Emancipation (Map Game)





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In the year 1861, Tsar Alexander II of Russia issued the Manifest ob Otmene Krepostnogo Prava of 1861. The Emancipation Manifesto, as it came to be known, proclaimed the freedom of all Russian peasants from serfdom and virtual slavery to their aristocratic masters. Halfway across the world, the opposite transpired when seven American states seceded and thereafter united to form the Confederate States of America — a federation committed to the protection of slavery — sparking the American Civil War just two months later.

You now sit at the helm of one of the world's numerous nation-states or colonies, and it is up to you to decide the fate of your country. How will you face the impending slave crisis? How will you deal with freedom of the peasantry? How will you respond to the great Emancipation?

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Mod Events will be organised into War, Political , Social , Economic and Miscellaneous categories. They will also be listed chronologically; events with no certain dates will be placed at the bottom of the mod events section.

1861
'''The self-proclaimed Republics of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia secede from the United States in defiance to the election of Abraham Lincoln to the Presidency. Starting on February 4, the rebelling states join the newly-established Confederate States of America, which enshrines slavery in its constitution, in contrast to Lincoln's election platform of anti-slavery and slave emancipation. A Confederate attack on the US Fort Sumter on April 12 begins the American Civil War.'''

'''Emperor and Autocrat of All the Russias Tsar Alexander II Romanov issues the Emancipation Manifesto on March 3, proclaiming the abolition of serfdom throughout the Empire. He grants former serfs the full rights of free citizens. Peasants are now able to purchase land from their former landlords. However, a two-year transition period means that the peasant is obligated as before to the old land-owner; large parts of common land are passed to the major land-owners as otrezki ("cut off lands"), making many forests, roads and rivers accessible only for a fee. The peasants must also pay the landowner for their allocation of land in a series of redemption payments, which are used to compensate the landowners with bonds.'''

The Bamana Empire is conquered by the Toucouleur Empire.

The Kingdom of Italy is founded on March 17.

The First Taranaki War ends in New Zealand on March 18.

The Free Cities of Menton and Roquebrune, after a plebiscite, is annexed to France.

'''The Nian Rebellion, which began in 1851 as a response from northern Chinese rebels to the Qing government's failure to render aid to northern China after two floods, continues. It causes immense economic devastation and loss of life on both sides. Meanwhile, the Miao Rebellion which started in 1854 ravages the Guizhou province in response to an increase in taxes due to the also ongoing Taiping Rebellion.'''

'''The Herzegovina Uprising, which began in 1852 as a response from Herzegovinian tribes to the Ottoman general Omar Pasha's order to disarm the Herzegovinians, continues. General Pasha continues to find ways to end the uprising, but is unsuccessful.'''

'''The Cochinchina Campaign which began in 1858 continues between the armies of France and Spain, and those of Dai Nam. A French war of conquest, the French and Spanish make great gains in southern Vietnam and France creates the Cochinchina colony.'''

The Federal War between Venezuelan Federalists and Centralists continues.

The Colombian Civil War between the Granadine Confederation and the rebelling Federal State of Cauca continues.

The Chilean government continues to fight against the self-proclaimed Kingdom of Araucanía and Patagonia in the south in a series of military campaigns known as the Occupation of Araucanía.

LET THE GAMES BEGIN!


 * United Kingdom: We strengthen our territorial borders with fresh troops from all over the Empire, fearing great unrest from overseas, especially at our Canadian borders with the United States. Queen Victoria is our current monarch. She and her consort Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha are the centre of a hugely publicised romance, and their popularity has skyrocketed. In regards to the American Civil War, the aristocracy have voiced support for the Confederacy, while public opinion is with the Union. Queen Victoria believes that seizing some territories from the Union would be beneficial for the Empire, and so secretly issues the orders to prepare the Empire for entry into the Civil War on the side of the Confederacy. Meanwhile, in Parliament currently is a bill to reorganise the Empire such that the colonies become fully integrated parts in a new, solidified empire. In Asian affairs we begin negotiations with Japan to secure a military alliance. The UK Government allows the formation of the British West Africa Company, which will oversee the establishment of new colonies for Britain in West Africa, and the expansion of existing ones. Our colonies in Africa expand by 20px each.
 * Japan at this time is still largely isolationist and xenophobic...


 * Hawaii: We increase our troop numbers and send an exploration south to Tahiti to gain more knowledge about the region. With the American Civil war, we declare absolute neutrality, seeing as this plays no part in Hawaiian interests. Our current monarch is Kamehameha IV.


 * British Raj: A new Viceroy is appointed to run India. He sets out his new plan to make the British Empire's Jewel more polished. He sets up the new scheme refereed to as the business innovation scheme. The Indian government loan money to private investors at below market interest rates for them to then invest that money into factories, railways, irrigation and other projects. We request the aid of United Kingdom to help finance this scheme. We keep taxes low on people earning money through new development.
 * UK legislation: Parliament passes this year's Bill Act, and agrees to invest aid into Indian development.


 * Papal States: Pope Pius IX is pleased to hear of the emancipation of the serfs in Russia, yet expresses concern over the clouds of war looming over America, and calls for the Church to pray and act towards peace. Foremost in His Holiness' mind, however, is the declaration creating a united Kingdom of Italy. Having lost the Eastern states to the new Kingdom, His Holiness is determined to maintain at least a modicum of temporal power, and calls upon emperors Napoleon III of France and Franz-Joseph of Austria-Hungary to provide (or in the former's case, continue to provide) troops to protect the remaining states in Latinum. Efforts to improve Rome's university are redoubled, with special focus on expanding the Mathematical, Legal, and Scientific faculties; the Theological and Liberal Arts faculties being considered at least adequate. In the wake of the drama caused by the Mortara Affair a few years ago, and in light of the emancipation of serfs in Russia and the election of an anti-slavery President in the United States, Pius IX's ministers suggest abolishing the Jewish Ghetto in Rome. His Holiness will make his decision next year.
 * Italian Diplomacy: We look to negotiate a peaceful end to the Roman Question. We offer the pope full sovereignty over Vatican City along with freedom from taxation of all church lands within Italy in exchange for Rome and the surrounding territory.
 * Austrian Diplomacy: After our humiliating defeats against the Kingdom of Italy, Emperor Franz-Joseph is not willing to increase tensions with the newly founded state, instead he wants to focus elsewhere, so Pope Pius IX request is declined.
 * Papal Diplomacy: With Austria-Hungary declining, Pius IX is -against his better judgment and after much huffing and puffing- prevailed upon by his advisors to agree to negotiate with Italy. A Papal Nuncio is sent to Florence, and he presents a few minor adjustments to Italy's offer: the Pope maintains full sovereignty over the Leonine City (including the Castel d'Sant Angelo, so effectively the Vatican plus some extra blocks allowing it access to the River Tiber, still only 1.5-2 times the OTL size of the Vatican) and the Summer residence of Castel Gandolfo (including access to the Lake there), plus extraterritoriality over the buildings in black in this map. In return, the Holy See will recognise the new kingdom of Italy, recognise Rome as its capital, maintain neutrality in conflicts, and the Pope shall agree to crown Victor Emmanuel in a coronation in the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran if he so wishes.
 * Italian Diplomacy: We agree and would be honored for a coronation by the Pope


 * Araucanía and Patagonia: King Orélie-Antoine I, monarch of the kingdom, decide to organise his army and post troops on the border between the Araucanía and the Patagonia, fearing the forces of Chile. He offer to the Chilean government to let them have Araucanía in exchange of recognition (MOD answer needed). He also ask for both the Second French Empire and the Empire of Brazil for an alliance and to be recognised as an independent and legitimate nation.
 * Chilean soldiers have already invaded Araucanía and are steadily advancing. War with Chile is already underway.
 * Araucania and Patagonia (OOC): So they are invading my territories in Argentina (Patagonia)?


 * Belgium:We start arming or troops more we also train some so that we can defend a attack from all side we also begin to send settlers to Africa.


 * Portugal: We look to expand our frontiers in Africa, via trade or force. Due to us being unaware of any British intentions of intervening in the American Civil War due to our alliance, and the fact that the war provides no benefit for the nation, we declare neutrality in the conflict (although should the UK decide to go to war, we might assist).


 * Joseon: Korea ends its foreign policy of harsh isolationism and opens two port cities (Busan and Incheon) to foreign trade. Korea begins to invest money in the construction of basic infrastructure (such as roads, residential buildings) and begins to shift towards the factory system from the putting-out-system in order to increase production and to start industrialisation, and economic catch-up with the West. A policy of westernisation in all sectors of society begins, as the government thinks that the Eastern way of thought is incompatible with industrialisation and economic modernisation. Rapid population growth begins once again after decades of stagnation due to increase agricultural output.


 * Japan (Tokugawa Shogunate): We as shogun begin making attempts to end this divided Japan by beginning to under rule the power of the samurai in the japanese society. We increase the rice output of our provinces and increase the size of our navy. We open the port of Nagasaki to exclusivley british trade. We begin to increase our navy size and diplomaticly request from The United Kingdom to lend us production rights to their modern ships to make 20 ships over the course of 2 years. We also request investment in our infrastructure from The United Kingdom and wish for them to help us build factories and roads.


 * Spain: Economy, infrastructure and military improve. Population continues to grow, roads and farms are built or improved and cities continue to grow. More residential buildings, cultural and public buildings, commercial buildings, militaristic buildings, educational buildings and factories are built. Begins to colonize Western Sahara by sending Spanish settlers and builds new cities and made trade with local tribes living in the area. Spanish Guinea also continues to expend faster by 20px. Asks United Kingdom, Italy and Prussia for alliance.
 * Italian Diplomacy: We accept your alliance offer.


 * Netherlands: Economy is expanded. Navy is expanded. Dutch stuff is done. We make guns. We request trade agreements with UK, France, Spain, Portugal and Russia.
 * Portugese Dip: We accept.
 * UK Diplomacy: We politely decline trade with the Netherlands at this time, but we remain open to agreements in the future.
 * Russian Diplomacy: We accept the establishment of trade agreements.


 * Italy: While Italy has been officially united tensions remain high between the Northern and Southern parts of the country. Florence is establish as the temporary capital while Rome will be the official capital when it is acquired. The kingdom remains as a constitutional monarchy with Cavour becoming the first Prime Minister. But following his death in June, the king appoints another hero of unification, Guiseppe Garibaldi, as the next Prime minister, sighting his strong support from the common people and the military. The government begins to fund public schools across the country to fight illiteracy. An official army is formed around a core of veterans from the Italian Wars of Unification. The government begins to pour money into industrial growth by funding factory creation. We offer trade agreements to the UK, France, Prussia, and Spain.
 * Austrian Diplomacy: We offer the Kingdom of Italy a chance to settle our disputes, agreeing to give them all every territory we possess that is inhabited by an ethnic Italian majority (Veneto,South Tyrol,Friuli,Trieste,not Istria), in exchange for an alliance (and help in a possible war against Prussia) and a proper compensation for those territories, respecting the locals wishes, while also seeking greater stability in the area.
 * Italian Diplomacy: We agree to the Austrian proposal and offer 10 million Lire in compensation
 * UK Diplomacy: We congratulate Italy for its recent unification and agree to the establishment of trade between Italy and the British Empire.


 * Ottoman Empire: We continue to build our military and military presence in all of our empire, this hopes to dwell the chance of rebellion. We mainly build our army and not our navy. We focus more on our military presence in the Balkans. With ongoing disputes with Macedonia, we begin an invasion of the country. A force of 100,000 men poor over the border and crush Macedonian troops. We hope this war will be over by the end of the year. We continue to work on our foreign policy. We begin to unify all the people of the Ottoman Empire, by promoting cultural events like festivals and sporting events. We also propose the 'Ottoman Games' to be held every 2 years in the country with a selected host city each games. The first one will hopefully be held in 1663. We also decide to NOT expand anywhere in Africa or Arabia yet due to focus on other areas at the moment. Our top acheolgist begin to plan a possible canal that'll conect the Red Sea with the Mediteranian. We decide to remain neutral in the American Civil War. We also promote modern laws. We would like an alliance with Austria-Hungary and Britain. In the Austrian one we will give up all claim we have in Europe (except from Macedonia) and will help them in any future wars if they help us. We would also like to have trade agreements with any nations which would accept them.
 * Austrian Diplomacy: Seeking a greater stability in the area, we accept Ottoman Empire's alliance and trade offers.


 * British Guiana: We begin to build the military and invest the economy in our colonised territory. Although, we continue to build the buildings whilst we recruit troops mostly. The bunkers and fortresses will be planned to built. We hope to improve the relations with UK and probably improve much better.


 * Russian Empire: The year is marked by the emancipation of the serfs, but many other developments take place in what Emperor Alexander II is calling "a great year for the Russian people." After years of planning, the new emancipation laws go into effect to the celebration of the over 23 million serfs in the Russian Empire. Alexander II also decides to go ahead with sweeping military reforms, led by Minister of War Dmitry Milyutin. The compulsory military service of the peasantry of 25 years is repealed and instead replaced with a 6 year compulsory military service for all males aged 21 - regardless of social status. The government invests in military infrastructure, creating military districts, providing adequate barracks and forts in each district, and beginning construction of rail lines to connect the districts. We expand throughout the rest of the Caucasus and the Third Section works to eliminate dissidents in that region. We also expand to the Kuril Islands and to encompass the rest of non-occupied Sakhalin. The army, numbering 800,000, is also secretly prepared for a military excursion into Central Asia in the coming months, which would be the first after the lost Crimean War. Economically, the focus becomes on gathering the vast natural resources throughout the vast Russian interior. The outpost at Vladivostok is expanded with Imperial funding and a mandate to create a notable port.
 * Alaska: Traders work with Americans, British Canadians, Natives and also gather the significant natural resources. The capital of New Archangel sees substantial upgrades to increase its defensive capacity, largely in fear of a foreign takeover attempt.


 * Denmark: We continue colonisation on Greenland establishing various small colonies their. We start minor industrialisation process to expand our economy. We expand our navy by 10 ships. King Frederick VII shows soon interest in the US civil war. We offers trade alliances to the Netherlands,the UK, and the newly formed CSA. In an attempt to heal past wounds in our nations we propose a Trade pact and Military alliance to Sweden-Norway.
 * UK diplomacy: We welcome trade between the UK and Denmark.


 * Toucouleur empire: After our recent conquest of the Bamana Empire, we begin to incorporate them into our empire. We begin to develop our military to European standards by trying to pay Europeans who are involved in the military to advise us on how to improve our military. We also begin our Industrial Revolution and our Wirtschaftswunder to send our nation to the future improving our road system along with our cities. We request the European help to modernise in return for money and an alliance. We move our troops of around 10,000 from the newly conquered Bamana nation to take Massina.


 * United States of America: In retaliation to the attack on Fort Sumter, Congress signs a declaration of war and authorises a complete and utter mobilisation. President Abraham Lincoln, inspired by the Emancipation Manifesto, declares that when the war is over, slavery will be abolished in each and every state. Conscription is emplaced by some states however the Union military is largely made out of volunteers. An immediate offensive is made on the Confedarcy however largely fails due to lack of training. Learning from the mistake, many new training camps are constructed. However Anti-Lincoln officials in Maryland shut down the railway lines. Kentucky remains neutral however is pressure by the Government. The Maryland Controversy continues as Abraham Lincoln declares Martial Law in the state causing a large protest.

1861.5

 * United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland: With general mobilisation complete, the Prime Minister proclaims a declaration war on the United States in support of the Confederacy. Our armies (30,000 troops) pour over the Canadian border into Washington, Idaho and Minnesota. However, so that relations between the Queen and the people are preserved, nothing is said about Her Majesty's involvement in the decision. Popular unrest becomes commonplace in the cities as many people support the Union. However, propaganda is distributed to help quell any discomfort felt by the British people. The fact that many are also more concerned about their own survival in the midst of the Industrial Revolution in the cities helps to dampen support for the Union. The Empire calls on support from the colonies and provinces, as well as from her allies Austria, Russia and Portugal. To improve the versatility and flexibility of the Empire, as well as to attempt to put out the flickering embers of nationalism throughout the Empire, the Imperial Reform Bill is introduced into Parliament on 7 June, proposing the transformation of the British Empire into a single, federal entity. Many colonies would be merged into larger constituent countries in the new Empire. The former colonies would be themselves self-governing states in a larger federal entity. Examples include:
 * New South Wales, Western Australia, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and New Zealand will be combined to create the Realm of Australia. Capital: Sydney.
 * British Columbia, Canada, Newfoundland, the North-Western Territory, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Rupert's Land will be combined to create the Realm of Canada. Capital: Québec.
 * All territories of the British Raj would be combined to form the Indian Empire. Unlike the other federal parts, Victoria would be Empress of India instead of Queen, and India would be unitary, not federal, although all princes in India would retain their positions.
 * The Cape Colony, British Bechuanaland and Natal, would be united and transformed into the Realm of South Africa. Capital: Cape Town.
 * The United Kingdom itself would become federal, with devolved parliamentary rights granted to Scotland and Ireland: Both the Parliament of Scotland and Parliament of Ireland would be reinstated. The UK Parliament would serve as both the parliament of the UK and of England and Wales.
 * All other territories would remain under the direct authority of the UK Government.
 * The British Empire would be constituted as an official entity, rather than being an unofficial term for the collection of colonies under the UK. The Empire would be renamed the Empire of Greater Britannia, or Britannia, named after the Latin term for Britain. Imperial capital: London.
 * The Queen would receive the following titles: Queen of the United Kingdom, Empress of India, Queen of South Africa, Queen of Australia.
 * Portugal dip: We will support our ally, however Portugese forces will remain in Portugese lands until we are prepared to join British forces. In the meantime we will send economic and military aid.
 * Austrian Dip: We accept UK call to arms, joining the war against the USA. However as we don't possess a fleet capable of transporting our whole forces to the American Continent, we ask the UK to help us transport our forces. We also ask the UK for military access, in Canada, in order to land in Nova Scotia, move through New Brunswick and attack the USA.
 * British Dip: We send the HMS Stronghold and Neptune to Austria to retrieve the Austrian troops, and we grant access to select military bases in Nova Scotia for the Austrian Army.
 * American Dip: Fearing a total war, the Senate would like to negotiate terms with the coalition. However they also challenge the fact why Britain, Austria and Portugal are even in the war.
 * Austrian Diplomacy: We ask the UK to invade Mexico, which in fact is hurting our war efforts, attacking the CSA, which is our ally and is an enemy of the USA which we have war right now, as we have answered their call to arms, we ask them to do the same, since Mexico is executing our Emperors supporters.
 * Technically, Russia is not a British ally. -Rex


 * Hawaii: With the results and maps of our returned expedition, we now have adequate knowledge of Tahiti and the surrounding kingdoms of Bora Bora, Raiatea, and Huahine. We send settlers to the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands for them to claim the islands for Hawaii. With our knowledge of the islands, we launch a surprise attack on Tahiti, sending in about 1,600 troops. Despite the spending on the war, a fort is constructed in the port of Honolulu.


 * United States of America: An invasion of the CSA (primarily South Carolina) via West Virginia is initiated, 5,000 men are used for the assault. Most of their morale is kept high with propaganda and Romanticism thoughts. Following the proclamation of war by the UK, the President Abraham Lincoln himself declares war in return. With war on two fronts (Canada and the South) Senate begins a national debate on Conscription. Leading the votes for conscription are the Republicans, led by Abraham Lincoln and the opposition who are the Democrats. 55% of the Votes Disapprove and 45% approve. Industrial Regions such as New York and Boston are pushes to build pistols, rifles gunpowder. An incident happens when an under-payed woman named Mary-Jones kills herself by eating gunpowder then smoking, intentionally kills herself because she lost her job. This cause a massive riot in New York City called the "Smoking Gun Riot." The Navy is modernized, re-built and mobilized for invasion following the Navy Reform Bill. Following this the fleet is dispatched to Quebec to destroy the British Fleet there and allow the invading troops to land in Quebec City. A home-land protection force in Washington is formed made up of 6,000 men prepared to stop the British Forces.
 * UK in the American Civil War: The British Fleet in Quebec (8 frigates, 4 men-of-war, 20 corvettes) immediately responds to the American threat. (MOD RESPONSE REQUIRED)
 * MOD: West Virginia has not yet seceded from Virginia. You'll have to find another point from which to enter CSA territory.


 * Oops. Read up and found that West Virginia seceded in April 1861. Ignore the last comment.


 * Spain: Economy, infrastructure and military improve. Population continues to grow, roads and farms are built or improved and cities continue to grow. More residential buildings, cultural and public buildings, commercial buildings, militaristic buildings, educational buildings and factories are built. Western Sahara and Spanish Guinea continues expending by 20px each. Asks United Kingdom, Prussia, Russia, Netherlands and Austria for trade agreement and accepted Italy's trade agreement request.
 * Austrian Dip: We accept Spain's offer of a trade agreement.
 * Papal States: With Italy agreeing to the modified terms, the Pope is, with some reluctance, prevailed upon to sign the treaty. The Pope sends a letter to King Victor Emmanuel, asking him as a personal favour to arrive in Rome at the front of a large military force, to at least give the appearance that his hand is being forced. Preparations are underway to organise the coronation in St John Lateran, which will presumably occur some time early next year. The administration of the Papal States and Holy See in general also begins a period of transition. Plans are drawn up for the disbandment of most of the Papal Army, excepting the Swiss Guards, the Noble Guards, and the Palatine Guard. Naturally, there is some opposition within the ranks of the Church at the apparent surrender of temporal power by the Curia. Despite his personal annoyince at the decision, Pius IX writes a brief Apostolic Letter to the Bishops of the World informing them of the reality that the agreement is the best and only way of preserving temporal power indefinitely. His Holiness assures them that he remains a true sovereign over truly sovereign territories, however without now having to worry about many of the temporal aspects of temporal rule. In other news, the War in America deeply disturbs His Holiness. Nuncios are sent to Britain and the USA, and also to the CSA (although it is made clear that the delegation does not constitute an official diplomatic recognition; the delegation is officially titled: "Papal Legation to the Southern Areas of the United States of America Calling Themselves the Confederate States of America") to try and provide a diplomatic solution; the general anti-Catholicism of those countries notwithstanding.
 * British diplomacy: While we appreciate the Pope's noble efforts, despite us being a Protestant country, we do not believe in a current possibility for peace. We continue to fight the war head-on, pushing into US territory and instituting Imperial control over occupied lands.


 * Portugal: We join Britain's war despite the public being against it and the military unprepared. We mainly focus on calming the public for now and readying the army. Forced conscription is put into effect. Some ships are sent to aid the British in Canada. We start to industrialize, factories are set up and churn out a small but steady supply of firearms and equipment. It's nowhere near as fast as Britain's, but it's a start.


 * Patagonia: Following the lost of Araucania to the Chilians, which included the capital, Perquenco, the government is relocated to Viedma, on the eastern coast. There, King Antoine I welcome his nephew and heir, Adrien-Jean de Tounen, who's only 15 years old. He order his troops (or what is left of them) to center their efforts to defend the new capital, making the statement that "The fate of the Kingdom and the Mapuche tribes are one.", hoping to boost the national feeling of the Mapuches.


 * Mexico: President Benito Juárez seeing the atrocities of the confederacy declares war on the Confederate states of America in support of The United States. The Navy and Army is modernised with the help of American intelligence. 5,000 men begin the initial invasion of Texas, sweeping into the state, with many Texans with Mexican sympathies rejoicing. Offers of alliance are sent to the USA, Spain, France as are trade requests. The economy and infrastructure improve,especially in the new administrative hub of Mexico City. Population continues to grow, roads and farms are built or improved and cities continue to grow. More residential buildings, cultural and public buildings, commercial buildings, militaristic buildings, educational buildings and factories are built. Support for the war is high. In light of The CSA's Conscription policy, Juarez sends out his own, hoping to build on popular nationalist feelings. The army increases four-fold to 260,000.
 * British secret diplomacy: We will exempt Mexico from British assault plans, on the condition that Mexico does not interfere with the Northern front of the Civil War.
 * Mexico Dip: We agree having no qualms against Britain. Benito Juarez wishes for good relations between the two nations.
 * Austrian Diplomacy: We demand that Mexico withdraws for the CSA, we give them 20 days time to withdraw from our ally the CSA or its war.
 * Mexican Dip: The Austrian act of aggression is acknowledged but Mexico has no intention of exiting The CSA. In light of this, more troops are poured into Texas gaining more territory. In addition, a group of Conservative Mexicans with links to the Austrian Maximilian: the brother of Emperor Francis Joseph, whom they want to become monarch are executed on grounds of treason against the republic.
 * Austrian Diplomacy: We invade Mexico from the north, executing any Mexican we see, Emperor Francis Joseph makes a speech about the future of Mexico, which is to be annihilated.
 * Mexican Dip: The recent actions against Mexican people only incenses the population further. Mexican Leaders denounce Austria for supporting slavery and interfering in matters that do not concern them. Conscriptions and volunteers continue to flood into the army and a gruesome guerilla style offensive ensues against the Austrians. Every city, town and village is defended and Austrian soldiers are repelled from our borders for now. Terrorist insurgents are secretly sent to Austria. Britain is called upon to control its ally and respect that issues in the south are irrelevant to those in the northern campaigns.
 * "Every city, town and village is defended and Austrian soldiers are repelled from our borders for now." YOU DONT GET TO DECIDE THAT ALGO DOES. "Terrorist insurgents are secretly sent to Austria." YOU CANT EVEN SEND SPIES THAT FAR AWAY... Britain is called upon to control its ally and respect that issues in the south are irrelevant to those in the northern campaigns. YOU ARE HELPING OUR ENEMY HERE, WHILE CSA IS MY ALLY, WHY SHOULD EVEN THE UK RESTRAIN ME I FAIL TO SEE...~Wrto12
 * Hey, keep it civil here, remember? I'm afraid that's one strike for behaviour. That being said, Wrto is right. The algorithm decides how much damage you are able to inflict on the enemy, and being so far away from Austria, a nation of your tech development would not be able to send people to Austria. The only reason Austrians were able to get to America was because of British ships.


 * British Guiana: We continue to recruit more troops and improve our infrastructure. We support Britain's war, but unfortunately, we don't have any supplies to aid UK on their declaration war with United States. Although the supplies are very low in Guiana, and the aim is hopefully to invest most of the military supplies. Our colonized territory could be built with bunkers.


 * Japan: Our attempts to remove the Samarai from our society is met with resistance from them. While we have taken away a lot of power from them it seems they will begin to turn against us. We ask The Empire of Britannia to send us some divisions to help deal with the samarai in the event of civil war. The production of our navy is going well, with 7 of the 20 ships built. We attempt to conspire to kill the emperor of Japan. We also continue to increase our production of rice and still build factories.
 * British diplomacy: As we wish to help our new ally develop into a major regional power, we agree to send 3 divisions to put down the Samurai revolt. However, we implore them to spare the Emperor, as Japan could be reformed into a constitutional monarchy with the Shogun as a sort of Prime Minister. Victoria and the Royal Family wishes to establish personal relations with the Imperial Family of Japan.


 * Confederate States of America: A draft goes into effect recruiting around 1.000.000 men to fight for our noble cause against the USA and now Mexico. Big slave owners are able to avoid been drafted due to a new law, that allows them to send 7 slaves they own in their place, which are promised their freedom as soon as the war is over. Farming is diversified and many new plantations open to feed our forces. We start fortifying our borders with Mexico, a significant portion(around 10% for now) of our forces are send to fight the Mexicans. President Jefferson asks all remaining slave states inside the USA to secede and join the CSA in order to protect their right to slavery and stop the north from dominating the goverment. (MOD RESPONSE REQUIRED) Since the UK, Austria and Portugal intervened in the American Civil War against the USA, we ask them for an alliance.
 * Austrian Diplomacy: We accept CSA alliance offer, while also we recognize them as an independent nation.
 * America (OCC): I am not a mod but I don't think 1.000.000 is plausible.
 * MOD: No, the strength of the CS Army in OTL was between 500k to 1.5M men. So 1M is perfectly plausible.
 * Portugal dip: We decline, as we are only in the war due to Britain, however we will maintain cordial relations.
 * Missouri, Kentucky, and Maryland (MOD) all secede from the Union and apply to join the Confederacy, fearing the dictatorial reign of Lincoln and his promise to free all slaves at the war's end.
 * CSA Diplomacy: We accept Missouri, Kentucky and Maryland into the Confederate States of America.


 * Denmark: Seeing an opportunity and seeing how Britain has declared war on the USA. We declare War on the USA. We send a fleet of 60 ships to help Britain. We ask Britain to allow us to use their ports to dock our ships on the way. We continue minor industrialization efforts in Denmark and start it in Iceland opening up 2 new factories. On Greenland we expand 20 px north. We establish more colonies in Greenland establishing a colony called Ny københavn (New Copenhagen). We begin assimilation process on native Greenlanders. We fund expeditions to the otl northern Canadian islands. We also express interest in the island of Newfoundland. We again offer up trade pacts to the Netherlands and Sweden-Norway.
 * British diplomacy: We welcome Danish assistance, and allow Danish use of British ports. However, Newfoundland is not for sale at this time.


 * Toucouleur empire: After our recent conquest of the Bamana Empire, we begin to incorporate them into our empire. We begin to develop our military to European standards by trying to pay Europeans who are involved in the military to advise us on how to improve our military. We also begin our Industrial Revolution and our Wirtschaftswunder to send our nation to the future improving our road system along with our cities. We move our troops of around 20,000 from the newly conquered Bamana nation and attack Massina. We request an alliance with Britain.
 * MOD: Do not copy from previous turns. Strike 1/3.


 * Russian Empire: The emancipation of serfs continues, as they are gradually freed and given the opportunity to buy their land from the nobility. The Emperor, Alexander II, also promises each newly freed serf family a horse and the opportunity to move to their nearest major city. With labor beginning to enter the cities, Alexander II pushes for foreign and domestic investment into factories and other industry to create jobs and advance the economy. Work on the railroads continue, as does construction of Vladivostok. Now, after the conclusion of the extended Caucuses War, and fearing British expansion into the Russian backyard of Central Asia, Russia declares a suprise war upon Kokand. The huge Russian military traps the substantially smaller Konkandi forces to hide in the capital city, and a siege ensues. Alaska continues its trade and the upgrades to New Archangel continue.

1862
Internal unrest in Hawaii begins to grip the small island nation as its mostly expansionist policies pay no attention to issues at home.

The formal Union declaration of war on the Confederate States inadvertently raises morale in the Confederacy as it affirms the United States' recognition of the Confederacy as an independent entity.

'''Massive loss of life in the Nian Rebellion in the north of China is causing massive damage to and destabilisation of the current Qing regime. As China is facing multiple rebellions, the Taiping Kingdom is affirming its grip on power in the south.'''

'''General Cornelio Rodriguez of Chile establishes a fortress near the Bureo River in Araucanía, admitting frontier settlers from Chile. Chileans start flooding into Patagonia from the north.'''

'''The emancipation of the serfs and subsidisation of the peasantry by the Imperial Government in Russia results in a surge in population in the cities. Slums begin to form around major centres such as St Petersburg and Moscow.'''

'''The Imperial Reform Bill continues to be hotly debated in the British Parliament. Many Tories support the bill, while several members of the Conservative Whig Government oppose it, although it was the Whigs under Palmerston that introduced the bill in the first place. A number of MPs see it as an undermine of Imperial power, but Palmerston continues to support the bill as a way to consolidate Imperial unity and at the same time soothe nationalistic feelings in the colonies.'''

'''Prince Albert, consort to Queen Victoria, does not die as in OTL and thus she does not enter a period of mourning. Instead, she is able to focus on other important issues, such as the unfolding Civil War in America.'''

Maximilian Habsburg, head of the Austrian Navy, and cousin of the Austrian Archduke, makes claim as the rightful Emperor of Mexico, and pressures Emperor Napoleon III to intervene in the Mexican conflict.

The Austrian war effort in North America suffers badly from costly logistical lines, as the British government refuses to have the Army move into Mexican territory.


 * Hawaii1_Eman.pngi:  Realizing that our focus on the war has led to the negligence of our people, we work to improve our infrastructure. To ease any opposition to the war, we spread pro-war propaganda and host festivals to increase happiness. Although we find it hard to conduct commerce while remain neutral in the American Civil War, we request trade with Australia and/or China . The  Northwest Hawaiian Islands are annexed into the kingdom, and we send in  600 more troops into Tahiti, bringing the number of soldiers up to  2,100 . After the invasion failed, we decide to seige the capital of Papeete.


 * ​ The invasion once again fails; we commence a temporary cease-fire.


 * British diplomacy: We agree to the request for trade with Australia, and open the ports of Sydney and Brisbane to Hawaiian merchant vessels.


 * Spain: Economy, infrastructure and military improve. Population continues to grow, roads and farms are built or improved and cities continue to grow. More residential buildings, cultural and public buildings, commercial buildings, militaristic buildings, educational buildings and factories are built. Western Sahara and Spanish Guinea continues expending by 20px each.


 * Portugal: We expand Angola and Mozambique by 20px each. We continue industiralizing. We start sending troops to Britain to be sent to America. We send limited naval support to Austria and Britain.


 * United Kingdom: We continue our assault on the northern USA, and separate armies also gather along the US-CS border to fight alongside Confederate soldiers. The first Austrian troops arrive on British ships in Nova Scotia, and are then transported to the front on the US-CS border. Meanwhile, the Imperial Reform Bill continues to be hotly debated in Parliament, with many Parliamentary officials agreeing, but not enough to form the supermajority required to pass the Bill. Our colonies in Africa expand by 30px each, while the Canadian provinces begin to expand northwards by 50px.
 * UK secret diplomacy: We propose to Japan to assist China in destroying the Taiping Kingdom to make China indebted to Japan and Britain, and thus increase our influence in Asia at the expense of China.
 * Japan secret diplomacy: we will make sure to make preparation for the assistance.


 * British Guiana: We continue to improve our military supplies and expand economy. While UK is in war with USA, we could aid a support for them if it's possible. The supplies are still improving in British Guiana, the colony of UK. We hope to gain more troops and recruit them mostly as soon as possible. The infrastructure is planned to be improving next year, but for this year it's not eligible to do it.


 * Persia: Shah Naser al-Din starts improving our economy by helping small businesses and plans establishing a great trade route all the way from Istanbul to New Delhi (Ottoman and British Raj response required) , all three nations equally investing in it. If accepted, the full trade route will be Istanbul-Konya-Diyarbekir-Mosul-Erbil-Tabriz-Tehran-Isfahan-Shiraz-Kerman-Karachi-Hyderabad-Ahmedabad-Jaipur-New Delhi, with 5 cities from each empire. We offer a defensive pact to Ottoman Empire against any attack from Russian Empire in the future. Shah Naser al-Din forgives their assasinaton attempt and immediately stops the assimilation of Bâbis, started some time ago, saying that Bâbis have the right to live as they were for years. ( Covert Action: Spies will be periodically sent into Bâbis to detect and suppress any independence movements immediately ) Even though there will be no forced assimilation, Shah still hopes that strong and influential Persian culture and Shia Islam will slowly possess Bâbis. For the sake of having a greater navy, shipyards of Bandar Mahshahr, Bandar Bushehr, Bandar Abbas, Qeshm and Chabahar are improved and ship production is increased. Shah plans long distance ship races every year which Ottoman, Persian and Omani captains will race from Kuwait City to Muscat (Ottoman response and Mod response for Oman required) Shah invites clerics from all Islamic nations (Shia, Sunni and Ibadi) of the world to First Islamic Conference, where differences and heretical hate will be forgotten and the sake of Islam and its influence on the world theatre will be discussed. The conference will be in Mecca if Ottoman Empire accepts, and in Tehran if not. Shah prepares the country for an attempt to Westernize, once again, but it will take a long time, considering that Shah does not want to scare his people.
 * Patagonia: Understanding that he will surely lose the war, King Antoine I try to negociate with General Cornelio Rodrigez, promising him lands and titles should he join him. As a last resort, King Antoine I contact the government of Chile, and promise his abdication should they accept a Chart to protect the rights of the Mapuches. (MOD answer needed) Many of his allies begin to abandon him, and while he ask what's left of his troops to protect the capital, he himself prepare his escape from the country should this be necessary.
 * France: We work to improve our economy, mostly by increasing industry near Paris. A strong industrial belt starts to be built up between Orleans and Paris, making this area one of the largest industrial areas. We also work on creating additional infrastructure, namely a major highway system. Meanwhile, we increase the size of our army, to a total of 800,000 Soldiers. We work on colonizing Africa, expanding into west Africa, and landing colonial ships in central and south africa. We deploy 250.000 troops to invade Mexico.
 * 250,000 troops seems unrealistic considering that actual French campaigns in the region never surmounted to anything more than 30,000.
 * Italy: Fearing that a direct march on Rome would lead to a confrontation with French troops still in the country, the king dispatches a small naval squadron which anchors itself off the coast of Rome. An army of 25,000 along with the king are massed along the border ready to march as soon as the agreement is signed. The king requests that the Pope finally signs the agreement. The government continues to fund public schools to combat illiteracy. They also begin to fund a network of railroads to connect the country. Industrial growth continues in the Northern part of the country while the southern part focuses on agriculture. The army is increased to 250,000 well trained troops. The navy is also increased with many of the coastal cities ordered to build ships.
 * Papal Diplomacy: Having already agreed to the Treaty, His Holiness rides out to the perimeter of Rome to meet Victor Emmanuel and ceremonially sign and seal the doument, before leading His Majesty through Rome to the Archbasilica of St John Lateran for the coronation.
 * Mexico: Guerilla warfare ensues against Austrian and French invading forces, keeping the existed men to continue into Texas. Defensive capabilities are improved with fortifications on all major cities and coasts. An offensive against the faltering Austrian forces in the north is planned to cut off supplies and will commence soon. Trade continues with South America and plans are made to move the government to Argentina if needs be to carry on resistance in opposition to the european powers. The economy and infrastructure improve,especially in the new administrative hub of Mexico City. Population continues to grow, roads and farms are built or improved and cities continue to grow. More residential buildings, cultural and public buildings, commercial buildings, militaristic buildings, educational buildings and factories are built. Support for the war is high. The army yet again increased drastically. Diplomats are sent to Britain to discuss the options of war.
 * Toucouleur Empire: We finally begin our attack of the Massina to conquer them. We use 45,000 troops armed with European light arms to launch an offensive to strike at their capital using Mobility to outmanoeuvre and flank our enemy. We continue to try and improve our military and we begin to build a road that will fit ten horses wide from our capital Segu to Niora to Dinguiray in a triangle named the Golden Road. We see investors from Europe give us farming machines and fuel for glorious sums of money littering the countryside with these inventions. Although in the beginning many farmers fail to use it properly, they are becoming accustomed to its use.
 * Japan: The samurai have taken notice of our attempts to get rid of them and begin attacking government facilities. This starts a small civil war between the shogun and the samurai. We have built 14 of the 20 new ships for our navy. We increase the production of rice and have built a steel factory in edo. We send a small expiditionary force of 1 ship and 500 soldiers to the Austrian empire to help them in their intervention in mexico.
 * Papal States: With the treaty with Italy officially signed, the Papal States become very much smaller, but nonetheless remain sovereign. Italy is asked for permission to build a railway between the Leonine City in Rome and the Pope's other sovereign territory, Castel Gandolfo. The coronation of Victor Emmanual presumably) occurs, with great pomp and ceremony. Pius IX is able to justify the act to himself by recalling that even Napoleon was crowned by a pope. In his homily during the coronation, His Holiness speaks at length of the features that should distinguish a Christian monarch: humility and service. In about May, Pope Pius IX releases an encyclical against slavery called Liberavitque Dominus ('and the Lord liberated'). In it, His Holiness draws on older papal encyclicals, the 1537 Sublimis Deus, and the more recent 1839 In supremo apostolatus, as well as the works of Doctors of the Church and, of course, the Bible itself. The conclusion the Pope comes to in the magisterial document, is that, whilst tolerable in former times, "in the present time, it can no longer be consdered acceptable for Christians to partake in the institution of slavery, nor can it be justified any more." The letter is sent to all the Bishops the world over.
 * Taiping Heavenly Kingdom: The Heavenly King, Hong Xiuquan, recieves a copy of Liberavitque Dominus and translates it to Mandarian and Cantonese. Reading it, he declares that the subjects of the Qing Empire are slaves of a regime who has lost the Mandate of Heaven, and thus it is failing on Earth, suffering from economic depression, government corruption, famine, and rebellion. "The time is now for every Chinese person to rebuke their bondage to the failed Qing Empire by rebellion as we have and the Nian Rebellion has, for they have lost the Mandate of Heaven, and to finally liberated from it and live in happiness. -The Heavenly King. Meanwhile, there is a great morale boost in Taiping, both domestic and military as a result of the Nian Rebellion weakening the Qing Empire. Domestically, Hong Rengan, the Holy Governor, centralizes the government by running its day to day operations. Rengan, seeking to improve the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, orders and oversees the construction of schools with Bible based teachings and railroads. Banks are also constructed and the currency, Heavenly Treasure, is also centralized. Farmers are given tools to farm more effectively as well. The Heavenly King makes a decree for all Heavenly citizens to follow Jesus' teaching "Love God and love others" and to live in peace and harmony with one another in love and cooperation, and Hong Rengan puts those policies in practice. For the military front, however, The Heavenly King commands the military to be like the Israelites during the conquest of Canaan under Joshua, to destroy God's enemies. The Heavenly General, Li Xiucheng "The Loyal King", enforces this policy. With their morale boosted, General Li Xiucheng launches a new offensive on Shanghai, hoping to conquer the key port city. The Heavenly King"Freedom shall be obtained because we will defeat our enemies, the Qing Empire by force, for God is on our side. With this victory we shall create a permanent Heaven on Earth, where peace and love shall be eternal." Since we're a theocracy in the middle of rebelling against the Qing Empire, we choose Military as our primary focus and Religion as our secondary focus. We choose Nationalism and Socialism as our too ideologies. We select National Service as our primary idea, allowing us to conscript massive reserves of soldiers if need be.
 * Taiping Heavenly Kingdom: We seek recognition from the Western powers, hoping to establish friendly relations with them, for we too, are brothers and sisters in Christ.
 * The Russian Empire embraces its brothers in Christ against the heathen Qing Empire by recognizing the legitimacy of the break-away state.


 * CSA: Fortification of borders continues, conscription is given to the states. Diversfacation of agriculture continues
 * Dannish Dip: We offer up a trade agreement and military alliance to the CSA and recognize them as a soverign nation


 * Denmark: The kingdom of denmark officially makes it idealogy be imperalism. Our primary focus is exploration as of yet and we have a minor secondary focus on commerce. At home industrallization efforts continue with 3 new factories are open. Our navy expands by 20 ships. We send ships to explore the artic islands north of canada. We found a small colony on one of them otl baffin island (if not claimed already). We also expand 30 px inwards on greenland. New copenhagen continues to thrive and grow. We send a force of about 50,000 men to Help the british (Numbers ok). Develeopment continues on iceland. We offer a trade agreement to the Russian Empire. Trade with the british steadily increases our economy.
 * ​Russia accepts the Danish trade agreement.
 * Russia: The war with Kokand is finished this period, with the capital city of that nation falling to Russian besiegers. The Russians who have relocated into the slums are put to work as quickly as possibly by the Minister of the Interior who, alongside Emperor Alexander II, works to attract foreign and domestic investment into new jobs. Many work on the new railroads and are settled across the nation - not just in the capital and Moscow. Vladivostok sees major improvements and the Emperor orders the construction of a naval port for the Empire's Pacific fleet to be based there. Alaska continues to trade with the many nearby parties.

1862.5
'''Forced conscription in the Confederate States greatly outrages its constituent States, especially Texas, which announces its secession from the Confederacy. Texas declares independence as the Second Texan Republic.'''

'''Please direct all mod event disputes to the talk page. Thank you.'''

With the coronation of King Victor Emmanuel in Italy, the Papal States loses much of its power, having subordinated itself to the Kingdom of Italy.

Many of the common people of southern China join in with the Taiping rebellion, greatly surpassing all the other rebellions in the Empire and drastically weakening the revenue of the Qing

'''The Austrian-French intervention in Mexico proves to be of greater success with the backing of Napoleon III. Many nobles in Austria begin to believe that the Archduke’s loyalties should side more with France over Britain'''

'''The rebellion against the Shogun by the Samurai in Japan is greatly damaging to the government, as an entire social caste rises up against the Shogunate. Meanwhile, the Emperor uncovers the earlier plot against his life and executes several daimyo claimed to be responsible for this conspiracy.'''

'''Pope Pius IX’s encyclical is greatly received by the churches of the world, who universally decry the use of slavery. The only exception being the Baptists in the American south, the Old Believers of Russia, and some fringe Orthodox branches in East Africa.'''

Clerics from both Shia and Sunni factions are greatly sceptical of the proposed meeting in Mecca, as there is very little liberalism within these sects of Islam.

'''The Imperial Reform Bill is passed by Parliament in London. The British Empire's transformation into Britannia begins.'''


 * Hawaii: Thanks to the cease-fire, we are able to focus on issues at home. To improve industry, we build mines on the island of Kahoolawe; the mining town of Nalu (Hawaiian word for "wave") is established. The whole island of Lana'i becomes a pineapple plantation, with Lana'i City the center of the plantation; pineapples are traded in Australia. Propaganda promoting the invasion of Tahiti rallies more into our armed forces, with about 6,500 troops readily available. We propose a deal to Spain where we buy their claims in the Caroline and Mariana Islands for 75,000 Spanish currency; about 114 currency per square mile.


 * United Kingdom: The Empire of Greater Britannia is proclaimed by Her Majesty Queen Victoria. She is due to be crowned in the various Realms once reorganisation of the colonies is complete (and hopefully after the end of the American Civil War). The institutions necessary for the Realms to function, such as the Parliaments, Privy Councils and judiciaries, are organised and elections are called for the Houses of Commons in each of the Realms, to be held on the same day. The first Governors are:
 * Australia: John Young, Baron Lisgar, Governor of New South Wales
 * Canada: Charles Monck, 4th Viscount Monck, Governor of Canada (Quebec)
 * India: James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin, Viceroy of British India
 * South Africa: Sir Philip Edmond Wodehouse, Governor of the Cape Colony