Rise of the South (Map Game)

Welcome to Rise of the South, a map game about the rise of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War.

On the date of April 2, 1865, Lieutenant General Nelson Appleton Miles of the Union launched an attempt to capture the Sutherland Station of Dinwiddle County, Virginia to cut off the supplies lines of General Robert E. Lee of the Confederate States of America. In the end Lieutenant General Miles assault to capture the station has failed, suffering more than 4,000 casualties and failing his objective to take the station.

Following the unsuccessful attack to cut off General Lee's supply lines, General Ulysses S. Grant has still initiated the third assault to capture the town of Petersburg, Virginia in the Third Battle of Petersburg. When the battle started, Union troops failed to capture to Fort Mahone, suffering extreme casualties including the destruction of the IX Corps, and the death of commander Major General John Grubb Parke. As the IX Corps fail to take Fort Mahone, General Ulysses S.Grant tries one last attempt to take the strategic position, which ends in catastrophe, following the death of more than 9,000 Union soldiers and also the death of Ulysses S. Grant.

After the Third Battle of Petersburg, Union troops were forced to fall back across the Potomac River, allowing Confederate troops commanded by General Robert E. Lee to retake land that was occupied by Union forces. Following the death of Ulysses S. Grant, Union troops have been heavily demoralized and war wearied.

As of 1872 the war has ended with the Confederate States of America remaining independent in peace with its rival to the north. This map game is still under development.

Rules
The rules are required to be read by all players.


 * Main Article: Rules (Rise of the South Map Game)

Timeline
The Timeline is required to be read by all players joining


 * Main Article: Timeline (Rise of the South Map Game)

Wall of Shame
Warman555 - Plagarism, and removing his name (Permanent)

Head Moderator

 * Edboy452(Founder, Moderator)

Moderator

 * EiplecOco
 * Mscoree

Junior Moderator
Mod Trails will begin when the game starts.

Map Makers

 * Edboy452
 * Sine dei gloriem (talk)

Maps
Map discussion will be on the talk page.



Nations
If nation has (X) written next to it please read the "Picking a Primary Nation" section on the rules page.

Everybody is obliged to start making their nation page.

Keep in mind players who want to play as colonies of a greater nation can kick the current player out of that spot if the current player is also playing as the main state.
 * Example: If I want to play as Cuba which belongs to Spain, and the player of Spain is currently signed up as Cuba you can sign yourself up as Cuba. This also goes for vassals and puppet states.

North America

 * US flag 37 stars.svg (X) United States of America -This is UglyTurtle, Signing off. 02:29, September 12, 2013 (UTC)
 * CSA FLAG 28.11.1861-1.5.1863.svg (X) Confederate States of America -DS|Im Coocoo for Cocoa Puffs!! 16:18, September 11, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico - LightningLynx89
 * Flag of British Honduras.svg British Honduras (Colony of the British Empire) -Mafia (talk) 20:08, September 8, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of Guatemala.svg Guatemala -
 * Flag of Honduras.svg Honduras -
 * Flag of El Salvador.svg El Salvador -
 * Flag of Nicaragua.svg Nicaragua -
 * Flag of Costa Rica (state).svg Costa Rica -
 * Flag of Canada.svg Canada (Nation of the British Commonwealth) - Willster22 (User talk:Willster22) 02:45, September 21, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of Spain (1785-1873 and 1875-1931).svg Cuba (Colony of Spain) - Flag of Nazi Austria (No Belgium).svgCancom2.jpgian, Hail Marius (Play With Oct!)Cancom2.jpgFlag of Nazi Austria (No Belgium).svg 20:09, September 8, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of Haiti.svg Haiti -
 * Flag of the Cayman Islands.svg Cayman (Colony of the British Empire) -Mafia (talk) 20:08, September 8, 2013 (UTC)
 * Jamaica (Colony of the British Empire) -Mafia (talk) 20:08, September 8, 2013 (UTC)

Europe

 * Flag of the United Kingdom.svg (X) Great Britain - Mafia (talk) 20:07, September 8, 2013 (UTC)
 * Romanov Flag.svg (X) Russian Empire - User:Edboy452 [[Image:Flag of Romania.svg|25px|border]] [[Image:Flag of German Reich (1935–1945).svg|25px|border]] [[Image:Flag of Israel.svg|25px|border]] [[Image:Flag of the Soviet Union.svg|25px|border]] (talk) 18:36, September 8, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of Austria-Hungary 1869-1918.svg (X) Austria-Hungary - Tr0llis (talk) 22:01, September 10, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of the Ottoman Empire.svg (X) Ottoman Empire -
 * Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Switzerland- Daeseunglim (talk) 02:33, September 10, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of Luxembourg.svg Luxembourg -
 * Flag of Liechtenstein.svg Liechtenstein -
 * Flag of France.svg France - Eiplec - ಠ_ಠ (talk) 18:39, September 8, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of the German Empire.svg (X) German Empire - Mscoree (talk) 21:51, September 11, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of Spain (1785-1873 and 1875-1931).svg Spain - Flag of Nazi Austria (No Belgium).svgCancom2.jpgian, Hail Marius (Play With Oct!)Cancom2.jpgFlag of Nazi Austria (No Belgium).svg 20:09, September 8, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands -Mr YOLO (talk) 12:16, September 9, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of Belgium.svg Belgium -
 * Flag Portugal (1830).svg Portugal - Ratc3333 Here, Prepare for Combat (talk) 21:34, September 8, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg Italy - Kytax (Talk) 11:13 September 11, 2013 (UTC)
 * Kingdom of Greece Flag.svg Greece -
 * Flag of Denmark.svg Territories of Denmark - Darwin is God (talk) 00:23, September 16, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag_of_Iceland.svgnd - Darwin is God (talk) 21:12, September 16, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag_of_Greenland.svgland - Darwin is God (talk) 21:12, September 16, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag_of_the_Faroe_Islands.svg Islands - Darwin is God (talk) 21:12, September 16, 2013 (UTC)
 * Union Jack of Sweden and Norway (1844-1905).svg United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway - Aternix (talk) 10:29, September 13, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag_of_Sweden.svgn - Aternix (talk) 10:29, September 13, 2013 (UTC)
 * Aland - Aternix (talk) 10:35, September 16, 2013 (UTC)
 * Gotland - Aternix (talk) 10:35, September 16, 2013 (UTC)
 * Oland - Aternix (talk) 10:35, September 16, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag_of_Norway.svgy - Aternix (talk) 10:35, September 16, 2013 (UTC)
 * Svalbard_Flag.pngard - Aternix (talk) 10:35, September 16, 2013 (UTC)
 * Malta (Colony of the British Empire) -Mafia (talk) 20:07, September 8, 2013 (UTC)

Asia/Oceania

 * China Qing Dynasty Flag 1889.svg - (X) Qing Dynasty -Ninjasvswarriors (talk) 13:50, September 12, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of Colonial Annam.svg - French Indochina (Colony of France) - Eiplec - ಠ_ಠ (talk) 13:17, September 10, 2013 (UTC)
 * British Raj Red Ensign.svg British Raj (Colony of the British Empire) -Mafia (talk) 20:10, September 8, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of the Alaungpaya Dynasty of Myanmar.svg - Alaungpaya Dynasty (Burma) -
 * Flag of Thailand.svg Siam -
 * Goa (Colony of Portugal) - Ratc3333 Here, Prepare for Combat (talk) 21:34, September 8, 2013 (UTC)
 * British Burma 1937 flag.svg British Burma (Colony of the British Empire) -Mafia (talk) 20:10, September 8, 2013 (UTC)
 * Nepal -
 * Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg Japan -HORRAY
 * Vietnam -
 * Bhutan -
 * Flag of the Netherlands.svg Dutch East Indies (Colony of the Netherlands) -Mr YOLO (talk) 12:54, September 10, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of Spain (1785-1873 and 1875-1931).svg - Philippines (Colony of Spain) - Flag of Nazi Austria (No Belgium).svgCancom2.jpgian, Hail Marius (Play With Oct!)Cancom2.jpgFlag of Nazi Austria (No Belgium).svg 20:09, September 8, 2013 (UTC)
 * Late 19th Century Flag of Sulu.svg Sulu -
 * Flag of Brunei.svg Brunei -
 * Flag of Sarawak.svg Sarawak -
 * Flag of Portugal.svg East Timor (Colony of Portugal) - Ratc3333 Here, Prepare for Combat (talk) 21:34, September 8, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of New Caledonia.svg New Caledonia (Colony of France) - Eiplec - ಠ_ಠ (talk) 13:17, September 10, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of Australia.svg Australia (Colony of the British Empire) -Mafia (talk) 20:10, September 8, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand (Colony of the British Empire) -Mafia (talk) 20:10, September 8, 2013 (UTC)
 * Malacca (Colony of the British Empire) -Mafia (talk) 20:10, September 8, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of the King of Joseon (Fringeless).svg Joseon - Kogasa

Middle East

 * Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Saudi - Survivor321
 * Ha'il -
 * Flag of Bahrain (1820-1932).svg Bahrain (Colony of the British Empire) -Mafia (talk) 20:12, September 8, 2013 (UTC)
 * Oman -
 * Kalat -
 * Flag of Persia (1910-1925).svg Persia - RazorFangZ14 (talk) 14:17, September 18, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of Afghanistan (1901–1919).svg.png Afghanistan -

South America

 * British Guiana (Colony of the British Empire) -Mafia (talk) 20:15, September 8, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of the Netherlands.svg Surinam (Colony of the Netherlands) -Mr YOLO (talk) 12:16, September 9, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of France.svg French Guiana (Colony of France) - Eiplec - ಠ_ಠ (talk) 01:15, September 9, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag_of_Empire_of_Brazil_(1847-1889).svge of Brazil  - &#35;LivinLikeFeudal (talk)
 * Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina -
 * Flag of Chile.svg Chile -
 * Flag of Colombia.svg Colombia -
 * Flag of Peru.svg Peru -
 * Flag of Ecuador.svg Ecuador -
 * Flag of Bolivia (state).svg Bolivia -
 * Flag of Paraguay.svg Paraguay -
 * Flag of Uruguay.svg Uruguay -
 * Flag of the Falkland Islands.svg Falklands (Colony of the British Empire) -Mafia (talk) 20:15, September 8, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.svg Saint Georgia (Colony of the British Empire) - Mafia (talk) 20:15, September 8, 2013 (UTC)

Africa

 * South African Republic (Colony of the British Empire) -Mafia (talk) 20:17, September 8, 2013 (UTC)
 * Merina -
 * Flag of France.svg French Equatorial Africa (Colony of France) - Eiplec - ಠ_ಠ (talk) 01:15, September 9, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of the Orange Free State.svg Orange Free State -
 * Flag of Transvaal.svg Transvaal -
 * Flag of Portugal.svg Mozambique (Colony of Portugal) - Ratc3333 Here, Prepare for Combat (talk) 21:35, September 8, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of Portugal.svg Angola (Colony of Portugal) - Ratc3333 Here, Prepare for Combat (talk) 21:35, September 8, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of the Gold Coast.svg Gold Coast (Colony of the British Empire) -Mafia (talk) 20:17, September 8, 2013 (UTC)
 * Dahomey (Colony of France) - Eiplec - ಠ_ಠ (talk) 13:17, September 10, 2013 (UTC)
 * Liberia -
 * Gambia (Colony of the British Empire) -Mafia (talk) 20:17, September 8, 2013 (UTC)
 * Senegal (Colony of France) - Eiplec - ಠ_ಠ (talk) 13:17, September 10, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of Ethiopia (1897-1936; 1941-1974).svg Ethiopia -
 * Flag of Morocco.svg Morocco -
 * Sierra Leone (Colony of the British Empire) -Mafia (talk) 20:17, September 8, 2013 (UTC)
 * Toucouleur -
 * Sokoto -
 * Bornu -
 * Quaddai -
 * Darfur -
 * Dahomey -
 * Oyo -
 * Benin -
 * Bunyoro -
 * Buganda -
 * Zanzibar -
 * Rwanda -
 * Burundi -
 * Yeke -
 * Lunda -
 * Kazembe -
 * Dendi -
 * Ashanti -

1872
'Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years. '

Rex, the most famous parade on Mardi Gras, parades for the first time in New Orleans for Grand Duke Alexei Mikhailovich of Russia.

'Execution of the Filipino priests Jose Burgos, Mariano Gomez, and Jacinto Zamora, collectively known as Gomburza, in Bagumbayan Fields, Manila, Philippines by the authorities of New Spain on charges of subversion arising from the 1872 Cavite mutiny. '

An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.2 strikes Lone Pine, California.

Russia: Autonomy of the Duchy of Finland and the Kingdom of Poland continue to increase. The large majority of peasants in the Russian Empire, starts a large spread of curiosity throughout the government. Many government officials believe that an uprising could occur throughout the majority of the population because of this. Due to this we increase tax spending on attempting to increase the wealth of the peasant class. We ask to start a military alliance between the two nations of Austria-Hungary and the German Empire called the League of Three Emperors in order to ensure the security between our nations. Our army score .50 to 2.50. Military vessels continue to be docked at the United States of America, as well as our territory of Alaska.

Empire of Brazil: The Emperor of Brazil, Emperor Dom Pedro II fresh off of many successes such as the victory of the Paraguayan War, begins to encourage a distinct increase in Industrial Capability, as well as expansion of Agriculture. He encourages expanded agriculture in Coffee production, as well as allowing the previously expanding Rubber Indsutry to continue with its huge growth and profit over the years allowing the Empire to secure a larger portion of the Rubber trade towards Europe and North America. Along with this Dom Pedro II meets with advisors who agree that Railroads currently throughout the country must be expanded incrementally and at a decent pace to help the expansion of many industries. The Navy and Civilian builders also begins looking towards better and more efficient steam propulsion on ships looking towards building steam barges to help transport goods from the Interior provinces and farms. The State of Acre which officially Bolivian is continually settled by Brazilians with the Rubber production taking total control of the area and Brazils hold over the area is even more solid than Bolivian hold. A Brazilian Trade ship lands in OTL Gabon establishing a small grouping of trade posts.

The Empire also begins a notable program of holding its Military at its current numbers intent of creating a strong internationally respected nation. 250,000 troops are left in the military with their training expected to be expanded to help with more climates and a better understanding of tactics. The Imperial navy however begins the more notable expansion working on establishing the ability to fight outside the coastal waters of the Empire. Many blue water capable ships are constructed at the order of the Minister of the Navy with Broadside Ironclads being developed with help from US, and British advisors. However the Possibility of developing a new system is considered with the revolving turret system of the USS Monitor considered. The Main idea behind this was to have the largest ships in the navy (such as battleships or other heavy ships of the type) mounted with a Breech loading naval cannon of at leach 12 inches and a .45 caliber However more designs and guns are being considered in order to develop a truly unique ship that shows off Brazilian rising power and prestiege. Along with this the search for a new service rifle for the Army begins and the clash begins for domestic development or Foreign purchase. The Army training allow for an increase in our Army score to 1.5

The Emperor Personally greets many of the many European Immigrants that Arrive in Rio De Jeneiro as with Brazil growing internationall recognition almost 40,000 european immigrants arrive. The population of the Empire Grows to about 10.15 million as population growth continues as well. The Emperor also in collusion with the Parliament and the Judicial system agree on a modification to the Lines of Succession to the Throne of the Empire with the most directly blood related Male Heir to the Brazilian Throne put at the top of the line to take the throne. This allows any male child that the Emperors daughters have (in which the first daughters male child will take precedence of the the younger sister), if no sons are alive or able to take the throne, to become next in line of succession and recieve the Royal education program. This is done as it is known that the emperors daughters especially the one currently in line for succession is vastly unpopular and deemed by many of the middle class and nobility as unfit to claim the throne to the empire. The Emperor alongside this encourages his Daughter to start a family and have a male child so that a new heir Apparent to the Brazilian throne is born and the Monarchial line can continue. The Emperor being Revitalized by his decision to allow this type of thing to happen takes a more active stance in the empire politics running more things and getting effective legislation passed. The Emperor with direct support from parliament seeking larger international recognition sends multiple envoys to the United States, Mexico, Great Britain, German, and attempts to resstablish diplomatic ties with Portugal '''Dom Pedro II however remembers his Ancestral Ties and strengthens his claim to the succession of the Portugeuse throne developing an international Ambition. '''


 * Empire of Brazil D: We request more involved and expanded trade of Agricultural and industrial goods to Europe. With Rubber, and Coffee currently being some of the prime and highly desired Exports. The Same offer is Extended to the United States and Mexico.
 * United States D: We regonize the Empire of Brazil and accept their trade offer. We also offer the Empire of Brazil and alliance.
 * Empire of Brazil Dip: We agree to the alliance and ask for assistance in the Naval depoartment as well as weapons for the Army.
 * United States Dip: We agree in the assistance in Naval depoartment and supply the Imperial Army with extra weapons from the American Civil War.
 * Great British Dip: We recognise the Empire of Brazil, accept the Trade offer, and request an alliance. We also send several shipbuilders to the Empire, to aid them in construction of Warships.
 * Empire of Brazil Dip: We agree to both the trade offer, and alliance and immediately devote the shipbuilders to naval buildup such as building ironclad warships.
 * Swiss Diplomacy: We offer to trade Brazil the Vetteri Bolt Action Rifle for artillery pieces.
 * Japanese D: asks for an alliance

Joseon: The army is built up and its score is improved by .25. Meanwhile King Gojong announces his assumption of direct royal rule. Heungseon Daewongun is forced to retire and soon Queen Min gains complete control over the court.

Portugal: We agree to the alliance with Austria as a popular revolution spreads the nation installing Amedo of Asota to the throne. That also means we will be a Vassal of Spain to avoid influence from Brazil.
 * That is extremely implausible.. can i get a mod on this?? Really. Portugal wouldve never been Spains vassal at this point especially when the Portugeuse colonial empire was larger than spains at the time not to mention the Portugeuse monarchy wouldnt be overthrown like this without a large civil war. &#35;LivinLikeFeudal (talk)

'''That wasnt my crossout the was mscoree's.... once again im asking the mods to please handle this and let oct know that i didnt cross that turn out and that a moderator did. could we also restore the crossout. &#35;LivinLikeFeudal (talk)'''

'''I have recrossed out Portugal's turn. Currently Edboy452 is looking in to whether or not Ratc needs a ban. Octavian don't undo moderator decisions like that again. Mscoree (talk) 00:57, September 21, 2013 (UTC)'''

Ratc wont be banned, but if he does this again he will be permanently banned. User:Edboy452    (talk) 00:54, September 21, 2013 (UTC)

Spain: We outlaw excutions of priests. We also ask to ally with the Ottomans, USA, Portugal, and Japan. We send a fleet of men to OTL Equatorial Guinea to set a new city and colony New Barcalona and New Catalonia.

Japanese D: accepts

United States of America: With the American Civil War over we start reconstruct heavily damaged towns and farms near the Union-Confederate border including Lone Pine, California. We set up a defensive line along the Union-Confederate border as well with 5,000 troops in total.With the war over we increase our industrial capicity  expand our agritculture. Because of this we upgrade our industry by .50.  We produce steam ships in order to control trade and population movement along the Missippi River and we continue expansion of the Trans-Continental Railroad in order to control trade and population movement across land. Meanwhile the government discusses slave rights. With an alliance secured with Brazil, we offer an alliance to Mexico, hoping to form the Pan-American Collation (PAC).
 * United States of America:Because of our shared culture and language we offer the United Kingdom an alliance as well as France, hoping to form the Trans-Atlantic Collation (TAC).
 * British Diplomacy: Accept the alliance.
 * Empire of Brazil dip: We also support this looking to get economic solidarity and Security with the US and with Mexico being part of Central america and in fact a very well to do stopping place for trade between the US, Mexico, and Brazil. We encourage Mexico to drop any long standing issues or grudges against the United States in order to form a militarily and economically sound alliance between the Brazil, the US, and Mexico. The Empire of Brazil desperately wishes Mexico to join this military and economic coalition to allow for a quicker, but also more structured approach to economic growth while the american nations come into their own. With this we wish the Mexicans to consider the offer, and once again foster good relations between the US, with Brazil acting as the middle man to prevent any further issues and expedite the process of Pan American peace and cooperation.

Italy: We begin building up our army which adds .25 to the army score. As of 1872 King Victor Emmanuel II has ruled for 2 years but, a democratic movement is rising around the young nation. The Emmanuel II wants Italy to become a colonial empire
 * Swiss Diplomacy: We request to purchase a thin strip of land so we can construct a port city.

Germany: With the German constitution adopted by the Reichstag less than one year ago, the foundations for the new parliament are in place. Universal male suffrage allows for many diverse political views to be expressed in the new parliament. We begin a rapid expansion of industry to catch up to other European powers. The steel giant Krupp continues to grow to become one of the largest steel manufacturers in Europe, improving our national economy, thanks in large part to the protection from American and British competition afforded by tariffs and cartels. Coal plants are expanded to locally power our nation. Important mines along the valleys of the rivers Ruhr, Inde, and Wurm are modernized to be safer and more efficient. Numerous small industrial centres begin to spring up, focusing on ironworks using local coal. Our iron and steel works begin buying mines, and erecting coking ovens to supply their own requirements in coke and gas. These integrated coal-iron firms ("Huettenzechen") became numerous with the growth of the industrial sector. The average output of a mine in 1850 was about 8,500 short tons; its employment about 64. We hope to grow these numbers, drastically increasing our output. Total Ruhr coal output rose from 2.0 million short tons in 1850, and is expected to rise to 22 by 1880.The miners in the Ruhr region are divided by ethnicity with Germans and Poles, and religion with Protestants and Catholics, splitting the miners into several unions, with an affiliation to different political parties. Mobility in and out of the mining camps to nearby industrial areas is high. German banks begin to play a central roles in financing German industry. Different banks form cartels in different industries, and Cartel contracts become accepted as legal and binding by German courts, although illegal in Britain and the United States. The process of cartelization begins slowly, but the cartel movement is expected to rise. The government plays a powerful role in the industrialization of the German Empire, during a period known as the Second Industrial Revolution. We supported not only heavy industry but also crafts and trades, to maintain prosperity in all parts of the empire. Local procedures are put in place, so even where the national government does not act, the highly autonomous regional and local governments are expected to support their own industries. Each state is expected to be as self-sufficient as possible. Railroads become crucial in the transfer of German goods across Europe, and modern engines begin to replace outdated models in our nation. Bismarck’s new tariffs on imported grain and the introduction of the sugar beet as a main crop helps to grow agricultural yield. Farmers begin to abandon traditional, inefficient practices, adapting modern farming practices, such as the use of new fertilizers and tools. The knowledge and tools gained from the intensive farming of sugar and other root crops helps to quickly elevate Germany to one of the most efficient agricultural producers in Europe. With the economic push toward industrialization and urbanization, heavy industry (coal and steel especially) become important in the Ruhr, and manufacturing growing in the cities, the Ruhr, and Silesia. Based on its leadership in chemical research in the universities and industrial laboratories, we begin to become dominant in the world's chemical industry. Big businesses such as BASF and Bayer led the way in their production and distribution of artificial dyes and pharmaceuticals during the Wilhelmine era, leading to the German monopolisation of the global chemicals market. A nation wide currency is planned to be introduced known as the German Goldmark, which will eventually replace the Vereinsthaler, South German Gulden, Bremen Thaler, Hamburg Mark, French Franc, and other local currencies, beginning new economic unity. The German Army is expanded with the goal of using ground and sea assets to protect the German Empire, and its interests. The armies of the former German Confederacy states are placed under the control of Prussia, while the contingents of the Bavarian, Saxon and Württemberg kingdoms remain semi-autonomous. The term "German Army" begins to be used in various legal documents such as the Military Penal Code, but otherwise the Prussian, Bavarian, Saxon and Württemberg armies maintain distinct identities, under the command of Chief of the German General Staff Helmuth von Moltke. The expansion of our army increases our score by 0.50. Supreme command of the navy is vested in the emperor, but its first appointed chief is Infantry General Albrecht von Stosch. Kiel on the Baltic Sea and Wilhelmshaven on the North Sea become the Navy's principal naval bases. The former Navy Ministry becomes the Imperial Admiralty on 1 February 1872. Initially the main task of the new Imperial Navy is to ensure coastal protection. The Imperial Navy's tasks are then to prevent any invasion force from landing and to protect coastal towns from possible bombardment. We open a German Imperial Naval Academy at Kiel for training officers, followed in May by the creation of a 'Machine Engineer Corps', and we plan to create a 'Medical Corps' by early 1873. We begin a ten year program to institute the modernise of the fleet. Our new plan calls for the creation of eight armoured frigates, six armoured corvettes, twenty light corvettes, seven monitors, two floating batteries, six avisos, eighteen gunboats and twenty-eight torpedo boats, at an estimated cost of 220 million gold marks. The building plan is approved by the Reichstag, which controlls the allocation of funds, although one-quarter of the money came from French war reparations, allowing the modernization of our fleet to begin. We also hope to begin the colonization of Africa, although we first wish to expand our naval capabilities. '''We accept the offer from Russia to form the League of the Three Emperors, as long as Austria-Hungary accepts. We also ask for a trade agreement and an alliance with Italy, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, and Sweden.'''

France: A year after defeat of the Second French Empire by the Prussians, the shift to the French Third Republic is still heavy. Many still support a monarch who currently would be Henry V, but only if he was limited by a constitution. Henry V however, refuses the throne because of this, and the use of the tricolor flag as he wishes to be an absolute monarch like his grandfather before him. Despite this, support still stays for a monarch, and the people wait for his childless death as Phillip VII has been recognized as his most possible heir. While waiting for the death of Henry V, and the succession by Phillip VII, the republic government currently serves only as a regency council due to Henry V's refusal to the throne. While they rule, the status quo is maintained in all French politics, save for their recent policy of inflating the French Franc by moving it over to a pure gold standard to halt the increasing deflation. We upgrade our military through an increase in arms shipments to colonial armies, and upgrade out army by 0.5.


 * French Equatoral Africa: Through continental French shipments, the colonial armies become better armed and uniformed, in order to enforce French law and assimilation upon the native populations. The colonial government begins to "hand out" assimilation rights, which actually require a renouncement of current land holdings, allowing for the colonial government to take hold of lands, and "civilize" the natives.
 * French Dahomey: Continental French shipments allow  for the small colonial army to become better armed and uniformed in the wake of recent Dahomey Kingdom raids, which sets much of the coastal colony on edge for a possible war to break out between the formally friendly colony and nation.
 * New Caledonia: Continental French shipments allow for the small colonial police force to become better armed and uniformed in the wake of recent waves of european immigration from the discovery of nickel in 1864. Since then, colonial population has been ever increasing, and native population slowly decreasing, although tensions are very high.
 * French Senegal: Continental French shipments allow for the colonies armies to become better armed and uniformed. The doctrine of missionary work and abolitionism is still promoted as preparations for another war with the remaining Sengali chiefdoms begins in order to curtail their slave trade and end their pagan practices, as well as gain access to numerous mining ventures.
 * French Indochina: Continental French shipments allow for the large colonial armies to become better armed and uniformed. Soldiers are stationed near the Sino-Indochinese border as support for expansion of the French colonial provinces and catholic faith is advocated for by the governor of the colony.
 * French Guiana: Continental French shipments allow for the larger colonial armies to become better armed and unformed. Guard presence is increase as more prisoners are sent to the colony. Recently however, focus has shifted for its governer from focus on the penal aspects of the country, to the discoveries of gold in 1854, as some immigrants from France come, hoping to become very wealthy in gold trade.


 * Swiss Diplomacy: We request to purchase a thin strip of land so we can construct a port city.

Switzerland: The army begins to construct border fortifications with all nations. Designs for Artillery are made and a factory is retooled to produce some small artillery pieces. The volley guns are deployed to the Swiss-French border due to some instability. The government begins to improve agriculture by subsidizing farmers.

The border fortifications include guard towers, artillery walls, spikes to slow infantry, armed troops, and the volley guns. The fortifications are built at mountain passes to eliminate enemy troops need be.

Army increases score by .25 due to the complete deployment of the Vetteri Bolt Action Rifle and the fortifications.

We request that all nations recognize our neutrality as of right now.
 * Britain: Recognise Neutralty.

United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway: We begin to spread large amount of enfluence to Norway to convince the people to stay within the Union. Some of our best education and technologies are being sent to Norway to help out relations along with lots of money given to their economy to try and balance both Sweden and Norways economical status. We begin developing large factories to produce artillery and rifles. We try to improve our relation with Russia.

Denmark: We have begun to start a system of government that outdates any previous kind of power in Denmark, we now have 200 people in the higher ranks and 10 people of this number represent Denmark and its Territories to the people and the world. We also have a new way to decide what is best for the country, if something has been put forward to the 200 officials then they write a report on the topic and hand them out to all citizens over the age of 24 who are capable of supporting themselves, then each citizen of this description votes to either allow the motion or deny the motion. And to make sure that nothing happens simply because 1 person tipped the scales either way, at least 75% has to agree to the proposal for it to be allowed. This way we know that the people are getting what is right for them and not what someone thinks is right for them.

Netherlands: More expeditions in the Dutch Indies are held to fond new spices and/or to find good agricultural grounds there. We officialy recognize the CSA and Brazil. A woman named Aletta Jacobs is the first woman to finish university and she becomes a doctor. With this, the first 'feministic wave' kicked off. The par;ement, jealous about Belgium's industry, begins a large industrial project with plans of dozens of factories. With this, our economic scores upgrade to 1.25.

UK: Economy improved. Military improved. Relations with Brazil strengthen. Shipbuilders begin to design Metal Warships. We offer to sell artillery to Switzerland. Industry Score Upgrades to 2.25 to deal with the Shipbuilders requests for Metal, and factories spring up everywhere, increasing the employment opportunities. The idea of an Imperial Federation is proposed, and begins to gain popularity.
 * Swiss Diplomacy: We offer to trade for 30 Armstrong Breech Loading 12 pounder 8 cwt for 30,000 Vetteri Bolt Action rifles.
 * UK D: OK
 * Japanese D: offers an alliance
 * UK D: Accepts
 * USA D:  We ask for an alliance with the United Kingdom because of our shared history and culture. We offer France an alliance as well, hoping to form the Trans-Atlantic Alliance.

It's implausible to even have an alliance with Great Britain at this time without making large political maneuvers and possibly starting protests within your own nation.

Japan: After the political reforms removing the samurai, and giving more power to himself (Meji), a few samurai rebellions pop up. These are easilly '''supressed. Trade with the west begins to open up, and an Alliance with the UK, Brazil, And France is asked for. We also ask for western countries to trade with us up to date military technologies.''' Industries pop up across the country, and a main railroad between the islands of Honshu and Kyushu. The military increases rapidly, with all healthy men after age 21 to serve for 5 years, and then can opt to join the work ofrce or continue in the military. The army score increases to 1.25.

Brazil Dip: We agree to trade, and a purely DEFENSIVE alliance

Mexico: With recent develpoments across the world Mexico begins to try and not fall behind in the world, using the United States as a model to look at to how a country should run. With tensions seeming to come between the USA and CSA, Mexico begins moving a majority of it's defense force to it's northern border, we i ncrease our Army by 0.5. Mexico begins to look for nations willing to trade for its many resources that cover the land.