Quietly into the Night (Map Game)

Welcome to Quietly into the Night. This is a map game which deals with the outbreak of a new, widely unknown virus that re-purposes the living following their fall to the virus. Taking place in 1872 the game will allow for a vastly different world in which such a deadly plague can remodel and possibly even re-establish the global order in a different way.

This game is about survival above all else. Alliances, treaties and even your longtime friends no longer apply here. This game will require ingenuity to deal with all kinds of threats whether they be starving desperate people or infected people overrunning your last bastions of defense.

The Game will start in 1872 just a few years prior to the launch of the new imperialism in Africa. The Infection will not be present during the opening turns of the game but will be gradually introduced so people may fight as they so wish (but necessarily have success).

Rules
Please stay up to date on the rules of the game, lack of understanding or failure to follow the rules can and will result in a ban.

Rules (Quietly into the night Map Game)

Moderators
The Moderators will be posting turns and writing mod events for the game. Please apply on the Talk page

Head Moderator: 



General Moderators:
 *  Head mod will have final say in matters unless decision is overturned by the majority of mods

Crim de la Crème
 * General mods will do the usual jobs as moderators do, map making, turns, events, etc.

Europe
United Kingdom:

Sweden-Norway: Hail Sean!  (Tech can into talkpage?) 13:59, January 9, 2015 (UTC)

Netherlands: Saturn120 (Talk/Blog) 22:25, January 8, 2015 (UTC)

Belgium:

French Republic:

Kingdom of Spain: Toby2

Kingdom of Portugal Great showing. B23 (talk) 11:58, January 13, 2015 (UTC)

German Empire: Crim de la Crème 13:25, January 9, 2015 (UTC)

Austro-Hungarian Empire: -Nova  19:51, January 9, 2015 (UTC)

Switzerland: QuebecanCanada (talk) 14:29, January 10, 2015 (UTC)

Kingdom of Italy: Mr YOLO (talk) 19:19, January 9, 2015 (UTC)

Greece: Willster (talk)

Russian Empire:

Denmark: Scarlet Outlaw

North America
United States of America  This is Edge, He is a cool guy when he isn't too lazy to sign his real sig. Hit him up. 00:12, January 9, 2015 (UTC)

United States of Mexico

Confederation of Canada: Upvoteanthology  ( Talk | Sandbox )

Guatemala

Honduras

Costa Rica

Nicaragua

El Salvador

South America
Colombia:

Venezuela:

Ecuador:

Peru:

British Guyana:

Suriname:

French Guyanne

Brazil:

Chile:

Argentina:

Paraguay:

Uruguay:

Bolivia:

Africa
Morocco:

French Algeria:

(Please look into nations and do research on them and speak to mods to play as nations in this Area)

British West Africa:

French Equatorial Africa:

Liberia:

(Please do research and approach appropriate mod to play as a native state in this area)

Portuguese Angola:

British South Africa:

Orange Free State:

Transvaal:

Portuguese Mozambique:

Zanzibar:

Ethiopia:

Asia
Ottoman Empire:  .....   Because I'm Just ... Too ... SSSWWWEEEEEETTT!!!

Saudi:

Hail:

Oman:

Persia:

Khiva:

Bhukara:

Kokand:

Afghanistan:

Kalat:

British India:

Nepal: Sky Green 24 ( P , Q ) 23:50, January 8, 2015 (UTC)

Bhutan:

Burma:

French Indochina:

Qing China:

Japanese Empire: With Blood and Iron (talk) 00:22, January 9, 2015 (UTC)

Joseon:

Vietnam:

Siam:

Oceania
British Australia:

British New Zealand:

Dutch Indonesia:

Aceh:

Brunei:

Sulu:

Sarawak:Shikata ga nai! 23:09, January 8, 2015 (UTC)

1872.0
 (Spring/Summer) 

''' Yellowstone is established as the worlds first national park. '''

''' An Earthquake occurs in California causing moderate damage. '''

''' The third Carlist war occurs in northern Spain with some rebel forces occupying some minor or moderate northern interior towns. '''

''' An unknown infection begins to make itself known in India with terrifying reports to the British Government of highly aggressive people with blood red eyes attacking, biting, even killing people. '''
 * Russian Empire: The Russian Empire builds up a few new establishments including the Finnish national theatre. The Russian Empire continues to remain somewhat resistant to Industrialization but has managed to modernize a good potion of its military up to some modern standards. With the previous emancipation of the serfs a problem has long gone ignored with the landless house serfs being unable to actually gain land they are given an incentive program to work in various government jobs or provide top quality military service. In exchange these men will be given top plots of land just over the Urals to begin farming and turning into profitable plots of land. The military in general is a large force of nearly 1.3 million being the largest in Europe at the time. However, with various problems such as lack of arms for all the troops, the government begins an acquisition program to accrue arms for all its troops over a 20-year period. The Russian Empire, seeing a rather lackluster settlement of Siberia and other areas, tries to offer incentives to settle Siberia. the need to industrialize does become somewhat apparent to Alexander the II. However, he tries to incentivize it along the Volga River allocating part of the budget to expanding Industry along the Volga River. To the various nobles the Industrialization remains unpopular. Thought of a Trans-Siberian railway do in fact begin to gain traction as a speedy way to try to connect Russia's far reaches with the central populations. The Russian monolithic power remains a mystery to most of Europe. However, Alexander, in order to finish off the khaganates of Central Europe, begins drawing up plans to conquest the three Central Asian states.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: Trade is improved, mostly in colonial possessions such as Indonesia, Suriname, and other minor colonial possessions. Industrialization, which is slowly coming to the Dutch colonies, is slowly speeding up as new factories are established. However, more non-industrial jobs are created, mostly in Guyana and Haiti, trying to boost the sugar cane industry in the Caribbean Sea. However, as traveling through the newly created Suez Canal flourishes, government officials, seeing the Ottomans expand into Yemen, are trying to get a foothold to control all of the Arabian peninsula, as well as potentially Ethiopia in the long term. Government officials considering that controlling all land around the Red Sea might be creating a monopoly having he Ottomans control all trade in the world, considers to claim an area off the tip of the Red Sea next to Ethiopia to stop this. However, the King, not knowing the climate of Northeastern Africa, decides to send a group of explorers to scout the area to solve the issue. The military is also improved, mostly recruiting Indonesian natives and young Dutch boys for the military and naval academies, which will be ready to graduate next year. The current military and naval classes are mostly sent to stations in the West Indies, Guyana, and other places. The colonial governments expand their holdings, mostly in uncivilized tribal lands. Seeing the virus in India as a potential threat to the safety of Indonesia, trade is allowed for now, but may change in the near future. Seeing Christian IX and Denmark at a bad location to wage war on, the Netherlands declines an alliance offer, afraid it may be drawn into foolish wars. However, concerned about the welfare of Denmark, offers a trade agreement between the two nations.
 * United States of America: Industry in the US continues to grow, with most of the industrial growth occurring in the Northeast. The Southern US, under reconstruction, sees some limited industrialization, but it remains mostly farmland. The Military continues to be trained and updated with the most recent equipment possible. The numbers remain at roughly 100,000 men. The economy continues to grow, with the last traces of the gold rush ending in California, California's economy, alongside much of the West Coast's begins to transition to a mixed industrial and agricultural economy. The government begins to reconstruct following the earthquake in California.
 * Ottoman Empire: With the Crimean War now 20 years in the past the Ottoman Empire begins to look into the modernization of its current army, standing in a total of 700,000 men currently active in the military to defend the Ottoman lands. The Ottomans seek to trade various armaments, be it rifles or artillery to keep the military in league with the advancing European nations. Current Sultan, Abdülaziz I looks to the past at the reforms made during the Tanzimat period, where great reforms help modernize the the nation for the time, and begins serious consideration on beginning to industrialize the Ottoman Empire, even if a little to keep in league with the Europeans. With industrialization a thought amongst the top brass of the Ottoman leadership, the leadership also begins on improving relations and keeping a hold of the vassals in the Balkan region. The Ottoman Empire would also like to extend a hand to the France in the interest of an alliance between the two nations, in seeing how their African holdings border one another, and potential of prosperous trades between both nations would benefit both. We also send trade proposals to the nations of the United Kingdom, Germany, and the United States. The Ottoman Empire declares war on the nation of Yemen to cement its hold in the Arabian Peninsula and out of worry of European expansion in the region (Algo is up)
 * Sweden-Norway: Oscar II becomes king this year. The economy is fairly good and our security in foreign affairs is also good. We continue the modernization. We offer a monetary union to Denmark. The standing army is set at 85.000, but every man from ages 18-55 must serve a mandatory two year term in the military, and must be prepared to be called up at any moment. A Norwegian expedition decides to officially settle on Svalbard, creating the settlement of Midnattsol, literally meaning 'midnight sun', named after the phenomenon that happens during the summer. Whaling continues. We offer trade agreements to the UK, Denmark and Russia. The administrative structure of the kingdom is changed by Oscar II, who decides to give it three structures. The United Kingdom, the highest authority, controlled by the king. The nations of Sweden and Norway, controlled by either the Prime Minister (Norway) or the prince (Sweden). And the Läns of Sweden and the Amter of Norway, controlled by their governors. Meanwhile, Norway celebrates the 1000th anniversary of their unification. Oscar II starts his reign off well, as Sweden-Norway continues to be stable during his first year. Prince Gustaf V is appointed to Sweden
 * Denmark: Christian IX continues to be a popular king within the country. We build up our military and economy. The Danish Meteorological Institute is founded. The 1872 Folketing election is held, resulting in a victory for the United Left. Svendborg Gymnasium, one of the largest upper secondary schools in Denmark, is founded as Svendborg Realskole. Brumleby, an enclave of terraced houses and one of the earliest examples of social housing, is completed in Copenhagen. The Book on Adler, a book on pastor Adolph Peter Adler by philosopher Søren Kierkegaard, is published posthumously. Fritz Hansen, a furniture design company, is founded. The central battery ironclad Odin is launched from the Naval Dockyard in Copenhagen. We accept the monetary union with Sweden-Norway. We ask for an alliance with Sweden-Norway, France, Netherlands, Spain, Russia, and Belgium.


 * Iceland: We build up our military and economy. Ports are being built.
 * Greenland: We build up our military and economy. The nation expands 100 px to the north. Ports are being built.
 * Nobody can do that many alliances much less attempt to ally multiple great powers like that in one fell swoop.
 * Switzerland: This year Switzerland becomes more protectionist, discouraging immigration continues. Military is improved with the Swiss Army standing at TBD soldiers.
 * Kingdom of Nepal (नेपाल अधिराज्य): The alleged modernization of the Nepalese kingdom carries on during the rule of Jung Bahadur Rana, Prime Minister. The Rana dynasty, therefore, continues to uphold its relations with the British Empire. Although rumours about the infection echo silently in India, they do not reach the Prime Minister. The nation decides to put emphasis on the development of the Terai region, and a minor focus being given to the Hill region. Nepali carpets and other similar products are being produced at a larger rate than before. The nation asks for British aid in exporting its products.

1872.5
 (Autumn/Winter)  

''' The virus continues to spread throughout India - particularly along the Ganges River with thousands being thought of as infected. The British government dismisses these reports as ridiculous for the time being. '''

''' Bulgarian rebels in secret travel to Russia to gain support for freeing the Bulgarian peoples from Ottoman control. '''

''' The United States shows notable industrial growth as their products become more prominent in Latin American markets replacing British markets. '''

''' Rising tensions in the Kongo between explorations parties from Belgium and France begins to show an outright disregard for solid and determined policy in Africa making many diplomats, particularly from Germany, to consider holding a conference to prevent a conflict of interest between various powers in Africa. '''
 * Russian Empire: The Russian Empire builds up a few new establishments including the Finnish national theatre. The Russian Empire continues to remain somewhat resistant to industrialization but has managed to modernize a good potion of its military up to some modern standards. With the previous emancipation of the serfs a problem has long gone ignored with the landless house serfs being unable to actually gain land they are given an incentive program to work in various government jobs or provide top quality military service. In exchange these men will be given top plots of land just over the Urals to begin farming and turning into profitable plots of land. The military in general is a large force of nearly 1.3 million being the largest in Europe at the time. However, with various problems such as lack of arms for all the troops, the government begins an acquisition program to accrue arms for all its troops over a 20-year period. The Russian Empire, seeing a rather lackluster settlement of Siberia and other areas, tries to offer incentives to settle Siberia. the need to industrialize does become somewhat apparent to Alexander the II. However, he tries to incentivise it along the Volga River allocating part of the budget to expanding Industry along the Volga River. To the various nobles the Industrialization remains unpopular. Thought of a Trans-Siberian railway do in fact begin to gain traction as a speedy way to try to connect Russia's far reaches with the central populations. The Russian monolithic power remains a mystery to most of Europe. However, Alexander, in order to finish off the khaganates of Central Europe, begins drawing up plans to conquest the three Central Asian states. The Tsar begins to push for the landed and rich aristocracy to invest into the Railways and industry within the empire. The Tsar himself invests a huge portion of his own fortune into various industries and railway investments in the empire becoming the largest single investor in the Empire only surpassed by foreign corporate investors.


 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: Trade is improved, mostly in colonial possessions such as Indonesia, Suriname and other minor colonial possessions. Industrialization, which is slowly coming to the Dutch colonies, is slowly speeding up as new factories are established. However, more non-industrial jobs are created, mostly in Guyana and Haiti, trying to boost the sugar cane industry in the Caribbean Sea. However, as traveling through the newly created Suez Canal flourishes, government officials, seeing the Ottomans expand into Yemen, are trying to get a foothold to control all of the Arabian peninsula, as well as potentially Ethiopia in the long term. Government officials considering that controlling all land around the Red Sea might be creating a monopoly having the Ottomans control all trade in the world, considers to claim an area off the tip of the Red Sea next to Ethiopia to stop this. However, the King, not knowing the climate of Northeastern Africa, decides to send a group of explorers to scout the area to solve the issue. The military is also improved, mostly recruiting Indonesian natives and young Dutch boys for the military and naval academies, which will be ready to graduate next year. The current military and naval classes are mostly sent to stations in the West Indies, Guyana and other places. The colonial governments expand their holdings, mostly in uncivilized tribal lands. Seeing the virus in India as a potential threat to the safety of Indonesia, trade is allowed for now, but may change in the near future. Seeing Christian IX and Denmark at a bad location to wage war on, the Netherlands declines an alliance offer, afraid it may be drawn into foolish wars. However, concerned about the welfare of Denmark, offers a trade agreement between the two nations.


 * Ottoman Empire: With the recent success with the invasion of Yemen, the Ottomans continue to push into reclaim the nation that was once held under their banner. The Ottomans also try to improve their older economic system to modernize to help compete and keep up with the European powers and growing North American economies. Along with economic improvements, the Ottoman Empire begins planning to rebuild, improve and construct better roadways within the nation to help the flow of traffic and goods. The Ottomans also draw up plans to build three major railroads that will travel across the Empire: Istanbul-Jerusalem, Istanbul-Baghdad, Jerusalem-Baghdad.
 * Denmark: The military adds more troops to train. The navy builds more battleships. Tuborg Brewery is founded by Carl Frederik Tietgen. Magazine publisher Aller Media is founded. The Danish Mathematical Society is founded at the University of Copenhagen. Punch, an illustrated conservative satirical magazine modeled on the English Punch, is founded. Carl Otto Reventlow, philologist, developed a mnemonic system.
 * Iceland: We build up our military and economy. Ports are being built.
 * Greenland: We build up our military and economy. The nation expands 100 px to the north. Ports are being built.
 * Switzerland: Many of the parties in the Parliament become anti-Immigrant and Protectionist, although strangely Pro-European immigrant, even the Democratic Party (Social-Political Group). Economy is improving with Mountain Mining, and the Swiss Alps become popular tourist sites.
 * Sweden-Norway: Oscar II continues his reign. His niece Princess Louise(the princess of Denmark) gives birth to another child this year, Prince Carl of Denmark. Oscar II congratulates here. Oscar II announces the continuing of Swedish neutrality. As the population grows, a few people decide to try their luck and move to Midnattsol, Svalbard.
 * Italy: The economy flourishes after the Risorgimento, mainly trade, because Italy´s natural resources can now be more efficiently extracted. With this extra money new recruits are trained and more cannon pieces are made. Two new battleships are also beginning to be built.
 * United States of America: Industry in the US continues to grow, with most of the industrial growth occurring in the Northeast. The Southern US, under reconstruction, sees some limited industrialization, but it remains mostly farmland. The Military continues to be trained and updated with the most recent equipment possible. The numbers remain at roughly 100,000 men. The economy continues to grow, with the last traces of the gold rush ending in California, California's economy, alongside much of the West Coast's, begins to transition to a mixed industrial and agricultural economy. The government begins to reconstruct following the earthquake in California.
 * German Empire: The military of the mighty German Empire is expanded this year as new guns are manufactured for German soldiers. Kaiser Wilhelm I is presiding over Germany with Chancellor Otto von Bismarck remaining in power. Cleanup after the Franco-Prussian War continues as the boys are sent back home and guns are put back on their racks. Germany celebrates its second year of unification. It works to gain higher relationships with Austria-Hungary. Trade routes through Germany are redrawn for efficiency and to funnel trade away from France. Germany considers taking advantage of the growing animosity between the Kongo and the French. As of 31 December of this year, a decision has not been formulated. Ports on the Baltic are constructed. Germany considers improving relations with the Netherlands. Defensive perimeters are built along the Franco-German border in case of a French incursion. Perimeters along Schleswig-Holstein are also created in case the Danes attempt to attack the great and powerful German Empire.
 * Russian Dip: Tsar Alexander II hopes to gain the Kaiser's audience to speak about lessening and preventing major border tension between the Russian and German Empires. He invites the Kaiser to St Petersburg in order to facilitate discussion over this.
 * German Dip: Kaiser Wilhelm I is willing to listen to the Russian wishes for peace. He believes that Russian/German co-operation could assist both nations. He travels to St Petersburg in August to discuss matters with the Russian Tsar and returns to Berlin in September.
 * Sarawak: Remains happily isolated from mainstream international affairs. The so-called White Rajah continues to consolidate his rule by marrying a prominent Dayak chieftain's daughter. More of the tribe sod the interior is brought over onto his side. Dayaks are promoted over Malays, who are encouraged to leave. The previously marginalized Dayaks are thereby loyal to the Kingdom, and more troops are recruited from their ranks. Weapons imports rise, while plans are drawn up to attack the weak state of Brunei in order to expand.

1873
(Spring/Summer)

'''The infection now known as the "Sprinting death" to various British soldiers within India continues to expand. It sees its first landfall in Indochina with a group of violent infected moving towards Burma and Malaya.'''

''' Discontent is felt in Belgium as some thoughts about the Kongo are continually rejected by the French. The Kongo Basin is, however, explored by Belgian explorers who manage to stake sever legitimate claims to the territory. '''

 Further dialogue on a treaty to work on African colonial claims continues with envoys being sent out to various countries to discuss the situation in Berlin 
 * Russian Empire: The Russian Empire continues to remain somewhat resistant to Industrialization but has managed to modernize a good potion of its military up to some modern standards. With the previous emancipation of the serfs a problem has long gone ignored with the landless house serfs being unable to actually gain land they are given an incentive program to work in various government jobs or provide top quality military service. In exchange these men will be given top plots of land just over the Urals to begin farming and turning into profitable plots of land. The military in general is a large force of nearly 1.3 million being the largest in Europe at the time. However, with various problems such as lack of arms for all the troops, the government begins an acquisition program to accrue arms for all its troops over a 20-year period. The Russian Empire, seeing a rather lackluster settlement of Siberia and other areas, tries to offer incentives to settle Siberia. This begins to take some hold as a report of thousands are catalogued heading over the Urals into Siberia to organize and claim territory. the need to industrialize does become somewhat apparent to Alexander the II. However, he tries to incentivise it along the Volga River allocating part of the budget to expanding Industry along the Volga River. To the various nobles the Industrialization remains unpopular. Thought of a Trans-Siberian railway do in fact begin to gain traction as a speedy way to try to connect Russia's far reaches with the central populations. The Russian monolithic power remains a mystery to most of Europe. However, Alexander, in order to finish off the khaganates of Central Europe, begins drawing up plans to conquest the three Central Asian states. The Tsar begins to push for the landed and rich aristocracy to invest into the Railways and industry within the empire. The Tsar himself invests a huge portion of his own fortune into various industries and railway investments in the empire becoming the largest single investor in the Empire only surpassed by foreign corporate investors.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: Trade is improved, mostly in colonial possessions such as Indonesia, Suriname and other minor colonial possessions. Industrialization, which is slowly coming to the Dutch colonies, is slowly speeding up as new factories are established. However, more non-industrial jobs are created, mostly in Guyana and Haiti, trying to boost the sugar cane industry in the Caribbean Sea. However, as traveling through the newly created Suez Canal flourishes, government officials, seeing the Ottomans expand into Yemen, are trying to get a foothold to control all of the Arabian peninsula, as well as potentially Ethiopia in the long term. Government officials considering that controlling all land around the Red Sea might be creating a monopoly having the Ottomans control all trade in the world, considers to claim an area off the tip of the Red Sea next to Ethiopia to stop this. However, the King, not knowing the climate of Northeastern Africa, decides to send a group of explorers to scout the area to solve the issue. The military is also improved, mostly recruiting Indonesian natives and young Dutch boys for the military and naval academies, which will be ready to graduate next year. The current military and naval classes are mostly sent to stations in the West Indies, Guyana and other places. The colonial governments expand their holdings, mostly in uncivilized tribal lands. Seeing the virus in India as a potential threat to the safety of Indonesia, trade is allowed for now, but may change in the near future. Seeing Christian IX and Denmark at a bad location to wage war on, the Netherlands declines an alliance offer, afraid it may be drawn into foolish wars. However, concerned about the welfare of Denmark, offers a trade agreement between the two nations. The explorers from OTL Somalia return to the Netherlands, saying the land is barren and dry, but could hold as good use for ships traveling to Indonesia. Heading to Berlin, it is held as the claim that is planned to be secured by the Netherlands.
 * Kingdom of Nepal (नेपाल अधिराज्य): The alleged modernization of the Nepalese kingdom carries on during the rule of Jung Bahadur Rana, Prime Minister. The Rana dynasty, therefore, continues to uphold its relations with the British Empire. The nation decides to put emphasis on the development of the Terai region, and a minor focus being given to the Hill region. Nepali carpets and other similar products are being produced at a larger rate than before. The nation asks for British aid in exporting its products. With the Sprinting death spreading, the Terai region is watched over, in order to prevent it from spreading into Nepal. Although pro-British, Jung Bahadur Rana is now forced to reconsider how much co-operation should exist while the disease is spreading
 * Switzerland: Switzerland remains strongly isolated from world politics.
 * Morocco: Morocco begins to improve its economy and build up its military. Some farms and cities are upgraded and roads are improved. The southern border of Morocco has become an empty and non-settled land. To expend southwards, the Moroccan king meets in capital city and 10% of Moroccan population becomes settlers and developed Moroccan explorers to explore the southern areas.
 * United States of America: Industry in the US continues to grow, with most of the industrial growth occurring in the Northeast. The Southern US, under reconstruction, sees some limited industrialization, but it remains mostly farmland. The Military continues to be trained and updated with the most recent equipment possible. The numbers remain at roughly 100,000 men. The economy continues to grow, with the last traces of the gold rush ending in California, California's economy, alongside much of the West Coast's, begins to transition to a mixed industrial and agricultural economy. With increased trade in Latin America, the US sees the need to further develop its military should our newfound dominance be threatened..
 * Sarawak Increasingly reliant on the Dayak chieftains for power, James Brooke, the "White Rajah", forms an "advisory" council of forty of the most powerful to ensure their future loyalty. Increasingly, however, power slips out of his hands. The council plans to replace him with his half-Dayak and more compliant son. Meanwhile, the military modernizes, rearming with modern weapons, while the economy is improved. Coffee and tea are planted as cash crops, spreading widely throughout the nation. The government plans to open a rudimentary coal mine next year. The government places restrictions on logging to ensure a long-term supply of logs, while also encouraging agroforestry. The government hears news of the infection, but, since Sarawak gets an average of twenty ships a year, thinks there is little likelihood of it spreading. The nation expands inland as much as possible. An alliance and border commission is requested with the Netherlands.


 * Denmark: The military adds more troops to train. The navy builds more battleships. Esbjerg Harbour is inaugurated. The Old Stage, the original of the Royal Danish Theatre, is inaugurated. The first issue of fashion journal Nordisk Mønster-Tidende, present-day women's magazine Femina, is published. Louis Poulsen, a lighting manufacturing company, is founded. The 25 øre coin is introduced on the decimalisation of the krone.
 * Iceland: We build up our military and economy. Ports are being built.
 * Greenland: We build up our military and economy. The nation expands 100 px to the north. Ports are being built.

1873.5
(Autumn/Winter)

'''British Troops in a stunning turn are driven to fight heavily at the mouth of the Ganges as the "Sprinting Death" makes its way through the local populations. The first minor outbreaks also begin to occur in Indochina and Persia.'''

'''The Belgian explorers manage to continue their exploration setting up a fort at the Mouth of the Congo River effectively claiming the whole Basin. Expeditions to map and figure more out about it are scheduled to occur.'''

French forces build up in Equatorial guinea in an attempt to scare the Belgians down however a timely buildup of British forces in their African colonies diverts their attention.

''' Unrest occurs in Bulgaria as well organized but small numbers of rebels attack or disrupt communication and organization of Ottoman Bulgaria. '''


 * Russian Empire: The Russian Empire builds up a few new establishments including the Finnish national theatre. The Russian Empire continues to remain somewhat resistant to Industrialization but has managed to modernize a good potion of its military up to some modern standards. With the previous emancipation of the serfs a problem has long gone ignored with the landless house serfs being unable to actually gain land they are given an incentive program to work in various government jobs or provide top quality military service. In exchange these men will be given top plots of land just over the Urals to begin farming and turning into profitable plots of land. The military in general is a large force of nearly 1.3 million being the largest in Europe at the time. However, with various problems such as lack of arms for all the troops, the government begins an acquisition program to accrue arms for all its troops over a 20-year period. The Russian Empire, seeing a rather lackluster settlement of Siberia and other areas, tries to offer incentives to settle Siberia. the need to industrialize does become somewhat apparent to Alexander the II. However, he tries to incentivise it along the Volga River allocating part of the budget to expanding Industry along the Volga River. To the various nobles the Industrialization remains unpopular. Thought of a Trans-Siberian railway do in fact begin to gain traction as a speedy way to try to connect Russia's far reaches with the central populations. The Russian monolithic power remains a mystery to most of Europe. However, Alexander, in order to finish off the khaganates of Central Europe, begins drawing up plans to conquest the three Central Asian states. The Tsar begins to push for the landed and rich aristocracy to invest into the Railways and industry within the empire. The Tsar himself invests a huge portion of his own fortune into various industries and railway investments in the empire becoming the largest single investor in the Empire only surpassed by foreign corporate investors.


 * Ottoman Empire: The Ottomans continue to modernize their army and economy for the coming times to compete with the rest of the world, but to also prepare for the trouble brewing very close to home. Along with the modernization the Tri-Railroad system is complete and plans for more railroads are put in place as well as the continuation of the improvement, building, and reconstruction of roadways within the Empire. With the problems in Yemen settling down, we garner a large force within the Iraq region and near the border of Persia as the rumors of the "Sprinting Death" come closer and closer to the home country. Makeshift defenses are currently put up near the Persian border when the time comes to defend the country.


 * Italy: The government subsidies new industries, especially small-arm factory's to help with industrialization. Because of this, many new jobs are created and unemployment hits an all-time low. With the extra expenses, the government does not expand the army but new ships are continued to be built. A border incident with Austria causes a cry to better fortify the border with Austria but at the time nothing is done. However, plans are drawn.
 * Sweden-Norway: We continue the modernization of the country. We ask for trade agreements with UK, Netherlands and Denmark. Midnattsol continues to gain population.