User:Candiesrgood/Sandbox I

PMIV

 * Conquest of Shikoku
 * Siege of Hiroshima


 * Conquest of Hokkaido
 * Conquest of Taihoku


 * Guangzhou – 200k
 * Shanghai – 200k
 * Tianjin – 100k
 * Harbin – 200k
 * Busan – 50k


 * Dzungaria – 100k
 * Altisharia – +25k
 * Tibet – 5k
 * Japan – 300k
 * Dai Viet – 100k (+50k Vietnamese)


 * Great Empire of China–Korea: The number of troops operating in Japan increases to ~800,000. Hokkaido is fully occupied by ~25,000 Sino-Korean troops. A force of 400,000 troops is amassed in Tohoku, and begins a southward thrust into the Kantō Region; breaching the hastily-made defenses and inching nearer to the capital of Tokyō. Meanwhile, troops in the Southern front (collectively numbering ~350,000) are placed on the defensive, with military officials deciding against attacking the heavily-fortified Osaka Bay Region. Matsuyama continues to be fortified. With about half of the population now under Sino–Korean control (24 million out of 47 million), and the collapse of Japanese public and army morale due to the seizure of many important ports and the disruption of agriculture, the government issues an ultimatum against Japan demanding surrender under China–Korea ( JAPANESE RESPONSE ). With the success of the war effort, a feeling of intense national pride is felt all across the nation, with the pacification of what was perceived to be a potential rival, and the consolidation of China–Korea's position as a global power. Ma Raya releases her album Rainbow, with singles "Why Must You Break My Heart?" and "Thank the Heavens" reaching #1. However, the limited release of "Cherry Blossoms" and "Can't Take That Away" (which held very personal content) causes her to break from the Seoul Music Entertainment, eventually signing to Tianjin Studios. Educational attainment rises, with increasing enrollment into imperial universities. Rapid industrialization and economic modernization continue. China–Korea continues to produce large quantities of textiles, synthetic dyes, steel, as well as machinery and construction material. Telecommunications and railway lines are built. With heightened demand, the production of armaments once again increases exponentially, with the manufacturing of repeating rifles and their carbine derivatives, field artillery, machine guns, and their respective ammunition.
 * Tibet (protectorate): Civic buildings are constructed in the capital of Lhasa, which is inhabited by ~20,000 residents. Sedentary living is encouraged, with the little available arable land being intensively cultivated. Major crops include wheat and rye. A garrison of a single brigade (~5k) is stationed there, armed with needle rifles.
 * Altishahria (protectorate): More mining facilities are opened in Aksu, exploiting the Tarim basin's mining resources. Lucrative minerals such as soda, borax, and jade are the country's main exports to China–Korea. In addition to grains, cash crops are grown, specifically grapes, melons, pears, and walnuts. There is a ranching boom, with many former pastoralists establishing enclosures for livestock. The main product is wool (from sheep), with processing facilities established in the capital and other major cities as preparation for further processing in China–Korea's textile mills. Korla becomes Altishahria's largest city due to continuous migration and its position as a major break-of-bulk point, with a total of ~200,000 inhabitants (a tenth of the total population). As a result, the Altishahr government relocates there, and various civic buildings are constructed. A garrison of two divisions (~20k) is stationed there, armed with needle rifles.
 * Dzungaria (protectorate): Civic buildings are constructed in Ghulja, which is inhabited by 20,000 residents. The nationalized Dzungar Oil Company increases the scale of their operations in the area, constructing multiple oil mines and refineries. In addition to supplying energy to northwest China, the company also provides kerosene for street lamps as well as other industrial chemicals via distillation. A garrison of twelve divisions (~120k) is present, armed with needle rifles. The bulk of this military force is stationed in the Dzungarian Gate, which is heavily fortified due to its position as the sole overland entry point into Western China.
 * Dai Viet (protectorate): Under the guidance of China, the Vietnamese economy and government structure are radically reformed. The peasantry are taught techniques and granted capital to improve their cultivation methods–thereby boosting productivity. Cultivation of coffee and the raising of shrimp and fish for commercial purposes (mainly for export) continues and is highly successful. In addition, small-scale cultivation of tobacco commences but focuses on quality rather than quantity due to the inability to compete with European possessions in the industry. The border with Burgundian Champa is fortified with trench lines and a fortress. The amount of Sino–Korean troops stationed in Dai Viet is at ~100,000 as well as ~50,000 Vietnamese troops.
 * Occupied Japan: In order to muster hatred for the Japanese government, a propaganda campaign continues, portraying Japan as under an oppressive authoritarian government. Grain is shipped from the port of Busan, while medical officials are sent to prevent outbreaks admist the warfare. In addition, while martial law is in-effect, education remains compulsory. As a measure of goodwill, many promising individuals are given scholarships to prestigious Sino–Korean Imperial Universities. While firearms are seized and arsenals are destroyed, civil infrastructure is emphasized to facilitate recovery post-war. Taiwan is incorporated in China–Korea as its 22nd province. While the Ryukyus are declared an independent entity from Japan.


 * East Asian Federation:
 * Federal District of Xi'an – base of federal government
 * China–Korea (Beijing and Seoul) – federation of 21 provinces, constitutional monarchy
 * Dzungaria (Ghulja) – elected monarchy
 * Turkestan (Korla) – elected monarchy
 * South Mongolia (Ulanbataar) – elected monarchy
 * Tibet (Lhasa) – theodemocratic state
 * Vietnam (Hanoi) – constitutional monarchy


 * All of the state's head of government's constitute the federal executive branch (making the East Asian Federation a de facto directorial state)
 * All states appoint 50 representatives to the federal legislature (except China-Korea, which appoints 100, as it is a federation itself); a total of 350 members
 * Each state other than China–Korea recognizes the head of government of China–Korea (the Sino–Korean Premier) as their _symbolic_ head of state (Vietnam will therefore have two head of states, with the Vietnamese Emperor having primacy)
 * Federal government oversees the military-industrial sector, state-owned corporations, public utilities, education, interstate travel and commerce, and foreign affairs
 * Classical Chinese will be lingua franca

Basic

 * There is extensive infrastructural development with both the telegraph and railway networks being intensively developed. The construction of the latter in particular spurs demand for iron, machinery and locomotives. In addition to a boom in the arms industry, there is rapid growth in light industries: particularly in the production of textiles and synthetic dyes (which can be attributed to the usage of steam power)


 * The navy remains at 20 steam-powered wooden-hulled corvettes, and two first-generation ironclad battleships. The number of active troops is decreased to its previous level of ~800,000 troops. A defence-oriented military policy is emphasized, with the continued fortification of four strategic forts in strategically-located cities corresponding to major choke-points: Busan, Dongying, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. While there is sporadic border activity, the Amur River remains highly militarized and is fortified with medium trench lines. Arms production (and therefore the industrial capacity of China to wage war) continues to increase rapidly, with China's Military–Industrial Zones producing: muzzle-loading rifles, carbines, breechloading rifled artillery (utilizing imported Belkan steel), rapid-fire guns, and their respective ammunitions. These facilities also provide storage for imported bolt-action rifles, which are utilized by the army's elite corps.

A defence-oriented military policy is promoted, with the continued fortification of four strategically-located cities corresponding to major choke-points: Busan, Dongying, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. The Amur River is fortified with medium trench lines to provide a solidified border with Russia. The standing army remains at ~850,000 active troops. Arms production (and therefore the industrial capacity of China to wage war) continues to increase rapidly, with Military–Industrial Zones producing rifled muskets, carbines, breechloading rifled artillery (utilizing imported Belkan steel), as well as their respective ammunitions; as well as providing storage for imported bolt-action needle rifles. The navy remains at 20 steam-powered wooden-hulled corvettes, and two first-generation ironclads.


 * Levels of educational attainment, literacy and numeracy levels continue to see rapid improvement due to the enforcement of compulsory nine-year education. The construction of educational facilities continues, including vocational establishments and basic schools aimed at educating adults falling outside the compulsory schooling range.

TGP

 * Republic of the Philippines: While born following the Spanish colonial era, President Ramon Magsaysay restores the official status of Spanish (based on the Philippine dialect, specifically the variety spoken in Manila). As a result, the Philippines now has three official languages: Tagalog (the vernacular), Spanish (the prestige/liturgical language), and English; with many individuals being able between either three (a practice that is known as "codeswitching"). Formal education in any of the recognized regional languages in all public schools is ended. Restoration efforts begin on the Philippine baroque churches, and on the historic cities of Vigan and Intramuros. Meanwhile, agrarian reform continues–with many farmers being able to get cheap loans. Demilitarization begins, with the length of active and reserve military service required being reduced from twelve to six months, and from five to two years, respectively. Several ships are decommissioned, to allow for a smaller, manageable navy.

Meanwhile, Sergio Osmeña launches several projects promoting Philippine culture and Hispanic heritage. Various cultural artifacts are collected (with some purchased from private parties) and placed on a government-owned public museum. Restoration projects on major Philippine baroque churches and the historical districts of Intramuros, Ermita, and Vigan are commenced to uplift them to their former glory. A particular source of national pride is the Taal Basilica, Asia's largest Church. In order to increase the inflow of tourists–both local and international– commercial centers and paved pathways are constructed near renowned natural sites, thereby increasing accessibility. To regulate inflation, the Bank of the Philippine Islands places price controls on basic commodities. The production of banknotes is limited to prevent a sudden rise in the money supply. While planning to draft a Second Five-Year Plan upon elections in 1946, the government continues to foster an economy that focuses on the development of heavy industries such as steel, petrochemicals and arms production. As its chief source of profit, the agricultural sector remains paramount in government policy. However, the sector is highly commercialized with widespread cultivation of cash crops such as sugarcane, coffee, cacao, exotic fruits and fiber crops (cotton, abaca, hemp, and piña). The railway network is further expanded to accommodate more freight and a higher passenger volume. Meanwhile, miltary vehicles including troop carriers, a limited number of aircraft, and trucks (to carry truck-loaded artillery) are manufactured. The Philippines continues to purchase large quantities of bolt-action rifles and carbines, light machine guns, and artillery pieces. Limited production of semi-automatical rifles continues. The Philippine military is at ~600,000 active troops (half in the Kalayaan Line) and ~1.5 million reservists that could be mobilized in two weeks. Sixteen submarines and destroyers each are manufactured by the Cavite Navy Yard. Naval Base Subic Bay is fully-restored.

National war timer

 * China-Korea - +110 (5-7 years)
 * initial positions - +15 (rushed in organized fashion)
 * population - +65 (exceeds 100m)
 * industry - -10 (pre-industrial)
 * national power - +15 (middle power)
 * government - +5 (absolute monarchy, supported by people)
 * military structure - +10 (large army w/ mass conscription)
 * naval power - +5 (small navy)
 * fronts - +0 (beginning of war)
 * population weariness - +5 (supportive, ill-supplied)
 * army condition - +0 (strong morale, ill-supplied)


 * Japan - +105 (5-7 years)
 * initial position - +15 (rushed in organized fashion)
 * population - +35 (21-45m; Japanese pop rn around 35m)
 * industry - -10 (pre-industrial)
 * national power - +15 (middle power)
 * government - +10 (constitutional monarchy, supported by people)
 * military structure - +5 (professional army)
 * naval power - +10 (medium navy)
 * fronts - +0 (beginning of war)
 * population weariness - +10 (supportive, well-supplied)
 * army condition - +15 (strong morale, well-supplied)

Defense of Busan

 * China-Korea (defending) - +92
 * troop morale - +8 (defending heartland from possibly fatal attack)
 * military quality - +15 (medium)
 * military quantity - +30 (huge)
 * defensive fortifications - +25 (strategic fortress)
 * troops - +2 (20k)
 * location - +12 (defending well-fortified city)
 * chance -


 * Japan (attacking) - +41
 * troop morale - +5 (pre-emptive attack)
 * military quality - +20 (sub-top quality)
 * military quantity - +10 (small?)
 * support - +5 (light naval fleet support?)
 * troops - +1 (10k)
 * chance -

Japanese invasion of Busan repelled.

Recapture of Jeju

 * China-Korea (counter-offensive) - +67
 * troop morale - +10 (taking back recently lost territory)
 * military quality - +15 (medium)
 * military quantity - +30 (huge)
 * support - +10 (light naval + artillery support)
 * troops - +2 (20k)
 * chance -


 * Japan (defending) - +34
 * troop morale - +3 (defending territory shortly-held)
 * military quality - +20 (sub-top quality)
 * military quantity - +10 (small?)
 * defensive fortifications - +0 (N/A)
 * troops - +1 (10k)
 * chance -

Jeju (re)captured by China-Korea.

TL plan

 * Revolt of the Three Feudatories succeeds
 * Ming royalists re-instate the House of Zhu


 * Korea reconquers Gando and Liaoning


 * Manchuria fragments into four states once again
 * Later all subjugated a tributaries


 * 1700s
 * China never reinstates Haijin and the Canton system
 * no isolationism


 * Japan ends sakoku and submits as a Chinese tributary (albeit not a frequent sender of tributary missions)


 * China rediscovers steam engine
 * causes a boom in textiles production


 * later Ming Emperors begins promoting heterodox Confucianism
 * caste-system and imperial examination (which is less oriented to philosophy) becomes increasingly irrelevant (social stratification weakens)


 * China begins planting New World crops (ala otl)
 * causes a boom in population and food supply


 * China momentarily lapses due to reaching Malthusian constraints
 * causes the tributary system to collapse


 * Chinese monarchy abolishes caste-system and imperial examination
 * paid servitude
 * begins promoting a relaxed form of Confucianism
 * more technological/social progress


 * China undergoes an Industrial Revolution


 * imperial tributary system becomes more ceremonial


 * Korea pursues domination over northern Manchurian states

War Effort Timer

 * China–Korea – +205 (8–10 years)
 * Initial positions and allied support – +15 (rushed in organized manner)
 * Population – +65 (~360 million, max.)
 * Industry – +20 (medium)
 * National power – +30 (great power)
 * Government – +15 (democracy supported by people)
 * Military structure – +20 (large conscription pool + large professional army)
 * Naval power – +15 (large navy)
 * Blockade – +0 (N/A)
 * Fronts – +0 (beggining of war)
 * Public morale – +10 (support + well-supplied)
 * Army morale and condition – +15 (high morale, well-supplied)


 * Japan – +110 (5–7 years)
 * Initial positions and allied support – +10 (surprise engagement)
 * Population – +35 (40m)
 * Industry – +20 (medium)
 * National power – +15 (middle power)
 * Government – +10 (constitutional monarchy w/ limited democracy)
 * Military structure – +10 (small professional army + large conscription pool)
 * Naval power – +10 (medium-sized navy)
 * Blockade – +0 (N/A)
 * Fronts – +0 (beggining of war)
 * Public morale – +5 (supportive + poorly-supplied)
 * Army morale and condition – +5 (above average morale, sufficiently supplied)

Northern Front

 * Battle of Korea Strait
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +489 (assumes 2/3s of Northern Fleet is engaged)
 * Battleships – +100 (4, Belkan-built)
 * Cruisers – +104 (8, domestically-built)
 * Destroyers – +135 (15, domestically-built)
 * Frigates – +150 (25, domestically-built)


 * Japan (defending) – +247 (assumes Western Fleet, or half of total IJN is engaged)
 * Battleships – +50 (2, Burgundian-built)
 * Cruisers – +65 (5, domestically-built)
 * Corvettes – +72 (8, domestically-built)
 * Gunboats (torpedo boats) – +60 (20, domestically-built)


 * Result: Sino–Korean Victory (>200%)
 * Korea Strait is decisively under Sino–Korean Control, Japanese regional fleet joins Eastern Fleet


 * Siege of Fukuoka (Part I)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +108
 * Morale – +7 (enforce political hegemony)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +10 (100k)
 * Support – +45 (heavy cavalry, artillery, naval support)
 * Location – -4 (major city)


 * Japan (defending) – +67
 * Morale – +8 (defending heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top?)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +2 (20k)
 * Support – +16 (medium calvary + artillery)
 * Fortifications – +0 (N/A)
 * Location – +4 (major city)


 * Result: Sino–Korean Victory (154.3%)


 * Siege of Fukuoka (Part II)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +118
 * Morale – +7 (enforce political hegemony)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +20 (200k, reinforcements from Daemado)
 * Support – +45 (heavy cavalry, artillery, naval)
 * Location – -4 (major city)


 * Japan (defending) – +94.5
 * Morale – +8 (defending heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top?)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +12.5 (125k, half of max. force)
 * Support – +23 (heavy calvary, medium artillery)
 * Fortifications – +7 (light)
 * Location – +4 (major city)


 * Result: Sino–Korean Victory (154.3% + (124.8 - 100)% = 179.1%)


 * Siege of Fukuoka (Part III)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +118
 * Morale – +7 (enforce political hegemony)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +20 (200k, reinforcements from Daemado)
 * Support – +45 (heavy cavalry, artillery, naval)
 * Location – -4 (major city)


 * Japan (defending) – +94.5
 * Morale – +8 (defending heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top?)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +12.5 (125k, half of max. force)
 * Support – +23 (heavy calvary, medium artillery)
 * Fortifications – +7 (light)
 * Location – +4 (major city)


 * Result: Decisive Sino–Korean victory (179.1% + (124.9 - 100)% ≥ 200%)
 * Port of Fukuoka is occupied by China–Korea

War Effort Timer

 * China–Korea – +215 (8–10 years)
 * Initial positions and allied support – +20 (well-positioned and prepared)
 * Population – +65 (~360 million, max.)
 * Industry – +20 (medium)
 * National power – +30 (great power)
 * Government – +15 (democracy supported by people)
 * Military structure – +20 (large conscription pool + large professional army)
 * Naval power – +15 (large navy)
 * Blockade – +0 (N/A)
 * Fronts – +5 (winning on two fronts)
 * Public morale – +10 (support + well-supplied)
 * Army morale and condition – +15 (high morale, well-supplied)


 * Japan – +85 (2–4 years)
 * Initial positions and allied support – +5 (on defensive)
 * Population – +35 (40m)
 * Industry – +20 (medium)
 * National power – +15 (middle power)
 * Government – +10 (constitutional monarchy w/ limited democracy)
 * Military structure – +10 (small professional army + large conscription pool)
 * Naval power – +10 (medium-sized navy)
 * Blockade – +0 (N/A)
 * Fronts – -20 (losing on two fronts)
 * Public morale – +5 (supportive + poorly-supplied)
 * Army morale and condition – -5 (wavering morale)

Northern Front

 * Battle of Fukuoka
 * Japan (attacking) – +104
 * Morale – +10 (retaking territory part of the heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top?)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +20 (200k)
 * Support – +38 (heavy calvary and naval, medium artillery)
 * Location – -4 (major city)


 * China–Korea (defending) – +138
 * Morale – +7 (enforcing political hegemony)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +25 (250k, reinforcements from Daemado)
 * Support – +45 (heavy cavalry, artillery, naval)
 * Fortifications – +7 (light)
 * Location – +4 (major city)


 * Result: Japanese counteroffensive fails, China–Korea retains control over Fukuoka while Japanese forces retreat north to regroup (104/138 < 100%)


 * Conquest of Kyushu Island (Part I)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +119
 * Morale – +7 (enforcing political hegemony)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top?)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +20 (200k)
 * Support – +45 (heavy cavalry, artillery, naval)
 * Location – -3 (coast w/ naval superiority)


 * Japan (defending) – +79
 * Morale – +10 (retaking territory part of the heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top?)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +5 (50k)
 * Support – +23 (heavy calvary, medium artillery)
 * Fortifications – -0 (N/A)
 * Location – +1 (populated coast)


 * Result: Sino–Korean Victory (150.6%)


 * Conquest of Kyushu Island (Part II)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +119
 * Morale – +7 (enforcing political hegemony)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top?)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +20 (200k)
 * Support – +45 (heavy cavalry, artillery, naval)
 * Location – -3 (coast w/ naval superiority)


 * Japan (defending) – +79
 * Morale – +10 (retaking territory part of the heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top?)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +5 (50k)
 * Support – +23 (heavy calvary, medium artillery)
 * Fortifications – -0 (N/A)
 * Location – +1 (populated coast)


 * Result: Kyushu is occupied by China–Korea (150.6% + (150.6 - 100)% ≥ 200%)

Southern Front

 * Capture of Taiwan (Part I)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +102
 * Morale – +6 (aiding ethnic Hakka)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +5 (50k)
 * Support – +40 (heavy cavalry and artillery, medium naval)
 * Location – +1 (near populated coast)


 * Japan (defending) – +68
 * Morale – +4 (defending territory, not part of heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +20 (20k)
 * Support – +23 (heavy calvary, medium artillery)
 * Fortifications – -0 (N/A)
 * Location – -1 (near populated coast)


 * Result: Sino–Korean victory (148.9%)


 * Capture of Taiwan (Part II)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +102
 * Morale – +6 (aiding ethnic Hakka)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +5 (50k)
 * Support – +40 (heavy cavalry and artillery, medium naval)
 * Location – +1 (near populated coast)


 * Japan (defending) – +68
 * Morale – +4 (defending territory, not part of heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +2 (20k)
 * Support – +23 (heavy calvary, medium artillery)
 * Fortifications – -0 (N/A)
 * Location – -1 (near populated coast)


 * Result: Sino–Korean victory, Taiwan is occupied by China–Korea (150% + (150 - 100)% ≥ 200%)

National War Effort Timer

 * China–Korea – +215 (8–10 years)
 * Initial positions and allied support – +20 (well-positioned and prepared / allies sending support)
 * Population – +65 (~360 million, max.)
 * Industry – +20 (medium)
 * National power – +30 (great power)
 * Government – +15 (democracy supported by people)
 * Military structure – +20 (large conscription pool + large professional army)
 * Naval power – +15 (large navy)
 * Blockade – +0 (N/A)
 * Fronts – +5 (winning on two fronts)
 * Public morale – +10 (support + well-supplied)
 * Army morale and condition – +15 (high morale, well-supplied)


 * Japan – +95 (2–4 years)
 * Initial positions and allied support – +5 (on defensive)
 * Population – +35 (40m)
 * Industry – +20 (medium)
 * National power – +15 (middle power)
 * Government – +10 (constitutional monarchy w/ limited democracy)
 * Military structure – +10 (small professional army + large conscription pool)
 * Naval power – +10 (medium-sized navy)
 * Blockade – +0 (N/A)
 * Fronts – -20 (losing on two fronts)
 * Public morale – +5 (nationalistic but poorly-supplied)
 * Army morale and condition – +5 (high morale and sufficiently-supplied)


 * Japan's war effort will collapse next turn (3rd year)

First Front

 * Conquest of Shikoku Island (Part I)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +119
 * Morale – +7 (pre-emptive strike)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +20 (200k)
 * Support – +45 (heavy all)
 * Location – -3 (coast w/ naval superiority)


 * Japan (defending) – +99
 * Morale – +8 (defending territory, part of heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +5 (50k)
 * Support – +38 (heavy cavalry + naval, medium artillery)
 * Fortifications – +7 (light)
 * Location – +1 (near coast)


 * Result: Slight Sino–Korean Victory (120%)


 * Conquest of Shikoku Island (Part II)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +119
 * Morale – +7 (pre-emptive strike)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +20 (200k)
 * Support – +45 (heavy all)
 * Location – -3 (coast w/ naval superiority)


 * Japan (defending) – +99
 * Morale – +8 (defending territory, part of heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +5 (50k)
 * Support – +38 (heavy cavalry + naval, medium artillery)
 * Fortifications – +7 (light)
 * Location – +1 (near coast)


 * Result: Slight Sino–Korean Victory; 40% of Shikoku occupied (120 + [120 - 100])% = 140%


 * Conquest of Shikoku Island (Part III)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +119
 * Morale – +7 (pre-emptive strike)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +20 (200k)
 * Support – +45 (heavy all)
 * Location – -3 (coast w/ naval superiority)


 * Japan (defending) – +99
 * Morale – +8 (defending territory, part of heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +5 (50k)
 * Support – +38 (heavy cavalry + naval, medium artillery)
 * Fortifications – +7 (light)
 * Location – +1 (near coast)


 * Result: Slight Sino–Korean Victory; 60% of Shikoku occupied (140 + [120 - 100])% = 160%

Second Front

 * Capture of Tōhoku Region (Part I)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +129
 * Morale – +7 (pre-emptive strike)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +30 (300k)
 * Support – +45 (heavy all)
 * Location – -3 (coast w/ naval superiority)


 * Japan (defending) – +81
 * Morale – +8 (defending territory, part of heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +10 (100k)
 * Support – +23 (heavy calvary, medium artillery)
 * Fortifications – -0 (N/A)
 * Location – +1 (near coast)


 * Result: Sino–Korean Victory (159.25%)


 * Capture of Tōhoku Region (Part II)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +129
 * Morale – +7 (pre-emptive strike)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +30 (300k)
 * Support – +45 (heavy all)
 * Location – -3 (coast w/ naval superiority)


 * Japan (defending) – +88
 * Morale – +8 (defending territory, part of heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +10 (100k)
 * Support – +23 (heavy calvary, medium artillery)
 * Fortifications – +7 (light)
 * Location – +1 (near coast)


 * Result: Sino–Korean Victory, Tōhoku is occupied – (159.25 + [146.5 - 100])% ≥ 200%


 * Capture of Hokkaido and Cheondoryeol
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +104
 * Morale – +7 (pre-emptive strike)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +10 (100k)
 * Support – +40 (heavy calvary + artillery, medium naval)
 * Location – -3 (coast w/ naval superiority)


 * Japan (defending) – +67
 * Morale – +8 (defending territory, part of heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +5 (50k)
 * Support – +13 (medium calvary, light artillery)
 * Fortifications – -0 (N/A)
 * Location – +1 (near coast)


 * Result: Sino–Korean Victory (155.2%); half (~55.2%) of Hokkaido and Cheondoryeol is occupied

National War Effort Timer

 * China–Korea – +215 (8–10 years)
 * Initial positions and allied support – +20 (well-positioned and prepared / allies sending support)
 * Population – +65 (~360 million, max.)
 * Industry – +20 (medium)
 * National power – +30 (great power)
 * Government – +15 (democracy supported by people)
 * Military structure – +20 (large conscription pool + large professional army)
 * Naval power – +15 (large navy)
 * Blockade – +0 (N/A)
 * Fronts – +5 (winning on two fronts)
 * Public morale – +10 (support + well-supplied)
 * Army morale and condition – +15 (high morale, well-supplied)


 * Japan – -10 (collapse)
 * Initial positions and allied support – -20 (against two enemies in a single front)
 * Population – +35 (40m)
 * Industry – +20 (medium)
 * National power – +15 (middle power)
 * Government – +10 (constitutional monarchy w/ limited democracy)
 * Military structure – +10 (small professional army + large conscription pool)
 * Naval power – +10 (medium-sized navy)
 * Blockade – +0 (N/A)
 * Fronts – -20 (losing on two fronts)
 * Public morale – -30 (population is suffering)
 * Army morale and condition – -50 (Kantō Region breached)


 * Japan's war effort collapses

First Front

 * Conquest of Shikoku Island (Part IV)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +119
 * Morale – +7 (pre-emptive strike)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +20 (200k)
 * Support – +45 (heavy all)
 * Location – -3 (coast w/ naval superiority)


 * Japan (defending) – +99
 * Morale – +8 (defending territory, part of heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +5 (50k)
 * Support – +38 (heavy cavalry + naval, medium artillery)
 * Fortifications – +7 (light)
 * Location – +1 (near coast)


 * Result: Slight Sino–Korean Victory; 80% of Shikoku occupied (160 + [120 - 100])% = 180%


 * Conquest of Shikoku Island (Part V)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +119
 * Morale – +7 (pre-emptive strike)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +20 (200k)
 * Support – +45 (heavy all)
 * Location – -3 (coast w/ naval superiority)


 * Japan (defending) – +99
 * Morale – +8 (defending territory, part of heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +5 (50k)
 * Support – +38 (heavy cavalry + naval, medium artillery)
 * Fortifications – +7 (light)
 * Location – +1 (near coast)


 * Result: All of Shikoku occupied (180 + [120 - 100])% ≥ 200%


 * Conquest of Chugoku Region
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +119
 * Morale – +7 (pre-emptive strike)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +20 (200k)
 * Support – +45 (heavy all)
 * Location – -3 (mountains)


 * Japan (defending) – +74
 * Morale – +8 (defending territory, part of heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +2 (20k)
 * Support – +15 (medium cavalry, light artillery)
 * Fortifications – -0 N/A
 * Location – +9 (coastal mountains)


 * Result: Moderate Sino–Korean Victory; 60.8% of region conquered (160.8%)

Second Front

 * Capture of Hokkaido and Cheondoryeol (Part II)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +104
 * Morale – +7 (pre-emptive strike)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +10 (100k)
 * Support – +40 (heavy calvary + artillery, medium naval)
 * Location – -3 (coast w/ naval superiority)


 * Japan (defending) – +67
 * Morale – +8 (defending territory, part of heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +5 (50k)
 * Support – +13 (medium calvary, light artillery)
 * Fortifications – -0 (N/A)
 * Location – +1 (near coast)


 * Result: Moderate Sino–Korean Victory (155.2%); all of region conquered (155.2 + [155.2 - 100])% ≥ 200%


 * Conquest of Kantō Region (Part I)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +139
 * Morale – +7 (pre-emptive strike)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +40 (400k)
 * Support – +45 (heavy all)
 * Location – -3 (coast w/ naval superiority)


 * Japan (defending) – +114
 * Morale – +8 (defending territory, part of heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +20 (200k)
 * Support – +38 (heavy calvary + naval, medium artillery)
 * Fortifications – +7 (light fortifications)
 * Location – +1 (near coast)


 * Result: Slight Sino–Korean Victory (121.9%); a fifth of the region conquered


 * Conquest of Kantō Region (Part I)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +139
 * Morale – +7 (pre-emptive strike)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +40 (400k)
 * Support – +45 (heavy all)
 * Location – -3 (coast w/ naval superiority)


 * Japan (defending) – +114
 * Morale – +8 (defending territory, part of heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +20 (200k)
 * Support – +38 (heavy calvary + naval, medium artillery)
 * Fortifications – +7 (light fortifications)
 * Location – +1 (near coast)


 * Result: Slight Sino–Korean Victory (121.9%); 43.8% of region conquered (121.9 - [121.9 - 100])% = 143.8%
 * China–Korea inches nearer to Tokyō

Korean Nestorian Church

 * believes in the Four Marks of Church


 * believes in the Trinity, but emphasizes the human and divine personas of Jesus


 * Confucius is considered a Saint


 * Bible is joined by the Four Books and Five Classics as the main canonical books


 * incorporates Confucianist teachings and rites (such as filial piety)

Wank Korea TL

 * Matthew C. Perry lands in Korea (Busan), rather than Japan (which remains isolated)
 * due to weak government, there is no resistance to gunboat diplomacy
 * Korea is opened to foreign trade and missionary activitiy


 * Patriotic Duke Heungseon Daewongun still acquires power
 * instates a harshly isolationist policy, shuts down all trade apart from Mokpo and Ganghwa (similar to the Canton system), bans and persecutes Christianity


 * The French Expedition to Korea is a success (unlike OTL), as French place more effort into subjugating Korea (to


 * French Expedition to Korea is success (unlike otl)
 * forcibly opening ports and lifting ban on Christianity


 * Britain intervenes in Korea, seeking to contain Russian and French influence in Northeast Asia (where it lacks any significant power projection)


 * instead of Japan (which is initially subjected to American influence, which is weakened following American Civil War), France and Britain compete for influence in Korea
 * conservative court is split; more conservative seeks Chinese intervention and assistance, less conservative seek French intervention and assistance
 * reformist Kim Ok-gyun (more influenced by Britain than Japan) and his "Independence Party" is supported by the British


 * after being thwarted by French and British interests in Korea, Russia establishes influence over Japan to seek a warm water port (Sapporo, Hokkaido?), annexing Karafuto province and the rest of the Kurils
 * failed Meiji Restoration, and feudal lords maintain power (albeit under Russian influence)


 * The Tongzhi Restoration and the Self-strengthening Movement stays relatively the same, except it doesn't lose momentum in the 1880s/1890s (when the reactionary faction under Cixi begins growing in power)
 * Sino–French War ends in Chinese victory, Tonkin remains under Chinese suzerainty
 * all French concessions are ceded back to China


 * Due to Chinese victory in the Sino–French War, there won't be extra concessions (sans British ones)


 * late 1870s - Gapsin Coup occurs, with success (w/ British support)
 * Britain seeks a powerful Korea to counter Russia and China (just in-case it drifts from British influence)
 * British-derived single-party constitutional monarchy (with Gojong being Emperor) is established, with "Independence Party" being ruling party with Kim Ok-gyun as the leader
 * China (under reformist atl Prince Gong) does not intervene in the loss of its tributary


 * following the Gapsin Coup, Korea rapidly industrializes (due to more ample resources, more geographic connectivity and possibility for telecommunications and railway development)
 * Korea establishes unequal treaty w/ Japan (utilizing gunboat diplomacy) - in-line with the 1876 Treaty of Ganghwa; annexes Tsushima daimyo and settles Liaoncourt islands disputes


 * eventually Korea colonizes the Ryukyus, in response to Russian encroachment in the Sea of Korea and Japanese politics (as well as to gain prestige as first non-white state to participate in colonialism)


 * Russo–Chinese/Sino–Russian War – Russian defeat (atl First Sino–Japanese War)
 * to oust the Russian influence from Mongolia and Xinjiang
 * supported by the British


 * following success in Self-strengthening movement, China begins requesting the revision of unequal treaties (and lessening of payment of indemnities; though atl it wouldn't be as demanding as otl due to extra prestige) and trying to gain prestige among European powers (especially after victories with Russians and French)
 * British concessions are recognized
 * Macau is retained by the Portuguese


 * atl Prince Gong dies in 1898; Tongzhi Emperor comes to power (who doesn't die)
 * establishes a more independent foreign policy - meaning the renouncement of British support (who re-orient themselves to support a burgeoning Korea)


 * in response to Chinese victory in the Sino-Russian War, the Russians subjugate Japan as a protectorate, and forcing Japan to cede several ports under direct Russian administration
 * growing naval presence of the Russians in the Sea of Korea is particularly disturbing to the Koreans


 * 20th century
 * due to withdrawal of British support, the Russians begin reinvigorating their efforts to establish a sphere of influence over China (the frontier regions of Mongolia and Xinjiang) - much to the dismay of the Koreans


 * Anglo-Korean Friendship Treaty is ratified (similar to the Anglo-Japanese Treaty)