Principia Moderni IV (Map Game)

The Ming Dynasty still rules over the vast lands of China. On the other side of the world, the Hundred Years War continues between England and France. Europe is still stuck in the old ways of feudalism and chivalry while the notions of a New World are considered figments of imagination.

We welcome you to the long awaited fourth expansion of that immortal series. Welcome to Principia Moderni IV! Starting in 1400 AD, this is the dawn of the modern world and the tail end of the Middle Ages. The Renaissance is just kicking off in Europe, while the nations in the western side of the continent are locked in the last gasp of the Hundred Years War. The Muslim world is still reeling from the invasions of Turks and Mongols, with the Caliphate resting in the collapsing Mamluk Egypt and the Ottomans on the rise in Anatolia. Make it count.

The first game was the most successful on the wiki, leading all the way to the modern day with mostly plausible posts and little controversy. The second game reached almost to the modern day, but failed due to a plethora of ASB events and moderator bias. The third game was much more worthy of the first, almost running into implausibility but climbing back into a shining glory by the end. Riding on the latest reforms of map games since the end of PMIII, this is the most logical next step in that evolution. Remember  above all other rules — have fun.



Important Pages

 * Rules and Algorithm
 * Alliances 
 * Holy Roman Empire
 * Feudal Dynasties
 * College of Cardinals
 * Nations

The Night's Watch (Moderators)

 * Lord Commander Scrawland
 * First Ranger Wolves
 * First Builder Callumthered
 * First Steward SkyGreen24
 * Septon Nathan1123
 * Maester GunsnadGlory
 * The Mountain that Rides Feudy McPlagueface

The Wildlings
All users currently on the wiki may play unless otherwise noted.

Banned Users
A ban from plausibility strikes lasts thirty days, after which the third strike is repealed and the banned player is unbanned. However, the newly unbanned player rejoins the game with two strikes, as a form of probation.
 * Bear - 1648

Plausibility Strikes
'''Three strikes and you're out! Each strike resets after 30 years of the most recent strike.'''
 * Adolf Coffee - II (1745)
 * Jackson - I (1743)
 * Austria - II (1755)
 * Drake - I (1755)

Moderator Strikes
These are strikes for moderators and how they moderate. The same three strikes rules apply. If a moderator is banned from moderating, however, they can still play as their nation. Mod strikes can be delivered in one of three ways: Moderators can be given strikes for the following reasons:
 * 1) If a sufficient number of players (more than half of all players voting) vote to give a moderator a strike.
 * 2) If I, Scraw, give them a strike.
 * 3) If a majority of all mods (i.e., more than half of the total number of mods, excluding that moderator) vote to give a moderator a strike.
 * 1) Exhibiting bias that would benefit the nation they are playing.
 * 2) Exhibiting bias that would negatively affect a player they have a personal dispute with.
 * 3) Making a ruling that contradicts a proven fact from OTL or an established fact from earlier in the game.
 * 4) Overruling a decision of a majority of moderators.



1750
'''Another day, another decade. One hour for 1749 Supreme Sensual Samrāṭ Sky 22:04, August 1st, 2017 (UTC)'''

Neocynicism spreads across Asia, reaching China and Korea within the end of this year.

The Deccan revolt fully takes control of "South India", overthrowing the previous government and installing the Deccan Maharajya. ''' Chinook agrees with the Potato guys. '''

''' Arnold refuses to abdicate from Bohemia. '''

''' A series of small earthquakes in England. '''

''' Industrialization begins to develop in western Europe. '''

''' A tortoise is born in Kolkota, India. '''


 * Pueblo Confederacy: We continue our war with the Comanche and successfully push them back past the OTL border of Texas. Our forces suffered heavy losses (1500), and we wish for a peace treaty with the Comanche along with an agreement for them to stay off our land{Mod Response}. The first two Christian churches our built in a couple of our southern pueblos and roughly one quarter of our population is christian. A religious divide increase between the conservative north and the Christian south. We gained numerous horses from our war with the Comanche and begin building our own native herds. Our sheep herds have prospered in the unusually wet year and we have begun raising cattle herds. We ask for a defensive alliance with the Navajo {Mod Response} and the Kimuenim Tribes.
 * Comanche reluctantly agree, Navajo do not give any concrete promises despite your emissary's best attempts..
 * The Kimuenim agree.
 * France: The Human zoo continues to expand. The Bordeaux and Sarzana cartels continue to expand. Brazil continues expanding inward. New France continues expanding inward. France keeps expanding deeper into Argentina. Parisian French continues growing as the vernacular in all the French lands. Boreno expands up the coast. Palu is expanded. Forts on the Ivory coast continues to expand.
 * Avignon Papacy: The Cardinal Borja takes the name Alexander. His first thing he does is he lifts the bans on persecution of Jews and slavery. Alexander focuses on making Coptic and Latin the official languages of mass and scripture. Alexander appoints his "nephew" AKA son a cardinal.
 * British Dip: Seeing this new Pope is reactionary we ask him to allow us to nationalise the monasteries.
 * Empire of Uluru: Grand Bakan Yannathan is aroused from a strange dream. He dreamed he was living among the gods, in a world filled with fantastic technology and magic, centered on a state of sand that stretched the world over, but all collapsed in a fortnight. Being very concerned of the meaning of this dream, he immediately consults the chief Dreamspeakers at the White Chapel of Mount Uluru. The Dreamspeakers assure Yannathan that this is a good omen, promising the eventual dominance of the empire over all living creatures on Earth. However, later that year, Yannathan's father Emperor Dadu II was brutally assassinated by his brother, the wicked lord Wako. The new Emperor Wako forces Yannathan into exile from the capital of Ngarrindjeri. However, Yannathan still holds high esteem among the military, and presses many campaigns in the northern hinterland to train his personal army. Meanwhile, economy improves with fishing and farmland expand across the nation. The military is improved with the new modernized iron mining, including plate armor on horseback riding. Local lords of vassal nations pay tribute of taro back to the emperor.
 * Sultanate of Cyprus: In Jaffarid Arabia, the ex-Grand Vizier Mu'Tamid al-Satter published a book defending his political ideas and those of Farid. The book, named Al'Iislahiat Waltantir (English: Reformism and Enlightenment), proposed ideas for an enlighten monarchy that support trade and social reforms, while still not going into republican ideas. He also suggest the Mujtamae system as the best first step toward a consultative monarchy. Although the book is very critical of the current Cypriot regime, it is surprisingly supporting some of Sultan Jalil's ideas, especially during his earlier reign when he focused on trade and reforming the Cypriot government. Meanwhile, in Cyprus, both Sultan Hasim and Grand Vizier Mu'sad Sarraf make a temporary truce to fight this new book, banning it from the island. Even so, many former supporters of Farid are able to get a copy on the island illegally.  Grand Vizier Mu'saf Sarraf begin modernizing the army with the help of the Mujtamae Aljaysh (Army). Meanwhile, Sultan Hasim visit Cairo to pay his respect to the Rashidun Caliph to celebrate the 75 years of the foundation of the Sultanate, when in 1675 the Rashidun Caliph promoted Hasim's great-grandfather, Emir Ahmad of Cyprus, to a vassal Sultan.
 * Belkan Federation: This year the Belkan National Congress officially ends this year with the all the major issues coming in resolved. The voters rights having been particularly contentious however has come to head as a universal male suffrage as decided upon by some major leaders of the congress Kamarov himself included saying. "If the men are willing to submit themselves to conscription, then the men should be able to decide on the leaders that conscript them." With this finalized the Belkan Federation is officially formed out of the ashes of the Empire. This leads to the elections of the Duma, Senate, and Vozdh. A Series of radical liberal parties take over most of the senate hoping to end many of the old vestiges of Feudalism within the new Republic. The Duma has many of the more level headed members of the enlightened council as well as some more conservative elements who are open to liberal reform. The Vozdh however is almost unanimously elected with Mikhail Kamarov taking place once again as Vozdh after agreeing to allow elections on the basis he remain in charge of the armies for the duration fo the crisis if he lost. With his first legitimate election to the position in the Federation he also claims victory in Greece from 1749 as word has finally reached back on the success of the campaign. With 150,000 troops now freed up, the Vozdh redistributes 50,000 around the empire sans Vlacchia and brings the other 100,000 to bear against the Russians at Galati but not before fully outfitting them with modern guns, standardized uniforms and holding a parade in their honor in Belgrad. Following this they are sent north to Galati to engage the Russians with further supplies to re-arm and re-equip another 200,000 men. The Vozdh begins working on re-establishing the Belkan economy as well as other potential threats as the Invasion of Russia is potentially nowhere near the last that could be brought to bear on the new Federal state. He also goes about appointing ten judges to the High Court system.
 * Russia: Stalemate falls upon the battlefield at Galati. The limited reinforcements of Belkan royalists still failed to produce a result. Both sides hammered each other but the Belkan Federalists had the advantage in numbers. On September 18th, a lucky Belkan bullet got the better of Tsar Pyotr II. A bullet struck him near the heart. The lines panicked, and ran. Savinkov attempted to rally the troops but with the Tsar dead there was little hope. A group of revolutionaries seized the Palace of St. Rurik, and declared a Provisional Republic. A Duma was set up. Prince Konstantin, too young to rule was locked up. Peasants in the south did rise up, birthing a quick conscript Force couldn't put down. There were riots in the streets. A few nobles hanged in the streets. Savinkov was horrified. In mid December the situation straightened of enough for the formation of political parties. The leaders of the current government are known as the Decembrist Party, and have limited support from the military. The Radical Party, is made of fringe groups bound together to eradicate monarchy across the world and create a world Republic, their support is limited and dominant in the south. Savinkov, on December 31st, announced the formation of the National Party, his own Vozdhist party.
 * Kingdom of Mzerka and Wiyot: Our government Decides to begin taxation on exports of food, books and gold. This is done so that these resources would be less often shipped and traded to other lands. Our farmers also keep breeding horses some of which are beginning to be used in the army for scouting. Our labourers also keep repairing damage of the earthquake. Our priests also ask the Vatican if they could fund the Building of a great cathedral for the Mzerkan representatives for the church and their priests(Vatican Response)
 * Grandduchy of Oldenburg: The new dockyard in Emden begins to producing new and faster battle- and trading ships. As the duchy's military council decided, the army will be modernized with new guns and a compulsory military service for the oldest son of every family in the age between 16 and 19. Every soldier has to serve for at least one year.
 * The Kimuenim, under the leadership of Friar Grebel and La'na, continue to take advantage of the bewildering array of new crops and technologies that they have begun to explore. The cultivation of potatoes, alongside wheat, corn, and other crops, continues to expand, giving rise to a population boom as starvation is reduced. The herds of the nomadic Kimuenim also increase, with new livestock - sheep and goats - proving especially popular. Friar Grebel, still at work on a translation of the Bible into Niimipu and development of an alphabet, is eager to secure coastal access, which would enable him to establish secure communication with his fellow Franciscans. Meanwhile, raiding from the Ute to the south forces La'na to call a council of the various local leaders at Kartoffelsburg. He takes advantage of this to advance more forward-minded allies over traditionalist chieftains by giving them places on the council, which coordinates defensive efforts. He plans to set up a quasi-permanent military force of around 500 men to repel raiding, equally recruited from nomadic and sedentary Kimuenim. These measures bring numerous eastward bands of Niimipu, and even some related Shoshone bands, under the authority of La'na, expanding the nation southwards along the Kimuenim River. Trade with the Pueblo expands; meanwhile, with the Kimuenim having secured agreement with the Chinook to move westwards in the autumn, a group of Kimuenim move down the river and settle along the lower Columbia River, planting crops, in an area of otherwise useless marshland - a location from which their influence can spread to the Chinook. Forges continue to be built and metal tools to spread.
 * Way too fast. -Feud
 * What? How can it be too fast to "be at work" on something? Not only that, there is absolutely no reason it's implausible for a literate priest to try to adapt the Bible into the language of the group he is seeking to convert, using a modified Latin script. There are many examples of this OTL; did it with the Guarani language in the 1600s, other missionaries did it with  in the 1760s. It's not at all difficult (well, relatively) to adapt a language into the Latin script, and missionaries have a strong incentive to do so in order to convert populations.
 * Ququququ: The Koito reform continues and his Angu-Zia son is elected new Namton A'fao for a lifelong term As the Ququququ nation is finally stable enough, the outlying tribes are contacted in order to induce them into the Union. (basically, slow map expansion, approved by Feud). The Japanese contact continues, and Ququququ continue adopting children born of interracial relations in the Jin port, in order to avoid the infanticide.
 * United Kingdom of Great Britain: England has 6.8 million people and inside of that London has a population of 0.8 million, Wales has 0.6 million, Ireland has 2.7 million people and Scotland 1.1 million. The army undergoes a shifting of forces to the south of England with 2000 in London, 3000 in Portsmouth, 3000 in Dublin and 2000 in Cork, 1000 in Edinburgh and 1000 in Cardiff while an additional 13000 troops are overseas with 5000 in Arcadia, 3000 in Casablanca, 2000 in English Maiam, 1000 in Haiti as well as 500 in St George, St Helena, New Canterbury and Bay of Kost. The fleet is divided with 150 ships stationed in Portsmouth, 150 ships stationed in Bristol and 50 in New London. Within Britain the education system continues through the running of universities, grammar schools, traveling education and the boarding academies of the London Civil Service academy and the Oxford Preparatory school. With improved bridge and tunneling abilities efforts are made to straighten roads and canals cutting down times. The beginning of the industrial revolution in western Europe is largely an increase in existing growths in manufacturing. Steam engines grow in use in the mines for pumping water but are hampered by their high inefficiency though it does allow digging deeper and more coal to be harvested. Lewis Paul's mill continues to run well making a profit with its lower costs. There is a growth in the use of cast iron from pig iron. Agriculture continues to change with almost all farms being enclosed, the four field crop rotation system being universal and the use of mouldboard and wheel-less plows. The increase in the production of cast iron leads to a rise in iron plows which are better. With the treaty of Rabat sorted out, the conflict with Maghreb is ended and a permanent force is established in Casablanca. Construction work begins on improving the harbour significantly and building a fort near the harbour inside of the city demolishing a couple of homes but compensating allowing them to build outside. Goods from Britain such as textiles, cash crops and spices enter the city's marketplace without tariffs because it is a part of Britain while it finds market for the things it produces in Casablanca. People of Casablanca's religious rights are respected. Westminster bridge is opened in London while John Canton reads a paper to the Royal Society on the creation of artificial magnets. The earthquakes in Warrington are worrying but after no more appear the event is dismissed as one off and inexpiable although the Royal Society does give it some though. Secret: The Pope in Rome is asked for permission to nationalise the monasteries in exchange for coming back into the Papal fold of Rome. 
 * British Arcadia: The 5000 British troops in Arcadia are spread out with 1000 in New York, 2000 in Henry's land, 1000 in New Gwynedd and the remaining 1000 are divided between the remaining areas. In addition local militia forces do exist but they aren't standing and are spread out although they are armed. In Avalon frontiers push 50 px northwards into OTL Quebec and 50 px into Alabama from New Essex as waves of farmers finishing their contracts go looking out for their own significant plots. push in coming from Britain encouraged by offer of free land and vote in the colonial assemblies. The assemblies continue to function. The sale of furs, sugar, tobacco, coffee, bananas and other cash crops continue to bring in good money. There is a militia of 21,000 citizens who are while unprofessional do have weapons and supplies. The colonies are at 2.3 million people. The Royal Navy continue patrols in the Atlantic.
 * Roman Papal Secret Dip: The Pope agrees that the Crown can nationalise the estates of the monasteries [which let's be real is the valuable part], providing that the buildings can still be used by the monks/nuns, or adequate replacement buildings be found.
 * British Dip: With the agreement of the only Pope, the one in Rome who has the full support of the British Parliament the estates off the monasteries are taken into ownership by the Crown while the Crown takes personal responsibility for the housing of all religious people allowing them to continue using the majority of their buildings with replacements found from Crown properties if required.
 * Salish Nation: Our food supply begins to diversify, growing from Fishing and Hunting/Gathering, to support minor farming as well. With our Chinook contacts, we hear of the Kimuenim people, and request an alliance/trade deal. Also, strange people have shown up on our shores. Some of them come to trade. Others, to spread their faith. In total, about three ships full of these people have visited us. Two regularly show up to give us clear beads in exchange for fur. Some of our people have begun hunting creatures exclusively for their pelts. With our farming growing slowly, our population has begun growing. We commission a census, and our population is estimated at ~25k people (feel free to nerf, I do have some logic behind that number, however.)


 * Iberia: With the recent victory over Maghreb, Iberia now holds the greatest amount of trade power in West Africa, shared with the British, French, and Scandinavians. There is an increased output of slaves and raw materials to the colonies as a result. Iberian influence in the interior begins to wane as the native states grow more independent. The nobility of Sine seize Kaolack, re-establishing the Kingdom of Saloum. The mouth of the Gambia comes under the rule of the King of Kombo. The protectorate of Bissau suffers unrest and tensions between natives and their Maghrebi and Iberian rulers. In the New World, fur traders build trading posts up the Mississippi and Missouri, expanding the Mêcicipi colony upriver. Maranhão expands along the Tocantins and Araguaia rivers and into the OTL states Maranhão, Tocantins and Piauí. Rebuilding of settlements in California continues. Exploration of the Amazon continues; some explorers reach Maipure territory this year. The native population in Trinidad dwindles due to the slave trade.
 * Italian League: With the war with Maghreb now over Italian forces return north. However, a large garrison remains in all of the seized territory, overseeing the repair or construction of fortifications and ports. Shipbuilding continues at a fast rate, especially in the south. A decree is issued by Carlo Bonaparte expanding the grand senate more than any previous expansion, vastly increasing the number of elected officials in the assembly, while also reforming the requirements to vote, giving the vote to upper middle class men, in additional to basically the entire upper class. Military build up continues steadily, due to the uncertainty of the nation's neighbors, especially Belka. Although the government interprets the overthrow/replacing of the government as a formal breaking of the two nations' alliance, thus not requiring military intervention necessarily, the government still watches the situation closely, viewing the furthering of republican ideals as a positive thing. The rate of enlightenment publications across the nation continues to grow.
 * Papal States: The Papal military is improved due to the increased unrest in Europe. Pope Michael writes an encyclical entitled Ut omnes unum sint (that all may be one), calling for Christian unity, an end to the Schism, and the unification of the Copts with the rest of Christendom. In Rome, the near-success of the Mongolian Patriarch of the East in the Conclave leads to a spike in interest in Mongolian culture. The small palace of the Patriarch's representative is besieged with artists and musicians, which leads to the small choir of Mongolian throat singers performing publicly throughout Rome to great acclaim.

1751
'''Another day, another 18th century occurrence. One hour for 1750 Supreme Sensual Samrāṭ Sky 22:00, August 2nd, 2017 (UTC)'''

'''Neocynicism fares surprisingly well in the Sino-Korean union. Barrel dwellers appear in major cities, criticizing society and committing obscene acts. While different than their Western counterparts due to basing themselves more off of Eastern philosophy, they are still seen as deviants by most people in the nation.'''

The collapse or revolt against three major European monarchies sends shock waves across Europe as the new ideals become blamed for this with many Italian, Belkan, Austrian, and newly Russian authors being banned in various western European countries

'''In Austria, Otto has run out of money to fund his rebellion. Unable to feed or supply his troops, most of them desert until he is left with only a paltry force of his hardcore loyalists. Unfortunately, as the situation grows more desperate, one of his lieutenants betrays him, helping the Austrian forces to capture him in exchange for clemency. Otto is hanged. The last of his supporters flee as far as they can from Austria, running to the Rhineland and hiding.'''

''' Prince Matteo of Sicily dies. Some foreign prince is elected. '''

''' A Turkic delegation from the new Great Khan arrives in Europe to learn the ways of the west. '''
 * Sicily: We continue to upgrade our navy and shipbuilding capabilities as requested by the Italian League. Sicilian forces take part in the invasion of the Maghreb, and the swift victory is celebrated by the people of the nation. With Matteo I's death the nation is shocked and mourns the popular king. In the aftermath of the war and also the loss of the Duchy of Calabria from the House of Orsini, the dynasty lacks the power base to win the next election, especially considering Matteo I's lack of male heir. The former Charles V even claims the throne, a claim that is rejected by the nobles, and he goes back to petitioning the pope for lands and titles. The elderly Grand Duke Michel of Savoy is elected as king. His succession is seen by some as an attempt to bring Savoy within the domain, dangerously flaring relations with France. As such the move is seen to be unwise, although the nobles approve the election nonetheless secretly in an attempt to strain the Italian League. Duke Michel never actually spends any time in Sicily however, and six weeks later dies of old age. Instead a local noble from the House of Adragna is elected, becoming known as Alessandro II. Having been ignored by the Pope, and sensing that the Pope himself is distracted with other matters, the former Charles V, at the head of a band of Sicilian exiles and mercenaries, and with assistance from the Condottiero Virginio, lays siege to the city of Paliano, the seat of the Colonna family. He declares himself Duke-Prince of Paliano, although intending to swear fealty to the Pope, and merely live within the Papal States as a feudal lord/vassal.
 * Papal Dip: The Papacy will grant the former king a title of nobility provided he demobilises and lays down his weapons immediately.
 * Sicilian Diplomacy: Charles requests that the Pope formally recognize his conquest as legitimate and in exchange he will swear fealty to the Pope and cease any violence.


 * Pueblo Confederacy: Due to the growing religious divide between our people a small civil war erupted between a few of the pueblos some of the warriors of the neutral pueblos were summoned in order bring an end to the conflict. The result was an agreement reached by the elders was to establish freedom of religion in the confederacy. Missionaries could go wherever they pleased and local shamans could continue their practices. More churches sprouted because of this agreement, including one in the capital of Taos. Our population has grown to a little over 80,00 nearly a third of whom identify as Christian. Our churches send an emissary to Rome asking for more missionaries as well as aid. Although Christianity first came to us through Iberia we follow the Roman Pope simply because we abhor slavery and the Anti-Pope supports it. We establish Iberian as our written as well as our trade language. Our agriculture has nearly reached the same levels as that of Europe and we have begun to master metal craft. We begin a settlement up in central OTL Colorado.
 * Empire of Uluru: The reign of Emperor Wako is long and terrible. He works this year to begin reducing the power of the tributary lords, and replacing many offices with local magestrates. This greatly angers the nobility, and they pledge more support to Yannathan. Meanwhile, the Grand Bakan Yannathan continues to lead his army north to conquer more of the barbarians of the northern wastelands. This year, Yannathan comes in the service of one very powerful feudal lord, and asks what quest he may perform to win his favor. The noble, whose name was Bambam, asked for Yannathan to marry his daughter, the beautiful Elanora. But first, to prove his worth Yannathan must retrieve the sacred antler of the great animal Gunni. However, this is not easy as the Gunni is almost impossible to catch. Yannathan was very clever, however, and managed to set a trap for the beast, slowing it down enough to cut off part of its horn. Overall, economy by farming and fishing continues to improve. The Dreamspeakers work to standardize the Anangu language, both spoken and written form.
 * Jaffarid Sultanate: Sultan Muhammad, age 22, continues to un-affiliate himself with any religion as Sultan, and unexpectedly, this causes some citizens to follow his lead, although such a small amount shouldn't matter at this time. Sultan Muhammad dislikes the book that originated in Maghreb, and speaks about how it very "un-Islamic" of them to distribute the book at such a large celebration and to have even created it in the first place. The book written by Vizier Mu'Tamid al-Satter entitled Al'Iislahiat Waltantir is finally read by the Sultan following numerous demands. A study discovers that 47% of youths that have graduated secondary school further their education in a tertiary educational institution, which is 15% higher than it was 20 years ago. Work In Progress.
 * New Avengers 1.5: Captain Arabia II and the Avengers continue searching for the evil organization known as A'ddar, and begin interrogating suspected members. New heroes join as the search now encompasses more of Assyria.
 * Russia: Parts of the provisional government are unpopular, and the Radical Party is increasingly demanding the heir to the throne hanged on behalf the "oppressed people." Soon several terrorist bombings occur, the first domestic uses of scatter rifles are used during the 1751 Tsaritsyn Riots. The assassination of Prime Minister Nikolai Petrovich would lead the National Party and Boris Savinkov to take control in a paramilitary coup. Savinkov changed the flag to one of the Romanov colors with a sword pointed right-down. Savinkov gives his speech on the balcony of the Palace of St. Rurik "What has become of us, raging at each other 40 years after the start of a civil war. This country doesn't need more death, it needs unity. We have no need for these radicals who will just ruin this country. We will have strength, unity, order, and most importantly faith. One Nation, One Country, One Russia." After that speech the Radical Party was disbanded as the National Party became the utter majority in the Duma. Boris Viktorovich Savinkov because the "Vozdh" of Russia, becoming the dictator of the vast Russian Empire, installing Orthodox Christianity as the state religion (Jews would tolerated if they accepted Savinkov's rule).
 * Papal Diplomacy: Pope Michael (former Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, recently elected Pope) encourages the new Russian government in its newfound religious rigour.
 * Papal States: Pope Michael's bringing of the British back into the Roman fold is hailed by one and all as a great diplomatic success, although some Benedictine abbots write to His Holiness worrying about the fate of their counterparts in Britain. Once the ever-faithful British government's generosity vis a vis the accommodation of the monastics is public knowledge. However, even the abbots rejoice in Pope Michael's success. France and Iberia, the only remaining western states recognising Antipope Alexander, are called upon to join the lead of Britain and re-enter the fold of the One Church. Missions continue,
 * The Kingdom of Mzerka, Wiyot and the Duchy of Miwok:Some of the rich and more powerful families found "The national congress of the Kingdom of Mzerka, Wiyot and the Duchy of Miwok" they did this to get more power into their hands and limit the power of the monarchy. This congress was also meant to get a bigger government. The congress doesn't have any legal power or importance at the moment but with their aims this may be changed in the future. The king does state that he does want to work with them if they will support him and show loyalty to him and the crown.


 * Jin Dynasty: Emperor Qianlong orders a crackdown on neo-cynicism, especially after one infamous neo-cynic, a particularly handsome courtesan by the name of Bide (often known by his baptismal name Petar) began masturbating and displaying his lengthy lavender juicebox under the gaze of Emperor, disrupting the court meeting. Fortunately for the said neo-cynic, he managed to convince the Emperor to lower his sentence from death from to dishonourable discharge and mandatory identity change, with him being blacklisted in imperial examination. Now he squats around the streets of Qingdao as a male prostitute, residing in a barrel-shaped mansion he constructed utilizing the profit he gained from commercialized sex. He also starts a Slav-themed brothel with some Russian merchants, which is oddly successful. There are sightings of the Emperor visiting said brothel to visit Bide, but any discussion about this is quickly ended under fears of penalization. With the smaller yet reinvigorated navy now finished reformation, with a permanent sailor force being established, naval vessels are deployed in the Korea strait, Sea of Korea, Taiwan Strait, and South China Sea in order to assert Sino-Korean dominance in said areas, and to ensure the safety of China and Korea's coastal settlements. Two treasure ships are sent west to visit the states of India and to Arabia. The policy of militarization continues to be pursued, with shipyards, arsenals, and industrial facilities dedicated to producing armaments (i.e., guns and armour) and other military-related objects being built. Basic sanitation is promoted; public bathhouses, spas, latrines, and sewage systems are all built. The Grand Canal is expanded and renovated to accommodate greater boat traffic, and in-order to provide adequate irrigation to more the far-flung inland rural communities. To facilitate transportation and growing merchantile activities, paved roads are built. Commercialization and the division of labour continues, resulting from a heightened demand for commercial goods from both the domestic and foreign market.
 * Nivkh Commandery: Tiger Pastries Inc., a subsidiary of Lady Lin Tea, continues to flourish as a business, with a fourth and fifth outlet opening in Dalyeon and Hangzhou respectively. The "Krabby Patty" (螃蟹漢堡; Pángxiè hànbǎo) is made, using crab meat, sea kelp and other ingredients. Macaroons are also made, and gain widespread popularity. The Nivkh Prince-Governor (which is the member of the Nivkh Ayzik branch of the House of Kim) continues to adopt Korean and Chinese architecture, paving roads to facilitate transport, and replacing wood and thatch roofing with stone bricks and clay tiles, respectively.
 * Sakha (protectorate): The Khan continues to adopt Korean and Chinese architecture, paving roads to facilitate transport, and replacing wood and thatch roofing with stone bricks and clay tiles, respectively. Siberian crab apples become a local renowned fruit, and is particularly prized in Korea and northern China.
 * Xizang (protectorate): Lhasa, the capital, is expanded and modernized. Advisors are sent to assist the Tibetan clergy in administrating the protectorate. Many Tibetans are encouraged (via financial incentives) to become more sedentary, with food instead being supplied from nearby Sichuan (thereby reducing over reliance in inefficient herding). A drink made out of fermented wheat mixed with tatar milk concentrate is made, as to mimic the scent and taste of urine. This drink, known as "Tibetan Beer", is used as a "repellent" for yeti. A few sightings of yeti are reported.
 * Port of Nangang: The Emperor decides send more emissaries to the Angu peoples and peripheral tribes in Haegajang in-order to enrich the knowledge of their culture, while sends more colonists to cement the colony of Nangang from any tribal intrusions. Mixed-racial children continue to be orphaned and sent to the Angu. A fort is built on the company after several pirate raids and Japanese naval competition.
 * Sultanate of Cyprus: Sultan Hasim began to order massive searches in the cities to find copies of Al'Iislahiat Waltantir, which gained popularity among the secret groups who support a more enlightened monarchy. He also use this massive search to find the uncensored copies of Amadlan Lekka (the book from the Lord Regent of Maghreb), confiscating and arresting many members of the military. This anger the Grand Vizier Rafeed Mu'sad Sarraf quite a lot, as some of his allies are arrested and even executed for possessing the uncensored book. Mu'sad Sarraf continue to reform the army, especially since it now need a new leadership with some of the higher ups in jail. The Sultan also begin to invest to rebuild a fleet, hoping to finally rebuild it the size it was in 1733. The tensions between the Sultan Hasim and Mu'sad Sarraf grow once more, when in November a fire burn part of the royal palace. The fact Mu'sad Sarraf pinned the culprits (old supporters of Farid) so fast is seen by some as a show of his great talent and that he is necessary in the government, while other believe Mu'sad Sarrif was behind the fire and used the old liberals as scapegoats.
 * Ququququ: The Koito reform continues and. As the Ququququ nation is finally stable enough, the outlying tribes are contacted in order to induce them into the Union. (basically, slow map expansion, approved by Feud). The Japanese contact continues, and Ququququ contine adopting children born of interracial relations in the Jin port, in order to avoid the infanticide. With a solidified rule the Ququququ are now a most formidable force in the region, with infrastructural advancement putting them on a higher level than any other tribes, as well as their linguistic unity.  Moreover, the Ququququ slowly organize their military and begin creating better weapons compared to their non-organized neighbours, using metals such as iron, with guidance of the Nangang emissaries.
 * United Kingdom of Great Britain: England has 6.8 million people and inside of that London has a population of 0.8 million, Wales has 0.6 million, Ireland has 2.7 million people and Scotland 1.1 million. The army undergoes a shifting of forces to the south of England with 2000 in Aldershot, 3000 in Portsmouth, 3000 in Dublin and 2000 in Cork, 1000 in Edinburgh and 1000 in Cardiff while an additional 13000 troops are overseas with 5000 in Arcadia, 3000 in Casablanca, 2000 in English Maiam, 1000 in Haiti as well as 500 in St George, St Helena, New Canterbury and Bay of Kost. The fleet is divided with 150 ships stationed in Portsmouth, 150 ships stationed in Bristol and 50 in New London. Steam engines grow in use in the mines for pumping water but are hampered by their high inefficiency though it does allow digging deeper and more coal to be harvested. There is a growth in the use of cast iron from pig iron. The increase in the production of cast iron leads to a rise in iron plows which are better. Construction work continues on improving the harbour significantly and building a fort near the harbour inside of the city demolishing a couple of homes but compensating allowing them to build outside. Goods from Britain such as textiles, cash crops and spices enter the city's marketplace without tariffs because it is a part of Britain while it finds market for the things it produces in Casablanca. People of Casablanca's religious rights are respected. Seeing major political tension sweeping Europe, a group of radical Whigs in Parliament begin to call for support and recognition of the Russian and Belkan governments and for the monarchy to reform. This is seen by some Tories as a threat to the monarchy and groups within Britain begin to call for political change but there is a disagreement as to what they want in political change. With the Whigs facing an internal civil war and crisis, Henry Pelham meets with the Kings and gains his agreement resolve the problem of republicanism in Britain, Parliament recognises Belka and Russian republican governments but at the same time it is now mandate that any Ministry which cannot command the confidence of the House of Commons must resign. In addition the constituencies are re- organised to take account of the growth of cities abolishing a number of constituencies and removing MP's for some boroughs. In addition, all those holding £10 copy holds are now given the right to vote in elections. To quell the monarchical discontent the military has to swear an oath of allegiance to defend the monarch while the militia is reorganised by individual members of Parliament giving them weapons better used for crowd suppression such as batons and large shields and excluding many people from the militia who are more inclined to support the Republicanism such as the well educated. Gunpowder and muskets are moved out of the cities. The newly taken estates of the Church are put to good use increasing the Crown incomes.
 * British Arcadia: The 5000 British troops in Arcadia are spread out with 1000 in New York, 2000 in Henry's land, 1000 in New Gwynedd and the remaining 1000 are divided between the remaining areas. In addition local militia forces do exist but they aren't standing and are spread out although they are armed. In Avalon frontiers push 50 px northwards into OTL Quebec and 50 px into Alabama from New Essex as waves of farmers finishing their contracts go looking out for their own significant plots. push in coming from Britain encouraged by offer of free land and vote in the colonial assemblies. In the new reorganisation of Parliament, British Arcadia is given a number of Parliamentary county boroughs with similar population numbers to existing English constituencies under the same conditions of 40 shilling's freeholders and ten- pound copy-holders. The sale of furs, sugar, tobacco, coffee, bananas and other cash crops continue to bring in good money. There is a militia of 21,000 citizens who are while unprofessional do have weapons and supplies. The colonies are at 2.3 million people. The Royal Navy continue patrols in the Atlantic.


 * Iberia: Some Iberian explorers visit Hawaii, but make no record of their visit. Goa reaches its peak prosperity, with a population of several hundred thousand and great amounts of wealth from the Indian Ocean trade. This spawns a style of architecture unique to Goa, earning the city the nickname Goa Dourada (Golden Goa). The Inquisition is in full swing in the city, suppressing Muslims and Hindus alike. The Daman and Basseim colonies are formally separated from Bombay. Fur traders build trading posts up the Mississippi and Missouri, expanding the Mêcicipi colony upriver. Maranhão expands along the Tocantins and Araguaia rivers and into the OTL states Maranhão, Tocantins and Piauí. Exploration and trade on the Amazon flourishes between Maranhão, Nova Lusitânia, and the French colonies.
 * Archduke of Austria: After continuous states of conflict and suffering, the people of Austria are more suppressed than ever before. In sight of this, former revolutionary troop leaves Austria and travels to Belka to seek help to plan another revolt and get a loan from one of the banks. In the meantime, Austria see's a slight rebuild in the nation's agriculture starts to rebuild but the high taxes on the poor continues. People that are unable to pay would be either fined or imprisoned. The once nice leader had become a tyrant dividing the glorious nation. Wilhelm successfully gets a loan from the Bank of Zagreb. In the meantime, Wilhelm begins to gain support from the revolutionaries of Croatia in order to gain feul for a second time on freeing the people of Austria. In the meantime, Former General Rommel returns back to Austria but hears about secets of a possible second revolution. Rommel get's himself caught in it all and becomes very good friends with him. In secrecy another plan for a revolution is in the works and people in the Swiss Alps all the way to Bohemia are informed in small numbers. An "accidental fire" burns down the holiday palace in Bohemia. This time a palace is constructed in Salzburg.

1752
Another day, another list of events below a number Supreme Sensual Samrāṭ Sky 22:04, August 3rd, 2017 (UTC)

Japanese colonization of Sulawesi continues with multiple new forts and settlements established on the island.

'''In the city of Dubrovnik, a Unitarian priest by the name of Dživo Gundulić begins writing literature that appears to combine neoscholastic elements with Enlightenment ones, inspired by the recent turmoil in the country of Belka. Popular among the region, he slowly revives the novoštokavian ijekavica dialect with his influential writings.'''

'''The Zulu Empire expands up the coast of East Africa militarily establishing dozens of settlements and establishing the two nearby kingdom as vassals. They also officially discover the Scandinavian colony and demand their exit. Either the Scandinavians leave or die.'''


 * Maghreb: The Lord Regent ends the wartime state. He begins rebuilding his image and blames the decentralization of the government for the loss. The ICC goes rogue and establishes a base in an unknown location near Zayiyr where it does its operations from (I no longer control it). The Regent is willing to sell Ard Al Zuhur to Burgundy in exchange for advanced weaponry, boats, and money. Maghrebi scientists work to create a better recipe for greek fire and to make better technologies then the europeans as the europeans now have the recipe. A new version of Greek Fire is made using petroleum found in natural seeps in Algeria. It is said to be better than the old version used by the Byzantines and the one whose recipe was given to the winners of the colonial war. The Regent works to indoctrinate the local populace to Lekkaism by touring the country doing speeches as well as writing several follow-up books to Amadlan Lekka which are put in simpler words so they can be understood by normal people. Work begins on European Line Infantry. More people go into the military. The Islamic Establishment in Maghreb’s power begins to wane. Centralization of the government goes on. Maghreb allows France to keep Al Maqadas in exchange for France giving Maghreb the latest military tactics and a sample of their weapons to be manufactured. The popularity of the Zayidi dynasty also wanes after the Sultan of Seluja betrayed Maghreb. The Maghrebi populations continues to grow. Trading continues with the Kanem Empire.
 * Empire of Uluru: Having retrieved the legendary antler of the Gunni, the Grand Bakan Yannathan is then tasked by Bambam to rescue his daughter, Elanora, who was captured by a group of Yaramayhawhos. Yannathan journeyed forth into the northern barbarian lands, but surprisingly quickly came across a woman bathing in a lake. Before his lustful passions overtook him, Yannathan remembered that Elanora was pure of heart without blemish, and so would not be behaving so scandelously. So instead, the prince took an arrow and shot at the woman. Sure enough, it was revealed to be a Drop Bear in disguise. Meanwhile, the tyrant Wako continues to anger the nobility. This year, Wako organized an imperial harem for the court of the Emperor in Ngarrindjeri, assembled from the most beautiful women of the land.
 * Pueblo Confederacy: The Population of the Confederacy has grown to 11,000. We once again ask if the Navajo would join our confederacy [mod Response}. They will be able to keep their autonomy in nearly everything except those of international diplomacy. This way if any european power attempts to conquer the southwest they will find organized resistance. Our mines in the north strike silver and iron, and we found gold in the rivers. Our smiths begin working with these metals. our livestock herds have grown to nearly 100,000. We continue to train and equip our cavalry. We ask the Pope of Rome if we may have our own bishop.
 * Navajo declines. -Sky
 * The Kingdom of Mzerka, Wiyot and Duchy of Miwok: The national congress of the Kingdom of Mzerka, Wiyot and the Duchy of Miwok" Begins to gain popularity with rich traders and big Landowners as they seek to gain power from it. At the moment the king does not see them as a problem to it but he does know that his son might not have enough knowledge to handle them from the begining. Our labourers keep reparing the damage of the earthquake. Farmers keep improving breeding horses. The army also begins to use them with knights with spears and slingers.
 * You can't have duchies. You don't have such a hierarchy and no lancers. -Sky
 * Grandduchy of Oldenburg: The new formed fleet of Oldenburg is growing everyday, more and more adventurers, volunteer sailsman and cartographers are ready to discover the last unknown landscapes and seas of this planet. Meanwhile, the duke had to rise the taxes because of the costs of the new dockyard, the average citizen doesn't seems to be very worried about this.
 * Sultanate of Cyprus: Money is invested to rebuild the palace, which was mostly destroyed last year by the fire. Grand Vizier Mu'sad Sarraf also invest both in the army and in the navy, hoping to turn it into a strong force in the region (or at least enough so he can deal with any opposition to the government). Small protests erupt in Limassol against the current conservative regime, which is seen by some as oppressive, but they are quickly dealt with. The political situation in the Court is paralyzed by the growing rivalry between Sultan Hasim and Grand Vizier Mu'sad Sarraf. News arrive that Mu'tamid al-Satter, the writer of Al'Iislahiat Waltantir and a traitor according to the current regime, had died at the age of 74. Many of his supporter hold secret celebrations in his honor.
 * Why do you get control over the people that you sent to my nation? - Solace AKA Jaffarid Arabia
 * I'm just going to make the executive decision for now that you can't control someone who doesn't live in your nation anymore. -Natemod
 * OOC: Oh, no prob, honestly I just thought nobody used him. So I wanted to kill him before I forgot about him (since he's 74 years old). If someone is using him then it's all good, keep him alive.
 * Belkan Federation: The new government survives its first year and with large amounts of legitimacy. With the collapse of the Russian Invasion, and the full elections of all its positions, the Federation looks to be on solid footing. however unrest occurs in the State of Serbia. Monarchists raise an army of nearly 150,000 from the Belkan peoples in the area, and raid various supply depots arming their force. Vozdh Kamarov tiring of the constant conflict decides to personally lead this conflict hoping to once and for all crush the monarchist factions in the government. The other branches of government all begin to lose control as a reign of terror takes hold with thousands of suspected monarchists being detained and arrested. Some of the worst people are executed almost immediately as the Belkan government sanctions the outright killing of hundreds, if not thousands of people. Kamarov himself confidently rides out to meet the newest faction of monarchists, hoping to put a local dracultesti branch family member on the throne. Joseph Broz Dracultesti takes the field against Kamarov and in a stunning show of success routs Kamarovs army pushing on the capital by the end of the year. The Vozdh however responds with the erecting of Barricades, defenses outside the city and the establishment of artillery hills, hills or locations built/chosen for artillery to be used in defense of the city. Joseph himself proves to be an extremely competent commander giving the underestimating Kamarov a run for his money. However Kamarov with more troops at his disposal begins bringing in troops still in Romania to defend the Capital.
 * Russia: Tuvov starts to expand a bit east. Vozdh Savinkov changes the national flag to the banner of the National Party banner. A group of Radical Party supporters launch a coup in Tsaritsyn, and declare their secession from the now Russian State. Many supporters cross into Pontus to attempt a revolution but the Radical Army is merely just an armed Mob and mopped up by the Pontic Army. Savinkov sends in the professional army to Tsaritsyn and captures the Radicals capital. After a main battle outside of Azov the Rebels collapse. Savinkov in major news allows Prince Konstantin to go into exile in Siberia. The Prince under guard moves to Omsk, and lives in a heavily guarded house. Russian envoys to different countries in Europe spread the idea of Vozdhism, the idea of ruling with a strong hand against dissenters, and a small amount of state control in the economy. The idea also preaches that state and the leader comes before the individual.
 * Hawaii: The Kingdom continues to grow and expand across its possessions in Polynesia, as well as accelerate construction of major cities and ports across Hawaii. The proposal from Russia is denied, as the king is hesitant to allow European construction not under the jurisdiction of Hawaii, and additionally points out that there is already a major fort basically right next to where Russia proposes to build theirs. Nuakane returns to Hawaii after several years of traveling as a crewman on a European ship, now going by the nickname of "Jean". He returns with tales of the cities of Laurentia and Arcadia, as well as experience with trading with the natives of OTL California, which Iberian ships commonly travel to, as did Hawaiian ally Louis-Antoine Véron on his infamous third journey. The first European style ships are constructed in Kaluahine and Honolulu, and the king orders a trade expedition to the east to personally explore the aea, led by Nuakane. Kamanawa, the Chief of Hema Pae 'Aina, reports that he has successfully created a number of protectorates/vassals in Polynesia, namely Bora Bora and Tahiti, among others. By this time Hawaiian explorers and traders have managed to establish contact with the Angu-Zia nation that Véron once informed them of and trade is attempted to be initiated with the nation. Expeditions continue to be sent to Kirabati and the Marshall Islands, with many of the islands being subjugated by force. The fact that these islands lie in the path of the trade routes running to Angu-Zia, and to the nations of Pohnpei and Tu'i Tonga, while also being in the direction of the winds and currents from Hawaii, leads to the Hawaiian settlements here seeing quick expansion.
 * Hquv, when did we initiate trade? -Supreme Sensual Samrāṭ Sky 20:38, August 4th, 2017 (UTC) (message my talk page)]
 * My apologies. I reworded my turn, I meant to say I am attempting to initiate this trade. So you can accept or deny it.
 * United Kingdom of Great Britain: England has 6.8 million people and inside of that London has a population of 0.8 million, Wales has 0.6 million, Ireland has 2.7 million people and Scotland 1.1 million. The army undergoes a shifting of forces to the south of England with 2000 in Aldershot, 3000 in Portsmouth, 3000 in Dublin and 2000 in Cork, 1000 in Edinburgh and 1000 in Cardiff while an additional 13,000 troops are overseas with 5000 in Arcadia, 3000 in Casablanca, 2000 in English Maiam, 1000 in Haiti as well as 500 in St George, St Helena, New Canterbury and Bay of Kost. The fleet is divided with 150 ships stationed in Portsmouth, 150 ships stationed in Bristol and 50 in New London. Steam engines grow in use in the mines for pumping water but are hampered by their high inefficiency though it does allow digging deeper and more coal to be harvested. There is a growth in the use of cast iron from pig iron. The increase in the production of cast iron leads to a rise in iron plows which are better. Construction work continues on improving the harbour significantly and building a fort near the harbour inside of the city demolishing a couple of homes but compensating allowing them to build outside. Goods from Britain such as textiles, cash crops and spices enter the city's marketplace without tariffs because it is a part of Britain while it finds market for the things it produces in Casablanca. People of Casablanca's religious rights are respected. Having resolved much of the political dispute republicanism fails to gain traction in Britain. John Pringle publishes Observations on the Diseases of the Army in Camp and Garrison in London.
 * British Arcadia: The 5000 British troops in Arcadia are spread out with 1000 in New York, 2000 in Henry's land, 1000 in New Gwynedd and the remaining 1000 are divided between the remaining areas. In addition local militia forces do exist but they aren't standing and are spread out although they are armed. In Avalon frontiers push 50 px northwards into OTL Quebec and 50 px into Alabama from New Essex as waves of farmers finishing their contracts go looking out for their own significant plots. push in coming from Britain encouraged by offer of free land and vote in the colonial assemblies. In the new reorganisation of Parliament, British Arcadia is given a number of Parliamentary county boroughs with similar population numbers to existing English constituencies under the same conditions of 40 shilling's freeholders and ten-pound copy-holders. The sale of furs, sugar, tobacco, coffee, bananas and other cash crops continue to bring in good money. There is a militia of 21,000 citizens who are while unprofessional do have weapons and supplies. The colonies are at 2.3 million people. The Royal Navy continue patrols in the Atlantic. Benjamin Franklin performs his Kite Experiment.
 * Jaffarid Arabia: Sultan Muhammad finally finishes reading Al'Iislahiat Waltantir, and comments on how it "is a good piece of literature". He publicly meets Mu'tamid al-Satter, and they hold a ceremony in his honor. Sultan Muhammad, who has defied time and space by not announcing the religion in which he follows largely, makes a speech about how "We as citizens of Arabia should be accepting of current and new cultures, languages, and religions. We should also recognize that all men are equal, and that if God had made us in his image, then God made us to not hate each other and to accept one another's beliefs." This proves controversial, however, Mu'tamid al-Satter and the Avengers back his statement, which begins to make people accept the speech as legitimate. We ask for free trade with the Italian League and Ionia (Mod).
 * Kingdom of Burgundy: New Germany expands 50 px into otl Alabama, which is dubbed Ridderland ("Knights Land"). Guyana expands 50 px inland. In Burgundy, Eduard Bonapaart, Graaf Bonapaart, presents a thesis outlining the ideal relationship between the state and the citizenry to the Burgundian States-General. Inspired by the social contract theory, and other Enlightenment writings, Bonapaart states that in return for the citizenry providing taxes and other services to the state, the state is obliged to protect the citizens' natural rights, as explained by Enlightenment writers as "life, liberty, and property". Bonapaart's arguments, among the first made by a House of Lord's member, gains support among the members of the House of Commons.
 * Maghreb Diplomacy: Maghreb is willing to sell Ard Al Zuhur to Burgundy for some european line infantry equipment and training.

1753
'''Sorry for being late this turn around. Supreme Sensual Samrāṭ Sky 22:17, August 4th, 2017 (UTC''' )

''' In order to put an end to the reign of terror, Belkan monarchists successfully orchestrate a bomb plot in the capital, blowing up the meeting place of the Congress while it was in session. Vozdh Kamarov is believed dead. The city falls into chaos and its defenders flee for their lives. The monarchists within the city invite Joseph Draculesti to come. '''

''' Pontus rejects the authority of Savinkov and declares itself free of Russian suzerainty. The Prince of Pontus reaches out to the ruler of Ionia in order to form a mutual defense agreement. '''

''' In Sicily, many people grumble about the fact that their leaders are supporters of the Pope in Rome, as they prefer the Pope of Avignon. '''

''' An earthquake strikes the coast of OTL California, destroying the Iberian settlements in the region. This also greatly affects Mzerka, who had not completely recovered from the previous one. '''
 * Sultanate of Cyprus: On the 12th of March, Sultan Hasim is found dead in his room, stabbed multiple times. Grand Vizier Mu'sad Sarraf lead an investigation, but never find the culprits (which led to many rumours that Mu'sad Sarraf had the Sultan assassinated). Although the succession to Hasim was never made clear by the late Sultan, it always seemed like he favoured his first son Umar. However, Mu'sad Sarraf and his allies are able to place the sixth and youngest son of Hasim, Yasser on the throne, and forge a document to “prove” that Yasser is the rightful Sultan, which the older sons accept as legitimate, although they are not happy about it. Yasser being only 11 years old, Mu'sad Sarraf become the regent due to his status as Grand Vizier. But unlike the previous regency, Mu'sad Sarraf would rule alone instead of being part of a Regency Council, making Mu'sad Sarraf the Sultan in all but name. He give to the older brothers of Yasser honorific offices with little to no power in order to keep them satisfied. He also cancels the censorship of the Amadlan Lakka, and begin to order new military and trade policies that weren't supported by Hasim and his ultra religious allies, although Mu'sad Sarraf make it clear that without him, the sons of Farid would take over and bring down the religious laws instated by Hasim. Finally, Mu'sad Sarraf organize a massive celebration for his birthday, inviting many influential Muslims to come, including his friend the Lord Regent of Maghreb.
 * The Lord Regent comes and distributes some new books he wrote.


 * Iberia: Following the destruction of Monterrey, nearly all settlers evacuate to settlements in Santo António (OTL San Diego) or Baixa California. Soon afterwards, however, Santo António is burnt to the ground by the native Kumeyaay Indians, sending the remaining Iberians southward. New colonists hoping to make a home in Upper California are discouraged by the region's history of misfortune, and thus it becomes mostly uninhabited by Europeans. There is very little contact with the Mzerka as a result, giving them de facto independence. Meanwhile, the Mêcicipi colony sees exponential growth and expansion as new river routes are discovered. Explorers and missionaries reach the Cataratas do Santo António, or Falls of Saint Anthony (in OTL Minneapolis), at the end of the navigable Mississippi River. The area becomes the northern frontier of Iberian claims. The Immaculata found missions in Missouri (near St. Louis) and Illinois (near Fort de Chartres). A trading post is built at Cape Girardeau. Bayuque (OTL Baton Rouge) is renamed Henrique, after the King of Iberia. Fort Henrique (OTL Vicksburg) is renamed Velha-Henrique. Maranhão expands along the Tocantins and Araguaia rivers and into the OTL states Maranhão, Tocantins and Piauí. Exploration and trade on the Amazon flourishes between Maranhão, Nova Lusitânia, and the French colonies. Nova Lusitânia extends its claims to the western Amazon River and expands inland.
 * Pueblo Diplomacy: Wait, do you recognize our sovereignty?
 * Iberian Diplomacy: No, the Pueblo fall within the claims of Nova Astúrias and also the recognized territory of Comancheria.
 * Kingdom of Mzerka and Wiyot: With the destruction of great portions of our lands we seek to repair which is done slowly by our labourers."The national congress of the Kingdom of Mzerka and Wiyot" asks our king to make the repair quick and good and they also demand "glory, freedom and war". Our diplomats and delegates to the Pueblo Confederation to ask for a union between the two states to greaten our might against European imperialists- (Pueblo Response). Our people who became homeless also began to settle the whole area around the Bay claiming it was their rights to settle these lands as compensation. Our labourers also try to restore the cathedral to its glory.
 * Pueblo Dip: We would gladly accept the union.
 * Mzerkan Dip: We will make a treaty over the union and the powers it has over us both, this treaty will be made in maximum 2twoyears
 * Empire of Uluru: After deafeating both the Drop Bears and the Yaramayhawho, the Grand Bakan Yannathan continues to hunt down his Elanora. After many moons, he stumbles across the tribal confederacy that held her captive. Yannathan attempted to lead an attack, but his position was given away and his men were mostly captured, with only himself and five people escaping. Having no other ideas, eventually Yannathan and his party came across a huge flock of Emus in captivity. Being a very clever boy, Yannathan managed to release the Emus, and lead them in a stampede charging against the barbarians. The barbarian soldiers fought bravely against the onslaught of Emus, but were unable to take them down before the encampment was overrun. Thus, Yannathan was forever known as the Commander of Emus. He the safely rescued Elanora, and the two were married on the spot. Meanwhile, Wako expands his grand harem of women at Ngarrindjeri, but attempts to appease the nobles by promising to recognize all children by this harem as heirs of the Empire. Economy by farming and fishing continues to improve, and the Dreamspeakers of Uluru continue to standardize the languages.
 * Archduke of Austria: As terror and misery reigns across the once beloved and glorious Austria, 56,000 die from the famine as half of the yearly harvest has been saved and stored by the aristocrats and monarchist. Disease also kills of 60,000 more. With the people hungry and angry, they refuse to let Arnold's rule continue. In a once-and-for-all-effort, Wilhelm returns back to Austria with a large fortune of money to this time feul the rebellion and avenge Otto Hapsburg. This time he gathers guns and goods from all over the country from having his followers loot locations like Yards and workshops. He also hires many seemstres's that were laid off when the economy began to fail. By the end of the year 95 yards and 230 workshops are looted. With this, the revolution may start. Wilhelm gathers 80,000 peasants and 30,000 of the laid off professional troops to meet up in Vienna leading for a once-and-for-all attempt to destroy the wicked and evil tyranny of Austria. Beforehand though, they are armed with rifles and muskets. This also includes a variety of swords. Then their march to Vienna begins, during this they spread their influence like wildfire with Wilhelm leading the group on horseback. When they reach the city, a large group of soldiers by the royal army meet up on German St. Half the men of the royal army surrender due to themselves being sick of the conflicts. The remaining 40,000 professional men begn their assault on the revolutionaries. The revolutionaries then decide to start a guerrilla warfare campaign. 10,000 men hide and begin working on making bombs with gunpowder and a variety of other sharp materials and tossing them at the troops while the remaining 110,000 men and women split up between three groups, Group One, made up of mostly laid off professional troops aresent into combat with another 15,000 revolutionaries. In the meantime, Group Two heads into an alley way and strikes them from behind basically paralyzing the troops and killing most of them. Group Three is ordered while being led by Wilhelm to go sneak around German St. and to head straight to the royal palace. Here they are confronted by 20,000 more professional troops mainly from the Bohemian Army. In this battle over the royal palace, 12,000 revolutionaries are killed and Wilhelm is wounded by a stab wound in his shoulder. 14,000 professional men though are killedand the remaining are too injured to fight on. In the very end, 34,000 royal troops are killed and another 18,000 are wounded. On the Revolutionary's side, 40,000 men and women are either dead or wounded. The remaining troops retreat and the Royal Palace is left vulnerable, the revolutionaries then storm the palace with 20,000 men and women. They are then confronted by 1200 royal gaurds but are killed by the mob. Then they find them, the royal family enjoyng their dinner. An injured Wilhelm confronts Arnold with a musket in hand and requests for him to step down from the throne or his whole family will die. Arnold agrees and he is then held captive by the revolutionaries with the rest of the family in the royal palace under house arrest until a government switch occurs. To be continued ...


 * Jin Dynasty: Due to the massive success of Bide's Slav-theme brothel, Emperor Qianlong issues a crackdown on sexual immorality and neo-cynics. Bide is married off to the sister of a prominent aristocrat Nei Te, Jie Xika. However he is attracted to a handsome Scottish merchant named Joseph. After rejecting her and bringing dishonour to her family, Jie Xika tries to commit suicide by jumping into a volcano. However, it is revealed Bide is not full-blooded Chinese, and is Belkan-Chinese (from Croat father and Chinese mother), thus the marriage is called off and Jie Xika's dignity is fully-restored. Bide and his lover Joseph flee to Manchuria, presumably entering Russia. Naval vessels are deployed to protect the Korea strait, the Sea of Korea, the Taiwan Strait, and South China Sea to protect China's maritime interests in said bodies of water. The policy of militarization continues to be pursued, with shipyards, arsenals, and industrial facilities dedicated to producing armaments (i.e., guns and armour) and other military-related objects being built. Basic sanitation is promoted; public bathhouses, spas, latrines, and sewage systems are all built. The Grand Canal is expanded and renovated to accommodate greater boat traffic, and in-order to provide adequate irrigation to more the far-flung inland rural communities. To facilitate transportation and growing merchantile acitvities, paved roads are built. Commercialization and the division of labour continues, resulting from a heightened demand for commercial goods from both the domestic and foreign market. Due to the campaign against undocumented properties, Russian settlers are discovered in Sakha, and are subsequesently repulsed.
 * Nivkh Commandery: Tiger Pastries Inc., a subsidiary of Lady Lin Tea, continues to flourish as a business, opening six outlets in Xiamen, Ulsan, Mokpo, Nanjing, and Tianjin, respectively. The Nivkh Prince-Governor (which is the member of the Nivkh Ayzik branch of the House of Kim) continues to adopt Korean and Chinese architecture, paving roads to facilitate transport, and replacing wood and thatch roofing with stone bricks and clay tiles, respectively.
 * Sakha (protectorate): The Khan continues to adopt Korean and Chinese architecture, paving roads to facilitate transport, and replacing wood and thatch roofing with stone bricks and clay tiles, respectively. Siberian crab-apples become a local renowned fruit, and is particularly prized in Korea and northern China.
 * Xizang (protectorate): Lhasa, the capital, is expanded and modernized. Advisors are sent to assist the Tibetan clergy in administrating the protectorate. Many Tibetans are encouraged (via financial incentives) to become more sedentary, with food instead being supplied from nearby Sichuan (thereby reducing overreliance in inefficient herding). A drink made out of fermented wheat mixed with tatar milk concentrate is made, as to mimic the scent and taste of urine. This drink, known as "Tibetan Beer", is used as a "repellent" for yeti. A few sightings of yeti are reported.
 * Port of Nangang: The Emperor decides send more emissaries to the Angu peoples and peripheral tribes in Haegajang in-order to enrich the knowledge of their culture, while sends more colonists to cement the colony of Nangang from any tribal intrusions. Mixed-racial children continue to be orphaned and sent to the Angu. A fort is built on the company after several pirate raids and Japanese naval competition.
 * Papal States: Preparations begin for the upcoming Ecumenical Council to be held in Rome in 1755 as per the agreement in the Council of Alexandria. Military is improved. Missions continue.
 * Pueblo Confederacy:  Our northern colony does exceedingly well in its winning venture. they run into some minor trouble with the Ute Tribes, however that is quickly dealt with. We  demand more economic support and development from Iberia  as they claim to be our protectors. We establish a southern colony farther down the Rio Grande. Additionally we have developed a skilled cavalry force of 500 riders. A plague swept through our land killing an estimated 5% of our population.


 * Iberian Diplomacy: Iberia claims no such thing and refuses their insulting demands. In response to their attempts to make "colonies" in settled Iberian territory along the Rio Grande, 4000 troops are sent to defend the region from Pueblo encroachment.
 * Pueblo Diplomacy: Please! No! All we want is peace.
 * Belkan Federation: The death of Vozdh Kamarov sends shockwaves through the nation however Field Marshall Yanevski fresh from his duties in Vlachia marches up to the capital with nearly 250,000 troops. Veterans of the Campaign against the Russians these soldiers are arrayed before Belgrad getting an offensive going before Joseph can organize a successful defense of the city. However with this in mind, Joseph believes he can defeat Yanevski in the Field. However with his hold on te city tenuous at best Joseph becomes enraged when he realizes that while half of the national congress was killed, the Judicial branch and the other half of the congress have managed to excape the city from help provided by republican sympathisers. The loss of the remainder of the government hurts Josephs attempt to decaptiate the new Federal system in one fell swoop. And being a major enlightenment city, Joseph is now practically stranded in hostile territory. However with the extra manpower of nearly 50,000 defectors, he turns his army on Yanevski outside the city. The battle outside the city begins quickly and in earnest as nearly 500,000 men between both sides clash in the open field. Field Marshall Vasilev having been on vacation on the Black sea coast hearing about this cuts his vacation short with his family returning to Vasiligrad the provisional capital of Belka for the time being and makes an appeal to Congress. The Emergency elections for a Vozdh, and the raising of a new army. His first plea results in congress not only starting up the election process but also amending the constitution allowing the Vozdh to have backup to run on the ticket with him in order to prevent the government from losing its main leader in one fell swoop. The other bill, the emergency raising of another Army to handle the situation sees the raising of nearly 100,000 troops from the Southern Vlach Plains and Bulgaria. They are well armed and are heavily supportive of the republican government. These forces under Vasilev march to the West to reinforce Yanevski. While Vasilev raises troops further east, Yanevski has been locked in a series of battles in and around the capital. the First two battles were decisively in favor of the Pretender Joseph, who refuses to officially claim the throne as his own until he takes the country in its entirety. The next battle further South-west near Sarajevo was a total reversal. Utilizing the new tactics for use with mass manpower, Yanevski is able not only to blunt the assault of Joseph, but turn the entire battle around slamming cleanly through the center of his army. This is quickly exploited by Yanevskis perfected Hussars and Curriassiers which rout Joseph back north back to the city of Novi Sad his own Provisional capital, and his base of power. Joseph refuses to Surrender and retreats behind the large field fortifications in the region and holds up attempting to hold his now vastly smaller army of barely 100,000 against the combined Federal forces of nearly 350,000. While this is going on however a new wave of Monarchists strike across the country raising their own armies of varying sizes across the country. This prompts the government in Vasiligrad to enact the Conscription law of '53 bringing every able bodied man back into the field equating this civil conflict on par with the Russian invasion. nearly 250,000 more Monarchists are brought to bear nationwide as nearly the same number is brought to bear by the Republicans. While there are multiple initial battles all over Belka, the initiative is seized in the West by the Monarchists who challenge the Croatian concripts in a series of brutal battles near Zagreb. All over Bosnia and Vlachia the armies roughly 30,000 on average per army clash attempting to seize control of various parts of provinces. However in Bulgaria almost every major Monarchist force is defeated and the various Federal regiments and armies link up in Sofiya under a new Commander noted for managing to totally shift the fortunes of the Federals in the Battle of Gallipoli which resulted in his promotion. General Georgy Brusilov rallies the 2nd Bulgar Provincial army of 80,000 in Sofiya who turns his attention north toe settle the Vlach Plains, leaving Vasilev and Yanevski to handle the East while he personally gathers many of the Armies about him. The newest election for Vozdh concludes at the end of the year with Nikolai Sakharov taking the position with his Vice-Vozdh Grigori Zhalinski. The new government declares the current situation a straight up war and begins managing the country towards new mobilization hoping simply to outpopulate and outproduce the Monarchists whose only clear power base is under siege in Vojvodina. The production and mining of certain materials begins forces new innovations in production and mining sectors in order to mroe effectively utilize manpower, and gain more resources for use.
 * Jaffarid Arabia: Citizens continue being shocked by what Sultan Muhammad had said, however, supporters of the Avengers and Mu'tamid al-Satter accept most of the speech. Sultan Muhammad officially allows non-religious related books to be written and published, and as expected, this causes large opposition from religious leaders. The House of Jaffar plans for larger involvement in the Indian spice trade following the loss of Maghreb and the vacuum that is being replaced by Iberia and others.
 * Oman: Our navy has expanded and been re-purposed following the large decline in the last few centuries. Currently harboring 20 merchant vessels, and following acceptance from Jaffarid to carry out the trading, send the vessels out to South India and Malay in hopes of trading our advanced technology for rarities and spices, and expect their return in a year or two.
 * Hawaii: The elderly chief of Hema Pae 'Aina, Kamanawa, who famously lead the push to settle the southern islands and exert Hawaiian influence across Polynesia, arranges a council of kings and chiefs in Kohola. The chief is accompanied by his eldest son, Kuakini, as well as Koahou and others, and meets with the kings of Bora Bora, Tahiti, and Huahine, Hawaii's "Maluʻāina", Hawaiian for "Protection Land", i.e., protectorates. The chief creates a political union of the states, binding them in the serve of the Hawaiian king, which will eventually evolve into the Polynesian Confederacy. Later that year, however, he falls ill, and dies the following year, leaving Kuakini as the new Kia'aina (governor) of the alliance, as well as Chief of Hema Pae 'Aina. The three modern ships dispatched by the king to explore the east for the first time return to Hawaii, reporting that there is a vast, empty ocean between Hawaii and the continent. The group arrived in an Iberian port in California making some trade before returning home. In the west settlement of the Marshall Islands and Kiribati continue with ernest. A single European style ship is dispatched to essentially force the natives on the coast to accept Hawaiian rule and settlement, in a type of makeshift gunboat diplomacy. Majuro, which had long since been home to semi-permanent Hawaiian settlements for decades, becomes the site of a full settlement, acting as the capital of the Marshall Island settlements. Collectively, the region becomes known as Komohana.
 * United Kingdom of Great Britain: England has 6.8 million people and inside of that London has a population of 0.8 million, Wales has 0.6 million, Ireland has 2.8 million people and Scotland 1.1 million. The army undergoes a shifting of forces to the south of England with 2000 in Aldershot, 3000 in Portsmouth, 3000 in Dublin and 2000 in Cork, 1000 in Edinburgh and 1000 in Cardiff while an additional 13,000 troops are overseas with 5000 in Arcadia, 3000 in Casablanca, 2000 in English Maiam, 1000 in Haiti as well as 500 in St George, St Helena, New Canterbury and Bay of Kost. The fleet is divided with 150 ships stationed in Portsmouth, 150 ships stationed in Bristol and 50 in New London. Steam engines grow in use in the mines for pumping water but are hampered by their high inefficiency though it does allow digging deeper and more coal to be harvested. There is a growth in the use of cast iron from pig iron. The increase in the production of cast iron leads to a rise in iron plows which are better. Construction work continues on improving the harbour significantly and building a fort near the harbour inside of the city demolishing a couple of homes but compensating allowing them to build outside. Goods from Britain such as textiles, cash crops and spices enter the city's marketplace without tariffs because it is a part of Britain while it finds market for the things it produces in Casablanca. People of Casablanca's religious rights are respected. Having resolved much of the political dispute republicanism fails to gain traction in Britain. James Lind publishes a Treatise on Scurvy which is well received by the Navy and Royal Society. It is a general consensus that scurvy can be counter-acted by citrus fruits. The Marriage and Jewish naturalisation acts are passed this year (two separate acts). The British Museum is established in London.
 * British Arcadia: The 5000 British troops in Arcadia are spread out with 1000 in New York, 2000 in Henry's land, 1000 in New Gwynedd and the remaining 1000 are divided between the remaining areas. In addition local militia forces do exist but they aren't standing and are spread out although they are armed. In Avalon frontiers push 50 px northwards into OTL Quebec and 50 px into Alabama from Avalon and New Essex as waves of farmers finishing their contracts go looking out for their own significant plots. push in coming from Britain encouraged by offer of free land and vote in the colonial assemblies. In the new reorganisation of Parliament, British Arcadia is given a number of Parliamentary county boroughs with similar population numbers to existing English constituencies under the same conditions of 40 shilling's freeholders and ten-pound copy-holders. This basically makes the Arcadian colonies have an equal say in the governance excluding their under- representation in the House of Lords which is slowly changing. The sale of furs, sugar, tobacco, coffee, bananas and other cash crops continue to bring in good money. There is a militia of 21,000 citizens who are while unprofessional do have weapons and supplies. The colonies are at 2.3 million people. The Royal Navy continue patrols in the Atlantic. Benjamin Franklin invents the Lightning rod.
 * France: The Human zoo continues to expand. The Bordeaux and Sarzana cartels continue to expand. Brazil continues expanding inward. New France continues expanding inward. France keeps expanding deeper into Argentina. Parisian French continues growing as the vernacular in all the French lands. Boreno expands up the coast. Palu is expanded. Forts on the Ivory Coast continues to expand.
 * Ququququ: The Koito reform continues and. As the Ququququ nation is finally stable enough, the outlying tribes are contacted in order to induce them into the Union. (basically, slow map expansion, approved by Feud). The Japanese contact continues, and Ququququ contine adopting children born of interracial relations in the Jin port, in order to avoid the infanticide. With a solidified rule the Ququququ are now a most formidable force in the region, with infrastructural advancement putting them on a higher level than any other tribes, as well as their linguistic unity.  Moreover, the Ququququ slowly organize their military and begin creating better weapons compared to their non-organized neighbours, using metals such as iron, with guidance of the Nangang emissaries.
 * Russia: Tuvov's territory is limitedly expanded east. The RTK offers to buy the Central Harbor Island as a Russian Base of operations in the pacific (Player Repsonse). The Radical Party is all but destroyed and the others are rounded up and sent to Siberian Gulags. Mountain Music arises out of the Ural mountains area and the Far East and utilizes a metal object to be played on the guitar called a slide. Savinkov stays neutral in the current Belkan conflict, however groups of monarchists and revolutionaries stray over the border to join either side bringing whatever weapons they have.

1754
'''Another day, another uhh ... can I get fries with that? Supreme Sensual Samrāṭ Sky 22:09, August 5th, 2017 (UTC)'''

The Ragusan cultural revival continues and more and more people are able to own a copy of Dživo Gundulić's works.

Criticism of the "human zoos" in France become more vocal even among French nobility, especially in light of new reactionary religious elite in Avingon.

''' In order to combat the Devil and his compatriots in the New World, many people in British Arcadia fall under suspiscion of witchcraft. '''
 * Empire of Uluru: Farmland and fishing are increased, allowing more settlement in the arid regions and Kangaroo Island. Yannathan succeeds in annexing large portions of the Northern barbarians into his army, which by now poses a serious counterweight to the support of Emperor Wako. Wako, utilizing his most successful technique to gain control over nobility, compelled Elanora to leave Yannathan and come live in the harem of Ngarrindjeri. When she refused, Wako sent military to kidnap her and take her to Ngarrindjeri. Enraged by this, Yannathan determined to take back his true love, and so organized his combined military to invade the Imperial Territory and launch a complete Civil War. Several feudal lords already pledged support to Yannathan in his campaign.
 * Jaffarid Arabia: With the acceptance of religion having become known throughout all of Arabia, certain states such as Aden and Iraq continue to hold some discrimination towards certain sects of specific religions. The printing of non-religious books creates a new economic opportunity for the government to monopolize on it, with certain, larger pieces of literature being promoted by the government. The population begins to stagnate at 46 million among all of Arabia and its vassals. Mu'tamid al-Satter is founded unconscious in his house, and is presumed to be dead until he wakes up ten hours after being found. He is rushed to the doctors and his popularity increases after people think that he was revived by Allah or God.
 * Oman: The merchant vessels sent to South India return, making it known that the plan was highly profitable. Our merchant vessels remain in Malay, and the profits from the trading in India allows us to send out 15 more.
 * Malaya: Shadow theatre makes a resurgence after the Penang School of Shadow Theatre is opened, maintaining its place as an integral part of Malayan culture. Performances include the adaptations of novels, traditional stories and as requested by a substaintial portion of Arab traders, a compilation of the Avenger from Arabia. Expansion into Borneo begins after several years of development, in the light of Japanese precense. Expeditionary vessels have been sent to circumnavigate the island of Borneo, with the expansion force coming in after. It is predicted that the eastern coast of Borneo should be fully claimed after 30 to 40 years.
 * Kingdom of Mzerka and Wiyot: Our labourers keep repairing the damage done by the earthquake they mostly repair the damage done in cities, while damage done in minor villages is repaired by the local people. The goverment also pays people who got homeless by the earth quake to settle south of the bay into the old Iberian colony. Our Mzerkan army also begins to look for alternative for guns that can be used against less technological advanced people. Our diplomats also begin to make a treaty for union with the Pueblo. This treaty will be made in Diltwa Wituye and will have the name The treaty of union (Pueblo response).The national congres also begins to win over 10% of the whole population of our country these people are mostly rich people or and people with power and land. The King Paulo Augisthino Diltwa also dies of old age in the palace build by the first chief of the Sinkyone. His son Philipe Augusthino Diltwa becomes the new kind at only the age of 17 years old,this make the king look rather weak and unable to handle the country in the Eyes of the National Congres
 * Papal States: Preparations continue for the 1755 Ecumenical Council next year (to be called the Fifth Lateran Council). Aside from the Pope himself, a Latin delegation, an Eastern Oorthodox delegation (Belka), the Patriarch of the Northern Rite and his delegation, and the resident Church of the East (Nestorian) delegation that resides in Rome anyway, the Pope invites the Coptic Church, and the Schismatic reactionaries to attend the Council. Pope Michael writes a 'Letter to the People of France', in which he renews the call for the French to end the schism. He furthermore reminds the French people that the Roman papacy has called insistently for the closure of the Human Zoos, and that Antipope Alexander's purported 1750 repeal of the Church's ban on slavery which continues to legitimise the abhorent zoos. [Mod response I guess, since it's responding to a mod event]. In other news, the Prefect of the Inquisition issues a decree entitled Sicut maleficis, which is given the approval of the Pope. The decree states that, since accusations of witchcraft have become commonplace again, the Inquisition is to take control of all witchcraft trials in order to ensure that the highest levels of evidence rules and court processes are adhered to. The document refers to the famous incident of 'Alpine Witches' of the 1480s, who turned out to be merely bandits, as an example of why the Inquisition needs to take on oversight of witch trials. As such, an Inquisitor and his associated secretaries and notaries are sent to British Arcadia to oversee and conduct witch trials according to the highest standards of evidence and due process. The Prefect of the Inquisition is fairly confident the rumours will be proven to be incorrect.
 * Sultanate of Cyprus: Grand Vizier Mu'sad Sarraf continue to gain more power in the government, and soon it become clear to everyone that Yasser is only a puppet for the regent. After a full year, Hasim is finally put into the Abbasid Crypt in Nicosia. Mu'sad Sarraf continue to finance the growing fleet of Cyprus. Rumors that Mufeed el-Galla (the traitor and former admiral) was in Paphos push the Grand Vizier to order martial law in the city, and many people identified as Faridic supporters were arrested, although el-Galla was never found in the city. This lead many to believe that el-Galla was never in Paphos and that it was just and excuse to arrest political opponents.
 * Belkan Federation: With the civil war re-igniting the Republicans are able to effectively combat the monarchists all over culiminating in an all encompassing campaign across the country. The three Armies are all able to contain or destroy much of the Monarchists forces following several pitched battles. By the end of the year, the Monarchist capital has its forces contained and surrounded. However in Croatia and Slovenia the battles continues with tens of thousands of men pushing through and wreaking all sorts of havoc across the western states. The Croatian army clashes with monarchists heavily near Zagreb and Trieste and a particularly nasty battle occurs between 15,000 monarchists and 10,000 Republicans defending the city of Ragusa. The city suffers an absolutely atrocious bombardment and destruction as the two armies fight street by street, effectively obliterating the cities newly resurgent cultural heritage. While the Republicans are triumphant, it is just barely, and Ragusa is effectively leveled with the majority of the population either evacuated or Homeless requiring rebuilding following the civil war.
 * Russia: Tuvov is slightly expanded east along the coast (sligtly General). Savinkov keeps Russian neutrality in the conflict in Belka. Yet attempts at offering any true Draculetsi exiles asylum in Siberia with Prince Konstantin. Savinkov also begins to flirt with the ideas of occupying areas of the Khanate, or a war against Scandinavia and gain total domination of Livonia and the greater Finno-Karelia Area.
 * United Kingdom of Great Britain: England has 6.8 million people and inside of that London has a population of 0.8 million, Wales has 0.6 million, Ireland has 2.8 million people and Scotland 1.1 million. The army undergoes a shifting of forces to the south of England with 2000 in Aldershot, 3000 in Portsmouth, 3000 in Dublin and 2000 in Cork, 1000 in Edinburgh and 1000 in Cardiff while an additional 13,000 troops are overseas with 5000 in Arcadia, 3000 in Casablanca, 2000 in English Maiam, 1000 in Haiti as well as 500 in St George, St Helena, New Canterbury and Bay of Kost. The fleet is divided with 150 ships stationed in Portsmouth, 150 ships stationed in Bristol and 50 in New London. Steam engines grow in use in the mines for pumping water but are hampered by their high inefficiency though it does allow digging deeper and more coal to be harvested. There is a growth in the use of cast iron from pig iron. The increase in the production of cast iron leads to a rise in iron plows which are better. Construction work continues on improving the harbour significantly and building a fort near the harbour inside of the city demolishing a couple of homes but compensating allowing them to build outside. Goods from Britain such as textiles, cash crops and spices enter the city's marketplace without tariffs because it is a part of Britain while it finds market for the things it produces in Casablanca. People of Casablanca's religious rights are respected. Having resolved much of the political dispute republicanism fails to gain traction in Britain. Joseph Black discovers Carbonic Acid Gas.


 * British Arcadia: The 5000 British troops in Arcadia are spread out with 1000 in New York, 2000 in Henry's land, 1000 in New Gwynedd and the remaining 1000 are divided between the remaining areas. In addition local militia forces do exist but they aren't standing and are spread out although they are armed. In Avalon frontiers push 50 px northwards into OTL Quebec and 50 px into OTL Mississippi and Tennessee from Avalon and New Essex as waves of farmers finishing their contracts go looking out for their own significant plots. push in coming from Britain encouraged by offer of free land and vote in the colonial assemblies. In the new reorganisation of Parliament, British Arcadia is given a number of Parliamentary county boroughs with similar population numbers to existing English constituencies under the same conditions of 40 shilling's freeholders and ten-pound copy-holders. This basically makes the Arcadian colonies have an equal say in the governance excluding their under- representation in the House of Lords which is slowly changing. The sale of furs, sugar, tobacco, coffee, bananas and other cash crops continue to bring in good money. There is a militia of 21,000 citizens who are while unprofessional do have weapons and supplies. The colonies are at 2.3 million people. The Royal Navy continue patrols in the Atlantic. Benjamin Franklin invents the Lightning rod. Columbia university is founded. The inquisitors are thanked for taking over these witch trials but it is made clear that only witch trials may be conducted with all other judicial functions remaining that of the Colonies.


 * Kingdom of Burgundy: New Germany expands 50 px inland. Guyana expands 50 px inland. Patagonië expands 50 px north along the coast.


 * Iberia: Iberian administration in Bombay ends with the expiry of the lease. Iberia requests to renew the lease by another ten years, or at least over the island of Mahim (Mod Response). Daman and Basseim become colonies in their own right. Tensions with the Pueblo begin to subside as they have expressed a desire for peace. The garrison of 4000 is maintained at Passagem do Norte (OTL El Paso). Mêcicipi continues expansion. Maranhão expands along the Tocantins and Araguaia rivers and into the OTL states Maranhão, Tocantins and Piauí. Nova Lusitânia continues expanding inland.
 * Hawaii: Infrastructure on the island of Hawaii continues to be improved with the additional funds from the king's tax. In particular agricultural land is expanded and ports are constructed. The construction of the war fleet continues. Settlement in the southern islands continues, especially in Komohana to the west. The city of Majuro is expanded, as are other settlements in the region, aided by trade with nearby foreign nations. Japanese ships are encountered for the first time, and we attempt to initiate trade with them directly, having come into contact with their products indirectly some time ago.
 * Archduke of Austria: The Hapsburg family after spending a year under house arrest are put into excile and must be taken to wherever under heavy supervision in Bohemia. The royal family resigns immediately following this and leaving Wilhelm the next Archduke of Austria but promised to change many forms of the government for the people by making a constitution. In this Constitution Men and Women are allowed to be in the military and men and women are allowed to vote. They are also allowed to own their own properties. THis constitution remains under the works and an officially completed one is planned to be released next year. General Rommel is also made the first Prime Minister of the new government. A parliament is also included in this list. Also the taxes is lowered for the lower class to 5% with 8% for the middle class and 13% for the upper class. A new system of crop development is also created with any surplus of crops being stored for emergency distributions to avoid a famine to occur in such a large magnitude.  In the first year of the new rule, 38% of the lost jobs return. It is expected the economy will regrow rampantly with a minimum wage of 13 shillings an hour to be made by ever working citizen at minimum. 28,000 layed off troops also return. A well-established budget is made for agriculture in order to feul the agriculturally based economic zones. Mountain sides across Swiss is transformed into areas for growing with areas being cleared out for terrace farming. Linz is fully rebuilt this year.  More is to come under this new rule.
 * No. Strike.

1755
Another day, another ambulance at 11 P.M. Supreme Sensual Samrāṭ Sky 22:02, August 6th, 2017 (UTC)

Somebody's going to emergency, somebody's going to jail.

The British monarch has terrible flatulence during a diplomatic meeting.

'''English settlers disregard agreements with the Iroquois and form settlements over the line. They have disputes with the Iroquois as well as Burgundians who have also settled over the line.'''

Many of the Pacific islands leading up to the new booming Japanese settlement in Sulawesi see the first Japanese outposts and forts constructed on them.

''' The Great Khanate shall henceforth be known as the Turkic Khanate or simply Turkey. The representatives sent to Europe return to Samarkand giving the Khan many ideas on how to modernize his nation in terms of government, military, and culture. '''

''' In Savoy, people are not pleased with the Pope of Avignon, despite their geographic proximity. Many prefer the Pope in Rome. '''

''' The Swiss people, who had never enjoyed Austrian rule, take advantage of Austrian chaos to re-establish their own government and independence. '''

''' Hungary also firmly rejects the new Austrian leadership and proclaims itself once again an independent kingdom under Oskar Esterhazy, dissolving the personal union. King Oskar is also very much against the revolutionary movement of Austria and secretly contacts the exiled Habsburg archduke that he will invade Austria to restore him in exchange for promises of Hungarian freedom. Additionally, King Oskar orders troops to man the border with Belka which is in the middle of its own chaos. '''

''' The great rulers of Europe are very concerned about the goings on in Austria. The Holy Roman Emperor in exile in Bohemia calls all the other people in the HRE to invade Austria in order to put an end to this madness and establish the proper nature of things. He warns that if they do not restore him to this power, all the others princes will be the next to fall. Additionally, he proclaims that "Wilhelm" is no Archduke at all and is a criminal. '''
 * Sultanate of Cyprus: By now the regime of Rafeed Mu'sad Sarraf has become widely unpopular with the general population of Cyprus. The population oppose now oppose most of the ultra conservative laws that are often unfair and cruel. Among those conservatives who imposed those laws, Mu'sad Sarraf is widely unpopular too, as those religious conservative supported Hasim in his struggle for power against the Grand Vizier. In the military, the main base of support for Mu'sad Sarraf, the image of the general restoring the rightful ruler to his place has faded years ago, and now he is either seen as a power hungry tyrant, and rumours among the soldiers is that he plan to sell Cyprus to Maghreb (which is false, but still believed by many) and that he killed Hasim to keep his hold on power (which is probably true). Finally, the old supporters of Farid in the Cypriot Abbasid Civil War and the liberal continued to build an underground network since the end of the war, and have been building the opposition to the regime with books and secret meetings. On the 10th anniversary of the death of Farid, underground supporter of what is now called the Faridic Abbasid branch (Farid and his descendants) start a revolt in Larnaca. The forces sent to pacify the revolt instead join it. Some regiments loayls to the current regime attempt to siege the city but fail due to the rate of desertion. On June 2nd, Saif (the eldest son of Farid) arrive on the island with a ship full of exiles who supported his father, head of which is Mufeed el-Galla, now 57 years old. When news of Saif's arrival spread, revolts and riots against Mu'sad Sarraf and his puppet Sultan Yasser start in every city, and soon the populace his marching toward Nicosia. The capital is soon abandoned by the Court, which escape to Limassol in the south, where there is a Maghrebi fleet. Saif is received as a hero in Nicosia when the populace open him the doors of the city. He is crowned Sultan on the 30th of June. Mu'sad Sarraf, Yasser and the few troops still loyal try to deal with the many revolts in Limassol for the following months until Saif decide to march with an army to siege Limassol in August. When the religious elite receive assurances that they would still hold an important role in Saif reign (who was raised in Cairo by the Caliph), they abandon Mu'sad Sarraf and open the doors of the city to Saif on the 12th of August. Mu'sad Sarraf and Yasser parely escape thanks to the help of some Maghrebi sailors, escaping to the court of the Lord Regent of Maghreb, who is a friend of Mu'sad Sarraf. The Saif Revolution, as it would later be called, was possible due to the misery of the population, and because Saif appeared as the hero they so desperately needed. Now only time will tell if he is indeed that hero.
 * Empire of Uluru: The civil war between Yannathan and Wako reached a head this year. Yannathan's froces of Northern Barbarians began their invasion of northern provinces, sending his main army all the way to the White Chapel on Mount Uluru. At that point, the feudal nobles of Central Australia pledged their support to Yannathan's claim as Emperor, coordiating the rest of the war. At the final Siege of Noongar, tamed kangaroo were employed by Yannathan's forces to batter down the resistence. Wako fled the scene on horseback, trying to make it through the Murray River during low tide. Yannathan managed to pursue him, and deployed his bronze boomerangs to startle the horse whilst crossing the river. Wako fell off his horse and drowned in the river under the weight of his armor. Yannathan then returned to Ngarrindjeri, and proclaimed the end of the imperial harem, having reuinited with his beloved Elanora. Thus began the reign of Emperor Yannathan, whose first act was to consolidate direct control over the new territory in the north. Farmlands are also expanded, along with the fishing technology.
 * Italian League: With many of our neighbors currently in civil war or in some sort of conflict, the military remains on high alert and continues to be trained. Expansion of the navy continues, with new ships continually being constructed in Italian ports, as well as in Sicily. Fortifications in Tunis continue to be constructed, while in Tripoli the government elects to grant the city full independence, and plans to vacate the city the following year, hoping not to overextend itself in North Africa, while also not handing the city back into the hands of a potential enemy.
 * Kingdom of Mzerka and Wiyot: The king Philipe Augusthino Diltwa begins says "Expansão é a defesa para o nosso Deus" with this he wants to show that he will again give more power and more use to the Mzerkan army. Our diplomats also ask the Pueblo to sign The Treaty of union (Pueblo response). Our setlers south of the bay also begin to found a city with the name "Lucentum" this city is founded on the northernmost tip of the southern bay (OTL San Francisco). The city at the moment has a small population of ten times smaller then Mzer and six times smaller Diltwa Wituye. Our army also begins to construct military camps and towers around the valley to establish military power in the region. Our labourers also keep repearing and rebuilding the damage of the earthquake. The king also begins to privatise schooling so that it will not have to pay for better quality education. This money is used for the building of infrastructure and the army.
 * Papal States: The Ecumenical Council in Rome begins. Representatives from the Latin Church, Orthodox Church [Feud], Northern Rite Church, and Eastern (former Nestorian) Church gather in Rome. The Coptic Church and the Schismatic Avignon-followers are also invited to the Council. In other news, Pope Michael writes to his native Belka, urging an end to the hostilities, and offers to personally mediate the crisis. He even suggests that the conflict could be resolved at the Council in Rome. The Pope also writes to the King of Britain, thanking him for generously allowing the Inquisition to oversee the witch trials in Arcadia. Missions continue.
 * Belkan Dip: Vozdh Sakharov declines this, opting instead to fight this war through to the end.


 * Jin Dynasty: Emissaries are sent to Turkey, promising to abolish tributary relations (in-exchange for equal ones) in-exchange for Chinese aid in its modernization. However, China would renounce any obligation to protect it ( MOD RESPONSE ). Naval vessels are deployed to protect the Korea Strait, the Sea of Korea, the Taiwan Strait, and South China Sea to protect China's maritime interests in said bodies of water. The policy of militarization continues to be pursued, with shipyards, arsenals, and industrial facilities dedicated to producing armaments (i.e., guns and armour) and other military-related objects being built. Basic sanitation is promoted; public bathhouses, spas, latrines, and sewage systems are all built. The Grand Canal is expanded and renovated to accommodate greater boat traffic, and in-order to provide adequate irrigation to more the far-flung inland rural communities. To facilitate transportation and growing merchantile acitvities, paved roads are built. Commercialization and the division of labour continues, resulting from a heightened demand for commercial goods from both the domestic and foreign market.
 * Nivkh Commandery: Tiger Pastries Inc., a subsidiary of Lady Lin Tea, continues to flourish as a business, opening four more outlets in Haikou, Bukgyeong, Ilbonshi, Dokdo, and Cheondoryeol, respectively. The Nivkh Prince-Governor (which is the member of the Nivkh Ayzik branch of the House of Kim) continues to adopt Korean and Chinese architecture, paving roads to facilitate transport, and replacing wood and thatch roofing with stone bricks and clay tiles, respectively.
 * Sakha (protectorate): The Khan continues to adopt Korean and Chinese architecture, paving roads to facilitate transport, and replacing wood and thatch roofing with stone bricks and clay tiles, respectively. Siberian crab-apples become a local renowned fruit, and is particularly prized in Korea and northern China.
 * Xizang (protectorate): Lhasa, the capital, is expanded and modernized. Advisors are sent to assist the Tibetan clergy in administrating the protectorate. Many Tibetans are encouraged (via financial incentives) to become more sedentary, with food instead being supplied from nearby Sichuan (thereby reducing overreliance in inefficient herding). A drink made out of fermented wheat mixed with tatar milk concentrate is made, as to mimic the scent and taste of urine. This drink, known as "Tibetan Beer", is used as a "repellent" for yeti. A few sightings of yeti are reported.
 * Port of Nangang: The Emperor decides send more emissaries to the Angu peoples and peripheral tribes in Haegajang in-order to enrich the knowledge of their culture, while sends more colonists to cement the colony of Nangang from any tribal intrusions. Mixed-racial children continue to be orphaned and sent to the Angu. A fort is built on the company after several pirate raids and Japanese naval competition.
 * Turkey accepts. But the Khan also requests an alliance. -scraw


 * South India: The Deccan nobles had taken control over South India in 1750 and since then much rebuilding has been done. The nobles were part of the army and administration and supported the abolition of the feudal system. The army and naval reforms were carried forward with the completion of the Tanjore military academy and expansion of the Kollam naval academy. The government was set up as a council, with each noble having equal power and an elected Maharaja presiding over the council. This system was chosen by the nobles as they had experienced the increasingly totalitarian stance of Raja Nageshwar Rao. The council elects new members and the members are elected for life. The members are mainly part of the administration and the military. Having properly established the new government, the nobles set out to regain the trust and respect of the people by re-compensating the loss of Balochistan. The different nobles put forward various ideas and the easiest one is taken up. The plan is to claim and settle the Hollhavai Dvipasamuham (Divehi-Dravidian Name of the Chagos Archipelago) which is a stone's throw away from Maldives. The navy's second-in-command is charged with the duty of establishing and running the colony. The expedition sets out from Kollam with 50 ships and successfully establishes a small settlement of around 100 people in OTL Diego Garcia. Transport ships regularly travel from Maldives to the Hollhavai Archipelago. Development in the nation continues. Roads are laid down and sewage systems are constructed. The Bidar fort is reconstructed. Mysore, Kollam, Masulipatnam, Vijaypura and Tanjore are the five major cities of the nation. Development in Maldives continues. The Government of South India offers tributary-protectorate ( South India will guarantee independence and station as well as recruit troops while the nations can have their own standing army) status to Goa, the Kingdom of Nagpur, the Kingdom of Jagdalpur and the Maratha states. [{(Mod Response Please)}]
 * ​Strike -Nate
 * Belkan Federation: Vozdh Sakharov, unwilling to compromise with the Papal demands even with a pope of his own nationality and faith, he launches his final assault on Novi Sad and other strongholds across the country looking to end the civil war once and for all. With major strongholds all over the country, Sakharov brings in Yanevski, Vasilev, and Brusilov together to command the final campaign. With strongholds in Vlachia, Croatia, Serbia, Their capital, as well as a large stronghold in Greesaya, the Spring campaign is opened up with multiple large scale assaults on the fortifications. Novi Sad remains resolute. However, various other regions fall in short order with all of Croatia and Western Serbia coming back under Federal control. The Greek stronghold holds strong, well into the summer only being broken when Brusilov unleashes an unheard of torrent of Artillery on the fortress leveling it and and capturing or killing the survivors. By the opening of the winter, the Belkan armies all converge on Novi Sad. Joseph Dracultesti well aware of his situation and his now very apparently lack of manpower formally surrenders to Field Marshall Vasilev. He turns over his sword, a symbolic form of surrender as well as his official instrument of it. With the Civil war over, Joseph expects the worst but is brought to Belgrad in good graces. The forces of Belka are posted with perfect discipline across the whole of the city preventing attacks and other issues. He reaches the new Congress building, part of the new governmental quarter of the city and stands before the entirety of the government. The legislators, the Vozdh, and even the Supreme Court. In a unanimous decision Joseph and his direct damily is granted a full pardon on the condition that as the last acting Czar of the Belkan empire he abolish the Monarchy. Joseph soundly beaten and firmly accepting this, signs the legistlation officially abolishing the Monarchy which is approved and signed by all the other branches in short order. While the civil war is over, the Belkan nation has suffered massive tragedies. Cultural centers such as Sarajevo, Ragusa, and Zagreb have been Wrecked. practically every state capital, as well as the National Capital in Belgrad have seen extensive fighting or damage. The population has seen an entire generation of men suffer casualties, maimings and loss. over the most recent decade, nearly one million men have served fighting for one side or another, and over the course roughly half of these have suffered injuries of some sort. However those who are left, nearly half a million, are now veterans of nearly three separate conflicts, and with the monarchist threat eliminated in Belka, begin to look outwards diplomatically.
 * Pueblo Confederacy: After long discussion the Pueblo People have joined in a political union with the Mzerka and Wiyot. We declare Christianity our main religion. Our Population is now around 35,000 after absorbing some northern Ute tribes. We raise a war party of around 3000 foot warriors and 500 trained cavalry. We demand the Iberians layoff their claim to our land or else there will be war. We request military aid from the Mzerka and Wiyot. (OOC) I am preparing to stop playing as the pueblo and essentially set up a failed rebellion that will either leave our land in the hands of the Mzerka and Wiyot or stay Iberian.
 * Mzerkan Diplomacy to Pueblo: We warn the Puebloans that this form of agression is a clear violation of the treaty of union which forbid foreign relations with europeans without prior discussion.
 * Iberian Diplomacy: Iberia refuses, and fortifies Passagem do Norte.
 * Ququququ: The Koito reform continues and. As the Ququququ nation is finally stable enough, the outlying tribes are contacted in order to induce them into the Union. (basically, slow map expansion, approved by Feud). The Japanese contact continues, and Ququququ continue adopting children born of interracial relations in the Jin port, in order to avoid the infanticide. With a solidified rule the Ququququ are now a most formidable force in the region, with infrastructural advancement putting them on a higher level than any other tribes, as well as their linguistic unity.  Moreover, the Ququququ slowly organize their military and begin creating better weapons compared to their non-organized neighbours, using metals such as iron, with guidance of the Nangang emissaries.


 * Kingdom of Burgundy: New Germany expands 50px into Ridderland (otl Alabama). Guyana expands 50px inland. Patagonië expands 50px north along the coast. In Arcadia, it is reported by the settlers that the Iroquois have been crossing the recognized boundaries between the two states' territories. In response, the States-General propose a punitive expedition, to which King Frederik agrees, and some 20,000 men are sent to invade the Iroquois. Landing at New Amsterdam, they split into to units, one moving up along the Otl Delaware river, and the other along the otl Mohawk River. Meanwhile, a message to the Holy Roman Emperor is sent, offering the help of the Burgundian Royal Army in restoring order to Austria, provided Burgundy is properly compensated (mod response pls).
 * United Kingdom of Great Britain: England has 6.8 million people and inside of that London has a population of 0.8 million, Wales has 0.6 million, Ireland has 2.8 million people and Scotland 1.1 million. The army undergoes a shifting of forces to the south of England with 2000 in Aldershot, 3000 in Portsmouth, 3000 in Dublin and 2000 in Cork, 1000 in Edinburgh and 1000 in Cardiff while an additional 13,000 troops are overseas with 5000 in Arcadia, 3000 in Casablanca, 2000 in English Maiam, 1000 in Haiti as well as 500 in St George, St Helena, New Canterbury and Bay of Kost. The fleet is divided with 150 ships stationed in Portsmouth, 150 ships stationed in Bristol and 50 in New London. Steam engines grow in use in the mines for pumping water but are hampered by their high inefficiency though it does allow digging deeper and more coal to be harvested. There is a growth in the use of cast iron from pig iron. The increase in the production of cast iron leads to a rise in iron plows which are better. Construction work continues on improving the harbour significantly and building a fort near the harbour inside of the city demolishing a couple of homes but compensating allowing them to build outside. Goods from Britain such as textiles, cash crops and spices enter the city's marketplace without tariffs because it is a part of Britain while it finds market for the things it produces in Casablanca. People of Casablanca's religious rights are respected. Having resolved much of the political dispute republicanism fails to gain traction in Britain. Joseph Black discovers Carbon dioxide and Magnesium. The Eddystone Lighthouse burns down and is rebuilt.
 * British Arcadia:  In addition local militia forces do exist but they aren't standing and are spread out although they are armed. Seeing Burgundy invade and aware the settlers are unhappy the British army and colonial militias launch a push into Iroquois lands. A large group of several thousand settlers push considerably into OTL Pennsylvania from the south with 3000 professional British troops and 2000 militia. If the Iroquois counterattack then we defend the advancing settlers. The militia is commanded by Alexander Washington a landowner and surveyor. The Iroquois are offered to become a part of British Arcadia with equal rights and all. (Mod response) There is a militia of 21,000 citizens who are while unprofessional do have weapons and supplies. The colonies are at 2.3 million people. The Royal Navy continue patrols in the Atlantic. Benjamin Franklin invents the Lightning rod. Columbia university is founded. The inquisitors are thanked for taking over these witch trials but it is made clear that only witch trials may be conducted with all other judicial functions remaining that of the Colonies. Benjamin Franklin invents an odometer.
 * The Iroquois say no thanks. -scraw
 * Russia: Tuvov is expanded slightly east. Due to Savinkovs monarchist sympathies, Russia offers to take in any Draculetsi exiles not wanting to be in Belka anymore (Feud will you please).

1756
Another day, another IDK Supreme Sensual Samrāṭ] [User:SkyGreen24/(In)famous quotes|Sky 22:23, August 7th, 2017 (UTC)

'''The Ecumenical Council in Rome awaits representatives from the Orthodox Church (Belka), the Coptic Church, and the Schismatics France and Iberia. '''


 * Salish Nation: We centralize our federation to a new capital, which we name Dwuamish (OTL Seattle) after our leading tribe. the Population explodes due to potato farming, the potatoes imported from Kimuenim, and as a result the housebuilding industry booms. Along with the increasingly present Russian merchants, missionaries also come to our people. One missionary, by the name of Peter Ivanov, has begun devising an alphabet for our language, with Cyrillic as a base. We ask the Kimuenim, once again, for an alliance. Dwuamish has became a new trade hub, where Russian merchants and Chinook traders can discuss business, and has been the main center of our population growth. One Russian merchant has been selling firearms to us. We never before saw in something the capacity to kill with such fury and speed, and we begin acquiring firearms in small amounts.


 * Empire of Uluru: The court in Ngarrindjeri lives in pleasant company. The Emperor's personal possessions include an excess of hundreds of kangaroos, koala bears, and echidnas, a thousand horses, and thousands of wombats and emu. The court is filled with musicians of various didgeridoo, in three different varieties. Anangu dances also develop as a sort of early modern line dancing. Power over northern Australia is more centralized with direct annexation of the new territories. From there, Yannathan dispatches military of 50,000 troops northward to conquer the Northern Peninsula. These troops consist of the latest technology of archers, boomerangs and wheeled siege equipment. The region is quickly annexed.
 * Korea OOC: The Emperor must enjoy bestiality. Also you need Yannathan to be killed by Yafeudi.


 * Deccan Maharajya: The Maharajya Government deliberates on the other plans after the Hollhavai Archipelago was successfully claimed and the colony established. A few other settlements are also established in the different islands this year, totaling 400 people in the Hollhavai islands. The cultivation of new world crops such as maize, potato and tapioca booms, bringing about higher yields and cheaper vegetables in the markets. The spread of the Malindi wheel-less plow continues to increase. Cattle farming increases using the large cattle populations in the Maharajya. The expansion plans are discussed upon by the Council of nobles. The chosen plan is kept secret and the navy and the army are prepared. The laying down of roads continues. The town of Amravati is chosen as the new seat of the government and the construction of government buildings starts. A road linking Mysore to Kollam and Tanjore is constructed. Sewage system are constructed in Vijaypura and Amravati. The Government of the Maharajya offers tributary-protectorate (The Mahaajya will guarantee independence and station as well as recruit troops while the nations can have their own standing army) status to Goa, the Kingdom of Nagpur, the Kingdom of Jagdalpur and the Maratha states. [{(Mod Response Please)}]


 * Italian League: With many of our neighbors currently in civil war or in some sort of conflict, the military remains on high alert and continues to be trained. Expansion of the navy continues, with new ships continually being constructed in Italian ports, as well as in Sicily. Fortifications in Tunis continue to be constructed. Tripoli is handed its independence as promised, with troops fully vacating the city. The unofficial "Quasi War", which had been a series of naval skirmishes in the Adriatic between Italian forces and certain factions within the Belkan civil war is formally ended, despite having never formally been declared. The education reforms first implemented by Bonaparte several years earlier, based on enlightenment thinking, are expanded, with schools now being required to teach a unified, Italian language across the nation. We ask for a formal alliance with Burgundy, in order to better ensure our nation's security now that conflict seems to be brewing in the north. Additionally we wish to continue strengthening ties with our ally Britain, as well as Iberia.
 * Burgundian dip: the alliance is accepted.


 * Iberia: Seeking to expand its territory in the Indian Ocean, Iberia invades the Bengali colony of Mauritius with 45 ships and 5,000 troops. After seizing the main settlement at Burgo, the Iberians establish their base of operations to the south at OTL Grand Port. Luis de Çavallos is placed in command of the Iberian troops in Nova Astúrias, and tasked with re-establishing Iberian control of the region. Hearing threats of war and reports of a Pueblo army somewhere to the north, he musters his own forces, along with ~400 colonial militia, and pre-emptively marches north to meet the Pueblo army. Mêcicipi continues expansion. Maranhão expands along the Tocantins and Araguaia rivers and into the OTL states Maranhão, Tocantins and Piauí. Nova Lusitânia continues expanding inland.
 * Mzerkan diplomacy:We ask the Iberians to stop the fighting with the puebloans and to come to the discussion table to talk about a peace treaty.
 * Papal Diplomacy: The Pope invites the Iberians to the Ecumenical Council in Rome


 * Jin dynasty: China accepts the alliance with Turkey, but imposes a limit on funds allocated to the military alliance. China establishes a standing army of a hundred thousand troops (roughly five thousand or so per province), limiting reliance on levies (which are reduced from three hundred to two hundred thousand levies). The policy of militarization continues to be pursued, with shipyards, arsenals, and industrial facilities dedicated to producing armaments (i.e., guns and armour) and other military-related objects being built. Naval advancement is deemphasized, becoming strictly trade and defence-oriented, with a small force directed at the port of Nangang. Basic sanitation continues to be promoted: public bathhouses, spas, latrines, and sewage systems are all built. Adequate irrigation alongside other projections such as mass distribution of pluviometres and water gauges create an increase in the productivity of agriculture. Alchemists begin utilizing glass vessels in order to observe chemicals. To facilitate transportation and growing merchantile acitvities, paved roads are built. Commercialization and the division of labour continues, resulting from a heightened demand for commercial goods from both the domestic and foreign market.
 * Nivkh Commandery: Tiger Pastries Inc., a subsidiary of Lady Lin Tea, continues to flourish as a business. The Nivkh Prince-Governor (which is the member of the Nivkh Ayzik branch of the House of Kim) continues to adopt Korean and Chinese architecture, paving roads to facilitate transport, and replacing wood and thatch roofing with stone bricks and clay tiles, respectively.
 * Sakha (protectorate): The Khan continues to adopt Korean and Chinese architecture, paving roads to facilitate transport, and replacing wood and thatch roofing with stone bricks and clay tiles, respectively. Siberian crab-apples become a local renowned fruit, and is particularly prized in Korea and northern China.
 * Xizang (protectorate): Lhasa, the capital, is expanded and modernized. The Tibetan clergy continues to administer the protectorate, with its leader, the Dalai Lama, being considered a vassal or substitute monarch. Many Tibetans are encouraged (via financial incentives) to become more sedentary, with food instead being supplied from nearby Sichuan (thereby reducing overreliance in inefficient herding).
 * Port of Nangang: The Emperor decides send more emissaries to the Angu peoples and peripheral tribes in Haegajang in-order to enrich the knowledge of their culture, while sends more colonists to cement the colony of Nangang from any tribal intrusions. Mixed-racial children continue to be orphaned and sent to the Angu.
 * Papal States: The Ecumenical Council slowly takes shape in Rome, with Pope Michael tabling a proposal which could be beneficial to the more reactionary-leaning Latins. Missions continue.
 * Kingdom of Mzerka and Wiyot: We keep building more military bases in the valley to gain more military control although these military bases are small with only 25-50 men for basses and 15 for towers and 100 for military camps, but some camps begin to atract other natives seeing that these soldiers can spend money on better food and equipment begin to start businesses around these camps.The national congres also begins to demand reforms in the poltical system and a constitution and bills of rights. More people are also coming to the city of "Lucentum." Its growth is so big that administration and infrastructure can't keep up with it.


 * Swahili: We continue our agriculture policies and adapt more plants to the Swahili climate. The army continues convincing contracted servants. We continue colonial expansion in Northern Somalia, in the South and in the Malindi and Mombassa area. Colonisation steadily increase as medicine and weaponry becomes more widespread. Several libraries are built in Swahili. Technological advances speed up as a result of the cultural and technological exchanges in the embassies. Dar as Salaam continues being constructed.  The Rowzi capital and heartland is captured by Swahili troops, which forces the Rowzi to sign the Treaty of Danangombe. (More information and algo will come later)
 * Lakshadweep: The island of Lakshadweep continues development.
 * Lobito: Lobito begins development.
 * Huriya: Swahili officials propose to Huriya that a licensing system to be created, where ships, upon procuring a license from the Swahili court would not be raided by Huriya pirates. The port in Inhassoro begins to be built.
 * Belkan Federation: With the end of the civil war, the rebuilding of Belkan society begins, with new taxation schemes coming into effect, bringing more of the total population into the Tax code. The previous forces against much of these new reforms specifically in the tax code are in no position to resist as Vozdh Sakharov enforces the new tax code with military force backing his strong words with a powerful show of force specifically when it comes to nobles surviving the revolutionary fervor. While considered extreme, Sakharovs hard line on this puts many of the remaining dissident elements in their place. The new tax code reports record collections. Interestingly enough multiple attempts to avoid taxes are discovered and Sakharov unwilling to tolerate this in his new "equal society" has the tax evaders shot in full view of the nearest city population decreeing tax evasion a crim "of the highest order". While radical in thought, the Belkan congress agrees on the concept seeing the need for law and order in the country and its need to be obeyed. This results in heavy handed tactics being passed for many more crimes in an attempt to further discourage crime with many long term jailable offenses replaced with outright execution and wanton murder and the like being raplaced with Belkas highest capital punishment, impalement. There is a call from the more radical sides of politics within the nation to abolish religion and confiscate all church property however, the church already having been cowed into submission by the Czars of Belka is left more or less alone. Sakharov this year is also forced to make a very hard choice regarding the historical legacy of the Dracultesti family. He recognizes their accomplishment as the great uniters, and in general as the heroes the south slav people, now unified, needed. He finally decides in a session of congress that he attends, that the Family will remain integral to Belkas history, and their current family members including the young Petar, and the late pretender Joseph. Sakharov launches a reconciliation with the former ruling family seeing as the initial detailed plans were to attempt an establishment of a constitutional monarchy. He establishes a generous pension to the remainder of the Dracultesti family and allows them to keep various family properties around the country but evicts them from all major palaces hoping to leave the Dracultesti remnants as powerdul aristocratic families and utilize them in public opinion campaigns. With the end of the Civil war seemingly surrounded on all sides by enemies except Russia, Belka puts 150,000 troops respectively on its Hungarian, Austrian and Italian borders and also puts its navy on high alert after fully adopting the new naval techniques of the British and Burgundians. Despite the general mood of forgiveness to the vast dracultesti family many holding the same name or being cadet branches, many knowing their opportunity as potential monarchs is over, and some of these families immigrate to Russia hoping to seek better fortunes. However a multitude cadet branches of the Dracultesti Family remain as well as the main branch under Petar who in order to re-establish the head dracultesti family is given an arranged marriage.
 * Pueblo Confederacy: discontent grows as the usually peaceful Pueblo prepare for the War Path. The Pueblo of Ohkay Owing revolts and leaves the confederacy. The rebellion is squashed, however at any sign of defeat the entire confederacy could fall apart. in the reconquest of Okay Owing our leader Poe Than is killed. The first christian leader of the Pueblos is chosen from the powerful Hopi tribe: Kuuyi Taaqa. He requests a peaceful relation to the conflict with the Iberians. He offers that the Pueblo will humble themselves and become vassals to the Iberian Empire in order to prevent needless death. we fortify our southern lands with our army of 3,500 warriors and 500 horsemen under the general Łuptsinna Watsida. We remind our allies that we are not transgressing our treaty, we are responding to a pre-existing political situation.
 * Mzerkan diplomacy:The treaty forbid any european relations without first discussion and it does not care about pre-existing political situation and for this action we ask for compesation for the union
 * Sultanate of Cyprus: Sultan Saif celebrate his 26th birthday and the restoration of the Faridic branch of the Abbasid Dynasty. Mufeed el-Galla is reinstated as an admiral, 20 years after he was fired with disgrace by the late Sultan Jalil. However, Saif refuse to take him as his Grand Vizier, or to take any Grand Vizier for that matter. He says that with the crisis passed, there is no need for a Grand Vizier to help the Sultan. This is received with anger by el-Galla, who thought he would be able to become the new Rafeed Mu'sad Sarraf after the Saif Revolution. The old supporters of Fair and the more liberal scholars can finally come out of hiding after a decade of repression. However, the old conservatives that supported the previous regime are all forgiven and allowed to keep their ranks and offices in the current regime. Saif cancel some of the conservative laws put in place by his uncle Hasim, but far less then what was expected by the reformists and Faridic supporters. Saif send a delegation to Cairo (where he was raised by the previous Calip), asking the Caliph to officially recognize that Farid was  the rightful ruler of Cyprus from 1741 to 1745. (MOD REPONSE)
 * Jaffarid Arabia: Gradual acceptance of religion has been officially instated within the administrative provinces of Emirate of the Persian Gulf, Arabia (proper), Aden, and Asir. The largest and persistently still discriminating states are Iraq, Levant, and Assyria. The continued hate towards the cultures illuminates to Sultan Muhammad using his direct political power to make it forbidden, however, to keep an "accepting" image, he continues to push for it without directly making it law of the land. Former Sultan Ebrahim is found dead inside his jail cell, having been stabbed multiple times. A note is found in the cell and it is assumed the evil A'ddar organization are the culprit. The murder of Ebrahim had allowed for the entire Qanemian family to go murdered unnoticed. It is estimated that they had been dead for a week prior to be discovered by Atif Nazari, a close associate to the Qanemian dynasty.
 * Oman: We keep sending out vessels to South India and Malay. The capital of Oman is moved to Doha, since the current Sultan is from there.
 * France: In the year of our lord 1756. France continues to experience prosperity. All of the colonies continue to expand. Parisian France continues to spread as the vernacular throughout all of the French lands. ''' We ask to purchase Pakukalhi from Benga
 * Ququququ: The Koito reform continues and. As the Ququququ nation is finally stable enough, the outlying tribes are contacted in order to induce them into the Union. (basically, slow map expansion, approved by Feud). The Japanese contact continues, and Ququququ continue adopting children born of interracial relations in the Jin port, in order to avoid the infanticide. With a solidified rule the Ququququ are now a most formidable force in the region, with infrastructural advancement putting them on a higher level than any other tribes, as well as their linguistic unity.  Moreover, the Ququququ slowly organize their military and begin creating better weapons compared to their non-organized neighbours, using metals such as iron, with guidance of the Nangang emissaries.
 * United Kingdom of Great Britain: England has 6.8 million people and inside of that London has a population of 0.8 million, Wales has 0.6 million, Ireland has 2.8 million people and Scotland 1.1 million. The army undergoes a shifting of forces to the south of England with 2000 in Aldershot, 3000 in Portsmouth, 3000 in Dublin and 2000 in Cork, 1000 in Edinburgh and 1000 in Cardiff while an additional 13,000 troops are overseas with 5000 in Arcadia, 3000 in Casablanca, 2000 in English Maiam, 1000 in Haiti as well as 500 in St George, St Helena, New Canterbury and Bay of Kost. The fleet is divided with 150 ships stationed in Portsmouth, 150 ships stationed in Bristol and 50 in New London. Steam engines grow in use in the mines for pumping water but are hampered by their high inefficiency though it does allow digging deeper and more coal to be harvested. Old Bridge is completed which is the longest single span bridge. There is a growth in the use of cast iron from pig iron. The increase in the production of cast iron leads to a rise in iron plows which are better. The expanded fort and harbour are completed. Goods from Britain such as textiles, cash crops and spices enter the city's marketplace without tariffs because it is a part of Britain while it finds market for the things it produces in Casablanca. People of Casablanca's religious rights are respected. Having resolved much of the political dispute republicanism fails to gain traction in Britain. Wolsey textiles is founded this year. Joseph Black discovers Carbon dioxide and Magnesium. The Eddystone Lighthouse burns down and cement using hydraulic lime is used in its reconstruction. Joseph Black discovers how carbonates become more alkaline when they lose carbon dioxide, whereas the taking-up of carbon dioxide reconverts them. Scottish physician Francis Home publishes Experiments on Bleaching in Edinburgh. The History of the Royal Society is published.
 * British Arcadia:  In addition local militia forces do exist but they aren't standing and are spread out although they are armed. Seeing Burgundy invade and aware the settlers are unhappy the British army and colonial militias launch a push into Iroquois lands. A large group of several thousand settlers push 50px into OTL Pennsylvania from the south with 3000 professional British troops and 2000 militia. If the Iroquois counterattack then we defend the advancing settlers. The militia is commanded by Alexander Washington a landowner and surveyor. There is a militia of 21,000 citizens who are while unprofessional do have weapons and supplies. The colonies are at 2.3 million people. The Royal Navy continue patrols in the Atlantic.


 * Kingdom of Burgundy: Guyana expands 50px inland. New Germany expands 50px into otl Alabama. Patagonië expands 50px north along the coast. After a pair of decisive victories against the Iroquois, the Burgundian army is able to break through the countryside and reach the Great Lakes, the Burgundian West India Company begins sending settlers into the newly acquired land.

1757
Another day another uneventful year (hopefully not) SupremeSensualSamrāṭSky 22:03, August 8th, 2017 (UTC)

 We can start with formatting the mod announcements correctly 

''' The city-state of Walla Walla, also inspired by Russian cyrillic and also growing potatos, becomes a rival of Dwuamish for control of the OTL Columbia River. '''

''' Nagpur and Jagdalpur become protectorates of Deccan. '''

''' The Coptic Church attends the Lateran Council as an observor for the time being. '''

''' The Caliph (who is a player) is petitioned to acknowledge Farid was the rightful Sultan of Cyprus while he was in power. '''

''' The Nahbani nobles in Musqat conspire their own power in rival to the court in Doha, feeling their rightful control of Oman was removed unfairly. '''
 * Sultanate of Cyprus : Saif invest heavily to modernize the infrastructures in the main cities, with the help of the Mujtamae Aladhariu (Urban). He especially work on modernizing the palace, which after the fire of 1752 has been built the same way as it was before. Since the last great changes of the palace were in 1680, it currently is heavily outdated. Saif also ope to make the new palace more defensive, just to be sure that no reactionary coup happens like in 1743. Saif also put many of the religious conservative elite among his close allies. Being raised by the Caliph, Saif is a religious fundamentalist who believe in the words of the Quran as laws. Finally, he promote many old Faridic supporters in the army, thrusting their loyalty to his family.
 * Cyprus OOC: I knew that the Caliphate was a player, but his last post was in 1749 (eight days). And since the rules say that a player can be remove for being inactive after five days, I wasn't sure if he was still considered active or not.
 * I meant the mod response to be yes anyway -Nate
 * Empire of Uluru: The court of Ngarrindjeri continues to be a prosperous and lively place, filled with plenty of food and entertainment. While Yannathan was at war, the corrupt statesman Yaffeud was pursuing and persecuting the Lady Yackandi, daughter of the great noble Yasski. However, he brother Ya'andi eventually learned of this incident, and attempted to publically dennounce Yaffeud. However, Yaffeud was shrewed, and kept the matter secret by bribing the advisers of Yasski. So Ya'andi secretly spied on Yaffeud, collecting enough evidence to convict him. When Yannathan returned from war in summer (seasons of war are reversed in the southern hemisphere), he was shocked to find Yackandi in such distress. Thus using Ya'ani as an informer, he opened an investigation, that ultimately found Yaffeud as responsible and executed. Yannathan returned to war the following winter, leading a larger army to annex the northern peninsula, and proceeds to invade the Garrwa region.
 * Kingdom of Mzerka and Wiyot: We keep repairing the damage of the earthquake. There is a small harbour built in the city of Lucentum. Our goverment also begins to send diplomats to the Salish again and our diplomats ask them for an alliance. (Salish response)W e also keep building our small military forts and camps. Our diplomats to the Patwin and Yokuts tribes also demand them to join us or fear total distruction if they deny it.(mod response). The privatisation of schools keeps to continuing. King Philipe Augusthino Diltwa visits Lucentum in honour of its big growth.
 * The Patwin agrees to be ruled by Mzerka as an autonomous province. The Yokutas refuse, but primarily reteat to the south abandoning the northern half to be annexed by Mzerka.
 * Pueblo Confederacy: Our forces stay at high alert on the Iberian border. Our people have had enough of the tense political climate and the Council of Elders have agreed to talk peace with the Iberians. We propose the Treaty of Isleta (Principia Moderni IV Map Game) to bring an end to the conflict. Because of our transgression of the Treaty of Union we give the Kingdom of Mzerka and Wiyot  200 pounds of silver and 300 sheep. Christianity spreads and now an estimated two-thirds of the Pueblo people are somewhat Christian.
 * Iberia to Pueblo: We accept the treaty and allow the Pueblo adequate self-rule because of their peacemaking approach.


 * Swahili: We continue our agriculture policies and adapt more plants to the Swahili climate. The army continues convincing contracted servants. We continue colonial expansion in Northern Somalia, in the South and in the Malindi and Mombassa area. Colonisation steadily increase as medicine and weaponry becomes more widespread. Several libraries are built in Swahili. Technological advances speed up as a result of the cultural and technological exchanges in the embassies. Dar as Salaam continues being constructed.
 * Lakshadweep: The island of Lakshadweep continues development.
 * Lobito: Lobito begins development.
 * Huriya: Swahili officials propose to Huriya that a licensing system to be created, where ships, upon procuring a license from the Swahili court would not be raided by Huriya pirates. The port in Inhassoro begins to be built.
 * Rowzi: The Rowzi converts to Islam . Mosques are constructed, as well as a joint project with Swahili to build a manned highway connecting the two nations, facilitating trade.
 * I'm pretty sure you can't conquer a nation until you do an algo, let alone convert them to Islam. -General
 * 'I'll check for an algo but I'm saying no to Islam for the time being. -Feud


 * Iberia: King Henrique agrees to the Treaty of Isleta, seeing it as a way to exert political influence over the Pueblo without upsetting the stability of the region. As Iberian vassals, however, the Pueblo are required to limit their foreign relations and agreements with other nations. Missionary work (especially Franciscan) picks up in Pueblo lands, with several missions being founded in the Santa Fe area. Luis de Çavallos' army returns to Passagem do Norte. Meanwhile, a settlement develops around the harbor at Porto das Tartarugas (OTL Port Louis) in São Cristóvão (Mauritius). Iberia lays claim to the Chagos Archipelago, contesting Deccan's claim. The islands are administered as part of São Cristóvão. Mêcicipi continues expansion. Maranhão expands along the Tocantins and Araguaia rivers and into the OTL states Maranhão, Tocantins and Piauí. Maranhão and Nova Lusitânia continue expanding inland and begin actively contesting French and Burgundian expansion in the interior. Exploration of the Branco River prompts Iberia to extend its claims and set a more or less permanent northern boundary, similar to the OTL northern border of Brazil with Venezuela, Guyana, and Suriname. A growing Iberian influence in East Timor allows many of the coastal Timorese kingdoms to be peacefully absorbed into the colony. Some Iberian sailors explore the Californian coast north of Cape Mendocino, visiting parts of southern Oregon. Iberia finally adopts the remaining aspects of a modern navy, as well as grenadiers (in case that wasn't obvious years ago). Many older ships are replaced by newer models, with the seventy-four making up the bulk of the navy's ships of the line. 1/12th of every infantry regiment is designated as grenadiers.
 * Papal Dip: Invites the Iberians to the Council in Rome.


 * #Graandduchy of Oldenburg: The council of trading has decided, that every luxury article in the ports of Emden and Bremerhaven will be taxed by 3%, exept for the militarypartners of Oldenburg or nations with a german or frisian majority. The council decided too, that Oldenburg would like to buy one shipload of wood and a half shipload of iron per year from the Iberia, wich will be not taxed, in hope of a good copartnership. (Iberia respond, please)
 * Iberian Diplomacy: Iberia agrees.
 * Jaffarid Arabia: Modernizing is continued for the military and navy. General reforms are still continued, as more citizens begin to accept all cultures and religions. Sultan Muhammad announces that they will support the Qatar side of the Omani Civil War, sending 3,000 troops to the region of Qatar to combat supporters of Raaji.
 * Oman: Conspiring against the current Sultan Raakaan el-Hussein, Nahbani nobles begin to feel the movement to Doha was more of an economic move, due to the region of Qatar being the largest place were items are imported and exported from Southern India and Malay. Noble Raaji Yaruba, the selected successor of Sultan Raakaan, hires five mercenaries to assault and kill the Sultan at his palace as a means of ascending to the throne and re-moving the capital back to Muscat. The Sultan is successfully assassinated, however, his wife Zahraaa al-Sayed survives and stages the assassination as a political move by Raaji Yaruba to gain political power and to "Keep Oman in the past", citing Arabia's reforms as a step into the modernized world. Raaji publicly dismisses Zahraaa as paranoid, and reminds the citizens that Oman has been fine remaining traditional for this long. This begins the Omani Civil War.
 * Papal States: The Ecumenical Council grinds slowly on. Whilst official discussion has not progressed much, Pope Michael has had some backroom talks with various parties which he feels will be moderately successful. Missions continue. Navajo is sent a bishop, who also opens up a small seminary to train natives for the priesthood [sorry for the late response].
 * Bishopric of St Peter-in-Brazil: Still supporting Pope Alexander, the bishopric continues to prosper. The University of Our Lady of Pituba continues to slowly grow. Given the purity of the air in this part of the world, a number of Immaculata scientists establish a small observatory in the region, associated with OLPU.
 * Italian League Diplomacy: Given the current state of hostilities north of our borders in the Holy Roman Empire, the Italian League requests military access within the Papal States' border in case a conflict against Austria/Switzerland/another German state should deem necessary.
 * United Kingdom of Great Britain: England has 6.9 million people and inside of that London has a population of 0.8 million, Wales has 0.6 million, Ireland has 2.9 million people and Scotland 1.1 million. The army undergoes a shifting of forces to the south of England with 2000 in Aldershot, 3000 in Portsmouth, 3000 in Dublin and 2000 in Cork, 1000 in Edinburgh and 1000 in Cardiff while an additional 13,000 troops are overseas with 5000 in Arcadia, 3000 in Casablanca, 2000 in English Maiam, 1000 in Haiti as well as 500 in St George, St Helena, New Canterbury and Bay of Kost. The fleet is divided with 150 ships stationed in Portsmouth, 150 ships stationed in Bristol and 50 in New London. Steam engines grow in use in the mines for pumping water but are hampered by their high inefficiency though it does allow digging deeper and more coal to be harvested. Old Bridge is completed which is the longest single span bridge. There is a growth in the use of cast iron from pig iron. The increase in the production of cast iron leads to a rise in iron plows which are better. The expanded fort and harbour are completed. Goods from Britain such as textiles, cash crops and spices enter the city's marketplace without tariffs because it is a part of Britain while it finds market for the things it produces in Casablanca. People of Casablanca's religious rights are respected. Having resolved much of the political dispute republicanism fails to gain traction in Britain. Tobias Mayer presents accurate tables of the Moon's motion to the Board of Longitude in Great Britain. Scottish physician Francis Home publishes The Principles of Agriculture and Vegetation. Rotunda Hospital is opened in Dublin.
 * British Arcadia:  In addition local militia forces do exist but they aren't standing and are spread out although they are armed. Seeing Burgundy invade and aware the settlers are unhappy the British army and colonial militias launch a push into Iroquois lands. A large group of several thousand settlers push 50px into OTL Pennsylvania from the south with 3000 professional British troops and 2000 militia. If the Iroquois counterattack then we defend the advancing settlers. The militia is commanded by Alexander Washington a landowner and surveyor. There is a militia of 21,000 citizens who are while unprofessional do have weapons and supplies. The colonies are at 2.3 million people. The Royal Navy continue patrols in the Atlantic. Benjamin Franklin invents a three-wheel clock movement, which later leads to several variants in the design of pendulum clocks.
 * Ququququ: The Koito reform continues and. As the Ququququ nation is finally stable enough, the outlying tribes are contacted in order to induce them into the Union. (basically, slow map expansion, approved by Feud). The Japanese contact continues, and Ququququ continue adopting children born of interracial relations in the Jin port, in order to avoid the infanticide. With a solidified rule the Ququququ are now a most formidable force in the region, with infrastructural advancement putting them on a higher level than any other tribes, as well as their linguistic unity.  Moreover, the Ququququ slowly organize their military and begin creating better weapons compared to their non-organized neighbours, using metals such as iron, with guidance of the Nangang emissaries.
 * Russia: Tuvov is expanded East to link up with Novoarchangelsk as it is expanded north a bit (get it general, god dammit. It's literally your choice as to how far it expands). Captain Petrov Davidovich and a group of fur trappers and sailors found a fort to do business with Salish on a small peninsula north of Salish territory (OTL Vancouver). Savinkov sends a letter to the Pontic King still promising Russian support against Muslim "aggression".

1758
'''Hodor hodor, hodor hodor. Hodor hodor hodor hodor hodor hodor. SupremeSensualSamrāṭSky 22:00, August 9th, 2017 (UTC)'''

As a result of Further European contact some armies in India begin to adopt more effective forms of line infantry.

The Japanese continues to seize and occupy more islands in the Pacific creating a chain of occupied and settled islands from the homeland to their sulawesi colony which sees notable increase in settlement.

Ionia and Pontus meet in Smyrna to dicuss pushing back the remnants of the Turks in Anatolia in secret each hoping to delineate claims on different parts of the region.

Frederick of Prussia dies, succeeded by his heir, Lothair, who begins looking for new opportunities within the HRE for his kingdom.

The Hungarian Armies amass as the Austrian border preparing to enact the final strike against Austria in getting their independence fully secured.


 * Empire of Uluru: The great court of Ngarrindjeri continues to thrive. Works of art begin to take shape on tablets of sandstone, made by artists employed by the Dreamspeakers. Meanwhile, the Dreamspeakers and Shamans themselves continue to develop more moral and religious reform to the cult of Ngintaka. Dance, music and litearture thrive in the cities as well. Yannathan bares children to both his wives this year, then continues his campaign in the north. Yannathan continues his campaign to conquer the Mindi people. 


 * Iberia: With dozens of missions, forts, and trading posts up the Mississippi River, and significant exploration of the Missouri, Illinois, Yazoo, and Arkansas rivers, Iberia now lays claim to huge swaths of Arcadia, mostly west of the Mississippi, and roughly corresponding to the OTL claims of French Louisiana. The territory is named Henrique's Land after the King of Iberia, and takes on romantic names such as Henriqiana or Henriqia. Mêcicipi and Texas both expand inland as a result. Pueblo country is further explored following its vassalization. One group of explorers reach as far as Pueblo, Colorado before turning back. Maranhão continues expanding into Maranhão, Tocantins and Piauí. Exploration of the Branco River continues. Nova Lusitânia expands down the Arauca, Casanare, and Meta Rivers, forming a new border with Guyana. The area is also claimed by Burgundy, however, and thus becomes disputed. Iberia begins settling the area in an attempt to solidify their own claims. Settlements are founded at São Miguel (Orocué) and Santa Rosália (Santa Rosalía). A mission is founded at Cravo Norte. Iberia opposes Japanese colonialism in Sulawesi by advancing the Kingdom of Gowa-Tallo' (Makassar) and smaller puppet states. An alliance is formed with the Kingdom of Gorontalo for protection against Japanese incursion. Similarly, alliances are offered to the natives of North Sulawesi (especially Manado and Amurang), to expel the Japanese from the Minahassa Peninsula (Mod Response).
 * They say no. -feudmod
 * Kingdom of Mzerka and Wiyot: We keep repairing the damage of the earthquake. Our army also begins to build a military camp in Lecentum.The habour of Lecentum begins to be improve even more. The king also begins to move to a mansion in Lucentum. Lucentum even becomes the unofficial new capital of Mzerka. Our army also marches into the Patwin and the north of Yokuts. They do this as a demonstration of power to other tribes. After the marching in of the soldiers the regions are annexed into the Kingdom which makes the borders expand once again. Farmers of our country also begin to use the Puebloan sheep. These sheep are mostly used for wool and from it the making of clothing. The clothing is at the moment expensive but it is expected to go down in price in some years when the sheep population grows higher and higher.
 * Pueblo Union: We gratefully welcome our new Bishop from Rome: Bishop Emanuel. Trade flourishes because of our new found peace with the Iberian Empire. Iberian settlers and traders establish a trading town in the middle of Pueblo territory in the southern Rocky Mountains named Santa Fe (OTL Santa Fe). We dissolve 60% percent of our army. We establish defense posts along our trade route with the Mzerka. Two more pueblos are established farther up the Rocky Mountains. We send missionaries to the Navajo.  Thanks to trade with the Iberians our livestock herds have grown exponentially and livestock becomes our main export. 4


 * Swahili: We continue our agriculture policies and adapt more plants to the Swahili climate. The army continues convincing contracted servants. We continue colonial expansion in Northern Somalia, in the South and in the Malindi and Mombassa area. Colonisation steadily increase as medicine and weaponry becomes more widespread. Several libraries are built in Swahili. Technological advances speed up as a result of the cultural and technological exchanges in the embassies. Dar as Salaam finishes construction, as parts of the administration begin to move them. The Sultan constructs a palace in Dar as Salaam.
 * Lakshadweep: The island of Lakshadweep continues development.
 * Lobito: The settlers in Lobito move to somewhere that isn't controlled by Iberians. (OOC General just give me a place on the Western Coast of Africa that you don't control)
 * Huriya: Swahili officials propose to Huriya that a licensing system to be created, where ships, upon procuring a license from the Swahili court would not be raided by Huriya pirates. The port in Inhassoro continues to be built.
 * Rowzi: Mosques are constructed to help spread Islam. Swahili merchants are given a low tax rate compared to other foreign merchants. The Danangombe-Sofala Road begins construction.
 * Russia: Tuvov is expanded east across the coastline. The population of all of Novorossiya is about 10,000. Novoarchangelsk is expanded north a little bit. Addak Island is colonized by Fur Trappers, and Aluet converts to Orthodox Christianity. The Alyeskan Squadron is established by Rear Admiral Vasili Chukov commanding five galleons and 15 frigates scattered across the Arcadian colonies.
 * Deccan Maharajya: The town of Amravati has been established as the new capital. This year, two new members are elected to the council of nobles. The settlements in the Hollahavai archipelago now have a population of around 700. Southern Kerala has developed to a good extent, urban and rural planning is reflected in the straight roads, brick houses, planned city expansion and general cleanliness and prosperity. Schools open and many hospitals have been established by philanthropic bankers and merchants. Kollam has grown in size and is now the largest city in the Deccan with a population well over 1.2 million people. The largest port city and a trade hub, Kollam has become the hub of innovations in the Maharajya. The Kollam municipal council is set up for a planned expansion of the city and better provision of public facilities. Greatly impressed by Kollam, similar facilities are planned for Mysore and Tirupati. The government focuses on the provision of public facilities and organisation of local markets. The Kollam School of Arts is established and features weekly Kathakali performances and various other displays of Dravidian arts. The adoption of line infantry goes in line with the army reforms, a few units are converted to line infantry. The adoption of line infantry is still not widespread, however the army generals and the nobles were impressed by the idea of line infantry. 5000 men are currently being trained in line infantry tactics and methods. Weapon manufactories open up in Tanjore bringing in workers from the countryside. The textile-handicraft industries are now more concentrated in the cities such as Kollam, Masulipatnam, Mysore, Madurai and Vijaypura. Coconut and palm tree plantations are established in Maladweep and Mahe is reconstructed based upon Kollam. A separate department is established for looking over the affairs of Maladweep and Hollhavai.
 * Protectorate Affairs of Jagdalapur and Nagpur: After the nations accepted Deccan protection, the Maharaja sent a letter to the Rajas of the nations, assuring them of Deccan protection and help in the development of their respective nations. It is decided that an army of 10,000 string will be maintained with additional 5000 Deccan troops. The construction of a road linking Jagdaplur, Nagpur and Vijaypura is started. The products of Jagdalpur and Nagpur are exported through the Masulipatnam port.
 * Hawaii: In May of 1757 the King, Kamehameha I, dies at the age of 77. He dies peacefully in his compound of Kamakahonu, in the capital city of Kaluahine, Hawaii. As is tradition, his body is entrusted into the hands of his closest friends, and is buried in a hidden location. The king's eldest son, Liholiho, arrives in the capital and ascends to the throne as Kamehameha II. The new king follows the traditional Hawaiian religion, much like his father. Whereas the late king believed that the kapu system had to be upheld in order to preserve the stability of the realm, the new king refuses Christianity simply because he doesn't want to give up his five wives or his love of alcohol. Nevertheless, many across the islands have been converted to Christianity, including some of the noble class. Later in the year the king begins the ʻAi Noa period, when he purposely breaks many of the taboos of Hawaiian custom, leading to the demise of the kapu system, which had strictly governed life on the islands for centuries. Specifically, the king eats dogmeat (reserved for women), and later eats with his mother and some chieftesses, which was strictly forbidden. In 1758 the king has human sacrifices prohibited, and begins dismantling the social class of priest and closing temples. Keaoua Kekuaokalani, one of the king's cousins, who he had entrusted with the war god Kūkaʻilimoku, demands that the king dismiss his Christian advisors/nobles, permit the rebuilding of the temples, and rescind his edicts. The king refuses, and Kekuaokalani leads a rebellion of the most zealous traditionalists. At the Battle of Kuamoʻo in Kona the Hawaiian warriors are met by an army of trained riflemen. Kekuaokalani and his supporters go out fighting, as the last defenders of the kapu system. Humehume, son of the last independent King of Kauai, Kaumualii, and a distinquished traveler and French soldier, likewise attempts to overthrow Hawaiian authority, having secretly amassed a small force on the island. He lays siege to the fort outside Honolulu, but is ultimately unable to seize it before Hawaiian reinforcements arrive. Humehume is killed, and the king orders that Kauai be appointed a royal governor not of the House of Kekaulike.
 * Russia: We still offer to buy Ford Island.
 * plausibility can't a-Ford it -nate
 * Sultanate of Cyprus: Some small reforms are implemented by Sultan Saif to help boost the economy of the island. New coastal forts are build to protect the island from foreign invasion (or from some mercenary army supporting an Hasimic claimant). Saif began passing more and more time praying in the mosque of Nicosia instead of the palace, forcing his court to deal with the daily affairs. This include the conservative elite, which is still widely unpopular due to its association to Mu'sad Sarraf during the conservative regime.
 * Ququququ: The Koito reform continues and. As the Ququququ nation is finally stable enough, the outlying tribes are contacted in order to induce them into the Union. (basically, slow map expansion, approved by Feud). The Japanese contact continues, and Ququququ continue adopting children born of interracial relations in the Jin port, in order to avoid the infanticide. With a solidified rule the Ququququ are now a most formidable force in the region, with infrastructural advancement putting them on a higher level than any other tribes, as well as their linguistic unity. Moreover, the Ququququ slowly organize their military and begin creating better weapons compared to their non-organized neighbours, using metals such as iron, with guidance of the Nangang emissaries.
 * United Kingdom of Great Britain: England has 6.9 million people and inside of that London has a population of 0.8 million, Wales has 0.6 million, Ireland has 2.9 million people and Scotland 1.1 million. The army undergoes a shifting of forces to the south of England with 2000 in Aldershot, 3000 in Portsmouth, 3000 in Dublin and 2000 in Cork, 1000 in Edinburgh and 1000 in Cardiff while an additional 13,000 troops are overseas with 5000 in Arcadia, 3000 in Casablanca, 2000 in English Maiam, 1000 in Haiti as well as 500 in St George, St Helena, New Canterbury and Bay of Kost. The fleet is divided with 150 ships stationed in Portsmouth, 150 ships stationed in Bristol and 50 in New London. Steam engines grow in use in the mines for pumping water but are hampered by their high inefficiency though it does allow digging deeper and more coal to be harvested. There is a growth in the use of cast iron from pig iron. The increase in the production of cast iron leads to a rise in iron ploughs which are better creating higher agricultural production.. There is a growth in industry as textiles become far more fashionable amongst both the upper and middle class of professionals. To keep the industries protected there are high tariffs on the entry of manufactured goods and charges for raw materials such as unprocessed cotton, iron ore and unprocessed plants. Goods from Britain such as textiles, cash crops and spices enter the city's marketplace without tariffs because it is a part of Britain while it finds market for the things it produces in Casablanca. People of Casablanca's religious rights are respected. Scottish physician Francis Home makes the first attempt to deliver a measles vaccine. Halley's comet re- appears as predicted.
 * British Arcadia:  In addition local militia forces do exist but they aren't standing and are spread out although they are armed. Seeing Burgundy invade and aware the settlers are unhappy the British army and colonial militias launch a push into Iroquois lands. A large group of several thousand settlers push 50px into OTL Pennsylvania from the south with 3000 professional British troops and 2000 militia. If the Iroquois counterattack then we defend the advancing settlers. The militia is commanded by Alexander Washington a landowner and surveyor. There is a militia of 21,000 citizens who are while unprofessional do have weapons and supplies. The colonies are at 2.3 million people. The Royal Navy continue patrols in the Atlantic.
 * Italian League: The military continues to be expanded, with Bonaparte's reforms leading to the rise of a large conscript army. The nation's army is mobilized due to the threat of war in neighboring Austria and Hungary, with the government worried that the conflict may spill over into our borders. As such a portion of the nation's total manpower is thoroughly trained and stationed in the north. Similar reforms are carried out in Sicily, with the Kingdom expected to contribute men in the event of a war. In both the north and south ships continue to be quickly built, including ships of the line. The new government elected this year from the Federalista Party is fairly jingoistic, calling for the revolution to be exported to other nations in order to ensure the security of the League's own borders. As such support is given to the Belkan government, in order to ensure our alliance is maintained. While in the north the situation is monitored closely. Giovanni Facta, considered one of the Republic's founding fathers, delivers a number of speeches to the Senate as the culmination of his many treatises on Nascianism and Italian patriotism, stating that the League is stronger than ever before, and as such now is the time to drive out foreign powers and place Italy into the hands of Italian rulers, although more specifically, his own nation's hands, if applicable. Fortification of Tunis continues, in order to ensure that the city is heavily defensible and also useful as a port city.
 * Jaffarid Arabia: The acceptance of all religions furthers. Some citizens do not enjoy how Arabia is interfering in the Omani Civil War. We provide the Qatari gov. with weaponry.
 * Oman: The civil war in Oman rages on. An influential Arabian dynasty known as Zakariyya establishes his own state (OTL UAE) within all the chaos. Currently, 7,000 troops fight while numerous citizens begin killing supporters of Qatar. Muscat is proclaimed the capital once more by Sultan Raaji.
 * Qatari Provisional Government: A provisional government established by the Naasiruddeen dynasty and former Sultana Zahraaa al-Sayed is put in place as a means of attempting to keep peace domestically while the war is going on. 4,000 troops are enlisted to fight as organized militia, while most of the population is found to be killing supporters of Raaji. Using the most modern weaponry Arabia has provided the militia, we are able to overcome Omani troops quickly. Doha remains the general capital of Qatar, with rapid modernization and merchants being bought to properly build up an economy in the region, since it remains very weak.
 * Zakariyya Emirate: Although lacking a general military, citizens are encouraged to fight for their separation from both Qatar and Oman. The capital is founded on a coastal merchant-filled city where the Zakariyya Emirate is most influential, and the city is re-named to "Al Hajaraj" (OTL Abu Dhabi)
 * France: Grandieres continue to be trained. Colonial expansion.
 * Cologne: The University of Cologne continues to be funded by Archbishop Ludwich to study all the relevant new disciplines, now including a few scholars who have taken up this ‘capitalism’ idea from Oxford and who are starting to understand it in full. It is at times difficult to reconcile with the Church’s teachings, but the scholars remain impartial and seek assistance from their other colleagues when publishing any papers on ‘capitalism’. Similarly, they seek to understand the works of the Unitarian priest Dzivo Gundulic. As for the supporters of Otto in the Rhineland, Archbishop Ludwich has yet been unable to find them and does not wish to get involved except insofar as the welfare of German peoples are concerned. He sends Abbess Marie to the Ecumenical Council on his behalf, stating that he has to stay here to deal with potential matters of HRE conflict. He is surprised by the re-emergence of the Holy Roman Emperor after such a long period with no leader in the HRE, and hopes that perhaps some latent issues may be solved during this time with his collaboration.
 * Essen: Abbess Marie attends the Ecumenical Council with some assistance from Archbishop Ludwich’s supervisors and authority to speak on his behalf. Adelphinian Canonesses in Tondo are concerned about the encroachment of Japan and offer to assist the Tondoese Government in any way they can. This mostly involves helping on the home front to ensure that the morale of the people is high. Meanwhile, the infrastructure in Essenian mines is complete and Abbess Marie, who wanted to speak to the new Pope, is somewhat dismayed by the presence of two Popes and hopes she can help resolve this issue. In other news, the canoness exchange program is now opened up to priests within the Order of St Adelphina. In Burgundian Arcadia and Hospitaller Arcadia, and New Essen, the canonesses continue to work with the locals and are now successfully involving the majority of the native people in a tailored education program. With the emergence of apparent witchcraft, the canonesses are careful to stick to their existing principles, and welcome various Essenian speakers to encourage all people in Burgundian and Hospitaller Arcadia to use their common sense. The first Tondoese canonesses and priests begin to arrive in Arcadia, creating further diversity that causes some discontent among the German populace but not as much as would have been expected had the Seminole and other native peoples not been so well included in society by this point.

1759
''' Dab on them haters. You have an hour to post in the last turn '''

''' A great comet appears, oddly familiar to a comet exaclty 76 years ago. '''

''' Abel Smyth publishes a book on how economics can be optimized. Trust me, just read the first chapter; you'll love it. '''

''' Building the Mosque of Nicosia unearths storehouses of literary and cultural knowledge of the Abbasid dynasty from the 15th century. '''

''' Four people escape from the human zoo and then return with an angry mob of peasants to destroy it and set everyone free. '''

''' The Zulu monarch dies, leaving the throne vacant. '''


 * Sicily: King Alessandro II dies and an Orsini is elected once more. The new king's relative, the former Charles V, protests the election but is largely ignored. We mobilize our men and begin training, as requested by the Italian League.
 * Empire of Uluru: Art, culture and litearture continue to be developed in the courts of South Australia, inlcuding a variety of dances and stories. Religion is also developed by shamans and dreamspeakers, building up and expanding the White Chapel to create branches all across Mount Uluru. At this time, many feudal lords of the tributary states also begin adapting the cultural traditions exemplified at the royal court, supplanting their own ethnic traditions. The sons of Yannathan are raised in the palace by his wives as he continues in his war in the north. Returning to the war that winter, Yannathan crosses the OTL Victoria River and attacks the Wardaman people.
 * Kingdom of Mzerka and Wiyot:Our workers repair the last big damage of the earthquake.some fishers of Mzer begin to move to the better location of Lucentum where they can fish easier.Sheep farmers begin to breed more sheeps and learn how to get good wool from them.This makes wool go down in price a small bit but not yet enough to get it to the masses.The first clothing is also made with this wool which is a simple woolen scarf.The national congres is still gaining support but it begins to slow quite stagnate with 2 500 real supporters and many more who losely support it.
 * Malaya: The Biarchic Era is over. The Twin Kings have died, both within the same minute. Prince Ren Low ascends to the throne, while a funeral procession is held in Kuala Lumpur. In an observatory in Sabah, an astronomer theorises the reappearing comet is actually the very same one that appeared 76 years ago, and names it Halley's Comet, after his mentor who lives in Burgundy. Roads are improved, and the expansion effort in Borneo is making steady progress.
 * Cologne: The scholars at the University of Cologne scramble to study Abel Smyth’s book on economics, and begin to compare it with other economic practices available. Meanwhile, Archbishop Ludwich tires of potential HRE conflicts yet again and sends a letter to the Holy Roman Emperor (Mod response, I believe?) to ask him to convene a Diet or council of some kind in which the HRE state of affairs will finally be resolved to bring them up to date with the modern day. If not, Archbishop Ludwich offers to hold this council himself in Cologne.
 * Emperor Dip: We decline until we handle the issues plaguing Austria specifically ending the Austrian revolutionaries.
 * Essen: Abbess Marie remains at the Ecumenical Council. Tondoese Canonesses continue to assist on the home front, and especially in the zones recently affected by war and its associated evils. Essenian mines are operating very well, with some miners beginning to discover new things down there, like coal. As a result of this discovery, the Prioress orders the establishment of two new mines over the next decade. The people are generally overjoyed at these prospects, of Essen perhaps becoming more self-reliant, but Abbess Marie and her Prioress are more likely to find a moderate option. Meanwhile, the Tondoese canonesses and priests arriving in Arcadia make themselves more of a home in Burgundian/Hospitaller Arcadia, but find that they are most welcome in New Essen. Tensions simmer.
 * Sultanate of Cyprus: The construction of the Mosque in Nicosia is temporarily halted on orders of Sultan Saif, to allow the recovery of the old documents in the hidden storehouses, and to also search for  other sources of Abbasid documents hidden in the construction site. Experts are brought to the capital to study the discoveries. Most of the documents are dated from the reign of Caliph Al-Najm the Great, although some of the oldest were written during the reign of Al-Mu'tamid II (those being military documents dating from the siege of Nicosia by the Abbasid Caliphate). Most documents talk about the Arabd Renaissance started by Al-Najm, detailing the various policies he used to rebuild the Abbasid Dynasty. Saif order the construction of a new library in Nicosia to old this new found knowledge, which is built with the help of the Mujtamae Albina (Construction). Saif ordered it to be equal to the old libraries of Bagdad or Alexandria. The Sultan is advised to lower his expectations, as such a big project would lead to cuts in the budget of other sectors, but Saif insist on building is massive Abbasid library. The Sultan also order scribes to copy some of the documents to send them to the Caliph in Cairo. Finally, Saif declare that he will rebuild Cyprus by following the example of the Arab Renaissance, although few understand what exactly he meant by that.
 * Belkan Federation: While officially still a Federal Republic, Vozdh Sakharov and his generals are able to circumvent the new and relatively weak government effectively turning it into a dictatorship. This is not relatively well known but many of the freedoms in belka remain established and the people are none the wiser. The purpose of this new militarized dictatorships had multiple reasons. To re-establish the wealth and influence of Belka which was somewhat waned in the last half of the century, and to export the Belkan revolutionary ideals to other nations. This specifically leads to the re-positioning of nearly 500,000 troops into Vasiligrad and the surrounding region which is used to launch a massive invasion of Ionia and Anatolia more or less attempting to bring the wayward principality back into Belkas Sphere. The vastly Superior Belkan navy sends squadrons all over the Aegean and Black seas effectively sealing them to Ionian traffic as the transport fleet crosses the Bosphorus depositing nearly 150,000 troops within the first week which immediately begin to Siege Nicaea. Another Army of roughly the same size deposits just opposite of Gallipoli immediately sieging Smyrna. With such an operation under way, the logistical trains of the Belkan Army have to be changed and in a way almost revolutionized to handle the the amount of supply needed for these armies. This results in the creation of the Army Engineer Corps which engineer a series of Pontoon bridges over the Bosphorus of such sophistication that sections can be detached at will to allow the passge of Battlegroups. this leads to the development of a schedule to allow regular ship routes and supplies to pass unhindered to eachother. This Supply system is augmented by having a stockpile on the Asian side of the straits to handle interruptions or potential storms which could destroy the regular supply system by the bridges. The Armies specifically look for the Ionian forces hoping to meet them in open battle. By the end of the year however much of Coastal Ionia is under Belkan control or under Siege by the armies. With this invasion underway, the Belkan Field Marshall Yanevski is appointed commander of the invasion and the other Field Marshall Vasilev is appointed head of the 350,000 strong Home army which remains garrisoned along the austrian and hungarian borders. The final belkan army of 150,000 remains deployed in and around Vasiligrad to work as an acting reserve for the invasion armies of Ionia. The Home front sees the population in relative agreement with the Vozdhs push towards reclaiming suzerainty over Ionia seeing their independence as an affront to years and years of protection under Belka.
 * Italian League: The military continues to be expanded, with Bonaparte's reforms leading to the rise of a large conscript army. The nation's army is mobilized due to the threat of war in neighboring Austria and Hungary, with the government worried that the conflict may spill over into our borders. As such a portion of the nation's total manpower is thoroughly trained and stationed in the north. By the end of the year approximately 150,000 profressional soldiers, and 600,000 conscripts, from both the Italian League and Sicily are stationed across the north, including grenadiers, who continue to be trained. In both the north and south ships continue to be quickly built, including ships of the line. The Federalista Party continues to advocate for the nation's expansion in order to export the revolution to the League's neighbors, which would ensure the nation's security. The message propagated by Giovanni Facta, that the Italian League has a responsibility to spread republicanism and Italian rule to the rest of Italy continues to spread. Fortification of Tunis continues, in order to ensure that the city is heavily defensible and also useful as a port city.
 * United Kingdom of Great Britain: England has 6.9 million people and inside of that London has a population of 0.8 million, Wales has 0.6 million, Ireland has 30 million people and Scotland 1.1 million. The army undergoes a shifting of forces to the south of England with 2000 in Aldershot, 3000 in Portsmouth, 3000 in Dublin and 2000 in Cork, 1000 in Edinburgh and 1000 in Cardiff while an additional 13,000 troops are overseas with 5000 in Arcadia, 3000 in Casablanca, 2000 in English Maiam, 1000 in Haiti as well as 500 in St George, St Helena, New Canterbury and Bay of Kost. The fleet is divided with 150 ships stationed in Portsmouth, 150 ships stationed in Bristol and 50 in New London. The British East Indian company continues to operate well with trade and running an army. The British East Indian company begins the process of acquiring lands to be turned into plantations by the passage of the inheritance taxes. Upon death if they are nobles the owners of the estate must either pay in cash or land. Steam engines grow in use in the mines for pumping water but are hampered by their high inefficiency though it does allow digging deeper and more coal to be harvested. James Brindley is engaged by the Duke of Bridgewater to construct a canal to transport coal to Manchester from the duke's mines at Worsley, in North West England. There is a growth in the use of cast iron from pig iron. The increase in the production of cast iron leads to a rise in iron ploughs which are better creating higher agricultural production.. There is a growth in industry as textiles mainly cotton become far more fashionable amongst both the upper and middle class of professionals. To keep the industries protected there are high tariffs on the entry of manufactured goods and charges for raw materials such as unprocessed cotton, iron ore and unprocessed plants. Goods from Britain such as textiles, cash crops and spices enter the city's marketplace without tariffs because it is a part of Britain while it finds market for the things it produces in Casablanca. People of Casablanca's religious rights are respected. The British Museum is opened while the Eddystone Lighthouse is lit up. Kew Gardens is established. The Guinness Brewery in Ireland the Wedgwood Pottery company are both established this year. Cavalry innovations such as Cuirassier and Hussars are made after fighting with Indian natives in Arcadia.
 * British Arcadia:  In addition local militia forces do exist but they aren't standing and are spread out although they are armed. Seeing Burgundy invade and aware the settlers are unhappy the British army and colonial militias launch a push into Iroquois lands. A large group of several thousand settlers push 50px into OTL Pennsylvania from the south establishing farms and stuff as they go with 3000 professional British troops and 2000 militia. If the Iroquois counterattack then we defend the advancing settlers. The militia is commanded by Alexander Washington a landowner and surveyor. There is a militia of 21,000 citizens who are while unprofessional do have weapons and supplies. The colonies are at 2.3 million people. The Royal Navy continue patrols in the Atlantic. The British government make an effort to move more volunteers from Africa including it's new holdings in Morocco and from India.
 * Jaffarid Sultanate: The House of Jaffar decide to end our involvement in the Omani Civil War in an attempt to better persuade the citizens to continue to have faith in Arabia. We begin asking Oman and the rest of the states to work out a peace treaty.
 * Oman: Sultan Raaji prepares the entire arsenal for one last siege that is being placed next year on the current Qatar capital of Doha. The siege is expected to end in a victory and capitulation of the Qatari government, unless of course they decide to move their entire military to there.
 * Qatari Provisional Government: Soldiers continue being sent to fight inthe war. Due to the Jaffarid's leaving the war, the proclaimed Sultan, Munjid Naasiruddeen, begins to move all of the military to surround the capital of Doha in an attempt to at least secede the city and most of OTL Qatar with it.
 * Zakariyya Emirate: The self-declared Emirate continues fighting for our separation from Oman, with more citizens joining our effort.
 * Cyprus Dip: Sultan Saif of Cyprus offer the different sides of the Omani Civil War to meet in Nicosia (Cyprus capital) if they need a neutral ground to negociate.


 * Kingdom of Burgundy: Patagonië expands 50px north along the coast. New Germany expands 50px into otl Mississippi. Guyana expands 50px inland, looking the claim the remainder of the Guyana Shield. Consolidation of new territory in otl upstate New York State continues, and a port settlement is established at otl Rochester, New York, called Ramaaker. New settlers continue to be settled in the lands. In Burgundy proper, a new wave of naval expansion is launched with the commissioning of the SMS Karel de Grousse, a 120-gun ship-of-the-line, which is intended to be the first of a class of 16. Meanwhile, the fleet undergoes organizational reforms, after the proposal for which was approved by Admiral of the Netherlands Willem van Roosevelt, with a new battle squadron consisting of four ships-of-the-line, and a cruiser squadron consisting of six to eight frigates. Divisions now consist of 2-4 squadrons, depending on the circumstances. Training of soldiers such as grenadiers and cuirassiers is updated in accordance with recent conflicts, such as the Belkan Revolutionary War


 * Russia: Russia still offers to buy Ford Island (Hawaii player response). Tuvov is expanded east along the coast. Fur trappers settle in the area at Beaver Point (OTL Clarks Point). The valley northeast of old Novoaleutia where the settlement is is deemed Novoruthenia.

1760
 '''Another day, another hope for Sky. You have one hour -Nate'''

 '''Lightning strikes a port in England, Arcadia, causing a fire. In general, forest fires are becoming a problem in British Arcadia. '''

''' In Central Arcadia, a mixture of scholastic and enlightenment followers begin creating a movement of Republicanism, seeing their lands as naturally separated from the Iberian homeland. So they petition the Iberian crown for more autonomous self-rule under the Iberian colonial empire, but exactly how much that should be implemented cannot be decided. '''

''' China's income from its tribute from Europe begins to reach a staggaring amount. '''

''' A new city is built in the desert of Arabia as more ubanization reaches there. It is not named yet. '''


 * Italian League: (Assuming the other nations join as planned) the government formally declares war on the Grand Duchy of Savoy (and the Kingdom of France by proxy) in order to liberate Savoy and Ligura, and spread republican ideals to this region. The 150,000 professional soldiers and 600,000 conscripts, which had previously been gathered and trained from across the League and Sicily, and stationed on the border, is ordered to march into Savoy. This is accomplished by marching through the neutral Papal States, which the government justifies via an interpretation of the Treaty of Naples, which allowed for cooperation between the two states, as well as the permission the League requested a few years prior. A portion of this force is landed in the south of Ligura by sea, supported by a full naval blockade. Concurrently, an invasion is also launched of Corsica, securing the island fairly easily from the small garrison left on the island, before moving on to the island of Sardinia, which falls by the end of the year as well. The primary invasion force moves to secure strategic locations in Savoy and Ligura, fortifying their position and preparing to defend against a potential French counterattack, while in the homeland additional conscripts continue to be trained and moved west in reserve. We request that our allies, Belka, Burgundy, and Britain immediately join us in our war, and also ask Iberia for support. With the combined might of these five nations the government believes France will be easily forced to surrender their Italian territories.
 * Professional troops still have a cap of 80,000 in wartime with a 2 year train time from the 60,000 peacetime. -Feud
 * Is that total though or per nation? Can the League have 80,000 and Sicily have 80,000? 
 * Sultanate of Cyprus: The massive library ordered by Saif is on its way. With the money invested in the construction project, the library will be a monument on its own, even without the documents in it. Saif asked his best architect, Shaheer Kazi, to built it as an homage to the old Abbasid architecture of the 15th century, and many plans from the old Abbasid Library in Alexandria are used by Kazi for the construction. Saif also invest massive parts of his personal wealth to pay Muslim artists to represent the events from the documents in paintings, sculptures or other form of arts, although he made it clear the Caliphs or any other religious figures are not allowed to be represented. The mosque under which the documents were found resume construction after a full year of stop, and the money to help develop religious affairs is increased. Saif also organize a massive feast to celebrate the 1010 years anniversary of the founding of the Abbasid Caliphate (founded in 750). However, all this spending force cuts in the military budget, which make many (including Admiral Mufeed el-Galla), quite unhappy. Added to that, the Mujtamae Alrifyu (Rural) has basically been told that no investment would come to the rural regions of Cyprus. Saif visit Jaffarid Arabia to go see his family, still living there in exile since 1745, and also visit the court of the Sultan of Arabia.
 * Empire of Uluru: This year, the Emperor Yannathan commissions a library to be constructed in Ngarrindjeri, compiling a collection of tablets from across the history of Anangu and Uluru. Oral ballads also persist by various musicians and dancers as well. Yannathan raises children among three wives now, as well as having an imperial harem of concubines. The military continues its war in the north, invading the Arnhem people. While he's at war, a panel of nobles raises the sons of Yannathan isolated from each other.
 * Jaffarid Sultanate: The acceptance of all religions furthers. Urbanization begins to reach further into the desert's of Arabia. An astronomer in Damascus named Muthanna el-Mansur declares the comet that occurred a few years ago to resemble reports of the one that occurred 3/4ths of a century ago. Officially naming the comet "Safiyya's Comet(OTL Halley's Comet)" after his wife Safiyya who died that night watching it, proclaiming the comet to occur a few times every century. More fictional literature is published. Large urbanization reaches OTL Yemen, which had been a merchant-ran society for the longest time. After finally confirming it, Mu'tamid al-Satter has been announced dead in the later part of the year due to multiple stab wounds. No culprits have been found, and with the aging of the Avengers having caused many of them to simply "give up" on the search for A'ddar, once can assume the killer will never be brought to justice.
 * Oman: Sultan Raaji finally deploys the last remnants of troops into the sparse, merchant and militaristic city of Doha in an attempt to quickly defeat the Qatari Provisional Government. The troops had seceded in quickly occupying the coast, but soon would begin to fight the longest fight of their lives as the Qatari scum had placed all of their soldiers in Doha a few months prior. The war would eventually become a stalemate, as the Omani troops would be able to occupy parts of the city, but would lose the occupations as quickly. After losing a large portion of our military, we fully retreat from the battle, knowing we had succeeded in at least killing most of their troops. Sultan Raaji agrees to settle the peace treaty in Cyprus.
 * Qatari Provisional Government: Unexpecting the large deployment of Omani troops at the coast, Sultan Munjid deploys all of our military to the coast in an attempt to push them out of Doha and/or kill them all. The attempted siege of Doha is declared a failed battle for us, as although we seceded in pushing them out of Doha, we also lost large swaths of our military. The battle left many of the homes of our citizens destroyed. Sultan Munjid agrees to settle the peace treaty in Cyprus.
 * Zakariyya Emirate: With both sides quickly killing most of their troops in a single siege, troops quickly occupy large amounts of territory from both sides, and with talks about a peace treaty meant to be settled in Cyprus, Sultan Kaleem Zakariyya agrees to make his state official while in Cyprus. The city, Al Hajaraj, expands more as urbanization continues.
 * Papal States: Although the Council has been taking a darned long time, the Pope is still sure it will bear good fruits, especially given the arrival of a delegation from the Reactionary Schism of antipope Alexander. The Pope writes a private letter to the former inmates of the human zoo, saying the Roman Church had always demanded its closure, and offering them a pension in Rome if they so wish. The Coptic Church is asked of their opinion of the proposals at the Council [Mod response maybe? Ethiopia hasn't posted in a while]. The Vicar General of Rome and the Secretary of State, inspired by Neo-scholastic thinking, especially the works of the late Father Kant, draw up secret proposals for the establishment of a parliament of sorts to assist with the secular governance of the States. It would be made up of representatives of the various parts of society, the clergy, nobility, artisans, merchants, gentry, the guilds, and the peasantry. However given the rise of more radical movements, the two keep their plans on the down-low for now. Missions continue.
 * Scandinavia: King Gustav dies of old age while his son Erik an incompetent King who spent more of his time on women on ale then the Kingdom a strong Liberal sentiment begins to grow within court and witht the death of King's best adviser the realm falls into debt.
 * Prince Eric's Land: They increase farming and expand on the coast 50px to the east and west
 * Scandinavian African Company : Prince General Erik, sends more men to the south of Africa to reinforce the position there, the total population of the colony there is 15,000 settlers with another 5,000 Professional Soldiers. The claimant most supporting the Scandinavian Kingdom is given 50 Scandinavian Soldiers, while a stone wall, is erected around Port Maria. While in West Africa the Garrisons covering the mouth of the Gambia are given Garrisons of 500 men.
 * Greenland: as the colony is granted slight autonomy many colonist move to the West coast 50px


 * Swahili: We continue our agriculture policies and adapt more plants to the Swahili climate. The army continues convincing contracted servants. We continue colonial expansion in Northern Somalia, in the South and in the Malindi and Mombassa area. Colonisation steadily increase as medicine and weaponry becomes more widespread. Several libraries are built in Swahili. Technological advances speed up as a result of the cultural and technological exchanges in the embassies. The Madrassah of Dars As Salaam begins its construction.
 * Lakshadweep: The island of Lakshadweep continues development.
 * Sefuwa: The new colonists land on a new place in Western Africa that is not controlled by any other nation. They name the colony Sefuwa.
 * Huriya: The licensing system is put into place. The port in Inhassoro continues to be built.
 * Rowzi: Mosques are constructed to help spread Islam. The king of Rowzi is asked to convert to Islam. The Danangombe-Sofala Road continues construction.
 * The Kingdom of Mzerka and Wiyot:Sheepfarmers keep breeding more sheep making the price drop slowly.The National congres after hearing the news of the new philosophy in the Iberian colonies hold a secret special meeting to discuss what they should do and how to react to them.Lucentum Officialy replaces Mzer as the capital of the nation.The Mzerkan army also begin to introduce horses to the army for high ranks.These ranks are more based upon skill then birth.The Army also begins to introduce standardised uniforms were people can buy own equipment or get uniforms from the state that hold to the minimum requirement for armour.
 * Russia: To escape the cold, many Siberian settler emigrate from Vostok and Sakhatsk to Novoruthenia and Tuvov. These settlers move inland up the Nushagak and Susitna Rivers while Fur settlers continue to expand Tuvov's domain Eastwards along the coast. St. Paul and St. George Islands are colonized and put under the administration of Aleutia same as Adak Island. The new boss of the Russian Pacific Company, Andrei Gorbachev in a meeting in the company headquarters in Vostokgrad, cuts company tribute funds to China, claiming that God, and not the Chinese emperor, is the King of Heaven. Ships are added to the Pacific Homefleet stationed in Port Sibir and the Alaska Squadron. The town of Cinigrad (OTL Anchorage) is made the capital of the Tuvov colony.
 * United Kingdom of Great Britain: England has 6.9 million people and inside of that London has a population of 0.8 million, Wales has 0.6 million, Ireland has 30 million people and Scotland 1.1 million.The British army has 3,000 in Portsmouth, 3,000 in Aldershot, 2,000 in Scotland, 3,000 in Ireland while 8,000 in Arcadia, 2000 in Casablanca, 1000 in English Maiam, 1000 in Haiti as well as 500 in St George, St Helena, New Canterbury and Bay of Kost. 10,000 militia are called up and sent to defend and fortify Plymouth, Torquay, Poole and Cowes. The fleet is divided with 150 ships stationed in Portsmouth, 150 ships stationed in Bristol and 50 in New London. The British East Indian company continues to operate well with trade and running an army. The inheritance tax continues to see a slow build up of land. Cavalry innovations such as Cuirassier and Hussars are made after fighting with Indian natives in Arcadia. With things in France happening over the devout British King's unhappiness about persecution of Jews, human zoos and anti- pope in addition to obviously desiring French colonies. 10,000 troops of the British army and 60 ships seize city of Le Harve and then defend and fortify it against French counter- attack.
 * British Arcadia:  In addition local militia forces do exist but they aren't standing and are spread out although they are armed. Seeing Burgundy invade and aware the settlers are unhappy the British army and colonial militias launch a push into Iroquois lands. A large group of several thousand settlers push 50px into OTL Pennsylvania from the south establishing farms and stuff as they go with 3000 professional British troops and 2000 militia. If the Iroquois counterattack then we defend the advancing settlers. The militia is commanded by Alexander Washington a landowner and surveyor. There is a militia of 21,000 citizens who are while unprofessional do have weapons and supplies. The colonies are at 2.3 million people. The Royal Navy continue patrols in the Atlantic. The British government make an effort to move more volunteers from Africa including it's new holdings in Morocco and from India. Seeing the issues of forest fires, in April artificial fires are started to burn away a lot of fuel before summer and trees are cut down near settlements and general removal of flammable substances.


 * Kingdom of Burgundy: Guyana expands 50px inland, looking to claim the Guyana Shield. New Germany expands 50px into otl Mississippi. Patagonië expands 50px up the coast. New Netherlands continues to expand into otl upstate New York after the defeat of the Iroquois. Following their allies in the Italian League, Burgundy declares war on France. The main Burgundian battle fleet, the High Seas Fleet, is sent to blockade Calais, where an army of 100,000 (60k professional, 40k unprofessional) lays siege.
 * Ququququ: The Koito reform continues and. As the Ququququ nation is finally stable enough, the outlying tribes are contacted in order to induce them into the Union. (basically, slow map expansion, approved by Feud). The Japanese contact continues, and Ququququ continue adopting children born of interracial relations in the Jin port, in order to avoid the infanticide. With a solidified rule the Ququququ are now a most formidable force in the region, with infrastructural advancement putting them on a higher level than any other tribes, as well as their linguistic unity. Moreover, the Ququququ slowly organize their military and begin creating better weapons compared to their non-organized neighbours, using metals such as iron, with guidance of the Nangang emissaries.


 * Iberia: Maranhão continues expanding into Maranhão, Tocantins and Piauí. Nova Lusitânia expands down the Arauca, Casanare, and Meta Rivers. Exploration of the Branco River continues, extending Iberia's claims to the OTL state of Roraima.

1761
 Another day another Nate pls copypaste my turn SupremeSensualSamrāṭSky 21:58, August 12, 2017 (UTC) 

''' The Zulu nation starts to break down in civil unrest. Various raids from the parties in volved begin to attack the Scandinavian settlers. In addition, there is a constant issue with fever outbreaks. '''

''' The Russian vessal sent to Hawaii is lost at sea. '''

''' Some scholars at the library of Nicosia are suprised at the apparent changes to the calendar, as ordianrily it would actually be the 1,040 years since the beginning of the Abbasid Dynasty (in the Islamic (lunar) calendar, it falls behind the solar calendar 10 or 11 days every year, so it gains 3 years every century. Thus 1,010 years in the Gregorian Calendar is actually 1,040 years in the Islamic calendar). '''

''' The Republicans, mainly among middle class Portuguese-speaking people in Lower Arcadia (Central America), works more for general consolidation of governates on the continent. '''
 * Empire of Uluru: Art and music continue to be developed in Ngarrindjeri. Literature continues to be compiled at the library of Ngarrindjer in clay tablets. Religion continues to be centralized and organized at the White Chapel. Economy continues to grow with more farmlands spread and more ships for fishing created. Kangaroo Island is more developed as well for future annexation. A central bank is established using Taro as currency (like the Incas). The wives and concubines help to raise the sons of Yannathan at Ngarrindjeri. The northern war continues as Yannathan's forces proceeds to invades and besieges Wagiman. 
 * Deccan Maharajya: Government investment in the construction of canal systems in the past two year bears fruit. Agricultural stability and productivity increase. Irrigation projects in the Godavari-delta area are started. The Krishna, Godavari and Kaveri are the three major rivers which flow in the Maharajya. A noble presents the idea of a centralized weights and measures system. The idea is perceived by the council as highly beneficial to trade and will thereby increase the revenue of the state. Technical standards are decided upon, new standards are set up using the decimal system. It is decided that the new system will be put to use next year. Hearing of the war in Europe, the council decides to reclaim the French outposts and raid French colonies. A force of 30,000 troops lays siege to the French outpost on the Carnatic, including 5000 line infantry. Another 40,000 troops sail with 175 ships and invade the French outpost bordering Bengal. A group of 25 ships sails to the French colony of Java but are forced to retreat. While returning the group observes an island in the distance (OTL Christmas Island). Schools and hospitals open up in southern Kerala. Parts of cities are reconstructed in an attempt to achieve Kollam-style development. The Kollam School of Arts is now very popular in the nation. The production of wootz steel experiences a resurgence and metal craftsmen are patronized by many nobles. A major drought occurs in North Karnataka and arrangements are made for drought mitigation and irrigation in the area by next year. Food is transported from nearby areas with the help of government funding to suppress the effects of the drought. After the defeat near Java, the nobles decide that a Chola-style highly organized naval force is required. The elephant corps is revived as a small unit, mainly concerned with matters of prestige and grandeur. The harvest festival of Pongal has grown to become the major festival of the nation and is celebrated nation-wide. The second most widely celebrated festival is Ugadi, start of the new year.
 * Russia: Nobody notices the Russian ship going to Hawaii has vanished (Sky your 26 years late on knowing I've know about Hawaii). Farming begins at Petrov Point in Novoruthenia. Making the area a little bit prosperous. The fertile land provided by the River and what is the melting snow is causing the land to be fertile for Russian crops. Tuvov is expanded Up the Susitna River and Eastwards along the coast. Savinkov, the almighty Vozdh of Russia, considers with his generals of a possible war against Scandinavia if it were to join with France in this new European War. A few more ships are added to the Pacific Squadron. The Idea of the notion that Chinas claim to heaven is fake spreads around Russia, outraging eastern priests who in their right minds want to hang the Chinese emperor by a lamppost for claiming to be a messenger of heaven. A couple other groups of people compare Chinese claim to that of Islam. This rhetoric mainly stays in Siberia but also moves to communities of Russians living in Yakutia, Mongolia, and Turkey. Small trade with Salish, and tiny exchanging of ideas, most notably, the arrival of Priest Nikolai Rasputin to Walla-Walla, spreading Orthodox Christianity to the natives.
 * OOC: Yea, declaring war on your ally becaue they are fighting imperialism


 * Iberia: With France occupied in Mediterranean conflicts, Iberia decides to pursue another colonial war with France for control of the East Indies trade. The war is undeclared, but begins de facto with movements against the French colonies in Timor and the Spice Islands. A force of 26 ships, 3,000 troops, and about 5,000 unprofessional troops or native allies takes Lifau/Pante Macassar by surprise and captures the settlement. They then capture the main port of Kupang, bringing (in theory) all of Timor under Iberian rule. The native kingdoms who were vassals to the French are not so willing to accept these changes, however, and so Iberian influence in West Timor is confined to the coast. Kupang is fortified with sturdier defenses to replace the dilapidated French walls. The forces at Kupang are reinforced by a second fleet of 20 ships and 12,000 troops. Both fleets sail north and invade the Maluku Islands. After a fierce battle at Ambon and naval action in the southern archipelagoes, Iberia seizes the southern Maluku Islands and brings Seram Island under its influence. The Timor colony continues to develop. Trading posts are founded at Amahai and Solor. Maranhão continues expanding into Maranhão, Tocantins and Piauí. Nova Lusitânia expands down the Arauca, Casanare, and Meta Rivers. Exploration of the Branco River continues, extending Iberia's claims into the OTL state of Roraima.


 * Jin dynasty: Due to death threats from Russian Orthodox clergymen, the Qianlong Emperor orders the expulsion of Russians residing in Yakutia. Meanwhile, plans of the conquest of Mongolia and its annexation as a protectorate are discussed within the imperial court, with emissaries being sent to several Mongol chiefs hoping to acquire a defector and a puppet leader to ease administration ( MOD RESPONSE ). China abolishes restrictions on funding on Turkey, due to the abundance of bullion from tributary missions arriving from Europe. Advisors are sent to Turkey to help its modernization, with Emperor Qianlong hoping to establish joint-training exercises in the Tarim basin, and the establishment of a small permanent Chinese force of a thousand soldiers ( MOD RESPONSE ). The policy of militarization continues to be pursued, with shipyards, arsenals, and industrial facilities dedicated to producing armaments and other military-related objects being built. With Russian naval expansion in the Pacific, the cap on the number of naval vessels is lifted from 800 ships to 850 ships. Another weaponized treasure junk is made, while the other 49 ships are comprised of both panokseon and geobukseon. Basic sanitation continues to be promoted: public bathhouses, spas, latrines, and sewage systems are all built. Adequate irrigation alongside other projections such as mass distribution of pluviometres and water gauges create an increase in the productivity of agriculture. Alchemists begin utilizing glass vessels in order to observe chemicals. To facilitate transportation and growing merchantile acitvities, paved roads are built. Commercialization and the division of labour continues, resulting from a heightened demand for commercial goods from both the domestic and foreign market. Due to new popularity (through hierarchal diffusion) of tropical agricultural produce such as bananas and taro obtained from increasing trade with the Haegajang polities (principally Angu), an economic bubble begins, with its value increasing faster than its demand.
 * Nivkh Commandery: Tiger Pastries Inc., a subsidiary of Lady Lin Tea, continues to flourish as a business. The Nivkh Prince-Governor (which is the member of the Nivkh Ayzik branch of the House of Kim) continues to adopt Korean and Chinese architecture, paving roads to facilitate transport, and replacing wood and thatch roofing with stone bricks and clay tiles, respectively.
 * Sakha (protectorate): The Khan continues to adopt Korean and Chinese architecture, paving roads to facilitate transport, and replacing wood and thatch roofing with stone bricks and clay tiles, respectively. Siberian crab-apples become a local renowned fruit, and is particularly prized in Korea and northern China.
 * Xizang (protectorate): Lhasa, the capital, is expanded and modernized. The Tibetan clergy continues to administer the protectorate, with its leader, the Dalai Lama, being considered a vassal or substitute monarch. Many Tibetans are encouraged (via financial incentives) to become more sedentary, with food instead being supplied from nearby Sichuan (thereby reducing overreliance in inefficient herding).
 * Port of Nangang: The Emperor decides send more emissaries to the Angu peoples and peripheral tribes in Haegajang in-order to enrich the knowledge of their culture, while sends more colonists to cement the colony of Nangang from any tribal intrusions. Mixed-racial children continue to be orphaned and sent to the Angu.
 * Papal Diplomacy: The resident Papal Nuncio at the Imperial Court condemns the threats by the Orthodox priests, and hopes that the incident will not affect the Great Jin's longnstanding magnanimity and munificence towards the Christians within its borders.
 * Papal States: Pope Michael writes to his friends and allies in Italy, stating that their assumption was correct and that he has no objection to Belka's ally peacefully crossing the States. The Ecumenical Council drags on, with the Orthodox delegation still needing to subscribe to the compromise between the Pope and the antipope Alexander. The Copts are invited to finalise the work of the Council of Alexandria and fully reunify with the rest of Christendom, gaining an elector in the College of Cardinals in the process. With the political turmoil in Zulu, the Immaculata missionaries take their chance and set up small missions/hospitals in the region [MOD response please].