Triple Entente vs. Central Powers (Map Game)

This is the Triple Entente vs. Central Powers map game, a World War I version of Axis vs. Allies. I hope that everyone plays by the rules and has fun!

The page is now open for player sign-ups! AP (talk)

Rules

 * 1) The word of the Mods is law, unless you can prove them conclusively wrong.
 * 2) Players can control one nation only.
 * 3) There will be an algorithm for Player vs. Player wars.
 * 4) One turn per day. This can be updated to two if the game progresses fast enough.
 * 5) The game starts in 1901 A.D.
 * 6) Each turn will go by half years.
 * 7) With regards to implausibility, use your head. Mods have the right to cross out implausible moves.
 * 8) Any European or Asian nations seeking to establish colonies in the Americas will have to fight the United States, as per the Monroe Doctrine.
 * 9) Please look at the map carefully.
 * 10) Only mods can edit the map.
 * 11) British Dominions can not declare complete independence or war on Britain without due cause.
 * 12) Game will be archived every ten years.
 * 13) Players can not edit their turns once they post them, unless directed by a mod.
 * 14) The United States can not currently have any alliances until World War One begins.
 * 15) A random assassination will occur sometime from 1912-1915, providing the "spark" for World War One.
 * 16) Random Number Generators must be done by an unbiased mod.
 * 17) To prevent the same thing happening last time, players will have to choose a different nation. If you would like to apply for a special exception, post it on the talk page.
 * 18) If you wish to unify with a nation, you must introduce negotiations with a mod over the issue. If the mod has no more reasons to reject the proposal, then the unification can occur.
 * 19) Mods must state their reason as to why they strike something out, even if it is painfully obvious.
 * 20) Mod events must be done by mods and be proposed on the talk page. Justification for the event is required. Anyone can propose events.
 * 21) Because of disputes and arguments over how powerful and influential a country in this game can really be, a Power and Influence Algorithm has been created. We can now determine, on a scale from one-to-ten, how powerful nations can be and how many milestones they can be limited to.
 * 22) If your turn has been redacted in any way, you may consult the mod that redacted it for re-editing purposes. You may not change it on your own.

Previous Games

 * The First: /Archive 1/
 * The Second: /Archive 2/

Previous Turns

 * Archive: 1900.0-1909.5

Nations
Please sign your name next to the nation you want to play as. Feel free to add any nations I forgot.

Europe

 * Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Great Britain -


 * Flag_of_France.svg France - With Blood and Iron (talk) 00:48, October 18, 2014 (UTC)
 * Flag of the German Empire.svg Germany - Callumthered (talk) 06:38, November 7, 2014 (UTC)
 * Flag of Bavaria.png Bavaria Callumthered (talk) 05:41, October 20, 2014 (UTC)


 * Flag of Spain.svg Spain -


 * Flag Portugal (1830).svg Portugal - Cookiedamage (talk) 17:08, October 18, 2014 (UTC)


 * Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg Italy - Sine dei gloriem &#34;Ex Initio Terrae&#34; (talk) 00:55, October 18, 2014 (UTC)


 * Flag_of_Belgium.svg Belgium - ~TechnicallyIAmSean(I'm having trouble signing)


 * Flag_of_Luxembourg.svg Luxembourg - Gdansk flag.svg SergiW  (Talk to Sergi!)  Gdansk flag.svg


 * Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands - --Rdv65 (talk) 14:43, October 18, 2014 (UTC)


 * Flag of Austria-Hungary (1869-1918).svg Austria-Hungary -


 * Flag_of_Russia.svg Russian Empire -


 * Flag_of_Denmark.svg Denmark - Mscoree (talk) 18:15, October 19, 2014 (UTC)


 * Sweden -


 * Norway - Tr0llis (talk) 17:41, November 9, 2014 (UTC)


 * Flag_of_Switzerland.svg Switzerland - Fritzmet (talk) 15:55, November 3, 2014 (UTC)


 * Hellenic Kingdom Flag 1935.svg Greece - Flippedlion.png NicDonalds, Beginning Editor  Talk Lionsymbol.png


 * State Flag of Serbia (1882-1918).svg Serbia - IrishPatriot (talk) 14:17, October 18, 2014 (UTC)


 * Flag_of_Romania.svg Romania - Scarlet Outlaw


 * Flag_of_Bulgaria.svg Bulgaria - Flag of Russia.svg Alexander of Volzhsky  Talk Flag of Russia.svg 01:41, November 9, 2014 (UTC)
 * Liechtenstein -
 * Monaco - [[Image:Flag of Russian Alaska (HR).svg |40px|link=User talk:Octivian Marius]] OCT MARIUS, HAIL HIM  [[Image: Flag of Italy (Federalist Italy).svg|40px|User talk:Octavian Marius]]
 * San Marino -


 * Montenegro

Africa

 * Flag_of_Morocco.svg Sultanate of Morocco -


 * Flag of Ethiopia (1897-1936; 1941-1974).svg Empire of Ethiopia - ~ ኢትዮጵያ ታበድ አደዊሃ ሃበ አግዚአብሐር (Ethiopia Stretches Her Hands unto God)


 * Flag_of_Liberia.svg Liberia -


 * Flag of Transvaal.svg Transvaal -


 * Flag of the Orange Free State.svg Orange Free State -

Asia

 * Flag of the Ottoman Empire.svg Ottoman Empire - Jd2842 (talk) 16:26, October 18, 2014 (UTC)


 * Flag of the Emirate of Ha'il.svg Emirate of Jabal Shammar -


 * Flag of Nejd (1921).svg Sultanate of Riyadh -   I am on the edge...   The EdgeofNight ╚╩o.o╩╝ 


 * State_Flag_of_Iran_(1924).svg Persia - Flag_of_South_Korea.png PitaKang- (Talk to me | Kill count: 6)


 * Afghan 3.png Afghanistan - &#34;SO SAYETH THE EAGLE&#34; - Fascist Eagle ಠ_ಠ (talk) 00:57, October 21, 2014 (UTC)


 * China Qing Dynasty Flag 1889.svg China - RexImperio (talk) 14:59, October 18, 2014 (UTC)


 * Flag_of_Thailand.svg Siam - Shikata ga nai!


 * Flag_of_Korea_1882.svg Korea - Leldy22 (talk)


 * Flag_of_Japan.svg Japan - AvalonMage101
 * British Raj - Crim de la Crème 17:20, October 20, 2014 (UTC)
 * Hong Kong - This is UglyTurtle, Signing off. 23:44, October 20, 2014 (UTC)
 * Macau -

Oceania

 * Flag_of_Australia.svg Australia** - Daeseunglim (talk) 22:31, October 22, 2014 (UTC)
 * Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand** -

North America

 * US flag with 46 stars by Hellerick.svg United States of America - "This is not your grave  but you are welcome in it. " 23:10, October 17, 2014 (UTC)


 * Canadian Red Ensign 1957-1965.svg Canada** - Willster22 (User talk:Willster22) 21:10, October 18, 2014 (UTC)


 * Dominion of Newfoundland Red Ensign.svg Newfoundland** -


 * Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico -


 * Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Dominican Republic -


 * Flag of Haiti.svg Haiti -


 * Flag of Guatemala.svg Guatemala -
 * Flag of El Salvador.svg El Salvador -
 * Flag of Honduras.svg Honduras -
 * Flag of Nicaragua.svg Nicaragua - Sky Green 24 (Party,quotes) 19:16, October 18, 2014 (UTC)
 * Flag of Costa Rica (state).svg Costa Rica -

South America

 * Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil -AP (talk)
 * Flag of Venezuela.svg Venezuela -
 * Flag of Chile.svg Chile - ShadowNinja1080
 * Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina- Tbarjr
 * Flag of Bolivia.svg Bolivia -
 * Flag of Paraguay.svg Paraguay -
 * Flag of Uruguay.png Uruguay -
 * Flag of Colombia.svg Colombia -
 * Flag of Ecuador.svg Ecuador -
 * Flag of Peru.svg Peru -

** This nation is a Dominion of the British Empire, allowing some degree of autonomy.

Mods
Please post your name. You will be approved unless the mods bring up a good reason why you can not be a mod. There will be a total of five mods, you'll have to be approved. PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION, WE ONLY NEED FIVE MODS!
 * 1) Creator - Monster Pumpkin
 * 2) Co-Creator (of this version): AP (talk)
 * 3) NicTalk
 * 4) Saturn (Talk/Blog) 00:18, October 18, 2014 (UTC)
 * 5) Scraw

Announcements

 * 1) The game begins new turns every day at 5 PM PST, (Midnight UTC) so be sure to post before that. You may not edit a turn that has already passed.
 * 2) "Influencing" a nation is not a thing. Be more specific. Cite trade agreements, military pacts, etc. This is the modern, post-nationalist day- you do not have vassals. You may have NPC nations that will support you - but unless they're actually puppets or colonies, you don't get to control everything about them.
 * 3) Starting in the 1901.5 turn, bullets will be used under every turn and diplomacy post. This will help the moderators keep their notes and comments neatly ordered.
 * 4) A Template for the Map Game has been created. If you create a page for your nation, remember to add it to the bottom! -Nic
 * 5) The nations of Korea, Germany and Switzerland need to lay off the implausibility. Immediately.

Map


''To everyone who edits the map, please keep the resolution the same. Click on the map and then the magnifying glass in the bottom left corner to get the full resolution.''

Map Additions
If your nation has any territorial changes, please write them in here so the mapmakers can add them!

Latest Map Update: I've recolored some countries and united British conquered territory in Africa. As Rex is the main leader in the region, I would like for you to show me a reference I could be Mongolian and Tibetan borders from. -Nic

Siam should control that little grey state on the Malayan peninsula.Shikata ga nai! 12:18, November 14, 2014 (UTC)

Chile should be marked.

1910.0
Brazil: President Neves' economic model moves at full steam ahead. Tech research continues. Elections are held and MPP candidate Adriano Ferra wins 56% of the vote with 44% going to Conservative candidate Felipe Braganca. Outgoing president Neves remains highly popular and there were even demonstrations against the amendment he passed last year that term-limited him out of office. He speaks to the nation on national radio and urges national unity behind the next president as it is vital to the principles of the revolution that overthrew the previous regime in 1902. In the wake of Neves' presidency, Brazil's economy is booming and poor Brazilians feel that for the first time the government is acting in their interest. President-elect Ferra is inaugurated in June at a ceremony in Rio de Janeiro and is given the oath of office by former president Neves. Celebrations break out across the nation. Setting his agenda, President Ferra announces that he will be continuing the policies of his predecessor. He informs the German ambassador in Rio that he will be declining the German offer.

Australia: We continue to modernize our military and economy.

Ottoman Empire: Abdul Hamid II continues to delay the appointment of a new Grand Vizier which angers the members of the Committee of Union and Progress. Abdul Hamid II orders the military to be built up. The Anti-Sultan faction within the Committee of Union and Progress continues plotting the demise of Abdul Hamid II.

Romania: A border control team is made to be used on the Bulgaria-Romania border. Farming is our biggest industry. We fix up our port cities to fit more ships into the docks. The navy builds more battleships and submarines. The military continues to uses a new tactic called trench warfare to train our troops in new ways. King Victor stars the rise of nationalism in the country. We continue to draft people into the army. Our military is up to 75k as of now. Due to the recent surplus of crops, the population increases. The national population is 8.0 million and growing. We continue to build airplanes for the air force. We continue to industrialize our nation.

House of Saud/Emirate of Nejd: The constant struggle against Jabal Shammer continues as the Saudi people fight to maintain autonomy. The House of Saud and its dependencies amass an army of 14,000 people to continue their fight against Shammar. This army prepares to reclaim Riyadh from Shammar control. The continued war is bloody but the House of Saud holds its own against the Ottoman-backed forces. Seeing the need for powerful allies, we ask for foreign support against the Ottoman forces from anyone willing to provide aid. (Permission granted by MP) Riyadh is retaken from the Shammar and the Emirate of Nejd becomes to dominant state of the House of Saud.

Italy: Military, navy, infrastructure, and economy are built up. More shipyards are built throughout the country such as in Caggliari and Syracuse. The ships are continued being built and the colonial expansion continues in Somaliland. The army remains on a standby position awaiting for possible attempts of the Ottomans to invade Montenegro, Greece or Italian territory, the Austrian border is fortified in case of any attempt to capture Venice starts and the trading continues growing in Somalia. The Italian fleet gets its seventh and eighth ships. The first research efforts on dreadnoughts continue. The French land swap would be giving Tunisia to Italy as the prime target of Italian purchase in exchange of Eritrea. We await for the French counteroffer.

Your naval buildup capacity has been damaged for at least five years since the tsunami/earthquake combo.

Greece: As Greece is now receiving small subsidies from the United Kingdom, France and Italy, the economy and infrastructure continue to greatly improve. Many roads, banks, factories, and public buildings are built around the country. Greek morale and nationalism, already high, greatly increase due to Crete being ceded to the kingdom. With the people and government supporting the Megali Idea, Greeks wish to soon liberate and unify Greek provinces and express their hatred for the Turks (Ottomans) and their culture. Some parliament members propose an idea for Greater Greece that would span the former Byzantine or Macedonian Empires. King George announces that he favors a government between the Trikoupis and Deligiannis beliefs. He wishes to establish foreign affairs with other European states and to create infrastructure and an indigenous industry. Trade agreements are offered to Spain and Bulgaria. The Greek parliament continues to pass many anti-Turkish laws, such as the ban of turban and their religious symbols. Anti-Turkish propaganda is spread around the country. Infrastructure, economy and military are increased/improved (and are becoming increased at a faster rate, due to the situation of the country improving). King George I of Greece turns forty-five. Many citizens still urge the government to declare war on the Turks. '''The Polemikí Aeroporía (Hellenic Aviation Service) is founded as part of the army. Greek officers are sent to France, United Kingdom and Russia to learn from their aviation services. With money from subsidies, Greece orders eight modified Farman IIIs from the Farman Aviation Works (in France). After the officers come back the government wishes to test the aircraft with a twenty-mile flight from Athens to Avlona. With the surplus from subsidies, George also invests in the navy and orders a few more ships.'''
 * I will be absent for tomorrow so I was just wondering if someone would be able to post for me. The turn can be found here.
 * I can post for you. IrishPatriot (talk) 11:54, November 7, 2014 (UTC)

Japan: Japan continues to build up its military. Some new ports are established and some ships are built. Infrastructure is improved as well and some new Shinto Shrines and Buddhist Temples are built.

German Empire: The SMS Bayern is completed and with the SMS Sachsen and Wurrtemberg well on the way, the Imperial dreadnought fleet is looking every better. The two Zeppelins are also completed and undergo some trial runs. The government is incensed by Brazil's downright refusal of our offer of closer relations and in retaliation, the German government asks Chile for closer relations, in return for assisting them with their military. We also ask Luxembourg for closer relations. Investment, military advisors and trade are all sent to Netherlands to secure strengthened relations.


 * Brazil's: ambassador to Germany in Berlin informs the German government that Brazil and friends AKA the Confederation of Latin America (which includes Chile) refuses any of kind of foreign military aid due to our desire to not be pulled into any foreign affairs and to instead focus on development.
 * Germany: Thanks Brazil for speaking on behalf of all Latin American nations.


 * Chile Diplomacy: We accept your offer for closer relations.

Socialist Union (Yes, still secret): We continue to influence nearby cities and we gain a few more members. The views of the democratic Russian government are not seen as being fair to the people and we want freedom and equality for all Russian, Ukrainian, Kazakh, Belarusian and Tartar peoples. We introduce some defensive and offensive equipment to our members and our group  '''is still not known by anybody of the Russian Government. '''

Belgium: We expand military and economy. The decision is made to give women equal rights to men, including voting rights. Kingdom of Serbia: Military is built up.
 * Kongo: We expand military and economy

Sweden: We continue to build seaports along out most important coastal cities, specifically outside Stockholm. We improve military this year and place more troops near the Russian border as a garrison.

Russian Empire: Continues to improve our economy and build up our military. Industry continues improved to be one of best works in Russia. Two dreadnought ships now bring worked in St Petersburg, trust giving the Russian Navy its second and third dreadnought ships in Russia ever. In Moscow, work on the Czaria Building continues. On this year, 10,000 Russian men joined the Imperial Russian Army and a few men joined the Eurasian Air Force. More fighters are bring built in Novosibirsk and Novgorod, specially the first airports opened in two select cities on 30 March. On 1 May, the Russian Government fully adopts Democracy due to Russian lovers of democracies and helping together to defeat Communists. The first Russian general election, 1910 is held and the winner of the election is Vladimir Hovskyov Tasikov and becomes the first prime minister of Russian Empire. Marking only men over 18 years can vote, not women too.

'''WTF is going on here, seriously. Highly implausible XD.'''

'''Did you expect a plausible Eric4e? '''

'''Just FYI, Russia already has a Democracy since I am adopting this to look more like a democratic country along with United States, United Kingdom and France. So that is not implausible for way. ~Eric von Schweetz'''

'''Ridiculous. Russian autocracy was hella strong during this period. NO way. ~AP'''

Netherlands: The German support helps in the improvement of our army and the port of Banda Aceh expands greatly, becoming one of the major ports of the Dutch East Indies. The trade ports are extended and modernization of those stay the priority. The second dreadnought is complete and the last one is nearly complete. No plans are made to build more soon. A few nationalists call for the taking of British Malaysia. Dutch East Indies: Continues to build the port of Banda Aceh with large investments of the motherland and Germany, modernizing this port to make it look like a European port. The Dutch population in Banda Aceh increases. The development gaps between the West and East increase with the islands of Sumatra and Java becoming more Westernized. Resistance to sedentarisation continues in Biak.

France: The Liberals and opportunists continue to maintain control of the government as the legitimate and royalists slowly fade away from politics. The economy continues to flourish as thee 20th century begins. However, population growth continues to stagnate. Efforts to increase industrialization continue as the arms war with Germany pics up. Revanchism remains strong. Militarization continues as conscription remains in place along with an increased effort to expand the army and navy. Technological development continues. Motorcars continue to become popular amongst the upper class. Cultural and scientific development continue. Cinema, the arts and music continue to evolve as the ER changes. increased production of bolt-action rifles, machine guns, and artillery begin to meet supply demands by the army and to sell abroad. pre-dreadnoughts, and several more cruisers are commissioned. Production of gas shells begin. Efforts to influence Morocco begin. Development for a dreadnought ship continues. Thoughts about ending the alliance grow as France starts looking for closer ties with the British. The French will complete their first dreadnought within a few months. Belgium's alliance is accepted. Efforts to increase French influence in the Levant continue as Paris pressures the Ottomans to allow the French to protect the Christians and Jews in the Holy Land, and to grant the French economic rights in the region (Turks, please respond). Italy's requests are accepted. Following the construction of the first dreadnought in France four more are commissioned. construction of a national air force begins.

French Indochina: Following the recent concessions from Siam the French foothold in South East Asia grows. Rubber plantations are set up in Indochina and efforts to develop industry around Saigon begin. French education is implemented in the colony to bring French civilization to the locals. Algeria: The pied noire population continues to grow as more settlers from the mainland move into the Algerian departments. Efforts to develop Algeria into a formal part of the French republic continue. Efforts to convince the locals to accept French citizenship continue. French Africa (not including Algeria): Economic development of the African colonies continues and efforts to make a profit begin with the development of rubber and fruit plantations, the opening of the interior for mineral and resource exploitation. Levies of forced labour amongst the natives are implemented as part of their duties to the state. Educational reforms are implemented to civilize the African population. In some areas Asian workers are imported to help with development. Native regiments are trained. Guiana, and the French Antilles: Development of the colonies continues.

Portugal: Carlos I continues to rule the Kingdom of Portugal in the face of rising radical republicanism. The King uses Ernesto Ribeiro as a puppet Prime Minister, which angers many people, especially those republicans in parliament. Industry expands, as does the economy. However, this expansion is slight, as the country continues to teeter on bankruptcy. Political and press criticism are heavy toward the Crown and his government. The military is developed. '''In terrible news, Carlos I and Crown Prince Luis are shot dead in Lisbon during a carriage ride on February 1. '''Two assassins, one of them named Manuel Buica, first shot the King from a distance, shooting him in the neck and killing him instantly. A gunman then hopped onto the carriage and attempted to fire extra shots into the King's body. Queen Amelie then rose to her feet in an attempt to shield her children and began striking the gunman with a bouquet of flowers, shouting "Infamous! Infamous!". Prince Luis then obtained a revolver of his own and shot the gunman, who was then killed by the royal guard. Unfortunately, Luis himself was shot again by Manuel Buica, killing him. The chaos is over a few seconds after that, with the killing of Manuel Buica in the city square. With both the King and Crown Prince now dead, the throne now effectively passes to Prince Manuel. In the following days and weeks, the Portuguese Crown conduct a series of campaigns in the press with the intention of vilifying the Republican cause. Most Portuguese people do not like the monarchy, yet after the Lisbon Regicide, sentiments for the Republican cause seem to decrease.


 * Madeira: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * The Azores: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * Cape Verde: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * Guinea: Alonso de Marde is appointed as governor of Guinea. The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * Sao Tome: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * Angola: Jao DuClare Sineux is appointed as governor of Angola. The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * Mozambique: Marco Clemento is appointed as governor of Mozambique.
 * The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * Goa: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well. Pro-independence movements strengthen in India.
 * Daman and Diu: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well. Pro-independence movements strengthen in India.
 * Macau: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well. Macau remains one of Portugal's most important ports in Asia.
 * East Timor: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * Siam: Continues its agrarian reform, with land redistribution finally taking serious effect. Farmers enjoy larger harvests, while many previously landless people receive land. Many in previously anti-government areas of the country grow more supportive, sending their sons to join the army. Growth in size halts, as the regular army has essentially reached the maximum size Siam can support, but modern rearmament continues. The infrastructure for conscription is now largely in place, and radio and machine gun research continues. The S.S. Witsanu is completed and becomes the flagship of the small Siamese fleet. Production of landing craft and transports speeds up.

1910.5
'''NOTE:The random assassination that sparks WWI will be in 1912.0! Be sure to post often and with detail.'''
 * 1) The uprisings in the Ottoman Empire strengthen with a fresh revolt in Albania.
 * 2) Edward VII of the United Kingdom dies.
 * 3) Republicans in Portugal stage a bloody coup against the monarchy and establish a republic
 * 4) A bloody revolution begins in Mexico.

Kingdom of Serbia: We secretly decide to fund the Albanian rebels. (SECRET) the plans on invading Bulgaria with Romania are stopped. we improve our military.

Siam: Native arms industries improve as Siam begins to slowly industrialize. Land redistribution comes to an end, having essentially succeeded in achieving its initial end of providing peasants with more land. The military expands and improves, rearming further with modern weapons. Radio and machine gun research is finally complete(?), but as yet these new technologies are far too expensive and rare for widespread usage. Production of landing craft and transports speeds up.

Russian Empire: Continues to improve our economy and build up our military. Industry continues improved to be one of best works in Russia. Work on two dreadnought ships continues in St Petersburg, trust giving the Russian Navy its second and third dreadnought ships in Russia ever. In Moscow, work on the Czaria Building continues. Reach on Radio begins, by a Russian inventor in Tver State University, Tver. While an revolt in Albania, Russia supports the Albanian rebels by sending money and weapons that produced in Russia.

Belgium: We expand military and economy. France: The Liberals and opportunists continue to maintain control of the government as the legitimate and royalists slowly fade away from politics. The economy continues to flourish as thee 20th century begins. However, population growth continues to stagnate. Efforts to increase industrialization continue as the arms war with Germany pics up. Revanchism remains strong. Militarization continues as conscription remains in place along with an increased effort to expand the army and navy. Technological development continues. Motorcars continue to become popular amongst the upper class. Cultural and scientific development continue. Cinema, the arts and music continue to evolve as the ER changes. increased production of bolt-action rifles, machine guns, and artillery begin to meet supply demands by the army and to sell abroad. pre-dreadnoughts, and several more cruisers are commissioned. Production of gas shells begin. Efforts to influence Morocco begin. Development for a dreadnought ship continues. Thoughts about ending the alliance grow as France starts looking for closer ties with the British. The French will complete their first dreadnought within a few months. Belgium's alliance is accepted. Efforts to increase French influence in the Levant continue as Paris pressures the Ottomans to allow the French to protect the Christians and Jews in the Holy Land, and to grant the French economic rights in the region (Turks, please respond). Italy's requests are accepted. Following the construction of the first dreadnought in France four more are commissioned. construction of a national air force begins.
 * Kongo: We expand military and economy.

French Indochina: Following the recent concessions from Siam the French foothold in South East Asia grows. Rubber plantations are set up in Indochina and efforts to develop industry around Saigon begin. French education is implemented in the colony to bring French civilization to the locals. Algeria: The pied noire population continues to grow as more settlers from the mainland move into the Algerian departments. Efforts to develop Algeria into a formal part of the French republic continue. Efforts to convince the locals to accept French citizenship continue. French Africa (not including Algeria): Economic development of the African colonies continues and efforts to make a profit begin with the development of rubber and fruit plantations, the opening of the interior for mineral and resource exploitation. Levies of forced labour amongst the natives are implemented as part of their duties to the state. Educational reforms are implemented to civilize the African population. In some areas Asian workers are imported to help with development. Native regiments are trained. Guiana, and the French Antilles: Development of the colonies continues.

Japan: Japan continues to build up its military. Some new ports are established, and some ships are built. Infrastructure is improved as well, and some new Shinto Shrines and Buddhist Temples are built.

Sweden: Shipyards undergo construction. Military is built up.

Portugal: King Manuel II and the Queen Mother Amelie are '''overthrown by a bloody coup which massacres scores of royal guardsmen and wounds the King and Queen Mother. '''Both of them are quickly imprisoned by frantic Republican militias before the remaining royals can escape Portugal. The two are kept under strict isolation in the royal palace itself, stripped of any material comfort or privilege. On October 23, Republicans and members of the Carbonaria storm into Parliament and declare the Monarchy abolished. Teofilo Braga is named President of Portugal. Immediately upon establishing his administration, '''Braga pursues alliances with Great Britain and France. '''In other news, Portugal once more slips into bankruptcy in the face of rising civil unrest. House of Saud/Emirate of Nejd: The constant struggle against Jabal Shammer continues as the Saudi people fight to maintain autonomy. The House of Saud and its dependencies amass an army of 14,000 people to continue their fight against Shammar. This army prepares to reclaim Riyadh from Shammar control. The continued war is bloody but the House of Saud holds its own against the Ottoman-backed forces. Seeing the need for powerful allies, we ask for foreign support against the Ottoman forces from anyone willing to provide aid. (Permission granted by MP) Riyadh is retaken from the Shammar, and the Emirate of Nejd becomes to dominant state of the House of Saud.
 * Madeira: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * The Azores: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * Cape Verde: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * Guinea: Alonso de Marde is appointed as governor of Guinea. The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * Sao Tome: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * Angola: Jao DuClare Sineux is appointed as governor of Angola. The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * Mozambique: Marco Clemento is appointed as governor of Mozambique.
 * The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * Goa: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well. Pro-independence movements strengthen in India.
 * Daman and Diu: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well. Pro-independence movements strengthen in India.
 * Macau: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well. Macau remains one of Portugal's most important ports in Asia.
 * East Timor: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.

Socialist Union: With a little over a thousand members, we look at better ways of keeping the public unaware and for our information and hideouts to not be leaked. We keep leaking as much government information as possible and we encourage our members to assassinate the Tsar for the greater good of the people of Russia, and to free the entire nation of his Tyranny. We expand our Marxist ideas to other public figures and we also build a hideout in Moscow and Helsinki. Yes we are still secret. '''FYI, the Socialist Union isn't yet "Communist" but takes on many ideas from Communism, especially Marxism which evolved into Communism. '''
 * This Socialist Union isn't as powerful as OTL. Russia was not weakened and so far there have been no big revolutions, because the Russo-Japanese War never happened. -Nic
 * I fully understand that. I will make sure I don't go OP. ;)

Ottoman Empire: Abdul Hamid II appoints Ahmet Tevfik Pasha as the new Grand Vizier. However, many people are angered that it took nearly two years to appoint a new Grand Vizier. The Military continues to be built up. Abdul Hamid II orders fifty thousand troops to be sent into the Vilayets that compose Albania in an attempt to crush the revolters. The Anti-Sultan faction within the Committee of Union and Progress decides to wait on killing Abdul Hamid II until the next Parliamentary election. The Anti-Sultan faction secretly names itself the Committee of Liberty and Modernization. It is also decided to hold a convention next year to develop a Manifesto.

Greece: As Greece is now receiving small subsidies from the United Kingdom, France, and Italy, the economy and infrastructure continue to greatly improve. Many roads, banks, factories, and public buildings are built around the country. Greek morale and nationalism, already high, greatly increase due to Crete being ceded to the kingdom. With the people and government supporting the Megali Idea, Greeks wish to soon liberate and unify Greek provinces, and express their hatred for the Turks (Ottomans) and their culture. Some parliament members propose an idea for Greater Greece that would span the former Byzantine or Macedonian Empires. King George announces that he favors a government between the Trikoupis and Deligiannis beliefs. He wishes to establish foreign affairs with other European states, and to create infrastructure and an indigenous industry. Trade agreements are offered to Spain and Bulgaria. The Greek parliament continues to pass many anti-Turkish laws, such as the ban of turban and their religious symbols. Anti-Turkish propaganda is spread around the country. Infrastructure, economy and military are increased/improved (and are becoming increased at a faster rate, due to the situation of the country improving). King George I of Greece turns forty-five. Many citizens still urge the government to declare war on the Turks. '''The first officers of the Polemikí Aeroporía are still stationed in their countries, and continue to learn from aviation services. The officers plan to come back to Greece come back by the end of the year with a decent amount of knowledge in aviation. To further relations with Italy, Italian engineers and aviation specialists are invited to Greece to teach selected soldiers about flight. To expand the Royal Navy, the King orders a few dreadnoughts from Italy and the United Kingdom. The Royal Family also travels to Italy and King George I officially meets Italian King, Victor Emmanuel III.'''


 * Bulgaria: Accepts the agreement.

In the United Kingdom, George VI is coronated, succeeding his father as king. Natal, Transvaal, and the Orange River Colony are consolidated into the Union of South Africa, while Cape Colony remains separate as the Dominion of South Africa. The navy and other sectors of the armed forces are expanded.

Bulgaria: The government of Bulgaria announces that a reform of the military is to be done. A patriotic propaganda campaign is carried out to raise the number of military personnel. More men enlist. Bulgarian Land Forces reaches a total strength of around 270,000 soldiers. War games take place to train them. The reorganization occurs, and four army-level commands are created in different parts of the country. First Army oversees the northeast, Second Army is in the northwest, Third Army in the southeast, and Fourth Army in the southwest. More are planned to be recruited. For the Bulgarian Navy, a plan is made to increase the number of ships. A number of destroyers are beginning to be built.

Netherlands: We offer a trade agreement to Greece and make huge progress in the military, thank to the Prussian discipline that has influence our army. To increase our control of the sea, we build more ships to defend our trade ships and our shores. Dutch East Indies: Continue to support the Chinese rebels against the Qing. The port of Banda Aceh is considered completed ahead of scheduled despite a few section being not totally develop. More European trade ships can now stop there and as promise, Germany has beneficial tariff. A few more patrol ships are built and the capital ship is transferred to one of the three dreadnoughts completed. German Empire: The dreadnoughts SMS Sachsen and Wurrtemburg are nearly completed. The army is built up with new artillery and troop trains. Kaiser Wilhelm expresses his sadness at the death of his uncle Edward VII. We also ask Luxembourg for closer relations. Investment, military advisors and trade are all sent to Netherlands and Austria-Hungary to secure strengthened relations.
 * Greek Diplomacy: We accept.
 * I posted this within the correct time period, but it has since been deleted. This can be confirmed by looking at the page's revision history at 23:44, 8th November 2014. Callumthered (talk) 11:18, November 9, 2014 (UTC)

1911.0
'''NOTE: The random assassination that sparks WWI will be in 1912.0!. Be sure to post often and with detail.'''
 * 1) An earthquake of 7.7 moment magnitude strikes near Almaty in Russian Turkestan, killing 450 or more people.
 * 2) The first official air mail flight takes place in India.
 * 3) The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City kills 146.
 * 4) The Mexican Revolution continues, and it is still bloody.

Republic of China: With the ousting from power of the Qing dynasty, the Republic of China [ROC] is proclaimed and Dr Sun Yat-sen is declared the President, with others who had participated in the Revolution granted important positions. As agreed upon during the revolution, the ROC granted independence to Mongolia and Tibet, and greater autonomy was granted to Xinyiang for the Muslim Generals had supported the Revolutionaries in defeating the Qing at the Battle of Ürümqi. Almost, immediately; the new government set out to bring reforms such as establishing proper provinces with a Governor to control the internal affairs of the province. These Governors could easily be dismissed by the President at any time. Economic reforms were initiated, and trade with Hong Kong, Siam, Dutch, Japan and British India was encouraged whereas Korea was rejected for their support of Manchu nationalists. The area recognized was de facto 'Manchuria' was divided into three provinces as a punishment for the Manchu. Changes were brought in the military, with the size of the Military set at 500,000 soldiers with an additional 400,000 reserves. Moreover, the military was to be supplied with the finest weaponry, for the ROC was not keen on being left behind in the worldwide Arms Race. Changes were also brought about in the paramilitary, for it was now directly under the President and not the armed forces and the job of the paramilitary was to maintain order and peace within the nation.

Austria-Hungary: Four Tegetthoff class dreadnoughts are now either completed or nearing (Not yet done) their commissioning. Bulgaria is offered an alliance and trade agreement.
 * LOL! Yeah, right.
 * If you change it to two it should be fine, as that would be the same as OTL. - Mscoree
 * No, in OTL they were started several years apart, between 1909 and 1912. Here, the fourth was started in 1910. Also note that I specifically said nearing commissioning, and that "commissioned" doesn't necessarily mean "completed".
 * You do NOT have permission to uncross things out. You don't have four nor will you have them anytime soon. You're a land-based empire, deal with it.
 * I should - when you are wrong. You're forgetting A-H had a sizable navy in OTL, partly thanks to Franz Ferdinand being a supporter of a larger navy. Austria also has the resources and industry to build them, and the economy to support them. My posts are completely plausible.
 *  By "nor will you have them anytime soon" do you mean a few turns? Or is Austria-Hungary in this game somehow more of a land empire, or more worse off, than OTL? ' 
 * Just saying, by 1914 Austria-Hungary had four dreadnoughts, four more planned, and another fourteen pre-dreadnoughts.
 * Bulgaria: We accept the alliance and trade agreement.

Greece: As Greece is now receiving small subsidies from the United Kingdom, France, and Italy, the economy and infrastructure continue to greatly improve. Roads, banks, factories, and public buildings are built around the country. Greek morale and nationalism, already high, greatly increase due to Crete being ceded to the kingdom. With the people and government supporting the Megali Idea, Greeks wish to soon liberate and unify Greek provinces, and express their hatred for the Turks (Ottomans) and their culture. King George announces that he favors a government between the Trikoupis and Deligiannis beliefs. He wishes to establish foreign affairs with other European states, and to create infrastructure and an indigenous industry. Trade agreements are offered to Spain and Bulgaria. The Greek parliament continues to pass many anti-Turkish laws, such as the ban of turban and their religious symbols. Anti-Turkish propaganda is spread around the country. Mainly military is increased/improved. Many citizens still urge the government to declare war on the Turks. '''With officers coming back from the nations of France, United Kingdom, Russia, and Italy they bring a small, but decent amount of aviation knowledge. Still a select number of men are assigned into the Polemikí Aeroporía, and a small academy is founded where the officers and Italian aviation specialists teach. The first test flight using a modified Farman III flies a twenty mile flight from Athens to Avalona. A few weeks after the first, a second thirty-five mile flight from Athens to Khalkis occurs. It is then quickly succeeded by a thirty-five mile flight over water from Athens to Galatas. A fourth flight is made over another body of water from Athens to the major city of Patras. The last fifth flight was over water from Athens to Naxos to Thera to Heraklion.''' Although currently the aircraft can only function for reconnaissance, George expresses happiness with it. The navy and army also continue to be developed. The R.Έ.Δ.Ε.Ρ (Royal Armed Forces Communications Radio) is created for the military to communicate more easily, but currently isn't that effective. The King continues to visit Italy and talk to the king, resulting in a friendship. '''Many Greek companies begin to invest in and build shipyards around the country; Ifaistos in Piraeus, Neorion in Syros, Vlahanis-Petropoulos in Athens, and Glavanis-Kazazis in Volos. Two companies with already completed shipyards, Basileiades and Kouppas begin to expand and modernize their shipyard capabilities for production and maintenance of modern warships and other vessels. To expand the navy, George asks his brother Frederick VIII (King of Denmark) to buy the HDMS Korstog, HDMS Viking and HDMS Væringjar from the Danish navy. '''King George I of Greece turns forty-five.


 * Bulgaria: We accept the trade agreement.

Socialist Union: Staying publicly unknown has proven to be difficult but we have had many more people become members with up to 5000 people across Russia and even some supporters in Germany, Austria-Hungary and Romania. We spread our influence into Rostov and Luhansk area, and we also turn our attention to the Georgian and Armenian people under control of the Tsar. '''Many of our bases are still secret, especially our high priority and information holding bases with few members having acess. '''

Italy: Military, navy, infrastructure, and economy are built up. More shipyards are built throughout the country such as in Caggliari and Syracuse. The ships are continued being built and the colonial expansion continues in Somaliland. The Austrian border is fortified in case of any attempt to capture Venice starts, and the trading continues growing in Somalia. the Italian fleet fall into a shortage of supply and the ship building is halted. The first research efforts on dreadnoughts are close to being finished but the shortage of supply delays them for the time period. The French land swap would be giving Tunisia to Italy as the prime target of Italian purchase in exchange of Eritrea. We await for the French counteroffer.

Japan: Japan continues to build up its military. Some new ports are established, and some ships are built. Infrastructure is improved as well, and some new Shinto Shrines and Buddhist Temples are built.

Russian Empire: Continues to improve our economy and build up our military. Industry continues improved to be one of best works in Russia. Work on two dreadnought ships continues in St Petersburg, trust giving the Russian Navy its second and third dreadnought ships in Russia ever. In Moscow, work on the Czaria Building continues. Reach on Radio continues at Tver State University, Tver. The Russian war plans in Moscow is to invade Afghanistan for more lands and in Afghanistan is one of weakest nations in world along before loses at Second Anglo-Afghan War in 1880s. Russian troops are stationed in Russian cities near the Afghan border, opening with new forts are built. The Eurasian Air Force come for all first time fighters will join in this upcoming war. In all cities over Siberia, most new houses and churches are built, more farms are built to feed its expending population.

German Empire: The dreadnoughts SMS Sachsen and Wurrtemburg are finally completed. They join the SMS Preussen and Bayern in joint dreadnought exercises. Whilst plans are drawn up for a further four dreadnoughts, this year the navy focuses on airships and U-boats, with two of each being started. The Imperial government thanks the Netherlands for the tariff, and asks them if they would cement our strengthened relations with an alliance, the terms of which can be open to negotiation. Closer relations are once again asked of Luxembourg (mods??). Austria-Hungary is given military and economic aid wherever it is needed. Prussian and Bavarian troops are sent to the colonies to bolster their defences. The Prussian parliament finally achieves one-man-one-vote equal suffrage for all men aged 21 years and over. Pressure is put on the remaining autocratic member-states to introduce reforms.

Siam: Native arms industries improve as Siam begins to slowly industrialize. Land redistribution comes to an end, having essentially succeeded in achieving its initial end of providing peasants with more land. The military expands and improves, rearming further with modern weapons. Radio and machine gun research is finally complete(?), but as yet these new technologies are far too expensive and rare for widespread usage. Production of landing craft and transports speeds up. Siamese Diplomacy: Siam requests to purchase modern arms, especially destroyers, landing craft and minesweepers, from anyone willing to supply them.

Kingdom of Serbia: Military is improved, secret funding of Albanian rebels continues.

Kingdom of Bulgaria: The economy is improved by the trade agreement with Greece. Meanwhile, the military builds trenches and fortifications on the southern and northern borders. Railways are also extended, to provide faster transportation between locations. The Bulgarian Navy has a strength of three cruisers and seven destroyers. The Bulgarian Air Force has eight planes. The Bulgarian Land Forces has risen its troop count to 320,000 men. A fifth army command, the Home Army, is formed, which is based in the center of the country. Tsar Ferdinand I travels from army base to base, giving speeches to raise morale and confidence. 2. 320,000 men is a totally unrealistic number.''' -Nic 2. How so? Wikipedia states Bulgaria fielded more than half a million men in the war. My number is actually conservative.'''
 * '''1. Fighters don't really exist yet, the only "warplanes" are racing planes that can be used for reconnaissance (or you could use balloons).
 * '''1. Sorry, I meant planes, I have a habit of using that terminology.
 * After researching, you are definitely correct, but keep in mind that it is not a very organized army ... -Nic
 * German Diplomacy: With Bulgaria now allied to Austria-Hungary, our closest ally, the Imperial government requests an alliance with the Kingdom of Bulgaria. We offer military advisors and also some economic assistance.
 * Bulgaria: We accept an alliance with Germany and its offer of military and economic assistance.

Denmark: This turn in Denmark and its possessions is officially dedicated to military expansion. Our colony of Kortårby in Svalbard continues to grow each year, becoming an important mining town and port in the far north. The Ishavet territories continues to grow from the mining industry and from Arctic tourism, becoming a common base for Arctic exploration. In Svalbard multiple mines are established across the island, with the main port at Kortårby shipping coal and other resources back to Denmark for use in the nation’s factories and manufacturers. Aviation pioneer Robert Svendsen purchases Denmark’s first aircraft, donating the device to the Royal Danish Navy. Two more aircrafts are purchased of similar construction, and thought goes into the creation of a Danish aircraft to be used as a reconnaissance vehicle. North Sea Pact drills over the last few years prove to be a great success, with Danish, Norwegian and Swedish forces gain experience for possible future combat. The HDMS Thyra, Danevirke, and Slien battleships are completed, ending our initial contract with the German Empire, although Denmark remains open to the idea of further cooperation. The Thyra-class begins tests for active service, being one of the most advanced battleships of its kind, With a max displacement of 25,870 tons, and a length of 177 meters, each ship is powered by direct-drive steam turbines, eighteen boilers, and four shafts, to reach a speed of about twenty-one knots. Each ship is also armed with ten 13.5 inch, forty-five caliber guns, sixteen four inch guns, three 533 millimeter torpedo tubes, and is armored by 305 millimeters of armor at the belt, with various degrees of armor at other crucial parts of the ship. Work also begins on designing a class of battlecruisers to supplement some of our smaller ships. The planned ship will have a displacement of about 22,500 long tons at deep load, and be 180 meters in length. Each ship will be powered by four-shaft direct-drive steam turbines, and an array of at about thirty-one boilers, to reach a speed of twenty-six knots. This new line of ships will be armed with four 305 millimeter guns, sixteen 102 millimeter guns, and two 450 millimeter torpedo tubes, while armored with anywhere from sixty-four to 254 millimeters of armor. In order to establish a firm relationship with the king’s brother, King George I of Greece, we agree to sell the HDMS Korstog, HDMS Viking, and HDMS Væringjar to the Kingdom of Greece. Greece is also welcomed into the series of pre-existing naval research pacts we hold with much of Europe.

Belgium: We expand military and economy. Brazil: President Neves' economic model moves at full steam ahead. Tech research continues. President Ferra hosts a CoLA conference for the first time as president in Sao Paulo. FMs of the CoLA are sent to Argentina to discuss admission with President Roca of Argentina.
 * Kongo: We expand military and economy.

Ottoman Empire: Abdul Hamid II orders twenty thousand more troops to be sent to Albania to assist the forces there. The Committee of Liberty and Modernization holds its conference. However, there's a dispute between members who want to keep a monarchy and those who wish to see the Ottoman Empire turned into a republic. A compromise is reached where they agree to work toward the establishment of British-style Constitutional Monarchy. They release their manifesto and despite it being immediately banned, it becomes very popular due to the unpopularity of Abdul Hamid II in the aftermath of the War of Ottoman Aggression and his perceived mismanagement of government.

Sweden: Military is improved. Shipyard construction continues.

Portugal: King Manuel II and the Queen Mother Amelie are overthrown by a bloody coup which massacres scores of royal guardsmen and wounds the King and Queen Mother. Both of them are quickly imprisoned by frantic Republican militias before the remaining royals can escape Portugal. The two are kept under strict isolation in the royal palace itself, stripped of any material comfort or privilege. On October 23, Republicans and members of the Carbonaria storm into Parliament and declare the Monarchy abolished. Teofilo Braga is named President of Portugal. Immediately upon establishing his administration, Braga pursues alliances with Great Britain and France. In other news, Portugal once more slips into bankruptcy in the face of rising civil unrest.
 * Madeira: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * The Azores: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * Cape Verde: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * Guinea: Alonso de Marde is appointed as governor of Guinea. The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * Sao Tome: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * Angola: Jao DuClare Sineux is appointed as governor of Angola. The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * Mozambique: Marco Clemento is appointed as governor of Mozambique.
 * The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * Goa: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well. Pro-independence movements strengthen in India.
 * Daman and Diu: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well. Pro-independence movements strengthen in India.
 * Macau: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well. Macau remains one of Portugal's most important ports in Asia.

1911.5
New turn anyone?Callumthered (talk)

Ha ha, I thought the game froze for a minute. xD Aternix  !?

Republic of China: With the ousting from power of the Qing dynasty, the Republic of China [ROC] is proclaimed and Dr Sun Yat-sen is declared the President, with others who had participated in the Revolution granted important positions. As agreed upon during the revolution, the ROC granted independence to Mongolia and Tibet, and greater automony was granted to Xinyiang for the Muslim Generals had supported the Revolutionaries in defeating the Qing at the Battle of Ürümqi. Almost immediately the new government set out to bring reforms such as establishing proper provinces with a Governor to control the internal affairs of the province. These Governors could easily be dismissed by the President at any time. Economic reforms were initiated, and trade with Hong Kong, Siam, Dutch, Japan and British India was encouraged whereas Korea was rejected for their support of Manchu nationalists. The area recognized was de facto 'Manchuria' was divided into three provinces as a punishment for the Manchu. Changes were brought in the military, with the size of the military set at 500,000 soldiers with an additional 400,000 reserves. Moreover, the military was to be supplied with the finest weaponry, for the ROC was not keen on being left behind in the worldwide Arms Race. Changes were also brought about in the paramilitary, for it was now directly under the President and not the armed forces and the job of the paramilitary was to maintain order and peace within the nation.
 * China - Siam Diplomacy: We extend an olive branch to Siam and bring forth our desire to sign an Alliance with Siam for verily, Siam was amongst the few Asian states that had supported the Tongmenhih during the Revolution
 * Siam: Happily accepts the alliance.

Socialist Union: We dramatically increase our members and we go on trips to far-reaching Russian cities to spread the awareness of our group. We do understand that the government may know where some of our bases are, and we prepare for any raids, arming many of our reasonable aged members with basic rifles such as hunting rifles or melee weapons. We also secure many of our bases with emergency exits and in some cases, traps when incorrect doors are used. We spread our influence to Sevastapol and we increase members in St Petersburg, Kiev and Moscow. We also gain large amounts of support by the Caucasus peoples such as Armenians and Georgians and we also see some smaller protests and both pro-Socialist and pro-Communist supporters demonstrating down the streets of St Petersburg. In total, our membership reaches 15,212 people, and we also gain links with many industries and labour workers who find themselves being treated unfairly by the government and Tzar. As a result of the quicker expansion, we look to negotiate with countries outside of Russia and we send secret diplomats to Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and Greece to establish an understanding of our presence and ask for both secret trade, and to gain our relations. Additionally, we also expand our education and facilities which teach younger Russians the values of Marxism. Finally, we also send secret spies to discover any further wrong-doings by the Tzar to use to gain members. We are now promoting peaceful demonstrations and for all members to spread the awareness of the Socialist Union across all of Russia. Kingdom of Serbia: Military is improved.
 * Socialist Union Diplomacy to the German Empire: We wish to gain secret trade with you and establish a good relation with your government, do you accept?
 * German Secret Diplomacy: (Assuming you mean you want weapons, etc. to help topple the Tsarist regime) We agree to give subtle and deniable assistance to the Socialist Union, provided that they do not attempt to also topple the Imperial German government. We have an elected parliament with an already strong-ish Democratic Socialist party. We also propose that, in the event of the Russian government falling, Poland and Finland be given independence as democratic kingdoms.
 * Socialist Union Secret Diplomacy: We thank you greatly for accepting the secret trade (which is subtle amounts of weapons) to help benefit the Union. We have not even the slightest interest to topple your government and we see the German Empire as a trustworthy and democratic nation and having any negative thought on your conuntry would be against all of our values. We are glad that you have a Socialist-ish government and we will support you as much as we can. We will be also more than happy to grant both the Poles and the Finnish people independence as they recognise, and mosr Russian peoples recognise them as separate to Russia as a whole.
 * Socialist Union Diplomacy to the Austro-Hungarian Empire: We wish to gain secret trade with you and establish a good relation with your government, do you accept?
 * Socialist Union Diplomacy to Bulgaria: We wish to gain secret trade with you and establish a good relation with your government, do you accept?
 * Bulgarian Diplomacy: Having a string absolute monarchy, Bulgaria ignores the Socialists.
 * Socialist Union Diplomacy to Bulgaria: We understand the position you have and we pull back our diplomacy.
 * Socialist Union Diplomacy to the Greece: We wish to gain secret trade with you and establish a good relation with your government, do you accept?
 * Greek Diplomacy: George declines the offer. He wishes not to betray his nephew, Nicholas (Our family is cool, isn't it? In case you didn't know, this is actually true).
 * Socialist Union Diplomacy to Greece: We understand why you have declined the offer.
 * Serbian Diplomacy to Socialist Union: We wish to gain secret trade with the Socialist Union.
 * Socialist Union Secret Diplomacy to Serbia: We accept Serbia's trade and we will make sure that all trade made with us is secretive and subtle. We hope that this trade can help build our relation and that both of us will benifit.

Kingdom of Bulgaria: Additional men are called up for service, raising the total troop count to 400,000. Trenches and forts are being built along the borders, with aircraft providing reconnaissance, watching for anyone attempting to cross.

Japan: Japan continues to build up its military. Some new ports are established, and some ships are built. Infrastructure is improved as well, and some new Shinto Shrines and Buddhist Temples are built.

Netherlands: Congratulates the Chinese revolutionaries and proposes to send advisors to help modernize their army and infrastructure. The military bought a few planes to serve as recon. A few forts are built in the American province. We adopt a policy of supporting revolutionary insurgency (where we have interest, of course)
 * Dutch East Indies: We congratulate the Tongmenhih for their victory. Development of the colony increases with the West receiving most of the development, some riots erupt in Biak against the Dutch.
 * German Diplomacy: The Imperial government continues to assist the Dutch in any way they deem necessary, and asks Queen Wilhelmina for an alliance.

Russian Empire: Continues to improve our economy and build up our military. Industry continues improved to be one of best works in Russia. Work on two dreadnought ships completed in St Petersburg, thus giving the Russian Navy its second and third dreadnought ships in Russia ever. Now, over ten newly built battleships are built in Tallinn and Riga. In Moscow, work on the Czaria Building continues. Reach on Radio continues at Tver State University, Tver. Russia declares war on Afghanistan, as the Czar wants even more land to power up for biggest empire in world. 100,000 Russian soldiers shall invade Afghanistan, while Eurasian Air Force sends 300 aircraft in order to bomb military camps located in Afghanistan. While the Republic of China is formed, Russia welcomes to request an alliance with China. Some forts are built in Ukraine, Poland and Baltica, to have a better defense. In all cities over Siberia, most new houses and churches are built, more farms are built to feed its expanding population. Luxembourg:Improves military And Asks alliance With France
 * China - Russia Diplomacy: The Republic of China is keen on acquiring closer ties with the Russian Empire. However, we reject the offer of an alliance. The Republic of China also requests the Russian embassy to return rights to Port Arthur to China.
 * Russian Diplomacy: We accepted, as Port Arthur is no longer used for defending and we seek also for closer ties with China.
 * German Diplomacy: The Imperial government asks Grand Duke William IV for an alliance between our two nations. Luxembourg is already a member of the German customs union (Zollverein), and so it makes sense to have a political, as well as economic, bond.

Norway: The nation of Norway begins expanding domestic and military programs, to adequately defend and serve the nation. We begin building factories and manufacturers, to move the nation away from a dependency on agrarian communities and usage of raw materials. We begin trading harvested resources for coal and other industrial supplies, to fuel the creation of a strong industrial economy. Trade begins heavily with the nations of Denmark and Sweden, our partners in the North Sea Pact, and trade agreements are also extended to the United Kingdom and Germany. We thank our allies for their assistance in establishing an independent Norwegian army and navy, which includes four British battleships and four Danish protected cruisers. Several Norwegian shipyards are expanded, including facilities operated by Bergen Mekaniske Verksted, Framnæs Mekaniske Værksted, Georgernes Verft, Moss Verft, and Kaldnes Mekaniske Verksted. The first domestically constructed battleship goes into construction with aid from the North Sea Pact and the United Kingdom, known as the Bjørgvin-class. A line of destroyers known as the Hafrsfjord-class also goes into construction.


 * The United Kingdom accepts the trade agreements.

Greece: After years of many citizens wanting to wage war on the Ottoman Empire, King George and the parliament agree to invade. With planning in the previous months for this, Italy invades, too. (This was agreed between Sine and me). The first front is started along the Greek-Ottoman border, moving up towards Albania to be meet the already troubled Ottoman troops there (due to revolts) with Italy. Although most of it is defensive, the Greek navy groups up with a small part of the Italian navy to liberate Greek islands in the Ionian. Italy also starts a second front in Libya. The decently organized army sweeps through provinces in Ottoman lands, liberating the people causing many unorganized men to join them. Mostly all of the Greek machine guns are brought to the front. As the men march, many shout the rebellion phrase and motto "Liberty or Death!". As the army marches little Turkish resistance is met as most of their manpower is in Asia. A few large battles occur in Albania, resulting in Greek/Italian/Rebel victories. Four of the eight airplanes are used for reconnaissance, to spot Ottoman armies, but it is not very effective. After liberating and destroying Turkish troops in Albania, the Greek starts to march in the direction of Istanbul. Greece requests the funding of Great Britain for the war. ''' As Greece is now receiving small subsidies from the United Kingdom, France, and Italy, the economy and infrastructure continue to improve. Most subsidies are spent towards the war and supplying front line troops (While infrastructure is put on hold). Greek morale and nationalism, are excessively high due to the invasion of the Turks! The Greeks hope to fulfil parts of the Megali Idea in the war. King George continues to say that he favors a government between the Trikoupis and Deligiannis beliefs. He wishes to establish foreign affairs with other European states, and to create infrastructure and an indigenous industry. George also gives a speech encouraging men in the war, and the children and wives to conserve things for the war effort. The Greek parliament continues to pass many anti-Turkish laws, such as the ban of turban and their religious symbols. Due to the war with the Turks, Turkish citizens are constantly watched, and "dealt with" if there are any suspicions. Anti-Turkish propaganda is spread around the country. '''Mainly military is increased/improved, and the economy is focused on war. The R.Έ.Δ.Ε.Ρ (Royal Armed Forces Communications Radio) shows its first use to communicate with troops in Albania.''' Greek companies continue to build shipyards around the country (Ifaistos in Piraeus, Neorion in Syros, Vlahanis-Petropoulos in Athens, and Glavanis-Kazazis in Volos). The government asks Basileiades and Kouppas to start drafting up plans for cruisers, and ask Denmark for designs they can borrow. King George I of Greece turns forty-six. As Greece liberated most of Albania (they are not fully independent or a sovereign nation yet), King George proposes that his son, Prince George to be the king of a monarchy there. This post is plausible; I already have a mod-approved algo on the talk page.''' German Empire: With four spanking-new dreadnoughts in the North Sea fleet, a bunch of pre-dreadnoughts are sent to the colonies, mainly German East Africa and the German Pacific colonies. The two new dreadnoughts and U-boats are completed by the end of the year, and three small reconnaisance aeroplanes begin construction. Closer relations are asked of Luxembourg, and the Netherlands are again asked for an alliance, the conditions of which are up for discussion. Assistance continues to flow to Austria-Hungary and Bulgaria. All 26 state monarchs meet in Berlin for talks and a group photograph. Small, pausibly deniable arms shipments are secretly sent to the Socialist Union. Only a very few in the inner-circle know about the shipments; the Kaiser, the Chancellor, and the Chief of Staff. Missionaries continue to be sent to the colonies, with a two-to-one ratio of Protestants to Catholics.
 * Greek Diplomacy: Greece urges France and Germany not to intervene. George tells world powers in speech that the war is just. The war is liberating thousands of Greeks that have been oppressed for hundreds of years ...

Brazil: President Neves' economic model moves at full steam ahead. Tech research continues. The CoLA conference in Sao Paulo concludes, reaffirming Latin American neutrality and commitment to economic development. President Ferra goes on a state visit to the United Kingdom (and later) France to discuss increased trade with their respective nations.

Ottoman Empire: Due to the invasion, Abdul Hamid II orders all people between 16 and 60 to be conscripted. Fortifications are constructed in and around Istanbul. He orders all surviving troops that were in the European Vilayets to retreat to Istanbul and also orders 70,000 soldiers to defend Istanbul. The Committee of Liberty and Modernization decides to hold their plans on killing Abdul Hamid II until after the war ends. Siam: Native arms industries improve as Siam begins to slowly industrialize. Land redistribution comes to an end, having essentially succeeded in achieving its initial end of providing peasants with more land. The military expands and improves, rearming further with modern weapons. Radio and machine gun research is finally complete(?), but as yet these new technologies are far too expensive and rare for widespread usage. Production of landing craft and transports speeds up.
 * Ottoman Dip: Abdul Hamid II sends diplomats to Germany and France requesting their military intervention.

Siamese Diplomacy: Siam requests to purchase modern arms, especially destroyers, landing craft and minesweepers, from anyone willing to supply them.

The United Kingdom: Continues to do things that is does. Also, a British expedition reaches the South Pole. The Titanic embarks on its maiden voyage. It is super safe and nothing goes wrong because of increased maritime safety laws. The navy and army expand and military officials begin to look into armoured vehicles.

Italy: Military, navy, infrastructure, and economy are built up. As the Italian monarchs had agreed with the Greek nation, we declare war on the Ottomans and open a front in Albania crossing the Otranto Strait and deploying forces in Lybia in order to oust local Ottoman garrisons, the Italian soldiers attempt to spread the word that if succesfully ousted, the Italian leadership will establish local tribes leaders as Regional rulers of Lybia and will respect their Law, while creating a frame of reference for the nation to grow in influence. In Albania situation is not any different, the Italian monarchy promises that if succesfully ousted the Albanians will be granted independence and be assured of existance by the Italian Kingdom and defended from other powers if they may attempt to take over. The French land swap would be giving Tunisia to Italy as the prime target of Italian purchase in exchange of Eritrea. We await the French counteroffer.

Portugal: King Manuel II and the Queen Mother Amelie are overthrown by a bloody coup which massacres scores of royal guardsmen and wounds the King and Queen Mother. Both of them are quickly imprisoned by frantic Republican militias before the remaining royals can escape Portugal. The two are kept under strict isolation in the royal palace itself, stripped of any material comfort or privilege. On October 23, Republicans and members of the Carbonaria storm into Parliament and declare the Monarchy abolished. Teofilo Braga is named President of Portugal. Immediately upon establishing his administration, Braga pursues alliances with Great Britain and France. In other news, Portugal once more slips into bankruptcy in the face of rising civil unrest.
 * Madeira: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * The Azores: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * Cape Verde: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * Guinea: Alonso de Marde is appointed as governor of Guinea. The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * Sao Tome: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * Angola: Jao DuClare Sineux is appointed as governor of Angola. The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * Mozambique: Marco Clemento is appointed as governor of Mozambique.
 * The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * Goa: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well. Pro-independence movements strengthen in India.
 * Daman and Diu: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well. Pro-independence movements strengthen in India.
 * Macau: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well. Macau remains one of Portugal's most important ports in Asia.

1912.0
You may now revise your posts based on this mod event. '''George V, not George VII. And I'm not sure why an apology would be demanded of the Kaiser as opposed this "high ranking Admiral". Also, it was called the Imperial German Navy before the Nazis.'''
 * 1) George V of the United Kingdom is assassinated by a rogue MP during the yearly address to Parliament. The Prime Minister is critically wounded and some Cabinet members were wounded before the gunman was apprehended. By June of 1912, it is revealed that the MP is the brother of a high ranking Admiral of the German Imperial German Navy. An apology is demanded of the German Kaiser.

Austro-Hungarian Monarchy: with the assassination of King George VII comes as a surprise, and Kaiser Franz Joseph and Archduke Franz Ferdinand both send their condolences to the United kingdom. However, both agree to make preparations to stand with their German ally should the worst come to fruition. Austria calls on Europe to not succumb to aggressive impulses because of a lone gunman.

 ​' Republic of China: With the ousting from power of the Qing dynasty, the Republic of China [ROC]' is proclaimed and Dr Sun Yat-sen is declared the President, with others who had participated in the Revolution granted important positions. As agreed upon during the revolution, the ROC granted independence to Mongolia and Tibet, and greater autonomy was granted to Xinyiang for the Muslim Generals had supported the Revolutionaries in defeating the Qing at the Battle of Ürümqi. Almost immediately the new government set out to bring reforms such as establishing proper provinces with a Governor to control the internal affairs of the province. These Governors could easily be dismissed by the President at any time. Economic reforms were initiated, and trade with Hong Kong, Siam, Dutch, Japan and British India was encouraged whereas Korea was rejected for their support of Manchu nationalists. The area recognized was de facto 'Manchuria' was divided into three provinces as a punishment for the Manchu. Changes were brought in the military, with the size of the military set at 500,000 soldiers with an additional 400,000 reserves. Moreover, the military was to be supplied with the finest weaponry, for the ROC was not keen on being left behind in the worldwide Arms Race. Changes were also brought about in the paramilitary, for it was now directly under the President and not the armed forces and the job of the paramilitary was to maintain order and peace within the nation.
 * China - German Diplomacy: Will the Republic of China would like to remain neutral on what is slowly appearing to be a divide in Europe, we're interested in signing numerous economical plans with the German Empire.
 * This was implausible. China should give less shit about Europe.

'''Greece: The liberation war against the Ottomans continue. With the liberation of Albania complete, Greek and Italian Forces in the European front quickly move into Macedonia and other Greek Balkan provinces. With the retreat of most Ottoman forces, there is very little to no Ottoman resistance met. With the retreat of Ottoman Forces and their liberation, the Kingdom of Albania (Approved by MP and me) is proclaimed. Rough borders are drawn, but formal borders will not exist til the end of the war. To greatly increase relations and increase Greece's sphere of influence, King George installs his youngest son, Prince Christopher on throne. King George proposes that Prince Christopher of Albania marry Princess Yolanda (King Victor of Italy's oldest daughter) to strengthen relations with Italy and Greece. Both fronts continue to be a success. A small amount of Albanian men assist with the war effort, and are given Greek supplies. More Greek islands in the Ionian Sea are liberated, and Italian and Greek ships push up a little bit towards Constantinople. Trench warfare occurs on the Libyan front, with great Italian success. Mostly all of the Greek machine guns are brought to the fronts. As the men march, many shout the rebellion phrase and motto "Liberty or Death!". A few small battles occur against armies retreating to Constantinople. Six of the airplanes are being used for reconnaissance, but have mostly been repurposed to scout out Ottoman-controlled Greek islands. Greece requests the funding of Great Britain for the war. ''' As Greece is now receiving small subsidies from the United Kingdom, France, and Italy, the economy and infrastructure continue to improve. Most subsidies are spent towards the war and supplying front line troops (While infrastructure is put on hold). Greek morale and nationalism, are excessively high due to the invasion of the Turks! The Greeks hope to fulfill parts of the Megali Idea in the war. King George continues to say that he favors a government between the Trikoupis and Deligiannis beliefs. He wishes to establish foreign affairs with other European states, and to create infrastructure and an indigenous industry. George also gives a speech encouraging men in the war, and the children and wives to conserve things for the war effort. The Greek parliament continues to pass many anti-Turkish laws, such as the ban of turban and their religious symbols. Due to the war with the Turks, Turkish citizens are constantly watched, and "dealt with" if there are any suspicions. Anti-Turkish propaganda is spread around the country. Mainly military is increased/improved, and the economy is focused on war. The R.Έ.Δ.Ε.Ρ (Royal Armed Forces Communications Radio) shows its first use to communicate with troops in moving towards Constantinople (Istanbul). Greek companies continue to build shipyards around the country (Ifaistos in Piraeus, Neorion in Syros, Vlahanis-Petropoulos in Athens, and Glavanis-Kazazis in Volos). The government asks Basileiades and Kouppas to start drafting up plans for cruisers, and ask Denmark for designs they can borrow. King George I of Greece turns forty-six. World Powers are still reminded not to intervene in the just war. '''George I is deeply saddened with the death of his nephew, and sends condolences to his heir Edward VIII and his family. George also attends the funeral in the United Kingdom.'''

Kingdom of Bulgaria: An overhaul of the armed forces begins, with additional troops called up for training. Tsar Ferdinand wants Bulgaria to become a major European power and world player. In the south, due to the Ottoman-Greco War, the Land Forces are put especially on high alert to prevent a spillover of the conflict. Aircraft increase reconnaissance patrols as troops get to the trenches and forts built over the last three years along the border. The navy is put on high alert as well, and construction begins on the country's first battleship, along with four additional gunboats. They will probably not be finished by the time a war starts but will be built anyway. Secretly, on Ferdinand's orders, General Nikola Zhekov and the General Staff begin preparing plans to repel invasions, should they come from any neighboring state.

Sweden: We abstain on joining the war until Denmark's opinion reaches us. Shipyards are resumed construction after a cold winter, and military is improved.

Italy: Military, navy, infrastructure, and economy are built up. As the Italian monarchs had agreed with the Greek nation, we declare war on the Ottomans and open a front in Albania crossing the Otranto Strait and deploying forces in Libya in order to oust local Ottoman garrisons, the Italian soldiers attempt to spread the word that if successfully ousted, the Italian leadership will establish local tribes leaders as Regional rulers of Libya and will respect their Law, while creating a frame of reference for the nation to grow in influence. In Albania situation is not any different, the Italian monarchy promises that if successfully ousted the Albanians will be granted independence and be assured of existence by the Italian Kingdom and defended from other powers if they may attempt to take over. The French land swap would be giving Tunisia to Italy as the prime target of Italian purchase in exchange of Eritrea. We await the French counteroffer.

Japan: Japan continues to build up its military. Some new ports are established, and some ships are built. Infrastructure is improved as well, and some new Shinto Shrines and Buddhist Temples are built.

Kingdom of Serbia: Condolences are sent to the UK following the assassination of Geroge V and the prime minister. The military is bulit up.

Siam: Native arms industries improve as Siam begins to slowly industrialize. Land redistribution comes to an end, having essentially succeeded in achieving its initial end of providing peasants with more land. The military expands and improves, rearming further with modern weapons. Production of landing craft and transports speeds up. Siam is unnerved by the tensions in Europe, and begins mobilization, both of its fleet and army. Some troops are now outfitted with machine guns, and radio is largely used for communication among ships, although it is too rare for use on land.

Russian Empire: Continues to improve our economy and build up our military. Industry continues improved to be one of best works in Russia. On 3 February, a famous Russian explorer is given its mission to reach the South Pole and sets up Russian Flag on South Pole, in honour of the Czar. In Moscow, work on the Czaria Building continues. Reach on Radio continues at Tver State University, Tver. The first Russian produced radio was far more successful while contacting from broadcast tower in Tver. However, this reach about Radio is gonna to take complete for now. Russia continue its war on Afghanistan, as the Russian army now occupiers northern part of Afghanistan. 100,000 new Russian troops joins the Russian Army and fights in Russo-Afghan War. Some forts are built in Ukraine, Poland and Baltica, to have a better defense. In all cities over Siberia, most new houses and churches are built, more farms are built to feed its expanding population.

Belgium: Expand military and economy.

German Empire: '''Kaiser Wilhelm II is deeply saddened by the death of his cousin. He finds it absurd that he should be made to apologise for his cousin's death, and dismisses the demands as "the insane rantings of the bereaved". '''The navy unveils its newest plans: eight more dreadnoughts and four battlecruisers by 1915. It is an ambitious target, but many believe it is achievable (and since Germany had 17 dreadnoughts by 1914 OTL, it actually is). Work begins at a fevered pace. In diplomatic news, the Netherlands are again asked for an alliance, the terms of which are up for negotiation. Luxembourg is also asked for one. Aid continues to be sent to Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Netherlands. A small diplomatic expedition is sent to Ethiopia, hoping to increase relations with the most powerful native African state. The colonies improve their infrastructure a little bit. King Luitpold of Bavaria becomes quite ill by mid-year, and many fear he will not outlive the year. Kaiser Wilhelm visits the ailing king.
 * Luxembourg Accepts the Alliance Offer
 * Ottoman Dip: Abdul Hamid II sends diplomats requesting German intervention.
 * You might want to address the dead elephant in the room.
 * German-Ottoman Diplomacy: The Imperial government agrees to send military advisors, arms and money to the Ottomans.

Ottoman Empire: Abdul Hamid II orders any remaining Ottoman retreating forces in the European Vilayets to destroy anything of value that the enemy could use. More fortifications are constructed in Istanbul.

United States: The United States continues to build up its economic, political, and military strength around the world. The death of the British monarch and the escalation of conflict in Europe has many in the public and government worried, although the majority of the population and government believes that isolation is the better option. The revolution, on the other hand, is a major issue for the United States, and the United States reiterates its right to interfere in Mexico if it supports the stability of the United States.
 * Cuba: The attempted rebellion has swung many in Cuba against independence, as many fear that independence will bring even more violence. The Imperialist American government doesn't help settle worries either, and some accuse it of stoking fears in order to build up annexationist rhetoric. The caretaker government begins exploring methods of annexation.
 * What conflict?

Denmark: This turn in Denmark and its possessions is officially dedicated to military expansion. With Europe seemingly on edge, we order the mobilization of a small number of reserve forces to patrol the border, although we remain neutral in any conflict at this time, Submarines squadrons in the North Sea are also readied to begin patrols, and Denmark’s small air force is ready to begin its first mission, as reconnaissance planes, numbering five planes total. The Orlogsværftet, Danish naval yard, is placed with the task of producing OV-flying boats. Two naval flying stations are also established in Copenhagen and Nyborg, mainly focusing on the two international seaways of the Øresund and Storebælt. Our colony of Kortårby in Svalbard continues to grow each year, becoming an important mining town and port in the far north. The Ishavet territories continues to grow from the mining industry and from Arctic tourism, becoming a common base for Arctic exploration. In Svalbard multiple mines are established across the island, with the main port at Kortårby shipping coal and other resources back to Denmark for use in the nation’s factories and manufacturers. Three more Ægir-class submarines are produced, with the HDMS Hroðr and HDMS Gerðr being sold to Greece for use in their navy. Designs for the Grundlov-class light cruiser, the previous line still in use by the Royal Danish Navy, is also sold to Greece. Two battlecruisers begin construction.

Seriously people, stop acting like everyone knows there's going to be a giant war.

'I don't'' know if there's going to be a giant war, hence why Europe is "seemingly on edge", and why I am conducting drills. If you look I've done this almost every turn. It's not in preparation of World War One, it's in preparation of an uncertain future, and it is a perfectly acceptable reaction to growing tensions or events that occured. Does this really warrant crossing out? Is doing what I've done almost every turn and reacting the moderator events (which is pretty much the whole point of them) that bad?'''

'''I have to also ask why half my turn was crossed out? Denmark and Sweden are both in an alliance. It would only make sense to wait until the entire group agrees on something. '''

1912.5
Netherlands: The government of the Netherlands are open to a German-Dutch alliance mainly due to the interest in expansionism after the success of our campaign in China where the Dutch empire saw great benefit. However, we insist on establishing terms for the alliance. We build more ships as a new wave of imperialism start to influence the decision of the state and increase national pride. Our American provinces prosper as well as the motherlands which saw great progress. To prepare any colonial or imperialist expansion, the military budget is slightly increased.
 * 1) Sun Yat-sen founds the Kuomintang (Chinese Nationalist Party) in the new democracy.
 * 2) With the help of Greece and Italy, Albania officially proclaims independence. The new monarchy is ruled by Greek Prince, Christopher I.
 * 3) Casimir Funk identifies vitamins (in Russian Poland).


 * Dutch East Indies: Pro-Dutch sentiment in Sumatra and Java increase with most of the Malay upper class in the colony coming from there. However, the new native upper class is more eager to expand its influence and start to invest in several under-developed region such as Sulawesi where spice are numerous.The militia grows faster as becoming a soldier start to appear as a good way to become more important. We offer Greece support in their war against the Ottoman as the Sick man of Europe is clearly too outdated to survive for long and we consider Greece as a potential allies and power in the region.
 * German Diplomacy: We are happy to hear the Dutch terms.

Kingdom of Bulgaria: The recruitment and training of new soldiers continues, and as does the construction of the battleship and four gunboats. Ferdinand tours the border defenses and bases, and sees that morale is sky high. More propaganda is spread to the people, that Bulgaria is meant to unify South Slavs under one flag. Nationalism is growing more popular. More planes are being built.

Japan: Japan continues to build up its military. Some new ports are established, and some ships are built. Infrastructure is improved as well, and some new Shinto Shrines and Buddhist Temples are built.

Sweden: Military is built up and shipyard construction continues.

Italy: Military, navy, infrastructure, and economy are built up. As the Italian monarchs had agreed with the Greek nation, we declare war on the Ottomans and open a front in Albania crossing the Otranto Strait and deploying forces in Libya in order to oust local Ottoman garrisons, the Italian soldiers attempt to spread the word that if successfully ousted, the Italian leadership will establish local tribes leaders as Regional rulers of Libya and will respect their Law, while creating a frame of reference for the nation to grow in influence. In Albania situation is not any different, the Italian monarchy promises that if successfully ousted the Albanians will be granted independence and be assured of existence by the Italian Kingdom and defended from other powers if they may attempt to take over. The French land swap would be giving Tunisia to Italy as the prime target of Italian purchase in exchange of Eritrea. We await the French counteroffer.

Brazil: President Neves' economic model moves at full steam ahead. Tech research continues. President Ferra attends the funeral of George V along with former President Neves. Midterm elections are held and the MPP holds all seats up for reelection. President Ferra announces his new cabinet following the elections. Ferra informs the PM of the United Kingdom that, while Latin America's stance is officially neutral, Latin America shows preference towards Western Europe in any escalation of the conflict in Europe and will act favorably. Since the beginning of President Neves' tenure in 1902, the Navy has dramatically increased in size and sophistication after years of research. Brazilian admiral Felipe Braganca announces the first of two dreadnoughts to be completed by 1914, the other following closely in 1915. Sophistication of other technologies continues.

Kingdom of Serbia: Military is improved.

Republic of China: With the ousting from power of the Qing dynasty, the Republic of China [ROC] is proclaimed and Dr Sun Yat-sen is declared the President, with others who had participated in the Revolution granted important positions. As agreed upon during the revolution, the ROC granted independence to Mongolia and Tibet, and greater autonomy was granted to Xinyiang for the Muslim Generals had supported the Revolutionaries in defeating the Qing at the Battle of Ürümqi. Almost immediately the new government set out to bring reforms such as establishing proper provinces with a Governor to control the internal affairs of the province. These Governors could easily be dismissed by the President at any time. Economic reforms were initiated, and trade with Hong Kong, Siam, Dutch, Japan and British India was encouraged whereas Korea was rejected for their support of Manchu nationalists. The area recognized was de facto 'Manchuria' was divided into three provinces as a punishment for the Manchu. Changes were brought in the military, with the size of the military set at 500,000 soldiers with an additional 400,000 reserves. Moreover, the military was to be supplied with the finest weaponry, for the ROC was not keen on being left behind in the worldwide Arms Race. Changes were also brought about in the paramilitary, for it was now directly under the President and not the armed forces and the job of the paramilitary was to maintain order and peace within the nation. '''It is announced that General Elections would be held, in the year 1914. Until then, the Tongmenhiu which is an interim government formed by various united factions; would control China. Therefore, Dr Sun Yat-sen announces the formation of the Kuomintang which would contest the elections. It is also announced that elections that all parties based on provincial nationalism would not be allowed to contest the elections.'''¸
 * Dutch Dip: We offer to send advisors to modernize your military.
 * Chinese Diplomacy: We gladly accept. Moreover, for sending aid to the Tongmenhiu during the Chinese Civil War; that proved beneficial in us defeating the Qing Army; we believe the Dutch and Chinese must cooperate and trade more for a greater good. Therefore, we believe economic agreements must be signed by the two states with one another.
 * China - UK Diplomacy: We send our condolences to the British after the tragic incident at the British Parliament. However, the Tongmenhiu are not satisfied by the fact that the British did not welcome the new government in China and have more or less, turned a blind eye on China.
 * China - Russian Empire Diplomacy: The Chinese are delighted by the acceptance of Russia to evacuate Port Arthur in return for better relations with China. In a move to further bring the Russian Empire and China closer, as well as to secure Russian economical aid; Dr Sun Yat-sen visits Moscow.
 * Russian Diplomacy: Accepted, as now we cede Port Arthur to China.
 * Dutch Dip: We share the Chinese vision about a better trade relation, stating that each party can complete each other in term of product variety.
 * BTW, I Don't see what could be implausible with signing economic agreements with European nations.. Someone also crossed out what was to be a proposal to Germany to sign an economic agreement between the two states because apparently China wouldn't care about Europe.. Like seriously? I ain't intervening in some European war.. RexImperio (talk) 16:52, November 12, 2014 (UTC)

Belgium: We do not enjoy the current events in Europe, and send our condolences to the UK. We are angered by Germany's refusal to apologize, although we do not wish war. We do announce that we will help our allies (Netherlands, France and UK) if it is needed.

Russian Empire: Continues to improve our economy and build up our military. Industry continues improved to be one of best works in Russia. On 5 November, the Russian polar explores, which is given as mission from Czar, now reaches Antarctica and begins setting up a Russian Antarctic Territory and they build up houses with massive of food and energy on two Russian ships in order to survive. In Moscow, work on the Czaria Building continues. Reach on Radio completes at Tver State University, Tver. As far, the first radio broadcasting company was founded, naming Imperial Tver Radio and is first broadcasting only in Tver Governorate. The first produced radios now releases in shops of Tver, as many people want to buy this product. Russia continue its war on Afghanistan, as the Russian army now occupiers northern central part of Afghanistan. 100,000 new Russian troops joins the Russian Army and fights in Russo-Afghan War. Some new houses and churches are built, more farms are built to feed its expanding population. Luxembourg: Trade between France and German Empire give Luxembourg huge boost in trade, Luxembourg is disappointed in the 1912 Olympics, Makes Millitary in Luxembourg, No navy is built, Charlotte Duchess of Luxembourg imploves relations with German Empire, French Republic.
 * Yeah, this is utter bullshit. If there are no cities on Antarctica today, what makes it plausible for Russia to start setting up settlements in 1910s. You can claim parts of and have expeditions to Antarctica, but there is going to be no settlements, especially in this time period. -Nic
 * Your Grand Duchess should be Marie-Adelaide at the moment. Callumthered (talk) 20:32, November 12, 2014 (UTC)

House of Saud/Emirate of Nejd: The constant struggle against Jabal Shammer continues as the Saudi people fight to maintain autonomy. The House of Saud and its dependencies amass an army of 14,000 people to continue their fight against Shammar. This army prepares to reclaim Riyadh from Shammar control. The continued war is bloody but the House of Saud holds its own against the Ottoman-backed forces. Seeing the need for powerful allies, we ask for foreign support against the Ottoman forces from anyone willing to provide aid. (Permisson granted by MP) Riydah is retaken from the Shammar, and the Emirate of Nejd becomes to dominant state of the House of Saud.

German Empire: Work continues at a feverish pace on the eight new dreadnoughts and four battlecruisers. Most of the hulls have been laid down, and Grand Admiral von Tirpitz is pleased with the progress. The government is thankful to Luxembourg for accepting our alliance, and sends military advisors, as well as weapons, to assist the Grand Duchy with its army. We also offer Prince Heinrich of Bavaria as a potential suitor for Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide. A special ambassador is sent to the Netherlands to nut out the terms of our alliance. Efforts are increased to enter relations with '''Ethiopia. '''With Britain and Russia to keen on Antarctic exploration, a German Antarctic Expedition is organised for next year. Anti-British sentiment grows with many very displeased that their Kaiser was asked to apologise for something that was not his fault. King Luitpold dies in December, to the great sadness of all Bavarians, and the kaiser. He is succeeded as King of Bavaria by his son Ludwig III.
 * Siam: Native arms industries improve as Siam begins to slowly industrialize. Land redistribution comes to an end, having essentially succeeded in achieving its initial end of providing peasants with more land. The military expands and improves, rearming further with modern weapons. Production of landing craft and transports speeds up. Siam is unnerved by the tensions in Europe, and begins mobilization, both of its fleet and army. Some troops are now outfitted with machine guns, and radio is largely used for communication among ships, although it is too rare for use on land.

Ottoman Empire: Abdul Hamid II orders any remaining Ottoman retreating forces in the European Vilayets to destroy anything of value that the enemy could use. More fortifications are constructed in Istanbul.

Greece: The war against the Ottomans continues. '''Due to the Ottoman retreat in the European front, Greek and Italian forces quickly move through Balkan provinces. By mid-October they reach the heavily guarded province of Thrace (around Istanbul). While both sides of men dig trenches, a stalemate ensues. Both sides have machine guns flaring over the trenches. Although Greek and Italian men have slightly superior tech, they are heavily outnumbered. When any of the sides try to advance, their men get shot down in no man's land. With weeks of both forces sitting in the trenches and only advancing a few feet, the men start to suffer. Diseases sweep both of trenches, and the trenches become infested with rats and bugs. The R.Έ.Δ.Ε.Ρ communicates with the Greek forces in the trenches, but nothing effective can be done. The Farman IIIs take a few peeks over the enemy side, resulting in a few of the planes being slightly damaged. On the African front, Italy controls most of Tripolitania, with little to no Turkish troops being left there. The combined navies of Greece and Italy finish liberating most of the islands in the Aegean Sea.''' As men are stuck in the trenches for weeks, both sides lose war enthusiasm and morale. Men in Greek trenches continue to shout the rebellion phrase and motto "Liberty or Death!". With George's son ruling the provisional Kingdom of Albania, he supplies them with a miniscule amount of subsidies and guarantees them military protection.Greece continues to receive small subsidies from the United Kingdom, France, and Italy, the economy and infrastructure continue to improve. Most subsidies are spent towards the war and supplying front line troops (While infrastructure is put on hold). Greek morale and nationalism, are excessively high due to the invasion of the Turks! The Greeks hope to fulfill parts of the Megali Idea in the war. King George continues to say that he favors a government between the Trikoupis and Deligiannis beliefs. He wishes to establish foreign affairs with other European states, and to create infrastructure and an indigenous industry. George also gives a speech encouraging men in the war, and the children and wives to conserve things for the war effort. The Greek parliament continues to pass many anti-Turkish laws, such as the ban of turban and their religious symbols. Due to the war with the Turks, Turkish citizens are constantly watched, and "dealt with" if there are any suspicions. Anti-Turkish propaganda is spread around the country. Mainly military is increased/improved, and the economy is focused on war. Greek companies continue to build shipyards around the country (Ifaistos in Piraeus, Neorion in Syros, and Glavanis-Kazazis in Volos). The shipyard controlled by Vlahanis-Petropoulos in Athens is completed. The government orders Basileiades, Kouppas, and Vlahanis-Petropoulos to build a lot of Grundlov-class cruisers. With Christopher I being selected King of Albania by the Greeks and Albanians, George propose him to marry Princess Yolanda of Italy. With the stalemate near Istanbul, George I proposes a peace with the following terms: ''The Tripolitania Vilayet is ceded to Italy. The cities of Benghazi, Bayda, and Tobruk in the Tripolitania Vilayet are ceded to Greece. The Ottoman Empire recognizes Albania as a sovereign nation. Parts of Salonica, Monastir, and Thrace are ceded to Greece. ALL islands in the Aegean Sea as ceded to Greece (Archipelago Vilayet). The Ottoman Empire pays war reparations to Italy and Greece. A truce between Greece, Italy, and the Ottomans for 15 (re-adjusted for Italy) years.'' Russian Empire: Economy and industry increasing. Russian forces take Kabul, Afghanistan. Cars imported from European countries are begging to take over streets in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Due to fear of British influence in India, Russia requests an alliance with Germany.
 * Dutch Dip: We call the Ottoman to accept the Greek offer and offer the Greek a trade agreement.
 * Greek Diplomacy: We accept the agreement, and thank them for support.
 * Italy Dip: We support the Greek treaty. However, we would like it to be noted that the truce between the Italian monarchy and that of the Ottomans should be of no less than ten years and no more than 25.
 * Ottoman Dip: We reluctantly accept Greece's offer.


 * ShadowNinja ... I don't know if you are trying to commit nation-identity-theft, but Eric4e has controlled the nation since the beginning of the game. You are a new player, and I haven't seen him hand over his country to you in text ... It is especially weird, because Eric already posted for Russia this turn. I don't know what you are trying to do but you need to stop. If you want to play this map game you need to claim a nation that is not claimed by anyone else. If you replace Eric's sig again, and try to make another turn, you will be banned. -Nic

United States: The United States continues to build up its economic, political and military strength around the world. The death of the British monarch has many in the public and government worried, although the majority of the population and government believes that isolation is the better option rather than getting involved in any potential wars in Europe. The revolution, on the other hand, is a major issue for the United States, and the United States reiterates its right to interfere in Mexico if it supports the stability of the United States.
 * Cuba: The attempted rebellion has swung many in Cuba against independence, as many fear that independence will bring even more violence. The Imperialist American government doesn't help settle worries either, and some accuse it of stoking fears in order to build up annexationist rhetoric. The caretaker government begins exploring methods of annexation.

Chile: Industry rising, 100,000 soldiers are sent to the border of Bolivia with a fear of war. In hopes of a better military, ''' The Chilean Government would like to establish diplomatic relations with German Empire in hopes of export military equipment. '''

'''You have a stable, democratic government as a result of your membership in the CoLA. Chile is a little different in this game. Read up on it. It is like the EU but in Latin America and you are therefore bound by its rules and policies. '''

'''Strange how Chile isn't allowed to "establish diplomatic relations", whilst Brazil is able to speak on behalf of ALL of Latin America and say that "Latin America shows preference towards Western Europe in any escalation of the conflict in Europe and will act favorably". Callumthered (talk) 23:05, November 13, 2014 (UTC)'''

'''Well, we already have diplomatic relations with you so that was pointless; furthermore, that was a behind-closed-doors meeting and you are therefore meta-gaming. '''

'''No I'm not. I noted that as myself, not as Germany. The Kaiser is of course unaware of Brazil's assurances to the British. Callumthered (talk) 00:57, November 14, 2014 (UTC)'''

In the United Kingdom, Edward VIII ascends to the throne. David Lloyd George also becomes the Prime Minister. The armed forces are expanded. The Indian Home Rule Bill is introduced in the House of Commons but fails in the House of Lords. The Royal Flying Corps are established.

Italy: Military, navy, infrastructure, and economy are built up. As the Italian monarchs had agreed with the Greek nation. The first colonial government in Libya rises.

1913.0

 * 1) The King of Greece is assassinated (OTL event unless there's a different king in this ATL)
 * 2) Australia begins to build the federal capital of Canberra.
 * 3) Norway grants women suffrage.

Isn't that controlling my nation?

'''So, the WWI assassination is just being ignored? '''

''' I've been playing with it, whipping up anti-British sentiment due to Britain's demands. Britain, on the other hand, has been acting as though there is absolutely no tension between Germany and him. ~ '''

A nation doesn't just shrug off its king's assassination and continue acting normally.

'''That's the issue. You can't just carry on.'''

'''Why not, though? It's not like you can just go blame the government. But rest assured, people hate Germans.'''

United States: The United States continues to build up its economic, political and military strength around the world. The death of the British monarch has many in the public and government worried, although the majority of the population and government believes that isolation is the better option rather than getting involved in any potential wars in Europe. The revolution, on the other hand, is a major issue for the United States, and the United States reiterates its right to interfere in Mexico if it supports the stability of the United States.
 * Cuba: The attempted rebellion has swung many in Cuba against independence, as many fear that independence will bring even more violence. The Imperialist American government doesn't help settle worries either, and some accuse it of stoking fears in order to build up annexationist rhetoric. The caretaker government begins exploring methods of annexation.

Greece: On November 24, 1912 a peace treaty between George I, Victor Emmanuel III, Mehmed V and their respective nations was signed. The treaty ordered the surrender of Greek Ottoman lands and for Tripolitania to be ceded to Italy. With much pride, George I had conquered Macedonia and Balkan territory for Greece! Men return home from the war waving their flags high in the air. Many parades occur in Athens and other cities around the kingdom. Immediately after the treaty, George I gave a speech that arouse positive nationalism.''' A mass funeral is also held in the capital for many of the men lost in the battles and trenches. Much of the country is needed to be reconstructed due to the Turkish tactic of their retreat. To do this George focuses most of the subsidies from the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and war reparations from the Ottomans on repairing cities and towns in the kingdom. Mass reconstructions occur in the cities of Thessaloniki, Rhodes, and Skopje. Although many of the Turks had fled with the armies, there are still a decent amount in the conquered lands. In order to reduce unrest in the kingdom, an initiative is started to move Turkish families to the area of the Thracian Chersonesus (renamed from Gallipoli Peninsula), and to cities like Callipolis (renamed from Gelibolu). A law is also enacted that requires higher taxes to be paid by the Turkish. Due to the trip being mostly paid for, taxes for Turks that live outside of the Chersonesus, will be higher than Turks that do live there. Most Greeks in the this area choose to move closer to the capital. The Turks are also forced to attend Greek schools and learn Greek, Greek history, and the Greek anthem (and pledge allegiance to Greece. Some Greek soldiers are also stationed in the area to attempt to mix the culture and population. Also due to the war ending, the provisional government of Albania is retracted and constitution similar to the Greek one is formed. The government is almost identical to the Greeks, with King Christopher still ruling the nation from the provisional government. A miniscule amount of subsidies are given to Albania, and George guarantees them military protection. George I still asks for the Italian princess, Yolanda to marry Christopher I. Greece continues to receive small subsidies from the United Kingdom, France, and Italy, the economy and infrastructure continue to improve. Greek morale, nationalism and imperialism continue to be high. Many Greeks still hope to someday fulfill the Megali Idea. The government wishes to establish foreign affairs with other European states, and to create infrastructure and an indigenous industry. To minimize unrest, the Greek parliament allows the repeal of anti-Turkish laws only in certain areas (like the Thracian Chersonesus). Mainly infrastructure is improved, but also the economy and military. Greek companies continue to build shipyards around the country (Ifaistos in Piraeus, Neorion in Syros, and Glavanis-Kazazis in Volos).''' The harbors of Basilides and Kouppas finish the HMS Hephaestus and HMS Aphrodite, while Vlahanis-Petropoulos continues work on the HMS Dionysus. The government orders Basilides and Kouppas to continue working on ships, so begin constructing the HMS Nike and HMS Janus (Grundlov-class cruisers). In March, George I is tragically shot at close-range four times in the back by a man named, Alexandros Schinas. The guards immediately put Alexandros Schinas into custody. Although thought to be a Turk, while being tortured the following night it was found out that Alexandros was a member of a socialist organization and an anarchist. Schinas also declared that he killed the king because he refused to give him the money he asked for. The Greek government released statements claiming that Schinas was an alcoholic vagrant. His accomplices are left under discovered (even by torture), and he commits suicide by leaping out a window. [Most of this is true]. The King's body is taken to Athens on the HMS Hydra and put in a coffin covered in the Greek and Danish flags. The coffin lay in Athens for three days and then was escorted to the tomb in his palace at Tatoi. King Constantine I of Greece succeeds the throne after his father's death. Unlike his father, the new King Constantine was to prove less willing to accept the advice of ministers, or that of the three protecting powers (United Kingdom, French Third Republic, and the Russian Empire).' [<--- OTL True]. Constantine also wants to emerge Greece further into World Power status, and make it self-reliable with indigenous industry and infrastructure. '

Brazil: President Neves' economic model moves at full steam ahead. Tech research continues. President Ferra attends the funeral of George V along with former President Neves. A constitutional convention called upon by former President Neves presents Congress with the latest draft, including a stronger more centralized federal government similar to the United States. Though Brazil has had a federal system, this one is much stronger and efficient. The constitution is approved by the MPP-held Congress and approved by three-quarters of state legislatures. It officially kicks off in January 1914, with President Ferra up for re-election and the future of the Conservative Party is uncertain. The media and historians alike are already hailing this as the beginning of the "New Brazilian Republic." Brazil officially invites Uruguay and Bolivia to apply to the CoLA, despite the latter having had an application recently denied due to insufficient reforms. Dreadnought production is on course. President Ferra unveils a new education program to benefit all of Brazil's children, beginning in August 1913. In Rio, he announces plans to develop the favelas into decent places to live for Brazil's poorest residents. President Ferra meets with high-end architects in Europe to discuss his government's biggest ambition - creating a new, more centrally-located capital called Brasília.

Republic of China: With the ousting from power of the Qing dynasty, the Republic of China [ROC] is proclaimed and Dr Sun Yat-sen is declared the President, with others who had participated in the Revolution granted important positions. As agreed upon during the revolution, the ROC granted independence to Mongolia and Tibet, and greater autonomy was granted to Xinyiang for the Muslim Generals had supported the Revolutionaries in defeating the Qing at the Battle of Ürümqi. Almost immediately the new government set out to bring reforms such as establishing proper provinces with a Governor to control the internal affairs of the province. These Governors could easily be dismissed by the President at any time. Economic reforms were initiated, and trade with Hong Kong, Siam, Dutch, Japan and British India was encouraged whereas Korea was rejected for their support of Manchu nationalists. The area recognized was de facto 'Manchuria' was divided into three provinces as a punishment for the Manchu. Changes were brought in the military, with the size of the military set at 500,000 soldiers with an additional 400,000 reserves. Moreover, the military was to be supplied with the finest weaponry, for the ROC was not keen on being left behind in the worldwide Arms Race. Changes were also brought about in the paramilitary, for it was now directly under the President and not the armed forces and the job of the paramilitary was to maintain order and peace within the nation. '''It is announced that General Elections would be held, in the year 1914. Until then, the Tongmenhiu which is an interim government formed by various united factions; would control China. Therefore, Dr Sun Yat-sen announces the formation of the Kuomintang which would contest the elections. It is also announced that elections that all parties based on provincial nationalism would not be allowed to contest the elections.'''¸

Japan: Japan continues to build up its military. Some new ports are established, and some ships are built. Infrastructure is improved as well, and some new Shinto Shrines and Buddhist Temples are built.

Siam: Native arms industries improve as Siam begins to slowly industrialize. Land redistribution comes to an end, having essentially succeeded in achieving its initial end of providing peasants with more land. The military expands and improves, rearming further with modern weapons. Production of landing craft and transports speeds up. Siam is unnerved by the tensions in Europe, and begins mobilization, both its fleet and army. Some troops are now outfitted with machine guns, and radio is largely used for communication among ships, although it is too rare for use on land.

Russian Empire: Continues to improve our economy and build up our military. Industry continues improved to be one of best works in Russia. On 7 November 1912, the Russian polar explores, which is given as mission from Czar, now reaches South Pole on 6 March and drops its flags, with national Russian flag and Russian imperial standard flag. On 7 March, while the map of Antarctica and South Pole is completed, Russian polar explores now trying to leave South Pole och goes back to Russian ships, that there landed from. In Moscow, work on the Czaria Building completes and finally the height is now 222 m then planned height is 200 m, marking it the tallest building in Russia and the world. In St Peterburg, over 100 newly built U-boats are adding to Imperial Russian Navy. Russia continue its war on Afghanistan, as the Russian army now occupiers central part of Afghanistan, plus the Russian forces now taking Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. Some new houses and churches are built, more farms are built to feed its expanding population. A series of new railways is built on two continents Europe and Asia.

German Empire: Work continues at a feverish pace on the eight new dreadnoughts and four battlecruisers, whose completion dates are still 1915. The government is thankful to Luxembourg for accepting our alliance, and sends military advisors, as well as weapons, to assist the Grand Duchy with its army. We also offer Prince Heinrich of Bavaria as a potential suitor for Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide. The special ambassador to the Netherlands continues to nut out the terms of our alliance. Efforts are increased to enter relations with '''Ethiopia. '''The German Antarctic Expedition, comprising of members from Prussia, Bavaria, and Saxony, departs Kiel and heads South, via German South West Africa. Anti-British sentiment continuess with many very displeased that their Kaiser was asked to apologise for something that was not his fault. The British embassy is egged and pebbled by some particularly angry anglophobes. The government, whilst not condoning the behaviour, doesn't take action against the culprits, except to give them a "warning".

Ottoman Empire: Elections are held with the Committee of Union and Progress being reduced to a slim majority, however, as Abdul Hamid II is opening the Chamber of Deputies a lone representative pulls out a gun and shoots Abdul Hamid II, killing him instantly. The representative is then gunned down by Hamid's bodyguards. Enver Pasha, with military support, dissolves Parliament and suspends the Constitution. Hamid's brother, Mehmed is installed as Sultan as the Empire celebrates the death of Hamid.

Italy: Military, navy, infrastructure, and economy are built up. As the Italian monarchs had agreed with the Greek nation. The first colonial government in Libya rises.

In the United Kingdom, anti-German sentiment increases. The military is built up, especially the navy. Military scientists continue to investigate the feasibility, cost efficiency and benefits of large armoured vehicles. The House of Lords rejects an Irish Home Rule bill.

1913.5
Republic of China: With the ousting from power of the Qing dynasty, the Republic of China [ROC] is proclaimed and Dr Sun Yat-sen is declared the President, with others who had participated in the Revolution granted important positions. As agreed upon during the revolution, the ROC granted independence to Mongolia and Tibet, and greater autonomy was granted to Xinyiang for the Muslim Generals had supported the Revolutionaries in defeating the Qing at the Battle of Ürümqi. Almost immediately the new government set out to bring reforms such as establishing proper provinces with a Governor to control the internal affairs of the province. These Governors could easily be dismissed by the President at any time. Economic reforms were initiated, and trade with Hong Kong, Siam, Dutch, Japan and British India was encouraged whereas Korea was rejected for their support of Manchu nationalists. The area recognized was de facto 'Manchuria' was divided into three provinces as a punishment for the Manchu. Changes were brought in the military, with the size of the military set at 500,000 soldiers with an additional 400,000 reserves. Moreover, the military was to be supplied with the finest weaponry, for the ROC was not keen on being left behind in the worldwide Arms Race. Changes were also brought about in the paramilitary, for it was now directly under the President and not the armed forces and the job of the paramilitary was to maintain order and peace within the nation. '''It is announced that General Elections would be held, in the year 1914. Until then, the Tongmenhiu which is an interim government formed by various united factions; would control China. Therefore, Dr Sun Yat-sen announces the formation of the Kuomintang which would contest the elections. It is also announced that elections that all parties based on provincial nationalism would not be allowed to contest the elections. Preparations were made for the upcoming elections and the major parties involved were the Kuomintang under Dr Sun Yat-sen, the Chinese National Socialist League under Xiu Han Ju and the Tongmenhiu Zhou; that is a political party under Zhou Chu Li who had adopted the name of Tongmenhiu.'''

Italy: Military, navy, infrastructure, and economy are built up, as the Italian monarchs had agreed with the Greek nation. The first colonial government in Libya rises.

Netherlands: We secretly tell the Germans that we insist on a defensive alliance under the condition that they do not interfere in our internal affair. For an offensive war, we should intervene after the promise of territories. The navy is expanded to increase our control over the sea and more and more colonials become sailors as that is a good way to rise in the social rank of the empire. The Dutch nationalism increases. Dutch East Indies: The port of Banda Aceh is fully operational, creating many jobs for the natives of the area who have been from Dutch dockers. The militia grows with nearly 100,000 Indonesians becoming part of it.

Kingdom of Bulgaria: With increased propaganda, Bulgarian nationalism increases. Some of the Navy's ships are completed. The total army personnel count reaches 680,000.

Japan: Japan continues to build up its military. Some new ports are established, and some ships are built. Infrastructure is improved as well, and some new Shinto Shrines and Buddhist Temples are built.

Russian Empire: Continues to improve our economy and build up our military. Industry continues improving to become one of the best works in Russia. After two years of Russian Antarctic Exposition, the Russian polar explorers now finally at St Peterburg and viewed a map of South Pole's location in Antarctica plus Russian Antarctic Territory for the Czar. All Russian atlases have rights to copy this first map of the South Pole's location in Antarctica plus Russian Antarctic Territory to collection of Antarctic maps. The Russian Antarctic Territory called Podolskaly Land is claimed. '''Russia continues its war in Afghanistan and finally the Russian army occupies all of Afghanistan. As result, Afghanistan is now under Russian occupation.''' Some new houses and churches are built, more farms are built to feed its expanding population. A series of new railways is built on two continents Europe and Asia.

'''Are you trying to claim Antarctica? Is that even allowed?'''

Yes, I now claiming OTL Australian Antarctic Territory.

'''He is allowed to claim Antarctica, but it is never going to benefit him. I don't know what he plans to do with that land, but keep in mind I will cross your posts out if you create magical "Antarctic Cities". Keep in mind the word being used is claim. He has no political authority over the land, and if he plans to get it, it will be long in the future. Any other country can claim the same land that he claimed.''' -Nic

'''You need an algo to invade Afghanistan. -MP'''

German Empire: Work continues at a feverish pace on the eight new dreadnoughts and four battlecruisers, whose completion dates are still 1915. We offer Prince Heinrich of Bavaria as a potential suitor for Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide. The special ambassador to the Netherlands agrees to the Dutch terms for the alliance, and signs the agreement.  The German Antarctic Expedition reaches Antarctica. It maps the coast of the otl Ross Sea, naming landmarks and landing on the shore. The entire Kaiser Wilhelm Bay (as Ross Bay is named) and the surrounding lands are claimed for the Empire. The land is of course useless, and the claim is more a propaganda stunt than anything else. Anti-British sentiment remains high, and our dreadnoughts go on maneuvers in the North Sea, close to, but still outside of, British territorial waters.
 * The United Kingdom advises the Germans to maintain their distance from the United Kingdom because the United Kingdom does not want to play games.

Ottoman Empire: Enver Pasha, orders the Military to begin a Modernization Campaign. Anti-Greek Propaganda is made and sent all over the Empire. The Committee of Liberty and Modernization gains 500 members.

Greece: Due to the war and the Turkish retreat tactic, much of the country is needed to be reconstructed. To do this George focuses most of the subsidies from the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and war reparations from the Ottomans on repairing cities and towns in the kingdom. Mass reconstructions occur in the cities of Thessaloniki, Rhodes, and Skopje. In order to reduce unrest in the kingdom, an initiative continues to be taken to move Turkish families to the area of the Thracian Chersonesus (renamed from Gallipoli Peninsula), and to cities like Callipolis (renamed from Gelibolu). Many families have migrated, but a decent amount still exists in some parts of the kingdom. Although the Turks feel somewhat oppressed with taxes, only small revolts take place. The Turks are also forced to attend Greek schools and learn Greek, Greek history, and the Greek anthem (and pledge allegiance to Greece). Some Greek soldiers are also stationed in the area to mix Greek and Turkish culture among the population. The two brothers (Constantine I of Greece & Christopher I of Albania), have somewhat good relations, but less than the Father-Son relationship that existed in George's reign. Due to this an even more miniscule amount of subsidies are given to Albania, and Constantine still guarantees the nation military protection. George I still asks for the Italian princess, Yolanda to marry Christopher I. Greece continues to receive small subsidies from the United Kingdom, France, and Italy, the economy and infrastructure continue to improve. Greek morale, nationalism and imperialism continue to be high. Many Greeks still hope to someday fulfill the Megali Idea. The main objective of the government is to make Greece more self-reliant with indigenous industry and infrastructure. To minimize unrest, the Greek parliament allows the repeal of anti-Turkish laws only in certain areas (like the Thracian Chersonesus). Mainly infrastructure is improved, but also the economy and military. Greek companies continue to build shipyards around the country (Ifaistos in Piraeus, Neorion in Syros, and Glavanis-Kazazis in Volos). The Greek harbors continue to work on the cruisers of HMS Dionysus, HMS Nike, and HMS Janus. '''Constantine asks his uncle in Denmark if the Greek government could buy submarine plans. He also asks if there are any outdated ships that the nation could buy. Greece buys four "Farman MF.7"s from the Farman Company in France (renaissance planes).''' The rule of Constantine continues without much incident. Siam: Native arms industries improve as Siam begins to slowly industrialize. Land redistribution comes to an end, having essentially succeeded in achieving its initial end of providing peasants with more land. The military expands and improves, rearming further with modern weapons. Production of landing craft and transports speeds up. Siam is unnerved by the tensions in Europe, and begins mobilization, both of its fleet and army. Some troops are now outfitted with machine guns, and radio is largely used for communication among ships, although it is too rare for use on land.

United States: The United States continues to build up its economic, political and military strength around the world. The death of the British monarch has many in the public and government worried, although the majority of the population and government believes that isolation is the better option rather than getting involved in any potential wars in Europe. The revolution, on the other hand, is a major issue for the United States, and the United States reiterates its right to interfere in Mexico if it supports the stability of the United States.
 * Cuba: The attempted rebellion has swung many in Cuba against independence, as many fear that independence will bring even more violence. The Imperialist American government doesn't help settle worries either, and some accuse it of stoking fears in order to build up annexationist rhetoric. The caretaker government begins exploring methods of annexation.

1914.0
''' PEOPLE! STOP IGNORING THE ASSASSINATION AND GO TO WAR ALREADY! -MP '''

'''Why? It was a stupid ass assassination with no motive or underlying political intentions. Maybe next time these should be thought through with an actual plausible assassin and target and a legit reason to go to war other than this crazy man that was the cousin of a big shot in the German navy. It's not like he was an Irish rebel funded by the German government to create internal chaos in the United Kingdom. And no, you can't go back and do that now. All the assassination did was create more tension between Britain and Germany. What we need is an assassination with clearly political motives and a legitimate reason for the attacked nation to attack the other nation. Or we could use the OTL assassination. But I am still willing to go to war if everyone else is willing to give the game the ASB category.'''

Why don't we have that occur next, in conjunction to the previous assassination?

'''Which one, the "Germany funds Irish rebel to kill for political motives" one? One which will once again make Germany the bad guy. Why is it never "Britain funds Polish separatist who kills the Kaiser/Chancellor"? Or "France funds assasination of Luxembourgish Grand Duchess as France is worried that Luxembourg is coming into Germany's sphere of influence"? The latter, actually, would not be too bad, and could result in an otl-style domino-effect of declarations of war. Callumthered (talk) 20:38, November 16, 2014 (UTC) '''

'''After I posted that comment, Scraw, myself, and others discussed this on chat. I believe the general concensus was that the moderators would go ahead and have Franz Ferdinand be killed like OTL. Interestingly enough, I also proposed the "British fund Polish" idea while on chat, but ultimately it was decided that doing the OTL assassination, in absence of a well structured alternate idea, would be acceptable. My comment was less about trying to make the Germans look bad, and more about desperately finding something. '''

'''Yeah, we threw around a bunch of ideas. One was France hires assassins to weaken German control over Alsace Lorraine. Another was about Belgians and some were about Greece and Russia. It became too complicated so we said "meh" and picked Austria and Serbia. If that doesn't work we'll probably go with France, but it wouldn't be an assassination. Maybe the discovery of money going into rebels. But yes, Franz Ferdinand.'''

Japan: Japan continues to build up its military. Some new ports are established, and some ships are built. Infrastructure is improved as well, and some new Shinto Shrines and Buddhist Temples are built.

Republic of China: With the ousting from power of the Qing dynasty, the Republic of China [ROC]: is proclaimed and Dr Sun Yat-sen is declared the President, with others who had participated in the Revolution granted important positions. As agreed upon during the revolution, the ROC granted independence to Mongolia and Tibet, and greater autonomy was granted to Xinyiang for the Muslim Generals had supported the Revolutionaries in defeating the Qing at the Battle of Ürümqi. Almost immediately the new government set out to bring reforms such as establishing proper provinces with a Governor to control the internal affairs of the province. These Governors could easily be dismissed by the President at any time. Economic reforms were initiated, and trade with Hong Kong, Siam, Dutch, Japan and British India was encouraged whereas Korea was rejected for its support of Manchu nationalists. The area recognized was de facto 'Manchuria' was divided into three provinces as a punishment for the Manchu. Changes were brought in the military, with the size of the military set at 500,000 soldiers with an additional 400,000 reserves. Moreover, the military was to be supplied with the finest weaponry, for the ROC was not keen on being left behind in the worldwide Arms Race. Changes were also brought about in the paramilitary, for it was now directly under the President and not the armed forces and the job of the paramilitary was to maintain order and peace within the nation. '''In the aftermath of the Chinese Elections, Dr Sun Yat-sen and the Kuomintang managed to acquire a complete majority; winning in almost every province with the exception of Kwangtung and Fukien where the Tongmenhiu Zhou won and Kwangsi where the Chinese National Socialist League won. However, by establishing an overall majority; the opinion of the other two Chinese parties was negligible.''' Dr Sun Yat-sen was now declared the President and he was to rule as the President until the next elections in 1924.

Chile: Buildings rising in Santiago, factories are being built. 30% of the money is going on military budget. Railroads are being built. Trading increases with Dutch East Indies for spices and cinnamon. First radio channel is established. Tower of Santiago is being developed estimated to be 100 ft, the second tallest building in the world. First U-Boat is being tested in Chilean coasts.

Portugal: King Manuel II and the Queen Mother Amelie are overthrown by a bloody coup which massacres scores of royal guardsmen and wounds the King and Queen Mother. Both of them are quickly imprisoned by frantic Republican militias before the remaining royals can escape Portugal. The two are kept under strict isolation in the royal palace itself, stripped of any material comfort or privilege. On October 23, Republicans and members of the Carbonaria storm into Parliament and declare the Monarchy abolished. Teofilo Braga is named President of Portugal. Immediately upon establishing his administration, Braga pursues alliances with Great Britain and France. In other news, Portugal once more slips into bankruptcy in the face of rising civil unrest.

Siam: Native arms industries improve as Siam begins to slowly industrialize. Land redistribution comes to an end, having essentially succeeded in achieving its initial end of providing peasants with more land. The military expands and improves, rearming further with modern weapons. Production of landing craft and transports speeds up. Siam is unnerved by the tensions in Europe, and begins mobilization, both its fleet and army. Some troops are now outfitted with machine guns, and radio is largely used for communication among ships, although it is too rare for use on land.
 * Madeira: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * The Azores: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * Cape Verde: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * Guinea: Alonso de Marde is appointed as governor of Guinea. The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * Sao Tome: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * Angola: Jao DuClare Sineux is appointed as governor of Angola. The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * Mozambique: Marco Clemento is appointed as governor of Mozambique.
 * The military is developed and the economy does moderately well.
 * Goa: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well. Pro-independence movements strengthen in India.
 * Daman and Diu: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well. Pro-independence movements strengthen in India.
 * Macau: The military is developed and the economy does moderately well. Macau remains one of Portugal's most important ports in Asia.

German Empire: Work continues at a feverish pace on the eight new dreadnoughts and four battlecruisers, whose completion dates are still 1915. We offer Prince Heinrich of Bavaria as a potential suitor for Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide of LUXEMBOURG. Investors and industrialists invest more money in the Netherlands, our new ally. The  German Antarctic Expedition returns home, to much general excitement. The "Kaiser Wilhelm Territory" is much lauded in the papers as helping give Germany its "place in the sun". Anti-British sentiment remains high. Military advisors are sent to allies the Netherlands, Austria-Hungary, and Bulgaria.
 * Chilean Diplomacy: We'd like to purchase your military gear to improve our military, and hope to establish closer relations in trading with exporting our oil and minerals.

Ottoman Empire: Modernization of the military continues. Anti-Greek Propaganda is made and sent all over the Empire. The Committee of Liberty and Modernization gains 500 more members.

Italy: Military, navy, infrastructure, and economy are built up, as the Italian monarchs had agreed with the Greek nation. The first colonial government in Libya rises.

United States: The United States continues to build up its economic, political and military strength around the world. The death of the British monarch has many in the public and government worried, although the majority of the population and government believes that isolation is the better option rather than getting involved in any potential wars in Europe. The revolution, on the other hand, is a major issue for the United States, and the United States reiterates its right to interfere in Mexico if it supports the stability of the United States.
 * Cuba: The attempted rebellion has swung many in Cuba against independence, as many fear that independence will bring even more violence. The Imperialist American government doesn't help settle worries either, and some accuse it of stoking fears in order to build up annexationist rhetoric. The caretaker government begins exploring methods of annexation.

Greece: Due to the war and the Turkish retreat tactic, much of the country is needed to be reconstructed. To do this George focuses most of the subsidies from the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and war reparations from the Ottomans on repairing cities and towns in the kingdom. Mass reconstructions occur in the cities of Thessaloniki, Rhodes, and Skopje. In order to reduce unrest in the kingdom, an initiative continues to be taken to move Turkish families to the area of the Thracian Chersonesus (renamed from Gallipoli Peninsula), and to cities like Callipolis (renamed from Gelibolu). Many families have migrated, but a decent amount still exists in some parts of the kingdom. Although the Turks feel somewhat oppressed with taxes, only small revolts take place. The Turks are also forced to attend Greek schools and learn Greek, Greek history, and the Greek anthem (and pledge allegiance to Greece). Some Greek soldiers are also stationed in the area to mix Greek and Turkish culture among the population. The two brothers (Constantine I of Greece & Christopher I of Albania), have somewhat good relations, but less than the Father-Son relationship that existed in George's reign. Due to this an even more miniscule amount of subsidies are given to Albania, and Constantine still guarantees the nation military protection. George I still asks for the Italian princess, Yolanda to marry Christopher I. Greece continues to receive small subsidies from the United Kingdom, France, and Italy, the economy and infrastructure continue to improve. Greek morale, nationalism and imperialism continue to be high. Many Greeks still hope to someday fulfill the Megali Idea. The main objective of the government is to make Greece more self-reliant with indigenous industry and infrastructure. To minimize unrest, the Greek parliament allows the repeal of anti-Turkish laws only in certain areas (like the Thracian Chersonesus). Mainly infrastructure is improved, but also the economy and military. Greek companies continue to build shipyards around the country (Ifaistos in Piraeus, Neorion in Syros, and Glavanis-Kazazis in Volos). The Greek harbors complete the cruisers of HMS Dionysus, HMS Nike, and HMS Janus. The three harbors are ordered to continue to build cruisers, so another batch is made consisting of the HMS Iris, HMS Tyche, and the HMS Hypnos. '''Constantine asks his uncle in Denmark if the Greek government could buy submarine plans. He also asks if there are any outdated ships that the nation could buy. Greece buys two "Farman MF.11"s from the Farman Company in France (renaissance planes).''' The rule of Constantine continues without much incident.

1914.5
''' Six Serbian nationalists who are part of the Black Hand and Young Bosnia movement kill Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife with a car bomb. All of the assassins are caught by the Austrians. Anti-Serb rioiting breaks out in Sarajevo. Across the country, anti-Serb pogroms and other extralegal actions occur.  United States:''' The United States continues to build up its economic, political and military strength around the world. The death of the British monarch has many in the public and government worried, although the majority of the population and government believes that isolation is the better option rather than getting involved in any potential wars in Europe. The revolution, on the other hand, is a major issue for the United States, and the United States reiterates its right to interfere in Mexico if it supports the stability of the United States.

Brazil: President Neves' economic model moves at full steam ahead. Tech research continues. In the first election since the new constitution was approved, President Ferra is reelected by 53% of the vote in comparison to the 47% held by the Conservative candidate Marco Fereira. He addresses the nation from Rio de Janeiro and proclaims that the Brazilian people have given him a mandate to continue his policies as well as those of his predecessor. As planned, Brazil launches its first dreadnought in the port of Ceara in July. The navy is impressed with the quality and orders several more, not including the one coming off the drydocks next spring. The new ship is designated as the flagship of the Brazilian navy and named the BNS Neves, after the president who revolutionized the country's politics. The CoLA holds an emergency meeting in Lima to discuss the dangers of war in Europe and what it could mean for the Confederation. A strict non-alignment policy is passed by the FMs of each country. CoLA foreign policy chief Andres de Santiago, former Chilean FM, leads the discussion and instructs CoLA FMs to implement the plan. Back in Brazil, FM Rosalinda da Alves--Brazil's first female FM--informs the ambassadors of the great European powers (UK, France, and Germany) that Brazil and the greater CoLA does not wish to be involved in any direct conflict and asks for these nations to respect the proclamation. Brazil's army begins to experiment with flight.
 * Cuba: The attempted rebellion has swung many in Cuba against independence, as many fear that independence will bring even more violence. The Imperialist American government doesn't help settle worries either, and some accuse it of stoking fears in order to build up annexationist rhetoric. The caretaker government begins exploring methods of annexation.

Japan: Japan continues to build up its military. Some new ports are established, and some ships are built. Infrastructure is improved as well, and some new Shinto Shrines and Buddhist Temples are built.

Italy: Military, navy, infrastructure, and economy are built up, as the Italian monarchs had agreed with the Greek nation. The first colonial government in Libya rises.

Netherlands: The queen is shocked at the assassination and a guard is increased as belief that a terrorist organization is responsible for the death of the former king of Greece and the archduke. We call for action against the source of the problem. Feeling that war is near, we recruit more people into the army and increase military production. We offer an alliance to Greece against the Ottoman.

Dutch East Indies: Rebellion erupts in Biak due to the feeling that they receive no monetary support - in addition to the fact that the Dutch want to force their lifestyle. Life conditions increase slightly in Borneo and a few other islands but revolts start to occur. Java and Sumatra stay relatively calm.

Belgium: We expand military and economy. We send condolences to Austria-Hungary.

Russian Empire: Continues to improve our economy and build up our military. Industry continues improving to become one of the best works in Russia. Some new houses and churches are built, more farms are built to feed its expanding population. A series of new railways is built on two continents Europe and Asia. '''While the Russo-Afghan War unofficially ended, Czar Nicholas II of Russia requests a peace treaty with Afghanistan. This officially ends the Russo-Afghan War with Russian Victory. Russia will get the northern part of Afghanistan. Hope that Afghanistan agreed it.' In Saint Peterburg, a new luxury passenger liner called Petranic'' is built by Baltic Nevian Line, looking its ship same as RMS Titanic and makes its first journey from Saint Peterburg to Stockholm in two days.