Principia Moderni II (Map Game)

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

Rules

 * Rules (Principia Moderni II Map Game)

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

Active

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

Honorary

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

Current Map


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

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

Northern Europe

 * Bamburgh --
 * Connacht --
 * Leinster --
 * Munster --
 * Scandinavia -- AP (talk)
 * Saami Autonomous Oblast (Vassal of Russia) -- -Lx (leave me a message)
 * Grand Principality of Suur-Suomi (Greater Finland) (Personal Union with Novgorod/Russia) -- -Lx (leave me a message)
 * Norway Dependancy (Puppet of Russia) -- -Lx (leave me a message)
 * Wales -- Reximus55 (talk)
 * Scotland (Welsh Dynastic Union) -- Reximus55 (talk)
 * Cornwall (Welsh vassal) -- Reximus55 (talk)
 * Lincoln (Welsh vassal) -- Reximus55 (talk)
 * Ulster (Welsh vassal) -- Reximus55 (talk)
 * York -- Shawnguerra (talk)

Western-Central Europe

 * Altmark (Vassal of Saxony) -- Callumthered (talk)
 * Angoulême --
 * Anhalt (Vassal of Saxony) -- Callumthered (talk)
 * Aquitaine -- Willster22 (User talk:Willster22) 12:41, May 9, 2013 (UTC)
 * Austria --
 * Bar --
 * Bavaria -- Andr3w777
 * Berg (in personal union with Cleves) --
 * Bohemia -- Andr3w777 (talk)
 * Brandenburg -- Scrawland Scribblescratch
 * Cleves --
 * France -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Hesse (Vassal of Saxony) -- Callumthered (talk)
 * La Marche --
 * Lauenburg (Vassal of Brandenburg) -- Scrawland Scribblescratch
 * Liege -- Quashi (talk)
 * Limburg --
 * Lorraine (Vassal of France) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Luxembourg (Vassal of Brandenburg) -- Scrawland Scribblescratch
 * Magdeburg (Vassal of Saxony) -- Callumthered (talk)
 * Mecklenburg (Vassal of Brandenburg) -- Scrawland Scribblescratch
 * Metz (Bishopric) --
 * Munster -- Quashi (talk)
 * Netherlands -- Quashi (talk)
 * Normandy -- Cookiedamage (talk)
 * Oldenburg -- Quashi (talk)
 * Paderborn (Bishopric) --
 * Papal States --
 * Reich der Rhein --
 * Cologne --
 * Westphalia --
 * Salzburg (Vassal of Bavaria) -- Andr3w777 (talk)
 * Saxony -- Callumthered (talk)
 * Stassburg --
 * Sundgau --
 * Swiss Confederacy (Vassal of France) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Toulouse --
 * Tyrol --

Eastern Europe

 * Bashkiria --
 * Cosapact --
 * Kuban --
 * Lithuania --
 * Minsk (Personal Union with Novgorod) -- Lx (leave me a message)
 * Astrakhan State (Vassal of Russia) -- -Lx (leave me a message)
 * Novgorod (Great Russia)-- LxCaucassus
 * Poland --
 * Prussia --
 * Riga (Russian Vassal) -- -Lx (leave me a message)
 * Tartar State (Russian Vassal) -- -Lx (leave me a message)

Southern Europe

 * Albania --
 * Aragon (Portuguese vassal) -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * Bulgaria (Personal Union with Yugoslavia) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Castille (Dynastic Union with Portugal and León)-- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * Crete (Dynastic Union with Cyprus) -- Airlinesguy (talk)
 * Cyprus (Dynastic Union with Crete) -- Airlinesguy (talk)
 * Kingdom of Atlantia (Roman Puppet): DS|Fear the Mutated Dean Sims Bomb, Fear It
 * Greece (Vassal of Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Hungary -- Mawilda (talk) 02:02, March 30, 2013 (UTC)
 * Italia -- Scandinator (talk)
 * León (Dynastic union with Portugal and Castille) -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * Montenegro --
 * Navarra (Portuguese vassal) -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * Portugal -- Collie Kaltenbrunner
 * Yugoslavia (Vassal of Venice, in Personal Union with Bulgaria) -- Scandinator (talk)

Roman Empire

 * Kingdom of Rome -- ( DeanSims: Talk )
 * Kingdom of Tehran (Personal Union with Georgia and vassal of Rome)-- (DeanSims: Talk)
 * Kingdom of Qoyunlu-- (Protectorate of Rome) (DeanSims: Talk)
 * Kingdom of Turkey (Personal Union with Rome) -- (DeanSims: Talk)
 * Kingdom of Azerbaijan (Ruled by Heir to Roman Throne and is of Roman Blood) -- (DeanSims: Talk)
 * Kingdom of Armenia (Roman Vassal) -- (DeanSims: Talk)
 * Kingdom of Georgia (Roman Vassal)-- (DeanSims: Talk)
 * Kingdom of Perisa (Puppet State) -- (DeanSims: Talk)

Near East

 * Levantine Kingdom -- Fed (talk)

Caucasia

 * Adyghe --

Arabian Peninsula and Arabian Federation

 * Arabian Federation -- VonGlusenburg
 * Arabian Caliphate (vassal of the Arabian Federation) -- VonGlusenburg
 * Yemen (Vassal of Ethiopia) -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan"

Siberia and Central Asia

 * Akmola --
 * Almaty --
 * Badakhstan --
 * Buryats --
 * Chukchi --
 * Dimurats --Yay an Edit conflict (talk) 19:58, May 8, 2013 (UTC)
 * Mantgyana (Personal Union with Dimurats): Yay an Edit conflict (talk) 19:58, May 8, 2013 (UTC)
 * Persian Empire (Dimurat Vassal):Yay an Edit conflict (talk)
 * Evenks --
 * Kazakh Khanate --
 * Kets --
 * Samoyeds --
 * Tibet -- 77topaz (talk)
 * Tungus --
 * Uyghur Khaganate --
 * Xwarezm --
 * Yakuts --
 * Zunghar Khanate --

Indian Subcontinent

 * Bhutan --
 * Gujarat --
 * Jaffna --
 * Kamarupa --
 * Kandy --
 * Kuch -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Madras --
 * Maldives (vassal of Arabian federation) -- VonGlusenburg (talk to Von!)
 * Mysore -- (client of Brandenburg) ~Scraw
 * Nepal -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Punjabi confideracy -- Sardar
 * Rajputana -- Sawdog88
 * Sindustan --
 * Sitawaka --
 * Travancore --
 * United Maharajya -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)

East and Southeast Asia

 * Arakan --
 * Assam -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Vietnam (Vassal of China) -- CrimsonAssassin
 * Formosa --
 * Japan -- Kogasa
 * Khmer -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Khmer Krom (Vassal of Ethiopia) -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius:  "I don't need a slogan"
 * Korea -- R&#39;lyeh96 (talk)
 * Laos (Vassal of China) -- CrimsonAssassin
 * Malacca (Puppet of Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Manchuria -- Yankovic270
 * Ming China -- CrimsonAssassin
 * Myanmar --Ninjasvswarriors (talk) 11:22, May 10, 2013 (UTC)
 * Okinawa (Vassal of Japan) -- Kogasa
 * Siam (Puppet of Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)

Asian Islands

 * Aceh --
 * Bima --
 * Bone -- CrimsonAssassin
 * Brunei -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Butung --
 * Cebu -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Dayaks --
 * Larantuka --
 * Madia-as --
 * Magindanaw --
 * Malaccan Sultanate --
 * Makassar --
 * Mataram -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Minangkabau --
 * Palembang --
 * Pasai (Vassal of Malacca)--
 * Philippine City-States; Maynila (Vassal of Ethiopia) -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan"
 * Sulu --
 * Sumba --
 * Tanimbarkai --
 * Ternate Sultanate --

Antillia (North America)

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

Atlantia (South America)

 * Arawak --
 * Aymará (DynasticalUnion with Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Caribs --
 * Caribbean Kingdom --
 * Chimú --
 * Goitacaz --
 * Manoa --
 * Mapuche --
 * Musica --
 * Omagua --
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam -- Commandante Lemming (talk)
 * Tupi --

Oceania

 * Koori Union (Personal Union With Maori Union) -- Hailstormer (talk) 21:02, April 17, 2013 (UTC)
 * Maori Union (Personal Union With Koori Union) -- Hailstormer (talk) 20:06, May 5, 2013 (UTC)
 * Unaligned Australian Aborigines --
 * Melanesians -- 
 * Papuans --
 * Polynesians --

North Africa

 * al-Magrib (Vassal of Granada) --
 * Bedouins --
 * Berbers --
 * Carthage --  G greg e (talk) 23:32, May 11, 2013 (UTC)
 * Cyrenaica --
 * Morocco --
 * Tuaregs --

West Africa

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

East Africa

 * Adal (Vassal of Ethiopia) -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan"
 * Comchellak (vassal of Arabian federation) -- VonGlusenburg (talk to Von!)
 * Cushitics -- (Somali Sultanate) -UglyTurtle
 * Darfur --
 * Ethiopia -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan"
 * Nilotics --
 * Sudan -- DeliDog (talk) 20:06, March 15, 2013 (UTC)
 * Swahili City-States (Fragmented) --
 * Tunjur Tribes--
 * Warsangali (Vassal of Ethiopia) -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan"

Central Africa

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

South Africa

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

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

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

1690
 An earthquake strikes central Italy, around the eastern coast of the former Papal States; 
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military and continues to expand more into 霊烏路 (Reiuzi) (Kamchatka) by 4950 sq km. Emperor Mitsumasa dies and is soon succeeded by his only daughter, Empress Seishū. Some Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built in 霊烏路 (Reiuzi) as well. Meanwhile, 沖縄國 (Okinawa Kingdom) builds up its military. Also, 幽谷 (Kasodani) expands by 1500 sq km, 東海道 (Tōkaidō) expands by 1500 sq km, 屠自古 (Tojiko) expands by 700 sq km. 宮古 (Miyako) expands by 300 sq km onto OTL . Taoism in 幽谷 (Kasodani) continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built.
 * The Manchurians expand their Báitǔdì colony by 4000 sq km.
 * Portugal, Navarra, Castille, León and Aragon's economies improve. Meanwhile in Navarra, Sancho VIII dies, and the throne passes to Joana Fernández de Lara, and her husband, Philippe de Comminges, becomes jure uxoris King of Navarra, with the two using the regnal names of "Joana III" and "Felipe IV", respectively. Meanwhile, Joana III gives birth to a boy, who is named Juan. Meanwhile in Castille, Leonor Lasso de La Vega gives birth to a girl, who is named Maria. Meanwhile in Aragon, Maria Afonso de Sousa gives birth to a girl, who is named Maria. Meanwhile in Portugal, a flood happens in the Terceira Island, in Açores, and not many days later, an earthquake also strikes the island. Meanwhile, Santo Amaro expands 800 sq km, Sofala expands 400 sq km, while in Brasil, São Vicente expands 4200 sq km. Meanwhile, Afonso XI gives the title of "Lord of Parnaíba" to Martim Teixeira, and in São Francisco, the succession crisis evolves into an armed conflict, which by the end of the year, is in a stalemate, with Cardoso de Barros' forces and its Pernambucan allies controlling the north bank of the São Francisco river, and Baldaia's forces and its Bahian allies controlling the south bank of the river, and the village of Porto Calvo. Meanwhile in Rio da Prata, San Luis expands 4300 sq km.
 * Kingdom of Rome: Rome signs the Treaty of Novgorod ceding parts of northern Georgia in return for an alliance, guns, and money. The military, infrastructure, and economy are all built up. We send troops to aid Russia. Rome begins considering new allies, but as of now Rome is in need of a queen. We offer Personal Union to Russia. Madagascar colony expands by 3,000 square kilometers.
 * Kingdom of Azerbaijan: We cede some our northern lands to Russia in return for an alliance, guns, and money since we, too, signed the Treaty of Novgorod. The military, infrastructure and economy are all built up. We send troops to aid Russia.
 * ​Wait! We already accepted, with Queen Farah of Persia currently being the Queen of Azerbaijan. And, since we are a joint-vassal, you need my OK to sell land, also. Reximus55 (talk) 23:28, May 2, 2013 (UTC)
 * The King is Roman, but it is a joint vassal. Rome and Russia had already agreed before you accepted, though. I'm just reposting.
 * Yeah, it was kind of a very prolonged negotiation, and the treaty-makers became lazy. Let's just put it this way: those territories were de facto Russian-administered well before the treaty was signed but let's just say that because of bureaucracy and red tape it took quite some time to actually sign a treaty and make Russia also own them de jure, for continuity sake.
 * Selk'nam: Four small Selk’nam tribes united by intermarriage of chiefly families forge a union in order to govern the hunting rights to the guanaco herds that roam their Haruwin (hunting territories). The move is initiated by Chief Chongat Yagich of the Ona and Gununa tribes, who has married his sisters to the chiefs of the neighboring Ichin and Gwitich’huelpe tribes. The new unit is called The Great Haruwin of the Selk’nam, with its “capital” at Chongat Yagich’s camp, Ona Yagich (site of OTL Tolhuin, Argentina ). The Great Haruwin is approximately 400 sq km, with Ona Yagich in the center (each of the former haruwin was about 100 sq km).  Chongat Yagich tells the assembled tribes, “Now we live together in peace. Let no man take another man’s guanaco or another haruwin’s guanaco, but let us all share the bounty of the guanaco together with one another.”
 * UMSHM: The King-Duke, in his capacity as Emperor of the Confederation, continues to oversee the implementation of a uniform military organisation system throughout the confederation. The Saxon Africa Company opens a branch in Luxembourg, and encourages entrepreneurs from the other confederation member states to invest in the company's ventures. As a result, this year's ivory and (whatever else they have in that part of Africa) shipment is better than last year's. A ship of the Royal and Ducal Navy is sent to the African outpost to assist in the protection of the Company's colony.
 * Primatial City of Magdeburg: There are more successes in conversion of the Saint Thomas aborigines. The dictionary of their tongue is printed in the Saint Boniface mission's press, and is distributed amongst the newly-arriving priests and married deacons.
 * Cyprus continues to push into Cyrenaica. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 1100 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 1100 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 1100 sq km.
 * Crete accompanies Cyprus with its push into Cyrenaica.
 * France: the Venetiolan capitaincy (French Venezuela) expands with the full expansion rate of the Nouvelle Bourgogne in an attempt to expand the colony and connect it to the Brasilean one, both expanding at 1500 sq km, while the Colonies on Erik's Bay and the Riviere expand at 1000 sq km and Guiane expands by 1500 sq northward. The military is built up. Vassalization of Tyrolia continues. France asks Cyprus for a new border treaty for the colonial expansion.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and aid is sent to France for the vassalization of Tyrolia.
 * Switzerland: Military is built up and aid is sent to France for the vassalization of Tyrolia.
 * La marche: Military is built up and aid is sent to France for the vassalization of Tyrolia.
 * Italia continues to strengthen its military by improving the efficiency of the submarines. Nya Gyptios and Siam expand by 5000 sq km while the Aymaras expand 10000 sq km inland. Nuovo Venexia, Nuovo Treviso and Nuovo Brescia expand by 600 sq km each while Inca expands by 4700 sq km across the South Pacific. Aid is quickly sent to the affected areas of the earthquake, with all of the Venetian League pitching in to help survivors and rescue attempts. I'll be posting for Scan for a couple of turns as he has requested me to do so while he is away.
 * The Arabian Federation builds up its military as the Federation looks to expanding the Timor colony by invading some of the neighbouring island nations. The Zanj coast colony expands 4,000 sq km inland as more plantations are built in the colony. The Federation also enacts a new education policy by establishing a system of universities. Each Sheik state shall have one university in it in the state's capital, and an Emirate will have at least three universities in the Emirate's three largest cities e.g. the University of Muscat. This policy is enacted to foster a growing science industry and to create a higher trained workforce.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its military as the Caliphate builds a stronger new navy to help the Caliphate protect the Red Sea from pirates and to facilitate maritime trade, too.
 * The Maldives builds up its economy as a population boom, coupled with the growing education system, allows a highly skilled workforce to build up.
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its expands 10,000 sq km to the south after the powerful noble merchant is allowed to found his own Sheikdom state within the republic. The noble, leads the republic's expansion southwards and he crowns himself Sheik Omar of Oscuz. The new state is circluar and along Madagascar's western coastline.
 * Hungary: Emperor László VII recruits more soldiers and defenses are built up. Agriculture continues improving the quality of life of farmers. The industry progresses. Trade increases to neighboring countries bordering the Black Sea. Fleet commanded by Grand Admiral Zsak Mikal keeps controlling all the Black Sea and expands their numbers. Hungarian colony Ubanga expands 1000 km north. The army is moved and the vasalization of Kuban continue.
 * Duchy of Wallachia: The central government gives guidelines for economic and military growth and follows the model of Hungary.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Apache. Financial advisiors are sent to the Apache, to help streamline the market economy. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. The Army and Navy continue training exercises in and around the Mayan Sea. The Empire continues asserting its influence over the Miskito Kingdom, pressuring the rulers to join the Empire, and convincing the citizens of the wealth and prosperity that awaits them when their leaders agree. The main tactic used is targeting the similarities in culture between the two nations. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Kappelism and Germanic Catholicism continue gaining followers. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces. Xaman expands 3150 km and Haven expands 1100 km.
 * York: The war continues. Economy and military expand. Population expands also.
 * Russia improves its economy and trade relations. The Russian Duma opts to start diplomacy with China, as now Russia takes up the entire Chinese northern border. Diplomats are sent to the Chinese government with apologies for the...disrespect that others showed towards them. Russia hopes to set up a permenant embassy in Beijing (if that is the capital). Meanwhile, work on implementing the education act in hopes to have the entirety of the nation have the same literacy level as in old novgorod. Meanwhile, trade relations are also tried at with China, and Manchuria. Expansion into Sibiria continues, Kanada expands by 4500 sq km, novorossiya expands 500 sq km. Flax, cotton,  and tobbaco start to become the largest induetries in Novorossiya.
 * Many more miles of Pike Roads arew laid and opened to the public. Citizens begin to use it very frequently as it provides a reliable route for transportation. Money earned from the tool tax stations helps contribute to the building of more Pike Roads. The number of libraries and universities grows as more of the enlightened class take the option of higher education. More schools are made, and more children are sent to those schools as the number of merchants' profits grow. Cebunese and Ethiopian are both learned by school students while German, Khmer and Italia are offered as optional languages. The Navy returns to full strength and continues to flex its muscles. Aggressive moves are made to dissuade the Persians from entering Sindustan. Scientists continue to work in the field of biology. Many strides are make in the field. An 8% smallpox contraction rate is documented, lower than last year and work continues in the field. The white population on Matama continues to grow, with the SOC using the island as a stopping point between all the Matarami and Cebunese territories as a baby boom continues on the nation. The Taj Mahal nears completion, and it is where his beloved wife and the former Raja will be buried together. The NOC begin to slow trading with the Dutch after their sell did not go through. NOC merchants begin to prefer Venetian ports instead, with much trading taking place with the Italians. The SOC continues their profiting endeavours, and continues to try to buy out the competition in the Sultanate of Brunei. They continue to influence the Sultan in taking a pro-Orissan stance. Naya Mataram grows 200 km onto Sulwasi. Patagonshina grows by 2000 km in South America. A large campaign of creating reserviors and repairing and enlargening older ones begins this year. It is a step in the right direction, with irrigation canals to connect up the reserviors also starting. It is predicted to take three years (finished by 1692). Bengal begins to vassalise the states of Kuch and Assam.
 * Mataram consolidates its new territories. Establishing new schools and laws, the country hopes to ensure the new territory fits in with the nation as quickly as possible. The spice trade continues to make merchants profitable and trading between it and Orissa grows. The civilising of the natives continues, with many now beginning to live in proper settlements.

1691

 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Navarra and economies improve, and in Portugal, Beatriz de Meneses gives birth to a girl, who is named Joana. Meanwhile in León, Teresa Pacheco gives birth to a girl, who is named Urraca. Meanwhile, Santo Amaro expands 800 sq km, Sofala expands 400 sq km. While in Brasil, São Vicente expands 4200 sq km. Meanwhile in São Francisco, Porto Calvo is retaken by Cardoso de Barros' forces, before the conflict finally comes to the attention of the viceroy, Antônio Gonçalves da Câmara, who substitutes Matias da Cunha as viceroy after the latter's term ends. Câmara then tries to mediate the conflict, with no success, and the conflict continues in a stalemate, with no advances. While in the southern side of the São Francisco, the village of São Cristóvão grows. Meanwhile in Rio da Prata, San Luis expands 4300 sq km.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military and continues to expand more into Reiuzi (Kamchatka) by 4950 sq km. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built in Reiuzi, and some are also built in Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 1500 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1500 sq km, Tojiko expands by 700 sq km. Miyako expands by 300 sq km into OTL Magallanes Province. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Great Chief Chongat Yagich sends five emissaries, including his own brother Yagich’in Yagich, West in search of the fabled land of “Mehee-yah-kuh” (Miyako colony of Mononobe Shogunate), which is said to exist west of the mountains. Shiny metal trinkets from this land have appeared in the hands of other tribes encountered by the Great Haruwin, and tales of strangely dressed men with strange weapons have circulated throughout the island of Selk’nam Yagich. The Great Chief sends twenty of the softest guanaco pelts as a gift suited for the Great Chief of Mehee-yah-kuh, and instructs his emissaries to give the following message, “So says Chongat Yagich, Great Chief Over all the Guanaco Herds: Our haruwin of the Selk’nam has become great in this land east of the tall mountains. The spirits have entrusted us with many guanaco and their meat is plentiful. It is said that you are the greatest haruwin in the land West of the mountains, and we have seen with our own eyes the beautiful objects that you make. Come, let us two great ones be friends. Let us not hunt one another’s guanaco, and let us be in peace with one another. May the great haruwin of East and West stand forever.” (Mononobe Shogunate diplomacy, please respond). Chongat Yagich’s camp at Ona Yagich begins to take on characteristics of a permanent settlement, formerly nomadic hunters begin trapping live Guanaco instead of killing them, transferring them to primitively-fenced pastures. Young guanacos are raised in close contact with humans, and the species begins the process of domestication. Berry bushes are dug up and transported to locaations next to the camp, where they are tended by the women.
 * Miyako Governor Mononobe Yamashiro forwards the message to Shogun Mononobe Kiyotaka. The message comes back and the Shogun agrees to befriend the Selk'nam tribe and wishes to open diplomatic relations with them.
 * Cyprus continues to push into Cyrenaica. Nea Lefkosia expands by 1100 sq km, Nea Larnaka expands by 1100 sq km and Nea Lemesos expands by 1100 sq km. Cyprus proposes to leave the borders in northern Antilia as is for now.
 * The Manchurians expand their Báitǔdì colony by 4000 sq km.
 * Germany cuts all ties with Saxony and the Confederation, as well as Luxembourg. The military expands on full gear, and national allies are promised no threat from the Germans. Neu Berlin has completed rounding the Great Lakes, and expands 4500 sq km around the Myame nation. Vinland continues to prosper economically.
 * Selk'nam Emissaries to Mononobe Shogunate: "We do not know of this 'diplomacy' you speak of - but we are friends and we will not hunt your guanacos. The camp of the Selk'nam is always open to the Great Chief of Mehee-yah-kuh and his emissaries. May the spirits smile upon this day!"
 * France: Secret emissaries arrive at Saxony saying that the situation of them leading the confederation will only cause a further conflict with Germany, France and the Netherlands, and against none of them. Neither the Federation nor the Kingdom of Saxony stands a chance to fully withstand them alone or together. The best they can do is to leave the federation or be an observing member. While this, the military is built up and colonies expand 1500 sq km both Nouvelle Bourgogne (Focused on Eastern Venetiola) and Brasilea, and 1000 sq km both La Riviere and Erik's Bay while Guiane expands 1500 sq km northward. While this, the vassalization of Tyrolia continues.
 * Switzerland: Military is built up. It continues to help on the vassalization of Tyrolia.
 * Occitania: Military is built up. It continues to help on the vassalization of Tyrolia. Navy expands.
 * La Marche: Military is built up. It continues to help on the vassalization of Tyrolia.
 * Persian.. More and more Nestorian priests are sent out to regions inside of Persia, as part of the 80-Year War. The Shah then incorporates Mangystau into the Persian Empire, technically as a sultanate, but runs very independently, much like Azerbaijan. He also creates the Persian Trading Corporation, a semi-independent, privately owned company that is made up of many different traders in Persian. They are officially tasked with trade deals and colonialism. This builds the military and the economy. Armenia, Mesopotamia, and the Arabian Sultanate are all relatively quiet, and are growing more Persian, over 24 years into the 80-Year Plan. They all can speak Persian, and many start to identify themselves as Persian.


 * Persia: We propose an alliance with: Punjab, Orissa, China, Ethiopia, and Russia.
 * WO WO WO WO! I go on a plane ride, and come back to this? Beware, that Rome, Venice and I will destroy you for any more hostilities. Further explanation, I worked on a personal union for ten years. You can't just walk in and take it without a war, which will provoke an invasion of you, so your choice.
 * I don't think the Bedouins of Arabia, Armenians and Mesopotamians will see themselves as Persian at all. They will see themselves as their invidividual cultural races. You can't stamp out centuries of cultural difference in 24 years and think that they'll turn Persian.
 * The Persian Trading Company begins looking for a viable site for a colony, which will be Persia's first. The island which  they call Az Aqaans Zhirman (OTL New Zealand) is scouted out, and the Company hires missionaries. The PTC plans to have a colony sent to the island by June of 1700.
 * Azerbaijan builds its military, economy and infrastructure, and continues to serve as a solid tie between Persia and Rome, due to the nature of its government split between the nations.
 * UMSHM: The member states of the Confederation go on joint army maneuvers, under the overall command of Saxon officers. Two new ships are built. Trade from the African outpost increases.
 * Primatial City of Magdeburg: Even more Saint Thomas Aborigines are converted, and the Saint Thomas aborigine dictionary and phrasebook is published in Magdeburg by the eccelesiastical press.
 * Ethiopia: expands its colony of Warqama by 2000 km, and the vassals of Adal, Warsangali and Maynila by 10,000 km each. The military and economy are expanded. Vassalization of Sudan begins.
 * Kingdom of Rome: The military, infrastructure and economy are all built up. We send troops to aid Russia. Rome begins considering new allies, but as of now Rome is in need of a queen. We offer Personal Union to Russia. Madagascar colony expands by 3,000 square kilometers. Rome begins building relations with Carthage, giving lavish gifts to its King and offering it any aid it wishes. Rome also begins upping its trading with Carthage, in hopes one day the two nations may be much closer.
 * York: The African and North Antilian colonies expand by 200 sq km. Prince Alexander is born. becoming heir apparent when Richard dies. The war continues.
 * Dimurats: Mangyastu and Dimurats enter a personal union, and the Retarted Persians are told to go home or else. Military, economy and infrastructure are improved. Rome, get yourself and your allies' militaries ready. Arab Fed, Persia will take you over if we don't do something, so we ask you to join a pact with Rome and me.
 * Arab Fed.: The Arabian Federation has no interest in the Roman Empire.
 * We will hope the better for your nations, and promise if the Persians fire one bullet, the Dimurats, and hopefully Rome and allies, will turn Persia into a petty semi-nation
 * Hungary: Emperor László VII recruits more soldiers and defenses are built up. Agriculture continues improving the quality of life of farmers. The industry progresses. Trade increases to neighboring countries bordering the Black Sea. Fleet commanded by Grand Admiral Zsak Mikal keeps controlling all the Black Sea and expands their numbers. Hungarian colony Ubanga expands 1000 km north. The army is moved and the vasalization of Kuban continue.
 * Duchy of Wallachia: The central government gives guidelines for economic and military growth and follows the model of Hungary.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Apache. More representatives are sent to the Apache, to help improve local infastructure and the regulations for the national government. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. The Army and Navy continue training exercises in and around the Mayan Sea. The Empire continues asserting its influence over the Miskito Kingdom, pressuring the rulers to join the Empire, and convincing the citizens of the wealth and prosperity that awaits them when their leaders agree. The main tactic used is targeting the similarities in culture between the two nations. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Kappelism and Germanic Catholicism continue gaining followers. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces. Xaman expands 3150 km and Haven expands 1100 km.
 * As more Pike Roads are laid around the nation and completed ones are opened to the public, generating money for the government. The number of libraries and universities grows as more of the enlightened class take the option of higher education. More schools are made, and more children are sent to those schools as the number of merchants' profits grow. Cebunese and Ethiopian are both learned by school students while German, Khmer and Italia are offered as optional languages. The Navy continues to stay on high alert, but is in a more measured stride as to showing off their power. Scientists continue to work in the field of biology. Many strides are make in the field. An 7% smallpox contraction rate is documented, lower than last year and work continues in the field. The white population on Matama continues to grow, with the SOC using the island as a stopping point between all the Matarami and Cebunese territories as a baby boom continues on the nation. The Taj Mahal nears completion, and it is where his beloved wife and the former Raja will be buried together. The NOC begin trading with the Venetians in large nimber, prefering them to the Dutch. The SOC continues their profiting endeavours, and continues to try to buy out the competition in the Sultanate of Brunei. They continue to influence the Sultan in taking a pro-Orissan stance. Naya Mataram grows 200 km onto Sulwasi. Patagonshina grows by 2000 km in South America. The reservoir and canal makng project continues at full pace (finished by 1692). Bengal continues to vassalise the states of Kuch and Assam.
 * Mataram consolidates its new territories. Establishing new schools and laws, the country hopes to ensure the new territory fits in with the nation as quickly as possible. The spice trade continues to make merchants profitable and trading between it and Orissa grows. The civilising of the natives continues, with many now beginning to live in proper settlements.
 * Italia continues to strengthen its military by improving the efficiency of the submarines. Nya Gyptios and Siam expand by 5000 sq km while the Aymaras expand 10000 sq km inland. Nuovo Venexia, Nuovo Treviso and Nuovo Brescia expand by 600 sq km each while Inca expands by 4700 sq km across the South Pacific. Reconstruction efforts begin in the effected areas of the Earthquake, allowing the economy to boom. The nation also looks upon the developments west of Rome with cautionour eyes.
 * The Arabian Federation builds up its military as the Federation looks to expanding the Timor colony by invading some of the neighbouring island nations. The Zanj coast colony expands 4,000 sq km inland as more plantations are built in the colony. The Emir of Shaybah, Muhammad bin Said II, begins looking for someone to marry his eldest daughter off to. The Emir does as because as of yet he has not had a male heir with his wife, the Sheik of Ra Khalid.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its military as the Caliphate builds a stronger new navy to help the Caliphate protect the Red Sea from pirates and to facilitate maritime trade, too.
 * The Maldives builds up its economy as a population boom, coupled with the growing education system, allows a highly skilled workforce to build up.
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its economy as the new Sheikdom state is integrated into the republic.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: King Niejmen I continues to improve the military, focusing on the navy, and also economy expands. The war in Wales continue. New Zeeland (Puerto Rico) continue to expand to the northeast of OTL Venezuela 500 km. Argentium colony expands 1000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 500 km. Bremen and Liege expand economy and industry. Acech expands its military, and builds more ships in Andaman, also start to be close to Pasai and become one kingdom. Kongo expands the military and uses Netherlands weapons and technology, and expand inland 2000 sq km.
 * The Russian economy grows as Russian pioneers and Cossacks reach farther and farther towards the Pacific, further establishing the Russian border with Manchuria. Meanwhile, the economy is growing ... yes ,,, a growing economy, and the offer for diplomacy and trade agreements with China still stands. Russia expands Novorossia by 4500 sq km, and Kanada by 500 sq km.

1692
''' An earthquake, followed by a giant wave, hits the Syrian colony of Rihnad 'Mihyah, making more damage on the southern part of the island. '''

''' An earthquake happens in the Netherlands. It doesn't make much damage. '''


 * Portugal, Aragon, León, Navarra and Castille prepare their militaries. Meanwhile in Castille, Leonor Lasso de La Vega gives birth to a boy, who is named Manuel. Meanwhile in Navarra, Joana III gives birth to a boy, who is named Ramiro. Meanwhile, Santo Amaro expands 500 sq km, Sofala expands 200 sq km. While in Brasil, São Vicente expands 4500 sq km. Meanwhile in São Francisco, Gonçalves da Câmara manages to negotiate a truce, while trying to get the case to attention of the king. Afonso XI receives the viceroy's report about the happenings, and decides to split the capitania in two, divided by the São Francisco river. Meanwhile, the village of São Cristóvão grows, along with some nearby villages. Meanwhile in Rio da Prata, San Luis expands 4500 sq km.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military and continues to expand more into Reiuzi (Kamchatka) by 4950 sq km. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built in Reiuzi, and some are also built in Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 1500 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1500 sq km, Tojiko expands by 700 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: The earthquake damage is repaired, and doesn't affect much. King Niejmen I continues to improve the military, focusing on the navy, and also economy expands. The war in Wales is finish, and Londres is captured, The king offers a peace treaty, and leaves behind the conflict, for it accepts in marriage to the only daughter of the King of Wales, and thus create a better future for both kingdoms. New Zeeland (Puerto Rico) continue to expand to the northeast of OTL Venezuela 500 km. Argentium colony expands 1000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 500 km. Bremen and Liege expand economy and industry. Acech expands its military, and builds more ships in Andaman, also start to be close to Pasai and become one kingdom. Kongo expands the military and uses Netherlands weapons and technology, and expands inland 4000 sq km.
 * The Manchurians expand their Báitǔdì colony by 4000 sq km.
 * Apache: The borders are expanded 9000 km to the northeast. A trend has been acquiring with Apache farmers. Many are now beginning to grow tobacco and cotton instead of foodstuffs. Great Chief Fredrick thanks the Maya for the financial advisors.
 * Cyprus continues to expand its army and navy to repair it after small gains were made in Cyrenaica. Nea Lefkosia expands by 1100 sq km, Nea Larnaka expands by 1100 sq km and Nea Lemesos expands by 1100 sq km.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam expands 50 miles to the North after the two Selk'nam haruwin of Chu'tlchin and Ctluna'anich ask for Great Haruwin protection against the warlike harwin to their immediate West. Great Chief Chongat Yagich takes them into the haruwin, delcaring, "one day I dream that the spirits enlarge the haruwin to take in both you and your enemies, let us not fight one another like guanaco in mating season, but let us instead enjoy the bounty of the land together." Emmisaries are sent to the warlike tribes to the West in hopes of putting an end to hostilies.
 * The fighting between China and Zulu stops as the lines are drawn. The Zulu nation is devastated while the resources for the Chinese troops begins to run thin. In August, a supply fleet enters the new port. The conquered area is renamed Zǔ lǔ. Meanwhile, the Russian offers are accepted. In Southeastern Asia, relations with the Shan dynasty improve. Lastly, the military and economy of China and her vassals improve.
 * Poor Rajputs continue to move in large numbers to the colony of Āphrikā Jamīna which expands by 2500 km. The colony of Lōha Sthaḷa on OTL Sulawesi expands by 400 km. In Rajputana proper the infrastructure is improved and the ports are expanded to accommodate more ships trading in the Indian Ocean. Rajputana's navy is improved and has more advanced ships constructed. Rajput council members wonder if the Italians have accepted the deal offered to them. Treaties of cooperation and commerce are sent to the Japanese and Netherlanders.
 * Netherlands accepts.
 * UMSHM: The King-Duke is exceedingly distressed and disappointed by Brandenburg's cutting of ties. His Majesty states that that is not how disagreements between allies are conducted, especially allies who have assisted Brandenburg in almost all of its military engagements. His Majesty states that if the Emperor of Germany has a disagreement, he should put it in writing, or else send an emissary or even come himself to meet with the King-Duke to discuss. His Majesty is always ready to speak with his northern friends. For the moment, to calm rising tensions, HM stops joint activities with the Confederation and disscolves the confederation's Bundesrat for the time being until tensions lessen. The trading post in Africa is expanded by the SAC with the establishment of another fort twenty miles to the north of the first.
 * Germany would like to request the return of part or the whole of Luxembourg, which is still a part of the Germanic realms according us. Luxembourg illegally seceded from the Empire and illegally joined another nation which our ally led. This is regarded as betrayal committed by both parties and has led to calls for blood.
 * Primatial City of Magdeburg: Yet more Saint Thomas Aborigines are converted to Catholicism.
 * Ethiopia expands its military and economy, and extends the colony of Yawah Wajab by 2000 km. The vassals of Adal, Warsangali, and Maynila are expanded by 10,000 km each. The development of hybrid Ethiopian and Orissan architechure begins in the city of Asmara.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Apache. More representatives are sent to the Apache, to help improve local infastructure and the regulations for the national government. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. The Army and Navy continue training exercises in and around the Mayan Sea. The Empire continues asserting its influence over the Miskito Kingdom, pressuring the rulers to join the Empire. Finally, several major figures convince the King to join the Empire, successfully vassalizing the Miskito Kingdom. The Chambers commission workers to go and update the local infastructure and roadways, allowing for easy passage back and forth. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Kappelism and Germanic Catholicism continue gaining followers. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces. Xaman expands 3150 km and Haven expands 1100 km.
 * Kingdom of Rome: The military, infrastructure and economy are all built up. We send troops to aid Russia. Rome begins considering new allies, but as of now Rome is in need of a queen. We offer Personal Union to Russia. Madagascar colony expands by 3,000 square kilometers. Rome continues building relations with Carthage, giving lavish gifts to its King and offering it any aid it wishes. Rome also begins upping its trading with Carthage, in hopes one day the two nations may be much closer.


 * Russia is an elective monarchy. Even if you are invited to be Tsar, the PU will only last for the remainder of your king's life...and also, if Russia does not like you, they can kick you out of office.(Russia, like old Novgorod, invites and dismisses its then princes now Tsars)


 * Kingdom of Azerbaijan: Azerbaijani troops begin being sent to aid Russia. A new class of Nobles is created, and it is made creating the House of Nobles, with half being Roman and half being Azerbaijani. It is also decided to create a second house called the Peoples Assembly, which will be made up of Azerbaijani citizens.
 * Normandy: The Madagascar and Hudson Bay colony expand by 250 sq km. Technology increases as the NCS continues their work on biology and basic physics. Tensions slightly simmer down in Brittany as the Royal Council passes The Breton Act of 1692, which gives Brittany semi-autonomous status. It is still an absorbed realm in Normandy without any borders and government of its own, but now has a special seat in the Royal Council. In other news, the first female Commander in the Norman military is honored in Rouen. Military and economy expand.
 * The Arabian Federation builds up its economy as the Zanj coast colony expands 4,000 sq km inland as more plantations are built in the colony. The new university system continues to be built and the Sheik council begin discussions into building a new state school system to educate people to a basic standard and to find out if children are good enough to progress to university.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its military as the Caliphate builds a stronger new navy to help the Caliphate protect the Red Sea from pirates and to facilitate maritime trade, too.
 * The Maldives builds up its economy as a population boom, coupled with the growing education system, allows a highly skilled workforce to build up. New innovations are brought into machinery including a new way to see far out to sea - the telescope.
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its economy as the colony exports more spices and fruit.
 * York: King Richard signs a peace treaty that ends the war against Wales. Among the treaty provisions, York  will take annex northern Welsh lands. Population and economy expand.
 * Koori Union: The Koori Union expands 8000 km inwards from its southern-most borders, in an attempt to increase the Koori land width on the coasts. The Koori land on mainland Trowunna is expanded by 2000 km. The Koori grand muskets are now mounted on the rails of every Koori Nuwa ship, and in practice battles, prove to be effective at hitting man sized targets on opposing ships with ease. Another three ships of the Koori Nuwa are completed, bringing the total to twenty four. A number of trade vessels are built in the ports of the Koori Union and are added into the Koori Trading Company. The KTC, covering all the ports of the Koori Union, Ming China, Mononobe Shogunate, and Normandy, results with trade in the Western European and East Asian theatres dramatically increasing, and due to the criteria of the KTC, great profits result for all members. The KTC merchants who landed in the Mayan Empire three years ago finish their work learning the Mayan language. As they are now fluent in the Mayan tongue they complete their mission and offer the Mayan Empire KTC membership. The massive re-education campaign continues, and it is planned that within four years all Kooris will speak the new language of Koori. In the Maori Kingdom, preperations are now complete for the final assault on  the loyalist capital. Over the past two years any remaining loyalist forces that resided outside of the capital have been rounded up and killed, with any supplies captured being put to good use by the Maori Taua. The coastal attack campaign run by the Koori ships has devestated the capital over the past two years. It is believed that over fifty percent of the royal guard have been killed, and most of the defensive structures have been eliminated. Gamarada Daku prepares the Koori Yung and Maori Taua forces outside of the capital, and begins the speech that he wrote many years ago. He stands up in front of his men and says how they are all "Paratas", and how fighting side by side the Koori and Maori have been permenently linked. He points to the capital and says that the Maori King must perish so that this bond may endure, and the Maori can once again be a proud people. He then calls the charge. The Koori Yung and Maori Taua run towards the battlements of the capital, but when they arrive they find them unmanned. Gamarada Daku slows down the assualt so that they do not fall into a trap. They approach the palace carefully, on their way they find the bodies of the settlement's citizens, spread out around the streets, which infuriates the Maori Taua soldiers and the Koori Yung soldiers equally. Gamarada Daku and his troops climb the palace steps, mirroring the events that took place in the second year of their arrival. He prepares himself and his men for opening the doors and facing their enemy. The doors of opened, and reveals the Maori King, his sons, and what remains of the royal guard behind battlements in the throne room of the palace. The defenders immediately open fire, and a number of Koori and Maori are felled, however the msuket volley is soon reciprocated. The battle rages for a small furious time, until the royal guard and all of the king's sons have been felled, and the king is draped injured on his throne. The throne rooms falls quiet as Gamarada Daku approaches the throne, the king appears to muster his stength to attack, but is unable to. Gamarada Daku reaches the throne and simply says: "Tyrants never last", pulls out his pistol, and fires it straight into the face of the king. He throws the king's body from the throne, turns to his men, and shouts a cry of "Parata". The men reply in kind, and the celebrations begin. Within the hour, Princess Airini arrives at the throne room, and is formally crowned Queen of the Maori Kingdom. Any small pockets of Maori loyalists quickly surrender as a result. Due to Princess Airini's time spent with Gamarada Daku she knows much of the Koori Union, and envys their system of governence and happy life. As a result she reforms the Maori Kingdom into the Maori Union, which follows the same system as the Koori Union. The two islands are split into five states, each with their own Gabami, and a Karmai is chosen from their ranks. Near the end of the year Karmai Delar arrives from the Koori Union, the years that Gamarada Daku and his men had been out of contatc led to much speculation to what should be done, and what fate they might have faced. Karmai Delar is informed of the events of the previous years, and is both shocked and amazed at the work Gamarada Daku has done, something which leads him to greatly respect the man. The search for a King in the Koori Union has proved fruitless so far, but after hearing of the actions of Gamarada Daku, he begins to believe his search is complete. He meets privately with Gamarada Daku, and offers the position to him. He is shocked, but accepts with one condition, that he may marry Queen Airini. Karmai Gelar considers this, and knowing that it would unite the two nations, decides to agree. As a result Gamarada Daku relinquishes his position of Gamrada, and is crowned King Daku. Within the same week, the ceremony to marry King Daku and Queen Airini takes place, and a personal union is formed between their two states. As a result the Koori Union and Maori Union are in a personal union, being ruled by the same royal family.
 * Italia continues to strengthen its military by improving the efficiency of the submarines. Nya Gyptios and Siam expand by 5000 sq km while the Aymaras expand 10000 sq km inland. Nuovo Venexia, Nuovo Treviso and Nuovo Brescia expand by 600 sq km each while Inca expands by 4700 sq km across the South Pacific.
 * France:the military is built up and navy expands, in an attempt to re expand latin culture and Romance in north africa,the King of France Charles IX marries with the daughter of the King of Carthage, and like the Roman empire, it begins an open trading relationship, as both being Catholic states (Carthage being made by Papal Cape Alfons). With this, King Charles IX and his wife return to France - to Paris, where they have their first two children: Andre, and Jean Pierre by the end of the year (Twins YAY!). While this, the colonies expand at their usual rates: Nouvelle Bourgogne, Guiane and Brasilea expanding at 1500 and L'Riviere and Erik's Bay expanding  by 1000 sq km. While this, the school system continues growing and the Act of Lyon ensures that any citizen of France can have access to it, and free of religion. Vassalization of Tyrolia ends, with them entering in the French sphere of influence.
 * Switzerland: Military is built up.RhetoRomance continues growing as well as the education system progresses. Enjoys the vassalization of Tyrolia.
 * Occitania: Military is built up, Navy expands and school system grows. It congratulates France for its success on tyrolia.
 * La marche: Military is built up, it accepts French Act of Lyon, and congratulates France for the success on Tyrolia.
 * The Pike Road building drive finishes this year, with the main cities connected up by Pike Road. As long as the Pike Roads can prove they are profitable, more might be built in the future. The number of libraries and universities grows as more of the enlightened class take the option of higher education. More schools are made, and more children are sent to those schools as the number of merchants' profits grow. Cebunese and Ethiopian are both learned by school students while German, Khmer and Italia are offered as optional languages. The Navy continues to stay on high alert, but the environment is more relaxed in the Navy. Scientists continue to work in the field of biology. Many strides are make in the field. An 5% smallpox contraction rate is documented, lower than last year and work continues in the field. The white population on Matama continues to grow, with the SOC using the island as a stopping point between all the Matarami and Cebunese territories as a baby boom continues on the nation. The Taj Mahal nears completion, and it is where his beloved wife and the former Raja will be buried together. The NOC continues to trade more with Italia. The SOC continues their profiting endeavours, and continues to try to buy out the competition in the Sultanate of Brunei. They continue to influence the Sultan in taking a pro-Orissan stance. Naya Mataram grows 200 km onto Sulwasi. Patagonshina grows by 2000 km in South America. The reservoir and canal makng project finally finishes. Around 5000 reservoirs were built, supplemented by canals to help grow crops. Bengal continues to vassalise the states of Kuch and Assam.
 * Mataram consolidates its new territories. Establishing new schools and laws, the country hopes to ensure the new territory fits in with the nation as quickly as possible. The spice trade continues to make merchants profitable and trading between it and Orissa grows. The civilising of the natives continues, with many now beginning to live in proper settlements.


 * Russia works on economy by forging trade relations with the east and China. Every state in the Russian realm officially send ambassadors to China, and Russia offers to build an embassy of the Russian realm to foster co-operation. Siberian settlement continues. Novitossiya grows 4500 sq km, Kannada grows 500

1693
''' Mount Etna erupts, causing a devastating earthquake that affects parts of Sicily and Malta, killing about 60,000 people. '''

''' Dahod expands into the former Gujarati fragmented areas, doubling its size on the process. '''


 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military and continues to expand more into Reiuzi (Kamchatka) by 4950 sq km. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built in Reiuzi, and some are also built in Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 1500 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1500 sq km, Tojiko expands by 700 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built.
 * Portugal, Castille, León, Navarra and Aragon prepare their militaries. Meanwhile in Portugal, Beatriz de Meneses gives birth to a boy, who is named Luís. Meanwhile in Aragon, Maria Afonso de Sousa gives birth to a boy, who is named Pere, and who dies after some days. Meanwhile, Santo Amaro expands 500 sq km, and Sofala expands 200 sq km. Meanwhile, Índia expands 200 sq km from the city of Buge, and in Brasil, São Vicente expands 2050 sq km, while Potengi expands 1200 sq km inland, and Ceará expabnds 1250 sq km inland, on areas closer to the Lordship of Parnaíba, which grows more autonomous from Ceará, even though Martim Teixeira is technically a vassal of Duarte V da Costa (capitão donatário of Ceará). Meanwhile, Gonçalo Baldaia places his capitania's administrative center in São Cristóvão, while Pedro Cardoso de Barros remains using Penedo as the administrative center. Meanwhile in Rio da Prata, San Luis expands 4500 sq km.
 * The Manchurians expand their Báitǔdì colony by 4000 sq km. The Manchurians begin expanding their territory northwards, intent on reaching the strait between the continents to expediate colonial expansion.
 * Ethiopia expands its military and economy, and the colony of Warqama is expanded by 2000 km. The vassals of Maynila, Warsangali, and Adal are expanded by 10,000 km each. The empire begins development of long-range vessels for new trade missions to the Americas, and begins to seek an open port treaty with the Orissans. Hybrid Ethiopian/Hindi architecture continues throughout the empire.
 * Seeing the Ethiopians seek an open port treaty, one is soon granted to the Ethiopians. As long as the Orissans are allowed an open port policy too.
 * China expands its Zulu colony northwards by 500 sq km. The military and economy both improve as relations with the Shan state improve.
 * UMSHM: The King-Duke suspends Luxembourg from the Confederation of the Rhine for the time being, in order to ease international tensions. His Majesty requests that representatives from Brandenburg and Luxemburg meet in Magdeburg (LOL, they're all -burgs) for a conference to discuss issues and help solve the issue. The meeting will be arbitrated by His Eminence the Primate of the Catholic Germans, and the King-Duke. Meanwhile, more merchants travel to the African forts run by the SAC to join the profitable business, including, slave trading.
 * Primatial City of Magdeburg: The city is readied for the coming diplomats, and work begins on a new wing for the university. The Saint Thomas Aboriginal dictionary/phrasebook goes on sale in Magdeburg, and is bought by academics, and begins to be used by the linguistic professors at the university.
 * The King of Italia himself rushes south to visit the scene of the earthquake and volcanic eruption. He orders the focus to be put on rebuilding and developing the area further with more sturdy buildings. This bolsters the economy of the south but getting supplies via sea is still a problem and too slow. Venice again attempts to pursuade Germany to sell the Slavic portion of Austria (OTL Eastern Slovenia) so that Venice may have easier access to Western Hungary. Nuovo Treviso, Nuovo Venexia and Nuovo Brescia expand by 600 sq km each. Malacca expands by 5000 sq km while the Aymaras expand inland by 10000 sq km. Inca expands by 4700 sq km across the South Pacific.
 * Persia's Shah, Suleiman II, loses massive amounts of popularity within Persia. The people are angry at his recent failure in war (or rather the agreement of armistice after the war, his loss of Azerbaijan and perceived weakness, as well as the possible issue with Mangystau being in both a Dynastic and Personal Union. The Shah is under a lot of pressure from both his nobles and the people of Persia, so decides it is time to take a different foreign policy towards different nations. As part of this, he annexes 500 sq km of the Levantine Kingdom. In addition, he agrees to a request by his Persian Parliament to create a new government system - a three-branch system where one-third the Power is held by the Shah, one-third is held by the Parliament, and one-third is held by the President, who will be called the Emir. It is still unkown when this will happen, but unless the Shah can be massively successful, it is pressumed that it will happen.  Armenia's infrastructure improves.  Mesopotamia's Ayatollah dies, causing some mourning among the Muslim community. We ask the Arabian Caliphate to name his successor, a sign of Persian Muslim submission to the Arabian Caliphate. The Arabian Sultanate also mourns the loss of the Ayatollah, who also ruled their Islam as well. It is thought that without an equally charismatic leader, Islam in Persia will soon be on its way out.
 * Persia:  We propose an alliance with Punjab, China, Orissa, Ethiopia, Russia and Venice.
 * Persia: We are willing to provide support to Venice, if need be, for the recent volcano. We send food supplies to Sicily and Malta.
 * Persia: We propose the following solution to the Mangyastau issue:1690.png
 * MODS: Why did I get so many strikethroughs on my last post? I didn't violate a single rule, and a Dynastic Union is perfectly fair game. This seems to be unfair. Also, it is perfectly resonable for people to all know Persian (business in any other language is outlawed). Finally, it is reasonable for some to start feeling Persian, similar to how people in the American South-West started to feel American after being conquered from Mexico.
 * You have to work at it like I did. I spent almost every turn, and one turn you just say you annex it, yea or nay.
 * Venice accepts the aid from Persia but refuses to ally on the grounds of the recent invasion of the Levantine Kingdom.
 * You annexing 500 sq km is a declaration of war on the Levantine Kingdom. Do you wish for another war to happen? Also the people have been CONQUERED. They are upset at the loss of sovereignty and unlikely to ever climatize to Persian rule. The same with the Kurds and the Beduoins. And just because they speak the language does not mean they feel Persian. I don't feel British, French, Italian, Chinese or Japanese...The American South-West changed their views because they were flooded by Americans and had increased wealth not to mention they were originally relatively unpopulated areas. 
 * It is not a declaration of war. If you read the rules, it clearly states that after 1 week of inactivity, the nation enters civil disarray.
 * He left a message in the archives I believe.
 * The Persian Trading Company (PTC) is content to hear of the recent Maori Union, and proposes a massive set of trade deals with the Maori and Koori Unions. The head of the PTC asks for exclusive trade rights in Az Aqaans Zhirman (OTL New Zealand). He also asks to be able to establish a set of colonies on the south part of the South Island. NOTE: This is all Diplomacy, Hailstormer.
 * ​Koori Diplomacy: In light of current events we decline on both counts. Also we refuse to cede any of our territory. We fought a long and hard revolution to secure these lands and we shall not see them lost.
 * Azerbaijan Continues to grows its military, infrastructure and economy. Using his power as by law, King Isaac, at the urging of his brother in Rome, divorces his wife Queen Fatah and she gets none of Azerbaijan, making Azerbaijan once again only a Roman vassal. A wedding soon occurs between King Isaac and native Azerbaijan peasent Isabella, which gives the Azerbaijani people something to celebrate as once again an Azerbaijani is on the throne.
 * Kingdom of Rome: The military, infrastructure and economy are all built up. We send troops to aid Russia. Rome begins considering new allies.. Madagascar colony expands by 3,000 square kilometers. Rome continues building relations with Carthage, giving lavish gifts to its king and offering it any aid it wishes. Rome also continues upping its trading with Carthage, in hopes one day the two nations may be much closer. Rome, knowing it has the support of its allies, declares war on the Persians, and invades.
 * The Pike Roads begin to earn back their value and begin to prove to be quite a profitable endeavour. The Raja is pleased with the desicion he took. The number of libraries and universities grows as more of the enlightened class take the option of higher education. More schools are made, and more children are sent to those schools as the number of merchants' profits grow. Cebunese and Ethiopian are both learned by school students while German, Khmer and Italia are offered as optional languages. The Navy continues to stay on high alert, with the Navy going back into an aggressive stance seeing Persia not backing dow from claiming Sindustan. Scientists continue to work in the field of biology. Their work on smallpox finally bears fruit as a 2.5% smallpox contraction rate is documented, lower than last year. This means that they can now make vaccinations from old smallpox material with only 2 to 3 people out of 100 contracting smallpox. The vaccination is soon patented and the population of Matama (the former Scandinavian colony) will be the first to get innoculated, on the insistance of the Governer. The white population on Matama continues to grow as a baby boom continues on the nation. The Taj Mahal is finally completed. A majestic site, it soon gains fame all over Orissa and its territories. The NOC continues to trade more with Italia. The SOC continues their profiting endeavours, and continues to try to buy out the competition in the Sultanate of Brunei. They continue to influence the Sultan in taking a pro-Orissan stance. They send converters into the nation (both Vedic and Trimurt). Naya Mataram grows 200 km onto Sulwasi. Patagonshina grows by 2000 km in South America.\the huge number of new reserviors help store up much more water, and as more canals are completed into dry regions of the Deccan, areas where crop growth was hard/ impossible can now grow basic crops due to irrigation through the canals. Bengal continues to vassalise the states of Kuch and Assam, with the states almost becoming dependent on Bengal for trading.
 * Mataram pumps in propaganda into its conquered territories, to create a sense of Mataramism. The spice trade continues to make merchants profitable and trading between it and Orissa grows. Many of the uncivilised are moved into towns where they become cheap labour. Some, however, are civilised and escape this trade.
 * France: Military is built up and navy expands, The Rhine confederation is asked if Lorraine can become again part of the Monarchy of France as it is currently ruled by the brother of the previous king. While this, the colonies expand at their usual rates such as 1500 sq km both Nouvelle Bourgogne, Brasilea and Guiane, and La Riviere, and Erik's Bay expand at 1000 sq km.
 * Switzerland: The military is built up.


 * La Marche: The military is built up.
 * Occitania: The military is built up.
 * Normandy: The military is built up. The economy expands, coinciding with the political stagnation in Brittany. Some theorists in the Norman court tell of an oncoming war, and the likelihood of a civil conflict is very high. Queen JeAnne, now in her late fifties, calls for an emergency meeting of the Royal Council on matters of war.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Apache. More representatives are sent to the Apache, to help improve local infastructure and the regulations for the national government. To set a definite border with European colonies in the north, a diplomat is sent to Cyprus to inquire about purchasing land south of the OTL Rio Grande. A diplomat is dispatched to the Koori Union to accept membership into the KTC. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. The Army and Navy continue training exercises in and around the Mayan Sea. The Empire begins pressuring the leaders of the Apache to join the Empire. The Chambers continue to send workers to go and update the local infastructure and roadways in the Miskito Kingdom. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Kappelism and Germanic Catholicism continue gaining followers. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces. Xaman expands 3150 km and Haven expands 1100 km.
 * Dimurats: Troops are sent to aid the Romans. The new union with Mangyastu is celebrated, and the new area sees an increase in economy. Military, Infrastructure, and Economy are improved. The capital, in its 6th year of building, continues to be built. A college opens in the old capital, and many schools begin construction across the country, to improve education.
 * Germany expands its military. Neu Berlin expands by 3600 sq km. Vinland expands 500 sq km. Eriksmark expands 400 sq km along the Hudson Bay. A response is requested from the Saxons as calls for war grow increasingly popular. Neu Berlin becomes the center and pinnacle of the German overseas empire as the population of the colony reaches a record one million people (is this possible?).
 * No. Even large-size colonies in OTL, like Brazil or the United States, only reached one million people around the 1750's.
 * Actually, the US had three million inhabitants in 1776.
 * ​Russia sends troops to aid Rome in their War...Expansion into sibiria continues, military updates happen, Kanada expands 4500 sq km, Novorossiya expands 500 sq km. Russian flags are planted in Abkhazia, and dagestan(as those territories gained from Georgia and Azerbaijan respectively are now called). Invasion plans are drawn up for the Circaucasian States.
 * Rome thanks mighty Russia, and we swear to send troops to aid in your conquest of Circaucasian States.
 * Koori Union: The Koori Union expands 8000 km up the eastern coast, in a similar pattern to current borders. The Koori land on mainland Trowunna is expanded by 2000 km. Another three ships of the Koori Nuwa are completed, bringing the total to twenty seven. A number of trade vessels are built in the ports of the Koori Union and are added into the Koori Trading Company. An emissary arrives from the Mayan Empire to accept KTC membership. The Maori Union joins the KTC also. The KTC, covering all the ports of the Koori Union, Ming China, Mononobe Shogunate, Normandy, Mayan Empire, and Maori Union, results with trade in the Western European, East Asian, and Central American theatres dramatically increasing, and due to the criteria of the KTC, great profits result for all members. The massive re-education campaign continues, and it is planned that within three years all Kooris will speak the new language of Koori. As a result of the success of this campaign, a general education system begins to be planned.
 * Maori Union: The new state begins to plan for a period of modernisation. The first step of these plans is the formalisation of the current government system. This includes the formal creation of the main positions in the government, drawing up the state boundaries, founding of state capitals, and deciding what settlement shall become the capital of the Maori Union. In terms of military development it is planned for the Maori Union to have their own version of the Koori Nuwa, and the Maori Taua to be expanded and brought up to a level similar to the whole of the Koori Yung. It is decided that the three small islands surrounding the two large islands under Maori Union control are to be captured and colonised. The Koori Nuwa provide the ships necessary to do this, and it is achieved without incident. As a result of this all of the Maori people reside within the Maori Union.
 * The Arabian Federation builds up its economy as the Zanj coast colony expands 4,000 sq km inland as more plantations are built in the colony. The Sheik council also vote in favour on declaring war against Persia seeing how Rome has invaded them. Troops begin to mobilize as Sultan Yazid wishes to bring all of Arabia and Mesopatamia into the sphere of influence of the Arabian Federation.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its military as the Caliphate sends troops to re-conquer parts of Arabia that were sold to the Arabian Sultanate. Caliph Ali declares that he shall be the Caliph/Ayatollah reigning over all of Arabia.
 * The Maldives builds up its military as the Maldives sends ships to attack the Persian coastline and raid Persian shipping.
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its economy as the colony exports more spices and fruit. They also send troops to help fight against Persia as several Comchellak units join the armies of the Caliphate to help invade the Nejd.

1694

 * Portugal, Aragon, Navarra, Castille and León's economies improve. Meanwhile in Aragon, Maria Afonso de Sousa gives birth to a girl, who is named Urraca, and who dies after a few days. Meanwhile in León, Teresa Pacheco gives birth to a boy, who is named Alfonso. Meanwhile in Castille, Alfonso XIV dies, and is succeeded by his son Juan Alfonso de Lara, Prince of Cantabria, who is crowned as "Juan III, King of Castille, Toledo, Jaén, Cantabria and Murcia, Duke of Arjona and Huete, Marchess of Auñón and Count of Bañares and Villalobos". Meanwhile, Juan III gives the title of Count of Castrojeriz to his brother Nuño, while the title of Marchess of Malagón is given to his other brother, Fernando. Meanwhile, Santo Amaro expands 700 sq km, Sofala expands 400 sq km and Índia expands 200 sq km. While in Brasil, Ceará keeps expanding, gaining 4300 sq km, while in Rio da Prata, Santa Maria expands 4300 sq km.
 * Azerbaijan Continues to grows its military, infrastructure and economy. King Isaac and Queen Isabella support Romes war effort. Queen Isabella gives birth to a son, uniting the bloodlines of Rome and Azerbaijan forever. He is named Isaac the Second after his father.
 * Kingdom of Rome: The military, infrastructure and economy are all built up. Rome enters its second year of war with the Persians, and some advances are made. Although not super large, they are important, and over time will add up until by the war's end into a sizable chunk. Madagascar colony expands by 3,000 square kilometers. Rome continues building relations with Carthage, giving lavish gifts to its king and offering it any aid it wishes. Rome also continues upping its trade with Carthage, in hopes one day the two nations may be much closer. Rome signs a trade/defense pact with the Mayans.
 * You mean you signed a trade/defense pact with the Mayans, free shipping in several ports in exchange for technology and aid in wars, right?
 * Yeah, sorry.
 * No problem, just checking the deal was legit. 
 * OK, good :)
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military and continues to expand more into Reiuzi (Kamchatka) by 4950 sq km. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built in Reiuzi, and some are also built in Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 1500 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1500 sq km, Tojiko expands by 700 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built.
 * Ethiopia continues to expand the military and the economy, and agrees to Orissa request for an open port treaty as well. The vassal of Khmer Krom begins to lose its Khmer majority as Ethiopian colonists begin to flock to the vassal's cities and towns. The colony of Warqama is expanded by 1000 km and the colony of Msraq Qäsärä expanded by 1000 km as well. The vassals of Warsangali, Adal, and maynila are expanded by 10,000 km each, and their militaries and economies expanded in kind. Ethiopian-Hindi hybrid architecture continues to grow and dominate the building styles of Ethiopia and the imperial domains.
 * UMSHM: His Majesty requests Brandenburg to attend the conference which was begun last year in order to relieve tensions, instead of being war-mongerers  and, quite frankly, unsporting. His Majesty has done all he can to bring Luxembourg and Brandenburg to the meeting table, and he would appreciate if his northern allies would assist. Any war from Brandenburg now would be merely a war of aggression, especially as Luxembourg was suspended from the Confederation of the Rhine last year. His Majesty acknowledges that there could have been a problem with the messangers he sent, and that perhaps Brandenburg did not actually receive the information. If that is the case, the His Majesty hopes that Brandenburg will accept the invitation to the conference table and do all they can to avoid an unnecessary and costly war.
 * France D: we ask the Confederation to return Lorraine or to let it become member of the french crown, as well the ruler of lorraine is the Uncle of the French King and brother of the previous King.
 * Confederation D: (I suppose I have to speak on behalf of the Confederation) Would it be acceptable to France if Lorraine remained a member-state, but accepted the King of France as its ruler? (A similar situation occurred OTL where part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands was part of the German Confederation). If the Confederation ever went to war with France in the future (which it wouldn't, I'm just saying) then Lorraine would not be compelled to join the fight, and if France were ever to go to war with the Confederation, then it wouldn't be compelled to join the fight either.
 * Italia offers to mediate the talks with the Confederation and other parties and assures the Confederation that should war erupt, then we will support it.
 * Confederation D: The King-Duke, as emperor of the Confederation, thanks Italia for its offer, and readies places for the Italian diplomats in Magdeburg. He also thanks them for their promise of support, but expresses his hopes that it will not be necessary.
 * Primatial City of Magdeburg: The city is all ready for the Brandenburg diplomats to attend the conference. Meanwhile, more aborigines are converted.
 * York: Economy and military expand, as does population.
 * The Arabian Federation builds up its military as the Federation sends troops to capture Riyadh as the Federation joins the war fully as a coalition partner of Rome. Sultan Yazid also proclaims the official position of Caliph Ali as Caliph of Arabia. Though the Caliph has little real power over the Federation and the role is mainly ceremonial and for publicity; the Caliph holds no legal power in the Federation's constitution and the Sheik council decrees that it will stay that way to protect the neutrality of the state on religion and to protect the autonomy of member states.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its military as the Caliphate sends more troops to re-conquer parts of Arabia that were sold to the Arabian Sultanate. Caliph Ali visits Sultan Yazid of the Arabian Federation to discuss the Caliph's new role and the new border agreement to be implemented following the end of the war against the Persians.
 * The Maldives builds up its military as the Maldives sends ships to attack the Persian coastline and raid Persian shipping.
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its military as the republic sends more troops to help fight against Persia. Persian Indian Ocean trading is raided, too.
 * France: The military is built up and then faces an economic boom as fur traders and spices trader from the Pacific and Erik's Bay. While this, the colonies expand at their usual rates: 1500 both Nouvelle Bourgogne, Brasilea, and Guiane, while La Riviere and Erik's Bay expand by 1000 sq km.
 * Switzerland: Military is built up.
 * Occitania: Military and navy are built up.
 * La marche: Military is built up.
 * Tyrolia: Military is built up.
 * Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Ranch-based agrigculture continues to take root in the Selk'nam lannds as newly domesticated guanaco herds proliferatate. The new generation of pasture raised guanacos have proven themselves not only useful for meat, but have begun to enter use as draft animals, and their manure is used to fertilize vegetable gardens. Large stone walls are built around pastures and barns are constructed as domestic guanacos spread outward from Ona Yagich outward to the smaller haruwin.  The Selk'nam, tied to their growing pastrured herds, find themselves settling in one place rather than roaming nomadically. The camps of the five nomadic tribes (the settled Ona of the capital being the sixth) morph into settlements named for the tribal communities that occupy them: Gununa Yagich, Ichin Yagich, Gwitich’huelpe Yagich, Chu'tlchin Yagich, and Ctluna'anich Yagich. The borders of the Haruwin are struck reapeatedly by raids from other warlike Selk'nam tribes to the west, who have not adopted Great Haruwin agriculture and "hunt" the new domestic herds. In one raid, half the villiage of Ctluna'anich Yagich is burned to the ground and a newly transplanted guanaco herd is wiped out. Great Chief Chongat Yagich sends word to the Mononobe Miyako colony asking for advice on how to defend the frontiers of the new nation against warring tribes - offering to open a trade route for guanaco meat and pelts if the Haruwin can be secured. Emissaries are also sent to the Sea Tribes of the North (The Alacaluf culture), who have also been attacked, to discuss an alliance that might subdue the Western frontier tribes. Chongat Yagich sends this message with the emissaries, "Let us build a new world where no man takes another man's food by force, let the People of the Guanaco and the People of the Fish stand together against those who would do us harm, and let us all have food for our families".
 * Miyako Governor Mononobe Yamashiro give them some advice on defending the frontiers, and also offers support to help against the warring tribes.
 * The Great Haruwin thanks their friends for support and welcome support troops from Miyako into the fight. Specifically they ask for Japanese help in constructing fortifications and request to be shown how to make the shiny blades that the Mononbe soldiers carry (NOTE: I can't set up forges yet because I don't know what metal is, I just need your culture to explain that metal exists and where it comes from.) 


 * Persia's  military is currently successful in defending their lands. In fact, Persian have managed to capture the two Persian sheikdoms that had chosen to be part of the Arabian Federation. The Shah's popularity increases vastly as the war has been turned around. Queen Fatah of Azerbaijan is greatly distraught by the expulsion of Persia from Azerbaijan, and retains a claim to the throne, in hopes of someday returning. The Shah swears he will defend the nation or die trying. Armenia, Mesopotamia, and the Arabian Sultanate are all actively engaged in the fighting, and are all fighting for Persia, knowing that their status in Persia is better than the would receive in any region that is trying to conquer them.


 * Persia: We ask all nations to declare war on Rome and the Arabian Federation. These nations have both broken their promises. Rome declared war on us while we were still allies, and the Arabian Federation broke their promise of peace for 80 years.
 * Persia: We offer peace based on pre-war boundaries, with the two Arab-Persian sheikdoms being returned to Persia, and Azerbaijan being a joint-vassal yet again.
 * You're losing the algorithm. And some lands were under Arab control before, and were treated quite well. But you have no claim to the Azerbaijan throne.
 * Not to mention that the Arab Federation is a Muslim nation with a large Bedouin population who are granted large amounts of autonomy. The Federation wouldn't destroy their culture and force them to convert unlike Persia because we are the same religion and culture. ~Von.
 * Italia continues to improve its military with the submarines now tried in stealth landing. The Grand Fleet sets sail for Nuovo Treviso to continue its training. Meanwhile, the Nya Gyptians find themselves in a dilema with many of its young men gone and resettled in the Levantine Kingdom and then taking their families too. The result is the loss of a large portion of its population. Italia successfully convinces the leaders of Nya Gyptios to allow more Italian settlers. It expands by 10000 sq km due to an influx of colonials. Malacca expands by 5000 sq km while the Aymaras expand by 10000 sq km inland into OTL Bolivia. Nuovo Venexia, Nuovo Treviso expand by 600 sq km each while Inca expands across the South Pacific Islands by 4800 sq km.
 * China expands its military and economy. Following an upsurge in piracy in Indonesia, the Crimson Fleet is etablished for the purposes of solely fighting piracy. The Golden Fleet, a body made up of trading ships and armed escorts, is made for defense with the occasional offensive raid against a haven. Now that China has a force to go on the offense against pirates, it can stop putting other naval ships on the line. The Crimson Fleet establishes a presence in Indonesia to protect China, her ports, and her trading partners' and allies' ports. Meanwhile, relations with the Shan state continue to improve.
 * The colony of Āphrikā Jamīna expands by 2500 km and Gāmbhīrya ōpha ā'īla (OTL Madagascar) expands by 500 km. Rajput trade flurishes in the Indian Ocean and Sikh merchants establish friendly relations with the nation of Jaffna.
 * Dimurats: With the war in Persia going well, we now have a border to the Indian Ocean. A trading company called the DTC is formed, and many ships begin construction, along with a navy. Military, economy and infrastructure are improved.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: King Niejmen I continues to improve the military, focusing on the navy, and also economy expands. King of Wales and Netherlands celebrate the peace and future marriage. New Zeeland (Puerto Rico) continue to expand to the northeast of OTL Venezuela 500 km. Argentium colony expands 1000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 500 km. Bremen and Liege expand economy and industry. Acech expands its military, and builds more ships in Andaman, also start to be close to Pasai and become one kingdom. Kongo expands the military and uses Netherlands weapons and technology, and expands inland 4000 sq km.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Apache. More representatives are sent to the Apache, to help improve local infastructure and the regulations for the national government. To set a definite border with European colonies in the north, a diplomat is sent to Cyprus to inquire about purchasing land south of the OTL Rio Grande. A diplomat is dispatched to the Koori Union to accept membership into the KTC. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. The Army and Navy continue training exercises in and around the Mayan Sea. The Empire continues pressuring the leaders of the Apache to join the Empire. The Chambers continue to send workers to go and update the local infastructure and roadways in the Miskito Kingdom. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Kappelism and Germanic Catholicism continue gaining followers. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces. Xaman expands 3150 km and Haven expands 1100 km.
 * Koori Union: The Koori Union expands 8000 km on mainland Trowunna. This expansion finally brings the whole of the island under Koori control. An island off the Koori Union's west coast is brought under Koori control, due to 2000 km of expansion. A settlement named Tarndanya (OTL Adelaide) is founded, and begins to grow at an extreme rate, with a port beginning to be built. This settlement is used as the capital for the State of Tarndanya, which is made up of its surrounding lands. A Gabami for this State is added to the Grand Council as a result. Another three ships of the Koori Nuwa are completed, bringing the total to thirty. A number of trade vessels are built in the ports of the Koori Union and are added into the Koori Trading Company. The KTC, covering all the ports of the Koori Union, Ming China, Mononobe Shogunate, Normandy, Mayan Empire, and Maori Union, results with trade in the Western European, East Asian, and Central American theatres dramatically increasing, and due to the criteria of the KTC, great profits result for all members. It is requested that all member states take part in the Trade Council meeting next year to discuss current affairs (Found on the KTC talk page). The massive re-education campaign continues, and it is planned that within the next two years all Koori will speak the new language of Koori. The general education plan continues to be developed, and a number of large schools begin to be built in each of the Koori Union's cities. The creation of the Koori language has also led to an interesting dilemma. Due to previous lack of knowledge of other land bodies, no general term was used to describe the landmass on which the Koori Union resides. However it has now been named Bamalnura . It is hoped that this name shall be adopted by other states.
 * Maori Union: The positions within the Maori Union are formalised. The position of Rangatira is created. This shall be the head of the Maori Union, and whose counterpart within the Koori Union is the Karmai. The position of Tuakana is created. These shall be the heads of the various Maori States, and whose counterparts are the Gabamis in the Koori Union. The position of Gamarada is replicated from the Koori Union, in respect for King Daku, and shall act as the head of the Maori Taua. On the north island, two settlements are founded. The first is Akarana (OTL Auckland), this acts as both the capital of the Maori Union, and as the state capital of the State of Akarana, which takes up the northern half of the north island. The second is Poneke (OTL Wellington), this acts as the state capital of the State of Poneke, which takes up the southern half on the north island, and the island off its south coast. On the south island, three settlements are founded. The first is Whakatu (OTL Nelson), this acts as the state capital of the State of Whakatu, which covers the northern third of the south island. The second is Otautahi (OTL Christchurch), this acts as the state capital of the State of Otautahi, which covers the centre third of the south island. The third and final is Otepoti (OTL Dunedin), which acts as the state capital of the State of Otepoti, and covers the southern third of the south island, and the two islands off its south coast. Large numbers of Maori abandon their tribal settlements and begin making a life for themselves within these new settlements. The Maori Taua begin to expand, and begin to train to a similar level of the Koori Yung. The Maori Union decides to name the whole of their lands Aotearoa, and it is hoped that others will begin to do the same.


 * Russia works on its military and finally reaches the Pacific. A national holiday is declared and the first Russian Pacific cities are founded: Sadkograd, Ttikhiy Nikolaevsk and Okhotsk
 * Germany expands its military and colonies same as last time. We hope for peace with the Confederation of the Rhine. School system expands.
 * Hungary: Emperor László VII recruits more soldiers and defenses are built up. Agriculture continues improving the quality of life of farmers. The industry progresses. Trade increases to neighboring countries bordering the Black Sea. Fleet commanded by Grand Admiral Zsak Mikal keeps controlling all the Black Sea and expands their numbers. Hungarian colony Ubanga expands 1000 km north. The army is moved and the vasalization of Kuban continue.
 * Duchy of Wallachia: The central government gives guidelines for economic and military growth and follows the model of Hungary.
 * The number of people using Pike Roads increases significantly as word gets round that they are a much safer alternative than other roads around the country. A large university begins to be built in Bhubaneswar, to surpass any other University in the world. More schools are made, and more children are sent to those schools as the number of merchants' profits grow. Cebunese and Ethiopian are both learned by school students while German, Khmer and Italia are offered as optional languages. The Navy continues to stay on high alert, however notices that Persia is already in a state of war with other nations. Scientists continue to work in the field of biology. The vaccination is produced in very large numbers, to be sent to Matama for use. On Matama, much of the population is made immune to the effects of smallpox through the innoculation. However, it is noted that three people out of 100 contract smallpox. However, death rates are at one per 5000, which is considered pretty safe. The white population on Matama continues to grow as a baby boom continues on the nation. In a revolutionary idea, babies are immunised against smallpox by the scientists to see if it would be effective in stopping the disease. The Taj Mahal attracts many visitors, and the former Raja and Rani are buried together in the majestic tomb. The NOC continues to trade more with Italia. The SOC continues their profiting endeavours, manage to convert the Sultan of Brunei into the ways of Hinduism. This was not seen to be especially tough as the Caliphate was used as a scapegoat. He soon marries a Rajkumari from Mataram, making his nation enter into a Dynastic Union with Mataram and Orissa. The population begins to be converted back to Hinduism. Naya Mataram grows 200 km onto Sulwasi. Patagonshina grows by 2000 km in South America. Bengal continues to vassalise the states of Kuch and Assam, with the states almost becoming dependent on Bengal for trading.
 * Mataram pumps in propaganda into its conquered territories, to create a sense of Mataramism. The spice trade continues to make merchants profitable and trading between it and Orissa grows. Many of the uncivilised are moved into towns where they become cheap labour. Some, however, are civilised and escape this trade.
 * China continues to expand its military and economy as Zulu expands by 500 sq km.

1695

 * Portugal, Navarra, León, Castille and Aragon prepare their militaries, and Meanwhile, in Portugal, Luís Anes de Lara, the two year-old son of the Prince of Galicia and Beatriz de Meneses, dies, and later, Beatriz de Meneses gives birth to a boy, who is named Álvaro. Meanwhile in León, Manuel Alfonso de Lara, Duke of Cáceres, dies and his title reverts to the crown. Meanwhile in Castille, Leonor Lasso de La Vega gives birth to a boy, who is named Fernando. Meanwhile in Navarra, Joana III gives birth to a boy, who is named Fernando. Meanwhile, Santo Amaro expands 700 sq km, Índia expands 200 sq km, Sofala expands 400 sq km, and in Brasil, Ceará expands 2350 sq km, and Pará expands 2950 sq km along the Maranhão. Meanwhile, in Rio da Prata, Paraguai expands 4300 sq km.
 * Azerbaijan Continues to grows its military, infrastructure and economy. King Isaac and Queen Isabella support Romes war effort.
 * Kingdom of Rome: The military, infrastructure and economy are all built up. Rome enters its third year of war with the Persians, and some advances are made. And they are really starting to add up thanks to the joining of the Dutch, the Dimurats, and Arabians into the war, which have provided great boosts to morale and numbers. Victory is for sure, but its terms are a mystery.As of now however we have reached the Caspian Sea and have conquered everything south of the Caucasas to the Mesoptamian border. Also the Roman-Azerbejian Fleet destroys the Perisan fleet in the Caspian. Madagascar colony expands by 3,000 square kilometers. Rome continues building relations with Carthage, giving lavish gifts to its king and offering it any aid it wishes. Rome also continues upping its trade with Carthage, in hopes one day the two nations may be much closer. 
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military and continues to expand more into Reiuzi (Kamchatka) by 5000 sq km. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built in Reiuzi. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 1500 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1500 sq km, Tojiko expands by 700 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Miyako Governor Mononobe Yamashiro helps the Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam building fortifications and explains to them all about the metal, how its made, and where it comes from.
 * Hungary: Emperor László VII recruits more soldiers and defenses are built up. Agriculture continues improving the quality of life of farmers. The industry progresses. Trade increases to neighboring countries bordering the Black Sea. Fleet commanded by Grand Admiral Zsak Mikal keeps controlling all the Black Sea and expands their numbers. Hungarian colony Ubanga expands 1000 km north. The army is moved and the vasalization of Kuban continue, and the next year will be finish.
 * Duchy of Wallachia: The central government gives guidelines for economic and military growth and follows the model of Hungary.
 * Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Aided by Japanese assistance and fortification, the Selk'nam repel the warring tribes from their territory and subjugate their haruwin (100 sq km to the West). In addition, the tantalizing prospect of stability and advancing technology convinces the Alacaluf sea tribes to join the Great Haruwin, expanding the territory northward to the sea. The Great Haruwin is now a multi-ethnic coalition incorporating both the livestock-herding Selk'nam and the sea-going fishermen of the Alacaluf. Chongat Yagich is given the expanded title of "Great Chief Over All the Guanaco Herds and Lord of the People of the Fish". At the ceremony unifying the two peoples, the great chief tells his people, "We will not stop until all the land of Selk'nam Yachich is peaceful, and every man can feed his child with the flesh of fat guanacos and the best fish of the sea! Our Haruwin's greatness will reach the stars, and together with our friends, none will stand in our way. Also, we must thank the great Haruwin of Mehee-yah-kuh, and with their guidance we will soon drop our bows and make blades that shine like the sun!" Mononobe advisers are presented with massive piles of guanaco furs as tribute and carried through the streets of Ona Yagich on the shoulders of jubilant Selk'nam warriors. Chongat Yagich promises that all Mononobe traders will be given imperial protection in the Great Haruwin, and that Mononobe merchants and industrialists are free to set up their businesses within the borders of the Haruwin. Lastly, Chongat Yagich asks that his eldest son - 12 year old Gutcha'a Yagich - be educated in Mononobe schools until his 16th birthday.
 * Normandy: Two bombings occur in Rouen, both committed by Breton nationalists. Both occurred on June 20. This time, prototype landmines were used. The first bombing consisted of two mines exploding at 7:37 AM at a hospital. 45 were killed and 120 were injured. The building was partially destroyed. The second bombing, consisting of three mines, occurred five minutes later at 7:42. It occurred in a crowded market street. 61 were killed and 250 were injured. 106 were killed in total in what is now the second major attack on Normandy by Breton nationalists. Tensions arise greatly and Queen JeAnne promises retribution will occur.
 * UMSHM: Gladdened that Brandenburg is no longer calling for war, the King-Duke again invites Brandenburg to the conference in Magdeburg to discuss a solution to the "Luxembourg problem". The Saxon Africa Company sets up a small "factory" (in the colonial sense, not the industrial one) north of the two forts in Saxon West Africa. A new ship is produced by the Royal shipyard in Saxon Norway. The Landtag passes legislation allowing for private individuals to establish preparatory schools and pre-preparatory schools, for 16-19 year-olds and 11-16 year-olds respectively. The schools will naturally cost money to attend, so only middle-classed and wealthy children will have access to education. The intellectuals at the Kassel university start a group known as the "emancipationists", who call for an abolition to all serfdom, but it hasn't been taken very seriously by the establishment.
 * Talks on the talk page?
 * Primatial City of Magdeburg: More priests are sent to the missions in Australis, mainly to replace the old priests who, being priests, can't actually sustain their population over a long period. This leads the Holy Wettin Missionary Order to encourage more men to become Deacons, as they are allowed to marry. For the first time, a text by an aborigine is published. The pamphlet, by a man known as Benedict-Dharrawal, mainly discusses traditional aboriginal life and the customs of the local people. The pamphlet gains the attention of the Bishop of Australis, who sends it immediately to Europe for reprinting. The ship stationed off the Boniface coast returns to Europe, and its replacement is expected next year.
 * The Arabian Federation builds up its military as the Federation capture Riyadh from the Persian controlled Sultanate of Arabia. Several of the Arabian states in Arabia and the Persian states also expand into Persian territoriy annexing the territory into the Sheikdom states. The Federation also consorts with local Sheiks to get them to rebel against the Persians in return for independent Sheik state status when they become part of the federation.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its military as the Caliphate sends more troops to re-conquer parts of Arabia that were sold to the Arabian Sultanate. Caliph Ali returns from meeting Sultan Yazid of the Arabian Federation after the new border agreement is agreed to. However disagreement remains over the role that the Caliph will play in the future Arabia.
 * The Maldives builds up its military as the Maldives sends ships to attack the Persian coastline and raid Persian shipping.
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its military as the republic sends more troops to help fight against Persia. Persian Indian Ocean trading is raided, too.
 * Italia continues to focus on its economy with the grand fleet headed to Altantia. Trade booms with Japan while the Italians continue to be puzzled at the secret of the silkworms... (OTL the Chinese did not reveal the mulberry bush as the silkworm's food source for centuries). All attempts to produce silk have failed to date. The Italians continue to pester the Chinese for more information. Meanwhile, tea drinking becomes popular with the elite of Italia as Chinese prices are high. Italia seeks to open up the Chinese trade market more. Inca expands by 4800 sq km while Nuovo Treviso and Nuovo Venexia expand by 600 sq km each. Nya Gyptios expands by 10000 sq km due to an influx of migrants. Malacca expands by 5000 sq km while the Aymaras expand by 10000 sq km inland.
 * The NOC of Orissa propose a tea deal with the Italians (we are the largest growers of tea OTL). We are offering a lucrative contract if Italia would like so.
 * How did you get the tea from China?
 * Orissa grows its own tea in the plantations of Bengal and southern Orissa as well as Northern Bihar (really, we are the reason why the Brits like tea so much).
 * Koori Union: The Koori Union expands 10000 km and takes control of the island chain named Vanuatu off their eastern coast. The island and surrounding islands known as New Caledonia are occupied by Koori Yung soldiers transported by the Koori Nuwa, as it is planned that they will be colonised next year. A number of ships and a settlement is spotted on a large island to the east. The ships spotted do not match any seen previously, and an envoy is sent. They arrive at the island and meet a people representing a state known as Italia. The envoy offers a trade deal with the Koori Union and a non-aggression pact. We await a response. The port at Tarndanya is completed, and begins to bring in trade, which causes the settlement to grow at a faster rate. Another three ships of the Koori Nuwa are completed, bringing the total to thirty three. A number of trade vessels are built in the ports of the Koori Union and are added into the Koori Trading Company. The KTC, covering all the ports of the Koori Union, Ming China, Mononobe Shogunate, Normandy, Mayan Empire, and Maori Union, results with trade in the Western European, East Asian, and Central American theatres dramatically increasing, and due to the criteria of the KTC, great profits result for all members. The massive re-education campaign continues, and it is planned that by next year all Koori will speak the new language of Koori. The general education plan continues to be developed, and a number of large schools are completed in each of the Koori Union's cities. A number of Koori children begin to attend these. Karmai Delar and the Grand Council begin to fear the increased sightings of foreign states around their lands, and as a result, puts the Koori Yung into an advanced training regime and on high alert. The Koori Union also forms the Koori Grand Coalition. The Koori Grand Coalition is a defensive coalition, where if unprovoked war is declared upon one of its members, all members shall declare total war on the aggressor.The Koori Union and Maori Union are the founding nations. Offers are sent to the Mononobe Shogunate, Ming China, and Normandy due to their long standing alliances and trade deals with the Koori Union, as well as their membership of the KTC. It is planned to invite the Mayan Empire to the KGC, but only after relations have taken place for a longer period. An offer is sent out to Aborigines in surrounding lands offering asylum and Koori citizenship to any that choose to enter the Koori Union within the immediate future. After a long period of time the population of the Koori Union has recovered fully from the epidemics of plague and smallpox.
 * Italia fails to see what the Koori Union has to offer Italia in trade especially as the Venetian League is larger, more successful and more effcient that the Koori Trade Company as it has been developing for over half a millenium.
 * We are disappointed by the reaction of Italia. We would also like to clarify we were not offering KTC membership, just offering a simple trade deal. In terms of what we could offer, it would be resources from Bamalnura that are not found elsewhere.
 * Maori Union: The Maori settlements continue to expand, with more Maori moving from tribal settlements to the new settlements. The Maori Taua continues to expand, and the recruitment drive continues. Ports begin to be constructed within the Maori settlements, so that trade can increase greatly. Stone roads start to be built between the Maori Union's settlements, so that travel is greatly increased. Horses are presented to the Maori Union from the Koori Union, and their use starts to be taken up.
 * Ethiopia's emperor orders the invasion of Myanmar, seeking to increase Ethiopian influence in the region as well as gain a new vassal as well. The colony of Warqama is expanded by 1000 km and the colony of Yawab Wajab expanded by 1000 km. The vassals of Adal, Warsangali, and Maynila are expanded by 10,000 km each, and the vassals of Khmer Koch and Yemen expand their economies and militaries.
 * Sorry Viva, but the Shan state is already a Chinese vassal. I would suggest invading either the Somali City-States or Sudan.
 * France: the military is built up, it after years of considerating the offer of the Confederation agree's,it now asures that it will ally with the Confederation. If the rule over Lorraine  by the King of France is respected by all members of the confederation. While this, the colonies expand at their usual rates: 1500 sq km Nouvelle Bourgogne, Brasilea and Guiane, and 1000 sq km La Riviere and Erik's Bay.
 * Switzerland: Military is built up.
 * Occitania: Military and navy are built up.
 * La marche: Military is built up.
 * Tyrolia: Military is built up.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up
 * The idea of Pike Roads is hailed as a success. All of the roads are now used regularly and have helped increase profit. The University of Bhubaneswar continues to be built at full pace. No expense is spared. More schools are made, and more children are sent to those schools as the number of merchants' profits grow. Cebunese and Ethiopian are both learned by school students while German, Khmer and Italia are offered as optional languages. The Navy continues to stay on high alert, seeing the turbulent conditions in Persia and the number of pirates operating in the area. Scientists continue to work in the field of biology. The vaccination is produced in very large numbers, to be sent to Matama for use. On Matama, all of the population is immunised against smallpox. However, there were some deaths of individuals. This causes some unrest, but it is soon calmed by the Governor saying that they are immune to smallpox and do not need to worry about the disease ever again. The white population on Matama continues to grow as a baby boom continues on the nation. All babies are immunised, and this tradition is set to continue to ensure that babies have immunity from an early age. The Taj Mahal continues to attract many visitors. The NOC continues to trade more with Italia. The SOC continues their profiting endeavours, buying out much competition and making the state basically another one of their selling grounds. The Sultan takes on the new title, Raja of Brunei. With his nation in a Dynastic Union, the flow of trading goods and converters into the nation is much easier. They use the Caliphate scapegoat and how Islam is not the word of God as they caused so much bloodshed. As a result, thousands convert back to Hinduism. Naya Mataram grows 200 km onto Sulwasi. Patagonshina grows by 2000 km in South America. Bengal finally vassalises Kuch and Assam and begins to construct new roads to extend its rich trading to the two nations. Carnatic is also incorporated into Orissa after many years of good relations and economic development.
 * Mataram pumps propaganda into its conquered territories, to create a sense of Mataramism. The spice trade continues to make merchants profitable and trading between it and Orissa grows. Many of the uncivilised are moved into towns where they become cheap labour. Some, however, are civilised and escape this trade. Relations between Mataram and Brunei improve significantly with the nation in a Dynastic Union with Orissa.
 * China, after years of excellent relations and political maneuvering, makes the Shan state a vassal of China. There is much rejoicing. In the meantime, the military and economy both expand. In Africa, the Zulu vassal expands by 500 sq km.
 * After an unsuccessful assassination attempt, the Shah of Persia is really under a ton of stress. He blames Arabian terrorists, but in reality it was a task force from the various Sultans. The Shah is quickly losing land, and then orders his troops to fall back, and destroy all remaining cities. He wants the usurpers not to gain any wealth, so the entire treasury is dumped into the Caspian Sea. By August, he is assassinated successfully. Newly crowned Shah Arsuf II then organizes a large group of Persian nationals to commit mass suicide. Almost 3,000 Persians kill themselves, rather than submit to foreign domination. In the ensuing anarchy, the Patriarch of New Persepolis, the only remaining leader in Persia, agrees to unconditional surrender, and agrees to the terms in the Treaty of Riyadh. Persia is disbanded, and split up between foreign powers.
 * A Eulogy to Persia: This nation has really opened up the Middle East. The main powers that existed before the entrance of Persia on the world scene have emerged as more powerful nations now. They are really capable of rivaling most kingdoms in the world at this point. Persia allowed for the unification of Arabia, which would have only happened in many decades, in only a few years. Our untimely demise really is a blessing to the other nations. I understand it is not personal.
 * ​(Feel free to add your own thoughts).
 * Rome's King Marcus and Julius both had friendly relations with Persia, without which we never would have taken Georgia or Armenia, to Persia we offically erect the Persian Monument and pledge not to harm any Persians, whether civillian or former military or Persian leader.
 * York: Economy and military expand. Population also grows. Technology booms as many royal patents are given to the poor and middle class.
 * Dimurats and Mangystua (hereafter known as the USDM): Ships begin to be able to trade better with allies such as Rome and Arabia. The new land opens up a lot of wealth, despite the Persians' attempt to destroy it. The capital of Behariya continues being built. A ship going to trade with Rome's Madagascar colony stumbles upon what would be OTL Melakey region, in Madagascar. A small port village is set up called Bedayat, the beginning of a colony. Military, economy and infrastructure are improved.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: King Niejmen I continues to improve the military, focusing on the navy, and also economy expands. King of Wales and Netherlands celebrate the marriage, and the future union. New Zeeland (Puerto Rico) continue to expand to the northeast of OTL Venezuela 500 km. Argentium colony expands 1000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 500 km. Bremen and Liege expand economy and industry. Acech expands its military, and builds more ships in Andaman, also start to be close to Pasai and become one kingdom. Kongo expands the military and uses Dutch weapons and technology, and expands inland 4000 sq km.
 * Russian soldiers are victorious in Persia...and the Russian Tsar is sad that Persia surrendered before Russia could aid their ally. In any case, Russia upgrades its economy, and the Russian Pacific fleet is finally established. Invasion of the Circaucasian States is planned for 1700, and Russia asks Rome to join in and help (sorry, I got your message late...I would have declared war on Persia this turn...). Novorossiya expand by 4500 sq km.
 * The King of Wales, Gavin II dies, and his son, Gavin III Pugh is crowned King of Wales. The King is relatively young (only 19) and is still unmarried. His current main concern is finding a wife of relative status, so he looks throughout Europe for a wife with noble titles. He notices the current Queen Regnant of Scotland, Agnes, is unmarried and of a similar age, and travels north to Glasgow to court her. Their relationship is going well, and they even begin to talk about marriage. The regent, while Gavin was away, was his uncle, Lewis Pugh. He began a large infrastructure build. This results in the construction of a massive road system, which has connected Cardiff to Bristol to Plymouth to Portsmouth to London. Plans are laid out for further growth of the road system. In addition, the military is grown and the economy grows as a result of the Welsh Trade Company, which was royally chartered early in the year.
 * Cornwall, with its capital at Plymouth, mourned heavily at the loss of Gavin II, who was very pro-Cornwall. They also grow their navy to help supply all of Wales with adequate naval protection. Lincoln has focused more on their economy in the past few years, and their capital is growing into one of the largest cities in Northumberland. Ulster looks down to Leinster and proposes to Gavin III a possible invasion of Leinster, which would put 50% of Ireland in the hands of Wales.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Apache. More representatives are sent to the Apache, to help improve local infrastructure and the regulations for the national government. To set a definite border with European colonies in the north, a diplomat is sent to Cyprus to inquire about purchasing land south of the OTL Rio Grande. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. The Army and Navy continue training exercises in and around the Mayan Sea. The Empire persists in pressuring the leaders of the Apache to join the Empire. The Chambers continue to send workers to go update the local infrastructure and roadways in the Miskito Kingdom. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Kappelism and Germanic Catholicism continue gaining followers. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces. Xaman expands 3150 km and Haven expands 1100 km.
 * Germany expands its military and economy. Colonies expands as they did last year. We continue talks with the preparation, with the military on standby along the entire Germanic border. The school system expands.

1696

 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military and continues to expand more into Reiuzi (Kamchatka) by 4950 sq km. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built in Reiuzi. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 1500 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1500 sq km, Tojiko expands by 700 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Shogun Mononobe Kiyotaka kindly accepts the offer to join the Koori Grand Coalition.
 * Koori Union: The Koori Union expands 10000 km and takes control of New Caledonia and its surrounding islands. The islands of Vanuatu and New Caledonia are formed into a new State of the Koori Union. This new State is called the State of Vanudonia, with its state capital being a Koori settlement on New Caledonia, called Vanudonia. This settlement begins construction of a port. The Koori Yung soldiers transported by the Koori Nuwa to the islands remain there, and begin to set up defensive structures. A number of hides are built on the islands so that Koori Yung soldiers can retreat from attack if required. The settlement of Tarndanya grows to the size of a small city, due to various factors causing accelerated growth. Another three ships of the Koori Nuwa are completed, bringing the total to thirty six. A number of trade vessels are built in the ports of the Koori Union and are added into the Koori Trading Company. The KTC, covering all the ports of the Koori Union, Ming China, Mononobe Shogunate, Normandy, Mayan Empire, and Maori Union, results with trade in the Western European, East Asian, and Central American theatres dramatically increasing, and due to the criteria of the KTC, great profits result for all members. The massive re-education campaign is completed. All Koori now speak the new language of Koori. Karmai Delar gives a speech in Koori to the Koori people from the Grand Council building. The general education plan continues to be developed, and more Koori children begin to attend the large schools built. A large number of Aborigines arrive at the Koori Union after the offer of citizenship, and as a result the population of the Koori Union grows.
 * Normandy: Queen JeAnne gladly accepts the 1695 offer to enter the KGC and become a part of the alliance. Just as when Normandy was integrated into the KTC, the nation will send every Koori citizen a box of chocolate.
 * I fail to see how that is possible. Chocolate is not mass produced and affordable. It would bankrupt your nation to do that. Not to mention you do not have a cocoa growing area...
 * ​Normandy is made of chocolate.
 * Koori Diplomacy: We thank Normandy for their wise decision, and their most generous gift.
 * Roman Diplomacy: Rome offers both an alliance and trade deal, as even though were different, your goods are excellent and your location perfect for Roman bases. Do you accept?
 * Koori Diplomacy: We accept both the alliance and trade deal, and also invite the Kingdom of Rome to the KTC.
 * Roman Diplomacy: We thank you and accept the KTC membership.
 * Maori Union: The Maori settlements continue to expand, with more Maori moving from tribal settlements to the new settlements. This leads to all settlements having the populations of large towns. The Maori Taua continues to expand, and the recruitment drive continues. The ports within the Maori settlements are completed, and trade increases by an exponential rate. Stone roads continue to be built between the Maori Union's settlements, so that travel speeds can be greatly increased. Horses start to be integrated into the Maori Taua.
 * Normandy: The nation of Normandy is integrated into the Koori Grand Coalition, greatly bonding Normandy with other KGC and KTC member nations. In other news, the Madagascar and Hudson Bay colonies expand by 300 sq km. Domestically, a bombing attempt was foiled by the Royal Police in Cherbourg. The police recovered two cartwagons of gun powder, stored in the basement of a trade guild. If detonated, the building had a great possibility of collapsing, claiming scores of lives. A suspect was apprehended. Crazed and violent, he claimed he was a "spy" sent from a politician in Brittany. After the release of this news, Normans became outraged and called for immediate war.
 * Portugal, Navarra, Castille, León and Aragon prepare their militaries. Meanwhile in Aargon, Maria Afonso de Sousa gives birth to a girl, who is named Isabel. Meanwhile, Santo Amaro expands 700 sq km, Sofala expands 300 sq km, Índia expands 400 sq km, and in Brasil, Paranaguá expands 3900 sq km, and in Rio da Prata, Paraguai expands 4600 sq km.
 * Kingdom of Rome: The military, infrastructure and economy are all built up.  Madagascar colony is sold to Wales. Rome continues building relations with Carthage, giving lavish gifts to its king and offering it any aid it wishes. Rome also continues upping its trade with Carthage, in hopes one day the two nations may be much closer.  Christianization begins of its new lands. Plans are set into action to reorganize the Kingdom into the Second Roman Empire.  Seeing the potential of a base near the Atlantic and the trade opertunity, Rome delcares war on Granada and invades
 * Kingdom of Azerbaijan Continues to grows its military, infrastructure and economy. Romanization begins, although the Native culture is allowed to continue its way of life without interference. Christianization begins of its new lands.
 * Kingdom of Georgia: Continues to grows its military, infrastructure and economy. Romanization begins, although the Native culture is allowed to continue its way of life without interference. Christianization begins of its new lands.
 * Kingdom of Armenia: Continues to grows its military, infrastructure and economy. Romanization begins, although the Native culture is allowed to continue its way of life without interference. Christianization begins of its new lands.
 * Kingdom of Tehran: Continues to grows its military, infrastructure and economy. Romanization begins, although the Native culture is allowed to continue its way of life without interference. Christianization begins of its new lands.
 * Kingdom of Persia: Continues to grows its military, infrastructure and economy. Romanization begins, although the Native culture is allowed to continue its way of life without interference.
 * Kingdom of Turkey:  Continues to grows its military, infrastructure and economy. Romanization begins, although the Native culture is allowed to continue its way of life without interference. Christianization begins of its new lands.
 * Kingdom of Qyounlu:  Continues to grows its military, infrastructure and economy. Romanization begins, although the Native culture is allowed to continue its way of life without interference. Christianization begins of its new lands.
 * Dean, your vassals are larger than your own nation. That is against the rules so you'll have to have some of them as actual parts of your nation. I'd say Azeria and Kurabia should be annexed directly into the Roman Empire. Then have Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia, Turkey and Persia as your vassals. Be in personal union with Iraq and Tehran as a puppet state. Or something along those lines. They just can't all be personal unions or vassals. Some need to be puppets or annexed into you. I'd say definitely annex Azeria and Kurabia as they are too small to be independent sustainably ~Von.
 * OK, Von, got it. I'll do what you say and annex Kurabia and Azeria directly into the Roman Empire. One question, what's the difference between vassals and puppets?
 * Vassals are nations that agree to be subordinate to you, via diplomacy or war. Puppets are when you make their government and control them via your "puppet" government.
 * The Arabian Federation continues to fight against the loyalist Persian forces as the Federation, though many Bedouin Sheiks agreed to becoming part of the Federation and Arabia is soon brought under Federation control. The Sheiks of the new territories and the Sheiks of the federation which are expanding into the former Sultanate of Arabia/Nejd, meet with the rest of the Federation's Sheik council to discuss new Sheik state borders. Six new Sheikdoms are planned to join the federation, and five current Sheikdoms are scheduled to annex some of the new territories. The Persian Sheikdoms are to simply annex new territories into them too. Fighting continues in Mesopotamia but the last Persian loyalists are defeated after the Persian vassals shake off their old rulers and enter negotiations with the Federation.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its military as the Caliphate sends more troops to re-conquer parts of Arabia that were sold to the Arabian Sultanate. Caliph Ali also faces lots of disagreement from his returning generals who are mostly Sheik land owners. With the Caliphate's new large size sees the Sheiks of the Caliphate demanding greater regional autonomy and more independence from the Arabian Federation. Caliph Ali alongside several powerful Sheiks meet with the Emir of Shaybah, who visits the Caliph as a representative of the Federation. The two sides negotiate and eventually come to the agreement that the Caliphate should adopt a similar constitution to that of the Arabian Federation, though instead of Sheiks voting to appoint a Sultan, they vote to appoint an Emir who rules the Caliphate sort of like a Prime Minister, and the Caliph remains the head of state. The new constitutional monarchy system Caliphate will also move into a personal union with the Arabian Federation, as opposed to the Caliph being a vassal of the Federation. These new constitutional changes are planned to be rolled out over the next few years.
 * The Maldives builds up its military as the Maldivian navy returns from Persia, bring loot, fame, glory and experience.
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its military as the republic's troops return home from fighting Persia, though many troops remain in Mesopotamia and Kuwait to help ensure there new subordination to the Federation.
 * Hungary: Emperor László VII recruits more soldiers and defenses are built up. Agriculture continues improving the quality of life of farmers. The industry progresses. Trade increases to neighboring countries bordering the Black Sea. Fleet commanded by Grand Admiral Zsak Mikal keeps controlling all the Black Sea and expands their numbers. Hungarian colony Ubanga expands 1000 km north. The army is moved and the vasalization of Kuban continue, and the next year will be finish.
 * Duchy of Wallachia: The central government gives guidelines for economic and military growth and follows the model of Hungary.
 * Russia works on its military, Sibirian expansion is halted for the time being in anticipation for the circaucasian war. The Russians push for free access and use of all Caspian Ports and waters for its part in the defeat of Persia. In any case, The Tsar continues to train new officers in the military academies. the city of Azov is founded, and the Azov flotilla is also founded. More submarines are built. Russia pushes its influence in Circaucasia, but to no avail, the Cossacks are way too arrogant to be subjugated by Russia. Russia invites Rome to help with Invasion plans. In the meantime, Russia gains support from other powers in some endeavors, and settlement programmes are put in place to try and populate and colonize Sibiria.
 * Rome, Qyounlu, and Tehran will all send troops to aid in your conflict. Also, we agreed to let you use our Caspian Sea ports as your aid. That was quite essential in the previous war. Rome agrees to participate. Rome also asks if it can send its Persian dissidents to Russia's colonies as they won't stop challenging the new governments, but they have agreed to stop in return for being removed to another land far from Rome.
 * Dimurats: The Madagascar colony expands 200 sq km, and many new workers move in to explore the land. Bahriya, the new capital, is nearly complete, and many officials and job seekers move in. Military, infrastructure and economy are improved
 * Ethiopia expands its territory by 10,000 km, and expands its military and economy. The vassals of Adal, Warsangali and Maynila are expanded by 10,000 km as well, while the militaries and economies of Khmer Koch and Yemen are expanded. The colony of Warqama is expanded by 1500 km and the colony of Yawah Wajab expanded by 500 km.
 * UMSHM: Although Brandenburg has not attended the conference on the future of Luxembourg, the King-Duke is confident enough of Brandenburg's sincere wish for peace that the Bundesrat of the Confederation of the Rhine is reopened. It begins working on Wirtschaftsvergleichung (economic same-making) amongst the member-states. Meanwhile, more merchants of the SAC move to either one of the two forts or the factory on the West African coast. The slave trade increases.
 * Primatial City of Magdeburg: The Magdeburg University begins building a wing dedicated to training missionaries with the skills to engage with savages, specifically aborigines. It will offer courses in Aboriginal languages, conversion of savages and integration of savage culture within Catholicism. Priests, deacons and also laypeople will be able to attend the lectures. Keeping with the missionary theme, a small mission under the command of a Vicar-General is sent to the older of the two Saxon Forts in West Africa in order to facilitate trade and also, naturally, to spread God's word. In Australis, there is talk for a very small university to be constructed to provide talented Christian aborigines (who receive education as part of the Christianisation program) with a chance to receive higher education.
 * Italia continues economic expansion. The grand fleet reaches Fiji and intimidates the coastal cannibals into submission and threatens them with death should they continue their practices. Inca thus safely expands by 4800 sq km in Fiji and other Pacific Islands. Siam begins negotiations with the Northern Thai Kingdom for unification after the Chinese vassalization of the Shan States... Meanwhile, Malacca expands by 5000 sq km while Nya Gyptios and Aymara expand by 10000 sq km each. Nuovo Treviso and Nuovo Venexia expand by 600 sq km each.
 * Welsh King Gavin III continues to rule over a prosperous Welsh nation. Gavin III continues to court Queen Agnes of Scotland, and they fall in love. A wedding date is set for summer of 1697. Due to this fast-approaching date, massive work is done to grow the already strong relations between Wales and Scotland. Meanwhile, Lewis Pugh, who was appointed Chancellor of Wales, works to grow infrastructure further, and extends the road, now called the Isaf Heol (Low Road), to go from London to Ipswich to Lincoln to Liverpool to Birmingham and back to Cardiff. This makes trade throughout the Kingdom much easier, and brings about a commercial boom, followed by a military expansion.
 * Wales proposes alliances with: France, Venice and Brandenburg.
 * A recent deal between the WTC and Roman Empire managed to secure a decent-sized colony for Wales. The King rechristens the colony Caer Anial (Wild Fort). He gives the Royal Governor of the WTC exclusive control over Caer Anial. The WTC expands Caer Anial by two thousand sq km along the coast. In addition, the WTC expands one thousand sq km into Zulu Madagascar.
 * Wales offers to buy Rajputana's Madagascar colony.
 * The Dimurats offer to buy Rajaputras colony also, and we are richer, and closer so you can get more and not have to worry about pirates, and will also give you some men for your military.
 * Wales offers to buy Normandy's Madagascar colony.
 * ​Normandy wishes to keep the Madagascar colony.
 * The WTC looks to pay top dollar for any colony.
 * Welsh Cornwall focuses on building the greater Welsh navy and army by filling conscript roles. Lincoln has become the second largest city in Northumberland, followed by Liverpool. Only York is larger, but even then it is barely larger. As a result of this (and being the third largest city in Wales after Cardiff and London), their economy grows, especially following the construction of the Isaf Heol. Ulster continues to plan teh invasion of Leinster. Meanwhile, the Duke of Ulster begins plans for a diplomatic union with Connacht. This is, of course, still many years down the road, but some progress is made.
 * ROMAN DIPLOMACY: Rome offers the Pope residence the Roman Empire, and to put him in charge of all Roman religous activities within the borders of the Kingdom of Rome.
 * The colony of Āphrikā Jamīna expands by 2000 km and Gāmbhīrya ōpha ā'īla (OTL Madagascar) expands by 500 km. Rajput trade flurishes in the Indian Ocean and relations with the nation of Jaffna continue to improve many Rajputs move to the nation and learn Tamil which is quickly becoming an important trade language. The colony of Lōha Sthaḷa expands by 500 km. In Rajputana infrastructure is improved and cities grow.
 * France: The military is built up, navy expands and colonies do so as well 1500 sq km Nouvelle Bourgogne, Brasilea and Guiane, while the colonies of La Riviere (French Argentina) and Erik's Bay expand at 1000 sq km. The alliance with Wales is accepted for now. King Charles has a third son with his wife, the now so-called Jane of Carthage, by many citizens of the nation, which in rather an odd way the relationship with a North African princess, as many still feel aversion to the Islamic tendency and culture that North Africa has kept. While this, the school system continues expanding and the Act of Orleans is made to impose economic rights on the New World by the French inhabitants in it. While this, the Papal States are asked to come under protection of the French Kingdom seeing that is surrounded by strong powers that have based themselves on the conquest such as Italy and Bavaria, and it assures that if it accepts to become a protectorate of the Kingdom. After a skirmish in the Toulousian border war is declared as a noble commander in the border is killed by a shot in the head made by Toulousian soldiers. The entire kingdom will fight against Toulouse for revenge.
 * Switzerland: The military is built up and RhaetoRomance has become the main language, the Ruler François I of the Kingdom of Switzerland. The kingdom sends full aid against Toulouse.
 * Lorraine: War is declared on Toulouse. Military is built up.
 * Occitania: War is declared on Toulouse and navy expands. The occupation of small parts of Toulouse begins.
 * Tyrolia: War Is declared on Toulouse. Military is built up.
 * La Marche: War is declared on Toulouse. Military is built up.
 * York: King Richard, in an effort to reverse his father's aggressive actions against Wales, offers a trade agreement and alliance to King Gavin III.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Apache. More representatives are sent to the Apache, to help improve local infrastructure and the regulations for the national government. To set a definite border with European colonies in the north, a diplomat is sent to Cyprus to inquire about purchasing land south of the OTL Rio Grande. A representative is sent to the Koori Union to request membership in the KGC. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. The Army and Navy continue training exercises in and around the Mayan Sea. The Empire persists in pressuring the leaders of the Apache to join the Empire. The Chambers continue to send workers to go update the local infrastructure and roadways in the Miskito Kingdom. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Kappelism and Germanic Catholicism continue gaining followers. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces. Xaman expands 3150 km and Haven expands 1100 km.
 * Koori Diplomacy: We accept your request, and welcome the Mayan Empire into the KGC.
 * Pike roads see more traffic, proving to be even more popular. The University of Bhubaneswar is finished this year. The design is a combination of Italian, Ethiopian and Orissan, and it is a splendid building. It also has some elements of German design. More schools are made, and more children are sent to those schools as the number of merchants' profits grow. Cebunese and Ethiopian are both learned by school students while German, Khmer and Italia are offered as optional languages. The Navy continues to stay on high alert, seeing the pirates operate from areas which are in disarray after the war in Persia. Scientists continue to work in the field of biology. The vaccination is produced in very large numbers, and it is distributed all across the Orissan areas. A large number of people are immunised, but it will take a few more years for all of the population to be immunised. The white population on Matama continues to grow as a baby boom continues in the nation. The Taj Mahal continues to attract many visitors. The NOC continues to trade more with Italia. The SOC continues their profiting endeavours, trading heavily in the whole area and earning a whopping profit. The Raja of Brunei sees more goods flow into his nation. He also improves relations with Mataram, while missionaries use the Caliphate scapegoat and how Islam is not the word of God as they caused so much bloodshed to convert people. As a result, tens of thousands convert back to Hinduism. Naya Mataram grows 200 km onto Sulwasi. Patagonshina grows by 2000 km in South America. Bengal continues to construct roads in its vassals. The states in Personal Union with Orissa on India begin to talk about uniting into one after many years under one properous leader and treasury. Discussions go very well so far.
 * Mataram pumps propaganda into its conquered territories, to create a sense of Mataramism. The spice trade continues to make merchants profitable and trading between it and Orissa grows. Many of the uncivilised are moved into towns where they become cheap labour. Some, however, are civilised and escape this trade. Relations between Mataram and Brunei improve significantly with the nation in a Dynastic Union with Orissa.
 * Germany expands its military and economy. Neu Berlin expands 3600 sq km. Vinland expands 500 sq km and Eriksmark expands 400 sq km. Talks continue with the Confederation. Mysores looks to expand into other regions and asks to buy some of the islands of the Maldives.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: King Niejmen I continues to improve the military, focusing on the navy, and the economy also expands. Kings of Wales and Netherlands sign an alliance. New Zeeland (Puerto Rico) continues to expand to the northeast of OTL Venezuela 500 km. Argentium colony expands 1000 km north. Chile colony expands along the north coast 500 km. Oldeburg and Liege expand economy and industry. Acech expands its military, and builds more ships in Andaman, also start to be close to Pasai and become one kingdom. Kongo expands the military and uses Dutch weapons and technology, and expands inland 4000 sq km.

1697

 * Portugal, Navarra, León, Castille and Aragon prepare their militaries. Meanwhile, hearing of France's declaration of war against Toulouse, Aragon joins France's side, and an invasion of Foix is launched, with Alfons VI himself leading the armies. Portugal gives support to Aragon, and as such, Navarra, León and Castille also join. Meanwhile, Portugal tries to establish diplomatic relations with Wales. Meanwhile, Santo Amaro expands 700 sq km, Sofala expands 300 sq km, Índia expands 400 sq km, and in Brasil, Paranaguá expands 4200 sq km, and in Rio da Prata, Paraguai expands 4300 sq km.
 * Kingdom of Rome: Military is built up as is economy and infrastructure. The navy is built up.


 * You haven't won by enough to annex them completely.
 * OK. Can we just retcon this then? I honestly don't want to conquer them.
 * USDM (Dimurats): Madagascar colony expands 200 sq km. Military, infrastructure and economy are improved. Mangyastus diplomacy merges with the Dikmurats, moves to the new capital of Bahryiah. The population is in rapid growth.
 * Dimurt D: Offers the Koori a trade deal/military alliance
 * Koori Diplomacy: We accept this trade deal and alliance.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military and continues to expand more into Reiuzi (Kamchatka) by 4950 sq km. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built in Reiuzi. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 1500 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1500 sq km, Tojiko expands by 700 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built.
 * Aquitaine: Not wanting France ruling over their Occitan brothers, Aquitaine declares war on Toulouse. An alliance is sent to Wales, as well as a trade pact. A gigantic royal palace is built in Bordeaux for the royal family. Aquitaine starts building a harbor, and many ships, hoping to establish a colony in Africa.
 * You have a colony in OTL southern Chile, and your war won't gain much. I declared it first, which I planned a long time ago, and I have 10 to 12% already taken.
 * Koori Diplomacy: We request a trade deal and alliance with Aquitaine via one of the KTC trade fleets in the area.
 * Aquitaine Diplomacy: Aquitaine accepts the trade deal and alliance from the Koori Union.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: King Niejmen I continues to improve the military, focusing on the navy, and also economy expands. New Zeeland (Puerto Rico) continue to expand to the northeast of OTL Venezuela 500 km. Argentium colony expands 1000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 500 km. Oldeburg and Liege expand economy and industry. Acech expands its military, and builds more ships in Andaman, also start to be close to Pasai and become one kingdom. Kongo expands the military and uses Dutch weapons and technology, and expands inland 4000 sq km. We ask for a strong trade agreement to Koori Union.
 * Hungary: Emperor László VII recruits more soldiers and defenses are built up. Agriculture continues improving the quality of life of farmers. The industry progresses. Trade increases to neighboring countries bordering the Black Sea. Fleet commanded by Grand Admiral Zsak Mikal keeps controlling all the Black Sea and expands th Boldeir numbers. Hungarian colony Ubanga expands 1000 km north. The army is moved and the vassalization of Kuban is complete.
 * Duchy of Wallachia: The central government gives guidelines for economic and military growth and follows the model of Hungary.
 * Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Great Chief Chongat Yagich commissions the building of a primitive iron mine use techniques and tools left to him by the Japanese. "Now we will be people of the metal, not only of the guanaco!" he says.
 * Ethiopia seeks to establish relations with the people of the Selk'nam. We sent you ten tons of coffee, silk and iron as a gift from the Emperor of Ethiopia.
 * How does Ethiopia know about the Selk'nam? Callumthered (talk)
 * We know many great and wonderful things. Nah I'm just kidding. Ethiopia has a trade route that runs to Europe, so when the Europeans knew about something, we tend to as well - that and the spies of course.... ~Viva
 * France: Military is built up, navy expands and the war continues in Toulouse as many enraged Burgundian, French and Vassal troops swarm into the nation causing the greatest damage plausible by French hand without damaging its own means and attributes with a great respect to the construction and peoples who mean no concern to the army, Toulouse is taken in an ephimeral campaign that takes a few days, but the king is not found, he has fled. He is hidden in the South of the nation. A huntdown begins as French soldiers to begin crisscross the nation in order to seek for the king and kill him before he or any army could be put on the chance of fighting the French occupation, Aquitaine is invited to fight alongside the French Coalition, lead by France, Occitania and Switzerland. While this, the idea of a Confederated France begins, asking Normandy and Aquitaine to join as well as insisting that Provence becomes a protectorate of France. While this, the growth of the school system is slowed by the war but many children continue reaching the schools and some of the nobles and peasants the universities, such as the University of Paris, Nantes and Dijon. The Roman Empire is asked for aid in the war as well as Russia. King Charles leads a fleet around the Gibraltar Strait to meet with the Occitanian fleet and deploy troops in southern France.
 * Aquitaine: The coalition offer is accepted, but the King tries to postpone the confederacy offer so he can think about it.
 * Switzerland: Troops move to France and later Toulouse to fight against them. Military is built up.
 * Lorraine: Troops are sent to aid France in Toulouse
 * La marche: Troops are sent to fight in Toulouse.
 * Tyrolia: Troops are sent to fight in Toulouse for the sake of the French crown.
 * Ethiopia: expands its borders by 10,000 km, and expands its military and economy extensively. The vassals of Adal, Warsangali and Maynila are expanded by 10,000 km each. The colony of Msraq Qäsärä is expanded by 2000 km, and the militaries and economies of Khmer Koch and Yemen expanded. The Ethiopian population of the vassals continues to grow, eclipsing many of the native populations as the attempts to overshadow the natives continue.
 * UMSHM: The Confederation conrinues on its program of Wirtschaftsvergleichung and Saxony sends treasury officials to the other member-states to advise on tax rates. The Germanic/Brandenburger Emperor is offered a deal whereby he remains the head of state of Luxembourg, but in a completely separate capacity to Brandenburg. He would accept the Saxon King's authority in Confederational matters, but Luxembourg could not be made to attack other Confederation member states, not could it assist in any war against Brandenburg, were one to occur. More merchants from the nation and the confed. buy shares in the SAC and its imports rise proportionally. The SAC begins recruiting for its own army. It has the right to do so under its charter, and it is to be used to protect the company's colonies, to save the government from having to do so.
 * Accepted. However we request that Luxembourg be able to fight with Germany in any war necessary, unless against the Confederation.
 * Primatial City of Magdeburg: Work continues on the new wing of the Magdeburg University, as well as the Saint Boniface "university". Many aboriginal men are ordained as deacons, and a few are ordained as priests.
 * Wales: experiences the continuing effects of the Isaf Heol, which encircles the lower half of Britain. It is during this time that King Gavin III of Wales is married in Cardiff to Queen Agnes of Scotland. The event is considered to be momentuous, with many foreign rulers in attendance. Scotland is now in a Dynastic Union with Wales. An interesting set of agreements is made, which allows for relative autonomy for Scotland, but less freedom for Cornwall and Lincoln. The military, economy and infrastructure grow.
 * Wales accepts the Portuguese envoys happily.
 * Wales accepts the Aquitanian alliance/trade deal.
 * Wales is willing to tentatively accept the alliance and trade deal with York if they allow Wales to control the western half of Britain/Albion.
 * Scotland: under Queen Agnes, begins a process of "Welshification". The already sympathetic Scots start to learn Welsh in even greater amounts. Queen Agnes orders the construction of the Tal Heol (High Road), which is the equivalent of the Isaf Heol. It goes from Edinburgh to Dundee to Aberdeen to Iverness to Glasgow and back to Edinburgh.
 * Cornwall: is very Welsh by now, both culturally, linguistically and population-wise. This results in talks of annexation, but it is thought that Cornish history deserves to leave it independent.
 * Lincoln: which has a Anglo-Saxon majority, is considered England, or Anglia, which also includes York.
 * Ulster transitions from its top priority being the war with Leinster into diplomatic union with Connacht. Ulster sends wealth to Connacht to improve relations. The 55-year old king doesn't have an heir, so the King of Ulster wants to be named king when he dies. All three nations grow their economies and militaries.
 * The WTC colony at Caer Anial grows by two thousand sq km to the north, and claims one thousand sq km into Zulu Madagascar.
 * Wales seeks to buy Rajputana's Madagascar colony.
 * The Dimurats offer to sell their colony on Madagascar in order for a trade deal and free passages of merchant ships there.
 * King Gavin III's representatives at the WTC graciously accept, and even propose two-thirds of all profits made in that part of Caer Anial will go directly to beautification of your new capital.
 * Dimurat D: That would be appreciated, it is a deal.
 * Myanmar: The King of Myanmar begins implementing a centralised system and begins building a strong and agile military completely controlled by the King to implement the system. The King also implemented many new laws to improve population and settlement of Northern Myanmar. For example, all population who settles in Northern Myanmar will receive a large piece of land if they deforest and farm it. The ports of Yangon, Bassein and Moulmein are opened to trade. A navy is being built like the Japanese and Chinese one. Asks for an alliance with Japan, Siam and China.
 * Shogun Mononobe Kiyotaka accepts Myanmar's offer of an alliance.
 * Italia accepts Myanmar's offer of alliance with Siam.
 * Myanmar, or the Shan States, are Chinese vassals
 * Azerbaijan: We open trade with Arabia and begin to profit greatly. Work on military and economy. Romanization and Christianization continues.
 * Georgia: We open trade with Arabia and begin to profit greatly. Work on military and economy. Romanization and Christianization continues.
 * Tehran: We open trade with Arabia and begin to profit greatly. Work on military and economy. Romanization and Christianization continues.
 * Persia: We open trade with Arabia and begin to profit greatly. Work on military and economy. Romanization and Christianization continues.
 * Amrenia: We open trade with Arabia and begin to profit greatly. Work on military and economy. Romanization and Christianization continues.
 * Turkey: We open trade with Arabia and begin to profit greatly. Work on military and economy. Romanization and Christianization continues.
 * Quoyonlu: We open trade with Arabia and begin to profit greatly. Work on military and economy. Romanization and Christianization continues.
 * The Arabian Federation builds up its economy as the six new sheikdoms join the federation and other state's expand their borders. The Federation also organises the Sultan of Baghdad becoming leader of a new Baghdad Sultanate which is a vassal of the Federation. The same goes for the Sultan of Kuwait who agrees to become a vassal of the Federation.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its economy as the Caliphate re-organises itself as it is now in personal union with the Caliphate. The new Sheikdom states are organised and the Sheiks vote on an electing an Emir. Sheik Ahmed of Medina is elected Emir this year for the first ten-year term of being Emir.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its infrastructure as it seeks to repair the damage caused by the war. The Sultan also seeks to trade with his new northern Roman neighbours and proposes a trading pact. Negotiations succeed and Baghdad becomes part of a lucrative trade network between Rome and Arabia.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait builds up its economy as Kuwait repairs the war damage and starts trading more with its new allies like the Arabian Federation, Netherlands and Romans.
 * The Maldives builds up its military as the Maldivian navy returns from Persia, bring loot, fame, glory and experience.
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its economy and delegates are sent to the colonies and nations of southern Madagascar to pursue new trade deals and to try to work out how Madagascar will be divided between the nations.
 * Cyprus continues to consolidate its rule over Cyrenaica, slowly introducing missionaries to spread the word of the Orthodox church in the state. A small government, mostly made up of local Cyrenaican converts, missionaries and ethnic Cypriots and Cretans, heads the new state. The Cypriot army and navy is expanded, the majority of which is deployed to Cyrenaica to calm the population and also stimulate jobs in the army and navy in the Cypriot-held portions of Cyrenaica. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 1500 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 1100 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 1100 sq km.
 * The Mayan Empire wishes to buy the land south of the OTL Rio Grande, to set a definite border with Cyprus.
 * Crete also expands its army and navy. Some Cretan missionaries and some political figures are deployed in Cyrenaica along with their Cypriot counterparts.
 * Italia accepts the alliance with Wales. Trade with Orissa in tea begins in earnest while Wales is asked to sell some of its wool. Italia experiences economic improvements. Meanwhile in the University of Venice, a bright student from Orissa begins sharing his studies in Asia with the professors and students in Venice. The current king of Italia discovers that the Russians are on the Pacific as well and decides to enter talks with a fellow great trading nation. Inca expands by 4800 sq km in the South Pacific, Nuovo Treviso and Nuovo Venexia expand by 600 sq km each. Malacca expands by 5000 sq km while the Aymaras and Nya Gyptios expand by 10000 sq km each.
 * Russia updates its economy, and asks what the Italians wish to talk about. The Russian Tsar starts seeing his doctors more and more. Meanwhile, The Russians, now having more ships in the Pacific, find the Koori nation, and discover that they have a powerful trading company. The Russians and the traders of NETA propose a partnership between NETA and the KTC. Meanwhile, trade relations are built in Asia by Russia, and the colonies expand 2500 sq km each.
 * Koori Diplomacy: We agree to the formation of a partnership between NETA and the KTC. We also offer Russia an alliance as a gesture of goodwill.
 * Italia requests an alliance and trade talks. We would like to purchase furs in return for spices.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Apache. More representatives are sent to the Apache, to help improve local infrastructure and the regulations for the national government. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. The Army and Navy continue training exercises in and around the Mayan Sea. The Empire persists in pressuring the leaders of the Apache to join the Empire. The Chambers continue to send workers to go update the local infrastructure and roadways in the Miskito Kingdom. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Kappelism continues gaining followers. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces. Xaman expands 3150 km and Haven expands 1100 km.
 * Normandy: The Madagascar colony expands by 300 sq km, as does the Hudson bay colony. The colony in Alaska is refounded with greater military presence. Military and economy expand. Queen JeAnne announces her interest in abdication in the coming years, possibly by 1700. Princess Adela meets a nobleman, Henri duGardei. Rumors abound about marriage between the two.
 * United_Maharajya_(PMII).png discussions come off as a success and the Act of Union is passed in Parliament. The Act leads to the union of Orissa, Bihar and Bengal into the nation of the United Maharajya. Huge celebrations take place all over the nation, celebrating the union. The Raja is also very happy. The Raja discussses with Parliament about passing through another Pike Road Act. It is soon approved and passed through Parliament. A huge number of Pike Roads begin to be made. They will connect the major cities of Bumbai, Bhubaneswar, Dehli, Kolkata and Lucknow. The University of Bhubaneswar begins to see many students coming to study from around the world. Many Ethiopians can be seen studying in the University, along with a small number of Italians. More schools are made, and more children are sent to those schools as the number of merchants' profits grow. Cebunese and Ethiopian are both learned by school students while German, Khmer and Italia are offered as optional languages. Scientists continue to work in the field of biology. The vaccination is produced in very large numbers, and it is distributed all across the Orissan areas. A large portion is immunised to Smallpox and more than half the population is now immune to smallpox. The white population on Matama continues to grow as a baby boom continues in the nation. The Taj Mahal continues to attract many visitors. The NOC continues to trade more with Italia. The SOC continues their profiting endeavours, trading heavily in the whole area and earning a whopping profit. The Raja of Brunei continues to govern his nation well, while missionaries use the Caliphate scapegoat and how Islam is not the word of God as they caused so much bloodshed to convert people. A large majority is now Hindu as more and more are converted every day. Naya Mataram grows 200 km onto Sulwasi. Patagonshina grows by 2000 km in South America. The states of Assam and Kuch sign a vassalage act with the successor of Bengal to continue their vassailage. The Navy continues to stay on high alert, seeing the pirates operate from areas which are in disarray after the war in Persia. With the nation united, a huge surge in funding for the Navy takes place. As a result, the biggest Warships in the world are made, with thousands of workers constructing at great speed. A surge in numbers takes place. All merchant ships are retro-fitted, to protect them from piracy.
 * Mataram pumps propaganda into its conquered territories, to create a sense of Mataramism. The spice trade continues to make merchants profitable and trading between it and Orissa grows. All natives have now been civilised. Mataram continues to grow closer with Brunei. Mataram assumes a more central position in its territories. As a result, powers are centralised and Mataram assumes more dominance over Sumedang, officially absorbing it into Mataram.
 * Koori Union: The Koori Union expands by 10000 km and takes control of more of the Koori Islands. Vanudonia finishes construction of its port and begins to grow as a result. Another three ships of the Koori Nuwa are completed, bringing the total to thirty nine. A number of trade vessels are built in the ports of the Koori Union and are added into the Koori Trading Company. The KTC, covering all the ports of the Koori Union, Ming China, Mononobe Shogunate, Normandy, Mayan Empire, Kingdom of Rome, Russia, and Maori Union, results with trade in the Western European, East Asian, Eastern European, and Central American theatres dramatically increasing, and due to the criteria of the KTC, great profits result for all members. In the early part of the year King Daku and Queen Airini give birth to their first child, successfully uniting the Koori and Maori bloodlines. Jubiliation erupts throughout both nations, and the Karmai declares it a national day of peace and happiness. This joyful mood comes quickly to an end however, when an outbreak of smallpox takes place a month later. The outbreak is centralised around the port of Cadi, where it started via the death of some unknown trader and the mishandling of his smallpox-ridden body. The outbreak is small, as those in Cadi were the first to suffer from the first epidemic, and as a result many are immune. In a sign of comradeship with his people, King Daku visits the afflicted areas. He had barely survived the first epidemic, and has since shown immunity to its effects. He spends time with the dying, and with their families, with those in attendance in wonder at his kindness. After this, he returns to the Royal Palace in Wagga Wagga to be with his son, as Queen Airini had departed that day to deal with business in the Maori Union. In the ensuing days his son begins to show signs of illness, which worries the King. On the third day he is awakened in the night by the cries of his son. He enters into the chamber to find his son covered with the same repulsive marks he once carried, and in that instant, he knows the situation to be hopeless. Over the next few days, he is hopeless but to watch his son slowly wither away, and eventually perish in his arms in absolute agony. The King becomes a broken man, ruled by his fury and hatred. Word of the death of the King's first-born spreads like wildfire through the land, and his people emulate his fury, with once thought abandoned resentments rising up again. Karmai Delar and the Grand Council meet with the King after he requests an audience, and discuss a number of key state matters. The Koori Yung and Koori Nuwa step up their training to its maximum level. The recruitment drives of the past few years have been successful in boosting their numbers to an extremely impressive height. A number of combined military excercises involving the Koori Yung and Koori Nuwa begin to be planned to take place in uninhabited areas of the Indo-Pacific within the next two years. So that the military can gain valuable experience. The general education plan continues to be developed, and more Koori children begin to attend the large schools built. A large number of Aborigines arrive at the Koori Union after the offer of citizenship, and as a result the population of the Koori Union grows.
 * Rome accepts the offer for training exercises with the Koori
 * Maori Union: The Maori settlements continue to expand, with more Maori moving from tribal settlements to the new settlements. This leads to all settlements having the populations of small cities. The Maori Taua continues to expand, and the recruitment drive continues. Stone roads continue to be built between the Maori Union's settlements, so that travel speeds can be greatly increased. Horses are now an integral part of the Maori Taua. Queen Airini enters a period of depression after the death of her first child, and the Maori people show a similar fury to that of the Koori.
 * York: Military and economy grow. The population grows as well. The North American colony and African colonies expand by 350 sq km.
 * Germany expands its military and economy. Neu Berlin expands 3600 sq km. Vinland expands 900 sq km along the coast of Greenland. Mysore begins work on vassalizing Travancore, taking control of some of its trade networks. As I have noticed, it moves inland, whereas the natural economically beneficial regions are along the coast, meaning that expansion would be on the coast.

1698
''' The Carthaginians conquer the weak and decadent Algerian Sultanate. Over the years the upstart Carthaginian Church has mostly been absorbed by the much stronger Nestorian Chruch. It is now known as the Nestorian Church of Carthage, and is a branch of the Nestorian Church of Rome and the Levant. '''

''' The Nasrid Emirate is conquered by the resurgent Moroccans. The Nasrid government had become weak and hedonistic, with leaders focusing more on issues of personal pleasure than issues of state. The Iberian portion, left unconquered by the Morroccans, asks the Portugeuse to protect them. NOTE: Five day rule. The Nasrids are out of the game. Can we give the Nasrid color to Hungary? They've been posting more frequently lately than the Nasrids were.'''


 * I think so. It would be a good colour.

''' The Sindhustanis mount an offensive against their Punjabi enemies to recover their stolen territory. They not only succeed in retaking their own lost territory but also conquering Punjab. The Rajputs collapse into disorder after their King is poisoned by an assassin. The Sindhustanis take atvantage of this by taking a slice of Rajput territory for themselves, and invite the Orrisans to take the portion of Rajput land east of the Nepali border. The Sindhustanis begin to grow closer to the Orrisans as a result of the deal. '''
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military and continues to expand more into Reiuzi (Kamchatka) by 4950 sq km. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built in Reiuzi. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 1500 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1500 sq km, Tojiko expands by 700 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Shogun Mononobe Kiyotaka decides to send a large fleet of Japanese military personnel to the Koori Union for the military exercises.
 * In Aragon, the war continues. Alfons VI continues to lead offensives agains the Toulousains, with limited success, with the terrain not helping matters. Meanwhile on the coastal line from Melgueil to Roussillon, some armies led by Ramon IX Folc de Cardona, the Duke of Cardona, make some advances.However, In November, Agde is under siege by Toulousain troops, which leads Ramon IX to halt the offensive and send an smaller army, led by Jaume de Montpellier, Count of Tortosa and Lord of Montpellier, to try to break the siege at Agde. Meanwhile, Maria Afonso de Sousa gives birth to a girl, who is named Teresa. Meanwhile, Santo Amaro expands 800 sq km, Sofala expands 300 sq km, and Índia expands 300 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Paranaguá expands 4100 sq km, and in Rio da Prata, San Luis expands 4400 sq km.Meanwhile, in Portugal, Afonso XI receives the Granadan offer and accepts it.
 * Ethiopia continues to expand its territory by 10,000 km, and the military and economy are expanded. The vassals of Adal, Maynila, and Warsangali are expanded by 10,000 km. The colony of Warqama is expanded by 1000 km and the colony of Yawah Wajab expanded by 1000 km. The Ethiopian population in the vassals abroad continue to grow. The navy is organized for an expedition within the next few years by the Emperor. 10,000 people are hard at work building new ships and weapons, and equipment and resources are shuttled to the building sites near the empire's ports.
 * Apache: Great Chief Fredrick will join the Mayan Empire under the condition that they can more or less keep most of their rights and freedoms including religous freedoms that no missionary's enter Apache lands. The borders are expanded 2000 km northeast. Maya may we ever be united in brotherhood and forever free.
 * The Mayan Empire accepts the Apache as a vassal of the Empire
 * France:the war continues in toulouse, destroying and ravaging the small territories under control of the kingdom of toulouse.military is built up and colonies expand at their usual rates,and alliance and trade agreement are asked to the Koori Union.
 * Koori Diplomacy: We accept both the alliance and trade deal.
 * Switzerland:the military is built up and is continuosly sent to occitania and france.
 * Occitania:military is built up and the invasion of toulouse continues
 * Lorraine:Military is built up and support continues to be given to france in the war.
 * La marche: the military is built up and support continues to france in the war.
 * Tyrol:military is built up, and aid is continuosly given to france
 * Cyprus continues to consolidate control in Cyrenaica. Cyprus refuses the Mayan's offer of selling the land, as they see the borders as definite. Missionaries are continuing to be sent into Cypriot Cyrenaican territory to convert the populace. So far, very few have taken the conversion, with less than 2% of the population of Cyrenaica becoming Greek Orthodox. Some Cyrenaicans, specifically the Greek Orthodox ones, are encouraged to emigrate to the Cypriot colonies. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 1500sqkm, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 1100sqkm, and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 1100sqkm.
 * Mayan Diplomacy: Can we agree on a future border along that river, then?
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: The arrival of iron has caused the other tribes of the Island of Selk'nam Yagich to both reapect and fear the Great Haruwin. Many tribes seek to join the Haruwin, and others dare not resist it's expansion. The Haush people of the East become the third culture to join the Haruwin and the borders extend to the very tip of Selk'nam Yagich (I'm taking the OTL Mitre Peninsula). Also, I'm happy to accept the friendship of the Ethiopians if there's a plausible reason for them to know of my existence. 
 * ​I personally don't think there is one. Unless you have contacted European nations (therefore allowing Ethiopia to find out about you via trade with Europe) or Ethiopia has interacted with Japan enough to discover their knowledge about you, I personally don't think it's that plausible. Then again, much more implausible things have happened in this game...Callumthered (talk)
 * No Ethiopia has no presence in that region and you are too far away to matter to them. I'd say relations with them is implausible until they actually have a stake in the region.
 * Makes sense to me, although if Ethopia had the sudden urge to become a maritime power, I'm more than happy to have more players in the Southern Cone of South America. There's plenty of room in the sandbox and my future is at sea. Commandante Lemming (talk) 13:59, May 11, 2013 (UTC)
 * Well Ethiopia are already in the Indian Ocean.
 * Uh, I've been a maritime power for the last century. Remember when I built the Ethiopian Navy at the beginning of the game and went for Madagascar? Plus, I've got vassals in Southeast Asia and colonies in Central Africa. Plus, I don't need a reason to trade with South America, just as much as Britain didn't have a reason to take the Piticairn Islands. Its all a matter of what the Emperor decides to do with his vast resources, and I'm choosing to send to Selk'nam. On the note of me contacting the Europeans, I had contact with Portugal and Bavaria early in the game, as well as influence from the Caliphate which deported Ethiopians who returned with Muslim knowledge, i.e., knowledge of Europe. And lets not forget Scandinavia, with whom had a presense in East Africa for decades. ~Viva
 * Plus Orissa and Ethiopia trade tons. Whatever tech I develop soon goes to Ethiopia when they buy it from our merchants. Plus, I have a colony in the area, and Orissa and Ethiopia trade tons, so it is all good. ~Imp
 * The  Piticairn Islands were colonized by the British in the 1800s when they were by-far the world's strongest naval power and they went past the area to get to their colonies in New Zealand, the Pacific and western American coastline. Ethiopia on the other hand has no presence in the region, its the 1600s, isn't the wold's strongest naval power and the goods you'd trade for with the Selk'nam you can get from places much closer to home. It is uneconomical, especially when you trade with Orissa for goods from that area if you really need to. But the fact remains they produce nothing really unique in high enough demand to warrant this. Its just a waste of money and OOC.
 * Hate it when you are right. :( ~Imp
 * Aquitaine: King Peire decides to lead the army as general. At the Battle of Auch he proves himself a good leader and military commander. Much gains are made in Toulouse this year. Construction of a palace continues in Bordeaux. Fort Ouest-Bout expands by 2000 sq km.
 * UMSHM: The Confederation accepts Brandenburg's stipulation to the agreement, stating that all member-states are allowed to take part in their own wars, so long as they aren't against another member-state. The Saxon treasury officials state that the majority of taxes and tariffs throughout the confederation are now the same in all states. A new ship is built in the Faroe Islands, giving the islands' economy a great boost. One regiment of the SAC's army arrives in the main fort of Saxon West Africa and attempts to recruit natives. The missionaries in Saxon West Africa have managed to create quite a Catholic following amongst the natives, but, regrettably, have also weaved in messages about how taking members of other (non-Catholic) tribes as slaves is okay.
 * Primatial City of Magdeburg: Work is completed on the small "university" and a prominent professor from Magdeburg Uni. arrives to become its first Vice-Chancellor. Many of the brightest Catholic Aborigines attend. A small mission is established in the Eastern coast of otl Arhnem Land, and it begins making contact with the locals, whose language is not completely dissimilar to that of the Saint Thomas Mission.
 * Myanmar: The Myammar army reaches 20,000 people. Hundreds of thousands of Southerners swarm to the north in hope of new land, what was there was surprising-- rubies and swallow's spit (a Oriental Medicine) is found in caves and thus, prompted another wave of settlement to the North. Rubies are mined and sent to the ports, where they are exported to China and Japan. Asks the Japanese shogun for advvisors in Myammar's navy, which can assist the Japanese in colonization.
 * Shogun Mononobe Kiyotaka agrees and sends some advisers to help Myanmar's navy.
 * Italia concentrates on economic growth this year. The grand fleet sails through Vanuatu and in the process of exploring the islands, one of the natives kills the captain of one of the ships. The grand fleet sails to Nuovo Brescia and reports this back to Europe. The Aymaras and Nya Gyptios expand by 10000sqkm. Malacca expands by 5000sqkm. Nuovo Treviso and Nuovo Venexia expand by 3000sqkm each along their rivers.
 * Ethiopia wishes to buy the Horn colony in your possession.
 * Italia apologizes and states that since there are a large number of ethnic Italians and few Ethiopians in that colony, we will have to decline. It is also a crucial stop for ships headed from Nuovo Brescia to St Peter.
 * Dimurats: Continues extending Bahryia, which now holds 400,000. The whole country experiences a population boom. Mangystaus Economy, Infrastructure, and Military are improved. The DImurats Militay, Infrastructure and Economy are improved. Schools continue to be built, along with some Universities, in order to create an educated country.
 * The Arabian Federation offers an alliance to the Dimurats.
 * Dimurat D: Accepts.
 * The Arabian Federation builds up its economy as the six new sheikdoms are intergrated into the federation. Trade relations also increse with Baghdad, Kuwait, Dimurats and Rome following the victory over the Persian empire. Sultan Yazid, Sheik of Dammam, also annouces that he will annex the neighbouring Sheikdom of Um Rabia following the dynastic union between his son and their Sheik's eldest and only daughter. With this, Yazid declares the Emirate of Oum Dammam.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its economy as Emir Ahmed of Medina annouces the Caliphate will become a more powerful trading nation. Emir Ahmed visits the Levantine Kingdom to the north to discuss a trade deal which would allow the Caliphate to have easier access to European goods.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its economy as it becomes the centre of the trade network between Rome and Arabia. Baghdad also signs a trading treaty with Kuwait which allows Baghdad to use Kuwaiti ports to trade from.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait builds up its economy as Kuwait enters a trade pact with Baghdad and Kuwait sees vast amounts of Baghdad trade pass through Kuwaiti ports, which boosts the Kuwaiti economy.
 * The Maldives builds up its economy as the Maldives opens up its ports to allow any foreign vessel to come and dock at Maldivian ports, these vessels of course pay the relevent port taxes though but it is an important move in that the Maldives recognises the importance of free trade.
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its economy and more delegates are sent to the colonies and nations of southern Madagascar to pursue new trade deals and to try to work out how Madagascar will be divided between the nations.
 * Azerbaijan: We open trade with Normandy  nd begin to profit greatly. Work on military and economy. Romanization and Christianization continues.
 * Georgia: We open trade with Normandy  nd begin to profit greatly. Work on military and economy. Romanization and Christianization continues.
 * Tehran: We open trade with Arabia and begin to profit greatly. Work on military and economy. Romanization and Christianization continues.
 * Persia: We open trade with Normandy  nd begin to profit greatly. Work on military and economy. Romanization and Christianization continues.
 * Amrenia: We open trade with Normandy  nd begin to profit greatly. Work on military and economy. Romanization and Christianization continues.
 * Turkey: We open trade with Normandy  and begin to profit greatly. Work on military and economy. Romanization and Christianization continues.
 * Quoyonlu: We open trade with Normandy and begin to profit greatly. Work on military and economy. Romanization and Christianization continues.
 * Kingdom of Rome: Seeing that the true faith has now lead to there freind Carthage taking out a corrupt Muslim state, and with the several years (6 at least) of offering gifts and throwing lavish parteies for the Carthaginian King and Queen), the heir to the Roman throne after Isaac offers the Crown Princess of Carthage a Royal Marriage, his name is Marcus III. Build up military, infrastrucure and economy. Also, in a shocking event the current King abdicates becasue he feels he is not ruling properly anymore and that his tactics will not suit Rome well in the future. His abdication is a sad event for the King who lead Rome agaisnt Perisa, and he stays on the Royal Grounds as an advisor to the new King Isaac, who upon his coronation is crowned Emperor of the Second Roman Empire, and he becomes Emperor of Rome, King of Azerbejian and Georgia, Crown Duke of Tehran and Armenia, King of the Turks, Emperor of the Quoyonlu, and Great Elector of Persia. He tells the rest of the world the Second Empire will not follow the steps of its predeccessor, and wants no land of other nations, as really its more of name change. The  Natioanl Assembly is renamed the Senate, but contineus under the same rules.
 * Normandy: The Madagascar colony expands by 300 sq. km, and so does the Hudson Bay colony. The refounded Alaskan colony expands by 120 sq. km. Population and military expand. Princess Adela marries Henri duGardei and gives birth to a son, Louis-William.
 * China expands its military and economy. The Crimson Fleet continues to fight against piracy. Meanwhile, Zulu expands by 500 sq km.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Apache. Now that the Apache are part of the Empire, workers are sent north to begin improving local infastructure and roads. The Chambers continue to send workers to go update the local infrastructure and roadways in the Miskito Kingdom. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. The Army and Navy continue training exercises in and around the Mayan Sea.Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Kappelism continues gaining followers. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces. Xaman expands 3150 km and Haven expands 1100 km.
 * Koori Union: The Koori Union expands by 10000 km and takes control of more of the Koori Islands. Another five ships of the Koori Nuwa are completed, bringing the total to forty four. A number of trade vessels are built in the ports of the Koori Union and are added into the Koori Trading Company. The KTC, covering all the ports of the Koori Union, Ming China, Mononobe Shogunate, Normandy, Mayan Empire, Kingdom of Rome, Russia, and Maori Union, results with trade in the Western European, East Asian, Eastern European, and Central American theatres dramatically increasing, and due to the criteria of the KTC, great profits result for all members. In the State of Vanudonia, contact is briefly made with an exploration team. Defensive action is taken quickly on the grounds of desecration of sovereignty, and the exploration team quickly retreats. News of this spreads through the Koori Union and the nation's anger reaches boiling point. With many calling for some form of significant action. The King, furious that a nation would so willingly defy the rules of sovereignty, calls for an investigation into who was responsible for this desecration, and the Karmai and Grand Council quickly oblige. In light of this event, the military is put on its highest alert level, in preperation for any future desecration of Koori lands, and meetings between Karmai Delar and the Grand Council with the King to discuss key state matters become more frequent. The Koori Yung and Koori Nuwa are now training to their maximum extent. The plans for the military excercises are completed. They are planned to begin next year. We invite our allies and trade partners to send ships and troops of their own to join us in these military excercises, so that we can all gain valuable experience in coalition fighting.  The general education plan continues to be developed, and more Koori children begin to attend the large schools built. A large number of Aborigines arrive at the Koori Union after the offer of citizenship, and as a result the population of the Koori Union grows.
 * The Mayan Empire accepts the training offer
 * Russia sends the First Pacific Regiment to the Kouri Union, in an attempt to show off their rifle technology and military prowess.
 * A Welsh regiment normally assigned to Madagascar travels to Australia for this exercise.
 * Maori Union: The Maori settlements continue to expand, with more Maori moving from tribal settlements to the new settlements. This leads to all settlements having the populations of large cities. The Maori Taua continues to expand, and the recruitment drive continues. The stone roads between the Maori Union's settlements are completed, and travel speeds greatly increase as a result. The Maori Nuwa forms after the development of their first warships, with a total of five being built. They join the Koori Union military exercises as a result.
 * In Wales, King Gavin III institutes popular reforms that encourage trade. A young writer, Peredur Lloyd, writes a book that is extremely popular among those Welsh who can read, called Bobl Hun Arian   (Free People's Money) . This revolutionary book expresses ideas very similar to capitalism and renounces mercantilism. Welsh government officials, including Chancellor Lewis Pugh, begin to dabble with some of the less revolutionary ideas. The economy does phenomenally, and the new capital being raised by the government is put into the existing Universities - of Cardiff, Cambridge, and Oxford. In addition, the military grows.
 * Scotland's Queen Agnes grows the economy due to the Tal Heol, and the military also grows further. The Universities at Glasgow and Edinburgh also expand due to more funds, caused by Lloyd's writings and ideas.
 * Cornwall and Lincoln have very little activity, save for military and economic growth. They are heavily dependent on Wales for most things, but Lincoln considers itself to be English, and hopes to create their own Kingdom with York. Ulster grows closer to Connacht, and the King, who lacks an heir, announces that the King of Ulster is the rightful heir. His health begins to fail at the end of the year. Plans for invading Leinster are put on the back-burner. Their military and economy still grow.
 * The WTC expands its colony in Caer Anial by two-thousand sq. km, and annexes one-thousand sq. km of Zulu Madagascar. With the fall of Rajputana, they send troops over to conquer the Rajput colony on Madagascar.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: King Niejmen I continues to improve the military, focusing on the navy, and also economy expands. New Zeeland (Puerto Rico) continue to expand to the northeast of OTL Venezuela 500 km. Argentium colony expands 1000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 500 km. Oldeburg and Liege expand economy and industry. Acech expands its military, and builds more ships in Andaman, also Pasai is close to become one kingdom with Acech. Kongo expands the military and uses Dutch weapons and technology, and expands inland 4000 sq km. The King send emisaries to Iceland to ask if they will unite te Crown.
 * All across the Maharajya, pike roads are built. The cities of Bumbai, Bhubaneswar, Dehli, Kolkata and Lucknow are all connected in this grand feat of construction. The number of merchants travelling down these roads increases drastically. The University of Bhubaneswar begins to see many students coming to study from around the world. Huge school building projects also continue, to get the whole nation under one education system. The first universal cirriculum for schools is estabished in the Maharajya. A lot more children are sent to those schools as the number of merchants' profits grow. Cebunese and Ethiopian are both learned by school students while German, Khmer and Italia are offered as optional languages. Scientists continue to work in the field of biology. The vaccination is produced in very large numbers, and it is distributed all across the Orissan areas. 3 in every 4 people are immunised against smallpox, giving the nation a large resistance to smallpox. The white population on Matama continues to grow as a baby boom continues in the nation. The Taj Mahal continues to attract many visitors. The NOC continues to trade more with Italia. The SOC continues their profiting endeavours, trading heavily in the whole area and earning a whopping profit. The Raja of Brunei continues to govern his nation well, while missionaries use the Caliphate scapegoat and how Islam is not the word of God as they caused so much bloodshed to convert people. 70% of the nation is now Hindu. Naya Mataram grows 200 km onto Sulwasi. Patagonshina grows by 2000 km in South America. Nepal stays loyal to the Maharajya, as Hinduism continues to remain the religion of state. The Navy continues to stay on high alert, with huge naval ships being constructed. A surge in numbers takes place. All merchant ships are retro-fitted, to protect them from piracy. The SOC ventures back down south, but goes nfurther when it sees Naval Ships in the are. They soon return and advise travelers of the threat. The Maharajya accepts the deal with Sindustan, and seeing warming relations, signs trading deals with the nation. They send representatives to the nation, since it now shares a land border.
 * Mataram pumps propaganda into its conquered territories, to create a sense of Mataramism. The spice trade continues to make merchants profitable and trading between it and Orissa grows. All natives have now been civilised. Mataram continues to grow closer with Brunei.
 * Russia works on its economy. Kanada expands by 4500 sq km.
 * Somali Sultanate: After years of decentralization, the Somali Sultanate declares it's independence from being a vassal of Eithopia, makes connections with the Koori Trade Company, and builds up it's military.
 * Koori Diplomacy: We recognise your right as a sovereign state. As a result we accept your trade offer. We also offer an allaince.
 * Somali Diplomacy: We accept the alliance.

1699

 * In Aragon, the war continues. Alfons VI continues to lead offensives against the Toulousains, this time having more success, penetrating further in to the Toulousain territory, and taking Tarascon and Foix. Meanwhile, Jaume de Montpellier's armies defeat the Toulosain forces sieging Agde, and Ramon IX de Cardona's army returns to the offensive, taking Lodève. Meanwhile, Santo Amaro expands 700 sq km, Maputo expands 400 sq km, and Índia expands 300 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Rio Grande expands 4200 sq km, and in Rio da Prata, Paraná expands 4300 sq km.
 * York: The military expands, as does the economy. The North American and African colonies expand by 350 sq. km. Technology increases as the royal patents are continually given out. King Richard once more sends an envoy to Wales to discuss possible trade deals and alliances with King Gavin. 
 * ​Gavin III replies the same as before - if you cede a piece of land in West York so Scotland and Wales can be connected, we will accept both the trade deal and the alliance.
 * As York and the Netherlands defeated Wales in the war, which ended in 1692 because of a royal marriage, King Richard doesn't see it fit to cede land to a nation which was defeated, or otherwise badly damaged in a war which ended in a stalemate. Is King Gavin still interested in a trade deal or alliance?
 * If we were to war right now, Wales would undisputedly win. We still request the following conditions. This is so that our two major nations can be united. It would be beneficial for you to accept these terms.
 * No war will happen here - Netherlands.


 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military and continues to expand more into Reiuzi (Kamchatka) by 4950 sq km. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built in Reiuzi. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 1500 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1500 sq km, Tojiko expands by 700 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Mononobe Kiyotaka steps down and Mononobe Mitsuhiko becomes Shogun. A month later, Empress Seishū dies from a major illness. The Mononobe clan, as well as the rest of Japan, pays their respects. Soon she is succeeded by her only daughter, Eikō. Meanwhile in the Tojiko colony, the Soga clan begins to revolt against the Mononobe governor. Shogun Mononobe Mitsuhiko decides to send some military support to the Tojiko colony to try and crush the revolt.
 * Aquitaine: The Koori offer is accepted. King Peire decides to construct more ships. The palace in Bordeaux continues its construction. Fort Ouest-Bout expands by 2000 sq km.
 * Cyprus continues to send Cypriot and Cretan orthodox missionaries into Cyrenaica to convert the population to Orthodox Christianity. The conversion, despite being marginally successful, is being very slow, and only one percent of the population under Cypriot rule are converted to Orthodox Christianity, however a church is built in Benghazi for the Orthodox Christians in the city. The Cypriot economy is expanded with cheese, olives and oranges being exported to nearby states. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 1500sqkm, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 1100sqkm and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 1100sqkm. Cyprus agrees to the Mayan's proposition and asks them to name what borders they would like.
 * Crete also expands its economy.
 * Somali Sultanate: The military continues to be built up and it is reorganized into four forces, Defensive Force, Offensive Force, Supply Force, and Reinforcement Force.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: King Niejmen I continues to improve the military, focusing on the navy, and also economy expands. New Zeeland (Puerto Rico) continue to expand to the northeast of OTL Venezuela 500 km. Argentium colony expands 1000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 500 km. Oldeburg and Liege expand economy and industry. Acech expands its military, and builds more ships in Andaman, also Pasai accepts the union under Netherlands control. Kongo expands the military and uses Dutch weapons and technology, and expands inland 4000 sq km. We ask for a strong trade agreement to Koori Union. The emisaries in Iceland continue to work.
 * Italia is outraged at the actions of the Koori Union in defending the natives of Vanudonia. The fleet was merely navigating an uncharted island archipelago when the small team was ambushed by native soldiers. The King decides to forgive the Koori Union but also heightens military alterness in Nuovo Brescia and Inca. Trading ships from the Venetian League are encouraged not to venture too close to Vanudonia and Australis. The military is upgraded with more artillery. Nuovo Treviso and Nuovo Venexia expand by 3000sqkm each. Nya Gyptios and the Aymaras expand by 10000sqkm inland. Malacca expands by 5000sqkm. Siam successfully negotiates a royal marriage and alliance with the Northern Thai Kingdom. The King of Italia, favouring a closer alliance with trading nations, sends Russia its support in regaining lost lands in the Far East as well as a formal alliance. The King invites Cyprus for talks on Cyrencia and Wales on the issue of Dutch aggression and the British Isles.
 * Myanmar: Large pieces of forests are cut down, which decreases the price of lumber greatly. Myammar begins selling lumber, rubies and swallow's spit. The silk industry begins, as the king is trying to promote trade. Asks China for advisors in Myammar's army and Myammar begins building its navy. Asks Japan for a map of Antillia for Myammar's colonization. An university is built in Yangon to allow experts in navigation and mechanics, which can help Myammar in colonization. Asks for a trade agreement with Japan, Siam and Manchuria. A fleet is being built to reachdistant lands and preferably, trade with new countries.
 * Shogun Mononobe Mitsuhiko gives them a map of Hakurei (what the Japanese call Antillia), and accepts the trade agreement offer.
 * Italia accepts a trade agreement with Myanmar. Trade via Siam and Malacca begins. Italia seeks to buy rubies and offers Myanmar technology and more recent weaponry as well as a few of the old Italian naval ships.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam continues to upgrade it's iron technology and commissions a small fleet of large, iron-ribbed canoes. The canoes, which are to be manned by the Alacaluf and Haush sea tribes, are much longer than normal canoes and meant to be capable of taking large numbers of men and guanacos over the sea (think viking shiops). The eventual goal of these boats is to facilitate a permanent settlement on the Haush's "hunting island" (OTL Isla de los Estados) as well as to enable the Selk'nam to extablish friendly relations with the tribes on the Atlantian mainland. Also, a young man in Ona Yagich begins training guanacos to jump through flaming hoops - so begins the great circus of Ona Yagich.
 * UMSHM: Three naval ships are sent to Saxon West Africa to ensure the safety of this year's SAC fleet. The Government informs the SAC that by 1705 it will have to take responsibility for the safety of its ships. The SAC Regiment succeeds in recruiting a significant number of natives, and the missionaries continue to have success in converting them. Preparations are made in Dresden for the turn of the century, and a massive stockpile of fireworks is made.
 * Primatial City of Magdeburg: The University of Australis is officially opened in Saint Boniface by the Bishop. The best and brightest from the mission schools' class of 1698 begin attending lectures and classes on a variety of topics, including astronomy, philosophy, theology, classical literature (what little classical literature there is in Australis) and "Aboriginal studies", which focuses on traditional aboriginal customs and languages.