic Union continues to expand both its economy and its military and its colonies are expanded. Nea Konstantinoupoli is expanded by 48,000 sq km. Artillery becomes more widespread and is used to protect the Union.
 * Cyrenaica: expands 20,000 sq km into the desert and continues to develop paper mills and cloth factories. Cyrenaica continues to implement a more democratic society.
 * Tamania: continues expanding its military and economy and starts discussions with the Mayan Empire.
 * Athamos: continues expanding its military and economy and starts discussions with the Mayan Empire and L'Atlantide.
 * Saxony (Member of the German Empire): With the automobile ban lifted, the wealthy begin to buy more automobiles. Benz, being a Bavarian and a compatriot, is obviously the preference, but quite a few of the "new money" industrialists and developers import Merzedes autos from Neu Berlin. (Seeing as cars were invented and produced in German-speaking countries first, could "auto" become the in-game word for "car"?) In the state landtag, the proponents of "welfare" gain some more support amongst the liberal faction. A diplomatic naval expedition is kitted out to visit the Rokkaku Shogunate to try to establish trading relations with the Japanese. The expedition leader has a letter to the Shogun and the Empress, they will leave early next year. The Emperor, while on tour of the country, notices that the industrialisation of the country has led to a decline in agriculture. To try to combat this, His majesty himself creates a "Royal Agriculture Fund" to help research into agricultural technologies, as well as to give small loans to farmers. Saxon Australis expands 2000 sq km inland into Arnhem land. Saxon West Africa expands 2000 sq km along the border with Teke, and Saxon industrialists and bureaurocrats continue to gain influence within the Kingdom. Tanimbarkai works more on transport and telecommunications infrastructure.
 * Myanmar: We decide to grant our colonies independence with protection. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. Industrialization begins to speed up dramatically due to the rise of personal enterprises and the steam engine. More rifles are built. We continue expanding our navy. We become really rich from selling silk and scientists began researching an industrialised way of making silk. Most of Myanmar is now cities. Equalism thought reaches Rangoon and begin to influence governmental decisions. We become filthily advanced.
 * Italia works on its naval forces and continues building huge battleships over twice the size of the Orissan ones using Italian techniques for balance and floatation control. Smaller sailboats based on Polynesian designs also are launched and the Italian navy marvels at their speed. Ironclads compose a large portion of the Italian navy which is feared by many around the world. Italia continues to support Pacifico's appeal to the Mayans. Aid is sent to Antinoch. Automobiles are banned in Venice as the narrow street and bridge present problems. The Automobile industry grows with the Fugger family opening up their own company. Urbanization continues across Italia at a rapid pace - especially in the Western port cities. Venice continues to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper and middle classes, education and naval construction in some of the farther islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia become industrial centres as huge cloth weaving factories spring up to serve the growing demands of an expanding population. The University of Venice continues to lead in chemical experimentation with much interest in radioactivity and its properties. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections. The University of Southern Tyrolia continues observing the skies and discovers more astronomical objects. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Kingsland and Vellettia expands by 40,000 sq km each in Australia. Singapore continues to be an economic powerhouse for Italia. Work to extend the rail network continues with minor lines springing up. Passenger and freight trains break social and cultural barriers and make travel a lot more affordable. Many factories of different types continue to be set up around Italia and its dominions. Construction continues on the Grand Pacific railway in Australis. Pacifico seeks to develop modern naval ships based on Polynesian and Maori designs. Italia gives up with the increasing tension in Pacifico and allows the Orissan/Maori bill to pass. North Maori is blockaded.
 * ​The Mayan Empire is outraged by this offense, and states that Italia is a detriment to international peace, and an instigator for war. The Empire questions why it was so hard for Italia to accept peace, to allow all to prosper, instead of just taking for itself without regard to the welfare of others. Nevertheless, the Empire will seek to make peace before they seek to make war. Since peace is what the Empire craves, it will agree to a non-agression pact in exchange for North Maori. The Empire will not even ask for Oaxaca. However, this decision will prove to all whether Italia seeks to better the world or better itself by trampling on others.
 * Nuovo Italia expands its economy seeking to become a leading trade nation in the Antilias as Italia is in Europe. Novorossiya works on its military. The protectorate of Messina expands by 20,000 sq km westward and is flooded by those seeking to follow the Neu Berliners in their westward march.
 * Romania works on its economy. The Aymaras begin to work with Ecuatore to update and upgrade their military. Siam and Malacca work on their navies. Yugoslavia and Hungary work on their armies. The anarchist rebellion continues gaining strength in Hungary with some cells being sent to stir things up in Yugoslavia and Italia.
 * The Union of the Benelux continue to prepare their southern border defenses in case of hostilities with the Gaul Republic which has made moves toward Brittany. Wales, Ireland and Brittany continue to build up their infrastructure to match Italian standards.
 * The Levantine Kingdom continues further strengthening of infrastructure. The Nile sees the rise of factories similar to those in Florence.
 * The Maldives continues naval buildup
 * Neu Berlin and Kanada expand military. Thanks to greater industrial developments, another population boom occurs across the lands. River Lakota expands 15,000 sq km while Neu Germanica expands 16,000 sq km. Mercedes quickly patents his automobile and creates the Mercedes Motor Company, which begins to produce cars. Mercedes looks into developing a new, faster way to mass produce his automobiles, since they become very popular purchases amongst the upper class as well as the upper middle class. Automobiles become a symbol of wealth and prominence, Mercedes develops a new version of his automobile, labelling it as a "luxury auto" while also seeking to differentiate himself from his competitor, Benz. Greater Transcaucasia continues to influence Kurdistan, while cries for revolution become greater. Meanwhile, the lift hits Neu Berlin, but it becomes known as the elevater. (Correct ATL spelling.)
 * Scotland: Indusrialzation of Glasgow contiues, the Greenland colony maxiumly expands. Wales is now in a personal union with the wedding of our heads. THE WELSH ROYAL COST IS ASKED TO BE BOUGHT.
 * Wales: industialzation continues.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. The Mayan Empire seeks to hold a peace conference, hosted in Chichen Itza next year, to allow all world leaders to discuss current events and ensure future peace and prosperity (would a mod mind posting this as a mod event next year?). The border with the Apache Praetorate is closed completely. Aid is sent to the Apache Empire to set up a temporary government in Port Royal. Influence from the Apostolic Church continues to grow in Lakin. More branch lines are created for the railroad, connecting more large markets. As a result of the expanding rail network, the economy booms. The Juun family continues improving the national public school system and their railroad holdings. Glass, steel and concrete become common building materials in the southern provinces. Some of these establishments also appear in Mutul and Azteca. Trade throughout North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia.  More universities are established in lower class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Haven expands 12,400 km.
 * Gaul Republic: The Colonies expand. Brasilea 22,000 sq km expanding inland underneath the Cypriot colony and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 32.000 sq km inland, while La Riviere stops expanding, Baie d'saint louis is founded by inhabitants of French Antilia expanding by 200 sq km expands and another one soon follows near OTL Shark's Bay in Australia equally expanding by 200 sq km. Economy is built up. Military is built up. The organization of the departments of the republic continues. The Gaul government continues seeing powerless the actions of the Carthaginian Nestorianism, yet their politics stand. It's a Carthaginian issue rather than a concern for the Gauls. The government extends the hand to Lorraine in order to establish a steady government in the region. Begins the vassalization of La Marche. It begins to accelerate the growth of Industrial region such as Paris, Dijon and Bordeaux and the creation of railways throughout the colonies and the nations itself. While this, artillery is established in the Seine River and Bordeaux to defend the nation from foreign intervention.
 * Great Lorraine: Military is built up. School system grows. Economy is built up. In a fast move the situation turn its tide, as Republicans from Picardy throw a surprise attack into Lorraine forcing the Kingdom to send troops to fight them. By the end of the year the king is executed and the monarchy is overthrown, the Republic of Lorraine-Picardy is again re-established.
 * Carthage: School system is updated all over the empire. The foundation of universities continues along the empire territories The military is built up. Carthage is outraged, Numidia is soon equally taken by Nestorian theocrats, yet the actions are kept low as many in the senate agree with this actions. Economy is built up. Sends an Olympic team as well as representatives for the Carthaginians, The nation celebrates its success in the Olympics games. The union with Persia starts and the Princess Marie I of Carthage is crowned in the capital city.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The creation of pluricultural churches starts in the south of Leptis begins. French scholars continue populating the region, many coming for the University of Leptis. Economy is built up. Remains neutral on the events in Mauretania.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The coup d'etat: the Numidians overthrow the Nestorian government as Muslims and Catholic groups force the Nestorian leadership to fight in the streets of the small duchy, in the end reaching the capital and setting the new government the Republic of Numidia. Economy is built up.
 * Mauretania: Military is built up. The events occurring in Numidia cause similar events in Mauretania and soon the Nestorian militants are executed by the people of Mauretania the Republic is declared yet allegiance is sworn to the Carthaginians. Navy expands. Economy is built up.
 * Zululand: Military is built up. The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Many French begin to settle the region as planned during the vassalization of Basotho and Zululand. Economy is built up.
 * Vassalization of the Southern State north to Zululand and Basotho begins
 * Basotho: Military and navy are built up. Many French begin to settle the region as planned during the Vassalization of Basotho and Zululand. The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Economy is built up. Vassalization of the Central State north to Zululand and Basotho begins.
 * Venaissin: The military and navy are built up. Navy expands. Economy is built up.
 * Persia: Military and navy are built up. hopefull to heal relations it ask for a non-aggression pact with the Central Asian groups. While this, the King meets with the French President Louis Andre François and the Princess Marie I of Carthage to organize a new government for Persia and Turkomenistan to establish a friendlier government for the minories remaining in the countries.
 * Turkomenistan: Military is built up.
 * Propaganda within the Maharajya continues as the government continues to convince its people that their hard work and loyalty is necessary to the survival of their people and state. Industrialisation continues to occur all over the nation, while Sankala begins to become the primary language of the nation of the United Maharajya. Railroad construction continues and many small towns spring up at intersections. The dredging of the islands of Bumbai continues at a faster pace and mud begins to be piled onto the islands to make them higher. The specific rail routes helps to transport mud and the demand to transport large number of carriages makes the development of powerful train engines crucial. The economy continues to grow smoothly. The SOC's promotion of Atlantia continues and thousands head to Atlantia to set up their new lives. Many continue to marry natives and a mixed race is forming in United Maharajyan territories too. Arab Bombay grows as huge investments are made to the city to make it the financial hub for the idea - while Bumbai becomes an industrial city. The first Akaschut (OTL Skyscraper) begins to be constructed by the Tata Construction group. In their work to find better mixtures of metals, Tungsten Steel is invented. This begins to come to the attention of many people. Major construction projects continue as the government seeks to expand the wealth of the nation into all parts of the Maharajya. The Uda Code becomes the normal code to be used in Maharajyan territories. They ask to be allowed to extend the Uda Code to other nations (anyone interested ask!). The steamship and submersible navy continues to grow with government backing and subsidies. More battleships continue to be build in the construction docks for the nation to grow its strength. The bigger battleships begin to be built in the dockyard too and huge manpower is used to construct the ship. A'Asabists begin to be marginalised from normal society. Afghan sees the first major cities in its lands and its economy begins to boom as a result. The Afghani work on keeping its army in shape. The mass production of the Gatling guns begin and the drawbacks found are improved on. Many Jains once more begin to settle and the conversion of those who were converted to Islam back into following Jainism begins in earnest. Jainistan is expanded by 64,150 km. Orissan Aprika expands by 64,150 km northward. The Orissans grow tired of the Boers and plan to stop their little stunt soon. Dakshin Aprika sees more immigrants who focus on constructing new houses and farming new lands for themselves. Morocco and Mauritania are expanded by 15,000 km each. The Gold Coast is expanded by 850 km. Kolkata sees heavy repairwork and hopes its bid for the Olympics will be looked at favourably. It will help to reconstruct much of the city and bring investment. The nation is alarmed by the new developments in Atlantia and states it will refuse any attempts to buy the Rajput colony. This causes tensions to once again begin to develop and agitation against France.
 * Rajputana continues to expand its army, economy and infrastructure. Their colony of Jainistan sees thousands head into the colony and the army helps the nation seek out new sites for villages. The Rajputs vow their colony will not be bought over and they hope to continue their control of the area. The Khmers and expand their military, economy and infrastructure, as do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands military, economy and infrastructure. Hinduism continues to spread in the territory, as many see more to gain from joining the religion of the many and the powerful, than to stay in darkness and ignorance. Butung develops its infrastructure and its military and economy are expanded. Kongo is expanded by 15,000 km northward, and it continues to vassalise the state east of it.
 * Apostolic Church: Missionaries are sent to inland Africa.
 * Apache Preatorate: Military is built up and industrilization continues. Revolutionary Guardsmen and Liberators are sent to the peace conference that is being held at Chichen Itza to create a war between Italia and the Mayan Empire. Liberators are sent to Northern Maya, Nuevo Italia, New Russia, Tamania and to talk to Chief Sitting Bull of the Lakota to help him in making reforms and to gather support for the Pure Science Movement.
 * Apache Empire: The economy is improved and industrilization continues with the laws restricting immigration to Port Royal being lifted, Port Royal booms. Factories start to pop up everywhere and the economy is starting to gain a strong foundation. Imperial Industries expands even more and starts to expand into the textile industry. Many railways are laid and Icemountain expands 1000 sq km. An engineer starts to look into automobiles and creates a prototype he calls an auto train and starts to pettition the government and Imperial Industries (who own a monploy in the railway business) to lay smaller tracks along roads for personal trains.
 * China expands its military and economy. The Trans-Manchurian railroad is completed and opened. A line into Siberia is proposed. Meanwhile, urbanization continues as China expands its infrastructure and economy. The military is also expanded. Rebuilding in Dongfang continues as Baitudu and New Manchuria both expand 28,000 sq km to the north. Acquisition of Ethiopia's colony is finalized. More trade routes are opened with the African nation. Finally, Mögas expands east by 8000 sq km.
 * In the Imperium Africana, Sankala continues to gain prominence and begins to become the main language of the Imperium. Sankala's spread encourages its usage as a primary language by the population of the empire. The Imperium railroad projects continue with government backing and patronage, and many people travel all across the empire for work thanks to the increased demand for skilled workers. The consolidation of land into the empire is deemed a success and work on ther goals begin. The propaganda continues, fueling Ethiopian rage and helping its people to work harder and better for the nation. People work for their nation and for greater prosperity. Geressu Alemayyehu invents the first moving picture. It is a reel of him riding on the back of a horse as it jumps over an obstacle. His work is considered a groundbreaking achievement, and the idea spreads quickly across the ocean and into Orissa, with the language of Sankala doing much to speed up the usual process of tech trading. The army continues to purchase modern equipment for the planned 1880 military rearmament by the government. The Gatling guns received from the United Maharajya are produced by the imperial arsenals as part of the project. The success of the engineers is proven greatly when many flaws in the original Orissan designs are corrected, and refined blueprints sent back to the Maharajya to aid the nation modify its stock of guns to higher standards. The navy continues to work with the Orissan navy multiple naval exercises take place. Ethiopia's the construction of its own "superdock" continues, with a 35% of the dock built. The construction of "battleships" continues, with three already in operation as of the end of 1870, five more are under construction as the superdock. In Bado, the process of establishing thriving towns and villages continues. The tribal people learn how to communicate by writing in Sankala, as the Ethiopians begin to implement it in schools and start to teach the Bado how to write with it. In Northern Antillia, colonists from Wädäb continue to co-operate with the Inuit, providing them medicine and new goods and continue to teach the Inuit a script to be able to write their language. A lot of the Inuit learn it and the the colonists encourage the people of the Inuit to inhabit permanent settlements to help gain some form of governence. Baridi sees many small outposts constructed and business opportunists head to the lands to be able to get new furs and wood. The propaganda continues to encourage different tribes to co-operate and intermarry. A new generation of children from parents who are moving past social taboos are growing up and beginning to make their own choices in life. The large amount of people exchanged between Orissa and Ethiopia continues. Many mixed marriages take place due to this but many families still taboo marrying an Orissan. However, acceptance for this begins to grow as many interacial couples prove the taboo to not be as bad as previously assumed. Reservoirs have helped make many areas into lush savannas and areas which did not have enough water can now support crops. Mali sees growth and the "Ethiopificiation" campaign continues at full speed. Hospitals and other basic services like schools are developed. Mali's vassalization of the states to the west continues into its third year. Kenya's land reform program makes great gains in encouraging residents to farm other portions of the nation, gaining a boost in agricultural development and output. Kenya continues to see a greater immigration boom into the nation as many head into the nation. Many parts of the nation begin to see urban development and railroads begin to develop in the nation. The Atlantian colony of Ethiopia continues to suffer from the problems linked to A'Asab and troops have to be sent in to help quell them. Additional troops have to be sent to help maintain order there. The idea of "fasceism" begins to expand in the Ethiopian colony, which has been passed off through some of the more militant members of A'Asabism.
 * Wärqama is expanded by 18,000 km, focusing its expansion north. Wädäb expands by 16,000 km inland, trying to get to the Northern Lakes. Development of the lands within the territory of Dähnnät continues with support from the government. Nyamwezi is expanded by 15,000 km southward. Kenya expands the colony of Taimaini by 10,000 km on the coasts. Baridi expands by 15,000 km as the company brings in its workers to work the land and help make a profit out of this experimental endeavour. Dafur expands 20,000 km westward and Kitara expands 15,000 km northward. Oyo and Yuroboland also expand by 15,000 km east and west respectively into uncivilised lands. New Oman expands 15,000 km inward, with the gold helping pay off various Ethiopian debts around the world and help create a boom. The military, economy and infrastructure of all territories are expanded. Road links are soon upgraded while a few railroads are built too.

1874
'''After many years of trading and working with Ethiopia, a Bado state forms in the lands between Kitara, Ethiopia and Kenya. The state automatically becomes an Ethiopian vassal seeing the relations between the two and the help and support the Ethiopians have provided in the establishment of the state.'''

The Inuit also begin to centralise into larger and less mobile heards as some begin to settle down.

''' All nations prepare their wares and curiosities to display at their pavillion in the inaugural World's Fair in London next year. '''

''' The Carthage-Persian union does not sit with the Persian people who believe that it is their destiny to grow and dominate their own area and not be under the control of some far flung off African state. They begin massive demonstrations to break away from the union and become their own nation once more. They also correctly state that Carthage is not Nestorian and they cause a lot of damage in their demonstrations. '''


 * Greater Transcaucasia quietly funds the Persian rebels.


 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, railroads continue to built in Portugal. Meanwhile in Navarra, the Prince of Viana, Sancho de Comminges-Guitaut, dies. Meanwhile in Aragon, Maria Manrique de Lara gives birth to a boy, who is named Manrique. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 3800 sq km, and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, after years bearing no issue, Blanca de Cardona gives birth to a boy, who is named João. Meanwhile, railroads continue to be built in Brasil. Meanwhile, it expands by 29,200 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, A federal election is held to choose the elect the members of the 7th Brasilian Cortes, resulting in a Conservative victory. Later on the year, Joaquim Góes dies, and Manuel Alves Branco, Leader of the Conservatives in the Senate, is chosen as Prime Minister.and an inventor named Afonso Seixas announces his invention of a device for recording and replaying sound, which he calls phonograph, as a byproduct of his efforts to "play back" recorded telegraph messages.
 * The Mutapan economy continues growing and the country expands by 7000 sq km.
 * The United Provinces of Antília build up its military.
 * The Rokkaku Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist temples and Shinto shrines are built throughout the nation. Empress Go-Shōtoku continues seeing the construction of railways throughout the nation. Shinto shrines, Taoist temples and some Buddhist temples are built throughout the colonies. More funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertiliser is created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues throughout the nation. More steam power is built, and a few water wheels are built. In the Special Administrative Region of Byakuren, the city of Hata no Kokoro continues to be rebuilt along with the Buddhist Temple. The Japanese Government Railways is established.
 * Saxon (German) Diplomacy: The Japanese Expedition steams into Nagasaki harbour and asks politely to meet the Shogun and the Empress. The expedition leader and minister pleniopotentiary Captain Hans von Stromburg has a letter from the Emperor asking for trade agreements with Japan in return for Saxon/German assistance in modernising.
 * Empress Go-Shōtoku and Shogun Rokkaku Iemochi welcomes the Saxons to Japan. Empress Go-Shōtoku also happily accepts the trade agreement offer, along with accepting aid in modernising and thanking them.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military and expands by 9950 sq km. Some Jīdūhist and Amaterasuist churches are built. A few Shinto shrines are also built. Pure Science also begins to spread after its introduction last year.
 * The Federal Prefectures of Kagerou/Kasodani continues to build up its military. More Shinto shrines and Taoist temples are built. A few Buddhist temples are also built.
 * The Republic of Himekaidou continues to build up its military. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are built throughout the nation.
 * Bayern (Member of the German Empire): The state of Bayern builds its military along with all her colonies (Borneo). Borneo expands infrastructure and continues industry. Bavaria continues to experience a baby boom. Cities like Munchen and Bamberg grow as people flock to the cities. Work in the Imperial Capital continues at a breakneck pace. Bavaria officially retires all the old wooden ships in the royal navy. The newer ironclads and larger steamships become much more common. The German Navy is so prevalent in the North Sea the Germans have begun calling it "the German Lake". Propaganda is pumped throughout Germany, telling the people to work faster and harder to forward the Fatherland into a bright future. Benz and Krouss form the Benz-Krouss Automotive Company. Benz begins work on a new line that will allow a much larger number of his autos to be produced. Benz and Krouss create a newer, faster auto called the Auto A. Benz famously says with a bit of humour, that you can buy the car in any colour, as long as it is black. Bavaria sends more and more Bavarian soldiers and citizens to England. English-German relations improve greatly. Bavaria declares full support behind the English and warns any nation, that any attack, however small, against England, will be a declaration of war on England and the whole of the mighty Germanic Empire and her Commonwealths. German and Englsih begin to merge and a new language called Saxonisch is created. This new language, a mixture of German and Saxon English, begins to gain much popularity in England. Seeing this the German Reichsrat approves a motion to begin teaching Saxonisch as a second language in German schools throughout the Empire and Commonwealths. Saxonische continues to grow as a new language and is now mandatory in all German schools. The New electric invention by Edmund Reading is intalled in the Imperial Palace and begins appearing all over Germany. London finishes preporations to host the first World's Fair next year. The St. Charles Street Spire (OTL Eiffel Tower) is nearing completion. With a large electric light to be installed in the coming months. Commonwealth Electric opens its England headquarters in London. In Munchen and Berlin, several other factories are opened dedicated to electric light. The Commonwealths of Poland and Slovakia are both expanded militarily and economically. In Prague, electric lighting is erected for this year's Christmas Parade, making it the first parade to utilize the new invention.
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Australis: Expands rapidly into the black as more and more settlers arrive to the nation. Randolf Gebring finances the Australis portion of the rail system connecting the Saxon colony to Australis. The nation continues to make money from its jewelry exports, which are some of the best in the world. The Australian navy is upgraded. The military expands. Some of Elva's lifts have made it to Australis and are currenty being installed in several government buildings. These new lifts are spurring a growth of new and taller buildings. Josef Mann designs a building that is slated to be constructed as the world's tallest building. He calls it the Broomeswalt building.  Construction is restarted on the Broomeswalt building. The Imperial Australis Railway offers Italian Australis to connect the railways to form a Pan-Australis 'Railway. In Neu Munchen, a brilliant scientist by the name of Edmund Reading, an English immigrant to the Commonwealth, gains patents covering a partial vacuum, carbon filament incandescent lamp, which dubs "The Electric Torch Bulb" this new device, he hopes, would power the future of the world. With his patents secured, he plans on unveiling the new device at the first World's Fair hosted in London in 1875. He begins working feverishly to make his bulb a reality. To help test out his new electric device he asks the archetect of the Broomeswalt building to invest in the new technology. Intrigued, the architect agrees. In the winter of 1872 Reading founds the Commonwealth Elektrik Beleuchtung Unternehmen (Commonwealth Electric Lighting Company). Orissa is offered construction aid in their skyscraper projects, as long as the amibitious Broomeswalt project receives Orissian engineers.
 * The Scandinavians continue to expand their industry throughout the country, with the heavy industry spreading northward from the Danish provinces. The southern and central Swedish provinces are now part of the industrial heartland started in the Danish provinces. The three major religions of Scandinavia continue expanding in their new provinces. Scandinavian industry continues to grow in the new provinces with railroads spreading across the land and the cities growing more industrialized. The Scandinavians officially annex Karelia into their nation, dividing it into five provinces. The Karelian language is preserved as a regional language in exchange for Scandinavian being taught in all the provincial schools. The Scandinavians also move to preserve German as a regional languages, with the southernmost Swedish province being designated the official German province. Most of the Germans still living in Scandinavia are encouraged to immigrate to this province with finacial incentives. The Swedes are encouraged to leave for the remaining provinces by similar incentives. The German town of Wilhelmstadt swells with people and becomes the official provincial capital.
 * Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Industrialization continues at a rapid pace. Some experiments are done to see if trains can be loaded onto large barges and ferried accross the Selk'nam Strait (OTL Strait of Magellan) - which would allow a railroad to operate from Teushen Yijich to the capital of Ona Yagich.  Aid is sent to Yagich Rafael but a direct attack on the Pratorate is not mounted. Emmissaries are sent to L'Atlantide to establish cordial realtions with the "Great new power of the North". King David continues to seek royal marriages for his two daughters (work with me people, these are the last two I'm ever going to offer - seriously - this whole arranged marriage stuff is getting outdated). In De Mor Tir City, a Welsh Jewish philosopher named Jwda Gof Arian rises to prominence among the region's small Jewish community. He writes much about being "dissasociated from one's ancestral land" and find an audience among both Jews and Welsh colonists who struggle with the question of whether they should think of themselves as Welsh, Selk'nam, or something else. As Jwda's writings become more popular, he decides himself to undertake a journey which will take him first to Nouvelle Judea in L'Atlantide - where he hopes to connect with an entirely Jewish society - then to Wales, where he wishes to re-connect with the Jewish community from which he came - and finally to the Holy Land where he wishes to see the ancient land of his people. He says that he will write a great book at the end of his journey, with many expecting that it will be one of the greatest works of philosophy ever produced by an Atlantian.   L'Atlantide, Wales and Levantines please respond with how you want to treat this guy - he is going to become a very important philosopher and explore a key question where this timeline has diverged from OTL.
 * ​Anhaltese Diplomacy: The new Prince offers his unmarried 22 year old brother Rupprecht-Augustus (third in line to the Princely throne). No way are arranged marriages getting outdated! This is prime marrying time! Remember Christian IX of Denmark?
 * Yagich Rafael: Queen Scholastica and Prime Minister James lead the war effort against the Praetorate of Pure Science, which has ground to a stalemate. While many had underestimated the degree to which young Scholastica could contribute as anything more than a figurehead, she quickly becomes a key figure in the planning due to her education in Military History. Prince Consort Coyopa also involves himself in the war effort, using his engineering expertise to upgrade the military. The mysterious "Eris" remains in prison and cannot be identified, refusing even to speak to her guards most of the time - she only speaks twice in thre months, both times saying only, "my people are coming". On both occasions, major Pratorate attacks on the Yagich Rafaelite navy occur the next morning. The war becomes a cat and mouse naval game, with ships of bouth countries raiding outlying islands of the other and occasionally engaging in naval battle, but the great distance between the two island nations makes direct conflict difficult. There is claerly a Praetorate presence in Yagich Rafael, as occasional explosions still occur, often at church services.
 * The United Maharajya declares its support for the Royalist government and offers to help their naval efforts and push the war fully into their favour. Translation, we got big ships and we wanna test them XD
 * Yagich Rafael accepts the ships as defense but does not deisire to mount an attack on the Praetorate at this time.
 * Preatorate of Pure Science: Praetoress Athena massively fortifies  the main island and chooses not to engage in direct conflict with Yagich Rafael. Instead she orders surprise ambushes on Yagich Rafaelite islands and supply vessels, ordering the navy to engage in battle only when engaged by the Yagich Rafaelites. Instead, she targets "soft" targets that are less likely to be defended. Meanwhile, spies are sent to sow discord among the Yagich Rafaelite citizenry in hopes of either fomenting revolution or creating anarchy. Posters of the Young Queen Scholastica are posted around the Praetorate with the caption, "Royalism has been reduced to its last child. This pampered debutante cannot fight us. Their end is inevitable."
 * NOTE AND QUESTION: This is obviously a theatrical war with myself with a pre-determined outcome. I don't need an algo for that, do I? Commandante Lemming (talk) 23:28, November 2, 2013 (UTC)
 * Nope.
 * The Hellenic Union continues to develop its railways, and steel and glass are developed all over Anatolia and the Hellenic peninsula. In Cyprus and Crete, cloth factories and paper mills are built and in the colonies, hospitals and health care continue to be widespread. In Constantinople and the surrounding areas, artillery begins to be built and is placed at both the Dardandelles and the Bosphorous, to protect Constantinople from attack. The Hellenic Union continues to expand both its economy and its military and its colonies are expanded. Nea Konstantinoupoli is expanded by 48,000 sq km. Artillery becomes more widespread and is used to protect the Union.
 * Cyrenaica: expands 20,000 sq km into the desert and continues to develop paper mills and cloth factories. Cyrenaica continues to implement a more democratic society.
 * Tamania: continues expanding its military and economy and starts discussions with the Mayan Empire.
 * Athamos: continues expanding its military and economy and starts discussions with the Mayan Empire and L'Atlantide.
 * Neu Berlin and Kanada expand military. River Lakota expands 30,000 sq km and Neu Germanica expands 16,000 sq km. Mercedes develops a new way to mass produce his automobiles (assembly line) and tries it out in a few of his factories in Frakik and Junkerstadt, but puts off the idea for now. Meanwhile, Greater Transcaucasia convinces Kurdistan to join the union, but this only greatens calls for revolution against Neu Berlin. Electrical lighting is installed in Neu Berlin. Meanwhile, a man named Tomas Essen invents the abspielenphone, or replayphone in English (phonograph). It becomes very popular amongst the working class and several "Abspielenshops" open up across the nation, allowing people to listen to music for 0.05 marks. Essen begins to look into ways to improve upon this technology and utilize it for voice communication. He works with a Yugoslavian immigrant named Mikhail Tesla to work on better electrical lighting that uses less electricity. Essen and Tesla hear of the Orissan "telephone" and purchase one. Meanwhile, Tesla proposes an underground railway to the government of the City of Neu Berlin.
 * Scraw, Viva got Tesla last year and we claimed him already. And I claimed Thomas Edison. You can't just disrespect others' claims.
 * We have specific rules about NOT claiming things, which Lurk struggled very hard to make a stable system for in PMI. I don't give a flying shit if you have someone named Tesla; common Serb/Croat name of the time period. Same for Edison. Even if you claim a person, you don't get their inventions.
 * Exactly. My post is an example of that. There is a guy who invented the light bulb, and other who invented the phonograph in this timeline, instead of both being invented by the same person as in OTL.
 * Not sure who wrote that, but k. Anyways, Germans got the incandescent lamp, and I got the phonograph. Yes, Portugal created the phonautograph, but no one ever really figured out how to use it for direct replay.
 * China: China expands its military and economy. The Trans-Manchurian railroad is completed and opened. A line into Siberia is proposed. Meanwhile, urbanization continues as China expands its infrastructure and economy. The military is also expanded. Rebuilding in Dongfang continues as Baitudu and New Manchuria both expand 28,000 sq km to the north. Acquisition of Ethiopia's colony is finalized. More trade routes are opened with the African nation. Finally, Mögas expands east by 8000 sq km. Intel on the inuit tribes is gathered. In the meantime, the modern contraceptive device, i.e. the condom is invented in Beijing by a number of people concerned about the exploding population rate. Another important invention made by China this year is the darkroom, giving way to modern photography.
 * ​Propaganda within the Maharajya continues as the government continues to convince its people that their hard work and loyalty is necessary to the survival of their people and state. Industrialisation continues to occur all over the nation, while Sankala begins to become the primary language of the nation of the United Maharajya. Railroad construction continues and many small towns spring up at intersections. The dredging of the islands of Bumbai finally is completed this year and the islands become one large natural harbour for shipping and other goods. This causes much excitement in many companies as there is now a united landmass where seven islands used to be and an opportunity to build a harbour city linked to Bumbai. Work soon begins in laying down railroutes to transport mud to parts of the island as well as to connect the small fishing settlements to each other. The designing of a larger and more efficient rail engine begins as many engineering minds come together to create bigger and better train engines. The economy continues to grow smoothly. The SOC's promotion of Atlantia continues and thousands head to Atlantia to set up their new lives. Many continue to marry natives and a mixed race is forming in United Maharajyan territories too. Arab Bombay grows as huge investments are made to the city to make it the financial hub for the idea - while Bumbai becomes an industrial city. The first Akaschut (OTL Skyscraper) continues to be constructed by the Tata Construction group. Their work speed is not the fastest but they plan to build a building which is 25 storeys tall! It is a dizzying height many say and a large amount of people believe that it is not possible. Tungsten Steel begins to become more looked upon as a viable construction material. The navy begins to look at it as a danous armoured shell which could possibly destroy many of the best armoured ships around. This begins to come to the attention of many people. Major construction projects continue as the government seeks to expand the wealth of the nation into all parts of the Maharajya. The Uda Code becomes the normal code to be used in Maharajyan territories. They ask to be allowed to extend the Uda Code to other nations (anyone interested ask!). The steamship and submersible navy continues to grow with government backing and subsidies. More battleships continue to be build in the construction docks for the nation to grow its strength. The bigger battleships begin to be built in the dockyard too and huge manpower is used to construct the ship. A'Asabists begin to be marginalised from normal society. Afghani cities begin to grow and a bigger rail network begins to be laid down in the state which will become connected to the rest of the rail network of the United Maharajya once it is complete. The Afghani work on keeping its army in shape. The mass production of the Gatling guns begin and the drawbacks found are improved on. Many Jains once more begin to settle and the conversion of those who were converted to Islam back into following Jainism begins in earnest. Jainistan is expanded by 64,150 km. Orissan Aprika expands by 64,150 km northward. The Orissans grow tired of the Boers and plan to stop their little stunt soon. A lot of troops begin to be set on its border but many think it might not completely be the Boers the army is intent in going after. Dakshin Aprika sees more immigrants who focus on constructing new houses and farming new lands for themselves. Morocco and Mauritania are expanded by 15,000 km each. The Gold Coast is not expanded and instead begins to see many immigrants and colonists who begin to settle in the new farmable lands. Kolkata sees heavy repairwork and hopes its bid for the Olympics will be looked at favourably. It will help to reconstruct much of the city and bring investment. The nation continues to be alarmed at the developments going on in South America and once more anti-Frenchism begins to rise. Seeing the Italians blockade the Mayan tradepost, the United Maharajya declare support and moves in to blockade their trading post on Java - territory which is viewed as Matarami. The Mataram are quick to mobilise in case the Mayans do not come to the negociating table. Sanjay Rajpath announces to the world he has discovered a way to transport one's voice over cable. He calls his invention the telephone and begins to publicise it and hopes it will draw more attention. Having worked extensively with the telegraph cables, Rajpath knows cables inside out and this allowed him to create the device. There is much interest in his invention and the government and the Maharani both show interest in the project. Rajpath begins to seek potential buyers. However, Rajpath goes back into his lab and begins to work frantically on a new idea which he could possibly look to sell to the military. After weeks of extensive and taxing working by him and his employees, they finally make a device which can measure angular position and will be a big help in the naval ships of the United Maharajya. He calls the invention the Dirthoscope (OTL Gyroscope). The navy is immediately interested and offers Rajpath a contract which he quickly accepts. Tata also begins to talk to the government about the construction of an underground rail network in Delhi to ease problems of train congestion and long waiting times. The government shows interest, and looks into it.
 * Rajputana continues to expand its army, economy and infrastructure. Their colony of Jainistan sees thousands head into the colony and the army helps the nation seek out new sites for villages. The Rajputs vow their colony will not be bought over and they hope to continue their control of the area. The Khmers and expand their military, economy and infrastructure, as do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands military, economy and infrastructure. Hinduism continues to spread in the territory, as many see more to gain from joining the religion of the many and the powerful, than to stay in darkness and ignorance. Butung develops its infrastructure and its military and economy are expanded. Kongo is expanded by 15,000 km northward, and it continues to vassalise the state east of it.
 * The Socialist-Run governement officialy passes into law the "Union Protection Act", making it illegal to terminate employment because of their involvement in labour unions. May 1st is also declared "Labour Day" and made into a national holiday. Working hours are also restricted to 50 hours a week, and it is made illegal for those under 12 to work for wages, following a death at a factory. Kalashnikov pumps out a new and improved machine gun, the TAK-74 (Tezhelaya Avto-vintovka Kalashnikova - Kalashnikov's Heavy Automatic Rifle). Due to the high success of the MVK (Gatling gun), Kalashnikov Industries is given a contract to replace them, thus, improving Russia's military. Russia kindly asks for control of Circassia back, as established by a treaty in the past I think between major powers that the North Caucasus is in Russia's sphere of influence.
 * Minsk bids to enter Olympics.
 * Ukraine bids to enter Olympics. Works on military.
 * Astarkhan, even while being an autonomous province, bids to join Olympics.
 * Mod: Astarkhan's bid to join the Olympics is denied as they are officially part of Russia. (This is as silly as Texas joining the Olympics in OTL).
 * Actually, TIL that Puerto Rico and other territories such as the British Virgin Islands, the US Virgin Islands and Hong Kong all send their own teams to the Olympics and are part of the IOC, while still belonging the the US, UK, US, and China respectively. Really, I actually learned this while watching CGP Grey. Watch this VideoThe part about the Olympics starts at around 3:40.
 * Still, you don't control either Minsk or Ukraine.
 * I've been in PU with both those nations since they reaffirmed Russia's place as their monarch in the late 1850s ... the year before all those revolution things was called the year of three coronations, because the Russian ruler got crowned as ruler of Minsk, Ukraine and Suur-Suomi. TOB decided he would not play anymore, and thus, as with Dean and the UKA, I am taking it back.
 * Myanmar: We decide to grant our colonies independence with protection. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. Industrialization begins to speed up dramatically due to the rise of personal enterprises and the steam engine. More rifles are built. We continue expanding our navy. We become really rich from selling silk and scientists began researching an industrialised way of making silk. Most of Myanmar is now cities. Equalism thought reaches Rangoon and begin to influence governmental decisions. We become filthily advanced. We send our team to Olympics.
 * Gaul Republic: The Colonies expand. Brasilea 22,000 sq km expanding inland underneath the Cypriot colony and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 32.000 sq km inland, while La Riviere stops expanding, Baie d'saint louis is founded by inhabitants of French Antilia expanding by 200 sq km expands and another one soon follows near OTL Shark's Bay in Australia equally expanding by 200 sq km. Economy is built up. Military is built up. The organization of the departments of the republic continues. The Gaul government continues seeing powerless the actions of the Carthaginian Nestorianism, yet their politics stand. It's a Carthaginian issue rather than a concern for the Gauls. The government extends the hand to Lorraine in order to establish a steady government in the region. Begins the vassalization of La Marche. It begins to accelerate the growth of Industrial region such as Paris, Dijon and Bordeaux and the creation of railways throughout the colonies and the nations itself. While this, artillery is established in the Seine River and Bordeaux to defend the nation from foreign intervention.
 * Great Lorraine: Military is built up. School system grows. Economy is built up. In a fast move the situation turn its tide, as Republicans from Picardy throw a surprise attack into Lorraine forcing the Kingdom to send troops to fight them. By the end of the year the king is executed and the monarchy is overthrown, the Republic of Lorraine-Picardy is again re-established.
 * Carthage: School system is updated all over the empire. The foundation of universities continues along the empire territories The military is built up. Carthage is outraged, Numidia is soon equally taken by Nestorian theocrats, yet the actions are kept low as many in the senate agree with this actions. Economy is built up. Sends an Olympic team as well as representatives for the Carthaginians, The nation celebrates its success in the Olympics games. The union with Persia starts and the Princess Marie I of Carthage is crowned in the capital city.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The creation of pluricultural churches starts in the south of Leptis begins. French scholars continue populating the region, many coming for the University of Leptis. Economy is built up. Remains neutral on the events in Mauretania.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The coup d'etat: the Numidians overthrow the Nestorian government as Muslims and Catholic groups force the Nestorian leadership to fight in the streets of the small duchy, in the end reaching the capital and setting the new government the Republic of Numidia. Economy is built up.
 * Mauretania: Military is built up. The events occurring in Numidia cause similar events in Mauretania and soon the Nestorian militants are executed by the people of Mauretania the Republic is declared yet allegiance is sworn to the Carthaginians. Navy expands. Economy is built up.
 * Zululand: Military is built up. The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Many French begin to settle the region as planned during the vassalization of Basotho and Zululand. Economy is built up.
 * Vassalization of the Southern State north to Zululand and Basotho begins
 * Basotho: Military and navy are built up. Many French begin to settle the region as planned during the Vassalization of Basotho and Zululand. The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Economy is built up. Vassalization of the Central State north to Zululand and Basotho begins.
 * Venaissin: The military and navy are built up. Navy expands. Economy is built up.
 * Persia: Military and navy are built up. Hopeful to heal relations, it asks for a non-aggression pact with the Central Asian groups. While this, the King meets with the French President Louis Andre François and the Princess Marie I of Carthage to organize a new government for Persia and Turkomenistan to establish a friendlier government for the minories remaining in the countries.
 * Turkomenistan: Military is built up.
 * Saxony (Member of the German Empire): The Royal Agricultural fund already starts to benefit farmers and labourers, alowing for some innovations in fertilisers and seed-sowing techniques. A small auto-taxi service starts up in Dresden-the first of its kind in the Kingdom. The 5km/h speed limit makes them...lag somewhat behind their horse-driven competition, however. The "Japanese Expedition" arrived in Nagasaki harbour and begins negotiating with the government. Saxon Australis expands 2000 sq km inland into Arnhem land. Saxon West Africa expands 2000 sq km along the border with Teke, and Saxon industrialists and bureaurocrats continue to gain influence within the Kingdom. Tanimbarkai works more on transport and telecommunications infrastructure. In Anhalt, four-fifths of serfs have been emancipated. However, people are still not happy! It appears that the prince forgot to take into acount any sort of assistance package to help former serfs get into a job, and he also seems to have neglected to give former serf-owners any sort of compensation! Ah, silly Prince of Anhalt. He really should take a leaf out of his cousin-the Count of Cologne-'s book. The latter has become quite popular with his subjects by introducing some small welfare packages like injury compensation and an old-age pension. As a factory-owner himself, the Count realises the importance of keeping workrs happy and heallthy.
 * Apostolic Church: Missionaries are sent to inland Africa and Prime Bishop Thomas expands the library with the addition of Apache mysticism. The Prime Bishop is extremely interested in mysticism.
 * Italia works on its naval forces the first of the huge battleships is produced having been under intensive construction efforts within the arsenals of Venice. It is named the HMIIS Destino and it stretches the limits of Italian shipbuilders. Some problems remain due to the weight and water pressure but the design is improved and the ship size decreased slightly to allow for greater manuverability and buoyancy. The HMIIS is stationed with the Royal Fleet of Singapore. Smaller sailboats based on Polynesian designs also are launched and the Italian navy marvels at their speed. Ironclads compose a large portion of the Italian navy which is feared by many around the world. Italia continues to support Pacifico's appeal to the Mayans. Aid is sent to Antioch. Automobiles are banned in Venice as the narrow streets and bridges present problems. The automobile industry grows with the Fugger family opening up their own company. Urbanization continues across Italia at a rapid pace - especially in the Western port cities. Venice continues to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper and middle classes, education and naval construction in some of the farther islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia become industrial centres as huge cloth weaving factories spring up to serve the growing demands of an expanding population. The University of Venice continues to lead in chemical experimentation with much interest in radioactivity and its properties. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections. Graveyards are suspiciously going empty in these cities. The University of Southern Tyrolia continues observing the skies and discovers more astronomical objects. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater hyigene, agricultural practice and health services. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Kingsland and Vellettia expands by 40,000 sq km each in Australia. Singapore continues to be an economic powerhouse for Italia. Work to extend the rail network continues with minor lines springing up. Passenger and freight trains break social and cultural barriers and make travel a lot more affordable. Many factories of different types continue to be set up around Italia and its dominions. Construction continues on the Grand Pacific railway in Australis. Pacifico seeks to develop modern naval ships based on Polynesian and Maori designs. Italia gives up with the increasing tension in Pacifico and allows the Orissan/Maori bill to pass. North Maori remains blockaded. Italia and Pacifico will accept the deal of a non-aggression pact for 25 years in exchange for North Maori.
 * Nuovo Italia expands its economy seeking to become a leading trade nation in the Antilias as Italia is in Europe. Novorossiya works on its military. The protectorate of Messina expands by 20,000 sq km westward and is flooded by those seeking to follow the Neu Berliners in their westward march.
 * Romania works on its economy. The Aymaras begin to work with Ecuatore to update and upgrade their military. Siam and Malacca work on their navies. Yugoslavia and Hungary work on their armies. The anarchist rebellion continues gaining strength in Hungary with some cells being sent to stir things up in Yugoslavia and Italia.
 * The Union of the Benelux continue to prepare their southern border defenses in case of hostilities with the Gaul Republic which has made moves toward Brittany. Wales, Ireland and Brittany continue to build up their infrastructure to match Italian standards.
 * The Levantine Kingdom continues further strengthening of infrastructure. The Nile sees the rise of factories similar to those in Florence.
 * The Maldives continues naval buildup.
 * Apache Preatorate: The military is improved with the addition of the Heavy Rotating Defense Gun (HRDG) which inflicts tremdous casulties on invading Imperial forces. Industrilization continues and many more rail lines are built. Preator Geronimo starts to drift from mainstream Pure Science but is still highly radical. Liberators are sent to New Russia, Nuevo Italia, Neu Berlin, Northern Maya, Tamania to train and lead revolutiones in those countries, and are also sent to the Lakota to talk with Chief Sitting Bull to make Pure Science reforms. The Liberators and Revolutionary Guardsmen sent to disrupte the peace conference at Chichen Itza attempt to blow up the building it is being held at. Mods, can you say if this succeeds or not and what the consequences are?
 * Apache Empire: Imperial Industries continue to grow and sponsores massive industrilization throughout the country leading to many of the lower class to despise the government and all governments. Icemountain expands 1000 sq km and another colonial expedition is sent to Greenland to establish another colony but this time on the western part of the tip. The economy is improved and the idea for the auto personal trains by the inventor Adam Leviathen is okayed and the first tracks are laid near roads and people begin to purchase the personal train but only the upper class and upper middle class can afford them. A trolley system is put forward in the city council of Port Royal and meets with great support and construction begins almost immeditely. Prince Louis leads the 1st and 2nd fleet to Yagich Rafael to tell them that they are ready t assist at any momments notice but also say that if they don't make a move soon the 1st and 2nd fleets will attack and besiege the Preatorate of Pure Science themselves.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. The Mayans accept the Italian offer. The border with the Apache Praetorate is closed completely. Aid is sent to the Apache Empire to set up a temporary government in Port Royal. Influence from the Apostolic Church continues to grow in Lakin. More branch lines are created for the railroad, connecting more large markets. As a result of the expanding rail network, the economy booms. The Juun family continues improving the national public school system and their railroad holdings. Glass, steel and concrete become common building materials in the southern provinces. Some of these establishments also appear in Mutul and Azteca. Trade throughout North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia.  More universities are established in lower class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Haven expands 12,400 km.
 * Italia thanks the Mayans for the agreement and also provides basic designs for a battleship.
 * In the Imperium Africana, Sankala continues to gain prominence and begins to become the main language of the Imperium. Sankala's spread encourages its usage as a primary language by the population of the empire. The Imperium railroad projects continue with government backing and patronage, and many people travel all across the empire for work thanks to the increased demand for skilled workers. The consolidation of land into the empire is deemed a success and work on ther goals begin. The propaganda continues, fueling Ethiopian rage and helping its people to work harder and better for the nation. People work for their nation and for greater prosperity. Emperor  Gebre-Mariam I  dies at the age of 78, after 42 years of reign and prosperity. The Gatling guns received from the United Maharajya are produced by the imperial arsenals as part of the project. The success of the engineers is proven greatly when many flaws in the original Orissan designs are corrected, and refined blueprints sent back to the Maharajya to aid the nation modify its stock of guns to higher standards. The navy continues to work with the Orissan navy multiple naval exercises take place. Ethiopia's the construction of its own "superdock" continues, with a 35% of the dock built. The construction of "battleships" continues, with full production in swing with the completion of the superdock. In Bado, the process of establishing thriving towns and villages continues. The tribal people learn how to communicate by writing in Sankala, as the Ethiopians begin to implement it in schools and start to teach the Bado how to write with it. In Northern Antillia, colonists from Wädäb continue to co-operate with the Inuit, providing them medicine and new goods and continue to teach the Inuit a script to be able to write their language. A lot of the Inuit learn it and the the colonists encourage the people of the Inuit to inhabit permanent settlements to help gain some form of governence. Baridi sees many small outposts constructed and business opportunists head to the lands to be able to get new furs and wood. The propaganda continues to encourage different tribes to co-operate and intermarry. A new generation of children from parents who are moving past social taboos are growing up and beginning to make their own choices in life. The large amount of people exchanged between Orissa and Ethiopia continues. Many mixed marriages take place due to this but many families still taboo marrying an Orissan. However, acceptance for this begins to grow as many interacial couples prove the taboo to not be as bad as previously assumed. Reservoirs have helped make many areas into lush savannas and areas which did not have enough water can now support crops. Mali sees growth and the "Ethiopificiation" campaign continues at full speed. Hospitals and other basic services like schools are developed. Mali's vassalization of the states to the west is completed, with the vassalization of Senegal. Vassalization of Gambia begins its first year. Kenya's land reform program makes great gains in encouraging residents to farm other portions of the nation, gaining a boost in agricultural development and output. Kenya continues to see a greater immigration boom into the nation as many head into the nation. Many parts of the nation begin to see urban development and railroads begin to develop in the nation. The Atlantian colony of Ethiopia continues to suffer from the problems linked to A'Asab and troops have to be sent in to help quell them. Additional troops have to be sent to help maintain order there. The idea of "fasceism" begins to expand in the Ethiopian colony, which has been passed off through some of the more militant members of A'Asabism.
 * Wärqama is expanded by 18,000 km, focusing its expansion north. Wädäb expands by 16,000 km inland, trying to get to the Northern Lakes. Development of the lands within the territory of Dähnnät continues with support from the government. Nyamwezi is expanded by 15,000 km southward. Kenya expands the colony of Taimaini by 10,000 km on the coasts. Baridi expands by 15,000 km as the company brings in its workers to work the land and help make a profit out of this experimental endeavour. Dafur expands 20,000 km westward and Kitara expands 15,000 km northward. Oyo and Yuroboland also expand by 15,000 km east and west respectively into uncivilised lands. New Oman expands 15,000 km inward, with the gold helping pay off various Ethiopian debts around the world and help create a boom. The military, economy and infrastructure of all territories are expanded. Road links are soon upgraded while a few railroads are built too.

1875
''' The Persians overthrow the monarchy and arrest the Shah and his family for treason. They officially declare the formation of the Republic of Persia, and elect Shahin Khomyles as the first President of Persia. The Persian people rejoice, as they overwelmingly hated the union between the Persians and the Carthaginians. Most monarchists are forced to flee into exile. The royal family is allowed to avoid execution when they sign a document officially recognizing the end of the monarchy, and are sent into exile on pain of death. '''

''' Revolutionary ideas begin to spread amongst the Carthaginians and Transcaucasians too, as they begin to grow bitter over their subjugation by foreign forces. Many Cathaginans are resentful of having a monarch weak enough to "bow down to an elected commoner". The radical Carthaginan Nestorian Church only fans the flames of this resentment. It boils over when forces lead by the Carthaginian Nestorian Church overthrow the Carthaginian monarchy. Unlike in Persia the Carthaginian royal family is convicted and executed for treason after a drumhead trial headed by a radical Nestorian Judge. The radical Nestorian backers of the revolution officially declare the Christian Republic of Carthage. Only French-dominated Leptis remains under French control, but it's a tenous situation. '''


 * Although I do see the "Many Cathaginans are resentful of having a monarch weak enough to "bow down to an elected commoner". But France's government and even the French find that Carthage Is equal to France, and the Carthaginian status with the French government is not vassalage, nor puppetization nor a satellite state. It's something more complex and I didn't think it was important to explain it. In the end Carthage is treated as an equal and free nation to act on its own - and the French Catholic church and the Carthaginian church have certain respect for each other. In simple words, Persia could revolt, which is obviously likely, but Carthage wouldn't. The nations are now to break away from each other, and the Carthaginian Emperor Is treated as equal to the French President. Sine dei gloriem &#34;Ex Initio Terrae&#34; (talk) 23:08, November 3, 2013 (UTC)
 * Don't worry, self-planned Transcaucasian rebellion is planned. ~ S

''' Nationalist ideas spread amongst the Catalan, Foixan and Montpellieran peoples within Aragon. This also stirs up the Baleric independence movement. The Catalans demand a separate state of their own while the Foixans and Montpellierans wish to become Occitan independent states. '''
 * Um, the Aragonese state already is a kind of Catalan state.Their official language is Catalan. Without counting that the Occitan-speaking areas would probably be closer to the Catalan areas than the French ones.
 * The Aragonese and the Catalans are two slighty different peoples. Look at it this way, you get two new vassals/union states :P
 * I still stand by my point about the Occitans.They would probably rather stay associated with a Catalan state than a French one.
 * The 1875 World's Fair takes place in London. People in their thousands flock to view the wonders of the nations.


 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, railroads continue to built in Portugal. Meanwhile in León, Elvira Ramírez de Lara gives birth to a son, who is named Alfonso. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 3800 sq km, and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, after years bearing no issue, Blanca de Cardona gives birth to a boy, who is named João. Meanwhile, railroads continue to be built in Brasil, Meanwhile, it expands by 29,200 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Manuel Alves Branco retires due to ill health, and is replaced by José Carlos Pereira, Leader of the Conservative Party, as Prime Minister. Meanwhile, Afonso Seixas files a patent for his phonograph and starts to work on commercial uses for it.
 * The Mutapan economy continues growing, and the country expands by 7000 sq km.
 * The United Provinces of Antília build up its military.
 * Bayern (Member of the German Empire): The state of Bayern builds its military along with all her colonies (Borneo). Borneo expands infrastructure and continues industry. Bavaria continues to experience a baby boom. Cities like Munchen and Bamberg grow as people flock to the cities. Work in the Imperial Capital continues at a breakneck pace. Bavaria officially retires all the old wooden ships in the royal navy. The newer ironclads and larger steamships become much more common. The German Navy is so prevalent in the North Sea the Germans have begun calling it "the German Lake". Propaganda is pumped throughout Germany, telling the people to work faster and harder to forward the Fatherland into a bright future. Benz and Krouss form the Benz-Krouss Automotive Company. Benz begins work on a new line that will allow a much larger number of his autos to be produced. Benz and Krouss create a newer, faster auto called the Auto A. Benz famously says with a bit of humour, that you can buy the car in any colour, as long as it is black. Bavaria sends more and more Bavarian soldiers and citizens to England. English-German relations improve greatly. Saxonische continues to grow as a new language and is now mandatory in all German schools. The new electric invention by Edmund Reading is installed in the Imperial Palace and begins appearing all over Germany. London finishes preparations to host the first World's Fair next year. The St. Charles Street Spire (OTL Eiffel Tower) is nearing completion with a large electric light to be installed in the coming months. Commonwealth Electric opens its England headquarters in London. In Munchen and Berlin, several other factories are opened dedicated to electric light. The Commonwealths of Poland and Slovakia are both expanded militarily and economically. In Prague, electric lighting is erected for this year's Christmas Parade, making it the first parade to utilize the new invention. The World's Fair opens with a large fireworks display. A fair that lasts a full week comenced with many unique invention as booths from all over the civilised world. Orissa showed off several new inventions and other nations like Neu Berlin showcased their answer to the autowagen. The end of the festival was marked by the unveiling of the St. Charles Spire (OTL Eiffel Tower) to much fanfare. With the completion of the Spire, Germany can now claim the record for the tallest tower in the world. As a final close to the fair, the Spire's new electric lamp was lit and shined bright like a lighthouse. In other news Krouss and Benz have a falling out over the future direction of vehicles, Krouss wanting to expand into other industries and to manufacture luxury and average autos, while Benz only wants to make luxury sedans. Krouss leaves Benz and form the <span style="font-weight:700;color:rgb(64,64,64);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:15.59375px;">Bayerische Motoren Werkes (BMW).  Krouss develops his own auto targeted at the middle class called the BMW Series One. Bavarian scientists reverse-enigineer their own telehpone. More posted on that next turn. England is officially declared as the state of Britannic, and as a Commonwealth of the German Empire. England votes in the parliament to shutdown the border between England and Scotland as tensions mount.
 * Orissa sets up stall at the World's Fair.
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Australis: Expands rapidly into the black as more and more settlers arrive to the nation. Randolf Gebring finances the Australis portion of the rail system connecting the Saxon colony to Australis. The nation continues to make money from its jewelry exports, which are some of the best in the world. The Australian navy is upgraded. The military expands. Some of Elva's lifts have made it to Australis and are currenty being installed in several government buildings. These new lifts are spurring a growth of new and taller buildings. Josef Mann designs a building that is slated to be constructed as the world's tallest building. He calls it the Broomeswalt building.  Construction is restarted on the Broomeswalt building. The Imperial Australis Railway offers Italian Australis to connect the railways to form a Pan-Australis 'Railway. In Neu Munchen, a brilliant scientist by the name of Edmund Reading, an English immigrant to the Commonwealth, gains patents covering a partial vacuum, carbon filament incandescent lamp, which dubs "The Electric Torch Bulb" this new device, he hopes, would power the future of the world. With his patents secured, he plans on unveiling the new device at the first World's Fair hosted in London in 1875. He begins working feverishly to make his bulb a reality. To help test out his new electric device he asks the archetect of the Broomeswalt building to invest in the new technology. Intrigued, the architect agrees. In the winter of 1872 Reading founds the Commonwealth Elektrik Beleuchtung Unternehmen (Commonwealth Electric Lighting Company). Orissa is offered construction aid in their skyscraper projects, as long as the amibitious Broomeswalt project receives Orissian engineers.
 * Orissa agree to send engineers and we hope this shall improve the designs of both our buildings.
 * The Rokkaku Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist temples and Shinto shrines are built throughout the nation. Empress Go-Shōtoku continues seeing the construction of railways throughout the nation. Shinto shrines, Taoist temples and some Buddhist temples are built throughout the colonies. More funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertiliser is created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues throughout the nation. More steam power is built, and a few water wheels are built. In the Special Administrative Region of Byakuren, the city of Hata no Kokoro continues to be rebuilt along with the Buddhist Temple. Shogun Rokkaku Iemochi refuses to have the nation participate the World's Fair.
 * Neu Berlin asks to buy the Alaskan colony of the Shogunate.
 * Empress Go-Shōtoku kindly declines for now in selling the Kochiya colony, but she will think about it.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military and expands by 9950 sq km. Some Jīdūhist and Amaterasuist churches are built. A few Shinto shrines are also built. The nation refuses to attend the World's Fair.
 * The Federal Prefectures of Kagerou/Kasodani continues to build up its military. More Shinto shrines and Taoist temples are built. A few Buddhist temples are also built. The nation refuses to attend the World's Fair.
 * The Republic of Himekaidou continues to build up its military. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are built throughout the nation. The nation refuses to attend the World's Fair.
 * Neu Berlin and Kanada expand military. River Lakota expands 30,000 sq km and Neu Germanica by 16,000 sq km. The Mercedes Motor Company begins to mass produce cars on the assembly line, making cars cheaper and more available. The demand for automobiles rises, and Mercedes' former parter, Friedrich Shoenberger, sets out to establish his own automobile company (it will soon become known as the Volkswagen Motor Vehicle Company). Meanwhile, Tesla and Essen correct the incandescent lamp so it wastes less electricity. They are approached by Mercedes to develop a more powerful, longer lasting battery for his automobiles. This becomes their major task. They also fix the telephone so that long distance calling is better and correct voice transmission quality by adding carbon. They seek to combine the abspielenograph with the telephone (answering machine is coming). However, this innadvertantly leads them to create a "quadruplex telegraph system" which allows two telegraphs to be sent simultaneously in each direction. They receive the patent for this and the system begins to be implemented across the land. Essen independently looks into making a visual recorder to work with his sound recorder, while Tesla sets out to develop a skyscraper for Neu Berlin. Also, his underground system is implemented on Manhattan Island. The City of Neu Berlin completes the street planning for Neu Berlin, with several areas left untouched for future development (parks, etc). The major parts of the city will be crisscrossed with parallel vertical and horizontal streets, with the exception of Breitweg (Broadway). Greater Transcaucasia includes greater calls for rebellion, with minor riots breaking out. The population boom continues, with a national recorded population of 27 million in Neu Berlin, 3 million in Kanada and Neu Prussen, and 18 in Greater Transcaucasia. The military is now completely advanced, with modern artillery and ships taking place of old ones, and with Gatling guns taking place of muskets.
 * The Scandinavians continue to expand their industry throughout the country, with the heavy industry spreading northward from the Danish provinces. The southern and central Swedish provinces are now part of the industrial heartland started in the Danish provinces. The three major religions of Scandinavia continue expanding in their new provinces. Scandinavian industry continues to grow in the new provinces with railroads spreading across the land and the cities growing more industrialized.
 * China: China expands its military and economy. The Trans-Manchurian railroad is completed and opened. A line into Siberia is proposed. Meanwhile, urbanization continues as China expands its infrastructure and economy. The military is also expanded. Rebuilding in Dongfang continues as Baitudu and New Manchuria both expand 28,000 sq km to the north. More trade routes are opened with the African nation. Finally, Mögas expands east by 8000 sq km. An offer for a non-aggression treaty and several mutually beneficial trade deals are offered to Ethiopia. Equalism continues to rise in China, especially poorer parts. An anonymous author writes a book called the Equalist Papers.
 * Gaul Republic: The Colonies expand. Brasilea 22,000 sq km expanding inland underneath the Cypriot colony and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 32.000 sq km inland, while La Riviere stops expanding, Baie d'saint louis is founded by inhabitants of French Antilia expanding by 200 sq km expands and another one soon follows near OTL Shark's Bay in Australia equally expanding by 200 sq km. Economy is built up. Military is built up. The organization of the departments of the republic continues.The government extends the hand to Lorraine in order to establish a steady government in the region. Begins the vassalization of La Marche. It begins to accelerate the growth of Industrial region such as Paris, Dijon and Bordeaux and the creation of railways throughout the colonies and the nations itself. While this, artillery is established in the Seine River and Bordeaux to defend the nation from foreign intervention. The government decided to give more priority to the current situations in France and Leptis than fighting against Persia or Carthage, For now France remains quite about this, although many newspapers in Leptis and France call, the outbreak of a gigantic pest called idiocy among the Carthaginians stating that it causes murder on large scale, While the Persian royal family and a few members mostly young princes of Carthage that where studying in France are protected and given French citizenship. For now France only sees with despise the actions of the Carthaginians but no action will be made. The Gaul Confederacy accepts the Foixans and Montpellieran peoples into the confederacy.
 * Great Lorraine: Military is built up. School system grows. Economy is built up. In a fast move the situation turn its tide, as Republicans from Picardy throw a surprise attack into Lorraine forcing the Kingdom to send troops to fight them. By the end of the year the king is executed and the monarchy is overthrown, the Republic of Lorraine-Picardy is again re-established.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The Small State is fortified in case of a Carthaginian Invasion While this, the local military is built up and Leptis changes its name to the Republic of Leptis or the French Republic of Leptis, however, keeping the previous government from 1720 as 75% of the population is French the rest being other minorities.
 * Zululand: Military is built up. The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Many French begin to settle the region as planned during the vassalization of Basotho and Zululand. Economy is built up.
 * Vassalization of the Southern State north to Zululand and Basotho begins
 * Basotho: Military and navy are built up. Many French begin to settle the region as planned during the Vassalization of Basotho and Zululand. The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Economy is built up. Vassalization of the Central State north to Zululand and Basotho begins.
 * Venaissin: The military and navy are built up. Navy expands. Economy is built up.
 * Myanmar: We decide to grant our colonies independence with protection. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. Industrialization begins to speed up dramatically due to the rise of personal enterprises and the steam engine. More rifles are built. We continue expanding our navy. We become really rich from selling silk and scientists began researching an industrialised way of making silk. Most of Myanmar is now cities. Equalism thought reaches Rangoon and begin to influence governmental decisions. We become filthily advanced.
 * Saxony (Member of the German Empire): The military is expanded, and a commision is set up to determine if a restructuring is necessary to make the force most effective. The auto-taxi service in Dresden finds a niche market for rich people who wish to make a big entrance to the opera etc. but can't be bothered to buy an auto. There are more problems in Anhalt as many disgruntled former serfs join anarchist or socialist groups. The Prince increases the powers of the Secret Police accordingly. Saxon Australis expands 2000 sq km inland into Arnhem land. Saxon West Africa expands 2000 sq km along the border with Teke, and Saxon industrialists and bureaurocrats continue to gain influence within the Kingdom. Tanimbarkai works more on transport and telecommunications infrastructure. The Japan Expedition returns with success, and engineers, industrialists and military officers are immediately dispatched to Japan to assist our new friends and trading partners. The Saxon pavillion at the World's Fair in London is marvellous, showing off all that Saxony has to offer, including the Schappe telegraph system, the military, and some very fine Cologne porcelain.
 * Hellenic Union continues to develop its railways, and steel and glass are developed all over Anatolia and the Hellenic peninsula. In Cyprus and Crete, cloth factories and paper mills are built and in the colonies, hospitals and health care continue to be widespread. In Constantinople and the surrounding areas, artillery begins to be built and is placed at both the Dardandelles and the Bosphorous, to protect Constantinople from attack. The Hellenic Union continues to expand both its economy and its military and its colonies are expanded. Nea Konstantinoupoli is expanded by 48,000 sq km. Artillery becomes more widespread and is used to protect the Union. The Hellenic Union approaches the Kwaarafa for a vassalisation, to protect it from neighbouring African states and also the Hellenic Union agrees to provide it with stable imports and exports if it agrees.
 * Cyrenaica: expands 20,000 sq km into the desert and continues to develop paper mills and cloth factories. Cyrenaica continues to implement a more democratic society.
 * Tamania: continues expanding its military and economy and starts discussions with the Mayan Empire.
 * Athamos: continues expanding its military and economy and starts discussions with the Mayan Empire and L'Atlantide.
 * Italia works on its naval forces building more battleships. Smaller sailboats based on Polynesian designs also are launched and the Italian navy marvels at their speed. Ironclads compose a large portion of the Italian navy which is feared by many around the world. The Automobile industry grows with the Fugger Automobile company utilizing the idea of an assembly line from the Venetian arsenals. Urbanization continues across Italia at a rapid pace - especially in the Western port cities. Venice continues to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper and middle classes, education and naval construction in some of the farther islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia become industrial centres as huge cloth weaving factories spring up to serve the growing demands of an expanding population. The University of Venice continues to lead in chemical experimentation with much interest in radioactivity and its properties. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections. Graveyards are suspiciously going empty in these cities. The University of Southern Tyrolia continues observing the skies and discovers more astronomical objects. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater hyigene, agricultural practice and health services. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Kingsland and Vellettia expands by 40,000 sq km each in Australia. Singapore continues to be an economic powerhouse for Italia. Work to extend the rail network continues with minor lines springing up. Passenger and freight trains break social and cultural barriers and make travel a lot more affordable. Many factories of different types continue to be set up around Italia and its dominions. Construction continues on the Grand Pacific railway in Australis. Pacifico rejoices at the unification of its Maori lands.
 * Nuovo Italia expands its economy seeking to become a leading trade nation in the Antilias as Italia is in Europe. Novorossiya works on its military. The protectorate of Messina expands by 20,000 sq km westward and is flooded by those seeking to follow the Neu Berliners in their westward march.
 * Romania works on its economy. The Aymaras begin to work with Ecuatore to update and upgrade their military. Siam and Malacca work on their navies. Yugoslavia and Hungary work on their armies. The anarchist rebellion continues gaining strength in Hungary with some cells being sent to stir things up in Yugoslavia and Italia.
 * The Union of the Benelux continue to prepare their southern border defenses in case of hostilities with the Gaul Republic which has made moves toward Brittany. Wales, Ireland and Brittany continue to build up their infrastructure to match Italian standards.
 * The Levantine Kingdom continues further strengthening of infrastructure. The Nile sees the rise of factories similar to those in Florence.
 * The Maldives continues naval buildup.
 * Apostolic Church: Missionaries are sent to inland Africa and the collection of Apache mysticism increases in size. Prime Bishop Thomas starts to sponsor scientific endeavours in biology, chemistry and astronomy.
 * Apache Empire: The new colony in the western tip of Greenland is established with a very large Judeo-Christian population, the colony is named New Jerusalem and the High Priest is the highest authority in the colony. Icemountain expands 1500 sq km. The economy is built up and industrialization skyrockets with the introduction of the trolley system Port Royal. Emperor Ekta pulls back from the Apache Preatorate to recovery from the heavy casualties the HRDG inflicted. The 1st and 2nd fleets are still on standby. The auto trains tracks are laid and Adam Leviathen starts to expermient with electricity as a viable weapon to use against the Preatorate. The auto trains are beginning to be rented out for cross-country travel and not private use. The first automobile arrives in the Empire bought by a noble and is described as big, noisy and ugly.Eurasian_Railroad_Comisison_map.png
 * The Eurasian Railroad Commission continues to build railroads in many parts of the nation. The First Russian automobile, the 1875 Lada becomes the first automobile seen in Russian cities. Russians start looking for petroleum in the nation. After much debate, the Far Eastern Autonomous Oblast is created. Socialists continue their strategy of grand reform. However, the Individualists are gaining power, too. However, the majority of the opposition are independent candidates elected from their ridings. Dimitri Sokholov becomes the new Premier after the past prime minister lost to an independent the year before. (economy). Transcaucasia becomes a nusance to Russia ... Kalashnikov comes out with another rifle, the VK-75, that contains a 20-round magazine.
 * The Kazakhstan Federation works on its military, purchases TAK-74s and other Kalashnikov rifles. Bids to join Olympics.
 * Minsk works on its economy. Bids to join Olympics.
 * Ukraine works on its military. More TAK-74s are purchased. The Militaristic Faction gains control of the Duma. Bids to join Olympics.
 * Apache Preatorate: The economy is improved with the discovery of a large oil deposit leading to industrialization to skyrocket. More HRDG are placed along the border and the people rejoice for a large victory against the monarchists. Preator Geronimo sends Liberators to Nuevo Italia, New Russia, Tasmania, Maya, Neu Berlin and are sent to the Lakota to talk to Chief Sitting Bull to help him make reforms.
 * In the Imperium Africana, the government releases the 1875 imperial census. In it, it shows that the empire possesses a total population 220 million subjects, and an annual gross domestic product of ƒ46.2 billion florins (ƒ210 florins per capita). The census also details the fact that 80% of the Imperial population is of Ethiopian descent, mostly from the old intermarrying of Ethiopian colonists in the lands they claimed abroad. Plans to continue the ancient Ethiopification of their lands continues as a state policy. The empire continues to preach its propaganda of expansionism and divine right of the Ethiopian nation. Territories claimed by the empire are colored blacked, and children are taught to remember these lands as lost parts of the empire. Vassalization of Gambia continues into the second year, with Ethiopian merchants buying themselves into high-ranking positions, and Ethiopian men marrying into the social fabric of the Gambian people. Ethiopia leads the world as the second-largest battleship producer, just behind Orissa. Multiple fleets within the Imperial Navy boast large battleship formations, and excerise off the coast of Somalia to flaunt the power of the Imperial military. Expansion of the Imperial military forces overseas continues with plans to develop an empire-spannign network in which troops from abroad can be moved into warzones in other regions of the world quickly and efficently. Numerous coaling stations are built across the Imperial territories, with contractors doing so in Orissan territories as a gift and to aid their ally in waging wars should it need to far from home. With the help of these coaling stations, Ethiopia wage wars far from the homeland, and maintain a strong and steady supply of weapons and materiale during wartime. The Imperial Balloon Corps is established by the government to assist ground troops in scouting out strategic locations and spot enemy military movements. This coupled with the potential for these balloons to drop small bombs on enemy formations during battle helps to establish the new corps as an important part of the military of the empire.
 * Wärqama is expanded by 18,000 km, focusing its expansion north. Wädäb expands by 16,000 km inland, trying to get to the Northern Lakes. Development of the lands within the territory of Dähnnät continues with support from the government. Nyamwezi is expanded by 15,000 km southward. Kenya expands the colony of Taimaini by 10,000 km on the coasts. Baridi expands by 15,000 km as the company brings in its workers to work the land and help make a profit out of this experimental endeavour. Dafur expands 20,000 km westward and Kitara expands 15,000 km northward. Oyo and Yuroboland also expand by 15,000 km east and west respectively into uncivilised lands. New Oman expands 15,000 km inward, with the gold helping pay off various Ethiopian debts around the world and help create a boom. The military, economy and infrastructure of all territories are expanded. Road links are soon upgraded while a few railroads are built too.
 * ​Propaganda within the Maharajya continues as the government continues to convince its people that their hard work and loyalty is necessary to the survival of their people and state. Industrialisation continues to occur all over the nation, while Sankala begins to become the primary language of the nation of the United Maharajya. Railroad construction continues and many small towns spring up at intersections. Railroads continue to be built on the new landmass and the small fishing communities begin to grow as they suddenly find themselves in the midst of a huge land construction project and see the number of ships coming into the harbour. The designing of a larger and more efficient rail engine begins as many engineering minds come together to create bigger and better train engines. The economy continues to grow smoothly. The SOC's promotion of Atlantia continues and thousands head to Atlantia to set up their new lives. Many continue to marry natives and a mixed race is forming in United Maharajyan territories too. Arab Bombay grows as huge investments are made to the city to make it the financial hub for the idea - while Bumbai becomes an industrial city. The first Akaschut (OTL Skyscraper) continues to be constructed by the Tata Construction group. They continue to construct the skyscraper and hope it will be constructed quick enough. Tungsten Steel begins to become more looked upon as a viable construction material. The navy continues its reseach into tungsten armour plated shells which could destroy the opposition ships. Major construction projects continue as the government seeks to expand the wealth of the nation into all parts of the Maharajya. The Uda Code becomes the normal code to be used in Maharajyan territories. They ask to be allowed to extend the Uda Code to other nations (anyone interested ask!). The steamship and submersible navy continues to grow with government backing and subsidies. More battleships continue to be build in the construction docks for the nation to grow its strength. The bigger battleships begin to be built in the dockyard too and huge manpower is used to construct the ship. Three of these supermassive ships are launched and quickly bolster the United Maharajya fleet, providing it with huge strength. A'Asabists begin to be marginalised from normal society. Afghani cities begin to grow and a bigger rail network begins to be laid down in the state which will become connected to the rest of the rail network of the United Maharajya once it is complete. The Afghani work on keeping its army in shape. The mass production of the Gatling guns continues and these weapons are distributed to the army and they have trained extensively with it. Many Jains once more begin to settle and the conversion of those who were converted to Islam back into following Jainism begins in earnest. Jainistan is expanded by 64,150 km. Orissan Aprika expands by 64,150 km northward. The Orissans grow tired of the Boers and plan to stop their little stunt soon. A lot of troops begin to be set on its border but many think it might not completely be the Boers the army is intent in going after. Dakshin Aprika sees more immigrants who focus on constructing new houses and farming new lands for themselves. Morocco and Mauritania are expanded by 15,000 km each. The Gold Coast is not expanded and instead begins to see many immigrants and colonists who begin to settle in the new farmable lands. Kolkata sees heavy repairwork and hopes its bid for the Olympics will be looked at favourably. It will help to reconstruct much of the city and bring investment. The nation continues to be alarmed at the developments going on in South America and anti-Frenchism begins to reach peak levels and the army is mobilised. Seeing the Italians blockade the Mayan tradepost, the United Maharajya declare support and moves in to blockade their trading post on Java - territory which is viewed as Matarami. The Mataramis prepare for war. Sanjay Rajpath is given the patent for the telephone and he quickly begins to sell them in greater numbers. Seeing the developments in Neu Berlin, he adapts it to send more than two voices over cable. He builds a device which could in theory allow multiple voice to talk to each other using an operator and a switch board. He begins to test it and it works. The Dirthoscope begins to sell in huge numbers as the navy and other ships snap up at the chance to implement it to their ships. This helps ships significantly and allows the battleships a greater edge. Tata is allowed to begin the construction of an underground railway system and work begins at full speed. Sanjay Rajpath teams up with Tata and begins the construction of the first coal-powered power station, with electrical lines being laid out to the surrounding areas. The construction is predicted to be completed next year.
 * Rajputana continues to expand its army, economy and infrastructure. Their colony of Jainistan sees thousands head into the colony and the army helps the nation seek out new sites for villages. The Rajputs vow their colony will not be bought over and they hope to continue their control of the area. The Khmers and expand their military, economy and infrastructure, as do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands military, economy and infrastructure. Hinduism continues to spread in the territory, as many see more to gain from joining the religion of the many and the powerful, than to stay in darkness and ignorance. Butung develops its infrastructure and its military and economy are expanded. Kongo is expanded by 15,000 km northward, and it continues to vassalise the state east of it.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. The Juun family manages to secure a contract from the government to begin the construction of the battleships. Meanwhile, a new money man, Tepeu Baleta, begins selling autos improted from other countries. He invests his money and soon opens his own auto factory in Mixtec. The company's name is Ahaulel Autos. The border with the Apache Praetorate is closed completely. Influence from the Apostolic Church continues to grow in Lakin. More branch lines are created for the railroad, connecting more large markets. As a result of the expanding rail network, the economy booms. The Juun family continues improving the national public school system and their railroad holdings. Glass, steel and concrete become common building materials in the southern provinces. Some of these establishments also appear in Mutul and Azteca. Trade throughout North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia.  More universities are established in lower class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Haven expands 12,400 km.

1876
'''The French Commonwealth collapses after the French government is destroyed by Carthaginian terrorists emulating the infamous Duma Bombing of. A civil war ensues between Monarchists, Republicans and even a weak Praetorist faction. The Christian Republic of Carthage annexes the French vassals of North Africa. The former French Atlantian colonies officially establish la Republique de Nouvelle-France (the Republic of New France). The Ministère de l'Atlantide officially reorganizes themselves as the Republique de 'lAtlantide. These nations see massive amounts of French refugees fleeing the civil war. All formerly independent nations in France officially reesstablish their independence from the chaos of France proper. The Papacy manages to secure their former territory in Provence. Lorraine succesfully gains independence from the Picard Republicans who murdered their popular King, and the heir is crowned the new King of Lorraine. All of France's vassals and colonies also declare independence. Basotho is unfortunately conquered by the Boer state, who are intent on gaining more slaves. However the northern Antillian colony is too weak and sparsely populated, and most of it is surrendered to the Chinese in exchange for them supporting their strongly settled coast. '''
 * Fair enough Sine dei gloriem &#34;Ex Initio Terrae&#34; (talk)
 * But make it next turn as i already posted for this turn so it  kind of conflicts 
 * I'll bump this up to next turn when it comes.
 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, railroads continue to built in Portugal. Meanwhile, in order to appease the Catalans and Balearians, the Kingdoms of Majorca and Catalunya are separated from Aragon.Guillén Folc de Cardona, Joan IX of Aragon's second son, becomes king of Majorca. Meanwhile, Joan IX himself is chosen as king of Catalunya, with the condition that he abdicate the Aragonese throne, which he does.However, in order to not get passed over in the Catalan succession, Pere Folc de Cardona, Joan's eldest son and Prince of Girona, refuses the Aragonese crown.Since Guillén also is unavailable, the Emperor tries to choose the new king from some noble that preferably, is important, and who resides in proper Aragonese lands, and he ends up appointing the 80-year old Artal XII de Alagón, Count of Sástago, and second cousin of the deceased king Joan VIII of Aragon. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 3800 sq km, and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, railroads continue to be built in Brasil, Meanwhile, it expands by 29,200 sq km. Meanwhile, after three elecions aggressively bidding, Lisboa is finally chosen to host the Olympics, and the Games are held in Lisboa this year. Meanwhile, Brasil sends a delegation for the Games.
 * The Mutapan economy continues growing, and the country expands by 7000 sq km.
 * The United Provinces of Antília build up its military.
 * The Scandinavians continue to expand their industry throughout the country, with the heavy industry spreading northward from the Danish provinces. The southern and central Swedish provinces are now part of the industrial heartland started in the Danish provinces. The three major religions of Scandinavia continue expanding in their new provinces. Scandinavian industry continues to grow in the new provinces with railroads spreading across the land and the cities growing more industrialized.
 * ​Propaganda within the Maharajya continues as the government continues to convince its people that their hard work and loyalty is necessary to the survival of their people and state. Industrialisation continues to occur all over the nation, while Sankala begins to become the primary language of the nation of the United Maharajya. Railroad construction continues and many small towns spring up at intersections. Railroads continue to be built on the new landmass and the small fishing communities begin to boom in population size as thousands begin to settle in thge new lands. The government decides it will carry out an ambitious project of planning out the construction of the new section of the city. They begin to plan out the layout of the city and many bright minds are involved. The designing of a larger and more efficient rail engine continues and much progress is made as a new rail engine begins to be tested and launched. The economy continues to grow smoothly. The SOC's promotion of Atlantia continues and thousands head to Atlantia to set up their new lives. Many continue to marry natives and a mixed race is forming in United Maharajyan territories too. Arab Bombay grows as huge investments are made to the city to make it the financial hub for the idea - while Bumbai becomes an industrial city. The first Akaschut (OTL Skyscraper) continues to be constructed by the Tata Construction group. They continue to construct the skyscraper and hope it will be constructed quick enough. Tungsten Steel begins to become more looked upon as a viable construction material. The navy produces it first batch of tungsten steel armour piercing shells and naval battleships are quickly equiped with the ships. Major construction projects continue as the government seeks to expand the wealth of the nation into all parts of the Maharajya. The Uda Code becomes the normal code to be used in Maharajyan territories. They ask to be allowed to extend the Uda Code to other nations (anyone interested ask!). The steamship and submersible navy continues to grow with government backing and subsidies. More battleships continue to be build in the construction docks for the nation to grow its strength. The bigger battleships begin to be built in the dockyard too and huge manpower is used to construct the ship. Five more of the huge battlehsips are launched while the smaller class of battleships is produced in greater numbers. The larger class in named the "Agni Class" while the smaller class is named the "Balvan Class". A'Asabists begin to be marginalised from normal society. Afghani cities begin to grow and a bigger rail network begins to be laid down in the state which will become connected to the rest of the rail network of the United Maharajya once it is complete. The Afghani work on keeping its army in shape. The mass production of the Gatling guns continues and these weapons are distributed to the army and they have trained extensively with it. Many Jains once more begin to settle and the conversion of those who were converted to Islam back into following Jainism begins in earnest. Jainistan is expanded by 64,150 km. Orissan Aprika expands by 64,150 km northward. The Orissans grow tired of the Boers and plan to stop their little stunt soon. A lot of troops begin to be set on its border but many think it might not completely be the Boers the army is intent in going after. Troops numbers are at all all time high, waiting for the order. Dakshin Aprika sees more immigrants who focus on constructing new houses and farming new lands for themselves. Morocco and Mauritania are expanded by 15,000 km each. The Gold Coast is not expanded and instead begins to see many immigrants and colonists who begin to settle in the new farmable lands. Kolkata sees heavy repairwork and hopes its bid for the Olympics will be looked at favourably. It will help to reconstruct much of the city and bring investment. Seeing the Italians blockade the Mayan tradepost, the United Maharajya declare support and moves in to blockade their trading post on Java - territory which is viewed as Matarami. The Mataramis prepare for war. Sanjay Rajpath continues his work with the telephone and he begins to receive a lot of funding and his sale numbers go up. He publicises many of his inventions using his own newspaper called The Daily Times. He begins to use it in small scale and his switchboard and operator designs, although riddled with problems makes good progress. The Dirthoscope begins to sell in huge numbers as the navy and other ships snap up at the chance to implement it to their ships. This helps ships significantly and allows the battleships a greater edge. Tata continues the construction of the subway but manpower and funding are both cut for the project. The construction of more coal based power stations continue, with the first ever powerplant completed. The nation's people reach breaking point as all the anti-Frenchism comes to a head. People chant for war in Rajputana, who feel they were not allowed to expand in their colonies to the maximum. In Orissa too, people march demanding the French be removed from the scene as they have caused a lot of trouble in South Aprika and in southern Atlantia. Seeing this, war is declared on Basotho, Zululand, L'Atlantique and the French colony in southern Atlantia is invaded. The huge battleships are quick to attack and destroy many of the French naval ships and a blockade of their territories begins. They are supported to the full by their daughter nations. All allies are requested to support the United Maharajya, especially its union partner the Imperium.
 * *ahem ahem* Italia and the Mayan Empire resolved that issue already.
 * We still claim it as our land. It is our land that the Mayans never gave back after the 8 year war.
 * We didn't have to give it back. And we can claim it as our land as well.
 * Let's put it this way - Italia offered me something back, and you need a new excuse, because you can't claim you're supporting Italia.​
 * Empress Go-Shōtoku of the Rokkaku Shogunate asks the Maharajah if they could extend the Uda Code to her nation.
 * The government practically celebrates. The Maharaja responds stating he would be delighted to send experts to help extend the Uda Code to the Shogunate.
 * Gaul Republic: the Nation is willing to give up its vassalage over basotho and sululand if they give up some land in Antilia or in morocco, equivalent to half or the size of the territories in south africa.The french wish no more wars for now.
 * Imp, you fool, the Italians own all of Zealandia now. You have to fight them for your thing!
 * Germany approaches the Maharajya for a research pact as well as to have permission to use part of the Uda Code to help form a new European encryption.
 * Neu Berlin and Kananda expand military. River Lakota expands 30,000 sq km and Neu Germanica expands 16,000 sq km. The military continues to make great advances, and one Georg Armschmidt Castor (see who that is? LOL) is made General of the Armies. He is a major proponent of Scrunifest Destiny and calls for faster westward expansion. Meanwhile, Essen develops the kinetoscope, the world's first motion camera. It becomes purchased by a few enterprising young artists, who begin to make short silent films. However, Essen is still displeased and seeks to make one machine out of his kinetoscope and albienspielophone. He and Tesla also develop the new auto battery for the MMC, and Mercedes purchases the design and begins to use it in the masses, while funding the future projects of these young new visionaries. Tesla, now with greater funding for his ambition, designs a "skyscraper" as it comes to be call, and puts his plan forth to the government of the City of Neu Berlin. It incorporates his new idea for a steel frame, as well as a new stronger cement that he and Essen recently developed. The Mercedes Tower begins construction in Neu Berlin. Meanwhile, with the increasing need for oil for automobiles, one Jewish John Jacobheimer begins to buy up small patches of land in Myami (Ohio) and build oil refineries above them. This quickly becomes a competetive business, but Jacobheimer and his partner Andres Carnegie monopolize the business and buy up the other companies. They establish a company known as "Standard Oil" which becomes the primary oil source across Neu Berlin.
 * In Greater Transcaucasia, independence from Neu Berlin is declared. Neu Berlin's small military presence in the region is swiftly defeated by the invigorated Transcaucasians. Despite having independence, the Transcaucasians seek to retain close ties with Neu Berlin and its allies.
 * Rajputana continues to expand its army, economy and infrastructure. Their colony of Jainistan sees thousands head into the colony and the army helps the nation seek out new sites for villages. The Rajputs vow for revenge against such cocky claims in Atlantia. They declare war. The Khmers and expand their military, economy and infrastructure, as do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands military, economy and infrastructure. Hinduism continues to spread in the territory, as many see more to gain from joining the religion of the many and the powerful, than to stay in darkness and ignorance. Butung develops its infrastructure and its military and economy are expanded. Kongo is expanded by 15,000 km northward, and it continues to vassalise the state east of it. Naya Bihar is also quick to declare war while Afghan sends a few troops.
 * Russina Engineer Pavel Yablochkov invents the AC arc lamp, and stresses the Superiority of AC over DC. The Tsar and DUma are so impressed, that they give him a governement contract to illuminate the Capital, and eventualy, all other cities in Russia, this is the begining fo Electrical Giant Yablochkov Industries. Russia works to spread influence over Baltica and its aging king with no heir, and tries to have him name the TSar of Russia his successor. Incentives are provided such as joining the Rubblezone(the Single economic zone fo the Russian Realm), and the SoDoTsa/TDT(Tsar's Defence Treaty/Soyuzniy Dogovor Tsarya), a mutual defencive alliance, and a single customs zone with the Rest of Russia and Asociates.(economy)
 * Belorussia works on its military, purchasing thigns form Kalashnikov
 * Ukraine works on economy
 * Kazakh khanate works on Military. purchasing form kalahsnikov.
 * Scotland: We would like to be a Gual protectorate.
 * The Rokkaku Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist temples and Shinto shrines are built throughout the nation. Empress Go-Shōtoku continues seeing the construction of railways throughout the nation. Shinto shrines, Taoist temples and some Buddhist temples are built throughout the colonies. More funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertiliser is created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues throughout the nation. More steam power is built, and a few water wheels are built. In the Special Administrative Region of Byakuren, the city of Hata no Kokoro continues to be rebuilt along with the Buddhist Temple. Empress Go-Shōtoku discusses with the Sendai League members about adopting the Japanese Yen as the single currency.
 * Shogun Soga no Yoshitaka of Tojiko agrees to adopt the Japanese Yen as the official currency.
 * President Mononobe Toshizō of Himekaidou agrees as well.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military and expands by 9950 sq km. Some Jīdūhist and Amaterasuist churches are built. A few Shinto shrines are also built.
 * The Federal Prefectures of Kagerou/Kasodani continues to build up its military. More Shinto shrines and Taoist temples are built. A few Buddhist temples are also built.
 * The Republic of Himekaidou continues to build up its military. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are built throughout the nation.
 * Gaul Republic: The Colonies expand. Brasilea 22,000 sq km expanding inland underneath the Cypriot colony and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 32.000 sq km inland, while La Riviere stops expanding, Baie d'saint louis is founded by inhabitants of French Antilia expanding by 200 sq km expands and another one soon follows near OTL Shark's Bay in Australia equally expanding by 200 sq km. Economy is built up. Military is built up. The organization of the departments of the republic continues.The government extends the hand to Lorraine in order to establish a steady government in the region. Begins the vassalization of La Marche. It begins to accelerate the growth of Industrial region such as Paris, Dijon and Bordeaux and the creation of railways throughout the colonies and the nations itself. While this, artillery is established in the Seine River and Bordeaux to defend the nation from foreign intervention. The government decided to give more priority to the current situations in France and Leptis than fighting against Persia or Carthage, For now France remains quite about this, although many newspapers in Leptis and France call, the outbreak of a gigantic pest called idiocy among the Carthaginians stating that it causes murder on large scale, While the Persian royal family and a few members mostly young princes of Carthage that where studying in France are protected and given French citizenship. For now France only sees with despise the actions of the Carthaginians but no action will be made. The Scottish are welcomed to the Gaulish Commonwealth as a Protectorate state.
 * Great Lorraine: Military is built up. School system grows. Economy is built up. In a fast move the situation turn its tide, as Republicans from Picardy throw a surprise attack into Lorraine forcing the Kingdom to send troops to fight them. By the end of the year the king is executed and the monarchy is overthrown, the Republic of Lorraine-Picardy is again re-established.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The Small State is fortified in case of a Carthaginian Invasion While this, the local military is built up and Leptis form its own constitution forming the Republic of Leptis as 75% of the population is French the rest being other minorities.
 * Zululand: Military is built up. The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Many French begin to settle the region as planned during the vassalization of Basotho and Zululand. Economy is built up.
 * Vassalization of the Southern State north to Zululand and Basotho begins
 * Basotho: Military and navy are built up. Many French begin to settle the region as planned during the Vassalization of Basotho and Zululand. The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Economy is built up. Vassalization of the Central State north to Zululand and Basotho begins.
 * Venaissin: The military and navy are built up. Navy expands. Economy is built up.
 * I hereby quit Principia Moderni, Tear apart my country but leave continental France as protectorate of the Spanish empire, please. Sine dei gloriem &#34;Ex Initio Terrae&#34; (talk) 22:55, November 4, 2013 (UTC)
 * Do we have to go to war, or can it be done in a civil manner, such as purchasing territories
 * We planned to have let you play as a Frech Weimar Republic.
 * China: China mourns the loss of France. Its colony is purchased in an attempt to rejuvenate the French economy. Sine and I had been talking about trading or buying territory already. New Manchuria begins an era of eastward expansion and Baitudi expands north. Both had expanded by 28,000 sq km. Mögas also expands east by 8,000 sq km.


 * Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: The Military and economy continue to grow. New Prime Minister TsaoKuoChiu Yaghan'Ctlch, a Taoist elected in 1865, is surprisingly popular in the Apostolic nation due to his jolly temperament and hard line against the Praetorate of Pure Science - where he sends ships to raid the outlying islands. Former Prime Minister Paschal excercises his option to buy back a 40% stake in TNOPUD chemicals and uses his leverage to have himself re-instated as head of his old company (pending Mayan approval). Crown Prince Maughold and Queen Eleuia have a baby girl, whom they name Princess Matthea Ichin'MayaJuun'ichin'Chongat'ichin'Tuchhulpe'ichin'Pugh'i'hnam. King David the Second is satisfied with the royal marriages of his two daughters, who he feared would never marry. Princess Kyneswide has been wed to Rupprecht-Augustus or Anhalt, while Princess Æthelthryth is wed to Guillén Folc de Cardona of Aragon. 
 * Kingdom of Yagich Rafael: >The war with the Praetorate turns in Yagich Rafael's favor as Queen Scholastica Proves to be a keen military strategist, taking a key role as Prime Minister James is term limited and is replaced by a noble named James E'Or'Mon'Ichicn'YagichRafael'Yagich. Due to the potential confusion with his immediate predecessor, it is decided that the new leader will be known as Prime Minister James the Second. Yagich Rafaelite ships succeed in reaching the main Praetorate Island of Yaich Scientifica and blockading it, with the help of the Maharajya's navy. Eris mysteriously dissappears from prison without a trace, tarnishing an otherwise good year in the war.
 * >Praetorate or Pure Science: As the blockade takes hold, democratic opposition groups begin to pop up on the island of Yagich Scientifica, sabbotaging key government buildings. In response, Praetoress Athena implements and even more oppressive police state, which in turn feeds the opposition. However, the outlying islands are largely spared both the worst of the war and the worst of Athena, and remain much more favorably disposed toward the government.
 *  SOMEONE PLEASE FIX THE BUSTED FORMATTING. 
 *  APOSTOLIC PRIME BISHOP ELECTION ON BACK PAGE - CAN SOMEONE ELSE PLEASE SET THAT UP? I'M REALLY BUSY OFFLINE. Members include Selk'nam, Yagich Rafael, Tojiko, Lakin, Apache Empire, and Wales. 
 * Hellenic Union continues to develop its railways, and steel and glass are developed all over Anatolia and the Hellenic peninsula. In Cyprus and Crete, cloth factories and paper mills are built and in the colonies, hospitals and health care continue to be widespread. In Constantinople and the surrounding areas, artillery begins to be built and is placed at both the Dardandelles and the Bosphorous, to protect Constantinople from attack. The Hellenic Union continues to expand both its economy and its military and its colonies are expanded. Nea Konstantinoupoli is expanded by 48,000 sq km. Artillery becomes more widespread and is used to protect the Union. The Hellenic Union continues to negotiate with Kwaarafa for vassalisation.
 * Cyrenaica: expands 20,000 sq km into the desert and continues to develop paper mills and cloth factories.
 * Tamania: continues expanding its military and economy and starts discussions with the Mayan Empire.
 * Athamos: continues expanding its military and economy and starts discussions with the Mayan Empire and L'Atlantide.
 * Neu Berlin and Kananda expand military. River Lakota expands 30,000 sq km and Neu Germanica expands 16,000 sq km. The military continues to make great advances, and one Georg Armschmidt Castor (see who that is? LOL) is made General of the Armies. He is a major proponent of Scrunifest Destiny and calls for faster westward expansion. Meanwhile, Essen develops the kinetoscope, the world's first motion camera. It becomes purchased by a few enterprising young artists, who begin to make short silent films. However, Essen is still displeased and seeks to make one machine out of his kinetoscope and albienspielophone. He and Tesla also develop the new auto battery for the MMC, and Mercedes purchases the design and begins to use it in the masses, while funding the future projects of these young new visionaries. Tesla, now with greater funding for his ambition, designs a "skyscraper" as it comes to be call, and puts his plan forth to the government of the City of Neu Berlin. It incorporates his new idea for a steel frame, as well as a new stronger cement that he and Essen recently developed. The Mercedes Tower begins construction in Neu Berlin. Meanwhile, with the increasing need for oil for automobiles, one Jewish John Jacobheimer begins to buy up small patches of land in Myami (Ohio) and build oil refineries above them. This quickly becomes a competetive business, but Jacobheimer and his partner Andres Carnegie monopolize the business and buy up the other companies. They establish a company known as "Standard Oil" which becomes the primary oil source across Neu Berlin.
 * In Greater Transcaucasia, independence from Neu Berlin is declared. Neu Berlin's small military presence in the region is swiftly defeated by the invigorated Transcaucasians. Despite having independence, the Transcaucasians seek to retain close ties with Neu Berlin and its allies.
 * Bayern (Member of the German Empire): The state of Bayern builds its military along with all her colonies (Borneo). Borneo expands infrastructure and continues industry. Bavaria continues to experience a baby boom. Cities like Munchen and Bamberg grow as people flock to the cities. Work in the Imperial Capital continues at a breakneck pace. Bavaria officially retires all the old wooden ships in the royal navy. The newer ironclads and larger steamships become much more common. The German Navy is so prevalent in the North Sea the Germans have begun calling it "the German Lake". Propaganda is pumped throughout Germany, telling the people to work faster and harder to forward the Fatherland into a bright future. Benz and Krouss form the Benz-Krouss Automotive Company. Benz begins work on a new line that will allow a much larger number of his autos to be produced. Benz and Krouss create a newer, faster auto called the Auto A. Benz famously says with a bit of humour, that you can buy the car in any colour, as long as it is black. Bavaria sends more and more Bavarian soldiers and citizens to England. English-German relations improve greatly. Saxonische continues to grow as a new language and is now mandatory in all German schools. The new electric invention by Edmund Reading is installed in the Imperial Palace and begins appearing all over Germany. London finishes preparations to host the first World's Fair next year. The St. Charles Street Spire (OTL Eiffel Tower) is nearing completion with a large electric light to be installed in the coming months. Commonwealth Electric opens it England headquarters in London. In Munchen and Berlin, several other factories are opened dedicated to electric light. The Commonwealths of Poland and Slovakia are both expanded militarily and economically. Benz and Krouss continue to grow bitter toward one another. BMW utilizes Mercede's invention of the assembly line. Initially beating Benz before he too starts to use it. New battleships using Prussian Tugnsten steel are constructed, one called the Kaiser Wilhelm, the other called Triumph. The new telephone becomes wildly popular among the well to do and the middle class. BMW Series One becomes the best selling auto in central and western Europe as well as in England. Saxonische continues to grow into a worthly replacement for "old German". Tensions start to mount with France as some of the violence spills into Germany. many in the Reichstag are calling for war, in part due to the violence, in part due to German Nationalism, and in part to restore order. (Secret - many German leaders are eying Carthage greedly for its size and oil). Deutshes Petrol is established in Niedersachen. It was founded to be the European answer to Standard Oil. The German navy continues to expand and has started to make its presence known throughout the World. Karl Lancaster from the University of Berlin authors "Deutschland der Große: Vom Mittelmaß zum Meister der Europa Vol. I (Germany the Great, from Mediocrity to Master of Europe). Many scholars praise the work and it has a positive effect on German pride.
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Australis: Expands rapidly into the black as more and more settlers arrive in the nation. Randolf Gebring finances the Australis portion of the rail system connecting the Saxon colony to Australis. The nation continues to make money from its jewelry exports, which are some of the best in the world. The Australian navy is upgraded. The military expands. Some of Elva's lifts have made it to Australis and are currenty being installed in several government buildings. These new lifts are spurring a growth of new and taller buildings. Josef Mann designs a building that is slated to be constructed as the world's tallest building. He calls it the Broomeswalt building.  Construction is restarted on the Broomeswalt building. The Imperial Australis Railway offers Italian Australis to connect the railways to form a Pan-Australis Railway. In Neu Munchen, a brilliant scientist by the name of Edmund Reading, an English immigrant to the Commonwealth, gains patents covering a partial vacuum, carbon filament incandescent lamp, which dubs "The Electric Torch Bulb" this new device, he hopes, would power the future of the world. With his patents secured, he plans on unveiling the new device at the first World's Fair hosted in London in 1875. He begins working feverishly to make his bulb a reality. To help test out his new electric device he asks the architect of the Broomeswalt building to invest in the new technology. Intrigued, the architect agrees. In the winter of 1872 Reading founds the Commonwealth Elektrik Beleuchtung Unternehmen (Commonwealth Electric Lighting Company). The Broomeswalt building continues to grow, now reaching 22 floors and still climbing! With the use of Prussian Tungsten steel and Orissan aid, the tower becomes an impressive (if unfinished) monument to Australis and the spirit of its proud people. Schieng Laboratories is founded in Nuremburg ( OTL Siemens Labs) Heinrich Booth does a lot of study on a device he calls a radio transmitter, though in its current form, it won't be finished for a few years. In Berlin, a new type of musical arrives from America called " Broadway" and it excites crowds all over, with many clamouring for more performances from Neu Berlin.
 * Myanmar: We decide to grant our colonies independence with protection. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. Industrialization begins to speed up dramatically due to the rise of personal enterprises and the steam engine. More rifles are built. We continue expanding our navy. We become really rich from selling silk and scientists began researching an industrialised way of making silk. Most of Myanmar is now cities. Equalism thought reaches Rangoon and begin to influence governmental decisions. We become filthily advanced. We become an economic superpower and are slowly adopting electricity. We ask to buy iron mines in Australis.. We begin to plan to host the 1885 World's Fair in Rangoon.
 * Saxony (Member of the German Empire): Railways and infrastructure are the government's focus this year. The Imperial Department of Telecommunications undergoes a complete overhaul. New and improved telegraph cables are laid and the Schappe codebook is updated. In response to the proliferation of the Uda Code, the IDT offers assistance to nations who wish to use the Schappe Code and telegraph system. In Magdeburg, prominent historian Viktor Schultz publishes Die Familie Wettin, a comprehensive history of the Wettin dynasty and Saxony. It praises the decision to unite with Bavaria in the German empire. Senior defence ministers and personnel meet to compose a White Paper on the future of the Saxon Army for the rest of the century. Trade with Japan increases, and the rich and nouveau riche become obsessed with Japanese art and culture. Saxon engineered machines and trains and telegraphs are sent over for minimum cost, and a group of Army and Military officers are sent to help modernise the Japanese military. Saxon Australis expands 2000 sq km inland into Arnhem Land as more settlers arrive. Saxon West Africa continues to gain influence in Teke. Khmer Koch expends its industry. Tanimbarkai works on its military. In Anhalt, the violence continues...
 * In the Imperium Africana, propaganda continues, with more information of the "old lands" preached about to the young and the students in the Imperial universities. Ethiopia continues to build additional battleships and begins planning on construction another superdock in Lagos. The Ethiopians turn their eyes toward Arabia, and the many unclaimed lands that are there. With a longing to reunite the lands of Arabia to Ethiopia, lost nearly a century and a half ago, the Emperor declares the start of a crusade, seeking to begin their reconquest of their empire's lost lands and liberate their lost brothers, especially once it is discovered that many of their breathren have been enslaved by the Arab traders in the lands across the Red Sea. The empire rises tens of thousands of troops to fight in the war, and millions of florins are sent to aid the war effort against the Arabs. Beja, Kenya, Yorubaland, Benin, Oyo, and Somalia send troops to support the war effort, though Ethiopian efforts are focused on the capture of Mecca. Using the coaling stations established in West Africa, Imperial transports from the far west are able to make the journey into the Red Sea to reach East Africa, a perfect choice compared to the long trek through the Sahara Desert to reach Beja. The development of the electrical system in the empire continues, with a large and powerful election connection in the major cities of the empire. The railway network in the empire grows exponentionally, with the corporation known as Ethiopian Steel arising from the development of the Azmera process, which provides cheap steel needed to build the railways quickly and efficently.
 * Wärqama is expanded by 18,000 km, focusing its expansion north. Wädäb expands by 16,000 km inland, trying to get to the Northern Lakes. Development of the lands within the territory of Dähnnät continues with support from the government. Nyamwezi is expanded by 15,000 km southward. Kenya expands the colony of Taimaini by 10,000 km on the coasts. Baridi expands by 15,000 km as the company brings in its workers to work the land and help make a profit out of this experimental endeavour. Dafur expands 20,000 km westward and Kitara expands 15,000 km northward. Oyo and Yuroboland also expand by 15,000 km east and west respectively into uncivilised lands. New Oman expands 15,000 km inward, with the gold helping pay off various Ethiopian debts around the world and help create a boom. The military, economy and infrastructure of all territories are expanded. Road links are soon upgraded while a few railroads are built, too.
 * Italia works on its naval forces building more battleships. Smaller sailboats based on Polynesian designs also are launched and the Italian navy marvels at their speed. Ironclads compose a large portion of the Italian navy which is feared by many around the world. The automobile industry grows with the Fugger automobile company utilizing the idea of an assembly line from the Venetian arsenals. Urbanization continues across Italia at a rapid pace - especially in the Western port cities. Venice continues to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper and middle classes, education and naval construction in some of the farther islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia become industrial centres as huge cloth weaving factories spring up to serve the growing demands of an expanding population. The University of Venice continues to lead in chemical experimentation with much interest in radioactivity and its properties. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections. Graveyards are suspiciously going empty in these cities. The University of Southern Tyrolia continues observing the skies and discovers more astronomical objects. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater hyigene, agricultural practice and health services. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Kingsland and Vellettia expands by 40,000 sq km each in Australia. Singapore continues to be an economic powerhouse for Italia. Work to extend the rail network continues with minor lines springing up. Passenger and freight trains break social and cultural barriers and make travel a lot more affordable. Many factories of different types continue to be set up around Italia and its dominions. Construction continues on the Grand Pacific railway in Australis.
 * Nuovo Italia expands its economy seeking to become a leading trade nation in the Antilias as Italia is in Europe. Novorossiya works on its military. The protectorate of Messina expands by 20,000 sq km westward and is flooded by those seeking to follow the Neu Berliners in their westward march.
 * Romania works on its economy. The Aymaras begin to work with Ecuatore to update and upgrade their military. Siam and Malacca work on their navies. Yugoslavia and Hungary work on their armies. The anarchist rebellion continues gaining strength in Hungary with some cells being sent to stir things up in Yugoslavia and Italia.
 * The Union of the Benelux continue to prepare their southern border defenses in case of hostilities with the Gaul Republic which has made moves toward Brittany. Wales, Ireland and Brittany continue to build up their infrastructure to match Italian standards.
 * The Levantine Kingdom continues further strengthening of infrastructure. The Nile sees the rise of factories similar to those in Florence.
 * The Maldives continues naval buildup.
 * Apache Preatorate: The military is improved and industrilization skyrockets with the addition of the oil industry. Liberators are sent to New Russia, Neu Berlin, Kanada, Nuevo Italia, Tamania, Northern Maya, and some Liberators are able to get over to Europe and set up shop in Scotland. Liberators are sent to help Chief Sitting Bull make Preatrorist reforms and take out the opposition. A Revolutionary Guardsman squad is sent to Yagich Rafael to assainate the Queen and a Liberator takes responsibility of freeing Eris stating it was almost to easy.
 * Apache Empire: Industrilization continues to skyrocket and New Jerusalem and Icemountain expand 1000 sq km. The economy is skyrocketing and the war against the Preatorist nations is going better in Atlantia with Prince Louis bombarding many areas of the Preatorate of Pure Science to nothing and attempt a landing but are repelled. A census is taken on what religion people follow the results are 75% Apostolicism, 5% Gaoism, 10% Shaminism, 8% Judeo-Christian and 2% Atheist. Parliamentary seats are as follow Imperlist 68%, 12% Socialist, 2% Republicans and 28% Workers Party. Adam Leviathen invents the Leviathen Coil. Please let me have this.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. The Juun family continues the construction of the battleships. Ahaulel Autos continues producing autos under Tepeu Baleta. Meanwhile, another competitor gets into the auto business and founds Ahtohil Motors. Where Ahaulel Autos focuses on producing luxury autos for the rich, Ahtohil Motors mass-produces cheap and strudy autos for the middle and lower classes. The border with the Apache Praetorate is closed completely. Influence from the Apostolic Church continues to grow in Lakin. More branch lines are created for the railroad, connecting more large markets. As a result of the expanding rail network, the economy booms. The Juun family continues improving the national public school system and their railroad holdings. Glass, steel and concrete become common building materials in the southern provinces. Some of these establishments also appear in Mutul and Azteca. Trade throughout North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia.  More universities are established in lower class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Haven expands 12,400 km.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. The Juun family continues the construction of the battleships. Ahaulel Autos continues producing autos under Tepeu Baleta. Meanwhile, another competitor gets into the auto business and founds Ahtohil Motors. Where Ahaulel Autos focuses on producing luxury autos for the rich, Ahtohil Motors mass-produces cheap and strudy autos for the middle and lower classes. The border with the Apache Praetorate is closed completely. Influence from the Apostolic Church continues to grow in Lakin. More branch lines are created for the railroad, connecting more large markets. As a result of the expanding rail network, the economy booms. The Juun family continues improving the national public school system and their railroad holdings. Glass, steel and concrete become common building materials in the southern provinces. Some of these establishments also appear in Mutul and Azteca. Trade throughout North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia.  More universities are established in lower class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Haven expands 12,400 km.

1877
''' The Scots rebel away from crumbling French rule, and a new nationalist government is founded. They apply to join the North Sea Alliance. The Praetorist faction in France is swiftly defeated. The Republican faction is dealt a severe blow when secret plans are revealed that the leader is planning to form an oligarchy after victory. Meanwhile, amidst the war, Sundgau re-establishes its independence. '''


 * Scotland is offered to join the German commonwealth like England. You will remain your own nation, but have the added benefits of being protected by the largest navy in the North Sea as well as the ability to take part in the riches and aid that the Commonwealth can bring Scotland.


 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, railroads continue to built in Portugal. Meanwhile, in Aragon, Artal I dies, and is succeeded by his son Salvador, who is crowned as "By the Grace of God, Salvador I, King of Aragon, Duke of Segorbe, Marchess of Sástago, Count of Jaca, Ribagorza, Sobrarbe and Teruel".The capital is officially moved to Zaragoza. Later, Salvador transfers most of the Kingdom of Valencia to the Catalan kingdom, except for the part around Segorbe, in order to keep an outlet to the sea. Meanwhile, with the loss of Girona, the title of Duke of Huesca is created for the heir of the crown. Meanwhile, in Majorca, Æthelthryth Chongat-Tuch'huelpe-Pugh gives birth to a girl, who is named Blanca. Meanwhile, in Castille, Fernando Manrique de Lara, son of the Prince of Cantabria, marries Leonor Álvarez de Los Cameros, daughter of Juan XVI Álvarez de Los Cameros, Marchess of Los Cameros. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 3800 sq km, and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, railroads continue to be built in Brasil, Meanwhile, it expands by 29,200 sq km. Meanwhile, José Carlos Pereira dies, and Francisco de Paula Leite, Leader of the Conservatives in the Senate, becomes Prime-Minister.
 * The Mutapan economy continues growing, and the country expands by 7000 sq km.
 * The United Provinces of Antília build up its military.
 * The Scandinavians continue to expand their industry throughout the country, with the heavy industry spreading northward from the Danish provinces. The southern and central Swedish provinces are now part of the industrial heartland started in the Danish provinces. The three major religions of Scandinavia continue expanding in their new provinces. Scandinavian industry continues to grow in the new provinces with railroads spreading across the land and the cities growing more industrialized.
 * The Rokkaku Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist temples and Shinto shrines are built throughout the nation. Empress Go-Shōtoku continues seeing the construction of railways throughout the nation. Shinto shrines, Taoist temples and some Buddhist temples are built throughout the colonies. More funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertiliser is created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues throughout the nation. More steam power is built, and a few water wheels are built. In the Special Administrative Region of Byakuren, the city of Hata no Kokoro continues to be rebuilt along with the Buddhist Temple. Empress Go-Shōtoku asks China if she could purchase the rest of the Sakhalin Island.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military. Some Jīdūhist and Amaterasuist churches are built. A few Shinto shrines are also built.
 * The Federal Prefectures of Kagerou/Kasodani continues to build up its military. More Shinto shrines and Taoist temples are built. A few Buddhist temples are also built.
 * The Republic of Himekaidou continues to build up its military. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are built throughout the nation.
 * The Russian governement puts more influence into the nation of Baltica. Anyway, electricity becomes more prominent and entrepreneurs look for crude in Russia's soil. Yablochkov Industries produces more arc lamps and illuminates the capital city of Novgorod, especially around official residences. Automobiles become more and more common, although restricted to the rich and privileged.
 * Oil is struck in the Kazakhstan Federation, and people set out to exploit it right away. Bids for Olympics.
 * Belorussia works on military. Bids for Olympics.
 * Ukraine works on military. Bids for Olympics.
 * Myanmar: We decide to grant our colonies independence with protection. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. Industrialization begins to speed up dramatically due to the rise of personal enterprises and the steam engine. More rifles are built. We continue expanding our navy. We become really rich from selling silk and scientists began researching an industrialised way of making silk. Most of Myanmar is now cities. Equalism thought reaches Rangoon and begin to influence governmental decisions. We become filthily advanced. We become an economic superpower and is slowly adopting electricity. We ask to buy iron mines in Australis.. We begin to plan to host the 1885 World's Fair in Rangoon. We declare war on Carthage and sends soldiers. We are still rich. We have our goal to take as much Carthage factory equipment as possible and ship it back to Myanmar. Our population reaches 15 million.
 * Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Prime Minister TsaoKuoChiu continues to deepen industrialization. Former Prime Minister Paschal brings innovative spirits back to TNOPUD Chemicals, and enters into a contract with the HH Grand Atlantia Casino to install a new type of colored lighting he has invented using neon gas encased in stained glass tubes. The new neon lights are installed as part of a sign at the front of the casino and are used to create a glowing ceiling for the main gaming floor,  Enchius Hgichin'Huash remarks upon seeing the new ceiling, "I have built the grandest casino in the world! Let anyone in Europe challenge this!" He begins to advertise the casino heavily in Europe, enticing the super-wealthy to bring their money and their games to "a spectacular venue in a spectacular faraway land." Gas street lamps are finally installed on the main road of most cities, although there is concern that due to rapid industrialization, they may soon be overtaken by electric lights. Prince Maughold and Princess Eleuia have a second daughter who is named Princesss Ælfgifu Tuch'heulpe'ichin'Yagichin'Yagich'i'i'ihgaghgog'ichin'Mayapan. The naming after an obscure Brythonic saint is seen as a nod to Maughold's sisters Kyneswide and Ætheltryth. Ships continue to be sent ot fight the Praetorate of Pure Science.
 * Kingdom of Yagich Rafael: The war continues. The Apache Praetorate assassins sent to kill Queen Scholastica are apprehended and hanged. The Queen's guard is doubled and plans begin for a full assault on Yagich Scientifica to bring down the Praetorate. An investigation is launched into the disappearance of Eris.
 * Praetorate of Pure Science: The democratic resistance explodes accross Yagich Scientifca, rioting in the streets and occasionally overpowering police. Former Praetor Ptolemy emerges as a supporter of the movement, which holds about a quarter of the island. The resistance declares themselves the legitimate government of the island, using the old name of "Yagich Atticus" and declaring their nation as The Attican Union. Praetoress Athena secretly removes herself to the more sympathetic island of Yagich Gavin (OTL Gough Island), where she still retains public goodwill. Meanwhile, Athena's viceroy on the island of Yagich Rachel (OTL St. Helena), Euclid Hgogin'Yijich realizes that he has been cut off from the central government. Having always been a moderate and skeptical of Athena, he declares the island independent as the Praetorate of Eternal Matter. 
 * APOSTOLIC ELECTION RESULTS: Prime Bishop Izel Yoatl of Lakin is enthroned in Avalon. Church to be controlled by CourageousLife until 1886 if desired (If not, I'm sure Grantzu and I will be able to pick up the slack.)
 * Saxony (Member of the German Empire): The Kingdom's defence panel completes its white paper on the future of the military. A large re-organisation and re-equippage of the military gets under way. Gatling gun regiments are created, a new, less-showy (but still dark green with white and yellow facings) combat uniform is created. Forage caps are phased in to replace the shako for active duty. Pickelhaubes and Raupenhelms are also looked into as possible combat headgear.The new Schappe codebook is now widely distributed. In response to the proliferation of the Uda Code, the IDT offers assistance to nations who wish to use the Schappe Code and telegraph system. More army units are sent to England, and many are focussed in the North. Hamburg increases industrial output, and improves its port facilties to allow the big new warships and other steamships to dock comfortably. More economic assistance and industrial-military guidance is is sent to Japan, and Japanophilia grows amongst the rich. Saxon Australis expands 2000 sq km inland into Arnhem Land. Elections are held for the colonial Legislative Assembly, resulting in a conservative government determined to improve SA's industry. Saxon West Africa begins work on laying railways to Teke. SWA expands 2000 sq km along the border with the aforementioned kingdom, and merchants and entrepreneurs continue to gain influence in the nation. In Anhalt, an anarchist uprising begins in the countryside, with anarchist former-serfs assassinating the town mayor and razing manor houses to the ground. The army is called out to stop the rebels and a state of emergency is issued over the entire principality, giving the police and secret police extra powers.
 * Shogun Soga no Yoshitaka of the Federal Republic of Tojiko asks if he could have the Schappe Code and telegraph system established for his nation.
 * Bayern (Member of the German Empire): The state of Bayern builds its military along with all her colonies (Borneo). Borneo expands infrastructure and continues industry. Bavaria continues to experience a baby boom. Cities like Munchen and Bamberg grow as people flock to the cities. Work in the Imperial Capital continues at a breakneck pace. Bavaria officially retires all the old wooden ships in the royal navy. The newer ironclads and larger steamships become much more common. The German Navy is so prevalent in the North Sea the Germans have begun calling it "the German Lake". Propaganda is pumped throughout Germany, telling the people to work faster and harder to forward the Fatherland into a bright future. Benz and Krouss form the Benz-Krouss Automotive Company. Benz begins work on a new line that will allow a much larger number of his autos to be produced. Benz and Krouss create a newer, faster auto called the Auto A. Benz famously says with a bit of humour, that you can buy the car in any colour, as long as it is black. Bavaria sends more and more Bavarian soldiers and citizens to England. English-German relations improve greatly. Saxonische continues to grow as a new language and is now mandatory in all German schools. The new electric invention by Edmund Reading is installed in the Imperial Palace and begins appearing all over Germany. London finishes preparations to host the first World's Fair next year. The St. Charles Street Spire (OTL Eiffel Tower) is nearing completion with a large electric light to be installed in the coming months. Commonwealth Electric opens it England headquarters in London. In Munchen and Berlin, several other factories are opened dedicated to electric light. The Commonwealths of Poland and Slovakia are both expanded militarily and economically. Benz and Krouss continue to grow bitter toward one another. BMW utilizes Mercede's invention of the assembly line. Initially beating Benz before he, too, starts to use it. New battleships using Prussian Tungsten steel are constructed, one called the Kaiser Wilhelm, the other called Triumph. The new telephone becomes wildly popular among the well to do and the middle class. BMW Series One becomes the best selling auto in central and western Europe as well as in England. Saxonische continues to grow into a worthly replacement for "old German". Tensions start to mount with France as some of the violence spills into Germany. Many in the Reichstag are calling for war, in part due to the violence, in part due to German Nationalism, and in part to restore order. (Secret - many German leaders are eying Carthage greedly for its size and oil). Deutshes Petrol is established in Niedersachen. It was founded to be the European answer to Standard Oil. The German navy continues to expand and has started to make its presence known throughout the world. Karl Lancaster from the University of Berlin authors "Deutschland der Große: Vom Mittelmaß zum Meister der Europa Vol. I (Germany the Great, from Mediocrity to Master of Europe). Many scholars praise the work and it has a positive effect on German pride. War is declared on Carthage, Bavarian, Polish and Slovakian troops make landing using Germany's newly built battleships. The troops, making use of the latest war tech including machine guns and Gatling guns, as well as utilizing war balloons and the newly created telephones, enabling commands to be sent all over the land. German soldiers blitz through the weak Carthaginian lines. (Economic stage 5 whoop)
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Australis: Expands rapidly into the black as more and more settlers arrive in the nation. Randolf Gebring finances the Australis portion of the rail system connecting the Saxon colony to Australis. The nation continues to make money from its jewelry exports, which are some of the best in the world. The Australian navy is upgraded. The military expands. Some of Elva's lifts have made it to Australis and are currenty being installed in several government buildings. These new lifts are spurring a growth of new and taller buildings. Josef Mann designs a building that is slated to be constructed as the world's tallest building. He calls it the Broomeswalt building. Construction is restarted on the Broomeswalt building. The Imperial Australis Railway offers Italian Australis to connect the railways to form a Pan-Australis Railway. In Neu Munchen, a brilliant scientist by the name of Edmund Reading, an English immigrant to the Commonwealth, gains patents covering a partial vacuum, carbon filament incandescent lamp, which dubs "The Electric Torch Bulb" this new device, he hopes, would power the future of the world. With his patents secured, he plans on unveiling the new device at the first World's Fair hosted in London in 1875. He begins working feverishly to make his bulb a reality. To help test out his new electric device he asks the architect of the Broomeswalt building to invest in the new technology. Intrigued, the architect agrees. In the winter of 1872 Reading founds the Commonwealth Elektrik Beleuchtung Unternehmen (Commonwealth Electric Lighting Company). The Broomeswalt building continues to grow, now reaching 22 floors and still climbing! With the use of Prussian Tungsten steel and Orissan aid, the tower becomes an impressive (if unfinished) monument to Australis and the spirit of its proud people. Schieng Laboratories is founded in Nuremburg (OTL Siemens Labs). Heinrich Booth does a lot of study on a device he calls a radio transmitter, though in its current form, it won't be finished for a few years. In Berlin, a new type of musical arrives from America called "Broadway" and it excites crowds all over, with many clamouring for more performances from Neu Berlin. Australis sends supplies to Germany.
 * ​Propaganda within the Maharajya continues as the government continues to convince its people that their hard work and loyalty is necessary to the survival of their people and state. Industrialisation continues to occur all over the nation, while Sankala begins to become the primary language of the nation of the United Maharajya. Railroad construction continues and many small towns spring up at intersections. Railroads continue to be built on the new landmass and the small fishing communities begin to boom in population size as thousands begin to settle in the new lands. The government begins to draw and plan the first settlements to be made on the newly created island, while more mud is poured onto the landmass to make it higher than other coastal cities and ensure its safety. The designing of a larger and more efficient rail engine continues and much progress is made as a new rail engine begins to be tested and launched. The economy continues to grow smoothly. The SOC's promotion of Atlantia continues and thousands head to Atlantia to set up their new lives. Many continue to marry natives and a mixed race is forming in United Maharajyan territories too. Arab Bombay grows as huge investments are made to the city to make it the financial hub for the idea - while Bumbai becomes an industrial city. The first Akaschut (OTL Skyscraper) continues to be constructed by the Tata Construction group. They continue to construct the skyscraper and hope it will be constructed quick enough. Tungsten Steel begins to become more looked upon as a viable construction material. The navy  many more tungsten steel shells and are widely distributed  throughout the navy following the commending of hostilities. Major construction projects continue as the government seeks to expand the wealth of the nation into parts of the Maharajya. The Uda Code becomes the normal code to be used in Maharajyan territories. They ask to be allowed to extend the Uda Code to other nations (anyone interested ask!). They work with Japan to implement the code while helping the Germans create a new encryption code. The steamship and submersible navy continues to grow with government backing and subsidies. More battleships continue to be build in the construction docks for the nation to grow its strength. The bigger battleships begin to be built in the dockyard too and huge manpower is used to construct the ship. Three more of the Agni-class battlehsips are launched while the Balvan-class is produced in greater numbers to help make up the backbone of the new fleet. A'Asabists begin to be marginalised from normal society. Afghani cities begin to grow and a bigger rail network begins to be laid down in the state which will become connected to the rest of the rail network of the United Maharajya once it is complete. The Afghani work on keeping its army in shape. The mass production of the Gatling guns continues and these weapons are distributed to the army and they have trained extensively with it. Many Jains once more begin to settle and the conversion of those who were converted to Islam back into following Jainism begins in earnest. Jainistan is expanded by 64,150 km. Orissan Aprika expands by 64,150 km northward. The Orissans grow tired of the Boers and plan to stop their little stunt soon. Dakshin Aprika sees more immigrants who focus on constructing new houses and farming new lands for themselves. Morocco and Mauritania are expanded by 15,000 km each. The Gold Coast is not expanded and instead begins to see many immigrants and colonists who begin to settle in the new farmable lands. Kolkata sees heavy repairwork and hopes its bid for the Olympics will be looked at favourably. It will help to reconstruct much of the city and bring investment. The Matarami continue to demand the Mayans give them back the land they have occupied on Mataram. The Mataramis prepare for war. Sanjay Rajpath continues his work with the telephone and he begins to receive a lot of funding and his sale numbers go up. He publicises many of his inventions using his own newspaper called The Daily Times. He begins to use it in small scale and his switchboard and operator designs, although riddled with problems makes good progress. The Dirthoscope begins to sell in huge numbers as the navy and other ships snap up at the chance to implement it to their ships. This helps ships significantly and allows the battleships a greater edge. Tata continues the construction of the subway. The construction of more coal based power stations continue, with the Ethiopians given all the designs for the coal stations to kickstart the nation's program. The war begins to prove hugely popular and patriotic for the citizens of the United Maharajya who see it a way to prove that their nation is great. The huge battleships are hugely powerful and in successive battles the strength of the French navy in Atlantia is destroyed and the blockade continues with ease. Land forces also sweep in to attack and destroy much of the opposing forces in successive battles. The war goes well in South Aprika, too, and the French vassal states are inflicted heavy casualties.
 * Rajputana continues to expand its army, economy and infrastructure. Their colony of Jainistan sees thousands head into the colony and the army helps the nation seek out new sites for villages. The Rajputs vow for revenge against such cocky claims in Atlantia. They declare war. The Khmers and expand their military, economy and infrastructure, as do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands military, economy and infrastructure. Hinduism continues to spread in the territory, as many see more to gain from joining the religion of the many and the powerful, than to stay in darkness and ignorance. Butung develops its infrastructure and its military and economy are expanded. Kongo is expanded by 15,000 km northward, and it continues to vassalise the state east of it. Naya Bihar is also quick to declare war while Afghan sends a few troop
 * Apache Empire: Industrilization continues and the colonies both expand 1500 sq km. The economy is improved and Adam Leviathen starts to experment with using the Leviathen Coil to send messages wireless. Imperial Industries continues to expand.
 * Apache Preatorate: The military is expanded with more HRDG's being placed around the country and industrilization skyrockets with the addition of the oil industry. The war against the Monarchist's is going well with the border being held. Liberators are sent to New Russia, Nuevo Italia, Neu Berlin, Tamania, Northern Maya somebody please tell me is that the real map because it keeps getting changed my land shrinks than grows again. and to be sent to the Lakota to help Chief Sitting Bull make reforms. The Preatorist faction in Scotland is expanded and expands to other countries on the Isles.
 * China: China expands its military and economy. The Trans-Manchurian railroad is completed and opened. A line into Siberia is proposed. Meanwhile, urbanization continues as China expands its infrastructure and economy. The military is also expanded. Baitudu and New Manchuria both expand 28,000 sq km to the west and east respectively. Finally, Mögas expands east by 8000 sq km. An offer for a non-aggression treaty and several mutually beneficial trade deals are offered to Ethiopia. Equalism continues to rise in China, especially poorer parts.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. The Juun family continues the construction of the battleships. Ahaulel Autos continues producing autos under Tepeu Baleta. Ahtohil Motors continues mass-producing autos. The border with the Apache Praetorate is closed completely. Influence from the Apostolic Church continues to grow in Lakin. More branch lines are created for the railroad, connecting more large markets. As a result of the expanding rail network, the economy booms. The Juun family continues improving the national public school system and their railroad holdings. Glass, steel and concrete become common building materials in the southern provinces. Some of these establishments also appear in Mutul and Azteca. Trade throughout North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia.  More universities are established in lower class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Haven expands 12,400 km.
 * Neu Berlin and Kanada expands military. Mass advances are made in the military. So called Apache "libreators" are banned from entering from the Apache lands. The Mercedes Tower is completed, at a staggering 25 stories for a total height of 267 feets. Work on it continues, while other wealthy business men of Neu Berlin seek to make profit from these skyscrapers. Tesla and Essen found their own electricity company (Consolidated Eastern or Conost). Meanwhile, Tesla and Essen continue to make new inventions. Essen makes a huge profit selling kinetoscopes to producers of Breitweg, who film their performances and ship them off (albeit silent) to foreign parts. Mercedes encounters his first major opponent in the form of Shoenberger. He creates Volkswagen Corporation, seeking to make cars even more cheaper and available. He and Mercedes enter a furious competition to make the cheaper and better cars for people, and both end up creating smaller companies within their own to rebrand their cars, which look a tad bit different with every upgrade. However, Mercedes still has the Tesla battery, which is much more powerful than the batteries used by the VW. Also this year, Tesla and Essen accomplish their goal of putting an albienspielophone in a telephone, with each new phone begin able to hold one "message" left for the intended recipient at a time. The government also begins to establish telephone lines across the nation, and they are frequently seen running alongside or replacing telegraph lines. Tesla and Essen contact Germany, seeking to lay a transatlantic telegraph cable with Germany. Kaiser Ludwig X of Neu Berlin will wire a telegraph message to the Kaiser of Germany once the cables are laid. Also, Neu Germanica expands 16,000 sq km while River Lakota expand 30,000 sq km. Elevetors are now installed in all major government buildings, as well as major factories. Work begins on a bridge to connect Manhattan with Lange Islen. Jacobheimer's Standard Oil continues to experience massive growth, while Carnegie leaves him and creates Carnegie Steel, the leading steel producers in the nation, and second in the world to Italy's XYZ. The Neu Berlin Stock Exchange opens.
 * German Telephone and Telegraph Company accepts the Neu Berliner offer and begins to lay line off the Northern Coast and off the Angliche Channel(English Channel)
 * Imperium Africana continues to promote its propaganda throughout its territories, with lost lands plastered over school walls, government offices, and public spaces, all denoting that Ethiopia shall regain its old lands and reunite with its lost children. The development of the industrial base continues, with hundreds of miles of rail laid down every month, and new telephone lines set up to connect the peoples of the land together. The super-dock at Lagos continues under construction, with about 35% of the dock completed. It has already been deemed large enough to build additional battleships for the navy, of which Ethiopia has thirty-five in total. The Emperor commissions the first Motorized Corps for the Imperial Army, a revolutionary military unit which shall be used to transport soldiers and personnel across the battlefields around the world on automobiles, increasing travel speed and military movements. Also, medical supplies will be able to keep up with military forces, ensuring that soldiers within the grand armies of the Imperium are always stocked with anti-bacterial medicines while on the front. In Arabia, the city of Mecca is captured by the Ethiopians, and burned to the ground in the fighting that follows the captured. The commanding officer of the force that captured Mecca is relieved of duty for his hand in razing a cultural icon to Islam, and replaced with another officer who continues with the war effort against the Arabian coalition in west Arabia. Ethiopia continues to lead the world in steel production thanks to the Azama process, and cheap steel continues to flood the factories of Ethiopia, allowing to widespread construction of military bases, factories, industrial docks and parks, as well as skyscrapers which begin to dominate the skies over Addis Ababa, Axum, and Lagos. Much of the electrical output in Ethiopia reaches 100,000 giga-watts, supplying most of the urban settlements in the country and largely maintaining the lights in the Imperial Palace in the capital. Mali continues its third year of vassalizing Gambia.
 * Wärqama is expanded by 36,000 km, focusing its expansion north. Wädäb expands by 32,000 km inland, trying to get to the Northern Lakes. Development of the lands within the territory of Dähnnät continues with support from the government. Nyamwezi is expanded by 30,000 km southward. Kenya expands the colony of Taimaini by 20,000 km on the coasts. Baridi expands by 30,000 km as the company brings in its workers to work the land and help make a profit out of this experimental endeavor. Dafur expands 40,000 km westward and Kitara expands 30,000 km northward. Oyo and Yuroboland also expand by 30,000 km east and west respectively into uncivilized lands. New Oman expands 30,000 km inward, with the gold helping pay off various Ethiopian debts around the world and help create a boom. The military, economy and infrastructure of all territories are expanded. Road links are soon upgraded while a few railroads are built, too.
 * Hellenic Union continues to develop its railways, and steel and glass are developed all over Anatolia and the Hellenic peninsula. In Cyprus and Crete, cloth factories and paper mills are built and in the colonies, hospitals and health care continue to be widespread. In Constantinople and the surrounding areas, artillery begins to be built and is placed at both the Dardandelles and the Bosphorous, to protect Constantinople from attack. The Hellenic Union continues to expand both its economy and its military and its colonies are expanded. Nea Konstantinoupoli is expanded by 48,000 sq km. Artillery becomes more widespread and is used to protect the Union. The Hellenic Union continues to negotiate with Kwaarafa for vassalisation.
 * Cyrenaica: expands 20,000 sq km into the desert and continues to develop paper mills and cloth factories.
 * Tamania: continues expanding its military and economy and starts discussions with the Mayan Empire.
 * Athamos: continues expanding its military and economy and starts discussions with the Mayan Empire and L'Atlantide.

1878
''' The French Civil War continues to go well for the Monarchists, as the moderate Republicans continue to defect from their corrupt leadership. '''
 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, railroads continue to built in Portugal. Meanwhile, in Majorca, Æthelthryth Chongat-Tuch'huelpe-Pugh gives birth to a boy, who is named Jaume. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 3800 sq km, and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, railroads continue to be built in Brasil, Meanwhile, it expands by 29,200 sq km. Meanwhile, José Carlos Pereira dies, and Francisco de Paula Leite, Leader of the Conservatives in the Senate, becomes Prime-Minister.
 * The Mutapan economy continues growing, and the country expands by 7000 sq km.
 * The United Provinces of Antília build up its military.
 * The Rokkaku Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist temples and Shinto shrines are built throughout the nation. Empress Go-Shōtoku continues seeing the construction of railways throughout the nation. Shinto shrines, Taoist temples and some Buddhist temples are built throughout the colonies. Rokkaku Iemochi steps down and Rokkaku Takahito becomes Shogun. More funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertiliser is created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues throughout the nation. More steam power is built, and a few water wheels are built. In the Special Administrative Region of Byakuren, the city of Hata no Kokoro continues to be rebuilt along with the Buddhist Temple. Empress Go-Shōtoku again asks China if she could purchase the rest of the Sakhalin Island.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military. Some Jīdūhist and Amaterasuist churches are built. A few Shinto shrines are also built.
 * The Federal Prefectures of Kagerou/Kasodani continues to build up its military. More Shinto shrines and Taoist temples are built. A few Buddhist temples are also built.
 * The Republic of Himekaidou continues to build up its military. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are built throughout the nation.
 * China: China expands its military and economy. The Trans-Manchurian railroad is completed and opened. A line into Siberia is proposed. Meanwhile, urbanization continues as China expands its infrastructure and economy. The military is also expanded. Baitudu and New Manchuria both expand 28,000 sq km to the west and east respectively. Finally, Mögas expands east by 8000 sq km. An offer for a non-aggression treaty and several mutually beneficial trade deals are offered to Ethiopia. Equalism continues to rise in China, especially poorer parts. They accept the purchase of Sakhalin Island.
 * Imperium Africana agrees to the pact offered by Ming China.
 * Imperium Africana continues to promote its propaganda throughout its territories, with lost lands plastered over school walls, government offices, and public spaces, all denoting that Ethiopia shall regain its old lands and reunite with its lost children. The development of the industrial base continues, with hundreds of miles of rail laid down every month, and new telephone lines set up to connect the peoples of the land together. The super-dock at Lagos continues under construction, with about 50% of the dock completed. In Arabia, process in fighting the native forces continues with much success. Ethiopians who had long been trapped in Yemen greet the Imperial forces that enter into the capital city of Sana'a, and with many weeping elders and priests, thank their liberators for freeing them from oppressive Arab rule, and uniting them with the empire. The general in charge of the southern campaigns holds a celebration, giving himself, his men, and their once long-lost brethren, a chance to rest and acknowledge the many blessings they have received in the decades following the fall of Yemen to the Arabs. Eletrical output continues to increase in Ethiopia, and the construction of several major power generators in New Oman begins with the Emperor's go ahead. With New Oman still in question, the Emperor orders the renaming of the territory to New Borona, in honor of the colony taken from them by their "allies" the Germans following the ousting of Chinese troops from their lands in the 1820s. Yorubaland is renamed to Nigeria, following claims that the name was biased to the now minority Yoruba people in the region. The majority Ethiopian population requested the government change the name to one more neutral, and thus the name was given them by the Emperor according to the large river Niger that drains into the Atlantic nearby. Mali begins its fourth year of vassalizing Gambia.
 * Wärqama is expanded by 36,000 km, focusing its expansion north. Wädäb expands by 32,000 km inland, trying to get to the Northern Lakes. Development of the lands within the territory of Dähnnät continues with support from the government. Nyamwezi is expanded by 30,000 km southward. Kenya expands the colony of Taimaini by 20,000 km on the coasts. Baridi expands by 30,000 km as the company brings in its workers to work the land and help make a profit out of this experimental endeavor. Dafur expands 40,000 km westward and Kitara expands 30,000 km northward. Oyo and Yuroboland also expand by 30,000 km east and west respectively into uncivilized lands. New Oman expands 30,000 km inward, with the gold helping pay off various Ethiopian debts around the world and help create a boom. The military, economy and infrastructure of all territories are expanded. Road links are soon upgraded while a few railroads are built, too.
 * Bayern (Member of the German Empire): The state of Bayern builds its military along with all her colonies (Borneo). Borneo expands infrastructure and continues industry. Bavaria continues to experience a baby boom. Cities like Munchen and Bamberg grow as people flock to the cities. Work in the Imperial Capital continues at a breakneck pace. Bavaria officially retires all the old wooden ships in the royal navy. The newer ironclads and larger steamships become much more common. The German Navy is so prevalent in the North Sea the Germans have begun calling it "the German Lake". Propaganda is pumped throughout Germany, telling the people to work faster and harder to forward the Fatherland into a bright future. Benz and Krouss form the Benz-Krouss Automotive Company. Benz begins work on a new line that will allow a much larger number of his autos to be produced. Benz and Krouss create a newer, faster auto called the Auto A. Benz famously says with a bit of humour, that you can buy the car in any colour, as long as it is black. Bavaria sends more and more Bavarian soldiers and citizens to England. English-German relations improve greatly. Saxonische continues to grow as a new language and is now mandatory in all German schools. The Commonwealths of Poland and Slovakia are both expanded militarily and economically. Benz and Krouss continue to grow bitter toward one another. BMW utilizes Mercede's invention of the assembly line. Initially beating Benz before he, too, starts to use it. New battleships using Prussian Tungsten steel are constructed, one called the Kaiser Wilhelm, the other called Triumph. The new telephone becomes wildly popular among the well to do and the middle class. BMW Series One becomes the best selling auto in central and western Europe as well as in England. Saxonische continues to grow into a worthly replacement for "old German". Tensions start to mount with France as some of the violence spills into Germany. Many in the Reichstag are calling for war, in part due to the violence, in part due to German nationalism, and in part to restore order. (Secret - many German leaders are eying Carthage greedly for its size and oil). Deutshes Petrol is established in Niedersachen. It was founded to be the European answer to Standard Oil. The German navy continues to expand and has started to make its presence known throughout the world. Karl Lancaster from the University of Berlin authors "Deutschland der Große: Vom Mittelmaß zum Meister der Europa Vol. I (Germany the Great, from Mediocrity to Master of Europe). Many scholars praise the work and it has a positive effect on German pride. War is declared on Carthage, Bavarian, Polish and Slovakian troops make landing using Germany's newly built battleships. The troops, making use of the latest war tech including machine guns and Gatling guns, as well as utilizing war balloons and the newly created telephones, enabling commands to be sent all over the land. German soldiers blitz through the weak Carthaginian lines. Germany agrees to the earlier Neu Berliner request. Britainia's economy expands due to the war effort. The ironclads begin to be phased out as larger and more powerful battleships, cruisers and u-boats become more common. The German Navy completely cuts of French and Carthigian support lines, effectively crippling the French, what little of their navy that remains, is mercilessly decimated by the navy.
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Australis: Expands rapidly into the black as more and more settlers arrive in the nation. Randolf Gebring finances the Australis portion of the rail system connecting the Saxon colony to Australis. The nation continues to make money from its jewelry exports, which are some of the best in the world. The Australian navy is upgraded. The military expands. Commonwealth Electric expands. The Broomeswalt building continues to grow, now reaching 22 floors and still climbing! With the use of Prussian Tungsten steel and Orissan aid, the tower becomes an impressive (if unfinished) monument to Australis and the spirit of its proud people. Schieng Laboratories is founded in Nuremburg (OTL Siemens Labs). Heinrich Booth does a lot of study on a device he calls a radio transmitter, though in its current form, it won't be finished for a few years. In Berlin, a new type of musical arrives from Antillia called "Broadway" and it excites crowds all over, with many clamouring for more performances from Neu Berlin. Australis sends supplies to Germany.
 * Antillia, not America.
 * The Scandinavians continue to expand their industry throughout the country, with the heavy industry spreading northward from the Danish provinces. The southern and central Swedish provinces are now part of the industrial heartland started in the Danish provinces. The three major religions of Scandinavia continue expanding in their new provinces. Scandinavian industry continues to grow in the new provinces with railroads spreading across the land and the cities growing more industrialized.
 * Myanmar: We decide to grant our colonies independence with protection. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. Industrialization begins to speed up dramatically due to the rise of personal enterprises and the steam engine. More rifles are built. We continue expanding our navy. We become really rich from selling silk and scientists began researching an industrialised way of making silk. Most of Myanmar is now cities. Equalism thought reaches Rangoon and begin to influence governmental decisions. We become filthily advanced. We become an economic superpower and is slowly adopting electricity. We ask to buy iron mines in Australis.. We begin to plan to host the 1885 World's Fair in Rangoon. We declare war on Carthage and send soldiers. We are still rich. We have our goal to take as much Carthage factory equipment as possible and ship it back to Myanmar. We build a large train museum in Mitchika.
 * Saxony (Member of the German Empire): Schappe telegraph systems are sent to Japan, along with members of the Imperial Signalling Corps and of the Telecommunications Department. Saxon troops in England are put on high alert, in case the Scots (or anyone else) side with the France-Carthaginians. Industry expands. An old-age pension bill is introduced into parliament, and debate continues until the end of the sitting year, with a decision to be made next year. Saxon Australis expands 2000 sq km inland into Arnhem Land. Many people travel on the new Boniface-Broomestadt train to see the wonderous "Broomeswalt Building". Saxon West Africa continues gaining influence over Teke. In Anhalt, the uprising has been mostly quelled by Princely forces.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. The Juun family continues the construction of the battleships. Ahaulel Autos continues producing autos under Tepeu Baleta. Ahtohil Motors continues mass-producing autos. The border with the Apache Praetorate is closed completely. Influence from the Apostolic Church continues to grow in Lakin. More branch lines are created for the railroad, connecting more large markets. As a result of the expanding rail network, the economy booms. The Juun family continues improving the national public school system and their railroad holdings. Glass, steel and concrete become common building materials in the southern provinces. Some of these establishments also appear in Mutul and Azteca. Trade throughout North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia.  More universities are established in lower class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Haven expands 12,400 km.
 * Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Prime Minister TsaoKuoChiu continues to preside over deepening industrilization and oversees the buildup of Taoist institutions around Miyako Yagich to ensure that they function as well as the neighboring Christian institutions. He also suggests to King David II that a royal position be established over the Taoist areas, who would be subordinate to the king but would be seen as the figurehead of the Taoist community (which has always felt somewhat threatened by their minority status in the Christian nation). King David says that he will give the question some thought. TNOPUD chemicals finds increasing demand for their electice neon lights and the generators needed to power them, and Paschal sees fit to spin off a company known as PT Neon and Electric, which will take over all of the company's activities related to electricity. He places his son, Peter Tnop'ud'ihijin, in charge of the new operation, with the mission to make electric lighting more practical for the everyday Selk'nam. Prime Minister TsaoKuoChiu also begins to consolidate influence over the newly independent French nation of L'Riviere, sending many diplomats and industrialists to help the smal new nation "find its feet as an independent Atlantian State".
 * ​Propaganda within the Maharajya continues as the government continues to convince its people that their hard work and loyalty is necessary to the survival of their people and state. Industrialisation continues to occur all over the nation, while Sankala begins to become the primary language of the nation of the United Maharajya. Railroad construction continues and many small towns spring up at intersections. Railroads continue to be built on the new landmass and the small fishing communities begin to boom in population size as thousands begin to settle in the new lands. The government continues to plan the first settlements to be made on the newly created island, while more mud is poured onto the landmass to make it higher than other coastal cities and ensure its safety. The designing of a larger and more efficient rail engine is finally completed and a new train engine is quickly put into service to provide for the transportation of goods to the rest of the nation. The economy continues to grow smoothly, boosted greatly by the war growth and the industrialisation. The SOC's promotion of Atlantia continues and thousands head to Atlantia to set up their new lives. Many continue to marry natives and a mixed race is forming in United Maharajyan territories too. Arab Bombay grows as huge investments are made to the city to make it the financial hub for the idea - while Bumbai becomes an industrial city. The first Akaschut (OTL Skyscraper) continues to be constructed by the Tata Construction group. They continue to construct the skyscraper and hope it will be constructed quick enough. Tungsten Steel begins to become more looked upon as a viable construction material. The navy continues production of tungsten steel shells and are widely distributed. These shells prove their worth and completely destroy enemy armoured crusiers. Major construction projects continue as the government seeks to expand the wealth of the nation into parts of the Maharajya. The Uda Code becomes the normal code to be used in Maharajyan territories. They ask to be allowed to extend the Uda Code to other nations (anyone interested ask!). They work with Japan to implement the code while helping the Germans create a new encryption code. The steamship and submersible navy continues to grow with government backing and subsidies. More battleships continue to be build in the construction docks for the nation to grow its strength. The manpower needed to construct the ships helps to provide for huge employment. Three more of the Agni-class battlehsips are launched while the Balvan-class is produced in greater numbers to help make up the backbone of the new fleet. A'Asabists are marginalised from normal society. Afghani cities begin to grow and a bigger rail network begins to be laid down in the state which will become connected to the rest of the rail network of the United Maharajya once it is complete. The Afghani work on keeping its army in shape. The mass production of the Gatling guns continues and these weapons are distributed to the army and they have trained extensively with it. Many Jains once more begin to settle and the conversion of those who were converted to Islam back into following Jainism begins in earnest. Jainistan is expanded by 64,150 km. Orissan Aprika expands by 64,150 km northward. The Orissans grow tired of the Boers and plan to stop their little stunt as soon as they hae the manpower available to do so. Dakshin Aprika sees more immigrants who focus on constructing new houses and farming new lands for themselves. Morocco and Mauritania are expanded by 15,000 km each. The Gold Coast is not expanded and many immigrants and colonists settle in the new farmable lands. Kolkata sees heavy repairwork and hopes its bid for the Olympics will be looked at favourably. It will help to reconstruct much of the city and bring investment. The Matarami continue to demand the Mayans give them back the land they have occupied on Mataram. The Mataramis prepare for war. Sanjay Rajpath continues to keep expanding his business with a lot of success on the newspaper front, too. The Daily Times begins to sell well due to the fact it has an emphasis on science-based news around the world. His switchboard and operator designs, although riddled with problems, make good progress and the first of them begin to be implemented. The Dirthoscope helps battleships significantly and allows for the ships to be able to cross oceans easily and help it in stormy weather. Tata continues the construction of the subway. The construction of more coal-based power stations continue, with the Ethiopians given all the designs for the coal stations to kick start the nation's program. The war begins to decline in popularity although the huge number of men who signed up are fighting, there has been much stagnating fighting. In Atlantia, the enemy troops have managed to hold their own and a complex trench system develops over the lines following the initial gains. The huge battleships are hugely powerful and allow for the naval superiority of Allied forces. In South Aprika, the war continues at a good pace and troops make much progress. However, many ambushes by the enemy lead to a slight setback on the front.
 * Rajputana continues to expand its army, economy and infrastructure. Their colony of Jainistan sees thousands head into the colony and the army helps the nation seek out new sites for villages. The Rajputs vow for revenge against such cocky claims in Atlantia. They declare war. The Khmers and expand their military, economy and infrastructure, as do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands military, economy and infrastructure. Hinduism continues to spread in the territory, as many see more to gain from joining the religion of the many and the powerful, than to stay in darkness and ignorance. Butung develops its infrastructure and its military and economy are expanded. Kongo is expanded by 15,000 km northward, and it continues to vassalise the state east of it. Naya Bihar is also quick to declare war while Afghan sends a few troops.
 * Praetorate of Eternal Matter: Self-declared Praetor Euclid sees that Yagich Scientifica will soon fall and offers to remove all forces of Yagich Rachelite origin from battle in exchange for recognition of the independence of his new Praetorate on Yagich Rachel (OTL St. Helena).
 * Kingdom of Yagich Rafael: Yagich Rafaelite forces overrun Yagich Scientifica with the help of Attican Union rebels. Praetorate forces had largely abandoned the island and retreated to the stronghold of Yagich Gaving to the South. Queen Scholastica is hailed as a military genius and is said to be even more popular than her father. Prime Minister James the Second pays tribute to both his queen and his predecessor, noting his own small role in the conflict but saying "now we can focus again on building our nation, which is where I have always felt my legacy will lie." It is decided that the Praetorate of Eternal Matter will be recognized and not invaded in return for Euclid withdrawing his forces from the war. It is noted that Pure Science forces retain control and public support on Yagich Gavin, and Scholastica sends word that she will agree to a ceasefire and allow the Praetorate government to continue to govern Yagich Gavin if Athena will renounce her claim to the Island of Yagich Atticus and cease hostilities.
 * Praetorate of Pure Science: Reduced to the holding only her smallest island of  Yagich Gavin (OTL Gough Island). Athena contemplates ending the war with one final, suicidal attack on Yagich Rafaelite forces, but her generals refuse and suggest that she accept the Yagich Rafaelite terms of ceasefire. She refuses and orders the generals to leave her for a few hours while she contemplates what to do, the general leave and prepare to mound a coup, but when they return to the palace later that night, they find the Athena has committed suicide by poisoning herself. The generals procede to delcare a military junta, and the head of the Navy, Admiral Cicero Y'ch, is declared Praetor.  Praetor Cicero immediately accepts the Yagich Rafaelite terms of surrender but warns that, "the intergrity of this island, and the supremacy of Pure Science as its only government, must be respected. Leave us be, or you will regret it.'
 * Attican Union: Having liberated the main island of the former Pratorate, the new government immediately sets about building democratic instutions and reaching out to their Selk'nam and Yagich Rafaelite allies. The leader of the resistance, Conrad Re'uan'ed'agichin, is elected Prime Minister by the leadership council, and plans for an elected parliament are laid. There is debate over whether to request that a scion of the House of Chongat-Tuch'huelpe-Pugh be requested as a monarch, but there is no agreement on this subject. Praetorate symbols and all references to the name Yagich Scientifica are removed, and signs are installed declaring the identity of "Yagich Atticus". Praetorate signs are also removed which concealed the name of the capital by simply calling it "MPS", and the use of the more formal name "Madoc and Prazedes on the Sea" is re-instated.
 * Russia works more on its military capabilities, and influences Baltica. Russians become more and more powerful through inovation and such. Search for crude continues, automobiles are produced for the rich, and electricity is becoming more common in the streets of Novgorod, extending out. Plans for total electrification are processed by the Novgorod city Duma.
 * Belorussia works on economy and industry.
 * Ukraine works on military and receives the second Kalashnikov production facility as the corporation expands.
 * Kazakhstan works on its economy and industry and building railways after officially joining the EZhK.
 * Neu Berlin and Kanada expand the military. River Lakota expand 30,000 sq km and Neu Germanica expands 16,000 sq km. Essen and Tesla continue to make great advances. Conost has electricity is most The Sudkonigsland (Brooklyn) Bridge is almost nearing completion. Tesla's Neu Berlin Subway extends to other parts of Manhattan Island.

1879
''' The bloody French Civil War ends with the monarchists defeating the republicans. They convict the Republican leader Claude Latourelle of war crimes and execute him. However, the victorious Monarchists have a problem. The Republicans had secretly rounded up and executed the entire French Royal Family. The French Monarchists approach the Emperor of Portugal with the French throne. Following the victory of the French Monarchists the kingless Kingdom of Aquitaine rejoins the Kingdom of France, along with the Kingdom of Gévaudan. '''
 * I take that by "southwest nation", you mean the former Occitania. I already have a name for them.


 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, railroads continue to built in Portugal. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 3800 sq km, and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, railroads continue to be built in Brasil. Meanwhile, it expands by 29,200 sq km. Meanwhile, in January, Francisco de Paula Leite's Cabinet decides that he is incompetent to lead and so, to force him to step down, seven ministers resign, then foil the appointment of successors. Though Leite denounces them, he has to agree to resign.Ten days later, The Viceroy, Garcia XVI Lasso de La Vega, Marchess of Argueso, intervenes and re-instates six of the ministers. Meanwhile, during three months, while Leite is still legally Prime Minister, José Antônio Saraiva, Brasilian High Comissioner to Portugal, and formerly expected to become Prime Minister upon Joaquim Góes's death, is Prime-Minister de facto.Eventually, in April, the Cortes are dissolved, and Saraiva becomes Prime-Minister.In May, the Emperor Afonso XV replaces Lasso de La Vega with Afonso IV de Alburquerque, Count of Penamacor, as Viceroy.The elections to elect the members of the 8th Cortes are held in June, resulting in a victory of the Liberal Party, led by Rui Barbosa de Oliveira. Although Barbosa had clearly won the election on June 24, Saraiva initially refuses to cede power, insisting that Barbosa would be unable to form a government despite the Liberal Party's having won 55% of the seats in the Cortes. However, when Saraiva attempts to make appointments as prime minister, Alburquerque refuses to act on Saraiva's advice. Saraiva then chooses to resign immediately and Alburquerque invites Barbosa to form a government.
 * Mutapa builds up its military.the country expands by 7000 sq km.
 * The United Provinces of Antília build up its military.
 * The Scandinavians continue to expand their industry throughout the country, with the heavy industry spreading northward from the Danish provinces. The southern and central Swedish provinces are now part of the industrial heartland started in the Danish provinces. The three major religions of Scandinavia continue expanding in their new provinces. Scandinavian industry continues to grow in the new provinces with railroads spreading across the land and the cities growing more industrialized.
 * The Rokkaku Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist temples and Shinto shrines are built throughout the nation. Empress Go-Shōtoku continues seeing the construction of railways throughout the nation. Shinto shrines, Taoist temples and some Buddhist temples are built throughout the colonies. Rokkaku Iemochi steps down and Rokkaku Takahito becomes Shogun. More funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertiliser is created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues throughout the nation. More steam power is built, and a few water wheels are built. In the Special Administrative Region of Byakuren, the city of Hata no Kokoro continues to be rebuilt along with the Buddhist Temple. The Northern Sakahlin Island is made a separate prefecture, called Karaseiga.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military. Some Jīdūhist and Amaterasuist churches are built. A few Shinto shrines are also built.
 * The Federal Prefectures of Kagerou/Kasodani continues to build up its military. More Shinto shrines and Taoist temples are built. A few Buddhist temples are also built.
 * The Republic of Himekaidou continues to build up its military. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are built throughout the nation.
 * Myanmar: We decide to grant our colonies independence with protection. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. Industrialization begins to speed up dramatically due to the rise of personal enterprises and the steam engine. More rifles are built. We continue expanding our navy. We become really rich from selling silk and scientists began researching an industrialised way of making silk. Most of Myanmar is now cities. Equalism thought reaches Rangoon and begin to influence governmental decisions. We become filthily advanced. We become an economic superpower and is slowly adopting electricity. We ask to buy iron mines in Australis.. We begin to plan to host the 1885 World's Fair in Rangoon. We declare war on Carthage and send soldiers. We are still rich. We have our goal to take as much Carthage factory equipment as possible and ship it back to Myanmar. We build a large train museum in Mitchika.
 * Saxony (Member of the German Empire): In a first, the Old Age Pension Bill passes the landtag and is handed to the Emperor-King for assent, which is soon given. People over the age of 70 will now be entitled to a small pension contributed to by both the government and the person's (former) employer. The passage of the bill is very popular amongst the common people, and there are only minor mutterings from the wealthy. The military presence in England continues, with ships from the Faroe Islands going on exercises off the coast of Northumberland, combined with ships from the English naval defense force. More railways are built in Saxon West Africa and Saxon Australis, and both colonies expand their usual amounts and directions. Tanimbarkai also expands its railways. Steam engines and the like are manufactured in Khmer Koch, and many are given as gifts to the Japanese government.
 * Hellenic Union continues to develop its railways, and steel and glass are developed all over Anatolia and the Hellenic peninsula. In Cyprus and Crete, cloth factories and paper mills are built and in the colonies, hospitals and health care continue to be widespread. In Constantinople and the surrounding areas, artillery begins to be built and is placed at both the Dardandelles and the Bosphorous, to protect Constantinople from attack. The Hellenic Union continues to expand both its economy and its military and its colonies are expanded. Nea Konstantinoupoli is expanded by 48,000 sq km. Artillery becomes more widespread and is used to protect the Union. The Hellenic Union continues to negotiate with Kwaarafa for vassalisation.
 * Cyrenaica: expands 20,000 sq km into the desert and continues to develop paper mills and cloth factories.
 * Tamania: continues expanding its military and economy and starts discussions with the Mayan Empire.
 * Athamos: continues expanding its military and economy and starts discussions with the Mayan Empire and L'Atlantide.
 * Italia works on its naval forces building more battleships. Smaller sailboats based on Polynesian designs also are launched and the Italian navy marvels at their speed. Ironclads compose a large portion of the Italian navy which is feared by many around the world. The automobile industry grows with the Fugger automobile company utilizing the idea of an assembly line from the Venetian arsenals. Urbanization continues across Italia at a rapid pace - especially in the Western port cities. Venice continues to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper and middle classes, education and naval construction in some of the farther islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia become industrial centres as huge cloth weaving factories spring up to serve the growing demands of an expanding population. The University of Venice continues to lead in chemical experimentation with much interest in radioactivity and its properties. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections. Graveyards are suspiciously going empty in these cities. The University of Southern Tyrolia continues observing the skies and discovers more astronomical objects. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater hyigene, agricultural practice and health services. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Kingsland and Vellettia expands by 40,000 sq km each in Australia. Singapore continues to be an economic powerhouse for Italia. Work to extend the rail network continues with minor lines springing up. Passenger and freight trains break social and cultural barriers and make travel a lot more affordable. Many factories of different types continue to be set up around Italia and its dominions. Construction continues on the Grand Pacific railway in Australis.
 * Nuovo Italia expands its economy seeking to become a leading trade nation in the Antilias as Italia is in Europe. Novorossiya works on its military. The protectorate of Messina expands by 20,000 sq km westward and is flooded by those seeking to follow the Neu Berliners in their westward march.
 * Romania works on its economy. The Aymaras begin to work with Ecuatore to update and upgrade their military. Siam and Malacca work on their navies. Yugoslavia and Hungary work on their armies. The anarchist rebellion continues gaining strength in Hungary with some cells being sent to stir things up in Yugoslavia and Italia.
 * The Union of the Benelux put pressure on the states of Picardy, Lorraine and Normandy to join the Alliance. Scotland, Wales, Ireland and Brittany continue to build up their infrastructure to match Italian standards.
 * The Levantine Kingdom continues further strengthening of infrastructure. The Nile sees the rise of factories similar to those in Florence.
 * The Maldives continues naval buildup.
 * Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Prime Minister TsaoKuoChiu continues to preside over deepening industrialization. Steel begins to become more widely available, and electric lights begin to pop up in Teushen Yijich. Prince Maughold and Princess Eleuia have twins: a daughter, who they christened Princess Pharaildis Hgichin Selk'nam'ichin'Maya'hnam and a son whom they christen Prince Amador Hgichin'Pugh'Hgichin'Juun'hgichin'Portugal'hgichin'axum'iSelk'nam'i'Selknam. Prince Amador is widely hailed as as future king, but by the time he is nine months old it becomes clear to the royal family that he has a condition (Amador has OTL Downs Syndrome). Influence over L'Riviere continues to deepen.
 * Kingdom of Yagich Rafael: Peace Reigns. Prime Minister James forms connections with Selk;nam industrialists and facilitates the importation of air furnaces for the use ot Yagich Rafaelit businessmen. Queen Scholastica gives birth to her first son, who is named Prince Gavin Peter Yagich'Rafael'hgichin'i'Pugh'i'Maya.
 * Praetorate of Eternal Matter: Praetor Euclid declares that his "enlightened Pure Science" will be focussed on "the economic rather than the military sciences, which will makes us greater than ever". He negotiates trad deals for air furnaces with the Selk'nam - surprising many in both countries.
 * Praetorate of Pure Science: Praetor Cicero focusses on consolidating his power over the island of Yagich Gavin and building the islands defenses. He orders an attack on a passing Portuguese ship, with his soldiers disguised is pirates, in order to steal the components of an air furnance. It is rumored that the mysterious Eris has returned to the Praetorate, but that the she is unsatified with the deposition of Athena and has taken her men and left. Romors circulate that she has set sail for Orrisa's Atlantian colony of Dakshin Patagonshina, in the Selk'nam borderlands.
 * Attican Union: Prime Minster Conrad continuees to set up a democratic government and also strikes a deal to import air furnaces. Parliament concludes that a contitutional monarchy could potentially add stability and and a check on the power of the elected government, but the question of who the new king should be is highly divisive, as most of the current Pugh royals are relatively young women, and the island has been independent for some time, with some advocating a European royal. In the end, it is decided to offer the throne to a branch of the Pugh family resident in Europe. The Attican throne is offered to 32-year old Lady Urraca Garcia de Lara, the eldest daughter of Afonso of Portugal and Princess Frumentia of the Selk'nam. 
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. The Juun family continues the construction of the battleships. Ahaulel Autos continues producing autos under Tepeu Baleta. Ahtohil Motors continues mass-producing autos. The border with the Apache Praetorate is closed completely. Influence from the Apostolic Church continues to grow in Lakin. More branch lines are created for the railroad, connecting more large markets. As a result of the expanding rail network, the economy booms. The Juun family continues improving the national public school system and their railroad holdings. Glass, steel and concrete become common building materials in the southern provinces. Some of these establishments also appear in Mutul and Azteca. Trade throughout North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia.  More universities are established in lower class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Haven expands 12,400 km.
 * ​Propaganda within the Maharajya continues as the government continues to convince its people that their hard work and loyalty is necessary to the survival of their people and state. Industrialisation continues to occur all over the nation, while Sankala begins to become the primary language of the nation of the United Maharajya. Railroad construction continues and many small towns spring up at intersections. Railroads continue to be built on the new landmass and the small fishing communities begin to boom in population size as thousands begin to settle in the new lands. The government begins the construction of the first settlements and begins to build akaschuts in the center of the new settlements to maximise the amount of housing and land they can sell to earn a profit, while more mud is poured onto the landmass to make it higher than other coastal cities and ensure its safety. The new locomotive begins to be made in reasonable numbers and are quickly used to make travel time on the rails for good quick and fast and allows the war effort to move faster. The economy continues to grow smoothly, boosted greatly by the war growth and the industrialisation. The SOC's promotion of Atlantia continues and thousands head to Atlantia to set up their new lives. Many continue to marry natives and a mixed race is forming in United Maharajyan territories too. Arab Bombay grows as huge investments are made to the city to make it the financial hub for the idea - while Bumbai becomes an industrial city. The first Akaschut is finally completed by the Tata Group and becomes a remarkable feat of engineering. It becomes a major attraction and prices are high. Tungsten Steel begins to become more looked upon as a viable construction material. The navy continues production of tungsten steel shells and are widely distributed. These shells prove their worth and completely destroy enemy armoured crusiers. Major construction projects continue as the government seeks to expand the wealth of the nation into parts of the Maharajya. The Uda Code becomes the normal code to be used in Maharajyan territories. They ask to be allowed to extend the Uda Code to other nations (anyone interested ask!). They work with Japan to implement the code while helping the Germans create a new encryption code. The steamship and submersible navy continues to grow with government backing and subsidies. More battleships continue to be build in the construction docks for the nation to grow its strength. The manpower needed to construct the ships helps to provide for huge employment. Two more of the Agni-class battlehsips are launched while the Balvan-class is produced in greater numbers to help make up the backbone of the new fleet. A'Asabists are marginalised from normal society. Afghani cities begin to grow and a bigger rail network begins to be laid down in the state which will become connected to the rest of the rail network of the United Maharajya once it is complete. The Afghani work on keeping its army in shape. The mass production of the Gatling guns continues and these weapons are distributed to the army and they have trained extensively with it. Many Jains once more begin to settle and the conversion of those who were converted to Islam back into following Jainism begins in earnest. Jainistan is expanded by 64,150 km. Orissan Aprika expands by 64,150 km northward. The Orissans grow tired of the Boers and plan to stop their little stunt as soon as they hae the manpower available to do so. Dakshin Aprika sees more immigrants who focus on constructing new houses and farming new lands for themselves. Morocco and Mauritania are expanded by 15,000 km each. The Gold Coast is not expanded and many immigrants and colonists settle in the new farmable lands. Kolkata sees heavy repairwork and hopes its bid for the Olympics will be looked at favourably. It will help to reconstruct much of the city and bring investment. The Matarami continue to demand the Mayans give them back the land they have occupied on Mataram. The Mataramis prepare for war. Sanjay Rajpath continues to keep expanding his business with a lot of success on the Newspaper front too. The Daily Times begins to sell well due to the fact it has an emphasis on science-based news around the world. His switchboard and operator designs, although riddled with problems makes good progress and the irst of them begin to be implemented. The Dirthoscope help battleships significantly and allow for the ships to be able to cross oceans easily and help it in stormy weather. Tata continues the construction of the subway. The construction of more coal based power stations continue, with the Ethiopians given all the designs for the coal stations to kickstart the nation's program. The war begins to decline in popularity as although the huge number of men who signed up are fighting, there has been much stagnating fighting. In Atlantia, the enemy troops continue to hold their own but multiple bloody offensives push them back. The huge battleships are hugely powerful and allow for the naval superiority of Allied forces. In South Aprika, the war continues at a good pace and troops make much progress. However many ambushes by the enemy lead to a slight setback on the front. The faceism begins to grow in popularity in the colonies of Southern Atlantia and reaches Aprika where it quickly finds an audience. They quickly begin to gather in numbers...
 * Rajputana continues to expand its army, economy and infrastructure. Their colony of Jainistan sees thousands head into the colony and the army helps the nation seek out new sites for villages. The Rajputs vow for revenge against such cocky claims in Atlantia. They declare war. The Khmers and expand their military, economy and infrastructure, as do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands military, economy and infrastructure. Hinduism continues to spread in the territory, as many see more to gain from joining the religion of the many and the powerful, than to stay in darkness and ignorance. Butung develops its infrastructure and its military and economy are expanded. Kongo is expanded by 15,000 km northward, and it continues to vassalise the state east of it. Naya Bihar is also quick to declare war while Afghan sends a few troops.
 * Neu Berlin and Kanada expand military. River Lakota expands 30,000 sq km and Neu Germanica expands 16,000 sq km.

1880
'''Russia once more begins to expand into Siberia. The number of colonists heading east is at an all time high. The "Amur Trail" as it comes to be known as begins to grow rapidly and it allows for the establishment of multiple new towns. The railroads help, too, and many use them to move to smaller and more peaceful towns. The promise of new lands for industrial peasants is too great to resist it seems.'''

Scotland agrees to become a part of the German Commonwealth, following the collapse of all French power and the need to ally itself with another powerful nation in case they pose an easy target for a nation.


 * Just wondering, doesn't this seem out of the blue? Weren't there tensions quite recently? (I mean, I'm happy about it, I just want to seem like I'm questioning it, being unbiased, etc.) Callumthered (talk) 11:15, November 9, 2013 (UTC)
 * I just wanted to post Scotland accepting the offer given by Andy a few turns ago.
 * Scotland asked to rejoin the Alliance of the North Sea. I don't mind either way... Scandinator (talk) 21:09, November 9, 2013 (UTC)

''' The ham-fisted attempt by L'Atlantide to absorb the Republic of Nouvelle France unsurprisingly fails, creating tensions between the two post-French nations. This and the ill-advised decision to assist the radical Nestorian dictatorship in Carthage put L'Atlantide's continued existence in doubt. Most of the profits from the flood of French refugees line the pockets of Directeur Jean-Luc Dubois and a cabal of his cronies. Most Atlantéens never see a penny of this windfall. Directeur Dubois has developed the habit of treating the nation's treasury as his personal piggy bank. He has built many lavish personal residences and arrogant monuments to his greatness, and continues to do so despite the fact that he is swiftly losing control of his country. '''


 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, railroads continue to built in Portugal. Meanwhile in Castille, Leonor Álvarez de Los Cameros gives birth to a boy, who is named Manuel. Meanwhile in Majorca, Æthelthryth Chongat-Tuch'huelpe-Pugh gives birth to a girl, who is named Mildred. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 3800 sq km, and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, railroads continue to be built in Brasil. Meanwhile, it expands by 29,200 sq km. Meanwhile, Afonso XV accepts the French offer, and, later on the year, is crowned as "Alphonse I, by the Grace of God and by the constitutional law of the State, King of France, Duke of Anjou, Aquitaine, Berry, Bourbon, Burgundy, Orléans, Vêndome, Count of Angoulême, Armagnac, Auxerre, Bigorre, Blois, Burgundy, Champagne, Comminges, Dreux, Évreux, Gascony, Maine, Marle, Paris, Poitiers, Rethel, Tours, Valois and Vermandois". Meanwhile, his eldest daughter Urraca receives an offer from the Attican Union to take their throne, and accepts it. Meanwhile, Barcelona offers to host the 1885 World's Fair.
 * Mutapa builds up its military.the country expands by 7000 sq km.
 * The United Provinces of Antília's economy improve.
 * The Rokkaku Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist temples and Shinto shrines are built throughout the nation. Empress Go-Shōtoku continues seeing the construction of railways throughout the nation. Shinto shrines, Taoist temples and some Buddhist temples are built throughout the colonies. More funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertiliser is created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues throughout the nation. More steam power is built, and a few water wheels are built. In the Special Administrative Region of Byakuren, the city of Hata no Kokoro continues to be rebuilt along with the Buddhist Temple. Kochiya expands by 7500 sq km.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military. Some Jīdūhist and Amaterasuist churches are built. A few Shinto shrines are also built.
 * The Federal Prefectures of Kagerou/Kasodani continues to build up its military. More Shinto shrines and Taoist temples are built. A few Buddhist temples are also built.
 * The Republic of Himekaidou continues to build up its military. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are built throughout the nation.
 * Myanmar: We decide to grant our colonies independence with protection. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. Industrialization begins to speed up dramatically due to the rise of personal enterprises and the steam engine. More rifles are built. We continue expanding our navy. We become really rich from selling silk and scientists began researching an industrialised way of making silk. Most of Myanmar is now cities. Equalism thought reaches Rangoon and begin to influence governmental decisions. We become filthily advanced. We become an economic superpower and is slowly adopting electricity. We ask to buy iron mines in Australis. We declare war on Carthage and send soldiers. We are still rich. We have our goal to take as much Carthage factory equipment as possible and ship it back to Myanmar. We ask to host the 1885 World's Fair in Rangoon.
 * We'll have an election here: Talk:The_World's_Fair_(Principia_Moderni_II_Map_Game)
 * Hellenic Union continues to develop its railways, and steel and glass are developed all over Anatolia and the Hellenic peninsula. In Cyprus and Crete, cloth factories and paper mills are built and in the colonies, hospitals and health care continue to be widespread. In Constantinople and the surrounding areas, artillery begins to be built and is placed at both the Dardandelles and the Bosphorous, to protect Constantinople from attack. The Hellenic Union continues to expand both its economy and its military and its colonies are expanded. Nea Konstantinoupoli is expanded by 48,000 sq km. Artillery becomes more widespread and is used to protect the Union. The Hellenic Union continues to negotiate with Kwaarafa for vassalisation.
 * Cyrenaica: expands 20,000 sq km into the desert and continues to develop paper mills and cloth factories.
 * Tamania: continues expanding its military and economy and starts discussions with the Mayan Empire.
 * Athamos: continues expanding its military and economy and starts discussions with the Mayan Empire and L'Atlantide.
 * The Scandinavians continue to expand their industry throughout the country, with the heavy industry spreading northward from the Danish provinces. The southern and central Swedish provinces are now part of the industrial heartland started in the Danish provinces. The three major religions of Scandinavia continue expanding in their new provinces. Scandinavian industry continues to grow in the new provinces with railroads spreading across the land and the cities growing more industrialized. The Scandinavians restart the processes of vassalizing Baltica. The Scandinavians begin to show the Balticans all the benefits of Scandinavian citizenship. NOTE: I won't vassalize Baltica 'til 1885/90, and I won't annex them until 1895/1900.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. The Juun family continues the construction of the battleships. Ahaulel Autos continues producing autos under Tepeu Baleta. Ahtohil Motors continues mass-producing autos. The border with the Apache Praetorate is closed completely. Influence from the Apostolic Church continues to grow in Lakin. More branch lines are created for the railroad, connecting more large markets. As a result of the expanding rail network, the economy booms. The Juun family continues improving the national public school system and their railroad holdings. Glass, steel and concrete become common building materials in the southern provinces. Some of these establishments also appear in Mutul and Azteca. Trade throughout North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia.  More universities are established in lower class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Haven expands 12,400 km.
 * L'Atlantide continues to make a good deal of progress and is quickly becoming the primary power in northern Atlantia. The massive amount of immigration of well-to-do and working class French and Carthaginians following the Great Frankish War has led to an influx of capital and population to develop a fully industrial economy. There are still, however, a large number of inland plantations that grow coffee, tobacco, rice, sugar, and tropical fruits. The wide variety of food leads to an ever-increasing quality of life. The Or Ligne is completed this year, marking an exceptionally fast connection between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans available to all people of L'Atlantide for low costs. A reknowned innovator who was largely responsible for the success of the Atlantique Ferroviaire de l'Atlantide, Arnaud Poulin creates the Poulin Compagnie de Voiture out of Nouvelle Bordeaux. The automobile company is at first only available to the wealthy, but older roads are improved in a series of internal works projects. Finally, at the urging of Séverin, L'Atlantide forms an Olympic Committee in order to be involved in the upcoming games in 1884.
 * Proposed_Expansion_of_L'Atlantide.pngAtlantéen Diplomacy: With the large amount of wealth brought into the nation, many Atlantéens begin to feel that they have an destiny similar to the people of Neu Berlin. To achieve this the following offers are made:
 * Athamos is invited to join L'Atlantide and share in the economic success that L'Atlantide can boast, while maintaining a good deal of autonomy and their own language and customs.
 * The Mayans are given an offer to buy their small settlement to the south of Nouvelle Borgougne, as well as a piece of the Panamanian Isthmus.
 * The Brasilians are given an offer to buy a small piece of their north-westernmost portion of their dominion. We cite the willingness of many of our people to farm the land which would otherwise go under-developed.
 * The Italians, who are noted for an extensive colonial empire even into the 1880s, are asked to sell the southernmost Antilles as well as transfer control of Chimu to L'Atlantide. Payment is offered.
 * The Mahajayrans are asked to cede their northernmost vassal/colonial state in Atlantia, which is land-locked and which is experiencing an overflow of French-speakers that want to become part of L'Atlantide.
 * The Allies destroyed your nation. All your land belongs to us. Period.
 * Saxony (Member of the German Empire): Troops stationed in northern England march to Edinburgh, parading through the towns they pass on the way. Upon their arrival in Edinburgh, they are greeted by Kaiser Karl, who steamed into the Firth of Forth on the Imperial North Sea Fleet. The Kaiser officially reads out the proclamation incorporating Scotland as a Commonwealth of the German Empire, starting a week of (German-funded) celebrations in Edinburgh. The (King?) of Scotland is made a Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Mathilde, Saxony's highest honour. In other news, Industry expands in Saxony. More railways are built in Saxon West Africa and Saxon Australis, and both colonies expand their usual amounts and directions. Tanimbarkai also expands its railways. Steam engines and the like are manufactured in Khmer Koch, and many are given as gifts to the Japanese government.
 * Imperium Africana continues to promote its propaganda throughout its territories, with lost lands plastered over school walls, government offices, and public spaces, all denoting that Ethiopia shall regain its old lands and reunite with its lost children. The development of the industrial base continues, with hundreds of miles of rail laid down every month, and new telephone lines set up to connect the peoples of the land together. The super-dock at Lagos continues under construction, with about 50% of the dock completed. The crusade against the Central African kingdoms nears completion as many of the combatants convert to Ethiopian Christianity as their cities fall before the crusading forces of the Imperium. As such, many of the states join Ethiopia out of a desire to remain safe from further retribution and reap the benefits of Ethiopia's protection. Mali completes its vassalization of Gambia, and brings it into the Imperium as a vassal state on prohibition until it can pass for a dominion by the Emperor. Electric output in new Borona continues to increase, and a new set of railways is expected to aid the growth of the major cities in the territory. Oil is discovered off the coast of Nigeria, and numerous state-funded companies begin to exploit the newfound sources of black gold. This brings many jobs to the dominion, and invites tens of thousands of Ethiopians looking for work in the region to Nigeria's major cities.
 * Wärqama is expanded by 36,000 km, focusing its expansion north. Wädäb expands by 32,000 km inland, trying to get to the Northern Lakes. Development of the lands within the territory of Dähnnät continues with support from the government. Nyamwezi is expanded by 30,000 km southward. Kenya expands the colony of Taimaini by 20,000 km on the coasts. Baridi expands by 30,000 km as the company brings in its workers to work the land and help make a profit out of this experimental endeavor. Dafur expands 40,000 km westward and Kitara expands 30,000 km northward. Oyo and Yuroboland also expand by 30,000 km east and west respectively into uncivilized lands. New Oman expands 30,000 km inward, with the gold helping pay off various Ethiopian debts around the world and help create a boom. The military, economy and infrastructure of all territories are expanded. Road links are soon upgraded while a few railroads are built, too.
 * i can't let you post in 1879.posting for a turn over 19 hours after it has ended is too much.
 * You've got other players posting in turns 24 hours after they have passed. We do this all the time. Why the issue now? ~Viva
 * They only do this because i often don't notice and nobody else does.Consider yourself unlucky enough to not get away with this.
 * ​​Bayern (Member of the German Empire): (Posting for Andrew) The state of Bayern builds its military along with all her colonies (Borneo). Borneo expands infrastructure and continues industry. Bavaria continues to experience a baby boom. Cities like Munchen and Bamberg grow as people flock to the cities. Work in the Imperial Capital continues at a breakneck pace. Bavaria officially retires all the old wooden ships in the royal navy. The newer ironclads and larger steamships become much more common. The German Navy is so prevalent in the North Sea the Germans have begun calling it "the German Lake". Propaganda is pumped throughout Germany, telling the people to work faster and harder to forward the Fatherland into a bright future. Bavaria sends more and more Bavarian soldiers and citizens to England. English-German relations improve greatly. Saxonische continues to grow as a new language and is now mandatory in all German schools. The Commonwealths of Poland and Slovakia are both expanded militarily and economically. Benz and Krouss continue to grow bitter toward one another. BMW utilizes Mercede's invention of the assembly line. Initially beating Benz before he, too, starts to use it. New battleships using Prussian Tungsten steel are constructed, one called the Kaiser Wilhelm, the other called Triumph. The new telephone becomes wildly popular among the well to do and the middle class. BMW Series One becomes the best selling auto in central and western Europe as well as in England. Saxonische continues to grow into a worthly replacement for "old German". The war continues against the Carthaginians. The news of Scotland's accession to the German Empire as a Commonwealth is received with much happiness in Bayern. The Emperor, while in Edinburgh, bestows the  Order of the Virtuous Blood upon members of the Scottish Royal Family. Bavarian troops also arrive in Scotland, and, alongside their Saxon compatriots, help modernise the Scottish military and other infrastructure.
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Australis: Expands rapidly into the black as more and more settlers arrive in the nation. The nation continues to make money from its jewelry exports, which are some of the best in the world. The Australian navy is upgraded. The military expands. Commonwealth Electric expands. The Broomeswalt building continues to grow, now reaching 30 floors and still climbing! With the use of Prussian Tungsten steel and Orissan aid, the tower becomes an impressive (if unfinished) monument to Australis and the spirit of its proud people. Schieng Laboratories is founded in Nuremburg (OTL Siemens Labs). Heinrich Booth does a lot of study on a device he calls a radio transmitter, though in its current form, it won't be finished for a few years. In Berlin, a new type of musical arrives from Antillia called "Broadway" and it excites crowds all over, with many clamouring for more performances from Neu Berlin. Australis sends supplies to Germany.
 * ​Propaganda within the Maharajya continues but its effect begins to waver as people begin to stop following propoganda. Industrialisation continues to occur all over the nation, while Sankala becomes the primary language of the nation of the United Maharajya. Railroad construction continues and many small towns spring up at intersections. Railroads continue to be built on the new landmass and the small fishing communities begin to boom in population size as thousands begin to settle in the new lands. The government begins the construction of the first settlements and begins to build akashchuts in the center of the new settlements to maximise the amount of housing and land they can sell to earn a profit, while more mud is poured onto the landmass to make it higher than other coastal cities and ensure its safety. The new locomotive is made in reasonable numbers and are quickly used to make travel time on the rails for good quick and fast and allows the war effort to move faster. The economy continues to grow smoothly, boosted greatly by the war growth and the industrialisation. The SOC's promotion of Atlantia continues and thousands head to Atlantia to set up their new lives. Many continue to marry natives and a mixed race is forming in United Maharajyan territories too. Arab Bombay grows as huge investments are made to the city to make it the financial hub for the idea - while Bumbai becomes an industrial city. The floors of the new Akaschut have been completely sold at a good price and Tata earns a hefty profit. His company continues to construct Akaschuts in Bumbai. Tungsten Steel begins to become more looked upon as a viable construction material. The navy continues production of tungsten steel shells and are widely distributed. They ask to be allowed to extend the Uda Code to other nations (anyone interested ask!). They work with Japan to implement the code while helping the Germans create a new encryption code. The steamship and submersible navy continues to grow with government backing and subsidies. More battleships continue to be build in the construction docks for the nation to grow its strength. One Agni-class battlehsip is launched while a few Balvan-class are launched too. A'Asabists are marginalised from normal society. Afghani cities begin to grow and a bigger rail network begins to be laid down in the state which will become connected to the rest of the rail network of the United Maharajya once it is complete. The Afghani work on keeping its army in shape. The mass production of the Gatling guns continues and these weapons are distributed to the army and they have trained extensively with it. Many Jains once more begin to settle and the conversion of those who were converted to Islam back into following Jainism begins in earnest. Jainistan is expanded by 64,150 km. Orissan Aprika expands by 64,150 km northward. The Orissans grow tired of the Boers and plan to stop their little stunt as soon as they hae the manpower available to do so. Dakshin Aprika sees more immigrants who focus on constructing new houses and farming new lands for themselves. Morocco and Mauritania are expanded by 15,000 km each. The Gold Coast has many immigrants and colonists settle in the new farmable lands. Kolkata sees heavy repairwork and hopes its bid for the Olympics will be looked at favourably. The Matarami continue to demand the Mayans give them back the land they have occupied on Mataram. The Mataramis prepare for war. Sanjay Rajpath continues to keep expanding his business with a lot of success on the Newspaper front too. The Daily Times begins to sell well due to the fact it has an emphasis on science-based news around the world. His switchboard and operator designs, although riddled with problems makes good progress and the irst of them begin to be implemented. Tata continues the construction of the subway in Dehli and much progress is made. Many think Tata should not be constructing such a large network so soon but Tata can see the potential. The construction of more coal based power stations continue, with the Ethiopians given all the designs for the coal stations to kickstart the nation's program. The war sees its bloodiest year as charge after charge takes place and leads to the death of thousands of soldiers on the front. However, offensive after offensive drains the enemy French forces who find themselves losing ground to the hordes of attacking troops. Eventually the war becomes mobile once more due to multiple offensives and spells the end for the French. The capitals of the various nations fall and the United Maharajyan flag flies in the wind. Most of the states are put under military control as their fate is to be decided soon enough. The faceism begins to grow in popularity in the colonies of Atlantia and Aprika and has reached the United Maharajya, where the idea spreads like a sheet of paper on fire. Hundreds of thousands become interested in the ideas and it spreads throughout the nation rapidly though the numerous links. The preachers of the ideology preach dark-skinned superiority and tell the people that it is time for the superiority to show, for for that - they need to control the government...
 * Rajputana continues to expand its army, economy and infrastructure. Their colony of Jainistan sees thousands head into the colony and the army helps the nation seek out new sites for villages. The Rajputs have their revenge, but faceism spreads rapidly in the state. The Khmers and expand their military, economy and infrastructure, as do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands military, economy and infrastructure. Hinduism continues to spread in the territory, as many see more to gain from joining the religion of the many and the powerful, than to stay in darkness and ignorance. Butung develops its infrastructure and its military and economy are expanded. Kongo is expanded by 15,000 km northward, and it continues to vassalise the state east of it.
 * The Welsh majority of De Mor Tir begin to seek their own self-government, independent from the Selk'nam. The close ties between the Selk'nam and Welsh on the island is undisputed, yet a majority of the Welsh seek to form a new nation that can truly be the successor state of the once-great Brython. Led by a charismatic speaker and advocate for the Welsh culture, Pryce Maldwyn Bowen, the Welsh people form the Plaidd Fawr Brython, or the Party of Great Brython, a political party that is dedicated to recreating a sense of unity between Welsh nations. The rightful heir to the Throne of Wales, a descendant of Arthur III named Folant Pugh-Stuart, is proclaimed by the Plaidd Fawr Brython to be the King of De Mor Tir.
 * Russia accomodates all of the world's athletes during the Moscow Olympics. It is a great oportunity for Russia to show off their technological prowess, with the olympics being completely illuminated with electric lighting. This year sees a record high in people taking the EzhK's "First Railway", as tourists seeing the olympics want to see the 3 capitals and the host city. It is also noted that the highest ammount of people using the 1st International Railway is also a record high, as peopel from germany go onm trains to reach moscow, as an "Olympic Express" has been set up between "INSERT GERMANY CAPITAL HERE" and Moscow. The Transiberian Railway is being used by many people wanting to move to siberia using the Amur Trail. Russia works on military. Russian Tsar continues talks with the cildless King of Baltica...who is starting to be swayed in Russia's favor.
 * Minsk goes to Olympics and does exceptionally well, works on economy
 * Ukraine goes to the Olympics and beats Russia, works on military
 * Kazakhstan Federation works on economy
 * Neu Berlin and Kanada expand military. Neu Germanica expands 16,000 sq km and River Lakota expands 30,000 sq km. Tesla and Essen continue to make new inventions. Tesla creates the first radio receiver. Essen, after experimenting with his election machine, realizes that a simple device can foresee and measure earthquakes. His new seismograph is bought by some scientists and local governments, but since earthquakes in the region are rare, his invention is more insignificant than not. Dietrich Maxim experiments with the Gatling gun and makes his own new Maxim gun. The military purchases several of these and prepares to use them in the case of westwards expansion. Mercedes develops a new automobile powered by internal combustion. This new engine begins to be implemented in most of his new autos. Meanwhile, Volkswagen produces the first colored car--the yellow Volkswagen Basic Mk 3. Many people buy this, as it is more attractive than the black cars that all auto owners had at the time. Using Tesla's raido receiver, another inventer, Kurt Kertz, invents the "Radio Detection and Range System" or REntuB/Rentub. It has great practical use for surveyors and the military.
 * Italia works on its naval forces building more battleships. Smaller sailboats based on Polynesian designs also are launched and the Italian navy marvels at their speed. Ironclads compose a large portion of the Italian navy which is feared by many around the world. The automobile industry grows with the Fugger automobile company utilizing the idea of an assembly line from the Venetian arsenals. Urbanization continues across Italia at a rapid pace - especially in the Western port cities. Venice continues to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper and middle classes, education and naval construction in some of the farther islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia become industrial centres as huge cloth weaving factories spring up to serve the growing demands of an expanding population. The University of Venice continues to lead in chemical experimentation with much interest in radioactivity and its properties. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections. Graveyards are suspiciously going empty in these cities. The University of Southern Tyrolia continues observing the skies and discovers more astronomical objects. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater hyigene, agricultural practice and health services. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Kingsland and Vellettia expands by 40,000 sq km each in Australia. Singapore continues to be an economic powerhouse for Italia. Work to extend the rail network continues with minor lines springing up. Passenger and freight trains break social and cultural barriers and make travel a lot more affordable. Many factories of different types continue to be set up around Italia and its dominions. Construction continues on the Grand Pacific railway in Australis.
 * Nuovo Italia expands its economy seeking to become a leading trade nation in the Antilias as Italia is in Europe. Novorossiya works on its military. The protectorate of Messina expands by 20,000 sq km westward and is flooded by those seeking to follow the Neu Berliners in their westward march.
 * Romania works on its economy. The Aymaras begin to work with Ecuatore to update and upgrade their military. Siam and Malacca work on their navies. Yugoslavia and Hungary work on their armies. The anarchist rebellion continues gaining strength in Hungary with some cells being sent to stir things up in Yugoslavia and Italia.
 * The Union of the Benelux put pressure on the states of Picardy, Lorraine and Normandy to join the Alliance. Scotland, Wales, Ireland and Brittany continue to build up their infrastructure to match Italian standards.
 * The Levantine Kingdom continues further strengthening of infrastructure. The Nile sees the rise of factories similar to those in Florence.
 * The Maldives continues naval buildup.

1881
''' The nation of L'Atlantide is completely destroyed when the capital is captured. However, the infamous Directeur Dubois has escaped the country with the entire L'Atlantide treasury. This is not the last time that the corrupt politician will turn up. '''


 * Um.... I have no idea who Dubois is. The former leader of L'Atlantide was  Jean-Emmanuel Nazaire Séverin. He also wasn't altogether that corrupt, and was a good leader. (Good enough to secure L'Atlantide's independence w/o bloodshed). 

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'''A huge earthquake measuring over 8.5 on the Richter Scale shakes the Mayan Empire near OTL Salina Cruz. Huge amounts of damage are dealt to the Mayan cities with their early skyscrapers being unable to absorb the seismic waves; even in places like like Chichen Itza and   Tenochtitlan <u style="font-style:inherit;"> which are about 700 kilometers from the epicentre (damage can occur that far, search the 1934 Bihar earthquake, epicentre was in Nepal but buildings in Calcutta collapsed). Millions of people are displaced and the death toll is in the tens of thousands. Fizzures and seismic waves rip apart the railroads leaving twisted tracks in their wake. Oaxaca is hardest hit being so close to the epicentre and is damaged by a small tsunami as well. '''

'''A huge hurricane sweeps across the Caribbean leaving Haiti, Cuba and Florida devastated. Half of the city of Nuovo Venexia is flooded by the storm.'''

''' Several prominent German politicians begin pushing for a more centralised Germany. '''

''' The remaining two Indian states on the Kathiawar Peninsula in former Gujrat unite after cenutries of cooperation. The new Rajah, asks for Orissan help to overthrow the Portuguese in the region in return for his vassalage. '''

''' Ethiopia, a melting pot of religions and cultures arrives on the brink of civil war after a group of Ethiopians in Somalia burn down a mosque. '''

''' A drought strikes Patagonia. '''


 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, railroads continue to built in Portugal. Meanwhile in Castille, Alfonso XIX dies and is succeeded by his son Fernando, who is crowned as "By the Grace of God, Fernando VII, King of Castille, Toledo, Jaén, Murcia, Cantabria, Duke of Nájera, Huete, Pastrana, Peñafiel, Soría and Villalba, Marchess of Auñón, La Adrada, Malagón, Count of Alcaudete, Bañares, Castrojeriz and Villalobos" Meanwhile, Sofala expands 3800 sq km, and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, railroads continue to be built in Brasil. Meanwhile, it expands by 29,200 sq km. Meanwhile, Portugal declares war on the post-A'Asabist state in Brasil's borders and in the post-A'Asabist state on the north of Rio da Prata.
 * Mutapa builds up its military.the country expands by 7000 sq km.
 * The United Provinces of Antília's economy improve.
 * The Rokkaku Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist temples and Shinto shrines are built throughout the nation. Empress Go-Shōtoku continues seeing the construction of railways throughout the nation. Shinto shrines, Taoist temples and some Buddhist temples are built throughout the colonies. More funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertiliser is created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues throughout the nation. More steam power is built, and a few water wheels are built. In the Special Administrative Region of Byakuren, the city of Hata no Kokoro continues to be rebuilt along with the Buddhist Temple. Empress Go-Shōtoku sends supplies to Byakuren in light of a drought affecting the area. Industrialisation goes well, especially with the help of the Germans.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military. Some Jīdūhist and Amaterasuist churches are built. A few Shinto shrines are also built.
 * The Federal Prefectures of Kagerou/Kasodani continues to build up its military. More Shinto shrines and Taoist temples are built. A few Buddhist temples are also built.
 * The Republic of Himekaidou continues to build up its military. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are built throughout the nation.
 * The Scandinavians continue to expand their industry throughout the country, with the heavy industry spreading northward from the Danish provinces. The southern and central Swedish provinces are now part of the industrial heartland started in the Danish provinces. The three major religions of Scandinavia continue expanding in their new provinces. Scandinavian industry continues to grow in the new provinces with railroads spreading across the land and the cities growing more industrialized. The Scandinavians continue the processes of vassalizing Baltica. The Scandinavians continue to show the Balticans all the benefits of Scandinavian citizenship.