The Greater Americas (Map Game)

This game revolves around the idea that instead of all the powerful and developed nations appearing in Europe and Asia, with the Americas being discovered with less developed peoples, then being conquered and colonized - the opposite happens. The developed nations appear in the Americas, and then the rest of the world is discovered, conquered and colonized. The PoD is not clear, though it might have been to do with the way species moved as the supercontinent Pangea broke up. The game starts at the point of discovery of Europe and Africa. The calendar evolved diferently so we start in the year 812, which is equivalent to 1700s OTL. The colonization race has begun.

Rules

 * 1) Be plausible. We don't dominate the world in a week or allow alien space invaders helping your nation.
 * 2) One nation per user, except puppet states and colonies.
 * 3) Game starts in 812.
 * 4) One turn per day.
 * 5) Each turn is a year until 1000. Then each turn is six months.
 * 6) Edit the map yourself if the mods have not made the changes you need.
 * 7) Don't overcolonize. Countries can't have colonies everywhere.
 * 8) Don't expand too fast. We don't want nations to be doubling in size every day.
 * 9) The game starts on January 6th (2012).

Archives
There will be archives every 20 years up until 1000 G.A (Greater Americas year), from when it will be 10 years. The first archive will be of 8 years, however.
 * 812-820
 * 821-840
 * 841-860
 * 861-880
 * 881-900

The Map


''' We have a new map, and from now on, no-one edits the map but the Mods, because someone messed with the old one and ruined it. Any changes we have missed put in the Changes section below. FP 21:05, January 23, 2012 (UTC) '''

Changes
The Philippines are under Aztec rule. RandomWriterGuy 23:12, January 28, 2012 (UTC)

Tips

 * Before choosing your nation, we advise you look at the country profiles page here, to see what nation you would like.
 * Once you have chosen your nation, you can change the profile to show how you are developing.
 * Feel free add any missing nations!
 * Flags are optional but advisable as they help give a national identity.
 * Colonies or puppet states can become independent from your nation if they are not happy with your nation. These then become a new nation and are added to the list, free for new players.

North America

 * Northern Territories -
 * West Mountains - CrimsonAssassin 00:49, January 9, 2012 (UTC)
 * Nemaska - Tim
 * Tarresund Kingdom -
 * Lower Elwha -
 * Flag of the UGS.PNG Union of The Greater States:
 * Union of the Great States: - Imperium Guy 15:25, January 15, 2012 (UTC)
 * The Great Plains - incorperated
 * Greater Inquoris - incorperated
 * Mojave States: Enclavehunter 18:07, January 3, 2012 (UTC)
 * Azteca - RandomWriterGuy 22:51, January 16, 2012 (UTC)

South America

 * Antiliaflaggreateramericas.jpg Antilia - FP
 * Muisca Confederation - LurkerLordB
 * United Amazon - TacoCopper 23:40, January 12, 2012 (UTC)
 * 220px-Banner of the Inca Empiresmall.svg.png Incan Empire - Monster Pumpkin 15:47, January 15, 2012 (UTC)
 * East American Confederacy -
 * The South Andean Union -
 * Patagon flag.png Patagon -IhaveSonar 19:54, January 18, 2012 (UTC)

Eurasia

 * Gaul Tribes - Mod Controlled
 * Mongols - Mod Controlled
 * Flagofengland.png Kingdom of Angland- Bobalugee1940 21:15, January 22, 2012 (UTC)
 * United Kingdom of Great Britain Changed into the Kingdom of Angland

Mods
If you think either of us are being unfair, tell us: ForsakenPear and Imperium Guy
 * ForsakenPear - I am the creator. I am in charge of natural events (e.g. earthquakes, floods, droughts, etc.). I am also head cartographer.
 * Imperium Guy - I am in charge of inactive nations if needed (e.g. if they are offered an alliance) and the guy who will keep Mr FP in check, lol.

821
''' This year is a go. The previous years have been archived. '''

''' The Franks collapse as smaller nations raid them for technology and surrounding nations take over most lands of the Franks. The Mongols manage to make contact with one of Patagon's exploring ships in the area. The meetings go fine, and everything looks ok, for now atleast. '''
 * Patagon: A fleet of five ships is sent to northern Terra Australis. There, the natives agree to become part of Patagon, on the conditions that they will have full access to Patagonian technology and their current leader will still be in charge of the colony. Considering his accomplishments and popularity among his people, the high ruler agrees to this as long as the local leader will still answer to the mainland. The national economy continues to improve.
 * The Incan Empire: The Emperor issues a law giving Eu'ropa natives similar rights to Incan citizens, such as the right to own property and serve in the armed forces. While improving the natives' rights, it is far from making them equal. An exploration fleet discovers OTL Italy and colonizes OTL Sicily.
 * Incan Diplomacy: The Empire suggests that the Empire and Huari merge into one nation. The Emperor also asks the Great States for an Alliance.
 * United Kingdom of Great Britain: With the increases of foriegn colonizers, the King of Wessex marries the daughter of the King of Northumbria on January 2. The King of Northumbria is soon killed by food poisining on january 30. The King of Wessex then becomes the King of Northumbria as well. He then quickly captures the Kingdom of East Anglia on March 21, the Kingdom of Mercia on June 3, and the Kingdom of Cornwall on September 2. He then declares himself the King of All England. The Kingdom of England then comes into effect on the 22nd of September. King Christopher I of England begins to rebuild England from its wars of unification. The Scots and Irish recognize the new King of All England with the Treaty of London.
 * The Mojave: The colony of Singapore continues to expand northward, by an few miles, and increasing construction of Pearl Harbor begins. Scout ships are sent to discover what else is out there, they discover OTL Japan, Korea, and the Coast of China. Meanwhile, research on the firearm continues, and the building of the forts continue. Landing parties are sent onto the newly discover lands, but the landing parties are forced off their land, and they head back to Singapore.
 * United Amazon is all set with it's expedition, and one team of three ships head north, and land in OTL France, while the other expedition heads south, and misses OTL South Africa and instead lands in Madagascar. The sailors in France leave behind 50 men to establish a small fort using nerby resources while the rest go send information about there information, while the ones in Madagascar have to stay for the rest of the year there because of storms.
 * The Aztecs officially gain control of the Olomec and make contact with the Mojave. They ask them for an alliance and trade agreements. They establish colonies across the Philippines, covering every island except Mindanao.
 * Antilia: The King announces plans to try and capture the territories of the Karribian. Attacks are launched and the nation falls within a year. Incorporation of the nation begins and is predicted to take around a year or two.

822
Particularily bad El Niño activity in the Pacific causes bad flooding in the Incan Empire and a terrible drought in Terra Australis.


 * The Mojave accepts the trade and alliance agreements from the Aztecs. Research on that new firearm is complete, and is equivlant to OTL Kentucky Longrifle. The colony in Singapore continues to expand up the Malayisian Coast.
 * The Incan Empire: The Empire invades Huari and swiftly defeats the small enclave. A draft is introduced to increase military power and a lot of resources are put into R&D. Militias are ordered to assist flood-affected areas immediatly.
 * Incan Diplomacy: The The_Greater_Americas_Colonization_Sphere.pngEmpire suggests a new colonization sphere treaty and insists that all colonial powers either agree to it or propose a counteroffer.
 * Antilian Diplomacy: Antilia disagrees with the treaty for some nations have a very small area, and some have a large area but are mostly sea. The King notes that in the treaty the Incas have the most land area on the map, and it was them that proposed it, and Mojave have almost none at all.
 * Union Diplomacy: Predicts that nations will not follow the spheres and think that everyone should be able to colonize where they want to. Discussions will take place if things get bad.
 * Patagonian Diplomacy: Patagon agrees to the idea of spheres, but the current boundaries have already been violated and the land is distributed very disproportionately.
 * Incan Diplomacy: The Empire ends the plan due to lack of support.
 * Union of Great States: Due to droughts, colonizers move eastward to try and gain fertile soil and more water. Ships sail northeastward and land on what ws a former Incan colony. The establish diplomatic contact with the leader and propose a trade agreement and possible alliance. Two large colonies are established on OTL New Zealand's North Island. It is predicted that the whole island will be Union territory in 2 years.
 * Patagon: Strict water rations are imposed on the Terra Australis colony in order to help the population survive. OTL New Zealand is named Calland. They also propose to the Great States this deal: If they turn control of their Calland colonies and the eastern half of Terra Australis over to Patagon, then they shall have free access to the western half of the large island, with no opposition from Patagonian forces whatsoever.
 * Union Diplomacy: They counter offer with that the Union can have North Calland and for this Patagon will be allowed the whole East coast and Union will explore unknown territories and document their finding to the Patagon high command.
 * Patagonian Diplomacy: Patagon agrees to a split: The Union shall have western Australis and northern Calland, while Patagon will get southern Calland and eastern Australis. The Union will explore and report back to both countries as planned.
 * The Aztecs propose the Antillians an invasion of what is now OTL Colombia, and asks them to prepare for that moment. They officially settle Mindanao, laying claim to all of it. They begin to establish settlements in what is now Indonesia.
 * Antilian Diplomacy: Antilia agrees to invade as long as they get a fair share of the land. Antilian troops invade the Muisca, despite previous alliances. The navy starts a full on assault on the north coast on the Muisca, destroying several ports.
 * Kingdom of Angland: King Christopher I of England gains the support of the Irish and Scottish lords against their respective kings. After gaining the support of the Irish and Scottish lords he usurps the Scottish throne and the Irish throne. The popular rebellions kill the weak Irish and Scottish kings. The lords then sign the Magna Carta Unio (Great Charter of Union). This makes King Christopher the king of Ireland, Scottland and England. King Christopher I declares the Kingdom of Angland as the "nation that will stand against the horde of vile infidels." King Christopher calls for all Christians to "rise up against their infidel occupiers".
 * United Amazon gets word of where its expeditions landed, and they send 300 men to each location found. manufaturing rises due to the need of jobs, and the school system is funded with new tariffs.
 * The Muisca now reign over the island of Mindanao, the large island at the southern end of the Phillipines.
 * Wait a minute, two different nations claimed the same land this turn. This probably has to be resolved. I blame people for not reading each other's posts.
 * I will do an RNG for this. Aztec Mindanao: 1-5; Muisca Mindanao: 6-10. FP
 * Results: 4 = Aztec Mindanao. FP
 * Antilia: Antilia focuses mostly on the war with Muisca, but also some ships are sent to expand the colonies in New America and Gujarat.

823
''' The Incan colony is expanded by the colonists. It now covers 2/3rds of OTL Spain. '''
 * Union of Greater States: The Mojave and the Union, over talks (my talkpage) have united. All colonies of both former countries are now one. The North Calland colony is linked up and the Terra Australis colony is expanded as well. Explorers discover Aboriginals while exploring north, non-Union territory.
 * Kingdom of Angland: King Christopher now begins a rebuilding project of Ireland and Scottland. He also begins to attempt to modernize the Anglish Army and Navy using some of the technology found in the former occupied territories in Ireland. The Bishop of London, along with bishops from Edmonton, Dublin, Tipperary, and twenty-three other cities send a letter to the Pope to request the declaration of a crusade against the "invading heathens".
 * Antilia builds up defence on the border of the Muisca and continues its naval assault. The king calls for the Aztecs to invade from the thin border in the north, and also to join Antilia in the naval attack. The Gujarat colony expands, and with it comes a new colony across the Gulf of Omancia, on the OTL Arabian Peninsula. It is named Omancia.
 * Antilian Diplomacy: Historians from Antilia would like all nations affected by the tsunami on 1st November 818 to put out an approximate or official death toll, so the entire scale of the loss of life can be accepted. Antilia's was 19,280.
 * Incan Diplomacy: The loss of life from Incan Colonies is about 10,340.
 * Union Diplomacy: The loss of life was around 35,675.
 * Antilian Diplomacy: Though not under Antilian control at the time, the Karribian death toll of over 78,530 is added to the number. Unless other nations add more to the tally, the global death toll stands at >143,825.
 * The Incan Empire: The Empire increases the amount of soldiers in its overseas colonies. Fortifications are built along the northern border and along the coast. Hospitals are built across the Empire. A navy base and fortress are constructed on the Galapagos Islands.
 * Incan Diplomacy: The Emperor insists that war with the Muisca cease at once. If they do not, the Emperor promises to stand with their ally.
 * Anglish Diplomacy: The Anglish asks that the Incans free their European holdings back to their originial inhabitants.
 * Incan Diplomacy: The Emperor states that he will only negotiate with foreigners if he is treated with respect instead of being called an unholy infidel.
 * The Aztecs declares the invasion of the Muisca. They send troops to the southern border of the empire to invade the northern region. Northern Borneo is covered in Aztec settlements, who hope to explore deep down into the region.
 * United Amazon: The Amazonians land more men in France, bringing the total population to 1,000 as cows are discovered and are able to produce milk. Men are also sent to Madgscar, and bring back wild animals as tribute to the king. United Amazon offically declares these colonies part of United Amazon.
 * Patagon: Supplies are sent to all three overseas Patagonian territories in order to build schools. The leaders of South Calland begin negotiations with the tribes on the northern half of the island about expansion. It is strongly urged that the war against the Muisca must end; it is wholly unnescesarry and irresponsible, and it will tear apart the fledgling South American Union. However, if the war is to continue, Patagon will side with the Incans and the Muisca. The army and navy are readied for combat.
 * Antilian Diplomacy: Antilia agree that the losses have become so great in vain and so Antilia pull out of the war, and declare neutrality.
 * Patagonian Diplomacy: Patagon urges the Aztecs to end their campaign as well.
 * Antilian Diplomacy: Antilia greatly apologises to the Muisca about the pointless war, and the rash decisions made that led towards it. The King offers a renewed alliance. He also urges the Aztecs to end this pointless war, but still Antilia is neutral in the war.
 * The Aztecs agree and apoligizes.

824

 * Patagon: The army and navy are still on standby over possible Aztec aggression towards Muisca. Hearing about the success of the Mojave longrifle, funds are allocated for development of a superior Patagonian firearm. The South Calland colony expands to cover the entire island.


 * United Amazon begins exploring more of the French Inland, and establish a second colony north of the first one. In Madgscar, exploration is also continueing, however a shipment full of supplies and 500 men miss Madgscar and land instead north of the Antila Colony, however they are interested in the fertile ground and decide to stay. An alliance request is sent to Antilia.
 * Antilian Diplomacy: The alliance is accepted.


 * The Aztecs end their campaign in Muisca. Norneo is officially under the Aztecs and the coast of OTL Vietnam is being settled. The military and navy are expanded and upgraded.
 * The Incan Empire: Military expeditions in the Mediterranean conquer Corsica, Sardinia, and the Balearic Islands. A trading fleet discovers OTL Greece. Schools are built across the Empire.
 * Incan Diplomacy: The Emperor suggests to the South Andean Union that the two countries come together as a new country like the Union of Greater States.
 * Union of Greater States: More colonizers go to Terra Australia and some colonizers decide to live live as the natives. The try to go and communicate with the Aboriginals. Eventually, translators are trained and communication and trading begins. Some colonizers take it upon themselves to help the Aboriginals who want to jion the colonizers.
 * Antilia: More ships are sent to populate the South New American colony, and its expands along the coast. The newly constructed port on New Tobago is opened, offering a new trading post for the colonies. Due to this, Antilia offers a trade agreement to the Incas and the United Amazon, and all their respective colonies.
 * Incan Diplomacy: The Empire accepts.
 * Kingdom of Angland: King Christopher I of England now begins to build up the industry in England, Scottland, and Ireland. The King also begins to make changes in the military which allowed for more gunpowder units to be deployed than the common spear/pike infantry commonly deployed at this time. The King orders the first general conscription which made all able bodied males between the ages of 18-25 to serve in the milita or federal army.

825
'''More comes to be known about the Australian Aboriginals and colonizers from Patagon and UGS show more interest in learning their ways. Meanwhile, relations with the Maori start to deteriorate due to the languge difference on both islands. '''


 * Patagon: Seeing as only a few Patagonian colonizers know the languages of the natives on both islands, a team of diplomats are sent to both islands to learn about and befriend the natives. They plan to learn the languages and train translators, who would then teach the languages in Patagonian schools. The natives are considered equal to any Patagonian citizen and therefore have all the rights of one, but the language barrier must be broken first. These diplomats will also teach the natives the Patagonian language. Back on the mainland, the economy continues to improve, and Patagonian supremicists protest all of the recent equal-rights laws brought about by the high ruler.


 * The Aztecs continue to expand south on Borneo and Indochina. The military and navy continue to expand and upgrade. it proposes a union with the UGS concerned about the growing power of South American States.


 * United Amazon begins sending more colonists to the colonies. The sale of land is encourged, however the first prices were considered high by many, so land was given away for free. The French colony grew the most, as many people had a interest in the new animal "cow" as called by the natives. The colony's population reached 15,000, the South African colony: 4,000, The Madgscar Colony: 3,000. United Amazon begins to expand the French colony east, to get more land to sale to Amazonians, the South African colony is expanded eastward as well. Back at home, the steam engine is created (not implausible, the first steam engine was made in 1796), and small-scale workshops and a few factories as well begin to open. Wood is used for fuel, since there is no coal.
 * Anglish Diplomacy: We order that you RETREAT from Europe IMEADIATLEY and give your land back to the Christian Europeans, you spineless heathen mongrel!!
 * The Incan Empire: High-ranking Military officers reform the armed forces, adopting new skirmishing tactics and issuing soldiers new rifles. With this change, the army expands into northerneastern Spain/southern France.
 * Incan Diplomacy: The Emperor assures the Aztecs that the South American nations are not violent by nature and askes for an Alliance. The Emperor also askes for a Union between the Empire and the South Andean Union.
 * Anglish Diplomacy: We order that you RETREAT from Europe IMEADIATLEY and give your land back to the Christian Europeans, you spineless heathen mongrel!!
 * Incan Diplomacy: The Emperor denies the King's order, but instead legalizes Christrianity. Troop levels are increased in Eu'ropan colonies and armies are ordered to be on standby.
 * Kingdom of Angland: The King continues to modernize the military with newer muskets and tactics. They begin to hire hunters to teach the archers and muketmen the art of guriella warfare. The Priests and Bishops in the nation prepare the nation for a Holy War against the "heathen mongrels from across the sea". The Anglish begin to massivley arm their people for war against the invaders. The King of Angland attempts to contact the Pope once more and once again requests a crusade be called.
 * Could a mod tell me what the Pope says to the Crusade call or if the King can even contact him?
 * Yec, can whoever in charge of inactive nations start to respond to player's requests?
 *  Calm it. Unless you have discovered Italy, which will happen in around 2-3 years, you cannot call a crusade. What you could do next turn is say that explorers go looking for the famous pope. 
 * Angland is a European country and unless contact was lost with the Pope the King should be able to contact the Pope and other European rulers.
 * Besides, it says that the Incas discovered Italy in 821.
 *  Fair point, I was looking at it from the angle of an "American". I would say if you can convince the pope (RNG that), you can go crusading. 
 * Union of Greater States:

826

 * The Aztecs continue to expand their colonies at Borneo, where all of central Borneo and the coast of OTL Vietnam is now occupied. THe military and navy continue expanding and upgrading.
 * United Amazon sends more men and soldiers to France in response to the Anglish threat presented. The population reaches 60,000, and the South African also reaches 60,000, thanks to the increased miltary presence. Madgscar finally breaks 10,000, but growth is slow and there is talk about giving it up. However, Madgscar is kept for now. The French AND South African colonies keeps expanding east, however the Madgscar doesn't expand much.
 * Kingdom of Angland: The King continues to prepare the country for the inevitable war with the Americans and continues to build large amounts of muskets. The King also continues to enforce the conscription of the people into local militias and give them training. The Anglish Bishops continue to preach out against the beliefs of the Americans and encourage people on the mainland to resist the Americans.
 * The Incan Empire: The Empire concludes its draft with every able-bodied male from 18 to 40 in the armed forces. The Army also introduces cavalry after large numbers of horses are tamed. The naval base and fortress on the Galapagos Islands are completed.
 * Incan Diplomacy: The Emperor offers the South Adean Union one last chance to join the Empire in a peaceful union.