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
 * Fedelede
 * Kogasa
 * LurkerLordB
 * Scandinator (disaster moderator, mapmaker)
 * VonGlusenburg
 * Yankovic270

Honorary

 * AwesomePeruvian
 * Cosman246 (creator of the first game)
 * Detectivekenny (moderator-in-chief of the first game)
 * Galaguerra1
 * PitaKang

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

 * Great Brython (Personal Union with the Netherlands) --
 * Scandinavian Imperium - Hailstormer (talk) 20:33, July 26, 2013 (UTC)
 * Iceland - Hailstormer
 * Norway - Hailstormer
 * Sweden - Hailstormer
 * Denmark - Hailstormer
 * Saami Autonomous Oblast (Vassal of Russia) - -Lx (leave me a message)
 * Grand Principality of Suur-Suomi (Greater Finland) (Personal Union with Novgorod/Russia) - -Lx (leave me a message)
 * Norway Dependency (Puppet of Russia) - -Lx (leave me a message

Western-Central Europe

 * Angoulême (Aquitainian vassal) -  Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Anhalt (vassal of and in dynastic union with Saxony)  Callumthered (talk)
 * Aquitaine - Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Bavaria - Andr3w777
 * Brandenburg - Scrawland Scribblescratch
 * France -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * La Marche -- (Vassal of France) Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Lorraine (Vassal of France) - Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Netherlands (Personal Union with Great Brython)--
 * Limburg (Dutch Vassal) --
 * Luxembourg (Dutch Vassal) --
 * Oldenburg (Dutch Vassal) --
 * West Münster (Dutch Vassal) --
 * Normandy -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan" 21:00, August 12, 2013 (UTC)
 * Papal States -- (Vassal of France) Sine dei gloriem (talk) 04:08, July 11, 2013 (UTC)
 * Primatial City of Magdeburg (Vassal of Saxony) -- Callumthered (talk)
 * Salzburg (Vassal of Bavaria) -- Andr3w777 (talk)
 * Swiss Confederacy  -- Flag of Nazi Austria (No Belgium).svgCancom2.jpgian, Hail Marius (Play With Oct!) Cancom2.jpgFlag of Nazi Austria (No Belgium).svg 23:45, August 16, 2013 (UTC)
 * Occitania -- (Vassal of France) Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Tyrol --
 * United Monarchy of Saxony, Hesse and Magdeburg -- Callumthered (talk)

Eastern Europe

 * Astrakhan State (Vassal of Russia) -- -Lx (leave me a message)
 * Bashkiria -- Cosapact --
 * Georgia (German vassal) --
 * Lithuania --
 * Minsk (Personal Union with Novgorod) -- Lx (leave me a message)
 * Novgorod (Great Russia)-- LxCaucassus
 * Poland (union with Germany) --
 * Prussian Protectorate -- Kunarian TALK
 * Lithuanian Protectorate -- Kunarian TALK
 * Riga (Russian Realm) -- -Lx (leave me a message)
 * Tartar State (Russian Vassal) -- -Lx (leave me a message)
 * Ukraina (Russian Realm)-Lx (leave me a message) 02:11, August 10, 2013 (UTC)

Southern Europe

 * Aragon (Portuguese vassal) -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * Castille (Dynastic Union with Portugal and León)-- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * Crete (Dynastic Union with Cyprus) -- Airlinesguy (talk)
 * Cyprus (Dynastic Union with Crete) -- Airlinesguy (talk)
 * Granada (Portuguese vassal) -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * Hungary -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Italia -- Scandinator (talk)
 * León (Dynastic union with Portugal and Castille) -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * Navarra (Portuguese vassal) -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * Portugal -- Collie Kaltenbrunner
 * Yugoslavia (Dynastic Union with Italia) -- Scandinator (talk)

Near East

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

Caucasia (Asia-Europe border)

 * Federated Duchy of the Caucasus (Gruzia, Adyghea, Dagestan, Chechnya, Azerbaijan, Baku) (Russian Realm)-Lx (leave me a message) 04:12, July 14, 2013 (UTC)

Arabian Peninsula

 * Sultanate of Baghdad --
 * Sultanate of Kuwait --
 * Khafji --
 * Ha'il --
 * Buraydah --
 * Saudi Arabia --
 * Arabian Federation -- VonGlusenburg
 * Caliphate of Hejaz -- TOB
 * Ar Rayn
 * Oman
 * Emirate of Shaybah
 * Najran
 * Salalah
 * San'a Emirate
 * Hadramaut
 * Aden
 * Socotra

Siberia and Central Asia

 * Akmola --
 * Almaty --
 * Badakhstan --
 * Buryats --
 * Chukchi --
 * Dimurat:
 * Mangystau:
 * Persian Empire: Yank 17:36, August 21, 2013 (UTC)
 * Evenks --
 * Kazakh Khanate --
 * Kets --
 * Samoyeds --
 * Tibet -- 77topaz (talk)
 * Tungus --
 * Uyghur Khaganate --Local (talk)
 * Xwarezm --
 * Yakuts --
 * Zunghar Khanate -- Starfy (talk) 00:22, June 22, 2013 (UTC)

Indian Subcontinent

 * Bhutan -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Carnatic (vassal of Mysore) --
 * Hyderabad (vassal of Mysore) --
 * Kamarupa -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Kuch -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Lanka (vassal of Mysore) --
 * Madras --
 * Maldives (vassal of the Levantine Kingdom) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Mysore -- (client of Brandenburg) ~Scraw
 * Nepal -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Rajputana (Personal Union with Maharajya) -- Sawdog88
 * Travancore (vassal of Mysore) --
 * United Maharajya -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)

East and Southeast Asia

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

Asian Islands

 * Bone -- CrimsonAssassin
 * Butung --
 * Cebu -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Dayaks --
 * Indonesia --
 * Magindanaw (Oriental vassal) --
 * Malaccan Sultanate --
 * Makassar --
 * Mataram -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Orientalia (German client) --
 * Palembang --
 * Sulu (Orientalian vassal) --
 * Sumatra (Brythonic Protectorates) --
 * Bengkulu --
 * Jambi --
 * Lampung --
 * Sumba (Brythonic Vassal) --
 * Tanimbarkai (Saxon Vassal) -- Callumthered (talk)

Antillia (North America)

 * Apache (Mayan Vassal) -- 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)
 * Mangue -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Mayan Empire -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Miskito Kingdom (Italian Vassal) --
 * Mixtec (Mayans) -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Mosquito -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Myami --
 * Navajo --
 * Northern Maya -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Nya Syriac --
 * Oaxaca --
 * Plains Lakota -- EiplecOco (talk) 13:26, July 30, 2013 (UTC)
 * River Lakota
 * Tarasco (Mayans) -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Tsalagi --
 * Ute --
 * Vinland (Vassal of Brandenburg) -- [[Image:IMPERIAL NY-SPQR 1.png|25px]][[Image:Regen Flag.png|30px|border]]Fegelein! Fegelein! Fegelein!
 * Zapotec Remnants--
 * Cree Confederacy -- Willster22 (User talk:Willster22
 * Kasodani -Kogasa

Atlantia (South America)

 * Arawak --
 * Aymará (Dynastical Union with Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Caribs --
 * Caribbean Kingdom -- Daeseunglim (talk) 11:36, May 22, 2013 (UTC)
 * Chimú --
 * Goitacaz --
 * Manoa --
 * Mapuche --
 * Musica (French Vassal) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Naya Bihar -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!) 22:05, August 18, 2013 (UTC)
 * New Judea (French Vassal) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Omagua --
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam -- Commandante Lemming (talk)
 * Tupi --
 * Republic of Byakuren -Kogasa

Oceania

 * New South Wales --
 * Australian Aborigines --
 * Papuans --

North Africa

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

West Africa

 * Air (City-state) --
 * Benin -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan" 21:00, August 12, 2013 (UTC)
 * Borgu States (Fragmented) --
 * Bornu --
 * Hausa States (Fragmented) --
 * Kwararafa --
 * Mali -- Shawnguerra (talk)
 * Gabu (Malian Vassal) -- Shawnguerra (talk)
 * Mossi Empire (Malian Vassal) -- Shawnguerra (talk)
 * Wolof (Malian Vassal) -- Shawnguerra (talk)
 * Oyo -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan" 21:00, August 12, 2013 (UTC)
 * Welsh Royal Coast --
 * Yorubaland (Vassal of Ethiopia) -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan"

East Africa

 * Adal (Vassal of Ethiopia) -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan"
 * Beja -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan" 21:00, August 12, 2013 (UTC)
 * East Africa Federation -- Cookiedamage (talk) 10:31, August 19, 2013 (UTC)
 * 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 --
 * Sudan --
 * Tunjur Tribes--
 * Warsangali (Vassal of Ethiopia) -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan"

Central Africa

 * Bantu --
 * Butua --
 * Kitara --
 * Kongo (Dutch Vassal) --
 * Luba--
 * Maputa --

South Africa

 * Basotho --  Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Khoisan --
 * Xhosa --
 * Zululand -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * 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.

1780

 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries, Meanwhile in Aragon, industrialization continues, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile in León, Meanwhile, Urraca Froiláz de Trava gives birth to a boy, who is named Alfonso. Meanwhile in Navarra, the infanta Muniadona, daughter of the Prince of Viana, dies. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 4200 sq km and Bahia expands 4300 sq km.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues in Kyushu, Shikoku and parts of Honshu. Steam Power continues to be studied, and soon some begin to be built.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The fifth improved wooden sawmills are built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 200 kg lumber daily. The fifth iron workshops are built in Southern Myanmar with 100 kg of iron made daily. The first air furnace is built. More rifles are built. More schools are built. Allows Bengal refugees to move into Myanmar. The army begins training vigorously. The Court begins wondering why is everyone warring against one another.
 * UMSHM: King-Duke Wolfram receives the letter from Prussia, and while he is disappointed at Prussia's leaving the coalition, he sympathises with their position. In the Northern Front, the Graf zu Cottbus does not manage to emulate his success of last year, but a few skirmishes are won. News comes through from the isolated Norway garrison of the situation there: the region has fallen into enemy hands, but Bergen and its all-important port still holds out against the Brandenburgers. Princess Charlotte travels through the realm raising morale. However, in Munster, there is an assassination attempt from a bomb-wielding former Strellokian-turned Annist. He is sumarily executed. In the colonies: The Guinea Schutzgebiet continues to feel the evils of the war, and famine begins to sweep the nation, worsening the already bad situation. In Saxon Australis, the Western border region suffers badly from a raid by enemy-allied Aborigines, and more troops are sent to the region from Saint Boniface. In Khmer Koch, a colony only rarely heard from, a small group of colonists and some natives form a volunteer battalion to fight in Europe, but they are diverted to assist in Guinea. Saxon West Africa, far from the fighting and busy entertaining the Royal & Ducal family goes along as normal, and are delighted by news from Europe of the West African Volunteer's first battle. In Anhalt, there are some Annist stirrings in the countryside, but all-in-all, the war effort is not hampered. Cologne continues contributing as much as it can to the war, which isn't much.
 * Cyprus continues to develop its economy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 2000 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 2000 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 2000 sq km.
 * Crete continues to develop its army and navy.
 * Cyrenaica accepts the end of Bavarian lease and integrates the small strip of land back into Cyrenaica proper, and expands by 10,000 sq km into the desert. Hellenification also occurs in the area. However, Bavarians are not forced into these courses.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the 166 year old Zanj coast colony expanding 2500 sq km inland along Lake Kitara's southern coast as new towns are founded on the Lake's southern shores. The Al-Khalil colony expands 1100 sq km and the 33 year old New Oman colony expands 1000 sq km inland, too. Sultan Abbas continues to maintain Federation neutrality in the war, selling supplies to both sides. The Federation’s economy continues to expand thanks to the development of the new former Caliphate territories.
 * The Dimurat Kingdom builds up its military as the Kingdom recovers from the war. King Da’ud continues with his plans to invade Persia. Elsewhere, the Dimurati East Africa colony expands 2000 sq km and the nation is industrialized, too.
 * The Qoyunlu Empire continues to fight in Georgia as the re-birth of Qoyunlu dominance spurs troops on to fight hard against their enemy.
 * The Levantine Kingdom fights the war across the globe. Elsewhere, colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 4500 sq km inland as many people flee to the colonies to escape being dragged into the war. King Joshua is troubled with the German demands and not wanting to give up any Levantine land, the King continues warring.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its military to recover from the war. Sultan Abdur Rahim continues to pursue industrialization in his Sultanate as water wheel powered factories spring up near the rivers of the Sultanate. He also asks the Muslim bloc to pursue peaceful expansion and to end their wars.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait, the Maldives, the Republic of Comchellak, the Kingdom of Tanimbarkai, Mangystau and Warsangali all build up their respective economies as the nations pursue a free trade agenda set up from this year’s Muslim bloc meeting in the Maldives.
 * Lakota Tribes: We continue expanding northwards towards, ending our expansion with settlements along the Pekitanoui River in North Dakota. Our territory now occupies land between the ChLakota_territory.pnge tributary, Bighorn tributary, Powder tributary and the Pekitanoui River. Agricultural expansion continues with the inclusion of many more areas of the Pekitanoui River and its tributaries. Chief Watching Hawk falls ill and is confined to his teepee currently, with best medicine men in the tribe by his side. Hunting of the Buffalo continue, and has increased since northern expansion.
 * The Mayan Empire hopes to renew trade and political relations with the Lakota.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern: Many people around the nation grow tired of the war. The new King and Queen order the Reichstag to consider a peace treaty. Bavarian diplomats travel to Italia to discuss the war. Bavaria purchases a portion of French Carthage.  Bavarian Carthage expands 15,000 sq km. Saxony and Bavaria grow closer due to the war and the recent marriage between the two noble houses. Troops march back into Austria aiming for Vienna. The King moves the Reichstag to Baden and begins conducting the affairs of war. King Leopold proposed a merger of the two thrones, forming the United Kingdoms of South Germany. This, of course, will open happen after a peace can be reached. Many people begin to blame the old leaders for starting this costly war, several military leaders are fired and replaced by more peaceable ones.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Builds military and expands infrastructure. Industrialism booms in Borneo and the outlying areas. The city of Banjarmasin grows exponentially due to the continuing migration to the cities. Indonesia throws its support fully behind Bavaria.
 * Free Java: The Javanese rebel against Bavaria and declare themselves independent of German influence. They petition for peaceful succession from Bavaria but offer alliance and trade pacts. The new Javanese government begins to grow friendly to Orissa.
 * Bavarian Australis: Neu Munchen expands 15,000 sq km. Water Wheels make it to the colony, The Hurem Group takes to pearling and begins exporting the valuable commodity to Europe. Governor Kossack orders the expansion of the capital, Broomestadt. Forts are constructed in the wilderness. Kossack orders more forts built on the frontier. The Royal family remains in Australis.
 * Italia continues with its attacks on Neu Berlin and Austria and supporting Saxony's troops in Brandenburg proper. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the further islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia continue to use a steam-powered form of the water wheel and develop small cottage businesses. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia.
 * Romania, Hungary and Padang work on their economies. Yugoslavia continues to fight in Brandenburg while Greek troops help with the fronts in Anatolia. Siam and Malacca continue to raid Mysore and the Philippines. The Aymaran Kingdom and Nya Gyptios continue to send support to the war efforts.
 * Normandy: Civil unrest begins to die down in the country. The HBC expands by 5000 sq km, while Benin and Mogadishu expand by 10,000 sq km. The military expands, and the country feels the effects of Stage 2 industrialization and urbanization. An envoy is sent to the Lakota Tribes, offering trade deals and alliances, meant to open the developing nation to another side of the world and promote growth in the new nation as well.
 * Lakota: Chief Watching Hawk accepts the trade deals as well as the alliance, hoping to protect the tribe from any aggressive European colonizer.
 * Mali: Mali expands 10,000 sq km to the NE. Gabu, Mossi and Wolof contribute to the economy and military.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Yagich Rafael expands 800 sq km, military and economy continue to expand. Great Chief Damasus grows frustrated with the continued engagement of Europe with what he views as a pointtless war, and increasingly deals with merchants and citizens who are unhappy with the disruption of trade an scarcity of prized European goods. For the first time in many years, there is a surge in pro-Japanese sentiment among the non-Taoist inhabitants of the Haruwin, as the Japanese are seen as wise for not engaging in such folly. Mimicry of Japanese culture and dress becomes fashionable even among the Catholic elite of Ona Yagich. Damasus is also intrigued by the tails he hears from Dutch traders of a new Northern land called "Iceland" that has broken away from Dutch control - as the traders say that this land is very similar in climate to the Haruwin, but at the opposite end of the globe.  Damasus sends Admiral Wang Bi Hgi'ichin'Zhangzi, the son of Zhangzi Hg'ich, to attempt to establish a relationship with this new land and see if ideas can be exchanged about existing in similar environment. As a gift, he orders that Wang Bi's ship be loaded with dried kelp and Rafael Bread plants (OTL Kerguelen cabbage), crops which have proven effective in the Antarctic. (Icelandic diplomacy, please respond)
 * France: The military and the navy are built up. The Germans are approached with a peace treaty and with a hopeful new relationship. Bavaria, although seen as an enemy by the Germans, is just an expression of their own people with a more popular centered government. It also wishes to discuss about the German presence on France in Aquitaine and the French presence in Erik's Bay. It also wishes to discuss the mutual future of the North Western Europe. His last words are "upon the coming future it lays a new era, and it shall be our choices the ones that open this path to the French, Germans and other peoples among our nations, we must see this clearly, otherwise we will be compelled to continue the cycle our forefathers have done since the beginning of time". He also mentions the formation of the French protection league composed mainly of Carthage, France, Occitania and Picardy. Normandy is offered a place in this league. While this, the colony of Nouvelle Bourgogne is asked once again for a praetorial status. Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 1700 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 1100 sq km.
 *  Lorraine: Military is built up, school system grows and the nation builds from the war.
 * Carthage: expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up. Aid is given to France in the war. War is declared on Germany.


 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war.


 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands. The country's King Francis dies, his son succeeds him as Flavius I - title taken from ancient Roman rulers.


 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing.


 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The duchy begins to recover itself from the war


 * Zululand: Military is built up. The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Settlers from France begin entering as well, as Catholicism into the nation


 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.


 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up.


 * Venaissin: The military is built up and the navy expands.


 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.


 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.


 * Picardy: Military and navy are built up
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Steam power and water wheels are incorporated in the southern part of the Empire. Chemistry is investigated and researched. Chorotega and Boruca continue build-up as trade hubs and industrial leaders. Chichen Itza and Tenochtitlan, as well as other major cities in the Empire, urbanize. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. 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. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Apache continues expanding 8000 km north.
 * Prūsiskan Protektorat: The population is suppressed as violent rebel groups of Brandenburg nationalists and disgruntled workers and veterans cause havoc. The Adligenrat once again tries to solve monetary problems by reaching into their own pockets. However, the national debts are higher than before the Protectorate. The Junkerrat is suspended until further notice and local governance is divided between military leaders and their troops. Seeing the weakness of the government the Catholic nobles in the south begin convening with Catholic soldiers and veterans. Meanwhile, Heinrich Corper finds himself in lack of funds as his project is cut from the government budget. Fearing the worst he looks around for investors.
 * Laītawiskas Protektorat: Order is finally restored under the rule of the Gemeine Magistrats with their leader Petrus Eisenberg asking the Prussian government for the right to rule as Herr aus Laītawa.
 * In Great Brython steel continues to make a huge difference in daily Brythonic life and cannons now are made using Cardiff steel. This allows for extra disruption against opposing navies and trade, which causes chaos between colonies and mother nations engulfed in the war. The air furnace continues its rise in popularity, but by now most people have access to this modern luxury. Steam is used more and more, and the engine has now been used by farmers, along with crop rotation and fertilizers. Population grows and cities like Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Belfast, and Rennes all become urbanized. More radical ideas are formed in healthcare and anatomical studies are formed. The military grows.
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km. The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco grow their economies and militaries. They continue the process of vassalization, now that they are Christian-majority, Welsh speaking states. Hobyo and Somalia are unified into Hobyo-Somalia. New South Wales grows its economy and military, also. The Apostolic Church movement begins to catch on in all states, especially in the Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco.
 * The Apostolic Church continues the canonization of saints, and the redistricting of parishes. New canon law starts to be put in place. It is decided that, similar to the Ecumenial Patriarch, or Pope, the Apostolic Church will have the Prime Bishop, who will rule over Archbishops, Bishops and Priests. (Posting for Rex)
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: The King continue to expand the military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km. Warqama expands 1000 km north. Dutch forces control Gibraltar, and keeping blocked the German colonies of Greenland, and on the African coast. Meanwhile, the bulk of the army fights in Luxembourg.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Cleves, West Munster, Warqama continue sending military aid. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. Investigations into heat continue as industry is constructed all around the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Dissection continues to increase knowledge of events in the human body. All around the nation, more and more children are surviving into their teenage years. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. Uttarshina is expanded by 4600 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC continuously states that the lands in South America are rightfully ours and should be returned. The nation's propaganda continues to pump out patriotic messages, and helps gear up the people for a full war much closer to home. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military as its troops fight on in Europe, on the verge of stopping. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. A lot of the armed forces remain poised on the Mysorian border, keeping much needed German troops away from the war in Europe, which is going on. The Raja continues to contemplate invasion plans, but is highly unsure as of now.
 * Rajputana expands its army and economy heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 4600 km. Sindustan amps up on its army and economy. The Khmers expand their economy and army, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their army. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state, has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure.
 * Ethiopia expands its military, economy and infrastructure, and those of its vassals. The colonies are expanded at normal pace, and the expansion of the industrial base continues.

1781
''' Ukrainian Nationalists declare the re-establishment of an independent Kingdom of Ukraine. The years of Russian rule have done little to extinguish the Ukrainian identity. '''
 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries, Meanwhile in Portugal, air furnaces are developed based on the pre-existing ones in Aragon, while agriculture develops in Castille. Meanwhile in Aragon, industrialization continues, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile in León, Diego de Haro, uncle of Fernando VII, is named as Bishop of Astorga. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 4200 sq km and Pernambuco expands 4300 sq km.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. Mononobe Tadayoshi steps down and Mononobe Itsuhito becomes Shogun. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues in Kyushu, Shikoku and parts of Honshu. More Steam Power is built, and a few water wheels are built.
 * Italia continues with its attacks on Neu Berlin and Austria and supporting Saxony's troops in Brandenburg proper. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the further islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia continue to use a steam-powered form of the water wheel and develop small cottage businesses. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia.
 * Romania, Hungary and Padang work on their economies. Yugoslavia continues to fight in Brandenburg while Greek troops help with the fronts in Anatolia. Siam and Malacca continue to raid Mysore and the Philippines. The Aymaran Kingdom and Nya Gyptios continue to send support to the war efforts.
 * France: Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 1700 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 1100 sq km. School system is devastated, but the growth starts. However, most of the nation is aware of the school system and use it regularly.It closes any remaining trading with Vinland.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up, School system grow and the nation builds from the war.
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up. Aid is given to France in the war. War is declared on Germany.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war. War is declared on Germany.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands. War is declared on Germany.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south. War is declared on Germany.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing. War is declared on Germany.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin: The military is built up and the navy expands
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Picardy: Military and navy are built up.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The sixth improved wooden sawmill is built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 200 kg lumber daily. The sixth iron workshop is built in Southern Myanmar with 100 kg of iron made daily. The second air furnace is built. More rifles are built. More schools are built. Allows Bengal refugees to move into Myanmar. The army begins training vigorously. The Court continues wondering why is everyone warring against one another.
 * Lakota Tribes: Chief Watching Hawk recovers from "Fluid Lung" miraculously, leading many in the tribe to respect him even more than they already do, believing him to be blessed by Nagi Thanka, the Lakota sky goddess. Expansion of Lakota agriculture continues along the Pekitanoui River and its tributaries. Irrigation becomes scattered and not prevalent along the Cheyenne tributary, although it is very successful at extending the places Lakota can settle in their territory and increase the amount of farm and grazing lands. Hunting of the Buffalo continue, with skin becoming the outside of new teepees, the bones arrowheads and decoration, and the meat as food. The capital town of Wiconiwico U continues to grow. The lower chiefs meet with Chief Watching Hawk to discuss further expansion, which they have determined expanding West towards the Buffalo herds to be the best course of action.
 * Cyprus, seeing the Greek nationalists as a kindred race, supports the nationalists in their attempts to secure nationhood. However, knowing the power of Italia and not wishing to anger it, Cyprus encourages the nationalists to secure a deal with Italia regarding their future. In the event of an independent nation, Cyprus pledges entire support, but will encourage an independence deal between Italia and the nationalists. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 2000 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 2000 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 2000 sq km.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Yagich Rafael expands by 800 km sq. Military and economy are built up. The proliferation of kelp farms in the seas around Yagich Rafael and K'onip, along with the institutional cultivation of hthe Rafael Bread plant, enables a population boom on both islands. The city of K'onip in particular sees massive growth as the new crops have drastically reduced the barriers to survival in the coldest part of the Haruwin. However, the city itself is beginning to become overcrowded and there are more so many K'onipians seeking to relocate to Yagich Rafael that there is a five year waiting list for aspiring settlers. Great Chief Damasus begins splitting his time between Ona Yagich and Konip, as the problems on the crowded island are taking more importance in the Haruwin, especially a rise in crime and poverty. In October, the Chief announces before a gathering in K'onip that he has ordered the construction of five new ships in preparation for the revelation of the Second Secret of Zhangzi Hg'ich, which he claims will help with the overcrowding on K'onip.
 * Normandy: Civil unrest begins to die down. The HBC expands by 5000 sq km, while Benin and Mogadishu expand by 10,000 sq km. The military and economy are expanded, and the whole country feels the effects of Stage 2 industrialization and Urbanization. The water wheel enters a period of high use and popularity, and the Norman Health Agency (NHA) is founded.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 2500 sq km inland along Lake Kitara's southern coast as new towns are founded on the Lake's southern shores. The Al-Khalil colony expands 1100 sq km and the New Oman colony expands 1000 sq km inland, too. Sultan Abbas continues to maintain Federation neutrality in the war, selling supplies to both sides. The Federation’s economy continues to expand thanks to the development of the new former Caliphate territories.
 * The Dimurat Kingdom builds up its military as the Kingdom recovers from the war. King Da’ud continues with his plans to invade Persia. Elsewhere, the Dimurati East Africa colony expands 2000 sq km and the nation is industrialized, too.
 * The Qoyunlu Empire continues to fight in Georgia as the re-birth of Qoyunlu dominance spurs troops on to fight hard against their enemy.
 * The Levantine Kingdom fights the war across the globe. Elsewhere, colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 4500 sq km inland as many people flee to the colonies to escape being dragged into the war. King Joshua grows tired of war and has his troops maintain a strict line of defence along the current Levantine border with Georgia as the King plans to wait out the war by forcing a stalemate in the region.
 * Status quo ante bellum? Eh? Meh? No?
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its military to recover from the war. Sultan Abdur Rahim continues to pursue industrialization in his Sultanate as water wheel powered factories spring up near the rivers of the Sultanate.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait, the Maldives, the Republic of Comchellak, the Kingdom of Tanimbarkai, Mangystau and Warsangali all build up their respective economies as the nations industrialize.
 * Mali: Mali expand by 10,000 sq km to the east. Gabu, Mossi and Wolof contribute to the economy and military.
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. Scientists heavily test railway engine prototypes all over the nation as this method of transportation becomes viaable. Steam, generated from burning coal, helps the main cylinderical engines move in a forwardly direction. These engines could be used to transport people in large numbers, and as a result huge factories to produce railroads and train engines and their carriages begin to be constructed at a rapid pace due to the heavy propoganda. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Death rates begin to decline at a rapid rate. The nation's clothing factories feel the need to make more cloth as demand begins to grow significantly. Many begin to try to figure out ways to do so for this to happen. Meanwhile, all across the Gangatic plains, paper mills begin to be seen in huge numbers to utilise water as a power source to produce paper as they figure out how to. Those that don't learn are soon outsold, and soon a boom begins in the business sector - as larger companies buy out workforces. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. However, the number increases heavily as many begin to lose work. As a result Uttarshina is expanded by 9200 km (My nation reached Stage 3) by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC is told to calm down about the issue of the Amazonian colonies by the Raja. The nation's propaganda continues to pump out patriotic messages, and helps gear up the people for a full war much closer to home. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military as its troops fight on in Europe, on the verge of stopping. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. A lot of the armed forces remain poised on the Mysorian border, but word begins to flow through of a possible ending to the war in Europe. The Raja continues to contemplate invasion plans, but is highly unsure as of now. All around the nation, a feeling of greatness begins to spead, partly due to the propoganda and partly due to the new inventions beginning to happen in the world of industry.
 * Rajputana expands its army and economy heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 9200 km. Sindustan amps up on its army and economy. The Khmers expand their economy and army, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their army. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state, has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Steam power and water wheels are incorporated in the southern part of the Empire. Chemistry is investigated and researched. Chorotega and Boruca continue build-up as trade hubs and industrial leaders. Chichen Itza and Tenochtitlan, as well as other major cities in the Empire, urbanize. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. 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. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Apache continues expanding 8000 km north.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern: Bavarian Carthage expands 15,000 sq km. Saxony and Bavaria grow closer due to the war and the recent marriage between the two noble houses. The nation continues to fight the war. Saxony and Bavaria continue to grow closer. The nation continues to industrialise. More and more urbanisation occurs. Bavarian coal begins to be exported to other nations for profit.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Builds military and expands infrastructure. Industrialism booms in Borneo and the outlying areas. The city of Banjarmasin grows exponentially due to the continuing migration to the cities. Indonesia throws its support fully behind Bavaria.
 * Free Java: The Javanese rebel against Bavaria and declare themselves independent of German influence. They petition for peaceful succession from Bavaria but offer alliance and trade pacts. The new Javanese government begins to grow friendly to Orissa.
 * The Maharajya would like to ensure they remain free of any foriegn powers and requests to establish a military presence on the island.
 * The new Javanese government grants the Maharaja's request, but ask that the Bavarian Germans still on the island to be left alone.
 * Bavarian Australis: Neu Munchen expands 15,000 sq km. Water Wheels make it to the colony, The Hurem Group takes to pearling and begins exporting the valuable commodity to Europe. Governor Kossack orders the expansion of the capital, Broomestadt. Forts are constructed in the wilderness. Kossack orders more forts built on the frontier. The Royal family remains in Australis. Industrialisation grows in the colony due to the Governor's oversight.
 * In Great Brython steel continues to make a huge difference in daily Brythonic life and cannons now are made using Cardiff steel. This allows for extra disruption against opposing navies and trade, which causes chaos between colonies and mother nations engulfed in the war. The air furnace continues its rise in popularity, but by now most people have access to this modern luxury. Steam is used more and more, and the engine has now been used by farmers, along with crop rotation and fertilizers. Population grows and cities like Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Belfast, and Rennes all become urbanized. More radical ideas are formed in healthcare and anatomical studies are formed. The military grows. A boy is born and is named Gavin.
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km. The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco grow their economies and militaries. They continue the process of vassalization, now that they are Christian-majority, Welsh speaking states. Hobyo and Somalia are unified into Hobyo-Somalia. New South Wales grows its economy and military, also. The Apostolic Church movement begins to catch on in all states, especially in the Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco.
 * The Apostolic Church continues the canonization of saints, and the redistricting of parishes. New canon law starts to be put in place. It is decided that, similar to the Ecumenial Patriarch, or Pope, the Apostolic Church will have the Prime Bishop, who will rule over Archbishops, Bishops and Priests. (Posting for Rex.)
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: The King continue to expand the military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km. Warqama expands 1000 km north. The war is over, finally, and the army returns to home.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Cleves, West Munster, Warqama continue sending military aid. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.
 * UMSHM: Fighting continues on the Northern front, with some wins and some losses spread throughout the year. Bergen still does not fall, but the defenders are in a very bad way. Public hatred of Brandenburg increases greatly, thanks to the loss of life and to propaganda. However, there is also a growing anti-war movement. Some diplomats travel to Bavaria and Italia to look into potential options for a negotiated peace. In the colonies: The Guinea Schutzgebiet continues fighting its guerilla campaign against the Brandenburger, bolstered by the arrival of the Khmer Koch Volunteer Battalion. However, the famine continues to wreak havoc across the East of the country. The Governor of Saxon Australis orders Saxon-allied aborignal groups to raid enemy settlements. Saxon West Africa continues to flourish under the eyes of the royal family. (This is re-posting my turn which was [no doubt accidentally] deleted. You can check the editing log.)
 * Ethiopia expands its military, economy and infrastructure, and those of its vassals. The colonies are expanded at normal pace, and the expansion of the industrial base continues.
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1782

 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries, while agriculture continues developing in Castille. Meanwhile in Aragon and Portugal, industrialization continues, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile in Portugal, Fruela Borges publishes the second and third volumes of his "A História do Declínio e Queda do Império Romano". Meanwhile in Lisboa, is established by the Emperor the Banco Nacional de São Carlos, a private bank with private capital, under royal protection. Meanwhile in León, Urraca Froiláz de Trava gives birth to a boy, who is named Fruela. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 4200 sq km and Pernambuco expands 4300 sq km. Meanwhile in Salvador, two brothers, Estevão and Bartolomeu de Gusmão, build and test fly a hot air balloon. It floats about two kilometers (sorry for the anachronism in the measures). Meanwhile in Rio da Prata, a botanical garden is founded in Santa Maria.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues in Kyushu, Shikoku and parts of Honshu. More Steam Power is built, and a few water wheels are built.
 * Cyprus continues to expand its army and navy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 2000 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 2000 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 2000 sq km.
 * Crete expands its economy.
 * Cyrenaica expands 10,000 sq km into the desert.
 * France: Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 1700 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 1100 sq km. School system is devastated, but the growth starts. However, most of the nation is aware of the school system and use it regularly. It closes any remaining trading with Vinland. A Provenzal begins experimenting with Potasium and as he tries to refine it, suddenly part of his lab ignites. He realizes that the potasium causes this and continues with his experiments as he thinks this may be important or useful. Military is built up.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up, School system grows and the nation builds from the war.
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin: The military is built up and the navy expands
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Picardy: Military and navy are built up.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: The King continue to expand the military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km. Warqama expands 1000 km north.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Cleves, West Munster, Warqama continue sending military aid. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 2500 sq km inland along Lake Kitara's southern coast as new towns are founded on the Lake's southern shores. The Al-Khalil colony expands 1100 sq km and the New Oman colony expands 1000 sq km inland, too. Sultan Abbas continues to maintain Federation neutrality in the war, selling supplies to both sides. The Federation’s economy continues to expand thanks to the development of the new former Caliphate territories. Meanwhile, Caliph Abdul-Majid dies after a rather uneventful 15 years in office, Iman Faruq of Medina is appointed as the new Caliph as the year ends.
 * The Dimurat Kingdom builds up its military as the Kingdom recovers from the war. King Da’ud continues with his plans to invade Persia. Elsewhere, the Dimurati East Africa colony expands 2000 sq km and the nation is industrialized, too.
 * The Qoyunlu Empire continues to fight in Georgia as the re-birth of Qoyunlu dominance spurs troops on to fight hard against their enemy.
 * The Levantine Kingdom fights the war still, with the stalemate slowly stopping the amount of people getting killed. Elsewhere, colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 4500 sq km inland as refugees flee to the colonies to escape the war torn northeastern Levant.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its military to recover from the war. Sultan Abdur Rahim continues to pursue industrialization in his Sultanate as water wheel powered factories spring up near the rivers of the Sultanate.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait, the Maldives, the Republic of Comchellak, the Kingdom of Tanimbarkai, Mangystau and Warsangali all build up their respective economies as the nations industrialize.
 * Ethiopia expands its military, economy and infrastructure, and those of its vassals. The colonies are expanded at normal pace, and the expansion of the industrial base continues. Several gunsmiths in Ethiopia coordinate their ideas to develop a new breech-loaded rifle for the Imperial Ethiopian Army (similar to the Furgeson), and with official government backing, begin building several new gunsmithies for the new weapon. 25,000 rifles are expected to be in the hands of the Imperial Guard by 1800.
 * Normandy: The military expands. The country feels the effects of Stage 2 industrialization, including the growing prominence of steam powered machinery and water wheels. Urbanization and the growth of the healthcare system also occurs. The HBC expands by 5000 sq km, while Benin and Mogadishu expand by 10,000 sq km.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Steam power and water wheels are incorporated in the southern part of the Empire. Chemistry is investigated and researched. Chorotega and Boruca continue build-up as trade hubs and industrial leaders. Chichen Itza and Tenochtitlan, as well as other major cities in the Empire, urbanize. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. 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. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Apache continues expanding 8000 km north.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern: Bavarian Carthage expands 15,000 sq km. Saxony and Bavaria grow closer due to the war and the recent marriage between the two noble houses. The nation continues to fight the war. Saxony and Bavaria continue to grow closer. The nation continues to industrialise. More and more urbanisation occurs. Bavarian coal begins to be exported to other nations for profit. The crowns of Saxony and Bavaria celebrate as a baby boy is born, Charles of Wettin. The nation's celebrate with large parades.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Builds military and expands infrastructure. Industrialism booms in Borneo and the outlying areas. The city of Banjarmasin grows exponentially due to the continuing migration to the cities. Indonesia throws its support fully behind Bavaria.
 * Bavarian Australis: Neu Munchen expands 15,000 sq km. Water Wheels make it to the colony, The Hurem Group takes to pearling and begins exporting the valuable commodity to Europe. Governor Kossack orders the expansion of the capital, Broomestadt. Forts are constructed in the wilderness. Kossack orders more forts built on the frontier. The Royal family remains in Australis. Industrialisation grows in the colony due to the Governor's oversite.
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. Scientists heavily test railway engine prototypes all over the nation as this method of transportation becomes viable. The huge factories begin to produce many of the engine prototypes and Meanwhile, the first railroads are laid down all over the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Death rates begin to decline at a rapid rate. Paper mills begin to become more complex and better mechanised as greater amoutn of paper is made. This makes the making of books easy. Shrewd businessmen make sure printing presses are right next to the mills to reduce overheads and increase profits. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. However, the number increases heavily as many begin to lose work. As a result Uttarshina is expanded by 9200 km (My nation reached Stage 3) by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The nation's propaganda continues to pump out patriotic messages, and helps gear up the people for a full war much closer to home. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military as its troops fight on in Europe, on the verge of stopping. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. A lot of the armed forces remain poised on the Mysorian border, but word begins to flow through of a possible ending to the war in Europe. The nation receives an emotional shock as the Raja passes away in his sleep. It mourns the leader who is remembered for guiding his nation out of defeat and give heart to a broken populace as well as usher a new era for the nation. The New Raja assumed the throne and marries the current Rajkumari of Brunei, cementing Brunei into the kingdom. The Raja announces the complete union of Sindustan and the Maharajya and also plans to change the borders of Rajputana and the Maharajya slightly. In Java, all Bavarians are allowed to stay if they wish, but if they would like to leave their travel home will be completely funded by the Maharajya. Talks also begin with the Javans to return them to Mataram, their own nation.
 * Rajputana expands its army and economy heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 9200 km. Sindustan amps up on its army and economy. The Khmers expand their economy and army, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their army. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state, has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure.

1783
''' In Italia, a series of five earthquakes strikes the region of Calabria over the months of February and March, withe the first two earthquakes causing giant waves, and which cause devastation and kill over 50,000 people. '''

''' In Japan, Mount Asama erupts, causing widespread damage. '''

''' An earthquake happens in Aleppo, Levantine Kingdom, killing 22,000 people. '''

''' The Laki volcano erupts in Iceland. Tens of thousands across the areas bounded by Iceland, Sweden, Prague and Aquitaine die of sulphuric poisoning and ships are forced to stay in port for over a week in the summer due to the haze. '''
 * Thanks for the event. I was planning to put it, but I had no idea in how to put all the consequences into words. You might want to extend those consequences until 1785.
 * I'll deal with the consequences in the respective years...


 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries, while agriculture continues developing in Castille. Meanwhile in Aragon and Portugal, industrialization continues, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile in Aragon, Margarida de Montcada gives birth to a boy, who is named Alfons. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 4200 sq km and Pernambuco expands 4300 sq km. Meanwhile in Salvador, Estevão and Bartolomeu de Gusmão make a public demonstration of their hot air balloon. Its flight covers 2 km, lasts ten minutes, and has an estimated altitude of 1600-2000 m. (Sorry for the anachronistic measures again). Word of their success reaches the mainland relatively quickly. Estevão eventually goes to Lisboa to make further demonstrations and to solidify the brothers' claim to the invention of flight.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues in Kyushu, Shikoku and parts of Honshu. More Steam Power is built, and a few water wheels are built. Aid and clean up is sent out to areas affected by the Volcano.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern: Bavarian Carthage expands 15,000 sq km. Saxony and Bavaria grow closer due to the war and the recent marriage between the two noble houses. The war winds down, with a victory.  The nation begins to mourn the dead on both sides. Saxony and Bavaria continue to grow closer. The nation continues to industrialise. More and more urbanisation occurs. Bavarian coal begins to be exported to other nations for profit. The young Charles of Wettin is still in good health. Industrialsation continues, with several new chemicals being produced and more elements discovered. In April, John Montigrue invents the first hot air balloon, and travels five miles at almost 3000 feet, before safely landing, making him and his apprentice the first humans to have flown in sustained flight. Many die in Prague and other cities due to the ash falling, crops do poorly this year. If things don't improve in the coming years, aid from Italia may be requested.
 * Didn't you read the 1782 post?...Wait, I have a better idea. Do you think that we could turn this co-incidence into a controversy about who invented the hot-air balloon, like the one that exists OTL about the Wright brothers and airplanes?
 * Yeah. That was my goal, actually.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Builds military and expands infrastructure. Industrialism booms in Borneo and the outlying areas. The city of Banjarmasin grows exponentially due to the continuing migration to the cities. Indonesia throws its support fully behind Bavaria.
 * Bavarian Australis: Neu Munchen expands 15,000 sq km. Water Wheels make it to the colony, The Hurem Group takes to pearling and begins exporting the valuable commodity to Europe. Governor Kossack orders the expansion of the capital, Broomestadt. Forts are constructed in the wilderness. Kossack orders more forts built on the frontier. The Royal family remains in Australis. Industrialisation grows in the colony due to the Governor's oversite.
 * Kommisariat Hamburg: The newly formed Hamburg Autonomous Commission. begins to restructure after the Bavarian occupation. Many people are disgruntled but are slowly being won over by Bavarian authorities as more infrastructure improvements and an improved canal system are planned.
 * China expands New Manchuria by 8000 sq km and Baitudi by 4000 sq km. The military and economy both improve.
 * Cyprus continues to expand its economy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 2000 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 2000 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 2000 sq km.
 * Crete continues to expand its military.
 * Cyrenaica expands 10,000 sq km into the desert.
 * Ethiopia continues to expand its military, economy and infrastructure, including those of the vassals. The colonies expand at their normal rate, and the colony of Mogäs is established at OTL Bethel, Alaska. The government of Ethiopia makes the growth of the colony its number one priority. The first batch of Qut'a rifles are produced by the Ethiopian gunsmithies, and delivered to the Imperial Guard for trial testing. A batch is sent to the United Maharajya as a gift for the ruler of the nation, and potential hopes of fostering a foreign market for the gun should it prove successful. Ethiopia also declares all the unsettled lands within the region surrounded by Ethiopia, Adal, Kitara and Msraq Qäsärä the new territory of Härnät, or "Liberty". It is to be settled by Ethiopians and their vassal allies.
 * Search at 1716. The Burmese established Myanmar Oceania at OTL Perth. Callumthered (talk) 07:48, August 4, 2013 (UTC)
 * Okay then. Thank you. Could one of the mods please add that colony to the map so as to avoid future confusion? ~Viva
 * Yeah, it's never once been on the map, which has caused considerable confusion. Callumthered (talk) 18:25, August 4, 2013 (UTC)
 * France: Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 1700 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 1100 sq km. School system is devastated, but the growth starts. However, most of the nation is aware of the school system and use it regularly. It closes any remaining trading with Vinland. A Provenzal begins experimenting with Potasium and as he tries to refine it, suddenly part of his lab ignites. He realizes that the potasium causes this and continues with his experiments as he thinks this may be important or useful. Military is built up.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up, School system grows and the nation builds from the war.
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin: The military is built up and the navy expands.
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Picardy: Military and navy are built up.
 * UMSHM: Gains are made on the Northern front, and the defenders of Bergen are down to their last ounce of energy. The treasury begins a complex process of integrating some of its services with those of Bavaria. The nation welcomes the arrival of little Prince Karl (Charles). The rest of the Royal family remains in Saxon West Africa, and some fo the locals there want them to remain there for good. Things start to look up for the Guinea Schutzgebiet, as the guerillas manage to inflict some heavy losses on the Brandenburgers, thanks to the Khmer Koch Volunteer Brigade. The harvest is also better this year.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: The King continue to expand the military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km. Warqama expands 1000 km north.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Cleves, West Munster, Warqama continue sending military aid. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.
 * Great Brython continues its process of industrialization. Praxedes, gives birth to a second son, Prince Atticus Pugh-Tuch'huelpe of Great Brython and the Selk'nam Haruwin. The naming of the prince, second-in-line for the throne is considered to be an outrage by many staunch conservatives, but Madoc assures them that, as all Kings can, Atticus can chose a different regnal name, something more Welsh. This choice sparks positive feedback from progressives, who applaud the King for his foresight, and thinking of the Selk'nam people and culture. King Madoc IV begins to reach out to his father-in-law about the Royal House of Chongat-Tuch'huelpe-Pugh, as the Selk'nam call the Royal Line of Pugh-Teague-Stuart-Tuch'huelpe. (More commonly Pugh-Stuart). A "cultural ambassador" is sent to the Selk'nam on behalf of the WTC, and he attempts to show Apostolic Selk'nam the advantages of Brythonic culture over Japanese culture. Cardiff Steel begins to grow even further, and has branched out into two separate companies, Cardiff Steel and Cardiff Weapons, after more and more reliable firearms and cannons are created to enhance the military. The air furnace and steam power continue to help agriculture, along with fertilizers and crop rotation. Population grows and cities like Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Belfast, and Rennes all become urbanized. More radical ideas are formed in healthcare and anatomical studies are formed. The military grows. (Selk'nam Response)
 * Selk'nam Diplomacy: The Haruwin greatly rejoices at the birth of Prince Atticus, almost as joyful as the response to previous birth of Prince Gavin a few years ago (oops, missed that in all the war mess). Great Chief Damasus is overjoyed at the birth of his second grandchild and there is much rejoicing over the choice of a Selk'nam-influenced name for the little prince. Royalist factions in Ona Yagich stage a rally carrying banners which read "Congratulations to Praxedes, rightful Queen of the Selk'nam!" and "Crown Prince Gavin, our future king, has a brother!". In point of fact, the name of the new baby is almost never mentioned among the royalists, as they think the name sounds too K'onipian, preferring a "strong name" like David or John. One newpaper even prints an overheard comment from a royalist leader saying, "why name a prince like a K'onip kelp picker?" Damasus orders the royalist demonstrations dispersed by force and orders a giant banner hung in the main square of Ona Yagich reading, "Welcome Atticus!"  Also, the Selk'nam elites are very confused by the talk of the Brythonic cultural envoys. Several nobles, including Damasus himself, express dissapointment that in all their talk about choosing between Brythonic culture and Japanse culture, the envoys do not mention Selk'nam indigenous culture. Damasus informs them that he considers the Selk'nam culture to have been divinely appointed as the great Christian culture of the Antarctic regions, and that while many influences from Europe and Asia are welcome in the Haruwin, the cuture itself is of Atlantia.
 * ​The Parliament votes to ask Iceland for the Faroes, citing that the King of Scotland is the equivalent of the Governor of Skottland, who was also Viceroy over the Faroes.
 * The Faroes are owned by Saxony, look at the map ~Von
 * The map shows them in the mustardy color of Iceland.
 * They are Saxon, though. 
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km. The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco each expand by 10,000 sq km, now that their period of vassalization is completed. Hobyo-Somalia and New South Wales growe their economies and militaries. The Apostolic Church movement begins to catch on in all states, especially in the Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco.
 * The Apostolic Church has largely established all needed infrastructure to be considered a full-fledged institution. At the head of the Church is the Prime Bishop, who is currently the former Cardinal of Avalon. After the Prime Bishop come Archbishops, in charge of the Church for a nation. After Archbishops are Bishops, and finally Priests. Besides the Most Holy and Venerable Holy Order of St. Maughold of K'onip (to be controlled by the Selk'nam), the Prime Bishop establishes the Holy Order of the Brotherhood of Christian Soldiers of St. David of Wales, a semi-militaristic Holy Order (to be controlled by Wales).
 * The Prime Bishop asks the Primate at Magdeburg to consider joining the One True Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church of Christ, and receiving special status. (Note: The Prime Bishopric will rotate every month or so).
 * Selk'nam Diplomacy: The Selk'nam welcome the elecion of Prime Bishop Emyr. Brother Eutychianus leaves his position as head of the Maugholdian Order to become Archbishop Eutychianus of the Selk'nam Haruwin. He is replaced as the head of the Maugholdians by his protege Brother Polycarp, which causes a great uproar as Polycarp is and ethnic Yaghan from the Taoist Heartland of Miyako Yagich. Never before has a major figure come from Miyako Yagich's extremely small Catholic commmunity, and as a result of his childhood, Polycarp is reputed to be extremely devoted to missionary work. In his first act as head of the order, he sends emissaries to Avaon to congratulate the founders of the new Davidian order in Wales and offers to help train them in the catechism of St. Maughold.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 2500 sq km inland along Lake Kitara's southern coast as new towns are founded on the Lake's southern shores. The Al-Khalil colony expands 1100 sq km and the New Oman colony expands 1000 sq km inland, too. Sultan Abbas oversees Federation economic expansion via industrialization and colonization. The Federation sends lots of aid to the Levant to help them recover from the war and the earthquake. Meanwhile, the great industrial hub of Khor Fakkan improves its steam engine designs to make them more efficient and powering even larger machines, and the new water purification plants created by inventor Ghiyath bin Hadi in the dry Sheikdom of Al Hofuf, are rolled out across the Federation as the new more efficient design catches the attention of many industrialists across the Federation. Ghiyath bin Hadi quickly becomes one of the richest men in the Federation, as the great inventor of Al Hofuf seeks to make the largely dry Federation sufficient in water.
 * The Dimurat Kingdom builds up its military as the Kingdom recovers from the war. King Da’ud continues with his plans to invade Persia. Elsewhere, the Dimurati East Africa colony expands 2000 sq km and the nation is industrialized, too.
 * The Qoyunlu Empire finishes its fighting and begins to work on re-building the military to recover from the war. Emperor Uzun Hassan also begins to merge the Kurds and Qoyunlu ethnic groups together in order to quell the growing civil problems between the Kurds and Turks.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its military to recover from the war. The ten years of war and the earthquake plunges the Kingdom into an economic depression, as the Kingdom struggles to recover from the destruction brought upon the Levant by the earthquake and war. Elsewhere, colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 4500 sq km inland as people flee the Levant to start a new life free of the troubles which are currently plaguing the Levant. King Joshua declares a national emergency as the Levant seeks to recover from the war and earthquake.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its military to recover from the war. Sultan Abdur Rahim continues to pursue industrialization in his Sultanate as water wheel powered factories spring up near the rivers of the Sultanate. The Sultan sends lots of aid and help to the Levant to aid their recover from their national emergency.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait, the Maldives, the Republic of Comchellak, the Kingdom of Tanimbarkai, Mangystau and Warsangali all build up their respective economies as the nations industrialize.
 * Italia focuses on aiding its own peoples and removes many front line army troops on the German front to help at home. A surprize attack on Oresund is launched in return to release some pressure on Bergen and Central Germany with forts around Copenhagen and Malmo bombarded. Supplies and men are also shipped into Bergen. The haze disrupts military operations in the oresund for a while and the Italian fleet was held up in Bergen. On the plus side they manage to devastate the opposing German forces with a huge naval bombardment on their camps near the coast and around the city. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the farther islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia continue to use a steam-powered form of the water wheel and develop small cottage businesses. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia.
 * The war ended in 1782, also come on the talk page to claim some of the winnings Italia ~Von.
 * Romania, Hungary and Padang work on their economies. Yugoslavia continues to fight in Brandenburg while Greek troops help with the fronts in Anatolia. Siam and Malacca continue to raid Mysore and the Philippines. The Aymaran Kingdom and Nya Gyptios continue to send support to the war efforts.
 * Lakota Tribes: Expansion of Lakota agriculture continues along the Pekitanoui River and its tributaries. Irrigation remains scattered and not prevalent along the Cheyanne tributary, but in the places were it is active, it increases the amount of farm and grazing lands, increasing agriculture production and attracting more buffalo. Hunting of the Buffalo continues, as many of the Lakota people now live in larger, multi-room teepees, with two to three rooms, but these rooms are relatively small. The capital town of Wiconiwico U continues to grow, with a palisade-type wall starting construction around the city. Expansion westwards towards the Great Plains and the Buffalo begins with the expansion of 1000 km westwards.
 * Prūsiskan Protektorat: As the war between the three Germanys draws to a close a civil war breaks out in Prussia, Catholics in the South rise up (and the Catholic Regiment joins them) and call other rebels to join them, they mass in force and march on the capital, the first battle of Konigsberg ends with a victory for Adligenrat forces. Marching south again hoping to regain troops the Catholic forces are subdued for two months, the Adligenrat forces mass two armies of 10,000 in the east and west hoping to enclose the Catholic troops. The Catholics head north again hoping to take the capital, a small battle occurs as the rearguard of the Catholic forces are caught by the Adligenrat army. The final battle of Konigsberg ends with a crushing victory for the Adligenrat as the Catholics are encircled and destroyed. Markus Amsel declares the end of the civil war and proclaims a great victory for the Protectorate. The civil war distracts from the monetary problems for the year. However, a mysterious financier has approached the Adligenrat with a proposal, the same financier also has recently acquired Heinrich Corper as a customer and is funding his research into the use of his Puddling Steel. The military is reorganised slightly after the civil war. (mil-turn)
 * Laītawiskas Protektorat: Petrus Eisenberg fills his new government with loyal ex-officers of the Gemeine Magistrats and convenes in the courthouse in Butendiekshof. They set about ensuring a tight legal system to govern the land and make clear their intentions to bring the false Lithuania into the fold. With their aim set in mind they begin re-establishing the Gemeine Magistrats instead naming them after a Latin term as the Censors. (mil-turn)
 * Mali: Mali expands 10,000 sq km to the East. Gabu, Mossi and Wolof contribute to the military and economy.
 * Normandy: The nation is relieved at the final ending of the war. The HBC expands by 5000 sq km, while Benin and Mogadishu expand by 10,000 sq km. Normandy feels the effects of Stage 2 industrialization, which includes the growing prominence of steam power and water wheels, as well as centralizad health care, and Urbanization.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Steam power and water wheels are incorporated in the southern part of the Empire. Chemistry is investigated and researched. Chorotega and Boruca continue build-up as trade hubs and industrial leaders. Chichen Itza and Tenochtitlan, as well as other major cities in the Empire, urbanize. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. 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. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Apache continues expanding 8000 km north.
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. Scientists heavily test railway engine prototypes all over the nation as this method of transportation becomes viable. Railroads continue to be laid all over the nation as thousands of workers are employed. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Death rates begin to decline at a rapid rate. Paper mills continue to make large amounts of paper, with thousand  of books being printed. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. However, the number increases heavily as many begin to lose work. As a result Uttarshina is expanded by 9200 km (My nation reached Stage 3) by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The nation's propaganda continues to pump out patriotic messages, and helps gear up the people for a full war much closer to home. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military as its troops get ready for a new campaign. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. A lot of the armed forces remain poised on the Mysorian border, but word begins to flow through of a possible ending to the war in Europe. The new Raja continues to work with parliament and the newly added areas of former Sindustan are divided into provinces. In Java, all Bavarians are allowed to stay if they wish, but if they would like to leave their travel home will be completely funded by the Maharajya. Talks also begin with the Javans to return them to Mataram, their own nation.
 * Rajputana expands its army and economy heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 9200 km. Sindustan amps up on its army and economy. The Khmers expand their economy and army, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their army. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state, has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure.

1784
''' The start of the year begins as the coldest in recorded history. Nations and peoples north of the Gulf of Mexico, the Pyrennes and the Alps experience the harshest winter on record. Harbours freeze solid and supply lines are cut by snowdrifts. In the spring, meltwaters descend down all of Austria and Germany's rivers causing devastation to numerous cities including Berlin, Dresden, Prague and Vienna. This sends the war efforts of both sides into absolute chaos in the German theatre. Elsewhere, terrible famines decend on India and Egypt due to the disruption of the monsoons by the ash clouds. Over 10% of the population dies of hunger. Mysore, already taxed by the war, revolts in an attempt to form an independent state. '''


 * I believe the war has ended. However, it will still cause damage and disruption to civillians and soldiers returning from the front. Callumthered (talk) 10:17, August 5, 2013 (UTC)
 * Yeah, the war ended in '82 ~Von
 * Yes, and you should really look into what's plausible and what's not. Famine in any place in India (Mysore or Orissa or associated territories) is virtually impossible thanks to trade, industrialization and the large population base. Anyway, if you look at Gulf Stream climate records from the late 1700s, you'll see that most major storm fronts were moving south and east, if we use the Gulf Stream as the center. Most of these storms would be directed into Atlantia, Africa and the Southern Atlantic. Also, Mysore has been German for well over 200 years, and any attempt to revolt at this point would suffer a similar fate to that of OTL British India's revolts.


 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve, while agriculture continues developing in Castille. Meanwhile in Aragon and Portugal, industrialization continues, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile in Portugal, Estevão de Gusmão makes another demonstration before a crowd at the Ribeira royal palace, before the Emperor Pedro III and the Empress Berengaria. The flight lasted approximately eight minutes, covered two miles (3 km), and obtained an altitude of about 1500 feet (460 m). The craft landed safely after flying. (Sorry for the anachronistic measures again.) However by this time, a Bavarian seems to have invented a similar aircraft simultaneously, and made a demonstration in Europe before the Gusmão aircraft's demonstration. Nevertheless, Estevão de Gusmão starts construction of a bigger balloon with the purpose of making flights with humans. Soon manned flights with the Gusmão balloons follow. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 8500 sq km.
 * The Germanic Reich proposes an alliance with Iberia.
 * All the Germanic states expand their militaries. Talks of revolution and fiery passion for it begin to rise in the territories, now that the war is over. Tsar-Kaiser Frederick dies of a heart attack, and his son Ludwig VI takes the throne. He vows to avenge the loss as well as regain the territory. However, there is some mild jubilation since there was not a very massive loss of land. However, the loss of life is unforgettable and fresh in the minds of everyone. Grand Duke Heinrich, a very popular noble from West Prussia, was killed in battle, and the national opinion of all their neighbors is soured. Only Wales is remotely trusted, but Russia is still a firm ally. We now turn to Portugal for stronger alliances. Industrialization continues on massive scales, as well as vast militarization. Balloon travel is looked into for possible military options.
 * Forgetting somebody?
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues in Kyushu, Shikoku and parts of Honshu. More Steam Power is built, and a few water wheels are built. Aid and clean up continues to areas affected by the Volcano.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern: The nation continues to industrialise. The nation of Bavaria and Saxony continue to grow closer. Montigrue continues to test his balloons, despite hearing of an Iberian version. Diplomats travel to Paris for a conference. The nation becomes increasingly isolationist, many people have begun to shun the idea of war all-together. The Reichstag drafts the Articles of Peace, which outline the new isolationist policies of the people. Infrastructure is upgraded. Industrialisation moves ever closer to Stage 3. Crops fair better this year due to the ash blowing farther east. Prague still is covered in a layer of ash. The Reichstag drafts up a new bill that essentially limits the power of the monarchy, the King can no longer declare war without approval from both houses of the Reichstag. The bill also adds the freedom of speech and removes a state religion, declaring freedom of religion. The right to petition and assemble is also granted. These sweeping changes will take years to accomplish.
 * Kommisariat Hamburg: The administrative region continues to assimilate into Bavaria. The new freedoms are greeted with positive feedback. The military expands, infrastructure is rebuilt.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Builds military and expands infrastructure. Industrialism booms in Borneo and the outlying areas. The city of Banjarmasin grows exponentially due to the continuing migration to the cities. Freedom of religion is celebrated due to the large non-Christian population.
 * Bavarian Australis: Neu Munchen expands 15,000 sq km. Water Wheels make it to the colony, The Hurem Group takes to pearling and begins exporting the valuable commodity to Europe. Governor Kossack orders the expansion of the capital, Broomestadt. Forts are constructed in the wilderness. Kossack orders more forts built on the frontier. The former royal family decides to settle down. After many years, Kossack retires from the Governorship. Kossack makes plans to return to Bavaria and take the newly formed position of Prime Minister of the Empire. An election will be held in the next year for his replacement.
 * I'm back! Yay! Russia: The Russian Duma politely tells the Ukrainian Nationalists that if they would wish to declare independence from Russia, they should first prove that they have support of the people by winning seats in the Duma, whose elections are held next year. The so-called Ukrainians, who have not been attempted to be assimilated due to Russia's political system, being ATL's analogue of a democratic parliamentary elective constitutional monarchy, and would not really want to do so due to, well, relative stability (kind of hypocritical, if you ask me, that the Anatolians can't revolt, and the Ukrainians can...I mean, I will create that kingdom, but not because of support type things, but because the Tsar, who is from Ukraine, sees this as a sort of advantage for some reason). In any case, Russia mourns the death of their Tsar, but is in a sense relieved, because many blame him for a war that lasted nearly eight years and gave Russia no gains and only losses in population. Russia calls new elections for their tsar, and messenger pigeons are sent all throughout the realm, to hold elections for tsar. The Line of the Last Duke of Riga dies and a grand council is appointed and they decide to ask Russia that they could link the thrones and be equals, The FDC (Federated Duchy of the Caucassus) also petitions the Russian to be equals. The Posadnik, acting with the Tsar's authority during interregnum, accepts. A month later, the Veche of 500,000 people is convened, and a Russian is picked this time, as the Russians do not want to be dragged into another foreign war, a man from Kiev, Anton Gritsai, a very charismatic member of the Duma, and the previous Gorodskoi Posadnik (mayor) of Kiev. He is crowned in the Novgorodian fashion, Anton I Gritsai, Tsar and Lord of Novgorod the Great and Russia, Tsar and Lord of Minsk and White Russia, Grand Prince of Helsinki and Suur-Suomi (Greater Finland), Sovereign of the Caucassus, Knyaz of Riga, Supervisor of Astrakhan, Advisor to the Tatars, Defender and Provider of Norway, Defender of the Saami Sovreign and Ruler of the Russian realm and its colonies of Zalivskaya Novorossiya and Kanada by the power granted to him by the Great Ryad of the People of Novgorod, Minsk, Kiev, Moskva, Kazan, Helsinki, Taalinn, The Valey, Karelia, Sibiria, Astarkhan, Baku, and the Shining Continent. Russia begins to recover from the war, but the war has forced certain industries to evolve quickly, namely the iron industry, and Russians invent the two-piston steam engine if not already done. The Colonists, however, need to pay more taxes than usual...
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: The King continues to expand the military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km. Warqama expands 1000 km north.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Cleves, West Munster, Warqama continue sending military aid. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.
 * UMSHM: The nation celebrates the end of the war and the narrow victory. However, the bleak winter brings the celebrations to a quick end. The Royal granaries are distributed amongst the most needy, but even so, many thousands die. Some regiments returning from the front are almost completely wiped out by the freezing temperatures, and there are reports of cannibalism. The spring brings welcome relief. However, that too, is cut short by the great floods. Dresden, especially the poorer quarters, which are built on lower ground, is heavily damaged, making thousands homeless. King-Duke Wolfram opens up his lesser palace for the homeless to reside in temporarily, and the city's cathedral is also opened up for the same purpose. As summer arrives, the massive cleanup and rebuilding begins. Farmers are given emergency loans from the Saxon branch of the Bayerische Bankgruppe, and convicts are set to work on the farms. By mid-late summer, all the soldiers have returned home. The majority are given promissory notes for their retrospective pay and are stood down. This leaves many men without jobs, quite a lot of whom are permanently disabled by the war. The "Heroes of Bergen" are brought home. The public treats them to a victory parade, and there is some anger over the government's plan to trade Saxon Norway for "some petty black colony". In the colonies: The war officially ends in the Guinea Schutzgebiet, and the regular troops of the colony (supported by the partisan militias and the Khmer Koch Volunteers) occupy the capital of the Brandenburger colony. They are overjoyed at the news that the government plans on trading "some icy wasteland" for their hard-fought gains. The news of the war's end is greeted with celebrations in Saxon West Africa. The SWA Volunteers return home, having received minimal losses, and are welcomed as triumphant victors. The royal family, on the day of their departure, refer to SWA as "the crown jewel of Saxony". Saxon Australis and the Khmer Koch colony settle back to normal.
 * Cyprus, shocked at the devastation that has shockingly occurred in Europe and closer to home in Egypt, immediately gathers excess supplies and sends ships to southern Italia and also Brandeburg and Bavaria, as well as Egypt. The fertile lands of Bodrum and Attaleia are used to produce foodstuffs also to send to the affected areas. Nea Lefkosia and Nea Larnaka also operate as grain hubs, sending Cypriot produce up the East Coast of Antilia. King Stephanos II sends his personal condolences. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 2000 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 2000 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 2000 sq km. Cyprus' economy grows with the stimulation offered by the disaster. Plans begin to be founded for Attaleia and Bodrum to become part of the Port Plan, which would operate out of a conjunction of Bengazi, Heraklion, Attaleia, Bodrum and various Cypriot ports, in an effort to boost Cypriot trade around the Mediterranean. Ports outside of the nominal land, including Nea Akrotiri, the main city of Nea Lefkosia, Nea Khirokitia, the capital of Nea Larnaka, Nea Kophinou, the capital of Nea Lemesos, and Nea Maroni, the capital of Nea Pafos, are not included in this trading scheme. However, the Cypriots, a seafaring nation, plan to use these ports, manned with native crews, to make these ports effective trading hubs of their respective regions.
 * Crete also sends various foodstuffs and other aid by way of Cypriot ships. The economy is given a boost due to the exports.
 * Cyrenaica can do little in the way of exports due to limited fertile land, but some of the fledgling Cyrenaican Navy is sent to help the Cypriots with trade. The navy expands as more boats are built to accommodate the ships.
 * France: Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 1700 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 1100 sq km. School system is devastated, but the growth starts. However, most of the nation is aware of the school system and use it regularly. It closes any remaining trading with Vinland. After three years of work the Provenzal Chemic Joan Louis Pasteur finally has refined his discovery, and with it has made a Granade type projectile based on potassium, He refers to it as calium ignis, it is supposed to be a three compartment grenade with water, gunpowder and potassium. Military is built up. The King Charles enters victorious to Bordeaux claiming the title of protector of Aquitaine. However, he gives his title to his Nephew Friedrich (Rhaetian) Crown as Friedrich the First of Aquitaine. Balloon air travels are seen as a good option for military growth.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up. School system grows and the nation builds from the war.
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin: The military is built up and the navy expands.
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Picardy: Military and navy are built up.
 * Aquitaine: Military and navy are built up. Friedrich the First is Crowned in Aquitaine. While this, a large navy fleet is built up in order to begin a defense of Aquitaine in case of an upcoming war. A war tax is made to the churches (Germanic, or Catholic) as to begin the reconstruction of the small Kingdom destroyed from the war. While this, settlers from Germany are allowed to remain in the nation if they swear allegiance to Friedrich and Charles, rulers of France. Aquitainian peoples begin reaching out to Nouvelle Bourgogne beginning an influx of peoples to the colonies of Canarien islands and Brasilea.
 * Angouleme: Military and navy are built up. It enters into dynastic union with La Marche as promised by the French king to Duke Louis X.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 2500 sq km inland along Lake Kitara's southern coast as new towns are founded on the Lake's southern shores. The Al-Khalil colony expands 1100 sq km and the New Oman colony expands 1000 sq km inland, too. Sultan Abbas oversees Federation economic expansion via industrialization and colonization. The Federation sends lots of aid to the Levant to help them recover from the war, earthquake and the famine in Egypt. The Federation begins importing lots of food from its colonies to help out the Levantines in their famine. Meanwhile, the great industrial hub of Khor Fakkan improves its steam engine designs to make them more efficient and powering even larger machines, which are fuelled by Ghiyath bin Hadi’s water purification plants. One Khor Fakkan industrialist called Alim al Husayn begins using his steam engines to power moving equipment in his factories, pushing machinery along steel tracks like they do in the mines of the Federation. He quickly sells on this idea to other factory owners as track systems for moving goods from coastline factories to the wharf.
 * The Dimurat Kingdom builds up its military as the Kingdom recovers from the war. King Da’ud continues with his plans to invade Persia. Elsewhere, the Dimurati East Africa colony expands 2000 sq km and the nation is industrialized, too.
 * The Qoyunlu Empire works on re-building the military to recover from the war. Emperor Uzun Hassan also begins to merge the Kurds and Qoyunlu ethnic groups together in order to quell the growing civil problems between the Kurds and Turks. However, the stopping of Egyptian grain causes a food shortage in the empire, which further increases the tensions.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its military to recover from the war. The crisis worsens in the Kingdom as the drought in Egypt stops most of the food supplies to the areas devastated by last year’s earthquake. Elsewhere, colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 4500 sq km inland as people flee the Levant to start a new life free of the troubles which are currently plaguing the Levant. King Joshua sends in the military to help re-build the crisis-stricken regions of the Levant, and appeals to his allies to send food to help out the famine-stricken Egyptians. The King thanks those nations which have already sent aid.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its military to recover from the war. Sultan Abdur Rahim continues to pursue industrialization in his Sultanate as water wheel powered factories spring up near the rivers of the Sultanate. The Sultan sends lots of aid and help to the Levant to aid their recover from their national emergency. However, a small famine occurs in the Sultanate this year, so Baghdad is unable to send as much aid this year as it did last year.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait, the Maldives, the Republic of Comchellak, the Kingdom of Tanimbarkai, Mangystau and Warsangali all build up their respective economies as the nations industrialize and send aid to the crisis-stricken Levantines.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: After several years of holdups in the contruction of a colonization fleet, Great Chief Damasus announces that he will finally announces the Second Secret of Zhangzi Hg'ich to ease the overcrowding in K'onip. In a speech to a near-rioting crown in K'onip, Damasus announces that Zhangzi Hg'ich's first discovery was not Yagich Rafael, but a luch and uninhabited island in the atlantic between K'onip and Africa. The island is lush, green, and warmer than any place in the Haruwin, but still suited to the climactic preferences of the Selk'nam. It was not revealed as the first secret becasue, while Yagich Rafael is much les hospitable, the new island is much smaller and can fit fewer people. However, the advent of kelp-farming has revolutionized Selk'nam agriculture to the point where a small island city can be the basis for massive kelp farms in the surrounding sea. The new land will be colonized immediately by five shiploads of people on the Yagich Rafael waiting list, with five more to follow for each of the next three years. However, colonization will stop when the island reaches capacity, as it is so small. Damasus announces that the birth of his second grandchild will be memorialized by naming the colony Yagich Atticus. While many K'onipian pundits say that this will not be enough, potential colonists nonetheless rush to attempt to book passage to the new islands, as it is said to have a much better climate than Yagich Rafael. On September 8th, the first three ships land at Yagich Atticus (OTL Tristan de Cunha). While the islands pastureland is limited, the mountain in the middle of the island is perfect for guanacos despite being ill suited for human habitation. A settlement is constructed on the one large, flat part of the island and named Madoc and Praxedes on the Sea, after the parents of the colony's namesake prince. Many in Ona Yagich find this cumbersome and list the settlement in records as "M.P.S." (M.P.S. is located at the site of OTL Edinburgh of the Seven Seas ).
 * Selk'nam Diplomacy: Maugholdian emissaries are sent to Magedeburg  and Brandenburg, opposing capitals in the recent war,  seeking the entrance of both into the new Apostolic Church. Brother Polycarp, as head of the Maugholdian order, believes strongly that the nations of Europe can be more at peace if they once again unite under a reformed but united Christian faith, rather than splintering into national churches in protest of the excesses of Catholicism. He alsos seeks continued protection for the Maugholdian monastery in Magedeburg and permission to build anouther in Germanic territory. (Saxony and Brandenburg, please respond - this is a sincere effort by the way, and workable given the current state of religious affairs in German areas. However, I would also note that responses to this effort will not affect the conduct of the Sek'nam Government as Brother Polycarp acts only for the Maugholdian order and not for either the Selk'nam state OR the Selk'nam Church which is under a separate authority structure.)
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. A suitable engine is decided upon and is planned to be implemented all over the nation. Railroads continue to be laid all over the nation as thousands of workers are employed. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Death rates begin to decline at a rapid rate. Paper mills continue to make large amounts of paper, with thousands of books being printed. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. Yet with the famine, hundreds of thousands make their way to the colonies in Amazonia. As a result Uttarshina is expanded by 9200 km (My nation reached Stage 3) by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The nation's propaganda continues to pump out patriotic messages, and helps gear up the people for a full war much closer to home. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military as its troops get ready for a new campaign. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. A lot of the armed forces remain poised on the Mysorian border, but word begins to flow through of a possible ending to the war in Europe. The new Raja continues to work with parliament and the newly added areas of former Sindustan are divided into provinces. However, there is much unrest in the nation due to the famine sweeping through the  nation. Huge amounts of food are imported from the colonies, causing large amounts of rioting. Yet the Raja considers this a necessary evil as he needs to feed his population at home. Millions still die in the nation, and the Germans are blamed by the ordinary folk, who think that the Germans might have poisoned the water supply. The government does not clear this up as they believe the people need this to have something to blame. This only goes onto fuel the fires already burning in the nation. In Java, many Matarami officials return and begin to lobby for the island on which Mataram began to rejoin it. This gains a huge approval among the people. Meanwhile in Mysore, pro Orissan rebels are heavily funded.
 * Rajputana expands its army and economy heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 9200 km. Sindustan amps up on its army and economy. The Khmers expand their economy and army, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their army. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state, has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure. All nations try to deal with the cold weather and hope for the best.
 * Great Brython continues its process of industrialization. Cardiff Steel and Cardiff Weapons both continue to help this process. The air furnace and steam power continue to help agriculture, along with fertilizers and crop rotation. Population grows and cities like Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Belfast, and Rennes all become urbanized. More radical ideas are formed in healthcare and anatomical studies are formed. The economy grows.
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km. TheWelsh Royal Coast and Morocco each expand by 10,000 sq km, now that their period of vassalization is completed. Hobyo-Somalia and New South Wales growe their economies and militaries. The Apostolic Church movement begins to catch on in all states, especially in the Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco.
 * The Apostolic Church finalizes its process of districting and other church events largely established all needed infrastructure to be considered a full-fledged institution. At the head of the Church is the Prime Bishop, who is currently the former Cardinal of Avalon. The Christian Soldiers of St. David of Wales, work to establish a secure branch of protection for the Archbishop, and also develops protection for the King, who is viewed as an important figure in the church, since he leads the secular population in a Christian manner.
 * The Prime Bishop asks the Primate at Magdeburg to consider joining the One True Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church of Christ, and receiving special status. (Note: The Prime Bishopric will rotate every month or so).
 * The Primate of Magdeburg welcomes the diplomats cordially, but he and the rest of the Catholic clergy in Saxony are unsure about joining this new church. Does it even have the sacrament of Confession?
 * The Selk'nam Maugholdian emissaries (who are already in Magdeburg - see post) point out that while confession is not universally acknowledged as a sacrament, it is still widely practiced, and that daily confession remains a key tenet of the rule of St. Maughold and as such Maugholdian brothers and priests are requied to attend daily confessions. They also note that is is still universally praciticed and treated as necessary in the Selk'nam lands. While the church does have overarching leadership and some basic positions, it allows a great deal of latitude to local branches. Most Selk'nam religious decisions are made by the Archbishop of Ona Yagich, not the Prime Bishop of the Apostolic Church.
 * The Prime Bishop points out that we are all Catholic churches (The Roman Catholic and Catholic Apostolic Churches), but that we both know of the difficulty in following a religion that claims to have a "voice of God on earth." We both seem to acknoledge that the Roman traditions often times outweigh the Biblical teachings of Christ. He does also recognize Confession as one of the utmost important rites of the Church, and notes its prominence in the Apostolic services, but says it lacks a visible element in which Communion and Baptism both share. He finally shows how the Church recongnizes all Roman Catholic Sacraments as Rites.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Aid is sent to nations affected by the harsh winter, including Lakota, Brandenburg, Bavaria, and France. Steam power and water wheels are incorporated in the southern part of the Empire. Chemistry is investigated and researched. Chorotega and Boruca continue build-up as trade hubs and industrial leaders. Chichen Itza and Tenochtitlan, as well as other major cities in the Empire, urbanize. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. 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. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Apache continues expanding 8000 km north.
 * Italia continues to repair the damage from the earthquake. Some food supplies are sent to Bavaria and Saxony while aid is also sent to Egypt. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the farther islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia continue to use a steam-powered form of the water wheel and develop small cottage businesses. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia. Nuovo Venexia expands by 8500 sq km also
 * Romania, Hungary and Padang work on their economies. Yugoslavia works on its army after their troops return from the war while Greece, Siam and Malacca work on their navies.
 * Ethiopia continues to expand its military, economy and infrastructure, including those of the vassals. The colonies of Dähnnät and Täsfa are expanded by 325 km, the colony of Borona is expanded by 1100 km, and the colony of Msraq Qäsärä is expanded by 2600 km, while the colony of Mogas is expanded by 25 km.

1785
''' An earthquake strikes the French colony of Nouvelle Bourgogne. '''

''' Colder temperatures continue to plague Europe with severe food shortages in the British Isles, France, the Netherlands and the German states. Coupled with the power of the pointless war, many people grow discontent with their autocratic or corrupt rulers many of whom are not in touch with the people. '''


 * Saxony does not have autocratic rulers, just putting it out there. 
 * Bavaria no longer has an absolute monarch. The nation has undergone a change to a constitutional monarchy with a lot more power to the people. A war like the past one cannot happen again.
 * France is a constitutional monarchy since the revolt of 1614.
 * Wales has a Parliamentary Monarchy (and has since its inception, since its government is based directly from the English Kingdom, which collapsed in the 1500s.)
 * Seriously? Are you mods trying to spark revolutions in these nations without even knowing the proper grievances to use against them? Besides, isn't Wales a good democratic federation? ~Viva
 * Its just setting the scene... This string of events started the French Revolution OTL.
 * Pray tell, where will this revolution start? Europe has no autocracies. We are constitutional monarchies. And the war ended three years ago.
 * Plus, there have been remarkably few wars following the Great Arabian-Ethiopian War in 1720, and that one war with the crazy German dude trying to take over Europe. Their lives have been getting better, and the wars fewer and government smaller. There is actually nothing for the people to complain about. Except the cold that is. ~Viva


 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve, while agriculture continues developing in Castille. Meanwhile in Aragon and Portugal, industrialization continues, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile in Portugal, Empress Berengaria dies, and is succeeded on the kingdom of Castille by her son, Afonso, who in Castille, is crowned as "By The Grace of God, Alfonso XVI, King of Castille, Toledo, Jaén, Cantabria and Murcia, Prince of Galicia, Duke of Huete, Pastrana, Peñafiel, Soría and Villalba, Marchess of Auñón, La Adrada and Malagón and Count of Alcaudete, Bañares, Castrojeriz and Villalobos". Meanwhile, Afonso's eldest son, José, is married to Leonor Álvarez de Los Cameros, daughter of Garcia VIII Álvarez de Los Cameros, Marchess of Los Cameros in Castille. Meanwhile, the developments of balloons continue, and the first accidents also happen. In other notes, an inventor called João Figueiredo travels from Faro, in Portugal to Huelva, in León in a hydrogen gas balloon. Meanwhile, the Brandenburger offer is received, and after some time considering it, Portugal accepts. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 8500 sq km. Meanwhile in Rio da Prata, a university is founded in Valparaiso. Meanwhile in Índia, Diogo Gonçalves founds the "Sociedade Asiática", to enhance and further the cause of Oriental research, this society being comprised of some thirty Portuguese residents of Cambaia.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues in Kyushu, Shikoku and parts of Honshu. More steam power is built, and a few water wheels are built. Aid and clean up continues to areas affected by the volcano.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Yagich Rafael expands by 1000 sq km, Yagich Atticus expands onto the small neighboring islands which they call Praxedes Yagich (OTLNightingale Island) and Madoc Yagich (OTL Inaccesible Island) for a total of 18 sq km of expansion (I'm working with small islands - that's all the land there is, round however you wish). Each of these two islands is populated by half a shipload of people whose mission is to establish the two smaller islands as guanaco and Rafael Bread farms for the larger settlement on Yagich Atticus.  Yagich Atticus itself receives new shiploads of settlers and is quickly becoming a bustling town based on the increasing population, small size of the island, and dependence on kelp farming. Great Chief Damasus announces the construction of 20 new naval vessels, ten of which will be permanently stationed in Yagich Rafael, and ten of which will sail out of Yagich Atticus. "With these ships," the Chief says, "none will say that the Antarctic waters, from Atlantia to Yagich Rafael, are not the birthright of the Christian Selk'nam Haruwin."  Brother Polycarp ramps up Maugholdian missionary activity in the Taoist areas surrounding Miyako Yagich, much to the frustration of the local nobles, and to the dismay of Brother Eutychianus, who as head of the Selk'nam church has loftier ambitions and is not of a mind to expend time and energy on fight with a largely allied local community. However, Polycarp also order the Mugholdians in Mageduburg, the Aru Islands, and Rio da Prata to recruit more heavily from among the locals, resulting in the revitalization of the Overseas Maugholdian community. A shipload of Maugholdians is also send to offer humanitarian aid to Nouvelle Bourgogne.
 * Ethiopia continues to expand its military, economy and infrastructure, including those of the vassals. The colonies of Dähnnät and Täsfa are expanded by 325 km, the colony of Borona is expanded by 1100 km, and the colony of Msraq Qäsärä is expanded by 2600 km, while the colony of Mogas is expanded by 25 km. Yorubaland expands its borders by 10,000 km.
 * France: Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 1700 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 1100 sq km. School system is devastated, but the growth starts. Military is built up
 * Lorraine: Military is built up. School system grows and the nation builds from the war.
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin: The military is built up and the navy expands.
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Picardy: Military and navy are built up.
 * Aquitaine: Military and navy are built up.
 * Angouleme: Military and navy are built up.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern: The nation continues to industrialise. The nation of Bavaria and Saxony continue to grow closer. Montigrue continues to test his balloons, despite hearing of an Iberian version. Diplomats travel to Paris for a conference. The nation becomes increasingly isolationist, many people have begun to shun the idea of war all-together. The Reichstag drafts the Articles of Peace, which outline the new isolationist policies of the people. Infrastructure is upgraded. Industrialisation moves ever closer to Stage 3. Crops fair better this year due to the ash blowing farther east. Prague still is covered in a layer of ash. The Reichstag drafts up a new bill that essentially limits the power of the monarchy, the King can no longer declare war without approval from both houses of the Reichstag. The bill also adds the freedom of speech and removes a state religion, declaring freedom of religion. The right to petition and assemble is also granted. These sweeping changes will take years to accomplish. The nation suffers its coldest winter on record, food supplies begin to dwindle. If things do not improve within the next few years, Bavaria may be forced to call for foreign aid. Kossack arives in Munchen and is sworn in to his new position as the first Prime Minister of Bavaria. Due to the Articles of Neutrality, and the public's outcry from the last war, the Reichstag votes to not enter the war unless Wales seizes a part of European Netherlands. The King is regretful that he cannot aid his allies but with the devastating winters, illnesses and a nearly bankrupting war, the Bavarian people cannot send aid.
 * Kommisariat Hamburg: The administrative region continues to assimilate into Bavaria. The new freedoms are greeted with positive feedback. The military expands, infrastructure is rebuilt.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Builds military and expands infrastructure. Industrialism booms in Borneo and the outlying areas. The city of Banjarmasin grows exponentially due to the continuing migration to the cities. Freedom of religion is celebrated due to the large non-Christian population.
 * Bavarian Australis: Neu Munchen expands 15,000 sq km. Water Wheels make it to the colony, The Hurem Group takes to pearling and begins exporting the valuable commodity to Europe. Governor Kossack orders the expansion of the capital, Broomestadt. Forts are constructed in the wilderness. Kossack orders more forts built on the frontier. The former royal family decides to settle down. After the elections, Karl Alder is elected as new Governor, supplies are sent to Bavaria.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: The King continues to expand the military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km. Warqama expands 1000 km north. The government rebuilt the damage of the war.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Cleves, West Munster, Warqama expand army and economy. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.
 * Great Brython is generally upset by their leadership's lack of success in the most recent war in Europe, but Madoc IV points out that the Brythonic culture is one of resilience. During the cold-weather spell, effective use of cold-resistant crops like cabbage, broccoli, carrots, lettuce, and spinach, avoid food shortages. Top advisors to the Crown, and many members of Parliament push for a war to boost spirits in the nation, and the Netherlands is singled out as the most practical nation to fight - the Welsh king has a claim to the Dutch throne dating back to the time where the Dutch attacked the Welsh. The War of Brythonic Retribution, as planners call it, catches steam in Parliament, and the King decides to declare war. Immediately, Brythonic naval vessels carrying Welsh troops cross the Channel from Dover. The Dutch have a hard time sending out their navy, due to the icy ports. Breton troops also sail to attack the Dutch coastline. Cannons and other innovations made possible by steel assist in a number of victories over the inferior, and weary, Dutch troops.
 * Madoc IV secretly offers the Dutch peace in one year for Chile and Argentium.
 * Didn't you fight in the War of the German Succession? If so (and I apologise if you didn't) wouldn't your soldiers be exhausted, and your population sick of conflict? And also, by the way, isn't the point of a mod event that it actually happens, not that one manoeuvres a way around it by use of "cold-resistant crops"Callumthered (talk)
 * They fought a little bit Callum, but they got out quite early. But the "cold-resistant crops" thing is BS, they wouldn't simply change an entire nation's agricultural base to these crops and they had no way of predicting the weather either ~Von.
 * Technically, we never fought. (We only sent aid). Furthermore, it is, in my opinion, plausible to switch at least to cabbage. In OTL, cabbage was widely grown in times of frost. Now, add that with the already existing practice of regular crop-rotation, and within one year, its possible. ~ Rex (YOUR SIG IS TOO DAMN LONG AND CODED)
 * Granted, individual farmers with land suited to growing cabbage could make the change. However, as Von said, changing the entire agricultural base of Britain (which, if Wikipedia does not lie, should be wheat and rye) is a little much, I think. Callumthered (talk) 10:38, August 6, 2013 (UTC)
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km. Militias from De Mor Tir begin raids on Argentium, and reach a good deal of success there, especially when they storm the southern parts of the colony by surprise. In Tulpung yr Aber, Welsh settlers team up with professionals from New South Wales to attack Indonesia. The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco each also send troops to fight the Dutch, largely in Congo, while growing their economies and militaries. Hobyo-Somalia and New South Wales grow their economies and militaries. Troops from Hobyo-Somalia focus on Dutch Persia, but also conduct a daring attack on Indonesia.
 * The Apostolic Church's Prime Bishop falls ill while on a diplomatic mission in Magdeburg. He is deemed unfit to return home for now, which leads many to think about the election of the next Prime Bishop. Current contenders is the Selk'nam Archbishop, the head of the Maughold Order, the Cardinal of Avalon, the head of the Soldiers of St. David, and even the Primate of Magdeburg!
 * Continuation of talk with the Primate of Magdeburg continues, with the Prime Bishop's envoy doing most of the work. He attempts to convince the Primate of the benefits of joining together in a common church, which may soon overtake Roman Cahtolicism as the world's main sect.
 * The Primate, after talks with the rest of the Roman Catholic German clergy, kindly turns down the offer. The people are very conservative when it comes to religious issues.
 * Brother Polycarp, head of the Maugholdian Order, asks that he not be considered for the position of Prime Bishop, instead endorsing the candidacy of Brother Eutychianus, the Archbishop of Ona Yagich (and a fellow Maugholdian).
 * Normandy: In compliance with the alliance with the Dutch, as well as the Netherlands' status within the French Confederation, Normandy, Mogadishu, Benin, Oyo, and Beja declare war on Wales. The Royal Council requests the military aid and wartime involvement of Italia, France, Bavaria, Saxony, Brandenburg, and the Icelandic Imperium as compliance with respective alliances and positive relations. 
 * ​The Normans may not declare war without violating a treaty with the Welsh. (Treaty of Nantes, 1703.) Breaking the treaty means you must cede Contenin and Alenc, as well as giving the international community reason to strike you.
 * To All: The Netherlands attacked Wales before. The Welsh only want to take back an amount of land similar to that the Dutch and Yorkish took from us. In fact, our algorithims turned out to be about the same as when the Dutch attacked the Welsh. To Italy: We ask that you stay neutral, in light of your conflicting alliances. To France: You are our oldest ally. We will gladly allow French regions of the Netherlands to be respected with French rulers. To Bavaria, Saxony and Brandenburg: I apologize to all of you OOC for the war I kinda put you all through.
 * France D: We want to be assured that no land will be taken from The Netherlands in Europe, If there is we will aid them, Also, France inspects a treaty between the Welsh and the Dutch to ensure an end of the conflict.
 * Norman Dip: The Norman government assures allied and friendly nations that a war with Wales will be in all of Europe's best interest, and will remove the influence Wales already has and a possible growth of influence if the war against the Netherlands is successful. The government once more pleads the allied nations of Europe to join the war.
 * Mali: Mali, and the vassals of Gabu, Mossi and Wolof, sent military aid to Normandy and the Netherlands.
 * Dammit. You guys are seriously putting me through hell. I have much to gain from both sides, but I just fought the Netherlands, so I'm sticking with Wales. However, I ask that everyone else remain neutral. If France join our side, we'll give you traditionally French territory from OTL like Wallonia.
 * UMSHM: The food shortages continue to negatively affect the population. The colonies ship in as much food as they can in lieu of taxes. Combined with the widespread unemployment of former soldiers, the people are not particularly happy. Some small underground cells begin distributing pamphlets, which (unfairly) blame King-Duke Wolfram for the mess. In Anhalt, the Annists are up in force, spreading pamphlets about how the probems are due to foreign, non-Roman Catholic influences. Upon hearing of the potential for the King-Duke to plunge the nation into another conflict by assisting the Netherlands, the public in Saxony and in Anhalt create a massive uproar. Huge public protests occur outside the palace and the Landtag, forcing them (regretfully) not to assist the Normans in the Dutch War.
 * Cyprus continues to send aid to Europe, but slows some of the aid down, in order to divert some of the aid to Nea Lefkosia, impacted by the earthquake in nearby Nouvelle Bourgogne. Aid from Nea Lemesos and Nea Lefkosia also reach it, and rebuilding begins in the west of the colony, most severely affected. In amidst all the carnage, Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 4000 sq km and Nea Larnaka is expanded by 4000 sq km.
 * Crete expands its economy.
 * Cyrenaica expands by 10,000 sq km into the desert.


 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The eighth improved wooden sawmill is built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 200 kg lumber daily. The eighth iron workshop is built in Southern Myanmar with 100 kg of iron made daily. The 3rd air furnace is built. More rifles are built. More schools are built. Allows Bengal refugees to move into Myanmar. The army begins training vigorously. The Court continues wondering why is everyone warring against one another.
 * Germanica continues to become a war machine, one that is tolerated by the people, for the cries for vengeance and blood remain strong and fresh in the hearts of all true Germanics. Germany takes a very militaristic stance against its neighbors (save Russia) and the remnants of East Brandenburg and West Prussia are annexed to Brandenburg. Denmark, Norway, and Sweden send some few fresh soldiers, possibly hoping to avenge losses and regain control over Luxembourg for the one true Reich. Neu Berlin drafts plans for the Freissen Line (Maginot Line-esque wall of defense on the Italian borders with available technology) and construction begins in the early summer. Berlin is restored with great effort, and the last private riches owned by nobles or loyal citizens arrive in Norway from Neu Mecklenburg, as Saxon control is unwanted. People also flow in from Neu Mecklenburg, but the food shortage during the early winter and spring was not helpful. The arrival of crops and other goods is arranged thanks to the brilliant minds in the Reichstag. The Conservatives begin to lose power in the Reichstag this year, but they still remain in the majority. Mysorean rebellions are placated as they were relatively small anyway.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Aid is sent to Nouvelle Bourgogne, as a show of good faith. Steam power and water wheels are incorporated in the southern part of the Empire. Chemistry is investigated and researched. Chorotega and Boruca continue build-up as trade hubs and industrial leaders. Chichen Itza and Tenochtitlan, as well as other major cities in the Empire, urbanize. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. 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. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Apache continues expanding 8000 km north.
 * Italia continues to repair the damage from the earthquake. Some food supplies are sent to Bavaria and Saxony. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the farther islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia continue to use a steam-powered form of the water wheel and develop small cottage businesses. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia. Nuovo Venexia expands by 8500 sq km also
 * Romania, Hungary and Padang work on their economies. Yugoslavia works on its army after their troops return from the war while Greece, Siam and Malacca work on their navies.
 * The Maharajya amps up its army. Many developments in science and military continue while train engines continue to be researched and built. Uttarshina is expanded by 9200 km.
 * Rajputana expands its army and economy heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 9200 km. Sindustan amps up on its army and economy. The Khmers expand their economy and army, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their army. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state, has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure.

1786
''' The treaty of Dresden is signed, formally ending the Great War of German Unification and finalizing the border changes between the nations involved. '''

''' The famine in Germany, France, the Netherlands and Britain continues. Discontent with foreign rule, Denmark, Sweden and Norway revolt away from Brandenburg. '''


 * OK, this is really pushing it. I would just like to say first and foremost that Aquitaine is French, as it should be. I don't see how Denmark, Norway and Sweden are under foreign rule except for the fact that the national capital is Berlin. The vast majority of the Danish, Norwegian and Swedish population share the same religion as Brandenburg. They also speak German, as German has been taught in schools since Scandinavia folded into the Germanic Empire more than 200 years ago. This is far more implausible than calling the European kingdom autocracies, creating BS weather, and you pretending that the war is still going on.


 * BS weather? A volcano has been covering Europe in ash for the last three years. Of course, there will be famine. I was also unaware of the current status of Aquataine but the Scandinavian countries would want independence especially after that war. I'm trying to be generic and setting the scene for an OTL French Revolution in any of those countries.


 * Why would they want independence? They actually WON territory in that war. 


 * Scandinavia wouldn't be able to revolt. Germany has too many men to fight with, Scandinavia does not. They'd be steamrolled, and Germany controls the seas there, not the other way around. Scraw would win the fight, even if they attempted to resist. ~Viva


 * See?


 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve, while agriculture continues developing in Castille. Meanwhile in Aragon and Portugal, industrialization continues, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile in León, Urraca Froiláz de Trava gives birth to a boy, who is named Ordoño. Meanwhile in Aragon, Ramon II dies, and is succeeded by his sister Constança, who is crowned as "By the Grace of God, Constança, Queen of Aragon, Valencia and Majorca, Duchess of Cardona, Segorbe and Tolosa, Marchioness of Albi, Besièrs and Carcassona and Countess of Agde, Ampurias, Berga, Besalú, Cervera, Cerdanya, Conflent, Foix, Melgueil, Osona, Pallars, Ribagorza, Roussillon, Sobrabe and Urgell". Her husband is crowned with all the correspondent titles as Ramon III. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 8500 sq km.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk’nam: A whaling ship sailing out of Yagich Rafael notes the existence of numerous small islands west of the colony that seem slightly greener than the main island and would be highly conducive to settlement. The local governor decides that it is imperative that these islands be incorporated into the colony and orders the next two shiploads of immigrants diverted to start settlements there. One main settlement is founded on the island named New K’onip (OTL Île de la Possession), along with smaller villages on islands named Pius Yagich (OTL Île de l'Est) and Maughold Yagich (OT LÎle aux Cochons). Another main settlement is placed on the Island of New Teushen (OTL Marion Island)., with a satellite village on the island of New Tehuelche (OTL Prince Edward Island). Meanwhile, another inhabitable island is discovered south of Yagich Atticus, and named Yagich Gavin, a full shipload of settlers is diverted there to make room for more. (SUMMARY: Yagich Rafael expands 700 sq km onto all of the OTL Crozet Islands and all of the OTL Prince Edward Islands – which are marked on the map. Yagich Atticus expands 100 sq km onto OTL Gough Island). Military buildup continues on the mainland. Meanwhile, on desolate K’onip it has been discovered that a local water plant is good to eat and will grow readily in streams and rivers, even in cold environments. Several Rafael Bread farmers begin actively cultivating this plant in the streams that run through their fields, using techniques borrowed from kelp farming. These ranchers find that the cultivation of the plant is surprisingly easy and drastically improves their yields (and their nutrition) as it grows much faster than Rafael Bread. The plant is called the K’onipin Penguin Lily and quickly becomes popular, later in the year, a new arrival on Yagich Rafael is surprised to find that the plant that the plant also grows there and informs the locals of how it is being cultivated on K’onip. One noble returning from K’onip even finds Penguin Lilies growing near Ona Yagich. (Penguin Lilies are OTL Callitriche Antarctica, commonly known as the Antarctic Water-Starwort, and yes, they are edible and supposedly tasty.)
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues in Kyushu, Shikoku and parts of Honshu. More steam power is built, and a few water wheels are built. Aid and clean up continues to areas affected by the volcano.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The ninth improved wooden sawmill is built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 200 kg lumber daily. The ninth iron workshop is built in Southern Myanmar with 100 kg of iron made daily. The fourth air furnace is built. More rifles are built. More schools are built. Allows Bengal refugees to move into Myanmar. The army begins training vigorously. The army is trained even more vigorously and armed to the teeth.
 * Treaty of Cherbourg (Peace Between Wales and Normandy)
 * All land will remain the same.
 * Normandy will pay an amount of money equivalent to 1,000,000 OTL USD.
 * Normandy will not support the Netherlands in their war, or in any other way hinder Welsh Causes.
 * Normandy and Wales are to not go to war for 150 years, unless by breach of this treaty.
 * If any breach of this treaty occurs, the offender must cede either: Contenin, Alenc, and Basse-Bayeaux, or Rennes.
 * King Madoc IV of Wales (Rex)
 * Frances Aquelac, Monarchial Representative of the King of Normandy (Cookiedamage (talk) 06:46, August 7, 2013 (UTC))
 * Great Brython negotiates a peace with Normandy, which is again relatively happy with the turn of events and the kindness of the Brythonic King, even though he could've crippled Normandy. By this point into the famine that is destroying Europe, effective use of cold-resistant crops like cabbage, broccoli, carrots, lettuce, and spinach, continue to avoid food shortages. Furthermore, our colonies supply the mainland with lots of food. The navy continues ferrying troops into the Netherlands. The Dutch continue to have a hard time sending out their navy, due to the icy ports. Breton troops also sail to attack the Dutch coastline. Cannons and other innovations made possible by steel assist in a number of victories over the inferior, and weary, Dutch troops.
 * The Welsh offer to buy large shipments of food from the Selk'nam (including kelp, Rafael bread, and the Penguin Lily). We also ask them to send supplies (or military aid) to fight to Dutch.
 * Selk'nam Response: Large shipments of food and arms are sent to De Mor Tir to help supply the colony in the event of Dutch disruption of trade routes. Large amounds of kelp, Rafael Bread and Penguin Lilies are sent to the Brythonic mainland as well. Several Selk'nam farmers are also sent to show the Welsh how to grow Penguin Lilies, which they believe will grow well in the bogs of Scotland and Ireland.
 * We ask Ethiopia to declare war with the promise of Congo, and all states affiliated with Germany to send aid (including Mysore and Orientalia, who can attack Persia and Indonesia).
 * We ask Mali to drop arms and follow the example of the Normans.
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km. Militias from De Mor Tir continue raids on Argentium and a few raids on Chile. In Tulpung yr Aber, Welsh settlers team up with professionals from New South Wales to attack Indonesia. The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco each also send troops to fight the Dutch and Malians, in Mali and in Congo, while growing their economies and militaries. Hobyo-Somalia and New South Wales grow their economies and militaries. Troops from Hobyo-Somalia focus on Dutch Persia with New South Wales attacking Indonesia.
 * The Apostolic Church's Prime Bishop manages to make it back to Avalon, where he resides. He is still very ill, and plans for the first election of a new Prime Bishop. The official church procedure is that all Bishops vote for any member of the Apostolic Church who has been ordained as a Brother/Friar or above. The current front runners are Brother Eutychianus and the Cardinal of Avalon.
 * With the Selk'nam contingent of priests solidifying behind Brother Eutychianus's candidacy, many high-ranking Maugholdians begin lobbying for Brythonic support. Special attention is given to lobbying the bishops in De Mor Tir and the other Brythonic colonies, noting that it is important that the new church not to seem too focussed on the political center of Brython. "If we are to grow, must be a global church", Brother Polycarp says in a speech to visiting Welsh prelates, "and we must be seen as subservient to God rather than any government."
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern: The nation continues to industrialise. The nation of Bavaria and Saxony continue to grow closer. The cold has been offset by introducing Russian plants to help stave off starvation. Bavaria thanks Italia and the Meditarrianian nations for the food aid. Bavaria declares neutrality in the Brython war. When asked by the newspapers what religion the King was, he announced he was Catholic, marking the first time in almost 200 years a Catholic King sat on the throne. The Recihstag holds elections this year. Queen Charlotte is called to Saxony due to the civil unrest, she is expected to return later in the year. Supply shipments from the colonies have arrived, and have greatly aided the Bavarian people, in return for the generosity, all taxes on the colonies are cancelled for the next five years.
 * Kommisariat Hamburg: The administrative region continues to assimilate into Bavaria. The new freedoms are greeted with positive feedback. The military expands, infrastructure is rebuilt. The waters all around Hamburg have iced over. Many people begin to despair over the state of the city, many turn toward religion.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Builds military and expands infrastructure. Industrialism booms in Borneo and the outlying areas. The city of Banjarmasin grows exponentially due to the continuing migration to the cities. Freedom of religion is celebrated due to the large non-Christian population.
 * Bavarian Australis: Neu Munchen expands 15,000 sq km. Water Wheels make it to the colony, The Hurem Group takes to pearling and begins exporting the valuable commodity to Europe. Governor Kossack orders the expansion of the capital, Broomestadt. Forts are constructed in the wilderness. Kossack orders more forts built on the frontier. The former royal family decides to settle down. After the elections, Karl Alder is elected as new Governor, supplies are sent to Bavaria. The captial is moved from Broomestadt to Neu Munchen.
 * Cyprus continues to expand its army and navy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 3000 sq km and Nea Larnaka is expanded by 3000 sq km.
 * Crete expands its army and navy.
 * Cyrenaia expands 10,000 sq km into the desert.
 * UMSHM: Public anger at the continued food crisis and the widespread unemployment of former war heroes flows over onto the streets. A massive, peaceful protest is held outside St Michael's Cathedral. The large numbers of people spooks the King-Duke, who orders the Horse Guards to monitor the situation. An over excited protester sets off a firecracker, which the captain of the Guards mistakes for a bomb. The cavalry charge on the protestors, killing twenty and injuring almost a hundred. Public outrage explodes, with people calling for the King-Duke, the "perpetrator of the 'Michaelbus Massacre'" [see what I did there? St Michael's Cathedral + Battle of Cottbus=Michaelbus. Like the Peterloo Massacre...Peter's Field+Waterloo=Peterloo.] to abdicate. Wolfram outright refuses, sparking immense protests in front of the palace and the Landtag, as well as strikes in factories. When some military units begin to show signs of mutiny, the Chief Minister advises Wolfram to abdicate in order to preserve the monarchy. Regretfully, he accepts his situation, abdicates, and sails for retirement in Khmer Koch. Princess Charlotte is proclaimed Queen-Duchess of the United Monarchy, and the public hold great hopes that she will solve the problems "caused" by her father. With Charlotte's accession to the throne, she and her husband, King Leopold of Bavaria, become joint monarchs, and their child will inherit both crowns. Due to this, overtures are made with the Bavarian government to form a federal monarchical union of the two countries into an "Empire of Southern Germany". Initial talks are positive, and due to the current economic and political similarities between the two countries, the merger is set to occur within two years. In the colonies: Saxon West Africa improves its infrastructure in the capital, especially public buildings such as the library and town hall. The Guinea Schutzgebiet begins incorporating Neu Macklenburg into itself. Brandenburger colonists are offered the choice of becoming Saxon subjects and keeping their land and gaining the right to vote on the protectorate's elections; or being exiled. Needless to say, many choose the former. This year's crop is much better than those of previous years. Khmer Koch welcomes the publicity of having the exiled King live with them. Saxon Australis expands south along the coast from otl Darwin. In Anhalt, the accession of Charlotte to the Saxon throne enrages the Annists. Although Leopopld is a Roman Catholic, he represents all that is progressive and reformist and, urrgh, foreign. A small Annist militant group, the Annist Army of Our Saviour begins operating from the hills, while underground printers distribute pamphlets. In Cologne, the small nation starts to recover from the war, and the pottery factory reopens.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 2500 sq km inland along Lake Kitara's southern coast as new towns are founded on the Lake's southern shores. The Al-Khalil colony expands 1100 sq km and the New Oman colony expands 1000 sq km inland, too. The Federation builds up its military as the newly elected Sultan, Emir Habib al Hamzah of Abu Dhabi al Rahba announces the Federation will support their long term allies, the Dutch with military aid against the opportunistic Welsh. Sultan Habib al Hamzah calls a meeting of the Muslim bloc to discuss the war, and the rulers of Warsangali push for a greater Muslim bloc involvement so Warsangali could seize the Welsh territories in Somalia. The meeting concludes with the bloc deciding to all send military aid to help the Dutch and promise to help Warsangali if they face destruction after getting more involved in the war in their attempts to take Hobyo-Somalia.
 * The Dimurat Kingdom builds up its military as the Kingdom recovers from the war. King Da’ud continues with his plans to invade Persia. King Da’ud is a bit annoyed with the Muslim bloc’s alliance with the Dutch as the King quite fancied taking Dutch Persia for himself, but not wanting to ruin his trustfulness, the King sends military aid to help the Dutch and keeps focused on invading actual Persia. Elsewhere, the Dimurati East Africa colony expands 2000 sq km and the nation is industrialized, too.
 * The Qoyunlu Empire works on re-building the military to recover from the war. Emperor Uzun Hassan sends in troops to put down a small Kurd rebellion who revolted due to the lack of Kurdish autonomy in their lands. The Emperor announces new autonomy measures, and also forms a new ministry of Kurdish affairs; appointing an influential Kurdish tribal leader to head the ministry and protect the Kurds. The new ministry is welcomed by the Kurdish populace and the region becomes much more peaceful again.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its military to recover from the war. The crisis gets better as the earthquake stricken regions rebuild anew and the famine subsides in Egypt. Elsewhere, colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 4500 sq km inland as people flee the Levant to start a new life free of the troubles which are currently plaguing the Levant. King Joshua sends military aid to help the Dutch, too.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its military to recover from the war. Sultan Abdur Rahim continues to pursue industrialization in his Sultanate as water wheel powered factories spring up near the rivers of the Sultanate. The Sultan sends lots of aid and help to the Levant to aid their recover from their national emergency. However, a small famine occurs in the Sultanate this year, so Baghdad is unable to send as much aid this year as it did last year.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait, the Maldives, the Republic of Comchellak, the Kingdom of Tanimbarkai, Mangystau and Warsangali all build up their respective economies as the nations industrialize and send aid to the crisis-stricken Levantines and military aid to help their Dutch allies fight the Welsh. Warsangali gets more involved in the Dutch war and declares war on Wales in an attempt to annex more of Somalia into the nation.
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. Scientists heavily test railway engine prototypes all over the nation as this method of transportation becomes viable. The huge factories begin to produce many of the engine prototypes and Meanwhile, the first railroads are laid down all over the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Death rates begin to decline at a rapid rate. Paper mills begin to become more complex and better mechanised as greater amoutn of paper is made. This makes the making of books easy. Shrewd businessmen make sure printing presses are right next to the mills to reduce overheads and increase profits. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. However, the number increases heavily as many begin to lose work. As a result Uttarshina is expanded by 9200 km (My nation reached Stage 3) by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The nation's propaganda continues to pump out patriotic messages, and helps gear up the people for a full war much closer to home. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military as its troops fight on in Europe, on the verge of stopping. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. A lot of the armed forces remain poised on the Mysorian border, but might be soon removed - or so it seems. In the background, the Navy is fully mobilised and sails heavily around Brunei and Southern India. The provinces are finally completely organised. In Java, the calls for the return to their beloved grow louder as the government seems reluctant to listen to the peoples' will. Yet the Maharajya has declared full support for the action. The Maharajya sends its troops from New Bihar to fight against the Netherlands for its past stealing lands from Orissan people in the 1720s, who send a division of armed forces [(M) from them].
 * Rajputana expands its army and economy heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 9200 km. Sindustan amps up on its army and economy. The Khmers expand their economy and army, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their army. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state, has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows and its troops go on to fight the pesky Dutch. Butung also builds up its infrastructure.
 * Lifesaver whoever posted for me.
 * China expands New Manchuria by 8000 sq km and Baitudi by 4000 sq km. The Haida Gwaii colony expands by 1000 sq km as well. Meanwhile, Chinese herbologists continue to look for the smallpox cure. A breakthrough occurs when a doctor not practicing herbology discovers a safe method of innoculation. Using cowpox, he uses it on a patient. The weak virus makes the man sick, but his immune system is now able to ward off smallpox.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: The King continues to expand the military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km. Warqama expands 1000 km north. The army defend all positions.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Cleves, West Munster, Warqama continue sending military aid. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.
 * Italia finishes repairing the damage from the earthquake and begins working on its military after what is now known as the Ten Years War. Some food supplies are sent to Bavaria and Saxony. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the farther islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia continue to use a steam-powered form of the water wheel and develop small cottage businesses. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia. Nuovo Venexia expands by 8500 sq km also
 * Romania, Hungary and Padang work on their economies. Yugoslavia works on its army while Greece, Siam and Malacca work on their navies
 * Lakota Tribes: Expansion of Lakota agriculture continues along the Pekitanoui River and its tributaries. Irrigation remains scattered and not prevalent along the Cheyanne tributary, but in the places were it is active, it increases the amount of farm and grazing lands, increasing agriculture production and attracting more buffalo. Hunting of the Buffalo continues, as many of the Lakota people now live in larger, multi-room teepees, with two to three rooms, but these rooms are relatively small. The capital town of Wiconiwico U continues to grow, with a palisade-type wall starting construction around the city. Expansion westwards towards the Great Plains and the Buffalo begins with the expansion of tribal territory 10,000 km westwards.
 * Lakota Tribes Diplomacy (Sorry about the absence): We would be delighted to revive trade and friendly relations with the Mayan Empire.
 * The Mayan Empire accepts.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Aid is sent to Nouvelle Bourgogne, as a show of good faith. Steam power and water wheels are incorporated in the southern part of the Empire. Chemistry is investigated and researched. Chorotega and Boruca continue build-up as trade hubs and industrial leaders. Chichen Itza and Tenochtitlan, as well as other major cities in the Empire, urbanize. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. 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. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Apache continues expanding 8000 km north.
 * Ethiopia continues to expand its military, economy and infrastructure, including those of the vassals. The colonies of Dähnnät and Täsfa are expanded by 325 km, the colony of Borona is expanded by 1100 km, and the colony of Msraq Qäsärä is expanded by 2600 km, while the colony of Mogas is expanded by 50 km. Ethiopia annouces its joining the war against the Dutch vowing to reclaim its old territories.
 * The Leader of the Ukrainian Nationalists manages to get elected into the Duma. He then proceeds to draft a bill that would give Ukraine indepenance. After much debate, The Tsardom of Kiev and Ukraine is declared, with borders I will post later, Who's throne is linked to that of novgorod, and whose citizens are citizens of the Russian realm, and in once customs and economic zone with the rest. This is, due in no small part, to the fact that the Tsar, Anton Gritsai, is himself a Ukrainian and sees some sort of alure to the idea. Russia works on military, Industry is built up, many more two-piston steam engines are built for steel mills and factories, being much more efficient that the hydraulic variant. Kanada expands by 8500 sq km.
 * Minsk holds elections. Minsk works on its Economy.
 * The Newly established Kievan state works in its military to improve defence as it is now tasked with partroling its borders. The new state is also granted a portion of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, and with it, 11 of Russia's 55 bogatyrs
 * The Grand principality of Suur-Suomi works in its military. Orthodoxy begins to take hold in major cities such as Helsinki and Taalinn. Greater Finland's first five bogatyrs are finally completed.
 * The Federated Duchy of the Caucasus works oin its economic ties, and tries to stay open to trade competition. Their first bogatyr is completed for their merchant fleet as they join NETA. They start the movement to change NETA into EATA (EurAsian Trade Alliance).
 * Riga works on its economy and starts construction of a merchant fleet of its own.
 * Germanica expands its military, as do all vassals. Military aid to Wales sent.

1787
''' An alliance between Greek Nationalists and ambitious Italians who resent bowing to Rome results in the Greek majority nations of Greece proper, Thrace and Anatolia declaring the independence of a new Byzantine Empire. The descendant of the last Byzantine Emperor marries the daughter of one of the ambitious Italian nobles to cement the power of both groups. NOTE: This is because I can`t play favorites.''' Shall I fall, my nation will tend to me Shall I be lost, I will live on in steel Shall I be forgotten, think of this as me'' In memory of men who will march in war but never be forgotten not by their people, not by their nation, not by their Queen
 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries, while agriculture continues developing in Castille. Meanwhile in Aragon and Portugal, industrialization continues, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile in León, Urraca Froiláz de Trava gives birth to a boy, who is named Bermudo. He dies after some weeks. Meanwhile in Castille, Alfonso XVI elevates the Prince of Galicia, José Alfonso de Lara, to the rank of co-monarch. Meanwhile, Leonor Álvarez de Los Cameros gives birth to a boy, who is named Alfonso, and dies in childbirth. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 8500 sq km. Meanwhile in Índia, in a speech before the "Sociedade Asiática", Diogo Gonçalves notes the formal resemblances between Latin, Greek and Sanskrit.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues in Kyushu, Shikoku, Honshu, and begins in Hokkaido. More steam power is built, and a few water wheels are built. Aid and clean up continues to areas affected by the volcano.
 * Bayern Staaten (Reiches Süd Deutschland): The nation continues to industrialise. The King and Queen begin to attempt to alievate the national ills of Saxony and Bavaria. The Reichstag vote unanimously for the ratification of the Empire of South Germany. A national flag, Royal Flag and map have already been drafted. The nation will consist of the King and Queen, and the Bundestag. The King and Queen will preside over the Bundestag  but will not have any major power without consent of the governed. The Bundestag will consist of the Haus der Lander, and the Senat. The Haus  will be a representative body appointed by the states. The Senat is directly elected by land owning citizens. The Haus will be population based by district. The two new states, are Bavaria and Saxon-Anhalt. There will be several federal districts including the Hamburg District. A Bill of Rights is drafted by the newly elected Bundestag . There will be several unremovable rights, such as the right to free speech, the right to petition, and the right to free religion. Each state will continue to operate its separate Navy and Army. However, each state is required to lend armed forces in times of war. A declaration of war requires a two-thirds majority in both houses before any action is taken. All these efforts are expected to take at least two years total. (more to be added)
 * The United Maharajya would like to make official an alliance with a fellow co-belligerent in the last war. We hope to gain in the area an ally we never really had and hope to trade with a rising power. On this note, please be willing to welcome NOC trading ships which will return to the North after 50 years.
 * After careful consideration, King Leopold sends the request to the Bundestag, after several hours, the Bundestag accepts the alliance, and will be willing to trade with Orissa.
 * (Maharajya man, Maharajya). We thank the Southern Germans and hope to heal and grow our relations.
 * Great Brython: congratulates the new Empire of Southern Germany. We propose a mutual defense pact, based on the longstanding Welsh alliances that have formerly been in place.
 * The Empire accepts the defense agreement.
 * The Kingdom of Italia seeks to reaffirm that the alliances with Saxony and Bavaria will hold. We also congratulate South Germany on the union.
 * We acknowledge a continued alliance in hopes of continued prosperity in Europe.
 * Markus Amsel is overjoyed to see a second strong Germany appear on the stage. Prussia sends a request of continued alliance with the new State.
 * The Alliance is of course accepted, Prussia has stood as a wonderful ally to all of Europe.
 * The Mayan Empire recognizes the new country, and hopes to open an embassy, so relations may improve in the future.
 * Federal District Hamburg: The administrative region continues to assimilate into Bavaria. The new freedoms are greeted with positive feedback. The military expands, infrastructure is rebuilt. The weather improves greatly, the council is elected to run the new district.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Builds military and expands infrastructure. Industrialism booms in Borneo and the outlying areas. The city of Banjarmasin grows exponentially due to the continuing migration to the cities. Freedom of religion is celebrated due to the large non-Christian population.
 * Bavarian Australis: Neu Munchen expands 15,000 sq km. Water Wheels make it to the colony, The Hurem Group takes to pearling and begins exporting the valuable commodity to Europe. Governor Kossack orders the expansion of the capital, Broomestadt. Forts are constructed in the wilderness. Kossack orders more forts built on the frontier. The former royal family decides to settle down. After the elections, Karl Alder is elected as new Governor, supplies are sent to Bavaria. The captial is moved from Broomestadt to Neu Munchen.
 * Ethiopia expands its military, economy and infrastructure as well as those of its vassals. The colony of Msraq Qäsärä is promoted to the status of dominion as its population and economy are now sufficient enough to gain the rise in rank. It is renamed Kenya by the Emperor, and given the privelege of representing itself in the central government as well as maintaining a separate military force and government under the watch of Ethiopia proper. The Ethiopians set up a new colony at OTL Nuuk named Bärädä, and expand it by 25 km. The colonies continue to expand at normal pace. The growth of Indian culture in Ethiopia returns following news of the Indian victory. Many Ethiopians, impressed with the victory, seek to learn more about their allies, and interest in India returns to Ethiopia after one hundred years of stagnating relations and cultural interchanging.
 * All the Germanic states expand their militaries. Denmark, Norway, and Sweden are not recognized as independent states and they are still classified as part of the Germanic Reich. In the meantime, Vinland and Luxembourg are regained and New Zeeland is added to Neu Prussen. Dutch Persia becomes a colony of Georgia. All vassals build their militaries. Poland and Brandenburg are united into one nation to further solidify the nation and the state idea begins to be slowly phased out as Luxembourg slowly becomes a part of Germanica proper. The UK of South Germany is recognized as a nation. The pluricontinentalism idea finally becomes accepted in the Reichstag and "Dominions", mostly independent nations, are created out of Vinland, Neu Berlin, Neu Prussen, Georgia and Armenia, Mysore, and Orientalia. This is hailed across the new Dominions and also at home in Germanica (new official name for one whole nation).
 * Great Brython's military has wrapped up its war against the Netherlands. The gift of Penguin Lilies is greatly appreciated, and they begin to grow quite commonly in Ireland. The ideas of crop rotation help convince many farmers (especially after the recent food shortages) that diversification is the way to go, and all kinds of new and old plants, mostly wheat, oat, corn, potato, cabbage, lettuce, and beans, become new staples. The famine has ended, but due to effective leadership, very few people have starved. Just about every household now has an air furnace, and steam power helps produce more crops, and drive up food production, which increases population, and increases urbanization.
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km and Tulpung yr Aber 3000 sq km for the Welsh government. The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco grow their economies and militaries, since they are on the alert after the Malians have been fighting against them in the past three years of war. Hobyo-Somalia grow their economies and militaries. New South Wales grow their economies and militaries.
 * Mali has been only sending military aid to the Dutch for the past three years and no formal declaration of war has been made. There have also been no quarrels or raids with the Welsh and proclaiming there to be is highly dangerous.
 * I apologize. I will edit that part.
 * The Apostolic Church's latest mission is to spread the Apostolic Catholic faith to the Netherlands, Chile, Argentium, and Newyd Cardyf. The old Prime Bishop passes away. The election for the position is undisputed, all candidates defer to Brother Eutychianus, the Archbishop of Ona Yagich. Church to be played by Selk'nam Player.
 * There is great rejoicing in the Selk'nam Haruwin at the election of Prime Bishop Eutychianus. Brother Polycarp refuses to stand for election as Archbishop of Ona Yagich, preferring to remain as head of the Maugholdian order. In a wide open election, a surprising dark horse emerges in the form of Father John-Baptist, the ethnic Tehuelche bishop of the far Northen city of Jenjinkon Lehe. Surprisingly for a Selk'nam prelate, John-Baptist is a common preist and not a member of the Maugholdian Order.
 * France: Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 1700 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 1100 sq km. School system is devastated, but the growth starts. Military is built up. The Germans are offered an alliance to avoid further conflict as the population and the kingdom is tired for such wars, with Germany or other nations.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up. School system grows and the nation builds from the war.
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin: The military is built up and the navy expands.
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Picardy: Military and navy are built up.
 * Aquitaine: Military and navy are built up.
 * Angouleme: Military and navy are built up.
 * Lakota Tribes: Expansion of Lakota agriculture continues along the Pekitanoui River and its tributaries. Irrigation remains scattered and not prevalent along the Cheyanne tributary, but in the places were it is active, it increases the amount of farm and grazing lands, increasing agriculture production and attracting more buffalo. Hunting of the Buffalo continues, as many of the Lakota people now live in larger, multi-room teepees, with two to three rooms, but these rooms are relatively small. The capital town of Wiconiwico U continues to grow, with a palisade-type wall starting construction around the city. Expansion westwards towards the Great Plains and the Buffalo begins with the expansion of tribal territory 10,000 km westwards, and ends due to the sparseness between the expanded Lakota peoples. Chief Watching Hawk decides that expansion is done for his lifetime, believing that any further expansion for him will lead to his own destruction through vanity and pride. He is 51 years old, and that is Elder status among the Lakota peoples, as few make it past 50.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: The King continues to expand the military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km. Warqama expands 1000 km north. The army continue defending all positions. The royal family travels to Egypt.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Cleves, West Munster, Warqama continue sending military aid. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.
 * Don't Worry... I have already posted as the Netherlands, my new Kingdom. And no, not all positions were defended. (And the Royal Family was already captured). ~Rex
 * The algorithm is wrong, you still win land, but not all the land.
 * Normandy: The military expands. Benin and Mogadishu expand by 10,000 sq km. The HBC expands by 5000 sq km. The Royal Council votes on an act which will vassalize Beja and Oyo. The economy expands. In other news, Frances Aquelac offers the Dutch royal family asylum in Normandy if they do not wish to remain in the now usurped Netherlands.
 * The Former Royal Family is currently in Cardiff as political prisoners. On another note, the Netherlands would like to confirm our alliance with the Normans.
 * Normandy had an alliance with the Netherlands, and any further renewal with the now Welsh Netherlands would take time for consideration. The Royal Council also suggests a timely pardon for the Dutch Royal Family, as exile would be more fitting for an entire family composed of many who did very little for the war effort, rather than blatant imprisonment.
 * We assure the Normans that the Royal Family is receiving good treatment in Cardiff. They are living in a small palace in the outskirts of the city. They are technically in exile, they were exiled to Great Brython. We will allow all relatives leave of the exile in 10 years, but the immeadiate family will stay in Cardiff.
 * The Norman Government would like to send a formal company to serve the Dutch family as a sign of solidarity and friendship.
 * You do realize that the current government of the Netherlands is the same (thus the alliance is still in place), but there is a new monarch. The offer is accepted, and the Normans will provide a valet service to the exile Prince of Orange (his only valid title).
 * The alliance was terminated when the Dutch Royal Family was displaced, and a renewal of the Norman-Dutch alliance may or may not happen in the future. The Norman Government also thanks the Welsh for accepting the offer.
 * Cyprus continues to develop its army and navy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 3000 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 3000 sq km.
 * Crete continues to expand its military.
 * Cyrenaica expands 10,000 sq km into the desert.
 * Kingdom of Saxony (Constituent Kingdom of the Suddeutsches Reich): In preparation for the federation between Bavaria and Saxony into the South German Empire, all of Saxony's vassals are annexed, barring Anhalt and Cologne (which remain nominally independent for dynastic reasons). Queen Charlotte enjoys much better popularity than her father did. This year's better crop and warmer temperatures ensures some improvement of the food crisis. The Queen addresses the veteran unemployment issue by setting up a fund comprised of half a year's taxes from the newly-acquired territory. The interest gained on that fund is to be distributed as yearly payments to veterans who were disabled by the war, and to the widows or children of soldiers who died and who have no other means of income. Although this allowance is small, it does placate most of the anger about veteran unemployment. In the middle of the year, the landtag approves the bill of union, officially creating the Empire of Southern Germany. Elections for Imperial Senat members will occur next year. In the colonies: Saxon West Africa expands 1000 sq km inland along the Kongolese border. The Guinea Schutzggebiet continues to recover from the effects of the war, and to assimilate newly-conquered Neu Meckenburg. Saxon Australis expands 1000 sq km along the coast towards the Welsh colony. In the vassals: Cologne joins the Suddeutches Reich as a second-class member (vassal of a member-state), and the pottery industry continues to thrive. In Anhalt, the formation of the Empire is met with outage by the growing Annist faction. Activities of the Annist Army of Our Saviour and its underground propaganda arms  spike when the legitimist Prince declares that Anhalt wil also join the Empire as a second-class member.
 * Prussia sends a gift of a rolled steel statue (only a small one about two storeys tall, all we can make at the moment) to the Saxons, recognising Queen Charlotte's devotion to helping the veterans of the war. The statue is also a recognition of Saxony's important place in the new South German State. It portrays a Saxon soldier standing strong and proud, the inscription says (in German, of course):
 * ''"Shall I march, I will make Saxony proud
 * Queen Charlotte is seen as an inspiring figure in Prussia as the newspapers portray her as a reformer and saviour whose thoughts are for the families of recently lost soldiers and for those who will never march again but are soldiers none the less. Her progressive ideas begin to seep into the upper classes of Prussia...
 * Italia continues working on its military after what is know known as the Ten Years War. Some food supplies are sent to Bavaria and Saxony. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the farther islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia continue to use a steam-powered form of the water wheel and develop small cottage businesses. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia. Nuovo Venexia expands by 8500 sq km also. A young thinker in Bologna gains popularity as he starts to challenge the divine right of the King to rule over these lands. He soon gains a following amongst the masses of Bologna and travels to Venice giving speeches to the people and rallying many to his cause.
 * No-one please interfere, since no-one wishes to take the Revolutionary path then I will blaze a trail of it!
 * Romania, Hungary and Padang work on their economies. Yugoslavia works on its army while Greece, Siam and Malacca work on their navies
 * Prūsiskan Protektorat: After years of rising debt and disorder, the Adligenrat suddenly has a large amount of wealth, provided by the new Prūsiskan Perôni (Prussian Company, a trading company) which buys all of the current Prussian and Lithuanian factories providing much needed finance for the nations. Heinrich Corper discovers how to create sheets of steel on a large scale by using his puddling steel and his newly inventing rolling mechanism (OTL his steel sheets were used to make a variety of things including the statue of liberty) bolstering the Prussian economy once more. A rolling mill is commissioned by the Prūsiskan Perôni to utilise this technology as soon as possible and the secret to the technology is hidden. With money back in the Government, the Adligenrat beings to pay military wages at full again. (eco-turn)
 * Bavaria's new King, husband to the marvelous Charlotte, stands behind her cause, and from is own families coffers, establlises a Veterans Hospital in Prussia, replete with all the "modern" imminities. Bavaria thanks Prussia's commitment to peace and the aid of the wounded.
 * Laītawiskas Protektorat: With new wealth, Petrus begins reforming the legal structure of the nation, ensuring that children are educated by the state and using the Censors to enforce the law. He also makes a new corporate law that is admired by the Adligenrat, which encourages investment into the Protectorate.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The tenth improved wooden sawmill is built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 200 kg lumber daily. The tenth iron workshop is built in Southern Myanmar with 100 kg of iron made daily. The fifth air furnace is built. More rifles are built. More schools are built. Allows Bengal refugees to move into Myanmar. The army begins training vigorously. The army is trained even more vigorously and armed to the teeth.
 * Apostolic Church (New Selk'nam Leadership): Prime Bishop Eutychianus is inaugurated in Avalon and in his first blessing to the people says that "Our Apostolic Church is destined to be the great religion of the Atlantic, both South and North, East and West. And one day we know that we can once again unite the peoples of Christendom under a true faith. The old papacy failed to keep the people of Christ together, but let us not descend into war and fighting, with every man having his own church. Instead let us once again work to unite in Christian love, not under the crumbling edifice of the old church, but under the new Apostolic renovation". In a further bid to make the church appear more overarching and less nationalistic, Eutychianus believes that the Church must have some territorial independence and not be tied directly to the monarchy in Avalon. He petitions Madoc IV to grant the church full independent contol of one city in the same way that the old Pope had a sovereign realm. He suggests the city of Rennes in Brittany as the location for the new Apostolic Holy City, believing that locating the Church on continental Europe will aid in his effort to unify the continent's Christian nations. (Functionally, I'm suggesting tiny 200 km sq "joint vassal" that will be controlled by whoever controls the rotational Church leadership at the time - I'd prefer to call it "The Holy See of Rennes").
 * Icelandic Imperium: The Icelandic Imperium continues to deal with the after effects of the Laki Volcano eruption. The effects on the Icelandic people were great, with many dying and crops failing, but it now appears that normaility is returning to the lands. However, after seeing the effects such natural disasters have on his people, Emperor William I orders the creation of a plan to deal with any future eruptions, which mainly revolves around keeping a large food surplus in the main urban areas of the Imperium. The Icelandic Imperium continues its colonisation of the Arctic Circle islands, with Svalbard being the area of current focus. The Bering Strait islands under Imperium control begin to explore the lands to their east (OTL Alaska). It is decided that the islands off the coast of this landmass shall be colonised and brought under Imperium control in the coming years. The recent uprisings within Denmark, Sweden, and Norway are followed by the Emperor with cautious optimism. He decides that small recon teams shall be placed among the half-independent populace to report back on a number of key issues. They are also tasked with spreading Scandinavian nationalism within the populace, with the goal of forming Icelandic leaning groups. The Imperium Army and Imperium Navy are expanded and begin to be modernised. Industry continues to grow within the Imperium. Emperor William I, the only current member of the House of Orange on a throne, requests that the nation of Great Brython release the Dutch Royal Family in exile to his control, so that they can reside in the Icelandic Imperium. He heavily hints that an acceptance of his request will lead to improved relations for the far future, and by extension, a refusal will have the opposite effect. The Icelandic Imperium also suspends the Treaty of Amsterdam until such time that a decision can be reached on future realtions. An offer is sent to Normandy, offering membership into the IITG, otherwise known as the Icelandic Imperium Trade Group which allows free trade and free travel between the two states.
 *  Sorry about not posting for the past few turns. My laptop got a fatal virus and I have been trying to fix it. But now that it is done I shall go back to posting normally. Hailstormer (talk) 14:43, August 8, 2013 (UTC) 
 *  Also, whoever puts the maps up for the five year intervals, could you start leaving my nation on there? This has been happening since I played as the Koori, where every five years my state got put back to the lands it had when I first started playing, and it leads to confusion about land ownership. Hailstormer (talk) 14:43, August 8, 2013 (UTC) 
 * ​The Germanic Reich and its associated Dominions threaten to cut all ties with Iceland lest it cease to recognize Denmark, Norway and Sweden as independent nations.
 * The Icelandic Imperium recognises those states as independent.
 * Mali: Mali is troubled by the outcome of the Welsh-Dutch War, and following the examples of Normandy and Iceland, the longstanding trade pact with the Netherlands has been terminated. Mali expands 10,000 sq km to the NE. Gabu, Mossi and Wolof contribute to the economy.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Yagich Rafael expands 900 km sq. Military and economy continue their buildup. Yet another island is found South of Yagich Rafael, which has been encountered by whaling ships before, but never settled due to heavy glaciers. However, a whaling ship makes port there and discovers that the coast actually has many plants, with only about one-fifth of the island being habitable. It is decided that a small village will be built there to allow kelp farms to be built around it. This new island is named Yagich Michael Angelus after Rafael's protege and successor (Yagich Rafael expands a farther 100 sq km onto OTL Heard Island - which is shown on the map south of OTL Kerguelen). Damasus continues to face royalist protests, but non-royalists are also becoming more vocal as some oppose the Welsh war against the Netherlands. This group is especially powerful in K'onip, where anti-Royalists take to wearing orange clothes as a protest in favor of the Dutch. Emissaries are also sent to Iceland, as news has reached Great Chief Damasus that the Icelandic Imperium is spreading on Northern Islands in the sam way that the Selk'nam have spread on Southern Islands. Damasus refers to the Imperium as "our Northern twins" in his message and seeks a close relationship with Iceland. (Iceland, please respond). Anoother Selk'nam emissary, Damasus's cousin and youngest son of the late Great Chief Pius - John-David Gunun'ichicin'i'OnaYagich'in, is sent with a ship to sail Northward and seek relations with other native Atlantian or Antillian powers. While dissappointed to find mainly colonial powers in Atlantia, he eventually makes his way North to the Mayan Empire and seeks to forge a friendly relationship with the okther great Native sate in the New World. (Maya, please respond)
 * ​The Mayan Empire: accepts the the diplomat, and opens relations with the Selk'nam, opening two embassies, one in Chichen Itza, and one in Tenochtitlan.
 * The Icelandic Imperium: welcomes the Selk'nam diplomats and gives them a tour of the Imperium, and allowing the set up of an embassy.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Delegates are sent to the new United Kingdom of Brython and the Netherlands and Southern Germany. Steam power and water wheels are incorporated in the southern part of the Empire. Chemistry is investigated and researched. Chorotega and Boruca continue build-up as trade hubs and industrial leaders. Chichen Itza and Tenochtitlan, as well as other major cities in the Empire, urbanize. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. 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. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Apache continues expanding 8000 km north.
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. The first engine opens up service from Bhubaneswar to Kolkata, hoping to drastically reduce travelling time. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Death rates begin to decline at a rapid rate. Paper mills begin to become more complex and better mechanised as greater amount of paper is made. This makes the making of books easy. Shrewd businessmen make sure printing presses are right next to the mills to reduce overheads and increase profits. With the great amount of paper, logistics is improved. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. As a result Uttarshina is expanded by 9200 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The nation's propaganda continues to pump out patriotic messages, and helps gear up the people for a full war much closer to home. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military as its troops fight on in Europe, on the verge of stopping. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. In Java, the call for a united Mataram gets the better of the government. On the 23rd of March, they announce their desicion to rejoin Mataram. The war against the Dutch finishes. A lot of the armed forces gather in huge number in secret early on in the year. Their number keep on increasing as veterans of the recent war arrive to bolster numbers. In the background, the Navy is fully mobilised and sails heavily around Brunei and Southern India. Troops are mobilised all over the Maharajya's Unions and colonies, ready for a new war.
 * Rajputana expands its army and economy heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 9200 km. Sindustan amps up on its army and economy. The Khmers expand their economy and army, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their army. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state, has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure. Troops are all put on alert for a new war to avenge their nation.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 2500 sq km inland along Lake Kitara's southern coast as new towns are founded on the Lake's southern shores. The Al-Khalil colony expands 1100 sq km and the New Oman colony expands 1000 sq km inland, too. The Federation builds up its military as Sultan Habib al Hamzah fears a growing war and sees a threat against the Federation itself.
 * The Dimurat Kingdom builds up its military as the Kingdom recovers from the war. Elsewhere, the Dimurati East Africa colony expands 2000 sq km and the nation is industrialized, too.
 * The Qoyunlu Empire works on re-building the military to recover from the war. Emperor Uzun Hassan travels to Dimurat this year to discuss helping King Da’ud invade Persia in exchange for the ethnic Turkish western Persian Empire.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its military to recover from the war. The crisis gets better as the earthquake stricken regions rebuild anew and Egypt returns to pre-famine levels of agricultural output. Elsewhere, colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 4500 sq km inland as people flee the Levant to start a new life free of the troubles which are currently plaguing the Levant.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its military to recover from the war. Sultan Abdur Rahim continues to pursue industrialization in his Sultanate, too.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait, the Maldives, the Republic of Comchellak, the Kingdom of Tanimbarkai, Mangystau and Warsangali all build up their respective economies as the nations industrialize and send aid to the crisis-stricken Levantines and military aid to help their Dutch allies fight the Welsh. Warsangali starts getting bogged down losing battles against the Ethiopians.
 * China expands New Manchuria by 8000 sq km and Baitudi by 4000 sq km. The Haida Gwaii colony also expands by 1000 sq km. Back in China, the military and economy both expand.
 * Russia works on its military. Industrial produiction is amped up, and more funds are given to scientists. The Death rate is rapidly decreasing as a result of better understanding of anatomy. Novorossiya expands 8500 sq km, Kanada by 500 sq km.
 * Minsk works on its Economy. A new posadnik is sworn in the death of Grand PRince Dimitri Romanov prompts his daughter to become Grand Duchess(Grand Princess) Vasilissa I Romanova
 * The Newly established Kievan State works in its military to improve defence as it is now tasked with partroling its borders.
 * The Grand principality of Suur-Suomi works in its Military. Orthodoxy begins to take hold in major cities such as Helsinki and Taalinn. Greater Finland's first five bogatyrs are finally completed.
 * The Federated Duchy of the Caucasus works oin its economic ties, and tries to stay open to trade competition.  The EATA movement grows
 * Riga works on its economy and continues construction of a merchant fleet of its own.

1788
The ethnic Turks in the east of the  ''' new Byzantine Empire rebel away from the Greek majority state to form their own Turk majority, Muslim state. The new Republic of Turkistan quickly spreads its ideals of Turkish nationalism and liberty and a republican rebellion breaks out in the Empire of Qoyunlu and German Georgia. '''

'''Georgia has been Christian since the days of Dean. Not to mention that Georgia is already a republican government.'''

South Georgia, Georgia on the map is a massive version of Georgia compared to OTL

''' A new radical sect of Islam starts in Arabia as a group of extremist Muslims begin plotting to overthrow the secular, liberal and blasphemous Arabian Federal government. '''

Denmark, Sweden and Norway not wanting to be invaded by Germany, and keen to protect their Scandinavian culture and self-rule, offer an alliance to fellow Scandinavians Iceland, proposing a Scandinavian Federation be formed with the countries to try bring Scandinavia back to the glory days of the early 1600s.

'''Icelandic Imperium Diplomacy: We accept this alliance, and agree that the formation of a Scandinavian Federation would be best for our states. As a result we accept these states into the Icelandic Imperium with autonomy, the level of which, will be decided in the coming year.'''

I like how the Scandinavian countries revolted from a country where they were part of a country and are now becoming vassals of a small, un-industrialized country that can do little to nothing for them.

No not vassal, they are joining together in a nation to re-create the old Scandinavian empire.


 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries, while agriculture continues developing in Castille. Meanwhile in Aragon and Portugal, industrialization continues, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile in Aragon, Queen Constança dies. The throne passes briefly to her husband Ramon III, before he abdicates, leaving the throne to his son Joan, who is then crowned as ""By the Grace of God, Joan VI, King of Aragon, Valencia and Majorca, Duke of Segorbe and Tolosa, Marchess of Albi, Besièrs and Carcassona and Count of Agde, Ampurias, Berga, Besalú, Cervera, Cerdanya, Conflent, Foix, Melgueil, Osona, Pallars, Ribagorza, Roussillon, Sobrabe and Urgell". Meanwhile in Castille, the co-monarch José I dies, and some days after, his son Alfonso also dies. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 8500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, a fire happens in São Vicente, devastating most of the city. The city soon starts to be rebuilt, but the seat of government of the capitania moves temporarily to São Paulo de Piratininga, since the cabildo building in São Vicente also was destroyed by the fire.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues in Kyushu, Shikoku, Honshu, and Hokkaido. More steam power is built, and a few water wheels are built. Aid and clean up continues to areas affected by the volcano.
 * China expands New Manchuria by 8000 sq km and Baitudi by 4000 sq km. The Haida Gwaii colony also expands by 1000 sq km. Back in China, the military and economy both expand.
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. More services are offered on the new route. The prototype engines continue running on the route, yet need to stop many times to refill up their coal reserves. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Death rates begin to decline at a rapid rate. Paper mills continue to make great rolls of paper and with cheap paper now being sold on the market, this allows many new writers to be able to publish their works onto the market. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. As a result Uttarshina is expanded by 9200 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The nation's propaganda continues to pump out patriotic messages, and helps gear up the people for a full war much closer to home. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military, with troops coming in from fighting against the Dutch recieving much experience and hardening. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. After over 50 years of hatred and fueling of the people's rage, the Raja decides it is time for the nation to avenge itself and take back its territories. In a speech close to the frontline, he states: "It was exactly 60 years ago, that we were forced from our homes from over there. Our alliance was broken, our families were torn apart and our women raped and murdered. Now, it is time to avenge. It is time to take back what is ours. It is time to remove the Germans from our lands. It is time to make them feel what we felt. It is time to take new lands for our people. It is time!". Following this, the huge juggernaut which is the Orissan army rolls into Mysore to liberate its people from the harsh ruling of the Germans and their brutal putting down of previos rebellions and war is declared on Germany. The German Philippines are invaded from Brunei and the Navy is used to transport troops. The strong navy engages against the Germans to destroy and blockade their troops, and Lanka is blockaded.
 * Dude, WTF?! We just fought a war on the same side! The Reich sues for peace and offers to return the lands lost in the last war (not in the Philippines though, just Carnatic and Hyderabad) to the Maharajya.
 * My government regarded you as co-belligerents, not allies. Big difference. Plus, I got dragged into the war anyway.
 * Yeah, I was playing Imp's nation for him as he was away for a while. That was me fighting on your side, not Imp. ~Viva
 * Are you going to respond to my offer or not?
 * All over Mataram, huge celebrations are held as people return to their homes on Java. Many old people weep as they see themselves back under the United Maharajyan flag. Yet with the conditions, the government decides on having the capital on Borneo being the interim capital and can be changed later on. Rajputana expands its army and economy heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 9200 km. Rajputana also begins to experience a boom in construction as people head into the cities and factories grow in number. Sindustan amps up on its army and economy. The Khmers expand their economy and army, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their army. Naya Bihar sees growth on its coast as cities begin to grow and rival some in the Maharajya itself. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure. Troops from all nations fully support the United Maharajya and its troops begin to engage with the enemy.
 * Russia works on its military. Industrial produiction is amped up, and more funds are given to scientists. The DEath rate is apidly decreasing as a result of better understanding of anatomy. Kanada expands 8500 sq km Novorossiya by 500 sq km (more later)
 * Minsk works on its economy. A new posadnik is sworn in the death of Grand Prince Dimitri Romanov prompts his daughter to become Grand Duchess (Grand Princess) Vasilissa I Romanova
 * The newly established Kievan State works in its military to improve defence as it is now tasked with partroling its borders.
 * The Grand principality of Suur-Suomi works in its military. Orthodoxy begins to take hold in major cities such as Helsinki and Taalinn. Greater Finland's first five bogatyrs are finally completed.
 * The Federated Duchy of the Caucasus works on its economic ties, and tries to stay open to trade competition.  The EATA movement grows.
 * Riga works on its economy and continues construction of a merchant fleet of its own.
 * Ethiopia expands its military and industry, and those of its vassals. Ethiopia patents the first steam engine (the first steam engine patent was made in 1769), and the first railway going from Addis Ababa to Assawa is under construction (the first trains were built in 1804, but earlier ones existed by the 1780-90s). The colonies of Borona is expanded by 2300 km, Dahnnat and Tasfa expanded by 750 km, while Mogas is expanded by 200 km. Ethiopians continues to seek out more information and culture of the Indians, with many scolars and intellectuals travelling to the United Maharajya to learn and study. A band of Ethiopian explorers from the colony of Tasfa head inland to search for additional points of interest and to find additional native tribes to trade with. The Ethiopian Empire celebrates three hundred years of growth and prosperity, and the Emperor of Ethiopia is ranked as one of the highest approved world leaders living. Ethiopians from across the empire travel to the homeland to witness the celebrations, and with new census information coming forth, the government let's the Emperor know that the vassals are largely Ethiopian in ethnicity. The prosperity of the empire unites the people of all classes, and defeat of drought decades past have permitted the Ethiopians to focus on matters such as their brother and sisters and the concept of pluralcontinentalism which has brought the empire closer as a well-oiled unit and organization. Faith continues to serve as the glue of the empire, and the lack of foreign religions have given the Ethiopians no cause of alarm and distrust.
 * The Dominion of Kenya establishes its first colony, Tumaini, in OTL Iquluit, with the blessings of the Ethiopian government. Kenya expands its borders by 10,000 km to Lake Kitara, and expands its military, economy and infrastructure.
 * That is ridiciously implausible, Kenya forming a colony in Canada? Just no.
 * It's a colony of an industrialized country that already had three colonies in the region. Still not comprehending that? Maybe if it had used another name for the dominion instead of Kenya, it wouldn't have been an issue. ~Viva
 * I have to chime in support here, this timeline's industrial powers are not Eurocentric and holding them to OTL limits on their regions is ASB. Commandante Lemming (talk) 17:24, August 9, 2013 (UTC)
 * Well please tell that to the mods, because I've had to fight tooth and claw to even have the right to establish colonies where I want them. Looking at 90% of the games I've played in, it appears to me the mods are very Eurocentric, either that or just very ignorant. ~Viva
 * The colony is fine. You going ahead of the industrialisation chart is not. Patents are still non-existent and you don't make a steam engine and a train in a year with a railway. ~Scan
 * How are patents non-existent when patents have been around forever? And I understand the railroad, but I'm creating a steam engine that was supposed to have been created twenty years ago. How is that wrong? ~Viva
 * Apache: Continue expansion to the north by 8000 km. My computer finally let me post after months of trying!!!
 * France: Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 1700 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 1100 sq km. School system is devastated, but the growth starts. Military is built up. The Germans are offered an alliance to avoid further conflict as the population and the kingdom is tired for such wars, with Germany or other nations.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up. School system grows and the nation builds from the war.
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin: The military is built up and the navy expands.
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Picardy: Military and navy are built up.
 * Aquitaine: Military and navy are built up.
 * Angouleme: Military and navy are built up.
 * Normandy: The Government of Normandy has decided to stay neutral in the new Indian war against Germany, and the Royal Council votes on the long rumored act in which the Royal Council would have the power to declare war. The Royal Council votes 221-79 in favor of passing the Limited Monarch Act. In others news, Benin and Mogadishu expand by 10,000 sq km. The HBC expands by 5000 sq km. The Country feels the effects of Stage 2 industrialization, which include Urbanization, declining death rates, prominence of steam power, and prominence of centralized healthcare. The Norman Protectorates of Beja and Oyo continue to be vassalized.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 2500 sq km inland along Lake Kitara's southern coast as new towns are founded on the Lake's southern shores. The Al-Khalil colony expands 1100 sq km and the New Oman colony expands 1000 sq km inland, too. The Federation builds up its military as a massive slave revolt breaks out in the Zanj coast colony, as a man called Salvius leads a large slave revolt uniting many of the tribes of Tanganyika against their Arab oppressors.
 * The Dimurat Kingdom builds up its military as the Kingdom recovers from the war. Elsewhere, the Dimurati East Africa colony expands 2000 sq km and the nation is industrialized, too. King Da’ud dies this year, and Queen Hawwa appoints their eldest child, Princess Qurratulain as Queen of Dimurat. However, this greatly annoys the eldest son, Bashshar who claims the throne for himself. This starts a civil war as the Kingdom descends into chaos as the two sides for succession to the throne. Prince Bashshar seems to has the most support as he defeats his sister’s armies in several different battles.
 * The Qoyunlu Empire descends into chaos as the republican Turk rebels plunge the empire into chaos. The republicans manage to storm the Imperial Palace and they kill Emperor Uzun Hassan and his family and declare the Imperial Qoyunlu line to be no more. The rebels continue fighting the loyal Imperial troops but most defect to the Republican cause, as the Republic of Turkistan sends in its own troops to help destroy the remnants of the Qoyunlu Imperial rule.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its military to recover from the war. The crisis gets better as the earthquake stricken regions rebuild anew and Egypt returns to pre-famine levels of agricultural output. However, a new crisis begins following the sudden death of King Joshua. His eldest son, Ezekiel ascends to the throne. However, the real crisis is the King’s infertility and lack of an heir. King Ezekiel meets with his advisors to talk about the matter, and they decide that the most logical route his to have one of Ezekiel’s Italian cousins of the Italian Royal family, inherit the throne of the Levant so King Ezekiel sets sail to Italia to discuss the plans for Levantine succession with the Italian Royal Family. Elsewhere, colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 4500 sq km, too.
 * Italia agrees to the plan although current events in Italia my disturb it.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its military to recover from the war. Sultan Abdur Rahim continues to pursue industrialization in his Sultanate, too. However, the powerful Sultan now begins to see his nation as a powerful industrialized one, and begins to question his subordinate position to the Arabian Federation.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait, the Maldives, the Republic of Comchellak, the Kingdom of Tanimbarkai, Mangystau and Warsangali all build up their respective economies as the nations industrialize. The King of Tanimbarkai grows annoyed with the growing Federal taxes on his Kingdom and approaches the Empire of Southern Germany to speak with the leaders of the country which helped convert his nation to Catholicism and he offers to have his Kingdom become a German vassal rather than an Arabian one, but he demands that German taxes on his nation reach no higher than 10% rather than the current 30% the Arabs charge. Elsewhere, a large native rebellion breaks out in southern Madagascar in the Republic of Comchellak, and the Republic struggles to hold on to its Madagascan states
 * Cyprus immediately develops close relations with the new Byzantine Empire due to sharing the same ethnic heritage, and wishes to form a sort of loose union between the states some time in the future, namely the Elliniki Enosis (Hellenic Union). In the mean time, various trading agreements and alliances are opened between the two nations. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 3000 sq km, and Nea Larnaka expands by 3000 sq km.
 * Crete also agrees to the idea of an Enosis between the Hellenic nations, and expands its military.
 * Cyrenaica, now extremely Hellenicised, also wishes for an Enosis. It expands 10,000 sq km into the desert.
 *  The New Byzantine Empire agrees to forming a Union of the Hellenic States. They also request help in pacifying the rebels to the east. 
 * Great Brython's military has wrapped up its war against the Netherlands. The gift of Penguin Lilies is greatly appreciated, and they begin to grow quite commonly in Ireland. The ideas of crop rotation help convince many farmers (especially after the recent food shortages) that diversification is the way to go, and all kinds of new and old plants, mostly wheat, oat, corn, potato, cabbage, lettuce, and beans, become new staples. The famine has ended, but due to effective leadership, very few people have starved. Just about every household now has an air furnace, and steam power helps produce more crops, and drive up food production, which increases population, and increases urbanization. Military grows.
 * The  WTC  oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km and Tulpung yr Aber 3000 sq km for the Welsh government. The  Welsh Royal Coast  and  Morocco  grow their economies and militaries, since they are on the alert after the Malians have been fighting against them in the past three years of war.  Hobyo-Somalia  grow their economies and militaries.  New South Wales  grow their economies and militaries.
 * Italia continues working on its military after what is know known as the Ten Years War. Some food supplies are sent to Bavaria and Saxony. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the farther islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia start to see the rise of the steam engine to turn gears and power basic machinery. Cloth looms are now starting to be automatically run and decent sized factories spring up. The University of Venice has its operations suspended with the events of the year. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia. Nuovo Venexia expands by 8500 sq km also. The thinker, named Michael Vendetti declares that the old monarchy and the current parliament are all fat, rich and corrupt. With the help of a few disgruntled army units he manages to seize control of Fort University and threatens to bombard the royal palace unless the King and the royal family agree to stay under house arrest. The royal family agrees to the conditions and thus, Michel Vendetti is now de-facto in charge over the cities of Venice, Treviso, Padua, Verona, Ferrara and Bologna. The army begins to attempt to retake these cities but rebel-friendly units incite revolts in many other cities. Italia is unable to do anything to prevent New Byzantine form forming but Vendetti declares that the autocracy of the Byzantine Empire should not be tolerated.
 * Byzantine Diplomacy (Mod): The Byzantine Empire assures the Italians that the influence of the new Byzantine Empress, who is herself Italian, has resulted in the Empire's government emulates that of Italia's. The Emperor is quoted as saying "What sense is there in changing a winning formula?"
 * Romania, Hungary and Padang work on their economies. Yugoslavia works on its army while Siam and Malacca work on their navies
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Steam power and water wheels are incorporated in the southern part of the Empire. Chemistry is investigated and researched. Chorotega and Boruca continue build-up as trade hubs and industrial leaders. Chichen Itza and Tenochtitlan, as well as other major cities in the Empire, urbanize. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. 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. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: The King continues to expand the military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km. Warqama expands 1000 km north. The government continues the reconstruction after the war.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Cleves, West Munster, Luxembourg, Warqama expand military. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Yagich Rafael expands by 1000 km sq. Military and economy continue to expand. Farmers in the Teushen and Tehuelche lands on mainland Atlantia find the Penguin Lilies not only grow in their warmer climate, but flourish. Yagich Atticus continues forming itself into a major city, and the new settlement on the islands of Yagich Gavin takes another shipload of settlers. Great Chief Damasus continues to face protests on K'onip now that ships have stopped leaving for the quickly-filling Yagich Atticus colony. Royalist protesters in Ona Yagich grow restless and use discontentment to adopt a new strategy of calling for Brython's Madoc IV and Praxedes to be made joint rulers in order to bring the Haruwin under Madoc's administrative prowess. However, a large majority outside of the capital do not favor a European-style monarchy. Embassies are set up in the Chichen Itza an Tenochtitlan in the Mayan Empire, and Rekjavik in Iceland. Several Maugholdians return from the Mayan expedition thinking radical thoughts after having been exposed for the first time to leading Kappelist thinkers.
 * Apostolic Church: Prime Bishop Eutychianus continues his work to set up and independent church hierarchy, and continues his petitions to Madoc for and independent Holy See in Brittany.  A high-ranking Maugholdian named Brother Lando is appointed to an academic position in Eutychianus' court. Lando was part of the team that visited the Maya the previous year and bings with him one of the largest collections of Kappelist literature that anyone in the court has ever seen, including a number of Mayan-language texts never before seen in Europe.  Lando quickly establishes himself as sympathetic to Kappelist ideas and advances the claim that, in many ways, the Kappelists exited the Catholic Church for the same doctrinal reasons that Brython and the Selk'nam left several centuries later. He even claims that, "we, ourselves, are quickly beginning to seem more Kappelist than Catholic in our own practices!" This causes a great stir at Kappelism is still officially classified as a heresy by the Apostolic Church. However, Lando as a Maugholdian is smiled upon by Prime Bishop Eutychianus and is often seen at his dinner table. Late in the year, Eutychianus makes a shocking announcement at a Christmas mass: "My brothers, there has been much talk this year about Kappelism, which honestly is not a subject that has been given a great deal of thought by either ourselves or our Catholic predeccessors for some centuries. It was accepted as heresy from time immemoriam, and that was that. When we ourselves broke away from the old Papacy, we did not even bother to consider revising this statement. Now there is talk, and as many of our finest theologians have spent time reading the writings of Kappel and his followers, we have discovered that in fact we are not that diiferent after all. Therefore, we have seen fit to disavow the labelling of Mattaus Kappel as a heretic. While separated by centuries, we have left the old Church for the same reasons, and now may be the time for coming together in Christian Unity. I am calling a joint council of Apostolic and Kappelist thinkers, to be convened in Rennes next Easter, and I can only hope that our Kappelist borthers will see fit to join us as friends and talk of the things of Christ."
 * All Countries with a significant Kappelist population are invited to send delegates. 
 * Suddeutsches Reich (Saxony and Bavaria): The King and Queen greatly thank the Prussians for their kind gift of last year. Both members continue to recover from the war and ensuing famine. They are also greatly interested by the request of the King of Tanimbarkai.
 * Russia works on its military. Industrial produiction is amped up, and more funds are given to scientists. The death rate is rapidly decreasing as a result of better understanding of anatomy. Novorossiya expands 8500 sq km Kanada by 500 sq km
 * Minsk works on its Economy. A new posadnik is sworn in the death of Grand PRince Dimitri Romanov prompts his daughter to become Grand Duchess (Grand Princess) Vasilissa I Romanova
 * The Newly established Kievan State works in its military to improve defence as it is now tasked with partroling its borders.
 * The Grand principality of Suur-Suomi works in its Military. Orthodoxy begins to take hold in major cities such as Helsinki and Taalinn.
 * The Federated Duchy of the Caucasus works oin its economic ties, and tries to stay open to trade competition.  The EATA movement grows
 * Riga works on its economy and continues construction of a merchant fleet of its own.
 * Icelandic Imperium:  The plan to create a food surplus in each major urban area of the Imperium is completed. The military begins to be trained in disaster drills for any future events, mainly focusing on evacuation plans and shelter plans, with preference for the latter. In line with this major shelters are built for the populace to reside in for worst case disasters, which begin to be stocked with food surplus of their own. The Icelandic Imperium continues its colonisation of the Arctic Circle islands, with Svalbard being the area of current focus. The Bering Strait islands under Imperium control continue to explore the lands to their east (OTL Alaska). A number of trade posts are created on the islands on the coast, in preparation for near future colonisation. Many new furs are caught and are shipped back to the Emperor himself, who marvels at their greatness, and as a result he becomes infatuated with claiming these new lands.  The Imperium Army and Imperium Navy are expanded and begin to be modernised. The military is put on high alert and a conscription crash programme is implemented to bolster the military ranks, in preperarion for any future conflict. Industry continues to grow within the Imperium, with it spreading to the countryside and among the member states. Various inventions begin to spread from Sweden, Norway and Denmark back to Iceland and the rest of the Imperium. A committee is formed within the Imperial Court between the Emperor and the three de facto leaders of the states of Sweden, Norway and Denmark to decide the new system of governence that shall be formed. It is decided that the four states of the Imperium shall have a Minister, who shall have control of domestic issues within their state and shall answer to the Emperor and Imperial Court. These domestic issues shall include such things as agriculture, health, transportation, and local taxes. With the Imperial Court retaining control over such things as defence, foreign relations, and imperial taxes. This shall mean that the four states will stand as equals, under the banner of the Imperium. This is agreed upon, and elections are held for the four new Ministerial positions.   An offer is again sent to Normandy, offering membership into the IITG, otherwise known as the Icelandic Imperium Trade Group which allows free trade and free travel between the two states. 
 *  ​ The Scandinavian countries propose a joint federation with NO leading nation and all four member states being equal. 
 *  1: They had the same thing with Brandenburg. 2: Iceland is more Dutch and Scottish than Scandinavian. Even Wales is closer to Scandinavia than Iceland. 
 *  How is that true when Iceland was founded by Scandinavians? They were mere vassals and you don't just destroy whole ethnicities like you keep claiming. 
 *  Sorry if there has been some confusion. I was merely using that as placeholder text as I didn't have enough time to write up the changes in detail. I have now changed it to reflect the system that has been created. 

1789
''' A devastating earthquake strikes in remote Western China. Tremors are felt in Delhi, Beijing and Shanghai. Thankfully, few are injured by the initial disaster. However, a huge landslide blocks off the Yangtze River. Over a fortnight later the river bursts the dam and a torrent of water rushes downstream. The cities of Luzhou and Chongqing are wiped out by the "inland tsunami" while other cities (including Nanjing and Wuhan) along the river are subjected to severe flooding and damage. The total death toll is unknown but is expected to exceed half a million. Almost all boats along the river are lost, effectively spliting China in two. '''

''' Turkistan continues its new Turkish revolt and claims control of all the ethnic Turk areas, and now begins to consolidate its control over the new territories. The revolutionary Turkish Republic found the Turkish Legion, and the new military force begins to fortify the borders in case of Georgian or  Byzantine attacks. '''


 * The Dominion of the Republic of Georgia offers Turkistan an alliance of Turkish brotherhood, with the backing of a powerful nation such as Germanica in order to help preserve the independence of Turkistan.

''' The Persian government after hearing of the Dimurati invasion in secret years ago, unveils its new powerful army built over the years to fight off the expected Dimurati invasion. Shah Ashkan of Persia declares war on Dimurat and his armies invade the west of the Dimurati Kingdom to take back "historical Persian lands". The new Persian army is a highly trained deadly fighting force and grants the Persian empire a +16 military development bonus. The Shah also sends Persian agents to help the Persians overthrow their Dutch masters and have the land return back to Persian rule. '''

''' With the invasion by Persia, the Dimurati civil war takes a turn for the worse with large parts of the nation falling into civil disarray. This starts a separate rebellion in Dimurat claiming both of the two fighting royals are unfit to rule the nation and instead the people should rule the nation as a republic. '''
 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries, while agriculture continues developing in Castille. Meanwhile in Aragon and Portugal, industrialization continues, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile in Castille, Alfonso XVI arranges the marriage of his son, the new Prince of Cantabria, Juan Alfonso de Lara, to Urraca Álvares de Toledo, sister of Fadrique V Álvares de Toledo, Marchess of Vilafranca do Bierzo, in Galicia. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 8500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, São Vicente is still being rebuilt. Meanwhile, an Imperial decree abolishes the hereditary capitaincies, which means that the former capitães-donatários cease to rule their respective capitanias.
 * Apache: Roads are constructed and improved throughout the kingdom to connect the people and quickly move the army around. The Elders of the Catholic tribes swear that they will only follow the Pope as God's messenger to man.
 * Ethiopia expands its military, economy and infrastructure, as well as those belonging to the vassals. The unity of the Ethiopian people continues to increase, especially in light of the government's establishment of Unity Day in celebration of the Ethiopian Empire's formation and the day of memorializing those dead and wounded Ethiopians who willingly gave their lives for the empire. The government of Ethiopia authorises the invasion of Benin, to secure and control the trade routes neighboring Yorubaland at the vassal's request. The Yoruba made a plead to the Ethiopian government seeking to reclaim the lands of their forefathers from the Benin, and for past grivances the Ethiopians had with them, the invasion is given the go ahead. The colonies of Borona is expanded by 2300 km, Dahnnat and Tasfa expanded by 750 km, while Mogas is expanded by 200 km. The Ethiopian explorers run into the Lakota tribe a year into their journey, and request the chiefs to allow them to stay and learn the ways of the Lakota, their culture, language and people.
 * Kenya expands its military, economy and infrastructure, and expands its colony of Tumaini by 200 km, and expands its own borders by 10,000 km into the wildnesses between itself, Ethiopia proper and Adal.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Steam power and water wheels are incorporated in the southern part of the Empire. Chemistry is investigated and researched. Chorotega and Boruca continue build-up as trade hubs and industrial leaders. Chichen Itza and Tenochtitlan, as well as other major cities in the Empire, urbanize. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. 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. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Lakota Tribes: Expansion of Lakota agriculture continues along the Pekitanoui River and its tributaries. Irrigation remains scattered and not prevalent along the Cheyenne tributary, but in the places were it is active, it increases the amount of farm and grazing lands, increasing agriculture production and attracting more buffalo. Hunting of the Buffalo continues, as many of the Lakota people now live in larger, multi-room teepees, with two to three rooms, but these rooms are relatively small. The capital town of Wiconiwico U continues to grow, with the palisade wall finished around the city. It becomes popular throughout the tribal territories with more palisade walls entering construction, but most of them are only near Wiconiwico U, with more outlying towns not having such walls entering construction. Chief Watching Hawk dies of "Fluid Lungs", the sickness which he had previously beaten. The lesser tribal chiefs come together to elect a new Chief, with Looks To The Sky becoming the Chief of the Lakota Tribes.
 * Russia works on its military. Industrial produiction is amped up, and more funds are given to scientists. The death rate is rapidly decreasing as a result of better understanding of anatomy. Novorossiya expands 8500 sq km Kanada by 500 sq km. While Russia recognizes the independence of the Icelandic Imperium, Russia refuses to recognize the independence of the Scandinavian staes, treating them as part of Germany. Meanwhile, due to the recent secession of Ukraine form Russia proper, and seeing as how Russia let it happen as long as they kept the Tsar, The Colonials are starting to consider independence. The pro-independence movement grows, and due to the political system of Russia, where dissent is not only allowed but encouraged, the "Antillianists" manage to get some members into the Colonial Dumas of Kanada and Novorossiya. More newspapers start circulating in Russia, some with various political slants. A social movement calling for more government control of business and redistribution of wealth emerges so that the poorer people can have access to things such as education and healthcare starts to take root, calling themselves "Socialists". The Socialists see the right to public education as protected by the "literacy act" that forced all city-dwellers to have at least one literate family member (presumably so he or she can teach at home) as not going far enough, and start a small movement to extend that right to all citizens (by proposing a free or near-free public schooling system, instead of the current "education loan" system) also call for tax reform in order to facilitate the enlargement of the Duma's responsabilitiesh. The Socialists are led by Leonid Bordyukov, a wealthy businessman who published many works such as "Education of the Masses" and "Not far enough" where he explains his opinions on public education.
 * Germanica and its associated Dominions thank Russia for its support.
 * Minsk works on its Economy. Industry builds up at an exponential rate.
 * The Newly established Kievan State works in its military to improve defence as it is now tasked with partroling its borders.
 * The Grand principality of Suur-Suomi works in its military. Orthodoxy begins to take hold in major cities such as Helsinki and Taalinn.
 * The Federated Duchy of the Caucasus works on its economic ties, and tries to stay open to trade competition.  The EATA movement grows.
 * Riga works on its economy and continues construction of a merchant fleet of its own.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues in Kyushu, Shikoku, Honshu, and Hokkaido. More steam power is built, and a few water wheels are built. Aid and clean up continues to areas affected by the volcano.
 * Mali: Mali expands 10,000 sq km to the SE. Gabu, Mossi and Wolof expand the economy. The territory of Congo is being vassalized, and when it will be finished, it will lie in Central Mali. King Asbani scoffs at the news of Ethiopia invading Norman Benin, seeing it as an excuse for imperialistic expansion.
 * China expands New Manchuria by 8000 sq km and Baitudi by 4000 sq km. The Haida Gwaii colony also expands by 1000 sq km. Back in China, the military and economy both expand.
 * Normandy: The military expands. The HBC expands by 5000 sq km, while Benin expands by 10,000 sq km. Beja and Oyo finalize the vassalization process. The country feels the effects of Stage 2 industrialization, which include steam power prominence, urbanization, declining death rates, and advanced health care. The Government is puzzled at the recent invasion of Benin. The Royal Council votes on sending the Yorubans and Ethiopians a three-part peace treaty to save money and lives from any large war.
 * 1. Normandy will cede:
 * Most of Benin, save for an exclave on the coast. The Council has also voted on securing all land north of Yoruba for Norman expansion, and all land south for Yoruban expansion. The first map is based on this choice.YorubaBenin2.png
 * OR Most of Oyo save for a small exclave on the coast. Benin will be left untouched. The Council has also voted on securing all land north of Yoruba for Yoruban expansion, and all land south for Norman Expansion. The second map is based on this choice.YorubaBenin1.png
 * 2. After the signing of this treaty, Ethiopia and Ethiopian territories will not war with any Norman territories for the next 86 years (until 1875), and vice versa. Mogadishu and whatever remaining West African territory will be protected from any Ehtiopian/Yoruban expansion for this period.
 * 3. After the signing of this treaty, Normandy and Yoruba will enter an alliance and trade pact.
 * Ethiopia does not accept the gesture. Total victory and the return of Yorubaland's ancient lands is our main goal.
 * Normandy considers this a highly acceptable and advantageous treaty for the Yorubans and Ethiopians.
 * France: Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 1700 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 1100 sq km. School system is devastated, but the growth starts. Military is built up. The Lefevrists, Kappelists and Catholic leaders meet in Avignon, where they meet the pope and begin the Discussion of the end of the Schism of the last centuries, it invites any nation to end its religious grudges with the Roman Catholicism. While this, for the first in decades, the Inhabitants accept self-rule as a fact, forming the Prefecture of Nouvelle Bourgogne and forming its own senate and chambers.It is in its vast majority to allow further control of Nouvelle Bourgogne by its own people. Brazilea is approached with the same idea, agreeing to form the Prefecture of Brazilea. The Prefectures of Brazilea and Nouvelle Bourgogne would recognize their allegiance to France and would be recognized as French territories with self-rule (Example Canada to Great Britain from 1871 to 1941 although with less descentralization or federalization).
 * Lorraine: Military is built up. School system grows and the nation builds from the war.
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin: The military is built up and the navy expands.
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Picardy: Military and navy are built up.
 * Aquitaine: Military and navy are built up.
 * Angouleme: Military and navy are built up.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 11th improved wooden sawmill is built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 200 kg lumber daily. The 11th iron workshop is built in Southern Myanmar with 100 kg of iron made daily. The sixth air furnace is built. More rifles are built. More schools are built. Allows Bengal refugees to move into Myanmar. The army begins training vigorously. The army is trained even more vigorously and armed to the teeth. Half of the Myanmese army and navy is sent to China, where they begin administering disaster relief. Another third of the army begins hacking through the forests of Northern Myanmar to create a road from Myanmar to China. Myanmese wood and iron is sent via the road to China, where the Myanmese disaster reliefs help constructing houses for the displaced people. Surplus food from the harvest is sent to China to feed the displaced people. The population reaches six million people.
 * Suddeutsches Reich: The first Empire-wide Senate elections take place, with all land-owning males over the age of 21 voting. The Imperial Progressives manage to form a majority by allying themselves with the Catholic Faction. The new Imperial Chief Minister is Jonas Hoppe, leader of the progressives. In other news, the King and Queen are finally crowned as joint Emperor and Empress of Southern Germany. Their full title is as follows: His/Her Imperial and Royal Majesty, (name), Emperor/Empress of South Germany, King/Queen of Bavaria and of Saxony, Protector of the Realm, Duke/Duchess of Bavaria-Munchen, of Hessen, Magdeburg and Munster, Count/ess of Munster, Mainz, Berg and Osnabrueck, and Lord over Anhalt and Cologne. Emperor/Empress of Indonesia and of the Bohemian Lands, and Sovereign of their territories across the seas. Protector of the Holy Faith. It was claimed that the Primate finted from lack of breath by the time he finished the whole title. In Bavaria, and to a lesser extent in the more urbanized areas of Saxony, industry improves. With the food crisis finally over, more people are flocking to work in factories. Cotton mills in particular are thriving. A high ranking Ambassador is sent to the Kingdom of Tanimbarkai to discuss the latter's potential vassalage to the Empire. The Empress is keen for the Catholic king to come under South Germany's protection. In the overseas territories: Indonesia increases its industry. Saxon West Africa expands 1000 sq km inland along the border with Kongo. The Guinea Schutzgebiet expands East along the coast, due to its population being swelled by settlers from Bavaria. Saxon Australis expands 1000 sq km along the coast towards the Welsh colony. In Anhalt, the coronation further maddens the Annists, who increase their acivity.
 * Italia continues working on its military after what is know known as the Ten Years War. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the farther islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia start to see the rise of the steam engine to turn gears and power basic machinery. Cloth looms are now starting to be automatically run and decent sized factories spring up. The University of Venice has its operations suspended with the events of the year. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia. Nuovo Venexia expands by 8500 sq km also. Michel Vendetti continues to outmanuver his opponents by creating fear amongst the populace that anyone could be a King's man or a spy. Thousands of people are sentenced to death for high treason. The royal family is only able to watch on in dismay at the situation. The King hatches a plot to escape with his family and they make it to Istria via submarine and boat. There they attempt to co-ordinate counter-revolutionary forces. Meanwhile across Italia, the cities of Milan and Genoa fall to the rebels with little bloodshed. Upon hearing of the royal family's escape, Vendetti turns his armies east having secured Northern Italy. The royal family is forced to flee to Yugoslavia as the rebel army approaches Istria.
 * King Ezekiel offers the Italian Royal family all the help he can muster to help them. He also offers his relatives to come stay in the Levant to be safe. King Ezekiel announces the Italian Royal family has the full support of the Levantine army for whatever they need to stop the Italian revolutionaries.
 * Romania, Hungary and Padang work on their economies. Yugoslavia works on its army while Siam and Malacca work on their navies
 * NOTE: I still have yet to get a mod to finish up my algorithim from my earlier war with the Netherlands. I need help with someone telling me how many pixels the Dutch Empire in total is worth, and then divide them by state/vassal so I can chose my lands that I get. Also, I plan to take the coast of the Netherlands as part of the land I won. For this post, I am assuming that I took Amsterdam to the Hague on the coast, Cleves, Liege, Oldenberg, and West Munster. ~REX
 * Great Brython's King, Madoc IV, begins to talk about the dream of his ancestor, a King of the Netherlands, to unite Great Brython (then Wales) and the Netherlands. He tells of how the union would be beneficial to both the Dutch and the Brythonic, and how the world would be a better place. We welcome our winnings from the last war with the Dutch (Need to be Verified) Unionist Netherlands (Amsterdam to the Hague), Cleves, Liege, Oldenberg, and West Munster. Madoc IV orders a team of Unionist-Dutch to begin a survey of the land around the border of the Netherlands and Unionist Netherlands. While on assignment, the men encounter Dutch troops. The story is unclear, but five of the seven men are injured. Great Brython declares war on the Dutch. This will be a 1v1 war, meaning no outside assistance from either nation. The gift of Penguin Lilies is greatly appreciated, and they begin to grow quite commonly in Ireland. The ideas of crop rotation help convince many farmers (especially after the recent food shortages) that diversification is the way to go, and all kinds of new and old plants, mostly wheat, oat, corn, potato, cabbage, lettuce, and beans, become new staples. The famine has ended, but due to effective leadership, very few people have starved. Just about every household now has an air furnace, and steam power helps produce more crops, and drive up food production, which increases population, and increases urbanization.
 * You can't just say this is a 1v1 war, anyone can join the war.
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km and Tulpung yr Aber 3000 sq km for the Welsh government. The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco vrow their economies and militaries, since they are on the alert after the Malians have been fighting against them in the past three years of war. Hobyo-Somalia grow their economies and militaries. New South Wales grow their economies and militaries. All vassals send aid to the war effort.
 * China is devastated by the earthquake. Aid is sent to the affected areas, including food and supplies. The military moves in to keep order in the cities that suffered the most damage. During this time, an outbreak of smallpox occurs in Luzhou. Chinese doctors administer the smallpox vaccine to hundreds. Word of the vaccine gets around, making this a victory for medicine, but still a devastating blow to China and her economy.
 * ​The United Maharajya would be willing to send a few ships to help establish link points in China once more and help an alliy in need.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Al-Khalil colony expanding 2100 sq km and the New Oman colony expanding 2000 sq km inland, too. The Federation builds up its military as the slave revolt in the Zanj coast colony, gets worse as Salvius declares himself King of the and the new rebel “Kingdom” of Nyamwezi pushes back the Arabian forces from his stronghold of Tabora. Things get worse as the  start a rebellion against Arab rule. A smaller revolt takes place in Mlangali, too. Sultan Habib al Hamzah calls an emergency meeting of the Sheik council to discuss this growing problem of revolts in the Zanj coast. However, the meeting is targeted by a group of extremist Muslims hoping to re-establish a powerful Islamic Caliphate empire and to overthrow the secular, liberal and blasphemous Arabian Federal government. The group known as the Abbudin, hatch a plot to blow up the Sheik Council building in Sharjah D.C using barrels of gunpowder left in the basement of the Council building during the emergency meeting about the Zanj rebellions. The Abbudin gunpowder plot is successful and many of the Sheiks are killed in the explosion, bring chaos to the Federation now without a government. Some of the remaining Sheiks try to reform the government but a coup by the Abbudin takes place as the Abbudin fight the remaining Federal loyalists starting a civil war.
 * The Dimurat Kingdom builds up its military as the Kingdom continues to be embroiled in civil war as Queen Qurratulain fights Prince Bashshar who claims the throne for himself. Prince Bashshar continues to be victorious but the sudden attack by Persia catches Prince Bashshar off guard, as his territory is surrounded by enemy forces. Wanting to protect the Kingdom from the Persians, Prince Bashshar calls a truce and meets Queen Quarratulain to make peace. Over Queen Quarratulain has her brother killed during their peace meeting, and she assumes full rule of the Kingdom, and starts to fight off the Persians. However, many people now support her other brother Jibril’s claim to the throne and they start their own revolt, which then just annoys the rest of the Dimurati nation causing a large republican revolt. The nation falls into disarray as the civil war render’s Queen Quarratulain government useless.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its military to recover from the war. King Ezekiel is shocked by the Arabian, Qoyunlu and Dimurati civil wars, and he assumes leadership of the Muslim bloc. He sends the Levantine navy to try secure the East African colonies and the army marches from Arabah into the Federation to bring stability to the northern federation. Help is also sent to support the Italian royal family, and offers them safety in his Kingdom. Elsewhere, colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 4500 sq km, too.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its military to recover from the war. Sultan Abdur Rahim continues to pursue industrialization in his Sultanate, too. However, the powerful Sultan now begins to see his nation as a powerful industrialized one, and begins to question his subordinate position to the Arabian Federation. The latest rebellion he sees as proof he is too good to bow to the Federation, so Baghdad leaves the bloc and declares neutrality, sending troops to the borders to protect from overspill of the Federation civil war, and possible Persian attacks.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait builds up its own military to try help out the federal forces restore order, with Sultan Ibrahim sending lots of support to the Sheikdom of Khafji to help his good friend the Sheik of Khafji restore order.
 * The Maldives builds up its military and sends help to the Federation to help them restore order and Federal control.
 * Mangystau builds up its military and declares independence from Dimurat, as the Mangystau nobles declare a relative of the old Mangystau Khan and Dimurati Queen to be the legitimate ruler of Mangystau. Khan Askhat announces that his Dimurati cousins Queen Qurratulain and Prince Jibril unfit to rule Mangystau, and the Khan re-asserts Mangystau independence.
 * Warsangali builds up its military and fights a guerrilla war against the Ethiopians and Welsh but the nation seems ready to collapse.
 * The King of Tanimbarkai meets with the Suddeutsches Reich’s Ambassador to discuss the vassalage plan, and the King builds up Tanimbarkai’s military in preparation for his rebellion. Otherwise the King is pleased with the progress of the plan, and upon hearing about the fall of the Federal government after the Abbudin gunpowder plot he sees his plan is almost impossible to fail now, and even begins plotting using his new German allies to invade and seize the Federation’s Kupang colony.
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its military to fight the rebels in Madagascar but the rebellion spreads as other native tribes start rebelling form Arab rule. Arab rule over Madagascar is all but lost and the Republic reduced to the 8 island Sheikdoms in the Comoros and Seychelles.
 * Germanica continues to send military aid to the Dominions of Orientalia and Mysore. Both Dominions continue to fight bravely, with aid from all other Dominions coming to them. Georgia is somewhat distracted by the events occurring around its borders, but the people continue to remain loyal to the government. Georgia decides to support Baghdad in its ventures for independence and propose a mutual defense pact against Arabia, Qoyunlu, or Persia. Meanwhile the Dominions of Neu Berlin and Neu Prussen hold their first national elections. Heinrich Ritz is the first Prime Minister of Neu Berlin and vows to pledge himself to his people as well as make the nation a great one and worthy of Germanica. The new Reichstag of Neu Berlin is also elected, with most of the seat holders being from the provinces of Erokee, Neu Berlin, Myami, and Eriksmark. The island of Nova Aragona (Staten Island), part of the city of Neu Berlin, is declared to be the new capital of the Dominion. In Neu Prussen, Kaiser Friedrich City is appointed to be the new capitals and the provinces of Neu Prussen (Hispaniola) and Nya Syriac (Nya Syriac) are created. Vinland also elects its leaders, and the few provinces are Vinland (Newfoundland) and Nya Georgia (Labrador). Talk of uniting Vinland and Neu Berlin into one Dominion is discusses, but dismissed. The Conservatives becomes a minority in the Germanic Reichstag and the new Liberal-Nationalist coalition overtakes it.
 * Nya Syriac is Italian.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: The King continues to expand the military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km. Warqama expands 1000 km north. The government continues the reconstruction after the war.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Cleves, West Munster, Luxembourg, Warqama expand military. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam:  Yagich Rafael expands 1000 sq km. Military and economy continue their buildup. Farmers in the Teushen and Tehuelche lands find that that they cannot control the Penguin Lilies they have planted in the warmer climate. The plants begin reproducing out of control and spreading upriver.
 * Apostolic Church: Prime Bishop Eutychianus continues his outreach to Kappelists and sends emissaries to seek dialogue with Kappelist comunities in both the Mayan and Germanic lands. He also publishes an encyclical titled Matthaus Kappel and the the Apostolic Faith. This letter suggest that Kappel shared Apostolic values and suggests that the church should consider canonizing him as a saint.
 * Icelandic Imperium:  The military completes its training in disaster drills for any future events, and the disaster shelters are completed. A number of practice drills are run, and prove to be successful, greatly lowering the fears of the populace for any future disasters. The altered Constitution for the Icelandic Imperium is completed and is signed by the four Ministers of the Imperium's states and the Emperor, thereby ratifying it as Imperium law. This Constitution outlays the new system of governence for the Imperium in more detail. The Emperor shall retain his position as head of state of the Imperium. Below this shall be a two tiered system of government. The Imperial Cabinet, which shall be made up of the Emperor and the four Ministers of the Imperium, which shall have control over defence, foreign policy, imperial taxes, and other key issues within the whole of the Imperium. Then below this shall be the individual State Cabinets, for each of the Imperium's states, which shall have control over the domestic issues previously agreed upon within their respective states, and shall be led by that state's Minister. With this change, comes great jubilation, and celebrations are held across the whole of the Icelandic Imperium. The Icelandic Imperium continues its colonisation of the Arctic Circle islands, with Svalbard being the area of current focus. The Bering Strait islands under Imperium control continue to explore the lands to their east (OTL Alaska). The number of trade posts on the islands on the coast is increased, in preparation for near future colonisation. The Imperium Army and Imperium Navy are expanded and continue to be modernised. The military stays at high alert and the conscription crash programme is bringing a huge bolstering of the military ranks. Following the ratification of the new Constitution, the armed forces of Sweden, Norway and Denmark are folded into the Imperium armed forces. These forces within Scandinavia are bolstered with extra troops and begin to patrol and lockdown the Imperium's Scandinavian borders. Any remaining foreign troops remaining within these states from before independence are expelled from the Imperium. Imperium nationalism and and pro-expansion sentiments begin to be spread through Imperium Scandinavia. Industry continues to grow within the Imperium, with it spreading to the countryside and among the member states. Various inventions continue to spread from Sweden, Norway and Denmark back to Iceland and the rest of the Imperium.
 * ​ ​Germanica and its associated Dominions declare Iceland an enemy of the state.


 * ​The Maharajya continues fighting. Uttashina is expanded 9200 km. ​
 * All of the personal union states expand economy and military along with the vassals and puppets. Naya Punjab expands 9200 km. Naya Bihar expands 10,000 km.

1790
''' The Basotho nation expands inland, practically doubling in size. '''

''' The Persian empire finishes its invasion of Dimurat, conquering a lot of land, Shah Ashkan of Persia makes a ceasefire with the Dimurati factions in the civil war. He makes an all out peace with the Republicans and starts supplying them to help them win the Dimurati civil war. Persia now turns its attention to Dutch Persia and supplies rebels there with supplies, too. '''

''' Turkistan gains a +14 military development bonus for its Turkish Legion army and the fortification of its borders. '''

Warsangali falls into civil disarray as the government collapses.


 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries, while agriculture continues developing in Castille. Meanwhile in Aragon and Portugal, industrialization continues, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile in Castille, Urraca Álvares de Toledo gives birth to a girl, who is named Urraca. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 4500 sq km and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 4000 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, São Vicente is still being rebuilt. Meanwhile, due to the temporary relocation of the administrative seat of the capitania there, São Paulo grows.
 * After the death of the Mwenemutapa Afonso I (Samatambira Nyamhandu II), his son Garcia (Chioko Mhande) becomes the new Mwenemutapa. The nation's military is expanded.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues in Kyushu, Shikoku, Honshu, and Hokkaido. More steam power is built, and a few water wheels are built. Aid and clean up continues to areas affected by the volcano.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: The King continues to expand the military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km. Warqama expands 1000 km north. The government continues a new war.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Cleves, West Munster, Luxembourg, Warqama expand military. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.
 * Ethiopia expands its military, economy and infrastructure, as well as those belonging to the vassals. The colonies of Borona is expanded by 2300 km, Dahnnat and Tasfa expanded by 700 km, while Mogas is expanded by 200 km. The vassalization of the Norman territories is completed, and the indoctrination of the populace into Ethiopian culture begins. Ethiopian troops make landfall in Normandy, and begin their conquest of the nation as its vassals fall one by one to the Ethiopian Empire. Vassalization of Warsangali begins, as the Ethiopian Emperor and his people and vassals all request that the former vassal return to the protection of neighboring Ethiopia.
 * Kenya expands its military, economy and infrastructure, and expands Tumaini by 250 km.
 * Normandy: Normandy accepts Iceland's proposal for the centralized trade pact. The Royal Council also votes on handing over the sovereignty of Oyo to Ethiopia and the Yorubans. The government refuses to enter another war, and the general public of mainland Normandy is rather content with this choice. The military expands, and the effects of Stage 2 industrialization are felt around the nation. Urbanization occurs, as well as the growing prominence of steam power and centralized healthcare. The HBC expands by 5,000 sq km. and a colony is launched on the western coast of Australia.
 * Where, exactly, on the West coast? (Note, there is a Burmese colony at otl Perth which isn't shown on the map but does exist) Callumthered (talk) 09:44, August 11, 2013 (UTC)
 * Cyprus continues to develop close relations with the new Byzantinian Empire and also continues to send troops to crush Turkish rebels. There are continued plans for the Hellenic Union (EE). Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 2000 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 2000 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 2000 sq km.
 * Crete also sends troops to crush Turkish rebels.
 * Cyrenaica also sends troops, and expands 7500 sq km into the desert.
 * China continues to rebuild the cities devastated by last year's disaster. The help from Myanmar and Maharajya is much appreciated. In late February, a bridge left over from ancient China is discovered. Though damaged, the bridge is still standing. The emperor orders the preservation of the bridge. The structure is reinforced and made stable again. The bridge is seen as a symbol of China's resilience. In July, an official death count of last year's disaster is released; over 198,000 bodies have been recovered. Over 200,000 more people are missing and presumed dead. Recovery efforts on the economy are still underway as China increases its military.
 * France: Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 1700 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 1100 sq km. School system is devastated, but the growth starts. Military is built up. The Germans are offered an alliance to avoid further conflict as the population and the kingdom is tired for such wars, with Germany or other nations. The Vassalization of Basotho begins, while this the armies are increased and the presence on the African west coast begins.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up. School system grows and the nation builds from the war.
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin: The military is built up and the navy expands.
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Picardy: Military and navy are built up.
 * Aquitaine: Military and navy are built up.
 * Angouleme: Military and navy are built up.
 * Suddeutsches Reich: After a year of negotiations, the Kingdom of Tanimbarkai officially comes under the protection of Saxony (and in turn, of the Empire). The tax rate is fixed at 10% per annum. A regiment and three frigates are sent to protect the acquisition. The Kingdom will be required to keep an army and a navy to assist them. A Resident is also sent to assist the King. (Now, don't go saying this isn't plausible. A few decades ago, I sent many Magdeburger misionaries to the Aru Islands (main islands of Tanimbarkai) who successfully converted the royal family and much of the population. They also educated a portion of the population in the German language and culture.) A permanent mail and trade route is set up between Tanimbarkai and Bavarian Indonesia. The latter expands its industry. Bavaria expands its industry, and improves its port facilities in Hamburg. In Saxony, scientists unveil a marvellous invention. With the nation's ever-expanding colonial empire, there has been an increasingly large problem with the slowness of communications. To counter this, two optics students (the brothers Schappe) from the Kassel University have developed a visual semaphore system which, through a series of semaphore towers, allows messages to be sent over hundreds of miles in mere hours. The Schappe brothers patent their invention, and  it catches the attention of the Government. Trial lines are set up between Dresden and Munich. The Saxon army is expanded. Overseas: Saxon West Africa expands 1000 sq km inland along the southern border. Saxon Australis expands 1000 sq km along the coast towards the Welsh colony. Bavarian Carthage improves its port facilities. In Anhalt, a spike in Annist violence causes the Prince to send in the army in an attempt to quell the disturbances.
 * The King of Tanimbarkai while greatful of his German education and being shown the light of Christianity, wishes to maintain some aspects of a traditional Tanimbarkai education and also some aspects of an Arab education, too. The King also wishes to let his people chose for themselves which religion to worship, the state itself just won't get involved in religious affairs.
 * SR: The right of religions freedom is guaranteed by the Imperial constitution, and Empress-Queen Charlotte reassures the King of his subjects' rights to choose their religion.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 12th improved wooden sawmill is built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 200 kg lumber daily. The 12th iron workshop is built in Southern Myanmar with 100 kg of iron made daily. The seventh air furnace is built. More rifles are built. More schools are built. Allows Bengal refugees to move into Myanmar. The army begins training vigorously. We help China build bridges over the Yangtze river. Surplus food from the harvest is sent to China to feed the displaced people. The population reaches six million people.
 * Great Brython's Madoc IV, continues to lead his troop in the reunification of the Netherlands. Propaganda reaches an all time high. Unionist Netherlands (Amsterdam to the Hague), Cleves, Liege, Oldenberg, and West Munster all fight with a venegence to unite the Netherlands again - under the Brythonic crown.  The war goes extremely well with massive gains made. Penguin Lilies are really common now in Ireland and Scotland. The ideas of crop rotation help convince many farmers (especially after the recent food shortages) that diversification is the way to go, and all kinds of new and old plants, mostly wheat, oat, corn, potato, cabbage, lettuce, and beans, become new staples. The famine has ended, but due to effective leadership, very few people have starved. Just about every household now has an air furnace, and steam power helps produce more crops, and drive up food production, which increases population, and increases urbanization.
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km and Tulpung yr Aber 3000 sq km for the Welsh government. The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco grow their economies and militaries, since they are on the alert after the Malians have been fighting against them in the past three years of war. Hobyo-Somalia grow their economies and militaries. New South Wales grow their economies and militaries. All vassals send aid to the war effort.
 * The Arabian Federation fights the civil war, with many different Sheiks and Emirs fighting for control of the thrones of the killed Sheiks and Emirs. The Abbudin seize control of Mecca and kill Caliph Faruq and forcing the Imans to elect the Abbudin Iman, Iman Abdul-Sami as Caliph. Caliph Abdul-Sami leads efforts to form the new Abbudin state, as Abbudin supporters across the Federation make their way to Mecca to support their leader. The old Sheikdoms of Mecca and Medina are captured by Abbudin but Abbudin in Oman, Yemen and central Arabia are defeated by the armies of remaining Sheiks as they try to solidify their own realms and expand, too. The Sheikdoms of Ajman, Al Qasimi, Musandm and Khor Fakkan and the Emirate of Dubai ally and attempt to re-establish Federal law. However, the power-hungry Sheiks of the rest of Arabia and the Federation’s demands to return to pre-gunpowder plot state borders puts many other states off from re-joining the Federation. The Zanj coast rebellion gets worse as the Arabs lose more territory to the natives and seeing the fall of the Federation, the merchants of the Zanj coast establish their own nations; thus establishing the Merchantile Republics of Mombasa, Zanzibar and Mafia. Elsewhere, the collapse of Federal control brings great disorder to the other colonies as the colonial governors struggle to keep control.
 * The Dimurat Kingdom continues its civil war, but the Persian ceasefire allows Queen Qurratulain on fighting Prince Jibril and the growing republican movement. The Queen has her other five brothers assassinated to stop them trying to claim the throne as well, but her second youngest brother, Prince Fakih agrees to support his sister’s rule as legitimate and is the only brother of the six not killed. The other three princesses of the Dimurati royal family are also brought summoned before Queen Quarratulain and only her youngest sister, Princess Rana disagrees to her eldest sister’s rule and tries to kill the Queen. The vengeful Queen sells her sister Rana into slavery after stripping her of her claim to the throne following her attack against the Queen. Otherwise Princesses Ula and Farah agree that their eldest sister is the rightful Queen and the royal line is established by law as going from Princess Ula, then Farah, then Prince Fakih. Though if the Queen was to marry and have children, then they’d be first in-line before the Queen’s siblings. Meanwhile with the Dimurati coastline lost to the Persians, the Dimurati colonial governors in Mtwara are overthrown by a mix of independence seeking colonists and native Africans. The Republic of Mtwara is declared.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its military as part of King Ezekiel’s intervention in the Arabian Federation’s civil war. The King’s forces manage to capture Tabuk this year, and the Levantine forces engage the Abbudin forces as the Levant marches on Medina. Elsewhere, colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 4500 sq km northwards.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its military as Sultan Abdur Rahim asserts Baghdadi independence. The ever peaceful Sultan sends advisers to the new Republic of Turkistan to establish formal border agreements and an alliance, too. He proposes an alliance to Persia, too.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait builds up its own military to try help out the federal forces restore order, with Sultan Ibrahim sending lots of support to the Sheikdom of Khafji to help his good friend the Sheik of Khafji restore order. Sultan Ibrahim sends advisors to ensure that Kuwait continues to be allied with Baghdad, and the Kuwaiti-Baghdadi alliance is confirmed.
 * The Maldives builds up its military and sends help to the Federation to help them restore order and Federal control. However, the Sultan now knowing the Federation will probably not be able to help the Maldives, decides to approach the Levantine Kingdom and discuss the Maldives becoming a vassal of the Levant.
 * The King of Tanimbarkai rebels away from Arab rule, exiling all Arabs from his Kingdom back to Arabia. He declares his Kingdom to be a vassal of the Suddeutsches Reich after signing a treaty with them. The King builds up his military and prepares to invade the Arabian Federation’s Kupang colony.
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its military to fight the rebels in Madagascar but a series of victories for the Republic allow them to re-capture all of the Sheikdom of Al Nawzalak. But the 10 other Madagascan Sheikdoms seem to be lost, and so the Republic ally with a powerful northern native warlord and supply him in return for agreeing to accept Comchellak control of Al Nawzalak. The warlord accepts, and with supplies from the Republic and no longer surrounded by enemy forces, the warlord focuses on expanding southwards and with only one front to fight along, he uses his advantage to great effect to defeat many of his rival warlords.
 * Italia continues working on its military after what is know known as the Ten Years War. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the farther islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia start to see the rise of the steam engine to turn gears and power basic machinery. Cloth looms are now starting to be automatically run and decent sized factories spring up. The University of Venice has its operations suspended with the events of the year. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia. Nuovo Venexia expands by 8500 sq km also. Michel Vendetti takes over the Dalmatian coastline and invades Yugoslavia in an attempt to capture the royal family. He also tries to incite the various ethnicities in Yugoslavia to revolt but the cultures have become too closely integrated. Vendetti's armies manage to seize Florence and Rome without much force under the leadership of a Florentine lawyer's son named Niccolo Bonaparte, who proves himself as an exemplary general. He continues to swing his armies around in an attempt to seize Ravenna and Urbino. Meanwhile proof that groups in Romania have been supporting Vendetti cause Hungary and Yugoslavia to lead an invasion of Romania. The King of Italia laments that the glorious beacon of the Mediterranean Sea has collapsed. Meanwhile in the colonies, a researcher in Nuovo Venexia manages to remodel the steam engine in a way that it turns a set of wheels on a vehicle while searching for a way to increase the speed of communications. He proposes a set of steel rails to guide the vehicle.
 * Romania, Hungary and Padang work on their economies. Yugoslavia works on its army while Siam and Malacca work on their navies
 * Germanica continues to send military aid to Mysore and Orientalia as well as building up its military. The populace burns down the Icelandic Embassy outside Berlin and cries for war against Iceland begin. These are relatively ignored, but the Kaiser advises his people to bide their time. In the meantime, the government funds pro-German rebels in Luxembourg, who very much outnumber the Dutch. Luxembourg is incited to revolt against foreign Dutch rule and return to their Germanican rulers. The Dominion of Neu Prussen also funds rebels in Nya Syriac. Meanwhile, all the Dominions build up their militaries, while Mysore and Orientalia continue to bravely fight the invaders. Georgia elects its first Prime Minister, a Turkish-German and Germanic Christian. He vows to restore Georgia to its former glory.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Steam power and water wheels are incorporated in the southern part of the Empire. Chemistry is investigated and researched. Chorotega and Boruca continue build-up as trade hubs and industrial leaders. Chichen Itza and Tenochtitlan, as well as other major cities in the Empire, urbanize. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. 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. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Russia works on its military. Industrial produiction is amped up, and more funds are given to scientists. The death rate is rapidly decreasing as a result of better understanding of anatomy. Novorossiya expands 8500 sq km Kanada by 500 sq km. Russia continues its firm stance that Scandinavia is part of Germany. Russsia sends diplomats to China to reaffirm an alliance or at least a Non-aggression agreement with the far-east Nation. More mines in the Urals start using rails. The largest producer of iron and rail in the region becomes the newly-recognized city of Nizhni Tagil. This city becomes the Ural Region's Industrial powerhouse. The Altillianist movement grows in the colonies, especially with extra taxation.
 * Minsk works on its Economy. Industry builds up at an exponential rate. More textile factories emerge all around the nation, as the resource of the twin-piston steam engine is being used exquisitely well.
 * The Newly established Kievan State works in its military to improve defence as it is now tasked with partroling its borders. The Ukrainian Duma finishes construction, and the first elections are schedules for late this year, with  five-year terms.
 * The Grand principality of Suur-Suomi works in its military. Orthodoxy begins to take hold in major cities such as Helsinki and Taalinn.
 * The Federated Duchy of the Caucasus works on its economic ties, and tries to stay open to trade competition.  The EATA movement grows.
 * Riga works on its economy and continues construction of a merchant fleet of its own.
 * Icelandic Imperium:  The Icelandic Imperium continues its colonisation of the Arctic Circle islands, with Svalbard being the area of current focus. The Bering Strait islands under Imperium control continue to explore the lands to their east (OTL Alaska). The number of trade posts on the islands on the coast is increased, in preparation for near future colonisation. A near constant stream of furs are now being traded between the rest of the Imperium and the trade posts in Alaska.  The Imperium Army and Imperium Navy are expanded and continue to be modernised. The military stays at high alert and the conscription crash programme is bringing a huge bolstering of the military ranks. The forces within Scandinavia are bolstered with extra troops and continue to patrol and lockdown the Imperium's Scandinavian borders. Imperium nationalism and pro-expansion sentiments begin to be spread through Imperium Scandinavia. Industry continues to grow within the Imperium, with it spreading to the countryside and among the member states. Various inventions continue to spread from Sweden, Norway and Denmark back to Iceland and the rest of the Imperium. Following the destruction of the Icelandic embassy outside of Berlin, the German diplomats within the Germanica embassy are peacefully expelled from the Imperium, and the embassy demolished. A simple ultimatum is sent to Germanica, stating: "Accept the independence of the Scandinavian states and their unification with the Imperium, or a state of war shall exist between us". The Imperium awaits a response. In preperation for the response, the border between Denmark and Germanica is manned by a large proportion of the Imperium's armed forces in Scandinavia, and battle plans are drawn up for an invasion.
 * ​The Maharajya continues fighting. Uttashina is expanded 9200 km. ​
 * All of the personal union states expand economy and military along with the vassals and puppets. Naya Punjab expands 9200 km. Naya Bihar expands 10,000 km.

1791
''' Forced from their homelands by German colonists, the Cree people to the west of Eriksmark group together under an alliance of Cree tribal chiefs to form the Cree Confederacy. The Cree hope their new confederacy would be powerful enough to stop farther westward expansion by colonists into their homelands. '''

''' After inciting a rebellion of the native Persians, the Persian empire invades Dutch Persia, completely conquering the region by the end of the year thanks to the chaos caused by the rebellion. Shah Ashkan now vows to conquer Bandar Charak and return the Sheikdom back to Persian control after centuries of Arab control. '''


 * Georgia offers Shah Ashkan an alliance.
 *  MOD: The Shah agrees. (Note: you don't share a common border, BTW).
 * IK.


 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries, while agriculture continues developing in Castille. Meanwhile in Aragon and Portugal, industrialization continues, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile in Navarra, Garcia IX dies and is succeeded by his son Sancho, who is crowned as Sancho IX. Meanwhile in León, Fernando VII dies and is succeeded by his son Alfonso, who is crowned as "By the Grace of God, Alfonso XVII, King of León, Córdoba, Sevilla and Asturias, Duke of Cádiz, Galisteo, Cea and Alba de Tormes, Marchess of Coria, Castrofuerte, Valdefuentes and Villamanrique, and Count of Coca and Palma del Río". Meanwhile, Sofala expands 2000 sq km and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 7000 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, São Vicente is still being rebuilt. Meanwhile, due to the temporary relocation of the administrative seat of the capitania there, São Paulo grows. Meanwhile in Portugal, Fruela Borges publiches the fourth, fifth and sixth volumes of his "A História do Declínio e Queda do Império Romano".
 * Mutapa's military is expanded. Meanwhile, the Mwenemutapa Garcia starts to try to establish Christianity in Mutapa, given that not long after his conversion, his father Afonso cooled in the faith, and many of the Mutapans who had been baptized turned away.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues in Kyushu, Shikoku, Honshu, and Hokkaido. More steam power is built, and a few water wheels are built. Aid and clean up continues to areas affected by the volcano.
 * Apache: The military is built up and the weaponry improved upon and Catholic Churches are popping up everywhere and there are a total of two cathedrals in the entire country.
 * Primatial City of Magdeburg: The Catholic primate of Magdeburg sends some Catholic missionaries to the Apache to assist the local Catholic clergy.
 * Russian Antillianists: The movement for independence continues to gain strength, with it taking a majority of the Duma in  Novorossiya, while colonial Duma elections in Kanada are not until next year. Still, support has slowly been growing in both colonies, with most of its supporters favoring freindly relations with Russia instead of breaking away by force. With the Duma in  Novorossiya now being majority supporting independence, all of its representatives in the Russian National Duma have become advocates of the colonies' independence, although they do not bring up any action on the subject. The two colonies do, however, begin strengthening economic and defensive ties with each other, and trade between the two begin growing enormously.  Novorossiya expands 1000 km squared as does Kanada.


 * I have Lx's permission to play as his colonies and do this. DS|Im Coocoo for Cocoa Puffs!! 00:51, August 12, 2013 (UTC)
 * It's true, look at our talk pages-Lx (leave me a message) 02:19, August 12, 2013 (UTC)
 * Normandy: Normandy formally declares war on Ethiopia, asking France to ally with Normandy and declare war as well, due to the French Confederation.


 * The war is over, AFAIK. You are no longer an independent nation. ~S
 * The war, according to Viva, would be over within five turns or so, so I think I still should have a chance to get any allies I can.
 * It's actually three years of ingame conquest. And this is year two. ~Viva
 * Rebuilding efforts continue in the devastated areas. Many important buildings in Luzhou are rebuilt, as are some civilian structures (rebuilt by families rather than the government). China expands its military and works on recovering its economy. The alliance with Russia is reaffirmed and, as a token of gratitude for the many years of good relations, China sends a shipment of silk for the use of the Russian emperor and his family. Refugees from Luzhou and Chongqing flood New Manchuria and Baitudi this year, expanding them by 8000 sq km and 4000 sq km respectivelly.
 * Suddeutsches Reich: The trial semaphore line between Dresden and Munich built last year is hailed as a great success. Important messages from the Munich stock exchange were transmitted in mere hours, and Saxon and Bavarian army units were able to coordinate their movements so they arrived at the same place only fifteen minutes apart. Due to this, lines are erected between other major cities. The Imperial Postmaster, seeing the potential of the devices, starts a "semaphore letter service" whereby people can -for a price- pay for private messages to be sent from one town to another. A few wealthy people begin using the service to co-odrdinate their affairs on their estates around the country. Saxony and Bavaria both improve their respective armies, and each starts up a small "Comunications Corps". In Bavaria, the army begins extensive testing of the reconnaissance capabilities of hot air balloons. Meanwhile, John Montigrue begins working on "gas balloons" which require only hydrogen to remain in the air. In the vassals: the situation in Anhalt gets progressively worse, and some towns in the countryside openly side with the Annists. Cologne continues its march towards economic independence, with the pottery industry steadily improving output. Overseas: Bavarian Australis expands [maximum extent] along the coast towards the Ethiopian colony. The pearling industry improves, and some divers are brought in from Tanimbarkai. Bavarian Indonesia improves its naval forces and infrastructure. Bavarian colonists settle in Bavarian Carthage. Saxon Australis expands 1000 sq km towards the Welsh colony, and Saxon West Africa improves its infrastructure. The Landtag of the Guinea Schutzgebiet votes to establish a small trial semaphore line between the capital and a nearby township.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 2100 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 2100 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 13th improved wooden sawmill is built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 200 kg lumber daily. The 13th iron workshop is built in Southern Myanmar with 100 kg of iron made daily. The eighth air furnace is built. More rifles are built. More schools are built. The army begins training vigorously. We help Chinese families rebuild their homes. We begin to give families cheap education. Myanmar is now fairly industrialized.
 * Great Brython's Madoc IV, continues to lead his troop in the reunification of the Netherlands. Propaganda reaches an all time high, even beating last year's massive push. All Unionist Dutch and Brythons are now inundated with government papers, promoting the idea of unification, saying its a historical right, and pointing to the time of King Gavin III, who is still well remembered. Unionist Netherlands (Amsterdam to the Hague), Cleves, Liege, Oldenberg, and West Munster all fight with a venegence to unite the Netherlands again - under the Brythonic crown.  The war goes extremely well with massive gains made. At this rate, it is expected that all of the Dutch land will have fallen under Madoc's control by Christmas. When this proves true, the coronation is planned for February of 1792, while the army and civilian diplomats begin to propagate the Indendentist Dutch. Since the Famine, which actually didn't kill many people, Brython's reliance on two main crops (rye and wheat) has been criticized. Now, only 25% rye and 25% wheat are grown annually, with 50% being a mixture of corn, potato, cabbage, lettuce, and beans. Crop rotation only furthers these notions of diversification. Meanwhile in Ireland and Scotland, Penguin Lilies are greatly popular, wih 25% of the farming culture growing these plants. Just about every household now has an air furnace, and steam power helps produce more crops, and drive up food production, which increases population, and increases urbanization.
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km and Tulpung yr Aber 3000 sq km for the Welsh government. The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco grow their economies and militaries. A notion of unification comes about, but is widely disregarded at the current time. Hobyo-Somalia grow their economies and militaries, and expands 10,000 sq km into Warsangali, which we begin to make a protectorate. New South Wales grow their economies and militaries. All vassals send aid to the war effort. The colony at Caer Anial expands 10,000 sq km into the Comchellak Republic, along where the old colony used to be.
 * Cyprus continues to expand its army and navy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 2000 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 2000 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 2000 sq km.
 * Ethiopia expands its military and economy, and those of the vassals. The military continues its conquest of Normandy, with the city of Cherboug falling to their forces early in the year. The Ethiopian navy blockades the remaining ports in the nation, with a fleet of 20,000 colonists from Ethiopia proper arriving on the shores of Normandy to begin settling the "virgin territory". They are followed by 40,000 additional colonists transported to Normandy by the navies of the other vassals. Normans captured by the Ethiopians are deported to Ethiopian colonies and vassals to diversify the populations, but are for the most part, treated humanely. A force of 25,000 troops are expected to arrive in Normandy by the fall of next year to bolster the Ethiopian forces there already. The other Norman vassals of Benin, Oyo, Beja, and Mogadishu are brought into the empire, and the Ethiopification of their lands begins, with tens of thousands of Ethiopians displacing the local populations and governments. The colonies of Borona is expanded by 2300 km, Dahnnat and Tasfa expanded by 700 km, while Mogas is expanded by 200 km. Vassalization of Warsangali begins, as the Ethiopian Emperor and his people and vassals all request that the former vassal return to the protection of neighboring Ethiopia.
 * "The Ethiopian navy blockades the remaining ports in the nation, with a fleet of 20,000 colonists from Ethiopia proper arriving on the shores of Normandy to begin settling the "virgin territory". They are followed by 40,000 additional colonists transported to Normandy by the navies of the other vassals" What do you plan to do, convert the whole European country into a bunch of Ethiopians?
 * Why not? The Dutch did it to South Africa, the Brits to Australia, and Americans to, well, America. Heck, there were 250,000 Portuguese in Angola in 1974 (120,000 left there today). There were 1.6 million French living in Algeria in the '70s. I could go on and on with examples. It's colonialism. I'm supposed to colonize Normandy. And so what is European? Vietnam was Asian. Colonized. Algeria was Arab. Colonized. Somalia was African. Colonized. Normandy is European. Colonized. ~Viva
 * You're going to have a hard time randomly displacing the whole population of Normandy and "colonizing" an established, worldly country that has existed for centures alongside many other established, worldly countries. Normandy isn't the same as Algeria or Somalia. But it's cute how you're so bent on "colonizing" Europe :) ~Cookie
 * Weren't Algeria (an emirate at the time of conquest), Somalia (a sultanate) and Ethiopia (a full blown autocratic empire) established for centuries? The whole population of Normandy is bearing a million, and its military was shattered. I don't need to displace your people to colonize it. I also think it's cute how you're trying so hard to prevent the typical routine undertaking by the victorious party. Your nation was defeated. Now my nation is sending people there to live on the land it just conquered. Empires don't take land because they thinks it looks nice on a map, they take it so that their people can live on it. Get over it. ~Viva
 * I am over it. I even cleared out "Normandy" in the sign up section just for you! I just find it laughable the undying conviction you have for "colonizing Europe because Europe did it to Africa" belief.
 * You clearly misunderstand something. I'm not doing it because of that. I'm doing it because you said that Ethiopia had to attack your main nation to get your vassals. So I did, and as a direct result, I got your nation. I just find the additional perks of colonizing Normandy rather convenient. Also, I use the example because people here tend to forget that a nation with a well trained and well equipped nation can use that two-way street called the ocean to attack anything anywhere. My conviction is to put an end to the "because it didn't happen in OTL means it can't happen in ATL" belief. Getting to Europe is one thing, getting you to grasp the fact Europe isn't invincible is another. ~Viva
 * I don't see why not. ~ S
 * It's one thing to leave all of the citizens of Normany in the country. Exporting the whole  population to a foreign continent is completely different. Even in the slave trade, the population as a whole was not taken, only a percentage, and they had a purpose, not just to 'diversify the population'. And what is there to colonize? Normandy is an established country, in an already crowded continent. There are no major resources that Normandy posesses that you could want, other than its location for trade.
 * Ethiopia was an already established nation. Didn't stop Umberto I or Mussolini from trying to colonize it twice. And I never said I was deporting the entire population. I said "Normans", not "All of the Normans." You're getting caught up in minor misinterpretations. And nations don't need a reason for taking over other nations. It's a fact. As for slavery, I never stated that was my intention, but slavery IS a major depopulater. The Kongo had a population of two million when it first encountered Portugal. By the time it was destroyed, thanks to slavery, its population shrank to a little more than half a million. As for economics, Normandy is a rich farmland, so it can provide foods and drinks not possible to grow in Africa. Like I've said many times in the past, I, nor anyone else, require a reason to invade any nation of any kind. I got Normandy because Cookie insisted that in order for me to get his vassals, I had to attack his main nation. Ergo, I won Normandy in the process. ~Viva
 * Kenya expands its military, economy and infrastructure, and expands Tumaini by 250 km.
 * Russia works on its military. Industrial produiction is amped up, and more funds are given to scientists. The death rate is rapidly decreasing as a result of better understanding of anatomy. Novorossiya expands 500 sq km, Kanada by 8500 sq km. Russia continues its firm stance that Scandinavia is part of Germany. Certain people get worried about the growing Antillianist movement, but they are confident that they won't win plurality in the Kanadian Duma. Russia works as much as it can to improve the lives of its citrizens. The "Socialist" movement grows. Some Muscovians actually call back their deputee and replace him with an advocate of Socialism.
 * Minsk works on its economy. Industry builds up at an exponential rate. More textile factories emerge all around the nation, as the resource of the twin-piston steam engine is being used exquisitely well.
 * Ukraine works in its military to improve defence as it is now tasked with partroling its borders. The Ukrainian Duma finishes construction, and the first elections are scheduled for late this year, with five year terms.
 * The Grand principality of Suur-Suomi works in its military. Orthodoxy begins to take hold in major cities such as Helsinki and Taalinn.
 * The Federated Duchy of the Caucasus works on its economic ties, and tries to stay open to trade competition.  The EATA movement grows.
 * Riga works on its economy and continues construction of a merchant fleet of its own.
 * France: Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 1700 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 1100 sq km. School system is devastated, but the growth starts. Military is built up. The Germans are offered an alliance to avoid further conflict as the population and the kingdom is tired for such wars, with Germany or other nations. The Vassalization of Basotho begins, while this the armies are increased and the presence on the African west coast begins.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up. School system grows and the nation builds from the war.
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin: The military is built up and the navy expands.
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Picardy: Military and navy are built up.
 * Aquitaine: Military and navy are built up.
 * Angouleme: Military and navy are built up.
 * Italia continues working on its military after what is know known as the Ten Years War. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the farther islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia start to see the rise of the steam engine to turn gears and power basic machinery. Cloth looms are now starting to be automatically run and decent sized factories spring up. The University of Venice has its operations suspended with the events of the year. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia. Nuovo Venexia expands by 8500 sq km also. Michel Vendetti takes over Belgrade and forces the Yugoslav and italian royal families to flee to the Levantine Kingdom. However, the King and Queen's carriage rolls in the escape and they are unable to get free before enemy troops surround them. They are captured and taken back to Venice. General Bonaparte conquers Urbino and Ravenna and now turns towards Naples. The navies seized in Venice and Genoa land troops to conquer Malta and Sicily. The invasion of Malta is repelled but Sicily soon falls. Meanwhile, Hungary and Romania continue to duke it out.
 * Romania, Hungary and Padang work on their economies. Yugoslavia works on its army while Siam and Malacca work on their navies.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Yagic Rafael expands 1000 sq km. Military and economy continue their buildup. Great Chief Damasus faces increasing pressure from roayalist factions as the normally republican K'onipians begin to embrace royalist leanings in the face of overcrowding. Penguin Lilies have grown completely out of control in the Teushen and Tehuelche territories and the rivers are filled with them. While they are still good to eat, many farmers stop planting them in hopes of easing the overpopulation. Brother Polycarp sends a delgation of Maugholdian Scholars to Tenochtitlan in hopes of seeking dialogue with the Kappelist leaders and seeking ties between the two sects on the grounds that both are anti-Catholic and embrace similar doctrines, he suggests that while the two may not unify, the Kappelists and Apostolics both fall under a broader group which he labels "Anapapists" (this being analogous to the OTL terrm "Protestant" with the Kappelists representing the Lutherans and the Apostolics representing the Anglicans). (Maya, please respond). In an attempt to broaden the trade in kelp products, traders from Yagich Rafael begin sailing to Ethiopia in hopes that the great empire of Africa will open trade. (Ethiopia, please respond). 


 * ​Ethiopia would be happy to open trade with the Selk'nam people. We'll welcome your merchants with open arms and deep pockets.
 * The Mayan Empire accepts the Scholars into the self-styled 'Kappelist Capital of the World'
 * Apostolic Church: Prime Bishop Eutychianus continues his outreadch the to Kappelist community as more Kappelists literature is deemed acceptable for Apostolic theologians to read. It is announced that a cause for the canonization of Matthaus Kappel has been opened ant that he is likely to be deemed a saint of the Apostolic Church within two years.
 * Germanica grudgingly accepts the Imperium's ultimatum, as bigger problems are at hand. More military aid is sent to the Dominions of Mysore and Orientalia. The military continue to build up and a Maginot-esque Line is built along the border with the UKSG. Industrialization and urbanization continue across the nation.
 * The Dominion of Neu Berlin ignores the new Cree nation and approaches them with offers of foreign guns and weaponry and industrialization if they should join the Dominion. Several individual tribes and some families accept and moves into the Dominion. The Dominion builds up its military and sends aid to the fellow Dominions of Mysore and Orientalia. The new Prime Minister promises to make Neu Berlin a grand nation, and he does not seem to be lying.
 * The Dominion of Chimu sends military aid to the Dominion of Orientalia. Chimu bolsters its military and fortifies its northern and southern borders, although Halakin remains open.
 * The Dominions of Mysore and Orientalia continue to fight the war bravely, and they are able to hold the enemy back not far from the old border, thanks to reinforcements arriving from the other Dominions and Germanica.
 * Mali: Gabu, Mossi and Wolof contribute to the economy and military,
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Steam power and water wheels are incorporated in the southern part of the Empire. Chemistry is investigated and researched. Chorotega and Boruca continue build-up as trade hubs and industrial leaders. Chichen Itza and Tenochtitlan, as well as other major cities in the Empire, urbanize. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. 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. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * The Arabian Federation fights the civil war, with many different Sheiks and Emirs fighting for control of the thrones of the killed Sheiks and Emirs. The loyal Federal states manage to convince the Emir of Abu Dhabi al Rahba to re-join the Federation, as the Federation battles the growing power of the Emirate of Muscat as the Nabhan Dynasty of Oman seek to return Oman back to its glory days of independence before the Great Gulf War of 1465-68. As such, Emir Abu al Khayr declares himself Sultan of a newly independent Oman. Oman wins several battles conquering the Sheikdoms of Shinas, Suhar and Al Suwaiq stopping the Federation expanding eastwards. Sultan Abu al Khayr builds up his army in Suhar as he prepares to march on Sharjah D.C. Elsewhere in the Federation, the Saudi dynasty of the Sheikdom of Riyadh wins many battles and expand their own holdings, with Sheik Gamali bin Saud declaring himself a Sultan, of his new expanded territory which he names Saudi Arabia. Otherwise the civil war continues to plague the Federation but the Levant’s war against the Abbudin continues doing well with Caliph Abdul-Sami trying to get other Arabs to join his cause and form the radical Abbudin Islamic Caliphate.
 * The Dimurat Kingdom continues its civil war, as Queen Qurratulain fights her brother Prince Jibril and manages to defeat his army this year. She now turns her attention to the republican rebels and manages to capture one of their main strongholds as the year ends.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its military as part of King Ezekiel’s intervention in the Arabian Federation’s civil war. The King’s forces fight the Abbudin forces and the Levant now get involved in the Italian revolution, supporting royalist forces and sending in the navy to battle Michel Vendetti’s naval forces. Elsewhere, colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 4500 sq km northwards.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its military as Sultan Abdur Rahim asserts Baghdadi independence. The ever peaceful Sultan forms an alliance with Persia and Turkistan as well, and with this the Sultan dies peacefully in his sleep. His son succeeds him as Sultan Husam al Din and he proceeds to pursue his father’s legacy of peace, economic development and co-operation with other nations. Baghdad goes into NPC mode.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait builds up its own military to try help out the federal forces restore order and meets the Federation government in Sharjah D.C but Sultan Ibrahim tries to help the Federation loyalists understand it will be some time before they can re-take the rest of Arabia, and so he urges them to pursue democratic means and focus on the war against Oman, who’s forces march on the capital.
 * The Maldives builds up its military and sends help to the Federation to help them restore order and Federal control. The Sultan travels to the Levant to meet with their King, and he signs the treaty of Fort Ahmed which makes the Maldives a vassal of the Levant.
 * The King of Tanimbarkai builds up his military and he launches an invasion of the Arabian Kupang colony with the help of some German troops. The Arabs who are already in disarray are easily beaten by the more organised forces of the German-Tanimbarakian troops.
 * Okay Tanimbarkai is now all yours, Callum. I give it up to you completely now ~Von.
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its military to recover from the civil war. The warlord Radama fights the other rebels in Madagascar expanding southwards very quickly and his many victories inspires him to declare himself the King of Sakalava but to the south the Merina people under the leadership of King Andrianampoinimerina of the Merina conquer most of the south of the island. However, the ever resourceful merchant leaders of Comchellak begin plotting their economic takeover of the new emerging native Madagascan nations, and they also ally with the new Mercantile Republics of Mombasa, Zanzibar, Mtwara and Mafia. As the year ends, the allied merchant leaders and Sheiks of the nations meet to discuss forming a new more powerful nation of a union of the Arab merchant states of East Africa; a nation which they dub the new Arabian Federation.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: The King continues to expand the military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km. Warqama expands 1000 km north. The government continues fighting.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Cleves, West Munster, Luxembourg, Warqama expand military and economy. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future of the nation lies with themselves. More services are offered on the new route. The prototype engines continue running on the route, yet need to stop many times to refill up their coal reserves. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Death rates begin to decline at a rapid rate. Paper mills continue to make great rolls of paper and with cheap paper now being sold on the market, this allows many new writers to be able to publish their works onto the market. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. As a result Uttarshina is expanded by 9200 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The nation's propaganda continues to pump out patriotic messages, helping to keep the population going during this war. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military, with troops coming in from fighting against the Dutch recieving much experience and hardening. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also takes place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. The war is making slow progress due to the Germans sending a large number of supplies to the Mysorians, who have dug in on many positions making it hard for the nation's army to move in at a rapid pace. Yet this is planned to be cut out with an audacious plan. Early in the year, the order is given for the Navy to attack mainland Brandenburg. To the surprise of the Germans, later in the year, Naval ships launch surprise attacks after forming up following their rest period in allied ports on the German mainland. What shocks them even more is when the ships land an armed army to invade from the sea itself - hoping to drive the main forces to surrender. Prussia and Southern Germany are asked to assist. Meanwhile, the Raja looks to the Imperium (LOL -  it's my name) for potential new allies.
 * It would take over a year to reach Germanica from Orissa; Kun is on break, and the UKSG is currently a neutral state.
 * Actually, it took the Mayflower five to six weeks to reach America going against the currents. It would only take Orissa three to four months to reach Europe, maybe even less. ~Viva
 * Plus I already had bits and pieces of my fleet stationed here and there - mainly in allied ports.
 * Hmm, it appears you're correct, Viva. Imp, your nearest ally is Italy, whose ports are around the other side of Europe.
 * Mataram expands army and economy. Rajputana expands its army and economy heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 9200 km. Rajputana also begins to experience a boom in construction as people head into the cities and factories grow in number. Sindustan amps up on its army and economy. The Khmers expand their economy and army, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their army. Naya Bihar sees growth on its coast as cities begin to grow and rival some in the Maharajya itself. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure. Troops from all nations fully support the United Maharajya and its troops begin to engage with the enemy.
 * Scandinavian Imperium: After much thought, the Emperor decrees that the Icelandic Imperium shall be renamed the Scandinavan Imperium, to reflect the new make up of its lands. The Scandinavian Imperium continues its colonisation of the Arctic Circle islands, with Svalbard being the area of current focus. The Bering Strait islands under Imperium control continue to explore the lands to their east (OTL Alaska). The number of trade posts on the islands on the coast is increased, in preparation for near future colonisation. A near constant stream of furs are now being traded between the rest of the Imperium and the trade posts in Alaska. The Imperium Army and Imperium Navy are expanded and continue to be modernised. The military stays at high alert and the conscription crash programme is bringing a huge bolstering of the military ranks. The forces within Scandinavia are bolstered with extra troops and continue to patrol and lockdown the Imperium's Scandinavian borders. Imperium nationalism and pro-expansion sentiments begin to be spread through Imperium Scandinavia. Industry continues to grow within the Imperium, with it spreading to the countryside and among the member states. Various inventions continue to spread from Sweden, Norway and Denmark back to Iceland and the rest of the Imperium.

1792
''' Mount Unzen erupts in Kyushu, Japan, with the resulting avalanche and giant wave caused after an old lava dome collapses, about 15,000 people die. '''

''' The Arabian Federation's Bengkulu colony falls into disarray as the natives rise up to overthrow their Arab colonial rulers. The natives aren't united though and the colony is divided in 3 between the new native nations of Jambi, Lampung and Bengkulu. '''


 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries, while agriculture continues developing in Castille. Meanwhile in Aragon and Portugal, industrialization continues, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile in Portugal, Pedro III dies and is succeeded by his son Afonso, who is crowned in Portugal as "By the Grace of God, Afonso XII, Emperor of Spain, King of Portugal, Galicia, Algarve, Castille, Toledo, Jaén, Murcia, Cantabria, of either side of the sea in Africa, Prince of Brasil, Duke of Viseu, Ferrol, Lugo, Pontevedra, Huete, Pastrana, Peñafiel, Soría and Villalba, Marchess of Auñón, La Adrada, Malagón, Count of Alcaudete, Bañares, Castrojeriz and Villalobos and Lord of Guiné, of either side of the Rio da Prata, and of Commerce, Navigation of Conquest on India". Meanwhile, Sofala expands 2000 sq km and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 7000 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, São Vicente is still being rebuilt. Meanwhile, due to the temporary relocation of the administrative seat of the capitania there, São Paulo grows.
 * Mwenemutapa Garcia's efforts to establish Christianity on his kingdom continue, with him forbidding the worship of idols. The military is expanded, and an alliance is signed with Portugal.
 * The Arabian Federation fights the civil war, with many different Sheiks and Emirs fighting for control of the thrones of the killed Sheiks and Emirs. The Federation’s loyal forces meet with the armies of Oman at the battle of Lahbab. The battle is a stalemate with both sides losing many men. Oman and the Federation sign a peace treaty and agree to respect each other’s sovereignty. Elsewhere in the Federation, Saudi Arabia expands as does the Sheikdom of Khafji thanks to his Kuwaiti support. Khafji declares itself an Emirate and independent of the Federation and forms a close alliance with Kuwait. Otherwise the civil war continues to plague the Federation but the Levant’s war against the Abbudin continues doing well with the Levant capturing Medina. Caliph Abdul-Sami is then killed by more moderate Imans, and Abbudin control collapses. The Imans re-form the old council which was disbanded by the Abbudin, and they elect Iman Ishaq of Mecca as the new Caliph. The Caliph re-declares Caliphate independence from the Federation, stating the Caliph is the best possible leader of men and nation, and creating a nation under religious Sharia law.
 * The Dimurat Kingdom continues its civil war, as Queen Qurratulain defeats the last of the Republicans. She declares victory and enacts a new constitution to appease the more moderate republicans, starting a new era of the Dimurati constitutional monarchy. (Government change and Dimurat now NPC).
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its military as part of King Ezekiel’s intervention in the Arabian Federation’s civil war. The King’s forces fight the Abbudin forces and the Levant now get involved in the Italian revolution, supporting royalist forces and sending in the navy to battle Michel Vendetti’s naval forces. The King also thanks the Maldives for agreeing to become a vassal of the Levant and sends them lots of nice things from the Levant as thanks. Elsewhere, colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 4500 sq km northwards.
 * Neu Prussen asks to purchase the Levantine colony in Antillia.
 * The Maldives builds up its economy as the new Levantine vassal, sees a new Levant military base being built on the Maldives.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait builds up its own military to try help out the federal forces restore order but the Sultan sees it as a lost cause and decides to treat them as independent states. Being friendly with them all and supporting Khafji helps secure Kuwait’s borders and keeps the Kuwaiti gulf trade network going. Kuwait begins going into difficult relations with the Arabian Federation, and some political fights break out. This causes Sultan Ibrahim to renounce his vassalage to the Federation and he makes Kuwait fully independent. (Kuwait now NPC.)
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its military to recover from the civil war. The warlord wars continue but the King of Sakalava, Radama and King Andrianampoinimerina of the Merina begin conquering most their rivals on the island. Comchellak and the other Arab mercantile republics sign an agreement and they form the East Africa Federation. The founding states being the Republic of Comchellak, Mombasa, Zanzibar, Mtwara and Mafia.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues in Kyushu, Shikoku, Honshu, and Hokkaido. More steam power is built, and a few water wheels are built. Aid and clean up continues to areas affected by the volcano. New aid and clean up begins for the recent volcano as well. Meanwhile in Tojiko, the Soga clan begins to launch a new revolt against Mononobe rule. A new colony is established on the tip of OTL Southwest Alaska called Kochiya.
 * Great Brython prospers as crop rotation and new crops are the new norm. Just about every household now has an air furnace, and steam power helps produce more crops, and drive up food production, which increases population, and increases urbanization. The Christian Soldiers of St. David of Wales quickly move into former Arab nations, to spread Christianity. Military grows.
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km and Tulpung yr Aber 3000 sq km. Vassalization of Sumba, off the coast of Tulpung yr Aber, begins. The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco grow their economies and militaries. Hobyo-Somalia grows its military and economy, as do Congo and Warqama, which is technically a colony of Congo. We also begin to make a protectorate out of Jambi, Lampung and Bengkulu. New South Wales grows their economy and military. We begin to talk with the Arab Federation of the East about renouncing their ties to the failing, original Federation.
 * In light of the recent aquisitions and the growth of the empire, Ethiopia rebrands itself Imperium Africana. The Emperor states that given Ethiopia's past role as the most powerful nation on the continent of Africa, and the extent of its domains in the world as an African nation–being the only one to have done so, he and his court deemed it prudent to go ahead with the change. The colony of Borona is elevated to the status of dominion, and granted representation in the newly reformed Imperial Court. For a time, the inhabitants shall be known as Imperial Africans, or Imperials for convenience, so as to separate the inhabitants of the Imperium from those of the non-Imperial lands. The colonies of Dahnnat and Tasfa expanded by 1000 km each, while Mogas and Tumaini are expanded by 250 km. Vassalization of Warsangali continues into its third year. The dominions of Borona, Kenya, Oyo, Benin and Yorubaland are expanded by 10,000 km each.
 * France D: As France is a member of the French confederation, France would like to buy the Territory of Continental Normandy in exchange for land in Africa or South America.
 * Imperial African D: We have fought long and hard for the land that you speak of. Exactly what lands could compensate for the land won in Europe? If you wish to part from North Africa, we may consider the bargain.
 * France D: We would give our colony of La Riviere in OTL Argentina, which is around double of the size of Normandy and would be another asset of yours in Antilian-Atlantian continent. in North Africa we would be reluctant as it would be a matter of concern due to the territories being from Carthage monarchy.
 * Imperial African D: Well, then we are afraid that no trade can be made currently. We hope you will understand that our people wouldn't be all too pleased to see the land their brothers and sisters died for so quickly handed over to a foreign power.
 * France D:  I understand your doubt and reluctance but you must understand that we are doing this to avoid further troubles between the French Normans and the African Ethiopian inhabitants and you would get around twice the size of the land. It would a greater win for your empire and your people and you could propose us a counteroffer.
 * The Dominion of Neu Berlin seeks to purchase the former Norman territory directly bordering it. (It's mostly useless forest and barren ice land. The only reason I want it is because it's right next to me.)
 * Imperial African D: The Crown Colony of Wädäb is an important fur and whaling center. It will bring much wealth to the empire and provide jobs for Ethiopians seeking to living abroad. We cannot separate from it so soon. (The OTL Hudson Bay Company still exists, and makes beaucoup bucks selling furs and other log cabin stuff.)
 * France D: We continue asking you to give us the Norman European land. It is our unique concern to unify the French soil under one monarch as it once was centuries ago. We should at least continue our talks to avoid an unneeded conflict between the Normans and the Ethiopians.
 * Give up Sine, you have no chance. Viva, it would take a while to get to Wadab. If you set sail from Yoruba or Normandy in the summer, it would be winter by the time you get there, and you'd be forced to wait out the winter (August to March). You only just planted your flag on Norman soil. Then perhaps Africa could maintain control over the coast?
 * The war took three years to complete. Ethiopian troops got there a while ago as it would take three months to get from the staging camps in Lagos to Hudson Bay. I was speaking in future terms, I just got my tense wrong. It's fixed now. ~Viva
 * Russian Antillianists: The movement for independence takes control of Kanadas Duma. The two colonies continue strengthening economic and defensive ties with each other, and trade between the two continues growing enormously. Novorossiya expands 3000 km squared as does Kanada. The two colonies send representatives to Novorossiya's colonial capitol, forming the first Continental Duma, the two colonies begin plans for a post independence government, agreeing to form a United States of Antillia, with a three-branch government with a Judicial, Legislative and Executive with the Executive being composed of the Monarch and his Cabinet. The legislature having two houses, one with three Senators from each state, and one based on population. The judicial branch will be the supreme court of the country. The legislature will have the power to force the monarchs abdication by a two-thirds majority vote. Kanada and Novorossiya will be broken down into nine new states as agreed upon by the Continental Duma. The represenatives in the Russian Duma begin demanding independence from Russia, stating peace is their utmost priority in the separation.
 * Imperial African D: As we have made clear a number of times, Imperium Africana does not wish to part with any of gains. Please respect that wish. We find our current position more valuable at the time than if we part with our territories, we have no intention of changing that.
 * PMII_Vinland-France_Treaty.pngnica continues to fight in the war. Orissan forces are quickly defeated since they have no re-inforcements. More aid is sent to Mysore and Orientalia, who continue to hold their ground. The Dominion of Vinland expands 15,000 sq km into Quebec (just filling up the gap next to Kanada). All the Dominions send some small military aid to Mysore and Orientalia. I was wondering if Neu Berlin could have a no-penalty bonus for expansion into Canada, much like Russia had in Siberia. The Dominion of Vinland also proposes a peace treaty with Baie d'Eric, where the room for expansion for Vinland and Baie d'Eric is shown. After heated debate, Oaxaca is transferred from Chimu to Neu Prussen.
 * We'll organise a border agreement with Russia, Italia and other colonial powers in the region and fair enough. Otherwise, it's not fair for their expansion if you can just outdo them all the time. May I recommend the Ohio and Mississippi as your border with Italian colonies? ~Von
 * I'll get around to that sooner or later. Also there are only three others: Ethiopia, Russia and Italy, as Portugal is boxed in.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 2100 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 2100 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 14th improved wooden sawmill is built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 200 kg lumber daily. The 14th iron workshop is built in Southern Myanmar with 100 kg of iron made daily. The ninth air furnace is built. More rifles are built. More schools are built. The army begins training vigorously. We help Chinese families rebuild their homes. We begin to give families cheap education. Myanmar is now fairly industrialized.
 * Suddeutsches Reich: The Emperor and Empress accredit a new ambassador to the newly-formed African Imperium. Bavaria and Saxony both improve their militaries, especially the new Communications Corps. The semaphore lines are expanded to include more towns, and a whole new Imperial Department of Telecommunications (a word coined especially for the new system) is set up to co-ordinate the setting-up of the lines as well as the training and paying of the operators. In Bavaria, more people move to the cities to work in factories. New wool-mills are set up to process Saxon wool. The gas balloons are tested, and they work quite well. In the Vassals: The situation in Anhalt continues to disintegrate, with a growing part of the countryside under the sway of the Annist rebels. Cologne improves its tiny army, and considers having a small telegraph line in its territory. Overseas: the newly-vassalised Kingdom of Tanimbarkai celebrates its success in taking Kupang. The king imprives his military, and invites Magdeburg missionaries to come and assist in converting and educating his own people and the Kupangers. In Bavarian Indonesia, industry is improved. Bavarian and Saxon Australis both expand 1000 sq km westwards along the coast. Saxon West Africa improves its infrastructure.
 * Do note that Kupang is a mainly Arab settlement, the rest of the islands of Timor and stuff are still quite native, save some Arab coastal towns. It comprises three separate old native nations so keep that in mind ~Von.
 * France: Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 1700 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 1100 sq km. School system is devastated, but the growth starts. Military is built up. The Germans are offered an alliance to avoid further conflict as the population and the kingdom is tired for such wars, with Germany or other nations. The Vassalization of Basotho begins, while this the armies are increased and the presence on the African west coast begins.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up. School system grows and the nation builds from the war.
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin: The military is built up and the navy expands.
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Picardy: Military and navy are built up.
 * Aquitaine: Military and navy are built up.
 * Angouleme: Military and navy are built up.
 * Cyprus continues to expand its military, and continues talks with the Byzantine Empire over the formation of the Hellenic Union (EE). The EE will be formally founded as a loose confederation in 1800, after that they will slowly integrate with each other. Cyprus stops actively fighting the Turkish state. However, hostilities are high. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 2000 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 2000 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 2000 sq km.
 * Crete also attends EE meetings, and expands its economy. Troops return to Crete from the Eastern Front.
 * Cyrenaica expands 10,000 sq km into the desert. Troops return to Cyrenaica via Cyprus.
 * China expands its military and economy as the devastated cities are rebuilt. New Manchuria expands by 8000 sq km to the north while Baitudu expands by 4000 sq km south.
 * Apache: The economy is improved so all Apachean people can live comfortably. The Council of Elders send a delegation to the Mayan Empire wondering if the Catholic and Shaman tribes will be persecuted against because the Mayans are strongly Kappelist and ask that no missionaries not approved by the Council to enter Apache lands.
 * While The Mayan Empire is not mainly Catholic, it will not persecute the belief system of the Apache, although it will exert a strong Kappelist influence on it. (Kappelism in the Mayan Empire is like OTL Anabaptists)
 * Italia continues working on its military after what is know known as the Ten Years War. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the farther islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia start to see the rise of the steam engine to turn gears and power basic machinery. Cloth looms are now starting to be automatically run and decent sized factories spring up. The University of Venice has its operations suspended with the events of the year. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia. Nuovo Venexia expands by 8500 sq km also. Michel Vendetti completes the conquest of Yugoslavia and Italia. He then declares war on Albania. The small nation's professional army is crushed by human wave tactics that Vendetti uses. The revolution continues its "Reign of Terror" with the execution of the King and Queen of Italia, Hungary is also crushed under Vendetti's heel as Romanian armies team up with Vendetti. Large tracts of Transylvania are annexed to Romania (OTL Romanian borders). Vendetti begins to incite strife in neighbouring nations. In Nuovo Venexiathe first railroad is laid down between Nuovo Venexia and Fuggeria.
 * Neu Berlin seeks to make a border agreement with the Italian colonies at the Myami (Ohio) River. Neu Berlin is also willing to purchase the colony directly south of it (Nuovo Venexia?) in order to fund the government. Why are you even doing this? We already had our Napoleon analogue.
 * Romania and Padang work on their economies. Siam and Malacca work on their navies
 * Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Yagich Atticus expands 100 sq km to include a newly discovered island which is christened Yagich Rachel (OTL St. Helena). Great Chief Damasus orders that this new island tae five shiploads of settlers per year for three years in order to ease the overcrowding on K'onip. In the Teushen and Tehuelche territories, Penguin Lilies continue growing out of control and leap the borders into the rivers of De Mor Tir and Miyako (Have fun guys!). The local residents stop planting this crop for the time being but  continue to eat the plentiful wild plants as a staple in their diet. However, in colder climates the Penguin Lilies still prove to be a viable and controllable crop. Ships are sent to Brython with instructions to evacuate as much of the Apostolic Church hierarchy from the war zone as possible in order to save the faith. A temporary court is prepared at the Cathedral and University of Ona Yagich. Large shipments of kelp are sent to Ethiopia, as are a substantial quantitiy of dried Penguin Lilies and sacks of Penguin Lilly seeds. Based on talks with the local dignitaries, the Selk'nam conclude that these plants may be suited to the cold climate of Ethiopian's Northern Antillian colonies, where they will be a controllable crop. As Yagich Rafael Yagich develops into a large city, many of the elite colonists ask to send their children to study in Ethiopia, as that nation is much closer by ship to Yagich Rafael than either Europe or the Selk'nam mainland. (Ethiopian Response)
 * ​Imperium Africana would be happy to tutor these young learners for the Selk'nam people. We are honored to host their education in Ethiopia, and will do all in our power to ensure that they grow to become wise teachers and leaders for the next generation of the Selk'nam nation.
 * Apostolic Church: Prime Bishop Eutychianius orders the entire Apostolic hierarchy, both Selk'nam and Brythonic, to flee to the Selk'nam territorries, he also takes a substantial number of monks from the Order of St. David in hopes of ensuring that the order is not entirely concentrated in Brython. He explicitly states that he plands to return to Brythonic territories if possible after the war. And entire ship is loaded with books, with special care given to the Mayan Kappelist collection brought by Brother Lando. When he arrives in Ona Yagich, he refuses the celebratory welcome of the local people and declares in a speech, "While we love the Haruwin, we will, and we must return the Church to Europe in order to re-unite Christendom! Never has this been more important than in these horible days of war!"  Dutch and Scandinavian ships are asked to give the Prime Bishop and his court safe passage out of Europe.
 * ​Netherlands will secure the Apostolic Church.
 * The Scandinavian Imperium will allow the free passage of ships out of conflict riddden waters.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Kappelist influence is exerted over Apache. Steam power and water wheels are incorporated in the southern part of the Empire. Chemistry is investigated and researched. Chorotega and Boruca continue build-up as trade hubs and industrial leaders. Chichen Itza and Tenochtitlan, as well as other major cities in the Empire, urbanize. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. 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. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Scandinavian Imperium:  The Scandinavian Imperium continues its colonisation of the Arctic Circle islands, with Svalbard being the area of current focus. The Bering Strait islands under Imperium control continue to explore the lands to their east (OTL Alaska). The number of trade posts on the islands on the coast is increased, in preparation for near future colonisation. A near constant stream of furs are now being traded between the rest of the Imperium and the trade posts in Alaska.  The Imperium Army and Imperium Navy are expanded and continue to be modernised. The military lowers its alert level for the first time in years, and the conscription crash programme is brought to an end for the time being. Imperium nationalism and pro-expansion sentiments begin to be spread throughout the entire Scandinavian Imperium. Industry continues to grow within the Imperium, with it spreading to the countryside and among the member states. Various inventions continue to spread between Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Iceland and the rest of the Imperium.


 * The United Maharajya would like to ask for an alliance with the Scandinavian Imperium.
 * The Scandinavian Imperium accepts the alliance offer from the United Maharajya.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: The war is over. The parties will meet in London and signed a peace treaty, which henceforth will determine the relationship between the three states. The King Niejmen II continues to expand the military, focusing on the navy. Dutch troops then take the Brython Navy and begin to integrate the two nations' vessels into one effective and larger navy. All families who lost familiy members are reimbursed from the King Madoc IV treasury. The public education, is set up in all the new colonies, with a special focus of teaching Dutch to all people in Brythonic colonies to make communication easier. The former Welsh Royal Coast is renamed Mauritania and whit Morocco grow their economies and militaries. Hobyo-Somalia grows its military and economy. We also begin to make a protectorate out of Jambi, Lampung and Bengkulu. New South Wales is renamed New Orange and grows their economy and military. New Zeeland and the Welsh Antillian Isles are combined into New Zeeland, which is promoted to a vassal. The government sends an ambassador to Persia, to communicate to the new leaders that we will not make any claim for refund for Dutch Persia, and to strengthen future relations, we offer commercial products at a lower rate, and thus establish a more commercial link quality gradually. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km. Warqama expands 1000 km north. Also, the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km and Tulpung yr Aber 3000 sq km. T he government continues to rebuild the damage of the war. Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Cleves, West Munster, Luxembourg, Warqama expand military and economy. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.
 * I wish that after this war Cookie and Rex will return to the game. I am willing to give Brittany and Kongo, respectively, logically that under certain conditions. I await your answers.
 * Russia works on its military. Industrial production is amped up, and more funds are given to scientists. The death rate is rapidly decreasing as a result of better understanding of anatomy. Novorossiya expands 500 sq km, Kanada by 8500 sq km. Russia grudgingly loosens its stance on Scandinavia, now officially considering it de jure part of Germany while being under de facto political leadership of the Scandinavian Imperium. Support for Antillianism grows within the Duma, and it also gets its share of opponents. Socialism grows, with a second Member of the Duma being replaced.
 * Minsk works on its economy. Industry builds up at an exponential rate. More textile factories emerge all around the nation, as the resource of the twin-piston steam engine is being used exquisitely well.
 * Ukraine works in its military to improve defence as it is now tasked with patrolling its borders.
 * The Grand principality of Suur-Suomi works in its military. Orthodoxy begins to take hold in major cities such as Helsinki and Taalinn.
 * The Federated Duchy of the Caucasus works on its economic ties, and tries to stay open to trade competition.  The EATA movement grows.
 * Riga works on its economy and continues construction of a merchant fleet of its own.
 * The United Maharajya continues to fight the long war. However, its troops begin making some much needed progress and begin to move close to the Mysorian hubs. Uttarshina expands 9200 km.
 * Mataram, Rajputana and all the other vassals and states in personal union expand army and improve economy trough trading. New Punjab is expanded 9200 km. Naya Bihar is expanded 10,000 km. Mataram begins eying up its former territores on Sumatra.

1793
Native rebels in the Zanj coast based around Mlangali, successfully make themselves independent and form the new nation of Mbeya.
 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve, while agriculture continues developing in Castille. Meanwhile in Aragon and Portugal, industrialization continues, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile in Portugal, Urraca Álvares de Toledo gives birth to a boy, who is named Afonso. Meanwhile in Navarra, Sancho IX dies and is succeeded by his son Lope, who becomes King of Navarra as Lope I. Meanwhile in León, Urraca Froiláz de Trava gives birth to a girl, who is named Sancha. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 2000 sq km and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 7000 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, São Vicente is still being rebuilt. The administrative center of São Vicente comes back to the city.
 * Mwenemutapa Garcia's efforts to establish Christianity on his kingdom continue, with the destruction a "house of idols" located in the capital, against the threat of a revolt, and also the providing for a tithe to support it financially. The Military is expanded.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3200 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, Kazami expands by 500 sq km, and Kochiya expands by 50 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are 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. Aid and clean up continues to areas affected by the volcanoes. In Tojiko, the Soga clan continues to fight against Mononobe rule successfully.
 * Apache: The Council of Elders ask the Mayan for help setting up an industrialized economy. The Bishop of Ekta asks that all Catholics in Apache lands to stand fast against any other faith. The economy is improved with the construction of the first Guildhall in Ekta.
 * The Mayan Empire agrees (this doesn't mean that you can industrialize faster, though).
 * Russian Antillianists: The two colonies continue strengthening economic and defensive ties with each other, and trade between the two continues growing enormously. Novorossiya expands 15,000 km squared as does Kanada into Quebec. The two colonies send representatives to Novorossiya's colonial capitol, forming the Second Continental Duma, the two colonies finish plans for a post independence government, agreeing to form a United States of Antillia, with a three-branch government with a Judicial, Legislative and Executive. With the Executive being composed of the Monarch and his Cabinet. The legislature having two houses, one with three Senators from each state, and one based on population. The judicial branch will be the supreme court of the country. The legilsature will have the power to force the monarch's abdication by a two-thirds majority vote. Kanada and Novorossiya will be broken down into nine new states as agreed upon by the Continental Duma. The representatives in the Russian Duma continue demanding independence from Russia, stating peace is there utmost priority in the separation. The Antillianists find a member of the Russian royal family sympathetic to their cause, nominating him as monarch once the USA becomes separate.
 * You can only expand 15,000 sq km upon your independence, and in Russian, you're the SSA, not USA.
 * You do know you don't have to emulate the USA, right? But whatever, I thought "Federation of the Shining  Continent" (translated it would be Federatsiya Blestayushego Kontinenta, or FBK) was a better name, but hey, I gave you the colonies. It's your decision, whatever floats your boat. In Canada, there were three conferences that led to confederation: Charlottown, Quebec and London.
 * China expands its military and economy as the devastated cities are rebuilt. New Manchuria expands by 8000 sq km to the north while Baitudu expands by 4000 sq km south.
 * Russia works on its military. Industrial produiction is amped up, and more funds are given to scientists. The death rate is rapidly decreasing as a result of better understanding of anatomy. Russia grudgingly continues its stance on Scandinavia. Support for Antillianism grows within the Duma, and it also gets its share of opponents. Socialism grows, with a second Member of the Duma being replaced. The Tsar, himself, begins contemplating giving the colonies independence, since it is gaining so much popular support (partially because he gave his home, Ukraine, Independence from Russia and does not want to seem hipocritical). He invites the colonial posadniks and Antillianist members of the Dumas to come and discuss their suggestions in Novgorod. In Novgorod, the Duma passes a reform, that changes some positions, giving the Posadnik of the Duma the title Verkhovniy Posadnik, to differentiate the position of Head of the Russian Governement from all the mayors of major cities, including Novgorod, who all have the title "Posadnik". Creating more ministries responsible for things, and restructuring the Uezds and Oblasts of Russia. Socialism grows even further. many changes are expected to occur to the political landscape after the next "electoral period" is done. Thoughts about having a universal "election day" also become common throughout the Duma, since the Electoral system elects members of the Duma for five-year terms, but the Deputees can be called back at whatever time the District pleases if they believe he is not representing their interests of it they find a better candidate. Because of centuries of this system, the Duma elections have become rather confused and unco-ordinated. Legislature proposing that a nationwide "election day" be held every 30 years regardless of a member's tenure to correct the confusion now going on. The legislature would allow members to serve out their five-year tenures as they usualy would, and could be called back and be replaced at the citizens of their constituancy's will, however, on certain days every 30 years, all members of the Duma must submit to re-election in order to correct any indescrepencies that may have arisen during that time, regardless of the length of their current term, their term will be coinsidered served on election day. The bill, dubbed Bill VR1035, gains much traction in the Duma. Voting is postponed to next year due to the Duma's one-month winter break. Several political factions start to form within the Duma.
 * Germanica advises Russia to make Kanada and Novorossiya into Dominions, much like Germanica.
 * Minsk works on its economy. Industry builds up at an exponential rate. More textile factories emerge all around the nation, as the resource of the twin-piston steam engine is being used exquisitely well.
 * Ukraine works on its military to improve defence as it is now tasked with partrolling its borders. The First Posadnik of the Ukrainian Duma is inaugurated.
 * The Grand Principality of Suur-Suomi works on its military. Orthodoxy begins to take hold in major cities such as Helsinki and Taalinn.
 * The Federated Duchy of the Caucasus works on its economic ties, and tries to stay open to trade competition.  The EATA movement grows.
 * Riga works on its economy and continues construction of a merchant fleet of its own.
 * Imperium Africana expands its military, economy and infrastructure, including those of the vassals. The third years of vassalising Warsangali beings, with the Imperial government appealing to the grandchildren of old Ethiopian subjects of the land. The colonies of Dahnnat and Tasfa expanded by 1000 km each, while Mogas, Bärädä and Tumaini are expanded by 250 km. The dominions of Borona, Kenya, Oyo, Benin and Yorubaland are expanded by 10,000 km each.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 2100 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 2100 sq km. We establish our third colony, named Myanmar Guinea, in OTL Merauke. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 14th improved wooden sawmill is built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 200 kg lumber daily. The 14th iron workshop is built in Southern Myanmar with 100 kg of iron made daily. The ninth air furnace is built. More rifles are built. More schools are built. The army begins training vigorously. We help Chinese families rebuild their homes. We begin to give families cheap education. Myanmar is now fairly industrialized.
 * Suddeutsches Reich: The militaries of Saxony, Bavaria and Tanimbarkai are expanded and improved. The rollout of the telegraph network around the empire continues, with hundreds of literate men signing up to be operators and beurocrats for the Imperial Department of Telecommunications. The Anhaltese army has some success in the fight against the Annist insurgents. Overseas: Tanimbarkai sets up a consultative body made up of native elders or representatives of all the islands, including the newly-acquired ones. The Arabs of Kupang are granted the right to continue to observe Islam, but the Catholic king continues his efforts to attempt to convert the traditional elements of the population. Saxon Australis expands 1000 sq km West along the coast. Bavarian Australis increases its pearl exports which stimulates the economy. Bavarian Indonesia expands its industry, whilst Saxon West Africa makes forays into the new telegraphy technologies.
 * Persian Empire: Begins to industrialize the nation, begins to learn how the Europeans fight. We create our first rifle.
 * Great Brython's King, Madoc IV, spends half of the year in Great Brython, and focuses on rebuilding the nations after a series of costly wars. Looking to Germany, the King decides to adopt a policy of isolationism in diplomatic relations. He notes that trade will remain open, and that all current alliances will be honored by sending supplies to the attacked nation, but that no Brythonic or Dutch troops will engage in any combat. Madoc IV's success in the Netherlands leads to him being praised as "the Greatest King of our Age," "rivalled only by the unification of Brython," and "as great as the Revolution of 1450." With all of this praise, Madoc IV leaves to spend the summer and fall in the Netherlands. Penguin Lilies begin to overtake Ireland, with a significant population already growing in Scotland, and now in Brittany. Crop rotation and new crops are the new norm. Just about every household now has an air furnace, and steam power helps produce more crops, and drive up food production, which increases population, and increases urbanization. The Christian Soldiers of St. David of Wales continue to expand their efforts to convert and spread Apostolic Catholocism, and continue efforts in all newly conquered states, many of which are already Anapaptist or Catholic, which the Apostolic Church both recognize. Economy grows.
 * The Netherlands' Dutch populace continues to be favorable to the Welsh, and a large movement begins for each nation's citizens to learn the others' language. As such, Brythonic and Dutch both become popular, and are used almost intermixedly in business hubs like Amsterdam. Brythonic troops continue to integrate the Dutch Navy and make the two nations' vessels into one effective navy. The economy grows. Meanwhile, a new map for Cleves, Liege, Luxembourg, and Oldeberg are discussed, while they raise their military and economic abilities.
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km and Tulpung yr Aber 3000 sq km for the Welsh government. Vassalization of Sumba, off the coast of Tulpung yr Aber, begins. The WTC also oversees the expansion of Chile by 3000 sq km, and Argentium 5000 sq km, on behalf of the Netherland's government. Public education, much like in the motherland, is set up in all Welsh colonies, with a special focus of teaching Brythonic to all people in Dutch colonies to make communication easier. The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco grow their economies and militaries. Hobyo-Somalia grows its military and economy, as do Congo and Warqama, which is technically a colony of Congo. The Dutch possesion Indonesia begins to vassalize Pagaruyang. We also begin to make a protectorate out of Jambi, Lampung and Bengkulu. New South Wales grows their economy and military. New Zeeland and the Welsh Antillian Isles are combined into New Zeeland, which is promoted to a vassal. We give Persia the Dutch colony in Persia in exchange for a greatly pro-Brython/Dutch trade deal. We begin to talk with the Arab Federation of the East about renouncing their ties to the failing, original Federation.
 * Cyprus continues to develop plans for the EE with Cretan, Cyrenaican and Byzantinian diplomats. Trade between the nations is increased. Cyprus expands its army and navy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 2000 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 2000 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 2000 sq km.
 * France: Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 1700 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 1100 sq km. School system is devastated, but the growth starts. Military is built up. The Germans are offered an alliance to avoid further conflict as the population and the kingdom is tired for such wars, with Germany or other nations. The Vassalization of Basotho begins, while this the armies are increased and the presence on the African west coast begins.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up. School system grows and the nation builds from the war.
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin: The military is built up and the navy expands.
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Picardy: Military and navy are built up.
 * Aquitaine: Military and navy are built up.
 * Angouleme: Military and navy are built up.
 * The Arabian Federation fights the civil war, with many different Sheiks and Emirs fighting for control of the thrones of the killed Sheiks and Emirs. The Federation’s loyal forces convince the Sheik of Bahrain and the Emir of Qatar to re-join the Federation, but other leaders are less willing. Caliph Ishaq declares Caliphate to be fully independent and he begins installing Sharia law over the area. The Sheik of Najran declares himself Emir after taking over large amounts of territory, and he asserts his Emirate’s independence by signing a new border agreement with his neighbouring, newly independent states. The Federation then decides to amend the Federal constitution to give greater state rights and to reflect the Federation’s reduced size and power. These new changes manage to convince the Emirs Oum Dammam and Al Hofuf to both re-join the Federation. Elsewhere, New Oman expands 4000 sq km inland as many people leave Arabia to escape the war and start a new life in the peaceful New Oman colony.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its military as part of King Ezekiel’s intervention in the Arabian Federation’s civil war. The King’s forces leave Arabia after the King decides that the old Federation is no more. King Ezekiel sends diplomats to his new neighbouring nations and builds better relations. This allows the Levant to now get more involved in the Italian revolution, supporting royalist forces and sending in the navy to battle Michel Vendetti’s naval forces. Elsewhere, colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 4500 sq km northwards.
 * The Maldives builds up its economy as the new Levantine vassal, sees a new Levant military base being built on the Maldives.
 * The East Africa Federation builds up its military to recover from the civil war and to help unify the new nation. The warlord wars continue and as the year ends, the south of Madagascar becomes completely divided between the King of Sakalava, Radama and King Andrianampoinimerina of the Merina. Sakalava and Merina are locked in stalemate, and following several indecisive battles, the two Kings meet to agree to peace. These talks are mediated by the East Africa Federation, and they also begin trying to convince the Kings to join the Federation themselves. With the promise of better economic management by the Arab merchant leaders and being in charge of the Federation’s armies the Kings agree to join the Federation. The Federation using its new military might sends troops over to the Arabian Federation’s Al-Khalil colony to get the rebelling colonials to join the Federation: which after defeating some of the native factions sees Al-Khalil joining the Federation.
 * Italia continues working on its military after what is know known as the Ten Years War. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the farther islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia start to see the rise of the steam engine to turn gears and power basic machinery. Cloth looms are now starting to be automatically run and decent sized factories spring up. The University of Venice has its operations suspended with the events of the year. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia. Nuovo Venexia expands by 8500 sq km also. Bonaparte backstabs Vendetti in a bid for power, he manages to seize italia and surrounds Venice which is Vendetti's stronghold. After beseiging the city for six months Vendetti is finally killed by a mob of angry Venetians and Bonaparte takes over Italia. Yugoslavia and Hungary also are forced under Bonaparte's rule as a nation in Dynastical Union and a semi-independent vassal respectively, while Albania remains annexed to Italia. Meanwhile ,Bonaparte extends a welcome back to the Italian royal family stating that they may return to the country to negotiate with him. The heir to the Italian throne hatches a plot to assassinate Bonaparte... In Nuovo Venexia the first railroad continues to be laid down between Nuovo Venexia and Fuggeria.
 * Romania and Padang work on their economies. Siam and Malacca work on their navies. Yugoslavia and Hungary work on their armies.
 * Lakota_Territory.pnga Tribes: Expansion of Lakota agriculture continues along the Pekitanoui River and its tributaries. Irrigation begins to spread along the Pekitanoui River, mainly in the southern portion, increasing the amount of farm and grazing lands, increasing agriculture production and attracting more buffalo. Hunting of the buffalo continue as more of their skins are used as clothing and teepee coverings, and more of their meat is used to feed the growing population. Most of the Lakota peoples now live in multi-room teepees with three to four rooms each, and these rooms are slightly larger than they have been in the past, with the insides having the buffalo skin reinforced by fence-like wooden walls. The palisade wall idea has been completed on smaller towns closer to the capital Wiconwico U and has now begun to spread to more outlying towns. Chief Watches The Sky decides to keep the new land acquired from expansion for himself, rather than distribute it among clansmen as has been tradition. Trade with the Mayans and Normandy continues.
 * Hunting of the buffalo continues, as many of the Lakota people now live in larger, multi-room teepees, with two to three rooms, and these rooms have grown in size slightly. The capital town of Wiconiwico U continues to grow, with Chief Looks To The Sky deciding an expansion of the palisade wall is needed to accommodate more peoples. It becomes popular throughout the tribal territories with more palisade walls entering construction, but most of them are only near Wiconiwico U, with few outlying towns having such walls entering construction. Chief Looks To The Sky begins to own much of the new land gained from Lakota expansion, and has decided to keep most of it rather than distribute it amongst his people as has been customary.
 * First, you have no reason to be putting your post above other earlier posts. and two, explain to me why you are posting twice this turn.
 * Because when I first posted it, the picture hid all the bottom text, so I reposted it, but then the text suddenly showed up later on after I left for work.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Kappelist influence is exerted over Apache. Steam power and water wheels are incorporated in the southern part of the Empire. Chemistry is investigated and researched. Chorotega and Boruca continue build-up as trade hubs and industrial leaders. Chichen Itza and Tenochtitlan, as well as other major cities in the Empire, urbanize. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. 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. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Scandinavian Imperium:  Travel is promoted between the Imperium states by the Imperial Cabinet, with cheaper travel offered via Imperium ships, in the hope that it will lead to a mixing of the cultures of the Imperium, and create a 'Melting pot of Europe'. The Scandinavian Imperium continues its colonisation of the Arctic Circle islands, with Svalbard being the area of current focus. The Bering Strait islands under Imperium control decide that enough exploration of the lands to their east (OTL Alaska) have taken place, and as of such, small expansion is taken onto the coastal islands. This expansion is merely bringing the trade posts on the islands under official Imperium sovereignty, and preparing for further colonisation over the coming years. Following this change, the number of furs being traded between the rest of the Imperium and the trade posts in Alaska is vastly increased, and a surplus is built up as a result, as of such a number of furs are sent to our Orissan allies, as a sign of friendship.  The Imperium Army and Imperium Navy are further expanded and continue to be modernised. The military keeps the current alert level in place, due to no conflicts currently taking place. Imperium nationalism and pro-expansion sentiments begin to be spread throughout the entire Scandinavian Imperium. Industry continues to grow within the Imperium, with it spreading to the countryside and among the member states. Various inventions continue to spread between Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland and the rest of the Imperium.
 * ​The Maharajya thanks the Imperium for their kind gift. Spices freshly produced are sent back to the Imperium as a thanks.
 * Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Military and economy continue to expand. Ties continue to deepen with Imperium Africana (Ethiopia), led by emissaries from Yagich Rafael. However, the citizens of Yagich Atticus also begin engaging in trade with Ethiopia, and emissaries are sent from the mainland to investigate ties between the two capitals and invite the Ethiopians to establish a formal embassy in Ona Yagich (Ethiopian Response). 
 * ​Imperium Africana would be pleased to send ambassadors to the Selk'nam nation on its behalf. We send ambassador Bikila Trigana on the Imperium's behalf to solidify this long-lasting relationship.
 * Apostolic Church: For the time being, Prime Bishop Eutychianus continues to operate out of his temproary court in Ona Yagich. While Eutychianus remains committed to a return to Europe, he secretly approves a contingency plan for the setup of permanent court in Atlantia should he not be allowed to return. The formal Apostolic canonization of Matthaus Kappel is announced and Mayan Kappelist leaders are invited to attend the canonization ceremony in Ona Yagich (Mayan Response).
 * The Mayan Empire will send leaders to the ceremony.

1794
MOD ANNOUNCEMENT:  '''The Arabian Federation's civil war ends this year, with their old empire now in ruins, replaced a series o new nations. These nations are stronger than their average NPC counterparts and have a special NPC bonus described here on the talk page. The new nations are shown in the map opposite ~Von .'''

'''Gold is struck in New Oman starting a gold rush of settlers moving to the colony. All of the new money and wealth created by the rush ends up causing the colonial government to declare independence from the Arabian Federation so they can keep all of the gold money for themselves and not pay taxes to their colonial masters. As a result New Oman expands inland a lot as the search for even more gold drives expansion, which in turn causes the New Omani economy to increase loads (+8 economic development bonus)'''
 * Gold deposits in Australia for those interested ~Von.
 * I'm glad someone's using the map I found ;)Callumthered (talk)


 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve, while agriculture continues developing in Castille. Meanwhile in Aragon and Portugal, industrialization continues, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 3000 sq km and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 6000 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, another fire happens in São Vicente, and while being less destructive than the previous, it still warrants more reconstruction.
 * Mwenemutapa Garcia's efforts to establish Christianity on his kingdom continue, and the Church in Mutapa starts to include elements of Shona theology. The military is expanded.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3200 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, Kazami expands by 500 sq km, and Kochiya expands by 50 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are 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. Aid and clean up continues to areas affected by the volcanoes. In Tojiko, the Soga clan continues to fight against Mononobe rule successfully. On the Eighth Month, Thirteenth Day, Tojiko manages to declare independence and Soga no Motokuni becomes the first Shogun of the new nation. Shogun Mononobe Itsuhito recognises the independence of Tojiko. Shogun Soga no Motokuni of Tojiko begins looking for potential allies.
 * China expands its military and economy as the devastated cities are rebuilt. New Manchuria expands by 8000 sq km to the north while Baitudu expands by 4000 sq km south.
 * United Kingdom of Antillia: The two former colonies expand 15,000 km squared each. Kanada and Novorossiya are broken down into nine new states total. The capitol is placed in Kanada near OTL Montreal. The crown is offered to second heir in line to the Brandenburg Throne.
 * The Dominions of Neu Berlin, Vinland and Neu Prussen offer the YTA (Russian transliteration) an alliance
 * UKA Dip: We accept.
 * Germanica does not have a Crown Princess. There is no Russian Royal Family. The Russian Royal Family changes depending on the Tsar. The Tsar is an elected monarch.
 * The throne is offered to Brandenburgs second in line heir.
 * Grand Duke Ludwig of Germanica accepts.
 * France: Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 1700 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 1100 sq km. School system is devastated, but the growth starts. Military is built up. The Germans are offered an alliance to avoid further conflict as the population and the kingdom is tired for such wars, with Germany or other nations. The Vassalization of Basotho begins, while this the armies are increased and the presence on the African west coast begins.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up. School system grows and the nation builds from the war.
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin: The military is built up and the navy expands.
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Picardy: Military and navy are built up.
 * Aquitaine: Military and navy are built up.
 * Angouleme: Military and navy are built up
 * Imperium Africana: expands its military, economy and infrastructure, including those of the vassals. The fourth of vassalising Warsangali begins. The colonies of Dahnnat and Tasfa expanded by 1000 km each, while Mogas, Bärädä and Tumaini are expanded by 250 km. The dominions of Borona, Kenya, Oyo, Benin and Yorubaland are expanded by 10,000 km each.
 * Suddeutsches Reich: The Communication Corps of Bavaria and of Saxony unveil their latest creation: a small, roughly cannon-sized version of the Schappe telegraph. Transmitters (with an operator and guard) can be laid in an army's tracks, allowing it to retain a connexion with the main, fixed lines. Initial tests are successful, allowing a general in Nuremburg to communicate with a major in the middle of nowhere in a matter of an hour. As well as this breakthrough, the Bavarian inventor of the Gas balloon proves the effectiveness of his invention in reconnaisance. He begins experimeation with a navigable model of the balloon, with a rudder. However, initial trials are not particularly successful. Bavaria and Dresden both continue to industrialise. Water wheels are used extensively throughout the European empire, and steam engines grow in popularity with entrepreneurs. Quite a few sections of road are tendered to turnpike trusts, and many trusts are formed to profit from the increasing amount of trade. In Anhalt, the gains made by the loyalist army are lost after an army unit mutinies and joins the Annists. For the first time, the Prince allows state-owned serfs to enter the army, in an effort to contain the rebels. Cologne expands its small military, and sends a small contingent to assist the Prince of Anhalt. Overseas now: in Tanimbarkai, the new consultative council increases the popularity of the King in the newly-conquered territories. Missionaries, both Magdeburger and native, are sent in to the more unexplored and traditional regions and islands in an attempt to spread Catholicism and education. The King also establishes a "Muslim Legion" for the Arabs of Kupang. Saxon officers are brought in to restructure the Tanimbarkaian military. A mailboat link is set up between Saint Boniface and Tanimbarkai. Bavarian Indonesia expands its industry. Bavarian Australis expands west, and more settlers arrive thanks to the policies of Governor Adler. Saxon Australis expands 1000 sq km West along the coast. The Saxon colonies in Africa increase their trade by bettering ports and roads.
 * Cyprus continues to work on trade agreements and other agreements within the EE, in preparation for its formation in 1800. The Cypriot economy is expanded and Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 2000 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 2000 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 2000 sq km.
 * Crete continues to participate in EE discussions.
 * Cyrenaica expands 10,000 sq km into the desert, and continues to send delegates to participate in EE discussions.
 * The Arabian Federation builds up its military to recover from the civil war, and to try allow the Federation to go and re-conquer its former territories which rebelled away. The Federation, however, realizes that this won’t be for many years so for the time being, the Federation pursues friendly economic fuelled relations with the new nations and tries to rebuild the lost Arabian trade network. The new Yemeni nations of San’a, Aden, Hadhramaut and Salalah are among the first to re-open trading with the Federation, but quickly Oman, Shaybah, Ar Rayn, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Khafji also re-start trade relations. Following years of emergency government, Sultan elections take place and the Federation’s 10 regional leaders appoint Sheik Abdul-Hamid of Ajman as the new Sultan.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its military as part of King Ezekiel’s intervention in the Italian war. The Duke of Nusantara manages to keep order in the Italian colonies to the east of his Dukedom. Elsewhere, colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 4500 sq km northwards.
 * The Maldives builds up its economy as the new Levantine vassal, which sees a new Levant military base being built on the Maldives.
 * The East Africa Federation builds up its military to recover from the civil war and to help unify the new nation. The Federation’s 16 regional leaders meet this year in the new Federal Capital building built in Fomboni, and they write up the new constitution of the Federation drawing on the Arabian Federation’s, the Comchellak constitution and the Icelandic Imperium’s. The Federation takes a revolutionary change though, and creates a series of state government which are ruled by that nation's own constitution (e.g., Merina as a constitutional monarchy and Mafia as a democratic republic). Whereas the Federal government is to be ruled by officials elected from each of the member states' individual governments on a six-year basis. The rather confusing system manages to impress the regional leaders on its technical fairness but the average man is still confused by the government system. This confusion combined with certain state's desire for a true democratic state ran by the people for the people, sees the rise in an educated politics and idealists. A renaissance of political ideology descends upon the nation, led by the democratic nations of Mafia, Zanzibar, Al-Khalil and Mombasa.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 2100 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 2100 sq km. Myanmar Guinea expands by 2000 sq km.. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 15th improved wooden sawmill is built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 200 kg lumber daily. The 15th iron workshop is built in Southern Myanmar with 100 kg of iron made daily. The tenth air furnace is built. More rifles are built. More schools are built. The army begins training vigorously. We help Chinese families rebuild their homes. We begin to give families cheap education. Myanmar is now fairly industrialized.
 * Russia works on its military. Industrial production is amped up, and more funds are given to scientists. The death rate is rapidly decreasing as a result of better understanding of anatomy. Russia grudgingly continues its stance on Scandinavia. Support for Antillianism grows within the Duma, and it also gets its share of opponents. Socialism grows. The newly dubbed "election day" act passes, with the first scheduled to be in 1800. The Novgorod conference progresses.
 * Minsk works on its economy. Industry builds up at an exponential rate. More textile factories emerge all around the nation, as the resource of the twin-piston steam engine is being used exquisitely well.
 * Ukraine works on its military to improve defence as it is now tasked with partrolling its borders. The First Posadnik of the Ukrainian Duma is inaugurated.
 * The Grand Principality of Suur-Suomi works on its military. Orthodoxy begins to take hold in major cities such as Helsinki and Taalinn.
 * The Federated Duchy of the Caucasus works on its economic ties, and tries to stay open to trade competition.  The EATA movement grows.
 * Riga works on its economy and continues construction of a merchant fleet of its own.
 * Italia focuses on rebuilding the damage from the civil war. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the farther islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia start to see the rise of the steam engine to turn gears and power basic machinery. Cloth looms are now starting to be automatically run and decent sized factories spring up. The University of Venice resumes chemical experimentation. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia. Nuovo Venexia expands by 8500 sq km also. Bonaparte is assassinated by the royal family much to the displeasure of the Italian populace who feel in Bonaparte's debt as he freed them from Vendetti. The new King of Italia then imposes strict measures in an attempt to prevent such a revolt. Freedom of speech and freedom of the press is limited. Plans are drafted to unify parts of the Kingdom and its puppets and vassals Starting with the planned annexation of Padang by Malacca. Plans to unite the Antillian colonies are also drafted. Railroad blueprints are sent to Italia where they start construction in multiple areas.
 * Romania and Padang work on their economies. Siam and Malacca work on their navies. Yugoslavia and Hungary work on their armies.
 * Scandinavian Imperium: Travel continues to be promoted between the Imperium states by the Imperial Cabinet, with cheaper travel offered via Imperium ships, in the continuing hope that it will lead to a mixing of the cultures of the Imperium, and create a 'Melting pot of Europe'. This is beginning to show signs of taking place, as the rate of internal resettlement begins to increase. The Scandinavian Imperium continues its colonisation of the Arctic Circle islands, with Svalbard being the area of current focus. More small expansion is taken onto the coastal islands off the coast of OTL Alaska. This expansion brings more of the trade posts on the islands under official Imperium sovereignty, and opens the way for further colonisation over the coming years. An official offer for a trade pact and alliance is sent to the nation of France, along with a substantial gift of Alaskan furs.  The Imperium Army and Imperium Navy are further expanded and continue to be modernised, which is now having substantial effects on the armed forces capabilities. The military lowers the alert level once again, bringing it to its lowest level in nearly a decade. Imperium nationalism and pro-expansion sentiments begin to be spread throughout the entire Scandinavian Imperium. The idea of 'Imperial Citizenship' begins to be spread, with each citizen giving equal value to their State Citizenship and Imperial Citizenship. This is seen as a way of bringing the Imperium's various nationalities closer together. Industry continues to grow within the Imperium, with it spreading to the countryside and among the member states. Various inventions continue to spread between Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Iceland and the rest of the Imperium. An offer is sent tp Russia, offering twenty years of substantial payments made up of a mixture of currency and resources, in return for the purchase of the island of Novaya Zemlya and the two islands to its south.
 * Lakota Tribes: Expansion of Lakota agriculture continues along the Pekitanoui River and its tributaries. Irrigation begins to spread along the Pekitanoui River, mainly in the southern portion, increasing the amount of farm and grazing lands, increasing agriculture production and attracting more buffalo. Hunting of the buffalo continue as more of their skins are used as clothing and teepee coverings, and more of their meat is used to feed the growing population. Most of the Lakota peoples now live in multi-room teepees with three to four rooms each, and these rooms are slightly larger than they have been in the past, with the insides having the buffalo skin reinforced by fence-like wooden walls. The palisade wall idea has been completed on smaller towns closer to the capital Wiconwico U and has now begun to spread to more outlying towns. Minor dissent grows from Chief Looks At The Sky and how he has kept the land to himself. He however, has not yet distributed the land.
 * Germanica expands its military. Plans are discussed for a new colony. However, the location is yet to be decided. All the Dominions expand their militaries as well. The Dominion of Neu Berlin continues to gain Cree immigrants with promises of foreign guns and other goods. Kaiser Wilhelm VII dies overseas in Neu Prussen and his body is returned to Berlin as Ludwig VIII is crowned. Urbanization and industrialization continues on a grand scale everywhere.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Military continues to expand, the proliferation of invasive Penguin Lilies in the Teushen and Tehuelche land has the unintended side effect of causing a population boom due to peasants eating the abundant lilies. However, there is concern about te effect the lilies are causing declining catches of river fish. Great Chief Damasus, advancing in age, suffers a fall down a flight of stairs and is paralyzed from the waist down. The courtiers prepare him a wheeled chair to move about, but questions are raised about his health and he is  rarely seen in public as great pains are taken to ensure that the nature of his ailment is not known to the public. Riots erupt in K'onip as the government in Ona Yagich become less responsive to the overcrowding problem, which is being eased only slightly by the increase in ships leaving for Yagich Atticus' settlement at Yagich Rachel.
 * Apstolic Church: Prime Bishop Eutychianus continues the integregration of Kappelist teachings into the Apostolic Faith, as Brother Lando uses  his spare time to write the first authoritative apostiolic biography of Saint Matthaus Kappel. A general sense of restlessness grows in the court as the seemingly endless fighting in Europe grinds to a stalemate. The Brythonic Davidians are especially uncomfortable in their exile and wish to know whether they will ever be able to return. Meanwhile, a faction of Maugholdians pressures the Prime Bishop to consider permaently relocating the church hieracrchy to Ona Yagich, as Europe is becoming increasingly unsafe and fractured. Brother Polycarp is a vocal member of this faction, saying at one point, "Why abandon a Haruwin in a peaceful golden age to return to a Europe that seems to be entering a Second Dark Age? What has Europe to offer but blood and death?"
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: Expand the military, focusing on the navy. Mauritania and Morocco grow their economies and militaries. Hobyo-Somalia grows its military and economy. We continue to make a protectorate out of Jambi, Lampung and Bengkulu. New Orange grows their economy and military. New Zeeland grow his economy. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km. Warqama expands 1000 km north. De Mor Tir expand 3000 sq km and Tulpung yr Aber expand 3000 sq km. T he government continues to rebuild the damage of the war. Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Cleves, West Munster, Luxembourg, Warqama expand military and economy. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Kappelist influence is exerted over Apache. Steam power and water wheels are incorporated in the southern part of the Empire. Chemistry is investigated and researched. Chorotega and Boruca continue build-up as trade hubs and industrial leaders. Chichen Itza and Tenochtitlan, as well as other major cities in the Empire, urbanize. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. 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. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * All of the United Maharajya, the mood of the people is happy as lands are captured against the Germans. However, the results are not as good as most hoped, but still workable. The armies stop at their positions and begin discussing with the Germans their peace proposal.
 * All of the vassals build up their armies and boost their economies by trading. Mataram begins to ready itself for a war much closer to home as the situation in Sundabang becomes clearer.

1795
''' Basotho continues expanding, enlarging itself considerably. '''

''' A small nation of run-away slaves, bandits, outlaws and natives forms alongside the borders of Portuguese Brazil after a powerful bandit leader called Adriano Heriberto unites several bandit groups and forms his own nation, known as "Free Brazil" with himself as King of Free Brazil. The nation conducts many raids into actual Brazil to steal, rape and pillage. '''
 * The Selk'nam are greatly disturbed these reports, and the Prime Bishop of the Apostolic Church orders a ship of Maugholdian missionaries to attempt to reason with Adriano Hilberto in hopes that he will integrate his new nation into a more peaceful Atlantian order and stop attacking his neighbors.

''' New Oman expands lots inland as the gold rush continues to bring in imigrants across the world to New Oman to find their fortune in gold. The Republic announces itself to be a free and fair society, not allifated to any other state and never will be. The New Omani national slogan is changed to "Don't tread on me" and a  picture of a Common Death Adder is added to the national flag too. '''

New Oman won't be subordinate to any other nation unless you defeat them in a war as they are self sufficient and quite rich thanks to all of the gold ~Von
 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve, while agriculture continues developing in Castille. Meanwhile in Aragon and Portugal, industrialization continues, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile in Navarra, Lope I dies and is succeeded by his sister Joana, who becomes Queen of Navarra as Joana IV. Meanwhile, her sister Urraca marries Fernando Froiláz de Trava, son of Nuno Fróilaz de Trava, Count of Trastâmara. Later on the year, Urraca gives birth to a girl, who is named Urraca, but who dies some days later. Meanwhile in Portugal, Urraca Álvares de Toledo gives birth to a boy, who is named Garcia. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 3000 sq km and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 6000 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, reconstruction continues in São Vicente.
 * Mwenemutapa Garcia's efforts to establish Christianity on his kingdom continue, and the Church in Mutapa continues to include elements of Shona theology. The military is expanded.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Emperor Nobuhiro dies and soon, Meishō becomes Empress. Mononobe Itsuhito steps down and Mononobe Kiyohito becomes Shogun. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3700 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 2400 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL mainland Chile by 1100 sq km, Kazami expands by 700 sq km, and Kochiya expands by 50 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are 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. Aid and clean up continues to areas affected by the volcanoes. Shogun Mononobe Kiyohito asks the Germanic Empire for a trade agreement.
 * Germanica accepts.
 * Tojiko begins to build up its military and expands by 3000 sq km. Shogun Soga no Motokuni reforms the government, and soon, the official name of the nation becomes the Federal Republic of Tojiko. The President position is created, and elections soon begin for said office.
 * The Dominion of Neu Berlin offers Tojiko an alliance.
 * Shogun Soga no Motokuni accepts the Dominion of Neu Berlin's alliance offer.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam seeks to set up an embassy in Tojiko and open heavy trade in kelp and whales from Tojiko to Yagich Atticus (OTL Tristan de Cunha)
 * Shogun Soga no Motokuni accepts Selk'nam's trade offer and allows them to set up an embassy.
 * A conspiracy to join the Scandinavian Imperium begins to take hold in Lithuania. Many are angry that the monarchy was unable to defeat the Prussians in the last war. The royal governments corruption and decandence only adds fuel to the fire.
 * OK, I know you made some sort of ASB deal with Hail in chat, but how on Earth can you plausibly expect to join Scandinavia? You're hardly Scandinavian, you're landlocked and you're also currently surrounded by Germans and Russians.
 * China expands its military and economy as the devastated cities are rebuilt. New Manchuria expands by 8000 sq km to the north while Baitudu expands by 4000 sq km south. Urbanization in many big cities continues as the steam engine makes its way to China. China extends an offer to Ethiopia to renew the non-aggression pact in exchange for Ethiopia's Canadian colony.
 * France: Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 1700 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 1100 sq km. School system is devastated, but the growth starts. Military is built up. The Germans are offered an alliance to avoid further conflict as the population and the kingdom is tired for such wars, with Germany or other nations.Vassalization of  Basotho continues, while this the armies are increased and the presence on the African west coast begins.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up. School system grows and the nation builds from the war.
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin: The military is built up and the navy expands.
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Picardy: Military and navy are built up.
 * Aquitaine: Military and navy are built up.
 * Angouleme: Military and navy are built up.
 * Imperium Africana: expands its military, economy and infrastructure, including those of the vassals. The final year of vassalising Warsangali is completed, and the old territory brought back into the empire. Hailed as a victory by the government, Warsangali is given its old priveliges back, and introduced into the Imperium as a dominion territory. The colonies of Dahnnat and Tasfa expanded by 1000 km each, while Mogas, Bärädä and Tumaini are expanded by 250 km. The dominions of Borona, Kenya, Oyo, Benin and Yorubaland are expanded by 10,000 km each.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 2100 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 2100 sq km. Myanmar Guinea expands by 2000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 16th improved wooden sawmill is built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 200 kg lumber daily. The 16th iron workshop is built in Southern Myanmar with 100 kg of iron made daily. The 11th air furnace is built. More rifles are built. More schools are built. The army begins training vigorously. We help Chinese families rebuild their homes. We begin to give families cheap education. Myanmar is now fairly industrialized.
 * Suddeutsches Reich: In Saxony, the Schappe brothers, inventors of the revolutionary telegraph system, are made knights of the Order of Saint Mathilde. Emperor Leopold likewise makes Montigure (inventor of both the hot-air and gas balloon) a Freiherr. Montigrue continues experimenting with a steerable balloon by attaching small sails to the basket. This design is marginally more effective than last year's, but still fairly useless. Bavaria expands its industry. More turnpike trusts are established to help the roads cope with increased demand. In Kassel University (in conjunction with the University of Munchen), a scientist named Albrecht Jener discovers the potential for cowpox to be used as a vaccine for smallpox. In small clinical trials, patients inoculated with small amounts of the cowpox disease are resistant when exposed to smallpox. His discovery is published in the scientific journal of the Weltuhr Zeitung and attracts much attention from academics and physicians. In Anhalt, the state-serfs brought in to the loyalist army help to turn the tide against the Annists, who take considerable losses. Cologne increases its small army, and starts introducing a telegraph line. Overseas now: the Kingdom of Tanimbarkai continues to expand its military, and the King goes on a tour of his islands (old and new) to learn about his subjects' wants. The Saxon navy establishes a port on the main island. Saxon Australis expands 1000 sq km West along the coast. Both it and Bavarian Australis experience an influx of arrivals with thousands of people using them as stopovers on the way to the New Omani goldfields. This gives Broomestadt's pearlers a new market. Bavarian Indonesia continues to industrialise, and the Saxon Africancolonies expand 1000 sq km each.
 * Great Brython's King, Madoc IV, spends half of the year in Great Brython, and continues to place his focus on rebuilding the nations after a series of costly wars. Our relations turn more and more isolationist in regard to war, as many Brythons are tired after rapid succession of four large wars. Madoc IV begins to call on all Scots, Irish and Bretons to take care of the Penguin Lilies and prevent future problems which are bound to happen. Crop rotation and new crops are the new norm. Just about every household now has an air furnace, and steam power helps produce more crops, and drive up food production, which increases population, and increases urbanization. The Christian Soldiers of St. David of Wales continue to expand their efforts to convert and spread Apostolic Catholocism, and continue efforts in all newly conquered states, many of which are already Anapaptist or Catholic, which the Apostolic Church both recognize. Military grows.
 * The Netherlands' Dutch populace continues to be favorable to the Welsh, and a large movement begins for each nation's citizens to learn the others' language. As such, Brythonic and Dutch both become popular, and are used almost intermixedly in business hubs like Amsterdam and Rotterdam. Brythonic troops continue to integrate the Dutch Navy and make the two nations' vessels into one effective navy. The economy grows. Meanwhile, a new map for Cleves, Liege, Luxembourg, and Oldeberg are discussed, while they raise their military and economic abilities.
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of Tulpung yr Aber 6000 sq km for the Welsh government. Vassalization of Sumba, off the coast of Tulpung yr Aber, continues (year 3). The WTC also oversees the expansion of Chile by 3000 sq km, and Argentium 5000 sq km, on behalf of the Netherland's government. The WTC also sets up shop making a protectorate of the East Arabian Federation and New Oman. Public education, much like in the motherland, is set up in all Welsh colonies, with a special focus of teaching Brythonic to all people in Dutch colonies to make communication easier. The Welsh Royal Coast  and Morocco grow their economies and militaries. Hobyo-Somalia and Kongo grow military and economy. The Dutch possession Indonesia continues to vassalize Pagaruyang. We also finish making a protectorate out of Jambi, Lampung and Bengkulu. which begins to be collectively refered to as Sumatra. New South Wales and New Zeeland grow their economy and military.
 * I'm still in charge of these nations and you are not making protectorates out of them ~Von.
 * Dang it,Rex. This is what we were talking about. You're overexpanding. You can't just set up a protectorate in a large nation overnight. ~Viva
 * ​Cyprus continues to actively participate in EE discussions. The army and navy are expanded. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 3000 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 3000 sq km.
 * The Arabian Federation builds up its economy to recover from the civil war, and Sultan Abdul-Hamid goes to visit the new Arabian states to build better relations with them. This tour is met with opposition by other Federal loyalists who demand that the traitors be unrecognised, but the terrible state of the Federation’s economy stops them doing this.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its military as part of King Ezekiel’s intervention in the Italian war. The Duke of Nusantara manages to keep order in the Italian colonies to the east of his Dukedom. Elsewhere, colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 4500 sq km northwards.
 * The Maldives builds up its economy as the new Levantine vassal, which sees a new Levant military base being built on the Maldives. The Maldives also annexes the Foalhavahi colony into the Sultanate itself, and the Sultan declares himself to be Sultan of the Maldives and Foalhavahi islands.
 * The East Africa Federation builds up its military to recover from the civil war and to help unify the new nation. The Federation sees a rise in the calls for a new federal government system, and the movement is led by several of the leaders of the Federation’s member states. This sparks several riots and demonstrations across the Federation as the new Federal government system put forward by the owner of the Zanzibar Stone Town library, the great intellectual Barghash. Barghash is summoned to meet with the Federation’s state leaders and after many hours of talks, they agree to implement a new constitution based on Barghash’s proposals. The main difference is that while the Federal government is a proportionally representative system using a congress of men elected by their constituency’s citizens, the state governments will remain ruled by that nation’s own constitution (e.g. Merina as a constitutional monarchy and Mafia as a democratic republic) but now no absolute monarchies exist within the Federation as all states are required to have a constitution. This annoys the King Radama of Sakalava, who wishes to maintain his absolute authority, and he threatens a rebellion against the Federation. Fortunately the Sakalavan generals agree with the new Federal constitution and they kill King Radama in a coup d’état to establish Sakalava as a republic. King Andrianampoinimerina of the Merina and the Sheik lords of the former Comchellakan states see this and agree to constitutional monarchy systems devised by Barghash in order to remain in power. With this the Federation becomes a true democratic state, and Barghash becomes President of the Federation after winning the first election. The father of the republic begins implanting a new system of Federal offices in each of the Federation’s Congressional constituencies, from which each member of congress can lead local councils to run the constituency from and so the people have a place to go and vote in federal and state elections.
 * Persian Empire: MILITARY IS BUILT UP TO 300,000!
 * Is this some sort of joke?
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Military and economy continue to be built up. Great Chief Damasus is almost never seen in public and the government becomess unresponsive. The royalist factions become more popular in K'onip by the day and cause riots on the island regularly. Occasional royalist protests are also started on the Mainland. However, relations with the Ethiopians continue to deepen and more and more young Selk'nam are sent to Addis Ababa for schooling.
 * Apostolic Church: Increasingly the church hierarchy gives up hope of returning to Europe in the short term. Prime Bishop Eutychianus is said to be growing weary of the office.
 * I'm going to keep with this stalemate storyline with the church until the war algorithm is resolved - which sounds like it probably won't happen soon.
 * The first plans for railways arrive in Germanica this year. The plans for a new colony are complete and it will be established next year. Meanwhile, the first rails are laid down between Berlin and Kroklaw. Paper begins to be mass produced in Mysore, and steam mills become more rampant in Neu Berlin. Neu Berlin invades the Cree nation, expecting a small scale war and an easy conquest. Neu Prussen begins to filter small scale propaganda into the Nya Syriacan island. Neu Berlin offers to buy the northernmost colony of Italia in exchange for recognition of the new government. (Kind of like America buying Louisiana.) Urbanization begins in Neu Prussen and Saint Maximin (capital of Neu Prussen) begins to challenge Neu Berlin as a city, and Neu Prussen becomes a popular Antillian tourist destination. Large factories begin to be built around Berlin. Germanica and all Dominions build up their militaries.
 * Apache: The Council of Elders sends a delegation of four to the Apostolic Church to find common ground and talk theology. The delegation consists of one Shaman, one Gaoist Cultist Priest and two Roman Catholic Priests (one European born, the other Apachean born). A State sponsored Merchant Guild request permission to trade in the Pacific and to use Mayan ships. All Pacific nations that want to trade with the Apache please acknowledge. Military is built up and some of the southern border tribes convert to Kappelist beliefs. When can I start industrializing?
 * ​1840, according to the industrialization chart.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Kappelist influence is exerted over Apache. Steam power and water wheels are incorporated in the southern part of the Empire. Chemistry is investigated and researched. Chorotega and Boruca continue build-up as trade hubs and industrial leaders. Chichen Itza and Tenochtitlan, as well as other major cities in the Empire, urbanize. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. 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. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * The Eskimo Nation is founded upon the belief that all people should have equal say in the government. It claims an area of 200 km in far north North America. [Did I do that right? :)]
 * Yes.
 * Mali: Mali expands by 10,000 sq. km to the NE. Gabu, Mossi and Wolof contribute to the economy.
 * Russia works on its military. Industrial production is amped up, and more funds are given to scientists. The death rate is rapidly decreasing as a result of better understanding of anatomy. Russia grudgingly continues its stance on Scandinavia. Socialism grows. The Russian North America Act passes the Duma granting the colonies independence with accord to the agreements reached in the Novgorod Conference.
 * Minsk works on its economy. Industry builds up at an exponential rate. More textile factories emerge all around the nation, as the resource of the twin-piston steam engine is being used exquisitely well.
 * Ukraine works on its military to improve defence as it is now tasked with partrolling its borders. The First Posadnik of the Ukrainian Duma is inaugurated.
 * The Grand Principality of Suur-Suomi works on its military. Orthodoxy begins to take hold in major cities such as Helsinki and Taalinn.
 * The Federated Duchy of the Caucasus works on its economic ties, and tries to stay open to trade competition.  The EATA movement grows.
 * Riga works on its economy and continues construction of a merchant fleet of its own.
 * Scandinavian Imperium: Travel continues to be promoted between the Imperium states by the Imperial Cabinet, with cheaper travel offered via Imperium ships, in the continuing hope that it will lead to a mixing of the cultures of the Imperium, and create a 'Melting pot of Europe'. This is beginning to show signs of taking place, as the rate of internal resettlement begins to increase. The Scandinavian Imperium continues its colonisation of the Arctic Circle islands, with Svalbard being the area of current focus. More small expansion is taken onto the coastal islands off the coast of OTL Alaska. This expansion brings more of the trade posts on the islands under official Imperium sovereignty, and opens the way for further colonisation over the coming years. An official offer for a trade pact and alliance is sent to the nation of France once again, along with a substantial gift of Alaskan furs.  The Imperium Army and Imperium Navy are further expanded and continue to be modernised, which is now having substantial effects on the armed forces capabilities. The military lowers the alert level once again, bringing it to its lowest level in years. Imperium nationalism and pro-expansion sentiments begin to be spread throughout the entire Scandinavian Imperium. The idea of 'Imperial Citizenship' begins to be spread, with each citizen giving equal value to their State Citizenship and Imperial Citizenship. This is seen as a way of bringing the Imperium's various nationalities closer together. Industry continues to grow within the Imperium, with it spreading to the countryside and among the member states. Various inventions continue to spread between the Imperium states.  An offer is once again sent to Russia, offering twenty years of substantial payments made up of a mixture of currency and resources, in return for the purchase of the island of Novaya Zemlya and the two islands to its south. After seeing the growing Imperium sentiments within the nation of Lithuania, a number of recon groups are sent through Prussian countryside to the state, with the goal of infiltrating the military and further promoting Pro-Imperium sentiments, with the hope that the current government will be overthrown.
 * United Kingdom of Antillia: Grand Duke Ludwig of Germanica is crowned in Montreal as King Ludwig I of Antillia. He orders massive infrastrucure to begin being built, mostly roads and post offices. He also orders the expansion of southern region of the country northwards by 15,000 km squared. We make contact with the Lakota tribes and ask for an alliance. A ship on its way to India is blown off course and lands in China, making the first contact between the two, King Ludwig visits the Netherlands and ask to buy there Texas colony.
 * The United Maharajya sees a time of easing anger, yet the people still feel they should have done better than they did in the war and hope that this can be mended later on. Uttashina expands 9200 km.
 * Mataram amps up its army as it readies up for a war much closer to home to claim their rightful lands back. Meanwhile the vassals also expand army and up their trading helping to let the economy grow. Naya Bihar amps up army and expands inland by 15,000 km. Rajputana also expands their army and amps up economy with more trading. Naya Punjab expands 9200 km.

1796

 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve, while agriculture continues developing in Castille. Meanwhile in Aragon and Portugal, industrialization continues, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 3000 sq km and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 6000 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, the Viceroy, Garcia Manrique de Lara, asks for assistance with dealing with the bandits in the space between São Vicente and Minas Gerais. This request is accepted, and some Portuguese forces are sent to Brasil, practically declaring war on the "Free Brazil", as an official declaration of war can't be made, as the Portuguese don't recognize them as a state. Meanwhile in Portugal, given the discrepancies between Castillian and Portuguese units of measure, Afonso XII decides to attempt to standardize the units on both countries, by way of creating a new unit instead of favouring one or the other. As a result, an assembly under the auspices of the "Academia das Ciências de Lisboa" is set up to investigate measures and weights.
 * Mwenemutapa Garcia's efforts to establish Christianity on his kingdom continue, and the Church in Mutapa continues to include elements of Shona theology. Meanwhile, more people start to convert to Christianity. Mutapa then expands 3000 sq km.
 * Germanica and its Dominions build up their militaries. Germanica offers the Suddeutsches Reich a non aggression pact. Germanica decides that the new colony will not be created. (This is because there is no suitable coast line left in the whole world!) Meanwhile, the Dominion of Neu Berlin dominates the Cree nation and begins to intergrate them into the German fold. Neu Berlin expands 15,000 sq km into Wisconsin, reaching the Novorossiya (Mississippi) River. The idea of a Supreme Destiny, a nation reaching from the Atlantic to the Oriental Ocean becomes very popular, especially in the southern province. A debate erupts in the Neu Berliner Reichstag about diving up the Cree nation into two or more provinces. Also, Vinland and Neu Berlin hold referenda over union. The results are that Vinland and Neu Berlin will be merged. Prime Minister Ritz vows that the new, larger Dominion of Neu Berlin will come to be a grand nation one day. Kaiser Ludwig in Germanica seeks to approach the Prussians with union, and this becomes a popular idea in both nations. Courland is a massive proponent of this, and lands seven seats in favor of the movement into the Reichstag. The Dominion of Mysore begins to recover from the war and continues massive industrialization and urbanization, as do Neu Prussen and Neu Berlin. Orientalia experiences a population boom, thanks to immigrants moving in from Mysore and Chimu. Chimu expands 15,000 sq km south along the Italian territory. Neu Berlin again offers to purchase the Italian colony south of it (as far the OTL southern border of Virginia). The first telegraph lines are laid down in Germanica and semaphore towers begin construction in Neu Berlin. In Neu Berlin, a new balloon is developed with better steering, as well as higher flying.
 * Suddeutsches Reichs Diplomacy: The Imperial Landtag suggests a twenty year pact, which can be renewed (so I don't mean twenty years of peace followed immediately by war). The Ambassador does ask that the Germanican government pay some royalties to the Schape brothers (as inventors of the semaphore) and Montigrue (as inventor of the steerable balloon). Whilst we enjoy the propogation of Suddeutsches ingenuity, the inventors do deserve reward for their work.
 * The Germanic Reich and its Dominions grant all three requests.
 * Antillian Diplomacy: The Antillians ask Germanica and its Dominions for a Right of Passage as to allow for better connection between the two parts of Antillia.
 * OK, first of all, you have to recognize that the Dominions are separate from Germanica. This doesn't even involve Germanica. And second of all, No. The UKA is able to connect by going around the continent.
 * So essentially, even though I have a Germanican King we're still on unfriendly terms.
 * Who's on unfriendly terms? The correct term is neutral.
 * Imperium Africana expands its military, economy and infrastructure, including those of the vassals. The colony Bärädä is expanded by 4000 km as part of the Imperium's desire to fast-track the expansion of its isolated colony. Thousands of Ethiopians move to Normandy, displacing the native population, and forcing them to move overseas to other holdings of Africana. Some 12,000 Ethiopians volunteer to move to the cold land as fishers and whalers, and aid in the expansion of the tiny colony. Plans to fast-track the development of the other colonies if Bärädä's growth is deemed a success are planned for the future. Elsewhere, the Ethiopian population in Normandy since the conquest of Normandy in 1789 is 78,130, a rise from the inital 7,500 that arrived as the wives and children of the original Ethiopian invasion force that landed in Normandy.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Emperor Nobuhiro dies and soon, Meishō becomes Empress. Mononobe Itsuhito steps down and Mononobe Kiyohito becomes Shogun. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3700 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 2400 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL mainland Chile by 1100 sq km, Kazami expands by 700 sq km, and Kochiya expands by 50 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are 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. Aid and clean up continues to areas affected by the volcanoes.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military and expands by 4100 sq km. Elections for the President office are held and Akiyama Kiyotsuna wins the election. As a result, Akiyama Kiyotsuna becomes the first President of Tojiko.
 * Great Brython's King, Madoc IV, spends half of the year in Great Brython, and continues to place his focus on rebuilding the nations after a series of costly wars. Our relations continue to turn more and more isolationist in regard to war, as many Brythons are tired after rapid succession of four large wars. Madoc IV continues to call on all Scots, Irish and Bretons to take care of the Penguin Lilies and prevent future problems but it appears the problems are just starting as many original plants are almost made extinct. Madoc IV declares the War on the Lily, and hopes that the issues can be resolved within a few years. As the extinction of many notable, native plants come close, a huge conservationist movement is founded, reaching major support with the merchants and aristocrats, alongside Prince Gavin. The Christian Soldiers of St. David of Wales continue to expand their efforts to convert and spread Apostolic Catholocism, and continue efforts in all newly conquered states, many of which are already Anapaptist or Catholic, which the Apostolic Church both recognize. Economy grows.
 * The  Netherlands'  Dutch populace continues to be favorable to the Welsh, and a large movement begins for each nation's citizens to learn the others' language. As such, Brythonic and Dutch both become popular, and are used almost intermixedly in business hubs like Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Rotterdam. Brythonic troops continue to integrate the Dutch Navy and make the two nations' vessels into one effective navy. The military grows. Meanwhile, a new map for  Cleves ,  Liege ,  Luxembourg, and  Oldeberg  is proposed, while they raise their military and economic abilities.
 * The  WTC  oversees the expansion of Tulpung yr Aber 6000 sq km for the Welsh government. Vassalization of Sumba, off the coast of Tulpung yr Aber, continues (year 4). The WTC also oversees the expansion of Chile by 3000 sq km, and Argentium 5000 sq km, on behalf of the Netherland's government.   Public education, much like in the motherland, is set up in all Welsh colonies, with a special focus of teaching Brythonic to all people in Dutch colonies to make communication easier. The  Welsh Royal Coast    and   Morocco  grow their economies and militaries.   Hobyo-Somalia  and   Kongo  grow military and economy. The Dutch possesion  Indonesia  incorporates Pagaruyang. We also finish making a protectorate out of Jambi, Lampung and Bengkulu. which begins to be collectively refered to as   Sumatra .  New South Wales  and   New Zeeland  grow their economy and military.
 * Cyprus continues to have extensive EE discussions with the Byzantine Empire. The army and navy are expanded. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 3000 sq km and Nea Larnaka is expanded by 3000 sq km.
 * Crete continues to participate in EE discussions and expands its army and navy.
 * Cyrenaica continues to participate in EE discussions and expands 10,000 sq km into the desert.
 * Apache: The military is improved upon by purchasing modern weapons from arms merchant and successfully reverse engineering them. A trade mission is sent to the Mononobe Shogunate and another to France. More southern border tribes are converting to Kappelism and the Catholic tribes are worrying that the new faith will over run the new faith. The Bishop of Ekta has sent out missionary's to convert the tribes back.
 * China expands its military and economy as the devastated cities are rebuilt. New Manchuria expands by 8000 sq km to the north while Baitudu expands by 4000 sq km south. Urbanization in many big cities continues as the steam engine makes its way to China. China extends an offer to Ethiopia to renew the non-aggression pact in exchange for Ethiopia's Canadian colony.
 * Imperium Africana: We are not interested in selling a profitable colony in exchange for peace with the world's hermit kingdom. Thank you for the gesture, but no.
 * Chinese Diplomacy: We're very exclusive who we trade with. We try to keep our goods in the markets of civilized nations. Don't feel left out.
 * I think he means Alaska, which is not profitable, and China is not hermit ATL, as demonstrated by their colonies.
 * First, you don't know if that colony is profitable or not, as I have not posted its income so your statement is entirely based on opinion. Second, I meant hermit in that the Chinese have made few political moves on the world stage. In either case, I've made my point already in the response. ~Viva
 * There's nothing there. How much could you really get from it, other than from some small scale fishing?
 * I think I went over this already. Alaska has whales. Whales can be processed into whale oil. Whale oil was a major commodity at the time. Major commodities equal major profits. Simple. Now, what does Ethiopia have to gain from some funky treaty with China? In terms of actual worth, my tiny "unprofitable" colony is worth much more. ~Viva
 * What, you mean that little icelocked colony where the closest water is a few miles out from the ice? I doubt it.
 * I'm still trying to find the part where I'm supposed to care. Oh, and if the colony is so stinkin' unprofitable, why does Crimson want it? Answer me that. ~Viva
 * Do I look like I'm Crim?
 * I'm pretty sure I asked why does Crim want it. Not Scraw. If I wanted to know why you wanted it, I'm sure I would have used your name. ~Viva
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 2100 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 2100 sq km. Myanmar Guinea expands by 2000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 17th improved wooden sawmill is built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 200 kg lumber daily. The 17th iron workshop is built in Southern Myanmar with 100 kg of iron made daily. The 12th air furnace is built. More rifles are built. More schools are built. The army begins training vigorously. We help Chinese families rebuild their homes. We begin to give families cheap education. Myanmar is now fairly industrialized. Steam engine makes its way into Myanmar.
 * Myanmar D: We wish China will collaborate with us to enlarge our foreign influence, which can be easily met because of our industrialization.
 * The Arabian Federation builds up its economy to recover from the civil war, and Sultan Abdul-Hamid decides to try to see if any of the old Federation members want to rejoin but they largely refuse to do so. Meaning the Sultan sends out an expedition fleet to go and find new lands for the Federation to colonize, and he sends diplomats to other nations to have them form trade deals with the Federation.
 * East_Africa_Federation_1796.png East Africa Federation builds up its economy to recover from the civil war and to help unify the new nation. President Barghash oversees the building of the new system of Federal offices in each of the Federation's Congressional constituencies, and he also forms the Federation into ten national blocs: Mombasa, Zanzibar, Mafia, Mtwara, Comoros, Seychelles, Al Nawzalak, Sakalava, Merina and Al Khalil following the dynastic unions of some of the Sheikdom clans over the years, accumulating in this year’s joining of the Sheikdoms of Ngazidja and Bambao in the Comoros. Elsewhere Ndzuwani’s Sheik dies heirless after developing dementia and killing his family, allowing the Sheik of Seselwa to claim the throne of Ndzuwani.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its military as part of King Ezekiel’s intervention in the Italian war. The Duke of Nusantara manages to keep order in the Italian colonies to the east of his Dukedom. Elsewhere colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 4500 sq km northwards.
 * The Maldives builds up its economy as the new Levantine vassal, which sees a new Levant military base being built on the Maldives. The Maldives also annexes the Foalhavahi colony into the Sultanate itself, and the Sultan declares himself to be Sultan of the Maldives and Foalhavahi islands.
 * Suddeutsches Reich: The telegraph network is expanded, with a connection to the new Germanic network. However, with other countries beginning to use the system, the Communications Corps of the armies develop codes to encrypt military-related messages. The Schappe Brothers release their "Definitive Telegraphic Dictionary" containing all the signals and signal combinations, to be used for all civillian messages in all countries using the system. The book can easily be translated literally into other languages, if non-German speakers start using the system. With his dreams of a steerable balloon starting to fade, Freiherr Montigrue begins to develop the balloon's potential for stationary observation. After a meeting with the Schappe brothers, a small semaphore device is invented which can be suspended below a floating balloon, giving the aeronauts the ability to communicate with the ground. Initial trials prove the system's potential. Albrecht Jener continues his tests on a smallpox vaccine, and by the end of the year has established a foundation to provide inoculation to the most at-risk people. The inventor's exploits are noticed by the Emperor and Empress, who knight him for his services to mankind. Bavaria continues to industrialise, as does Eastern Saxony. In Anhalt, the introduction of a semaphore network sparks more outrage amongst Annists, and non-Annist extremist Catholics, who see the invention as spreading the heretical, foreign words of the Germanic church. This causes a new spate in violence. Cologne expands its military. Overseas: the Kingdom of Tanimbarkai declares war on the neighbouring island-state of Sumba. The King's powerful and relatively modern army establishes a beachhead, along with support from Saxony and Bavaria. (Mods, should I make an algorithm for this?) The kingdom also works on improving education in conjunction with the Magdeburger missionaries and Saxon education officials. Bavarian Indonesia conrinues to industrialise, especially in Borneo. Sasak is also developed. Bavarian Australis, with its booming population and pearl trade, expands West to the maximum extent. Saxon Australis experiences a boom due to gold-miners using Saint Boniface as a port-of-call on the way to New Oman, and also due to the growing trade with Tanimbarkai. It expands 1000 sq km West along the coast. Khmer Koch begins building ships for the Saxon navy. Saxon West Africa espands 1000 sq km inland, and the telegraph system begins connecting isolated towns with the capital. The Guinea Schutzgebiet improves its educational system.
 * Yes, Sumba has been around for a while so they ain't going to give up without a fight ~Von
 * Meccan Sultanate: After the recent split from the Arab Federation they begin to rebuild. They also send people to help rebuild in other nations in the Arab Peninsula. We build up our military, as any more outbreaks of war occur. We also work on establishing relations with other nations in Arabia and Europe.
 * United Kingdom of Antillia: King Ludwig makes his first spech to Parliament, asking them to approve a claims treaty with the other powers of Antillia. The Parliament approves. He also orders the expansion of southern region of the country northwards by 15,000 km squared. We celebrate our new alliance with powerful Ethiopia.  King Ludwig visits the Netherlands and ask to buy their Texas colony, and he calls for an International Conference to discuss the making of claims  and such for the Antillian interior.
 * Antillian Diplomacy: We offer China a trade deal.
 * Italia focuses on rebuilding the damage from the civil war. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the farther islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia start to see the rise of the steam engine to turn gears and power basic machinery. Cloth looms are now starting to be automatically run and decent sized factories spring up. The University of Venice resumes chemical experimentation. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia. Nuovo Venexia expands by 8500 sq km also. The end of the Italian Civil War is declared as the last partisans are defeated in the mountains.
 * Romania and Padang work on their economies. Siam and Malacca work on their navies. Yugoslavia and Hungary work on their armies. The Levantine Kingdom works on maintaining its eastern border with the chaotic remains of the Arabian Federation and its vassals threatening the stability of the region.
 * France: Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 2500 sq km around the territory of Chimu, while  Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 1500 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 2000 sq km inland underneath the Cypriot colony and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 4500 sq km sq km Inland Northward School system is devastated, but the growth starts. Military is built up. The Germans are offered an alliance to avoid further conflict as the population and the kingdom is tired for such wars, with Germany or other nations.Vassalization of  Basotho continues, while this the armies are increased and the presence on the African west coast begins. While this king Louis XV is crowned in paris, as Rex Franciae, Magister Milites Galliae et Imperator Africanum, as Ruler of France, He in Dijon the center of the French senate agrees on several new laws such as the equal rights of Kappelists, Orthodox and Nestorians throughout the empire and on French soil. He is the first king of France to rule most of the French soil since the beginning of his reign, he begins a more aggressive expansion starting with baie de notre dame, he also begins the policy of allowing free entrance to the fleeing Norman population to France and to ask the Norman government-in-exile to settle in French territory until a solution can be given to them by the French confederacy members. It asures the alliance to the Dutch netherlands and prompts the Carthaginian army to building up defenses along the Mauritanian-Morocco border in Africa
 * Lorraine: Military is built up. School system grows and the nation builds from the war.
 * Carthage Carmen I dies and is succeeded by Elissa III of Carthage at 19 years of age. Military is built up.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin: The military is built up and the navy expands.
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Picardy: Military and navy are built up.
 * Aquitaine: Military and navy are built up. Aquitaine sailors land in Persia, where after a struggle are shot by some civilians, sparking an Aquitaine-Persian war.
 * Angouleme: Military and navy are built up . Aids Aquitaine in the war
 * The United Maharajya sees a time of easing anger, yet the people still feel they should have done better than they did in the war and hope that this can be mended later on. Uttashina expands 9200 km.
 * Mataram amps up its army as it readies up for a war much closer to home to claim their rightful lands back. Meanwhile the vassals also expand army and up their trading helping to let the economy grow. Naya Bihar amps up army and expands inland by 15,000 km. Rajputana also expands their army and amps up economy with more trading. Naya Punjab expands 9200 km.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Kappelist influence is exerted over Apache. Steam power and water wheels are incorporated in the southern part of the Empire. Chemistry is investigated and researched. Chorotega and Boruca continue build-up as trade hubs and industrial leaders. Chichen Itza and Tenochtitlan, as well as other major cities in the Empire, urbanize. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. 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. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.

1797

 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Emperor Nobuhiro dies and soon, Meishō becomes Empress. Mononobe Itsuhito steps down and Mononobe Kiyohito becomes Shogun. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3700 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 2400 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL mainland Chile by 1100 sq km, Kazami expands by 700 sq km, and Kochiya expands by 50 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are 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. Aid and clean up continues to areas affected by the volcanoes. In Kasodani, the Rokkaku, Fujiwara, and Imagawa clans begins calls for independence.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military and expands by 4100 sq km.
 * A major Lithuanianian noble launches a coup against the monarchy, killing the royal family. He launches a suicidal invasion of Germanica. He is immediately killed in battle and his army is devastated, leaving Lithuania open to German invasion.
 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve, while agriculture continues developing in Castille. Meanwhile in Aragon and Portugal, industrialization continues, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile in Navarra, Urraca de Comminges-Guitaut gives birth to a boy, who is named Fruela, and which dies after some hours. Meanwhile in León, Alfonso de Haro, Prince of Asturias, is betrothed to Joana de Cardona, daughter of Joan VI of Aragon. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 3000 sq km. Meanwhile, expansion in Sofala reaches lake that they call Marave, after a people that lives in the area. Expansion continues around the shores of that lake. and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 6000 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, the Portuguese forces, along with the joint effort of the colonial militias of São Vicente, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais, manage to make the raids problem be reduced. However, many of the bandits continue hiding out outside of São Vicente and Minas Gerais, and the raids still continue, albeit in a smaller quantity. As a result, it is decided to start to attack said territory. Meanwhile in Portugal, the committee, having decided that counting and weights and measures should use the same radix, debates the use of the duodecimal system as an alternative the decimal system. Eventually the committee decides that the advantages of divisibility by three and four are outweighed by the complications of introducing a duodecimal system and recommend to the Emperor that weights and measures should all be based on a decimal system. After examining the possible standards, The committee's final report to the Emperor in December recommends the meridional definition for the unit of length. The proposal is accepted.


 * Mwenemutapa Garcia's efforts to establish Christianity on his kingdom continue, and the Church in Mutapa continues to include elements of Shona theology. Meanwhile, more people continue to convert to Christianity. The military is expanded.
 * Germanica and its Dominions build up their militaries. The attempted Lithuanian invasion is a massive failure and troops move in from the Courland region and Poland, swiftly capturing the nation and imprisoning the perpetrators. Germanic language and culture begins to be spread into Lithuania, and for the most part, Lithuanians are glad to be part of an industrialized and stable nation. Celebrations occur now that Courland is finally connected to Germanica proper. The people in Courland and Lithuania continue to push for a union with Prussia, and Prussians begin to acknowledge this as well. Germanica continues to experience a massive population boom, as well as massive industrialization. The railway tracks and telegraph lines are expanded, and Germanica develops its own personal telegraph code system, developed by Ernst Stov. Stov's system becomes nationalized, and the system will be updated after every war so that enemies will not know the code. Stov is later appointed to head the Department of Wartime Function.
 * Are you pushing for union with my Prussia? if so I'm open to the idea now that I've returned.
 * Dude, you are ahead of time with industrialising. Railway does not appear for you until 1800.
 * 1: Yes, I am, Kun. 2: I'm orange. As seen in my Austria, which is part on the main nation. The map never got fixed, and then I lost Austria, so it's all confusing.
 * Neu Berlin expands 15,000 sq km along the Myami (Ohio) River. Supreme Destiny becomes more and more popular. It is decided that the Cree nation will be divied in three: Keewatin (easternmost), Keskatchooan (westernmost), and Cree (central). New cities are designed for the capitals of each of the provinces and Prime Minister Ritz once again vows to make Neu Berlin a grand and strong nation. Neu Berlin again wishes to purchase the Italian colony south of it. (As far the border of the gray border colony.)
 * The Dominions of Mysore and Orientalia continue to recover from the last war, as well as build up their militaries. Urbanization and industrialization continue on massive scales, and large cities like the capital of Bangalore begin to build large factories.
 * Bayern- Constituant state of the Suddeutches Reich: Bavaria expands industry. Studies into a potential smallpox vaccine are continued. Telegraph systems continue to be set up. Bavarian Australis continues to see a population boom, pearl sells are skyrocketing. Broomestadt undergoes extensive building, the city now closely resembles Munchen in Bavaria. The Prime Minister creates the post for Foreign War Communications, and begins to work on codes. A division is set up with the sole job of cracking foriegn codes. The FWC will be a post in the newly formed Bureau of War and Arms. The Prime Minister still continues to maintain that Bavaria will remain neutral in foriegn affairs. Bavarian Indonesia expands infrastructure due to the booming economy. Bavaria enters into negotiations with France over South Tyrol, wanting to purchase the land due to the fact that it is cut off from main France and holds no real value to the French. Karl Minsk invents the 'writing machine" a reatively small device that allows you to type using a key set and typface, vs normal handwriting."(This is a really early typewriter, Henry Mills in 1714 patented the first "writing machine", it is still quite primitive until the mid to late 1800's) Currently it is rather bulky and hard to use and is not commercially selling well, though the military expresses interest in the device.
 * The Navajo continue to settle and improve upon the first large scale Navajo settlement going away from the hunter gatherer lifestyle most have been living and more towards a settled living. More Agriculture is developed and more small scale mines are being developed but they are extremely dangerous. The Leader of this new Navajo Nation is named Ahiga. His rise to power within the tribes is mostly due to his diplomatic skills in the ability of getting many of the tribes together to found a permanent settlement and establish agriculture, and organize the tribes previous resources in a way of building a city.
 * (I have posted before. It's just been a while) 
 * ​I would recommend choosing another nation. Most of the land has already been taken by the Mayans and the Apache.
 * If you do want to choose another nation, I have a beautiful little vassal (the county of Cologne) in Europe, and a nice protectorate (the Guinea Schutzgeiet) in Africa which you could play. If you were interested. Callumthered (talk) 04:42, August 18, 2013 (UTC)
 * And there's also all of those newly-independent states previously part of the Arabian federation. Callumthered (talk)
 * Apache: More Apachean tribes convert to the Kappelist belief but the spread is slowed by the Roman Catholic missionary work on behalf of the Bishop of Ekta. A trade agreement is sent to the Navajo. Please respond, Navajo. The military is improved upon and a delegation is sent to the Mayan to please stop exerting Keppalist influence over them and offer that some Apache units to be used in the Mayan army to gain experiance. Please respond, Maya.
 * ​The Mayans agree.
 * Cyprus continues to participate in EE discussions, with a union imminent. The army and navy is expanded. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 3000 sq km and Nea Larnaka is expanded by 3000 sq km.
 * France: Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 2500 sq km around the territory of Chimu, while  Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 1500 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 2000 sq km inland underneath the Cypriot colony and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 4500 sq km Inland Northward It assures the alliance to the Dutch netherlands and prompts the Carthaginian army to building up defenses along the Mauritanian-Morocco border in Africa. Vassalization of Basotho finishes.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up. School system grows and the nation builds from the war.
 * Carthage Carmen I dies and is succeeded by Elissa III of Carthage at 19 years of age. Military is built up.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km. Aids Aquitaine in the war
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively. Aids Aquitaine in the war
 * Venaissin: The military is built up and the navy expands.
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up. Aids Aquitaine in the war
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up. Aids Aquitaine in the war
 * Picardy: Military and navy are built up.
 * Aquitaine: Military and navy are built up. Aquitaine sailors land in Persia, where after a struggle are shot by some civilians, sparking an Aquitaine-Persian war.
 * Angouleme: Military and navy are built up . Aids Aquitaine in the war
 * China expands its military and economy as the devastated cities are rebuilt. New Manchuria expands by 8000 sq km to the north while Baitudu expands by 4000 sq km south. Urbanization in many big cities continues. Relations with Badakhstan improve as Chinese and Arabic cultures have been fusing in the area for some time.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 2100 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 2100 sq km. Myanmar Guinea expands by 2000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 18th improved wooden sawmill is built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 200 kg lumber daily. The 18th iron workshop is built in Southern Myanmar with 100 kg of iron made daily. The 13th air furnace is built. More rifles are built. More schools are built. The army begins training vigorously. We help Chinese families rebuild their homes. We begin to give families cheap education. Myanmar is now fairly industrialized. Steam engine makes its way into Myanmar.
 * Prūsiskan Protektorat: After several years of quiet development the nation is thrown back onto the world stage as their Lord Protector dies. After his death many Prussians reveal they felt that Markus's rule was draconian and the Adligenrat decides that there should be a public election on the matter to ensure that there is more public approval, they decide that a limit of land with assure that they have support from Junkers and begin the election. The progressive ideas of their South German allies influence the Junkers decision in these elections greatly. Meanwhile the Prūsiskan Perôni is finishing its third rolling mill in Prussia and the nation is now fairly industrialised. Militaristically the nation has a large military standing force that bases itself on a strategy of heavy artillery support, arming itself with a variety of light, medium and heavy cannon. (mil-turn)
 * Laītawiskas Protektorat: Having undergone mass industrialisation due to the advantages of its support for companies, the nation now is very rich compared to it's poor eastern kinsmen. The military is still composed of the Censors which act as also as a civil order force, now with more funding they are trained and armed better than most troops in Europe. (mil-turn)
 * Saxony (constituent kingdom of the Suddeutsches Reich): Work continues on improving the telegraph network. To facilitate speed of comunications and to keep up with an increasing demand, work begins on building a second tower next to each already existing tower. That way, two messages travelling in opposite directions can be sent simultaneously! Although the treasury does have to pay a substantial amount of money for it, the Telecommunications Department is convinced that the revenue collected from private messages will cover the costs within two years, after which, the entire system will make the government money. Sir Jener begins actively propogating his new vaccine, and on the request of the Mayor of Hann. Munden, he and his associates begin a programme to eradicate smallpox from the small town within ten years. The town of Hann. Munden gives him 1000 Adlers to fund the project. The army is expanded a bit, epecially the communications corps. Karl Minsk's "writing machine" causes some interest amongst academics. However, its bulky and cumbersome nature makes it unsuitable for widespread use. The Annist insurgency in Anhalt is relatively quiet this year. Cologne's Count Leopold dies suddenly in his sleep, and he is succeeded by his son Rupprecht. The new Count devotes himself to improving the nation's industry and international prestige, and he invests his own personal fortune in the establishment of "Cologne Porcelain Co." Overseas now: After some heavy fighting, the war in Sumba comes to a close, with the latter ceding the Eastern 23.5% of the island to Tanimbarkai. The populace of the Kingdom is overjoyed, and the king thanks both his Saxon overlords and his Bavarian friends for their assistance. For the remainder of the year, he focuses on cementing his rule through public works. Saxon Australis expands 1000 sq km West along the coast. The mayor of Saint Boniface begins a massive port-restructuring process with the aim of making SB into THE port of call for ships in the area. Khmer Koch continues building ships for the navy, with the SMS Kaiserin Charlotte already completed and given a full Khmer compliment (excepting most of the officers, of course. Saxon West Africa expands 1000 sq km inland, and the Guinea Schutzgebiet the same amount West.
 * Caliphate of Hejaz: The military vastly grows with the Caliph's reforms. Also, trade around the area improves the economy. The Caliph also demands we continue the Arab Feds path of industrialization. We continue rebuilding here and in other nations affected by the civil war.
 * Italia focuses on rebuilding the damage from the civil war. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the farther islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia start to see the rise of the steam engine to turn gears and power basic machinery. Cloth looms are now starting to be automatically run and decent sized factories spring up. The University of Venice resumes chemical experimentation. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia. Nuovo Venexia expands by 8500 sq km also.
 * Romania and Padang work on their economies. Siam and Malacca work on their navies. Yugoslavia and Hungary work on their armies. The Levantine Kingdom works on maintaining its eastern border with the chaotic remains of the Arabian Federation and its vassals threatening the stability of the region.
 * It isn't really that chaotic now, plus since the Levant's border is mainly with Baghdad they are fine since Baghdad didn't have any wars or stuff. Just them declaring themselves no longer a vassal of the Federation. In fact they were helping to stablize the region a bit.
 * Lakota Tribes: Expansion of Lakota agriculture continues along the Pekitanoui River and its tributaries. Irrigation begins to spread along the Pekitanoui River, mainly in the southern portion, increasing the amount of farm and grazing lands, increasing agriculture production and attracting more buffalo. Hunting of the buffalo continue as more of their skins are used as clothing and teepee coverings, and more of their meat is used to feed the growing population. Most of the Lakota peoples now live in multi-room teepees with three to four rooms each, and these rooms are slightly larger than they have been in the past, with the insides having the buffalo skin reinforced by fence-like wooden walls. The palisade wall idea has been completed on smaller towns closer to the capital Wiconwico U and has now begun to spread to more outlying towns. Chief Looks To The Sky begins to process of distributing the land, but in a different style than before. He only gives land to those who pledge to give a portion of what they catch and farm to the whole of the Lakota farms, creating a tribal feudal system of land distribution in the newly expanded provinces.
 * Scandinavian Imperium: The Scandinavian Imperium sends an alliance and trade pact offer to Italia. Travel continues to be promoted between the Imperium states by the Imperial Cabinet, with cheaper travel offered via Imperium ships, in the continuing hope that it will lead to a mixing of the cultures of the Imperium, and create a 'Melting pot of Europe'. The rate that this is taking place increases, with the rate of internal resettlement increasing once again. The Scandinavian Imperium continues its colonisation of the Arctic Circle islands, with Svalbard being the area of current focus. It is hoped that Svalbard will be completely colonised within the next few years. It is decided that a new plan of expansion shall be implemented, focusing mainly on the Arctic Sea west of Greenland. A number of small islands are brought under Imperium sovereignty in the Arctic Sea as a result.  The Imperium Army and Imperium Navy are further expanded and continue to be modernised, which is now having substantial effects on the armed forces capabilities. Imperium nationalism and pro-expansion sentiments begin to be spread throughout the entire Scandinavian Imperium. The idea of 'Imperial Citizenship' begins to be spread, with each citizen giving equal value to their State Citizenship and Imperial Citizenship. This is seen as a way of bringing the Imperium's various nationalities closer together. This is starting to show signs of promise, with many of the Imperium's citizens priding themselves on their Imperium citizenship, as well as their own individual nationalities. Industry continues to grow within the Imperium, with it spreading to the countryside and among the member states. Various inventions continue to spread between the Imperium states.  An offer is sent once again to Russia, offering twenty years of substantial payments made up of a mixture of currency and resources, in return for the purchase of the island of Novaya Zemlya and the two islands to its south. Due to a lack of a reply previously, a substantial number of furs are sent, in the hope that this gift shall cause a reply. Following the successful capture and colonisation of the Alaskan coastal islands, the focus shifts to the Seaward Peninsula, with a large number of trading posts set up along its coast. The connection between the Peninsula and the mainland is colonised and brought under Imperium Sovereignty, and a city is founded by the name of Seaward. A large number of Scandinavians are offered free travel and a small bursary in return for emingrating to the city, so that population numbers are boosted on the Peninsula. Many accept this offer, and as of such the population of the Peninsula grows rapidly. After the fall of Lithuania to Germanica, the Imperium recon groups sent to the state two years ago, are recalled via the same path they entered the state. The Scandinavian Imperium also founds its first colony, on OTL Coronation Island, in the Southern Ocean. This colony is named Valhalla, and begins to grow economically due to the abundence of seals and whales in the surrounding waters. A grand hall, in the style of Norse craftsmanship of old, begins to be constructed in honour of its name.
 * Isn't it a bit early to be colonizing Antarctica? I mean I play the Selk'nam and even I haven't tried that due to the climactic implausibility. That and are there rules on that? I know there was a limit on colonizing Australia until 1700. Commandante Lemming (talk) 20:36, August 18, 2013 (UTC)
 * Whilst it falls under the banner of the continent of Antarctica, it is obviously not part of the mainland. It is far enough south where the temperature is, I admit, fairly inhospitable. But it is still far enough north, where it is also bearable with suitable shelter, which the Scandinavians have much experiance in building due to their cold weather climates. Also, I am going to keep the colony's population very small, mainly whalers and sealers, with a small garrison. Hailstormer (talk) 20:58, August 18, 2013 (UTC)
 * Selk'nam Diplomacy (pre-crisis): The Selk'nam are greatly surprised by the Scandanavian settlement at Valhalla. Several shiploads of kelp and humanitarian supplies are sent, as it is widely beleived that they Scandanavians will die in the cold and inhospitable climate that even the Selk'nam approach with caution. Also they express skepticism as to why the Great Christian Nations of the Arctic would enter the sphere of influence of the Great Christian Nation of the Antarctic.
 * The Scandinavian Imperium thanks the Selk'nam for their aid, and accept it gladly, but also state that the small colony will survive unharmed. We also state that we merely wish for a outpost in the Southern Ocean, and send a large number of Alaskan furs to prevent any bad blood between our states.
 * Russia agrees to lease the territory for a century between 1800 and 1900, retaining control of the waters around the island and lots of control over the south.
 * The Scandinavian Imperium thanks Russia for the compromise and gladly accepts. We begin sending currency and resources proportional to this deal right away.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Great Chief Damasus dies on April 12 and there is great mourning throughout the Haruwin. Voting for a new Great Chief deadlocks, with most of the Western and mainland Atlantian voters backing a republican Teushen noble, John-Peter Ijin'Yigich, while royalist voters from Ona Yagich and K'onipians all cast their ballots for King Madoc IV of Wales in blatant violation of the rule that the chief must be a Selk'nam citizen born in the Haruwin. Their votes are ruled void, but they respond by voting in the second round for Queen Praxedes of Wales, who fulfills the requirement. Neither side can reach the required majority due to Damasus' inner circle voting insistently for neither side (being loyal to Damasus' daughter Praxedes but against royalism). After ten rounds of voting, none of the votes move and the royalists abandon the process and take to the streets, leading large protests. Thoses remaining in the council vote to elect John-Peter Ijin'Yijich who declares himself Great Chief John-Peter, but the nobles in charge of certifying the election refuse to verify the results as he did not have a majority of the eligible votes, but merely a majority of the remaining votes after the royalist protesters left. However, John-Peter issues an edict, stating that he believes the royalist nobles forfeited their right to vote by leaving the process. He then takes possession of the Great Chief's palace, aided by republican Taoist elements in the military. However, the royalists deem his election invalid and launch an attack on the palace. The attack is repelled, but royalist forces are left in control of much of Ona Yagich, and the palace is placed under siege. The royalists insist on negotiations, demanding that a new election be held and that John-Peter eliminate himself from consideration. John-Peter also asks for negotiations but insists that he is the only legitimate Great Chief. The Apostolic Church, seen as overly loyal to Brython, is not asked about the election, and John-Peter declares himself to be a "pure Kappelist without need of the pseudo-popery of Eutychianus".
 * Republican Selk'nam Diplomacy (John-Peter): Emissaries are sent to allies Imperium Africana, Mononobe Shogunate, Scandanavian Imperium, and the Mayan Empire asking for international recognition of Great Chief John-Peter as the only legitimate Great Chief. Great Brython is sent merely a notification of election and a tersely worded warning that they should stay out of the succession crisis if they wish to continue positive relations, and noting that Praxedes "should be advised to see herself as the world sees her, as a Welshwoman alone". Secret emissaries are sent to the Netherlands hoping that the Dutch will prope up the new government as a way of underming Brythonic influence in the region.
 * The Scandinavian Imperium states that they shall back the election of John-Peter, as they believe the ruler of the Great Haruwin should be Selk'nam born. As a sign of comradeship, we send a number of Imperium warships to Ona Yagich to intimidate the Royalists, with the hope of breaking their siege of the palace.
 * Royalist Selk'nam Diplomacy: Emissaries are sent Great Brython begging for Madoc and Praxedes to explicitly reject John-Peter and asking that Praxedes consider "returning temporarily in order to claim her throne on behalf of the Royal House of Chongat-Tuch'huelpe-Pugh." Furthermore, emissaries are sent to Imperium Africana, the Mononobe Shogunate, the Scandanavian Imperium, and the Mayan Empire asking that John-Peter's election be rejected.
 * The Scandinavian Imperium rejects the Royalists.
 * Chimu and Orientalia send aid to the Royalists very very quietly.
 * Imperium Africana supports the Royalists, and vows to defend the rightful royal government of the Great Haruwin of Selk'nam.
 * Great Brython and the Netherlands call in the age of the "Glorious Revolution", and Madoc and Praxedes claim their title as Emperor and Empress of Southern Atlantia (since we hold De Mor Tir, Chile, and Argentium). We send the following message ot John-Peter "Surrender your crown in favor of the Empress and her Emperor, or bloodshed will ravage the Selk'nam to no end." If offer is rejected, we will declare war on the Republican faction.
 * The Mayan Empire wishes to stay neutral in this conflict, considering it's occuring in a seperate branch of our main religion.
 * Apostolic Church: Prime Bishop Eutychianus, noting that the war is ended in Europe, orders the church to return to its court in Great Brython, but stays long enough to preside over the funeral of Damasus. While most of the court has left before the succession crisis begins, a few are embroiled in the fighting. Most make it out safely, as the area around Ona Yagich is controlled by pro-Brython Apostolic royalists. Eutychianus takes no position on the succession crisis, saying that, "men of God have no stake in the fleeting mechanations of this world". However, he later strongly condemns John-Peter for leaving the Apostolic Faith and sends emissaries to the Maya asking that his claim of "Kappelism" be rejected by the Mayan Kappelist leadership as heretical.
 * The Mayan Empire will stay neutral, considering they are a different branch of Kappelism as well.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Kappelist influence is exerted over Apache. Steam power and water wheels are incorporated in the southern part of the Empire. Chemistry is investigated and researched. Chorotega and Boruca continue build-up as trade hubs and industrial leaders. Chichen Itza and Tenochtitlan, as well as other major cities in the Empire, urbanize. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. 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. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Imperium Africana expands its military, economy and infrastructure, including those of the vassals. The colonies of Mogäs and Tumaini are expanded by 750 km each, while Bärädä is expanded by 1000 km, and Dähnnät by 1500 km.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: The King Niejmen II continues to expand the military. All colonies expand normal rates. All vassals expands economy.
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future of the nation lies with themselves. More services are offered on the new route. The prototype engines continue running on the route, yet need to stop many times to refill up their coal reserves. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Death rates begin to decline at a rapid rate. Paper mills continue to make great rolls of paper and with cheap paper now being sold on the market, this allows many new writers to be able to publish their works onto the market. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. As a result Uttarshina is expanded by 9200 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The nation's propaganda continues to pump out patriotic messages, helping to keep the population going during this war. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also takes place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. The nation continues to foster growth with allies and opens up new trading routes with allies in Europe. All eyes of the nation shift to former Matarami areas. The Japanese are asked if Kazami can be bought as the Orissans would like a stop closer to home on their travels to Europe to openly trade with the nations. An interest arises in learning Ethiopian languages in Universities, mainly their largest one Amharic.
 * Mataram expands army and economy. Rajputana expands its army and economy heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 9200 km. Rajputana also begins to experience a boom in construction as people head into the cities and factories grow in number. Sindustan amps up on its army and economy. The Khmers expand their economy and army, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 15,000 km inland and they build up their army. Naya Bihar sees growth on its coast as cities begin to grow and rival some in the Maharajya itself. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure. The Matarami declare war on Jambi on Sundabang, a former state in Mataram.
 * Russia works on its military. Industrial production is amped up, and more funds are given to scientists. The death rate is rapidly decreasing as a result of better understanding of anatomy. Russia grudgingly continues its stance on Scandinavia. Socialism grows. The Russians build their first steam locomotive, and use it for mines in the Urals.
 * Minsk works on its economy. Industry builds up at an exponential rate. More textile factories emerge all around the nation, as the resource of the twin-piston steam engine is being used exquisitely well. plans for railways begin to emerge.
 * Ukraine works on its military to improve defence as it is now tasked with partrolling its borders. The First Posadnik of the Ukrainian Duma is inaugurated.
 * The Grand Principality of Suur-Suomi works on its military. Orthodoxy begins to take hold in major cities such as Helsinki and Taalinn.
 * The Federated Duchy of the Caucasus works on its economic ties, and tries to stay open to trade competition.  The EATA movement grows.
 * Riga works on its economy and continues construction of a merchant fleet of its own.

1798
New Oman expands inland as the gold rush drives expansion
 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve, while agriculture continues developing in Castille. Meanwhile in Aragon and Portugal, industrialization continues, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 3000 sq km along the Marave lake and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 6000 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, the militias and the Portuguese forces start to try to attack the raiders on their own territory. This proves difficult, particularly for the Portuguese forces, being that the territory is practically all comprised of wilderness. However, in one of the attacks, the Sãovicentine militias manage to capture Adriano Heriberto, who later is executed in São Paulo.without their leader, the "war" effort of the rest of the raiders collapses and the "nation" disbands, as the raiders split themselves in smaller bands. The territory occupied by them is nominally divided between São Vicente and Minas Gerais, and starts to be settled. Meanwhile in Portugal, the "Academia das Ciências" is tasked with implementing the proposals of 1797, aside of determining the units. The academy breaks the tasks into five operations, allocating each part to a separate working group. One group is tasked with measuring the difference in latitude between Oviedo and Sevilla and triangulating between them. Other group is tasked with measuring the baselines used for the survey, other is tasked with verifying the length of the second pendulum at 39° latitude, other, related to the determination of the weight measures, is tasked with verifying the weight in vacuo of a given volume of distilled water, and the other group is tasked with Publishing conversion tables relating the new units of measure to the existing units of measure. The research then begins.
 * Saxony asks the Portuguese if they would be interested in selling otl Sao Tome and Princepe (or just Sao Tome) for a good price.
 * Mwenemutapa Garcia's efforts to establish Christianity on his kingdom continue, and the Church in Mutapa continues to include elements of Shona theology. Meanwhile, more people continue to convert to Christianity. Mutapa then expands by 4000 sq km., with the expansion becoming more effective due to the use of Portuguese weapons.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 2400 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL mainland Chile by 1100 sq km, Kazami expands by 1300 sq km, and Kochiya expands by 50 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are 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. Aid and clean up continues to areas affected by the volcanoes. In Kasodani, the Rokkaku, Fujiwara, and Imagawa clans continues to calls for independence. Shogun Mononobe Kiyohito meets with the independence leaders to set out a deal. After the meeting, Kasodani is expected to declare independence in 1800. Shogun Mononobe Kiyohito also recognises the Royalist Selk'nam as the legitimate leaders, and does not recognise the election of John-Peter.
 * Royalist Selk'nam Diplomacy: The royalists are surprised and heartened to hear that they have recieved support from the Mononobe Shogun, who they had assumed would back the republicans. Many royalist leaders abandon their anti-Japan stances and begin referring to Japan as "the first friends of David Chongat Yagich and our great royal house."
 * Republican Selk'nam Diplomacy: The Taoist backed republicans, who felt almost certain of Japan's backing against the forces of European Christian monarchy, are shocked and betrayed. Several Japanese-born professors at the Taoist University in Miyako Yagich are killed by an angry mob.
 * Emperor Madoc of Great Brython and the Netherlands sends his thanks to the Monobe Shogun, and proposes further recognition, in the form of an alliance with the Brythonic/Dutch holdings.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military and expands by 4100 sq km.
 * France: Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 2500 sq km around the territory of Chimu, while  Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 1500 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 2000 sq km inland underneath the Cypriot colony and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 4500 sq km Inland Northward It assures the alliance to the Dutch netherlands and prompts the Carthaginian army to building up defenses along the Mauritanian-Morocco border in Africa. Vassalization of Basotho finishes. France accepts the Scandinavian Imperium Alliance and trade agreement offer.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up. School system grows and the nation builds from the war.
 * Carthage Elissa III reign proves worthy,the nestorian church grows back to its power, as the Roman catholicism lose part of its power on the region,during this events Elissa is crowned as Queen of Africa and Numidia. Military is built up.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands. Declares war against Persia
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km. Aids Aquitaine in the war
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively. Aids Aquitaine in the war.
 * Venaissin: The military is built up and the navy expands.
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up. Declares war against Persia
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up. Declares war against Persia
 * Picardy: Military and navy are built up.
 * Aquitaine: Military and navy are built up. Aquitaine sailors land in Persia, where after a struggle are shot by some civilians, sparking an Aquitaine-Persian war.
 * Angouleme: Military and navy are built up . Aids Aquitaine in the war
 * Russia works on its military. Industrial production is amped up, and more funds are given to scientists. The death rate is rapidly decreasing as a result of better understanding of anatomy. Russia grudgingly continues its stance on Scandinavia. Socialism grows. The Russian North America Act passes the Duma granting the colonies independence with accord to the agreements reached in the Novgorod Conference.Railway plans emerge from Kiev to Minsk to Novgortod. A railway begins construction from Novgorod to Moscow.
 * Minsk works on its economy. Industry builds up at an exponential rate. More textile factories emerge all around the nation, as the resource of the twin-piston steam engine is being used exquisitely well. Railway plans emerge from Kiev to Minsk to Novgortod
 * Ukraine works on its military to improve defence as it is now tasked with partrolling its borders. The First Railway plans emerge from Kiev to Minsk to Novgortod
 * The Grand Principality of Suur-Suomi works on its military. Orthodoxy begins to take hold in major cities such as Helsinki and Taalinn.
 * The Federated Duchy of the Caucasus works on its economic ties, and tries to stay open to trade competition.  The EATA movement grows.
 * Riga works on its economy and continues construction of a merchant fleet of its own.
 * Apache: With the increasing tide of Kappelism growing the Bishop of Ekta makes a final plea to wherever the Pope is to please send confirmation the Roman Catholic Church still exists or all is lost in the Apachean lands. Schools are built throughout the country to educate the masses. The military is increased and the new recruits are sent to the Mayan Army. The Merchant Guild expands and begins to extand their trading sphere. What is the Orange nation in Northern Africa called?
 * Venaissin D: Pope Hadrian V confirms the existence of Roman Catholicism, and it is pleased to see that American peoples recognize the faith of Jesus, caring not which one they are embracing, The Pope would also request four emissaries of the Apache people to speak about aids to be given by the French monarchy to the Apache if needed.
 * Apache D: The Apache will send the four emissaries and the Council would like to know if a couple Gaoists (Shamans of Christ) Cultists could have a conference with Pope Hadrian V because they still recoginize the Pope as head of the faith but it is a mergence of Apachean Shamanism and Roman Catholocism. They wish to see if they will be accepted.
 * There are four nations in North Africa, Blue: Welsh royal coast, Gold/yellow: Imperium Africanum Carthaginiensis, Orange: Cyrenaica and Pink: Levantine kingdom. Sine dei gloriem (talk) 02:02, August 19, 2013 (UTC)
 * For the sake of clarity, I'll clear that up. From left to right: Wales, France, Cyprus, Levant.
 * China expands its military, infrastructure and economy as the devastated cities are rebuilt. New Manchuria expands by 8000 sq km to the north while Baitudu expands by 4000 sq km south. Urbanization in many big cities continues. Relations with Badakhstan improve as Chinese and Arabic cultures have been fusing in the area for some time.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 2100 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 2100 sq km. Myanmar Guinea expands by 2000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 19th improved wooden sawmill is built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 200 kg lumber daily. The 19th iron workshop is built in Southern Myanmar with 100 kg of iron made daily. The 14th air furnace is built. More rifles are built. More schools are built. The army begins training vigorously. We help Chinese families rebuild their homes. We begin to give families cheap education. Myanmar is now fairly industrialized. Steam engine makes its way into Myanmar.
 * Great Brython's King, Madoc IV, spends half of the year in Great Brython, and the economy is seen to have improved after the series of wars, largely helped along by the fact that the Dutch and Welsh - the two largest trading power of north-western Europe, now have extremely improved relations in trade. The War on the Lily continues, and Madoc actively sends scholars to the Selk'nam, where they ask for any and all informantion regarding the weed. On the bright side, hunger is greatly reduced, which helps the economy out. The growth seems to curb, but prominant scientists claim it will only be a temporary pause, and caution against the use of the weed. Prince Gavin leads a massive movement about conservationism, which leads to all indigenous species being maintained, albeit threatened, for now. The Christian Soldiers of St. David of Wales continue to expand their efforts to convert and spread Apostolic Catholocism, and continue efforts in all newly conquered states, many of which are already Anapaptist or Catholic, which the Apostolic Church both recognize. Military grows.
 * Netherlands-Liege_and_Cleves_Merger.png  Netherlands'  Dutch populace continues to learn Brythonic, which is now used regularly when dealing with Brythonic merchants. Brythonic troops come near to finilization of the integration of the Dutch Navy and make the two nations' vessels into one effective navy. The economy grows. Meanwhile, a new map for  Cleves ,  Liege ,  Luxembourg, and  Oldeberg  is approved, which calls for the unification of Cleves and Liege, into Limburg, while they raise their military and economic abilities.
 * The  WTC  oversees the expansion of Tulpung yr Aber 6000 sq km for the Welsh government. Vassalization of Sumba, off the coast of Tulpung yr Aber, is finished. The WTC also oversees the expansion of Chile by 3000 sq km, and Argentium 5000 sq km, on behalf of the Netherland's government.   Public education, much like in the motherland, is set up in all Welsh colonies, with a special focus of teaching Brythonic to all people in Dutch colonies to make communication easier. The  Welsh Royal Coast    and   Morocco  grow their economies and militaries.   Hobyo-Somalia  and   Kongo  grow military and economy. The Dutch possesion  Indonesia  works with Welsh Sumatra, to grow military and economy.   New South Wales  and   New Zeeland  grow their economy and military.
 * ​Note to Saxony, I have gone ahead and fixed your algo, since it wasn't exactly right. You got 11%, not 24%.
 * Thanks (I guess). Just out of interest though, how come I need an algorithm to take over 11% of Sumba, yet you can vassalize it over the course of...one turn? Callumthered (talk) 09:55, August 19, 2013 (UTC)


 * It takes at least five turns minimum. We really do need something to stop the excessive vassalization of some players, though.
 * Saxony (constituent Kingdom of Suddeutsches Reich): The semaphore network expands, and Sir Jener's smallpox vaccination program in Hann. Munden begins to ave some positive effects, winning over the population's hearts and minds. Saxony increases its army and navy, as does loyalist Anhalt,  and Cologne. The Kingdom of Tanimbarkai continues to work on nationbuilding projests: building roads and public buildings. In the colonies: Saxon Australis expands 1000 sq km along the coast towards the Welsh colony. Work on the colony's port continues, and it is rewarded with increased trade from Tanimbarkai. Khmer Koch continues building, and manning ships. The "Eastern Squadron" is formed from these ships, with the SMS Kaiserin Charlotte as its flagship. Saxon West Africa expands 1000 sq km inland along the Kongolese coast. The Governor sends a diplomat to Brythonic Kongo to replace the former, Dutch-speaking one. The Guinea Schutzgebiet is expanded 1000 sq km West along the coast. The colonial parliament spends a lot of money building more semaphore towers.
 * China discovered the smallpox vaccine more than a decade ago.
 * Be as that may, I'm developing my own, having had no knowledge of the Chinese one (which is, I think, plausible considering Saxony does not really trade with China). 18:15, August 19, 2013 (UTC)
 * Um, Orissa found the vaccine back in the 1600s. There was a whole discussion about it, too... ~Viva
 * Well, I do wish people said these things when I started spending turns developing the vaccine (Orissa developing it over 100 years before OTL does seem a bit implausible but I accept it if everyone else has). From now on, Sir Jener will be the man who introduced the vaccine to use in Saxony (as opposed to the inventor). Is he allowed to refine it? Callumthered (talk) 23:19, August 19, 2013 (UTC)
 * The Arabian Federation builds up its economy to recover from the civil war, and Sultan Abdul-Hamid after hearing back from the returning colonization fleet goes and establishes a small Arabian trading post / refuelling stop on OTL which are named the Cocos Island colony by the Arabian Federation. A port is constructed on the island, alongside a small town as the small group of islands are transformed into an important stopping point for Arabian ships travelling to the East Indies, Australia and the Pacific.
 * The East Africa Federation builds up its economy to recover from the civil war and to help unify the new nation. President Barghash oversees the building of the new system of Federal offices in each of the Federation’s Congressional constituencies, which is largely completed this year. Meanwhile, Mtwara and Al Khalil both expand 10,000 sq km inland as part of President Barghash’s new programme of inland African expansion.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its military as the nation finishes the work on maintaining its eastern border with the chaotic remains of the Arabian Federation and its vassals which are now seen to be fine because the civil war stopped long ago and the nations have stopped arguing over their borders, too. The Duke of Nusantara manages to keep order in the Italian colonies to the east of his Dukedom. Elsewhere colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 4500 sq km northwards.
 * The Maldives builds up its economy as the new Levantine vassal, leases out the former Arabian Federation naval base back to the Federation, now that they have gone back to business as usual.
 * Persian empire: Influences Tibet. More rifles are made.
 * Caliphate of Hejaz: Continues rebuilding after the civil war. Trade increases across all of the former Arab Fed. We continue our rapid growth of military and continue industrializing. We also continue helping out other nations in the Arabian peninsula, and begin placing heavy influence on  the nation of Saudi Arabia, influencing politicians and focusing on rebuilding there.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Tensions in the country nearly escalate to civil war as the siege of the palace continues. However, neither side launches an attack for fear of the others' foreign backers (the Royalists having overwhelming foreign support but the Republicans having the Scandanavian Navy actually in Selk'nam waters.) The Royalists succeed in establishing control of much of the country and prepare to actually invade the palace, sensing certain defeat, John-Peter's republican advisers ask him to enter negotiations with the Royalists in hopes of preserving some pieces of the Republican Agende - and he offeres to meet without pre-conditions in hopes of forging an agreement. Many royalists oppose talking to John-Peter at all, but the leaders of the movement have become fearful of triggering an international war between Scandanavia and Great Brython on Selk'nam soil. Once negotiations begin, the defeated John Peter puts forward a proposal that is generous to the royalists and which many royalists think to be superior to their own plans. The Royalists rush to rally their forces behind the plan, and the Republicans, especially the Taoists, fall in line quickly in hopes of ending the standoff on favorable terms. The conditions of the agreement are as follows:
 * 1. The Great Haruwin will become a constitutional monarchy, with the postion of Great Chief being abolished in favor of a dual system with both a King and a powerful Prime Minister elected by the Council of Chiefs. 
 * 2. The king will have power to conduct international relations but he must seek the approval of the Prime Minister.
 * 3. The Prime Minister will have control over all domestic and economic affairs. 
 * 4. The Prime Minister will serve a five-year term and may not be re-elected to consecutive terms.
 * 5. In order to assure continued independence, the Selk'nam throne is to be given to Prince Atticus, the second son of King Madoc IV and Queen Praxedes, upon his 20th birthday, with Queen Praxedes alone serving as regent until his coronation - thereby ensuring a monarch of the house of Chongat-Tuch'huelpe-Pugh but splitting the Brythonic and Selk'nam lines of succession.
 * Emissaries are immediately dipatched to Avalon with copies of the agreement signed by both John-Peter and de-facto Royalist leader, an aristocrat named Bartholomew Hgog'OnaYagich'in'Selk'nam'i'Yagich'i'Yagich'in
 * The Scandinavian Imperium remove our fleet from Selk'nam waters now that the situation has resolved itself.
 * Apostolic Church: Prime Bishop Eutychianus settles back into his court in Avalon, but the journey back to Europe has taken it's toll on the aging prelate and he is rarely seen in public. At most events he is represented by either his theological confidant Brother Lando, or his private secretary - a Welsh Davidian name Brother Patrick.
 * The Byzantine Emperor Theodore III begins the construction of a new residence in Athens to compliment the existing Great Palace in Constantinople. The Byzantines begin efforts to expand the industry begun by the Italians while they were Italian protectorates. Inspired by Bavarian success, the Byzantines begin the construction of their own semaphore lines. The Byzantines also start minting their new currency, the Drachma.
 * Scandinavian Imperium: The Scandinavian Imperium sends an alliance and trade pact offer to Italia once again. Travel continues to be promoted between the Imperium states by the Imperial Cabinet, with cheaper travel offered via Imperium ships, in the continuing hope that it will lead to a mixing of the cultures of the Imperium, and create a 'Melting pot of Europe'. The rate that this is taking place increases, with the rate of internal resettlement increasing once again. The Scandinavian Imperium continues its colonisation of the Arctic Circle islands, with Svalbard being the area of current focus. It is hoped that Svalbard will be completely colonised within the next year. The new plan of expansion implemented last year is continued, which focuses on the Arctic Sea west of Greenland. A larger number of small islands are brought under Imperium sovereignty in the Arctic Sea as a result.  The Imperium Army and Imperium Navy are further expanded and continue to be modernised, which is now having substantial effects on the armed forces capabilities. Imperium nationalism and pro-expansion sentiments begin to be spread throughout the entire Scandinavian Imperium. The idea of 'Imperial Citizenship' continues to be spread, with more citizen giving equal value to their State Citizenship and Imperial Citizenship. This is seen as a way of bringing the Imperium's various nationalities closer together. Industry continues to grow within the Imperium, with it spreading to the countryside and among the member states. Various inventions continue to spread between the Imperium states.  Following the successful lease of the three islands from Russia, plans begin to be drawn up for their colonisation by Imperium citizens, starting in 1800. The colonisation of the Seaward Peninsula continues, with a large number of trading posts being set up along its coast to join those already there. The city of Seaward grows substantially in size due to the large number of Scandinavians emigrating there due to the the free travel and bursary offered the previous year. Following the success of this plan, it is decided that it shall be continued to promote further emigration, and expanded to the islands north of the European and Asian continents. As a result of this, tens of thousands of Imperium citzens begin to spread out across the Arctic Circle island chain from mainland Scandinavia. It is decided that to match the colonisation of the Seaward Peninsula, that the Chukchi Peninsula shall be colonised, and as a result the a large number of trading posts are set up on its coast, and the Scandinavian Imperium captures and colonises both the connection between the mainland and the peninsula, and a thin strip of continuous land covering the entirity of its coast. Thus bringing it under Imperium sovereignty. The colony of Valhalla continues to grow at a stable and sustainable rate, and its economy is one of the finest in the Imperium due to the abundence of seals and whales in its surrounding waters. A whaler, called Matthias Vilhelm, spots a small island to the south of Valhalla on a whaling trip, which has an abundance of elephant seals. He reports this to those he has met at the colony, and the sealers among them decide to investigate. After seeing the abundence of seals for themselves, they decide that the island is extremely valuable, and request that the governor set up a small number of sealing huts on the island. After considering the dangers of expanding farther south, he decides that the economic benifits outweigh the threat, and agrees to a small number of sealing huts with cycling crews, with only a skeleton crew operating during the winter months. As a result the colony of Valhalla expands onto OTL Elephant Island. The Grand Hall started last year is completed, and upon viewing it, the governor decides he wishes to see it expanded immediately, so that it might truely reflect the name Valhalla. The Scandinavian Imperium founds it second colony, on OTL Washington Island and Tabuaeran Island, in the Pacific Ocean. This colony is named Yggdrasil, and begins to grow economically due to its abundence of rare tropical fruits. A Royal Palace is built, an exact replic of the one in Rekyjavik, so that the Emperor may reside at the colony if he chooses to at some point in the future. Due to this new Royal Palace being built, the one in Rekyjavik is renamed the Winter Palace, and the one in Yggdrasil is named the Summer Palace.
 * East African Federation: The economy is improved after the civil war. The bureaucracy expands in Zanzibar and the Seychelles, and Federal offices are constructed in each state of the Federation. The education system is also improved. The military expands, and several training compounds and military bases are built Comoros, Zanzibar, and Mombasa. Federal diplomats are sent to surrounding east African nations (names?) to broker alliances and trade pacts. Furthermore, a request for alliance and trade pact is sent to Scandinavia, Mali, and France.
 * The Scandinavian Imperium accepts the alliance and trade pact.
 * Mali accepts both requests.
 * Mali: Mali expands by 10,000 sq. km to the NE. Gabu, Mossi, and Wolof contribute to the economy.
 * Prūsiskan Protektorat: Prussia increases it's military (will expand for future reference tomorrow)
 * Laītawiskas Protektorat: Lithuania increases it's military (will expand for future reference tomorrow)
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future of the nation lies with themselves. More services are offered on the new route. The prototype engines continue running on the route, yet need to stop many times to refill up their coal reserves. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Death rates begin to decline at a rapid rate. Paper mills continue to make great rolls of paper and with cheap paper now being sold on the market, this allows many new writers to be able to publish their works onto the market. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Atlantia. As a result Uttarshina is expanded by 9200 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The nation's propaganda continues to pump out patriotic messages, helping to keep the population going during this war. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also takes place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. The nation continues to foster growth with allies and opens up new trading routes with allies in Europe. All eyes of the nation shift to former Matarami areas. The Japanese are asked again if Kazami can be bought as the Orissans would like a stop closer to home on their travels to Europe to openly trade with the nations. Amharic continues to be learned in greater detail. Even though most literate folk have learned the language in school, the quality learned in Universities is much greater. This will help the students learning it talk to the majority of peoples' living all over Ethiopian territories.
 * Mataram expands army and economy. Rajputana expands its army and economy heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 9200 km. Rajputana also begins to experience a boom in construction as people head into the cities and factories grow in number. Sindustan amps up on its army and economy. The Khmers expand their economy and army, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 15,000 km inland and they build up their army. Naya Bihar sees growth on its coast as cities begin to grow and rival some in the Maharajya itself. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure. The Matarami easily overrun the underpowered Jambese. They quickly move their army to Benkulu and invade it.
 * Imperium Africana expands its military, economy and infrastructure, including those of the vassals. The colonies of Mogäs and Tumaini are expanded by 750 km each, while Bärädä is expanded by 1000 km, and Dähnnät by 1500 km.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Kappelist influence is exerted over Apache. Steam power and water wheels are incorporated in the southern part of the Empire. Chemistry is investigated and researched. Chorotega and Boruca continue build-up as trade hubs and industrial leaders. Chichen Itza and Tenochtitlan, as well as other major cities in the Empire, urbanize. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. 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. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.

1799

 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve, while agriculture continues developing in Castille. Meanwhile in Aragon and Portugal, industrialization continues, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 3000 sq km along the Marave lake and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Minas Gerais expands 6000 sq km. he conquered territory continues to be settled. Meanwhile in Portugal, The research made by the "Academia das Ciências" continues. Meanwhile, Portugal agrees to sell the two islands in case that the Saxons give a equivalent quantity of territory of their neighbouring colony.
 * Saxony: Agrees to the land swap, and an equivalent amount of the Guinea Schutzgebiet is immediately ceded to Portugal, and garrisons arrive at Sao Tome to take possession.
 * Mwenemutapa Garcia's efforts to establish Christianity on his kingdom continue, and the Church in Mutapa continues to include elements of Shona theology. Meanwhile, more people continue to convert to Christianity.  The military is expanded.
 * UKA: We modernize and build up our military. We expand 15,000 km squared.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 1000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 3400 sq km, Kazami expands by 2300 sq km, and Kochiya expands by 1150 sq km. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are 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. Aid and clean up continues to areas affected by the volcanoes. In Kasodani, the Rokkaku, Fujiwara, and Imagawa clans prepares Kasodani for independence next year. In Miyako, the Governor-General Mononobe Nobutsuna is angered by the Shogun's decision to recognise the Royalist Selk'nam, and decides to convert to, a broad branch of Mahāyāna Buddhism. As a result, Buddhism begins to rise in the rest of Miyako and independence movements begin there. Empress Meishō is also disgusted by the Shogun's decision, but decides to not say anything. The Rokkaku-Mononobe clan relations begin to turn a bit cold. The Mononobe clan begins losing influence as well, while the Rokkaku clan begins gaining influence. Shogun Mononobe Kiyohito tells the United Maharajya that Kazami is not for sale, but will allow their ships to set up a port there.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military and expands by 4100 sq km.
 * Imperium Africana expands its military, economy and infrastructure, including those of the vassals. The colonies of Mogäs and Tumaini are expanded by 750 km each, while Bärädä is expanded by 1000 km, and Dähnnät by 1500 km.
 * The Byzantines continue to expand their industry, and request to import Italian machinery. The first Byzantine newspaper opens, the Athens Mercury, after an ambitious Byzantine merchant gets hold of a printing press.
 * China expands its military, infrastructure and economy as the devastated cities are rebuilt. New Manchuria expands by 8000 sq km to the north while Baitudu expands by 4000 sq km south. Urbanization in many big cities continues. Relations with Badakhstan improve as Chinese and Arabic cultures have been fusing in the area for some time.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 2100 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 2100 sq km. Myanmar Guinea expands by 2000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 20th improved wooden sawmill is built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 200 kg lumber daily. The 20th iron workshop is built in Southern Myanmar with 100 kg of iron made daily. The 15th air furnace is built. More rifles are built. More schools are built. The army begins training vigorously. We help Chinese families rebuild their homes. We begin to give families cheap education. Myanmar is now fairly industrialized. Steam engine makes its way into Myanmar.
 * Russia works on its military. Industrial production is amped up, and more funds are given to scientists. The death rate is rapidly decreasing as a result of better understanding of anatomy. Russia grudgingly continues its stance on Scandinavia. Socialism grows. .Railway plans are approved from Kiev to Minsk to Novgortod. A railway begins construction from Novgorod to Moscow.
 * Minsk works on its economy. Industry builds up at an exponential rate. More textile factories emerge all around the nation, as the resource of the twin-piston steam engine is being used exquisitely well. Railway plans are approved from Kiev to Minsk to Novgortod. Minsk-Kiev construction begins immediately.
 * Ukraine works on its military to improve defence as it is now tasked with patrolling its borders. The First Railway plans are approved from Kiev to Minsk to Novgorod. Minsk-Kiev construction begins immediately.
 * The Grand Principality of Suur-Suomi works on its military. Orthodoxy begins to take hold in major cities such as Helsinki and Taalinn.
 * The Federated Duchy of the Caucasus works on its economic ties, and tries to stay open to trade competition.  The EATA movement grows.
 * Riga works on its economy and continues construction of a merchant fleet of its own.
 * Bayern- Constituent state of the Suddeutches Reich: Bavaria expands industry. Studies into a potential smallpox vaccine are continued. Telegraph systems continue to be set up. Bavarian Australis continues to see a population boom, pearl sells are skyrocketing. Broomestadt undergoes extensive building, the city now closely resembles Munchen in Bavaria. The Prime Minister creates the post for Foreign War Communications, and begins to work on codes. A division is set up with the sole job of cracking foriegn codes. The FWC will be a post in the newly formed Bureau of War and Arms. The Prime Minister still continues to maintain that Bavaria will remain neutral in foriegn affairs. Bavarian Indonesia expands infrastructure due to the booming economy. Bavaria enters into negotiations with France over South Tyrol, wanting to purchase the land due to the fact that it is cut off from main France and holds no real value to the French. Karl Minsk invents the 'writing machine" a reatively small device that allows you to type using a key set and typface, vs normal handwriting."(This is a really early typewriter, Henry Mills in 1714 patented the first "writing machine", it is still quite primitive until the mid to late 1800's) Currently it is rather bulky and hard to use and is not commercially selling well, though the military expresses interest in the device.
 * France D: our reluctance on giving up south tyrol is due to the presence there of Rhaetians, or Franco-germanic populations.
 * France: Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 2500 sq km around the territory of Chimu, while  Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 1500 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 2000 sq km inland underneath the Cypriot colony and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 4500 sq km Inland Northward It assures the alliance to the Dutch netherlands and prompts the Carthaginian army to building up defenses along the Mauritanian-Morocco border in Africa. The Byzantine Empire is contacted, and offered an alliance in order to establish more allied friendly nations in the east. The industrialization continues, and the first railway begins to be developed, it's a five way railway connecting the main capitals of the French league, between Bourdeaux, Paris, Lorraine,Toulouse, And Avignon, the plan is a basic faster connection between the main Capital and residence of the French king to its main friendly leaders of the French peoples. The train would be to allow access of trade faster from Aquitaine to central France, and to move troops to the Atlantic coast or eastern France faster,Vassalization of Switzerland begins, some clothing factories begin to appear mainly near paris bourdeaux and toulouse, most of them are new ones, trying to use new means to increase the amount of cloth per worker.France offers the Suddeutsches reich the creation of a Franco-Germanic Defense league.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up. School system grows and the nation builds from the war.
 * Carthage Elissa III reign proves worthy,the nestorian church grows back to its power, as the Roman catholicism lose part of its power on the region,during this events Elissa is crowned as Queen of Africa and Numidia. Military is built up. Elissa begins the process of urban Carthage, with the foundation of several new coastal cities Like Nova Burdigala, Nova Lutetia and Nova Massilia, in the north western coast of Carthage, most of this cities using steam powered boats in the coast for the new fishing industries.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands. Declares war against Persia
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km. Aids Aquitaine in the war
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively. Aids Aquitaine in the war
 * Venaissin: The military is built up and the navy expands.
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up. Declares war against Persia
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up. Declares war against Persia
 * Picardy: Military and navy are built up.
 * Basotho: Military and navy are built up. The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north.
 * Aquitaine: Military and navy are built up. The war continues in Persia, and although Aquitaine forces are stronger, the Persians continue defeating the Aquitaine forces landing in the region, the admiral Blanche begin seeking a withdrawal of forces to protect Aquitaine and other member nations of the French league.
 * Angouleme: Military and navy are built up . Aids Aquitaine in the war
 * Italia focuses on rebuilding the damage from the civil war. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the farther islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia start to see the rise of the steam engine to turn gears and power basic machinery. Cloth looms are now starting to be automatically run and decent sized factories spring up. The University of Venice resumes chemical experimentation. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia. Nuovo Venexia expands by 8500 sq km also. An ambitious project to connect the Italian cities by rail begins.
 * Romania and Padang work on their economies. Siam and Malacca work on their navies. Yugoslavia and Hungary work on their armies. The Levantine Kingdom works on developing its industrial capacity.
 * Saxony (constituent kingdom of Suddeutsches Reich): Sir Jener's program to eradicate smallpox in Hann. Munden with the help of the Orrissan vaccine shows good results, and he starts up a similar program in the poorer regions of Kassel and of Dresden. The telegraph system is expanded, and by now there are double-line connections between almost all major towns and cities. The army is expanded. Overseas: Tanimbarkai builds up its military and continues its education program with the help of the Magdeburger missionaries and Saxon education officials. Saxon Australis expands 1000 sq km West towards the Welsh colony, and continues improving its port facilities in Saint Boniface. In Khmer Koch, two more ships are built and manned, and added to the Eastern Squadron. It goes on exercises around the South China Sea. Troops of the Royal Africa Regiment sail from Saxon West Africa to Sao Tome and Principe to accept possession from the Portuguese. The Guinea Schutzgebiet is persuaded to hand over a small part of its Eastern border region to portugal, in exchange for more Saxon investment in its schools and telegraph network.
 * Cyprus  continues to make major preparations for a union with the Byzantinian Empire, coined the Elliniki Enosi, or EE. Crete and Cyrenaica are expected to join, while Attaleia will become a new state in the Union. Trade with other allies and Mediterranean nations will be increased. For a time, triple capitals will be held in Lefkosia, Constantinople and Athens, and later will be consolidated in Constantinople. Regional capitals will include Attaleia, Heraklion, and Bengazi. The King, King Yiannis I, will reign King of all of the EE, upon the marriage with the current Queen of the Byzantine Empire. The colonies will be managed equally under all countries. In preparation for the union, the Cypriot army and navy is expanded to compensate for the more fledgling Byzantinian military. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 3000 sq km, and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 3000 sq km.
 * No. I believe that isn't going to happen anymore. You Cypriots have been wielding way more power than is plausible for a long time.
 * Not all of that is needed to be crossed out, Yank. You need to message the Cyprus player to discuss this issue ~Von.


 * Crete also expands its army and navy in accordance with the raising of the EE military, and makes preparations to join the EE along with Cyprus and Cyrenaica.
 * Cyrenaica expands 10,000 sq km into the desert and also makes preparations of joining the EE.
 * Lakota Tribes: Expansion of Lakota agriculture continues along the Pekitanoui River and its tributaries. Irrigation begins to spread along the Pekitanoui River, mainly in the southern portion, increasing the amount of farm and grazing lands, increasing agriculture production and attracting more buffalo. Hunting of the buffalo continue as more of their skins are used as clothing and teepee coverings, and more of their meat is used to feed the growing population. The palisade wall idea has been completed on smaller towns closer to the capital Wiconwico U and has now also completed on more outlying towns. Chief Looks To The Sky begins to expand his land due to an increasing population. He expands it South by 10,000 km in order to gain more agricultural lands and living space. Trade with the Mayan's and Normandy countinues.
 * Lakota Diplomacy: Chief Looks To The Sky wishes to trade with the Apache peoples.
 * Yes, if he hasn't responded already.
 * The Arabian Federation builds up its economy to recover from the civil war, and the Cocos Island colony continues to be developed. With the rising price of gold in the federation thanks to the old main source of gold of the Federation (New Oman) the Federation launches a new currency called the Dirham to supplement the much more valuable gold Dinar coins. With 100 Dirham to the Dinar, this helps bring the Federation’s hyperinflation under control and largely solves the economic crisis. Sultan Abdul-Hamid also announces several new industrialization programmes which aim to take the factory moving equipment of Alim al Husayn and apply it to longer transportation lines. This initially is to connect mines and factories with transportation lines going straight to the ports, but businessman Aliff bin Fayid brings knowledge from his European travels about using these lines as a form of human transportation and travel. He sets up his own railway company and imports some European models to the federation to travel across his planned Dubai-Sharjah railway. The Sultan and other Sheiks are impressed with his plans and give the Dubai-Sharjah railway the green-light to go ahead.
 * Lol, this is funny because the United Arab Emirates doesn't have a functioning rail network in OTL.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Kappelist influence is exerted over Apache. Steam power and water wheels are incorporated in the southern part of the Empire. Chemistry is investigated and researched. Chorotega and Boruca continue build-up as trade hubs and industrial leaders. Chichen Itza and Tenochtitlan, as well as other major cities in the Empire, urbanize. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family finally consolidates all of the schools in the nation, creating a national public school system. Primary school, for children ages 6-12, is commpulsory, while Secondary school, for children 13-18, is optional (some children being required to help with agricultural labor). 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. Training drills are conducted by the military. 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. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * ​Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as the future of the nation lies with themselves. A large and ambitious plan to link up Bhubaneswar to Dehli and Lucknow along with increasing the route to Kolkata is proposed by the government. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Death rates begin to decline at a rapid rate. Paper mills continue to make great rolls of paper and with cheap paper now being sold on the market, this allows many new writers to be able to publish their works onto the market.  Many short stories are written by authors looking to attract potential customers to their stories. Poets also begin to become widespread and have many of their works published. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Atlantia. As a result Uttarshina is expanded by 9200 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The nation continues its large propoganda campaigns and all over the nation posters promoting unity are spread. This is spead especially so in the newer areas on the nation such as Sindustan, and Hindi is taught as the min languages in schools. Due to the fact that Hindi is the main trade and commercial language in Maharajyan territories, smaller languages begin to lose importance. Languages like Urdu, Maharathi and Bihari all begin to lose interest as many children communicate in Hindi. The military sees new inventions such as rifles and better cannons produced for the army. A modernisation program is begun to remove older equipment. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Gujarati becomes the largest language in Dahod and Hindi the largest second language as the trading creates a need for the languages. Much migration also takes place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. The nation continues to foster growth with allies and opens up new trading routes with allies in Europe. Proper Amharic is learned by many intellectuals going to Universities and spoken all around Ethiopian territories where the trade takes many. A rise in merchentillism takes place as many begin to become more interested in trading after a peroid of reduced trade. Many take to the seas, and the SOC sees a large boom in its numbers. The Raja begins to compemplate plans for aquiring a new colony as the need asises to establish a trading post somewhere in Africa due to the fact that the journey to Europe is made less profitable by having to pay tariffs in stopping at ports.
 * Rajputana expands its army and economy heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 9200 km. Rajputana sees a large industrial boom of its own. Some entrupeneurs begin to envision railway lines from Karachi on the coast to Amritsar and Lahore. Talks of a line from Amritsar and Lahore (often referred to as the dual capitals of Rajputana) begin to become reality as funding begins to arrive. The Khmers expand their economy and army, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 15,000 km inland and they build up their army. Naya Bihar sees growth on its coast as cities begin to grow and rival some in the Maharajya itself. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure. The Matarami continue their war against Benkulu who seem to be a better trained side than Jambi and troops have to fight harder. However, their army is too weak for the well equiped and well numbers troops of the Matarami Army. They make large progress and near its capital.
 * Scandinavian Imperium: The Scandinavian Imperium sends an alliance and trade pact offer to Italia once again, and along with this, sends a large gift of Alaskan furs in the hope that it will prise an answer from them. Travel continues to be promoted between the Imperium states by the Imperial Cabinet, with cheaper travel offered via Imperium ships, in the continuing hope that it will lead to a mixing of the cultures of the Imperium, and create a 'Melting pot of Europe'. The rate that this is taking place increases, with the rate of internal resettlement increasing once again. The Scandinavian Imperium continues its colonisation of the Arctic Circle islands, but following the complete colonisation of Svalbard this year, the focus shifts to the uncolonised areas of the islands north of Siberia. The plan of expansion for the  the Arctic Sea west of Greenland. A larger number of islands are brought under Imperium sovereignty in the Arctic Sea as a result.  The Imperium Army and Imperium Navy are further expanded and continue to be modernised, which is now having substantial effects on the armed forces capabilities. Imperium nationalism and pro-expansion sentiments begin to be spread throughout the entire Scandinavian Imperium. The idea of 'Imperial Citizenship' continues to be spread, with more citizen giving equal value to their State Citizenship and Imperial Citizenship. This is seen as a way of bringing the Imperium's various nationalities closer together. Industry continues to grow within the Imperium, with it spreading to the countryside and among the member states. Various inventions continue to spread between the Imperium states. The plan for the islands being leased to the Imperium next year are finalised, and it is decided that at the turn of the century a large Imperium colonisation force shall be sent, to set up a large number of seperate urban areas. The colonisation of the Seaward Peninsula continues, with all of its coast now under Imperium sovereignty. The city of Seaward grows substantially in size once again due to the large number of Scandinavians emigrating there due to the the free travel and bursary offered. The expansion of the plan to the Arctic Circle islands continues, with tens of thousands of Imperium citzens spreading out across the Arctic Circle island chain from mainland Scandinavia. The colonisation of the Chukchi Peninsula coast is completed, and as a result the focus moves to colonising the untouched interior. Imperium ships begin to move back and forth between the Seaward Peninsula and Chukchi Peninsula, creating a bond between th6e two areas, forged from the need for trade. The colony of Valhalla, discovering another island to its southwest, chooses to expand once again under the same logic as the expansion onto Elephant Island. This new island, will also be manned by cycling crews and will only sustain a small number of whaling and sealing huts, with only skeleton crews in the winter months. Reports begin to circulate throughout the colony, of a landmass of unprecedented size to their south, and the whaler Matthisa Vilhelm, discoverer of Elephant Island, begins to gather evidence of these reports, with the hope that he can persuade the Governor to launch an expedition. The colony of Yggdrasil expands to colonise the entirity of the two islands that it covers, and its economy is now one of the best in the Imperium due to the huge demand for its exotic fruits.
 * ​Two colonies every 50 years, I'm afraid.
 * And plus, the Arabian Federation already has a colony on the Cocos Islands.
 * No worries on both counts.
 * East African Federation: The military expands. The bureaucracy in Mombasa and Cocoros expand as well. More diplmats are sent to neighboring countries, as well as France to broker for an alliance. Due to existing trade pacts, the economy expands and in turn funds relief programs helping various parts of the Federation repair the effects of the Civil War.
 * Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Military and economy expand as a tense cease-fire takes hold, both sides awaiting a Brythonic response (I'm a half hour late because I waited for a response before moving - remove if you wish)

1800

 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve, while agriculture continues developing in Castille. Meanwhile in Aragon and Portugal, industrialization continues, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile, in León, Joana de Cardona gives birth to a boy, who is called Alfonso. Meanwhile, in Navarra, Urraca de Comminges-Guitaut dies giving birth to a boy, which is named Felipe, and which dies after some hours.Later on the year, Joana IV appoint her uncle Garcia de Comminges-Guitaut, Count of Tudela, as co-monarch. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 3000 sq km along the Marave lake and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Minas Gerais expands 6000 sq km. the conquered territory continues to be settled. Meanwhile in Portugal, The research made by the "Academia das Ciências" continues.
 * Mwenemutapa Garcia's efforts to establish Christianity on his kingdom continue,and more people continue to convert to Christianity. Some nobles start to adopt Portuguese names. The military is expanded.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Miyako expands by 1100 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 3400 sq km, Kazami expands by 2300 sq km, and Kochiya expands by 1150 sq km. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are 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. Aid and clean up continues to areas affected by the volcanoes. The Mononobe clan continues losing influence, while the Rokkaku clan continues gaining influence. Buddhism continues to rise in Miyako, as well as the independence movements. Shogun Mononobe Kiyohito decides to meet with Governor-General Mononobe Nobutsuna, and soon allows him to declare independence later this year.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military and expands by 4100 sq km.
 * On the first day of the first month, Kasodani declares independence as the Federal Prefectures of Kasodani. Soon elections are held and Rokkaku Hideki becomes the first President of Kasodani. Elections for a Prime Minister are held and Fujiwara Shigetsuna becomes the first Prime Minister.
 * On the seventh day of the eleventh month, Mononobe Nobutsuna has Miyako declare independence from the Mononobe Shogunate, and the Republic of Byakuren is established. Mononobe Nobutsuna becomes the first President of the nation.
 * Selk'nam Diplomacy: Both sides in the Selk'nam civil conflict congratulate Miyako on its independence and send gifts to their new neighbors. In the absence of a joint government, both agree to sign a statement asking for the two South Atlantian nations to enter a defensive alliance once a new government is agreed upon. Both agree that the Selk'nam and the new Byakuren Republic should be the closest of allies as the only two independent powers in the region.
 * President Mononobe Nobutsuna of the Republic of Byakuren accepts the offer to enter a defensive alliance once a new government is agreed upon for the Selk'nam, and thanks them for the gifts.
 * Plans to create a railway in New Manchuria are approved by China. Named the Bing railway, it will allow for faster transportation. New Manchuria expands by 16,000 sq km this year while Baitudu expands by another 8000 sq km. Meanwhile, in China, several iron mills are created as industry in China continues to expand. Relations with Badakhstan continue to improve.
 * ​Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as the future of the nation lies with themselves. The railroads begin to be laid by workers, beginning from the hub of Bhuhaneswar to Lucknow and then Dehli while more railroads are laid in from Bhubaneswar to Kolkata. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Death rates begin to decline at a rapid rate. Paper mills continue to make great rolls of paper and with cheap paper now being sold on the market, this allows many new writers to be able to publish their works onto the market. A large variety of novels and novellas can now be found on the market all across the Maharajya. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Atlantia. As a result Uttarshina is expanded by 9200 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The nation continues its large propoganda campaigns and all over the nation posters promoting unity are spread. In the vassals too, the program of huge propogandaing continues to be implemented. Hindi continues to grow in strength as the trading language in all of the Maharajyan territories. The military sees new inventions such as rifles and better cannons produced for the army. Old equipment is either sold or melted down and recycled into new rifles and cannons for the army. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also takes place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. The nation continues to foster growth with allies and opens up new trading routes with allies in Europe. Proper Amharic is learned by many intellectuals going to Universities and spoken all around Ethiopian territories where the trade takes many. Many Dahodi join the SOC to see new lands and trade with different types of people. The Raja continues to compemplate plans for aquiring a new colony somewhere in Africa. He begins looking at his options in the Southern tip of the continent.
 * Rajputana expands its army and economy heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 9200 km. Rajputana sees a large industrial boom of its own. The dual railway line of Amritsar to Lahore begins construction at a good speed and is planned to bring in much better trading speeds. The Khmers expand their economy and army, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 15,000 km inland and they build up their army. Naya Bihar sees growth on its coast as cities begin to grow and rival some in the Maharajya itself. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure. The Matarami conclude their war against the Benkulus and add them into their territories. They finally turn south, to finish off the last rogue state, Lampung. The navy will help to assist in this war, with Brunei personally declaring war on Lampung along with Mataram to show their steadfast support.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Kappelist influence is exerted over Apache. New technologies arrive in the southern part of the Empire, mainly large paper mills and cloth factories. Some of these establishments also appear in Mutul and Azteca. The first railroad is built in the Empire, running from the capital cities of Chorotega and Boruca, to Chichen Itza and Tenochtitlan, as well as other major cities in Mangue, Copan, Aayinha, Mixtec, and Huasteca. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues improving the national public school system. 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. Training drills are conducted by the military. 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. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Imperium Africana expands its military, economy and infrastructure, including those of the dominions and vassals. The railway network of the empire spans most of the nation in East Africa thanks to generous government funding, and leads the rest of the world in size and complexity (Yes, I can claim that since I sponsored the first rail line). Borona opts to invade New Oman for its vast gold mines, and requests the aid of Kenya and Eritrea in the invasion. The colonies of Mogäs and Tumaini are expanded by 750 km each, while Bärädä is expanded by 1000 km, and Dähnnät by 1500 km. The Imperial military undergoes a massive reform in which the military designs new uniforms, issues new weapons along the pattern of the breech-loading mechanisms designed by the gunsmiths, and reorganizes the military organization into corps and divisions. The rank of Marshal is introduced into the military, and the uniformed (based on those used by the French in the 1800s), are adopted by the military. The military is retrained with a force of 50,000 personnel, with a projected 120,000 for the near future over the course of the next two years.
 * France: Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 2500 sq km around the territory of Chimu, while  Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 1500 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 2000 sq km inland underneath the Cypriot colony and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 4500 sq km Inland Northward It assures the alliance to the Dutch netherlands and prompts the Carthaginian army to building up defenses along the Mauritanian-Morocco border in Africa. The Byzantine Empire is contacted, and offered an alliance in order to stablish more allied friendly nations in the east, the industrialization continues, and the first railway begins to be developed, its a five way railway connecting the main capitals of the French League, between Bourdeaux, Paris, Lorraine, Toulouse, and Avignon. The plan is a basic faster connection between the main Capital and residence of the French king to its main friendly leaders of the French peoples, the train would be to allow access of trade faster from Aquitaine to central France, and to move troops to the Atlantic coast or eastern France faster, Vassalization of Switzerland begins, some clothing factories begin to appear mainly near Paris, Bourdeaux and Toulouse, most of them are new ones, trying to use new means to increase the amount of cloth per worker.France offers the Suddeutsches reich the creation of a Franco-Germanic Defense league.
 * ​SDR Diplomacy: The Reich proposes a thirty year (renewable) mutual defense and non-aggression pact.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up. School system grows and the nation builds from the war.
 * Carthage Elissa III reign proves worthy, the Nestorian church grows back to its power, as the Roman Catholicism lose part of its power on the region, during this events Elissa is crowned as Queen of Africa and Numidia. Military is built up. Elissa begins the process of urban Carthage, with the foundation of several new coastal cities Like Nova Burdigala, Nova Lutetia and Nova Massilia, in the north western coast of Carthage, most of this cities using steam powered boats in the coast for the new fishing industries.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands. Declares war against Persia.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: The Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km. Aids Aquitaine in the war.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively. Aids Aquitaine in the war.
 * Venaissin: The military is built up and the navy expands.
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up. Declares war against Persia
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up. Declares war against Persia
 * Picardy: Military and navy are built up.
 * Basotho: Military and navy are built up. The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north.
 * Aquitaine: Military and navy are built up. The war continues in Persia, and although Aquitaine forces are stronger, the Persians continue defeating the Aquitaine forces landing in the region, the admiral Blanche begin seeking a withdrawal of forces to protect Aquitaine and other member nations of the French league.
 * Angouleme: Military and navy are built up . Aids Aquitaine in the war
 * Suddeutsches Reich (Andrew asked for me to post for both of us this turn): Great celebrations are held across the empire to herald the new century. A great fireworks-banquet-ball is hosted in Magdeburg (a neutral location) by the Emperor, Empress, and Primate. The first year of the new century is used by the military as a prime time to launch a massive reorganisation of the militaries' structure. New uniforms are also introduced. A standard infantry uniform is introduced to all armies: Saxon soldiers with dark-green coats and red facings, Bavarians with light blue coats and white facings, Anhaltese with white coats and red facings, and Cologners with black coats and light blue facings. Standard naval uniforms are also introduced for officers. The joint navies go on manoeuvres in the North Sea around the Faroe Islands naval base. In Bavaria, three of Sir Jenner's vaccine clinics are set up in major cities, and they already start to have an effect on death rates. The Weltzeituhr purchases one of the writing machines for its Munchen offices, but it is met with little enthusiasm and is seldom used. The FWC conducts exercises with the Saxon Communication Corps, whereby the Saxons send coded telegrams and the FWC attempts to decode the message. The exercises are considered a success. In Anhalt, events take another turn for the worse, with more Annist raids across the country. Cologne builds up its military. Overseas: Tanimbarkai works on building roads, its military and on improving education, putting the country's treasury under strain. Bavarian Australis expands inland, and more land is sold as pearl investors settle in the colony. The "pearl boom" causes Broomestadt to increase further yet. Saxon Australis comlpetes its port revamping, and the colonial coffers are already being replenished by the increase of shipping activity there. SA expands 1000 sq km towards the Welsh colony. Bavarian Indonesia continues to industrialise. Khmer Koch's Eastern Squadron visits the other SDR colonies in the Asia-Pacific region, doing important training exercises with local forces. Saxon West Africa expands inland, with hunters lured by tales of immense elephant herds in the depths of the jungle. The Guinea Schutzgebiet, with its extra funding from the Imperial government, continues to expand its education and telegraph systems.
 * Saxon Diplomacy: The Saxon government wishes to trade the Northern half of Khmer Koch, as well as the 11% of Sumba owned by Tanimbarkai, in exchange for Oldenburg.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 2100 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 2100 sq km. Myanmar Guinea expands by 2000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. Industrialization begins to speed up dramatically, due to the rise of personal enterprises and the steam engine. More rifles are built. The first train plans have made their way into Myanmar, which has attracted the attention of the court. Our navy continues development.
 * Cyprus temporarily places the EE on hold after various anti-Union riots break out in the Byzantine Empire and Cyprus itself. The Cypriot economy is expanded and Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 3000 sq km, as well as Nea Lemesos, also expanded by 3000 sq km.
 * I'd like to point out that the mods agreed to this Union in 1788, which means it has been TWELVE years in the making, because, being a small nation, people may think that it's implausible if it's rushed. I set 1800 as a target date because of the new century, a new beginning, etc etc etc. The Union itself is not implausible, all of the land controlled by the Union (except for Cyrenaica, which would remain as a vassal) is nominally Greek, speaks Greek, accepts Greek culture and the like, and Cyprus has been the only independent pinnacle of Greek culture for many years (Greece itself, remember, has been under the rule of the Italians for many years and has probably gained some cultural aspects from them) and it's plausible that Greeks would want to be united under one nation, as has been previously done in this game (see: Caliphate, Orissa, Italia) most of which started out as small states (Venice, Orissa, Arabian states) and, barring Venice, were not generally considered a prosperous or wealthy nation at the time, until they made their fortunes. And also, it isn't a person that is new to the game, it's a mod who is joining as the Byzantinians, who, I am sure, has been reading and keeping up with this page, so I find it unfair for him to jump in to ruin my plans because I am a small seafaring nation that didn't have much power in OTL (this argument can be used, see: Ethiopia's Navy) and therefore am prohibited from actually gaining power. All the land I've gained has been legitimate and slow (over two hundred and fifty years since my dynastic Union with Crete, and about the same time since my first colony). I would like for people to understand my case and thank you for listening. ~Airlines
 * Apache: We accept the Lakota trade agreement. More tribes convert to Kappelism and the Bishop of Ekta requests some European clergy to convert some of the people back. The military is built up and a few collages are built throughout the nation. Is it possible to purchase air furnaces from the Mayan or other nations or to hire another government to construct a railway?
 * Erm, no to the Apache. Also I agree with Cyprus.
 * Just making it official. The United Maharajya would like to buy the Cypiot colony oh Sabah.
 * Germanica and all of its Dominions expand their militaries. Germanica continues to push for union with Prussia, and the Lithuanians begin to integrate with the Germanicans. Prime Minister Ritz of Neu Berlin is elected out of office this year, and his successor vows to make expansion across the continent faster. Germanica begins to petition the Suddeustches Reich to gain back a part of Neu Mecklenburg. Georgia also seeks out an alliance with the new Hellenic Union. Chimu expands 15,000 sq km inland in Atlantia. Neu Berlin again petitions Italy to purchase its northernmost colony, up to the border of the central colony. Neu Prussen filters more anti-Italian propaganda into Nya Syriac, although it is not very explicit. Mysore does the same in the Maldives (against their rulers, that is.) The rail lines between Kroclaw and Berlin are completed this year, and extensions to Vilnius are underway. Neu Berlin also begins its first railway, to connect Neu Berlin to Nye Norge Stad. Mysore and Germanica begin to produce massive amounts of paper for the ever expanding newspaper industry, and books also become more popular and cheaper, thanks to the availability of paper. Iron mills are underway in Orientalia and Mysore as well, reverse engineering the technology from China and Orissa. Steam power takes a greater form in Germanica and Neu Berlin, and steam powered mills become more common outside major cities.
 * Lakota Tribes: Expansion of Lakota agriculture continues along the Pekitanoui River and its tributaries. Irrigation begins to spread along the Pekitanoui River, mainly in the southern portion, increasing the amount of farm and grazing lands, increasing agriculture production and attracting more buffalo. Hunting of the buffalo continue as more of their skins are used as clothing and teepee coverings, and more of their meat is used to feed the growing population. The palisade wall idea has been completed on smaller towns closer to the capital Wiconwico U and has now also completed on more outlying towns. Chief Looks To The Sky begins to expand his land due to an increasing population. He expands it South by another 10,000 km in order to gain more agricultural lands and living space. Trade with the Mayan's, Normandy, and the Apache countinue, growing the Lakota tribal economy.
 * Note: As the Selk'nam I'm going to post as if Brython accepted my royal succession proposal until I get a formal response, because any reponse will technically have happened two years ago. Will come back and edit if this is not the case but I negotiated this result with Rex before Prince Atticus was even born :-)
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Military and economy continue to expand. With the arrival of the new King still two years away, it is agreed the day to day functions of the nation will be handled on an interim basis by the late Great Chief Damasus' younger brother and Atticus' great uncle, Bede Gunun'ichin'i'K'onip, who is given the title of Interim Prime Minister and declares that he will not seek election to the permanent post of Prime Minister when his great nephew is installed as King. Prime Minister Bede was largely neutral in the succession crisis and sets about building unity among the factions. Meanwhile, goldsmiths in Ona Yagich are commissioned to fashion the Crown Jewels of the Haruwin using only local gold and gemstones. A royal scepter is also commissioned, which is to be made of jeweled whalebone carved in K'onip. Construction also begins on a "Palace of Chiefs" which will serve as the meeting place of the Council of Chiefs and the offices of the Prime Minister once the Great Chief's Palace is taken over by Crown Prince Atticus. Bede focusses strongly on deepening relations with the new Byakuren Republic in the former Miyako Colony, seeing the two nations as partners in an emerging new order of independent nations in South Atlantia. Bede also prioritizes the revitalization of relations with Imperium Africana after the crisis, seeking to import Ethiopians to train the military according to modern standards. A small Ethiopian Orthodox chuch is also allowed to be constructed on the outskirts of Ona Yagich in hopes that more merchants and technicians from Africa will settle in the Haruwin.
 * Imperium Africana would be happy to assist the Selk'nam in modernizing their military forces and building a closer relation. Additionally, we will sending missionaries as permited by the Selk'nam government.
 * Apostolic Church: Prime Bishop Eutychianus, sensing that he has little time left on this earth, works to ensure the permanence of his pro-Kappelist reforms by establishing a great library in Avalon to house Brother Lando's growing library of Mayan-language Kappelist texts, along with a school of Mayan language to ensure that Apostolic Scholars can continue to have access to these texts. Brother Patrick, Eutychianus' Irish secretary, grows in influence and in increasingly seen as his preferred successor - although some prefer the Selk'nam scholar Brother Lando.
 * Scandinavian Imperium: The Scandinavian Imperium gives up on hearing a reply from Italia. Travel continues to be promoted between the Imperium states by the Imperial Cabinet, with cheaper travel offered via Imperium ships, in the continuing hope that it will lead to a mixing of the cultures of the Imperium, and create a 'Melting pot of Europe'. The rate that this is taking place increases, with the rate of internal resettlement increasing once again. The Scandinavian Imperium continues its colonisation of the Arctic Circle islands, but since there is only one island remaining above Asia to be completely colonised, the focus shifts to the expansion in the Arctic Sea west of Greenland. Due to all the small islands of the Arctic Sea now being under Imperium sovereignty, the focus shifts to the larger islands remaining. As well as this, the colonised peninsula above Great Bear Lake, begins colonising southwards at great speed, in the hope that Great Bear Lake can be encircled within the next five years. Now that the island of Svalbard has reached a population of 250,000, it can now apply for statehood within the Scandinavian Imperium, which both the population and political apparatus of the island react to positively. A decision is set to be made next year on whether or not they shall apply.  The Imperium Army and Imperium Navy are further expanded and continue to be modernised, which is now having substantial effects on the armed forces capabilities. Imperium nationalism and pro-expansion sentiments begin to be spread throughout the entire Scandinavian Imperium. The idea of 'Imperial Citizenship' continues to be spread, with more citizen giving equal value to their State Citizenship and Imperial Citizenship. This is seen as a way of bringing the Imperium's various nationalities closer together. Industry continues to grow within the Imperium, with it spreading to the countryside and among the member states. Various inventions continue to spread between the Imperium states. Now that the lease of the islands from Russia has begun, the colonisation plan is implemented. Tens o thousands of Scandinavians are shipped to the islands to set up urban centres and to spread out among the countryside of the islands, and within the year, the islands population densitites match those of the Imperium islands above them. The colonisation of the Seaward Peninsula continues, with the focus now on colonising the interior. The city of Seaward grows substantially in size once again due to the large number of Scandinavians emigrating there due to the the free travel and bursary offered. The expansion of the plan to the Arctic Circle islands continues, with tens of thousands of Imperium citzens spreading out across the Arctic Circle island chain from mainland Scandinavia. The colonisation of the Chukchi Peninsula coast continues, and like the Seaward Peninsula, the focus moves to colonising the untouched interior.Imperium ships continue to move back and forth between the Seaward Peninsula and Chukchi Peninsula, cementing the bond between the two areas, forged from the need for trade. The colony of Yggdrasil grows economically, and a large number of Scandinavian nobles emigrate there due to its warm sun and plentiful resources. The colony of Valhalla, discovers another island to its south, OTL James Ross Island, and chooses to expand once again under the same logic as the expansion of the previous years. This new island will also be manned by cycling crews and will only sustain a small number of whaling and sealing huts, with only skeleton crews in the winter months. The whaler Matthias Vilhelm completes the compiling of the reports of the unknown landmass to Valhalla's south, and as a result presents his case to the Governor to launch an expedition to locate it. The Governor, a man who has deemed Valhalla's expansion as equal measures of miraculous and mad, agrees to Vilhelm's request to launch an expedition. The icebreaking exploration ship Imperator is chosen as the expeditions transport, and is loaded with food supplies, winter equipment, and sled dogs as a result. Matthias Vilhelm is chosen as the expedition's leader, and as soon as he compiles his team, the expedition sets sail. The expedition soons passes OTL Elephant Island, and a short period of time after that, a huge, ice covered peninsula is sighted. Reaching the peninsula is no easy feat, as the surrounding waters are covered in huge icebergs, that have broken off from the main landmass. They locate a small bay, and navigating carefully around its icy waters, they lower the expedition and all of their supplies into smaller craft, and then row to shore. Matthias Vilhelm is the first to depart from the boats, and upon resting his two feet upon the land, declares truimphantly: "We are the first to walk this icy plain, but we will not be the last". He then plants a Scandinavian Imperium flag upon the bay, and the expedition sets up base camp. The expedition remains on the continent for many months: exploring the nearby area, drawing up naviagtion charts for future expeditions, and locating what little local fauna they can find. At the end of this time, they return to the Imperator, and return to Valhalla, where they report to the Governor that they have located this new landmass. The Governor, astonished that the rumours are true, sends word immediately to the Emperor, who upon hearing this news, decrees that exploration of this new landmass will be a top priority.

1801

 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries, while agriculture continues developing in Castille. Meanwhile in Aragon and Portugal, industrialization continues, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile, in Aragon, Alfons de Cardona, Prince of Girona, marries Isabel de Borja, daughter of Pere III de Borja, Duke of Gandía. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 3000 sq km along the Marave lake and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Minas Gerais expands 6000 sq km. the conquered territory continues to be settled. Meanwhile in Portugal, The research made by the "Academia das Ciências" continues.
 * Mwenemutapa Garcia's efforts to establish Christianity on his kingdom continue,and more people continue to convert to Christianity. The military is expanded.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Tōkaidō expands by 4400 sq km, Kazami expands by 2400 sq km, and Kochiya expands by 1150 sq km. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are 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. Aid and clean up continues to areas affected by the volcanoes. The Mononobe clan continues losing influence, while the Rokkaku clan continues gaining influence.
 * The Federal Republic of Tojiko continues to build up its military and expands by 5800 sq km.
 * The Federal Prefectures of Kasodani begins to build up its military. Some more Shinto Shrines and Taoist Temples are built. A few Buddhist Temples are also built.
 * The Republic of Byakuren begins to build up its military. Meanwhile Buddhism continues to rise in popularity and gains more followers. Some Taoist Temples are turned into Buddhist Temples.