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 * Great Empire of China–Korea: In order to offset deflationary conditions, a ban is placed on the export of gold-based products (including gold itself), except under a license from the National Treasury. A hefty tax is levied on the purchase of gold-based products, in order to deter private consumption. Any significant amount of gold coinage is seized, with its former owners being compensated with its equivalent in banknotes. In addition, citizens are encouraged to donate gold-based jewelry and products in-exchange for its equivalent in banknotes. The National Treasury ceases the practice of paying gold in-exchange for dollars, and gold will henceforth no longer be considered a valid legal tender for debts in private and public contracts and transactions. Province-level prohibition laws are repealed, with a ~15% tax levied on alcohol consumption–providing an additional source of revenue for the government. Tariffs are reduced drastically from 20% to 5%, stimulating international trade–however, a preferential trade policy continues with countries exceeding a certain threshold in trading volume being exempted from that tax altogether. Participation within the consumer market is encouraged within inland and rural communities, in order to increase consumer demand. Private consumption is encouraged within provincial communities. Meanwhile, migration to traditional urban centers is discouraged to prevent an oversaturation within the labor pool; and instead, the government increases spending on development of secondary urban zones. As a result of this effort, the economy once again registers positive growth and unemployment rates halves to 8.5%. Prime Minister Gao Huangfu and the Liberal–Democratic Party receives heavy public praise and approval rates surge in all provinces. 800,000 troops with heavy artillery, aerial and naval support storm into the Kantō plain–achieving a swift victory. As a result, the entirety of the Japanese archipelago is placed under a ten-year period of Sino–Korean occupation. The Fukuoka, Saga and Nagasaki prefectures; the cities of San'yō-Onoda, Ube, and the southern half of Shimonoseki; and the Izu and Kuril archipelagoes are ceded to China–Korea as overseas territories. Meanwhile, the lease on the port of Fukuoka itself is extended in perpetuity. The conclusion of the Sino–Japanese conflict results in a surge in national pride, as the wars with Russia, Burgundy, and Japan have secured China–Korea's position as East Asia's foremost power and demonstrates the culmination of two generations of intensive government-led modernization. The 1924 Naval Bill is ratified and will be effective next year, with a set production capacity of 80,000 metric tonnes annually. Educational attainment rises, with increasing enrollment in state-owned imperial universities, as well as private educational institutions. China–Korea continues its transitions into heavy industries including but not limited to: steel, heavy machinery, petrochemicals, shipbuilding, and automobile production–a shift from the production of textiles and synthetic dyes in which China-Korea still remains a global leader in. The electrification of the production process and lighting continues. Infrastructural development (such as the development of railway and telecommunications) continues.


 * Tibet: Civic buildings are constructed in the capital of Lhasa. The majority of the population has now become urbanized or live in centralized village communities. The little available arable land is intensively cultivated, with heavy usage of machinery and fertilizers to maximize productivity. However, Tibet begins to increasingly rely on imports from neighboring Sichuan to ensure food security.
 * Altishahria: The Altishahr Gas Company continues the construction of gas extraction facilities around Aksu, exporting it to China–Korea. Aksu is now home to approximately 225,000 residents. In addition to fossil fuels, precious gems and cash crops are also exported. There is also a ranching boom, with land being converted into pastures or enclosures for livestock (mainly sheep). Processing facilities are established in major cities as preparation for further processing in China–Korea's textile mills. Korla remains Altishahria's largest city and its capital due to continuous migration and its position as a major break-of-bulk point.
 * Dzungaria: In order to facilitate economic development, immigration to cities is encouraged by the Dzungar government. The Dzungar Oil Company continues to increase the scale of their oil-extraction operations, constructing more oil mines and oil refineries. In addition for supplying energy to much of northwest China, the company also provides many industrial chemicals via distillation.
 * Dai Viet: Commercial aquaculture and pisciculture, as well as large-scale cultivation of cash crops (mainly tea and rubber) on plantations, is practiced. Basic infrastructure is built.
 * Occupied Indochina: Intensive relief efforts continue, in order to alleviate the suffering of the Indochinese peoples. Surplus grain and pre-packaged foods are given generously. With the infrastructure and economy in shatters, the Indochinese Economic Board is established to facilitate economic recovery and development.

Peace is reached with Burgundy (OOC: terms had been discussed via discord). The colonies of Lan Xang, Champa, and Cambodia is transferred to Sino–Korean control, though Burgundy retains limited resource exploration and extraction rights. Burgundy will also give thirty tonnes of gold to China–Korea over a time span of fifteen years; a reversal of the peace agreement concluding the 1864 Anglo–Burgundian Intervention (referred to as the "Unequal Treaty of 1864"). Victory in Indochina, the subsequent acquisition of Burgundy's Indochinese colonies, and the symbolic reversal of the aforementioned treaty cause a surge in national pride. The standing army is reduced to ~4.3 million from ~6.5 million, with the number of troops in offensive positions in Japan reduced to a more manageable ~800,000. The Kanto plain region is attacked by 800,000 troops, 800 aircraft, and 200 tanks. To further alleviate government debt, six battleships and battlecruisers each, eight destroyers, and over sixty submarines are decommissioned. Several measures are undertaken to address the recession. The currency is removed from the gold standard to combat deflation, while provincial and rural communities are encouraged to participate within the consumer market. Unemployment has peaked at ~10%, though rates of underemployment are much higher. The development of smaller inland cities is prioritized, to deter further migration to oversaturated coastal cities. With renewed nationalistic sentiment, there is also an accompanying renewed interest in traditional Chinese and Korean arts. The film industry experiences rapid growth under numerous competing private firms. Historical films and epics–mainly set during the transition from the Bao and Jin dynasties, or during the turmoil of the mid-to-late 19th century–are especially popular. The Confucian-rite Church moves its headquarters from Guangzhou to Tianjin. The Prime Minister agrees to dismantle the city's military fortresses and garrisons and reassemble them in neighboring Beijing, in recognition of the city's important religious heritage. This move receives public praise. With the end of the Sino–Burgundian conflict, civil administration resumes in the Papua Territory. The population is estimated to be currently at ~5 million people, of which half are ethnic Chinese or Korean. A majority of the population remains farmers, however. To satisfy a higher demand for agricultural products, many farmers clear vast tracts of forested land–amidst criticism from pro-aborigines rights activists and from autonomous tribal communities. To counter this, the Papuan Commision and enacts the Papuan Separation Act, which designates the mountainous interior as "Native Reservations" and bars them from further Chinese or Korean settlement (with special exceptions). They are to be managed under the Office of Native Affairs.
 * Tibet: Civic buildings are constructed in the capital of Lhasa, which has 450,000 residents as of 1922 estimates. The majority of the population has now become urbanized or live in centralized village communities. The little available arable land is intensively cultivated, with heavy usage of machinery and fertilizers to maximize productivity. However, Tibet begins to increasingly rely on imports from neighboring Sichuan to ensure food security.
 * Altishahria: The Altishahr Gas Company continues the construction of gas extraction facilities around Aksu, exporting it to China–Korea. Aksu is now home to approximately 225,000 residents. In addition to fossil fuels, precious gems and cash crops are also exported. There is also a ranching boom, with land being converted into pastures or enclosures for livestock (mainly sheep). Processing facilities are established in major cities as preparation for further processing in China–Korea's textile mills. Korla remains Altishahria's largest city and its capital due to continuous migration and its position as a major break-of-bulk point.
 * Dzungaria: In order to facilitate economic development, immigration to cities is encouraged by the Dzungar government. The Dzungar Oil Company continues to increase the scale of their oil-extraction operations, constructing more oil mines and oil refineries. In addition for supplying energy to much of northwest China, the company also provides many industrial chemicals via distillation.
 * Dai Viet: Martial law is lifted. The northernmost Cham province–due to its Vietnamese plurality–is incorporated into Dai Viet. Commercial aquaculture and pisciculture, as well as large-scale cultivation of cash crops (mainly tea and rubber) on plantations, continues.
 * Occupied Indochina: A five-year provisional government is established over Lan Xang, Cambodia, and Champa. Immediately, intensive relief efforts commence, in order to alleviate the suffering of the Indochinese peoples. Surplus grain and pre-packaged foods are given generously. With the infrastructure and economy in shatters, the Indochinese Economic Board is established to facilitate economic recovery and development. Due to a perceived "betrayal" of the Cham people, the Cham monarchy is overthrown and the Cham Nationalist Front (CNF) pushes for the establishment of a republican government under Sino–Korean protection. In order to retain their status, the Laotian and Cambodian monarchs agree to relinquish their power though will retain their figurehead role and the right to exercise actions associated with the royal prerogative.

The number of active military personnel is reduced slightly to ~6.5 million. The captured territories of Champa and Kyushu are occupied with 500,000 troops each. In regards to Japan, a multi-pronged offensive is launched. Shikoku is invaded (from Kyushu) by 500,000 troops supported by 500 aircraft. Meanwhile, the Osaka Bay Area is invaded by 1.5 million troops supported by 1,000 aircraft and 150 tanks. To divert attention from these areas, and to open a third front, Hokkaido is invaded (from Hwatae or Sakhalin island) by 200,000 men supported by 200 aircraft. Exploiting the breach in border fortifications, socio-political instability and anti-Burgundian elements within the populace, and the inability of the Burgundian government to respond directly, the successful Indochina Campaign continues with vigour and intensity. Cambodia is invaded by 1.2 million troops–receiving support from 200 tanks and 1,000 aircraft. Hundreds of riverine vessels are used to transport military supplies as well as to serve as troop carriers, exploiting the navigability of the Mekong River basin. With defending troops isolated from supply lines, another offensive against Lan Xang is launched with 300,000 troops, receiving support from 150 tanks and 200 aircraft. From French Siam, Burgundian-occupied Siam is invaded by 800,000 troops backed by 1,000 planes and 200 tanks. There is the extensive use of chemical warfare as a psychological weapon and to demoralize defending troops into surrender or defection. Arms production increases exponentially. A total of six capital ships (divided equally into battleships and battlecruisers), six heavy cruisers, six light cruisers, twenty destroyers, and thirty submarines are commisioned this year, bringing the total of ships in the Sino–Korean Imperial Navy to ~360. In addition, the number of military aircraft rises to 4,000 biplanes. A limited number of tanks are manufactured. The production of new military technologies such as machine guns, sub-machine guns, howitzers, and railway guns continues. Airports and other aircraft facilities are constructed in major cities and military installations. Educational attainment rises, with increasing enrollment in state-owned imperial universities, as well as private educational institutions. Rapid economic modernization continues, with the government aiming to be recognized as a fully-industrialized nation by 1920. Aided by the war effort, China–Korea continues its transitions into heavy industries including but not limited to: steel, heavy machinery, petrochemicals, shipbuilding, and automobile production–a shift from the production of textiles and synthetic dyes in which China-Korea still remains a global leader in. The electrification of the production process and lighting continues. Infrastructural development (including the development of railway and telecommunications) continues.
 * Tibet (protectorate): Civic buildings are constructed in the capital of Lhasa, which is now inhabited by ~100,000 residents. Sedentary living is heavily encouraged, with the little available arable land being intensively cultivated. Agricultural machinery is utilized to maximize the production of wheat and rye, in order to achieve self-sufficiency. 25,000 Sino-Korean troops are stationed in Tibet.
 * Altishahria (protectorate): More mines are opened in the region surrounding Aksu, in order to harness the Tarim basin's abundance in minerals such as salt, soda, borax, gold, jade, and coal–most of which is exported to China–Korea. Large reserves of natural gas are discovered near Aksu, and as a result, the state-owned Altishahr Gas Company (AGC) begins the construction of multiple gas extraction facilities to exploit these resources. As an indirect result of this discovery, Aksu receives heavy immigration and becomes an increasingly urbanized area, with 150,000 residents. 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 also a ranching boom, with land being converted into pastures or enclosures for livestock (mainly sheep). Processing facilities are established in major cities as preparation for further processing in China–Korea's textile mills. Korla remains Altishahria's largest city due to continuous migration and its position as a major break-of-bulk point. Various civic buildings are constructed there. 25,000 Sino-Korean troops are stationed in Altishahria.
 * Dzungaria (protectorate): In order to facilitate economic development, immigration to cities is encouraged by the Dzungar government. The Dzungar Oil Company continues to increase the scale of their oil-extraction operations, constructing more oil mines and oil refineries. In addition for supplying energy to much of northwest China, the company also provides many chemicals via distillation. 150,000 Sino–Korean troops are stationed in Dzungaria, two-thirds of which are in the Dzungarian Gate.
 * Dai Viet (protectorate): The entire population is placed under martial law. Grain stocks are increased. Fortifications are reinforced, while several arsenals and munition plants are built on major cities. The economy is reoriented to suit the demands of the Sino–Korean military, with the establishment of rubber plantations and mines to harness the rich mineral wealth of the mountains.


 * 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

 * Sillan Empire: Empress Lin Caterin proclaims herself to be the thirteenth sage as prophesized by the "Red Book", and writes the "Revelations" which details on the events that will unfold upon the fall of humanity and the journey of the saved

though claims she will be succeeded by a fourteenth and final sage who will be the physical manifestation of the Goddess Almighty Herself and will prepare humanity in its final years for the afterlife. She adds a fourth section of the Red Book known as the "Revelations", which elaborates on these claims. The revolt among lower-ranking military nobility dies down due to a mysterious disease, leading many to conclude that Lin Caterin is indeed a messenger of the Goddess and resulting in many to submit to her out of fear of divine retribution. With a period of uncontested rule being achieved, non-aristocratic males are now banned from participating in military examinations–thus ensuring monopolization by males of aristocratic background (as aristocratic households are explicitly matriarchal). The Empress continues to institute more restrictive social reforms such as mandating inheritance and kinship shall only pass through the maternal line–therefore entrenching the traditions of matrilineality and matrilocality. She begins to focus on the construction of numerous temples dedicated to worshipping the Almighty Goddess. She also establishes a more intricate hierarchy within the clergy, and reserves a third of the Imperial Court for them.

In addition,

Lin Caterin exploits the instability and social unrest stemming from poor grain yields–usurping the President and declaring herself the Empress of the "Sillan Empire". She renames the city of Silla into the Imperial City of Caterinopey (from the suffix -opey; meaning "city") and grants province status to the Five Colonies. To facilitate the administration of these newly-established provinces, she establishes a three-rank system: a provincial capital would be the center of the provincial government, which would preside over a sub-provincial city or municipality, which in turn, would be composed of districts. Voting rights are limited to households with at least one member who is a member of the ruling class (which is determined via nominally meritocratic civil or military examinations). In addition, term length is extended to twenty years–effectively turning Silla into an elective monarchy. In order to reinforce gender roles, civil examinations are barred from most men (excluding those of aristocratic descent; however, they have to pay a poll tax and submit a written approval from their mothers or their female guardian), effectively ending male participation in politics. Similarly, men are barred from the highest positions in the military. However, the implementation of a poll tax as a pre-requisite to participate in military examinations result in men of aristocratic background monopolizing positions as heavy cavalrymen. These reforms have resulted in a peculiar military structure in which light infantry and high-ranking military officials would be women; while cavalrymen and heavy infantry would be derived from aristocratic and conscripted men respectively. Meanwhile, the right to divorce is limited to women, though men could still demand a divorce if he submits proof of abuse or distress as a result of the marriage. In addition, divorces are restricted to marriages that have lasted for a period of at least fifteen years. Other sweeping reforms are introduced. The legislature is abolished and replaced with the Imperial Court, which consists of 200 bureaucrats (half of whom are elected, and the other appointed by the Empress) and 100 aristocrats. The ten-clause Criminal Code is further expanded, with legal loopholes being addressed and the levels of punishments being elaborated–ranking from fines to death via hanging. An imperial act is ratified mandating the reinforcement of all city walls and fortifications (which are made of rammed earth). Commoners are only offered to six years of weekly schooling (to acquire basic literacy and numeracy)–while the children of nobility are placed in separate schools and receive more comprehensive and longer schooling. A poll tax is placed on the qualifications exams–which determine eligibility for further education in law or military academies and eventually, engagement in imperial examinations. In order to boost grain yield, wet-rice cultivation is promoted and vast tracts of land are cleared for agriculture. Irrigation systems are built, diverting water and nutrients from the river to ricefields–therefore maximizing yield. '''A census is ordered to combat tax evasion. Expansion continues.'''


 * 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

Tests

 * BATTLE I
 * X1 –
 * Troops –
 * Infantry equipment –
 * Armored equipment –
 * Support –
 * Morale –
 * Experience –
 * Terrain –


 * X2 –
 * Troops –
 * Infantry equipment –
 * Armored equipment –
 * Support –
 * Morale –
 * Experience –
 * Terrain –
 * Defenses –


 * Result


 * Battle of the Kantō Plain (1924)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – ~10,200 (rounded down)
 * Troops – +800 (800,000)
 * Infantry equipment – 2.45x (modern bolt-action rifle, fully motorized, squad-level radio)
 * Armored equipment – 1.1x (early light tank)
 * Support – 2.3x (heavy field artillery, full heavy + naval artillery, minimal armor, full aerial supremacy)
 * Morale – 1.1x (volunteer-only army)
 * Experience – 1.7x (experienced officers, extensive training)
 * Terrain – 1.1x (plains)


 * Japan (defending) – ~2,218 (rounded up)
 * Troops – +1,000 (1,000,000; 40% of total since 60% of Japan is occupied)
 * Infantry equipment – 1.6x (modern bolt-action rifle, foot & horse, scarce radio)
 * Armored equipment – 1x (N/A)
 * Support – 1.4x (full field artillery, minimal armor)
 * Morale – 0.55x (out of supply + limited conscription)
 * Experience – 1.5x (experienced officers, basic training)
 * Terrain – 1x (plains)
 * Defenses – 1.2x (heavy entrenchments?)


 * Result – Kantō plain falls (459.9%)


 * BATTLE I
 * X1 – 5,231
 * Troops – 800 (800,000)
 * Infantry equipment – 1.7x (modern bolt-action rifle, lightly motorized, scarce radio)
 * Armored equipment – 1.1x (early light tank)
 * Support – 2.2x (full field & naval artillery, light heavy & infantry mortars, full aerial supremacy),
 * Morale – 1.1x (volunteer-only)
 * Experience – 1.7x (experienced + extensive training)
 * Terrain – 0.85x (hilly)


 * X2 – 473
 * Troops – 100 (100,000?)
 * Infantry equipment – 1.6x (modern bolt-action rifle, foot & horse, scarce radio)
 * Armored equipment – 1x (N/A)
 * Support – 1.55x (full field artillery, mod. naval artillery),
 * Morale – 1.05 (limited conscription)
 * Experience – 1.5x (experienced + basic training)
 * Terrain – 1.1x (hilly)
 * Defenses – 1.1x (light entrechments)


 * Result – 1,105% (victory)


 * BATTLE II
 * X1 – 443.4705
 * Troops – 200 (200,000)
 * Infantry equipment – 1.7x (modern bolt-action rifle, lightly motorized, scarce radio)
 * Armored equipment – N/A
 * Support – 1.55x (mod. field & naval artillery, minimal aerial support),
 * Morale – 1.1x (volunteer-only)
 * Experience – 1.7x (experienced + extensive training)
 * Terrain – 0.45x


 * X2 – 182.952
 * Troops – 50 (50,000?)
 * Infantry equipment – 1.6x (modern bolt-action rifle, foot & horse, scarce radio)
 * Armored equipment – 1x (N/A)
 * Support – 1.1x (light field artillery),
 * Morale – 1.05 (limited conscription)
 * Experience – 1.5x (experienced + basic training)
 * Terrain – 1.2x (jungle)
 * Defenses – 1.1x (light)


 * Result – 242% (victory)


 * BATTLE III
 * X1 – 2,867
 * Troops – 400 (400,000)
 * Infantry equipment – 1.7x (modern bolt-action rifle, lightly motorized, scarce radio)
 * Armored equipment – 1.1x (early light tank)
 * Support – 2.05x (full field & naval artillery, light heavy & infantry mortars, partial aerial supremacy),
 * Morale – 1.1x (volunteer-only)
 * Experience – 1.7x (experienced + extensive training)
 * Terrain – N/A


 * X2 – 546.84
 * Troops – 100 (100,000?)
 * Infantry equipment – 1.6x (modern bolt-action rifle, foot & horse, scarce radio)
 * Armored equipment – 1x (N/A)
 * Support – 1.55x (full field artillery, mod. naval artillery),
 * Morale – 1.05 (limited conscription)
 * Experience – 1.5x (experienced + basic training)
 * Terrain – N/A
 * Defenses – 1.4x (fortress + heavy entrenchments)


 * Result – 542.8% (victory)

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

Capture of Amur Basin

 * China–Korea (attacking) – +172
 * Morale – +10 (regain former territory)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +80 (800k)
 * Support – +30 (heavy calvary + artillery)
 * Location – +2 (populated border)


 * Russia (defending) – +132
 * Morale – +4 (defending non-core territory)
 * Quality – +30 (top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +25 (250k)
 * Support – +30 (heavy calvary + artillery)
 * Fortifications – +15 (trenches)
 * Location – -2 (populated border)


 * Sino–Korean Victory
 * Khabarovsk isolated

Siege of Okhokst

 * China–Korea (attacking) – +107
 * Morale – +7 (pre-emptive attack)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +5 (50k)
 * Support – +45 (heavy all)
 * Location – +0 (far from centralized location)


 * Russia (defending) – +82
 * Morale – +4 (defending non-core territory)
 * Quality – +30 (top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +2 (20k)
 * Support – +16 (medium calvary + artillery)
 * Fortifications – -0 (N/A)
 * Location – +0 (far from centralized location)


 * Okhost occupied

Siege of Khabarovsk

 * China–Korea (attacking) – +151
 * Morale – +10 (taking former territory)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +60 (600k)
 * Support – +35 (heavy calvary + artillery, light naval)
 * Location – -4 (major city)


 * Russia (defending) – +137
 * Morale – +4 (defending non-core territory)
 * Quality – +30 (top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +25 (250k)
 * Support – +30 (heavy calvary + artillery)
 * Fortifications – +15 (trenches)
 * Location – +4 (major city)


 * Slim Sino–Korean Victory in Khabarovsk, fighting continues but Russians left weakened due to isolation from supply lines

Russian counter-offensive on Amur Basin

 * China–Korea (defending) – +155
 * Morale – +3 (defending territory)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +40 (400k)
 * Support – +30 (heavy calvary + artillery)
 * Fortifications – +20 (trenches + forts)
 * Location – +12 (defending mountains; standard fort)


 * Russia (attacking) – +109.5
 * Morale – +4 (regaining non-core territory)
 * Quality – +30 (top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +20 (200k?)
 * Support – +30 (heavy calvary + artillery)
 * Location – -4.5 (attacking mountains; standard fort)


 * Russian counter-offensive repelled

Siege of Khabarovsk (continued)

 * China–Korea (attacking) – +151
 * Morale – +10 (taking former territory)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +60 (600k)
 * Support – +35 (heavy calvary + artillery, light naval)
 * Location – -4 (major city)


 * Russia (defending) – +133
 * Morale – +4 (defending non-core territory)
 * Quality – +30 (top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +20 (200k due to casualties)
 * Support – +30 (heavy calvary + artillery)
 * Fortifications – +15 (trenches)
 * Location – +4 (major city)


 * Sino-Korean Victory, local garrison runs out of supplies

Siege of Irkutsk

 * China–Korea (attacking) – +106
 * Morale – +10 (taking former territory)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +15 (150k)
 * Support – +30 (heavy calvary + artillery)
 * Location – - +1 (near river)


 * Russia (defending) – +100
 * Morale – +4 (defending non-core territory)
 * Quality – +30 (top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +5 (50k?)
 * Support – +30 (heavy calvary + artillery)
 * Fortifications – -0 (N/A)
 * Location – +1 (near river)


 * Slight Sino–Korean Victory, stalemate

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)