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 it is 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

 * AwesomePeruvian
 * Collie Kaltenbrunner (moderator-in-chief, mapmaker)
 * CrimsonAssassin
 * Fedelede
 * LurkerLordB
 * Scandinator (disaster moderator, mapmaker)
 * VonGlusenburg
 * Yankovic270

Honorary

 * Cosman246 (creator of the first game)
 * Detectivekenny (moderator-in-chief of the first game)
 * Galaguerra1
 * PitaKang

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 a * 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

 * Cornwall --
 * Eire --
 * Lincoln --
 * Northumbria --
 * Scandinavia -- AP (talk)
 * Scotland (part of the UK of Scandinavia) -- AP (talk)
 * Special Autonomous Region of the Saami (Vassal of Scandinavia) -- AP (talk)
 * Wales --

Western Europe

 * Altmark (Vassal of Saxony) -- Callumthered (talk)
 * Anhalt (Vassal of Saxony) -- Callumthered (talk)
 * Austria --
 * Bar --
 * Bavaria -- Andr3w777
 * Bohemia --
 * Brandenburg -- Scrawland Scribblescratch
 * Brittany (Dynastic union with Normandy) --
 * Breman --
 * Brunswick --
 * Burgundy -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Cleves --
 * Cologne --
 * France -- Stewdio333 (talk)
 * Hesse (Vassal of Saxony) -- Callumthered (talk)
 * Lauenburg (Vassal of Brandenburg) -- Scrawland Scribblescratch
 * Liege --
 * Limburg --
 * Lorraine --
 * Luxembourg (Vassal of Brandenburg) -- Scrawland Scribblescratch
 * Magdeburg (Vassal of Saxony) -- Callumthered (talk)
 * Mainz --
 * Mecklenburg (Vassal of Brandenburg) -- Scrawland Scribblescratch
 * Metz --
 * Munster --
 * Nassau (Vassal of Bavaria) -- Andr3w777 (talk)
 * Netherlands --
 * Normandy (Dynastic union with Brittany) --
 * Paderborn --
 * Palatinate --
 * Salzburg (Vassal of Austria) --
 * Saxony -- Callumthered (talk)
 * Stassburg --
 * Sundgau --
 * Swiss Confederacy (Vassal of Burgundy) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Trier --
 * Tyrolia (Dynastic Union with Austria) --
 * Westphalia --

Eastern Europe

 * Bashkiria --
 * Cosapact --
 * Galicia-Volhynia --
 * Komi --
 * Kuban --
 * Lithuania --
 * Minsk (Personal Union with Novgorod) -- Lx (leave me a message)
 * Montenegro --
 * Muscovy -- Lx (leave me a message)
 * Nenetsia --
 * Nogai Khanate --
 * Novgorod-- LxCaucassus
 * Obdorsk --
 * Poland --
 * Prussia --
 * Riga --
 * Samara --
 * Sibir --
 * Smolensk --
 * Syktyvkar --
 * Tallinn --
 * Tartar Republic of Kazan --
 * Ukraine --
 * Volhynia --

Southern Europe

 * Albania (Diplomatic Union with Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Aragon (Dynastic Union with Navarra and Brandenburg)-- * [[Image:IMPERIAL NY-SPQR 1.png|25px]][[Image:Regen Flag.png|30px|border]] Fegelein! Fegelein! Fegelein!
 * Arpad (Vassal of Romania) --
 * Bosnia --
 * Bulgaria --
 * Castille (personal union with Portugal and León)-- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * Corsica (Diplomatic Union with Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Crete (Dynastic Union with Cyprus) -- Airlinesguy (talk)
 * Croatia (Vassal of Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Cyprus (Dynastic Union with Crete) -- Airlinesguy (talk)
 * Granada -- Willster22 (talk)
 * Greece (Vassal of Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Hungary --
 * León (personal union with Portugal and Castille) -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * Montenegro --
 * Naples (Vassal of Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Navarra (Dynastic Union with Aragon and Brandenburg) -- * [[Image:IMPERIAL NY-SPQR 1.png|25px]][[Image:Regen Flag.png|30px|border]] Fegelein! Fegelein! Fegelein!
 * Piedmont (Personal Union with Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Portugal -- Collie Kaltenbrunner
 * Sardinia (Puppet of Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Serbia --
 * Sicily (Diplomatic Union with Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Slovakia --
 * Thrace (Diplomatic Union with Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Venaissin-Provence --
 * Venice -- Scandinator (talk)

Near East

 * Byzantium -- (DeanSims: Talk)
 * Levantine Kingdom -- Fed (talk)
 * Ottomans --

Caucasia

 * Adyghe --
 * Armenia --
 * Azerbaijian --
 * Chechnya --
 * Georgia --

Mesopotamia

 * Baghdad --
 * Kuwait --
 * Persia --

Arabian Peninsula

 * Arabian Federation -- VonGlusenburg
 * Arabian Caliphate --
 * Khafji --
 * Nejd (Civil Disarray) --
 * Yemen -- Fed (talk)

Siberia and Central Asia

 * Akmola --
 * Almaty --
 * Badakhstan --
 * Buryats --
 * Chukchi --
 * Dimurats --
 * Evenks --
 * Kazakh Khanate --
 * Kets --
 * Mangystau --
 * Samoyeds --
 * Tibet -- 77topaz (talk)
 * Tungus --
 * Uyghur Khaganate --
 * Xwarezm --
 * Yakuts --
 * Zunghar Khanate --

Indian Subcontinent

 * Bengal --
 * Bhaganagar --
 * Bhutan (vassal of Tibet) -- 77topaz (talk)
 * Bihar --
 * Bijapur --
 * Bundela Rujputs --
 * Carnatic --
 * Delhi Sultanate --
 * Godavari (Vassal of Orissa) -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Gujarat --
 * Jaffina --
 * Kandy --
 * Kashmir (vassal of Tibet) -- 77topaz (talk)
 * Khandesh --
 * Kotte --
 * Kuch --
 * Madras --
 * Maldives --
 * Malwa --
 * Mysore --
 * Nepal (vassal of Tibet) -- 77topaz (talk)
 * Orissa -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Oudh --
 * Punjab --
 * Raigama --
 * Rajputana -- Sawdog88
 * Sitawaka --
 * Travancore --

East & Southeast Asia

 * Arakan --
 * Assam --
 * Ava (Vassal of Tibet) -- 77topaz (talk)
 * Dai Viet (Vassal of China) --
 * Formosa --
 * Japan -- Kogasa
 * Khmer Empire --
 * Korea --
 * Lanna (vassal of Tibet) -- 77topaz (talk)
 * Laos (Vassal of China) --
 * Manchuria -- Yankovic270
 * Ming China -- CrimsonAssassin
 * Okinawa (Vassal of Japan) -- Kogasa
 * Pegu --
 * Ryukyu (Pirate occupied ARRRR) --
 * Siam --
 * Shan Kingdom (Vassal of Tibet) -- 77topaz (talk)

Asian Islands

 * Aceh --
 * Bima --
 * Bone --
 * Brunei --
 * Butuan --
 * Butung --
 * Cebu --
 * Dayaks --
 * Jambi (Vassal of Sundabang) --
 * Larantuka --
 * Madia-as --
 * Magindanaw --
 * Malaccan Sultanate --
 * Makassar --
 * Mataram --
 * Minangkabau --
 * Negara Daha --
 * Pasai (Vassal of Malacca)--
 * Philippine City States (Fragmented) -- **
 * Sasak --
 * Sulu --
 * Sumba --
 * Sumedang --
 * Sundabang Sultanate --
 * Tanimbarkai --
 * Ternate Sultanate --
 * Wehali --

Antillia (North America)

 * Apache -- Grantzu
 * Aztec Triple Alliance (Mayans) -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Chipewyan --
 * Cree --
 * Creek --
 * Eskimo -- 
 * Hopi --
 * Innu --
 * Inuit --
 * Manque -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Mayan Empire -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Miskito Kingdom --
 * Mixtec (Civil Disarray) --
 * Mosquito -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Myami --
 * Navajo --
 * Northern Maya -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Nya Georgia (Vassal of Scandinavia) -- AP (talk)
 * Nya Sryiac --
 * Oaxaca --
 * Plains Lakota --
 * River Lakota --
 * Tarasco (Civil Disarray) --
 * Tsalagi --
 * Ute --
 * Vinland (Vassal of Brandenburg) -- [[Image:IMPERIAL NY-SPQR 1.png|25px]][[Image:Regen Flag.png|30px|border]] Fegelein! Fegelein! Fegelein!
 * Zapotec Remanents--

Atlantia (South America)

 * Arawak --
 * Caribs --
 * Caribbean Kingdom --
 * Chimú --
 * Goitacaz --
 * Inca Empire --
 * Manoa --
 * Mapuche --
 * Musica --
 * Omagua --
 * Southern Andean Kingdoms --
 * Tupi --

Oceania

 * Australian Aborigines --
 * Maori -- 
 * Melanesians -- 
 * Papuans --
 * Polynesians --

North Africa

 * Algeria --
 * al-Magrib (Vassal of Granada) --
 * Bedouins --
 * Berbers --
 * Carthage --
 * Cyrenaica --
 * Morocco --
 * Tuaregs --
 * Tunisia --
 * Tripolitania --

West Africa

 * Air --
 * Benin --
 * Bonoman --
 * Borgu States (Fragmented) --
 * Bornu --
 * Fulani --
 * Gabu --
 * Hausa States (Fragmented) --
 * Ife --
 * Kwararafa (Civil Disarray)  --
 * Mali --
 * Mossi Empire --
 * Oyo --
 * Wolof--
 * Yoruba --

East Africa

 * Adal --
 * Comchellak --
 * Cushitics --
 * Darfur --
 * Ethiopia -- Vivaporius
 * Nilotics --
 * Sudan --
 * Swahili City States (Fragmented) --
 * Tunjur Tribes--

Central Africa

 * Bantu --
 * Butua --
 * Kitara --
 * Kongo --
 * Luba--
 * Maputa --

South Africa

 * Basotho --
 * Khoisan --
 * Xhosa --
 * Zulu Madagascar --
 * Zululand --

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.

1600
A hurricane damages shipping heading for OTL Texas.


 * You seem much too eager to give the Maya problems. Leave him alone. Mod disaster events are supposed to be for rule violations, and he's done nothing of the sort.
 * Me? First, both of those events happened in OTL, in the same areas.
 * That's true.... But mod disaster events are not just for rule breakers, they are to add realism to the game. A nation had to continually face various issues that threatened its stability.
 * And that's why you always see an earthquake in some part of my nation (particularly Açores) each some few years. They actually happened in OTL.

''' Persian spies root out the disloyal sheiks and execute them. The power of the sheiks is severely curtailed as punishment for their disloyalty. Sympathizers are replaced with loyalists to strengthen the Shah's power. The Shah increases the power of the Persian parliament to cement the loyalty of the citizenry. The Persians send an envoy to the Levantines to try to secure protection from a potential invasion. '''
 * Portugal, León and Castille's economies improve. Meanwhile, Urraca gives birth to another daughter, who is named Elvira. Meanwhile, in Antília, Santo Amaro expands 800 sq km, while in Brasil, Pernmabuco expands 500 sq km inland. Bahia expands 1000 sq km inland, while São Vicente expands 600 sq km. In Rio da Prata, Paraná expands 1800 sq km along the Carcaranhá. Meanwhile, the Count of Lara, Álvaro IV, dies, and the comitial title passes to his uncle, the King, who adds Count of Lara to his titles, as Nuno VIII of Lara. Meanwhile, Garcia II, Duke of Coimbra, dies, and is succeeded by his son Afonso.
 * Nippon-koku expands more into 霊烏路 (Reiuzi) (Kamchatka). The Satomi Clan builds their military up and Satomi Kimiyasu begins planning and preparing again. Meanwhile, 沖縄國 (Okinawa Kingdom) builds up its military. Also, 幽谷 (Kasodani) expands by 800 km, 東海道 (Tōkaidō) expands by 800 km, and 屠自古 (Tojiko) expands by 200 km.
 * Kingdom of the Romans: The Madagascar and Kameroon colonies expand by 500 km each. King Julian adopts a daughter named Kristeen who was the only survivor from a raid of bandits in Anatolia. She is a peasant, but seeing how it could help improve him in the eyes of the people and that she would be a good heir should he die without a child, she soon takes the title of the Duchess of Ankar. The capitol begins construction in Erzurum, which is renamed Krizium in honor of his new daughter. Military buildup continues while the Kingdom of the Crimea is created as vassal of the King of Romans with his adopted daughter on the throne. (Crimea is now independent as a Roman Vassal) The King offers alliances to Venice, the Papal States and France. The Kingdom of the Romans also declares war on the Greek Confederation and launches an invasion by landing troops in southern Greece and offers to cooperate fully with Venice and asks for an alliance.
 * The Kingdom of the Romans would be...
 * The Ottoman Empire converted to Christ.
 * Kingdom of the Crimea: Celebrations take place as their new Queen Kristeen takes control of the country and the Crimea begins to build up its military. The Crimea also acknowledges its state as a Roman protectorate. Troops are sent to fight the Greek Confederation.
 * Much more Muslim propaganda continues. A printing press can now be found in almost every town. They begin to churn out other things, such as Hindu ritual scripts and other things. The Rajkumari (princess) turns three and the Raja arranges for his daughter to begin learning languages. The two states vassalised see their economies grow, along with their armies. The Raja puts all plans for more exploration in the south on hold as a more pressing issue takes hold. The military is amped up even more, and mobilisation is ordered. All men trained are put into divisions and cannons and ammunitions are allocated to them along with their rifles. They mass on the Bengali border and at the end of the year, they invade (declaring war in the process).
 * Apache: The Apachean Army continues to advance to the sea. Now 45% of the land has been connected to the Apachean core. Govind sends a message to all known nations that any persecuted Catholic can find safe passage in Apachean lands. Many Apachean people are upset about Govind's support towards the Catholic faith and many are rallying behind a Shaman who says only the Great Spirit shall rule. No foreign Spirit will rule. Tensions are high. All Catholic nations please respond if you accept.
 * French Diplomacy: Shows support towards Govind's protection of the Catholics, and calls him a credit to his people. (It's meant to be a well-meaning compliment, but would be seen as racist today)
 * France: Fort Moreau and Fort Ouest-Bout both expand 500 sq km each and continues work on military, and improving troops for future combat.
 * Cyprus declares war on the Greek Federation also and begins to invade. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 600 sq km, Nea Larnaka by 600 sq km and Nea Lemesos by 300 sq km.
 * Crete also declares war on the Greek federation, and sends its army to fight with the Cypriots.
 * Ethiopia continues to expand and develop their military and economy.
 * Brandenburg expands its military and stuff. We invade Nation X directly north of Courland. (Baltica, I think.) We ask for help from our German comrades, as well as a limited feed of supplies from Luxembourg and Aragon. Neu Berlin expands 1900 sq km along the coast of Michigan, while the Vinland extension expands 100 sq km, as does Neu Prussen. Important stuff happens in government changes in the Reichstag.
 * Scandinavia expands its military and economy. Nye Norge expands 1100 sq km south and New Georgia expands 1000 sq km onto the mainland since it now occupies the western regions of the island. Ny Norg Stad continues its busy port duties. The Viceroy in Nya Skandinavia develops his city in Nyborgia. Scandinavia's influence in Scotland continues to grow. A naval base is built in Västra Pekar (purchased colony from Maya, meaning West Point) and the naval base in Gibraltar is updated.
 * Saxony: Greta is sent to Bavaria with her entourage for her marriage to the Bavarian king. Saxon Bohemia begins the process of being officially annexed into Saxony, with bureaucrats making sure the legal and governmental systems will merge efficiently. The region is granted some seats in the Landtag. Bohemian lords who are willing to accept Saxon overlordship and are willing to convert to Catholicism are allowed to keep their titles and land, and many pounce on the offer, pledging allegiance to their new king. Those who do not are found guilty of treason and executed, their lands becoming Saxon crown land. Portions of the Saxon and Hessian armies remain in Bohemia to keep the peace. In the Duchy of Hesse, reforms in the Landtag allow freeholders to have a say in who represents their county. Help will be sent to Brandenburg next year for their adventure in Baltica.
 * Anhalt: The regiment returns from Bohemia to a hero's welcome, and its commander is awarded the Order of St Mathilda by Princess Anna. Money is spent on improving the country's agricultural output. Crown prince Rudolph (22) continues his search for a wife.
 * Anhalt Government-in-Exile: Exiled (and legitimate) Prince Leopold II of Anhalt (20) is also in search of a wife. 
 * ​Emperor Wilhelm of Germany offers his daughter of eighteen years, with promises to help Leopold return to power.
 * Prince Leopold II thanks the Emperor profusely, but advises that he will wait until the death of the usurper Anna before attempting a restoration.
 * Agreed.
 * Archbishopric of Magdeburg: Although the army contingent returns from Bohemia, the Holy Contingent, under the command of the nation's hero, Victor, the Vicar General, remains in Bohemia to convert and spread God's word. The arts continue to flourish and be encouraged in Magdeburg.
 * The Mayan Empire expands around the military base of Kahkin. Mayan religion begins to decline in favor of Orthodoxy and Catholicism. Xaman and Haven expand south and north 1000 km, respectively.
 * Venice continues to fight Greece and has staged multiple landings across the Greek Peninsula. An assault on Piraeus allows Venice to besiege Athens and separate Greece's forces. Southern Greece rapidly collapses to Venetian troops while the Southern Greek army retreats to Corinth in an attempt to relieve the siege of Athens. However, a Venetian naval group bombards the Isthmus of Corinth preventing the relief force from reaching Athens. Nuovo Venexia expands by 2100 sq km.
 * The Arabian federation builds up its military as Sultan Omar, Sheik of Muscat declares war on the Persian empire to try to save the allied Persian Sheiks and to take some Persian territory. Arabian ships led by the powerful Omani navy attack Persian ships, disrupting their sea trade and also launching some aquatic invasions against Persia. Sultan Omar continues to unify his Nabhan clan members so their territories can be unified into a single Nabhan Emirate of Muscat.
 * The disloyal sheiks are already dead. What gives you the right to meddle with their affairs?
 * It's context for invasion. And the right I have is the same thing which Venice is doing with its neighbors, albeit I'm doing it to a smaller scale. Why you care anyway? Not like it's your nation, anyway.
 * You're invading a country for the justified execution of traitors. 
 * The United Kingdom of Bavaria and Thuringia begin to provide the recently vassaled state of Nassau representation in the Reichstag. King Shmidt marries Greta in an elaborate ceremony held in Rome, making it the first out-of-state wedding in Bavaria since the War of Independence. Hans Joseph, Professor of Academia Scientifica at the University of Munchen continues to perfect the optical telescope. He begins to share his discoveries in Venice and Wettin and German lands. The Queen is found to be with child late this year, just as the King's health slowly begins to deteriorate. Bavarian Bohemia is officially annexed into Bavaria proper. (Please show my conquest on the map as well as my new vassal, Nassau.) The military expands preparing to invade the Palatinate next year.
 * Your gains on Bohemia are in the map. However, you are not bound to get much when you only get 217 pixels and you have to divide it among three.
 * Rajputana expands the military and supports Orissia's invasion of Bengal. More people convert to Sikhism.
 * Papal States: (Exams are over! Now, I hopefully will be able to post a bit more often.) The Pope continues his efforts to promote peace in the States, the Italian Peninsula and even Europe. Infrastructure and the economy benefit greatly from the expanding colonies, especially with new resources found and the abundance of crops. The Pope is also pleased to hear word that the Ottoman Caliphate has rid itself of their heretic faith and have walked towards the light of Christ. Missionaries continue to voyage to the New World to meet with native leaders, who have also found Catholicism and have relinquished their polytheistic ways.
 * Burgundy: The colonies expand and so does the military. The Palace is finally finished, and The Areas of Languedoc are finally organized, as well as does the coast of the Mediterranean. War is declared with the Netherlands in order to regain the Colonies and to regain some of the northern sea coast.
 * The Manchurians expand their New Harbin colony by 2000 sq km.

1601
''' Islamic fundamentalists in the Roman Kingdom's eastern provinces officially re-establish the Ottoman Empire. Christians in their territory are massacred for their heresy. Enormous groups of Ottoman Christians convert back to Islam. The Ottoman Empire declares war on the Kingdom of the Romans for betraying Allah. The Muslims are led by the last Ottoman Sultan's son. With the Romans distracted in Greece the Ottomans are able to seize massive amounts of territory with little resistance. Crimea seizes the chance amid the chaos and rebels away forming the Emirate of Crimea. '''

Looks like Yank beat me to it, but I'll elaborate a bit.

''' Persian forces manage to repel the Arabian invasion. Any remaining Arabian sympathizers are hunted down and executed. The Shah orders the construction of massive shore fortifications and a massive expansion of the Persian Navy. '''


 * If they beat Arabia in the algorithm they sure can.

''' The Aragonese King dies and is replaced by his son Charles. Charles's reign is so tyrannical that he is overthrown and replaced by a local Spanish nobleman named Juan, who becomes King Juan I of an independent Kingdom of Aragon and Navarre. '''

''' *scratches head* I'm trying to remember when and where Aragon was not independent from Brandenburg. I'm also trying to remember why and how one person's son would want to separate two regions of his crown. Remember, Charles is German, after all. '''

'''Aragon is still being treated as a vassal of Brandenburg, and yet Brandenburg does absolutely nothing with it. '''

'''Aragon is not a vassal. We're in a damn (yes, damn) dynastic union. A long long time ago Lurk said that even though we were in dynastic union, I could not control it, because I was supposed to be holding it for AP, who decided to go back on that and create Scandinavia. See what I mean?'''

All I'm doing is relieving you of territory you couldn't even control in the first place. BOTH ROME AND CRIMEA OFFER VENICE AN ALLIANCE.
 * Portugal, León and Castille build up their militaries. Meanwhile, in Antília, Santa Inês expands 700 sq km, while in Brasil, Bahia expands 1300 sq km, with São Vicente expanding 700 sq km inland. Meanwhile, in Rio da Prata, Paraná expands 2000 sq km along the Carcaranhá, 1000 sq km along a tributary. The expansion along this tributary reaches already Portuguese territory leading to the village of Córdoba. A village, called São Lourenço, is founded along the river, on a spot closer to Rosário. Meanwhile, in Cisplatina, a settlement is founded between Iapeiú and Sacramento, being called "Vila de Paissandu."
 * Nippon-koku expands more into 霊烏路 (Reiuzi) (Kamchatka). The Satomi Clan builds their military up and Satomi Kimiyasu continues planning and preparing again. Meanwhile, 沖縄國 (Okinawa Kingdom) builds up its military. Also, 幽谷 (Kasodani) expands by 800 km, 東海道 (Tōkaidō) expands by 800 km, and 屠自古 (Tojiko) expands by 200 km.
 * France: Expands Fort Moreau and Fort Ouest-Bout 500 sq km each north. Military continues development.
 * Cyprus continues to fight in the Greek Confederation for Venice. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 600 sq km eastwards along the border with the Burgundian colony, Nea Larnaka eastwards 600 sq km and Nea Lemesos 300 sq km.
 * The Manchurians expand their New Harbin colony by 2000 sq km. Long-time Manchurian vassal is officially annexed by Manchuria. The territory had become heavily settled by Manchurians during the years as a Manchurian vassal. Nationalistic Koreans officially leave for the Empire of Formosa.
 * Kingdom of Rome: Roman and Crimean forces take the land north of Athens along the coast and into the interior. The King orders the annexation of this land.
 * Kingdom of Crimea: Troops are sent to fight Greece.
 * Scandinavia expands its military and economy. Nye Norge expands 1100 sq km south and New Georgia expands 1000 sq km onto the mainland since it now occupies the western regions of the island and moves south to connect with Nya Danmark. Ny Norg Stad continues its busy port duties and its naval base in the harbor is expanded. The Viceroy in Nya Skandinavia continues to develop his city in Nyborgia. Scandinavia's influence in Scotland continues to grow. The government secretly supports, as it did in their revolution, the Netherlands.
 * Saxony: The Royal University gladly accepts the kind gesture from Bavaria, and constructs an optical microscope, based on the Bavarian's plans. Full credit is given to him for the invention, and the new wing of the university is named in his honour. Saxon Bohemia is officially annexed, and the king tours the new province. A Bohemian Regiment for the Saxon Army is established, officered by Saxons and Bohemians who have proved themselves loyal to Saxony. One regiment is sent North to Brandenburg to assist them with their Baltica expedition.
 * Anhalt: The army is improved. Princess Anna tours the principality, listening to petitions from her subjects. Crown Prince Rudolf, however, is too weak to undertake the journey, and remains in the palace. He is still in search of a royal wife.
 * Archbishopric of Magdeburg: Being, as it is, a centre of the arts and sciences, Magdeburg also builds a microscope, and the Archbishop, himself, invites the Bavarian professor to visit Magdeburg and give a lecture at the university. Victor, the famous Vicar General, is summoned to the episcopal palace to begin his grooming to become the Archbishop's successor. He is present at all of the Archbishop's masses and also begins filling some of His Grace's temporal duties.
 * The Nasrid Emirate expands trade posts in Western Morroco, while work is began to make a trade city in Ceuta based around the palace. The city is called New Qurtubah. The new capital of the Nasrid Emirate is moved to New Qurtubah. Rumors are heard about the rich revolting because of the raised taxes for the rich.
 * How can you name your newly-founded city like this when you don't even control Córdoba?
 * Because he doesn't have to control a city to name a new city like that? Britain didn't control Rhodes (Island). I asume he's planning to follow the success and power of the Caliphate of Córdoba
 * Venice is unsure whether to support the "Roman" Empire or not. But the Council passes a deal where Venice will lend naval support to the Romans if the Romans relinquish all claims to Europe. Venice continues to fight Greece with Athens falling to Venetian forces at the end of the year and Corinth on the brink of collapse. Venetian troops also seize Thebes and Delphi significantly lowering Greek morale. Troops also move south from Northern Greece with the Greek government evacuating to the mountains in Central Greece.  The Doge orders the annexation of every Greek island and plans to set up a vassal state out of the rest of Greece. Thrace is also allowed autonomy with the state regaining control of many of the day-to-day activities. However, Venice remains in charge of their foreign affairs and military. In order to have a stronghold in the area, Venice keeps the key strategic city of Constantinople where reconstruction and repopulation are going successfully. Nuovo Venexia expands 2100 sq km in Cuba.
 * Brandenburg pulls out of Baltica because. (Ain't nobody got time for that.) We expand the military. Neu Berlin has finished expansion to the southern coast of Michigan and is now expanding 1900 sq km north along the coast of OTL Michigan. Vinland and Neu Prussen expand 100 sq km each.
 * The Mayan Empire expands the size of Kahkin. Haven and Xaman expand north and south, respectively, 1000 km. Tribal religions are on the decline, in favor of European religions.
 * The Levantine Kingdom agrees to the previous year's Persian envoy, and begins negotiations with the Shah for an alliance and eventually to spread Levantine influence in the Middle East. Muslim army officials and nobles continue to be rooted out. New Syria expands by 1800 square kilometres and Rihnad 'Mihyah expands by 200.
 * Much more Muslim propaganda continues. Vassal economies grow and they help contribute to the war effort. Military is amped up and more divisions are made and sent to the front against Bengal. It is hoped that the minority of Hindus will be freed from the Muslim tyranny that destroyed Hindu culture for over 100 years.
 * Burgundy:After the war doesn't go well, it surrenders the Northern Coast to the Netherlands and withdraws from the region. With this, the war ends with a Burgundian defeat. After this, the king begins preparing his army to mainly defend what's left of Burgundy, and organizes the navy in the Mediterranean. The colonies expand.

1602
''' The Sultan of Tunisia dies, and with his sons squabbling over the inheritance, the country dissolves into anarchy. The Christians of Tunisia officially re-establish the independence of Cape Afrons. They approach the Papal States to re-establish the Papal protectorate over their lands. '''

''' The Grand duchy of Kiev unites the Ukrainian nations into the Kingdom of the Ukraine after they annex Chernigov and Pereyaslavl following a four year military campaign. Kiev becomes the capital of the new unified nation of the Ukraine. The Ukrainians seize control of northern and eastern Crimea following the civil war and the new Emirate of Crimea not being strong enough to hold all of that land. '''


 * Just making that mod event make more sense and less implausible expansion.
 * You do realise that "Ukrainian" in this timeline has basically only geographical significance - people from "Little Russia" in its geographic sense.
 * It's the kingdom which rules all of the Ukraine, though...

' Sagipa, the unifier of the Chibcha Confederation dies and the chibcha caciques'' elect a new noble from the west, Calacrcá, as the cacique. Inspired by Burgundian explorers, he begins modernising the state, declaring the Confederation a new kingdom, Guatkyka. The nation expands westwards and southwards, absorbing much more of OTL Antioquia and into Tolima '''
 * Nippon-koku expands more into 霊烏路 (Reiuzi) (Kamchatka). The Satomi Clan builds their military up and Satomi Kimiyasu continues planning and preparing again. Meanwhile, 沖縄國 (Okinawa Kingdom) builds up its military. Also, 幽谷 (Kasodani) expands by 800 km, 東海道 (Tōkaidō) expands by 800 km, and 屠自古 (Tojiko) expands by 200 km.
 * Portugal, León and Castille's economies improve. Meanwhile, in Brasil, São Vicente expands 1000 sq km, and Bahia expands 1000 sq km inland. Meanwhile, on Rio da Prata, Paraná expands 2000 sq km north, reaching a lake, which is called Lago de Ansenuza. It also expands 500 sq km along the Carcaranhá. Meanwhile, the Duke of Viseu, Henrique II, dies, being succeeded by his son Garcia. Meanwhile, with Prince Duarte being already 16 years of age, Nuno arranges a marriage for him with Maria de Toledo, sister of the Duke of Ferrol.
 * The German Emperor Wilhelm is shocked at the recent events in Aragon. He decides that ceding Aragon was a mistake, and he sets out to undo that mistake. Troops are sent to invade Aragon and depose the new King, although they are met with fierce resistance. Neu Berlin expands 1900 sq km into Michigan. (Collie, we need to get this straight. Nye Norge is expanding SOUTH, not northwest. And you need to stop guessing how many pixels you give to each colony. I find it strange to the nth degree that a colony that expands 100 pixels every five years manages to expand thricefold larger than a colony that expands 190 pixels every five years.) Vinland and Neu Prussen expand 100 sq km each. We ask our allies (Wettin Lands, Bavaria, Scandinavia) to help against the rebellious Aragon.
 * That was the last western expansion for Nye Norge.
 * But it didn't even add up to 100px.
 * France: Expands Fort Moreau and Fort Ouest-Bout 500 sq km each north. Military continues development. Outraged at the treatment of Christians by Muslims in Eastern Europe, the King expresses disgust. However, there are reports of Louis II becoming sicker and sicker, with many of the best physicans in France coming from all over to help cure the King. However, there has been no success, and fears that the King may die. Louis III is ready to step up as heir to the throne of France if the King passes away.
 * Apache: Great Warchief Govind continues the advance to the sea with almost all the other tribes submitting. Without a fight, 55% of the goal is completed. After hearing of the atrocity that occurred in the Ottoman Empire an elite unit of horse archers are sent to the Papal States to protect Catholicism. A Shaman Front is appearing among the peasants so they might try to stop the spread of Catholicism. Papal States, please use the horse archers for revenge. Is this plausible?
 * French Diplomacy: Offers the Apache Horse Archers to use French ports as a port in Europe to access, in support of the Apache revenge.
 * The Manchurians expand their New Harbin colony by 2000 sq km.
 * Ottoman Empire: The remaining Christians in the Empire are killed and the Sultan demands the surrender of the Romans and Crimeans or face extermination of all infidels after conquest. Trade with all infidels ends. Ottoman forces launch an offensive against the infidels, taking some land and being forced back - but losing little land overall.
 * Kingdom of Rome: King Julius pledges to renounce claims to Europe and begs for Venetian aid and the nations of Christendom's aid. Roman forces repel an Ottoman offensive and take some land. The colonies of Madagascar and Kameroon gain a population boom with refugees.
 *  ​Dean, what have we said about controlling multiple nations? Also, read the mod events. The Crimean Khanate/Kingdom of Crimea has been annexed into Ukraine. 
 * I control both sides since it's a civil war within my borders and I recently changed from the Ottomans.
 * Ethiopia continues to expand its military and economy.
 * The Nasrid Emirate works on the economy. Work is done on the harbour in New Qurtubah.
 * Queen Karina visits the Netherlands and praises them for their victory in securing their homeland. The Riksdag approves an alliance with the Netherlands later that year. Scandinavia expands its military and economy. Nye Norge expands 1100 sq km south and Nya Sverige expands 1000 sq km. Ny Norg Stad continues its busy port duties and its naval base in the harbor is expanded. The Viceroy in Nya Skandinavia continues to develop his city in Nyborgia. Scandinavia's influence in Scotland continues to grow. The governor of the Aragonese treaty port, Suecia Aragones, approves sending supplies to Brandenburg. He does so secretly so as to not let Aragon know that the treaty port is supporting the invaders. The governor knows that the port is rich, but does not have a military to defend it.
 * The Germans offer to send troops to the port just in case.
 * The governor agrees, stating that an Aragonese takeover of the city would be terrible. He proposes that the ship holding the troops fly a fake Aragonese flag to not alert them.
 * The Levantine Kingdom continues to expulse Muslim noblemen and army officers and replace them with Maronite Christians. Even fellow Hashemites, like the new Sheik of Yemen (Murad) and the third Khedive of Egypt (Abdul), are given a choice between converting to Christianity or being exiled to New Syria. A Hindu governor is also put in place in Ternate, although Maronitism is also preached. Ibrahim seeks for an European wife, hoping to improve relationships with the west. Meanwhile, New Syria expands by 1800 square kilometres and 'Rihnad Mihyah by 300.
 * Burgundy: The organization of the languedoc coastal regions continues, and the military is built up. The colonies expand and the capital. While this, it begins opening the window for new alliances, and begins seeing central Germany as the best area to gain allies. King Charles travels now to the Swiss confederation to begin an alliance.
 * By the way, why does Austria aid Brandenburg in the war? Are they vassals of them or what? Because as far as I know it was Imperial land and it would likely return to being a Duchy or Kingdom on its own. Sine dei gloriem (talk) 02:30, February 4, 2013 (UTC)
 * True, with the breakup of the HRE Austria would become independent again.
 * Venice continues fighting the Greeks with the last strongholds in the mountains failing to the Venetian forces. Some rebels remain lodged in the mountains but Venetian patrols are steadily forcing them to surrender or perish. The Doge orders reconstruction to begin in the Greek cities with the new Republic of Greece proclaimed in Corinth. Venice begins to send more significant amounts of aid and even troops to help the Roman Empire. Nuovo Venexia expands by 2100 sq km in Florida. Venice also sends supplies to Germany and Scandinavia in their war against Aragon.
 * Saxony: The regiment sent to assist Germany with Baltica last year remains in Brandenburg, this time to help the Germans with Aragon. The Hessian army is improved, and the King spends the summer in Hesse, in his capacity as Duke of Hesse. Special focus is put on the cavalry, and improving its proficiency with pistols and swords.
 * Anhalt: The weak Crown Prince Rudolf shows signs of recovery from his ailment and takes the waters. The army is improved by Princess Anna.
 * Archbishopric of Magdeburg: Victor, the Vicar General, gradually takes more and more of the Archbishop's temporal responsibilities and assists the now ailing Archbishop with his religious jobs. The offer for the Bavarian inventor to lecture at the university still stands. And the army is given a bigger budget.
 * Cyprus continues to invade with Venetian troops. Cyprus also sends aid to rebuild the new Greek state and hopes for good relations in the future. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 600 sq km, Nea Larnaka by 600 sq km and Nea Lemesos by 300 sq km.
 * UKBT agrees to aid its German brethren and send military and supply aid to Brandenburg. Professor Hans travels to Saxony and Magedburg this year, as he was unable to properly attend the year before. The King's health continues on a downward spiral with his wife, Greta assuming more control over daily affairs. Plans to expand Wesr are put on hold in helping Germany. Plans are being drafted for a peaceful addition of Austria to the Kingdom, and if that fails, war.
 * Rajputana continues to expand the military and many Sikh festivals are established as a new Guru rises to power.
 * China expands its military and economy.
 * The Mayan Empire expands Kahkin. Xaman and Haven expand south and north 1000 km, respectively. Mayan religion declines.
 * Papal States: Infrastructure and economic efforts continue. As well, the Pope hears word of the rebellions in Tunisia, and meets with some Christian leaders. The Pope agrees to place the Cape as a protectorate, and encourages the rebels to secure as much land as they can from the heretic Tunisians. Meanwhile, the Church hears word of the recent uprisings by Muslims in the new Kingdom of Rome, and urges the Pope to send funding and soldiers, if possible, to aid the Christian converts from the Ottomans. Colonial expansion continues as normal.
 * This year proves quite eventful for Novgorod, as it turns out that three Grand Princes ruled in this time. First, Tsar Peter dies of a cyst infection, the nation goes into mourning, but not after the old Tsar, Vecheslav I steals the spot by acclamation, as nobody was bold enough to stand against him. Although this was highly controversial, his second reign only lasted three months before he succumbed to old age. The next election, however, was not so far as people nominating anyone they wanted, so it came to pass, that the interregnum lasted over a month before the old posadnik, Vecheslav Romanov's youngest unwed 20 year old son Yaroslav, is elected. His first order of business is to secure the union of old Russian states, and he starts with working on the military, expanding the colonies 2000 sq km each (Cape Town, Novorossiya and Kanada), and sending a royal marriage request to the heirless King of Minsk, in an attempt to take his throne. Yaroslav hopes to once again bring Minsk into Novgorod's fold, and he is crowned Tsar of all Russias.
 * King Julius of Rome asks the Great Tsar for aid in crushing the Muslim rebels that have risen against Rome. If you help us we will invade and take out the rebels. We promise to help you unify Russia.
 * Much more anti-Muslim propaganda continues. Vassal economies grow and they help contribute to the war effort. Military is amped up and more divisions are made and sent to the front against Bengal. It is hoped that the minority of Hindus will be freed from the Muslim tyranny that destroyed Hindu culture for over 100 years.

1603
'''​ MOD ANNOUNCEMENT: Please update your nation's stats on the Territories page. Otherwise, I will hunt you down and rip out your liver and spleen! '''
 * Portugal, León and Castille's economies improve. Meanwhile, in Antília, São Tomé expands 700 sq km inland, while in Brasil, Nhoesembé expands 700 sq km, and further north, as border disputes already have started between Pernambuco and Bahia, another capitania is made out of the disputed territory, given to Cristóvão de Barros and named São Francisco after a river on the area, although the natives call it Opará. The administrative center of the capitania is put in Penedo, a city founded by Duarte Coelho, former capitão donatário of Pernambuco, in the 1540's. The newly-founded capitania expands 1200 sq km inland along the São Francisco. Meanwhile, in Rio da Prata, Paraná expands 1000 sq km along a river that apparently feeds the Ansenuza lake. This river is named Rio Doce by the explorers. Meanwhile, Paraná also expands 500 sq km along the Carcaranhá, and also expands 600 sq km along its outer reaches, near Córdoba.
 * Nippon-koku expands more into 霊烏路 (Reiuzi) (Kamchatka). The Satomi Clan builds their military up and Satomi Kimiyasu continues planning and preparing again. Meanwhile, 沖縄國 (Okinawa Kingdom) builds up its military. Also, 幽谷 (Kasodani) expands by 800 km, 東海道 (Tōkaidō) expands by 800 km, and 屠自古 (Tojiko) expands by 200 km. Emperor Hatsuhiko dies this year and is succeeded by his only child, Mayumi Hazuki, and she becomes Empress Saigyō of Japan.
 * Kingdom of Rome: Roman forces, aided by Papal and Venetian troops as well as naval assistance, forces back the Ottomans from the western two-thirds of Rome. Roman forces then halt and prepare for another offensive, which soon is put into effect and Roman forces encircle the main Ottoman Army in the mountains, trapping them with the Roman Army blocking the way out. Several suicide charges are repulsed, and the Romans wipe out the remnants of the Ottoman Army there. Roman forces then march east and lay seige to the Ottoman palace. The seige will last into the next year. Supplies are sent to Madagascar and Kameroon.
 * Russian Tsar Yaroslav I sends his best regiment to beat off the rebels.
 * King Julius thanks you greatly and pledges our aid in reuniting Russia under your rule.
 * Apache: The campaign is 60% completed and Great Warchief Govind is converting all the other tribes to Catholicism. The Shaman Front is swelling with new members and Warchief Eshra is worried the forces may get overwhelmed. 66% of the people are Catholic.
 * France: Fort Ouest-Bout and Fort Moreau both expand 500 sq km each. With a chance to test out the newly developed muskets that the 1st Infantry of the French Army, we pledge 5,000 soldiers to fight alongside the Roman, Papal and Venetian troops against the Ottoman Empire's ethnic cleansing of Christians. Meanwhile, King Louis II, who continues to get sicker and sicker, one of his orders is to send French soldiers to assist the Apache Army in converting their people to Catholicism, and pledges 2,000 soldiers to be sent over the Ocean. Prince Louis III is being conditioned onto the throne, as future King of France.
 * Could France please aid the Romans defeat the Muslim rebels?
 * French Diplomacy: We're sending an additional 1,000 troops for that.
 * Rome: We thank the generous and great nation of France.
 * China continues to expand its military. Relations with Laos improve.
 * The Arabian federation continues to fight the Persian empire but the war seems to be improving in Persia's favour. Sultan Omar requests that the Levantine Kingdom, Yemen, Egypt, Rajputana, Zanzibar and Kuwait send aid to help the Arabian federation.
 * Venice defeats the last Greek rebels and completes the annexation of the Greek Isles. Reconstruction rapidly begins with resources sent from Venice. Venice begins to build up its military as economic collapse has been avoided and the Venetian economy is booming thanks to the cost of reconstruction and the trade that is going through Greece. Nuovo Venexia expands 1100 sq km in Florida. Talk begins of establishing another colony on land discovered near Nuovo Brescia (Australia). Cartographers travel south to map the new lands. As a result of the interest in the area, Nuovo Brescia expands by 1100 sq km along the coast southwards.
 * Whoa, when was Aussie discovered?
 * This year, by Venetian explorers around Nuovo Brescia, which is a colony in West Papua.
 * Orissa already knows about it for about five years.
 * Germany continues the war on Aragon. Neu Berlin expands 1900 sq km. Vinland expands 100 sq km. Neu Prussen expands 100 sq km. News travels from Italy to Germany about some land and Wilhelm affords a small fleet to be sent to the location. Naturally, they end up off course and they land in OTL Tasmania, where they become cooperative with the natives after a period of time. They name the place Wilhelmstadt and the location Terra Australis, after the mythical southern land. Back in Germany, we think they are a lost cause and we will send a new, larger fleet after the war.
 * Why is OTL Sydney the first place people land when discovering Australia? You sailed in from the Indian Ocean meaning chances are you landed on the West coast.
 * Because there's nothing on the West Coast, per se. I'll move to Tasmania.
 * Firstly, if you're coming from the West, there are many places to colonise before one reaches Tasmania. The location of OTL Perth, OTL Fremantle or OTL Adelaide. Secondly, you're doing all of this awfully fast. If Australia was only discovered this year, you can't possibly have heard of it, sent an entire fleet over, and establish the colony. As well as that, Australia isn't so appealing that a country would be willing to risk an entire fleet (even a small one) to go explore/colonise it when they could go explore/colonise the Americas, or the immensely more profitable Spice Islands, or India. Callumthered (talk)
 * Everything that Cal says is true. You'd establish one where you first discover Australia on the western coast. Your sailors have no idea how big Australia is, where OTL Sydney is and when they go establish a much more profitable colony in India or Indonesia why bother such a risky venture into unknown land? Britain went east coast because the Dutch owned West Coast and the Dutch didn't stay because its East Indies colonies were more profitable. OTL Sydney wasn't discovered until the 1700s so I'm striking this from the game. Have a read of this page to learn about the exploration of Oz ~Von.
 * You do realize that just because the location is the same as Sydney does not mean that it is Sydney? It's for convenience. Am I supposed to say something like "20px north of Perth, inland 3 sq km, by the hill down the river."
 * I do, but you are still going to the east coast rather than the west coast which was discovered in 1603. The east coast, like Syndey and Tasmania weren't discovered until the 1700s because people thought that Australia was just desert and it made much more sense to colonize India or the East Indies. You completely missed/ignored my point that the east coast was not discovered in the 1600s.

I can still live, LOL.
 * The Manchurians expand their New Harbin colony by 2000 sq km.
 * Nasr al Nasrid pays a mediocre amount of gold for a painting made by a famous Andalusian artist currently living in New Qurtubah. The painting is put up for display in Alhambra. Alhambra is given new renovations and is converted mainly into a large fortress for the Nasrid military.
 * The Levantine Kingdom remains neutral in the Persian conflict, fearful of getting bogged down in wars with either of its allies. The former Ternatean areas are reorganised into the Duchy of Nusantara, establishing a Maronite-converted general as Duke and marrying him with a Hashemite, Fatimah ibn Istfân. Ibrahim still looks for a Western wife and keeps expanding his colonies. Rihnad Mihyah expands by 300 square kilometres and New Syria by 1800. Trade of spices restarts after the recovery of the very productive clove-making nations, and tariffs are lowered in Syrian ports in order to attract trade. Ibrahim also begins a project of adapting an alternate version of the Aramaic script, not in cursive, in order to be able to use printing presses more easily.
 * Burgundy: The colonies expand and the military is built up. King Charles begins organizing the military to prepare for a plausible incursion of German Nations into Burgundy, though it remains. While this, the alliance with Switzerland is signed (is this plausible or ?) and a plausible future alliance with the Austrians is asked of the Duke as well to begin a Friendly presence in Germany.
 * Scandinavia expands its military and economy. Nya Sverige celebrates its 100 year anniversary. Nye Norge expands 1000 sq km south and Nya Sverige expands 2000 sq km. New Georgia expands 1000 sq km. Ny Norg Stad continues its busy port duties and its naval base in the harbor is expanded. The Viceroy in Nya Skandinavia continues to develop his city in Nyborgia. Scandinavia's influence in Scotland continues to grow.
 * Cornwall: Britain is in disarray and Cornwall continues to vigilantly guard its borders against intrusion. Its current king is Richard IV, son of Henry IX who was heir to the throne of England, before his father Henry VIII thought him too sickly to be a proper heir so he had him sent to be fostered by the then Duke of Cornwall, grandson of the second son of Edward Woodstock. He survived the breakup of England there, and gave the title to his son, who changed it to King. Cornwall is currently stable, with a decent sized military and navy, though they use very out-of-date equipment, having been focused inward on England the last hundred years. A majority of the working population are miners, fishermen or farmers, most of whom continue to speak Cornish. They offer an alliance to the Kingdom of Aragon as the great grandmother of the current king was from there and they hope to rekindle relations. The king also starts to take more notice of events on the continent, and sends out diplomats to find out more about the rest of Europe.
 * Just so you know, you already have Wales as your ally.
 * The United Kingdoms of Bavaria and Thuringia begin to update the military now that the nation is no longer in conflict, The King passes away and his wife is crowned Queen Elisabeth Shmidt I. Bavaria offers Burgundy an alliance. The nation focuses on the economy in her first year as sovereign. The Queen knows she must rule as a male as she is the only woman to ever be ruling Queen since the nation's founding. Hans Joseph returns to Munchen to continue classes and studies into astronomical applications for the telescope.
 * Saxon D: The king tells his daughter that the Wettin Lands are fully behind her, and are ready to support her if her nobles are unloyal.
 * Bavarian D: Queen Elisabeth thanks Wettin for the support but hopes it will be unnecessary.
 * Rome: We ask the UKBT for aid against the Muslims.
 * The Queen states she will send a regiment of 1,500 troops to Rome in defense.
 * Saxony: More troops are sent to Brandenburg to help our German ally in their Aragonese expedition. Cornwall is sent a diplomatic delegation. The Western border of the Duchy of Hesse is strengthened, along with the Hessian army.
 * Anhalt: The army of the principality is improved. Crown Prince Rudolf, upon hearing of the Cornish delegations in Europe, asks the Cornish King if he has a daughter who he might marry.
 * Archbishopric of Magdeburg: Lectures by the famed Bavarian scientist Hans Joseph draw massive crowds of intellectuals from all around the archbishopric and the other Wettin lands. After his departure, his ideas continue to be discussed and lectured upon, bringing more prestige to, and generally improving the standing of, the University of Magdeburg. The Hans Joseph wing is improved.
 * Cyprus continues to expand its army and navy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 750 sq km, Nea Larnaka by 750 sq km and Nea Lemesos by 500 sq km.
 * Crete continues to expand its army and navy.
 * Rajputana agrees to support the Arabian Federation for a land grant in Madagascar and improved trade rights. The military is expanded.
 * Much more anti-Muslim propaganda continues. Vassal economies grow and they help contribute to the war effort. Military is amped up and more divisions are made and sent to the front against Bengal. The war has gone very well for the Orissans. They have finally made significant progress and are on their way to capture the capital of the enemy. The Raja begins to wonder how long will the war take and even though it is going well, he receives reports about many peasants wanting to get higher pay as more and more men are trained for the professional army as well as drafted into the militia and sent to fight against Bengal. More printing presses enable the first newsletters to be printed and distributed.
 * The Mayan Empire improves the economy. Xaman and Haven expand south and north, respectively, 1000 km. Mayan religion declines.

1604
The Khanate of Nogai fully annexes Nogay into the Nogai Khanate itself following an agreement with the two leaders, Nogay retains some autonomy though.

'''The Kazan Khanate and Tatar Republic unite to form the Tatar Kingdom of Kazan, becoming a constitutional monarchy of sorts. Kazan's Khan becomes King and Tartar's republic system becomes the foundation of the new constitutional monarchy system.''' Hans Joseph, professor at the acclaimed University of Munchen and inventor of the optical telescope offers to spend three summers in Glasney to aid in research.
 * Nippon-koku expands more into 霊烏路 (Reiuzi) (Kamchatka). The Satomi Clan builds their military up and Satomi Kimiyasu, after much preparing and planning, declares war against the Suzuki clan, and invades them. Meanwhile, 沖縄國 (Okinawa Kingdom) builds up its military. Also, 幽谷 (Kasodani) expands by 800 km, 東海道 (Tōkaidō) expands by 800 km, and 屠自古 (Tojiko) expands by 200 km.
 * Portugal, Castille and León's economies improve. Meanwhile, in Antília, São Tomé expands 700 sq km, while in Brasil, São Vicente expands 600 sq km, while farther north, São Francisco expands 1300 sq km inland. Meanwhile, there, Cristóvão de Barros founds two settlements. One is founded south of Penedo, near the river Paramopama, being called São Cristóvão, and the other is founded north of Penedo, and named Vila de Santa Maria Madalena de Sumaúna e a Lagoa do Sul. Meanwhile, in Rio da Prata, Paraná expands 1100 sq km along the Carcaranhá and Cisplatina expands 1000 sq km along the Uruguay. Meanwhile, a feitoria is founded on the eastern coast of Africa, near the Maputo River.
 * France: Continues expansion of Fort Moreau and Fort Ouest-Bout, both 500 sq km each. Continues development of the military and further training, including possible development of "powder balls" (early grenades), and to implement a new part of the French Army to soldiers who use these.
 * The Nasrid Emirate continues development of the Al-Maghrib and starts to make small stops for travellers around the oasis. Nasr al Nasrid begins a long trip to Mecca, mainly for religious reasons but also for some political reasons and an update of what has happened over time.
 * Kingdom of Rome: The Ottoman capital falls to Roman/Venice/Papal/Russian/French forces, and victory is celebrated nationwide. King Julius orders leniency towards Muslims who agree to respect his rule and a law granting citizenship to loyal Muslims is passed. Money and gifts are offered to those who will convert to Christ, but they are told Islam will be respected. King Julius publicly thanks France, Russia, Venice, the Papal States, and God for victory over the Muslim rebels, and the King states that if any of those nations ever needs their aid the Kingdom of Rome will aid them. The deposed Queen Kristeen is found to have had a child while ruling Crimea, she is currently two years of age, and the new Princess Katniss takes up residency with King Julius, who adopts her as he did her mother. King Julius begins to raise the girl and asks any other nation who follows Christ for a personal Union and asks them if they have any women available to take the Roman throne in marriage with him.
 * Katniss...Hunger Games, eh?
 * yeah, it sounded OK. I can change it if it's implausible
 * Tsar Yaroslav is happy, for the royal marriage goes as planned. With an RNG score of 85, he shall inherit the Minskian throne by 1610 because of the presumed death of the current king. Recuperation from the war continues, so does colonial expansion and military buildup. 2000 sq km for each Novgorodian Colony (Cape, Novorossiya and Kanada).
 * Your 2000 sq km expansion is for all your colonies, not each of them. This means that you must divide your 2000 sq km amongst all your colonies.
 * And, we don't use RNG here any more.
 * Alright, then just expand one random colony 2000 sq km, not much care what it is...and In any case, I married the Minskian Princess and am now the heir to the throne...if, of course, I do not die in battle or get deposed...
 * The Mayan Empire expands the military. Xaman and Haven expand 1000 km north and south, respectively. Mayan religion continues to decline.
 * China expands its economy.
 * Brandenburg continues the war on Aragon. We shall rain vengeance from the heavens, promises Wilhelm. However, he is found dead not long after. Frederick VI takes power in Germany and swears to finish the war. Neu Berlin expands 1900 sq km, while Vinland and Neu Prussen expand 100 sq km each.
 * Scandinavia expands its military and economy. Nye Norge expands 1000 sq km south and Nya Sverige expands 2000 sq km south. New Georgia expands 1000 sq km. Ny Norg Stad continues its busy port duties and its naval base in the harbor is expanded. The Viceroy in Nya Skandinavia continues to develop his city in Nyborgia. Scandinavia's influence in Scotland continues to grow
 * Cornwall: The king gladly accepts the delegations sent to him by Saxony and Anhalt and the delegations he sent out to the continent return, with many new innovations. The king then sends messages to Cornwall's largest centre of learning, Glasney College, to begin researching, understanding, and eventually building these new innovations. The king sends a message back to Anhalt explaining that he has one son and one daughter, but that his daughter Gwenivire is only four years of age and at this time unfit to marry. Her older brother Harold is nine years of age, and the king is looking for a royal family to foster him so that he may learn more about the world, and perhaps learn languages other than Cornish, which is at this time the main language of Cornwall. The king begins discussing ideas for unifying the many Celtic tribes with Wales.
 * Cyprus continues to expand its army and navy. Cyprus also asks for an island of the former Greek Confederation from Venice as a reward for helping Venice. Nea Lefkosia expands 600 sq km, Nea Larnaka expands 400 sq km, Nea Lemesos expands 300 sq km. A new colony is established in OTL Luanda. It is named Nea Kyrenia and it expands 200 sq km.
 * Portugal already controls Luanda.
 * Saxony: The army is enlarged. Work continues on strengthening the western defences of Hesse. King Frederick IV offers to take the Cornish Prince Harold into his court for five years.
 * Anhalt: Crown Prince Rudolf marries an Anhaltese noblewoman. The army of the principality is improved, especially the cavalry.
 * Archbishopric of Magdeburg: The Hans Joseph wing of the Magdeburg University is completed, and many more intellectuals come to study at the institution. The old Archbishop dies. He was popular with the people, and is sorely missed. Victor, the Vicar General, takes his place as Archbishop.
 * Venice is immensely interested in the new continent but further exploration reveals much of the continent's western and northern coasts lack major rivers. However, the spike in interest in the area results in Nuovo Brescia expanding at a crazy 3000 sq km southwards down the Papuan coast. The Doge finally decides that a settlement on the barren and economy-less continent is unwise. News of the new continent and its seeming lack of resources or trade opportunities soon swiftly spreads across Europe. (There is a reason that no one tried to colonize Australia till 1788 and that was after the British lost the USA, its nickname "Land of the Flies" was infamous across Europe). Meanwhile, Nuovo Venexia expands 1200 sq km in Cuba. Reconstruction in Greece continues as Venice turns its attention to trade-rich Bulgaria and Romania. The Doge hopes that control of the Danube trade will allow Venetian dominance of Eastern Europe's river trade.
 * Venice is offered a treaty of economic cooperation and military alliance.
 * This was done by Dean so I assume this is offered by the Roman empire.
 * The Arabian federation finishes its war with the Persian empire as the Persian armies begin to really push back the Arabian armies. Sultan Omar announces that two new Sheikdoms shall join the federation as Persia cedes 13,550 sq km of territory to the Arabian federation as part of the war's peace agreement. Arabian troops withdraw back to the two new Arabian Persian Sheikdoms and then most of the armies go back home but many stay to protect the new Sheikdoms from a possible Persian revenge attack to seize back the territory. Otherwise, the new Persian Sheiks express their gratitude for being allowed to join the much more liberal Arabian federation. Furthermore, Sultan Omar orders the federation's military to be built up to recover from the war.
 * China continues to expand its military. Relations with Laos improve, as does the Chinese relations with the Philippine kingdoms.
 * Burgundy: The colonies expand and the military is built up. The fleet is expanded to suit the new purposes of the Kingdom as a trade empire (someone add Burgundian languedoc and Mediterranean coast).
 * The Manchurians expand their New Harbin colony by 2000 sq km.

1605
An earthquake happens in southern China.

Cape Afrons continues to expand into the chaotic remains of Tunisia.
 * Portugal, León and Castille prepare their militaries. Meanwhile, Nuno arranges the marriage of his third son, Nuno, with Joana, daughter of Fadrique, former King of Castille and now Duke of Jaén. Meanwhile, his second son, Afonso, is married to Isabel de Castro, granddaughter of the Count of Cadaval. Meanwhile, Maputo expands 1000 sq km along the perimeter of the bay in which it is located, while in Brasil, São Francisco expands 800 sq km inland. Meanwhile, in Rio da Prata, Paraná expands 1600 sq km along the Rio Doce and 1100 along the Paraná. Meanwhile, In Castille, a novel called "El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha", by Rodrigo de Cervantes, is published. The novel is an immediate success, and a second edition is produced with additional copyrights for León and Portugal some few months later. Meanwhile, Maria de Toledo gives birth to a son, which is called Nuno. However, this Nuno dies only one month after his birth.
 * Bavaria is interested in buying a small portion of coastland to aid in trade and colonization due to Bavaria's landlocked nature. A handsome sum is offered as well as a full alliance.
 * The Manchurians expand their New Harbin colony by 2000 sq km.
 * Rome: Madagascar and Kameroon colonies expand by 500 km squared each. Military is built up and more Muslims convert to Christ.
 * Nippon-koku expands more into 霊烏路 (Reiuzi) (Kamchatka). The Satomi Clan builds their military up and Satomi Kimiyasu continues war against the Suzuki clan. Meanwhile, 沖縄國 (Okinawa Kingdom) builds up its military. Also, 幽谷 (Kasodani) expands by 800 km, 東海道 (Tōkaidō) expands by 800 km, and 屠自古 (Tojiko) expands by 200 km.
 * Ethiopia continues its military and economic buildup, and an Ethiopian fleet is sent to Malaysia to establish a trading post in the region.
 * Nasr ibn Muhammed al-Nasrid on the way to the hajj, stops in Cyprus for a week or so. Military renovations are made to Alhambra.
 * Scandinavia expands its military and economy. Nye Norge expands 1000 sq km south and Nya Sverige expands 2000 sq km south. New Georgia expands 1000 sq km. Ny Norg Stad continues its busy port duties and its naval base in the harbor is expanded. The Viceroy in Nya Skandinavia continues to develop his city in Nyborgia. Scandinavia's influence in Scotland continues to grow and by year's end the king of Scotland, under Scandinavian influence, willingly joins the UK to save his economically deprived and chaotic country (this is actually similar to how Scotland joined the UK in OTL). Viceroy Harald Nyborg dies a military hero and a Scandinavian legend in Nyborgia. His body is shipped to Stockholm where it will be interred in the Royal Scandinavian Mausoleum.
 * Burgundy: Trading increases within the Mediterranean coast. While this, military is built up. While this, Neu Antwerp Expands 1000 southwards through the coast, and Brasilea 1100 sq km towards north, the King sends explorers to the North regions of the new lands found in the Far East to Explore in name of the Burgundians.
 * France: Continues expansion of Fort Moreau and Fort Ouest-Bout. Both expand 500 sq km each. Military continues improvement, along with producing more muskets, and continuing research on "powder balls" (grenades).
 * Wettin Lands: 1605 is a quiet year in the Wettin lands. The militaries are built up. The King of Saxony tells Cornwall that his offer to host Prince Harold for five years still stands.
 * A Venetian naval engineer develops a better method of waterproofing and strengthening the hulls of ships. An inventor decides to take the method to the extreme and creates an underwater ship. Inital tests result in the drowning or suffocation deaths of many mice and several hamsters. A fellow researcher thinks upon the moment before the small capsules are opened and realizes that the animal within has a similar chance of being dead or alive. Thus the philosophical idea of Ardetti's Hamster is born. (similar to Schrodinger's cat). Venetian shipsmiths utilize this method of hull reinforcement and churns out more powerful ships. Meanwhile, Nuovo Venexia expands by 1000 sq km in Cuba while Nuovo Brescia continues rapid expansion of 3200 sq km along the Papuan coast.
 * Rajputana expands the military and establishes an outpost in Āphrikā in a part of OTL northern Mozambique. Naval vessels are improved.
 * The United Kingdoms of Bavaria and Thuringia experiences a good year under the new Queen, due to the massive political and infrastructure overhauls ordered by Queen Elisabeth. Many people are supporting and applauding her tenure thus far. The military is expanded as forces begin to prepare for an invasion of Palatinate. Hans Joseph still extends his offer to teach summers at Glasney College in Cornwall. Hans travels back to Magdeburg to continue to hold lectures. This year's topic is the Heavenly bodies. Famous concert pianist Alfred Ribbentrop releases his greatest work thus far, titled Nachts im der Oper Symponie Ein(Nights at the Opera Symphony 1). The Queen travels to Venice to meet with political leaders to discuss the geopolitical climate around Southern Europe, and to settle when the Swiss question can be solved.
 * Apache: 70% of the campaign is complete. Great Warchief Govind wishes to know how to make guns and gunpowder and any nation that gives him the technology will be given Apachean raised warhorses, tobacco and a marble statue of the leader who gave the technology.
 * The Arabian federation builds up its military to recover from the war with Persia. Sultan Omar continues campaigning, using his victory against the Persians as the main vote winner in his campaign. Otherwise, Emir Muhammad bin Said, of Shaybah and Sheik Akram of Bahrain are Sultan Omar's main opponents.
 * The Mayan Empire expands Kahkin north, along the OTL Baja Peninsula. Mayan religion continues to decline. Xaman and Haven expand 1000 km, respectively, south and north.
 * Cornwall: The king accepts the offer by Hans Joseph to teach at the college, and King Herold, along with his translator and several other servants head out to his fostering in Saxony. Many new ships are built, and a port is established at St. Ives to accommodate them, as the king has clearly seen the current world is powered by trade and exploration, and means to take part in both. Meanwhile, the army marches north to meet with an army coming south from Wales.
 * China works on fixing the damage dealt by the earthquake. Relations with Laos continue to expand. Meanwhile, the Honolulu colony is expanded by 2000 sq km.
 * Brandenburg expands its military. Neu Berlin expands 1900 sq km. Vinland and Neu Prussen expand 100 sq km each.

1606
''' The Kingdom of the Ukraine manages to unite the remaining nations in the region. This causes a national celebration and is the start of the Ukrainian identity, as more and more people think of themselves as Ukrainians rather than Russians. '''

''' The Kingdom of Novgorod falls into decline as growth has been stagnant for years. The Khanate of Sibir is set to fill the vacuum left by the decline of Novgorod. They annex the less-powerful Russian states west of their nation. NOTE: This is because Lx hasn't posted in a work week or so.'''

'''Could we pardon him? I'm really tired of this whole inactivity equals destruction thing. I mean, nations have gone into isolation for very long times in history in OTL. Obviously, Lx has both a life and schoolwork.'''

'''Fine. I'll turn it into Novgorod falling into a decline, because there needs to be consequences for inactivity.'''

'''Not to mention my internet has been on and off for the past week... my last post was four days ago in 1602...anyway...I should have more territory because of wars and whatnot...so yeah, and I thought I killed Kazan in a previous war...with Great Perm...anyway, thanks for not killing me. Most of my week was filled with speechwriting...-lx'''
 * Nippon-koku expands more into 霊烏路 (Reiuzi) (Kamchatka). The Satomi Clan builds their military up and Satomi Kimiyasu continues war against the Suzuki clan. Meanwhile, 沖縄國 (Okinawa Kingdom) builds up its military. Also, 幽谷 (Kasodani) expands by 800 km, 東海道 (Tōkaidō) expands by 800 km, and 屠自古 (Tojiko) expands by 200 km.
 * Portugal, Castille and León's militaries are prepared. While in the colonies, Maputo expands 500 sq km north. Meanwhile in Brasil, a force led by Antônio de Figueiredo repels an Aimoré attack on the southern reaches of Nhoesembé, and organizes a counterattack, which is successful, with 750 sq km, approximately of land being taken, and connecting Nhoesembé with its former exclave village of Cricaré. Meanwhile, Paranaguá expands 600 sq km south, while Rio Grande expands 450 sq km inland. Meanwhile, in Rio da Prata, Paraná expands 1100 sq km along the Carcaranhá and 1100 sq km inland closer to the Prata itself. Meanwhile, Maria de Toledo gives birth to another son, who is named Duarte, but lives for only three months.
 * Brandenburg expands its military. Neu Berlin expands 1900 sq km. Vinland and Neu Prussen expand 100 sq km each. The Fredman V dies too, and his son, Ludwig, becomes Ludwig III of Germany.
 * The Nasrid Emirate works on economy. Nasr ibn Muhammed al-Nasrid reaches the coast of the Levantine Kingdom, finally making it to the Middle East.
 * Kingdom of Rome: Madagascar and Kameroon expand by 1000 km squared each. Military buildup continues. King Julius marries a peasant from Ankara, and her name is Lea and she is of mixed Turkish and Kurdish decent with her father being Christian and her mother being Muslim. She soon becomes pregnant and gives birth to a son, and he is named Marcus. King Julius's adopted daughter, who is now four, begins to play with the new baby Marcus, and Lea soon agrees to adopt her as her daughter as well, intertwining the family.
 * The Manchurians expand their New Harbin colony by 2000 sq km.
 * Burgundy: the colonies expand 1000 Argentium and 1000 northwards Brasilea, the military is build up and an alliance is signed with Austria. The Military Prepares an invasion of central Germany to expand Into Central Europe.
 * The Arabian Federation builds up its military to recover from the war with Persia. Sultan Omar wins this year's Sultan elections, ensuring Omar's second ten-year term in power as Sultan. Sultan Omar also moves forward with his plans to unite the rest of the Nabhan clan Sheikdoms into the Emirate of Muscat. The rest of the Nabhan Dynasty agree to this plan, and the seven Nabhan Sheikdoms plan to unite next year.
 * Scandinavia expands its military and economy. Nye Norge expands 1000 sq km south and Nya Sverige expands 2000 sq km south. New Georgia expands 1000 sq km. Ny Norg Stad continues its busy port duties and its naval base in the harbor is expanded. The Viceroy in Nya Skandinavia continues to develop his city in Nyborgia. This year, the Queen notifies the Netherlands that Scandinavia is ensuring its independence.
 * Saxony: Sixty-five year old King Frederick IV dies and is succeeded by his son, the forty-one year old Otto II. The new king, after a fitting time in mourning, is crowned in a lavish ceremony attended by all the nobles of Saxony, as well as Princess Anna of Anhalt and Archbishop Victor of Magdeburg. The Cornish prince, Harold arrives in court, and is also present. The new king makes the young guest his personal responsibility, appointing an excellent tutor, and making him his personal page. King Otto II and his entourage go on their first royal tour of the realms, visiting many towns and cities in Saxony, as well as in the Duchy of Hesse. While in Hesse, Otto meets with the Hessian Landtag, and discusses Hessian policy. The Landtag has been making plans to vassalize and eventually annex the neighbouring nation of Paderborn, in order to have a more secure border. King/Duke Otto approves of the plan, and gives it the go-ahead for next year.
 * Anhalt: Princess Anna begins to appear less and less in public, and rumours go around that she is dreadfully unwell. Crown Prince Rudolf, in a rare show of initiative, meets with the treasurer to discuss the finances of the principality, which he finds to be in good order.
 * Archbishopric of Magdeburg: Archbishop Victor is overjoyed that his nation - and more specifically, its university- once again hosts the famed Bavarian, Hans Joseph. The esteemed scientist is shown the eponymal wing of the Magdeburg university. As a show of gratitude for his role in advancing learning and sciences in the Wettin lands, Archbishop Victor bestows on Hans Joesph the Collar of the Order of St. Mathilda, the highest Wettin honour for a foreigner.
 * Venice continues to test its designs for an underwater ship. Meanwhile, more ships with reinforced hulls are produced. The Doge dies of old age and his grandson is voted in as Doge of Venice and Duca of Piedmont. Some of the lesser nobles in Venice begin to tie their families to the Benedetti's with family alliances and some marriages. More powerful nobles see this as a sign of the Benedetti's attempting to turn Venice into a monarchy. However, the Benedetti family is currently too powerful at the moment and any attempt to remove them from power would be met with public opposition. Meanwhile, Nuovo Brescia expands by 3000 sq km while Nuovo Treviso expands 1200 sq km up the Mississippi River.
 * China expands its Hawaiian colony by 2000 sq km. Meanwhile, relations with Laos and the Philippines states improve.
 * Novgorod tries to update its aging naval infrastructure...economic stagnation is a problem, so the Tsar seeks better relations with Minsk, and with the death of their king, Novgorod comes into personal union, as the first decree of the Tsar as king of Minsk is to link both titles, to ensure Novgorodian Dominon over Russia. although the Romanov family gains the hereditary title of Duke of Minsk... The political struggle between the Duma and the Tsar has held Novgorod in a stagnant position...although with the election of the new Duma, this has changed, as they are now almost always agreeing with the positions of the Tsar and Grand Prince. So this means that, unlike the past four years spent in political deadlock, things can now be done such as the replacement of old and rotting Bogatyrs. Three Bogatyrs are laid down in various shipyards. Colony of Novorossiya expands 2000 sq km. The Tsar is weary of expansion of Sibir, but is happy that he has that many less states to deal with...
 * The Mayan Empire upgrades the military in the new territory of Kahkin. Mayan religion continues to decline. Xaman and Haven expand 1000 km south and north, respectively.
 * Cornwall:continues reseach and the building of new ships. Meanwhile, the army meets with its Welsh counterpart and both armies begin to head east.
 * The Ethiopian fleet is blown off course en route to Malaysia, and lands on an uncharted landmass. After repairing their ships, they return to Ethiopia to tell of the new land they have discovered. Back home, the Ethiopians continue developing their navy, and building larger ships to combat any attempts from the Arabs to invade like they did 21 years prior. The Emperor declares that the military has recovered suffiently for the prospect of global trade to begin again. With the lessons of the past learned, and newer ships built with newer technologies they had no access two decades before.
 * According to Wikipedia and the Almighty Interwebs, Australia was discovered by the Dutch in 1606. And I swear, nobody better complain about Ethiopia discovering it first, because I spent twenty years rebuilding. It seriously doesn't take that long to recover from a war. No one else was there, mentioned it, or even glanced at it. Please, just let me have this one. ~Viva
 * ...Venice already discovered it a while ago...
 * Still, I doubt that Ethiopia will know of Venetian developments, and vice-versa.
 * UKBT does little this year but continues military buildup. Hans Joseph accepts the grand offer from Wettin Lands. Joseph has an entire Science building dedicated in his honor.

1607
''' A flood happens along the Bristol Channel and the Severn Estuary, resulting in the drowning of a large number of people and the destruction of a large amount of farmland and livestock, with the devastation being bigger on Wales and Wessex, the most affected city being Caerdydd, but part of Cornwall's northwestern coast is affected. '''

''' The King of Northumbria dies without an heir. Eventually, two candidates to the throne, related to the previous king, appear, and eventually, the country splits between the areas controlled by those two claimants, with one with his power base on Bamburgh and the other with his power base around York. '''

''' The construction of New Persepolis is complete. Shah Ali officially moves the seat of government from Tehran to New Persepolis. Like Constantinople to the west, the crown jewel of the city is the massive Nestorian Cathedral. NOTE: I can't remember what I named the Persian Shah.'''
 * Portugal, Castille and León's economies improve. Meanwhile, Maputo expands 500 sq km north. While in Brasil, São Vicente expands 1100 sq km, and in Rio da Prata, Paraná expands 1400 sq km along the Rio Doce, 1000 sq km along the Carcaranhá, and 500 inland along the main course of the river. Meanwhile, the capitania is divided again, with Paraná now referring to the capitania following the Paraná river itself, and the creation of the capitaincies of Carcaranhá, which follows the homonymous river, Córdoba, centered on the homonymous city, and Santa Fé, centered on the homonymous city, and including the Salgado River extension. The efforts of expansion on Rio Doce are now responsibility of Córdoba. Meanwhile, Nuno gives the titles of Count of Lara and Duke of Guimarães to his son Canuto, and Canuto adopts the "regal" name Nuno IX in Lara.
 * The Manchurians expand their New Harbin colony by 2000 sq km.
 * Nippon-koku expands more into 霊烏路 (Reiuzi) (Kamchatka). The Satomi Clan builds their military up and Satomi Kimiyasu continues war against the Suzuki clan. Meanwhile, 沖縄國 (Okinawa Kingdom) builds up its military. Also, 幽谷 (Kasodani) expands by 1500 km, 東海道 (Tōkaidō) expands by 1500 km, and 屠自古 (Tojiko) expands by 800 km.
 * Scandinavia expands its military and economy. Nye Norge expands 1000 sq km south and Nya Sverige expands 2000 sq km south. New Georgia expands 1000 sq km. Ny Norg Stad continues its busy port duties and its naval base in the harbor is expanded. The Viceroy, Jan Nyborg son of the late Harald Nyborg, in Nya Skandinavia continues to develop Nyborgia.
 * The Mayan Empire expands the province of Kahkin northwards. Mayan religion continues to decline. Xaman and Haven expand south and north 1000 km, respectively.
 * Brandenburg expands its military. Neu Berlin expands 3500 sq km. Vinland expands 500 sq km and Neu Prussen expands 100 sq km. The fort at Tangiers is built up. The hundred year anniversary of Neu Berlin is celebrated in Neu Berlin Stadt, and the population of the town increases to a total of 8000. Meanwhile, we hear that the Venetian Nuovo Brescia colony has discovered a vast new land, and we send a small flotilla for colonization and/or exploration there. They land at OTL Perth and establish Von Bismarck's Land. [sic]
 * Your year was 1508, not 1507.
 * Ah, but Aragon founded the original settlement in 1507. Then it fell into Brandenburgish hands. Sort of like how the Swedish colony became Scandinavian.
 * You should have mentioned that earlier, this turn will still be considered 2100 sq km when making the map.
 * Because... (So are you saying that Scandinavia's colonies are going to be 2100 sq km too?)
 * That makes no sense but I'm not gonna drag this out.
 * OK.
 * Ethiopia sends a fleet of ships carrying colonists to OTL Port Hedland, and establish the colony of Borona.
 * Burgundy: The military is built up and the fleet is Revamped. While this, the capital city is built into a new capital as Dijon receives some Italian population and with them some cash. Colonies expand.
 * France: King Louis II gets sicker, which leads to rumours that his first son, Louis III, will take over as King of France. Fort Moreau and Fort Ouest-Bout expand 500 km north each.
 * Venice builds up its economy with the Greek Islands lending heavy support. Venice seeks to control the rich trade routes from India and China and thus sets up a fort on the Horn of Africa. Nuovo Milano expands by 200 sq km while Nuovo Brescia expands by 3000 sq km and Nuovo Venexia by 1000 sq km.
 * Europe labelled map for 1600 has been uploaded. Von, I need the names of the Indian states post-Caliphate to finish the rest of the world. Scandinator (talk) 13:49, February 9, 2013 (UTC)
 * ​There are already two mistakes on the European map. First, "Zaporozhia" is actually called Pereyaslavl, and "Mercia" is actually called Lincoln, or Lindsey, if we're going to carry on giving them names of the Heptarchy-era states.
 * I'll update the numbered world map sometime this week, though it may be a couple days as I am very busy this week with a few coursework deadlines.
 * I've almost finished it. I just need the names for India. Scandinator (talk)
 * Rajputana expands the Aphrika colony and a couple of nearby tribes convert to Hinduism as it has some similarities to their tribal religions. Back on the mainland the military begins a modernization process and trade throughout the Indian Ocean prospers.
 * The Levantine Kingdom expands by 1800 square kilometres in New Syria and 300 in Rihnad Mihyah. The Duchy of Nusantara receives news from traders of land to the south, although they are not interested in seeking for more land yet. Ibrahim of the Levant once again sends envoys to Europe in order to look for a western bride.
 * The_Arabian_Federation,_1607.png Arabian Federation expands 14,850 sq km inland as a new Bedouin Sheik agrees to join the federation. Sultan Omar leads the seven Nabhan Shiekdoms uniting into a single Emirate, and Sultan Omar becomes the Emir of Muscat rather than just the Sheik of Muscat. The new Emir also orders an expedition to this newly discovered land in the southeastern Indian ocean to find out if it is worth establishing a colony in this new land.
 * Kingdom of Rome: The Madagascar and Kameroon colonies expand by 1000 square km each. Most of the population is now Christian. King Julius continues military buildup and asks for the Pope to declare a CRUSADE so Rome can successfully defeat the murderous Muslims and end Islam.
 * Papal States: The Pope passes away, and a new Pope, Anicetus II, is elected. As his first matter of business in the era of peace, the Pope announces that he believes the only way that the era of peace can truly prosper is if the one remaining heresy in Europe is stopped, Islam. He points to the countless murders of apostates who wish to freely exercise Catholicism, added with the fact that the religion was the reason for the Caliphate and the unnecessary deaths for its expansion. He plans to bless a crusade next year. Meanwhile, the colonies continue to prosper, despite some agricultural problems especially in St. John. As well, the Pope sends more ships and men to secure the Christian-held Tunisian lands.

1608
''' An earthquake happens near Tivat, in Montenegro, but does not cause much damage. '''

''' The Persians declare war on the Qoyunlu empire. The Persians and their Azerbaijani allies win massive victories against Qoyunlu (Which is not Kuwait). The Persians plan on having a land border with their Levantine allies. '''
 * Nippon-koku expands more into 霊烏路 (Reiuzi) (Kamchatka). The Satomi Clan builds their military up and Satomi Kimiyasu continues war against the Suzuki clan. Meanwhile, 沖縄國 (Okinawa Kingdom) builds up its military. Also, 幽谷 (Kasodani) expands by 1500 km, 東海道 (Tōkaidō) expands by 1500 km, and 屠自古 (Tojiko) expands by 800 km.
 * Portugal, León and Castille prepare their militaries. Meanwhile, a university is founded in Oviedo. Meanwhile, are published the Second Urrachine Ordinances, compiling the laws of the kingdoms, and in Portugal's case, to substitute the First Urrachine Ordinances, from 1514. These ordinances are not issued in Castille, and in León's case, serve to attempt to distinguish the Leonese laws from the Castillian laws. In Portugal, these Ordinances also start to be called "Lara Ordinances" or "Carinian Ordinances". Meanwhile, Joana of Jaén gives birth to a girl, who is called Urraca, and Maria de Toledo gives birth to a boy, which is called Dinis. Different from his other two brothers, he survives the year. Meanwhile, Maputo expands 500 sq km north. While in Brasil, Pará expands 500 sq km along the coast, and Pernambuco expands 800 sq km inland. Meanwhile, Serra Leoa expands 500 sq km, and in Paraná, Carcaranhá expands 1300 sq km along both tributaries, and Córdoba expands 1400 sq km along the Rio Doce.
 * Brandenburg expands its military. The fort at Tangiers is built up. Neu Berlin expands 3400 sq km. Vinland expands 200 sq km. Neu Prussen expands 200 sq km. The colonial flotilla is stranded at a location they believe to be a new island, and name it Terra Australis, declaring the entire "island" (really, just the location of OTL Perth for now) a colony of the Fatherland. It expands 300 sq km along the coast.
 * The Manchurians expand their New Harbin colony by 2000 sq km.
 * Apache: 85% of the campaign to the sea is complete and Govind is increasing his conversion efforts. 45% of the population in the capital city of Ekta is Catholic and to Govind that is unacceptable.
 * Ethiopia expands its colony of Borona by 50 sq km, seeking to cover any mineral rich areas they can before others arrive. Ethiopian corsairs are ordered to take out the Arabian expeditionary fleet sent to find the new lands. All traces of the one responsible for giving the order are covered and/or destroyed.
 * Saxony: The Grand Ducal Army of Hesse is built up considerably, and many units are put on the Western border with Paderborn. Priests and vicars are sent into Paderborn to cause unrest among the Catholic minority against the Protestant rulers of the country. Prince Rupprecht, now twenty years of age, begins searching for a wife.
 * Anhalt: Princess Anna continues to be unwell, and Crown Prince Rudolf begins to tire of his duties, and spends more of his time and his people's taxes in whorehouses. The army is not improved, due to the general inadequacy of Rudolf.
 * Frederick sends a message to Leopold if he would want to attempt to reclaim the throne soon.
 * Archbishopric of Magdeburg: The University boasts its largest number of graduates ever this year. Another two microscopes are made for the Hans Joseph wing. Archbishop Victor improves the army, and sends a mission of priests, friars and monks under the command of a Prior to Paderborn to try to convert some of its inhabitants.
 * Novgorod concentrates on growing military for future campaigns. Three more Bogatyr hulls are laid down, as the original Rurik is decommissioned in a grand ceremony. The Tsar becomes very happy with his current state, and NETA's trade network grows as it tries to gain as many monopolies as it can in the Baltic trade. One of them becomes tobacco.
 * Cyprus rescinds its Luanda colony upon finding the Portuguese there. Cyprus creates a new colony in OTL Pontianak, Borneo. It is christened Nea Kyrenia. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 600 sq km, Nea Larnaka by 400 sq km, Nea Lemesos by 300 sq km, and Nea Kyrenia by 200 sq km. The army and navy is also expanded.
 * Crete also expands its army and navy.
 * Scandinavia expands its military and economy. Nye Norge expands 1000 sq km south and Nya Sverige expands 2000 sq km south. New Georgia expands 1000 sq km. Ny Norg Stad continues its busy port duties and its naval base in the harbor is expanded. An expeditionary fleet lands in Arabia, interested in the region's riches. Two other fleets are prepped to search for sites of future Scandinavian colonies. The Queen after years of postponement, prepares for the seizure of the port city of Mombasa next year.
 * The Nasrid Emirate sends a group of three ships and a captain to explore the coast of the territory of the Berber Tribes. They set up a small town, and they name the settlement the New Tunis. Nasr ibn Muhammed al-Nasrid is close to the area of Mecca, and next year he will reach Mecca.
 * How does colonization work in general, but I'm pretty sure I could start setting up a small colony on the coast of North Africa. Willster22 (User talk:Willster22) 05:24, February 10, 2013 (UTC)
 * You can set up a colony anywhere in the Atlanic.
 * The United Kingdoms of Bavaria and Thuringia expands infrastructure, Queen Elisabeth knights Hans Joseph for his accomplishments and advances for science in the Kingdom, The Royal Research Commission appoints Joseph as head of the Royal Science Institution. (Sorry about the coding thing. I'm not quite sure what occurred.)
 * France: King Louis II of France passed away on May 13, 1608, which leads to mourning throughout Paris for the next month. Louis III is made the new King of France, who has new goals in mind for the Kingdom. Fort Moreau and Fort Ouest-Bout both expand 500 sq km north each.
 * Venice improves its economy with the expansion of port facilities on the Greek Isles. The Doge begins to tighten his influence in Switzerland with several cantons now boosting a pro-Venetian agenda. Venetian missionaries and spies continue to increase the Venetian influence in Switzerland. Meanwhile, Nuovo Brescia expands by 3000 sq km while Nuovo Venexia expands by 1000 sq km with Nuovo Milano expanding by 200 sq km. The Doge orders a small flotilla to travel to Nuovo Milano with building supplies for a large fort.
 * Naval infrastructure is worked on. more Bogatyrs are laid down, A new military uniform is introduced, this one is designed to be more maneuverable and confortable. A Duma structure is laid out in Minsk. The Rise of Sibir will not go unoticed. the new Duma is very co-operative. Inner infrastructure plans are drawn up, but they are not put into place yet. more economic plans are drawn up, to be enacted next year.
 * Rajputana expands the Aphrika colony and some poorer Hindus move to the colony looking for a new life. The military gains influence over several council members who begin to advocate for annexing new lands for the Rajputs. The navy starts to construct more agile warships to create an effective fighting force.
 * Burgundy: the colonies expand as much as the military and the navy.

1609
''' The Persians continue the conquest of the Qoyunlu. The Azerbaijanis have conquered Qoyunlu's Caspian coast. They have conquered half of the nation of Qoyunlu, as the weak Qoyunlu army is no match for the Persian military. The Persians begin influencing the Sultanate of Bagdad into becoming a vassal of Persia. They promise to give Bagdad Kuwait if they becomne a Persian vassal. '''
 * Portugal, León and Castille prepare their militaries. Meanwhile, Loanda expands 700 sq km south, while Serra Leoa expands 500 sq km south, and in Brasil, Pernambuco expands 500 sq km inland. Meanwhile in Brasil, the subdivisions of the colony cease to be called capitanias and are now officially called provinces, with Comarcas being subdivisions of the provinces, just like it was before. The capitães-donatários still hold their offices. Meanwhile in Rio da Prata, Córdoba expands 2100 sq km along the Rio Doce and Carcaranhá expands 1000 sq km along said river. Meanwhile, Isabel de Castro gives birth to a girl, who is named Maria.
 * The Satomi Clan builds their military up and Satomi Kimiyasu continues war against the Suzuki clan and by the seventh month the Suzuki clan is finally defeated and the rest of Japan is united under the Satomi clan; and Japan is renamed officially as the Satomi Shogunate. Meanwhile, 沖縄國 (Okinawa Kingdom) builds up its military. Also, 幽谷 (Kasodani) expands by 1500 km, 東海道 (Tōkaidō) expands by 1500 km, and 屠自古 (Tojiko) expands by 800 km.
 * Brandenburg expands its military. Neu Berlin expands 2900 sq km. Vinland expands 200 sq km. Neu Prussen expands 100 sq km. Von Bismarck's Land expands 900 sq km north along the Terra Australis coast. Frederick continues to secretly infiltrate Anhalt in preparation for Leopold's return. We invade Bonoman because we have no lives.
 * The Manchurians expand their New Harbin colony by 2000 sq km.
 * Scandinavia expands its military and economy. Nye Norge expands 1000 sq km south and Nya Sverige expands 2000 sq km south. New Georgia expands 1000 sq km. Ny Norg Stad continues its busy port duties and its naval base in the harbor is expanded. The fleets leave for Southeast Asia and the newly discovered landmass to the south. Admiral Nyborg sails from his post in Levantine Yemen (he's been there for a while) and begins the takeover of Mombasa.
 * The Nasrid Emirate develops the economy. New Tunis expand 1000 sq km. Amal bint Basel al-Berber gives birth to a son, Aslam ibn Nasr al-Nasrid.
 * Burgundy: The alliance with Austria and Switzerland is finally signed. Colonies expand. Military is built up.
 * Ethiopia Expands its military and economy, and extends its colony of Borona by 300 km.
 * Cyprus continues to expand its army and navy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 600 sq km, Nea Larnaka by 400 sq km, Nea Lemesos by 300 sq km and Nea Kyrenia by 200 sq km.
 * France: Fort Moreau and Fort Ouest-Bout both expand 500 sq km north.
 * Saxony: Hesse continues to build up its Grand Ducal army. Final plans for the invasion/vassalization of Paderborn are drawn up, to be enacted upon next year. Catholic priest agents continue to incite rebellion amongst the Catholics of Paderborn.
 * Anhalt: Princess Anna grows weaker by the day, and her doctors doubt very highly that she will last until next spring. Crown Prince Rudolf's unpopularity grows proportionally to the debts he racks up in whorehouses, pubs and gambling rooms. His wife gives birth to a daughter, who is named Magdeleine.
 * Anhaltese Government-In-Exile:  Exiled Prince Leopold II also becomes a father, with his wife (daughter of a German Emperor) giving birth to a strong, healthy son, named Michael. When news of his aunty's ill-health reaches him in his Swiss exile, he immediately travels to Brandenburg to be closer to his homeland and to his allies. Leopoldian agents in Anhalt, greatly assisted by their Brandenburger counterparts, incite more unrest amongst the populace.
 * Archbishopric of Magdeburg: The university grows even more this year, with more professors needing to be hired to cope with the influx of students.
 * Kingdom of Rome: With the announcement two years ago that the Pope blessed a Crusade to start last year, the Kingdom of Rome asks if we are having a crusade. If so, I will post more because I can't seem to ever win by myself. Military buildup continues. Marcus becomes four and Katniss becomes seven.
 * The Arabian Federation expands 14,862 sq km inland as the Comchellak vassal expands southwards into Madasgacar. An expedition sets out to map the new southern continent for Arabia and see if it is worth colonizing. Sultan Omar begins planning to make a new colony in Eastern Africa to improve Arabian trade efforts in the region.
 * Venice welcomes Albania, Greece and Thrace to the Italian League which is considered by some to be the remnant of the HRE. Venice sends several missionaries to Paderborn to help the Saxons and promise to help Leopold in his return. Venice continues influencing the Swiss cantons with around five of the thirteen cantons now pro-Venetian. Venice also works on its navy with the hull re-enforcement materials proving to be highly successful in stabilizing an underwater ship. Nuovo Brescia expands by 3000 sq km while Nuovo Milano expands by 200 sq km and Nuovo Venexia by 1000 sq km.
 * Rajputana expands the Aphrikan colony and the number of native Hindus continues to grow. The navy is improved.
 * The Mayan Empire expands the military in the Kahkin province. Mayan religion continues to decline. Haven and Xaman continue to expand north and south, respectively, 1000 km.
 * Military work contintues as the economic plan takes shape...The Tsar officially starts research into covert warfare tactics...with particular interest in the navy.
 * Orissa ceases all hostilities with the Bengalis after they successfully manage to repel most of the Orissan forces and manage to draw the war into attrition. The Raja is severely disappointed and to him, it seems like he has not enough for his country to be able to take on Bengal. Soon, he orders many new printing presses to be built and orders the expansion of reading. He also begins to divert funds to build industry for wool and cotton (small scale). The navy will also be built-up again and with some of the captured Bengali ships, the country will redefine its naval capibilities. The army is seen to be good, and no fault is put on them for not progressing much in the war as the Bengalis had a larger army. The economy also grows again with more merchant ships heading out to the west to sell spices to the hungry European powers. Anti-muslim propaganda reaches new heights after the stalemate against Bengal.

1610
'''The Christians seize the remaining territory in Tunisia. They officially declare the establishment of a new Carthaginian Empire. They officially end the Papal protectorate over their lands, but ironically declare that they will be a Papal ally "now and forever".'''

'''The Persians capture the Qoyunlu capital of Mosul, officially annexing the Empire of Qoyunlu. They restore the historic name of Ninevah. The Azerbaijanis officially annex the Qoyunlu provinces bordering the Capsian.'''

'''Several of the pro-Burgundian Swiss Cantons led by Geneva, attack and defeat the pro-Venetian Cantons, replacing them with pro-Burgundian regimes. All suspected Venetian agents in Switzerland are executed or exiled. The leader of the Genevan Canton asks to become a vassal of Burgundy to ensure protection from Bavaria and Venice.'''
 * The Satomi Shogunate continues to expand more into 霊烏路 (Reiuzi) (Kamchatka). Meanwhile, 沖縄國 (Okinawa Kingdom) builds up its military. Also, 幽谷 (Kasodani) expands by 1500 km, 東海道 (Tōkaidō) expands by 1500 km, and 屠自古 (Tojiko) expands by 800 km.
 * Portugal, León and Castille's economies improve. Meanwhile, Maputo expands 600 sq km north. Meanwhile, the infrastructure of the city of Maputo is improved. Meanwhile, Loanda expands 700 sq km south, while in Brasil São Vicente expands 900 sq km. Meanwhile, in Rio da Prata, Córdoba expands 1600 sq km along the Rio Doce, and Paraná expands 900 sq km along a rivr which the natives call Paraguay. Meanwhile, Joana of Jaén gives birth to another girl, which is called Isabel. Meanwhile, Garcia II, Duke of Viseu, dies, and is succeeded by his homonymous son. The Duke of Odemira also dies, and is succeeded by his son Henrique. Meanwhile, Nuno gives the title of Count of Meneses to Afonso Teles de Meneses, brother of the Duke of Beja.
 * Brandenburg finishes the war on that African nation. (Sorry, I forgot which.) Neu Berlin expands 3500 sq km. Vinland expands 200 sq km and so does Neu Prussen. Von Bismarck's Land expands 200 sq km north along the coast.
 * The Mayan Empire makes contact with Japan via the colony of Haven. Japan is asked for a non-aggression pact and trade rights between the two nations. A conference is requested, to establish an official colonial border. The military is built up in the province of Kahkin. Mayan religion continues to decline. Haven and Xaman expand north and south, respectively, 1000 km.
 * Shogun Satomi Kimiyasu agrees with the non-aggression pact and trade rights. He will think about the conference, though, and will let them know next year.
 * Apache: The campaign is 95% complete and Catholicism continues to expand in the Apachean tribes. Resentment towards Great Warchief Govind grows.
 * The Manchurians expand their New Harbin colony by 2000 sq km.
 * Burgundy: the colonies expand, and the vassal offer from the Swiss cantons is accepted, the alliance now focuses towards central Germany, offering alliances to the Palatinate and Nassau. While this, a political approximation is made to the Carthaginian Empire.
 * Nassau is a vassal of Bavaria.
 * Luxembourg begins to fear the Burgundians. Louis XVI is deposed by his cousin, ending Europe's longest father-to-son connection. Louis XVII, the new Duke, asks Scandinavia, Bavaria and Germany if they want to launch a headway into Burgundy soon.
 * Germany agrees, but will not do this without its allies in Scandinavia and Bavaria.
 * Queen Karina, definitely anti-Burgundy, is interested but points out that Burgundy is allied to Portugal and Russia - which are allied to us. We shall wait to hear what they say.
 * Bavaria admits its interest in the matter, but must decline due to internal reasons.
 * Scandinavia expands its military and economy. Nye Norge expands 1000 sq km south and Nya Sverige expands 2000 sq km south. New Georgia expands 1000 sq km. Ny Norg Stad continues its busy port duties and its naval base in the harbor is expanded. Ships land in the large land mass and map portions of the coast bringing back intrigue for the area. The Queen's heir, the Prince of Finland, marries the Dutch king's only child this year in a grand ceremony cementing years of good relations that began with support for their independence from Burgundy. Reports from Admiral Nyborg state that Malindi has fallen and the campaign for Mombasa, Lamu and the hinterlands has begun.
 * The Prince of Finland (Duarte/Edvard) is already married. In fact, of Carina's sons, the only one not married yet is the fourth (Canuto/Knut).
 * The United Kingdoms of Bavaria and Thuringia grow alarmed by the Swiss and begin to draft war legislation in case something should cause a conflict. The Queen stops short of declaring war due to interests in the Palatinate.  She orders the invasion of the small state of Palatinate at the end of this year in hopes of bringing it into the arms of what many have started to call the Bavarian Empire, one of the fastest growing Romanized nations in the world. The University of Stuttgart decides to host an event in honor of Hans Joseph near Christmas time. The Queen travels to Rome to visit the Pope, it will be her first Papal visit as Queen. TUKBT officially declares diplomatic support for the Netherlands but reiterates it is neutral for now.
 * The Rajput colony located at OTL Pemba, Mozambique grows and large Vāvētaranī (plantations) are established by wealthy Sikhs in the colony.
 * The Nasrid Emirate expands New Tunis by 1000 sq km. Nasr ibn Muhammed al-Nasrid has finished the hajj and will arrive home next year.
 * France: Fort Moreau and Ouest-Bout both expand 500 sq km north each. Offers to assist Burgundy in helping establish pro-Burgundy states in the east. Also, discussions between King Louis III and Général d'Armée, Jean de Galle in Paris behind closed doors, about the potential to take another shot at invading Brittany and Normandy, only this time, one at a time.
 * Cyprus continues to expand its army and navy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 600 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 400 sq km, Nea Larnaka by 300 sq km and Nea Kyrenia is expanded by 200 sq km.
 * Saxony: A prominent Catholic leader in Paderborn is found poisoned in March. Hessian and Saxon agents use this spark to turn the unrest they've been fermenting amongst the Catholics into violent rebellion. The rebels, again, manipulated by Hessian agents, ask the Saxon King for help fighting the protestant rulers. The Hessian army, having been waiting for this moment, strikes srong and fast, taking Paderborn (the town) by storm. The Catholic Provincial Council declars the "Catholic State of Paderborn" and asks for official Saxon/Hessian protection. However, the large number of protestants in the country rally around their monarch and begin a guerilla campaign to drive out the invaders.
 * Anhalt: Princess Anna dies in the early days of spring. Seizing the opportunity, exiled Prince Leopold II, leading a large group of loyal followers and a contingent of Brandenburgers and some Venetians, marches into Anhalt. Prince Rudolf and his family flee the capital. Prince Leopold II is welcomed back by the populace with open arms, but the army as mixed feelings. many army commanders have enjoyed the freedom they have experienced under Anna and that they would continue to experience under the weak Rudolf. Only about a quarter of the army defects to Leopold's side.
 * Archbishopric of Magdeburg: The Archbishop sends some troops to support the Saxons in Paderborn.  His Grace remains neutral in the Anhaltese Civil War, but watches events closely, hoping, like his predecessor did, to profit by backing the winner.
 * Venice is furious at the sudden loss of many skilled agents and the destruction of their plans to eradicate Switzerland of the Kappelists. Venice accuses Burgundy of being a supporter of Kappelism and formally breaks the alliance with Burgundy. Venice is also worried by France's offer to allow Burgundy to meddle in Central German affairs. Thus Venice spends the turn fortifying the northern border and training the army. Nuovo Brescia expands by 3000 sq km along the Papuan coast. Venice sends an envoy to Japan asking to draft the Papuan borders. Meanwhile Nuovo Milano expands by 200 sq km in the Horn of Africa and Nuovo Venexia expands 1000 sq km in Cuba. Another envoy is sent to Scandinavia asking to purchase West Point and negotiate the colonial borders in Antillia.
 * Shogun Satomi Kimiyasu agrees and soon comes up with a proposed division.
 * Venice agrees.
 * Bavaria sends diplomats in effort to figure out what to do next in the worrisome Burgundy question.
 * Venice proposes a joint invasion into Switzerland.[[Image:Division of Papua Island (PM II).png|thumb|200px|right|Proposed division of Papua Island]]
 * Kingdom of Rome: Rome asks for the CRUSADE TO BEGIN SOON. Military buildup continues while Katniss turns eight and Marcus turns five. Rome asks the Pope to call for a crusade against the Muslims.
 * China continues to expand its influence over Laos and the Philippines. Meanwhile, a colony is established on Hainan.
 * Hainan is part of the Empire of Formosa.
 * Which joined China as a vassal some time ago.
 * Novgorodian Troops get updated equipment. The Navy produces more ships replacing the old Bogatyrs, of which the navy now has approximately 20. The economy grows as a part of NETA and improved trade in tobacco gives more money and improves the economy. Almost all the troops have flintlocks by now, and the army is 60% muskets - until, of course, conscription and whatnot. The Spetsnaz now have flintlock rifles. The Tsar officialy merges Novgorod and Muscovy in the Great act of Union into the Tsardom of Russia. The Muscovite Duma delegates are sent to Novgorod and are set to replace old seats. A Duma is constructed in Minsk.
 * Already hundreds of printing presses have been distributed around Orissa and they all begin to print out books along with anti-Muslim propaganda. Quite a few also fall into private hands and they begin to use them to make maps and historical books, quite a revolutionary idea. Small industry in cities also grows, and economical trade is encouraged all around the kingdom. In the vassals, the same policies are implemented through their ruling councils and Rajas (apart from the northern vassals where they are implemented directly as the Rani of Orissa is from the state). Increased trading between all three states helps fund a larger and better navy. Less funds are put for the army than the navy as the Raja realises where the real opportunities are. His efforts have helped to establish collective navy and trading fleets, and helped all three grow economically. More warships are added to the navy, and a small fleet sets out to Java, and the rump of Mataram. Seeing it is a Hindu state, trading relations are soon opened with the rump and exclusive trading partner rights are bought. It is the first stage of vassalisation in the eyes of the Raja.
 * The Arabian Federation expands 14,900 sq km inland as the Comchellak vassal expands southwards into Madasgacar. The Arabian expedition discovers the southern continent (OTL Australia) and the expedition sails along its northern coastline, maping it and trying to find out if it is worth establishing a colony in the region. Sultan Omar continues his plans to make a new colony in Eastern Africa to improve Arabian trade efforts in the region: an expedition is organised to find a place good enough for the federation to establish a colony.

1611
An earthquake happens on Hokkaido, Japan, followed by a giant wave, and both events kill over 5000 people.

'''Korea officially declares independence from Manchuria. However, the portion of Korean territory north of the 38th parallel had been heavily settled by Manchurians and remained in Manchuria. The Koreans officially re-establish the old Korean Empire. The Manchurians officially annex their portion of Korea into Manchuria.'''


 * Portugal, Castille and León prepare their militaries. By this time, Castille offers to sell Burgundy the mainland part of its colony in return for some equivalent land that borders the Portuguese colony. Meanwhile, Nuno, Prince of Cantabria, dies in November. The title of Prince of Cantabria is briefly given to his daughter Urraca, until it is discovered that Joana of Jaén is pregnant. The child still hasn't been born in 1611. Meanwhile, Isabel de Castro gives birth to a boy who is named Juan, while Maria de Toledo gives birth to a boy who is named Garcia. Meanwhile in Castille, Sebastián de Covarrubias publishes a book called "Tesoro de la lengua castellana", basically, a dictionary of Castillian. Meanwhile, seeking to make trade with India easier, as Maputo, despite helping trade, is still too relatively underdeveloped for its importance and not close enough, Portugal declares war on the Sultanate of Gujarat, this war having been planned for the last few years. Meanwhile, Maputo expands 600 sq km, and in Brasil, São Vicente expands 700 sq km and Pará expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, in Rio da Prata, Córdoba expands 2900 sq km.


 * The Satomi Shogunate continues to expand more into 霊烏路 (Reiuzi) (Kamchatka). Shogun Satomi Kimiyasu orders a clean up and aid support for those affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Hokkaidō. Meanwhile, 沖縄國 (Okinawa Kingdom) builds up its military. Also, 幽谷 (Kasodani) expands by 1500 km, 東海道 (Tōkaidō) expands by 1500 km, and 屠自古 (Tojiko) expands by 800 km.
 * Brandenburg expands its military. Neu Berlin expands 1700 sq km into Canada and 1700 sq km into Michigan. Neu Prussen and Vinland expand 200 sq km each. Von Bismarck's Land expands 300 sq km. We prepare to send another fleet to Von Bismarck's Land. Meanwhile, we promise Luxembourg aid against Burgundy.
 * Luxembourg expands its military. We ask Venice if they are interested in invading Burgundy with us.
 * Venice replies to the affirmative.
 * The Nasrid Emirate declares war on Algeria. Burgundy, Brandenburg and Scandinavia are called into the war. New Tunis expands 1000 sq km.
 * Aragon sends MV.
 * You haven't even finished conquering Morocco... But Scandinavia sends supplies from Gibraltar and our Mediterranean possessions.
 * That war stopped in 1585.... Willster22 (User talk:Willster22) 03:11, February 13, 2013 (UTC)
 * I mean Morocco still exists because you never conquered it. Also, you don't share a land border with Algiers.
 * And since this is your first colony, you can't expands it by 2000 sq km yet.just after your first colony is 50 years old.
 * The Manchurians expand their New Harbin colony by 2000 sq km.
 * The Levantine Kingdom expands New Syria 2100 square kilometres (1000 of which are directed west from Wahe Bari in order to link the two colonies together, and 1100 which is destined into the River of Hashem [OTL's Orange River]), Rihnad Mihyah 200, and Nusantara 100 west in Sulawesi. Ibrahim continues seeking for a western bride and, noticing that it has been a while since he started looking, begins drawing up plans for succession and for the Levant to remain in Christian hands. The plan to make the printing press more useful continues. The Levant also begins improving its economy. The Duke (or Khedive) of New Syria also begins drawing plans for the invasion of the Zulu and the Basotho in order to secure New Syria's position as the primary colony in South Africa.
 * Ethiopia expands Borona by 250 km. The military and economy are expanded.
 * I'm_guessing_(PM).pngdy hundreds of printing presses have been distributed around Orissa and they all begin to print out books along with anti-Muslim propaganda. Maps begin to be sold in the market and the latest areas known are also added. Small industry in cities also grows, and economical trade is encouraged all around the kingdom. The northern vassal, under the Rani's insistence, is added into Orissa itself. It is now a part of the kingdom and districts are made out of the incorporated lands. The other vassal is fine with the status quo. The collective navy grows as more warships are added. The first naval school is opened. Mataram sees more and more trade occurring with the Orissans. Eventually, the Raja uses this and Orissan merchants begin to out-pay their rivals and the country begins to get dependent on them. The Raja establishes the "South Oceans Company" to carry out trade and eventually establish colonies. The Raja looks on the invasion of Gujrat with anxiousness as although it is Muslim, it's still part of Bharat.
 * Indonesia-1569.png, the red isn't Majapahit.It doesn't exist anymore. Here's the map for the area.
 * Collie, man! Thanks a lot again!! :)
 * Godavari sees more economic trade and small industrialisation occuring within its borders. The newly built roads connecting it to Orissa are being used well as much trade occurs there. Patrols are also sent to ensure the merchants on the route are not harrased and their goods stolen. With the collective merchant fleet, they establish trade with Mataram as well.
 * Your vassal south of you (the one which was not annexed) is presumably called Golconda, just in case that you need to remeber its name later.
 * Thanks man! I'm kinda getting tired of calling them vassal 1 and 2 or the northern and southern vassals!!
 * PMIIWestCoastProposal.png Mayan Empire builds up the military in the Kahkin province. After the conference with Japan, official colonial borders between the two nations have been set. They follow the 37th parallel north east, where it meets the 120th meridian west. From there, it extends north, until it meets the 42nd parallel north. From there, the border extends indefinitely east. Mayan religion continues its decline. Haven and Xaman expand east and south, respectively, 1000 km.
 * France: Fort Moreau and Ouest-Bout both expand 500 sq km north each.
 * Scandinavia expands its military and economy. Nye Norge expands 1000 sq km south and Nya Sverige expands 2000 sq km south. New Georgia expands 1000 sq km south with the goal of reaching Nya Danmark. Ny Norg Stad continues its busy port duties and its naval base in the harbor is expanded. Lamu has fallen and the drive towards Mombasa's heartland continues. The settlers/expedition that arrived last year in OTL Cape York Peninsula name the new colony Nya Södra Skottland or New South Scotland. The Queen goes on a state visit to the Netherlands this year.
 * Cyprus continues to expand its army and navy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 600 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 400 sq km, Nea Lemesos is expanded by 300 sq km and Nea Kyrenia is expanded by 200 sq km.
 * Crete continues to expand its army and navy.
 * Venice continues conducting military training along the Northern border. Venice offers aid to Japan. Nuovo Brescia continues to expand along the coastline by 3000 sq km while Nuovo Milano expands by 200 sq km in the Horn of Africa and Nuovo Venexia by 1000 sq km in Cuba.
 * Shogun Satomi Kimiyasu accepts the Venice offer of aid.
 * Saxony: The campaign in Paderborn continues. All but two of the major towns and cities have been taken by the "Catholic State of Paderborn" with massive help from the Saxon and Hessian armies. Despite this, the Protestant Paderborners continue a deadly guerrilla campaign, greatly harrying attempts to take the last two towns. King Otto II prepares to visit the front line, but is interrupted by news of the impending civil war in Anhalt. Iritated by this development in his vassal, and preoccupied with the Paderborn campaign, Otto washes his hands of the matter, decreeing that "the greater man shall have the title."
 * Anhalt: Fighting between the Rudolf and Leopold factions begins in earnest. Although having greatly inferior numbers, Rudolf's side manages to inflict some heavy losses on Leopold's multinational force. Seeing as Rudolf is a snivelling wretch with absolutely no experience of war, his generals are free to follow whichever course of action they see fit. The generals also make use of public opinion, by claiming that Leopold (with his Brandenburger wife) will make Anhalt a puppet state of the German Empire, and the rights allowed Anhalt by the Saxons will be forever lost. They also remind the strongly Catholic population that the late Archbishop of Magdeburg declared Leopold's father a bastard. All of these factors, combined with Anhaltese dissatisfaction at having a Brandenburger and Venetian army on its territory, means that the Rudolfian generals are able to remain in control of some major towns and most of the countryside for the course of the year.
 * Archbishopric of Magdeburg: Archbishop Victor, realises that his predecessor's stupid annullment of Ernest-Augustus' marriage to Maria of Portugal means he is forced to play his hand. Victor issues a public declaration that the Archbishopric will support Rudolf against the "bastard" "usurper"Leopold II. But even as the episcopal army crosses the southern border into Anhalt, Victor knows that when the time is right, he will make sure his allegiances align with the winning faction.
 * Kingdom of Rome: Asks for  A CRUSADE AGAINST ISLAM. Military buildup continues. Also, Madagascar and Kameroon colonies expand by 1200 km squared each.
 * The Arabian Federation expands 14,900 sq km inland as the Comchellak vassal expands southwards into Madasgacar. The Arabian expedition continues mapping the coastline of the southern continent (OTL Australia) along its northern coastline. However after a long time maping the coast, the expedition decides to turn back around and investigate the East Indies to see if they can find somewhere better to establish a colony rather than Australia. Sultan Omar continues his plans to make a new colony in Eastern Africa to improve Arabian trade efforts in the region: an expedition is sent to find a place good enough for the federation to establish a colony.
 * Rajputana expands the colony and opens new trade routes in the Indian Ocean. The military grows and several divisons are shifted to the south to keep the conflict in Gujanana from spilling over into Rajput territory.
 * The Manchurians expand their New Harbin colony by 2000 sq km.
 * Military of Russian states are expanded. More hostile relations with Sibir are becoming fact. The Novgorodian-Russian navy has become the largest it has been in years. The economy continues to grow and the ten-year economic development plan sets in. Russia Expands its Texas colony 2000 sq km. A ship is set asial to get us updated maps, and more accurate depictions. Russia wishes to know why people want to war with Burgundy.
 * Burgundy:the venetians are assured that if they want land in switzerland diplomacy its their best choice, military is build up and the colonies expand

1612
''' The Swahili city-states fall into civil disarray after the fall of Mombasa, the most powerful of them all. '''

''' The Persian Shah dies and is replaced by his Nestorian son Reza, who is crowned as Shah Reza I. The first thing the new Shah does is emulate the anti-Muslim policies of his Levantine allies. Massive amounts of people are converted to Nestorianism. '''

''' A new religion is founded in Orissa. It's a simplified form of Hinduism, with the amount of gods whittled down. They only worship the main gods of Hindusim. '''
 * As planned, the ships set sail in April 1611. By August, the ships reach Maputo, stopping there, and later on Melinde, which has been captured by Scandinavia in their own war against Mombaça. The fleet is divided into three squadrons, the main one commanded by Lopo Soares de Albergária, Lord of Pombalinho. The others are commanded by Pero Rafael and Pedro Afonso de Aguiar. By September, the fleet has already gotten to the southern part of Gujarat. From then, the coastal cities of Bombaim and Chaul are taken, and in December, another city, Baçaim, is taken. Soldiers are left to defend the cities and Lopo's expedition goes back to Portugal. Meanwhile, Maputo expands 500 sq km north, while in Brasil, São Vicente expands 900 sq km, and Paraíba do Sul expands 700 sq km. Meanwhile, Serra Leoa expands 500 sq km, while in Rio da Prata, Paraná expands 1600 sq km along the Paraguay and Córdoba expands 1000 sq km out of the Rio Doce, but inland. Meanwhile, in Portugal, Joana of Jaén gives birth to a boy, the posthumous son of Infante Nuno. The boy is named Fernando, and immediately given the title of Prince of Cantabria. Meanwhile, Isabel de Castro gives birth to a girl, who is named Urraca. Meanwhile, Canuto/Nuno IX de Lara/II of Guimarães marries a daughter of the Flemish king.
 * Kingdom of Rome: Asks for A CRUSADE AGAINST ISLAM. Military buildup continues. Also, Madagascar and Kameroon colonies expand by 1200 km squared each. King Julius begins considering a plan to divide Rome into the Dual Kingdoms of Rome and Byzantinium.
 * You can only expand your colonies by 1000 sq km total combined. This means that for two colonies, they have to expand by 500 sq km each or any other combination that adds up to 1000.
 * The Satomi Shogunate continues to expand more into 霊烏路 (Reiuzi) (Kamchatka). The clean up and aid support in Hokkaidō continues. Meanwhile, 沖縄國 (Okinawa Kingdom) builds up its military. Also, 幽谷 (Kasodani) expands by 1500 km, 東海道 (Tōkaidō) expands by 1500 km and 屠自古 (Tojiko) expands by 800 km.
 * Brandenburg expands its military. Neu Berlin expands by 3700 sq km. Vinland and Neu Prussen by 100 sq km. Von Bismarck's Land by 200 sq km. We send more forces into Anhalt and encourage the Saxons to do the same. The small fleet sent to Von Bismarck's Land is blown off course. It is also seperated. One half lands in China. They ask for trading rights. The other lands at Bone. They lay siege to Bone and force the small nation into vassalization by tricking them with European shows of force, although the fleet does not have the capabilities they claim to possess. This land is also named Von Bismarck's Land, in honor of the lost baron on the flotilla that was lost.
 * China accepts
 * Luxembourg continues to push for a war against Burgundy. Frustrated, the Duke tells his allies that he will invade next year.
 * Brandenburg will cooperate with Luxembourg.
 * The Nasrid Emirate sends the troops and there supplies in boats. New Tunis expands 1000 sq km.
 * Apache: The Campaign to the sea is complete now that the Apachean homeland is connected to the sea. Govind rushs his forces back to Ekta as quick as he can.
 * Burgundy:The King asks for the Doge of Venice to meet him at Dijon to discuss a treaty to define Venetian and Burgundian rule over Switzerland without going to military conflict and to restore the alliance between both nations. Military is built up. The colonies expand.
 * Scandinavia expands its military and economy. Nye Norge expands 1000 sq km south and Nya Sverige expands 1500 sq km west. New Georgia expands 1000 sq km south with the goal of reaching Nya Danmark. Ny Norg Stad continues its busy port duties and its naval base in the harbor is expanded. Lamu has fallen and the drive towards Mombasa's heartland continues. Nya Södra Skottland expands 500 sq km along the peninsula. Mombasa has fallen and the area is annexed to Scandinavia's colonial empire, renamed Afrika Skandinaviska (Scandinavian Africa, or SA). SA expands outwards into the disorderly lands.
 * I believe you cannot simply take 34% of the land. AFAIK, you need to do the thing where you divide by the number of years and such. Also, what's New South Scotland?
 * Annex has different meanings, I took roughly 32%. New South Scotland is in the Cape York peninsula.
 * OK and OK.
 * TUKBT expands infrastructure as it ends its war (could someone determine the amount of pixels I'm allowed to have?) Troops return triumphantly. The Queen orders a week of Celebration and determines that she will not wage war for a while, allowing the realm to recover. (unless we are forced by alliance into any other war - cough, cough *Burgundy war *cough)
 * China continues to expand its influence in Laos. Meanwhile, the Hawaiian colony is expanded by 2000 km.
 * France: Both Fort Moreau and Fort Ouest-Bout each expand 500 sq km north. Back in Paris, King Louis III announces to the highest in the Army, that he wishes to finally take Brittany, and then Normandy. This leads to bringing 30,000 soldiers and 500 cannons to the Franco-Breton border, along with bringing 15 warships to port at La Rochelle, being ready by next year, before they start bombarding the Breton Coast. This means I haven't declared war on Brittany yet.
 * Cyprus continues to expand its colonies. Cyprus expands Nea Lemesos 1000 sq km around the Ottoman colony. Nea Lefkosia expands by 400 sq km, Nea Larnaka expands 400 sq km and Nea Kyrenia expands 200 sq km.
 * Saxony: The invasion of Paderborn continues. After long sieges, the last two towns under Protestant control fall to the Hessian/Saxon/Catholic Paderborner army. Large tracts of countryside still remain under the protestants, however.
 * Anhalt: Having successfully utilised the power of PR, the Rudolfian faction actually gains ground from Leopold and his supporters. Realising that another campaign like this one will destroy any chances of regaining his throne, Leopold II hires some mercenaries from the Italian states, who will arrive next year, and goes into secret negotiations with the Archbishop of Magdeburg.
 * Archbishopric of Magdeburg: His Grace listens to Leopold's request for help, and demands a large sum of money and nomination for the German Cardinalcy. Leopold, having nothing to lose, agrees to Victor's demands, and the episcopal army prepares itself to switch sides next year.
 * The Venetian League passes a bill causing member states to hold much closer ties to Venice in economic and military relations. As a result Albania and the Papal States enter diplomatic union with Venice. Faced with possible internal conflict by this move to centralize, the Doge is forced to recall troops from Greece, Piedmont and Saxony but continues to send supplies to Saxony. More regiments are raised up as Venice goes on high alert. Nuovo Brescia expands by 3000 sq km down the Papuan coast while Nuovo Milano expands by 200 sq km in the Horn of Africa. Nuovo Venexia expands by 1000 sq km in Cuba.
 * The Papal States are outraged by this move and attempt to leave the Venetian League. However, large areas of the East Coast agree to closer ties with Venice as they rely on the Venetian trade route through the Adriatic to survive. The Papal Army marches east to pacify the nobles and is met with success but eventually meets the Venetian army in Southern Marche after Venice agrees to aid the eastern states. The tired Papal Army withdraws to Abruzzo where they face unhappy citizens.
 * Venice declares to the other states of Europe that they are not attacking the Pope. In fact, the Pope will be allowed to rule over areas of the Papal States that wish to remain under the Pope and that the Pope will maintain all powers in the role of governing Christendom.
 * Bavaria expresses its unease with the recent Venetian unrests to the South, and asks that the aggression not spread north into Bavario-German lands. The Queen again approaches Venice on a potential joint military venture against the rebellious Swiss.
 * Albania, Corsica and Sicily agree to closer ties with Venice as they would not mind the protection of a much more powerful navy.
 * Rebellion breaks out in Genoa as the merchants refuse to side with their Venetian rivals. With the Papal States in no condition to send aid, Venice is able to ruthlessly crush the rebels and end the unrest outside the city. The Venetian army then lays seige to the city of Genoa.
 * Venaissin-Provence notes the chaos sweeping Italy and takes its chance by declaring independence from both the Papal States and Venice.
 * The Mayan Empire expands the province of Ometlacatl. Xaman and Haven expand south and east, respectively, 1000 km. Mayan religion continues to decline.
 * Many maps are made and sold on the market. Much more anti-islamic propaganda continues. Small industry in cities also grows, and economical trade is encouraged all around the kingdom. In Berar, more roads are made and are connected with the main roads. Local recruitment also starts in Berar itself, and the number of troops being used from Orissa is withered down. The collective navy grows as more warships are added. A couple more naval schools are opened, and many officers and sailors are trained. Mataram is now vassalised as the market becomes dominated with goods from Orissa itself. The SOC conducts more and more trade with the small states in South East Asia and frown upon the vassalisation of Bone. The new form of Hinduism, which has taken hold in the lower castles, begins to see extensive preaching. It is popular with the lower caste because it condemns the caste system, saying "the lower caste may have been created from Bhraman's feet, yet the feet are as useful as the head". The Raja begins to get quite worried, but does nothing as he feels it will "blow over". The Rajkumari turns 15 this year, and begins to take on administrative duties. Another daughter is born to the Raja, to the surprise of the populace. The Raja has just turned 40, so this is seen as quite a feat.
 * Godavari sees more economic trade and small industrialisation occurring within its borders. Its economy expands and more trade seems to be occurring with states like Mataram. The simplified version of Hinduism also takes hold in Godavari, but its base is very small, and it is not popular with the ruling class.
 * Mataram becomes more trade oriented, and its position as a stable power in the region now seems secure due to Orissan backing. The Raja and his court lower tariffs for Orissan goods and debate whether to do so with Rajputs ones as well. They expand their army, and plan to expand into Sasak with force next year, using the Orissan navy for support. Only the Orissan Raja is told of this plan.
 * Rajputana expands the colony and many native Aphrikans convert to Hinduism. The new form of Hindu growing in Orissa is considered a heresy by most Rajput brahmin. Sikhism spreads throughout India even faster as Hinduism begins to divide in two. Many scholars believe Aphrika to be the true future of Hinduism. The navy is expanded.
 * The Manchurians expand their New Harbin colony by 2000 sq km.

1613
''' Wales defeats and annexes East Anglia. '''
 * With Lopo de Albergária's armada going back to Portugal by January, by the time he comes back, another one is already going to India, with its main commander being Nuno Fernandes Cabral, Lord of Azurara, and other squadrons being commanded by Lopo Mendes de Vasconcelos and Alfonso de Saldaña. And among the expedition, tasked with commanding the land forces, is Afonso VI, Lord of Meneses. By August, the smallest squadron, Saldaña's, remains around Africa, as a detour is taken to establish a fort at Sofala and in the city nearby, taking advantage from the chaos that ensued after the Scandinavian conquest of Mombaça. Meanwhile by September, Nuno Cabral arrives in India stopping by in Baçaim. Nuno and Afonso decide to follow north, and by November, have taken Surate and Damão in the proccess. By the end of the year, Valçade and Náveçari also have fallen, but, unlike Lopo de Albergária, instead of going back to Portugal, Nuno stays, and so does Afonso de Meneses.  However, Lopo Mendes's squadron goes back, while Saldaña's squadron returns to Portugal earlier, as it wasn't meant to go to India. Meanwhile, Maputo expands 700 sq km on its main part, as the forts recently founded will become a part of it when they are finished, which will probably not happen until early 1614. Meanwhile, in Antília, Santa Inês expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, in Brasil, Bahia expands 800 sq km, and São Vicente expands 700 sq km. Meanwhile, in Rio da Prata, Santa Fé expands 2400 sq km on the Salgado River. A university is founded in Santa Maria. Meanwhile, Maria de Toledo gives birth to a boy, who is named Valdemar, and Margaret of Flanders (wife of Canuto/Nuno), gives birth to a boy, who is named Dinis.
 * The Satomi Shogunate continues to expand more into 霊烏路 (Reiuzi) (Kamchatka). The clean up and aid support in Hokkaidō continues. Meanwhile, 沖縄國 (Okinawa Kingdom) builds up its military. Also, 幽谷 (Kasodani) expands by 1500 km, 東海道 (Tōkaidō) expands by 1500 km and 屠自古 (Tojiko) expands by 800 km.
 * Brandenburg expands its military. Neu Berlin expands 3300 sq km. Vinland and Neu Prussen expand 100 sq km. Von Bismarkk's Land (Borneo) expands 400 sq km onto the island. Meanwhile, Von Bismarkk's Land (Australia) expands south along the coast by 200 sq km.
 * The SOC begins to churn out their own maps from the printing presses they have. These maps are proven to be much more reliable than the ones available generally, but they are a good deal more expensive too. Much more anti-islamic propaganda continues. Small industry in cities also grows, and economical trade is encouraged all around the kingdom. Berar now fields proportionately the same sized army as the rest of Orissa. The collective navy sees new ships being added and for the first time, it seems like the navy might actually be worthy to fight. Due to Mataram's insistence, in the beginning of the year, the SOC cut off trade with Sesak. The new religion's preaching seems to have died down again, and the Raja assumes that it has "passed over". Knowing Mataram's intentions, an improprou blockade is set up of the island, although the country does not go to war. Leading the blockade is the Rajkumari herself, who has yet to prove her skills.
 * Godavari sees more economic trade and small industrialisation occurring within its borders. Its economy expands and more trade seems to be occurring with states like Mataram. The simplified version of Hinduism also takes hold in Godavari, but its base is very small.
 * Mataram sees its economy grow like never before. The nation is finally seeing the stablity it had hoped for many decades. Yet it seems like the country does not have enough space for its citizens. With the army recruited even more this year, (so-called) colonists and their leaders are sent over Sesak, where they expand 5,000 km forcefully, using Orissa's help. A few skirmishes are fought, yet this goes largely unopposed as the kingdom is not very stable and does not have as many people compared to Mataram.
 * After years of excellent relations with China, Laos joins China as a vassal.
 * The Manchurians expand their New Harbin colony by 2000 sq km.
 * Venice defeats Genoa and raids decimate the Papal Army in their winter grounds. Venetian troops seize much of Latinum and Abruzzo with the exception of the area around Rome. The Pope is asked to surrender so the Venetian army will not damage the ancient city. The Pope personally exits the city to parley with the Venetian forces. Thus at the end of the year, a referendum across the four provinces of the Papal States and its vassals shows that most voters wish to side with Venice for greater protection, an Italian identity and also a stronger economy. The Pope complies and the Venetian League agrees that the Pope will maintain his power in the Vatican and will continue to rule over the Catholic population of the world. Venice then annexes Genoa and most of the northern Papal States while Naples expands to the north. Albania, Sicily and Corsica go into diplomatic union with Venice. The Doge believes that the next few years should be spent of reconstruction and intense development of the Southern States. Nuovo Milano expands by 500 sq km to the west in the Horn of Africa while Nuovo Brescia expands 3000 sq km to the south along the Papuan coast. Venice takes over the Papal colonies of St Peter and St John and offers the colony of St Peter to another nation. Meanwhile, the colony of St Peter expands by 700 sq km onto other Caribbean Islands.
 * Portugal shows interest on this African colony.
 * Burgundy: The military is built up, the colonies expand and the division of Switzerland with the Venetians is requested again.
 * Cyprus continues to expand its colonies. Nea Lemesos is expanded by 1000 sq km around the Roman colony, and Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 500 sq km. Nea Larnaka is expanded by 300 sq km and Nea Kyrenia is expanded by 200 sq km.
 * Crete continues to expand its army and navy.
 * Scandinavia expands its military and economy. Nye Norge expands 1000 sq km south and Nya Sverige expands 1500 sq km west. New Georgia expands 1000 sq km south with the goal of reaching Nya Danmark. Ny Norg Stad continues its busy port duties and its naval base in the harbor is expanded. Nya Södra Skottland expands 500 sq km along the peninsula. Afrika Skandinaviska expands into the disorederly territory north. Major renovations are made to the port of Mombasa, beginning with a military and naval base, in order for the port to continue its role as a major trading hub.
 * France: Fort Moreau expands 500 sq km west, though Fort Ouest-Bout will expand 500 sq km south this time. Ready for war, King Louis III orders tFrench warships to begin the bombarding of coastal defenses of Brittany, followed by 30,000 soldiers of the Army to be sent in to invade the Duchy. Now with modernized equipment, the French hope to take another swing at potential land for the Kingdom.
 * Novgorod becomes more modernized, and the navy is built up. The Novgoodian Academy of Sciences is founded, and more reserch into special forces tech is put up as well as the continuation of the economic development plan.
 * The Mayan Empire increases the economy. Mayan religion continues to decline. Haven and Xaman expand east and south, respectively, 1000 km.
 * Rajputana expands the colony and Hindus continue to move there from Rajputana proper.
 * Apache: Great Warchief Govind has commissioned the construction of a port and armouries are being built in all the 25 cities including Ekta. The Shamantic Front is very strong in the northern part of the country and Catholocism in the Southern part.

1614
''' A plague epidemic starting in North Africa spreads to Granada, and the rest of the Mediterranean coast up to Provence. '''

''' The Welsh annex Wessex and the divided remains of Kent. Welsh King Andreas I begins a project to transform Caerdydd into a captial worthy of the grand Kingdom he desires. He encourages Welsh settlement in formerly English-dominated areas. The Welsh begin a plan to effectively elliminate the English language in Wales. '''

''' The Empire of Sudan continues their drive to expand to the Red Sea. '''


 * As Nuno Cabral's forces are still on Gujarat, another armada, mainly commanded by Francisco Gómez de Sandoval, Marchess of Toro, with the other squadrons being commanded by Dinis de Setúbal and António de Oquendo. Having left earlier than the other expeditions, it continues with some more time to stop. By late August, Oquendo's squadron establishes a fort on the island of Moçambique, which is in a similar state to Sofala. The same proceedings as in Sofala are made, and the armada sets off again to India. In India, the battles continue with Nuno Cabral, and Afonso de Meneses, and not long before Sandoval's expedition arrives, the city of Baruche is taken, but Baçaim is attacked by Gujarati forces not long later. The attack is repelled. From Damão, The Portuguese win another naval battle near Bhavnagar, and by October, Diu is taken, with Nuno Cabral as the commander of the naval force on those two battles, but in the end of the year, Sandoval's squadron attacks and captures Cambaia. However, all of the squadrons, except for Dinis de Setúbal's, stay on Gujarat. Meanwhile, Maputo expands 1400 sq km into Sofala and its neighbouring states from the fortresses. Meanwhile, in Brasil, São Vicente expands 800 sq km, and in Rio da Prata, Paraná expands 1350 sq km, and Santa Fé expands 1050 sq km along the Salgado River. Meanwhile, The Duke of Bragança, Fernando II, dies, and is succeeded by his son João. Meanwhile, Maria de Toledo gives birth to a girl, who is named Teresa, and Isabel de Castro gives birth to a boy, who is named Fernando. Meanwhile, in León, a book called "Segundo tomo del ingenioso hidalgo don Quijote de la Mancha, que contiene su tercera salida y es la quinta parte de sus aventuras. Compuesto por el licenciado Alfonso Fernández de Avellaneda, natural de la villa de Tordesillas" is published, an unauthorized sequel to "El ingenioso hidalgo don Quijote de la Mancha". Meanwhile, in Portugal, an earthquake happens on Açores, causing great destruction on Terceira, and destroying the village of Praia da Vitória. Meanwhile, in León and Castille, measures are taken to avoid the plague that already has come to Murcia from spreading more into their borders, particularly on Castille.
 * Cyprus continues to expand Nea Lemesos around the Kingdom of Rome's colony. As a result, it expands by 1000 sq km. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 400 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 400 sq km and Nea Kyrenia is expanded by 200 sq km.
 * The Satomi Shogunate continues to expand more into 霊烏路 (Reiuzi) (Kamchatka). Shogun Satomi Kimiyasu steps down and soon Satomi Naoyasu becomes new Shogun of the Satomi Shogunate. Meanwhile, 沖縄國 (Okinawa Kingdom) builds up its military. Also, 幽谷 (Kasodani) expands by 1500 km, 東海道 (Tōkaidō) expands by 1500 km and 屠自古 (Tojiko) expands by 800 km.
 * The Manchurians expand their New Harbin colony by 2000 sq km.
 * Scandinavia expands its military and economy. Nye Norge expands 1000 sq km south and Nya Sverige expands 1500 sq km west. New Georgia expands 1000 sq km south with the goal of reaching Nya Denmark. Ny Norg Stad continues its busy port duties and its naval base in the harbor is expanded. Nya Södra Skottland expands 500 sq km along the peninsula. Afrika Skandinaviska expands into the disorderly territory north. The puppet sapa Inca dies and since he had no heir, the Viceroyalten av Nya Skandinavia annexes its vassal. Renovations to Mombasa continue, with the goal of strengthening its position as a major trading port in the Indian Ocean.
 * Ethiopia continues to develop its military and economy, and expands Borona by 250 km.
 * The Mayan Empire increases the military stationed around the country. Mayan religion continues to decline. Haven and Xaman expand east and south, respectively, 1000 km.
 * Brandenburg expands its military. Von Bismarkk's Land (Australia) is lost as the colonists fully integrate with the natives. Meanwhile, Neu Mecklenburg, the territory acquired from the Bonoman, expands 200 sq km. Neu Berlin expands 3200 sq km in Canada/Michigan (evenly) and Von Bismarkk's Land (Borneo), Neu Prussen, and Vinland expand 200 sq km each.
 * Saxony: After a long, arduous campaign, the Hessian and Saxon armies manage to conquer all of Paderborn. The Catholic Administration of Paderborn, made up of prominent Catholic nobles, clergymen and burghers, takes nominal control of the country. Real control, however, rests in the hands of the commander of the Wettin forces.


 * Anhalt: Fighting continues in Anhalt. Despite having the support of much of the population, Rudolf and his generals steadily lose control over the countryside. Prince Leopold II, his numbers swelled with Magdeburger troops and Italian merceneries, wins control, but not popularity. The people resent the presence of foreign troops on Anhaltese soil, and many see that Rudolf was right in saying that under Leopold, Anhalt will become a puppet of Brandenburg and Leopold's creditors. But despite the popular opinion, Leopold's army surges on, pushing Rudolf and his supporters further and further south towards the Bavarian border. Eventually the Rudolfians have nowhere left to run. With Leopoldois forces advancing on three sides, Rudolf gives his generals his thanks and offers for them to surrender. None accept, and Rudolf, in an act of redeeming self-sacrifice, leads his forces in a final fight. He is killed in the battle along with most of his army, and any who survive are brutally slaughtered by order of Leopold. Leopold, fresh from his victory, travels to his capital for his re-investiture as Prince Leopold II of Anhalt. One of the first acts of his restoration is to order the execution of people known to have supported the "usurper Rudolf". But all is not lost for the supporters of Princess Anna's line. During the battle, Rudolf's pregnant wife and their daughter Madeleine stole over the border into Bavaria, and through Bavaria into Austria.
 * Venice congratulates Leopold for winning the civil war. Venice also sends materials and aid to help with reconstruction.
 * Archbishopric of Magdeburg: the Archbishop, glad to have played his cards right, has a mass in celebration of the victory, and sits back, waiting for the spoils of war to come rolling in.
 * Italy_1614.pnge returns to a state of tranquility. Many citizens living in the Italian Peninsula rejoice the fact that the Italian Peninsula has been united under one government for the first time since the fall of the Romans. The Doge of Venice and Piedmont is finally persuaded to allow Venice to become a constitutional monarchy after years of persuasion by many nobles in the High Council for his and his father's now successful efforts to unify the Italian Peninsula. Thus the Kingdoms of Venice & Piedmont are born. The government of Venice focuses on infrastructure development in the Southern provinces and finalizes the borders after the absorbtion of the Papal States. The Pope while unhappy at the loss of his nation, nevertheless realizes that to have one government ruling Italy would benefit his people as well. He agrees to crown the new King of Venice & Piedmont in Venice next year and also accepts a seat on the High Council of Venice. Nuovo Milano begins moving into the neighbouring Swahili State by expanding by 1000 sq km. Nuovo brescia expands by another 1500 sq km and Nuovo Venexia expands by 700 sq km.
 * SOC maps now begin to dominate the map industry, with most merchants using SOC maps if they are going trading in South East Asia. Much more anti-islamic propaganda continues. Small industry in cities also grows, and economical trade is encouraged all around the kingdom. Berar continues to be admitted and districts are sorted out with their tax collectors. More ships are added to the navy, newer ones which have elements copied from European ships sighted. In the dark alleyways, and small villages, the preaching of the new form of Hinduism continues. Slowly, but surely, more and more people - mainly in the villages, are seeing that the new religion is better and begin to convert. Yet the Bhramins despise the new religion and order and only see one option, setting up a new life in Mataram and the newly occupied Sesak. Thousands set off (paying the SOC) and establish new lives in Sesak, where the Mataram government wants its influence. The Rajkumari continues with the blockade, which seems to be going really well and continues to deprive Sesak of trade. The economy of Sesak, in turn, collapses and they find they cannot continue resisting.
 * Godavari sees more economic trade and small industrialisation occurring within its borders. Its economy expands and more trade seems to be occurring with states like Mataram. The simplified version of Hinduism also takes hold in Godavari, and its base begins to grow here too.
 * Matarami_Expansion_(PMII).pngam's economy begins to boom as much trade from Orissa comes is, and they have had the tariffs lowered for them. Many Matarami also begin to try their hand in business, and flock over to Orissa to try their hand there, in an untapped market (from their perspective). More men are recruited this year to fight and defend the country. Sesaki resistance collapses due their economy collapsing and the whole island is taken over by the Mataramis. The begin to send people to live on the island to help free up space. Their efforts are aided by the waves of Bharmin Hindus arriving via the SOC. The Matarami also hail the Orissan Rajkumari and her fleet for their efforts against the Sesaki.
 * China expands its Hawaiian colony by 2000 sq km. The main dock, 千海之島 (Island on a Thousand Seas) has become a nexus of pan-Pacific trade. Ships from many nations dock at the island for rest, the island being a halfway point for ships going across the Pacific. Meanwhile, a new, faster method of silk production is discovered. The supply of silk increases drastically this year.
 * SOC traders make contact with Chinese merchant ships and visit Chinese ports. They, on behalf of Orissa, ask for trade agreements and lower tariffs on their goods for visa versa.
 * China accepts
 * The Arabian Federation expands 14,900 sq km inland as the Comchellak vassal expands southwards into Madasgacar. The Arabian expedition returns back to Arabia after mapping the northern coastline of the southern continent (OTL Australia) and exploring the East Indies. Sultan Omar looks over this information and holds a meeting concerning East Indies colonization. Elsewhere this meeting also finalizes plans for East African colonization and an expedition is sent to establish a colony on OTL called Mafia.
 * Apache: Great Warchief Govind started the construction of the Cathedral in the Apachean homeland. The elite horse archer units return home and bring with them new ideas and weapons plus European literature.
 * The Nasrid Emirate starts trying to contain this plague. The best Andalusian scientists and doctors are summoned to the court to start trying to make a cure. The war is ended in a white peace because of the plague.
 * The Levantine Kingdom (sorry for the absence) expands New Syria by 2100 square kilometres, Rihnad Mihyah by 500, and Nusasntara by 400. Ibrahim continues looking for a Western bride and starts planning the marriage of high-profile Christian Hashemites to Christian kingdoms around him, such as Rome, Persia and Cyprus (although western nations like Venice and Scandinavia are still sent envoys). The economy is improved and plans to kill the Sultan of Ternate and vassalise the remaining Sultanate begin.
 * Burgundy: the colonies expand and the Military is build up, though in a Revolt, the king is stripped of all his remaining power, the government now becomes a Constitutional monarchy
 * This post was written three hours after the turn of the year and it is metagaming.
 * Russia works on its military and economy by  creating new jobs building ships and weapons andn the Academy of Sciences.

1615

 * With three squadrons in Gujarat, another armada is sent to Gujarat, now having as main commander Afonso VI, Count of Ourém, and commanding the other squadrons, Sebastián Vizcaíno and Pedro V de Castro, Count of Lemos. With forts already established in Sofala and Moçambique and no other city to go, the only thing the armada does in Africa is stop in the fort of Sofala and then in Melinde. From then, the expedition goes to Gujarat.Meanwhile, in Gujarat, the already present squadrons capture Bávenagar, but after that, Afonso de Meneses' land forces stay on Cambaia, and try to take more inland territory from the start of the year. Meanwhile, over the course of the year, smaller land forces than Afonso's one take Jamnagar, Porbandar, Buje and Rájecote. After Afonso's forces have already taken some territory inland. The Gujarati Sultan finally agrees to an armistice, with Portugal retaining all the conquered territories. A peace treaty is still being put together. The news of this still haven't got to Portugal, as it was only signed by the year's end. Most of the squadrons go back to Portugal except for Nuno Cabral's. Meanwhile, Maputo expands 2200 sq km into Sofala and Moçambique. Meanwhile, Santa Maria expands 700 sq km south, and São Vicente expands 2000 sq km. Meanwhile, in Tremembé, a native attack destroys the village of Nazaré. The natives remain in control of the area for a while, until the Portuguese regain control of Uopanuaçu. Meanwhile, in Castille, Miguel de Cervantes publishes "Segunda parte del Ingenioso caballero don Quijote de la Mancha", partially motived by the apocryphal sequel of 1614. Meanwhile, Margaret of Flanders gives birth to a boy, which is called Nuno. Meanwhile, again in Castille, the Duke of Jaén and former king of Castille, Fadrique II, dies, and is succeeded by his son Maximiliano.


 * The Satomi Shogunate continues to expand more into 霊烏路 (Reiuzi) (Kamchatka). Meanwhile, 沖縄國 (Okinawa Kingdom) builds up its military. Also, 幽谷 (Kasodani) expands by 1500 km, 東海道 (Tōkaidō) expands by 1500 km and 屠自古 (Tojiko) expands by 800 km. Meanwhile the very few people who are Jīdūhists decide to move to the colony of Tojiko and hopefully they can become more successful there, seeing as it has absolutety no success in Japan. Taoism becomes popular in Northern Japan thanks to the Mononobe and Rokkaku clans.
 * Brandenburg expands its military. Neu Berlin expands 3200 sq km. Vinland and Neu Prussen expand 200 sq km each. Neu Mecklenburg expands 300 sq km north and northeast, while Von Bismarck's Land expands 200 sq km. The National Police uncover Rudolf of Anhalt's former wife hiding in Anhalt. She is jailed and the child is taken into custody. (Callum, I can undo this if you want.) A fleet travels to Mysore and asks for and receives special trading rights there and a monopoly of the European market in the country. A famous scientist named Louis Kepler decides that the Earth is not at the center of the universe; rather, the Earth travels around the Sun. Also, he discovers some moons of Jupiter with a newly invented telescope. He publishes a paper called the Revolutionary Thinking Man's Guide to the Heavens. Lots of people read it. Guys, where's the Renaissance?
 * Mod Post: Louis Kepler is accused of blasphemy and his discoveries are largely ignored.
 * This is Galileo under a German ATL name. Galileo was tolerated until a point. Can the blasphemic accusations continue until Kepler accuses the Pope of manipulating the scientific beliefs of the people, as was the case with Galileo?
 * Since most states involved were either NPC's and the player nations, most of the time, didn't bother to post something, we just assumed it happened anyway.
 * In Luxembourg, Louis XVIII is overthrown in a revolution, and Louis IX is restored to the throne. Despite the massive shift in government, plans proceed as formerly determined and Burgundy is invaded.
 * Brandenburg sends men to Burgundy as well.
 * Navarre sends supplies.
 * Aragon sends MV aid.
 * Louis IX? Considering your high turnover rate for them, Louis IX should have reigned around 1550.
 * The Nasrid Emirate continues to study the plague, and studies the symptoms. Scientists continue to try and find a cure.
 * Cyprus continues to expand its Nea Lefkosia colony around the colony of the Kingdom of Rome. It expands by 1000 sq km. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 350 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 350 sq km and Nea Kyrenia is expanded by 300 sq km. In response to the Levantine Kingdom's Christian Hashemites, Cyprus provides various daughters of Cypriot nobles and royalty to marry.
 * France: Continues expanding Fort Ouest-Bout south 500 sq km, while Fort Moreau is expanded 500 sq km west. War continues against the Bretons.
 * Aragonese unaffected people are strictly moved north, and the puppet government relocates too. We investigate the plague and ask the Nasrids for cooperation.
 * Apache: A new religion has developed in Ekta by a Apachean Catholic priest named Hridayesh Govinado who claims to have had a revelation from the Great Spirit and the tenets stress Apachean cultural values and a return to more importance on the family and clan. The strange tenet is that they will swear loyalty to the Pope if they respect their freedom to worship freely. Great Warchief is afraid of the growth of the new faith and it has a strong presence in the south-eastern part of the nation.
 * Burgundy: The colonies expand and the Luxembourgish offensive  surprises the Kingdom. While this, the troops try to stop the Luxembourgish advance.
 * French Diplomacy: Promises full support to ally and best friend, Burgundy, and sends 20,000 soldiers to help defend Burgundy, which will include pulling 5,000 soldiers from the Breton Offensive to go help Burgundy.
 * Scandinavia expands its military and economy. Nye Norge expands 1000 sq km south and Nya Sverige expands 1500 sq km west. New Georgia expands 1000 sq km south with the goal of reaching Nya Denmark. Ny Norg Stad continues its busy port duties and its naval base in the harbor is expanded. Nya Södra Skottland expands 500 sq km along the peninsula. Afrika Skandinaviska expands into the disorderly territory north. Nya Skandinavia annexes its western vassal. Military aid is given to Luxembourg as Scandinavia joins the war to destroy Burgundy, a nation long despised by the Queen and Scandinavians alike. The Queen travels to Venezia and congratulates the Doge of Venice on his unification of his people. The powerful and large naval fleet out of Suecia Aragones easily blockades the Burgundian and French Mediterranean coast.