Principia Moderni II (Map Game)

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

Rules

 * Rules (Principia Moderni II Map Game)

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

Active

 * Collie Kaltenbrunner (moderator-in-chief, mapmaker)
 * CrimsonAssassin
 * Imperium Guy
 * Kogasa
 * Callumthered
 * Scandinator (disaster moderator, mapmaker)
 * VonGlusenburg
 * Yankovic270

Honorary

 * AwesomePeruvian
 * Cosman246 (creator of the first game)
 * Detectivekenny (moderator-in-chief of the first game)
 * Galaguerra1
 * PitaKang
 * LurkerLordB (moderator-in-chief of Principia Moderni II until about 1580)
 * Fedelede

Current Map


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

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

Northern Europe

 * Alliance of the North Sea (under Italian protection)
 * Belgium -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Brittany* -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Ireland* -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Netherlands -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Luxembourg -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Wales* -- Scandinator (talk)
 * England -- Hailstormer (talk)
 * Scotland -- [[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]]
 * Karelia --
 * Scandinavian Empire -- Yankovic270
 * Suur-Suomi (Greater Finland) -- Yank

Western-Central Europe

 * Anhalt (vassal of and in dynastic union with Saxony)  Callumthered (talk)
 * Bayern (Member of the Suddeutches Reich) - Andr3w777
 * Brandenburg - Trust Me, I'm The Doctor (talk)
 * Gaul Republic-- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * La Marche --
 * Lorraine-Picardy -- (Vassal of France) - Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Normandy -- Cookiedamage (talk)
 * Vennaisin avignon-- (Vassal of France) Sine dei gloriem (talk) 04:08, July 11, 2013 (UTC)
 * Primatial City of Magdeburg (Vassal of Saxony) -- Callumthered (talk)
 * Salzburg -- (Vassal of Bavaria) -- Andr3w777 (talk)
 * Swiss Confederacy  -- Andr3w777 (talk)
 * Tyrol -- (vassal of France and Bavaria) Trust Me, I'm The Doctor (talk) & Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * United Monarchy of Saxony, Hesse and Magdeburg (Member of the Suddeutches Reich)-- Callumthered (talk)

Eastern Europe

 * Astrakhan Khanate--
 * Bashkiria-Cosapact (wait, is this the Kazakhstan Federation?) --
 * Lithuania --
 * Minsk --
 * Novgorod (Great Russia)-- LxCaucassus
 * Poland (union with Germany) -- Trust Me, I'm The Doctor (talk)
 * Baltica --
 * Tartar State --
 * Ukraine --

Southern Europe

 * Hellenic Union - Airlinesguy (talk) 12:58, August 23, 2013 (UTC)
 * Hungary -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Italia -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Yugoslavia (Dynastic Union with Italia) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Spanish Empire:
 * Portugal -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * León -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * Castille -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * Granada -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * Navarra -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * Aragon -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)

Near East

 * Levantine Kingdom -- Fed (talk)
 * The Republic of Turkistan --

Caucasia (Asia-Europe border)

 * Georgia - Scraw
 * Sakartlevo (Free Georgia) --
 * Circassia --
 * Dagestan --
 * Azerbaijan --
 * Chechenya --
 * Baku --

Arabian Peninsula

 * Ha'il --
 * Buraydah --
 * Saudi Arabia --
 * Arabian Federation -- VonGlusenburg
 * Caliphate of Hejaz --
 * Ar Rayn --
 * Salalah --
 * Khafji --

Western Asia

 * Kurdistan
 * Persia (Dynastic Union with Carthage) --  Sine dei gloriem &#34;Ex Initio Terrae&#34; (talk)

Central Asia

 * Turkomenistan (Personal Union with Persia) --  Sine dei gloriem &#34;Ex Initio Terrae&#34; (talk)

Siberia and Central Asia

 * Akmola --
 * Almaty --
 * Badakhstan --
 * Buryats --
 * Chukchi --This is UglyTurtle, Signing off. 21:06, October 18, 2013 (UTC)
 * Evenks --
 * Kazakhstan Federation (Kazakh Khanate, Cossapact, Bashkiria)--
 * Kets --
 * Samoyeds --
 * Tibet (Vassal of China) -- CrimsonAssassin
 * Tungus --
 * Uyghur Khaganate --Local (talk)
 * Yakuts --
 * Zunghar Khanate -- CrimsonAssassin- "I have special eyes" 13:47, September 25, 2013 (UTC)

Indian Subcontinent

 * Bhutan -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Kamarupa -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Kuch -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Singala (vassal of the United Maharajya) -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!) 11:31, September 20, 2013 (UTC)
 * Maldives (vassal of the Levantine Kingdom) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Nepal -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Rajputana (Personal Union with Maharajya) -- Sawdog88
 * United Maharajya -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)

East and Southeast Asia

 * Arakan --
 * Assam -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Vietnam (Vassal of China) -- CrimsonAssassin
 * Formosa --Daeseunglim (talk) 15:56, May 18, 2013 (UTC)
 * Japan -- Kogasa
 * Khmer -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Korea (Vassal of China) -- CrimsonAssassin- "I have special eyes"
 * Laos (Vassal of China) -- CrimsonAssassin
 * Malacca (Puppet of Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Manchuria (Vassal of China) -- CrimsonAssassin
 * Ming China -- CrimsonAssassin
 * Myanmar --Ninjasvswarriors (talk) 11:22, May 10, 2013 (UTC)
 * Siam (Puppet of Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)

Asian Islands

 * Bone -- CrimsonAssassin
 * Cebu -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Dayaks --
 * Malaccan Sultanate --
 * Makassar --
 * Mataram -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Tanimbarkai (Saxon Vassal) -- Callumthered (talk)

Antillia (North America)

 * Apache Empire-- Grantzu (talk)
 * Aztec Triple Alliance (Mayans) -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Chipewyan --
 * Cree --
 * Creek --
 * Eskimo -- Edler526
 * Hopi --
 * Innu --
 * Inuit --
 * Kaliforno (Mayan Vassal) -- Daeseunglim (talk) 17:48, June 23, 2013 (UTC)
 * Kanada (Dynastic Union with Neu Berlin) -- Scraw
 * Mangue -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Mayan Empire -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Miskito Kingdom (Italian Vassal) --
 * Mixtec (Mayans) -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Mosquito -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Myami -- conquered
 * Navajo --
 * Neu Berlin --
 * Northern Maya -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Novorossiya (Scandanavian Protectorate) --
 * Oaxaca --
 * Plains Lakota -- EiplecOco (talk) 13:26, July 30, 2013 (UTC)
 * River Lakota --
 * Tarasco (Mayans) -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Tsalagi --
 * Ute --
 * Zapotec Remnants --
 * Cree Confederacy -- conquered
 * Kasodani - Kogasa

Atlantia (South America)

 * Arawak --
 * Aymará (Dynastic Union with Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Brasil (Personal Union with Portugal) -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk) 06:48, October 10, 2013 (UTC)
 * Caribs --
 * Caribbean Kingdom -- Daeseunglim (talk) 11:36, May 22, 2013 (UTC)
 * Chimú --
 * Goitacaz --
 * Manoa --
 * Mapuche --
 * Ministère de l'Atlantide --            [[Image:Ancapflag.svg|25px|link=User:Reximus55]]     I find your lack of faith   disturbing.  
 * ​Muisca
 * Nouvelle Judea
 * Naya Bihar -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!) 22:05, August 18, 2013 (UTC)
 * Omagua --
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam -- Commandante Lemming (talk)
 * Tupi --
 * Republic of Byakuren -- Kogasa

Oceania

 * Australian Aborigines --
 * Papuans --

North Africa

 * Bedouins --
 * Berbers --
 * Carthage -- (Dynastic Union with France) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Cyrenaica (Vassal of the Hellenic Union) -- Airlinesguy (talk) 02:22, June 11, 2013 (UTC)
 * Leptis Magna -- (Carthage Vassal - Dynastic Union with France) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Numidia -- (Carthage Vassal - Dynastic Union with France) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Mauretania -- (Carthage Vassal - Dynastic Union with France) Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Tuaregs --

West Africa

 * Adamawa --
 * Air (City-state) --
 * Baguirmi --
 * Benin -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan" 21:00, August 12, 2013 (UTC)
 * Borgu States (Fragmented) --
 * Bornu --
 * Damagaram --
 * Dosso --
 * Hausa States (Fragmented) --
 * Kong --
 * Kwararafa --
 * Mali -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)


 * Gabu (Malian Vassal) --
 * Mossi Empire (Malian Vassal) --
 * Wolof (Malian Vassal) --
 * Oyo -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan" 21:00, August 12, 2013 (UTC)
 * Yorubaland (Vassal of Ethiopia) -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan"
 * Wadai --
 * Cape Vert (Protectorate of the Gaul Republic) -- Mscoree (talk) 01:25, October 18, 2013 (UTC)

East Africa

 * Beja -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan" 21:00, August 12, 2013 (UTC)
 * East Africa Federation -- conquered
 * Darfur -- (Vassal of Ethiopia) -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan"
 * Ethiopia -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan"
 * Kenya (Vassal of Ethiopia) -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan" 21:00, August 12, 2013 (UTC)
 * Mogadishu (Vassal of Ethiopia) -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan" 21:00, August 12, 2013 (UTC)
 * Nilotics --
 * Tunjur Tribes --

Central Africa

 * Bantu --
 * Butua --
 * Kitara -- Viva
 * Luba --
 * Lunda --
 * Mutapa (Spanish/Portuguese vassal) -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * Teke --

South Africa

 * Basotho --  Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Khoisan --
 * Xhosa --
 * Zululand -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Tojiko -- Kogasa
 * Tswana --

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

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

1870
''' The backclash againt A'Asabism begins to come to a head and the climax of the battles begins to be reached. Thousands of troops attack the rebels and much bloodshed occurs - causing more unrest and anti-A'Asabism. '''
 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, railroads continue to built in Portugal. Meanwhile in Navarra, Joana de Beaumont gives birth to a son, who is named Bernardo. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 3800 sq km, and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, railroads continue to be built in Brasil, and Meanwhile, it expands by 29,200 sq km. Meanwhile in Rio da Prata, attempts to calm down the situation diplomatically are made. Meanwhile, Brasil sends more troops to fight the A'Asabists after some recent inactivity, and Rio da Prata does the same.
 * The Mutapan economy continues growing, and the country expands by 7000 sq km. Meanwhile, Mwenemutapa Henrique dies, and is succeeded by his son Fruela.
 * The United Provinces of Antília build up its military. Constitution is promulgated, and the title of Supreme Director is replaced with the title of President.
 * Apostolic Church: Prime Bishop Thomas continues to send missionaries into inland Africa and A'asabist effected areas. He also stresses peaceful coexistance.
 * Apache Empire: Emperor Ekta continues to expand his business ventures and industrilazation continues with Port Royal slowing down with urbanization. More railways are constructed and a former noble travels to Japan to learn more about the samurai. Icemountain expands 1000 sq km. Military is improved and increased.
 * Apache Preatorate: A Liberator is sent to the Lakota to talk with the Chief about Pure Science reforms. The military is improved. Arms continue to be sent to Pure Science Movements. Liberators are sent to the Northern Mayan lands, Nuevo Italia, New Russia and Tamania.
 * The Rokkaku Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist temples and Shinto shrines are built throughout the nation. Empress Go-Shōtoku continues seeing the construction of railways throughout the nation. Rokkaku Yoshinobu steps down and Rokkaku Iemochi becomes Shogun. Shinto shrines, Taoist temples and some Buddhist temples are built throughout the colonies. More funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertiliser is created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues throughout the nation. More steam power is built, and a few water wheels are built. In the Special Administrative Region of Byakuren, Chief Executive Mononobe Shigemichi continues to have the borders heavily guarded to make sure the A'Asabism religion doesn't spread to the area. More Buddhist Temples are built as well.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military and expands by 9950 sq km. Some Jīdūhist and Amaterasuist churches are built. A few Shinto shrines are also built.
 * The Federal Prefectures of Kagerou/Kasodani continues to build up its military. More Shinto shrines and Taoist temples are built. A few Buddhist temples are also built.
 * The Republic of Himekaidou continues to build up its military. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are built throughout the nation.
 * Neu Berlin and Kanada expand the military. Neu Germanica expands 16,000 sq km (new industrial level). Greater Transcaucasia continues to influence Turkistan and Kurdistan. Turkistan begins to seriously consider the offer. Neu Berlin now has several fleets of ironclads and begins to prepare them for military usage. Also, each province of Neu Berlin has personal artillery, infantry and cavalry units, allowing increased battle prowess. The same technologies also become more common in Greater Transcaucasia. Rumbles of revolution begin to become commonplace in Greater Transcaucasia, calling for a free, independent, Transcaucasian Republic. Gatling guns are reverse engineered in Neu Berlin (city).
 * Myanmar: We decide to grant our colonies independence with protection. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. Industrialization begins to speed up dramatically due to the rise of personal enterprises and the steam engine. More rifles are built. We continue expanding our navy. We become really rich from selling silk and scientists began researching an industrialised way of making silk. Most of Myanmar is now cities. Equalism thought reaches Rangoon and begin to influence governmental decisions.
 * Persia's new leadership, and the influence of the popularly elected Parliament, allow the internal workings of Persia to continue. A Pan-Persian nationalism begins to rise. The cities of Baghdad and New Persepolis receive huge influx of refugees, leading to a housing problem, but killing the labor shortage. The economy is growing due to the urbanization. In Turkomenistan, those who have not fled hope that the war will soon be over. We continue our vassalization of Kuwait. Aslan the old Shah has died. (Rex asked me to post for him)
 * The Scandinavians continue to expand their industry throughout the country, with the heavy industry spreading northward from the Danish provinces. The southern and central Swedish provinces are now part of the industrial heartland started in the Danish provinces. The three major religions of Scandinavia continue expanding in their new provinces. Scandinavian industry begins to grow in the new provinces with railroads spreading across the land and the cities growing more industrialized. The Scandinavians continue the process of absorbing Karelia into their nation, with railroads being spread through the new territory. New factories spring up all over Karelia, with urbanization along the lines of the rest of Scandinavia taking place. The Karelian capital city of Šuomua continues to see massive growth thanks to the influx of Scandinavian industry.
 * The Hellenic Union continues to develop its railways, and steel and glass are developed all over Anatolia and the Hellenic peninsula. In Cyprus and Crete, cloth factories and paper mills are built and in the colonies, hospitals and health care continue to be widespread. In Constantinople and the surrounding areas, artillery begins to be built and is placed at both the Dardandelles and the Bosphorous, to protect Constantinople from attack. The Hellenic Union continues to expand both its economy and its military and its colonies are expanded. Nea Konstantinoupoli is expanded by 24,000 sq km.  The Hellenic Union supplies troops to its allies in Italia and Orissa among other nations to help against A'Asabism.
 * Cyrenaica expands 20,000 sq km into the desert and continues to develop paper mills and cloth factories. Cyrenaica continues to implement a more democratic society. Cyrenaica supplies troops to its allies in Italia and Orissa among other nations to help against A'Asabism.
 * Tamania continues expanding its military and economy, as well as entering negotiations with surrounding countries including the Orissan Inca states, Portugal, Italia, and the Mayan Empire. Tamania supplies troops to its allies in Italia and Orissa among other nations to help against A'Asabism.
 * Athamos continues expanding its military and economy, as well as entering negotiations with surrounding countries including the Mayan Empire, Portugal and Italia for alliances. Athamos supplies troops to its allies in Italia and Orissa among other nations to help against A'Asabism.
 * The Mayan Empire will enter negotiations with Tamania and Athamos.
 * Russian military becomes more stuff and things... more military technology. the Transiberian railroad is connected to the German railroad system, creating what was already the world's largest railroad even longer. the EZhK, now a truly international and Eurasian railroad network, controlling and expanding autonomously Russia's and Germany's and China's railroads (unless said nations do not want more railroads), offer Italia and France the chance to join.
 * Minsk works on economy
 * Russian associates work on things that make them equal economy and military.
 * Bayern (Member of the German Empire): The state of Bayern builds its military along with all her colonies (Borneo). Borneo expands infrastructure and continues industry. Bavaria continues to experience a baby boom. Cities like Munchen and Bamberg grow as people flock to the cities. Work in the Imperial Capital continues at a breakneck pace. Bavaria officially retires all the old wooden ships in the royal navy. The newer ironclads and larger steamships become much more common. The German navy becomes a power to be admired in the North Seas. Propaganda is pumped throughout Germany, telling the people to work faster and harder to forward the Fatherland into a bright future. German feelings of nationalism grow, and a desire to regain lost pride when Poland and Slovakia gained independence. Germans are not angry at them, for it was well known that this would occur.. Kristof Shelds officially begins to sale the new typewriter. Robert Benz' internal combustion engine continues to improve. Benz, undeterred by the Imperial ban on autowagens, continues to manufacture in limited numbers the Autowagen Ein. He begins planning a way to improve manufacturing the vehicle. He also plans a new model he tentatively calls auto model A. Benz and his business associate Hans Krouss begin to appeal to the government and the Coach's Union. The Census Bureau of the a Empire of Germany and her commonwealth have recently released the new census numbers. In the German Empire proper there are 39,719,899. In the commonwealths of Poland and Slovakia there are an extra 12 million. In the Commonwealth of Australis, the population is at an estimated 2 million. The total estimated population of the entire realm is an estimated 51 million, making the German Empire (barring Australis) the largest population in Europe. (for anyone that doubts, in OTL Germany in 1870 was 40 million, not including my ATL regions in the commonwealth.)
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Australis: Expands rapidly into the black as more and more settlers arive to the nation. Randolf Gebring finances the Australis portion of the rail system connecting the Saxon colony to Australis. The nation continues to make money from its jewelry exports, which are some of the best in the world. The Australian navy is upgraded. The military expands. Some of Elva's lifts have made it to Australis and are currenty being installed in several government buildings. These new lifts are spurring a growth of new and taller buildings. Josef Mann designs a building that is slated to be constructed as the world's tallest building. He calls it the Broomeswalt building.  Construction is delayed after funding grows short.
 * Saxony (Member of the German Empire): Military is built up. Troops on duty in England are rotated. The Second Saxon Antarctic Expedition returns, and the leader presents his findings to the Royal Society. The landtag creates a Department of Polar Affairs to deal with Antarctic expeditions, as well the the (minor) administration of Kaiser Karl Land. Saxon Australis expands 2000 sq km inland into Arnhem land, SWA expands 2000 sq km along the border with Teke. In Anhalt, the Prince knocks back a draft proposl for the emancipation of the serfs.
 * Lakota Tribes: Expansion of Lakota agriculture continues along the Pekitanoui River and its tributaries. Irrigation begins to spread along the Pekitanoui River, mainly in the southern portion, increasing the amount of farm and grazing lands, increasing agriculture production and attracting more buffalo. Hunting of the buffalo continue as more of their skins are used as clothing and teepee coverings, and more of their meat is used to feed the growing population. The palisade wall idea has been completed on more outlying towns, and re-inforcement of the walls inside the capital has finished, and the re-inforcement of the walls of cities near the capital has finished. The tribal feudal system begins to undergo a series of reforms based on nobility, where lower chiefs are now able to raise their own tribal warrior groups, independent of the highest chief, unless the warrior groups are or need to be used by the highest chief. Trade with the Mayans, Apache, Neu Berlin, and Kagerou/Kasodani continues, growing the Lakota tribal economy. The Revolutionary Guards of the Pure Science Movement begin to gain momentum with some of the lower chiefs, as well as Sitting Bull. Lakota expansion of 15,000 sq km continues westward.
 * ​Chief Sitting Bull of the Lakota tribes meets with the envoys from the Cresangi and offers them both a trade agreement and alliance, very delighted to hear of the Antillian Native nation that has sprung up.
 * Italia works on its naval forces and continues to retire all of its old sailboats. Ironclads now compose a large portion of the Italian navy which is feared by many around the world. Italia continues to support Pacifico's appeal to the Mayans. Huge levels of aid from Italia and Nuovo Italia and Ecuatore are sent to help the Aymaran Kingdom with the clean up and to fight the A'asabists. Urbanization continues across Italia at a rapid pace - especially in the Western port cities. Venice continues to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper and middle classes, education and naval construction in some of the farther islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia become industrial centres as huge cloth weaving factories spring up to serve the growing demands of an expanding population. The University of Venice continues to lead in chemical experimentation with much interest in radioactivity and its properties. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections. The University of Southern Tyrolia continues observing the skies and discovers more astronomical objects. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Kingsland and Vellettia expands by 40,000 sq km each in Australia. Tsingapore continues to be an economic powerhouse for Italia. Work to extend the rail network continues with minor lines springing up. Passenger and freight trains break social and cultural barriers and make travel a lot more affordable. Many factories of different types continue to be set up around Italia and its dominions. Construction continues on the Grand Pacific railway in Australis. Pacifico seeks to develop modern naval ships based on Polynesian and Maori designs. Discontent with Italian rule grows in Pacifico as the local populace start to turn against the Mayan peoples. Several men are arrested for attacking Mayan traders. Calls for Italia to allow the blockade strengthen as the local Maori population demand that the last area of their homeland be returned. Italia warns the Mayans that it is holding back the Pacificans from hostile action against North Maori and the Mayan Empire and offers the trade yet again in an attempt to see a peaceful solution.
 * The Mayan Empire will agree to the trade as long as it means extended peace between itself and its posessions and Italia and its posessions. Delegates will be sent to negotiate the terms of the exchange and the peace agreement.
 * Nuovo Italia expands its economy seeking to become a leading trade nation in the Antilias as Italia is in Europe. Novorossiya works on its military. The protectorate of Messina expands by 20,000 sq km westward and is flooded by those seeking to follow the Neu Berliners in their westward march.
 * Romania works on its economy. The Aymaras begin to work with Ecuatore to update and upgrade their military. Italia asks to see what Naya Bohar proposes. Siam and Malacca work on their navies. Yugoslavia and Hungary work on their armies. The anarchist rebellion continues gaining strength in Hungary with some cells being sent to stir things up in Yugoslavia and Italia.
 * The Union of the Benelux continue to prepare their southern border defenses in case of hostilities with the Gaul Republic which has made moves toward Brittany. News of continued attempts by Scotland to influence Wales and Ireland are not well-received. Wales, Ireland and Brittany continue to build up their infrastructure to match Italian standards.
 * The Levantine Kingdom continues further strengthening of infrastructure. The Nile sees the rise of factories similar to those in Florence.
 * The Maldives continues naval buildup.
 * Gaul Republic: The colonies expand. Brasilea 18,000 sq km expanding inland underneath the Cypriot colony and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 32,000 sq km inland, while La Riviere stops expanding, Baie d'Eric expands into western Canada by 14,000 sq km, north to the Ethiopian colony. Economy is built up. Military is built up. The organization of the departments of the republic continues. The Gaul government continues seeing powerless the actions of the Carthaginian Nestorianism, yet their politics stand. It's a Carthaginian issue rather than a concern for the Gauls. The government extends the hand to Lorraine in order to establish a steady government in the region. Begins the vassalization of La Marche. It begins to accelerate the growth of Industrial region such as Paris, Dijon and Bordeaux and the creation of railways throughout the colonies and the nations itself. While this, artillery is established in the Seine River and Bordeaux to defend the nation from foreign intervention. While this, the army in L'Riviere begins creating military bases in the region to develop military and train the local army.
 * Great Lorraine: Military is built up. School system grows. Economy is built up. In a fast move the situation turn its tide, as Republicans from Picardy throw a surprise attack into Lorraine forcing the Kingdom to send troops to fight them. By the end of the year the king is executed and the monarchy is overthrown, the Republic of Lorraine-Picardy is again re-established.
 * Carthage: School system is updated all over the empire. The foundation of universities continues along the empire territories The military is built up. Carthage is outraged, Numidia is soon equally taken by Nestorian theocrats, yet the actions are kept low as many in the senate agree with this actions. Economy is built up. Sends an Olympic team as well as representatives for the Carthaginians, The nation celebrates its success in the Olympics games.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The creation of pluricultural churches starts in the south of Leptis begins. French scholars continue populating the region, many coming for the University of Leptis. Economy is built up. Remains neutral on the events in Mauretania.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The coup d'etat: the Numidians overthrow the Nestorian government as Muslims and Catholic groups force the Nestorian leadership to fight in the streets of the small duchy, in the end reaching the capital and setting the new government the Republic of Numidia. Economy is built up.
 * Mauretania: Military is built up. The events occurring in Numidia cause similar events in Mauretania and soon the Nestorian militants are executed by the people of Mauretania the Republic is declared yet allegiance is sworn to the Carthaginians. Navy expands. Economy is built up.
 * Zululand: Military is built up. The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Many French begin to settle the region as planned during the vassalization of Basotho and Zululand. Economy is built up.
 * Vassalization of the Southern State north to Zululand and Basotho begins
 * Basotho: Military and navy are built up. Many French begin to settle the region as planned during the Vassalization of Basotho and Zululand. The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Economy is built up. Vassalization of the Central State north to Zululand and Basotho begins
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Economy is built up.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up. Trading with Portuguese, Italian and French colonies in Antilia and Atlantia continue and with it, continues the expansion of the Judean trading company in Antilia. Economy is built up. The military inland in the mainland begins developing fortresses along the coast preparing themselves in the case of pirate or external invasion into the region. War preparations continue as fears of an upcoming war continue.
 * Venaissin: The military and navy are built up. Navy expands. Economy is built up
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. The border with the Apache Praetorate is closed completely. Aid is sent to the Apache Empire to set up a temporary government in Port Royal. Influence from the Apostolic Church continues to grow in Lakin. More branch lines are created for the railroad, connecting more large markets. As a result of the expanding rail network, the economy booms. The Juun family continues improving the national public school system and their railroad holdings. Eleuia and Prince Chac continue to study in the palace. Eleuia's parents are pleased that the Prince has fallen in love with her, but fear that if she marries him, there will be complications with the family business. Glass, steel and concrete become common building materials in the southern provinces. Some of these establishments also appear in Mutul and Azteca. Trade throughout North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia.  More universities are established in lower class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Duke Coyopa continues studying at the Academy. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Haven expands 12,400 km.
 * Propaganda within the Maharajya continues as the government continues to convince its people that their hard work and loyalty is necessary to the survival of their people and state. Industrialisation continues to occur all over the nation, while Sankala begins to become the primary language of the nation of the United Maharajya. Railroad construction continues and many small towns spring up at intersections. The dredging of the islands of Bumbai continues at a faster pace and mud begins to be piled onto the islands to make them higher. Specific raid routes are built for the transportation of mud and other things for the project. The economy continues to grow smoothly and the pressure of heavy reseach has been lifted from the nation. The SOC's promotion of Atlantia continues and thousands head to Atlantia to set up their new lives. Many have begun to marry natives and a mixed race is forming in United Maharajyan territories too. Arab Bombay grows as huge investments are made to the city to make it the financial hub for the idea - while Bumbai becomes an industrial city. The first Akaschut (OTL Skyscraper) continues to gain more support and the planning of it begins to take place. Major construction projects continue as the government seeks to expand the wealth of the nation into all parts of the Maharajya. The Uda Code becomes the normal code to be used in Maharajyan territories. They ask to be allowed to extend the Uda Code to other nations (anyone interested ask!). The steamship and submersible navy continues to grow with government backing and subsidies. More battleships begin to be build in the construction docks for the nation to grow its strength. All old wodden ships are retired from service. Troops fight the A'Asabists and attack their many strongholds. Severe casualities are taken but thousands of locals help in the form of militiamen and they help fight the A'Asabists. Afghan sees the first major cities in its lands and its economy begins to boom as a result. The Afghan border has the number of troops severly cut as there is less need for them but they work on keeping its army in shape. The first useable Gattling guns are passed for the army who quickly deploy these "machine guns" in Atlantia - to brutal effect. Many Jains once more begin to settle and the conversion of those who were converted to Islam back into following Jainism begins in earnest. Jainistan is expanded by 64,150 km.Orissan Aprika expands by 64,150 km northward. The Orissans grow tired of the Boers and plan to stop their little stunt soon. Dakshin Aprika sees more immigrants who focus on constructing new houses and farming new lands for themselves. Morocco and Mauritania are expanded by 15,000 km each. The Gold Coast is expanded by 850 km. Kolkata sees heavy repairwork and hopes its bid for the Olympics will be looked at favourably. It will help to reconstruct much of the city and bring investment.
 * Rajputana continues to expand its army, economy and infrastructure. Their colony of Jainistan sees thousands head into the colony and the army helps the nation seek out new sites for villages. The Khmers and expand their military, economy and infrastructure, as do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands military, economy and infrastructure. Hinduism continues to spread in the territory, as many see more to gain from joining the religion of the many and the powerful, than to stay in darkness and ignorance. Butung develops its infrastructure and its military and economy are expanded. Kongo is expanded by 15,000 km northward, and it continues to vassalise the state east to it.
 * Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Industrialization continues to deepen.  Brythonic Elixirs continues to produce large amounts of  CocaBrythonica for export, and the HH Grand Atlantia Casino advertises itself as onf of the top destinations in Atlantia. Princesses Kyneswide and Æthelthryth complete their musical and dance educations in the Mayan lands, and their father King David II begins looking for royal husbands for his "two educated future statewomen". Prime Minister Paschal is re-elected as a result of his success against the A'asabists.
 * Kingdom of Yagich Rafael: Military and economy continue to expand. King Gavin Peter remains popular. Princess Scholastica, 23, has surprisingly decided to enter the University of Chichen Itza, and is the only woman in the institution undertaking a PhD in Political Science and Military History.
 * Praetorate of Pure Science: Military and economic buildup continue. Life still sucks. There is some joy at the birth of a three-headed chicken on a farm, which is seen as a good omen, but other than that there is nothing unsucky to mention.
 * In the Imperium Africana, Sankala continues to gain prominence and begins to become the main language of the Imperium. Sankala's spread encourages its usage as a primary language by the population of the empire. The Imperium railroad projects continue with government backing and patronage, and many people travel all across the empire for work thanks to the increased demand for skilled workers. The consolidation of land into the empire is deemed a success and work on ther goals begin. The propaganda continues, fueling Ethiopian rage and helping its people to work harder and better for the nation. People work for their nation and for greater prosperity. The army continues to purchase modern equipment for the planned 1880 military rearmament by the government. The Gattling guns received from the United Maharajya are produced by the imperial arsenals as part of the project. The success of the engineers is proven greatly when many flaws in the original Orissan designs are corrected, and refined blueprints sent back to the Maharajya to aid the nation modify its stock of guns to higher standards. The navy continues to work with the Orissan navy multiple naval exercises take place. Ethiopia's the construction of its own "superdock" continues, with a tenth of the dock built. The construction of "battleships" begins, with the first by the IMS Induvadana. In Bado, the process of establishing thriving towns and villages continues. The tribal people learn how to communicate by writing in Sankala, as the Ethiopians begin to implement it in schools and start to teach the Bado how to write with it. In Northern Antillia, colonists from Wädäb continue to co-operate with the Inuit, providing them medicine and new goods and continue to teach the Inuit a script to be able to write their language. A lot of the Inuit learn it and the colonists encourage the people of the Inuit to inhabit permanent settlements to help gain some form of governence. Baridi sees many small outposts constructed and business opportunists head to the lands to be able to get new furs and wood. The propaganda continues to encourage different tribes to co-operate and intermarry. A new generation of children from parents who are moving past social taboos are growing up and beginning to make their own choices in life. The large amount of people exchanged between Orissa and Ethiopia continues. Many mixed marriages take place due to this but many families still taboo marrying an Orissan. However, acceptance for this begins to grow as many interacial couples prove the taboo to not be as bad as previously assumed. Reservoirs have helped make many areas into lush savannas and areas which did not have enough water can now support crops. Mali sees growth and the "Ethiopificiation" campaign continues at full speed. Hospitals and other basic services like schools are developed. Mali's vassalization of the states to the west continues into its third year. Kenya's land reform program makes great gains in encouraging residents to farm other portions of the nation, gaining a boost in agricultural development and output. Kenya continues to see a greater immigration boom into the nation as many head into the nation. Many parts of the nation begin to see urban development and railroads begin to develop in the nation. The Atlantian colony of Ethiopia continues to suffer from the problems linked to A'Asab and troops have to be sent in to help quell them. Additional troops have to be sent to help maintain order there. The idea of "fasceism" begins to expand in the Ethiopian colony, which has been passed off through some of the more militant members of A'Asabism.
 * Wärqama is expanded by 18,000 km, focusing its expansion north. Wädäb expands by 16,000 km inland, trying to get to the Northern Lakes. Development of the lands within the territory of Dähnnät continues with support from the government. Nyamwezi is expanded by 15,000 km southward. Kenya expands the colony of Taimaini by 10,000 km on the coasts. Baridi expands by 15,000 km as the company brings in its workers to work the land and help make a profit out of this experimental endeavour. They offer to sell the colony of Buruk to China still stands by the Ethiopian government. Dafur expands 20,000 km westward and Kitara expands 15,000 km northward. Oyo and Yuroboland also expand by 15,000 km east and west respectively into uncivilised lands. New Oman expands 15,000 km inward, with the gold helping pay off various Ethiopian debts around the world and help create a boom. The military, economy and infrastructure of all territories are expanded. Road links are soon upgraded while a few railroads are built too.
 * Hey Viva, China accepted last turn.

1871
'''A'Asab plans a grand strike that he believes will open the eyes of the people against the tyranny of the grasshopper spirits. He commissions a team of his finest men, led by his mysterious right hand man "John of the Selk'nam", to carry out a major terrorist attack in the heavily fortified Japanese Special Administrative Region of Byakuren, at a site of a major religious site which they consider to be the "hub of the grasshopper spirits". John and his men cross secretly into Northern Byakuren and plant a large amount of explosives in a major Buddhist temple in the border city of Hata no Kokoro, a pilgrimage site for locals. The temple is totally destroyed in the explosion, killing 100 people in the rubble and with A'asab's men killing 200 more as they flee. John is captured by Japanese forces. A manhunt ensues for A'asab, but the rebellions are invigorated and many men are lost. It is thought that A'asab may never be captured, and while his forces are driven back the bloodshed becomes more intense and thousands of A'asabists die in the fighting. In November, A'asab, himself, surfaces in a village controlled by his forces in Dakshin Patagoshina. He declares that the Great Bat Angel has spoken to him, and told him that the violence has killed enough grasshopper spirits to cease. He says that the Bat Angel hates violence but that his faith must be allowed to continue. He says that he will cease violence and go into exile in the A'sabist settlement in Yagich Rafael and asks to be handed over to Selk'nam authorities for transport along with his captured lieutenant John of the Selk'nam. However, he says that if either he or John is harmed, "fire will rain on the cities of Atlantia in a great day of divine wrath".'''

'''I changed Miyako to Byakuren, and also replaced the word colony with Special Administrative Region, since it's no longer called Miyako and it's an SAR, not a colony. -Kogasa

'''Thank you. No problems with that. ~Imp'''

''' The Orissans take their chances and kill him with as many Gattling guns as they could find. There is widespread celebrations at the news of his death and peace begins to return to the lands affected. The next day, water begins to fall from the skies - it rains, very very heavily. '''
 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, railroads continue to built in Portugal. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 3800 sq km, and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, railroads continue to be built in Brasil, and Meanwhile, it expands by 29,200 sq km. Meanwhile in Rio da Prata, attempts to calm down the situation diplomatically are made. Meanwhile, Brasil sends more troops to fight the A'Asabists after some recent inactivity, and Rio da Prata does the same.
 * The Mutapan economy continues growing, and the country expands by 7000 sq km.
 * The United Provinces of Antília build up its military.
 * The Rokkaku Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist temples and Shinto shrines are built throughout the nation. Empress Go-Shōtoku continues seeing the construction of railways throughout the nation. Rokkaku Yoshinobu steps down and Rokkaku Iemochi becomes Shogun. Shinto shrines, Taoist temples and some Buddhist temples are built throughout the colonies. More funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertiliser is created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues throughout the nation. More steam power is built, and a few water wheels are built. In the Special Administrative Region of Byakuren, Chief Executive Mononobe Shigemichi continues to have the borders heavily guarded to make sure the A'Asabism religion doesn't spread to the area. More Buddhist Temples are built as well.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military and expands by 9950 sq km. Some Jīdūhist and Amaterasuist churches are built. A few Shinto shrines are also built.
 * The Federal Prefectures of Kagerou/Kasodani continues to build up its military. More Shinto shrines and Taoist temples are built. A few Buddhist temples are also built.
 * The Republic of Himekaidou continues to build up its military. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are built throughout the nation.
 * Apostolic Church: More missionaries are sent to Atlantia and inland Africa.
 * Apache Preatorate: Preator Geronimo pens the Ethics of the Preatores. A book that outlines the virtues that leaders of a Pure Science Movement must follow if they are to be considered a real Preator. The military is improved, industrialization continues and many railways are constructed. A puckle gun is built and soon is placed along the Mayan border. More Liberators are sent to Northern Mayan lands, Nuevo Italia, Tamania, New Russia and to talk to Chief Sitting Bull of the Lakota.(Preator Geronimo is a Doctor Doom-like character. He rules with an iron fist but cares a lot about his people).
 * Apache Empire: The colony of Icemountain expands 1000 sq km and the economy is improved. Imperial Industries continues to expand. Industrialization continues and many merchant vessals are built and are sent around the world to trade. Parliament has 50% Reactionaries, 24% Imperialists, 6% Socialists and 20% Workers Party.
 * The Scandinavians continue to expand their industry throughout the country, with the heavy industry spreading northward from the Danish provinces. The southern and central Swedish provinces are now part of the industrial heartland started in the Danish provinces. The three major religions of Scandinavia continue expanding in their new provinces. Scandinavian industry begins to grow in the new provinces with railroads spreading across the land and the cities growing more industrialized. The Scandinavians continue the process of absorbing Karelia into their nation, with railroads being spread through the new territory. New factories spring up all over Karelia, with urbanization along the lines of the rest of Scandinavia taking place. The Karelian capital city of Šuomua continues to see massive growth thanks to the influx of Scandinavian industry.
 * People in France's Atlantian colonies and vassal states begin to grow weary of the overlordship of the French. They seek to form their own government, and in order to meet this end, local leaders from Nouvelle Bourgogne, Nouvelle Judea, Trinidad, Muiscas, and Brazilea all met in Nouvelle Bordeaux, the capital of Nouvelle Bourgogne, and agree to sign the Déclaration d'Indépendance et la Liberté, which states that France ought to, with regard to human dignity, recognize the states as an independent nation. A delegation is sent to Paris, led by the revolutionary Jean-Emmanuel Nazaire Séverin. He negotiates with the leaders of the Gaul Republic to ensure the establishment of Ministère de l'Atlantide.
 * Scotland: The Greenland colony expands maximumly. Proposals for a new Kingdom of Albion in the former Great Brython. All the former Welsh nations are invited. 
 *  All nations approached refuse to join the so-called Kingdom of Albion. The Penzance Pact nations refuse because they prefer the decentralized nature of their alliance, and England refuses because they intend to unite with Germany eventually. The fact that all three nations in the former British Isles are monarchies only cements their desire to stay independent of Scotland. 
 * Atlantide.png Republic: The Colonies expand. Brasilea 18,000 sq km expanding inland underneath the Cypriot colony and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 32.000 sq km inland, while La Riviere stops expanding, Baie d'Eric expands into western Canada by 14,000 sq km, north to the Ethiopian colony. Economy is built up. Military is built up. The organization of the departments of the republic continues. The Gaul government continues seeing powerless the actions of the Carthaginian Nestorianism, yet their politics stand. It's a Carthaginian issue rather than a concern for the Gauls. The government extends the hand to Lorraine in order to establish a steady government in the region. Begins the vassalization of La Marche. It begins to accelerate the growth of industrial regions such as Paris, Dijon and Bordeaux and the creation of railways throughout the colonies and the nation itself. While this, artillery is established in the Seine River and Bordeaux to defend the nation from foreign intervention. While this, the army in L'Riviere begins creating military bases in the region to develop military and train the local army. In the Muisca Confederacy, Nouvelle Bourgogne and Nouvelle Judea, after a series of situations, the French and local governments agree on unifying the national structures under the Ministère de l'Atlantide, centered in Nouvelle Bourgogne with control of the Muiscan lands and Nouvelle Judea. While the Colonial Government on Brazilea is reluctant, it ends up agreeing to join after realizing that the territories are closer to each other and culturally similar. While this, France asks the Chinese about a treaty to finalize the expansionism in the region and to avoid further difficulties and conflicts over the region. However, it wants to first know what would the Chinese offer for most of the Colony. France also joins in the intercontinental railway the Russians offered in 1869.
 * Any player may take the Miniestere if they want from now on, of course, if they agree on being protectorates of the Gaul Republic as Cape Vert.
 * Correction - they would be in the Gaul Commonwealth as a Colonial Nation.
 * Taken :D            [[Image:Ancapflag.svg|25px|link=User:Reximus55]]     I find your lack of faith   disturbing.  07:10, October 31, 2013 (UTC)
 * Persia's Shah seeks to be remarried, since his latest marriage has not produced any offspring before his wife died. His main prospect is the Princess Marie of Carthage, and he starts to court her. By the end of the year, the two are married in New Persepolis. Both of them being Nestorian leads to promises of future greatness of a Nestorian state uniting Persia, Carthage and the Levant. Persia is now played by the player of Carthage, as they are in a Dynastic Union.
 * You betrayed me ...
 * Well, he wanted a nation that had more power or more chances to grow. Sine dei gloriem &#34;Ex Initio Terrae&#34; (talk) 03:12, October 31, 2013 (UTC)
 * Sorry, Scraw. It was just that Sine could offer me more than you could, and managed to give me the needed shove that I was requiring.            [[Image:Ancapflag.svg|25px|link=User:Reximus55]]     <font color=maroon face="Helvetica">I find your lack of faith   <font color="#ff0000" face="Helvetica" title="Blog">disturbing.  03:27, October 31, 2013 (UTC)
 * Meanwhile, I was planning a massive revolution followed by a Rambo period in the region. Sine, I keep telling you this, you need better excuses.
 * Well, that's what I had understood from him. Per se, I didn't want to give up my favorite colony but well, he wanted it - and I got something of it, so. Yay for me! Sine dei gloriem &#34;Ex Initio Terrae&#34; (talk)
 * Bayern (Member of the German Empire): The state of Bayern builds its military along with all her colonies (Borneo). Borneo expands infrastructure and continues industry. Bavaria continues to experience a baby boom. Cities like Munchen and Bamberg grow as people flock to the cities. Work in the Imperial Capital continues at a breakneck pace. Bavaria officially retires all the old wooden ships in the royal navy. The newer ironclads and larger steamships become much more common. The German navy becomes a power to be admired in the North Seas. Propaganda is pumped throughout Germany, telling the people to work faster and harder to forward the Fatherland into a bright future. Kristof Shelds officially begins to sale the new typewriter. Robert Benz' internal combustion engine continues to improve. Benz, undeterred by the Imperial ban on autowagens, continues to manufacture in limited numbers the Autowagen Ein. He begins planning a way to improve manufacturing the vehicle. He also plans a new model he tentatively calls auto model A. Benz and his business associate Hans Krouss begin to appeal to the government and the Coach's Union. Bavaria sends more and more Bavarian soldiers and citizens to England. English-German relations improve greatly. Bavaria declares full support behind the English and warns any nation, that any attack, however small, against England, will be a declaration of war on England and the whole of the mighty Germanic Empire and her commonwealths. Relations with Scotland sour somewhat after a failed round of talks.
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Australis: Expands rapidly into the black as more and more settlers arrive to the nation. Randolf Gebring finances the Australis portion of the rail system connecting the Saxon colony to Australis. The nation continues to make money from its jewelry exports, which are some of the best in the world. The Australian navy is upgraded. The military expands. Some of Elva's lifts have made it to Australis and are currenty being installed in several government buildings. These new lifts are spurring a growth of new and taller buildings. Josef Mann designs a building that is slated to be constructed as the world's tallest building. He calls it the Broomeswalt building.  Construction is restarted on the Broomewalt building. The Imperial Australis Railway offers Italian Australis to connect the railways to form a Pan-Australis railway. The Navy is expanded and begins making its presence known in the Indian Ocean.
 * Great Lorraine: Military is built up. School system grows. Economy is built up. In a fast move the situation turn its tide, as Republicans from Picardy throw a surprise attack into Lorraine forcing the Kingdom to send troops to fight them. By the end of the year the king is executed and the monarchy is overthrown, the Republic of Lorraine-Picardy is again re-established.
 * Carthage: School system is updated all over the empire. The foundation of universities continues along the empire territories The military is built up. Carthage is outraged, Numidia is soon equally taken by Nestorian theocrats, yet the actions are kept low as many in the senate agree with this actions. Economy is built up. Sends an Olympic team as well as representatives for the Carthaginians, The nation celebrates its success in the Olympics games. the Union with persia starts and the Princes Marie I of carthage is crowned in the capital city
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The creation of pluricultural churches starts in the south of Leptis begins. French scholars continue populating the region, many coming for the University of Leptis. Economy is built up. Remains neutral on the events in Mauretania.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The coup d'etat: the Numidians overthrow the Nestorian government as Muslims and Catholic groups force the Nestorian leadership to fight in the streets of the small duchy, in the end reaching the capital and setting the new government the Republic of Numidia. Economy is built up.
 * Mauretania: Military is built up. The events occurring in Numidia cause similar events in Mauretania and soon the Nestorian militants are executed by the people of Mauretania the Republic is declared yet allegiance is sworn to the Carthaginians. Navy expands. Economy is built up.
 * Zululand: Military is built up. The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Many French begin to settle the region as planned during the vassalization of Basotho and Zululand. Economy is built up.
 * Vassalization of the Southern State north to Zululand and Basotho begins
 * Basotho: Military and navy are built up. Many French begin to settle the region as planned during the Vassalization of Basotho and Zululand. The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Economy is built up. Vassalization of the Central State north to Zululand and Basotho begins
 * Venaissin: The military and navy are built up. Navy expands. Economy is built up
 * The Hellenic Union continues to develop its railways, and steel and glass are developed all over Anatolia and the Hellenic peninsula. In Cyprus and Crete, cloth factories and paper mills are built and in the colonies, hospitals and health care continue to be widespread. In Constantinople and the surrounding areas, artillery begins to be built and is placed at both the Dardandelles and the Bosphorous, to protect Constantinople from attack. The Hellenic Union continues to expand both its economy and its military and its colonies are expanded. Nea Konstantinoupoli is expanded by 48,000 sq km. Artillery becomes more widespread and is used to protect the Union.
 * Cyrenaica: expands 20,000 sq km into the desert and continues to develop paper mills and cloth factories. Cyrenaica continues to implement a more democratic society.
 * Tamania: continues expanding its military and economy, and starts discussions with the Mayan Empire.
 * Athamos: continues expanding its military and economy and starts discussions with the Mayan Empire and L'Atlantide.
 * Saxony (Member of the German Empire): The Landtag of the kingdom, spearheaded by the Liberals, invests three million Reichsthalers in developing industry in the North of the country. Some more coalmines are dug. After some heated negotiations, the Coachdrivers Union agrees to permit automobiles to drive on public streets, providing they observe a strict 5 km/h speed limit and always give way to coaches and horses. The Imperial Landtag takes note of the agreement, and will repeal its automobile ban early next year. The colonies expand their usual amounts and directions. In Anhalt, the Prince is assassinated by anarchists as he watches an opera. His son and successor, Prince Frederik IV promulgates a declaration which will emancipate all serfs within three years.
 * Myanmar: We decide to grant our colonies independence with protection. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. Industrialization begins to speed up dramatically due to the rise of personal enterprises and the steam engine. More rifles are built. We continue expanding our navy. We become really rich from selling silk and scientists began researching an industrialised way of making silk. Most of Myanmar is now cities. Equalism thought reaches Rangoon and begin to influence governmental decisions.
 * Persia's new leadership, and the influence of the popularly elected Parliament, allow the internal workings of Persia to continue. A Pan-Persian nationalism begins to rise. The cities of Baghdad and New Persepolis receive huge influx of refugees, leading to a housing problem, but killing the labor shortage. The economy is growing due to the urbanization. In Turkomenistan, those who have not fled hope that the war will soon be over. We continue our vassalization of Kuwait. Aslan the old Shah has died. (Rex asked me to post for him)
 * Italia works on its naval forces and continues to retire all of its old sailboats. Ironclads now compose a large portion of the Italian navy which is feared by many around the world. Italia continues to support Pacifico's appeal to the Mayans. Huge levels of aid from Italia and Nuovo Italia and Ecuatore are sent to help the Aymaran Kingdom with the clean up and to fight the A'asabists. Urbanization continues across Italia at a rapid pace - especially in the Western port cities. Venice continues to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper and middle classes, education and naval construction in some of the farther islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia become industrial centres as huge cloth weaving factories spring up to serve the growing demands of an expanding population. The University of Venice continues to lead in chemical experimentation with much interest in radioactivity and its properties. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections. The University of Southern Tyrolia continues observing the skies and discovers more astronomical objects. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Kingsland and Vellettia expands by 40,000 sq km each in Australia. Tsingapore continues to be an economic powerhouse for Italia. Work to extend the rail network continues with minor lines springing up. Passenger and freight trains break social and cultural barriers and make travel a lot more affordable. Many factories of different types continue to be set up around Italia and its dominions. Construction continues on the Grand Pacific railway in Australis. Pacifico seeks to develop modern naval ships based on Polynesian and Maori designs. Discontent with Italian rule grows in Pacifico as the local populace start to turn against the Mayan peoples. Several men are arrested for attacking Mayan traders. Calls for Italia to allow the blockade strengthen as the local Maori population demand that the last area of their homeland be returned. Italia warns the Mayans that it is holding back the Pacificans from hostile action against North Maori and the Mayan Empire and offers the trade yet again in an attempt to see a peaceful solution.
 * Nuovo Italia expands its economy seeking to become a leading trade nation in the Antilias as Italia is in Europe. Novorossiya works on its military. The protectorate of Messina expands by 20,000 sq km westward and is flooded by those seeking to follow the Neu Berliners in their westward march.
 * Romania works on its economy. The Aymaras begin to work with Ecuatore to update and upgrade their military. Siam and Malacca work on their navies. Yugoslavia and Hungary work on their armies. The anarchist rebellion continues gaining strength in Hungary with some cells being sent to stir things up in Yugoslavia and Italia.
 * The Union of the Benelux continue to prepare their southern border defenses in case of hostilities with the Gaul Republic which has made moves toward Brittany. Wales, Ireland and Brittany continue to build up their infrastructure to match Italian standards.
 * The Levantine Kingdom continues further strengthening of infrastructure. The Nile sees the rise of factories similar to those in Florence.
 * The Maldives continues naval buildup
 * Lakota Tribes: Expansion of Lakota agriculture continues along the Pekitanoui River and its tributaries. Irrigation begins to spread along the Pekitanoui River, mainly in the southern portion, increasing the amount of farm and grazing lands, increasing agriculture production and attracting more buffalo. Hunting of the buffalo continue as more of their skins are used as clothing and teepee coverings, and more of their meat is used to feed the growing population. The palisade wall idea has been completed on more outlying towns, and re-inforcement of the walls inside the capital has finished, and the re-inforcement of the walls of cities near the capital has finished. The tribal feudal system begins to undergo a series of reforms based on nobility, where lower chiefs are now able to raise their own tribal warrior groups, independent of the highest chief, unless the warrior groups are or need to be used by the highest chief. Trade with the Mayans, Apache, Neu Berlin, and Kagerou/Kasodani continues, growing the Lakota tribal economy. The Revolutionary Guards of the Pure Science Movement begin to gain momentum with some of the lower chiefs, as well as Sitting Bull. Lakota expansion of 15,000 sq km continues westward.
 * China: China expands its military and economy. The Trans-Manchurian railroad is completed and opened. A line into Siberia is proposed. Meanwhile, urbanization continues as China expands its infrastructure and economy. The military is also expanded. Rebuilding in Dongfang continues as Baitudu and New Manchuria both expands 28,000 sq km to the north. Acquisition of Ethiopia's colony is finalized. More trade routes are opened with the African nation. Finally, Mögas expands east by 8000 sq km.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. The border with the Apache Praetorate is closed completely. Aid is sent to the Apache Empire to set up a temporary government in Port Royal. Influence from the Apostolic Church continues to grow in Lakin. More branch lines are created for the railroad, connecting more large markets. As a result of the expanding rail network, the economy booms. The Juun family continues improving the national public school system and their railroad holdings. Glass, steel and concrete become common building materials in the southern provinces. Some of these establishments also appear in Mutul and Azteca. Trade throughout North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia.  More universities are established in lower class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Duke Coyopa continues studying at the Academy. At the wedding of his cousin, Prince Chac, Duke Coyopa meets Princess Scholastica, whom he begins to pursue. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Haven expands 12,400 km.
 * Propaganda within the Maharajya continues as the government continues to convince its people that their hard work and loyalty is necessary to the survival of their people and state. Industrialisation continues to occur all over the nation, while Sankala begins to become the primary language of the nation of the United Maharajya. Railroad construction continues and many small towns spring up at intersections. The dredging of the islands of Bumbai continues at a faster pace and mud begins to be piled onto the islands to make them higher. The specific rail routes helps to transport mud and the demand to transport large number of carriadges makes the development of powerful train engines crucial. The economy continues to grow smoothly and the pressure of heavy reseach has been lifted from the nation. The SOC's promotion of Atlantia continues and thousands head to Atlantia to set up their new lives. Many have begun to marry natives and a mixed race is forming in United Maharajyan territories too. Arab Bombay grows as huge investments are made to the city to make it the financial hub for the idea - while Bumbai becomes an industrial city. The first Akaschut (OTL Skyscraper) continues to gain more support and the planning of it begins to take place. Major construction projects continue as the government seeks to expand the wealth of the nation into all parts of the Maharajya. The Uda Code becomes the normal code to be used in Maharajyan territories. They ask to be allowed to extend the Uda Code to other nations (anyone interested ask!). The steamship and submersible navy continues to grow with government backing and subsidies. More battleships begin to be build in the construction docks for the nation to grow its strength. Huge celebrations occur all over Patagoshina and people hold many street parties. There is no regret for the death of A'Asab and his followers begin to be marginalised from normal society. Afghan sees the first major cities in its lands and its economy begins to boom as a result. The Afghani work on keeping its army in shape. The mass production of the Gattling guns begin and the drawbacks found are improved on. Many Jains once more begin to settle and the conversion of those who were converted to Islam back into following Jainism begins in earnest. Jainistan is expanded by 64,150 km.Orissan Aprika expands by 64,150 km northward. The Orissans grow tired of the Boers and plan to stop their little stunt soon. Dakshin Aprika sees more immigrants who focus on constructing new houses and farming new lands for themselves. Morocco and Mauritania are expanded by 15,000 km each. The Gold Coast is expanded by 850 km. Kolkata sees heavy repairwork and hopes its bid for the Olympics will be looked at favourably. It will help to reconstruct much of the city and bring investment. The nation is alarmed by the new developments in Atlantia and states it will refuse any attempts to buy the Rajput colony. This causes tensions to once again begin to develop and agitation against France.
 * Rajputana continues to expand its army, economy and infrastructure. Their colony of Jainistan sees thousands head into the colony and the army helps the nation seek out new sites for villages. The Rajputs vow their colony will not be bought over and they hope to continue their control of the area. The Khmers and expand their military, economy and infrastructure, as do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands military, economy and infrastructure. Hinduism continues to spread in the territory, as many see more to gain from joining the religion of the many and the powerful, than to stay in darkness and ignorance. Butung develops its infrastructure and its military and economy are expanded. Kongo is expanded by 15,000 km northward, and it continues to vassalise the state east to it.
 * Yagich Reafael Diplomacy: Scholastica is given premission to marry Duke Cotoya (sorry no Selk'nam post this turn - busy - will be back next yar)
 * Neu Berlin and Kanada expand military. Neu Germanica expands 16,000 sq km. Greater Transcaucasia continues to influence Turkistan and Kurdistan. Turkistan finally accepts and becomes part of the Union. Neu Berlin begins to develop a more modernized and more efficient military, implementing use of balloons for espionage as well as the new Gatling guns, which become a frontline weapon to be used in whatever war comes next. Cries for revolution become stronger in Transcaucasia.
 * Russia does typie type stuff and things to upgrade military ... not much else ... and Duma is now controlled by the Socialists ...
 * Minsk does stuff to update economy.
 * In the Imperium Africana, Sankala continues to gain prominence and begins to become the main language of the Imperium. Sankala's spread encourages its usage as a primary language by the population of the empire. The Imperium railroad projects continue with government backing and patronage, and many people travel all across the empire for work thanks to the increased demand for skilled workers. The consolidation of land into the empire is deemed a success and work on ther goals begin. The propaganda continues, fueling Ethiopian rage and helping its people to work harder and better for the nation. People work for their nation and for greater prosperity. The army continues to purchase modern equipment for the planned 1880 military rearmament by the government. The Gattling guns received from the United Maharajya are produced by the imperial arsenals as part of the project. The success of the engineers is proven greatly when many flaws in the original Orissan designs are corrected, and refined blueprints sent back to the Maharajya to aid the nation modify its stock of guns to higher standards. The navy continues to work with the Orissan navy multiple naval exercises take place. Ethiopia's the construction of its own "superdock" continues, with a 35% of the dock built. The construction of "battleships" continues, with three already in operation as of the end of 1870, five more are under construction as the superdock. In Bado, the process of establishing thriving towns and villages continues. The tribal people learn how to communicate by writing in Sankala, as the Ethiopians begin to implement it in schools and start to teach the Bado how to write with it. In Northern Antillia, colonists from Wädäb continue to co-operate with the Inuit, providing them medicine and new goods and continue to teach the Inuit a script to be able to write their language. A lot of the Inuit learn it and the the colonists encourage the people of the Inuit to inhabit permanent settlements to help gain some form of governence. Baridi sees many small outposts constructed and business opportunists head to the lands to be able to get new furs and wood. The propaganda continues to encourage different tribes to co-operate and intermarry. A new generation of children from parents who are moving past social taboos are growing up and beginning to make their own choices in life. The large amount of people exchanged between Orissa and Ethiopia continues. Many mixed marriages take place due to this but many families still taboo marrying an Orissan. However, acceptance for this begins to grow as many interacial couples prove the taboo to not be as bad as previously assumed. Reservoirs have helped make many areas into lush savannas and areas which did not have enough water can now support crops. Mali sees growth and the "Ethiopificiation" campaign continues at full speed. Hospitals and other basic services like schools are developed. Mali's vassalization of the states to the west continues into its third year. Kenya's land reform program makes great gains in encouraging residents to farm other portions of the nation, gaining a boost in agricultural development and output. Kenya continues to see a greater immigration boom into the nation as many head into the nation. Many parts of the nation begin to see urban development and railroads begin to develop in the nation. The Atlantian colony of Ethiopia continues to suffer from the problems linked to A'Asab and troops have to be sent in to help quell them. Additional troops have to be sent to help maintain order there. The idea of "fasceism" begins to expand in the Ethiopian colony, which has been passed off through some of the more militant members of A'Asabism.
 * Wärqama is expanded by 18,000 km, focusing its expansion north. Wädäb expands by 16,000 km inland, trying to get to the Northern Lakes. Development of the lands within the territory of Dähnnät continues with support from the government. Nyamwezi is expanded by 15,000 km southward. Kenya expands the colony of Taimaini by 10,000 km on the coasts. Baridi expands by 15,000 km as the company brings in its workers to work the land and help make a profit out of this experimental endeavour. Dafur expands 20,000 km westward and Kitara expands 15,000 km northward. Oyo and Yuroboland also expand by 15,000 km east and west respectively into uncivilised lands. New Oman expands 15,000 km inward, with the gold helping pay off various Ethiopian debts around the world and help create a boom. The military, economy and infrastructure of all territories are expanded. Road links are soon upgraded while a few railroads are built too.

1872

 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, railroads continue to built in Portugal. Meanwhile in León, Ramiro V dies with no issue, and is succeeded by his uncle Fernando de Haro, Duke of Oviedo, who is crowned as "By the Grace of God, Fernando VIII, King of León, Córdoba, Sevilla and Asturias, Duke of Cádiz, Galisteo, Cea, Oviedo and Alba de Tormes, Marchess of Coria, Castrofuerte, Valdefuentes and Villamanrique, and Count of Coca and Palma del Río". Meanwhile, the now-Prince of Asturias, Juan de Haro, after the death of his first wife, marries Elvira Ramírez de Lara, daughter of Ramiro VIII Ramírez de Lara, former Regent of León during Ramiro V's reign and Marchess of Jarandilla. Meanwhile in Aragon, Maria Manrique de Lara gives birth to a daughter, who is named Blanca. Meanwhile in Navarra, the Prince of Viana, Garcia de Comminges-Guitaut, dies. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 3800 sq km, and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, railroads continue to be built in Brasil, and Meanwhile, it expands by 29,200 sq km. Meanwhile in Rio da Prata, attempts to calm down the situation diplomatically are made. Meanwhile, Brasil sends more troops to fight the A'Asabists after some recent inactivity, and Rio da Prata does the same.
 * The Mutapan economy continues growing, and the country expands by 7000 sq km.
 * The United Provinces of Antília build up its military.
 * The Scandinavians continue to expand their industry throughout the country, with the heavy industry spreading northward from the Danish provinces. The southern and central Swedish provinces are now part of the industrial heartland started in the Danish provinces. The three major religions of Scandinavia continue expanding in their new provinces. Scandinavian industry begins to grow in the new provinces with railroads spreading across the land and the cities growing more industrialized. The Scandinavians continue the process of absorbing Karelia into their nation, with railroads being spread through the new territory. New factories spring up all over Karelia, with urbanization along the lines of the rest of Scandinavia taking place. The Karelian capital city of Šuomua continues to see massive growth thanks to the influx of Scandinavian industry. Finn inventor Toivo Sulin officially creates a new kind of self-contained metal cartridge that makes firearms much more practical. He establishes the Sulin Firearms Manufacturing Company. The invention of "smokeless gunpowder" by a Norwegian chemist also improves the capability of such firearms. Tino Väinämöinen, an associate of Sulin's, invents a machine gun smilar to Russia's Volkov gun (the name "Gatling gun" being derived from the inventor's name) though the company's recent inventions make it much more practical than the Volkov gun. Other inventions made by the Sulin company include a bolt-action rifle and a revolver pistol. The Scandinavian government begins arming small portions of the army with these weapons on an experimental basis.
 * The Rokkaku Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist temples and Shinto shrines are built throughout the nation. Empress Go-Shōtoku continues seeing the construction of railways throughout the nation. Shinto shrines, Taoist temples and some Buddhist temples are built throughout the colonies. More funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertiliser is created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues throughout the nation. More steam power is built, and a few water wheels are built. In the Special Administrative Region of Byakuren, the city of Hata no Kokoro begins to be rebuilt along with the Buddhist Temple. Heavy protests against A'Asabism also occur. Chief Executive Mononobe Shigemichi has John executed for the attack. This move became a bit controversial in Japan itself, and Empress Go-Shōtoku expressed her concerns.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military and expands by 9950 sq km. Some Jīdūhist and Amaterasuist churches are built. A few Shinto shrines are also built.
 * The Federal Prefectures of Kagerou/Kasodani continues to build up its military. More Shinto shrines and Taoist temples are built. A few Buddhist temples are also built.
 * The Republic of Himekaidou continues to build up its military. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are built throughout the nation.
 * Bayern (Member of the German Empire): The state of Bayern builds its military along with all her colonies (Borneo). Borneo expands infrastructure and continues industry. Bavaria continues to experience a baby boom. Cities like Munchen and Bamberg grow as people flock to the cities. Work in the Imperial Capital continues at a breakneck pace. Bavaria officially retires all the old wooden ships in the royal navy. The newer ironclads and larger steamships become much more common. The German navy becomes a power to be admired in the North Seas. Propaganda is pumped throughout Germany, telling the people to work faster and harder to forward the Fatherland into a bright future. Kristof Shelds officially begins to sale the new typewriter. Robert Benz' internal combustion engine continues to improve. Benz, undeterred by the Imperial ban on autowagens, continues to manufacture in limited numbers the Autowagen Ein. He begins planning a way to improve manufacturing the vehicle. He also plans a new model he tentatively calls auto model A. Benz and his business associate Hans Krouss win their appeal to the Bavarian Reichstag and the law is repealed. However, a speed no faster than 7 km/hr is permitted, and coaches and horses are to be given right of way. Bolstered by this victory, continues to refine the automobile, while many see it as a waste of time and effort, Benz continues working diligently in hopes of one day improving the autowagen so much that it would one day surpass horse-drawn coaches. In the meantime, his business partner Krouss, a wealthy Australian who moved to Bavaria, continues drafting up plans to form a motor company, though the company itself may be more than a decade away ... Bavaria sends more and more Bavarian soldiers and citizens to England. English-German relations improve greatly. Bavaria declares full support behind the English and warns any nation, that any attack, however small, against England, will be a declaration of war on England and the whole of the mighty Germanic Empire and her Commonwealths. German and Englsih begin to merge and a new language called Saxonisch is created. This new language, a mixture of German and Saxon English, begins to gain much popularity in England. Seeing this the German Reichsrat approves a motion to begin teaching Saxonisch as a second language in German schools throughout the Empire and Commonwealths.
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Australis: Expands rapidly into the black as more and more settlers arrive to the nation. Randolf Gebring finances the Australis portion of the rail system connecting the Saxon colony to Australis. The nation continues to make money from its jewelry exports, which are some of the best in the world. The Australian navy is upgraded. The military expands. Some of Elva's lifts have made it to Australis and are currenty being installed in several government buildings. These new lifts are spurring a growth of new and taller buildings. Josef Mann designs a building that is slated to be constructed as the world's tallest building. He calls it the Broomeswalt building.  Construction is restarted on the Broomewalt building. The Imperial Australis Railway offers Italian Australis to connect the railways to form a Pan-Australis 'Railway. In Neu Munchen, a brilliant scientist by the name of Edmund Reading, an English immigrant to the Commonwealth, gains patents covering a partial vacuum, carbon filament incandescent lamp, which dubs "The Electric Torch Bulb" this new device, he hopes, would power the future of the world. With his patents secured, he plans on unveiling the new device at the First World's Fair hosted in London in 1875. He begins working feverishly to make his bulb a reality. To help test out his new electric device he asks the archetect of the Broomswalt building to invest in the new technology. Intrigued, the architect agrees. In the winter of 1872 Reading founds the Commonwealth Elektrik Beleuchtung Unternehmen (Commonwealth Electric Lighting Company).
 * Myanmar: We decide to grant our colonies independence with protection. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. Industrialization begins to speed up dramatically due to the rise of personal enterprises and the steam engine. More rifles are built. We continue expanding our navy. We become really rich from selling silk and scientists began researching an industrialised way of making silk. Most of Myanmar is now cities. Equalism thought reaches Rangoon and begin to influence governmental decisions. We become filthily advanced.
 * Scotland: The Greenland colony maxiumly expands. King Maximalian I, the recently crowed king marries the Princess of Wales, Princess Rachel of Wales. All the former Welsh nations are invited. <Mod Response>
 * They all said no. The idea is dead. Let it go or leave.
 * China: China expands its military and economy. The Trans-Manchurian railroad is completed and opened. A line into Siberia is proposed. Meanwhile, urbanization continues as China expands its infrastructure and economy. The military is also expanded. Rebuilding in Dongfang continues as Baitudu and New Manchuria both expand 28,000 sq km to the north. Acquisition of Ethiopia's colony is finalized. More trade routes are opened with the African nation. Finally, Mögas expands east by 8000 sq km. Progress in the world of science is made as China unveils the design for the Lóng Háng, or Air Dragon. The equivalent to the OTL Zeppelin, the Air Dragons will be the first electricity-powered airship. Construction begins later this year. The Air Dragon will be completed by 1875. The Beijing Olympics kick off with a massive celebration, including an impressive firework display.
 * Gaul Republic D: We ask the Chinese to make a treaty to finalize the expansionist campaign from both sides. Sine dei gloriem &#34;Ex Initio Terrae&#34; (talk) 05:56, November 1, 2013 (UTC)
 * You are supposed to host the Olympics this year.
 * Gaul Republic: The Colonies expand. Brasilea 22,000 sq km expanding inland underneath the Cypriot colony and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 32.000 sq km inland, while La Riviere stops expanding, Baie d'saint louis is founded by inhabitants of French Antilia expanding by 200 sq km expands and another one soons follow near OTL shark's bay in Australia equally expanding by 200 sq km. Economy is built up. Military is built up. The organization of the departments of the republic continues. The Gaul government continues seeing powerless the actions of the Carthaginian Nestorianism, yet their politics stand. It's a Carthaginian issue rather than a concern for the Gauls. The government extends the hand to Lorraine in order to establish a steady government in the region. Begins the vassalization of La Marche. It begins a to accelerate the growth of Industrial region such as Paris, Dijon and Bordeaux and the creation of railways throughout the colonies and the nations itself. While this, artillery is established in the Seine River and Bordeaux to defend the nation from foreign intervention. While this, France asks the Chinese about a treaty to finalize the expansionism in the region and to avoid further difficulties and conflicts over the region. However, it wants to first know what would the Chinese offer for most of the colony. 
 * Let's talk about this on chat. CrimsonAssassin- "I have special eyes" 19:46, November 1, 2013 (UTC)
 * Great Lorraine: Military is built up. School system grows. Economy is built up. In a fast move the situation turn its tide, as Republicans from Picardy throw a surprise attack into Lorraine forcing the Kingdom to send troops to fight them. By the end of the year the king is executed and the monarchy is overthrown, the Republic of Lorraine-Picardy is again re-established.
 * Carthage: School system is updated all over the empire. The foundation of universities continues along the empire territories The military is built up. Carthage is outraged, Numidia is soon equally taken by Nestorian theocrats, yet the actions are kept low as many in the senate agree with this actions. Economy is built up. Sends an Olympic team as well as representatives for the Carthaginians, The nation celebrates its success in the Olympics games. The union with Persia starts and the Princess Marie I of Carthage is crowned in the capital city.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The creation of pluricultural churches starts in the south of Leptis begins. French scholars continue populating the region, many coming for the University of Leptis. Economy is built up. Remains neutral on the events in Mauretania.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The coup d'etat: the Numidians overthrow the Nestorian government as Muslims and Catholic groups force the Nestorian leadership to fight in the streets of the small duchy, in the end reaching the capital and setting the new government the Republic of Numidia. Economy is built up.
 * Mauretania: Military is built up. The events occurring in Numidia cause similar events in Mauretania and soon the Nestorian militants are executed by the people of Mauretania the Republic is declared yet allegiance is sworn to the Carthaginians. Navy expands. Economy is built up.
 * Zululand: Military is built up. The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Many French begin to settle the region as planned during the vassalization of Basotho and Zululand. Economy is built up.
 * Vassalization of the Southern State north to Zululand and Basotho begins
 * Basotho: Military and navy are built up. Many French begin to settle the region as planned during the Vassalization of Basotho and Zululand. The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Economy is built up. Vassalization of the Central State north to Zululand and Basotho begins.
 * Venaissin: The military and navy are built up. Navy expands. Economy is built up.
 * Persia: Military and navy are built up. hopefull to heal relations it ask for a non-aggression pact with the Central Asian groups.
 * Turkomenistan: Military is built up.
 * Saxony (Member of the German Empire): The empire-wide ban on the public driving of automobiles is lifted, but the 5 km/h speed limit and horses-always-get-right-of-way laws are introduced to compensate. The military is built up, and the presence in England is increased. Some of the more radical voices in the landtag begin calling for state pensions and worker's rights. Most scoff at the idea, but they do gain some supporters, including, some say, the Emperor-King. The Department of Polar Affairs appoints a "Governor" of Kaiser Karl Land. The position is basically a sinecure but he has to approve any expeditions within the territory. The first serfs are emancipated in Anhalt, significantly reducing the influence of the anarchists. Tanimbarkai builds a few railways. Saxon Australis proposes the "Pan Australian Railway" be a massive ring-rail around the entire coast of the continent. SA expands 2000 sq km inland into Arnhem Land. Saxon West Africa works on infrastructure, and expands 2000 sq km along the border with Teke. Saxon colonial army officers begin training Teke soldiers, and Saxon industrialists begin getting concessions from the Teke king to build railways/telegraphs, etc.
 * Le Ministère de l'Atlantide, led by the revolutionary and popular Jean-Emmanuel Nazaire Séverin, begins to adopt ideals from Neu Berlin, most notably the idea of Scrunifest Destiny. The nationalism of L'Atlantide surges, and as a result the capital city of Nouvelle Charlispolis is renamed Capitaux Quartier du Condamine, in honor of the founder of the Nouvelle Borgougogne colony and who mapped out large regions of northern Atlantia. Séverin then attempts to sooth Athamos in order to benefit both nations, and if possible unite them under a political union in a few decades. As the economy grows, talks of a rail line extending from Nouvelle Bordeux along the coast (OTL Cartagena) to C.Q. Condamine (OTL Bogota) begin to be acted upon.
 * L'Atlantide asks to buy the small Mayan exclave in between Chimu and the state of Nouvelle Bourgogne.
 * The Mayan Empire must decline. It is an important trading port with the rest of Atlantia.
 * L'Atlantide enters negotiations with Mahajayra in order to acquire the relatively unpopulated northernmost state of their holdings in Atlantia.
 * Italia works on its naval forces and begins to build huge battleships over twice the size of the Orissan ones using Italian techniques for balance and floatation control. Ironclads compose a large portion of the Italian navy which is feared by many around the world. Italia continues to support Pacifico's appeal to the Mayans. Huge levels of aid from Italia and Nuovo Italia and Ecuatore are sent to help the Aymaran Kingdom with the clean up and to fight the A'asabists. Urbanization continues across Italia at a rapid pace - especially in the Western port cities. Venice continues to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper and middle classes, education and naval construction in some of the farther islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia become industrial centres as huge cloth weaving factories spring up to serve the growing demands of an expanding population. The University of Venice continues to lead in chemical experimentation with much interest in radioactivity and its properties. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections. The University of Southern Tyrolia continues observing the skies and discovers more astronomical objects. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Kingsland and Vellettia expands by 40,000 sq km each in Australia. Tsingapore continues to be an economic powerhouse for Italia. Work to extend the rail network continues with minor lines springing up. Passenger and freight trains break social and cultural barriers and make travel a lot more affordable. Many factories of different types continue to be set up around Italia and its dominions. Construction continues on the Grand Pacific railway in Australis. Pacifico seeks to develop modern naval ships based on Polynesian and Maori designs. Discontent with Italian rule grows in Pacifico as the local populace start to turn against the Mayan peoples. Several men are arrested for attacking Mayan traders. Calls for Italia to allow the blockade strengthen as the local Maori population demand that the last area of their homeland be returned. Italia warns the Mayans that it is holding back the Pacificans from hostile action against North Maori and the Mayan Empire and offers the trade yet again in an attempt to see a peaceful solution. Italia offers no other terms other than the trade of Oaxaca for North Maori.
 * ​The Mayan Empire argues that if peace cannot be assured, then how can the exchange be made. Italia's hesitance to sign a peace agreement worries several Mayan leaders.
 * I promise you Scan, I will outbuild you :P. Although I already have an advantage as I have those ships launched. Plus doubling the size of them might end up giving you something like WWII size battleships. Now it is definitely on!
 * Nuovo Italia expands its economy seeking to become a leading trade nation in the Antilias as Italia is in Europe. Novorossiya works on its military. The protectorate of Messina expands by 20,000 sq km westward and is flooded by those seeking to follow the Neu Berliners in their westward march.
 * Romania works on its economy. The Aymaras begin to work with Ecuatore to update and upgrade their military. Siam and Malacca work on their navies. Yugoslavia and Hungary work on their armies. The anarchist rebellion continues gaining strength in Hungary with some cells being sent to stir things up in Yugoslavia and Italia.
 * The Union of the Benelux continue to prepare their southern border defenses in case of hostilities with the Gaul Republic which has made moves toward Brittany. Wales, Ireland and Brittany continue to build up their infrastructure to match Italian standards.
 * The Levantine Kingdom continues further strengthening of infrastructure. The Nile sees the rise of factories similar to those in Florence.
 * The Maldives continues naval buildup
 * The Hellenic Union continues to develop its railways, and steel and glass are developed all over Anatolia and the Hellenic peninsula. In Cyprus and Crete, cloth factories and paper mills are built and in the colonies, hospitals and health care continue to be widespread. In Constantinople and the surrounding areas, artillery begins to be built and is placed at both the Dardandelles and the Bosphorous, to protect Constantinople from attack. The Hellenic Union continues to expand both its economy and its military and its colonies are expanded. Nea Konstantinoupoli is expanded by 48,000 sq km. Artillery becomes more widespread and is used to protect the Union.
 * Cyrenaica: expands 20,000 sq km into the desert and continues to develop paper mills and cloth factories. Cyrenaica continues to implement a more democratic society.
 * Tamania: continues expanding its military and economy, and starts discussions with the Mayan Empire.
 * Athamos: continues expanding its military and economy and starts discussions with the Mayan Empire and L'Atlantide.
 * Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Prime Minister Paschal continues deepending industrialization and focusses on ensuring that the major cities outside of the Industrial North have all of the same conveniences as their Northern brothers - and also on the development of industry in the Yagich Pugh colony. Royal Marriages  continue to be sought for Princesses Kyneswide and Aethylthryth - King David secretly dispatched couriers seeing if marriages can be found in the great natons of Imperium Africana, Italia, or Scandanavia (Please respond).
 * Preatorate of Pure Science: Praetoress Athena continues to rule with an iron fist, and it is said that her vision of Pure Science is even more radical than that of Icarus himself. Icarus' son Ptolemy has become something of a leader of the underground opposition, alsthouhj he is careful to protect is business interests. Relations are deepened with the Apache Praetorate, and attempts are made to spread Pure Science into the nations and colonies of Africa, especially Tojiko and Dakshin Aprika. Efforts are also made to contact the Levantine Boer state in South Africa, in hopes that Pure Science will appeal to them in their fight against colonialism. A secret team of highly trained soldiers is dispatched - bound for Yagich Rafael on an unknown mission.
 * Kingdom of Yagich Rafael: On August 24th, King Gavin Peter is dedicating a Church when a series of explonsions collapse the Church, killing the King and several of his inner circle. As soldiers converge on the site, several quicklime-filled landmines detonate, killing at least a dozen soldiers, and several men with rifles attack soldiers fleeing the scene. More soldiers arrive and kill the assailants, but one says with hs dying breath, "You have not even come close to solving the equation, monarchist scum, Pure Science has arrived to try you for your crimes against reason!" Two days later, the leader of the Pure Science assassin group, a woman who identifies herself only as "Eris" is found in a slum outside Yagich Rafael Yagich with a large number of homemade bombs and bomb-making material. She claims that there are others in the Kingdom and says "you are already beaten!" as she is put in chains. There is a great cry among the public to execute this "Eris", but the Prime Minister is firm about keeping her alive as as source of information. Meanwhile, there is debate about the royal succession among the nobility, but it is decided quickly that the only option is to give the throne to the young Princess Scholastica (as the only other royal relatives are the Selk'nam Royal Family in Atlantia). Scholastica sends word that she will return immediately on the fastest steamship to assume the throne, although it is decided that she must sail a longer route accross the Pacific via Australis, so as to avoid the large swath of the Atlantic under Pure Science control. Before leaving she notifies her fiance Duke Cotoya that she must return to her homeland and begs him to come with her, giving him only a week to decide.    
 * Apostolic Church: Missionaries are sent to inland Africa and A'asabist effected areas.
 * Apache Empire: The economy is improved and industrilization continues. Emperor Ekta expands Imperial Industries and is outraged at the assaination of King Gavin Peter and declares war on the Preatorate of Pure Science and their allies. Emperor Ekta spearheads an invasion into the Apache Preatorate and Prince Louis leads the navy against the Preatorate of Pure Science. Icemountain expands 1000 sq km.
 * Apache Preatorate: Preator Geronimo expands the military and prepares the defenses of a true civilization against the corruption of tyranny. Industrialization continues and Liberators are sent to Northern Mayan lands, Tamania, Nuevo Italia and to talk to Chief Sitting Bull in the Lakota. Preator Geronimo writes a letter to Preatoress Athena "You have accomplished a great thing this year but would you tell me next time in advance when you assassinate a prominate monarch so I can assist?"
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. The border with the Apache Praetorate is closed completely. Aid is sent to the Apache Empire to set up a temporary government in Port Royal. Influence from the Apostolic Church continues to grow in Lakin. More branch lines are created for the railroad, connecting more large markets. As a result of the expanding rail network, the economy booms. The Juun family continues improving the national public school system and their railroad holdings. Glass, steel and concrete become common building materials in the southern provinces. Some of these establishments also appear in Mutul and Azteca. Trade throughout North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia.  More universities are established in lower class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Duke Coyopa continues studying at the Academy. Duke Coyopa decides to leave for Yagich Rafael with Scholastica. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Haven expands 12,400 km.
 * Propaganda within the Maharajya continues as the government continues to convince its people that their hard work and loyalty is necessary to the survival of their people and state. Industrialisation continues to occur all over the nation, while Sankala begins to become the primary language of the nation of the United Maharajya. Railroad construction continues and many small towns spring up at intersections. The dredging of the islands of Bumbai continues at a faster pace and mud begins to be piled onto the islands to make them higher. The specific rail routes helps to transport mud and the demand to transport large number of carriadges makes the development of powerful train engines crucial. The economy continues to grow smoothly and the pressure of heavy reseach has been lifted from the nation. The SOC's promotion of Atlantia continues and thousands head to Atlantia to set up their new lives. Many have begun to marry natives and a mixed race is forming in United Maharajyan territories too. Arab Bombay grows as huge investments are made to the city to make it the financial hub for the idea - while Bumbai becomes an industrial city. The first Akaschut (OTL Skyscraper) continues to gain more support and its consturction is approved. A man named Ratan Tata has stated his company would like to be awarded the contract to construct the building. The government approves and construction will start soon. Major construction projects continue as the government seeks to expand the wealth of the nation into all parts of the Maharajya. The Uda Code becomes the normal code to be used in Maharajyan territories. They ask to be allowed to extend the Uda Code to other nations (anyone interested ask!). The steamship and submersible navy continues to grow with government backing and subsidies. More battleships continue to be build in the construction docks for the nation to grow its strength. After recieving reports on the Italian constructions, the United Maharajya plan to build ships nearly 50% larger than their current ships. This will take longer and will certainly take more time to construct than the Italian battleships. A'Asabists begin to be marginalised from normal society. Afghan sees the first major cities in its lands and its economy begins to boom as a result. The Afghani work on keeping its army in shape. The mass production of the Gattling guns begin and the drawbacks found are improved on. Many Jains once more begin to settle and the conversion of those who were converted to Islam back into following Jainism begins in earnest. Jainistan is expanded by 64,150 km. Orissan Aprika expands by 64,150 km northward. The Orissans grow tired of the Boers and plan to stop their little stunt soon. Dakshin Aprika sees more immigrants who focus on constructing new houses and farming new lands for themselves. Morocco and Mauritania are expanded by 15,000 km each. The Gold Coast is expanded by 850 km. Kolkata sees heavy repairwork and hopes its bid for the Olympics will be looked at favourably. It will help to reconstruct much of the city and bring investment. The nation is alarmed by the new developments in Atlantia and states it will refuse any attempts to buy the Rajput colony. This causes tensions to once again begin to develop and agitation against France.
 * Rajputana continues to expand its army, economy and infrastructure. Their colony of Jainistan sees thousands head into the colony and the army helps the nation seek out new sites for villages. The Rajputs vow their colony will not be bought over and they hope to continue their control of the area. The Khmers and expand their military, economy and infrastructure, as do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands military, economy and infrastructure. Hinduism continues to spread in the territory, as many see more to gain from joining the religion of the many and the powerful, than to stay in darkness and ignorance. Butung develops its infrastructure and its military and economy are expanded. Kongo is expanded by 15,000 km northward, and it continues to vassalise the state east to it.
 * Neu Berlin and Kanada expand military. Neu Germanica expands 16,000 sq km. Greater Transcaucasia continues to influence Kurdistan. Neu Berlin continues to develop a more modernized and more efficient military, implementing use of balloons for espionage as well as the new Gatling guns, which become a frontline weapon to be used in whatever war comes next. Cries for revolution become even more stronger in Transcaucasia, with one German (Neu Berlin German, that is) Friedrich Fort insisting that the people of Transcaucasia and Neu Berlin have grown further apart since the death of Germanica. Meanwhile, German inventer Hans Mercedes seeks to make a motorized vehicle for the streets of Neu Berlin.
 * lol Mercedes, my guy's name is Benz. Anyway Germany would like to approach Neu Berlin with an offer of Alliance.
 * In the Imperium Africana, Sankala continues to gain prominence and begins to become the main language of the Imperium. Sankala's spread encourages its usage as a primary language by the population of the empire. The Imperium railroad projects continue with government backing and patronage, and many people travel all across the empire for work thanks to the increased demand for skilled workers. The consolidation of land into the empire is deemed a success and work on ther goals begin. The propaganda continues, fueling Ethiopian rage and helping its people to work harder and better for the nation. People work for their nation and for greater prosperity. An Ethiopian scientist by the name of Ezana Iskinder develops the alternating current, which comes to serve as the most efficient and safest channeling of electricity in Ethiopian cities. Considered revolutionary, his work spreads quickly, with official government backing, and details of his work are sent to the Orissans so that they can benefit from the information as well. The army continues to purchase modern equipment for the planned 1880 military rearmament by the government. The Gattling guns received from the United Maharajya are produced by the imperial arsenals as part of the project. The success of the engineers is proven greatly when many flaws in the original Orissan designs are corrected, and refined blueprints sent back to the Maharajya to aid the nation modify its stock of guns to higher standards. The navy continues to work with the Orissan navy multiple naval exercises take place. Ethiopia's the construction of its own "superdock" continues, with a 35% of the dock built. The construction of "battleships" continues, with three already in operation as of the end of 1870, five more are under construction as the superdock. In Bado, the process of establishing thriving towns and villages continues. The tribal people learn how to communicate by writing in Sankala, as the Ethiopians begin to implement it in schools and start to teach the Bado how to write with it. In Northern Antillia, colonists from Wädäb continue to co-operate with the Inuit, providing them medicine and new goods and continue to teach the Inuit a script to be able to write their language. A lot of the Inuit learn it and the the colonists encourage the people of the Inuit to inhabit permanent settlements to help gain some form of governence. Baridi sees many small outposts constructed and business opportunists head to the lands to be able to get new furs and wood. The propaganda continues to encourage different tribes to co-operate and intermarry. A new generation of children from parents who are moving past social taboos are growing up and beginning to make their own choices in life. The large amount of people exchanged between Orissa and Ethiopia continues. Many mixed marriages take place due to this but many families still taboo marrying an Orissan. However, acceptance for this begins to grow as many interacial couples prove the taboo to not be as bad as previously assumed. Reservoirs have helped make many areas into lush savannas and areas which did not have enough water can now support crops. Mali sees growth and the "Ethiopificiation" campaign continues at full speed. Hospitals and other basic services like schools are developed. Mali's vassalization of the states to the west continues into its third year. Kenya's land reform program makes great gains in encouraging residents to farm other portions of the nation, gaining a boost in agricultural development and output. Kenya continues to see a greater immigration boom into the nation as many head into the nation. Many parts of the nation begin to see urban development and railroads begin to develop in the nation. The Atlantian colony of Ethiopia continues to suffer from the problems linked to A'Asab and troops have to be sent in to help quell them. Additional troops have to be sent to help maintain order there. The idea of "fasceism" begins to expand in the Ethiopian colony, which has been passed off through some of the more militant members of A'Asabism.
 * Wärqama is expanded by 18,000 km, focusing its expansion north. Wädäb expands by 16,000 km inland, trying to get to the Northern Lakes. Development of the lands within the territory of Dähnnät continues with support from the government. Nyamwezi is expanded by 15,000 km southward. Kenya expands the colony of Taimaini by 10,000 km on the coasts. Baridi expands by 15,000 km as the company brings in its workers to work the land and help make a profit out of this experimental endeavour. Dafur expands 20,000 km westward and Kitara expands 15,000 km northward. Oyo and Yuroboland also expand by 15,000 km east and west respectively into uncivilised lands. New Oman expands 15,000 km inward, with the gold helping pay off various Ethiopian debts around the world and help create a boom. The military, economy and infrastructure of all territories are expanded. Road links are soon upgraded while a few railroads are built too.

1873
''' An earthquake strikes Antioch, killing 1200 people. '''


 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, railroads continue to built in Portugal. Meanwhile in León, Elvira Ramírez de Lara gives birth to a girl, which is called Octavia. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 3800 sq km, and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, after years bearing no issue, Blanca de Cardona gives birth to a boy, who is named João. Meanwhile, railroads continue to be built in Brasil, and Meanwhile, it expands by 29,200 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, slavery is abolished in Entre Rios.
 * The Mutapan economy continues growing, and the country expands by 7000 sq km.
 * The United Provinces of Antília build up its military.
 * Sorry for the early post again. I still don't know what went wrong.
 * Bayern (Member of the German Empire): The state of Bayern builds its military along with all her colonies (Borneo). Borneo expands infrastructure and continues industry. Bavaria continues to experience a baby boom. Cities like Munchen and Bamberg grow as people flock to the cities. Work in the Imperial Capital continues at a breakneck pace. Bavaria officially retires all the old wooden ships in the royal navy. The newer ironclads and larger steamships become much more common. The German navy becomes a power to be admired in the North Seas. Propaganda is pumped throughout Germany, telling the people to work faster and harder to forward the Fatherland into a bright future. Kristof Shelds officially begins to sale the new typewriter. Robert Benz' internal combustion engine continues to improve. Benz, undeterred by the Imperial ban on autowagens, continues to manufacture in limited numbers the Autowagen Ein. He begins planning a way to improve manufacturing the vehicle. He also plans a new model he tentatively calls auto model A. Benz and his business associate Hans Krouss win their appeal to the Bavarian Reichstag and the law is repealed. However, a speed no faster than 7 km/hr is permitted, and coaches and horses are to be given right of way. Bolstered by this victory, continues to refine the automobile, while many see it as a waste of time and effort, Benz continues working diligently in hopes of one day improving the autowagen so much that it would one day surpass horse-drawn coaches. In the meantime, his business partner Krouss, a wealthy Australian who moved to Bavaria, continues drafting up plans to form a motor company, though the company itself may be more than a decade away ... Bavaria sends more and more Bavarian soldiers and citizens to England. English-German relations improve greatly. Bavaria declares full support behind the English and warns any nation, that any attack, however small, against England, will be a declaration of war on England and the whole of the mighty Germanic Empire and her Commonwealths. German and Englsih begin to merge and a new language called Saxonisch is created. This new language, a mixture of German and Saxon English, begins to gain much popularity in England. Seeing this the German Reichsrat approves a motion to begin teaching Saxonisch as a second language in German schools throughout the Empire and Commonwealths.
 * Neu Berlin peacefully declines the alliance. As much as the government wants it, there are still vast numbers of people who would not appreciate it. Also, I named my car guy Mercedes on purpose, LOL.
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Australis: Expands rapidly into the black as more and more settlers arrive to the nation. Randolf Gebring finances the Australis portion of the rail system connecting the Saxon colony to Australis. The nation continues to make money from its jewelry exports, which are some of the best in the world. The Australian navy is upgraded. The military expands. Some of Elva's lifts have made it to Australis and are currenty being installed in several government buildings. These new lifts are spurring a growth of new and taller buildings. Josef Mann designs a building that is slated to be constructed as the world's tallest building. He calls it the Broomeswalt building.  Construction is restarted on the Broomewalt building. The Imperial Australis Railway offers Italian Australis to connect the railways to form a Pan-Australis 'Railway. In Neu Munchen, a brilliant scientist by the name of Edmund Reading, an English immigrant to the Commonwealth, gains patents covering a partial vacuum, carbon filament incandescent lamp, which dubs "The Electric Torch Bulb" this new device, he hopes, would power the future of the world. With his patents secured, he plans on unveiling the new device at the First World's Fair hosted in London in 1875. He begins working feverishly to make his bulb a reality. To help test out his new electric device he asks the archetect of the Broomswalt building to invest in the new technology. Intrigued, the architect agrees. In the winter of 1872 Reading founds the Commonwealth Elektrik Beleuchtung Unternehmen (Commonwealth Electric Lighting Company). Orissa is offered construction aid in there skyscraper projects, as long as the amibitious Broomeswalt project receives Orissian engineers.
 * In the Imperium Africana, Sankala continues to gain prominence and begins to become the main language of the Imperium. Sankala's spread encourages its usage as a primary language by the population of the empire. The Imperium railroad projects continue with government backing and patronage, and many people travel all across the empire for work thanks to the increased demand for skilled workers. The consolidation of land into the empire is deemed a success and work on ther goals begin. The propaganda continues, fueling Ethiopian rage and helping its people to work harder and better for the nation. People work for their nation and for greater prosperity. The Azmera process (Bessemer process) is invented in Ethiopia by an Ethiopian steel magnate Azmera Hizkaias. This allows Ethiopia, and later Orissa to develop cheap steel quickly and efficently. The army continues to purchase modern equipment for the planned 1880 military rearmament by the government. The Gattling guns received from the United Maharajya are produced by the imperial arsenals as part of the project. The success of the engineers is proven greatly when many flaws in the original Orissan designs are corrected, and refined blueprints sent back to the Maharajya to aid the nation modify its stock of guns to higher standards. The navy continues to work with the Orissan navy multiple naval exercises take place. Ethiopia's the construction of its own "superdock" continues, with a 35% of the dock built. The construction of "battleships" continues, with three already in operation as of the end of 1870, five more are under construction as the superdock. In Bado, the process of establishing thriving towns and villages continues. The tribal people learn how to communicate by writing in Sankala, as the Ethiopians begin to implement it in schools and start to teach the Bado how to write with it. In Northern Antillia, colonists from Wädäb continue to co-operate with the Inuit, providing them medicine and new goods and continue to teach the Inuit a script to be able to write their language. A lot of the Inuit learn it and the the colonists encourage the people of the Inuit to inhabit permanent settlements to help gain some form of governence. Baridi sees many small outposts constructed and business opportunists head to the lands to be able to get new furs and wood. The propaganda continues to encourage different tribes to co-operate and intermarry. A new generation of children from parents who are moving past social taboos are growing up and beginning to make their own choices in life. The large amount of people exchanged between Orissa and Ethiopia continues. Many mixed marriages take place due to this but many families still taboo marrying an Orissan. However, acceptance for this begins to grow as many interacial couples prove the taboo to not be as bad as previously assumed. Reservoirs have helped make many areas into lush savannas and areas which did not have enough water can now support crops. Mali sees growth and the "Ethiopificiation" campaign continues at full speed. Hospitals and other basic services like schools are developed. Mali's vassalization of the states to the west continues into its third year. Kenya's land reform program makes great gains in encouraging residents to farm other portions of the nation, gaining a boost in agricultural development and output. Kenya continues to see a greater immigration boom into the nation as many head into the nation. Many parts of the nation begin to see urban development and railroads begin to develop in the nation. The Atlantian colony of Ethiopia continues to suffer from the problems linked to A'Asab and troops have to be sent in to help quell them. Additional troops have to be sent to help maintain order there. The idea of "fasceism" begins to expand in the Ethiopian colony, which has been passed off through some of the more militant members of A'Asabism.
 * Wärqama is expanded by 18,000 km, focusing its expansion north. Wädäb expands by 16,000 km inland, trying to get to the Northern Lakes. Development of the lands within the territory of Dähnnät continues with support from the government. Nyamwezi is expanded by 15,000 km southward. Kenya expands the colony of Taimaini by 10,000 km on the coasts. Baridi expands by 15,000 km as the company brings in its workers to work the land and help make a profit out of this experimental endeavour. Dafur expands 20,000 km westward and Kitara expands 15,000 km northward. Oyo and Yuroboland also expand by 15,000 km east and west respectively into uncivilised lands. New Oman expands 15,000 km inward, with the gold helping pay off various Ethiopian debts around the world and help create a boom. The military, economy and infrastructure of all territories are expanded. Road links are soon upgraded while a few railroads are built too.
 * The Scandinavians continue to expand their industry throughout the country, with the heavy industry spreading northward from the Danish provinces. The southern and central Swedish provinces are now part of the industrial heartland started in the Danish provinces. The three major religions of Scandinavia continue expanding in their new provinces. Scandinavian industry begins to grow in the new provinces with railroads spreading across the land and the cities growing more industrialized. The Scandinavians continue the process of absorbing Karelia into their nation, with railroads being spread through the new territory. New factories spring up all over Karelia, with urbanization along the lines of the rest of Scandinavia taking place. The Karelian capital city of Šuomua continues to see massive growth thanks to the influx of Scandinavian industry.
 * The Rokkaku Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist temples and Shinto shrines are built throughout the nation. Empress Go-Shōtoku continues seeing the construction of railways throughout the nation. Shinto shrines, Taoist temples and some Buddhist temples are built throughout the colonies. More funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertiliser is created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues throughout the nation. More steam power is built, and a few water wheels are built. In the Special Administrative Region of Byakuren, the city of Hata no Kokoro begins to be rebuilt along with the Buddhist Temple.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military and expands by 9950 sq km. Some Jīdūhist and Amaterasuist churches are built. A few Shinto shrines are also built. Pure Science also begins to spread after its introduction last year.
 * The Federal Prefectures of Kagerou/Kasodani continues to build up its military. More Shinto shrines and Taoist temples are built. A few Buddhist temples are also built.
 * The Republic of Himekaidou continues to build up its military. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are built throughout the nation.
 * The Hellenic Union continues to develop its railways, and steel and glass are developed all over Anatolia and the Hellenic peninsula. In Cyprus and Crete, cloth factories and paper mills are built and in the colonies, hospitals and health care continue to be widespread. In Constantinople and the surrounding areas, artillery begins to be built and is placed at both the Dardandelles and the Bosphorous, to protect Constantinople from attack. The Hellenic Union continues to expand both its economy and its military and its colonies are expanded. Nea Konstantinoupoli is expanded by 48,000 sq km. Artillery becomes more widespread and is used to protect the Union.
 * Cyrenaica: expands 20,000 sq km into the desert and continues to develop paper mills and cloth factories. Cyrenaica continues to implement a more democratic society.
 * Tamania: continues expanding its military and economy, and starts discussions with the Mayan Empire.
 * Athamos: continues expanding its military and economy and starts discussions with the Mayan Empire and L'Atlantide.
 * Saxony (Member of the German Empire): With the automobile ban lifted, the wealthy begin to buy more automobiles. Benz, being a Bavarian and a compatriot, is obviously the preference, but quite a few of the "new money" industrialists and developers import Merzedes autos from Neu Berlin. (Seeing as cars were invented and produced in German-speaking countries first, could "auto" become the in-game word for "car"?) In the state landtag, the proponents of "welfare" gain some more support amongst the liberal faction. A diplomatic naval expedition is kitted out to visit the Rokkaku Shogunate to try to establish trading relations with the Japanese. The expedition leader has a letter to the Shogun and the Empress, they will leave early next year. The Emperor, while on tour of the country, notices that the industrialisation of the country has led to a decline in agriculture. To try to combat this, His majesty himself creates a "Royal Agriculture Fund" to help research into agricultural technologies, as well as to give small loans to farmers. Saxon Australis expands 2000 sq km inland into Arnhem land. Saxon West Africa expands 2000 sq km along the border with Teke, and Saxon industrialists and bureaurocrats continue to gain influence within the Kingdom. Tanimbarkai works more on transport and telecommunications infrastructure.
 * Myanmar: We decide to grant our colonies independence with protection. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. Industrialization begins to speed up dramatically due to the rise of personal enterprises and the steam engine. More rifles are built. We continue expanding our navy. We become really rich from selling silk and scientists began researching an industrialised way of making silk. Most of Myanmar is now cities. Equalism thought reaches Rangoon and begin to influence governmental decisions. We become filthily advanced.
 * Italia works on its naval forces and continues building huge battleships over twice the size of the Orissan ones using Italian techniques for balance and floatation control. Smaller sailboats based on Polynesian designs also are launched and the Italian navy marvels at their speed. Ironclads compose a large portion of the Italian navy which is feared by many around the world. Italia continues to support Pacifico's appeal to the Mayans. Aid is sent to Antinoch. Automobiles are banned in Venice as the narrow street and bridge present problems. The Automobile industry grows with the Fugger family opening up their own company. Urbanization continues across Italia at a rapid pace - especially in the Western port cities. Venice continues to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper and middle classes, education and naval construction in some of the farther islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia become industrial centres as huge cloth weaving factories spring up to serve the growing demands of an expanding population. The University of Venice continues to lead in chemical experimentation with much interest in radioactivity and its properties. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections. The University of Southern Tyrolia continues observing the skies and discovers more astronomical objects. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Kingsland and Vellettia expands by 40,000 sq km each in Australia. Tsingapore continues to be an economic powerhouse for Italia. Work to extend the rail network continues with minor lines springing up. Passenger and freight trains break social and cultural barriers and make travel a lot more affordable. Many factories of different types continue to be set up around Italia and its dominions. Construction continues on the Grand Pacific railway in Australis. Pacifico seeks to develop modern naval ships based on Polynesian and Maori designs. Italia gives up with the increasing tension in Pacifico and allows the Orissan/Maori bill to pass. North Maori is blockaded.
 * ​The Mayan Empire is outraged by this offense, and states that Italia is a detriment to international peace, and an instigator for war. The Empire questions why it was so hard for Italia to accept peace, to allow all to prosper, instead of just taking for itself without regard to the welfare of others. Nevertheless, the Empire will seek to make peace before they seek to make war. Since peace is what the Empire craves, it will agree to a non-agression pact in exchange for North Maori. The Empire will not even ask for Oaxaca. However, this decision will prove to all whether Italia seeks to better the world or better itself by trampling on others.
 * Nuovo Italia expands its economy seeking to become a leading trade nation in the Antilias as Italia is in Europe. Novorossiya works on its military. The protectorate of Messina expands by 20,000 sq km westward and is flooded by those seeking to follow the Neu Berliners in their westward march.
 * Romania works on its economy. The Aymaras begin to work with Ecuatore to update and upgrade their military. Siam and Malacca work on their navies. Yugoslavia and Hungary work on their armies. The anarchist rebellion continues gaining strength in Hungary with some cells being sent to stir things up in Yugoslavia and Italia.
 * The Union of the Benelux continue to prepare their southern border defenses in case of hostilities with the Gaul Republic which has made moves toward Brittany. Wales, Ireland and Brittany continue to build up their infrastructure to match Italian standards.
 * The Levantine Kingdom continues further strengthening of infrastructure. The Nile sees the rise of factories similar to those in Florence.
 * The Maldives continues naval buildup
 * Neu Berlin and Kanada expand military. Thanks to greater industrial developments, another population boom occurs across the lands. River Lakota expands 15,000 sq km while Neu Germanica expands 16,000 sq km. Mercedes quickly patents his automobile and creates the Mercedes Motor Company, which begins to produce cars. Mercedes looks into developing a new, faster way to mass produce his automobiles, since they become very popular purchases amongst the upper class as well as the upper middle class. Automobiles become a symbol of wealth and prominence, Mercedes develops a new version of his automobile, labelling it as a "luxury auto" while also seeking to differentiate himself from his competitor, Benz. Greater Transcaucasia continues to influence Kurdistan, while cries for revolution become greater. Meanwhile, the lift hits Neu Berlin, but it becomes known as the elevater. (Correct ATL spelling.)
 * Scotland: Indusrialzation of Glasgow contiues, the Greenland colony maxiumly expands. Wales is now in a personal union with the wedding of our heads. THE WELSH ROYAL COST IS ASKED TO BE BOUGHT.
 * Wales: industialzation continues.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. The Mayan Empire seeks to hold a peace conference, hosted in Chichen Itza next year, to allow all world leaders to discuss current events and ensure future peace and prosperity (would a mod mind posting this as a mod event next year?). The border with the Apache Praetorate is closed completely. Aid is sent to the Apache Empire to set up a temporary government in Port Royal. Influence from the Apostolic Church continues to grow in Lakin. More branch lines are created for the railroad, connecting more large markets. As a result of the expanding rail network, the economy booms. The Juun family continues improving the national public school system and their railroad holdings. Glass, steel and concrete become common building materials in the southern provinces. Some of these establishments also appear in Mutul and Azteca. Trade throughout North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia.  More universities are established in lower class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Haven expands 12,400 km.
 * Gaul Republic: The Colonies expand. Brasilea 22,000 sq km expanding inland underneath the Cypriot colony and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 32.000 sq km inland, while La Riviere stops expanding, Baie d'saint louis is founded by inhabitants of French Antilia expanding by 200 sq km expands and another one soons follow near OTL shark's bay in Australia equally expanding by 200 sq km. Economy is built up. Military is built up. The organization of the departments of the republic continues. The Gaul government continues seeing powerless the actions of the Carthaginian Nestorianism, yet their politics stand. It's a Carthaginian issue rather than a concern for the Gauls. The government extends the hand to Lorraine in order to establish a steady government in the region. Begins the vassalization of La Marche. It begins a to accelerate the growth of Industrial region such as Paris, Dijon and Bordeaux and the creation of railways throughout the colonies and the nations itself. While this, artillery is established in the Seine River and Bordeaux to defend the nation from foreign intervention.
 * Great Lorraine: Military is built up. School system grows. Economy is built up. In a fast move the situation turn its tide, as Republicans from Picardy throw a surprise attack into Lorraine forcing the Kingdom to send troops to fight them. By the end of the year the king is executed and the monarchy is overthrown, the Republic of Lorraine-Picardy is again re-established.
 * Carthage: School system is updated all over the empire. The foundation of universities continues along the empire territories The military is built up. Carthage is outraged, Numidia is soon equally taken by Nestorian theocrats, yet the actions are kept low as many in the senate agree with this actions. Economy is built up. Sends an Olympic team as well as representatives for the Carthaginians, The nation celebrates its success in the Olympics games. The union with Persia starts and the Princess Marie I of Carthage is crowned in the capital city.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The creation of pluricultural churches starts in the south of Leptis begins. French scholars continue populating the region, many coming for the University of Leptis. Economy is built up. Remains neutral on the events in Mauretania.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The coup d'etat: the Numidians overthrow the Nestorian government as Muslims and Catholic groups force the Nestorian leadership to fight in the streets of the small duchy, in the end reaching the capital and setting the new government the Republic of Numidia. Economy is built up.
 * Mauretania: Military is built up. The events occurring in Numidia cause similar events in Mauretania and soon the Nestorian militants are executed by the people of Mauretania the Republic is declared yet allegiance is sworn to the Carthaginians. Navy expands. Economy is built up.
 * Zululand: Military is built up. The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Many French begin to settle the region as planned during the vassalization of Basotho and Zululand. Economy is built up.
 * Vassalization of the Southern State north to Zululand and Basotho begins
 * Basotho: Military and navy are built up. Many French begin to settle the region as planned during the Vassalization of Basotho and Zululand. The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Economy is built up. Vassalization of the Central State north to Zululand and Basotho begins.
 * Venaissin: The military and navy are built up. Navy expands. Economy is built up.
 * Persia: Military and navy are built up. hopefull to heal relations it ask for a non-aggression pact with the Central Asian groups. While this the King meets with the French President Louis Andre François and the Princess Marie I of carthage to organize a new government for persia an turkomenistan to establish a friendlier government for the minories remaining in the countries.
 * Turkomenistan: Military is built up.
 * Propaganda within the Maharajya continues as the government continues to convince its people that their hard work and loyalty is necessary to the survival of their people and state. Industrialisation continues to occur all over the nation, while Sankala begins to become the primary language of the nation of the United Maharajya. Railroad construction continues and many small towns spring up at intersections. The dredging of the islands of Bumbai continues at a faster pace and mud begins to be piled onto the islands to make them higher. The specific rail routes helps to transport mud and the demand to transport large number of carriadges makes the development of powerful train engines crucial. The economy continues to grow smoothly. The SOC's promotion of Atlantia continues and thousands head to Atlantia to set up their new lives. Many continue to marry natives and a mixed race is forming in United Maharajyan territories too. Arab Bombay grows as huge investments are made to the city to make it the financial hub for the idea - while Bumbai becomes an industrial city. The first Akaschut (OTL Skyscraper) begins to be constructed by the Tata Construction group. In their work to find better mixtures of metals, Tungsten Steel is invented. This begins to come to the attention of many people. Major construction projects continue as the government seeks to expand the wealth of the nation into all parts of the Maharajya. The Uda Code becomes the normal code to be used in Maharajyan territories. They ask to be allowed to extend the Uda Code to other nations (anyone interested ask!). The steamship and submersible navy continues to grow with government backing and subsidies. More battleships continue to be build in the construction docks for the nation to grow its strength. The bigger battleships begin to be built in the dockyard too and huge manpower is used to construct the ship. A'Asabists begin to be marginalised from normal society. Afghan sees the first major cities in its lands and its economy begins to boom as a result. The Afghani work on keeping its army in shape. The mass production of the Gattling guns begin and the drawbacks found are improved on. Many Jains once more begin to settle and the conversion of those who were converted to Islam back into following Jainism begins in earnest. Jainistan is expanded by 64,150 km. Orissan Aprika expands by 64,150 km northward. The Orissans grow tired of the Boers and plan to stop their little stunt soon. Dakshin Aprika sees more immigrants who focus on constructing new houses and farming new lands for themselves. Morocco and Mauritania are expanded by 15,000 km each. The Gold Coast is expanded by 850 km. Kolkata sees heavy repairwork and hopes its bid for the Olympics will be looked at favourably. It will help to reconstruct much of the city and bring investment. The nation is alarmed by the new developments in Atlantia and states it will refuse any attempts to buy the Rajput colony. This causes tensions to once again begin to develop and agitation against France.
 * Rajputana continues to expand its army, economy and infrastructure. Their colony of Jainistan sees thousands head into the colony and the army helps the nation seek out new sites for villages. The Rajputs vow their colony will not be bought over and they hope to continue their control of the area. The Khmers and expand their military, economy and infrastructure, as do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands military, economy and infrastructure. Hinduism continues to spread in the territory, as many see more to gain from joining the religion of the many and the powerful, than to stay in darkness and ignorance. Butung develops its infrastructure and its military and economy are expanded. Kongo is expanded by 15,000 km northward, and it continues to vassalise the state east to it.
 * Apostolic Church: Missionaries are sent to inland Africa.
 * Apache Preatorate: Military is built up and industrilization continues. Revolutionary Guardsmen and Liberators are sent to the peace conference that is being held at Chichen Itza to create a war between Italia and the Mayan Empire. Liberators are sent to Northern Maya, Nuevo Italia, New Russia, Tamania and to talk to Chief Sitting Bull of the Lakota to help him in making reforms and to gather support for the Pure Science Movement.
 * Apache Empire: The economy is improved and industrilization continues with the laws restricting immigration to Port Royal being lifted, Port Royal booms. Factories start to pop up everywhere and the economy is starting to gain a strong foundation. Imperial Industries expands even more and starts to expand into the textile industry. Many railways are laid and Icemountain expands 1000 sq km. An engineer starts to look into automobiles and creates a prototype he calls an auto train and starts to pettition the government and Imperial Industries (who own a monploy in the railway business) to lay smaller tracks along roads for personal trains.
 * China expands its military and economy. The Trans-Manchurian railroad is completed and opened. A line into Siberia is proposed. Meanwhile, urbanization continues as China expands its infrastructure and economy. The military is also expanded. Rebuilding in Dongfang continues as Baitudu and New Manchuria both expand 28,000 sq km to the north. Acquisition of Ethiopia's colony is finalized. More trade routes are opened with the African nation. Finally, Mögas expands east by 8000 sq km.
 * In the Imperium Africana, Sankala continues to gain prominence and begins to become the main language of the Imperium. Sankala's spread encourages its usage as a primary language by the population of the empire. The Imperium railroad projects continue with government backing and patronage, and many people travel all across the empire for work thanks to the increased demand for skilled workers. The consolidation of land into the empire is deemed a success and work on ther goals begin. The propaganda continues, fueling Ethiopian rage and helping its people to work harder and better for the nation. People work for their nation and for greater prosperity. Geressu Alemayyehu invents the first moving picture, it is a reel of him riding on the back of a horse as it jumps over an obstacle. His work is considered a groundbreaking achievement, and the idea spreads quickly across the ocean and into Orissa, with the language of Sankala doing much to speed up the usual process of tech trading. The army continues to purchase modern equipment for the planned 1880 military rearmament by the government. The Gattling guns received from the United Maharajya are produced by the imperial arsenals as part of the project. The success of the engineers is proven greatly when many flaws in the original Orissan designs are corrected, and refined blueprints sent back to the Maharajya to aid the nation modify its stock of guns to higher standards. The navy continues to work with the Orissan navy multiple naval exercises take place. Ethiopia's the construction of its own "superdock" continues, with a 35% of the dock built. The construction of "battleships" continues, with three already in operation as of the end of 1870, five more are under construction as the superdock. In Bado, the process of establishing thriving towns and villages continues. The tribal people learn how to communicate by writing in Sankala, as the Ethiopians begin to implement it in schools and start to teach the Bado how to write with it. In Northern Antillia, colonists from Wädäb continue to co-operate with the Inuit, providing them medicine and new goods and continue to teach the Inuit a script to be able to write their language. A lot of the Inuit learn it and the the colonists encourage the people of the Inuit to inhabit permanent settlements to help gain some form of governence. Baridi sees many small outposts constructed and business opportunists head to the lands to be able to get new furs and wood. The propaganda continues to encourage different tribes to co-operate and intermarry. A new generation of children from parents who are moving past social taboos are growing up and beginning to make their own choices in life. The large amount of people exchanged between Orissa and Ethiopia continues. Many mixed marriages take place due to this but many families still taboo marrying an Orissan. However, acceptance for this begins to grow as many interacial couples prove the taboo to not be as bad as previously assumed. Reservoirs have helped make many areas into lush savannas and areas which did not have enough water can now support crops. Mali sees growth and the "Ethiopificiation" campaign continues at full speed. Hospitals and other basic services like schools are developed. Mali's vassalization of the states to the west continues into its third year. Kenya's land reform program makes great gains in encouraging residents to farm other portions of the nation, gaining a boost in agricultural development and output. Kenya continues to see a greater immigration boom into the nation as many head into the nation. Many parts of the nation begin to see urban development and railroads begin to develop in the nation. The Atlantian colony of Ethiopia continues to suffer from the problems linked to A'Asab and troops have to be sent in to help quell them. Additional troops have to be sent to help maintain order there. The idea of "fasceism" begins to expand in the Ethiopian colony, which has been passed off through some of the more militant members of A'Asabism.
 * Wärqama is expanded by 18,000 km, focusing its expansion north. Wädäb expands by 16,000 km inland, trying to get to the Northern Lakes. Development of the lands within the territory of Dähnnät continues with support from the government. Nyamwezi is expanded by 15,000 km southward. Kenya expands the colony of Taimaini by 10,000 km on the coasts. Baridi expands by 15,000 km as the company brings in its workers to work the land and help make a profit out of this experimental endeavour. Dafur expands 20,000 km westward and Kitara expands 15,000 km northward. Oyo and Yuroboland also expand by 15,000 km east and west respectively into uncivilised lands. New Oman expands 15,000 km inward, with the gold helping pay off various Ethiopian debts around the world and help create a boom. The military, economy and infrastructure of all territories are expanded. Road links are soon upgraded while a few railroads are built too.

1874
'''After many years of trading and working with Ethiopia, a Bado state forms in the lands between Kitara, Ethiopia and Kenya. The state automatically becomes an Ethiopian vassal seeing the relations between the two and the help and support the Ethiopians have provided in the establishment of the state.'''

The Inuit also begin to centralise into larger and less mobile heards as some begin to settle down.

''' All nations prepare their wares and curiosities to display at their pavillion in the inaugural World Fair in London next year. '''

''' The Carthage-Persian union does not sit with the Persian people who believe that it is their destiny to grow and dominate their own area and not be under the control of some far flung off African state. They begin massive demonstrations to break away from the union and become their own nation once more. They also correctly state that Carthage is not Nestorian and they cause a lot of damage in their demonstrations. '''


 * Greater Transcaucasia quietly funds the Persian rebels.


 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, railroads continue to built in Portugal. Meanwhile in Navarra, the Prince of Viana, Sancho de Comminges-Guitaut, dies. Meanwhile in Aragon, Maria Manrique de Lara gives birth to a boy, who is named Manrique. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 3800 sq km, and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, after years bearing no issue, Blanca de Cardona gives birth to a boy, who is named João. Meanwhile, railroads continue to be built in Brasil, Meanwhile, it expands by 29,200 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, A federal election is held to choose the elect the members of the 7th Brasilian Cortes, resulting in a Conservative victory Later on the year, Joaquim Góes dies, and Manuel Alves Branco, Leader of the Conservatives in the Senate, is chosen as Prime-Minister.and an inventor called Afonso Seixas announces his invention of a device for recording and replaying sound, which he calls phonograph, as a byproduct of his efforts to "play back" recorded telegraph messages.
 * The Mutapan economy continues growing, and the country expands by 7000 sq km.
 * The United Provinces of Antília build up its military.
 * The Rokkaku Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist temples and Shinto shrines are built throughout the nation. Empress Go-Shōtoku continues seeing the construction of railways throughout the nation. Shinto shrines, Taoist temples and some Buddhist temples are built throughout the colonies. More funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertiliser is created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues throughout the nation. More steam power is built, and a few water wheels are built. In the Special Administrative Region of Byakuren, the city of Hata no Kokoro continues to be rebuilt along with the Buddhist Temple. The Japanese Government Railways is established.
 * Saxon (German) Diplomacy: The Japanese Expedition steams into Nagasaki harbour and asks politely to meet the Shogun and the Empress. The expedition leader and minister pleniopotentiary Captain Hans von Stromburg has a letter from the Emperor asking for trade agreements with Japan in return for Saxon/German assistance in modernising.
 * Empress Go-Shōtoku and Shogun Rokkaku Iemochi welcomes the Saxons to Japan. Empress Go-Shōtoku also happily accepts the trade agreement offer, along with accepting aid in modernising and thanking them.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military and expands by 9950 sq km. Some Jīdūhist and Amaterasuist churches are built. A few Shinto shrines are also built. Pure Science also begins to spread after its introduction last year.
 * The Federal Prefectures of Kagerou/Kasodani continues to build up its military. More Shinto shrines and Taoist temples are built. A few Buddhist temples are also built.
 * The Republic of Himekaidou continues to build up its military. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are built throughout the nation.
 * Bayern (Member of the German Empire): The state of Bayern builds its military along with all her colonies (Borneo). Borneo expands infrastructure and continues industry. Bavaria continues to experience a baby boom. Cities like Munchen and Bamberg grow as people flock to the cities. Work in the Imperial Capital continues at a breakneck pace. Bavaria officially retires all the old wooden ships in the royal navy. The newer ironclads and larger steamships become much more common. The German Navy is so prevalent in the North Sea the Germans have begun calling it "the German Lake". Propaganda is pumped throughout Germany, telling the people to work faster and harder to forward the Fatherland into a bright future. Benz and Krouss form the Benz-Krouss Automotive Company. Benz begins work on a new line that will allow a much larger nuber of his autos to be produced. Benz & Krouss create a newer, faster auto called the Auto A. Benz famously says with a bit of humour, that you can buy the car in any colour, as long as it is black. Bavaria sends more and more Bavarian soldiers and citizens to England. English-German relations improve greatly. Bavaria declares full support behind the English and warns any nation, that any attack, however small, against England, will be a declaration of war on England and the whole of the mighty Germanic Empire and her Commonwealths. German and Englsih begin to merge and a new language called Saxonisch is created. This new language, a mixture of German and Saxon English, begins to gain much popularity in England. Seeing this the German Reichsrat approves a motion to begin teaching Saxonisch as a second language in German schools throughout the Empire and Commonwealths. Saxonische continues to grow as a new language and is now manditory in all German schools. The New electric invention by Edmund Reading is intalled in the Imperial Palace and begins appearing all over Germany. London finishes preporations to host the First World's Fair next year. The St. Charles Street Spire (OTL Eiffel Tower) is nearing completion. With a large electric light to be installed in the coming months. Commonwealth Electric opens it England headquarters in London. In Munchen and Berlin, several other factories are opened dedicated to electric light. The Commonwealths of Poland and Slovakia are both expanded militarily and economically. In Prague, electric lighting is erected for this year's Christmas Parade, making it the first parade to utilize the new invention.
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Australis: Expands rapidly into the black as more and more settlers arrive to the nation. Randolf Gebring finances the Australis portion of the rail system connecting the Saxon colony to Australis. The nation continues to make money from its jewelry exports, which are some of the best in the world. The Australian navy is upgraded. The military expands. Some of Elva's lifts have made it to Australis and are currenty being installed in several government buildings. These new lifts are spurring a growth of new and taller buildings. Josef Mann designs a building that is slated to be constructed as the world's tallest building. He calls it the Broomeswalt building.  Construction is restarted on the Broomewalt building. The Imperial Australis Railway offers Italian Australis to connect the railways to form a Pan-Australis 'Railway. In Neu Munchen, a brilliant scientist by the name of Edmund Reading, an English immigrant to the Commonwealth, gains patents covering a partial vacuum, carbon filament incandescent lamp, which dubs "The Electric Torch Bulb" this new device, he hopes, would power the future of the world. With his patents secured, he plans on unveiling the new device at the First World's Fair hosted in London in 1875. He begins working feverishly to make his bulb a reality. To help test out his new electric device he asks the archetect of the Broomswalt building to invest in the new technology. Intrigued, the architect agrees. In the winter of 1872 Reading founds the Commonwealth Elektrik Beleuchtung Unternehmen (Commonwealth Electric Lighting Company). Orissa is offered construction aid in their skyscraper projects, as long as the amibitious Broomeswalt project receives Orissian engineers.
 * The Scandinavians continue to expand their industry throughout the country, with the heavy industry spreading northward from the Danish provinces. The southern and central Swedish provinces are now part of the industrial heartland started in the Danish provinces. The three major religions of Scandinavia continue expanding in their new provinces. Scandinavian industry continues to grow in the new provinces with railroads spreading across the land and the cities growing more industrialized. The Scandinavians officially annex Karelia into their nation, dividing it into five provinces. The Karelian language is preserved as a regional language in exchange for Scandinavian being taught in all the provincial schools. The Scandinavians also move to preserve German as a regional languages, with the southernmost Swedish province being designated the official German province. Most of the Germans still living in Scandinavia are encouraged to immigrate to this province with finacial incentives. The Swedes are encouraged to leave for the remaining provinces by similar incentives. The German town of Wilhelmstadt swells with people and becomes the official provincial capital.
 * Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Industrialization continues at a rapid pace. Some experiments are done to see if trains can be loaded onto large barges and ferried accross the Selk'nam Strait (OTL Strait of Magellan) - which would allow a railroad to operate from Teushen Yijich to the capital of Ona Yagich.  Aid is sent to Yagich Rafael but a direct attack on the Pratorate is not mounted. Emmissaries are sent to L'Atlantide to establish cordial realtions with the "Great new power of the North". King David continues to seek royal marriages for his two daughters (work with me people, these are the last two I'm ever going to offer - seriously - this whole arranged marriage stuff is getting outdated). In De Mor Tir City, a Welsh Jewish philosopher named Jwda Gof Arian rises to prominence among the region's small Jewish community. He writes much about being "dissasociated from one's ancestral land" and find an audience among both Jews and Welsh colonists who struggle with the question of whether they should think of themselves as Welsh, Selk'nam, or something else. As Jwda's writings become more popular, he decides himself to undertake a journey which will take him first to Nouvelle Judea in L'Atlantide - where he hopes to connect with an entirely Jewish society - then to Wales, where he wishes to re-connect with the Jewish community from which he came - and finally to the Holy Land where he wishes to see the ancient land of his people. He says that he will write a great book at the end of his journey, with many expecting that it will be one of the greatest works of philosophy ever produced by an Atlantian.   L'Atlantide, Wales and Levantines please respond with how you want to treat this guy - he is going to become a very important philosopher and explore a key question where this timeline has diverged from OTL.
 * ​Anhaltese Diplomacy: The new Prince offers his unmarried 22 year old brother Rupprecht-Augustus (third in line to the Princely throne). No way are arranged marriages getting outdated! This is prime marrying time! Remember Christian IX of Denmark?
 * Yagich Rafael: Queen Scholastica and Prime Minister James lead the war effort against the Praetorate of Pure Science, which has ground to a stalemate. While many had underestimated the degree to which young Scholastica could contribute as anything more than a figurehead, she quickly becomes a key figure in the planning due to her education in Military History. Prince Consort Coyopa also involves himself in the war effort, using his engineering expertise to upgrade the military. The mysterious "Eris" remains in prison and cannot be identified, refusing even to speak to her guards most of the time - she only speaks twice in thre months, both times saying only, "my people are coming". On both occasions, major Pratorate attacks on the Yagich Rafaelite navy occur the next morning. The war becomes a cat and mouse naval game, with ships of bouth countries raiding outlying islands of the other and occasionally engaging in naval battle, but the great distance between the two island nations makes direct conflict difficult. There is claerly a Praetorate presence in Yagich Rafael, as occasional explosions still occur, often at church services.
 * The United Maharajya declares its support for the Royalist government and offers to help their naval efforts and push the war fully into their favour. Translation, we got big ships and we wanna test them XD
 * Yagich Rafael accepts the ships as defense but does not deisire to mount an attack on the Praetorate at this time.
 * Preatorate of Pure Science: Praetoress Athena massively fortifies  the main island and chooses not to engage in direct conflict with Yagich Rafael. Instead she orders surprise ambushes on Yagich Rafaelite islands and supply vessels, ordering the navy to engage in battle only when engaged by the Yagich Rafaelites. Instead, she targets "soft" targets that are less likely to be defended. Meanwhile, spies are sent to sow discord among the Yagich Rafaelite citizenry in hopes of either fomenting revolution or creating anarchy. Posters of the Young Queen Scholastica are posted around the Praetorate with the caption, "Royalism has been reduced to it's last child. This pampered debutante cannot fight us. Their end is inevitable."
 * NOTE AND QUESTION: This is obviously a theatrical war with myself with a pre-determined outcome. I don't need an algo for that, do I? Commandante Lemming (talk) 23:28, November 2, 2013 (UTC)
 * Nope.
 * The Hellenic Union continues to develop its railways, and steel and glass are developed all over Anatolia and the Hellenic peninsula. In Cyprus and Crete, cloth factories and paper mills are built and in the colonies, hospitals and health care continue to be widespread. In Constantinople and the surrounding areas, artillery begins to be built and is placed at both the Dardandelles and the Bosphorous, to protect Constantinople from attack. The Hellenic Union continues to expand both its economy and its military and its colonies are expanded. Nea Konstantinoupoli is expanded by 48,000 sq km. Artillery becomes more widespread and is used to protect the Union.
 * Cyrenaica: expands 20,000 sq km into the desert and continues to develop paper mills and cloth factories. Cyrenaica continues to implement a more democratic society.
 * Tamania: continues expanding its military and economy, and starts discussions with the Mayan Empire.
 * Athamos: continues expanding its military and economy and starts discussions with the Mayan Empire and L'Atlantide.
 * Neu Berlin and Kanada expand military. River Lakota expands 30,000 sq km and Neu Germanica expands 16,000 sq km. Mercedes develops a new way to mass produce his automobiles (assembly line) and tries it out in a few of his factories in Frakik and Junkerstadt, but puts off the idea for now. Meanwhile, Greater Transcaucasia convinces Kurdistan to join the union, but this only greatens calls for revolution against Neu Berlin. Electrical lighting is installed in Neu Berlin. Meanwhile, a man named Tomas Essen invents the abspielenphone, or replayphone in English (phonograph). It becomes very popular amongst the working class and several "Abspielenshops" open up across the nation, allowing people to listen to music for 0.05 marks. Essen begins to look into ways to improve upon this technology and utilize it for voice communication. He works with a Yugoslavian immigrant named Mikhail Tesla to work on better electrical lighting that uses less electricity. Essen and Tesla hear of the Orissan "telephone" and purchase one. Meanwhile, Tesla proposes an underground railway to the government of the City of Neu Berlin.
 * Scraw, Viva got Tesla last year and we claimed him already. And I claimed Thomas Edison. You can't just disrespect others' claims.
 * We have specific rules about NOT claiming things, which Lurk struggled very hard to make a stable system for in PMI. I don't give a flying shit if you have someone named Tesla; common Serb/Croat name of the time period. Same for Edison. Even if you claim a person, you don't get their inventions.
 * Exactly. My post is a example of that. There is a guy who invented the light bulb, and other who invented the phonograph in this timeline, instead of both being invented by the same person as in OTL.
 * Not sure who wrote that, but k. Anyways, Germans got the incandescent lamp, and I got the phonograph. Yes, Portugal created the phonautograph, but no one ever really figured out how to use it for direct replay.
 * China: China expands its military and economy. The Trans-Manchurian railroad is completed and opened. A line into Siberia is proposed. Meanwhile, urbanization continues as China expands its infrastructure and economy. The military is also expanded. Rebuilding in Dongfang continues as Baitudu and New Manchuria both expand 28,000 sq km to the north. Acquisition of Ethiopia's colony is finalized. More trade routes are opened with the African nation. Finally, Mögas expands east by 8000 sq km. Intel on the inuit tribes is gathered. In the meantime, the modern contraceptive device, i.e. the condom is invented in Beijing by a number of people concerned about the exploding population rate. Another important invention made by China this year is the darkroom, giving way to modern photography.
 * ​Propaganda within the Maharajya continues as the government continues to convince its people that their hard work and loyalty is necessary to the survival of their people and state. Industrialisation continues to occur all over the nation, while Sankala begins to become the primary language of the nation of the United Maharajya. Railroad construction continues and many small towns spring up at intersections. The dredging of the islands of Bumbai finally is completed this year and the islands become one large natural harbour for shipping and other goods. This causes much excitement in many companies as there is now a united landmass where 7 islands used to be and an opportunity to build a harbour city linked to Bumbai. Work soon begins in laying down railroutes to transport mud to parts of the island as well as to connect the small fishing settlements to each other. The designing of a larger and more efficient rail engine begins as many engineering minds come together to create bigger and better train engines. The economy continues to grow smoothly. The SOC's promotion of Atlantia continues and thousands head to Atlantia to set up their new lives. Many continue to marry natives and a mixed race is forming in United Maharajyan territories too. Arab Bombay grows as huge investments are made to the city to make it the financial hub for the idea - while Bumbai becomes an industrial city. The first Akaschut (OTL Skyscraper) continues to be constructed by the Tata Construction group. Their work speed is not the fastest but they plan to build a building which is 25 storeys tall! It is a dizzying height many say and a large amount of people believe that it is not possible. Tungsten Steel begins to become more looked upon as a viable construction material. The navy begins to look at it as a danous armoured shell which could possibly destroy many of the best armoured ships around. This begins to come to the attention of many people. Major construction projects continue as the government seeks to expand the wealth of the nation into all parts of the Maharajya. The Uda Code becomes the normal code to be used in Maharajyan territories. They ask to be allowed to extend the Uda Code to other nations (anyone interested ask!). The steamship and submersible navy continues to grow with government backing and subsidies. More battleships continue to be build in the construction docks for the nation to grow its strength. The bigger battleships begin to be built in the dockyard too and huge manpower is used to construct the ship. A'Asabists begin to be marginalised from normal society. Afghani cities begin to grow and a bigger rail network begins to be laid down in the state which will become connected to the rest of the rail network of the United Maharajya once it is complete. The Afghani work on keeping its army in shape. The mass production of the Gattling guns begin and the drawbacks found are improved on. Many Jains once more begin to settle and the conversion of those who were converted to Islam back into following Jainism begins in earnest. Jainistan is expanded by 64,150 km. Orissan Aprika expands by 64,150 km northward. The Orissans grow tired of the Boers and plan to stop their little stunt soon. A lot of troops begin to be set on its border but many think it might not completely be the Boers the army is intent in going after. Dakshin Aprika sees more immigrants who focus on constructing new houses and farming new lands for themselves. Morocco and Mauritania are expanded by 15,000 km each. The Gold Coast is not expanded and instead begins to see many immigrants and colonists who begin to settle in the new farmable lands. Kolkata sees heavy repairwork and hopes its bid for the Olympics will be looked at favourably. It will help to reconstruct much of the city and bring investment. The nation continues to be alarmed at the developments going on in South America and once more anti-Frenchism begins to rise. Seeing the Italians blockade the Mayan tradepost, the United Maharajya declare support and moves in to blockade their trading post on Java - territory which is viewed as Matarami. The Mataram are quick to mobilise in case the Mayans do not come to the negociating table. Sanjay Rajpath announces to the world he has discovered a way to transport one's voice over cable. He calls his invention the telephone and begins to publicise it and hopes it will draw more attention. Having worked extensively with the telegraph cables, Rajpath knows cables inside out and this allowed him to create the device. There is much interest in his invention and the government and the Maharani both show interest in the project. Rajpath begins to seek potential buyers. However, Rajpath goes back into his lab and begins to work frantically on a new idea which he could possibly look to sell to the military. After weeks of extensive and taxing working by him and his emplyees, they finally make a device which can measure angular position and will be a big help in the naval ships of the United Maharajya. He calls the invention the Dirthoscope (OTL Gyroscope). The navy is immidiately interested and offers Rajpath a contract which he quickly accepts. Tata also begins to talk to the government about the consturction of an underground rail network in Dehli to ease problems of train conjestion and long waiting times. The government shows interest, and looks into it.
 * Rajputana continues to expand its army, economy and infrastructure. Their colony of Jainistan sees thousands head into the colony and the army helps the nation seek out new sites for villages. The Rajputs vow their colony will not be bought over and they hope to continue their control of the area. The Khmers and expand their military, economy and infrastructure, as do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands military, economy and infrastructure. Hinduism continues to spread in the territory, as many see more to gain from joining the religion of the many and the powerful, than to stay in darkness and ignorance. Butung develops its infrastructure and its military and economy are expanded. Kongo is expanded by 15,000 km northward, and it continues to vassalise the state east to it.
 * The Socialist-Run governement officialy passes into law the "Union Protection Act", making it illegal to terminate employment because of their involvement in labour unions. May 1st is also declared "Labour Day" and made into a national holiday. Working hours are also restricted to 50 hours a week, and it is made illegal for those under 12 to work for wages, following a death at a factory. Kalashnikov pumps out a new and improved machine gun, the TAK-74 (Tezhelaya Avto-vintovka Kalashnikova - Kalashnikov's Heavy Automatic Rifle). Due to the high success of the MVK (Gatling gun), Kalashnikov Industries is given a contract to replace them, thus, improving Russia's military. Russia kindly asks for control of Circassia back, as established by a treaty in the past I think between major powers that the North Caucasus is in Russia's sphere of influence.
 * Minsk bids to enter Olympics.
 * Ukraine bids to enter Olympics. Works on military.
 * Astarkhan, even while being an autonomous province, bids to join Olympics.
 * Mod: Astarkhan's bid to join the Olympics is denied as they are officially part of Russia. (This is as silly as Texas joining the Olympics in OTL).
 * Actually, TIL that Puerto Rico and other territories such as the British Virgin Islands, the US Virgin Islands and Hong Kong all send their own teams to the Olympics and are part of the IOC, while still belonging the the US, UK, US, and China respectively. Really, I actually learned this while watching CGP Grey. Watch this VideoThe part about the Olympics starts at around 3:40.
 * Still, you don't control either Minsk or Ukraine.
 * I've been in PU with both those nations since they reaffirmed russia's place as their monarch in the late 1850s...the tyear before all those revolution things was called the year of three coronations, becauyse the Russian ruler got crowned as ruler of Minsk, Ukraine, and Suur-Suomi. TOBdecided he would not play anymore, and thus, as with Dean and the UKA, I am taking it back.
 * Myanmar: We decide to grant our colonies independence with protection. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. Industrialization begins to speed up dramatically due to the rise of personal enterprises and the steam engine. More rifles are built. We continue expanding our navy. We become really rich from selling silk and scientists began researching an industrialised way of making silk. Most of Myanmar is now cities. Equalism thought reaches Rangoon and begin to influence governmental decisions. We become filthily advanced. We send our team to Olympics.
 * Gaul Republic: The Colonies expand. Brasilea 22,000 sq km expanding inland underneath the Cypriot colony and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 32.000 sq km inland, while La Riviere stops expanding, Baie d'saint louis is founded by inhabitants of French Antilia expanding by 200 sq km expands and another one soons follow near OTL shark's bay in Australia equally expanding by 200 sq km. Economy is built up. Military is built up. The organization of the departments of the republic continues. The Gaul government continues seeing powerless the actions of the Carthaginian Nestorianism, yet their politics stand. It's a Carthaginian issue rather than a concern for the Gauls. The government extends the hand to Lorraine in order to establish a steady government in the region. Begins the vassalization of La Marche. It begins a to accelerate the growth of Industrial region such as Paris, Dijon and Bordeaux and the creation of railways throughout the colonies and the nations itself. While this, artillery is established in the Seine River and Bordeaux to defend the nation from foreign intervention.
 * Great Lorraine: Military is built up. School system grows. Economy is built up. In a fast move the situation turn its tide, as Republicans from Picardy throw a surprise attack into Lorraine forcing the Kingdom to send troops to fight them. By the end of the year the king is executed and the monarchy is overthrown, the Republic of Lorraine-Picardy is again re-established.
 * Carthage: School system is updated all over the empire. The foundation of universities continues along the empire territories The military is built up. Carthage is outraged, Numidia is soon equally taken by Nestorian theocrats, yet the actions are kept low as many in the senate agree with this actions. Economy is built up. Sends an Olympic team as well as representatives for the Carthaginians, The nation celebrates its success in the Olympics games. The union with Persia starts and the Princess Marie I of Carthage is crowned in the capital city.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The creation of pluricultural churches starts in the south of Leptis begins. French scholars continue populating the region, many coming for the University of Leptis. Economy is built up. Remains neutral on the events in Mauretania.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The coup d'etat: the Numidians overthrow the Nestorian government as Muslims and Catholic groups force the Nestorian leadership to fight in the streets of the small duchy, in the end reaching the capital and setting the new government the Republic of Numidia. Economy is built up.
 * Mauretania: Military is built up. The events occurring in Numidia cause similar events in Mauretania and soon the Nestorian militants are executed by the people of Mauretania the Republic is declared yet allegiance is sworn to the Carthaginians. Navy expands. Economy is built up.
 * Zululand: Military is built up. The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Many French begin to settle the region as planned during the vassalization of Basotho and Zululand. Economy is built up.
 * Vassalization of the Southern State north to Zululand and Basotho begins
 * Basotho: Military and navy are built up. Many French begin to settle the region as planned during the Vassalization of Basotho and Zululand. The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Economy is built up. Vassalization of the Central State north to Zululand and Basotho begins.
 * Venaissin: The military and navy are built up. Navy expands. Economy is built up.
 * Persia: Military and navy are built up. Hopeful to heal relations, it asks for a non-aggression pact with the Central Asian groups. While this the King meets with the French President Louis Andre François and the Princess Marie I of Carthage to organize a new government for Persia and Turkomenistan to establish a friendlier government for the minories remaining in the countries.
 * Turkomenistan: Military is built up.
 * Saxony (Member of the German Empire): The Royal Agricultural fund already starts to benefit farmers and labourers, alowing for some innovations in fertilisers and seed-sowing techniques. A small auto-taxi service starts up in Dresden-the first of its kind in the Kingdom. The 5km/h speed limit makes them...lag somewhat behind their horse-driven competition, however. The "Japanese Expedition" arrived in Nagasaki harbour and begins negotiating with the government. Saxon Australis expands 2000 sq km inland into Arnhem land. Saxon West Africa expands 2000 sq km along the border with Teke, and Saxon industrialists and bureaurocrats continue to gain influence within the Kingdom. Tanimbarkai works more on transport and telecommunications infrastructure. In Anhalt, four-fifths of serfs have been emancipated, however people are still not happy! It appears that the prince forgot to take into acount any sort of assistance package to help former serfs get into a job, and he also seems to have neglected to give former serf-owners any sort of compensation! Ah, silly Prince of Anhalt. He really should take a leaf out of his cousin-the Count of Cologne-'s book. The latter has become quite popular with his subjects by introducing some small welfare packages like injury compensation and an old-age pension. As a factory-owner himself, the Count realises the importance of keeping workrs happy and heallthy.
 * Apostolic Church: Missionaries are sent ti inland Africa and Prime Bishop Thomas expands the library with the addition of Apache mystcism. The Prime Bishop is extremely isntersted in mystcism.
 * Italia works on its naval forces the first of the huge battleships is produced having been under intensive construction efforts within the arsenals of Venice. It is named the HMIIS Destino and it stretches the limits of Italian shipbuilders. Some problems remain due to the weight and water pressure but the design is improved and the ship size decreased slightly to allow for greater manuverability and buoyancy. The HMIIS is stationed with the Royal Fleet of Tsingapore. Smaller sailboats based on Polynesian designs also are launched and the Italian navy marvels at their speed. Ironclads compose a large portion of the Italian navy which is feared by many around the world. Italia continues to support Pacifico's appeal to the Mayans. Aid is sent to Antinoch. Automobiles are banned in Venice as the narrow streets and bridges present problems. The Automobile industry grows with the Fugger family opening up their own company. Urbanization continues across Italia at a rapid pace - especially in the Western port cities. Venice continues to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper and middle classes, education and naval construction in some of the farther islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia become industrial centres as huge cloth weaving factories spring up to serve the growing demands of an expanding population. The University of Venice continues to lead in chemical experimentation with much interest in radioactivity and its properties. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections. Graveyards are suspiciously going empty in these cities. The University of Southern Tyrolia continues observing the skies and discovers more astronomical objects. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater hyigene, agricultural practice and health services. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Kingsland and Vellettia expands by 40,000 sq km each in Australia. Tsingapore continues to be an economic powerhouse for Italia. Work to extend the rail network continues with minor lines springing up. Passenger and freight trains break social and cultural barriers and make travel a lot more affordable. Many factories of different types continue to be set up around Italia and its dominions. Construction continues on the Grand Pacific railway in Australis. Pacifico seeks to develop modern naval ships based on Polynesian and Maori designs. Italia gives up with the increasing tension in Pacifico and allows the Orissan/Maori bill to pass. North Maori remains blockaded. Italia and Pacifico will accept the deal of a non-aggression pact for 25 years in exchange for North Maori.
 * Nuovo Italia expands its economy seeking to become a leading trade nation in the Antilias as Italia is in Europe. Novorossiya works on its military. The protectorate of Messina expands by 20,000 sq km westward and is flooded by those seeking to follow the Neu Berliners in their westward march.
 * Romania works on its economy. The Aymaras begin to work with Ecuatore to update and upgrade their military. Siam and Malacca work on their navies. Yugoslavia and Hungary work on their armies. The anarchist rebellion continues gaining strength in Hungary with some cells being sent to stir things up in Yugoslavia and Italia.
 * The Union of the Benelux continue to prepare their southern border defenses in case of hostilities with the Gaul Republic which has made moves toward Brittany. Wales, Ireland and Brittany continue to build up their infrastructure to match Italian standards.
 * The Levantine Kingdom continues further strengthening of infrastructure. The Nile sees the rise of factories similar to those in Florence.
 * The Maldives continues naval buildup
 * Apache Preatorate: The military is improved with the addition of the Heavy Rotating Defense Gun (HRDG) which inflicts tremdous casulties on invading Imperial forces. Industrilization continues and many more rail lines are built. Preator Geronimo starts to drift from mainstream Pure Science but is still highly radical. Liberators are sent to New Russia, Nuevo Italia, Neu Berlin, Northern Maya, Tamania to train and lead revolutiones in those countries, and are also sent to the Lakota to talk with Chief Sitting Bull to make Pure Science reforms. The Liberators and Revolutionary Guardsmen sent to disrupte the peace conference at Chichen Itza attempt to blow up the building it is being held at. Mods can you say if this succeds or not and what the consequences are?
 * Apache Empire: Imperial Industries continue to grow and sponsores massive industrilization throughout the country leading to many of the lower class to despise the government and all governments. Icemountain expands 1000 sq km and another colonial expedition is ent to Greenland to establish another colony but this time on the western part of the tip. The economy is improved and the idea for the auto personal trains by the inventor Adam Leviathen is okayed and the first tracks are laid near roads and people begin to purchase the personal train but only the upper class and upper middle class can afford them. A trolley system is put forward in the city council of Port Royal and meets with great support and construction begins almost immeditely. Prince Louis leads the 1st and 2nd fleet to Yagich Rafael to tell them that they are ready t assist at any momments notice but also say that if they don't make a move soon the 1st and 2nd fleets will attack and besiege the Preatorate of Pure Science themselves.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. The Mayans accept the Italian offer. The border with the Apache Praetorate is closed completely. Aid is sent to the Apache Empire to set up a temporary government in Port Royal. Influence from the Apostolic Church continues to grow in Lakin. More branch lines are created for the railroad, connecting more large markets. As a result of the expanding rail network, the economy booms. The Juun family continues improving the national public school system and their railroad holdings. Glass, steel and concrete become common building materials in the southern provinces. Some of these establishments also appear in Mutul and Azteca. Trade throughout North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia.  More universities are established in lower class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Haven expands 12,400 km.
 * In the Imperium Africana, Sankala continues to gain prominence and begins to become the main language of the Imperium. Sankala's spread encourages its usage as a primary language by the population of the empire. The Imperium railroad projects continue with government backing and patronage, and many people travel all across the empire for work thanks to the increased demand for skilled workers. The consolidation of land into the empire is deemed a success and work on ther goals begin. The propaganda continues, fueling Ethiopian rage and helping its people to work harder and better for the nation. People work for their nation and for greater prosperity. Emperor  Gebre-Mariam I  dies at the age of 78, after 42 years of reign and prosperity. The gattling guns received from the United Maharajya are produced by the imperial arsenals as part of the project. The success of the engineers is proven greatly when many flaws in the original Orissan designs are corrected, and refined blueprints sent back to the Maharajya to aid the nation modify its stock of guns to higher standards. The navy continues to work with the Orissan navy multiple naval exercises take place. Ethiopia's the construction of its own "superdock" continues, with a 35% of the dock built. The construction of "battleships" continues, with full production in swing with the completion of the superdock. In Bado, the process of establishing thriving towns and villages continues. The tribal people learn how to communicate by writing in Sankala, as the Ethiopians begin to implement it in schools and start to teach the Bado how to write with it. In Northern Antillia, colonists from Wädäb continue to co-operate with the Inuit, providing them medicine and new goods and continue to teach the Inuit a script to be able to write their language. A lot of the Inuit learn it and the the colonists encourage the people of the Inuit to inhabit permanent settlements to help gain some form of governence. Baridi sees many small outposts constructed and business opportunists head to the lands to be able to get new furs and wood. The propaganda continues to encourage different tribes to co-operate and intermarry. A new generation of children from parents who are moving past social taboos are growing up and beginning to make their own choices in life. The large amount of people exchanged between Orissa and Ethiopia continues. Many mixed marriages take place due to this but many families still taboo marrying an Orissan. However, acceptance for this begins to grow as many interacial couples prove the taboo to not be as bad as previously assumed. Reservoirs have helped make many areas into lush savannas and areas which did not have enough water can now support crops. Mali sees growth and the "Ethiopificiation" campaign continues at full speed. Hospitals and other basic services like schools are developed. Mali's vassalization of the states to the west continues into its third year. Kenya's land reform program makes great gains in encouraging residents to farm other portions of the nation, gaining a boost in agricultural development and output. Kenya continues to see a greater immigration boom into the nation as many head into the nation. Many parts of the nation begin to see urban development and railroads begin to develop in the nation. The Atlantian colony of Ethiopia continues to suffer from the problems linked to A'Asab and troops have to be sent in to help quell them. Additional troops have to be sent to help maintain order there. The idea of "fasceism" begins to expand in the Ethiopian colony, which has been passed off through some of the more militant members of A'Asabism.
 * Wärqama is expanded by 18,000 km, focusing its expansion north. Wädäb expands by 16,000 km inland, trying to get to the Northern Lakes. Development of the lands within the territory of Dähnnät continues with support from the government. Nyamwezi is expanded by 15,000 km southward. Kenya expands the colony of Taimaini by 10,000 km on the coasts. Baridi expands by 15,000 km as the company brings in its workers to work the land and help make a profit out of this experimental endeavour. Dafur expands 20,000 km westward and Kitara expands 15,000 km northward. Oyo and Yuroboland also expand by 15,000 km east and west respectively into uncivilised lands. New Oman expands 15,000 km inward, with the gold helping pay off various Ethiopian debts around the world and help create a boom. The military, economy and infrastructure of all territories are expanded. Road links are soon upgraded while a few railroads are built too.

1875
The Persians overthrow the monarchy and arrest the Shah and his family for treason. They officially declare the formation of the Republic of Persia, and elect Shahin Khomyles as the first President of Persia. The Persian people rejoice, as they overwelmingly hated the union between the Persians and the Carthaginians. Most monarchists are forced to flee to Carhage in exile.
 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, railroads continue to built in Portugal. Meanwhile in León, Elvira Ramírez de Lara gives birth to a son, which is called Alfonso. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 3800 sq km, and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, after years bearing no issue, Blanca de Cardona gives birth to a boy, who is named João. Meanwhile, railroads continue to be built in Brasil, Meanwhile, it expands by 29,200 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Manuel Alves Branco retires due to ill health, and is replaced by José Carlos Pereira, Leader of the Conservative Party, as Prime-Minister.Meanwhile, Afonso Seixas files a patent for his phonograph and starts to work in commercial uses for it.
 * The Mutapan economy continues growing, and the country expands by 7000 sq km.
 * The United Provinces of Antília build up its military.
 * Bayern (Member of the German Empire): The state of Bayern builds its military along with all her colonies (Borneo). Borneo expands infrastructure and continues industry. Bavaria continues to experience a baby boom. Cities like Munchen and Bamberg grow as people flock to the cities. Work in the Imperial Capital continues at a breakneck pace. Bavaria officially retires all the old wooden ships in the royal navy. The newer ironclads and larger steamships become much more common. The German Navy is so prevalent in the North Sea the Germans have begun calling it "the German Lake". Propaganda is pumped throughout Germany, telling the people to work faster and harder to forward the Fatherland into a bright future. Benz and Krouss form the Benz-Krouss Automotive Company. Benz begins work on a new line that will allow a much larger nuber of his autos to be produced. Benz & Krouss create a newer, faster auto called the Auto A. Benz famously says with a bit of humour, that you can buy the car in any colour, as long as it is black.Bavaria sends more and more Bavarian soldiers and citizens to England. English-German relations improve greatly. Saxonische continues to grow as a new language and is now manditory in all German schools. The New electric invention by Edmund Reading is intalled in the Imperial Palace and begins appearing all over Germany. London finishes preporations to host the First World's Fair next year. The St. Charles Street Spire (OTL Eiffel Tower) is nearing completion. With a large electric light to be installed in the coming months. Commonwealth Electric opens it England headquarters in London. In Munchen and Berlin, several other factories are opened dedicated to electric light. The Commonwealths of Poland and Slovakia are both expanded militarily and economically. In Prague, electric lighting is erected for this year's Christmas Parade, making it the first parade to utilize the new invention. The World's Fair opens with a large fireworks display. A Fair that lasts a full week comenced with many unique invention as booths from all over the civilised world. Orissa showed off several new inventions and other nations like Neu Berlin showcased their answer to the autowagen. The end of the festival was marked by the unveiling of the St. Charles Spire(OTL Eiffel Tower) to much fanfare. With the completion of the Spire, Germany can now claim the record for the tallest tower in the world. As a final close to the fair, the Spire's new electric lamp was lit and shined bright like a lighthouse. In other news Krouss and Benz have a falling out over the future direction of vehicles, Krousse wanting to to expand into other industries and to manufacture luxury and average autos, while Benz only wants to make luxury sedans.Krouss leaves Benz and form the <span style="font-weight:700;color:rgb(64,64,64);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:15.59375px;">Bayerische Motoren Werkes (BMW).  Krouss develops his own auto targeted at the middle class called the BMW Series 1. Bavarian scientists reverse-enigineer their own telehpone. More posted on that next turn.
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Australis: Expands rapidly into the black as more and more settlers arrive to the nation. Randolf Gebring finances the Australis portion of the rail system connecting the Saxon colony to Australis. The nation continues to make money from its jewelry exports, which are some of the best in the world. The Australian navy is upgraded. The military expands. Some of Elva's lifts have made it to Australis and are currenty being installed in several government buildings. These new lifts are spurring a growth of new and taller buildings. Josef Mann designs a building that is slated to be constructed as the world's tallest building. He calls it the Broomeswalt building.  Construction is restarted on the Broomewalt building. The Imperial Australis Railway offers Italian Australis to connect the railways to form a Pan-Australis 'Railway. In Neu Munchen, a brilliant scientist by the name of Edmund Reading, an English immigrant to the Commonwealth, gains patents covering a partial vacuum, carbon filament incandescent lamp, which dubs "The Electric Torch Bulb" this new device, he hopes, would power the future of the world. With his patents secured, he plans on unveiling the new device at the First World's Fair hosted in London in 1875. He begins working feverishly to make his bulb a reality. To help test out his new electric device he asks the archetect of the Broomswalt building to invest in the new technology. Intrigued, the architect agrees. In the winter of 1872 Reading founds the Commonwealth Elektrik Beleuchtung Unternehmen (Commonwealth Electric Lighting Company). Orissa is offered construction aid in their skyscraper projects, as long as the amibitious Broomeswalt project receives Orissian engineers.
 * Orissa agree to send engineers and we hope this shall improve the designs of both our buildings.
 * The Rokkaku Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist temples and Shinto shrines are built throughout the nation. Empress Go-Shōtoku continues seeing the construction of railways throughout the nation. Shinto shrines, Taoist temples and some Buddhist temples are built throughout the colonies. More funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertiliser is created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues throughout the nation. More steam power is built, and a few water wheels are built. In the Special Administrative Region of Byakuren, the city of Hata no Kokoro continues to be rebuilt along with the Buddhist Temple. Shogun Rokkaku Iemochi refuses to have the nation participate the World Fair.
 * Neu Berlin asks to buy the Alaskan colony of the Shogunate.
 * Empress Go-Shōtoku kindly declines for now in selling the Kochiya colony, but she will think about it.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military and expands by 9950 sq km. Some Jīdūhist and Amaterasuist churches are built. A few Shinto shrines are also built. The nation refuses to attend the World Fair.
 * The Federal Prefectures of Kagerou/Kasodani continues to build up its military. More Shinto shrines and Taoist temples are built. A few Buddhist temples are also built. The nation refuses to attend the World Fair.
 * The Republic of Himekaidou continues to build up its military. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are built throughout the nation. The nation refuses to attend the World Fair.
 * Neu Berlin and Kanada expand military. River Lakota expands 30,000 sq km and Neu Germanica by 16,000 sq km. The Mercedes Motor Company begins to mass produce cars on the assembly line, making cars cheaper and more available. The demand for automobiles rises, and Mercedes' former parter, Friedrich Shoenberger, sets out to establish his own automobile company (it will soon become known as the Volkswagen Motor Vehicle Company). Meanwhile, Tesla and Essen correct the incandescent lamp so it wastes less electricity. They are approached by Mercedes to develop a more powerful, longer lasting battery for his automobiles. This becomes their major task. They also fix the telephone so that long distance calling is better and correct voice transmission quality by adding carbon. They seek to combine the abspielenograph with the telephone (answering machine is coming). However, this innadvertantly leads them to create a "quadruplex telegraph system" which allows two telegraphs to be sent simultaneously in each direction. They receive the patent for this and the system begins to be implemented across the land. Essen independently looks into making a visual recorder to work with his sound recorder, while Tesla sets out to develop a skyscraper for Neu Berlin. Also, his underground system is implemented on Manhattan Island. The City of Neu Berlin completes the street planning for Neu Berlin, with several areas left untouched for future development (parks, etc). The major parts of the city will be crisscrossed with parallel vertical and horizontal streets, with the exception of Breitweg (Broadway). Greater Transcaucasia includes greater calls for rebellion, with minor riots breaking out. The population boom continues, with a national recorded population of 27 million in Neu Berlin, 3 million in Kanada and Neu Prussen, and 18 in Greater Transcaucasia. The military is now completely advanced, with modern artillery and ships taking place of old ones, and with Gatling guns taking place of muskets.