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 would like to be nation advisor
 * 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

 * Brittany -- Trust Me, I'm The Doctor (talk)
 * England -- Trust Me, I'm The Doctor (talk)
 * Ireland -- Trust Me, I'm The Doctor (talk)
 * Scotland --Trust Me, I'm The Doctor (talk)
 * Wales* -- Trust Me, I'm The Doctor (talk)
 * 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
 * Belgian Republic (part of the UER) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Brandenburg - Trust Me, I'm The Doctor (talk)
 * Dutch Republic (part of the UER) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * France--Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk) 20:44, November 11, 2013 (UTC)
 * La Marche --Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk) 08:14, November 19, 2013 (UTC)
 * Lorraine --
 * Luxembourgan Republic (part of the UER) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Normandy -- Cookiedamage (talk)
 * Oldenburg Republic (part of the UER) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Papal States --
 * 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?) --
 * Eesti(Suur-Suomi Succesor state) -- -Lx (leave me a message)Azarath Flag.png
 * Minsk -- -Lx (leave me a message)Azarath Flag.png
 * Novgorod (Great Russia)-- LxCaucassus
 * Poland (union with Germany) -- Trust Me, I'm The Doctor (talk)
 * Baltica ---Lx (leave me a message)Azarath Flag.png
 * Tartar State --(autonomous region of Russia)-Lx (leave me a message)Azarath Flag.png
 * Ukraine --

Southern Europe

 * Hellenic Union - Airlinesguy (talk) 12:58, August 23, 2013 (UTC)
 * Hungarian Republic (part of the UER) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Italian Republic (part of the UER) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Romanian Republic (part of the UER) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Yugoslav Republic (part of the UER) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Iberian 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)
 * Barcelona -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * Majorca -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)

Near East

 * Levantine Republic (part of the UER) -- Scandinator (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: TheMarxist (talk) 07:02, November 10, 2013 (UTC)

Central Asia

 * Turkomenistan

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

 * Afghan (Personal Union with UM) -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Bhutan (vassal of the UM) -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Lanka (Personal Union with UM) -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Nepal (vassal of the UM) -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Rajputana (Personal Union with Maharajya) -- Sawdog88
 * Singala (vassal of the UM) -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!) 11:31, September 20, 2013 (UTC)
 * United Maharajya -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)

East and South East Asia

 * Arakan --
 * 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
 * Manchuria (Vassal of China) -- CrimsonAssassin
 * Ming China -- CrimsonAssassin
 * Myanmar --Ninjasvswarriors (talk) 11:22, May 10, 2013 (UTC)
 * Republic of South East Asia (part of the UER) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Tsingapore (part of the UER) -- Scandinator (talk)

Asian Islands

 * Bone -- CrimsonAssassin
 * Cebu -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Dakshin Maharajya (Personal Union with UM) -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Malaccan Sultanate --
 * Makassar --
 * Tanimbarkai (Saxon Vassal) -- Callumthered (talk)

Antillia (North America)

 * Antilian Republic (part of the UER) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * 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)
 * Plains Lakota -- EiplecOco (talk) 13:26, July 30, 2013 (UTC)
 * River Lakota --
 * Southern Antilian States (part of the UER) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Tarasco (Mayans) -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Tsalagi --
 * Ute --
 * Zapotec Remnants --
 * Cree Confederacy -- conquered
 * Kasodani - Kogasa

Atlantia (South America)

 * Arawak --
 * Aymarán Republic (part of the UER) -- 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)
 * Ecuatorean Republic (part of the UER) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Faceist State of Patagoshina - [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Goitacaz --
 * Manoa --
 * Mapuche --
 * Omagua --
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam -- Commandante Lemming (talk)
 * Teyrnas o De Mor Tir --            [[Image:Ancapflag.svg|25px|link=User:Reximus55]]     Hasta la vista,   baby.
 * Tupi --
 * Republic of Byakuren -- Kogasa
 * Uttarshina (Dominion of UM) - [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Nouvelle France - Ratc3333 Here, Prepare for Combat (talk) 23:08, November 18, 2013 (UTC)

Oceania

 * Republic of Australis (part of the UER) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Republic of Pacifico (part of the UER) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Australis (member state of the German Empire)--- Trust Me, I'm The Doctor (talk)

North Africa

 * Bedouins --
 * Berbers --
 * Carthage -- Commonwealth of the German Empire-- Trust Me, I'm The Doctor (talk)
 * Cyrenaica (Vassal of the Hellenic Union) -- Airlinesguy (talk) 02:22, June 11, 2013 (UTC)
 * Egyptian Republic (part of the UER) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Leptis Magna -- (Vassal of France) --
 * Numidia --
 * Mauretania --
 * 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 -- Viva


 * 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) Conquered by Portugal

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 -- Squishy pig (talk) 00:55, December 1, 2013 (UTC)
 * Kitara -- Viva
 * Kongo -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Luba --
 * Lunda --
 * Mutapa (Spanish/Portuguese vassal) -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * Teke --

South Africa

 * Khoisan --
 * Xhosa --
 * Tojiko -- Kogasa

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.

1900
''' After decades of Ethiopian work in the north of Antillia, the Inuits finally form their own state on the continent, influenced by the Ethiopians. It comes down to the Ethiopians to try to protect, equip and supply them as well as help them build infrastructure and preserve their way of life. '''

''' The brief provisional government of the Gang Republic officially recognizes the re-establshment of the Gang royal family as the heads of state of the nation. The new Gang Empire does not turn its back on the laws of the short-lived republican government, and becomes the latest constitutional monarchy in the world. NOTE: I can't be the only one who thinks that the catch-22 of the new Gang Republic supporting the old monarchy but forming a republic is either silly or crazy.'''


 * Really. That made not much sense.


 * What doesn't make sense is why the colonies that were still loyal to the Chinese Empire would establish a republic. What sense is it to basically flip off the same monarchy that the first post of the Gang Republic said they were loyal to? And are you agreeing with me or agreeing with the implausogasm known as the Gang Republic?


 * LOL. To be honest, the name does break continuity. 


 * I probably should have caught this earlier. Thanksgiving Break and all. The Gang Republic confusion is due to improper wording on my part. I was in a rush to finish that post. I really should have explained that part more and I apologize. When I said that they were loyal to the Gang Empire, I mean that they were absolutely opposed to the Equalist regime and wanted no part in it, ergo, their departure from Chinese control. The governors already controlling New Manchuria and Baitudu became the leaders of the nation. I'd really like to avoid making these guys an empire. Perhaps a Federation instead? Flag_of_HRE_(The_Kalmar_Union).svg.png Labarum.jpg CrimsonAssassin- "I have special eyes" 16:48, November 30, 2013 (UTC)


 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Majorca, Barcelona, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, railroads continue being built in Portugal, and the other Iberian states. Meanwhile in Portugal, Octavia de Haro gives birth to a girl, who is named Eufêmia. Meanwhile in Navarra, Urraca Fernandes de Lara gives birth to a girl, who is named Urraca. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 7600 sq km. Meanwhile, railroads continue being built in Brasil, and some efforts to connect some existing railroads to each other are made. Meanwhile, it expands by 57,400 sq km. Meanwhile, the Post-A'Asabist states under Brasilian or Portuguese influence expand by 5000 sq km each.
 * France's economy improves and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, propaganda aimed to legitimize the current government starts to be spread on France. Meanwhile, the Olympic Games are hosted in Paris.
 * Mutapa builds 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 being rebuilt along with the Buddhist temple. Industrialisation goes well, especially with the help of the Germans. Shogun Rokkaku Kiyomori continues making reforms for the government, with the aid of Empress Go-Shōtoku. Major cities such as Hakodate, Tokyo, Kyoto, Kōchi, Saga, Kobe, and Osaka continue growing in population and expanding. Daihatsu Company is also founded.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military. Some Jīdūhist and Amaterasuist churches are built. A few Shinto shrines are also built.
 * The Neu Berlin Republic of Kasodani continues to build up its military. Kasodani also expands northward by 9900 sq km. More Shinto shrines and Taoist temples are built. A few Buddhist temples are also built. The city of Kyouko and the town of Ichirin continues to grow thanks to gold.
 * The Republic of Himekaidou continues to build up its military. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are built throughout the nation.
 * Imperium Africana and its dominions vote to bring the Inuit people under their wing, and guide and protect their old allies in the region. Heavily influenced by Ethiopian culture, dress, and religion, the Inuit joyfully accept their position within the Imperium, and join as permanent members of the Imperial domain. These new nation is christened Nunavut, or "our land", a fitting name for a people who have had no land of their own following the European colonization of Antilla. With Ethiopian protection, the Inuit begin to develop industries, companies, and a small military of their own, and plans to see them grow as a major contributor witihn the empire begin. Elsewhere, a group of Ethiopian researchers develop the first commercially viable radio, which allows the voices of people to move across the skies and into the homes of Imperial subjects. The first broadcast in Ethiopia is that of the Emperor, who announces the development to his allies in Hindustan, who are being shipped new radios as a gift from their Ethiopian friends, one of the many technological innovations shared between the two countries. The military begins rooting out any equalists in Imperial lands, especially when many subjects state their annoyance at the pestering of equalist party members who attempt to persuade Ethiopians to overthrow the monarchy. With memories of the Faceist Civil War still fresh in the minds of Ethiopians, the government moves to stamp out the equalist menace, and put an end to the nonsense they spout against the Emperor. Propaganda continues to flow into the schools of the empire, teaching children to never forget the crimes commited against their ancestors, and to rise and punish these people once they have come of age and replaced their parents and grandparents as the leaders and soldiers of Ethiopia. The Ethiopification of the empire continues, with the vast majority of the population either Ethiopian by blood, or related to at least a single Ethiopian by marriage or association. The development of the dreadnought fleet continues, and with the development of so many vast and powerful warships, a number of Ethiopian businessmen decide to put the superdocks of Ethiopia to the test, and build the largest sea-faring vessel the world has ever seen. Orders for metal, wood, crew members, luxury goods, furniture, and guns for security, are made to numerous companies throughout the empire. The plan for the ship is to showcase the industrial, technological, and economic might of Ethiopia, drawing from all realms within the empire, and bringing together crew from all edges of the Imperium.
 * Viva, our Emperor/Maharaja is the same man. :P ~Imp
 * I totally forgot that. >.< ~Viva
 * Angola is expanded by 36,000 km, focusing its expansion north. Nunavut expands by 32,000 km inland, moving north along the shoreline. Development of the lands within the territory of Dähnnät continues with support from the government. Nyamwezi is expanded by 30,000 km southward. Taimaini expands by 20,000 km on the coasts. Baridi expands by 30,000 km with additional profits coming from increased oil production. Dafur expands 40,000 km westward and Kitara expands 30,000 km northward. New Borona expands 60,000 km inward, focusing on northward expansion. The military, economy and infrastructure of all territories are expanded. Transportation within the empire continues to expand, along with electrical output in the major cities throughout the Imperium.
 * Russia holds new elections. The Socialists, for the first time in a long time, do not hold a majority, but rather a 45% minority in the Duma. The Individualist party holds 30% of the seats, while 12% are Mensheviks and 7% are Bolsheviks, while the remaining 5% acting as independents, with no allegiance to a leader. The Socialist Leader, Sviatoslav Bogratiev and Mensevik leader Davidov decide to form a coalition governement, and Bogratiev holds yet another term as premier. Meanwhile, Lavrentiev, the Bolshevik leader, secretly meets with the Chinese and suggests that the next time they meet, they should call and "International Equalist Congress" with Equalists from around the world for a couple of reasons, spread the cause, and to have the meeting be less conspicuous ... he also suggests entering into a customs union with Russia to perhaps better sneak soldiers in to aid in revolution. In any case, Russian military is updated and science is worked on etc ... a new system of secret ballots is instituted for future elections, with people able to put themselves forward as candidates, and associate themselves with a political faction, now more commonly referred to as "parties". However, if they are not actually part of a party, they can be fined. People are also allowed to write in a name of the person they want to be their rep.
 * Belorussia works on its economy. The Bolshevik party gains almost 15% of seats, compared to 5% Mensheviks.
 * Ukraina works on economy, elections held, the Duma's Individualist leader is appointed as Premier as his faction controls 60% of the Duma there, as left wing votes split.
 * Kazakhstan works on economy. Bolshevism and Menshevism clash and this splits the left wing vote to make the Individualists win
 * Baltica works on economy, Socialists take control fo the Parliament, Bolsheviks dominate.
 * Eesti Mensheviks dominate over Bolsheviks, and Independent is chosen as Premier as both Socialists and Individualists have roughly 33% of the seats in the Diet.
 * The Scandinavians continue to expand their industry, with the entire nation being solidly industrialized. The three major religions solidify their control over the entire country, with significant Russian Orthodox and Germanic minorities. New political parties are officially founded including the Fascist Party, the Liberty Party, the Federalist Party, and the Progressive Party. Unlike in many two-party countries there are looser regulations on the establishment of political parties, which allows for a more subtle political spectrum. The Fascists believe in establishing a stronger national government, the Liberty Party sought to protect the rights of the citizenry, the Federalists believe in a more decentralized form of government, and the Progressive believe in what is essentially a gentler form of equalism. The non-partisan nature of the Scandianavian government allow many of these new parties to form coalitions at different times to improve the efficiency of the national government. A new elected office is created, the Governor, whose purpose is to help the local reigning noble run the day-to-day affairs of their Province or County. They also serve as a form of regency when the heir is either not of age or non-existant.
 * Saxony (Member of the German Empire): Huge celebrations are held all across the kingdom and the empire to celebrate the new century. Hundred-gun salutes are fired in the Imperial capital of Bamberg, as well as in Dresden, Munich, Berlin, Warsaw, London, Carthage, Fredericksstadt, Boniface, Neu Munchen, Tanimbarkai, Samarinda and Saigon. In January, the Emperor travels from Bamberg to Dresden, Munich, Warsaw and Bratislave, and he makes speeches to the Saxon, Bavarian, Polish and Slovakian parliaments respectively. In February, the Emperor and Empress board the SMY Oldenburg and, along with an escort of several German Naval Ironclads, steam off to visit every commonwealth and colony of the empire. In their absence, the Crown prince, Georg, becomes temporary Regent. The Imperial couple's first destination is Britannia, where they meet with the Scottish Royal Family and other dignitaries. Next up, Carthage, where the Emperor inspects new oilfields and the Empress visits girls schools. In Saxon West Africa, the population of Fredericksstadt is eager to impress the Emperor with their modernity and European-ness. The Imperial couple are suitably impressed. Fredericksstadt's grand public buildings, broad boulevards and nascent tram system all marveled at. the Emperor is taken on a safari into the interior, where he meets the King of Teke and is welcomed in a traditional ceremony. Several dead game animals later, the safari ends. With the year near its end, the Imperials will remain in Fredericksstadt and continue their grand tour next year. In non-tour-related news, the Imperial Navy uses the landmark of the new century to begin a large modernisation of the fleets. Ethiopian-style Dreadnoughts begin being constructed, and the Oldenburg docks are improved to accomodate a bigger and better North Sea Fleet. The Naval Defence Forces of the commonwealths (Britannia, Australis, Carthage, and Borneo) are also improved, to increase their independent capabilities in the absence of an Imperial force in the area. The Navy unveils a new fleet of three airships, to be used for reconnaisance and bombing. In Saxony, the government's costings for the public housing programme are leaked by an unknown source. It is revealed that the initiative is already 10,000,000 marks in the red. The conservative Opposition seize on this, lambasting the Left government for their fiscal irresponsibility. The government responds by saying that the cost blowout is due to faulty treasury estimates caused by the recent volatility in the stock markets, however the conservatives do not relent their tirade. The revelations are quite damaging to the Left's popularity amongst the middle classes and the debt-averse poor. In an effort to gain more support (and also because it's always been part of their platform) the Equalists within the ruling Left introduces a bill to expand the franchise to allow women above the age of 21 to vote. The move is applauded by many prominent women, but scoffed at by the conservatives. It passes, however, and women have until next year to register to vote. The colnies expand their maximum amounts. In Anhalt, the death toll mounts, and refugees begin spilling into Saxony.
 * Bayern (Member of the German Empire): (Copy-pasting for Andrew) 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. The German Navy is so prevalent in the North Sea the Germans have begun calling it "the German Lake". The German Navy embraces newer battleship technologies, leaving the small and unwieldy ironclads in the past. Propaganda is pumped throughout Germany, telling the people to work faster and harder to forward the Fatherland into a bright future. Saxonische continues to grow as a new language and is now mandatory in all German schools. The Commonwealths of Poland and Slovakia are both expanded militarily and economically. BMW and Benz continue to grow with better and faster autos being built. BMW develops the European equivalent to the "autobike" the Z71. Scottish rebels are deported in droves to Neu Berlin. The Munchen subways is completed. Electric lights now permeate almost every major city in Germany. German-Neu Berlin relations continue to improve. The Democratic Republicans gain seats in the Reichstag after several scandals involving Equalist Party members, though the election still resulted in the Democratic Socialist Party winning a majority. After many long years, the transatlantic cable from Germany to Neu Berlin is completed. Airships become common. Henry Dezel invents a type of internal combustion engine (OTL Diesel).
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Australis: Expands rapidly into the black (45,000 sq km) as more and more settlers arrive in the nation. 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. Commonwealth Electric expands. The Broomeswalt building is completed and stands as the world's tallest building. The Neu Munchen subway is finished. Airstrips become commonplace. James Cordar invents cordite, a smokeless gunpowder.
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Britannia: English and Scottish rebels continue to be peacefully deported and a surge of German immigrants arrive, particularly in Scotland. In England, Saxonische, the German-English hybrid now makes up 20% of the native speakers. Bavaria sends more and more Bavarian soldiers and citizens to England. English-German relations improve greatly. The military is expanded. electricity and autos become commonplace. Inventor Charles Gramme invents the first Grammephone, an adaptation of an earlier Neu Berlinian design, this time, instead of using a cylinder, a flat shellac disc is used and a tone arm glides over the grooves of the disc, creating sound, which is then amplified by the horn. The statue of German Unity is finished and her sister statue is shipped to Neu Berlin. The opening fair becomes a success with the German Kaiser in attendance with the Neu Berlin leadership. The January riots start as a promiment Scottish leader (who was Jewish) is killed by the anarchist group Angeland, a group dedicated to a "racially pure" Albion. The riots disrupt the nation. Meanwhile in Wales, the Welsh Republican Army, attacks the Cymru Assembly, killng dozens and injuring hundreds. James Woldroff, a Welsh Apostolic Bishop becomes popular among the people, believing he should be the Prime Bishop in the upcoming elections, citing his love for the poor and desire to re-unite former Brythonic lands.
 * Commonwealth of Afrika: Carthage holds elections for the General Assembly with the Social Democrats taking the lead. Carthage is renamed the Commonwealth of Afrika. The military governor steps down for the new elected Prime Minister. Work on telegraph and telephone lines continue in the Bavarian Adminstrative Region. Afrika Telephone and Telegraph is founded. Work continues on the railways and telegraph in the Saxon Administrative Region. Local militia units are raised to defend the region from desert nomad rebels in the Sahara to the south. Missionaries of the Holy Wettin Missionary Order continue to proseletyse and provide schooling and medical care. Hospitals and medical care begin to grow. Stefan Moldruf patents the motor driven vacuum cleaner.
 * Myanmar: Industrialization begins to speed up dramatically due to the rise of personal enterprises and the steam engine.  Electricity begins replacing steam engines. 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 begins to influence governmental decisions. We become filthily advanced. We become an economic superpower and are slowly adopting electricity. We continue to construct areas for the World's Fair to be held. Because of the possibility of the World's Fair not being held in Rangoon, all our construction will have to have a second use after the World's Fair. We mine for iron and pay taxes in Australia. We spend 20% of our countries reserves to industrialize. We ask for people to vote for us in the 1905 World's Fair. To get the Equalist's votes for the World's Fair, we send support to the Chinese and Greek Equalists. We ask for an alliance with Maharayja.
 * The Hellenic Equalist Republic: The HER government continues to develop its railways, and steel and glass are developed all over Anatolia and the Hellenic Peninsula to spurt the economy on. 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 being built and is placed at both the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus, to protect Constantinople from attack. The HER continues to expand both its economy and its military and its colonies are expanded. Artillery becomes more widespread and is used to protect the Union.
 * The Egyptian Equalist Republic: continues to expand its army and navy, as well as its economy. It expands by 40,000 sq km.
 * The Tamanian Equalist Republic:  continues expanding its military and economy. The new government aggressively expands infrastructure and begins to develop the oil industry, and exports to other UER republics in an attempt to make Tamanian oil a staple within the UER.
 * The Beninese Equalist Republic: reforms and expands its army and navy, as well as begins rudimentary railway and steel and glass building. It also begins to build oil rigs. It expands by 40,000 sq km.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade. The government proceeds with caution in dealing with the new Equalist governments. Immigration is limited. The Empire makes plans for the construction of a canal to link the two oceans. The Royal Science Academy continue studying the 'steam turbine', as well as experimenting with crude oil. Electricity becomes a popular amenity in some more wealthy provinces. A new type of clothing becomes available, work pants with metal rivets to keep the fabric from wearing (OTL Blue Jeans). The Juun family continues the construction of the battleships. Ahaulel Autos continues producing autos under Tepeu Baleta, utilizing pneumatic tires. Ahaulel begins producing a new type of auto, an 'autobike'. Ahtohil Motors continues mass-producing autos. A popular auto becomes the tractor, which reduces time and increases efficiency on farms. The border with the Apache Praetorate is closed completely. 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 northern provinces. Trade throughout 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.
 * Selk'nam: Industrialization deepens - Prime Minister Elwyn is re-elected, and offers refuge to Jews from both De Mor Tir and Britain. Entreaties continue to be made to the Maharajya, and the Selk'nam offer to buy the territory as a colony rather than purchase its independence if it would be a smoother transition.
 * Yagich Rafael, Eternal Matter, Attican Union: Industrialization Deepens.
 * Praetorate of Pure Science: Pamphlets from The Jester circulate with the line, "All Will be Revealed - 11/29/1900". Praetoress Eris, fearing what The Jester Will do, lauches a brutal craackdown in hope of finding the Jester's printing operation, and manya are killed or imprisoned, but to no avail. More pamphlets appear in July with the smae message but in a different font and with a date stamp indicating that they are a new printing. Eris waits until the date in November specified in Novemember and blankets the streets with military in the hope of either intimidating the Jester's agents or stopping the flyers at their source. On November 28 just before midnight, crates of flyers are discovered being smuggled out of the hold of a De Mor Tirian trade ship with crew from the Selk'nam lands and the Attican Union. The army is ordered to burn the entire ship, burn the flyers, and imprison the entire crew. There is an immese army operation in the city the next day, with suspected collaborators dragged into the street and shot. The day is long remembered in the history of the Praetorate as "Black Friday". However one month later, a man with a crate appears in Yagich Gavin'scenter square and yells "The Jester will have his way!" as he opens a box of flyers. He is immediately shot by the military but the crowd converges on the box of flyers before the military can shoot them all and begin handing them out - several soldiers are attacked and disarmed in the process. The flyers are not flyers at all but copies of a decades-old edition of The Ona Yagich Gazette, reprinted on The Jester's watermarked paper. It is dated near the end of the Icarus regime in the Selk'nam Haruwin and the headline reads "PRINCESS DISAPPEARS AS STRIFE RAGES ON". The story details how Princess Elizabeth Tuch'huelpe'ichin'yagichin'Selk'nam'nam of the House of Tuch'huelpe, daugher of King Atticus' cousin, aged 14 and a training acrobat, has gone missing. It had been rumored that the Princess was involved in Icaran idealism.
 * The Italian Affiliated UER: continues to put down anti-UER rebellions and continues to rebuild its military and economy in a centralised manner.
 * (Oops! I think I may have messed up other posts in my re-post - please advise Commandante Lemming (talk) 18:31, November 29, 2013 (UTC))
 * All states expand military. River Lakota, Ostkasodan and Novomoskovsk expand 30,000 sq km each. Neu Germanica expands 16,000 sq km. More people begin to arrive in Neu Berlin, and a census shows that the population to be 75,631,522 and the ethnicities are 69% Germanic, 4% Italian, 7% Native Antillian, 5% Orisso-Ethiopian, 11% Russian, and 4% Portuguese. Also, a baby boom occurs again, with the standard of living greatly increasing. A faint sense of nationalism begins to bond the different people of the realms. The Weichs continue to improve their planes, with funding from Tesla and Essen. Expanding upon the refrigerator, some poor schmuck invents the air conditioner because he's sick and tired of the the weather. Also, his fellow poor schmuck Pavl Petrovich of Novomoskovsk tries to invent the first helicopter, but it fails. However, he is not discouraged and continues to work on it. Also, Tesla invents ductile tungsten for light bulbs. Herman Kyloeg invents corn flakes because he is tired of the bland morning food he eats.
 * Who are the missing 4%? are they the Portuguese that you seemingly didn't mention?
 * Oh damn! Yes, that's right.
 * ​Propaganda within the Maharajya continues and under the Socialists, is endorsed highly. Industrialisation continues to occur all over the nation with railroad construction continuing all around the nation. The Akashchuts continue to be built at a rapid pace and the city begins to be filled up. Side effects of the land displacement begin to show as water begins to head more into Old Bumbai. As a solution, canals and other things are made which will allow the water to even itself out. Better train engines are being constructed in the prototype stage as the need for faster and more powerful as well as efficient trains evolves. The SOC headquarters hopes their gamble pays off. They begin to set up oil rigs in Dakshin Maharajya under SOC Shell while SOC Rail begins to try to gain contracts to build extensive rail networks in Dakshin Maharajya as well as Uttarshina. So far they are unsuccessful. They work with Japan to implement the Uda Code while helping the Germans create a new encryption code. The steamship and submersible navy continues to grow with government backing and subsidies. The Maha-Agni Class continues construction and another of this ship is launched. Asabists begin to gain respect in Patagoshina. Afghani cities continue growth and work on keeping its army in shape. The mass production of Gatling guns continue and are given to the army. Many Jains head to Jainistan and it is expanded by 64,150 km south, but Orissan Aprika does not expand. Another invasion is launched and the United Maharajya is in a well and truly colonial war looking for resources which will help fuel the industrialising nation rapidly. Morocco and Mauritania are expanded by 15,000 km each. Sanjay Rajpath continues the expansion of his business but has begun to get very old. His son, Rajesh Rajpath takes over most of the business and things. The Daily Times continues to sell well and it begins to become bigger on the geopolitical scene as well as the science based news. The telephone begins to be made in greater numbers and sold to more households. Sanjay Rajpath's work on radar has left the nation with a huge (and secret) advantage. The subway becomes a part of everyday life in Dehli. The tram link has been completed in Kolkata and it helps to link up one part of the city to the other part. The small town of Khittagong begins to receive attention as its position allows for better trading access toward the East. The construction of more coal based power stations continue and the electrialisation of all major cities is finished. The Dominion of Uttarshina contines the construction of its new capital. An economic boom begins due to the end of the civil war and the return of peace to the nation once more. The NHS begins to be implemented with each household now registered with the NHS. The three siblings continue their taxing work but have continued to make rapid progress. Their Heliocopter is almost ready and problems with it will have to be tested to be sorted out. Anticipation grows and they begin to seek backing from a major company. Tata Motors' armoured cars help to scare many of the native populations and the tank is tested in battle for the first time. It is a huge success and it scares the living daylight out of the natives. The war thus continues successfully. The Socialist government begins to implement even more reforms to boost the nation and help its industrial base grow.
 * 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 expand their military, economy and infrastructure. The United Maharajya begins to experience growth and as its rail networks are linked up in a better fashion, the flow of goods is made quicker. In schools, Sankala is the main language to be taught which the regional language takes the role of second main language. 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 - especially in Atlantia and Aprika. Kongo is expanded by 15,000 km northward, and Kongo continues to vassalise the states close by.

1901
''' With the link to the Pacific open, the Neu Berliners feel happy. They motivation for rapid expansion is cut and the rates fo expansion return to normal with many new rural stops becoming bigger towns and so much be colonised by the people. This means the nation cannot expand as the land claimed has to be settled first. Campaigns such as "go west" would help ... '''


 * This is bullshit. How could I expand without the people in the first place? Everything is full of people. Giant cattle farms and cowboys and ranches and whatnot. The Vild, Vild Vest.


 * Seriously. Look at the map. Have you not studied the Oregon trail? It will take you quite a while to get people to move in large numbers toward the west. And exactly, the wild west - not heavily occupied and present opportunity for those wanting to move. And anyway, you have reached the Pacific.


 * America did not stop expanding when it reached the Pacific. It moved south after that (Mexico) via war. I'm expanding north. Peacefully too.


 * Actually, the Mexican-American War ended around the same time as the USA got Oregon.


 * Indeed. Plus, you have Italia, Ethiopia, China, and the Maya in the region who are also interested in the lands around you. We aren't raggedy Mexico. ~Viva


 * Mexico wasn't all that raggedy either. Besides, since I'm being re-confined to the same rates as everyone else, it's all fair now.

''' Seeing the need for more space due to the fact that millions of refugees are heading into the Gang Empire, expansion becomes a priority. Their expansion rate is tripled for now until the refugees can be settled and new farmable lands are made available to the Gang Empire to settle and feed its people. The army is mobilised and used for the expansion (note: look to expand in areas of farmland, not in the cold north). '''
 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Majorca, Barcelona, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, railroads continue being built in Portugal, and the other Iberian states. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 7600 sq km. Meanwhile, railroads continue being built in Brasil, and some efforts to connect some existing railroads to each other are made. Meanwhile, it expands by 57,400 sq km. Meanwhile, the Post-A'Asabist states under Brasilian or Portuguese influence expand by 5000 sq km each.
 * France's economy improves and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, propaganda aimed to legitimize the current government starts to be spread on France.
 * Mutapa builds 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 being rebuilt along with the Buddhist temple. Industrialisation goes well, especially with the help of the Germans. Shogun Rokkaku Kiyomori continues making reforms for the government, with the aid of Empress Go-Shōtoku. Japan is becoming more of a democracy by now, and the feudal military dictatorship will officially end in 1903. Shogun Rokkaku Kiyomori also gives women the right to vote. Major cities such as Hakodate, Tokyo, Kyoto, Kōchi, Saga, Kobe, and Osaka continue growing in population and expanding. Daihatsu Company begins making Japan's first Kuruma (Japanese for car).
 * [[Image:Split of Kochiya (PMII).png|thumb|150px|right|The light blue area is the part of Kochiya that Japan would sell.]]Neu Berlin asks to buy the colony of Kochiya (Alaska).
 * Empress Go-Shōtoku partially agrees, but would like to keep the Islands part of it. She also requests, if its okay, that the mainland portion could be merged into the state of Kasodani.
 * Neu Berlin is willing to accept that land but wishes for it to be merged into Neu Germanica.
 * Empress Go-Shōtoku will sell on the condition that any Japanese there continues to live their way of life.
 * Naturally.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military. Some Jīdūhist and Amaterasuist churches are built. A few Shinto shrines are also built.
 * The Neu Berlin Republic of Kasodani continues to build up its military. Kasodani also expands northward by 9900 sq km. More Shinto shrines and Taoist temples are built. A few Buddhist temples are also built. The city of Kyouko and the town of Ichirin continues to grow thanks to gold. A regional census is held and it shows that Kasodani contains 92% Japanese, 4% Chinese, and 4% German.
 * The Republic of Himekaidou continues to build up its military. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are built throughout the nation.
 * The Scandinavians continue to expand their industry, with the entire nation being solidly industrialized. The three major religions solidify their control over the entire country, with significant Russian Orthodox and Germanic minorities.
 * 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. The German Navy is so prevalent in the North Sea the Germans have begun calling it "the German Lake". The German Navy embraces newer battleship technologies, leaving the small and unwieldy ironclads in the past. Propaganda is pumped throughout Germany, telling the people to work faster and harder to forward the Fatherland into a bright future. Saxonische continues to grow as a new language and is now mandatory in all German schools. The Commonwealths of Poland and Slovakia are both expanded militarily and economically. BMW and Benz continue to grow with better and faster autos being built. BMW develops the European equivalent to the "autobike" the Z71. Scottish rebels are deported in droves to Neu Berlin. The Munchen subways is completed. Electric lights now permeate almost every major city in Germany. German-Neu Berlin relations continue to improve. The Democratic Republicans gain seats in the Reichstag after several scandals involving Equalist Party members, though the election still resulted in the Democratic Socialist Party winning a majority. After many long years, the transatlantic cable from Germany to Neu Berlin is completed. Airships become common. Henry Dezel invents a type of internal combustion engine (OTL Diesel). The anti-Equalist Caucus is fmed after a bunch of scandals associated with the socialists take off, resulting fit he first time in almost twenty years that a non socialist affiliated party, the Conservative Party, wins the elections. BMW develops a new aeroplane called the BMW-Messerschmitt Z 21, a biplane with dual machine guns and the world's fastest ' engine '''to date (of course, it is just a marketing term.) Germany offers to sell to allies.
 * ​That's good and all, but aren't orange nations (such as Germany and Russia) NOT supposed to have functional airplanes etc ... until 1905?
 * Considering Neu Berlin is orange and invented the airplane, I assume I'm good ( I'm not that far off timewise)
 * Indeed. Also, there's a difference between good planes what anyone has right now. What anyone has right now is a plane that can fly a decent distance at a decent height. Nothing epic ... yet ...
 * The whole fastest thing is just a marketing ploy. It is the fastest in Europe, as we are the only European nation building them ATM.
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Australis: Expands rapidly into the black (45,000 sq km) as more and more settlers arrive in the nation. 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. Commonwealth Electric expands. The Broomeswalt building is completed and stands as the world's tallest building. The Neu Munchen subway is finished. Airstrips become commonplace. James Cordar invents cordite, a smokeless gunpowder. Australis asks allies to support the Australian bid for the Olympics, if successful it will be the first Games held in Oceana.
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Britannia: English and Scottish rebels continue to be peacefully deported and a surge of German immigrants arrive, particularly in Scotland. In England, Saxonische, the German-English hybrid now makes up 20% of the native speakers. Bavaria sends more and more Bavarian soldiers and citizens to England. English-German relations improve greatly. The military is expanded. electricity and autos become commonplace. Inventor Charles Gramme invents the first Grammephone, an adaptation of an earlier Neu Berlinian design. This time, instead of using a cylinder, a flat shellac disc is used and a tone arm glides over the grooves of the disc, creating sound, which is then amplified by the horn. The statue of German Unity is finished and her sister statue is shipped to Neu Berlin. The opening fair becomes a success with the German Kaiser in attendance with the Neu Berlin leadership. James Woldroff, a Welsh Apostolic Bishop becomes popular among the people, believing he should be the Prime Bishop in the upcoming elections, citing his love for the poor and desire to re-unite former Brythonic lands. The dawn if the 20th century is looked on with hope.
 * Commonwealth of Afrika: Carthage holds elections for the General Assembly with the Social Democrats taking the lead. Carthage is renamed the Commonwealth of Afrika. The military governor steps down for the new elected Prime Minister. Work on telegraph and telephone lines continue in the Bavarian Adminstrative Region. Afrika Telephone and Telegraph is founded. Work continues on the railways and telegraph in the Saxon Administrative Region. Local militia units are raised to defend the region from desert nomad rebels in the Sahara to the south. Missionaries of the Holy Wettin Missionary Order continue to proseletyse and provide schooling and medical care. Hospitals and medical care begin to grow. Stefan Moldruf patents the motor driven vacuum cleaner.
 * The Hellenic Equalist Republic: The HER government continues to develop its railways, and steel and glass are developed all over Anatolia and the Hellenic Peninsula to spurt the economy on. 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 being built and is placed at both the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus, to protect Constantinople from attack. The HER continues to expand both its economy and its military and its colonies are expanded. Artillery becomes more widespread and is used to protect the Union.
 * The Egyptian Equalist Republic: continues to expand its army and navy, as well as its economy. It expands by 40,000 sq km.
 * The Tamanian Equalist Republic:  continues expanding its military and economy. The new government aggressively expands infrastructure and begins to develop the oil industry, and exports to other UER republics in an attempt to make Tamanian oil a staple within the UER.
 * The Beninese Equalist Republic: reforms and expands its army and navy, as well as begins rudimentary railway and steel and glass building. It also begins to build oil rigs. It expands by 40,000 sq km.
 * The Italian Affiliated UER: continues to put down anti-UER rebellions and continues to rebuild its military and economy in a centralised manner.
 * Saxony (Member of the German Empire): The Imperial couple continue their World Tour, steaming to theie domains in South East Asia. The couple is greeted by the King of Tanimbarkai, who shows the Emperor the wonders that German protection have done for the country: the modern military, the school system, the German-trained doctors and the steamboat connexions between the islands. Old islanders thank the Emperor, with tears in their eyes, for allowing them to have a proper education and a happy life. The Emperor is understandably touched. After a few weeks travelling the islands, the entourage moves on to Borneo, where all present marvel at the modern industrial giant which ha seemingly sprung out of featureless rainforest. The Emperor moves on for a brief visit to Khmer Koch, where nothing in particular happens, as is the norm for the sleepy Asian colony. The Emperor was even heard to ask a senior staffer "Why do we own this boring place?" Glad to be out of Time Magazine's Most Boring Colony of the Century, the Imperial train moves on to its final destination: the two Australian territories. The ships pull into the large and majestic Boniface harbour and are greeted by thousands gathered along the shoreline. Journalists attached to the tour said that they could almost see a tear in the old Emperor's eyes as he looked at all the happy white and brown faces, people who have lived their entire lives on the other side of the globe, all of whom cheering to show their admration and respect for a man they have never seen. The Imperial couple celebrate Mass in the original chapel built by the first missionaries of the Holy Wettin Order centuries ago. The mass is presided over by an Aboriginal man, who is the Bishop of Boniface. After the mass, the Emperor parades down the main street of Boniface in an open-topped auto. Basically the entire colony is there to catch an glimpse of their glorious sovereign. The calvacade stops at the new, golden pillar-mounted statue of Kaiser Erdbert erected recently in his honour. After tasting the delights of Saxon Australis, the Imperials hop on the train for the Commonwealth of Australis. They stay there for a few months in the Broomewalt building before returning home just in time for Christmas. Anyway, back in Saxony, the Public Housing Debt Scandal results in the Left losing their outright majority in the Landtag elections. They have to form a temporary alliance with the Agriculturalists in order to maintain government. The Conservatives, who won more seats than the Left but not enough to form a government, are not very peased at being out-negotiated, and make lots of noise about the government "not having a mandate" to contnue implementing the Public housing scheme. The government doesn't give a toss about its supposed lack of mandate, and continues the scheme, which is coming along well axcept for the budget blowout. Industry and the sharemarket actually impove, which the Left say is due to workers having better living conditions in the new public housing, the Conservatives say it's because they won more seats in the election. The Sacisische Luftschiffbau expands bigtime, building airfields all over Saxony and even in Saxon Australis (for flights within Australis, I'm not talking about intercontinental flights). In Anhalt, the URFA takes strategic towns from the Regency's forces. The Regency sends out a declaration to anti-Equalist counties asking for small amounts of aid to help the Equalist and Anarchist insurgents.
 * Myanmar: Industrialization begins to speed up dramatically due to the rise of personal enterprises and the steam engine.  Electricity begins replacing steam engines. 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 begins to influence governmental decisions. We become filthily advanced. We become an economic superpower and are slowly adopting electricity. We continue to construct areas for the World's Fair to be held. Because of the possibility of the World's Fair not being held in Rangoon, all our construction will be able to have a second use after the World's Fair. We mine for iron and pay taxes in Australia. We spend 20% of our countries reserves to industrialize. We ask for people to vote for us in the 1905 World's Fair. To get the Equalist's votes for the World's Fair, we send support to the Chinese and Greek Equalists. We ask for an alliance with Maharayja.
 * Chaudism continues to spread throughout Imperium Africana as the new primary religion of the people. With the conversion of the Emperor of Ethiopia, Chaudism receives the full backing of the empire as a major religion of the state. Ethiopia continues to build its massive dreadnoughts, leading the rest of the world with its big-gun fleet, and fields the most dreadnoughts in the world. Numerous models are built for Orissa as gifts, and to issue that their ally is fully equipped in the event of a major conflict. The development of the massive passenger liner continues, with a photo taken of one of the chief investors of the project with massive iron chains behind him, showing both the size of the ship that is being constructed, as well as the industrial capacity of Ethiopia. Thousands of Ethiopians purchase tickets for the ship seeking to be the first ones onboard, and make history. Propaganda continues to spread in the schools of the Imperium, with thousands of children openly making remarks about how they want to crusade against the "bad men" of the world, and take their ancestors' lands back. Numerous parents speak joyfully of their success in raising their children, and seek to watch them grow into fine models for the next generation. Radio towers begin to rise throughout the empire as the radio takes over communication networks in Ethiopia. A major radio broadcast center is built in Addis Ababa, and plans to create a series of radio units in the military are underway. Not only will this grant the Imperium yet another boost in the military area, but will grant the nation the power to command large armies without the need for dangerous courier units who must physically send messages between to army units. The radio has thus revolutionized the way wars will be fought forever. Another major development in the military is the armored car. A group of Ethiopian officers during the Faceist Civil War came up with an idea to put pieces of metal around an automobile, and a gun on top, protecting the men inside from bullets, while at the same time allowing them to bring heavy firepower into the thick of a battle. The men receive promotions for their models, and the military places an order for a three hundred armored cars, as well as another hundred to be shipped to Orissa for testing and evaluation.
 * Thousand is way too much Viva, even I only have around a 100, maybe 200 at max ~Imp
 * Better? ~Viva
 * Angola is expanded by 36,000 km, focusing its expansion north. Nunavut expands by 32,000 km inland, moving north along the shoreline. Development of the lands within the territory of Dähnnät continues with support from the government. Nyamwezi is expanded by 30,000 km southward. Taimaini expands by 20,000 km on the coasts. Baridi expands by 30,000 km with additional profits coming from increased oil production. Dafur expands 40,000 km westward and Kitara expands 30,000 km northward. New Borona expands 60,000 km inward, focusing on northward expansion. The military, economy and infrastructure of all territories are expanded. Transportation within the empire continues to expand, along with electrical output in the major cities throughout the Imperium.
 * All states expand mililtary. The connection between the center and the coasts becomes greater and more people move into the River Lakota area with the prospect of land and money. As such, River Lakota expands 15,000 sq km . Ostkasodan also expands 15,000 sq km to create another route for railways to go through. Neu Berlin begins to influence the Plains Lakota. Neu Germanica expands 16,000 sq km. Weich brothers continue to do stuff. Some genius at the Neu Berlin Embassy in Beijing comes up with his own idea for a tank, or moving fortress, as he plainly calls it. He sends these back to Neu Berlin where the government and the military take interest in them. They are dubbed fortwagens by someone who was too lazy to say fortress wagon all the time.
 * You are not allowed to expand, except from your colony, if Neu Germanica is your colony. If not, then that will not expand either.
 * ​Propaganda within the Maharajya continues and under the Socialists, is endorsed highly. Industrialisation continues to occur all over the nation with railroad construction continuing all around the nation. The Akashchuts continue to be built at a rapid pace and the city begins to be filled up. Most of the land displacement porblems have been sorted out. Better train engines are being constructed in the prototype stage as the need for faster and more powerful as well as efficient trains evolves. The SOC big bosses continue to work under huge stress as results do not show yet. They begin to set up oil rigs in Dakshin Maharajya under SOC Shell. Many are drilling for oil and hoping to to strike the "black gold". SOC Rail continues to try gaining contracts to build extensive rail networks in Dakshin Maharajya and Uttarshina. In Dakshin Maharajya, the regional government allows them to build a small number of railroads to connect up many of the towns and hamlets the SOC Shell have begun to drill in. Profits currently are zero. The UM works with Japan to implement the Uda Code while helping the Germans create a new encryption code. The steamship and submersible navy continues to grow with government backing and subsidies. The Maha-Agni Class continues construction and three more is launched. With the gifts from the Ethiopian Navy, the United Maharajyan navy now becomes the strongest on the planet, overtaking their allies in the process. Although this does not matter much due to the fact that both nations train and work closely anyway. Asabists continue to gain respect in Patagoshina and they begin to become part of Patagoshinan society once more. Afghani cities continue growth and work on keeping its army in shape. A new version of the Gattling gun enters the prototype stage and this will improve significantly over the older versions. Many Jains head to Jainistan and it is expanded by 64,150 km, but Orissan Aprika does not expand. Another invasion is launched and the United Maharajya is in a well and truly colonial war looking for resources which will help fuel the industrialising nation rapidly. Morocco and Mauritania are expanded by 15,000 km each. Sanjay Rajpath is now able to just focus on his inventions rather than having to run a business. Rajesh helps his father in the inventing scene, but he is more busy running the company. The Daily Times continues to sell well and it begins to become bigger on the geopolitical scene as well as the science based news. The telephone begins to be made in greater numbers and sold to more households. The radar begins to be worked on more by Sanjay who is trying to make the technology more viable. In the capital of Bhubaneswar, construction of a subway begins too, along with the development of trams on the surface. A major palace renovation campaign is begun by the Maharaja who will partially open up some of his palaces to people wanting to "tour" them. The small town of Khittagong begins to experience significant growth as it becomes another opening and an untapped one compared to Kolkata. The construction of more coal based power stations continue and the electrialisation of all major cities is finished. The Dominion of Uttarshina continues the construction of its new capital. In various broken and torn regions in the south, a huge reconstruction plan is enacted to help rebuild much of the damaged infrastructure. The NHS is made into a greater force with doctors beginning to be employed and helping people. The three siblings continue their taxing work but have continued to make rapid progress. Their Heliocopter is tested for the first time and although it has control problems, it is a complete success. The Kapoor siblings are overjoued and celebrate. Rajesh becomes interested in their work and quickly offers them funding to continue their work. The siblings are now able to create small factories to construct aircraft, airships and now heliocopters. They too fly their first proper biplane and it is a success. They follow this up with the triplane and it can be seen it generates slightly more lift. Tata Motors' armoured cars help to scare many of the native populations and the tank is tested in battle for the first time. It is a huge success and it scares the living daylight out of the natives. The war thus continues successfully. The Socialist government begins to implement even more reforms to boost the nation and help its industrial base grow.
 * 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 expand their military, economy and infrastructure. Dakshin Maharajya begins to experience growth and as its rail networks are linked up in a better fashion, the flow of goods is made quicker. In schools, Sankala is the main language to be taught which the regional language takes the role of second main language. 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 - especially in Atlantia and Aprika. Kongo is expanded by 15,000 km northward, and Kongo continues to vassalise the states close by.

1902
''' The small Ethiopian dominion of Dähnnät unites with the Faceist Union of Patagoshina, breaking links with the rest of the Imperium. They quickly begin to look to build railroutes connecting the new regions with the rest of the nation. '''

''' In the Far East, the Ethiopian colony of Baidu is declared a failure due to its cold conditions and as a result, it is offered to be sold to Japan for a good price. Many are looking to stay but most just want to return home to the sunny lands of Ethiopia. '''
 * Shogun Rokkaku Kiyomori would like to purchase the area for 100,000,000 Yen.
 *  The Company agrees and the land is sold. 

''' After multiple sessions in parliament and after many heated debates, the Gang Empire votes to re-form itself once more. After a close vote in the parliament, the reformists win - who surprisingly have the backing of the Royal Family, and the Gang Empire is dissolved and in its place the Gang Federation is born. Not much changes, apart from the representation type - with the nation continuing to be a constitutional monarchy. The nation continues to expand as more refugees continue to head into the nation. '''
 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Majorca, Barcelona, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, railroads continue being built in Portugal, and the other Iberian states. Meanwhile in Barcelona, Maria de Lusignan gives birth to a boy, who is named Pere. However, Both mother and son die soon after. Meanwhile in Navarra, Urraca Fernandes de Lara gives birth to a boy, who is named Felipe. Meanwhile, Mildred de Cardona gives birth to a boy, who is named Aimery. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 7600 sq km. Meanwhile, railroads continue being built in Brasil, and some efforts to connect some existing railroads to each other are made. Meanwhile, it expands by 57,400 sq km. Meanwhile, the Post-A'Asabist states under Brasilian or Portuguese influence expand by 5000 sq km each.
 * France's economy improves and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, propaganda aimed to legitimize the current government starts to be spread on France.
 * Mutapa builds 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 being rebuilt along with the Buddhist temple. Industrialisation goes well, especially with the help of the Germans. Shogun Rokkaku Kiyomori continues making reforms for the government, with the aid of Empress Go-Shōtoku, and will be finished by next year. A Prime Minister office is also established and elections for it will begin next year. The Shogun post will also be abolished next year. Major cities such as Hakodate, Tokyo, Kyoto, Kōchi, Saga, Kobe, and Osaka continue growing in population and expanding. Sado also expands in population. Daihatsu Company continues making Japan's first Kuruma (Japanese for car).
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military. Some Jīdūhist and Amaterasuist churches are built. A few Shinto shrines are also built.
 * The Neu Berlin Republic of Kasodani continues to build up its military. Kasodani also expands northward by 9900 sq km. More Shinto shrines and Taoist temples are built. A few Buddhist temples are also built. The city of Kyouko and the town of Ichirin continues to grow thanks to gold.
 * The Republic of Himekaidou continues to build up its military. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are built throughout the nation.
 * The Scandinavians continue to expand their industry, with the entire nation being solidly industrialized. The three major religions solidify their control over the entire country, with significant Russian Orthodox and Germanic minorities.
 * The Hellenic Equalist Republic: The HER government continues to develop its railways, and steel and glass are developed all over Anatolia and the Hellenic Peninsula to spurt the economy on. 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 being built and is placed at both the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus, to protect Constantinople from attack. The HER continues to expand both its economy and its military and its colonies are expanded. Artillery becomes more widespread and is used to protect the Union.
 * The Egyptian Equalist Republic: continues to expand its army and navy, as well as its economy. It expands by 40,000 sq km.
 * The Tamanian Equalist Republic: continues expanding its military and economy. The new government aggressively expands infrastructure and begins to develop the oil industry, and exports to other UER republics in an attempt to make Tamanian oil a staple within the UER.
 * The Beninese Equalist Republic: reforms and expands its army and navy, as well as begins rudimentary railway and steel and glass building. It also begins to build oil rigs. It expands by 40,000 sq km.
 * The Italian Affiliated UER: continues to put down anti-UER rebellions and continues to rebuild its military and economy in a centralised manner.
 * Saxony (Member of the German Empire): The Emperor, who is getting on a bit, decides to give his son Georg more powers in a sort of semi-regent role. The government continues building public housing, the military expands a little bit, building a few armoured autos, and airships become more common. The colonies expand their usual amounts. In Anhalt, the Regency forces manage to win back one of the towns from the URFA. The Regency once again asks for some assistance to fight the equalists and anarchists. 
 * The state of Bayern grows concerned and sends Bavarian troops to aid the Saxon government. If things do not improve, The Kiaser of Germany will send troops too.
 * Myanmar: Industrialization begins to speed up dramatically due to the rise of personal enterprises and the steam engine.  Electricity begins replacing steam engines. 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 begins to influence governmental decisions. We become filthily advanced. We become an economic superpower and are slowly adopting electricity. We continue to construct areas for the World's Fair to be held. Because of the possibility of the World's Fair not being held in Rangoon, all our construction will be able to have a second use after the World's Fair. We mine for iron and pay taxes in Australia. We spend 40% of our countries reserves to industrialize. We ask for people to vote for us in the 1905 World's Fair. To get the Equalist's votes for the World's Fair, we send support to the Chinese and Greek Equalists. We ask for an alliance with Maharayja.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade. The government proceeds with caution in dealing with the new Equalist governments. Immigration is limited. The Empire makes plans for the construction of a canal to link the two oceans. The Royal Science Academy continue studying the 'steam turbine', as well as experimenting with crude oil. Electricity becomes a popular amenity in some more wealthy provinces. A new type of clothing becomes available, work pants with metal rivets to keep the fabric from wearing (OTL Blue Jeans). The Juun family continues the construction of the battleships. Ahaulel Autos continues producing autos under Tepeu Baleta, utilizing pneumatic tires. Ahaulel begins producing a new type of auto, an 'autobike'. Ahtohil Motors continues mass-producing autos. A popular auto becomes the tractor, which reduces time and increases efficiency on farms. The border with the Apache Praetorate is closed completely. 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 northern provinces. Trade throughout 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.
 * The governments of Uttarshina and the United Maharajya enquire on constructing the twin canal projects of Nicaragua and Panama (or whatever their ATL names are). They are willing to be co-partners and spend half on the project.
 * ​Just refer to them by the names of the provinces - Nicaragua is Mangue, and Panama is Boruca
 * The Mayan Empire agrees to the projects
 * Selk'nam: Industrialization deepens. Entreaties continue to be made to the Maharajya, and the Selk'nam offer to buy the territory of New Judea as a colony - hoping to later integrate it into the Haruwin. Spies are sent to the Praetorate of Pure Science to determine whether Praetoress Eris is secretly a dissillusioned member of the Selk'nam Royal Family.
 * Yagich Rafael, Eternal Matter, Attican Union: Industrialization deepens.
 * Praetorate of Pure Science: The Jester has gone strangely silent since the events of "Black Friday", although his mission may have been accomplished in that most in the Praetorate suspect that Eris' true identity is that of Princess Elizabeth of the House of Tuch'huelpe. Some speculate that the Jester himself may have been captured or killed, especially as thecrew of the De Mor Tirian vessel whch delivered teh flyers had remained in prison. Eris refuses to respond to "the musings of a cowardly clown", which only stokes the rumors. Crackdowns become more brutal as the nation becomes a veritable police state. It is unknown if Eris plans to take action as pro-Jester sentiment continues to simmer, and government rhatoric increasingly centers on "The Selk'nam rolaylist menace, the decadence of the Attican Union, and the intollerable royalist developments in De Mor Tir, a den of villianous Welshmen who have no place in Atlantia!" For the most part, the government pretends as if things are normal, but it is rumored that the islands' explosives and quicklime factories are working overtime to produce a stock pile. Then in December, an Attican Union-flagged trade ship, carrying De Mor Tirian exports stops in the Praetorate to drop of building materials, then sails one to its final destination in Wales. As it docks at Cardiff Harbor, the entire ship explodes in a massive ball of flame.
 * Note: If someone wants to help, I'm looking for a creative way to wrap up Eris' storyline and would prefer her to go down in some sort of international conflagration in which her identity plays a role. Not sure how to do it, though. :-)
 * 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. The German Navy is so prevalent in the North Sea the Germans have begun calling it "the German Lake". The German Navy embraces newer battleship technologies, leaving the small and unwieldy ironclads in the past. Propaganda is pumped throughout Germany, telling the people to work faster and harder to forward the Fatherland into a bright future. Saxonische continues to grow as a new language and is now mandatory in all German schools. The Commonwealths of Poland and Slovakia are both expanded militarily and economically. BMW and Benz continue to grow with better and faster autos being built. BMW develops the European equivalent to the "autobike" the Z71. Scottish rebels are deported in droves to Neu Berlin. The Munchen subways is completed. Electric lights now permeate almost every major city in Germany. German-Neu Berlin relations continue to improve. The Democratic Republicans gain seats in the Reichstag after several scandals involving Equalist Party members, though the election still resulted in the Democratic Socialist Party winning a majority. After many long years, the transatlantic cable from Germany to Neu Berlin is completed. Airships become common. Henry Dezel invents a type of internal combustion engine (OTL Diesel). The anti-Equalist Caucus is fmed after a bunch of scandals associated with the socialists take off, resulting fit he first time in almost twenty years that a non socialist affiliated party, the Conservative Party, wins the elections. Development of the BMW Series aircraft continue in limited qauntites for the time being. Saxonische achieves an astonsihing 43% of secondary languages in Germany. The Census Department announces plans to reveal the 1902 census next year due to unavoidable delays in gathering information.
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Australis: Expands rapidly into the black (45,000 sq km) as more and more settlers arrive in the nation. 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. Commonwealth Electric expands. The Broomeswalt building is completed and stands as the world's tallest building. The Neu Munchen subway is finished. Airstrips become commonplace. James Cordar invents cordite, a smokeless gunpowder. Australis asks allies to support the Australian bid for the Olympics, if successful it will be the first Games held in Oceana.
 * Scandinavia did that.
 * If people actually read posts then you would know I copy pasted. I had him invent a type of gunpowder almost a decade ago, I just keep forgetting to remove the post.
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Britannia: English and Scottish rebels continue to be peacefully deported and a surge of German immigrants arrive, particularly in Scotland. In England, Saxonische, the German-English hybrid now makes up 20% of the native speakers. Bavaria sends more and more Bavarian soldiers and citizens to England. English-German relations improve greatly. The military is expanded. electricity and autos become commonplace. Inventor Charles Gramme invents the first Grammephone, an adaptation of an earlier Neu Berlinian design. This time, instead of using a cylinder, a flat shellac disc is used and a tone arm glides over the grooves of the disc, creating sound, which is then amplified by the horn. The statue of German Unity is finished and her sister statue is shipped to Neu Berlin. The opening fair becomes a success with the German Kaiser in attendance with the Neu Berlin leadership. James Woldroff, a Welsh Apostolic Bishop becomes popular among the people, believing he should be the Prime Bishop in the upcoming elections, citing his love for the poor and desire to re-unite former Brythonic lands. The dawn if the 20th century is looked on with hope. The explosion rocks Cardiff Harbour, with many wounded and the harbour severley damaged. Paramedics and detective rush to the scene and discover that it was a time triggered bomb that detonated on the ship. Telegrams are sent to the Attican Union demanding an explaination, as  well as recompense for damage caused. Many Welsh begin to clamour for more freedom as well as a strong desire to return to Brythonic brothers. Leading the demonstrations are several high level bishops of the Apostolic Church. The Welsh General Assembly, corrupt and rich, ignores the people.
 * Commonwealth of Afrika: Carthage holds elections for the General Assembly with the Social Democrats taking the lead. Carthage is renamed the Commonwealth of Afrika. The military governor steps down for the new elected Prime Minister. Work on telegraph and telephone lines continue in the Bavarian Adminstrative Region. Afrika Telephone and Telegraph is founded. Work continues on the railways and telegraph in the Saxon Administrative Region. Local militia units are raised to defend the region from desert nomad rebels in the Sahara to the south. Missionaries of the Holy Wettin Missionary Order continue to proseletyse and provide schooling and medical care. Hospitals and medical care begin to grow. Stefan Moldruf patents the motor driven vacuum cleaner.
 * Been there done that; sorry. ~ S
 * All states expand military. Novomoskovsk expands 15,000 sq km with the inflow of Russian descent people, while River Lakota expands 15,000 sq km with more people arriving due to the prospect of land. Neu Germanica expands 16,000 sq km and Ostkasodan expands 15,000 sq km. Theodor Roosenfeld, who was elected Prime Minister of the United Antillian Reich in 1900, promises to make Neu Berlin greater and grander than it ever was. One of his first actions is to promote the breaking of large monopolies like Standard Oil and Carnegie Steel. He also nationalizes the big railway systems like Vanderbilt Rail and divides them into four smaller railways: the Oriental and Kasodan Railway (OKb), the Central and Lakota Railway (MLb), the Eastern and Kanadian Railway (OKb), and the Northern and Vinlandic Railway (NVb). This is hailed as a milestone in the breaking of monopolies. He also promotes better working conditions in factories and on boats and whatnot. He leads the Reichstag into passing new reforms for the brutalized working class and promises a "Square Deal" for every man in the Reich. He also promotes laws against gender-based discrimination in the workforce, but the Reichstag does not catch on to this. (Women already have the vote, though.) The Mazda Motor Company is founded in Kasodani, one of three current automobile companies based in the west. Rosenfeld also seeks to make trade from coast to coast easier and seeks to make some sort of passageway in the Southern Mayan regions. The Weich brothers continue to do their stuff and the River Lakota approach the Plains Lakota with an offer of joining the Lakota Reichskomissariat. The Novorossiyan outpost continues to influence Novorossiya.
 * Propaganda within the Maharajya continues and under the Socialists, is endorsed highly. Industrialisation continues to occur all over the nation with railroad construction continuing all around the nation. The Akashchuts continue to be built at a rapid pace and the city begins to be filled up. Most of the land displacement porblems have been sorted out. Better train engines are being constructed in the prototype stage as the need for faster and more powerful as well as efficient trains evolves. The SOC big bosses continue to work under huge stress as results do not show yet. More rigs are set up in Dakshin Maharajya under SOC Shell. Many are drilling for oil and hoping to to strike the "black gold". SOC Rail continues to try gaining contracts to build extensive rail networks in Dakshin Maharajya and Uttarshina. In Dakshin Maharajya, the regional government allows them to build a small number of railroads to connect up many of the towns and hamlets the SOC Shell have begun to drill in. Profits currently are zero. The UM works with Japan to implement the Uda Code while helping the Germans create a new encryption code. The steamship and submersible navy continues to grow with government backing and subsidies. The Maha-Agni Class continues construction and three more are launched. Asabists continue to gain respect in Patagoshina and they begin to become part of Patagoshinan society once more. Afghani cities continue growth and work on keeping its army in shape. A new version of the Gattling gun enters the prototype stage and this will improve significantly over the older versions. Many Jains head to Jainistan and it is expanded by 64,150 km. The colonial war finishes for now this year, with the troops only securing small amounts of land. However, with this land, Orissan Aprika expands 64,000 km. (Collie, you did not state anywhere that your colony was taking land next to Luanda or whatever the state I have claimed land froms name is). Morocco and Mauritania are expanded by 15,000 km each. Sanjay Rajpath is now able to just focus on his inventions rather than having to run a business. Rajesh helps his father in the inventing scene, but he is more busy running the company. The Daily Times continues to sell well and it begins to become bigger on the geopolitical scene as well as the science based news. The telephone begins to be made in greater numbers and sold to more households. The radar begins to be worked on more by Sanjay who is trying to make the technology more viable. In the capital of Bhubaneswar, construction of a subway begins too, along with the development of trams on the surface. A major palace renovation campaign continues and work is going on in full speed. The small town of Khittagong begins to experience significant growth as it becomes another opening and an untapped one compared to Kolkata. The construction of more coal based power stations continue and the electrialisation of all major cities is finished. The Dominion of Uttarshina continues the construction of its new capital. In various broken and torn regions in the south, a huge reconstruction plan is enacted to help rebuild much of the damaged infrastructure. The NHS is made into a greater force with doctors beginning to be employed and helping people. The Kapoor siblings continue their taxing work but have continued to make rapid progress. Their Heliocopter begins to be worked on and more designs are looked at aand a few more prototypes are built. The siblings continue the construction of their small factories to construct aircraft, airships and now heliocopters. Their planes work better as more research is put into it. Tata Motors' armoured cars help to scare many of the native populations and the tank is tested in battle for the first time. It is a huge success and it scares the living daylight out of the natives. The Socialist government begins to implement even more reforms to boost the nation and help its industrial base grow.
 * 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 expand their military, economy and infrastructure. Dakshin Maharajya begins to experience growth and as its rail networks are linked up in a better fashion, the flow of goods is made quicker. In schools, Sankala is the main language to be taught which the regional language takes the role of second main language. 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 - especially in Atlantia and Aprika. Kongo is expanded by 15,000 km northward, and Kongo continues to vassalise the states close by.
 * Imperium Africana continues to develop its fleet of dreadnoughts, building larger and more advanced versions as the years pass by. Also, the development of the armored cars continues, with plans to build even larger versions of thoses and placing larger guns on them.  The propaganda of the lands lost to foreigners continues, with many former students joining areas of the government and the military with plans to make their parents and ancestors' dreams reality. The IMS Titanic launches from Lagos with a full hand of crew and 5,000 passengers, and begins its trip to New Borona where it will dock and move on to the Orissan territories in the New World. News of the breakaway of Dahnnat concerns the government, who's fears are realised when it joins with the Faceist Republic in the southern half of the new world. Troops are placed on standby should they need to be deployed to the region to put down any threats it may pose to the empire.
 * Nunavut expands by 68,000 km inland, moving north along the shoreline. Nyamwezi is expanded by 30,000 km southward. Taimaini expands by 20,000 km on the coasts. Baridi expands by 30,000 km with additional profits coming from increased oil production. Dafur expands 70,000 km southward. New Borona expands 60,000 km inward, focusing on northward expansion. The military, economy and infrastructure of all territories are expanded. Transportation within the empire continues to expand, along with electrical output in the major cities throughout the Imperium.
 * Nunavut expands by 68,000 km inland, moving north along the shoreline. Nyamwezi is expanded by 30,000 km southward. Taimaini expands by 20,000 km on the coasts. Baridi expands by 30,000 km with additional profits coming from increased oil production. Dafur expands 70,000 km southward. New Borona expands 60,000 km inward, focusing on northward expansion. The military, economy and infrastructure of all territories are expanded. Transportation within the empire continues to expand, along with electrical output in the major cities throughout the Imperium.

1903

 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Majorca, Barcelona, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, railroads continue being built in Portugal, and the other Iberian states. Meanwhile in Aragon, Artal II dies, and his son Salvador succeeds him, and is crowned as "By the Grace of God, Salvador II, King of Aragon, Duke of Segorbe, Marchess of Sástago, Count of Jaca, Ribagorza, Sobrarbe and Teruel". Meanwhile in Majorca, Guillén VI dies, and is succeeded by his daughter Mildred. Since her name is non-existent in Catalan, she assumes the throne using the regnal name of Isabel, and both she and her husband Aimery de Lusignan are crowned Kings of Majorca. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 7600 sq km. Meanwhile, railroads continue being built in Brasil, and some efforts to connect some existing railroads to each other are made. Meanwhile, it expands by 57,400 sq km. Meanwhile, the Post-A'Asabist states under Brasilian or Portuguese influence expand by 5000 sq km each.
 * France's economy improves and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, propaganda aimed to legitimize the current government starts to be spread on France.
 * Mutapa builds 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 being rebuilt along with the Buddhist temple. Industrialisation goes well, especially with the help of the Germans. Shogun Rokkaku Kiyomori finishes making reforms for the government, with the aid of Empress Go-Shōtoku. The Shogun post is abolished and elections for a Prime Minister begin. By the eleventh month, Rokkaku Hokuto becomes elected as the first Prime Minister of Japan. Major cities such as Hakodate, Tokyo, Kyoto, Kōchi, Saga, Kobe, and Osaka continue growing in population and expanding. Sado also expands in population. Daihatsu Company finishes making Japan's first Kuruma (Japanese for car). The Baidu colony that was purchased last year from Ethiopia is turned into the colony of Kitatojiko, and expands by 9900 sq km.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military. Some Jīdūhist and Amaterasuist churches are built. A few Shinto shrines are also built.
 * The Neu Berlin Republic of Kasodani continues to build up its military. Kasodani also expands northward by 9900 sq km. More Shinto shrines and Taoist temples are built. A few Buddhist temples are also built. The city of Kyouko and the town of Ichirin continues to grow thanks to gold.
 * The Republic of Himekaidou continues to build up its military. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are built throughout the nation.
 * The Hellenic Equalist Republic: The HER government continues to develop its railways, and steel and glass are developed all over Anatolia and the Hellenic Peninsula to spurt the economy on. 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 being built and is placed at both the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus, to protect Constantinople from attack. The HER continues to expand both its economy and its military and its colonies are expanded. Artillery becomes more widespread and is used to protect the Union.
 * The Egyptian Equalist Republic: continues to expand its army and navy, as well as its economy. It expands by 40,000 sq km.
 * The Tamanian Equalist Republic:  continues expanding its military and economy. The new government aggressively expands infrastructure and begins to develop the oil industry, and exports to other UER republics in an attempt to make Tamanian oil a staple within the UER.
 * The Beninese Equalist Republic: reforms and expands its army and navy, as well as begins rudimentary railway and steel and glass building. It also begins to build oil rigs. It expands by 40,000 sq km.
 * The Italian Affiliated UER: continues to put down anti-UER rebellions and continues to rebuild its military and economy in a centralised manner.
 * Myanmar: Industrialization begins to speed up dramatically due to the rise of personal enterprises and the steam engine.  Electricity begins replacing steam engines. 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 begins to influence governmental decisions. We become filthily advanced. We become an economic superpower and are slowly adopting electricity. We continue to construct areas for the World's Fair to be held. Because of the possibility of the World's Fair not being held in Rangoon, all our construction will be able to have a second use after the World's Fair. We mine for iron and pay taxes in Australia. We spend 40% of our countries reserves to industrialize. We ask for people to vote for us in the 1905 World's Fair. To get the Equalist's votes for the World's Fair, we send support to the Chinese and Greek Equalists. We ask for an alliance with Maharayja.
 * 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. The German Navy is so prevalent in the North Sea the Germans have begun calling it "the German Lake". The German Navy embraces newer battleship technologies, leaving the small and unwieldy ironclads in the past. Modern dreadnought technologies continue to grow. Propaganda is pumped throughout Germany, telling the people to work faster and harder to forward the Fatherland into a bright future. Saxonische continues to grow as a new language and is now mandatory in all German schools. The Commonwealths of Poland and Slovakia are both expanded militarily and economically. BMW and Benz continue to grow with better and faster autos being built. BMW develops the European equivalent to the "autobike" the Z71. Scottish rebels are deported in droves to Neu Berlin. The Munchen subways is completed. Electric lights now permeate almost every major city in Germany. German-Neu Berlin relations continue to improve. The Democratic Republicans gain seats in the Reichstag after several scandals involving Equalist Party members, though the election still resulted in the Democratic Socialist Party winning a majority. After many long years, the transatlantic cable from Germany to Neu Berlin is completed. Airstrips become a common sight. The Census is conducted and the population in Germany Proper is 130 million inhabitants, in poland and Slovakia another combined number is 35 million. In Britain a population of 40 million was determined. Overseas, Afrika holds ~1-2 million depending on data, In Australis 12 million. The Anti-Equalist Caucus continues to hamper and slow socialist legislature in Bavaria. William Traine improves the AC, but he becomes more renowned in German Polizei as he develops the first polygraph test.
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Australis: Expands rapidly into the black (45,000 sq km) as more and more settlers arrive in the nation. 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. Commonwealth Electric expands. The Broomeswalt building is completed and stands as the world's tallest building. The Neu Munchen subway is finished. Airstrips become commonplace. James Coolidge invents the tungsten light bulb as well as effectively creating the first "teddy bear" for his daughter Lucy.
 * Nein nein nein nein nein. Sorry, I did the tungsten bulb. Also, get someone named Teddy before you gallivant off calling something the teddy bear. I do have Theodore Rosenfeld, however.
 * Nein Nein, it isn't possible for you to have invented the tungsten bulb. It was made in 1901 and it's 1903. You never mentioned it so I call it. Actually, you don't need a person named Teddy for it. I can give you the link if you'd like:)
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Britannia: English and Scottish rebels continue to be peacefully deported and a surge of German immigrants arrive, particularly in Scotland. In England, Saxonische, the German-English hybrid now makes up 20% of the native speakers. Bavaria sends more and more Bavarian soldiers and citizens to England. English-German relations improve greatly. The military is expanded. electricity and autos become commonplace. Inventor Charles Gramme invents the first Grammephone, an adaptation of an earlier Neu Berlinian design. This time, instead of using a cylinder, a flat shellac disc is used and a tone arm glides over the grooves of the disc, creating sound, which is then amplified by the horn. The statue of German Unity is finished and her sister statue is shipped to Neu Berlin. The opening fair becomes a success with the German Kaiser in attendance with the Neu Berlin leadership. James Woldroff, a Welsh Apostolic Bishop becomes popular among the people, believing he should be the Prime Bishop in the upcoming elections, citing his love for the poor and desire to re-unite former Brythonic lands. The dawn if the 20th century is looked on with hope. The explosion rocks Cardiff Harbour, with many wounded and the harbour severley damaged. Paramedics and detectives rush to the scene and discover that it was a time triggered bomb that detonated on the ship. Telegrams are sent to the Attican Union demanding an explanation, as  well as recompense for damage caused. Many Welsh begin to clamour for more freedom as well as a strong desire to return to Brythonic brothers. Leading the demonstrations are several high level bishops of the Apostolic Church. The Welsh General Assembly, corrupt and rich, ignores the people.
 * Attican Union Diplomacy: The Union expresses deep condolences and notes that it lost a ship and an entire crew in the disaster as well - an inspection reveals that that nothing suspicious was found on the ship before it left on its voyage to De Mor Tir and the Praetorate of Pure Science. It is suspected that the Praetorate must have loaded the bomb on the ship when it docked there - there is very little money in the Attican treasury for recompence - but the Union offers to fight the Praetorate over the disaster (and seeks help subduing it)
 * Praetorate of Pure Science Diplomacy: A telegram is sent to the Welsh government declaring that "The age of royalism will soon end. We laud the gallant heroes that acted against your oppressive government and demand that Wales seeke to remove European influence from Atlantia - and that you attone for your sins by removing the unnatural Welsh extension in De Mor Tir. Otherwise more fire will rain on Europe".
 * The Commonwealth expresses outrage at the cowardly attack by the terrorists. The Commonwealth states that the Empire is not a royalist or oppressive and any more attacks will be met with harsh reprisal. To illustrate German resolve, the Empire reveals that they'd discovered the terrorists and publically executed them
 * Commonwealth of Afrika: Carthage holds elections for the General Assembly with the Social Democrats taking the lead. Carthage is renamed the Commonwealth of Afrika. The military governor steps down for the new elected Prime Minister. Work on telegraph and telephone lines continue in the Bavarian Adminstrative Region. Afrika Telephone and Telegraph is founded. Work continues on the railways and telegraph in the Saxon Administrative Region. Local militia units are raised to defend the region from desert nomad rebels in the Sahara to the south. Missionaries of the Holy Wettin Missionary Order continue to proseletyse and provide schooling and medical care. Hospitals and medical care continue to grow.
 * Imperium Africana continues to develop additional dreadnoughts, with many shipwrights seeking to boast their superior designs and the quality of their guns and materials. This is especially so when they hear of the attempts of the Germans trying to build their own. A debate is held in the city of Massawa if the Ethiopians should offer to help their German counterparts, or sit back and watch as they try to build their own big-gun warships. An Ethiopian farmer and his cousin develop the first aeroplane, which takes off in the highlands of central Ethiopia proper. Their accomplishment, yet one of many, is quickly noticed by the military, who observes the flight which lasts for half an hour, and is the first successful attempt by man to fly like the birds of the sky. The government immediately seeks ways to militarize the vehicle, and the cousins are commissioned to develop new aeroplanes for the empire. The development of the radio continues, with "newscasters" becoming a new career choice, for men and women seeking to have their voices heard over the radio, to deliver infomation to the masses of their nation. The Titanic docks in New Borona, and releases its passengers at their destination, and the next stop, previously planned on heading to Dahnnat, is changed to the neighboring Orissan lands in the region.
 * LOL, Viva. The Neu Berliners got there first apparently (cough), followed by the United Maharajya. You want helicopters? Because we did invent them first. ~Imp
 * When did that happen? ~Viva
 * The United Maharajya inquires whether the Ethiopians would like to sign some more trading deals and rights. They also secretly offer the designs of the tanks that Tata currently has, with the UM is producing in its factories in small numbers.
 * Ethiopia: accepts the Orissan offer, and thanks their government for their generosity.
 * Nunavut expands by 68,000 km inland, moving north along the shoreline. Nyamwezi is expanded by 30,000 km southward. Taimaini expands by 20,000 km on the coasts. Baridi expands by 30,000 km with additional profits coming from increased oil production. Dafur expands 70,000 km southward New Borona expands 60,000 km inward, focusing on northward expansion. The military, economy and infrastructure of all territories are expanded. Transportation within the empire continues to expand, along with electrical output in the major cities throughout the Imperium.
 * Saxony (Member of the German Empire): Kaiser Erdbert of Germany (who is simultaneously King of Saxony) gives even more of his [Saxon] powers to Kronprinz Georg. The Government has finished its Dresden public housing scheme. Apart from the budget blowout, it is a success and greatly appreciated by the hundreds of thousands who were taken out of their slums and out into the new, modern houses. The Landtag rules that further public housing schemes are the responsibility of local councils. With the budget under considerably less pressure, the military is focussed on. Five more naval airships are built, four of them being shipped (piece by piece) to Saxon Australis to join the Australis squadron. The army also gets a few more, smaller airships for reconnaisance. Armoured cars also become more common in the army, with most cavalry regiments having one company of the cars. The colonies also increase their colonial military forces. Saxon West Africa expands its maximum amount into the black towards the Greek colony in an attempt to close the gap. Saxon Australis continues its push into the sparsely-inhabitet inland, expanding the maximum amount. The Kingdom of Tanimbarkai massively expands its military.
 * Anhalt (Vassal of: Saxony (Member of the German Empire)): The civil war continues. Regency forces are bolstered by arms from the Bavarians, but it isn't enough to destroy the URFA, who do more guerrilla tactics and terrorist attacks, whilst still keeping their small field army in the field. The United Revolutionary Front of Anhalt (Equalists and Anarchists) request secret aid from Equalist countries to fight the Regency's forces. They have to somehow smuggle it through neutral Saxony and pro-Regency Bavaria.
 * China: Work on an electric streetcar system begins in Beijing. Meanwhile, Chinese physicist Anling Er develops the theory of special relativity in Beijing University. He is given government funding to continue his research. The military and economy expands. China seeks to reaffirm its treaties with Orissa, Imperium Africana, and Japan. China proposes a pact of Equalist nations, inviting the UER and Myanmar to the pact.
 * The United Maharajya reaffirms its treaties with the Chinese.
 * Empress Go-Shōtoku of the Rokkaku Shogunate reaffirms its treaties with China.
 * Gang Federation: The Gang Federation expands its military and economy as it gets its bearings right after the latest government change. The Federation expands by 32,000 sq km.
 * You do know you can expand at triple rates for a while? ~Imp
 * ​Propaganda within the Maharajya continues and under the Socialists, is endorsed highly. Industrialisation continues to occur all over the nation with railroad construction continuing all around the nation. The Akashchuts continue to be built at a rapid pace and the city sees its Central Districts completelyoppupied by skyscrapers. Better train engines are being constructed in the prototype stage as the need for faster and more powerful as well as efficient trains evolves. The SOC big bosses continue to work under huge stress. More rigs are set up in Dakshin Maharajya under SOC Shell. Rigs finally begin hitting the "black gold" and the first oil begins to be extracted from the ground. Cheers all around the rigs go up and workers are overjoyed. SOC Rail continues to try gaining contracts to build extensive rail networks in Dakshin Maharajya and Uttarshina. In Dakshin Maharajya, their railroads are completed and the first trains begin to run. Seeing the rapid construction progress, the DM government offers more contracts and hopes the railroutes can be completed at a good pace. Profits begin to surge and money begins to head into the coffers of the SOC once more. Although not out of the woods yet, they now have funds to continue their projects. The UM works with Japan to implement the Uda Code while helping the Germans create a new encryption code. The steamship and submersible navy continues to grow with government backing and subsidies. The Maha-Agni Class continues construction and three more are launched. Asabists continue to gain respect in Patagoshina and they begin to become part of Patagoshinan society once more. Afghani cities continue growth and work on keeping its army in shape. A new version of the Gattling gun now goes into the testing stage and some are given to troops in the African Colonial War. Many Jains head to Jainistan and it is expanded by 64,150 km. The colonial war finishes for now this year, with the troops only securing small amounts of land. However, with this land, Orissan Aprika expands 64,000 km. (Collie, you did not state anywhere that your colony was taking land next to Luanda or whatever the state I have claimed land froms name is). Morocco and Mauritania are expanded by 15,000 km each. Sanjay Rajpath is now able to just focus on his inventions rather than having to run a business. Rajesh helps his father in the inventing scene, but he is more busy running the company. The Daily Times continues to sell well and it begins to become bigger on the geopolitical scene as well as the science based news. The telephone begins to be made in greater numbers and sold to more households. The radar begins to be worked on more by Sanjay who is trying to make the technology more viable. In the capital of Bhubaneswar, construction of a subway begins too, along with the development of trams on the surface. A major palace renovation campaign continues and work is going on in full speed. The small town of Khittagong begins to experience significant growth as it becomes another opening and an untapped one compared to Kolkata. The construction of more coal based power stations continue and the electrialisation of all major cities is finished. The Dominion of Uttarshina continues the construction of its new capital. In various broken and torn regions in the south, a huge reconstruction plan is enacted to help rebuild much of the damaged infrastructure. The NHS is made into a greater force with doctors beginning to be employed and helping people. The Kapoor siblings continue their taxing work but have continued to make rapid progress. Their Heliocopter begins to be worked on and more designs are looked at and a few more prototypes are built. The siblings continue the construction of their small factories to construct aircraft, airships and now heliocopters. Their planes work better as more research is put into it. Tata Motors' armoured cars help to scare many of the native populations and the tank is tested in battle for the first time. It is a huge success and it scares the living daylight out of the natives. The Socialist government begins to implement even more reforms to boost the nation and help its industrial base grow. War with the small nations begins once more as the Orissans look to complete the humiliating losses.
 * 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 expand their military, economy and infrastructure. Dakshin Maharajya begins to experience growth and as its rail networks are linked up in a better fashion, the flow of goods is made quicker. In schools, Sankala is the main language to be taught which the regional language takes the role of second main language. 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 - especially in Atlantia and Aprika. Kongo is expanded by 15,000 km northward, and Kongo continues to vassalise the states close by.
 * All states expand military. More immigrants arrive and a peak 100 million population occurs this year due to the baby room amongst the Celtic-descent population and the people who fled from equalism. The first tanks begin to be rolled off the line and deployed along the Plains Lakota border. The Lakota Unterreichskanzler Alfred von Bismark insists that Rosenfeld not seek a war and wait for the response. The Reichstag is also split about the war, with many seeking to try out the new weapons of the nation, while others are not interested in wasting money on such a small war. In other news, River Lakota expands 15,000 sq km with more people coming in for ranching purposes. Ostkasodan also expands 15,000 sq km west to connect with Neu Berlin to create more room for rail access. Neu Germanica expands 16,000 sq km.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade. The government proceeds with caution in dealing with the new Equalist governments. Immigration is limited. The Empire makes plans for the construction of a canal to link the two oceans. The Royal Science Academy continue studying the 'steam turbine', as well as experimenting with crude oil. Electricity becomes a popular amenity in some more wealthy provinces. A new type of clothing becomes available, work pants with metal rivets to keep the fabric from wearing (OTL Blue Jeans). The Juun family continues the construction of the battleships. Ahaulel Autos continues producing autos under Tepeu Baleta, utilizing pneumatic tires. Ahaulel begins producing a new type of auto, an 'autobike'. Ahtohil Motors continues mass-producing autos. A popular auto becomes the tractor, which reduces time and increases efficiency on farms. The border with the Apache Praetorate is closed completely. 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 northern provinces. Trade throughout 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.
 * The Scandinavians continue to expand their industry, with the entire nation being solidly industrialized. The three major religions solidify their control over the entire country, with significant Russian Orthodox and Germanic minorities.

1904

 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Majorca, Barcelona, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, railroads continue being built in Portugal, and the other Iberian states. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 7600 sq km. Meanwhile, railroads continue being built in Brasil, and some efforts to connect some existing railroads to each other are made. Meanwhile, it expands by 57,400 sq km. Meanwhile, the Post-A'Asabist states under Brasilian or Portuguese influence expand by 5000 sq km each. Meanwhile, José de Morais resigns due to illness, and the Minister of the Interior and Member of the Cortes for the district of Abaeté, Lauro Sodré, becomes Leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister. He only lasts six months in the post, as an federal election to elect the members of the 14th Cortes is held, and the Liberals win, with the Leader of the Liberal Party, Manuel Paes de Andrade, becoming Prime Minister.
 * France's economy improves and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, propaganda aimed to legitimize the current government starts to be spread on France. Meanwhile in La Marche, the Count Guigues V dies, and is succeeded by his son Hugues, who becomes Count of La Marche as Hugues XII.
 * Mutapa builds 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 being rebuilt along with the Buddhist temple. Industrialisation goes well, especially with the help of the Germans. Prime Minister Rokkaku Hokuto passes a law giving women equal pay, allowed to participate in politics, and gives them more rights. Major cities such as Hakodate, Tokyo, Kyoto, Kōchi, Saga, Kobe, and Osaka continue growing in population and expanding. Sado also expands in population. Daihatsu Company begins making more Kurumas (Japanese for car). The colony of Kitatojiko expands by 9900 sq km.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military, and industrialisation begins. Some Jīdūhist and Amaterasuist churches are built. A few Shinto shrines are also built.
 * The Neu Berlin Republic of Kasodani continues to build up its military. Kasodani also expands northward by 9900 sq km. More Shinto shrines and Taoist temples are built. A few Buddhist temples are also built. The city of Kyouko and the town of Ichirin continues to grow thanks to gold.
 * The Republic of Himekaidou continues to build up its military and industrialisation begins. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are built throughout the nation.
 * Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Prime Minister Elwyn Continues to deepen industrialization. Investigators are dent to the Attican Union to help clear the Union of complicity in the explosion in Cardiff. It is noted that all of the King's daughters are unmarried and  in their late twenties, and the King asks if they might be sent to Germany for a time to mingle with the Aristocracy (German Response). While the King is still of a young age, some begin to question the succession, given that the 23 year-old Prince Amador, the king's only male heir, is clearly not capable of assuming the throne (he has Downs Syndrome).  The more progressive factions in the country would prefer tha the law be changed to allow Amador's elder sister Princess Matthea to assume the throne, while many politicians support Amador in hope that his succession will reduce the influence of the monarchy in government. Still others, mostly nationalist conservatives, support the nearest male cousin of the House of Tuch'huelpe - Prince John Tuch'heulpe'Yagichin'ham'iSelknam'iOnaYagichin'i'Chongat, who would continue the male line and "make the monarchy more Atlantian" as Prince John is 15/16ths pure-blooded Selk'nam, whereas King Maughold is less than one eighth Selk'nam and his heirs are less  than one sixteenth Selk'nam (Other nations are asked to back a faction in this dispute). However, many worry about John, as many suspect that his dissapeared sister Elizabeth is rumored to have become the brutal Praetoress Eris of the Praetorate of Pure Science. John insists that his sister is likely dead. The Selk'nam offer again to buy New Judea given the growing population of Jewish refugees entering from De Mor Tir (Mharajya Respond). 
 * German Diplomacy: HIH the Imperial Regent Georg (Prince Imperial of Germany, Crown prince of Saxony and Bavarie etc etc etc), on behalf of his ailing father, welcomes the young Selk'nam Princesses to Germany wholeheartedly. It sould be noted that the prince Imperial himself is approaching middle-age, is married, and has a daughter, Adelaide, who will one day be empress. He does, however, have many nephews who are eligible bachelors, and who hold high positions of nobility and in the military and foreign service.
 * Yagich Rafael: Queen Scholastica, having forcibly removed her enemy Prime Minister Andrew several years back,  continues deepening industrialization and re-centralizing banking with the help of her new Prime Minster, Martin  Ḉhȫn'ệ'ruᶀ Ṋẳᶌ. Prime Minister Martin was once a trusted associate of Andrew but has become close with the aristocracy. Ships are sent to the Attican Union in the event an operation is mounted against the Praetorate;
 * Praetorate of Eternal Matter: Industrialization deepens. Praetor Pythagoras disavows any knowleged of bombbing in Wales and condemns the action. However, some radicals in his government support the terrorist actions and demand that the goverment play a larger role in supporting the spread of Pure Science.
 * Attican Union: Prime Minister Ludwig devotes all resources to the investigation of the Welsh bombing and begins seeking help for an attack on the Praetorate. This is met with much opposition in Parliament, as the second largest party is the Pacifist Party which opposes all militarism in the hope of prromoting peace. Neither Ludwig and his Christian Attican Party nor his pacifist foe, William "Willie" Tdna'rbi'i'i'i, control a majority in Parliament, so the future of the government and the war rests with the small Attican Socialist Party, which controls the balance of power and is undecided on it's response as many of it's members are suspected Equalists or Pure Scientists.
 * Praetorate of Pure Science: Riots erupt in the streets as new of the Welsh bombing spreads - although Eris does not formally take responsibility. The rioters are violently put down by the police and many are shot. Then, after several years of silence, pamphlets printed on the Jester's special paper begin circulating on the streets, saying "Go home, Princess Elizabeth!" and "Royal or Praetoress". Then finally, one with two pictures, one of Elizabeth and one of a young Eris - which look identical - captioned "Do you deny it, Princess?" More Riots erupt, and are again put down. Eris calls a public meeting in the town square and risks her life by speaking from the balcony of her offfices. She appears with a copy of a flyer and yells, "I suppose we all have by now seen these?! The clown wwith no name deserves no answer, but the people shall have one. For years I have called myself Eris, godess of discord, in the knowledge that the people needed a nameless symbol of the greatness of Pure Science - and knowing that my true identity could hurt the cause. Today, however, you may know that I was born with the name Elizabeth Tuch'huelpe'ichin'yagichin'Selk'nam'nam, which in the polluted tradition of the so-called Haruwin entitled me to use the filthy European title "Princess" by viture of my sad relation a to Euro-blooded pretenders who call themselves Royals. I am of the House of Tuch'huelpe and decended from Chongat Yagich - great chiefs and great Atlantians who saw their blood polluted by a desire to be accepted by Europeans. Now their decendants are not Selk'nam at all and instead of Great Chiefs they are false kings dressing up in European finery in hopes to purge their Atlantian-ness. I reject this blight against House Tuch'huelpe! Icarus and Athena knew this, and I followed them new great chiefs, purged myself of royalism, and became a nameless bombmaker for a larger cause - a more fitting use for education than debutante balls! Now we will rain fire on those who pollute the memory of Tuch'heulpe and claim our Atlantian destiny - free of the Welsh and the rest of them FOREVER!" A month later, a ship docking in Lisboa, Portugal explodes - the bomb being twice as large as the Cardiff bomb - and filled with Chlorine gas. 
 * The Scandinavians continue to expand their industry, with the entire nation being solidly industrialized. The three major religions solidify their control over the entire country, with significant Russian Orthodox and Germanic minorities.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade. The Empire begins the construction of two canals - one in Boruca (Panama) and one in Mangue/Chorotega (Nicaragua). The Maharajya is contacted to help with the projects. The government proceeds with caution in dealing with the new Equalist governments. Immigration is limited. The Royal Science Academy continue studying the 'steam turbine', as well as experimenting with crude oil. Electricity becomes a popular amenity in some more wealthy provinces. A new type of clothing becomes available, work pants with metal rivets to keep the fabric from wearing (OTL Blue Jeans). The Juun family continues the construction of the battleships. Ahaulel Autos continues producing autos under Tepeu Baleta, utilizing pneumatic tires. Ahaulel begins producing a new type of auto, an 'autobike'. Ahtohil Motors continues mass-producing autos. A popular auto becomes the tractor, which reduces time and increases efficiency on farms. The border with the Apache Praetorate is closed completely. 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 northern provinces. Trade throughout 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.
 * Imperium Africana continues to expand its technological base with the investment into the expansion of radio networks, dreadnought technology, and aeroplane research. The expansion Ethiopia's armored car fleet continues with the production of new, heavily-armed variants, which are shown to military observors to possess the firepower needed to level a small tank unassisted. Such firepower is coveted by the military, and additional orders are placed with numerous corporations seeking lucrative military contracts. The IMS Titanic continues its journey, moving on from southern Antilla, and moving on to Europe, where it will dock in Plymouth, and return home to Lagos with European passengers. However, a number of Ethiopian troops has commissioned the ship to make a stop in Nunavut, where they and their families will reinforce the region in light of the Neu Berliner expansion in the region. With a full load of five thousand passengers, the Titanic makes its trek north through the Arctic Sea (we all know where this is going). The Emperor plans a number of high-profile international trips, with his first leg of the journey going from west to east. he plans to head to Lagos, then further west through Mali, touring the progress of industrialization in the regions, where upon he shall head across the Atlantic to visit the Artic Dominions, where he has plans of speaking with the new Inuit leaders there. Later, he shall continue across the Pacific, where he will make a brief stop in New Borona, where after he will visit his lands in Orissa, and then return to Ethiopia proper. In doing this, he has conscripted the aid of the First Imperial Fleet, the largest such fleet in the navy, which will showcase Ethiopian power across the globe as he makes his trip. In great joy of the annoucement, the dominions ready their capitals in preparation for the Emperor's arrival.
 * Nunavut expands by 68,000 km inland, moving north along the shoreline. Nyamwezi is expanded by 30,000 km southward. Taimaini expands by 20,000 km on the coasts. Baridi expands by 30,000 km with additional profits coming from increased oil production. Dafur expands 70,000 km southward New Borona expands 60,000 km inward, focusing on northward expansion. The military, economy and infrastructure of all territories are expanded. Transportation within the empire continues to expand, along with electrical output in the major cities throughout the Imperium.
 * Myanmar: Industrialization begins to speed up dramatically due to the rise of personal enterprises and the steam engine.  Electricity begins replacing steam engines. 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 begins to influence governmental decisions. We become filthily advanced. We become an economic superpower and are slowly adopting electricity. We continue to construct areas for the World's Fair to be held. Because of the possibility of the World's Fair not being held in Rangoon, all our construction will be able to have a second use after the World's Fair. We mine for iron and pay taxes in Australia. We spend 40% of our countries reserves to industrialize. We ask for people to vote for us in the 1905 World's Fair. To get the Equalist's votes for the World's Fair, we send support to the Chinese and Greek Equalists. We ask for an alliance with Maharayja.
 * The Hellenic Equalist Republic: The HER government continues to develop its railways, and steel and glass are developed all over Anatolia and the Hellenic Peninsula to spurt the economy on. 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 being built and is placed at both the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus, to protect Constantinople from attack. The HER continues to expand both its economy and its military and its colonies are expanded. Artillery becomes more widespread and is used to protect the Union.
 * The Egyptian Equalist Republic: continues to expand its army and navy, as well as its economy. It expands by 40,000 sq km.
 * The Tamanian Equalist Republic:  continues expanding its military and economy. The new government aggressively expands infrastructure and begins to develop the oil industry, and exports to other UER republics in an attempt to make Tamanian oil a staple within the UER.
 * The Beninese Equalist Republic: reforms and expands its army and navy, as well as begins rudimentary railway and steel and glass building. It also begins to build oil rigs. It expands by 40,000 sq km.
 * The Italian Affiliated UER: continues to put down anti-UER rebellions and continues to rebuild its military and economy in a centralised manner.
 * Saxony (Member of the German Empire): The Imperial Regent, Georg, issues a proclamation on behalf of his father and the Imperial Landtag, stating that if the Praetoreate's violent actions do not at once desist, the German Empire will be left with no alternative but to take unilateral action. The Saxon army is greatly expanded and improved upon, more armoured autos and airships are produced. A select military committee comes together to write a new handbook on modern tactics. The handbook aims to update the regulation tactics and training to incorporate the new mechanised weaponry which is beginning to become more common in modern militaries. The new handbook is expected to be complete next year. The Kassel city council begins a small-scale public housing initiative, demolishing a block of slums near the Konigsplatz and building affordable, sanitary houses to replace them. The Left government gains in the opinion polls, and public anger at their Public Housing budget-blowout seems to have subsided, much to the disappointment of the Conservatives. In response to calls from both sides for foreign intervention into the Anhaltese Civil War, the Saxon parliament declares a state of blockade to Anhalt. This does nothing to stop the trickle of refugees, though. The colonies expand their maximum amounts. In Saxon Australis, a branch of the Sachsische Luftschiffbau is formed, called the Sachsischer Australis Luftschiffbau. It takes responsibility for the SLs interests in Australis, and plans to have an airship connection between Boniface, St John and Neu Munchen. Tanimbarkai expands industrially.
 * Anhalt (Vassall of Saxony: in a state of civil war): The civil war continues. Stories abound that the URFA is using so-called "Selbstmordattentäter" (suicide bombers). Pro-Regency newspaper reports even go so far as to say that women and children are being used. (Oh my goodness, has the TTL Red Cross been established yet? If not, this is a perfect opportunity). Both sides are accused of atrocities against non-combatants. The Regency responds to the allegations by stating that "... the URFA's use of guerrilla tactics ... makes distinguishing innocent from foe almost impossible."


 * Bayern (Member of the German Empire): (Copy-pasting for Andrew, I also added the bits about the Olympics). 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. The German Navy is so prevalent in the North Sea the Germans have begun calling it "the German Lake". The German Navy embraces newer battleship technologies, leaving the small and unwieldy ironclads in the past. Modern dreadnought technologies continue to grow. Propaganda is pumped throughout Germany, telling the people to work faster and harder to forward the Fatherland into a bright future. Saxonische continues to grow as a new language and is now mandatory in all German schools. The Commonwealths of Poland and Slovakia are both expanded militarily and economically. BMW and Benz continue to grow with better and faster autos being built. BMW develops the European equivalent to the "autobike" the Z71. Scottish rebels are deported in droves to Neu Berlin. The Munchen subways is completed. Electric lights now permeate almost every major city in Germany. German-Neu Berlin relations continue to improve. The Democratic Republicans gain seats in the Reichstag after several scandals involving Equalist Party members, though the election still resulted in the Democratic Socialist Party winning a majority. After many long years, the transatlantic cable from Germany to Neu Berlin is completed. Airstrips become a common sight. The Census is conducted and the population in Germany Proper is 130 million inhabitants, in poland and Slovakia another combined number is 35 million. In Britain a population of 40 million was determined. Overseas, Afrika holds ~1-2 million depending on data, In Australis 12 million. The Anti-Equalist Caucus continues to hamper and slow socialist legislature in Bavaria. William Traine improves the AC, but he becomes more renowned in German Polizei as he develops the first polygraph test.


 * Imperial Commonwealth of Australis: Expands rapidly into the black (45,000 sq km) as more and more settlers arrive in the nation. 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. Commonwealth Electric expands. The Broomeswalt building is completed and stands as the world's tallest building. The Neu Munchen subway is finished. Airstrips become commonplace. James Coolidge invents the tungsten bulb as well as effectively creating the first "teddy bear" for his daughter Lucy. The Olympic Games are held in Neu Munchen! The foreign athletes are massively impressed by the modernity of this city in the Antipodes. The Duke of Swabia (second son of the Emperor) officially opens the games. Many records are broken, and the games are generally declared a success.


 * Imperial Commonwealth of Britannia: English and Scottish rebels continue to be peacefully deported and a surge of German immigrants arrive, particularly in Scotland. In England, Saxonische, the German-English hybrid now makes up 20% of the native speakers. Bavaria sends more and more Bavarian soldiers and citizens to England. English-German relations improve greatly. The military is expanded. electricity and autos become commonplace. Inventor Charles Gramme invents the first Grammephone, an adaptation of an earlier Neu Berlinian design. This time, instead of using a cylinder, a flat shellac disc is used and a tone arm glides over the grooves of the disc, creating sound, which is then amplified by the horn. The statue of German Unity is finished and her sister statue is shipped to Neu Berlin. The opening fair becomes a success with the German Kaiser in attendance with the Neu Berlin leadership. James Woldroff, a Welsh Apostolic Bishop becomes popular among the people, believing he should be the Prime Bishop in the upcoming elections, citing his love for the poor and desire to re-unite former Brythonic lands. The dawn if the 20th century is looked on with hope. The explosion rocks Cardiff Harbour, with many wounded and the harbour severley damaged. Paramedics and detectives rush to the scene and discover that it was a time triggered bomb that detonated on the ship. Telegrams are sent to the Attican Union demanding an explanation, as  well as recompense for damage caused. Many Welsh begin to clamour for more freedom as well as a strong desire to return to Brythonic brothers. Leading the demonstrations are several high level bishops of the Apostolic Church. The Welsh General Assembly, corrupt and rich, ignores the people.


 * Commonwealth of Afrika: Carthage holds elections for the General Assembly with the Social Democrats taking the lead. Carthage is renamed the Commonwealth of Afrika. The military governor steps down for the new elected Prime Minister. Work on telegraph and telephone lines continue in the Bavarian Adminstrative Region. Afrika Telephone and Telegraph is founded. Work continues on the railways and telegraph in the Saxon Administrative Region. Local militia units are raised to defend the region from desert nomad rebels in the Sahara to the south. Missionaries of the Holy Wettin Missionary Order continue to proseletyse and provide schooling and medical care. Hospitals and medical care continue to grow.


 * Russian Military capabilities are improved with the launch of the First Russian Landship, kept secret by disguising the produciton as the production of parts of water tanks, this first Russian Landship gets the nickname, the Tank, which sets a future trend by which they are simply called "tanks". Although this first landship is clunky, it shows promise, and the military is upgraded, and the entire navy is completely modern by this point, with the Gargantuan Stalnoi Bogatyr, the largest ship in the Russian fleet, becomes its flagship. The Duma passes a law on free public healthcare. Passed by Duma. An attempt at reconciliaiton between the Mensheviks and the Bolsheviks ends in failure. The Bolshevik leadership, in secret corespondence with China, proposes to disguise a meeting between China and the Bolsheviks as an International Equalist Conference, Equintern, so that they can discuss spreading the equalist revolution to Russia ... who Bolsheviks say is not radical enough...
 * Belorussian engineers develop an airplane, propelled by a motorcycle motor, that stayed in the air for a whole ten seconds. This is unheard of at the time, and this prompts the Belorussian Duma to approve extra funding for the development of air vehicles. Military improved.
 * Ukranian Innovators decide that work on helicopters is more reasonable than work on airplanes, and start working on this ... co-axial rotors are proposed, but failure at every step is a plight of funding, as Ukraine works on improving economy by tax cuts to the wealthy. More cars are starting to be seen, especially since the Eurasian Railroads have been instrumental to trade between nations.
 * Kazakhstan federal court deems that women have the same right to vote as men, just as in the rest of the Russian realm (whose traditional electoral systems imposed no restrictions other than residency in a certain area to vote, as Duma members were chosen by Veche). The current government of Kazakhstan recently imposed restrictions on the female vote with the new secret ballot reform, and was struck down by the Federal Court of Kazakhstan (supreme court). Economic work continues. Kazakhstan become the oil hothouse of the Russian realms. Electrification starts.
 * Baltican workers experience a slight increase in living conditions as it is made illegal to terminate employment because a worker is a member of a syndicate, and any who is is liable for compensation. Work on economy continues.
 * Eesti works on military, gains an airship air force. Eesti gets a new flag, (OTL 1919 Nordic Cross proposal) along with the use of the old Grand Principality of Suur-Suomi Flag for official purposes.
 * All states expand military and normal stuff. Expansion by 15,000 sq km for River Lakota, Ostkasodan and Novomoskovsk. Neu Germanica expands 16,000 sq km.
 * Propaganda within the Maharajya continues and under the Socialists, is endorsed highly. Industrialisation continues to occur all over the nation with railroad construction continuing all around the nation. The Akashchuts continue to be built at a rapid pace and the city sees its Central Districts completely oppupied by skyscrapers. Better train engines are being constructed in the prototype stage as the need for faster and more powerful as well as efficient trains evolves. The SOC big bosses begin to come under less workload and begin to relax more. More rigs are set up in Dakshin Maharajya under SOC Shell. Rigs continue to pump out the oil and it begins to be transported back to the United Maharajya and sold. SOC Rail continues to try gaining contracts to build extensive rail networks in Dakshin Maharajya and Uttarshina. In Dakshin Maharajya, the company begins to work at a rapid pace, making use of cheap labour and using it to construct the lines rapidly. Many tunnels are made while land is leveled for the railroads. Profits begin to surge and money begins to head into the coffers of the SOC once more. Although not out of the woods yet, they now have funds to continue their projects. The UM works with Japan to implement the Uda Code while helping the Germans create a new encryption code. The steamship and submersible navy continues to grow with government backing and subsidies. The Maha-Agni Class continues construction and two more are launched. Asabists continue to gain respect in Patagoshina and they begin to become part of Patagoshinan society once more. Afghani cities continue growth and work on keeping its army in shape. A new version of the Gattling gun now goes into the testing stage and some are given to troops in the African Colonial War. Many Jains head to Jainistan and it is expanded by 64,150 km. The colonial war finishes with complete UM victory and  Orissan Aprika expands 64,000 km. (Collie, you did not state anywhere that your colony was taking land next to Luanda or whatever the state I have claimed land from's name is). Morocco and Mauritania are expanded by 15,000 km each. Sanjay Rajpath is now able to just focus on his inventions rather than having to run a business. Rajesh helps his father in the inventing scene, but he is more busy running the company. The Daily Times continues to sell well and it begins to become bigger on the geopolitical scene as well as the science based news. The telephone begins to be made in greater numbers and sold to more households. The radar begins to be worked on more by Sanjay who is trying to make the technology more viable. In the capital of Bhubaneswar, construction of a subway and trams continues. The first skyscrapers also begin to be build in the outskirts of the city with many old building in the central city beginning renovation. A major palace renovation campaign continues and work is going on in full speed. The small town of Khittagong begins to experience significant growth as it becomes another opening and an untapped one compared to Kolkata. The construction of more coal based power stations continue. The Dominion of Uttarshina continues the construction of its new capital. The huge southern reconstruction plan continues with many workers now having jobs. The NHS is made into a greater force with doctors beginning to be employed and helping people. The Kapoor siblings continue their taxing work but have continued to make rapid progress. Their helicopter begins to be worked on and more designs are looked at and a few more prototypes are built. The siblings continue the construction of their small factories to construct aircraft, airships and now helicopters. Their planes work better as more research is put into it. Tata Motors' armoured cars and tanks are proved worthwhile and continue to be produced for the army. With the new scientific discoveries reaching the UM, the nation's intellectuals are driven into a frenzy. They begin work on light and its theories and things which can drag light into them and stars and all sort of physics. They have become heavily motivated to do so. Meanwhile, the United Maharajya accepts the Mayan offer and immediately sends over workers to begin work on the canal-laying projects. They see a bright trading future in the region.
 * 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 expand their military, economy and infrastructure. Dakshin Maharajya begins to experience growth and as its rail networks are linked up in a better fashion, the flow of goods is made quicker. In schools, Sankala is the main language to be taught which the regional language takes the role of second main language. 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 - especially in Atlantia and Aprika. Kongo is expanded by 15,000 km northward, and Kongo continues to vassalise the states close by.

1905
''' Due to the rapid pace of Ethiopian conquests, they have overlooked the fact that the locals now possess the same technology the Ethiopians do. Many tribes begin to launch guerrilla attacks against Ethiopian forces in Dafur as they feel they deserve an independent state and they should not live under Ethiopian yoke. This means Ethiopia or its associates cannot expand in Africa for the next ten years as they will need to look to stop any insurgent activities. '''
 * No! Ethiopian subjects have managed to train large apes to attack their Ethiopian overlords! Would these "gorillas" perhaps be conducting guerrilla warfare? Callumthered (talk) 22:05, December 3, 2013 (UTC)
 * No it says they are "launching gorilla attacks".  I assume this means that, rather than training the gorillas, they are loading them into giant catapults and firing them at the Ethiopians. ;-) Commandante Lemming (talk) 22:13, December 3, 2013 (UTC)
 * Also the Ethiopians must be employing some form of egg-based torture if people are tired of "living under the Ethiopian yolk". (rather than under their yoke ). Commandante Lemming (talk) 22:17, December 3, 2013 (UTC)
 * Just fix the spelling mistakes instead of making stupid puns based on said spelling mistakes.
 * I apologise, Your Honour. Callumthered (talk) 08:39, December 4, 2013 (UTC)

''' In Antillia, the Ethiopians begin to feel the effects of the cold and cannot maintain such a rapid speed of expansion. They need to build more roads and railroads for the region to be able to transport more troops and settlers into the region. Therefore expansion for the Ethiopian dominion is not possible. For the Inuit state, the maximum expansion is 10,000 km. The Ethiopians face the same problem in Ethiopia but they can use their colonial expansion rates to continue expanding. '''

''' Due to major economic turmoil and immense hardship, the remains of the former French colony joins the Federation of China (Gang Federation). '''
 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Majorca, Barcelona, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, railroads continue being built in Portugal, and the other Iberian states. Meanwhile in Barcelona, Pere VII dies, and his son Alfons succeeds him being crowned as "By the Grace of God, Alfons VIII, King of Barcelona and Valencia, Duke of Tolosa, Marchess of Albi, Besièrs and Carcassona and Count of Agde, Ampurias, Berga, Besalú, Cervera, Cerdanya, Conflent, Foix, Melgueil, Osona, Pallars, Roussillon and Urgell". Meanwhile in Majorca, Isabel III gives birth to a girl, who is named Isabel. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 7600 sq km. Meanwhile, railroads continue being built in Brasil, and some efforts to connect some existing railroads to each other are made. Meanwhile, it expands by 57,400 sq km. Meanwhile, the Post-A'Asabist states under Brasilian or Portuguese influence expand by 5000 sq km each. Meanwhile in Portugal, after the Pure Sciencist attack in Lisboa, the Emperor wishes to declare war immediately, but he has to wait until the Cortes approve his decision, but they take too long to deliberate this. A decision is only reached after Britannia declares war on the Preorate, and only then Portugal declares war. After that, France and Brasil join the war, sending some military forces, and the rest of the Spanish nations also enter the war, but sending only supplies. Meanwhile, the anti-Equalists in the Cortes start to take a more radical approach. Meanwhile, Portugal makes an offer to sell part of Sofala's territory to Orissa in return for equivalent territory in the Brasilian borders.
 * Whoever is changing my denonym for Pure Science, please stop, the mistake is intentional.
 * France's economy improves and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, propaganda aimed to legitimize the current government starts to be spread on France.
 * Mutapa builds up its military. Meanwhile, Mwenemutapa Fruela dies, and is succeeded by his son, Afonso.
 * 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 being rebuilt along with the Buddhist temple. Industrialisation goes well, especially with the help of the Germans. Major cities such as Hakodate, Tokyo, Kyoto, Kōchi, Saga, Kobe, and Osaka continue growing in population and expanding. Sado also expands in population. Daihatsu Company begins making more Kurumas (Japanese for car). The colony of Kitatojiko expands by 9900 sq km.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military, and industrialisation continues. Some Jīdūhist and Amaterasuist churches are built. A few Shinto shrines are also built.
 * The Neu Berlin Republic of Kasodani continues to build up its military. Kasodani also expands northward by 9900 sq km. More Shinto shrines and Taoist temples are built. A few Buddhist temples are also built. The city of Kyouko and the town of Ichirin continues to grow thanks to gold.
 * The Republic of Himekaidou continues to build up its military and industrialisation continues. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are built throughout the nation.
 * Praetorate of Pure Science: While the Praetorate government continues to function as normal, there is little news of Eris herself. There are rumors that she has left the country or is living disguised among the population in preparation for a European invasion. However, statements are occastionally issued in her name, and as rumors circulate, several scathing anti-European editorials are penned under her name in the Praetorate's main newspaper - the Voice of Icarus. However, there is a marked decrease in the number of people coming and going in the governement offices.
 * The Scandinavians continue to expand their industry, with the entire nation being solidly industrialized. The three major religions solidify their control over the entire country, with significant Russian Orthodox and Germanic minorities.
 * Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Pime Minister Elwyn completes his second term and is succeeded by a nobleman and general from Ona Yagich named Eostatewos Hchin'Selk'nam'i'OnaYagichin'i'i'i'iYaghan'iHuash'ichinhgog'inagichin'Axumit'iChrystomos'ichin'nihgogin'tsagichin. Prime Minister Eostatewos is a member of the Haruwin's tiny Ethiopian Orthodox community and is descended from an Ethiopian professor who was sent to Ona Yagich at the height of Ethiopian influence. While many from outside the capital resent his background as an Ona Yagich noble, his military experience makes him a good candidate. Parliament passes an act authorizing Eostatewos to join any international military action against the Praetorate of Pure Science. Princesses Matthea, Ælfgifu, and Pharaildis embark on a social tour of Germany - which conveniently keeps them away from any potential military reaction by the Praetorate of Pure Science. King Maughold and Princess Eleuia remain popular.
 * Yagich Rafael: With war on the horizon, Prime Minister Martin is stunningly defeated for election by a former admiral who fought inthe last Praetorate war and was leader of the opposition against Prime Minster Andrew, William Henry Ňṑṧ'ȿḭŕ'řⱥḫ'ḉhỡȵ'ħᶃɇǿᶃ. Prime Minster William Henry orders the fleet already sent to the Attican Union to join any action against the Praetorate. Crown Prince Gavin Peter, while wishing to be sent with the military, is instead dispatched as an envoy to Germany to keep him away from action and to tend to his second-cousins the Selk'nam princesses.
 * Praetorate of Eternal Matter: Prime Minister Pythagoras cowers in his palace and does everything in his power to stay the hell out of any regional conflict.
 * Attican Union: The Parliamentary election results in a stalemate, with the Pacifists and Christian Attican party both losing three seats, respectively, to the Socialist Party and a new single issue party called  "Anti-Pacifist Action  Against Eris" (APAAE). Coalition negotiations a paralysed, forcing Ludwig to lead a caretaker government. However, after much deliberation, the Socialists decide to vote in favor of an attack on the Praetorate led by Ludwig as caretaker - while not ruling out supporting a Pacifist-led coalition after any war.
 * China: The Crimson Fleet undergoes drastic changes. Three battleships — the Yangwu, the Nanrui, and the Guangli — are ordered. Work on a new type of armored cruiser, called a destroyer, begins in the Guangzhou Naval Shipyards. The Shanghai Naval Shipyards are rennovated, the drydocks expanding to accomodate the larger fleet size. Meanwhile, cash continues to flow into the pockets of China. With the military and economy expanding, China continues to recover from its civil war.
 * Gang Federation: The Gang Federation creates the Federation of China Navy in response to the Dengyu Union's increase in naval power. The economy and military increase. Treaties with Neu Berlin are proposed, including a number of economic deals. The federation expands by 96,000 sq km.
 * Neu Berlin accepts and proposes an alliance.
 * The Gang Federation accepts.
 * The Mayan Empire expresses it's interest in opening relaions with the Gang Federation
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade. The Empire begins the construction of two canals - one in Boruca (Panama) and one in Mangue/Chorotega (Nicaragua). The Maharajya is contacted to help with the projects. The government proceeds with caution in dealing with the new Equalist governments. Immigration is limited. The Royal Science Academy continue studying the 'steam turbine', as well as experimenting with crude oil. Electricity becomes a popular amenity in some more wealthy provinces. A new type of clothing becomes available, work pants with metal rivets to keep the fabric from wearing (OTL Blue Jeans). The Juun family continues the construction of the battleships, as well as some new types of military ships. Ahaulel Autos continues producing autos under Tepeu Baleta, utilizing pneumatic tires. Ahaulel begins producing a new type of auto, an 'autobike'. Ahtohil Motors continues mass-producing autos. A popular auto becomes the tractor, which reduces time and increases efficiency on farms. The border with the Apache Praetorate is closed completely. 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 northern provinces. Trade throughout 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.
 * Myanmar: Industrialization begins to speed up dramatically due to the rise of personal enterprises and the steam engine.  Electricity begins replacing steam engines. 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 begins to influence governmental decisions. We become filthily advanced. We become an economic superpower and are slowly adopting electricity. Our population is now at 16 million. We hold the World's Fair with 20 million people attending, with seven million visitors from Myanmar and 15 million from abroad. At least seven million people came from the Gang Republic and Dengyu Federation. An estimated one million came from the Australis. The Myanmar Pavillion has a giant railroad, with giant models of sites from Rangoon to Kiev and the visitors have a fake train ride. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Siberian_Railway_Panorama. We mine for iron and pay taxes in Australia. We spend 40% of our country's reserves to industrialize. 
 * Myanmar D: We don't know which China we should ally ourselves with: The Dengyu Federation or Gang Federation?
 * The Hellenic Equalist Republic: The HER government continues to develop its railways, and steel and glass are developed all over Anatolia and the Hellenic Peninsula to spurt the economy on. 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 being built and is placed at both the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus, to protect Constantinople from attack. The HER continues to expand both its economy and its military and its colonies are expanded. Artillery becomes more widespread and is used to protect the Union.
 * The Egyptian Equalist Republic: continues to expand its army and navy, as well as its economy. It expands by 40,000 sq km.
 * The Tamanian Equalist Republic:  continues expanding its military and economy. The new government aggressively expands infrastructure and begins to develop the oil industry, and exports to other UER republics in an attempt to make Tamanian oil a staple within the UER.
 * The Beninese Equalist Republic: reforms and expands its army and navy, as well as begins rudimentary railway and steel and glass building. It also begins to build oil rigs. It expands by 40,000 sq km.
 * The Italian Affiliated UER: continues to put down anti-UER rebellions and continues to rebuild its military and economy in a centralised manner.
 * 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. The German Navy is so prevalent in the North Sea the Germans have begun calling it "the German Lake". The German Navy embraces newer battleship technologies, leaving the small and unwieldy ironclads in the past. Modern dreadnought technologies continue to grow. Propaganda is pumped throughout Germany, telling the people to work faster and harder to forward the Fatherland into a bright future. Saxonische continues to grow as a new language and is now mandatory in all German schools. The Commonwealths of Poland and Slovakia are both expanded militarily and economically. BMW and Benz continue to grow with better and faster autos being built. BMW develops the European equivalent to the "autobike" the Z71. Scottish rebels are deported in droves to Neu Berlin. The Munchen subways is completed. Electric lights now permeate almost every major city in Germany. German-Neu Berlin relations continue to improve. The Democratic Republicans gain seats in the Reichstag after several scandals involving Equalist Party members, though the election still resulted in the Democratic Socialist Party winning a majority. After many long years, the transatlantic cable from Germany to Neu Berlin is completed. Airstrips become a common sight. The Census is conducted and the population in Germany Proper is 130 million inhabitants, in poland and Slovakia another combined number is 35 million. In Britain a population of 40 million was determined. Overseas, Afrika holds ~1-2 million depending on data, In Australis 12 million. The Anti-Equalist Caucus continues to hamper and slow socialist legislature in Bavaria. William Traine improves the AC, but he becomes more renowned in German Polizei as he develops the first polygraph test. German dreadnoughts are sold to Britannia and Australis in a massive military upgrade of all the Commonwealth nations. Germany asks for a defensive alliance with Sel'kam, which if accepted, would be the first German- Atlantian alliance.
 * Selk'nam Diplomacy: The Selk'nam accept and ask that their Attican and Yagich Rafaelite allies be brought into the alliance.
 * Yagich Rafael Diplomacy: Yagich Rafael asks to join the alliance.
 * Attican Union Diplomacy: The Attican Union asks to join the alliance.
 * German Diplomacy: Germany accepts both offers.
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Australis: Expands rapidly into the black (45,000 sq km) as more and more settlers arrive in the nation. 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. Commonwealth Electric expands. The Broomeswalt building is completed and stands as the world's tallest building. The Neu Munchen subway is finished. Airstrips become commonplace. James Coolidge invents the tungsten bulb as well as effectively creating the first "teddy bear" for his daughter Lucy.
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Britannia: English and Scottish rebels continue to be peacefully deported and a surge of German immigrants arrive, particularly in Scotland. In England, Saxonische, the German-English hybrid now makes up 20% of the native speakers. Bavaria sends more and more Bavarian soldiers and citizens to England. English-German relations improve greatly. The military is expanded. electricity and autos become commonplace. Inventor Charles Gramme invents the first Grammephone, an adaptation of an earlier Neu Berlinian design. This time, instead of using a cylinder, a flat shellac disc is used and a tone arm glides over the grooves of the disc, creating sound, which is then amplified by the horn. The statue of German Unity is finished and her sister statue is shipped to Neu Berlin. The opening fair becomes a success with the German Kaiser in attendance with the Neu Berlin leadership. Britannia declares war on the Pure Science. British and German ships are already steaming toward the island. Meanwhile a cargo ship docks in the Pure Science and detonates with chlorine gas, injuring hundreds and killing dozens.
 * Commonwealth of Afrika: Carthage holds elections for the General Assembly with the Social Democrats taking the lead. Carthage is renamed the Commonwealth of Afrika. The military governor steps down for the new elected Prime Minister. Work on telegraph and telephone lines continue in the Bavarian Adminstrative Region. Afrika Telephone and Telegraph is founded. Work continues on the railways and telegraph in the Saxon Administrative Region. Local militia units are raised to defend the region from desert nomad rebels in the Sahara to the south. Missionaries of the Holy Wettin Missionary Order continue to proseletyse and provide schooling and medical care. Hospitals and medical care continue to grow. Oil rigs and derricks begin to be commonplace. Samuel Exxon founds Exxon Motor Petroleum. Exxon oil expands as the German need for oil grows. Afrika purchases numerous airship and airplanes as a part of the Commonwealth upgrades.
 * Saxony (Member of the German Empire): Saxony gives materiel support to Britannia in its war against the evil terrorist Praetoriate, and allows its citizens to join so-called "Volunteer Battalions" in the Britannian military. Elections are held and the balance of power remains basically the same. Industry is expanded. The colonies expand their maximum amounts. In Saxon Australis, a branch of the Sachsische Luftschiffbau is formed, called the Sachsischer Australis Luftschiffbau. It takes responsibility for the SLs interests in Australis, and plans to have an airship connection between Boniface, St John and Neu Munchen. Tanimbarkai improves its military. A group of rich Saxons meets in a restaurant near the border with Anhalt and decides to get some nurses and doctors together to do humanitarian work for the stricken Anhalt populace.
 * Anhalt (Vassal of Saxony: In a state of civil war): The URFA's increased use of suicide-bombers is taking its toll on the morale of Regency forces. There are reports that both sides are pressing children as young as eight to fight in their ranks, usually as scouts, but also as line infantry. Agricultural productivity declines with most men out fighting. Both sides begin propaganda campaigns asking women and children to take up the slack and do work around farms to feed the soldiers.
 * Selk'nam Diplomacy: War is declared on the Praetorate of Pure Science.
 * Attican Union Diplomacy: War is declared on the Praetorate of Pure Science.
 * Yagih Rafael Diplomacy: War is declared on the Praetorate of Pure Science.
 * All states expand military. Novomoskovsk expands 15,000 sq km and Neu Germanica expands 32,000 sq km. Inventions.
 * All states in the Maharajyan empire develop military and economy. Progress continues and more people accepted in NHS. Jainistan expands by 64,000 km and the Colonial War has ended.

1906
''' Equalists throughout the Imperium Africana, taking advantage of the nascent Dafuri independence movement. They point out the slow extermination of native cultures by Ethiopians, stating that the people of the Imperium were "only free to be Ethiopian". The secret funding of these Equalist rebels from the UEF and  Equalist China result in the Ethiopians fighting a war for the very survival of their nation, or at least their form of government. Pamphlets detailing the slow destruction of native cultures inflame the opinions of many, as the official government line was heavily romanticized. '''


 * Yank, please explain to me how this works? Ethiopia and its dominions were perfectly happy one moment, and the next they decide that "You know what, let's rebel for no apparent reason". Darfur has been Ethiopian for two centuries, and the rest of the dominions are Ethiopian through and through. Unless you can come up with a highly plausible reason as to their dissatisfaction with the government, there's no way they'd want to return to their "old" nation (since they have but one, Ethiopia). This is truly dumber than the US wanting to rejoin Britain. ~Viva


 * I have come to realize that you have been essentially slowly strangling the other cultures to death. Plus this was just building on what was written last turn.


 * What other cultures? I got rid of them all. No Muslims. No Somalians. No Nigerians. Just Ethiopians. You came late to the party and lost. If you paid attention, most of the population is Ethiopian. Plus, what I did isn't new. History proves that. I believe it is within my ATL rights to remove OTL cultures. And Imp was trying to slow me down with an implausible event. The rebels had no reason to do what they did since they had no motive. Americans don't revolt just to revolt, nor do the Swedes, Chinese or Japanese. For one who complains about how implausible I am, you certainly lacked plausibility with this event. ~Viva


 * I changed it to being Equalists. And you still destroyed multiple cultures and religions in your homogenization campaign. Destroying cultures is wrong no matter how nicely you do it. It's ironic that an ATL African nation did more to destroy ethnic diversity than any European colonial power in OTL. The bloodless way it happened excuses nothing.


 * Sounds more like a personal view than anything else. There is no rule against  destroying entire cultures, yet you penalize me for it. Seems more like you're mad that I homogenized my nations by getting rid of everyone else than any legitimate purpose. Sounds like mod abuse to me. Though, that's an entirely personal opinion. Don't take it seriously. ~Viva


 * Viva, I think the problem was in your last post you did nothing to address the issue. If you can address it now and work on it, things should stabilise in their own time. Although the people will need to be convinced and a lot of work with the people will have to be done.


 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Majorca, Barcelona, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, railroads continue being built in Portugal, and the other Iberian states. Meanwhile, Felipa Fernandes de Lara, youngest sister of Emperor Garcia, marries Ramiro de Alagón, Prince of Huesca. Meanwhile in Castille, Manuel Manrique de Lara, Prince of Cantabria, marries his third cousin, Urraca Manrique de Lara, granddaughter of Garcia VIII Manrique de Lara, Duke of Nájera. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 7600 sq km. Meanwhile, railroads continue being built in Brasil, and some efforts to connect some existing railroads to each other are made. Meanwhile, it expands by 57,400 sq km. Meanwhile, the Post-A'Asabist states under Brasilian or Portuguese influence expand by 5000 sq km each. Meanwhile, Portugal makes an offer to sell part of Sofala's territory to Orissa in return for equivalent territory in the Brasilian borders again.
 * France's economy improves and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, propaganda aimed to legitimize the current government starts to be spread on France.
 * Mutapa builds 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 being rebuilt along with the Buddhist temple. Industrialisation goes well, especially with the help of the Germans. Major cities such as Hakodate, Tokyo, Kyoto, Kōchi, Saga, Kobe, and Osaka continue growing in population and expanding. Sado also expands in population. Daihatsu Company continues making more Kurumas (Japanese for car). The colony of Kitatojiko expands by 9900 sq km.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military, and industrialisation continues. Some Jīdūhist and Amaterasuist churches are built. A few Shinto shrines are also built.
 * The Neu Berlin Republic of Kasodani continues to build up its military. Kasodani also expands northward by 9900 sq km. More Shinto shrines and Taoist temples are built. A few Buddhist temples are also built. The city of Kyouko and the town of Ichirin continues to grow thanks to gold.
 * The Republic of Himekaidou continues to build up its military and industrialisation continues. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are built throughout the nation.
 * The Scandinavians continue to expand their industry, with the entire nation being solidly industrialized. The three major religions solidify their control over the entire country, with significant Russian Orthodox and Germanic minorities.
 * Apostolic Church election on the back page to suceed incumbent Prime Bishop James Woldroff - please name candidates. Members include De Mor Tir, Selk'nam, Yagich Rafael, Attican Union, Tojiko, Lakin, Apache Empire, Wales. 
 * 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. The German Navy is so prevalent in the North Sea the Germans have begun calling it "the German Lake". The German Navy embraces newer battleship technologies, leaving the small and unwieldy ironclads in the past. Modern dreadnought technologies continue to grow. Propaganda is pumped throughout Germany, telling the people to work faster and harder to forward the Fatherland into a bright future. Saxonische continues to grow as a new language and is now mandatory in all German schools. The Commonwealths of Poland and Slovakia are both expanded militarily and economically. Airstrips become a common sight.  German dreadnoughts are sold to Britannia and Australis in a massive military upgrade of all the Commonwealth nations. Germany celebrates the new allainces. Traine's inventions become more popular, especially the AC in Borneo and Afrika, and the polygraph becomes a wildly used tool over the whole Empire. Wilhelm Taften pushes for a "International League of Nations" in the Reichstag, but so far his proposal is slow in catching on.
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Australis: Expands rapidly into the black (45,000 sq km) as more and more settlers arrive in the nation. 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. Commonwealth Electric expands. More airstrips are built as part of a plan to streamline Bavarian and Saxon adminstrated regions of Australis. Australis, with Saxon Australis, declares war on Sumba.
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Britannia: British and German ships reach the tiny island of Pure Science and bombard coastal defenses allowing the allied forces to take the beaches and begin toppling the maniacal rulers. In Britain, the parliament in York votes to give women the vote as well as provide benefits to less fortunate members of society. This move, long awaited by the poor, gains the government popular favour in the eyes of the people. Bavarian Prime Minister Josef Friedmann, arrives and travels the major cities of Brittannia including London, the capital York, Edinburgh, Dublin and as his last stop, Cardiff, where he held a speech and christened a monument near the Fisher's Wharf where the attack was conducted. The Kaiser of Germany also attended and had a speech as well, talking about unity in hard times but commented and praised the endurance of the Welsh people and all the peoples of the German Commonwealths in overcoming travesty. Both leaders were given a full send off with flowers and wreaths given. Wales votes in the Apostolic Elections.
 * Commonwealth of Afrika: Work continues on the railways and telegraph in the Saxon Administrative Region. Local militia units are raised to defend the region from desert nomad rebels in the Sahara to the south. Missionaries of the Holy Wettin Missionary Order continue to proseletyse and provide schooling and medical care. Hospitals and medical care continue to grow. Oil rigs and derricks begin to be commonplace. Samuel Exxon founds Exxon Motor Petroleum. Exxon Oil expands as the German need for oil grows. Afrika purchases numerous airship and airplanes as a part of the Commonwealth upgrades. Airstrips pop up more and more. After many years of non-expansion, Afrika expands 45,000 sq km to the south into the desert.
 * Throughout Imperium Africana, the citizens of the empire rise up to crush their rebellious brethren. After fighting one war against faceists, the rest of the Ethiopian population has no desire to deal with yet another band of extremists. The Ethiopian commanders who grew lazy from decades of peace are replaced with more hardened commanders, who move quickly to decimate the rebel armies. Thankfully, due to the lack of support they received, mostly from the lack of duress upon the nation and the prosperity over the centuries, the rebels lack the manpower to stand up to the much larger and bigger equipped forces of the Emperor, who has returned to the heartland on short notice to direct his troops in battle. The development of the dreadnought fleet comes in handy, as they are deployed to strangle the Equalist supply lines overseas, who are receiving donated equipment and uniforms that are coming from their allies in Europe. Most Ethiopians, often satisified with the government, are at a loss so as to explain the odd decision by the rebels are betray their Emperor. The Emperor himself is disappointed by their actions, wondering what he did wrong, and why the few dominions "rebelling", have done so when they were pleased to have him in their nations. The population rebuffs the Equalists pamphlets as nothing more than nostalgic hatred, and state their contentment with the current state of affairs, pleased with the lack of enemies in their lands due to the long history of minorities attacking their nations. Other dominions step in to send troops to put down the rebellions, especially those in their own territories. Many Ethiopians suspect that the rebels may originate from the small minority communities in the countrysides of their lands, and troops move to punish them for their insolence. Given the fact that most soldiers were from minority groups, the governments of the dominions find it easier to recruit Ethiopian soldiers who were once too at ease with their lot in life to join the military. With the rebellion, the Ethiopian population rallies behind the government, and unites against the minority populations. Ethiopian men and women line up in droves seeking to enlist in the military and the dominion militias, and move to counter the Equalist forces. Tens of millions of Ethiopians unite behind the rallying cry "God Save the Emperor", and march out to the battlefield for their empire. Led by some of the greatest Ethiopian generals of this generation, the beginning of the Equalist War in Ethiopia begins.
 * Saxony (Member of the German Empire): Saxony continues to give materiel support to Britannia in its war against the evil terrorist Praetoriate. The army expands, and the New Regulation Handbook is finally published, a year late. It is distributed to all officers and NCOs in the Saxon army and the colonial forces. Airships become increasingly popular, and another company Kasseler Luftschifffabrik (Kassel Airship Manufacturers) is formed and begins to challenge the SLs monopoly on Saxon airship manufacturing and flights. The colonies expand their maximum amounts. In Saxon Australis, Sachsische Luftschiffbau becomes quite popular, and even begins considering a connexion to Tanimbarkai. Tanimbarkai expands industrially. The rich Saxon humanitarians from last year band together more doctors and nurses to assist the wounded in Anhalt. They decide to call their group the "Green Cross" and ask their friends in other countries to set up branches to give humanitarian aid.
 * Anhalt (Vassal of Saxony: In a state of civil war): Actually, not much happens in Ahnalt this year. Both the Regency's and the URFA's forces are exhausted, and there's a general lull in large-scale conflict. Guerrilla fighting and terrorist attacks continue to occur, but it is all quite small-scale. The leaders of both sides use the lull as an opportunity to make detailed plans for the future.
 * The Hellenic Equalist Republic: The HER government continues to develop its railways, and steel and glass are developed all over Anatolia and the Hellenic Peninsula to spurt the economy on. 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 being built and is placed at both the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus, to protect Constantinople from attack. The HER continues to expand both its economy and its military and its colonies are expanded. Artillery becomes more widespread and is used to protect the Union.
 * The Egyptian Equalist Republic: continues to expand its army and navy, as well as its economy. It expands by 40,000 sq km.
 * The Tamanian Equalist Republic:  continues expanding its military and economy. The new government aggressively expands infrastructure and begins to develop the oil industry, and exports to other UER republics in an attempt to make Tamanian oil a staple within the UER.
 * The Beninese Equalist Republic: reforms and expands its army and navy, as well as begins rudimentary railway and steel and glass building. It also begins to build oil rigs. It expands by 40,000 sq km.
 * The Italian Affiliated UER: continues to put down anti-UER rebellions and continues to rebuild its military and economy in a centralised manner.
 * Myanmar: Industrialization begins to speed up dramatically due to the rise of personal enterprises and the steam engine.  Electricity begins replacing steam engines. 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 begins to influence governmental decisions. We become filthily advanced. We become an economic superpower and are slowly adopting electricity. We mine for iron and pay taxes in Australia. We spend 40% of our country's reserves to industrialize. 
 * Selk'nam, Attican Union, Yagich Rafael: War continues against the Praetorate of Pure Science.
 * Praetorate of Pure Science: "What the (expletive deleted)??!!!"
 * Praetorate of Eternal Matter: *crickets chirping*
 * Propaganda within the Maharajya continues and under the Socialists, is endorsed highly. Industrialisation continues to occur all over the nation with railroad construction continuing all around the nation. The Akashchuts continue to be built at a rapid pace and the city sees its Central Districts completely oppupied by skyscrapers. Better train engines are finally in the testing stage as some of the fastest train engines from coal are derived. The first diesel train engines begin to be worked on to see if they can provide more of a punch. The SOC big bosses begin to come under less workload and begin to relax more. More rigs are set up in Dakshin Maharajya under SOC Shell. Rigs continue to pump out the oil and it begins to be transported back to the United Maharajya and sold. SOC Rail continues to try gaining contracts to build extensive rail networks in Dakshin Maharajya and Uttarshina. In Dakshin Maharajya, the company begins to work at a rapid pace, making use of cheap labour and using it to construct the lines rapidly. Many tunnels are made while land is leveled for the railroads. Profits begin to surge and money begins to head into the coffers of the SOC once more. Although not out of the woods yet, they now have funds to continue their projects. The UM works with Japan to implement the Uda Code while helping the Germans create a new encryption code. The steamship and submersible navy continues to grow with government backing and subsidies. The Maha-Agni Class continues construction and one more is launched, reducing the strain on the economy. Asabists continue to gain respect in Patagoshina and they begin to become part of Patagoshinan society once more. Afghani cities continue growth and work on keeping its army in shape. A new version of the Gattling gun is finally completed and the guns are shipped to the front. The inventors secretly begin working on the world's first semi-automatic rifle, as the need begins to present itself in its allies' territories. Many Jains head to Jainistan and it is expanded by 64,150 km. Orissan Aprika expands 64,000 km. The colony of Orissan Aprika is interested in the aquisition of the new land, but their decision will take some time to reach to the Portuguese. Morocco and Mauritania are expanded by 15,000 km each. Sanjay Rajpath is now able to just focus on his inventions rather than having to run a business. Rajesh helps his father in the inventing scene, but he is more busy running the company. The Daily Times continues to sell well and it begins to become bigger on the geopolitical scene as well as the science based news. The telephone begins to be made in greater numbers and sold to more households. The radar begins to be worked on more by Sanjay who is trying to make the technology more viable. In the capital of Bhubaneswar, construction of a subway and trams continues. The first akashchuts continue to be build in the outskirts of the city while many old buildings in the central city beginning renovation. The palace renovation is finally commissioned, and the first tours to enter the palace are opened to members of the public rich enough to afford the luxury. However, the news causes a huge buzz. The small town of Khittagong is transformed into a small city with thousands coming into the city to set up new lives for themselves. The construction of more coal based power stations continue, with electrical power grids being laid down. The Dominion of Uttarshina continues the construction of its new capital, with work nearly done. its location is the OTL location of -. The huge southern reconstruction plan continues with many workers now having jobs. The NHS is made into a greater force with doctors beginning to be employed and helping people. The Kapoor siblings continue their taxing work but have continued to make rapid progress. Their helicopter begins to be worked on and more designs are looked at and a few more prototypes are built. The siblings continue the construction of their small factories to construct aircraft, airships and now helicopters. Their planes work better as more research is put into it. Tata Motors' armoured cars and tanks are proved worthwhile and continue to be produced for the army. The nation's intellectuals continue their frenzy. They prove many of the laws and theorems they have received internationally. They also begin to research the universe and telescopes are built all around the nation to observe stars. Some "bright" scientists also discover the first radioactive elements scietifically and it is called Radium. They also begin to look into the opening of a new, uncertai, form of physics now opened with the arrival of international theorems. This field is dubbed "quantum mechanics". Meanwhile, the United Maharajya accepts the Mayan offer and immediately sends over workers to begin work on the canal-laying projects. The Maharaja dies this year, and his young son comes to the throne. He is looking to continue good relations with various nations around the world, and thus begins to tour allied nations. He starts off by visiting Italia other Equalist Republics and then heading to China where he sees the rapid change beginning to emerge in the nation. He then goes to visit Japan. The government hears of the news of the uprisings, and as a result, troops are sent to Ethiopia to help their brethern get the situation under control. Tanks and the new gattling guns are sent too and it is hoped the rebellion can be crushed. The number coming in from Ethiopia increases as a result, but as soldiers' families accompany them, many end up heading to Ethiopia.
 * 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 expand their military, economy and infrastructure. Dakshin Maharajya begins to experience growth and as its rail networks are linked up in a better fashion, the flow of goods is made quicker. In schools, Sankala is the main language to be taught which the regional language takes the role of second main language. 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 - especially in Atlantia and Aprika. Kongo is expanded by 15,000 km northward, and Kongo continues to vassalise the states close by.
 * All states expand military. Neu Germanica expands 32,000 sq km and Novnovgorod (Novomoskovsk) expands 15,000 sq km. More tanks are built and planes begin to be used by the military. Theodor Rosenfeld travels to the Lakota nation and asks them to peacefully join the Reichskommissariat Lakota or face utter destruction. Please mods, respond to me.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade. The Empire declares military support (supplies, not troops) for the Selk'nam and her sister nations against the Praetorates. The Empire continues the construction of two canals - one in Boruca (Panama) and one in Mangue/Chorotega (Nicaragua). The government proceeds with caution in dealing with the new Equalist governments. Immigration is limited. The Royal Science Academy continue studying the 'steam turbine', as well as experimenting with crude oil. Electricity becomes a popular amenity in some more wealthy provinces. A new type of clothing becomes available, work pants with metal rivets to keep the fabric from wearing (OTL Blue Jeans). The Juun family continues the construction of the battleships, as well as some new types of military ships. Ahaulel Autos continues producing autos under Tepeu Baleta, utilizing pneumatic tires. Ahaulel begins producing a new type of auto, an 'autobike'. Ahtohil Motors continues mass-producing autos. A popular auto becomes the tractor, which reduces time and increases efficiency on farms. The border with the Apache Praetorate is closed completely. 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 northern provinces. Trade throughout 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.

1907
''' Radical Russian Equalists, believing that the "Socialist" government is a pack of class traitors, launch terrorist attacks all across the country. This signals the begining of the Second Russian Civil War. Tsar Mkihail is assassainated by the radicals and the entire country falls into chaos. The radical Equalists gain massive popularity by encouraging resentment towards the ruling class, and by pointing towards the "glorious Equalist nations of the UER and China". The nations of Eesti, Baltica, Byelorussia, and Ukraine all declare independance from the chaos in Russia. These nations were already mostly independant by the time the revolution began. '''

'''Yank, can you stop crapping on Russia all the time? The socialists run 80% of the Duma anyways. Get your head on straight.'''

'''Also, stop naming every Tsar Ivan. Racist.'''


 * For some reason I thought the Tsar would be the same guy as the one who came after the bombing. Plus the name Ivan is one of the most common last names in Russia. While the assumption isn't very ethnically sensitive, it isn't racist. Because Russians are not another race.


 * Ivan is too common for a Tsar. At least use something cooler like Konstantin or Mikhail (which I see you used). Anyways, as I said: the socialists dominate the Duma.


 * Aren't the Bolsheviks supposed to be the radicals? What if one day they decide that all this democracy nonsense isn't good enough?


 * Isn't this supposed to be alternate history? What if one day OTL decides that all this copycatishness nonsense is no good?


 * If you are talking about naming conventions, you can look up the etymology of the words Bolshevik and Menshevik, and they actualy mean things in Russian, and I believe that the naming is still relevant. They also have a secondary ideology name in the spirit of OTL communist Ideologies(Davidovism(mensh.) and Lavrentievism(Bolsh.)). Also, my motivations for naming them as such are for three reasons: 1. personal lazieness and unwillingness to get confused, 2. As mentioned before, the names actualy have meanings, and 3. Not wanting to confuse everyone else so people know that Bolsheviks are Bolsheviks and Mensheviks are Mensheviks

'''Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight!'''


 * You're not helping Guns. Anywya, I read Lx's own opsts and they imply that the Bolsheviks were the radicals. Don't you have a ludicrously quickly expanding exile state to take care of?


 * Bolsheviks becoming terrorists is in the spirit of how I created them to be ... they even tried to convince China to invade Russia ... but they were answered in silence. The whole terrorist thing is in the spirit of the Bolsheviks, but the whole killing the Tsar AND his heir AND civil war, well that is the worst thing since the Implausigasm explosion that somehow blew up the Entire Duma. It would take extreme incompetance from 1. the Russian Intelligence Agencies, 2. the Imperial guard and 3. any and all security measures put in place to prevent another 1857 Implausigasm-bomb from happening aswell as people deciding to disregard the law just because the monarch died. Russia is not an absolute monarchy, the whole system does not crumble to pieces simply because nobody at the moment sits the throne, Also, we are no longer in medieval times, the rule of law is an actual thing, and there exists a Line of Succession, worst case scenario the Duma just decides to revert back to elective monarchy with systems in place like pre-Duma-Kaboomboom. Also, wasn' the Second Russian civil war a "(half thought-out) idea" after Scraw criticized you stating that civil wars are up to players?


 * ^ This last sentence. Also, as George Clooney and Brad Pitt would say, you don't pull the same gag twice.


 * Well, George Clooney and Brad Pitt have the bad habit of pulling the same gag over and over again. ~Viva


 * Scraw, your argument is invalid.

If it was Yank who made that event, just don't force other nations into this.

I will ignore everything following "terrorist attacks all over the country", citing the Russian civil war section on the talk page.-Lx (leave me a message)


 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Majorca, Barcelona, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, railroads continue being built in Portugal, and the other Iberian states. Meanwhile, in Majorca, Isabel III gives birth to a boy, who is named Hug. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 7600 sq km. Meanwhile, railroads continue being built in Brasil, and some efforts to connect some existing railroads to each other are made. Meanwhile, it expands by 57,400 sq km. Meanwhile, the Post-A'Asabist states under Brasilian or Portuguese influence expand by 5000 sq km each. Meanwhile, Portugal makes an offer to sell part of Sofala's territory to Orissa in return for equivalent territory in the Brasilian borders again. Meanwhile, the war with the Praeorate continues.
 * France's economy improves and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, propaganda aimed to legitimize the current government starts to be spread on France.
 * Mutapa builds 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 being rebuilt along with the Buddhist temple. Industrialisation goes well, especially with the help of the Germans. Major cities such as Hakodate, Tokyo, Kyoto, Kōchi, Saga, Kobe, and Osaka continue growing in population and expanding. Sado also expands in population. Daihatsu Company continues making more Kurumas (Japanese for car). The colony of Kitatojiko expands by 9900 sq km.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military, and industrialisation continues. Some Jīdūhist and Amaterasuist churches are built. A few Shinto shrines are also built.
 * The Neu Berlin Republic of Kasodani continues to build up its military. Kasodani also expands northward by 9900 sq km. More Shinto shrines and Taoist temples are built. A few Buddhist temples are also built. The city of Kyouko and the town of Ichirin continues to grow thanks to gold.
 * The Republic of Himekaidou continues to build up its military and industrialisation continues. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are built throughout the nation.
 * The Scandinavians continue to expand their industry, with the entire nation being solidly industrialized. The three major religions solidify their control over the entire country, with significant Russian Orthodox and Germanic minorities. The Scandinavians begin to expend their influence on Eesti and Baltica, saying that they'll extend Scandinavian protection to them to prevent the Equalists from taking control of their nations. The Scandinavians send the two nations arms and supplies to resist Equalist aggression.
 * If any one wants to vote on the Apostolic elections do so now - right now we have only one canditate and two votes so if there's no objection I'll declare it unanimous.
 * In Imperium Africana, a public campaign is begun with the aim of gaining the support of the populace to turn away from the rebels and marshalling additional forces to face the Equalist threat. Support from the United Maharajya continues, and with it, the Imperial forces march on the Equalist strongholds with relative ease, crushing any threats to the empire. The minority populations continue to dwindle as Ethiopian subjects surround and exterminate them, mostly due to their supporting the rebels, and the fact that the majority of recruits continue to come from the minority groups that despise the government. The construction of military vessels continues in the empire, thankfully due to the fact that the industrial regions of the empire are either loyal to the Crown, or largely Ethiopian. If the war were not enough, the IMS Titanic crashes into an iceburg and sinks into the Artic Ocean, with more than 1500 deaths, including the captain of the ship and most of the crew. The rest of the passengers make to nearby Baridi, where they settle down as part of the previous mission they had been sent on, and assist in the construction effort in the region. Ethiopian furs produced in the region keep the newcomers warm, and with Inuit knowledge assisting them, the construction and industrialization in the Artic territories of Ethiopian continues to grow. Darfur's minority rebellion has largely been surpressed with extreme prejudice, and the Ethiopian population has succeded in keeping the old ethnic groups from infiltrating and destroying the government. After two hundred years of rule in the region, Darfur is Ethiopian through and through. The same can be said for the other regions of the empire, where the majority Ethiopian populations, thanks to a consistent program of Ethiopification, have come to dominate all aspects of life in the dominions. Rebel forces are finding it harder and harder to control new territories due to size limitations, lack of public support, and more importantly, the lack of anti-tank weapons. Tanks make their premier on the field, and have proven their worth as a military asset as they cut through entire lines of rebel forces. Additional support from aeroplanes to spot and bomb rebel positions also help in crushing the rebellion. The Equalists, as with the Faceists, are quickly being routed throughout the Imperium.
 * Germany committs anti-equalist troops to the Ethiopian allies. The Green Cross of the Afrika mobilises to aid those stricken by the war.
 * Nunavut expands by 10,000 km inland, moving north along the shoreline. With industrial support from the homeland, Nuvavut continues to push its borders deeper inland as well, with rail lines placed down by recently arrivals from Nigeria. Wadab is expanded by 30,000 km pushing westward across Neu Berliner territories. Taimaini expands by 30,000 km on the coast, with new factories and power generators built in the major cities of the territory. Baridi expands by 30,000 km with additional profits coming from increased oil production, and the lack of foreign competition allows the Ethiopians there to expand at a faster pace, effectively permitting them to claim the island as their own. New Borona expands 60,000 km inward, focusing on northward expansion. The lack of political upheval and military threats allows the state to move father inland with little trouble The military, economy and infrastructure of all territories are expanded. Transportation within the empire continues to expand, along with electrical output in the major cities throughout the Imperium.
 * 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. The German Navy is so prevalent in the North Sea the Germans have begun calling it "the German Lake". The German Navy embraces newer battleship technologies, leaving the small and unwieldy ironclads in the past. Modern dreadnought technologies continue to grow. Propaganda is pumped throughout Germany, telling the people to work faster and harder to forward the Fatherland into a bright future. Saxonische continues to grow as a new language and is now mandatory in all German schools. The Commonwealths of Poland and Slovakia are both expanded militarily and economically. Airstrips become a common sight.  German dreadnoughts are sold to Britannia and Australis in a massive military upgrade of all the Commonwealth nations. Germany celebrates the new allainces. Traine's inventions become more popular, especially the AC in Borneo and Afrika, and the polygraph becomes a wildly used tool over the whole Empire. Wilhelm Taften pushes for a "International League of Nations" in the Reichstag, but so far his proposal is slow in catching on. Hearing of Baltica's succession from Russia, German diplomats begin working on improving German-Baltic relations and begin to exert infleunce slightly on them. Georg Severus writes a book called Wenn Atlas Gezuckt (When Atlas Shrugged). in the novel, he talks about the threat of Equalism to the individual and the progression of Science. In effort to combat this "Social Disease" he develops Relativism. A social philosophy that discusses superiority of the individual, as long as the individual works within the system. Every person contributes to the whole of society's betterment. Technology is viewed as the saving grace of mankind. And that Equalism is the anti-thesis of modern thought, and a regression to the dark ways. After the publishing of this book, the novel flies off the shelves. Relativism catches on quickly in Bavaria and even in the Imperial Reichstag in Bamberg. Relativist thought begins to permeate German society due to the glorification of science and the German people. (Relativism is a Fascist political affiliation, still a socialist philosophy, but the anti-thesis of Equalism, greatly pushing a technocratic view of the world)
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Australis: Expands rapidly into the black (45,000 sq km) as more and more settlers arrive in the nation. 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. Commonwealth Electric expands. More airstrips are built as part of a plan to streamline Bavarian and Saxon adminstrated regions of Australis. Australis, with Saxon Australis, declares war on Sumba. Relativism becomes really popular amongst the upper classes as it de-legitimises the Equalist movement.
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Britannia: British and German ships reach the tiny island of Pure Science and bombard coastal defenses allowing the allied forces to take the beaches and begin toppling the maniacal rulers. In Britain, the parliament in York votes to give women the vote as well as provide benefits to less fortunate members of society. This move, long awaited by the poor, gains the government popular favour in the eyes of the people. Bavarian Prime Minister Josef Friedmann, arrives and travels the major cities of Brittannia including London, the capital York, Edinburgh, Dublin and as his last stop, Cardiff, where he held a speech and christened a monument near the Fisher's Wharf where the attack was conducted. The Kaiser of Germany also attended and had a speech as well, talking about unity in hard times but commented and praised the endurance of the Welsh people and all the peoples of the German Commonwealths in overcoming travesty. Both leaders were given a full send off with flowers and wreaths given. Wales votes in the Apostolic Elections. Relativism becomes really popular amongst the upper classes as it de-legitimises the Equalist movement. Realtivism becomes particularly popular in Britain.
 * Commonwealth of Afrika: Work continues on the railways and telegraph in the Saxon Administrative Region. Local militia units are raised to defend the region from desert nomad rebels in the Sahara to the south. Missionaries of the Holy Wettin Missionary Order continue to proseletyse and provide schooling and medical care. Hospitals and medical care continue to grow. Oil rigs and derricks begin to be commonplace. Samuel Exxon founds Exxon Motor Petroleum. Exxon Oil expands as the German need for oil grows. Afrika purchases numerous airship and airplanes as a part of the Commonwealth upgrades. Airstrips pop up more and more. After many years of non-expansion, Afrika expands 45,000 sq km to the south into the desert.  Relativism becomes really popular amongst the upper classes as it de-legitimises the Equalist movement.
 * Myanmar: Industrialization begins to speed up dramatically due to the rise of personal enterprises and the steam engine.  Electricity begins replacing steam engines. 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. We establish a constitutional Monarchy. We become filthily advanced. We become an economic superpower and are slowly adopting electricity. We mine for iron and pay taxes in Australia. We spend 40% of our country's reserves to industrialize. 
 * Saxony (Member of the German Empire): Saxony continues to give materiel support to Britannia in its war against the evil terrorist Praetoriate. The Left government invests in the economy. Kasseler Luftschifffabrik (Kassel Airship Manufacturers) grows in popularity, offering competition to SL. The colonies expand their maximum amounts. In Saxon Australis, Sachsische Luftschiffbau opens its first flight to Tanimbarkai to Tanimbarkai. Tanimbarkai expands militarily. The "Green Cross" expands through philanthropy and people in other countries set up branches to give humanitarian aid.
 * Anhalt (Vassal of Saxony: In a state of civil war): The war really heats up this year. With both sides having built up their numbers last year, full-on fighting erupts with the spring thaw. Pitched and guerrilla battles are fought in the length and breadth of the country. The URFA manages to get within one kilometre of the capital's walls, but are eventually pushed back by the Regency forces.
 * The Hellenic Equalist Republic: The HER government continues to develop its railways, and steel and glass are developed all over Anatolia and the Hellenic Peninsula to spurt the economy on. 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 being built and is placed at both the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus, to protect Constantinople from attack. The HER continues to expand both its economy and its military and its colonies are expanded. Artillery becomes more widespread and is used to protect the Union.
 * The Egyptian Equalist Republic: continues to expand its army and navy, as well as its economy. It expands by 40,000 sq km.
 * The Tamanian Equalist Republic:  continues expanding its military and economy. The new government aggressively expands infrastructure and begins to develop the oil industry, and exports to other UER republics in an attempt to make Tamanian oil a staple within the UER.
 * The Beninese Equalist Republic: reforms and expands its army and navy, as well as begins rudimentary railway and steel and glass building. It also begins to build oil rigs. It expands by 40,000 sq km.
 * The Italian Affiliated UER: continues to put down anti-UER rebellions and continues to rebuild its military and economy in a centralised manner.
 * Apostolic Elections: Bishop Elmo Hgogin'Australias'ai'gro'bichin'yagich, from the Yagich Rafaelite colony of Yagich Chongat Yagich in Australis, is unanimously elected (church controlled by Lemming until 1926). Very few bishops sought the office in such a turbulent time, and while Elmo is lagely unknown and from one of the most remote Apostolic areas, he has a reputation for copmpetence and "running a tight ship" - although relatively few knew of him before the election. Part-Welsh on both sides of his family, Elmo has flaming red hair, which is very odd for an ethnic Selk'nam, leading many to refer to him as "Elmo the Red". ( You guys have no clue what you have just unleashed with this dude.... )
 * Russia reacts to the terror attacks by making membership of the Bolshevik party illegal and identifying it as a rebelious orgonizaiton, the votes are given temporarily to the Mensheviks, as they are technicaly a branch of the Russian Equalist Party. Many debate making equalism illegal in russia, but socialists disagree, and they control parliment, so that does not happen, but the mensheviks end up with 20% of the votes untill the next elections in 1910. Also, airplanes and Tanks are greatly improved upon.
 * Russia's asociates work on Military and Economy in alternation
 * By that I mean
 * Belorussia
 * Ukraina
 * Eest
 * Baltica
 * and Kazakhstan Federation.
 * NOTE:I still want some sort of explanation before I give in to the Implausigasm-bomb 2.0, And it better be a good one other than "Cause I said so". But then again, I have no hopes for a reasonable explanation, what I expect is that I will get nothing for about two to three weeks other than arguing, and then, finally, my answer will be: well, it's too late to change anything anyway, because nations have free-for-alled my territory ... just like the last two times.
 * Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Allied forces crush the Praetorate of Pure Science and quickly occupy the island of Yagich Gavin, which is put under joint Allied administation. Princess Matthea scandalizes the Harruwin by announcing that she has married a divoced German nobleman named Heimlich Phlegmenspitten and will renouce her claim to the throne. Meanwhile, her younger sister Ælfgifu seeks permission to marry a nephew of the Kaiser, Prince Rudolf (Germany, feel free to change his name, I picked  one randomly), but asks if he will return to the Haruwin with her, as her older sister's scandal makes it possible that she may ascend to the throne.  Princess Pharaildis returns to the Haruwin unmarried. **Germany accepts the royal union and Prince Rudolf travels to the Haruwin. The Kaiser prepares for the royal marriage.
 * Yagich Rafael: There is great rejoicing at the victory over the Praetorate, but it is short-lived as Prime Minster William Henry surprisingly dies after one year in office. Parliament elects a relatively unknown politician to suceed him after a contentious vote - John Re'ly'tygich'YagichRafael'yijich.
 * Attican Union: With the war won - coalition negotiations resume in the paralyzed parliament. Surprisingly, the Socialist abandon Prime Minister Ludwig and support his Pascifist nemess, Willie Tdna'rbi'i'i'i - who supports more government spending for the poor. Born of poor kelp farmers and with a homespun personality, the new Prime Minister insists that he be listed as "Prime Minister Willie" rather than the more formal "William" - as he says "ain't nobody called me that before, and I don't plan on startin' it now." There is much anxiousness at what the Pacifists will do in government.
 * Preatorate of Eternal Matter: The government continues to function as Pythagoras tries to balance pragmatist and pro-Eris factions. Eris seems to  have escaped the war unfound, and some want Pythagoras to offer her asylum if she is indeed alive. Pythagoras' solution is merely to say nothing at all about the situation. Industrialization deepens.
 * All states expand the military. Neu Germanica expands 32,000 sq km. People continue to move into Lakota and Ostkasodan. Theodor Rosenfeld continues to press the Plains Lakota. More people move into Novomoskovsk, so it expands 15,000 sq km.
 * The United Maharajya expand economy and army and so their puppets, vassal and dominions. Jainistan is expanded by 64000km. Orissan Aprika is expanded by 64000km.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade. The Empire continues the construction of two canals - one in Boruca (Panama) and one in Mangue/Chorotega (Nicaragua). The government proceeds with caution in dealing with the new Equalist governments. Immigration is limited. The Royal Science Academy continue studying the 'steam turbine', as well as experimenting with crude oil. Electricity becomes a popular amenity in some more wealthy provinces. A new type of clothing becomes available, work pants with metal rivets to keep the fabric from wearing (OTL Blue Jeans). The Juun family continues the construction of the battleships, as well as some new types of military ships. Ahaulel Autos continues producing autos under Tepeu Baleta, utilizing pneumatic tires. Ahaulel begins producing a new type of auto, an 'autobike'. Ahtohil Motors continues mass-producing autos. A popular auto becomes the tractor, which reduces time and increases efficiency on farms. The border with the Apache Praetorate is closed completely. 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 northern provinces. Trade throughout 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.

1908
''' On a last expansionist effort, Neu Berlin nominally annexes the gap formed between it, the River Lakota and Ostkasodan. However, the new territory still needs to be settled. '''

'''For the record, i'm just doing this event because i want to get rid of that hole as soon as possible. Since Scraw completely surrounds it...'''--Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk) 21:03, December 6, 2013 (UTC)

''' The independent Lakota nation betwen Ostkasodan and the Neu Berlin River Lakota refuses any offer to give up its sovereignty to the Neu Berliners. '''

WTF, why?


 * Well, you were going to invade anyway if you didn't have an answer, so i just might as well give you an answer that'll yield the same result.
 * I was trying to avoid a war. That's normally what a nation would do when trying to avoid a war. Threaten a war, scare them into bloodless union. Simple. But noooooooooooooooooooooooo.


 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Majorca, Barcelona, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, railroads continue being built in Portugal, and the other Iberian states. Meanwhile, in Aragon, Felipa Fernandes de Lara gives birth to a girl, who is named Felipa. Meanwhile, in Castille, Fernando VIII dies and is succeeded by his son Manuel, who is crowned as "By the Grace of God, Manuel, King of Castille, Toledo, Jaén, Murcia, Cantabria, Duke of Nájera, Huete, Pastrana, Peñafiel, Soría and Villalba, Marchess of Auñón, La Adrada, Malagón, Count of Alcaudete, Bañares, Castrojeriz and Villalobos". Meanwhile, railroads continue being built in Brasil, and some efforts to connect some existing railroads to each other are made. Meanwhile, it expands by 64,000 sq km. Meanwhile, the Post-A'Asabist states under Brasilian or Portuguese influence expand by 5000 sq km each. Meanwhile, Portugal makes an offer to sell part of Sofala's territory to Orissa in return for equivalent territory in the Brasilian borders again. Meanwhile, an election is held to elect the members of the 15th Brasilian Cortes. The Conservatives, led by Lauro Sodré, win. Counting on the support of the Progressive Party (founded in 1897), Prime-Minister Manuel Paes de Andrade refuses to resign, and remains in office as head of a minority government.
 * France's economy improves and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, propaganda aimed to legitimize the current government starts to be spread on France.
 * Mutapa builds 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 being rebuilt along with the Buddhist temple. Industrialisation goes well, especially with the help of the Germans. Major cities such as Hakodate, Tokyo, Kyoto, Kōchi, Saga, Kobe, and Osaka continue growing in population and expanding. Sado also expands in population. Daihatsu Company continues making more Kurumas (Japanese for car). The colony of Kitatojiko expands by 9900 sq km.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military, and industrialisation continues. Some Jīdūhist and Amaterasuist churches are built. A few Shinto shrines are also built.
 * The Neu Berlin Republic of Kasodani continues to build up its military. Kasodani also expands northward by 9900 sq km. More Shinto shrines and Taoist temples are built. A few Buddhist temples are also built. The city of Kyouko and the town of Ichirin continues to grow thanks to gold.
 * The Republic of Himekaidou continues to build up its military and industrialisation continues. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are built throughout the nation.
 * Myanmar: Industrialization begins to speed up dramatically due to the rise of personal enterprises and the steam engine.  Electricity begins replacing steam engines. 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. We establish a constitutional Monarchy. We become filthily advanced. We become an economic superpower and are slowly adopting electricity. We mine for iron and pay taxes in Australia. We spend 40% of our country's reserves to industrialize. 
 * The Scandinavians continue to expand their industry, with the entire nation being solidly industrialized. The three major religions solidify their control over the entire country, with significant Russian Orthodox and Germanic minorities. The Scandinavians continue to expend their influence on Eesti and Baltica, saying that they'll extend Scandinavian protection to them to prevent the Equalists from taking control of their nations. The Scandinavians send the two nations arms and supplies to resist Equalist aggression.
 * Saxony (Member of the German Empire): The Government sends a "Mission for Friendship and Co-operation" to the gray nation North of Brasil (What is this nation called?). The Mission has a team of diplomats as well as military advisors, industrial advisors, engineers, naval engineers, oil-extraction experts, education experts, railway engineers, scientists, and generally every sort of expert and advisor which would be expected on such a mission. The government hopes that the Mission will help improve Saxony (and Germany)'s economic involvement and general prestige in Atlantia. The mission is approved of by both sides of government, allowing for scenes of remarkable amiability within the Landtag. The economy expands, with the stock market gaining three percentage points in anticipation of a good result from the Mission. The Left, in a move to distance themselves from violent Equalists around the world, issue a statement stating their belief that violence is not a legitimate means of gaining power, further saying that democracy is the only true way that the bourgeoisie can be overthrown. Airship transport gains in popularity, and the army and navy plan to incorporate them more into their structure. In Saxon West Africa, the Governor claims all of the black land north of Teke, and sends in troops and negotiators to make the claim a territorial fact. The colony expands the maximum amount into that gap. In Saxon Australis, new gold mines increase the colony's prosperity, and airship routes to the new goldfields allow for miners to mine during the week and fly home to Boniface for the weekend (paid for by the mining company). In Khmer Koch, nothing happens. In Tanimbarkai, however, there is a flurry of activity. Tanimbarkai declares war on the "Erbfiend" Sumba and moves its troops across the border. Troops from the Commonwealth of Australis, and Saxon Australis attack the small nation from the South.
 * Nouvelle France.
 * Anhalt (Vassal of Saxony: In a state of civil war): The Green Cross is recognized by both sides to be non-combatant, and the URFA and Regency make separate announcements vowing not to harm Green Cross doctors, nurses or vehicles. The Regency's forces manage to take some key towns from the URFA, dismantling the Workers Councils and Cooperatives which the URFA had established. The URFA vow to retake the lands though and they urge the people to rise up against the evil bourgeois.
 * Propaganda within the Maharajya continues and under the Socialists, is endorsed highly. Industrialisation continues to occur all over the nation with railroad construction continuing all around the nation. The Akashchuts continue to be built at a rapid pace and the city sees its Central Districts completely oppupied by skyscrapers. Better train engines are finally completed and begin to be implemented in large numbers to replace the older engines and speed up transport times. The first diesel engine is made in the United Maharajya and tests to see its effectiveness commence. The promise of this technology is unknown, currently. The SOC big bosses begin to come under less workload and begin to relax more. More rigs are set up in Dakshin Maharajya under SOC Shell. Rigs continue to pump out the oil and it begins to be transported back to the United Maharajya and sold. SOC Rail continues to try gaining contracts to build extensive rail networks in Dakshin Maharajya and Uttarshina. In Dakshin Maharajya, the company completes hundreds of miles of railroad and this helps to link the region better with other cities. Profits begin to surge and money begins to head into the coffers of the SOC once more. Although not out of the woods yet, they now have funds to continue their projects. The UM works with Japan to implement the Uda Code while helping the Germans create a new encryption code. The steamship and submersible navy continues to grow with government backing and subsidies. The Maha-Agni Class continues construction and one more is launched, reducing the strain on the economy. Asabists continue to gain respect in Patagoshina and they begin to become part of Patagoshinan society once more. Afghani cities continue growth and work on keeping its army in shape. The gattling gun works very well mounted on armoured cars as well as tanks. The inventors secretly begin working on the world's first semi-automatic rifle, as the need begins to present itself in its allies' territories. Many Jains head to Jainistan and it is expanded by 64,150 km. Orissan Aprika expands 64,000 km. The colony of Orissan Aprika is interested in the aquisition of the new land, but their decision will take some time to reach to the Portuguese. Morocco and Mauritania are expanded by 15,000 km each. Sanjay Rajpath is now able to just focus on his inventions rather than having to run a business. Rajesh helps his father in the inventing scene, but he is more busy running the company. The Daily Times continues to sell well and it begins to become bigger on the geopolitical scene as well as the science based news. The telephone begins to be made in greater numbers and sold to more households. The radar begins to be worked on more by Sanjay who is trying to make the technology more viable. In the capital of Bhubaneswar, construction of a subway and trams continues. The first akashchuts continue to be build in the outskirts of the city while many old buildings in the central city beginning renovation. The small town of Khittagong is transformed into a small city with thousands coming into the city to set up new lives for themselves. The construction of more coal based power stations continue, with electrical power grids being laid down. The Dominion of Uttarshina continues the construction of its new capital, with work nearly done. its location is the OTL location of -. The huge southern reconstruction plan continues with many workers now having jobs. The NHS is made into a greater force with doctors beginning to be employed and helping people. The Kapoor siblings continue their taxing work but have continued to make rapid progress. Their helicopter begins to be worked on and more designs are looked at and a few more prototypes are built. The siblings continue the construction of their small factories to construct aircraft, airships and now helicopters. Their planes work better as more research is put into it. Tata Motors' armoured cars and tanks are proved worthwhile and continue to be produced for the army. The nation's intellectuals continue their frenzy. They prove many of the laws and theorems they have received internationally. Scientists continue to look into radioactive atoms and more work on Radium is done. Their work in the theoretical physics field continues. Research on the universe continues and the stars are observed in greater detail, helping to greaten the understanding of the scientists. The new Maharaja spends a lot of time with Japan, beginning to get close with the crown Princess. He begins to have feeling for her and spends a lot of his time with her. He heads back, but promises to visit again soon. Thousands more soldiers are sent to Ethiopia and the tanks finally have a practical war they can fight in. The uprisers are fought back and the tanks help give a huge advantage over the opposition. Work on the canals continue.
 * 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 expand their military, economy and infrastructure. Dakshin Maharajya begins to experience growth and as its rail networks are linked up in a better fashion, the flow of goods is made quicker. In schools, Sankala is the main language to be taught which the regional language takes the role of second main language. 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 - especially in Atlantia and Aprika. Kongo is expanded by 15,000 km northward, and Kongo continues to vassalise the states close by.
 * All states expand military. Neu Germanica expands by 32,000 sq km. Theodor Rosenfeld pushes the Reichstag into declaring sovereignty over the Plains Lakota nation (a la USA-Texas). Tanks and planes continue to be built. Theodor Rosenfeld contacts the Mayans and asks them to build a canal through OTL Nicaragua with Neu Berliner aid or to sell the area directly along the canal to Neu Berlin for construction (the second is better for both of us). A bold young explorer named Hermann Heidreitsch sets off with a crew of six to reach the North Pole, and they accomplish it before the year is over. They set off on their return journey and they declare that they will go to the South Pole after they return home.
 * Dude, you're a little late. The Mayans have partnered with the Maharajya on a dual-canal project. I've been posting about it for a few turns now.
 * Russia continues to combat the terrorists. Elections are held in the areas formerly controlled by the Bolsheviks, and they elect independent members, leading towards radical equalism. In any case, the Russian military is on high alert as the search for the Bolshevik leader, who has gone into hiding (secretly into CHINA, if they let him). Russian air force is built up as a Russian airplane engineer designs the first airplane with a modern cabin and fuselage with seating and whatnot, leading to the first commercial flight between Novgorod and St-Nikolaevsk (OTL St Petersburg) (this is the ATL equivalent ot the Ruskiy vitiaz). The military looks at his plans and asks to modify to suit military purposes, and this produces the Ilyua Muromets aircraft, the first modern bomber (OTL same name). Russian Aviation is at an historical high. However, a bomb explodes in Moscow, causing mass panic, and martial law to be declared in the city.
 * Belorussia begins to fight Bolsheviks, and, following Russia's example last year, decides to make it illegal to be a member of the Bolshevik Faction, although does not make it illegal to be an adherent to Davidovism (as it is not the ideology, but the Bolsheviks that are terrorists), this sparks mass protests as it seems that their freedom of dissent is being supressed. Economic work is done while working on railways.
 * Ukraina decides to wait on action on the Bolsheviks until attacks directly threaten their nation. In the meanwhile, work on helicopters continue. Work on the military's air force and air reconnaisance forces are being hurried, also, more money put into science and technology, a controversy arises when a teacher in a Kiev high school decides to teach Evolution instead of the Biblical creation story in his class.
 * Kazakhstan Federation works on its economics. However, when an explosion occurs in one of the oil rigs in the nation, causing a giant petroleum explosion on the capital, the Khazaks declare martial law in the capital untill things can be sorted out.
 * Eesti works on rial links and its military is put on high alert, and the Estonian Intelligence Agency(EIA) is founded to try to prevent terrorist attacks before they even happen, Bolsheviks decide to try to rile up the nation into a state of Revolution, as they take Ukraine as an example of what may happen, and to some degree, are succesful in stirring up some riots.
 * Baltica takes example from Eesti and establishes the Committee for State Security (CSS) and uses it to root out Bolshevism, which has slightly less success than in Eesti in starting riots. However, terrorism has yet to seep through to the Baltic states in then-Russian realm. Militaries are, however, on high alert, and railroads link up to German ones.
 * Whoever deleted my edit, not cool.
 * You still don't get to choose what you'll follow. Plus your post is now out-of-date.
 * The fighting in Imperium Africana comes to an end once the rebel leaders are found, given a trial, and executed. The rebel forces are routed en masses, and with no major recruitment centers, many enter into a dying guerrilla movement that lacks support from the regions. With the war at an end, the Emperor annouces that he shall continue his trip, and will be personally speaking with the leaders of each dominion so as to improve their skills and commend them for their efforts in preserving the empire. The development of additional tanks, warships, and aeroplanes continue, and new railways and power plants are built. Propaganda continues throughout the empire praising the Imperial family and the military, and lands lost to foreigners continue to be painted in black. Scientist Ghafar Ezra publishes four groundbreaking scientific papers, on the photoelectric effect, Brownian motion, special relativity, and the equivalence of mass and energy, which were to bring him to the notice of the academic world.
 * Nunavut expands by 10,000 km inland, moving north along the shoreline. Industrial support continues to flow in from the rest of the Imperium supporting growth in Nunavut. Wadab is expanded by 30,000 km pushing westward across Neu Berliner territories. Taimaini expands by 30,000 km on the coast, with new factories and power generators built in the major cities of the territory. Baridi expands by 30,000 km with additional profits coming from increased oil production, and the lack of foreign competition allows the Ethiopians there continue to expand at a faster pace. New Borona expands 60,000 km inward, focusing on northward expansion. The military, economy and infrastructure of all territories are expanded. Transportation within the empire continues to expand, along with electrical output in the major cities throughout the Imperium.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade. The Empire continues the construction of two canals - one in Boruca (Panama) and one in Mangue/Chorotega (Nicaragua). The government proceeds with caution in dealing with the new Equalist governments. Immigration is limited. The Royal Science Academy continue studying the 'steam turbine', as well as experimenting with crude oil. Electricity becomes a popular amenity in some more wealthy provinces. A new type of clothing becomes available, work pants with metal rivets to keep the fabric from wearing (OTL Blue Jeans). The Juun family continues the construction of the battleships, as well as some new types of military ships. Ahaulel Autos continues producing autos under Tepeu Baleta, utilizing pneumatic tires. Ahaulel begins producing a new type of auto, an 'autobike'. Ahtohil Motors continues mass-producing autos. A popular auto becomes the tractor, which reduces time and increases efficiency on farms. The border with the Apache Praetorate is closed completely. 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 northern provinces. Trade throughout 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.

1909
''' The Equalists rapidly gain up in influence and power as they promise the workers greater prosperity and freedom and not the "socialist" bull their current, corrupt government, who have continously done nothing and have let the Equalists gain control of multiple areas. The nation is now plunged into chaos and every town and city now has to declare its alligence. The Equalists have gained some of the tanks and have put their factories to use producing them. The Socialist government also has the tanks and their factories are producing them too. The first tank battles of the world begins with the epic showdown of the two forces at Kursk. Both sides annihilate each other and Ukraine is plunged into total chaos too, following the large concentration of their forces. The Far East Republic declares their freedom, while Esteri and the Baltics declare their total independece and break relations with Russia. Both sides ask for help from other nations in the world. Only an (L) from another major nation in the planet will decide which side comes out on top. NOTE: It might have been Yank's half developed brain child, but I am taking this and making the idea complete. '''


 * What types of governments are in charge of these new states?


 * OK, I'm tired of this. Why does Russia have to get all the crap? Russia is already socialist and equalists would never get far because everyone is already socialist. Few people would be the radicals that the equalists are. When Lx says that the "socialist control the Duma" it means that they control all the regions they represent. Meaning that "let the equalists gain control of multiple areas" is bullshit. I am sick and tired of mods creating situations in PLAYER NATIONS that contradict things that players have REPEATEDLY states. Not to mention that Russia is a stable nation ATL and does not have problems that OTL Russia had like absolutism, a really poor middle class, and noble titles. Russia, ATL, was the center of the Enlightenment, has been through enough giant wars, abolished slavery and serfdom first, stopped being absolute first and has a completely elected monarchy (even the Tsar is elected for crying out loud). Not to mention that these Siberian natives have exactly a ZERO percent chance of any form of successful rebellion. Russia is completely tolerant of these people, and having them revolt is pretty much as ASB as you can create in Russia. And in case you haven't noticed, Lx has already left a notice on the talk page stating that he has other things to do, like taking tests like any normal student. That you are never placed in the same circumstances does not mean that his is not legitimate. And Russia has already been through this once, why in hell are you doing it again? As was demonstrated last time, he has actual reasons for not being here. I'd very much like to see you placed in his shoes while someone brutalizes over a year of your work of building up a nation only to have it torn apart more than once. You might as well just kick him out of the game at this point. ~ Defender of the Absent
 * Again.


 * Sure it did. However, Lx has taken a fondness for OTL events to continue to occur in Russia. This not happening would be hypocritical. Lets start off with when this first happened. When Lx decided to return to the game, the Revolutions of 1858 helped him significantly - perhaps more than what it should have. Russia does not have absolutism, true, but the Equalists were shown to be radicals, and radicals don't care for money. The fact that they were able to attack all the things in Russia and get away with it allows them to show to the public the current government is totally useless. And that Far East Republic thing is not meant to last long at all, it happened in OTL, it happens here - especially with the fact there are more Russians in Siberia than in OTL. So unless you want to pitch in and finish this civil war in 2 years, putting the socialists back into power (who will become very close to your nation) as well as getting the breakaway of the Far East Republic back into the Russian fold quickly, stop the ranting.


 * Did you even read what I said? Your argument accepts the mod event as complete fact without addressing the plausibility of it. Take this sentences for example: "The fact that they were able to attack all the things in Russia and get away with it allows them to show to the public the current government is totally useless." This completely disregards my statement about why the attacks should not have been possible. As for another example: "So unless you want to pitch in and finish this civil war in 2 years, putting the socialists back into power (who will become very close to your nation) as well as getting the breakaway of the Far East Republic back into the Russian fold quickly, stop the ranting." Again, no one should have to be helping, because the independence of the FER is already implausible  enough, and the whole event in general is. As for me helping the Russians, why don't you do it? Help your fellow socialists. Hypocrite. And let's not forget that you created the Revolutions of 1858. And another thing: no idiot uses OTL events to damage himself; I do not deny that I do this. And don't you even think about calling bias unless you're willing to do so yourself.


 * After much consideration, Germany declares support for the true Russian government.

''' The Central African states under Orissa have lost all remaining guerrilla forces and are now under Orissan control. Many tribal chiefs are not happy with the fact and they do not know what to do. '''
 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Majorca, Barcelona, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, railroads continue being built in Portugal, and the other Iberian states. Meanwhile, Portuguese starts to be taught in Leonese and Castillian schools as a second language. Meanwhile, Sofala expands by 7600 sq km. Meanwhile, railroads continue being built in Brasil, and some efforts to connect some existing railroads to each other are made. Meanwhile, it expands by 57,400 sq km. Meanwhile, the Post-A'Asabist states under Brasilian or Portuguese influence expand by 5000 sq km each. Meanwhile, Portugal makes an offer to sell part of Sofala's territory to Orissa in return for equivalent territory in the Brasilian borders again. Meanwhile, a huge scandal rocks the Andrade cabinet when one of his appointees was discovered to be accepting bribes. Anticipating a vote of censure by the Cortes, Andrade asks the Viceroy, Garcia XIII d'Ávila, Count of Bahia, to call an election. the Viceroy refuses, and Andrade resigns. Then, Lauro Sodré becomes Prime Minister again. Andrade claims this is interference in Brasilian politics by an official appointed by a foreign power. Andrade eventually rallies the Progressives back into his camp, and defeats Sodré on a vote of confidence after only three months. This time, d´Ávila calls an election. In the ensuing federal election, Andrade appeals for public support of the constitutional principle that the Viceroy must accept the advice of his ministers, though this principle is at most only customary. The Liberals argue that the Viceroy had interfered in politics and shown favour to one party over another. Andrade and his party win the election and a clear majority in the Cortes. After his party's defeat and the loss of his own seat, Sodré resigns as Conservative leader.
 * France's economy improves and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, propaganda aimed to legitimize the current government continues to be spread on France.
 * Mutapa builds 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 being rebuilt along with the Buddhist temple. Industrialisation goes well, especially with the help of the Germans. Major cities such as Hakodate, Tokyo, Kyoto, Kōchi, Saga, Kobe, and Osaka continue growing in population and expanding. Sado also expands in population. Daihatsu Company continues making more Kurumas (Japanese for car). The colony of Kitatojiko expands by 9900 sq km., the first anime, is created.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military, and industrialisation continues. Some Jīdūhist and Amaterasuist churches are built. A few Shinto shrines are also built.
 * The Neu Berlin Republic of Kasodani continues to build up its military. Kasodani also expands northward by 9900 sq km. More Shinto shrines and Taoist temples are built. A few Buddhist temples are also built. The city of Kyouko and the town of Ichirin continues to grow thanks to gold.
 * The Republic of Himekaidou continues to build up its military and industrialisation continues. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are built throughout the nation.
 * The Scandinavians continue to expand their industry, with the entire nation being solidly industrialized. The three major religions solidify their control over the entire country, with significant Russian Orthodox and Germanic minorities. The Scandinavians continue to expend their influence on Eesti saying that they'll extend Scandinavian protection to them to prevent the Equalists from taking control of their nations. The Scandinavians send the Eesti arms as supplies to help protect them from Equalist agression.
 * Not to be irritating, but Germany is already influencing Baltica. We had been for years till the Russians took it, and we intend to have Baltica join Prussia as a member of the Commonwealth.
 * Then I'll just focus on Eesti, because of it's common Finnic ancestry.
 * Thanks. Also did you check your talkpage? I posted something there.
 * I'm not crazy about anything like OTL fascism. The Fascist Party I mentioned earlier is more of a conservative party in favor of stronger government, not racial purity.
 * I revised the party to be more technocratic, considering Germany's fairly mixed national popualtion, the racial purity part was a bit much.
 * In Imperium Africana, Ghafar Erza is recognized as a leading scientist, and appointed a lecturer at the University of Addis Ababa, the most prestigious center of learning in the empire, and one of the greatest in the world. He continues to work on his theories as he begins teaching at the university. Meskerem Tinadem and her husband revolutionizes the world's understanding of radioactivity and x-rays, which comes to bring them before academic leaders throughout Ethiopia. The military continues its production of armored vehicles and aircraft, which they use to establish a series of military units throughout the empire, ensuring that the government can put down any rebellious forces before they appear. The expansion fo the dreadnought fleet continues, with more than fourty-two dreadnoughts in service already. Attention is turned toward expanding the new "air force", which the Ethiopian government has acknowledged may change the course of warfare forever. Propaganda continues in the schools of the Imperium, as the teachers train children to remember the "Great Injustices", a long list of wrongs commited against their people throughout history, grooming them as those who will seek justice for these crimes against their people.
 * "Cough" Would you like some information on Radium, asks the UM?
 * Imperium Africana is always thirsty for more knowledge, especially regarding such a dangerous isotope.
 * Nunavut expands by 10,000 km inland, moving north along the shoreline. Industrial support continues to flow in from the rest of the Imperium supporting growth in Nunavut. Wadab is expanded by 30,000 km pushing westward across Neu Berliner territories. Taimaini expands by 30,000 km on the coast, with new factories and power generators built in the major cities of the territory. Baridi expands by 30,000 km with additional profits coming from increased oil production, and the lack of foreign competition allows the Ethiopians there continue to expand at a faster pace. New Borona expands 60,000 km inward, focusing on northward expansion. The military, economy and infrastructure of all territories are expanded. Transportation within the empire continues to expand, along with electrical output in the major cities throughout the Imperium.
 * The Hellenic Equalist Republic: The HER government continues to develop its railways, and steel and glass are developed all over Anatolia and the Hellenic Peninsula to spurt the economy on. 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 being built and is placed at both the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus, to protect Constantinople from attack. The HER continues to expand both its economy and its military and its colonies are expanded. Artillery becomes more widespread and is used to protect the Union.
 * The Egyptian Equalist Republic: continues to expand its army and navy, as well as its economy. It expands by 40,000 sq km.
 * The Tamanian Equalist Republic:  continues expanding its military and economy. The new government aggressively expands infrastructure and begins to develop the oil industry, and exports to other UER republics in an attempt to make Tamanian oil a staple within the UER.
 * The Beninese Equalist Republic: reforms and expands its army and navy, as well as begins rudimentary railway and steel and glass building. It also begins to build oil rigs. It expands by 40,000 sq km.
 * The Italian Affiliated UER: continues to put down anti-UER rebellions and continues to rebuild its military and economy in a centralised manner.
 * China: The Chinese automotive company Luke produces the Model Ershi. This automobile becomes highly popular and spreads to the rest of the world. Over 10,000 automobiles are sold in China alone. Luke's headquarters are in Wuhan, leading to the cities nickname as the 'Capital of Automotion'. The military and economy both expand. Equalist propaganda cements Equalism into China as public support increases. In the meantime, Russia is considered under Chinese protection. Any attempts to exploit the nation while it is in the midst of a civil war will be met with force.
 * Gang Federation: Despite poor relations with China, the Model Ershi makes its way to the Gang Federation. Luke is forbidden to open formal relations with the country, forcing the Gang Federation to produce its own automobile company. Brothers Hiroshi and Yin create the car company Hiroshi-Yin. Gang's capital, Sanwei, sees massive growth as urbanisation of the city takes place. The nation expands by 96,000 sq km while the military and economy both increase.
 * German auto makers Benz and BMW ask to open formal trade with the Gang Fed, BMW offers to sell military autos and tanks at a discounted rate if accepted.
 * 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. The German Navy is so prevalent in the North Sea the Germans have begun calling it "the German Lake". The German Navy embraces newer battleship technologies, leaving the small and unwieldy ironclads in the past. Modern dreadnought technologies continue to grow. Propaganda is pumped throughout Germany, telling the people to work faster and harder to forward the Fatherland into a bright future. Saxonische continues to grow as a new language and is now mandatory in all German schools. The Commonwealths of Poland and Slovakia are both expanded militarily and economically. Airstrips become a common sight.  German dreadnoughts are sold to Britannia and Australis in a massive military upgrade of all the Commonwealth nations. Germany celebrates the new allainces. Traine's inventions become more popular, especially the AC in Borneo and Afrika, and the polygraph becomes a wildly used tool over the whole Empire. Wilhelm Taften pushes for a "International League of Nations" in the Reichstag, but so far his proposal is slow in catching on. Hearing of Baltica's succession from Russia, German diplomats begin working on improving German-Baltic relations and begin to exert influence on Baltica. Georg Severus writes a book called Wenn Atlas Gezuckt(When Atlas Shrugged). in the novel, he talks about the threat of Equalism to the individual and the progression of Science. In effort to combat this "Social Disease" he develops Relativism A social philosophy that discusses superiority of the individual, as long as the individual works within the system. Every person contributes to the whole of society's betterment. Technology is viewed as the saving grace of mankind. And that equalism is the anti-thesis of modern thought, and a regression to the dark ways. After the publishing of this book, the novel flies off the shelves. Relativism catches on quickly in Bavaria and even in the Imperial Reichstag in Bamberg. Relativist thought begins to permeate German society due to the glorification of science and the German people.(Relativism is a technocratic political affiliation, still a socialist philosophy, but the anti-thesis of Equalism, greatly pushing a technocratic view of the world). Due to mounting fears of the Equalists and the rising popularity of Relativism. Germany declares support for the True Russian Government but stops short of declaring war until the situation becomes clear.
 * Chinese Diplomacy: China warns that direct intervention in Russia's civil war will result in war against the Dengyu Union and her various vassals and states.
 * German Diplomacy : We have no qaurrel with China, but many Germans are fearful of the violent Equalist attacks on our allies. Germany assures that we wish no illwill on China and will not war with China, we are merely defending the legitiment government of Russia. We ask China to not get involved or at least let us settle this diplomatically. (Germany has no reason for war with China, equalist or not.)
 * German Diplomacy: Germany will suspend conflict until I receive word from LX what he wants in the civil war.
 * Scandianvian Diplomacy: The Scandinavians will recognize German claims on Baltica in exchange for German recognition of Scandinavian claims on Eesti.
 * What did I say about free-for-alls?
 * I was under the impression they rebelled away? If they haven't then obviously my claims are not legit and will be renounced.
 * They had. Lx's just mad that we're making a move on "his" land. He's still prefering to ignore part of the first mod event, which is what caused the war to escalate in the first place. Or at least what caused the mod event escalating the war. Because you can't just ignore what you don't like.
 * He has every reason to be mad. Not to mention that he stated he couldn't be here. Read the talk page, eh?
 * And it's not like you haven't taken any former Russian territory for yourself, eh? No you're totally innocent of profiting at Russia's expense.
 * And so, the revolution will spread south. Tremble in fear.
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Australis: Expands rapidly into the black (45,000 sq km) as more and more settlers arrive in the nation. 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. Commonwealth Electric expands. More airstrips are built as part of a plan to streamline Bavarian and Saxon adminstrated regions of Australis. Australis, with Saxon Australis, declares war on Sumba. Relativism becomes really popular amongst the upper classes as it de-legitimises the Equalist movement.
 * Imperial Commonwealth of Britannia: British and German ships reach the tiny island of Pure Science and bombard coastal defenses allowing the allied forces to take the beaches and begin toppling the maniacal rulers. In Britain, the parliament in York votes to give women the vote as well as provide benefits to less fortunate members of society. This move, long awaited by the poor, gains the government popular favour in the eyes of the people. Bavarian Prime Minister Josef Friedmann, arrives and travels the major cities of Brittannia including London, the capital York, Edinburgh, Dublin and as his last stop, Cardiff, where he held a speech and christened a monument near the Fisher's Wharf where the attack was conducted. The Kaiser of Germany also attended and had a speech as well, talking about unity in hard times but commented and praised the endurance of the Welsh people and all the peoples of the German Commonwealths in overcoming travesty. Both leaders were given a full send off with flowers and wreaths given. Relativism becomes really popular amongst the upper classes as it de-legitimises the Equalist movement. Realtivism becomes particularly popular in Britain.
 * Commonwealth of Afrika: Work continues on the railways and telegraph in the Saxon Administrative Region. Local militia units are raised to defend the region from desert nomad rebels in the Sahara to the south. Missionaries of the Holy Wettin Missionary Order continue to proseletyse and provide schooling and medical care. Hospitals and medical care continue to grow. Oil rigs and derricks begin to be commonplace. Samuel Exxon founds Exxon Motor Petroleum. Exxon Oil expands as the German need for oil grows. Afrika purchases numerous airship and airplanes as a part of the Commonwealth upgrades. Airstrips pop up more and more. After many years of non-expansion, Afrika expands 45,000 sq km to the south into the desert.  Relativism becomes really popular amongst the upper classes as it de-legitimises the Equalist movement.
 * Saxony (Member of the German Empire): The "Mission for Friendship and Co-operation" starts doing its job in Nouvelle France, helping and investing in local industry, and building ties between NF and Germany. The military expands, and armoured cars and airships remain a priority. Some units are stationed near the border with Anhalt to stop violence from spilling over the border. Airship transport continues to gain in popularity. In Saxon West Africa, the Governor sends in more troops and negotiators into the black gap between SWA, Teke, the Greek colony and the Maharaja's colony. SWA expands the maximum amount into that gap. In Saxon Australis, new gold mines increase the colony's prosperity, and airship routes to the new goldfields allow for miners to mine during the week and fly home to Boniface for the weekend (paid for by the mining company). In Khmer Koch, nothing happens. In Tanimbarkai, the war continues, with Tanimbarkai and its Australis allies making gains against the Sumban forces.
 * Anhalt (Vassal of Saxony: In a state of civil war): The Green Cross claims to have already saved many hundreds of lives, and pleads for governments and philanthropists tp give money. The Regency's forces suffer a complete turnaround from last year's gains, losing practically all they won before a stalemate sets in for winter.
 * Myanmar: Industrialization begins to speed up dramatically due to the rise of personal enterprises and the steam engine.  Electricity replaces steam engines. 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. We establish a constitutional Monarchy. We become filthily advanced. We become an economic superpower and are slowly adopting electricity. We mine for iron and pay taxes in Australia. We spend 40% of our country's reserves to industrialize. 
 * All states expand military. Support is given to the legitimate Russian government, since socialists are a lesser evil than equalists. Immigrants continue to arrive in Neu Berlin and the population hits 100 million this year. This is a great achievement. Neu Germanica expands 32,000 sq km. Theodor Rosenfeld delays the invasion of the Plains Lakota nation and instead continues to pressue the Mayans to build a canal.
 * I've been doing it for a while, with the Maharajya
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade. The Empire continues the construction of two canals - one in Boruca (Panama) and one in Mangue/Chorotega (Nicaragua). The government proceeds with caution in dealing with the new Equalist governments. Immigration is limited. The Royal Science Academy continue studying the 'steam turbine', as well as experimenting with crude oil. Electricity becomes a popular amenity in some more wealthy provinces. A new type of clothing becomes available, work pants with metal rivets to keep the fabric from wearing (OTL Blue Jeans). The Juun family continues the construction of the battleships, as well as some new types of military ships. Ahaulel Autos continues producing autos under Tepeu Baleta, utilizing pneumatic tires. Ahaulel begins producing a new type of auto, an 'autobike'. Ahtohil Motors continues mass-producing autos. A popular auto becomes the tractor, which reduces time and increases efficiency on farms. The border with the Apache Praetorate is closed completely. 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 northern provinces. Trade throughout 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.

1910
''' The Second Russian Civil War continues to cause chaos. The Equalists start crossing the porous border between Russia and Transcaucasia, and start causing havoc there. '''


 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Majorca, Barcelona, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, railroads continue being built in Portugal, and the other Iberian states. Meanwhile, in Castille, Manuel I dies suddenly. Given that he was unmarried, and had no siblings, the throne passes to his great-uncle Garcia, Marchess of Palencia, who is crowned as "By the Grace of God, Garcia VII, King of Castille, Toledo, Jaén, Murcia, Cantabria, Duke of Nájera, Huete, Pastrana, Peñafiel, Soría and Villalba, Marchess of Auñón, La Adrada, Malagón, Count of Alcaudete, Bañares, Castrojeriz and Villalobos" Meanwhile, Sofala expands by 7600 sq km. Meanwhile, Portugal makes an offer to sell part of Sofala's territory to Orissa in return for equivalent territory in the Brasilian borders again.
 * Brasil expands by 57,400 sq km.Railroads continue being built in Brasil, and efforts to connect some existing railroads to each other are made. Meanwhile, Manuel Paes de Andrade dies, and Luís Viana becomes Leader of the Liberal Party, and Prime-Minister. Meanwhile, Brasil annexes the post-A'Asabist state within its borders.
 * Rio da Prata, after 57 years of self-rule, is elevated to a kingdom, with a similar status to Brasil.the country adopts the name of Argentina soon after. José Gonçalves de Rivadávia is appointed Prime Minister and he and his ministry are sworn in on 1 February 1910.An election is held to elect the members of the first Argentine Cortes.The competing parties are the Protectionist Party, led by Rivadávia, the Free Trade Party, led by Leão Ortiz de Rosas, and the Labour Party, led by João Fagundes Queiroga.no party manages to win a majority, but Rivadávia's government is supported by the Labour Party.The two post-A'Asabist states within Rio da Prata's borders expands by 5000 sq km each.
 * France's economy improves and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, propaganda aimed to legitimize the current government continues to be spread on France.
 * Mutapa builds up its military.
 * The Scandinavians continue to expand their industry, with the entire nation being solidly industrialized. The three major religions solidify their control over the entire country, with significant Russian Orthodox and Germanic minorities. The Scandinavians continue to expend their influence on Eesti saying that they'll extend Scandinavian protection to them to prevent the Equalists from taking control of their nations. The Scandinavians send the Eesti arms as supplies to help protect them from Equalist agression.
 * 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 being rebuilt along with the Buddhist temple. Industrialisation goes well, especially with the help of the Germans. Major cities such as Hakodate, Tokyo, Kyoto, Kōchi, Saga, Kobe, and Osaka continue growing in population and expanding. Sado also expands in population. Daihatsu Company continues making more Kurumas (Japanese for car). The colony of Kitatojiko is officially turned into a Prefecture of Japan, while the Prefecture of Kochiya merges into Kitatojiko Prefecture. The anime becomes popular and inspires some other film artists.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military, and industrialisation continues. Some Jīdūhist and Amaterasuist churches are built. A few Shinto shrines are also built.
 * The Neu Berlin Republic of Kasodani continues to build up its military. Kasodani also expands northward by 9900 sq km. More Shinto shrines and Taoist temples are built. A few Buddhist temples are also built. The city of Kyouko and the town of Ichirin continues to grow thanks to gold.
 * The Republic of Himekaidou continues to build up its military and industrialisation continues. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are built throughout the nation.
 * Bayern (Member of the German Commonwealths): 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. The German Navy is so prevalent in the North Sea the Germans have begun calling it "the German Lake". The German Navy embraces newer battleship technologies, with the Kiaser Erburt and Kaiseren Elisabeth constructed, easily two of the largest battleships in the world. Modern dreadnought technologies continue to grow. Propaganda is pumped throughout Germany, telling the people to work faster and harder to forward the Fatherland into a bright future. Saxonische continues to grow as a new language and is now mandatory in all German schools. The Commonwealths of Poland and Slovakia are both expanded militarily and economically. Airstrips become a common sight.  German dreadnoughts are sold to Britannia and Australis in a massive military upgrade of all the Commonwealth nations. Traine's inventions become more popular, especially the AC in Borneo and Afrika, and the polygraph becomes a widely used tool over the whole Empire. Germany continues to infleunce Baltica. In a landslide victory, the Imperial Reichstag ousts the Relativist Party after it was revealed the Party leader, Johan Rel, was planning a violent revolution. but thanks to lack of popular support and the excellent German Office of State Security, he was arrested and the entire party disbanned. In the special election, a supermajority from the Socialist-Equalist coalition wins the election. This new government declares that it will protect Russia if anyone tries to harm our allies in their terrible civil war. An offer of mutual defense and friendship is extended to China in efforts to mend relations and to protect our mutual ally, Russia. A name change is proposed to the Reichstag, opting to rename Germany from an Empire to the Democratic Commonwealth of Germany and Assorted Commonwealths, or Democratic Germany for short.
 * Saxon delegates propose a minor change to the name: Democratic Commonwealth of the German Empire and Commonwealths, DCGEC.
 * This minor adaptation is approved by the Commisions on Ridiculously Long Names. (LOL - just being cheeky).
 * Democratic Commonwealth of Australis: Expands rapidly into the black (45,000 sq km) as more and more settlers arrive in the nation. 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. Commonwealth Electric expands. More airstrips are built as part of a plan to streamline Bavarian and Saxon adminstrated regions of Australis. Australis, with Saxon Australis, declares war on Sumba. Australis adopts Democratic instead of Imperial in public referendum.
 * Democratic Commonwealth of Albion: British and German ships reach the tiny island of Pure Science and bombard coastal defenses allowing the allied forces to take the beaches and begin toppling the maniacal rulers. In Britain, the parliament in York votes to give women the vote as well as provide benefits to less fortunate members of society. This move, long awaited by the poor, gains the government popular favour in the eyes of the people. The Parliament also has an election where the Equalists gain the government and a new Prime Minister, Richard Saxon, is elected by popular vote. Britannai adopts Democratic instead of Imperial in public referendum, and also changes to the more national friendly Democratic Commonwealth of Albion.
 * Democratic Commonwealth of Afrika: Work continues on the railways and telegraph in the Saxon Administrative Region. Local militia units are raised to defend the region from desert nomad rebels in the Sahara to the south. Missionaries of the Holy Wettin Missionary Order continue to proseletyse and provide schooling and medical care. Hospitals and medical care continue to grow. Oil rigs and derricks begin to be commonplace. Samuel Exxon founds Exxon Motor Petroleum. Exxon Oil expands as the German need for oil grows. Afrika purchases numerous airship and airplanes as a part of the Commonwealth upgrades. Airstrips pop up more and more. After many years of non-expansion, Afrika expands 45,000 sq km to the south into the desert.  Afrika adopts Democratic instead of Imperial in public referendum.
 * Myanmar: Industrialization begins to speed up dramatically due to the rise of personal enterprises and the steam engine.  Electricity replaces steam engines. 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. We establish a constitutional Monarchy. We become filthily advanced. We become an economic superpower and are slowly adopting electricity. We mine for iron and pay taxes in Australia. We spend 40% of our country's reserves to industrialize. 
 * I'm back with a beast of a computer! The Italian Republic begins working in earnest to upgrade its military after decades of minor revolts have caused some disorganization. We ask the Egyptian Republic to allow ships of Equalist, Socialist and allied nations through the Suez Canal. In addition, The Italian Republic sells its portion of the canal stocks to the Egyptian Republic at a very low cost increasing their share to 66.6%. The Yugoslav and Antilian Republics work heavily on upgrading their founduries and factories, both seek to become the primary prouduction centre for the UER. The USAS, The Ecuatorean Republic, The Republic of Pacifico, The Republic of South East Asia and the City of Tsingapore all work heavily on their naval power. The Hungarian and Romanian Republic work on their economies while the Republics in the low countries work on their infrastructure as the minor revolts took a heavy toll there. The Republic of Australis expands 100,000 sq km into the centre of the continent. The UER holds its first election across all of its terriotries, the co-ordinated effort takes thousands and thousands of Italian Liras but results in the election of the 500 members of the UER parliament which is located in Athens as a central location and also as a tribute to the birthplace of democracy.
 * German Diplomacy: Germany sends the italian people its warmest regards and congratulations on choice of capital.
 * Saxony (Member of the German Empire): The "Mission for Friendship and Co-operation" continues doing its job in Nouvelle France, helping and investing in local industry, and building ties between NF and Germany. The economy expandswith airship transport beginning to be used to transport goods as well as people. Emperor Erdbert dies peacefully in his sleep. He is succeeded as Emperor by his son Georg, who will be crowned early next year. In Saxon West Africa, the Governor sends in more troops and negotiators into the black gap between SWA, Teke, the Greek colony and the Maharaja's colony. SWA expands the maximum amount into that gap. Saxon Australis expands the mxaimum amount into the black. In Khmer Koch, nothing happens. In Tanimbarkai, the war continues, with Tanimbarkai and its Australis allies making gains against the Sumban forces.
 * Anhalt (Vassal of Saxony: In a state of civil war): The Green Cross claims to have already saved many hundreds of lives, and pleads for governments and philanthropists tp give money. The stlemate which began last year continues for the entire year. Fortifications simply refuse to surrender, and at some parts of the front, a sort of trench-warfare has begun. Guerrilla warfare and terrorist acts continue to occur however, causing many casualties in an otherwise surprisingly casualty-free year.
 * The Hellenic Equalist Republic: The HER government continues to develop its railways, and steel and glass are developed all over Anatolia and the Hellenic Peninsula to spurt the economy on. 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 being built and is placed at both the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus, to protect Constantinople from attack. The HER continues to expand both its economy and its military. Artillery becomes more widespread and is used to protect the Union.
 * The Egyptian Equalist Republic: continues to expand its army and navy, as well as its economy. It expands by 40,000 sq km.
 * The Tamanian Equalist Republic:  continues expanding its military and economy. The new government aggressively expands infrastructure and begins to develop the oil industry, and exports to other UER republics in an attempt to make Tamanian oil a staple within the UER.
 * The Beninese Equalist Republic: reforms and expands its army and navy, as well as begins rudimentary railway and steel and glass building. It also begins to build oil rigs. It expands by 40,000 sq km.
 * The Italian Affiliated UER: continues to put down anti-UER rebellions and continues to rebuild its military and economy in a centralised manner.
 * Propaganda within the Maharajya continues and under the Socialists, is endorsed highly. Industrialisation continues to occur all over the nation with railroad construction continuing all around the nation. The Akashchuts continue to be built at a rapid pace and the city sees its Central Districts completely occupied by akashchuts. The diesel locomotive continues to be tested. The SOC big bosses begin to come under less workload and begin to relax more. More rigs are set up in Dakshin Maharajya under SOC Shell. Rigs continue to pump out the oil and it begins to be transported back to the United Maharajya and sold. SOC Rail continues to try gaining contracts to build extensive rail networks in Dakshin Maharajya and Uttarshina. In Dakshin Maharajya, the company completes hundreds of miles of railroad and this helps to link the region better with other cities. Profits begin to surge and money begins to head into the coffers of the SOC once more. Although not out of the woods yet, they now have funds to continue their projects. The UM works with Japan to implement the Uda Code while helping the Germans create a new encryption code. The steamship and submersible navy continues to grow with government backing and subsidies. The Maha-Agni Class continues construction and one more is launched, reducing the strain on the economy. Asabists continue to gain respect in Patagoshina and they begin to become part of Patagoshinan society once more. Afghani cities continue growth and work on keeping its army in shape. The gattling gun works very well mounted on armoured cars as well as tanks. The inventors secretly begin working on the world's first semi-automatic rifle, as the need begins to present itself in its allies' territories. Many Jains head to Jainistan and it is expanded by 64,150 km. The colony of Orissan Aprika is interested in the aquisition of the new land, but their decision will take some time to reach to the Portugese (Sorry Collie, its taking a long time). Morocco and Mauritania are expanded by 15,000 km each. Sanjay Rajpath is now able to just focus on his inventions rather than having to run a business. Rajesh helps his father in the inventing scene, but he is more busy running the company. The Daily Times continues to sell well and it begins to become bigger on the geopolitical scene as well as the science based news. The telephone begins to be made in greater numbers and sold to more households. The radar begins to be worked on more by Sanjay who is trying to make the technology more viable. In the capital of Bhubaneswar, construction of a subway and trams continues. The first akashchuts continue to be build in the outskirts of the city while many old buildings in the central city beginning renovation. The small town of Khittagong is transformed into a small city with thousands coming into the city to set up new lives for themselves. The construction of more coal based power stations continue, with electrical power grids being laid down. The Dominion of Uttarshina continues the construction of its new capital, with work nearly done. its location is the OTL location of Bagota. The huge southern reconstruction plan continues with many workers now having jobs. The NHS is made into a greater force with doctors beginning to be employed and helping people. The Kapoor siblings continue their taxing work but have continued to make rapid progress. Their helicopter begins to be worked on and more designs are looked at and a few more prototypes are built. The siblings continue the construction of their small factories to construct aircraft, airships and now helicopters. Their planes work better as more research is put into it. Tata Motors' armoured cars and tanks are proved worthwhile and continue to be produced for the army. The nation's intellectuals continue their frenzy. They prove many of the laws and theorems they have recieved internationally. Scientists continue to look into radioactive atoms and more work on Radium us done. Their work in the theoretical physics field continues. Research on the universe continues and the stars are observed in greater detail, helping to greaten the understanding of the scientists. The Maharaja promises to visit Japan again soon. Thousands more soldiers are sent to Ethiopia and the tanks finally have a practical war they can fight in. The uprisers are fought back and the tanks help give a huge advantage over the opposition. Work on the canals continue and it is hoped profits will be made.
 * 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 expand their military, economy and infrastructure. Dakshin Maharajya begins to experience growth and as its rail networks are linked up in a better fashion, the flow of goods is made quicker. In schools, Sankala is the main language to be taught which the regional language takes the role of second main language. 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 - especially in Atlantia and Aprika. Kongo is expanded by 15,000 km northward, and Kongo continues to vassalise the states close by.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade. The Empire continues the construction of two canals - one in Boruca (Panama) and one in Mangue/Chorotega (Nicaragua). The government proceeds with caution in dealing with the new Equalist governments. Immigration is limited. The Royal Science Academy continue studying the 'steam turbine', as well as experimenting with crude oil. Electricity becomes a popular amenity in some more wealthy provinces. A new type of clothing becomes available, work pants with metal rivets to keep the fabric from wearing (OTL Blue Jeans). The Juun family continues the construction of the battleships, as well as some new types of military ships. Ahaulel Autos continues producing autos under Tepeu Baleta, utilizing pneumatic tires. Ahaulel begins producing a new type of auto, an 'autobike'. Ahtohil Motors continues mass-producing autos. A popular auto becomes the tractor, which reduces time and increases efficiency on farms. The border with the Apache Praetorate is closed completely. 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 northern provinces. Trade throughout 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.
 * All states expand military. More immigrants continue to arrive en masse. Troops continue to see action in Russia, with a few battleships also sent to attack equalist forces from behind. Neu Germanica expands 32000sqkm. Theodor Rosenfeld and the Reichstag delay the invasion of the Plains Lakota nation. Sioux in River Lakota also begin campaigning for their own Reichskommissariat. This vote is brought to the Reichstag, who delay it. Ostkasodan is annexed to Neu Berlin proper. Novomoskovsk expands 15000sqkm.

1911
'''With the high support flowing to the Socialist side of the Russian Civil War, they begin to pull ahead. In multiple battles, the Equalists are defeated, with Socialist tanks being produced in greater numbers and quality to the Equalists - giving them a crucial edge. However, in areas of Novgorod and Volograd, trenches have developed which has lead to little progress by each side. Although the Equalists are threatening Moscow, a Socialist offensive destroys any chance the Equalists had in taking the capital. With the fortunes looking up, the Russians begin to focus in the east and hope to bring the Far East Republic back into their fold, unless another nation invades it ...'''
 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Majorca, Barcelona, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, railroads continue being built in Portugal, and the other Iberian states. Meanwhile, Sofala expands by 7600 sq km. Meanwhile, Portugal makes an offer to sell part of Sofala's territory to Orissa in return for equivalent territory in the Brasilian borders again.
 * Brasil expands by 57,400 sq km. Railroads continue being built in Brasil, and efforts to connect some existing railroads to each other are made.
 * Argentina's economy improves. Meanwhile, women win the right to vote in federal elections. Meanwhile, the two post-A'Asabist states within Rio da Prata's borders expands by 5000 sq km each.
 * France's economy improves and industrialization continues. Meanwhile, propaganda aimed to legitimize the current government continues to be spread on France.
 * Mutapa builds 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 being rebuilt along with the Buddhist temple. Industrialisation goes well, especially with the help of the Germans. Major cities such as Hakodate, Tokyo, Kyoto, Kōchi, Saga, Kobe, and Osaka continue growing in population and expanding. Sado also expands in population. Daihatsu Company continues making more Kurumas (Japanese for car). The colony of Kitatojiko is officially turned into a Prefecture of Japan, while the Prefecture of Kochiya merges into Kitatojiko Prefecture. The anime becomes popular and inspires some other film artists.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military, and industrialisation continues. Some Jīdūhist and Amaterasuist churches are built. A few Shinto shrines are also built.
 * The Neu Berlin Republic of Kasodani continues to build up its military. Kasodani also expands northward by 9900 sq km. More Shinto shrines and Taoist temples are built. A few Buddhist temples are also built. The city of Kyouko and the town of Ichirin continues to grow thanks to gold.
 * The Republic of Himekaidou continues to build up its military and industrialisation continues. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are built throughout the nation.
 * Selk'nam, Yagich Rafael, Attican Union, Praetorate of Eternal Matter: Industrialization deepens.
 * Selk'nam Diplomacy: The Selk'nam once again ask to buy New Judea from Maharajya. (Maharajya response).
 * Apostolic Church: Prime Bishop Elmo has done little on doctrine during his years in office but is said to be a good administrator, having hired many accountants and embarked on lavish art commissions in Avalon. While effective, he has proven to engage in heavy favoritism within the church government and installs his nephew as head of the Department of Theology and Doctrine in the Curia. His is said to be arrogant and often referes to himself in the third person, and when confronted with problems is often said to respond, "Elmo knows! Leave Elmo to Elmo's pressing business!". Rumors have also begun to criculate that his morality may not be in line with his high religious office.