Cthulhu Sleeps (Map Game)

WELCOME TO THE FRANKENMAPGAME!!

It will henceforth be known as either CS or more likely FMG. '''The year is 1864. '''The Union armies are driving the Confederate rebels back. In Europe, tensions are rising between Prussia and France. India is under British Control. China is all but controlled by the European powers after the disastrous Second Opium War. Italy has just been unified under Piedmont, thanks to General Gabraldi.

And all the while, Cthulhu Sleeps.

Not for long. The Terror is stirring, and when he rises he will bring hordes of the undead. Vampires will rise. Werewolves will attack. Goblins, Sea Monsters, every creature that has ever inhabited Human Nightmares will come to haunt us in real life.

His Horror has chosen the date in his sleep, too. He will emerge...

on Halloween.

We start then, too.

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Map




ENTER THE ILLUSTRIOUS MAP! Top one is showing Overrun areas. Bottom is for nations.

For the top one: Grey means clean; Green means light infestation; Yellow means heavy infestation; Orange means Swarming; Red means overrun. Some combination will represent borderline cases.

Moderators

 * Read the rules for seeing how to become a mod.
 * Me, obviously. (THE MIGHTY GUNS)  The Mighty Guns is too Glorious (or lazy) to go to source mode and type out his real sig (Dammit, Guns!)  22:43, October 23, 2013 (UTC)
 * CrimsonAssassin- "I have special eyes" 01:43, October 29, 2013 (UTC)
 * Mscoree (talk) 00:50, October 24, 2013 (UTC)
 * 21:19, October 25, 2013 (UTC)
 * Daxus Inferno (talk) 03:09, October 30, 2013 (UTC) (probation)
 * Any others, just ask.

Rules
READ THE RULES OR GIANT BLOODY MONSTERS WILL CRUSH YOUR NATION AND MAKE SH!T HAPPEN.

Nations
Nations are currently under construction. Add others as needed.

North America

 * US flag 37 stars.svg United States of America - CrimsonAssassin- "I have special eyes" 16:13, November 1, 2013 (UTC)
 * CSA FLAG 28.11.1861-1.5.1863.svg Confederate States of America - CommanderOfTheFourthReich 16:16, October 27, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico - Eiplec - ಠ_ಠ (talk) 06:24, October 27, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of British Honduras.svg British Honduras (Colony of the British Empire) -
 * 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) -
 * Flag of Spain (1785-1873 and 1875-1931).svg Cuba (Territory of the Spain) -  Remedello 20:18, October 31, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of Haiti.svg Haiti -
 * Flag of the Cayman Islands.svg Cayman (Colony of the British Empire) -
 * Jamaica (Colony of the British Empire) -
 * Flag_of_Greenland.svgland - (Danish Territory) - Daeseunglim (talk) 15:43, October 29, 2013 (UTC)
 * Swedish West Indies (Swedish Territory) -

Europe

 * Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Great Britain -  The Mighty Guns is too Glorious (or lazy) to go to source mode and type out his real sig (Dammit, Guns!)  00:35, October 27, 2013 (UTC)
 * Malta (Colony of the British Empire) -
 * Royal_Standard_of_Ireland_(1542–1801).svg Kingdom of Ireland -
 * Romanov Flag.svg Russian Empire -
 * Duchy of Finland - 20:48, October 27, 2013 (UTC)
 * Austrian_Flag.png Austria -
 * Flag_of_Saxony.svgy- (Vassal of Austria)
 * [[Image:Flagge Königreich Württemberg.svg|25px|border|link=]]Württemberg- (Vassal of Austria)
 * Flag_of_Baden.png- (Vassal of Austria)
 * [[Image:Flag of Bavaria (striped).svg|25px|border|link=]]Bavaria- (Vassal of Austria)
 * 600px-Saxe-_Meiningen.png-Meiningen- (Vassal of Austria)
 * Flag_of_Lippe_(1815-1880).svg- (Vassal of Prussia)
 * Flagge_Fürstentum_Reuß_jüngere_Linie.svg, junior line- (Vassal of Austria)
 * Flagge_Fürstentum_Reuß_ältere_Linie.svg, senior line- (Vassal of Austria)
 * Schaumburg-Lippe.pngmburg-Lippe- (Vassal of Austria)
 * Flag of the Ottoman Empire.svg Ottoman Empire - LightningLynx89
 * Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Switzerland -
 * Flag of Luxembourg.svg Luxembourg -
 * Flag of Liechtenstein.svg Liechtenstein -
 * Flag of France.svg France -             [[Image:Ancapflag.svg|25px|link=User:Reximus55]]     I find your lack of faith   disturbing.  22:32, October 27, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of Spain (1785-1873 and 1875-1931).svg Spain - Remedello 20:18, October 31, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands - Rcchang (talk) 04:51, October 29, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of Belgium.svg Belgium -
 * Flag Portugal (1830).svg Portugal -
 * Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg Italy -
 * Kingdom of Greece Flag.svg Greece - phyrexia_symbol.png Yawgmoth, Lord of the Wastes phyrexia_symbol.png
 * Flag of Denmark.svgrk- Daeseunglim (talk) 15:35, October 29, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag_of_Iceland.svgnd - (Danish Territory) Daeseunglim (talk) 15:35, October 29, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag_of_the_Faroe_Islands.svg Islands - (Danish Territory) - Daeseunglim (talk) 15:35, October 29, 2013 (UTC)
 * Union Jack of Sweden and Norway (1844-1905).svg Sweden -
 * Flag of Prussia 1892-1918.svg Prussia - Mscoree (talk) 00:22, October 27, 2013 (UTC)
 * [[Image:Flagge Großherzogtümer Mecklenburg.svg|25px|border|link=]]Mecklenburg- Schwerin- (Vassal of Prussia)
 * [[Image:Flagge Großherzogtümer Mecklenburg.svg|25px|border|link=]]Mecklenburg-Strelitz- (Vassal of Prussia)
 * [[Image:Flag of Oldenburg.svg|25px|border|link=]]Oldenburg- (Vassal of Prussia)
 * SaxeEisenach.png-Weimar-Eisenach-
 * Flag_of_Anhalt_(The_Kalmar_Union).svg.pngt- (Vassal of Prussia)
 * [[Image:Flagge Herzogtum Braunschweig.svg|25px|border|link=]]Brunswick- (Vassal of Prussia)
 * [[Image:Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1826-1911).svg|25px|border|link=]]Saxe-Altenburg- (Vassal of Prussia)
 * Flagge_Herzogtum_Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha_(1911-1920).svg-Coburg and Gotha- (Vassal of Prussia)
 * [[Image:Flagge Fürstentümer Schwarzburg.svg|25px|border|link=]]Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt- (Vassal of Prussia)
 * [[Image:Flagge Fürstentümer Schwarzburg.svg|25px|border|link=]]Schwarzburg-Sondershausen- (Vassal of Prussia)
 * [[Image:Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg|25px|border|link=]]Waldeck-Pyrmont- (Vassal of Prussia)
 * [[Image:Flag of Bremen.svg|25px|border|link=]]Bremen- (Vassal of Prussia)
 * Poland_Flag.pngübeck - (Vassal of Prussia)
 * Flag_of_Frankfurt_am_Main.svgfurt- (Vassal of Prussia)
 * Flagge Herzogtum Nassau (1806-1866).svgu- (Vassal of Prussia)
 * Flagge_Großherzogtum_Hessen_ohne_Wappen.svg- (Vassal of Prussia)
 * Flag_of_Hamburg.svgrg - (Vassal of Prussia)
 * Flag of Hanover 1837-1866.svg Hanover (Personal union with Great Britain) - Ratc3333 Here, Prepare for Combat (talk) 06:52, November 1, 2013 (UTC)
 * Papal States: David Rain (Sometimes...) (talk) 09:43, October 31, 2013 (UTC) (Or the Papacy... Have a word with Oct, I think I still exist...)

Asia/Oceania

 * China Qing Dynasty Flag 1889.svg - Qing Dynasty -Ninjasvswarriors (talk) 01:43, October 28, 2013 (UTC)
 * TaiPingRevolutionSeal.png- --This is UglyTurtle, Signing off. 02:25, October 29, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of Colonial Annam.svg - French Indochina (Colony of France) -            [[Image:Ancapflag.svg|25px|link=User:Reximus55]]     I find your lack of faith   disturbing.
 * British Raj Red Ensign.svg British Raj (Colony of the British Empire) -  The Mighty Guns is too Glorious (or lazy) to go to source mode and type out his real sig (Dammit, Guns!)  00:35, October 29, 2013 (UTC) (for now: Want it, just ask me)
 * Flag of the Alaungpaya Dynasty of Myanmar.svg -
 * Flag of Thailand.svg Siam -
 * Goa (Colony of Portugal) -
 * Macau (Colony of Portugal) -
 * British Burma 1937 flag.svg British Burma (Colony of the British Empire) - The Mighty Guns is too Glorious (or lazy) to go to source mode and type out his real sig  (Dammit, Guns!)  (for now, want it, just ask me.)
 * Nepal -
 * Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg Japan -Warman555 (talk) 01:19, October 27, 2013 (UTC)
 * Vietnam -
 * Bhutan -
 * Flag of the Netherlands.svg Dutch East Indies (Colony of the Netherlands) - Rcchang (talk) 04:56, October 29, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of Spain (1785-1873 and 1875-1931).svg - Philippines (Territory of Spain) -  Remedello 20:18, October 31, 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) -
 * Flag of New Caledonia.svg New Caledonia (Colony of France) -            [[Image:Ancapflag.svg|25px|link=User:Reximus55]]    <span style="background-image:-webkit-gradient(linear, right top, left top, from(#ffffff), to(#ffffff)); -webkit-border-radius: 36px 12px; -moz-border-radius: 36px / 12px; -webkit-box-shadow: 0 0 5px 5px #ff0000; border:2px double #E5E4E2 border-radius:5px; border-bottom-right-radius:100px 90px; border-top-right-radius:100px 90px; color:#FFFFFF"> <font color=maroon face="Helvetica">I find your lack of faith   <font color="#ff0000" face="Helvetica" title="Blog">disturbing.
 * Flag of New South Wales.png New South Wales (Colony of the British Empire)- The Mighty Guns is too Glorious (or lazy) to go to source mode and type out his real sig  <font color="#000000">(Dammit, Guns!)  (for now, want it, just ask me.)
 * 1870-1876_Flag_of_Queensland.gif Queensland (Colony of the British Empire)- The Mighty Guns is too Glorious (or lazy) to go to source mode and type out his real sig  <font color="#000000">(Dammit, Guns!)  (for now, want it, just ask me.)
 * 250px-Flag_of_Victoria_(Australia)_svg.pngria (Colony of the British Empire)- The Mighty Guns is too Glorious (or lazy) to go to source mode and type out his real sig  <font color="#000000">(Dammit, Guns!)  (for now, want it, just ask me.)
 * 1870-1876_Flag_of_South_Australia.gif Australia (Colony of the British Empire)- The Mighty Guns is too Glorious (or lazy) to go to source mode and type out his real sig  <font color="#000000">(Dammit, Guns!)  (for now, want it, just ask me.)
 * Flag_of_Western_Australia.svgrn Australia (Colony of the British Empire)- The Mighty Guns is too Glorious (or lazy) to go to source mode and type out his real sig  <font color="#000000">(Dammit, Guns!)  (for now, want it, just ask me.)
 * Flag_of_Tasmania.pngnia (Colony of the British Empire)- Callumthered (talk) 05:54, October 30, 2013 (UTC) (Yay!)
 * Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand (Colony of the British Empire) - The Mighty Guns is too Glorious (or lazy) to go to source mode and type out his real sig <font color="#000000">(Dammit, Guns!)  (for now, want it, just ask me.)
 * Malacca (Colony of the British Empire) - The Mighty Guns is too Glorious (or lazy) to go to source mode and type out his real sig <font color="#000000">(Dammit, Guns!)  (for now, want it, just ask me.)
 * Flag of the King of Joseon (Fringeless).svg Joseon -

Middle East

 * Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Jabal Shammar - Kytax (talk) 03:44, October 30, 2013 (UTC)
 * Ha'il -
 * Flag of Bahrain (1820-1932).svg Bahrain (Protectorate of the British Empire) -
 * Oman -
 * Kalat -
 * Flag of Persia (1910-1925).svg Persia - Captainjohnrex (talk) 13:17, October 27, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of Afghanistan (1901–1919).svg.png Afghanistan -

South America

 * British Guiana (Colony of the British Empire) -
 * Flag of the Netherlands.svg Suriname (Colony of the Netherlands) - Rcchang (talk) 04:56, October 29, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of France.svg French Guiana (Colony of France) - <span style="-webkit-border-radius: 1px 1px;-moz-border-radius: 1px / 1px;-webkit-box-shadow: 1px 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);background-image:-webkit-repeating-radial-gradient(#FFFFFF 50%,#FFFFFF 50%);background:-moz-repeating-radial-gradient(#FFD700 50%,#000000 50%));"><span style="border:1px solid #000000;padding-bottom:1px;padding-top:1px;-webkit-border-radius: 1px 1px;-moz-border-radius: 1px / 1px;-webkit-box-shadow: 1px 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);background-image:-webkit-repeating-radial-gradient(ellipse,#700000 45%,#700000 50%);background:-moz-repeating-radial-gradient(ellipse,#000000 45%,#202020 50%));border-top-left-radius:500px 400px;border-bottom-left-radius:500px 400px">           [[Image:Ancapflag.svg|25px|link=User:Reximus55]]    <span style="background-image:-webkit-gradient(linear, right top, left top, from(#ffffff), to(#ffffff)); -webkit-border-radius: 36px 12px; -moz-border-radius: 36px / 12px; -webkit-box-shadow: 0 0 5px 5px #ff0000; border:2px double #E5E4E2 border-radius:5px; border-bottom-right-radius:100px 90px; border-top-right-radius:100px 90px; color:#FFFFFF"> <font color=maroon face="Helvetica">I find your lack of faith   <font color="#ff0000" face="Helvetica" title="Blog">disturbing.
 * Flag_of_Empire_of_Brazil_(1847-1889).svgl - Hailstormer (talk) 13:42, October 27, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina -  Vincent Mackay (talk) 14:26, November 1, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of Chile.svg Chile -
 * Flag of Colombia.svg Colombia -  The Unchallenged Conqueror #FP (Talk to Me)
 * 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) -
 * Flag of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.svg Saint Georgia (Colony of the British Empire) -

Africa

 * Cape Colony (Colony of the British Empire) -
 * Merina -
 * Flag of France.svg French Equatorial Africa (Colony of France) - <span style="-webkit-border-radius: 1px 1px;-moz-border-radius: 1px / 1px;-webkit-box-shadow: 1px 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);background-image:-webkit-repeating-radial-gradient(#FFFFFF 50%,#FFFFFF 50%);background:-moz-repeating-radial-gradient(#FFD700 50%,#000000 50%));"><span style="border:1px solid #000000;padding-bottom:1px;padding-top:1px;-webkit-border-radius: 1px 1px;-moz-border-radius: 1px / 1px;-webkit-box-shadow: 1px 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);background-image:-webkit-repeating-radial-gradient(ellipse,#700000 45%,#700000 50%);background:-moz-repeating-radial-gradient(ellipse,#000000 45%,#202020 50%));border-top-left-radius:500px 400px;border-bottom-left-radius:500px 400px">           [[Image:Ancapflag.svg|25px|link=User:Reximus55]]    <span style="background-image:-webkit-gradient(linear, right top, left top, from(#ffffff), to(#ffffff)); -webkit-border-radius: 36px 12px; -moz-border-radius: 36px / 12px; -webkit-box-shadow: 0 0 5px 5px #ff0000; border:2px double #E5E4E2 border-radius:5px; border-bottom-right-radius:100px 90px; border-top-right-radius:100px 90px; color:#FFFFFF"> <font color=maroon face="Helvetica">I find your lack of faith   <font color="#ff0000" face="Helvetica" title="Blog">disturbing.
 * Flag of the Orange Free State.svg Orange Free State -Daxus Inferno (talk) 03:10, October 30, 2013 (UTC)
 * Flag of Transvaal.svgvaal -
 * Flag of Portugal.svg Mozambique (Colony of Portugal) -
 * Flag of Portugal.svg Angola (Colony of Portugal) -
 * Flag of the Gold Coast.svg Gold Coast (Colony of the British Empire) -
 * Dahomey (Colony of France) - <span style="-webkit-border-radius: 1px 1px;-moz-border-radius: 1px / 1px;-webkit-box-shadow: 1px 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);background-image:-webkit-repeating-radial-gradient(#FFFFFF 50%,#FFFFFF 50%);background:-moz-repeating-radial-gradient(#FFD700 50%,#000000 50%));"><span style="border:1px solid #000000;padding-bottom:1px;padding-top:1px;-webkit-border-radius: 1px 1px;-moz-border-radius: 1px / 1px;-webkit-box-shadow: 1px 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);background-image:-webkit-repeating-radial-gradient(ellipse,#700000 45%,#700000 50%);background:-moz-repeating-radial-gradient(ellipse,#000000 45%,#202020 50%));border-top-left-radius:500px 400px;border-bottom-left-radius:500px 400px">           [[Image:Ancapflag.svg|25px|link=User:Reximus55]]    <span style="background-image:-webkit-gradient(linear, right top, left top, from(#ffffff), to(#ffffff)); -webkit-border-radius: 36px 12px; -moz-border-radius: 36px / 12px; -webkit-box-shadow: 0 0 5px 5px #ff0000; border:2px double #E5E4E2 border-radius:5px; border-bottom-right-radius:100px 90px; border-top-right-radius:100px 90px; color:#FFFFFF"> <font color=maroon face="Helvetica">I find your lack of faith   <font color="#ff0000" face="Helvetica" title="Blog">disturbing.
 * Liberia -
 * Gambia (Colony of the British Empire) -
 * Senegal (Colony of France) - <span style="-webkit-border-radius: 1px 1px;-moz-border-radius: 1px / 1px;-webkit-box-shadow: 1px 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);background-image:-webkit-repeating-radial-gradient(#FFFFFF 50%,#FFFFFF 50%);background:-moz-repeating-radial-gradient(#FFD700 50%,#000000 50%));"><span style="border:1px solid #000000;padding-bottom:1px;padding-top:1px;-webkit-border-radius: 1px 1px;-moz-border-radius: 1px / 1px;-webkit-box-shadow: 1px 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);background-image:-webkit-repeating-radial-gradient(ellipse,#700000 45%,#700000 50%);background:-moz-repeating-radial-gradient(ellipse,#000000 45%,#202020 50%));border-top-left-radius:500px 400px;border-bottom-left-radius:500px 400px">           [[Image:Ancapflag.svg|25px|link=User:Reximus55]]    <span style="background-image:-webkit-gradient(linear, right top, left top, from(#ffffff), to(#ffffff)); -webkit-border-radius: 36px 12px; -moz-border-radius: 36px / 12px; -webkit-box-shadow: 0 0 5px 5px #ff0000; border:2px double #E5E4E2 border-radius:5px; border-bottom-right-radius:100px 90px; border-top-right-radius:100px 90px; color:#FFFFFF"> <font color=maroon face="Helvetica">I find your lack of faith   <font color="#ff0000" face="Helvetica" title="Blog">disturbing.
 * Flag of Ethiopia (1897-1936; 1941-1974).svg Ethiopia -
 * Flag of Morocco.svg Morocco -
 * Sierra Leone (Colony of the British Empire) -
 * Toucouleur -
 * Sokoto -
 * Bornu -
 * Quaddai -
 * Darfur -
 * Dahomey -
 * Oyo -
 * Benin -
 * Bunyoro -
 * Buganda -
 * Zanzibar -
 * Rwanda -
 * Burundi -
 * Yeke -
 * Lunda -
 * Kazembe -
 * Dendi -
 * Ashanti -

1864
''' Guess what guys? This is the only turn you'll get without them monster hordes. The year of 1864 has started, and the world is consumed in it's own interest, little knowing that a vast intelligence watches their every move, preparing to strike.... '''

''' America is consumed by Civil War. The Union has finally gained the upper hand over the rebels, and is now advancing against rebel lines to re-annex the nation; losing, however, a ridiculously high number of men. Men they may now need... '''

''' Britain is one of the most powerful nations on Earth, controlling India, much of Africa and the Caribbean, and of course Australia, which at the moment is divided into 6 colonies. '''

''' Italy has recently been unified. But troubles still face the fledgling nation; and Rome is still in the hands of the Vatican... '''

''' France and Mexico have signed the Treaty of Miramar, limiting French power in that nation. But how long will these accords last? Meanwhile Tensions are also rising with Prussia, who wish to unify Germany under themselves; a move that would damage France's standing in Europe to no end. '''

''' China is still reeling from the Opium Wars, and is basically under European Control at the moment. But already there are those who wish to fight back... '''

''' A Prussian-Austrian ultimatum to repeal the Danish Constitution, which says that Schleswig-Holstein is part of Denmark, begins to reach its end. Denmark is pressured to consider relinquishing its claims. '''

'''The Invasion of Waikato continues as the New Zealand government engages Rewi Maniapoto, Wiremu Tamihana, and Tāwhiao of the Māori King Movement. The British finish devising a plan to curb this flow of support to the enemy from the North Island, by sending an expedition to Tauranga, a major harbour in the Bay of Plenty, some 100 km east of the conflict in the Waikato.'''

'''The tiny Confederate hand-propelled submarine H. L. Hunley sinks the USS Housatonic using a spar torpedo in Charleston Harbor, becoming the first submarine to sink an enemy ship, although the submarine and her crew of eight are also lost. The first Northern prisoners arrive at the Confederate prison at Andersonville, Georgia (the 500 prisoners had left Richmond, Virginia seven days before). '''

'''Abraham Lincoln begins considering appointing Ulysses S. Grant to commander in chief of all Union armies. In the south 5,500 Union forces under Nathaniel Banks begin moving toward Alexandria, Louisiana.'''

'''The Russian Empire commits the Circassian Genocide. More than 1.5 Million Circassians are murdered and surviving Circassians were driven from their homeland to the Ottoman Empire, ending the Russian-Circassian War.'''


 * Austria:  Begins to stablise, and propaganda is used to increase the support we have throughout the empire. We begin to increase the size of the army.


 * Colony of Tasmania:  The Governor, Lieut-Colonel Sir Thomas Gore Browne (KCMG) inspects the military of the colony which, in the absence of a British regiment, is solely responsible for the protection of this far-flung reach of the glorious British Empire. All eight infantry companies (of 150 men each) march on Hobart to take part in the inspection. The Hobart Town Artillery Company fire salutes into the air, and there is a general celebratory atmosphere in the air. Many businesses use the inspection as a day off, and many pople come to watch the fledgling army parade around in its dark blue uniforms. The Launceston Volunteer Artillery Company is not present, as it was deemed too difficult to move the cannon from Launceston to Hobart just for the celebrations. In the aftermath of the celebrations, the colonial parliament meets to discuss the future of the colonial military. Premier Whyte proposes that one company of mounted infantry be raised, and that the colony purchase one small steamship (with naval guns and mine-laying capabilities) to protect the coast. He argues that such arrangements are necessary in the event of an atack by the dreaded Russians (boo, down with the evil Russians and their Tsar!). However, there is some opposition within the government due to the costs of such a venture. Nothing much else happens, this  is Tasmania after all.


 * Ottoman Empire: We begin to start to try and unify the very multi-cultured Ottoman Empire, to hopefully unify and strengthen our country.
 * Prussia: With the ultimatum toward Denmark reaches its end, we begin to mobilize our reserves for war. The Danish army is estimated at about 38,000 men in four divisions, including the 8th Brigade consisting of the 9th and 20th Regiments (approximately 1,600 soldiers each), mainly soldiers from the middle and west and north of Jutland. Of that group about 36,000 men are believed to be defending the Dannevirke, a job which it is said to need 50,000 men to do properly. Prussian forces are placed under the command of Field Marshal Friedrich Graf von Wrangel, commanding a Prussian army of 37 battalions, 29 squadrons and 110 guns, totaling approximately 38,400 men and an Austrian army of 20 battalions, 10 squadrons and 48 guns, totalling approximately 23,000 men. During. Additional forces begin to be raised from the reserves. Prussian and Austrian forces are ordered to cross into Schleswig, beginning the Second War of Schleswig. The Austrians are ordered to advance towards the refortified Dannevirke frontally while the Prussian forces struck the Danish fortifications at Mysunde, located on the Schlei coast of Schwansen east of Schleswig town, trying to bypass the Danevirke by crossing the frozen Schlei inlet, but after six hours of fighting make little gains and retreat. In the Battle for Königshügel (Danish Kongshøj) near Selk on 3 February 1864, Austrian forces commanded by General Gondrecourt push the Danes back to the Dannevirke, forcing the Danish to make a final stand there. After a lengthy battle (algorithm successful) the Danish commander-in-chief, lieutenant general Christian Julius De Meza is forced to abandon the Dannevirke and withdraw to Flensberg. Ask for an alliance with Sweden. 
 * Danish Dip: To prevent unneeded deaths, we offer a ceasefire and request to host peace talks in a border village. We will discuss terms there.
 * CSMAPGAME.pngGreece: Following the coronation of King George I of Greece as King of the Hellenes, not King of Greece (that means he is claiming to be king of ALL Greek people, regardless of their location), Greece sees to increase nationalism and sense of the Megali Idea (idea that endorses establishment of a pan-Greek state that's capital is at Constantinople, not Athens.) Crete is beginning to flame up in opposition to Sultan, as petitions are getting unanswered. We fund people to stir up conflict in Thessaly and Crete. Our alliance with Russia is continued, and we seek to defeat the Ottomans together eventually. Austria, an ally of the Ottomans is asked to discontinue alliances, as the Ottomans are weak, and they can be split into three parts. We propose a plan to both Austria and Russia to split the Ottomans into three if an eventual war begins (map coming soon.) Military is built up, and the new king, despite his Danish background, states that he is now a "Dane by blood, a Greek at heart!"
 * Jabal Shammar: The Army is built up due to fear of a possible regional war that would have Russia and Greece invading the Ottomans, and then shortly after that Jabal Shammar would be invaded, but the reasoning for the military build up is kept secret. Some people settle down south.
 * Free Orange State: We continue to colonize to the East and Northeast, spreading European genetics and culture to Southern Africa. We begins a war with the native Africans to the North of us. We begin industrialization with the first steel mill already built in our capital. We begin a conscription program to bolster our armies, and begin to deploy Gatling guns on a large scale. We ask for a non-aggression pact with Great Britain, and for an alliance with Prussia.
 * Denmark: The government begins to evacuate to Iceland and Greenland in preparation for a possible defeat. The entire military is ordered to fortify with the few cannons we have being sent in. We again request a ceasefire with Prussia to discuss terms before more lives are unnecessary lost. We upgrade industry and defense on Iceland. The navy regroups there. The government sets up a temporary Capitol in Reykjavik, Iceland.
 * Danish Diplomacy: We request aid from other nations.
 * Papal States: Pope Pius the IX is found dead in a strange manner, though evidently murder. Authorities investigating. The process of electing a new Pope begins. Paradoxically the tragedy draws the people of the Papal States together, despite their recent unhappiness with the regime, as many hope this is a turning point, whilst others feel outrage at this obvious act of murder. Some blame it on Italy, though the Vatican doubts they are capable of staging such an operation. The nation is put on a war setting in light of this high profile strike against the Church. Because of these events the Syllabus of Errors is postponed indefinitely. (David Rain told me to post this for him).
 * Italian Dip: Italy should be one, that is the fate, so we are proposing a unification offer to the papacy.  
 * Taiping Heavenly Kingdom:Now that we are down to one city,  Tianjing,  Hong Xiuquan  orders all the soldiers to take a defensive position in and around the city so we will continue to exist as a kingdom of peace and harmony. Meanwhile Xiuquan centralizes the government and praise to God for help on the battlefield against the Qing Dynasty,


 * Qing Dynasty D: We will allow the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom to keep the land around Tiangjing if it agrees to have peace with us and fight against the foreigners.
 * France: Emperor Napoleon III focuses the energy of France into two areas - Mexico and Germany. In Mexico, Napoleon III supports Emperor Maximilian's forces, which are engaged in fighting against the Republican forces. Fighting there is minimal, since a majority of Mexicans are alright with the monarchy. In Germany, however, the declaration of war on Denmark is seen as a blatant act of agression. France honors its duties to the world as a peace-keeper by declaring war on Germany. (Containment +1, Frequent Enemy -1). The French army then attacked the German-French border, as well as fighting Prussia along the Dannevirke. The French Army has 250,000 troops, organized into 25 Divisions, each composed of 10,000 men. The Divisions are organized into different Corps, the I Corps and the II Corps. The I Corps, under the famed Louis Jules Trochu, attacks the Franco-Prussian border, whilst the II Corps, led personally by Napoleon III and his aide-de-camp François Achille Bazaine, passes through friendly Belgium to march to the north and meet the Danes at the sight of the Dannevirke. Meanwhile, the French navy, which is definitely superior to the Prussian navy, blockades the coast of Germany.

'''You are a European nation in a constitutional monarchy, meaning you can't just wake up one day and become a democracy. You also in a personal union with the United Kingdom, so the UK will most likely have to declare war first. '''
 * France asks the UK, Russia, Austria, Spain, Italy, and Sweden to join the fight against the expansionistic Germans, led by powerful leaders like Moltke and Bismarck.
 * This isn't a blatant act of aggression, it's a war of unification that began before the POD, so I had no choice but to continue or be labeled ASB. 
 * I fail to see why he can't attack you, ASB or not...
 * ^That was joke, BTW. For those who don't get it.
 * Prussia: We remind France that Holstein was a part of the German Confederation and before 1806 a German fief and completely German, making this a war of unification. Denmark has claimed sections of our territory in their constitution which is why we (several members of the international community) first issued an ultimatum. You had no objection to this originally (before the POD), and we find it strange that you would dishonorably attack us for defending our territory after agreeing with us and international community that it was the right thing. A peace treaty was going to be created next turn, so please don't continue this loss of life.
 * I have temporarily crossed out this section, as it is ASB and implausible. I don't want to be bias toward Prussia, so please discuss this on the talk page.
 * Hannover: We begin to build up our infrastructure and begin work on a lot of projects regarding economics. We decide to attempt to create our own democratic government in Europe in a US-style. We decide to declare war on Prussia to contain them and they are a frequent enemy.

This is metagaming.
 * Japan:  we begin to fear that something big massive prepeations placed alng with a military draft.
 * Argentina: The Triple Alliance War has begun, Argentina is not fighting yet, but is ready to join the conflict alongside Uruguay and Brazil against Paraguay, due to the agressive paraguayan policy regarding the Rio de la Plata Basin, as well as their Intervention in the Uruguayan internal affairs while others believe this invasion is commanded offshore by the British Empire. Bartolomé Mitre, the president is growing the national army to cope with the future demand, new rifles and cannonns are being purchased while the Quarters are growing as well. Meanwhile the immigration flux slowly continues as the country begins to rebuild itself after the last Civil War.
 * Argentinian Diplomacy: We request a military alliance with the sovereignt country of Brazil.
 * Italy increases talks with the papacy about merging with the two nations with the papacy keeping Lazio as a pope lead automatons area. The proposal seems to fly well with the Italian people who think it would be a great idea to solve the “Roman Question”. The same thing is offer is made to the area of Venice, a democratic powerful national assembly. It would still remain automatons under Hapsburg rule.With Italy become more and more unified the first president, Galabradi, creates a new constitution involving subdivisions. The Subdivisions will either be tilted, Duchy, or Principality, or whatever the cultural name is. They will be lead under there cultural house\rulers because that will create a strong sense of culture.In military the whole military is mobilized and grown in case of any new unification offers that will need to be taken. The Italian navy continues it’s upgrading to return Italy into its former naval glory. The islands of Sardinia and Sicily are turned into naval hindquarters, with Cagliari becoming the official headquarters.On the Danish question we feel no chance but to oblige since are number one ally who helped us unify Italy is there. We begin shifting some troops through France to the front lines with the French. We request to buy Danish West Indies to help with the Danish war effort.Industrialization of the area around Turin begins with a factory of refined marble begins. In the under devolved south a new resource is found, tourism on the wonderfully land, rich art, and great beaches.

And the Danish West Indies are...

This

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_United_States_Virgin_Islands

Which are not the Indies...
 * United States: Ulysses S. Grant is placed in charge of the Union armies as the US charges through Confederate lands. The civil war continues to ravage both nations.
 * The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland annonuces a plan for modernization of the industry within the nation. Offering grants to build factories, mills, or warehouses, we expect this plan to increase the size of our industrial base by almost 10%. As per the Danish question, we support the Germans in their attempts to take Schleswig-Holstein, though we note the Danish dispute as to who controls it. As a result, we will not allow the Prussians and Austrians to take control of Denmark itself, especially since it would cause a potential impediment to our trade in the Baltic. As to our colonies, the PM, Viscount Palmerston, announces a plan to unify the provinces of Australia into a more centralized government. The military, until now a small professional force, begins to be expanded- though it remains small in comparison to those of other nations.
 * Sweden-Norway: We begin to make attempts at reforms bringing the union together. We send men to the Prussians, as we wish to reclaim iceland and greenland, a land we feel is rightfully ours. Industries begin to be constructed across sweden and norway. a draft is set up, and the military begins to expand

1864.50
'General seismic activity increases in the Pacific Ocean region, causing small problems for nations bordering the Pacific Ocean. Many people are baffled by the sudden turbulence. '

'The Treaty of Vienna is signed officially ending the Second Schleswig War. The nation of Denmark relinquishes all control over the regions of Schleswig and Holstein, which are to be administered by the nations of Prussia and Austria. The Danish West Indies are also ceded to the nation of Sweden. '

'Third Battle of Nanking climaxes when the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom capital of Nanking falls to an assault by Imperial Qing Dynasty forces in the last major action of the Taiping Rebellion in China. There are probably more than a million troops in the battle and the Taiping army sustains at least 100,000 dead. '

'''Does this mean my nation is destroyed? This is UglyTurtle, Signing off. 17:01, November 2, 2013 (UTC)'''

'''No. You have suffered a setback, however. When SHTF, all will change.'''

'Outside of Atlanta, Georgia, Confederate General Hood leads an unsuccessful attack on Union troops under General Sherman on Bald Hill. Confederate General Jubal Early defeats Union troops led by General George Crook in an effort to keep the Yankees out of the Shenandoah Valley. At Mobile Bay near Mobile, Alabama, Admiral David Farragut leads a Union flotilla through Confederate defenses and seals one of the last major Southern ports.'

'An undeclared Uruguayan War begins when Uruguay refuses an ultimatum from the Empire of Brazil. Forces of the Empire of Brazil invade Uruguay in support of Venancio Flores' Colorado Party.'

'People all over the world begin seeing strange visions, especially at night. In Germany, there are unexplained reports of tornados suddenly appearing, destroying small sections of land, then disappearing. Many scholars notice similarities to the myth of the Wild Hunt.'


 * Spain: Spain mobilizes its reserves and moves it's army to the Portuguese border. The Spanish Navy is sent to sail around the largest coastal cities in Portugal including the capital, Lisbon (gunboat diplomacy). An ultimatum is sent to the Portuguese king demanding he sing a treaty where Portugal becomes an autonomous duchy within the Spanish Empire and hands over its colonies to Spain. Spain offers an alliance to Italy and France. Spain begins building more ships and increases arms production in case of a war with the Portuguese.
 * Free Orange State: Industrialization continues as factories continue to be developed. Conscription continues and succesfully bolsters the army's rankes significantly. A strange cave is found near the UK-FOS border in which are Negroes practicing some form of idolatry. We continue expansion to the West and Northwest. A new wave of British and Dutch Afrikaaners arive as migrants and colonists.
 * Colombia: The United States of Colombia continues its aggressive modernization program and with its currency pegged to the French Franc the Colombian peso is showing promise as a better rising currency. The Colombian military is expanded slightly. The Government drafts together a policy of cooperation and increased influence attempting to oust the remaining semblances of the previous civil war in the nation. Colombia begins to regain its prominance and Begins to Influence Venezuela.
 * Jabal Shammar: We begin to westernize and continue building up our army. Internal disputes within the House of Saud become worse. We ask to become trading parteners with Persia.
 * Colony of Tasmania: As spring begins, people, especially children, begin spending more time swimming in the rivers and water-holes around the farmhouses and small towns. There is an alarming spike in the number of alleged bunyip sightings. A number of sheep from the central lake district go missing without a trace and rumours start going around that bunyips are to blame. Public interest in the creatures (which are from Aboriginal mythology) is raised by the rumours, and the Hobart Gazette prints a report which includes a mainland Aborigine's description of one such creature. In other news, the steam warship arrives from Melbourne near the end of the year and a Naval captain from Britain is tasked with training officers and men for this sole member of the nascent Colonial Tasmanian Navy. The ship is christened the CTS (Colonial Tasmanian Ship) Bunyip.
 * The UK informs the governor of Tasmania as to our plans for the unification of the Australian colonies; the better to govern with.
 * Aside from my personal selfish reasons for not wanting a federation (ie. I don't wanna lose my country!), there are actual reasons why such a union is simply implausible at this time. Firstly, the British created all of these separate colonies to make governing easier. In the 1800's, transport and telecommunications were so bad that it was impossible to govern over the immense (often sparsely-populated) expanses of Australia. Smaller self-governing colonies were far better for actual governing (and remember, Qld, Tas, NSW and Vic were  self -governing at this time). Secondly, the British actually opposed the creation of a federal Council when parkes proposed it in 1867. And thirdly, the movement for federation came from the Australian people themselves, not from the British. (Also, see here for further reasons people were opposed to federation at the start) Callumthered (talk) 03:38, November 2, 2013 (UTC)
 * Ooh, oops. Well it'll happen any way, in time.
 * Not necessarily TTL. With the massive monster plague, people will be drawn together and each individual colony will gain more of a feeling of "national" pride in their military and their own resilience, which would perhaps take the place of "Australian" nationalism."Callumthered (talk) 21:40, November 2, 2013 (UTC)
 * On the other hand they might get drawn together for the same reason; we'll wait and see.
 * If/when they federate, who'd control the new nation?
 * You, of course.
 * Austria: As sightings of 'The Wild Hunt' increase, we begin to pull our forces back, vacating occupied Denmark (The bits that have Austrian Troops, but aren't Austrian). We begin construction of a Naval Base in Venice, and move troops there as a result. We ask for an alliance with Sweden and Prussia.
 * Swedish D: accepts
 * Prussian Diplomacy: We choose to decline at this time, until we have further information on these weird occurrences (The Wild Hunt hasn't officially arrived yet). Also we remind the Austrians that the war in Denmark has already ended, and a treaty has been signed.
 * Papal States: Refuse the Italian offer of unification - we remind the Italians that that Rome is the historic seat of the Church and unless they find a viable alternative to the outright annexation they appear to be suggesting we shall refuse. The army such as it is, is mobilized. We call on Catholic countries around the world to defend our right to exist if Italy invades. Pope Hezekiah is elected, choosing his name (meaning "my strength is God") because the nation is surrounded, and only God is capable of holding back the Italian threat. The case of the dead Pope is proving a classic locked box conundrum. The only damage to the room is an exploded water bowl, a layer of silt over the floor, as one might have if the room had flooded, and the fact everything is soaking wet. The doors and windows were locked - and no one was seen entering or leaving. The Pope appears to have been strangled, and one cannot strangle oneself. Investigations continue, and it is now pretty certain that Italy is not to blame. A foolish man suggests that a mythical 'Oceanid' might be responsible... preposterous.
 * Sweden-Norway: With the Danish West indies, we tell people to move there for jobs, and the colony begins to grow in population. In the nation, we introduce a common currency, the Swedish Krona, which is seen as a stop to further bring together Sweden and Norway.Two trade ships going to the Swedish West Indies disappear of the coast of southern Norway. Only one survivor, who have a dazed vision of a giant octopus splitting the ships in half "like Toothpicks". People, not believing this, are puzzled. Some blame the Danish. We don't make any hostile actions or even diplomacy yet, as we don't even know they did it for certain.
 * Danish Diplomacy: Although there may have been negative impacts due to our recent war, we offer a joint investigation into these creatures as both our nations have lost ships and could potentially lose much more in the future if a common threat is not contained before it becomes a serious problem.
 * Swedish D: we accept


 * Denmark: Industry and defenses on Iceland and Greenland are improved and designs of a breech loading artillery cannon begins. The Danish Army begins to recoup from its losses and work on updating the navy. 4 ironclads are laid down. A merchant ship returning from Iceland disappears, and many in the nation want to blame Sweden-Norway. As with the Swedish Norwegian government we do nothing, as reports from a handful of survivors state that an enormous squid attacked the ship.
 * Qing Dynasty: Weird sightings begin to happen all across the country, with black shadows moving out cemeteries and mysterious deaths, one of the largest ones happened on the Emperor's tour to his ancestral grounds, where Dowager Cixi, Manchurian Nobles and a few officials close to Dowager Cixi mysteriously disappear. However, as Cixi disappeared, Emperor Tongzhi begin to utilize his power more powerfully than before. He began with the consolidation of Nanking, which was captured by Qing soldiers. Afterwards, he begin modernization after being convinced by Li Hong Zhan, Zuo Zong Tang and Zheng Guo Fan. We begin to destroy the old arrows and swords and replace them with rifles. Science and technology is encouraged and we begin encouraging thought in the people. We ask to end the Second Opium War.

The Second Opium War ended in 1860.
 * The UK continues the plans of economic development. Hundreds of grants are given, and several new factories and mines spring up, harvesting our plentiful resources of tin, silver, copper, and coal, and processing it. A delegate is sent to the Qing in China, asking them to trade silk for our metals. With this we hope to reopen the textile factories shut down by the American Civil War, though we note to our pleasure that the anti-slavery North is winning the war, and we do hope that the supply of cotton will resume. In the meanwhile, tea, grown in India, becomes a major market commodity throughout Europe, bringing in gold and silver. In Scotland, the North, and Ireland, numerous sightings are reported of strange wolf packs, all larger and more intelligent than normal, preying on towns and caravans. Some fear that these are werewolves, and in order to assuage their fears, a battalion is sent to deal with these. The sport of swamp soccer is used to train soldiers, as it has been, but the regimen is advanced further.
 * Free Orange State D: We offer a 10 year non-aggression pact.
 * The UK will agree to this treaty.
 * F.O.S. D.: We also offer to buy Rhodesia.
 * We will agree to part with part of it, but not the Entirety. Say, the Western 1/3? In return, the UK will expect a military pact (automatic Military aid in any war) and a sizable pot of money (so an economic bonus).
 * FOS: We agree.
 * Prussia: We sign the Treaty of Vienna, officially ending the Second Schleswig War. The majority of our forces are withdrawn, while a small amount remains in the area to stabilize the region in preparation for the creation of a local government. Industry and military are expanded in case of war. We continue influencing the states of Prussian and Austrian Germany. Local authorities and scientists begin looking into the sporadic weather patterns and disappearances in the north. We ask for an alliance with Italy. 
 * Taiping Heavenly Kingdom:With the defeat at Nanjing, our main army is defeated and our beloved leader Hong Xiuquan is dead. His son, Hong Tianguifu, managed to escape the battle and continue his father's leagacy. Our Kingdom is divided into two groups now, one near Nanjing and the other on the Jiangxi-Fujian border. Currently the Kingdom is in a highly decentralized transitional state.

1865
''' IF YOU HAVE NOT POSTED LAST TURN DO SO NOW!! '''

'''A massive earthquake is reported in the South Pacific, originating from the pole of inaccessibility. Smoke and fire is reported filling the sky in the area, causing mass confusion and panic in the Pacific Ocean. A large tsunami follows, amazingly striking Japan, Australia, and even North and South America. What follows next horrifies the globe. From the depths emerge creatures the world has never seen, as if Hell itself has opened in the Pacific Ocean. A giant creature described as "A monster of vaguely anthropoid outline, but with an octopus-like head whose face was a mass of feelers, a scaly, rubbery-looking body, prodigious claws on hind and fore feet, and long, narrow wings behind," is sighted. '''

'''A cultist in the Confederate States of America comes forth and reveals to the press that he believes the ancient deity Cthulhu has risen, and will lead an army of ancient and resurrected creatures from myth to destroy the world. Before he can be brought in for questioning he is found assassinated. '''

'''Almost immediately after the initial earthquake and tsunami, which ripped away the coastal cities of the Pacific, giant creatures doing Cthulhu's bidding appear across the ocean. Krakens and Leviathans appear. The Japanese begin to report wild creatures, like the Oni of myth, who ransack the country. Sea serpents are also reported along the coast of China and Japan, resembling Chinese dragons. From the sea dragons begin to take flight over China, ravaging a few coastal cities. '''

'''Many in Scandinavia interpret the sudden series of natural disasters and monster attacks as a sign of the ancient myth, Ragnarök. A eight legged horse is seen faintly over Stockholm, believed to be Odin’s horse, Sleipnir, giving the people hope that the beings of Asgard may be real, and may save them. In the far north of Scandinavia massive creatures are sighted, believed to be giants of the realm of Jötunheimr. The legendary sea serpent Jörmungandr appears in the Baltic Sea, destroying much of the sea’s coast and stopping all shipping and sea travel in the area. '''

'''Angered by the dwindling numbers of his followers in the last several hundred years, the Germanic deity Wōden takes a different approach than Odin. Rallying a large portion of dead heroes and spirits he begins the Wild Hunt, targeting Germans along the Baltic Sea. '''

'''An unknown force besieges Bran Castle in Romania. After a short battle with the locals the castle is seized. The attacker makes himself known, revealing that he is Dracula, leader of the Transylvanian vampires. The castle becomes the capital of his empire, and much of Romania is quickly enslaved, creating an army to ravage the region. '''

'''The ancient foretold paths to the underworld in Greece and Italy are opened by Cthulhu, causing thousands of shades, shells of former beings, to storm the surface. The shades appear to be unlike ancient stories, in that they are suddenly turned feral and aggressive on the surface. The massive migration cause the collapse of the underworld, causing eruptions and craters all across the Mediterranean. On the surface the Acheron River collapses into the earth, as does Cape Matapan. '''

'''Storms are reported atop Mount Olympus, and many panicked citizens believe that the ancient Greek deities have returned to battle Kronos, and that the second Titanomachy will soon begin. Similarly several other creatures appear, swearing allegiance to Cthulhu. '''

'''Werewolves appear in large numbers in the North of England, and the English troops sent up are overrun by the forces of King Lycan, who claims control over the Isles, though subservient to Cthulhu. There is still a resistance, inspired by Captain Gerold Butler, the military's only leader left in Scotland, who famously kicked a Werewolf off a mountain with the memorable words "THIS.IS.SP- ENGLAND!!" In the South, the English army prepares to fight them off...'''

In Egypt, the strange visions of several priests lead the people to believe that the ancient goddess Bastet is rising, to reclaim here old kingdom/

'''Following his awakening Cthulhu contacts the other Great Elder Ones, appointing Shub-Niggurath and Nyarlathotep as generals to lead their respective armies. They receive word that the humans may soon discover the Elder Things’ city on Antarctica, and elect to launch an invasion of the area in the coming months. '''

'''Oh, and guys? You can ally with Cthulhu if you wish- BUT CTHULHU WILL NOT ALLY WITH YOU!'''
 * Russia begins to hear reports of monsters and other mythical beings appearing all along its borders. The military begins to build up heavily in preparation and closes off the western borders to Europe, with the border being fully manned all day. The Royal Family retreats behind the Urals, while the navy begins to fortify itself and focus on the Pacific area. Many refugees flee to Alaska, believing that few monsters will be found there.
 * Japan: In the Mountains, and cult arises among the smallfolk. A cult that worships Cthulhu. They gain popularity, and are now a force to be reckoned with. The Government has effectively lost control of the Mountainous Regions of Japan, and it has even begun to spread into the Samurai, and thus, into the Cities
 * You won't be allowed that, try to go slower, and do something like 'In the Mountains, and cult arises among the smallfolk. A cult that worships Cthulhu. They gain popularity, and are now a force to be reckoned with. The Government has effectively lost control of the Mountainous Regions of Japan, and it has even begun to spread into the Samurai, and thus, into the Cities' instead' 
 * Sweden-Norway: The odd influx of beings described in Norse myth startle us. People are sent to the north to defeat these beings. This further integrates Sweden and Norway. The colony sees a massive growth, but some escaping on boats get killed by the kraken.
 * Danish Diplomacy: We offer a compact called the Scandinavian Compact as a military and economical alliance. We request to purchase 200 breech loading artillery to replace our losses.
 * Free Orange State: Industrialization continues as factories continue to be developed. The State Governor seems to have taken ill and has been acting strangely, acting as though almsot everything is new to him, but at the same time quickly coming up with economic and politcal plans to greatly further our nation. Only small bits of news of what is going on to the rest of the world has reached us, as current technology spreads information very slowly. More caves full of idolatrist statues and cultists are found, most are imprissoned or burned at the stake. Our flow of British and Dutch immigrants have significantly slowed. We lay claim to modern day Namibia and Botswana.
 * Denmark: The nation continues to rebuild with the naval ships 80% complete. Industry is improved on both Denmark and Iceland. The government begins a massive fortification project of the borders with walls, fortresses, and troops. The military looks into new artillery.
 * Colombia: The nation of Colombia moves as many of its largest guns to its coast and mobilizes its military to keep order as it begins to mobilize its very lacking internal industry in a massive attempt to hold its own in any future conflicts. The Colombian armed forces are also trained much more professionally and are paid more to increase morale. Nationalistic propoganda is spread heavily as well as the coastal cities lightly hit by tsunamis are repaired as best as possible. Colombia Requests a Mutual Defense pact with Venezuela. Influence over Venezuela increases. The Government also announces that it will be imposing a self Quarantine of Colombia and will only allow nations and traders with specific permits to enter the country. However many of these permits are premptively issued to many traders to allow for major trade to continue in Earnest. Colombia also begins its first attempts at Reorganizing its previous nation of Gran Colombia
 * Ottoman Empire: With the rise of Cthulu all people of Islam are united under one flag as warriors of Alah to fight against Cthulu and his minions to defend their land, life, and religion. With the new vigor within the Ottoman Empire the army increases dramatically, along with the navy.
 * United States: The nation is shocked at the tsunami that struck parts of California. The settlements are reeling from the natural disaster. Supplies, unfortunately, will have to wait as the nation is still fighting the south. Advances into the southern CSA are made as the nation pushes on.
 * Colony of Tasmania: The tsunamis do not really affect Tasmania that much. Hobart is protected by the massive Tasman Peninsula and Launceston 9the only other major "city" is on the North coast (and inland) so it too is not affected. However, the freak waves cause much distress and speculation amongst the population. More sheep (and one report of a child) are lost by supposed Bunyip attacks. The Royal Society of Tasmania creates a "Bunyip Commission" to collect first-hand accounts of the creatures, and to find other evidence of their existence. Many Tasmanians believed in the beasts before the attacks even began, so although the frequency and violence is worrying, they are not really surprised by them. The opposition, through its opposition, postpones the creation of the Mounted Infantry Company on the grounds of expense. The crew of the CTS Bunyip are improving greatly, now able to fire their guns and lay mines with aptitude; greatly impressing their British ring-in captain. That captain is invited by the colonial government to transfer to the "Colonial Tasmanian Navy" as Commodore and he accepts the post. The government debates the proposal of Australian federation and it is met with almost universal disdain. Many feel that such a union would effectively disenfranchise Tasmanians, who make up only a tiny proportion of the continent's population. It is also beleved that Tasmanian goods will be at a disadvantage to mainland products which are cheaper to produce. Reports of strange monster-sightings in Britain and Europe cause alarm in the population, and many write to their family and friends in the "old country" emploring them to move to Tasmania or one of the other far-flung colonies.
 * Qing Dynasty: Emperor Tongzhi begin to utilize his power more powerfully than before. He began with the consolidation of Nanking, which was captured by Qing soldiers. Afterwards, he begin modernization after being convinced by Li Hong Zhan, Zuo Zong Tang and Zheng Guo Fan. We begin to destroy the old arrows and swords and replace them with rifles. Science and technology is encouraged and we begin encouraging thought in the people. We establish more chruch schools and foreign influenced schools. With the rise of the Cthulu, the Chinese are united and we say that the Cthulu is a monster rising against from all gods and we must vanquish it to repay the gods. We begin building naval ships as the people wants to kill sea monsters using them.
 * Greece: Due to the catastrophes affecting the nation, many have returned to the polytheistic ways of old, known as Hellenism. The areas where the religion is most prominent is around Olympus and the southern Peloponnesus. They believe that the second Titanomachy shall soon begin, and many also see the Titans assisting the Ottomans, the "Scrouge of the East" and "New Persia". Many attempts to commune with the gods begin. Religious violence is not as prevalent as expected, due to the crisis that the nation is facing with the shades, volcanoes, and earthquakes. King George sees this as a sign that the Megali Idea shall be furfilled soon, and he secretly converts to Hellenism, taking the name Anax Yorgios. The military is pulled back from the borders to assist in defending the nation, and many try to find a way to kill shades, to no avail. A harpy is shot out of the sky with a modern rifle, and Greece soon orders many and equips the military with them. A bounty is placed on all "aberrant creatures intent on harming Greeks." The nation increases tobacco production in Attica, and the military is pulled back to there. Austria and Russia are again called to assist Greece in the coming war with the Ottomans. Many Greeks outside Attica fend for themselves against the monsters, with many reports of giants and cyclopes destroying farms. More are called to the old ways, feeling that the Orthodox have abandoned them. Reports of Cthulhu are seen as the Kraken returning, although some see it as Kronos. Italy is offered an alliance, as are any other nations intent on assisting others in the war on the monsters.
 * Papal States: We now know that it was indeed a Oceanid that killed the Pope. Pope Hezakiah issues a Papal decree declaring that all so called 'gods' are mere demons and calls on the catholic countries of the world to begin the war to free humanity. He launches the Holy Crusade. The Holy Order of Papal Paladins is set up taking the motto "Children of the One True King" and begins to research anceint legends and their weaknesses. Borders are manned and defences begin to be constructed. We ask Italy to garentee our existance in theis time, for the darkest night is when the light is needed most.
 * That spelling... guarenteed, not garenteed.
 * Jabal Shammar:  News that monsters are attacking many nations and causing natural diasters spread. Many people evacuate the coast in fear that a giant Tsunami is going to kill them if they don't. We continue to build up our army.
 * Taiping Heavenly Kingdom: Hong Tianguifu declares that the awakening of all these monsters waking is a sign that the Qing Dynasty  has imposed God's judgement upon them. He encourages the people of Southern China to unite under one banner in order to defend against the monsters which the inaffective Qing Dynasty cannot do. "If the Qing Dynasty cannot even deal with its own internal issues and European nations, how can they deal with monsters?" Hong Tianguifu also recieves a vision from God, telling him to lessen the seperation of the sexes, and so he does so. Tianguifu's word and new policy attracts more people to the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom and centralization continues. Meanwhile new policies are being discussed between Tianguifu and his advisers.
 * Ottoman Empire: With the rise of this so called Cthulu, the Muslim faith has been furthered affirmed uniting people under the flag of Islam in a quest to beat back Cthulu and all of it stands for as it is a threat to all of life.
 * The UK suddenly experiences attacks all over it and it's colonies. Taken by shock, our troops fall back. King Lycan and his wolves ravage the north of the isles themselves, while the army regroups in the South. In India, with the aid of many of the Princelings, we maintain some semblance of control; most of our other colonies, however, collapse, along with most of Africa. We lose contact with Australia and Canada, as well. An English general, however, discovers the use of Silver on Werewolves, and our new mines and factories come into their own, producing silver weaponry, as well as guns, ammunition, swords, and military supplies. The Queen makes a speech to Parliament, calling the rise of Cthulhu an unprecedented disaster, and saying that it will take the combined might of the world to fight it off.

1865.5
''' Despite attempts to tun back the monster tide, more keep coming. Is this humanity's last stand? (I'll answer that: no.) '''

''' In America, an army under Grant mysteriously finds that the opposing Confederate armies have withdrawn. Pushing ahead to the capital of the Confederacy they find it in ruins, it's people screaming and dying. As the army attempts to interevene it finds itself set upon by Zombies, Chupacabras, and other monsters out of their nightmares. '''

''' In Britain, the werewolf armies brutally push back attempts to take back the North of England, while many of the colonies lose all contact with the homeland. India is the only one that remains attached to the Isles. '''

''' In France, Banshees, Boggarts, and other monsters starting with B ransack the capital. French troops are forced to retreat South, to the city of Toulouse. Most of the colonies collapse. '''

''' Scandanavia is overrun by Ogres, Jotuns, and the most feared of all, the Midgard serpent. '''

''' Germany is in chaos, as the Wild hunt strikes left, right, and centre. Shit happens. '''

''' The Union utilizes the Confederate Army wherever possible the war is officially over as both sides struggle to defeat the inhumans. '''

''' In Greece, the first signs of the primordials returning appear. The seas around Greece are whipped into a frenzy and earthquakes as high as 5.1 strike Greece, the Balkans, and Asia Minor. '''

''' Other monsters overrun other countries. IDK. '''
 * Japan: Cult gains influance amongst the governmant as the royal famliy become divided. Most what to join Cthulu, and the others what to fight along side humanity.


 * Colombia: The Nation of Colombia now suffering from various monster attacks from the Pacific known as "Coloso" The monsters while causing minor to moderate damage are killed by the Naval guns places my the army just months earlier. The Navy of just a few ill equipped ships also fight the heroic "Battle of Panama" against various Coloso and win but at a great cost. However the Colombian navy begins a process of outfitting various ships with fighting capabilities in order to bolster the defenses. Colombian forces are also deployed more heavily to the District of Panama as it looks to be the center of possible attacks by the mosnters. The attacks by monsters are extremely shocking to the populous and many people spurred on by the attacks as the end of Humanity start a faction that is dedicated to the Survival of the Human race. These people end up putting people up to working for the survival of humanity which increases the productivity and industrial abilities of Colombia. A large portion of people also look to have more kids seeing more people means less ability for the extinction of Humanity. The Government however also sees the failing of the French and begins attempting to pegg the currency to the British pound as best as possible but is using Labor tax system to avoid money exchange and major inflations. The Colombian government is currently much more unified than normal due to the increasing amounts of monster attacks and paranormal things worldwide. Influence on Venezuela continues as the Survivalist group begins recruiting in Both Venezuela and Colombia attempting to bridge the gap between the two nations and attempt to have a supernational organization helping unify the area against the attacks on South American nations. The Government also takes steps to ensure some semblance of the country will remain regardless of the situation by establishing a bonafide safe zone in the inner portion of the country using the Mountains as a natural shield against possible coastal attacks with the Amazon to the south as another natural shield fully limiting the amount of ground the Colombian military would have to cover. The Colombian military begins refortification of the coastal areas with more weaponry and now traps to fight the Coloso, and now large caliber artillery are place through the mountains at intervals almost  as fast they can be manufactured by some of Colombias new factories. This is done entirely to ensure that Colombia will survive. The People while going home exhausted every night know that they are working for the common good and people that are working on the Defensive lines, in the military, and work the hard labor in the Factories are paid more and given government subsidy rations. The Government also announces while currency will still be accepted certain families selected by the government will be given extra food to allow for Family growth to allow for the nation to secure its future population base. The Government begins to semi-ignore standard global economics in favor of survival and when possible seizes equipment from beached, destroyed, or abandoned military bases, outposts etc etc in an attempt to bolster their burgeoning defensive lines alone the coast and now the mountains.


 * Austria: We trap the Wild Hunt using a decoy army, and destroy great chunks of it with Canister Loaded Artillery. After they take serious casualties, we drive the remainder away. We also fight the Vampires that plague parts of our Empire, using Bullets with Phrases from the Bible engraved on the side, and a thin layer of Holy Water on the Outside. We kill Rubezahl with five Cannonballs to the chest. A Cult arises that glorifies the Monsters as gods. They are widely unpopular.
 * You're country is being taken by suprise by a horde of monsters and gods. You are not going to be that succesful.
 * United States: The army pulls out of Richmond, surrounding the area. The monsters encountered in Richmond are documented as 'Shamblers'. Armies capture the Carolinas, though a similar outbreak in Raleigh is encountered. The capital and much of the surrounding area is burned to the ground. Shamblers captured by Union spies are studied, though many of these studies go horribly wrong. The source of these shamblers is unknown, though they defy the laws of nature. Some believe that it is a coming sign of the Biblical apocalypse. In late April, spies near Richmond observe the 'shambler version of Jefferson Davis'. Later, the ruins of Appomatox Courthouse is discovered. Charred corpses litter the inside. Evidence of a battle between shamblers and Confederates is uncovered before, finally, one of the corpses is identified as that of Robert E. Lee. Upon releasing this news, most Confederate states rejoin the Union.
 * Russia continues to build up its military. The border becomes heavily manned and Russia prepares to launch invasions of nearby unaffected regions. The exodus to Alaska is stopped in the fear that ice monsters will appear in the region.
 * Orange State: The State Governor continues acting strangely, and begins ordering dozens of forts to be built along the borders of the nation with little explanation, and creates a special task force with a strange name which is "the Yith Legacy." The State Govenor also begins to demand subsidies for firearms factories. Dozens of caves are now found with Negroes casting strange Magiks, captured Cultists have been interrogated and it is found that they all worship the same god. An attack takes place on one of the frontier settlements, and further investigation shows that a Warlock burnt it to the ground. With the neighboring British colonies abandoned many of the inhabitants flee to the Orange State, bringing in far more British colonists who crave order. Expansion continues to the North and West. Industrialization continues. We are unaware as to what is going on in the rest of the world, as our only neighbor could have answeres (British South Africa) is also in the dark.
 * Jabal Shammar:  News of giant Earthquakes in the northern part of our nation causes the nation to go into panic. Mummies also seen in the exact same part (North) and start cursing people, the only way our soilders can fight them is to ambush and quickly kill them before the mumies can curse them.We ask the Ottoman Empire to destroy the pyramids in Egypt before more mummies can appear or else the region could be destroyed. The nation takes over the small corner to the southeast of our nation.
 * Colony of Tasmania: The sheer amount of evidence makes the Royal Society of Tasmania officially declare the Bunyip to exist. The rise and rise of sheep and human deaths from small herds of the creatures results in two companies being dispathed to the Lake district to protect farmers there and to kill a few f the creatures. The government and people are all distresed by the loss of contact with Britain. The government, now thowing all care about expense to the wind, orders copious amounts of gunpowder, rifles, cannon shells etc from Melbourne to stockpile. The CTS Bunyip has a skirmish wit a small kraken-like creature.